Quote of the week: "We find that they're being discrimi- nated against, not just because they're women, but because they're A Special Fireside :minorities. We term it double dis- crimination and something has to be Christmas Section done." - Sylvia Fanant, after re- leasing results of a study showing Native women continue to be dis- Page 1-40 criminated against in the workplace. AK.

December 15,1989 North America's No.1 Native Weekly Newspaper Volume 7 No. 41 Northern Inuit agree to largest- ever Native land claim settlement Nunavat to receive $580 million 225,000 sq. km. in NWT deal

By Jeff Morrow a strong decision-making em Arctic when they ne- Windspeaker Staff Writer role in environmental otiated a 93,240 square management and a guar- ilometre settlement and OTTAWA antee to wildlife harvest- $45 million in compensa-

ing rights and resource tion. . The largestNative land- revenue-sharing. Last year Indians in the claim settlement in the TFN chief negotiator YukolintittsiVed a 41,000 nation's history was Paul Quassa said the ten- square kilometre, $243 agreed to in principle by tative agreement is a million settlement and the the Government of Can- dream come true for the Dene/Metis of the N.W.T. ada and the Inuit of the Inuit of the eastern Arctic negotiated a $500 million Northwest Territories in a who have waited 15 years claim and a 181,000 square landmark decision last for the creation of the Nun- kilometre settlement. Josie Auger, Windspeaker week that could split con- avut Territory. The boundaries for the trol the far northernmost "This is what the Inuit Nunavut Territory have Brotherhood spirit! regions of Canada be- have been waiting for... a yet to be determined but tween Native govern- separate territory in which the area chosen will be tra- Two inmates from Edmonton 'Max' Institution give the brotherhand shake after ments. we can show the people in ditional land used by the inmates and their families celebrated an early Christmas with a Christmas So- The Tungavik Federa- the rest of Canada that we Inuit, said Quassa. cial on Dec. 10. tion of Nunavut (TFN) has are able to run our own negotiated a 225,00 square affairs," he said. kilometre land settlement The Inuit, federal gov- and $580 million in corn- ernment and the Govern- pensation over the next 14 ment of the Northwest Ter- Paddle vote 'invalid', charges councillor years. ritories must enter into By It will also gain 36,000 further negotiations to rat- John Holman square kilometres in sub- ify the agreement. Windspeaker Staff Writer Council bitterly divided over FMS walkout surface rights. Talks will take place ince. other way that you can get indicated that the coun- The TFN, an organiza- PADDLE PRAIRIE, over the next six months. ALTA. Bellerose alleged the back in as a councillor is (to cil members should tion representing more The Minister of Indian council had accepted be) elected by the people or agree to accer the with- then 17,000 Inuit, will have Affairs, Pierre Cadieux, A dissenting Paddle Martineau's resignation on appointed by the minister drawal of her resigna- said there will be a plebi- June 5 at a meeting al- (of Municipal Affairs)," tion on the advice of scite with northern resi- Prairie councillor is call- ing into question the va- though she stayed in- said Bellerose. Dennis Surrendi. assis-- dents to determine if a lidity of a decision by volved with the council af- But minutes from a June Lint deputy minister of division will be made. terwards. 19 council meeting Inuit, three other councillors to show the Alberta govern- The which make pull ment's Native Services up about 80 per cent of the community out the of the Federation of Metis division. population of the eastern Martineau could not Arctic, will Settlements. "The public was control an area Mervin Bellerose, be reached for comment that is equivalent to a third who along with Joe told that they but Paddle Prairie coun- of the Alberta if the deal is councillor put through. Cardinal, was absent don't have a voice cil's liaison officer Law- when the council's three rence Cunningham, TFN president Donat other members voted at the meeting. speaking for Martineau, <17 Milortok said his people 14 What's explained this is enough still have a lot of work Nov. to separate from the use of FMS, charged last week evidence that she is stili a ahead of them in landing having a general member. their rightful claims, but that one of the council meeting if the admits members - Emma Bellerose also claimed they're at a turning in a 6 point in Martineau - had al- public can't that Dec. council acquiring self-suf- meeting, 40 of 58 resi- ficiency. ready submitted her res- ignation in June, making speak?" dents supported a non "We still have a lot of confidence vote against work to do in communi- the Nov. 14 vote invalic. Mervin Bellerose. Chairman Robert Par- Cora Weber-Pillwax Paddle Prairie council cating the contents of this chairman Robert Paren- tentative agreement to our enteau and councillors Pat Gaucher and Emma "In the Metis Better- that a motion was passed teau. A previous meet- people. But I want to as- Martineau voted on Nov. ments Act, it states in there rescinding Martineau's ing, he claimed, brought fr: sure them that we are that the only way you can June 5 ready 14 to separate immedi- resignation because strong negative reaction to continue to pur- ately from the federation hold office as a councillor there was not a legal quo- to the decision to sepa- sue our dream and will is to be elected by the rum accepting her resigna- rate. 4" push over serious disagree- for the recognition at ments over the federa- people or appointed by the tion. The vote of non-confi- last of Nunavut, he said. minister," he explained. Cardinal moved the dence, said Cardinal, In 1984, a similar tion's $310 million land agree- and resource settlement "And once you resign motion and Bellerose sec- ; ment was made between as a councillor, the only onded it. The minutes also Col* page 5 the Inuvailuit of the west- agreement with the prov- PAGE 2, WINDSPEAKER, DECEMBER 15, 1989 Provincial News Job study finds Native women discriminated against

By Jeff Morrow tion aimed at minority women. ternatives in Ottawa suggests federal employers, fall- Windspeaker Staff Writer "We recognize it's an area we don't have specific rec- ing under the Employment Equity Act, especially Ca- ommendations for any specific government body. But nadian banks, discriminate against visible minorities. CALGARY we recognize that it just isn't fair to be forced into jobs. The report said Native people make up 30 per cent They would make better money on welfare," she said. less than non -Native bank employees. The figure in- Native women are no further ahead in gaining The Advisory Council on the Status of Women has creases with women to 42 per cent and 40 per cent for equitable employment than they were four years ago found that there is still a high percentage of minority Native women. when their poverty- stricken existence was recognized women in low- paying jobs qualified for better paying The 1986 Employment Equity Act legislation calls in a national study, says a spokesperson for the Cana- employment. for companies to report their hiring and wage prac- dian Advisory Council on the Status of Women in tices for specific minority groups. Calgary. The National Employment Equity Network, the Native women in Canada are still being hit twice "We find that they're being discriminated coalition of womens and minority groups that cam- by employment discrimination when they look for against, not just because they're women, paigned for the legislation, believes the legislation work, Sylvia Fanant said. but because they're minorities. We term it should be more binding than it is. And it's no different now than when the Secretary has Researcher Marjorie Cohen said the contents of the of State of Canada released a report in 1986 called double discrimination and something latest report is an indication that government legisla- "Native Women: A Statistical Overview." to be done." tion is useless in providing minority women equal "We find that they're being discriminated against, employment opportunities. not just because they're women, but because they're The Secretary of State report revealed that the unem- It's appalling. You can see the lack of representa- minorities. We term it double discrimination and ployment rate for Native women was 16.5 per cent of tion by minority women. The banks are the worst," something has to be done," she said. the population in the 1981 census, the last taken of the she said. Fanant said her organization has been conducting Native people. Non -Native women in the labor force The federal banking system is the largest employer its own research and will be releasing a book this had an unemployment rate of 8.6 per cent. that falls under the act. Spring, 'Women and Poverty,' because there is cur- According to the census, there were 491,460 Native Cohen said the most startling conclusions that rently no government department set up to tackle the people in Canada in 1981, 248,815 were women. Native banks were not hiring the minority women they should problem on its own. people made up 2.1 per cent of the total population of came from their own records. She said her group is also preparing some data for Canada which was estimated at 24 million in 1981. "It's very clear exactly what they're doing," she a comprehensive study into employment discrimina- A recent report by the Canadian Centre of Policy Al- adds. Mill would devastate Indian lifestyle band consultant

By Dana Wagg worth in the community as is 65 per cent Japanese -con- Windspeaker Staff Writer economic providers and trolled, who have to live their loss of self-esteem in with the devastating effects DESMARAIS, ALTA. being forced to rely more of development decisions. heavily on welfare from the "If the forests don't re- The proposed Alberta outside world to get by," generate, if the animals Pacific pulp mill would said Pierce, who has ad- don't come back, if the have a devastating impact vised small Native com- waters, air and soil are poi- on the lifestyles of Bigstone munities on the west coast soned by industrial effluent Cree Indians, says a band of British Columbia threat- and pesticides, if the young consultant. ened by resource develop- die violent deaths or other- Logging alone, which ments. wise destroy their lives, all would create hundreds of He noted the Al -Pac mill these risks are borne by the new miles of roads in the is expected to double the Indians not the exploiters," most important wildlife existing population of 4,000 he said. areas, would seriously af- to 5,000 people in the Big - Hundreds packed a recent pulp mill hearing in Desmarais Dana Wagg, Windspeaker fect the band economy, stone Cree homeland said Tony Pierce, a re- bringing with it a new cul- source planner, who ap- ture that usually means peared for the band before bad news for traditional a review board weighing Native areas. the impact of the planned "Things happen bigger, mill. He spoke at a recent they happen faster and :i..,> ..:tiw --.: . hearingea heldhe Desmarais,Desma th happen withwit more un- d at eY PPe11 said Moreoften ...... ::: ,: where the band admini- predictability. n: stration is located. than not, they place incred- äi?liitlis::::ir::::ï;:::.:::::::: mein The Bigstone band's ter- ible stress in a number of :::.::.:;.>;.;:.::.: .,:.>.>.:: : .::.>::: .::.>::;:. °.: :::.:<::ï ritory accounts for about different ways on the com- i ,;::::i it:aii one-third ofo th e area in the munities theyh contact,ntact $edx:> proposed Al -Pac Forest said Pierce. Management Agreement. The conflict between ...... The new roads will at- Native and non -Native tract hundreds of addi- worlds will trap many tional legal and illegal Natives "in a kind of spiri- sports' hunters, who will tual or psychological "drastically" reduce game wasteland," he said. ...;::: populations, predicted While the project will Pierce. bring substantial amounts Indian hunters will be of money to Bigstone com- squeezed and will be munities, it will to "es- forced to go to more re- calated sale, of alcohol, mote and more inaccessible drugs and Indian women," areas, he said. he said. "Their returns in the He strongly recom- bush (will) diminish, mended the project not go households in the villages ahead but that govern- (will) become hungrier and ments instead use some of have to rely increasingly on the money being provided sources of cash, probably to subsidize the $1.3 billion government support pay- project for alternative proj- ments to buy store food to ects appropriate to the area. live," he said. He said if small timber "Even without wides- stands were set aside for 't:. kS.`::s::i::3:::: ::::ä i: cale habitat destruction municipalities, workers' caused by logging, the co-ops and Indian bands, hont::> :::,;';;ë:..'::.,>:;::::: massive influx of sports- the projects would, over F;:.:rmal:: men represent a real eco- the long -term, employ a nomic competition to In- greater number of people dian harvesters and will be and without the boom and enough to undermine the bust effects of large -scale village economies of the industrial projects like Al- Bigstone Cree," he said. Pac. "Harvesters will be- Pierce said it is Natives come despondent, because not the developers of large äi>::tïrt:äik:'..,,.. of their sense of loss of self- projects) like Al -Pac, which :: DECEMBER 15, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 3 Provincial News Social study to be started in Grande Cache

By Dana Wagg Windspeaker Staff Writer Moberly suicides prompt govt response GRANDE CACHE, ALTA. Alberta Social Services has agreed to fund a $11,000 study to identify the social needs of Grande Cache area Na- tives. "I would see the needs' study identifying the strengths and weaknesses and coming up with recommendations of what's best needed for the community," said Keith Purves, program director with Native Counselling Serv- ices in Edmonton. Denis Bell, regional director for the Edmonton area with social services, told Windspeaker Dec. 13 his department decided to find the money for the three -month study after an agreement in principle was reached at a recent meet- ing with Chester Cunningham, executive director of Native Counselling. Social problems in the area were hi hlighted after the suicide deaths of 16-year-old Wayne Moberly in May and his 24- year-old brother Larry in November. The decision to fund a study, which is seen by Grande Cache agencies as a first step towards identifying social problems and finding solutions, was hailed by Loretta Belcourt, who works on the front lines in the community These Grande Cache kids will get their concerns heard with the funding of a new social needs study. with Native Counselling. "That's great," she said. "After a lot of years, something list is a multi-purpose centre, which would deal with a Purves said Native Counselling hopes to have the study good is happening." wide range of social needs. done by local people, who will then deliver it to local A study is the right place to start, she said. "That's where Other suggestions include: agencies which would be given the responsibility of ini- it has to grow from." *life skills' programs, tiating the recommendations. A number of program suggestions are already being a counsellor dealing with problems of young children "Grande Cache has some very strong and skilled discussed in the community. from alcoholic families, prpeople. They have the ability to deal with their own "The pressure is on everybody (to act)," said Purves, an adult treatment program for alcoholics, and oblems and all they need is funding help to bring those who met in Grande Cache with about 20 pe0ple from the suicide prevention and awareness programs and bereave- skills together to be able to do something for themselves community last month after Larry took his life. ment therapy. in their own community," he said. "Z think Grande Cache is going to end up with some Alcohol abuse was identified as a problem with some Meanwhile, Donald Be , an education consultant (additional) services," he said. "The need is identified in members of the Moberly family but wasn't a direct factor with Grande Cache School *strict No. 5258, said he has our minds. An assessment would nail down that need." in Wayne's death. However, Larry was "significantly been asked to have a draft policy on suicide prevention and A list of suggestions was developed at that meeting of intoxicated" at the time of his death, according to the bereavement therapy for young people ready for a Janu- services and programs wanted by residents. Heading the medical examiner's office in Edmonton. ary meeting of area school counsellors and administrators.

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It was a happier Christmas for this couple and their baby Josie Auger, Windspeaker A father piggybacks his child in a free -spirited skate Josie Auger, Windspeaker Christmas comes early for Edmonton 'Max' inmates By Josie Auger Gifts were handed out to the children. Some even sat "There is no real training. No automotive training. Windspeaker Staff Writer on Santa Claus's knee. Over $1,300 was generated from They should have specific courses to have something to the prisoner's canteen this year to buy toys for the visit- look forward to. The place is not geared to give incen- EDMONTON ing children. tive," said Levesque. Once a year, at the Christmas Social, the inmates and ' Trison is a big wheel - you go out, you come back On Sunday, December 10, inmates at Edmonton visitors can put on some ice skates and go outside to the in," said Levesque, who has seen this wheel turn many Institution, the maximum security prison, celebrated rink. Within its boundaries the cries of laughter echo times in his twenty -two years behind bars. their Christmas two weeks early. across the field. Yet Christmas is one of those few times that is antici- For eight hours, inmates forgot about being in jail. Doug Levesque, coordinator of the Christmas Social, pated among inmates even if there are some draw- They were able to smile, laugh and even cry with their is spending his twenty- second Christmas in prison. backs. loved ones. 'Most guys like me don't know what it's like to cele- Upon entry into Edmonton Institution, visitors in- The Christmas Social took place in the gymnasium brate Chnstmas on the outside. It's a chance to spend cluding children may be skin searched. Visitors are at the Edmonton Institution. time with family, said the 42 year -old inmate. asked to disrobe while guards search for drugs or Colorful streamers hung from the ceiling rafters. However not all inmates get visitors. Those who are anything a person might be trying to sneak in. Poster-size pictures of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, kept in 'the hole' or solitary confinement stay there until Searches are mandatory for anyone who wants to children, reindeer, sleighs and bells were hung on the time is up. come in and visit. wall. Some inmates may have their friends and family out - It's a time -consuming process that cuts into Christ- An 8 -foot Christmas tree lit up the the centre of the of- province who cant afford to make the trip. In order for mas visiting time. It also depresses and frustrates the gymnasium as Christmas carols and rock music were family and friends to visit, Christmas is moved ahead inmates when they find out their relatives and friends played. two weeks. have been subjected to such an ordeal. A constant buzz of happy children, chattering and "For the people who have family, they're happy. The Preparations for the Christmas Social are planned laughing, filled the room as they waited for the feast to others who don't have guests stay in their cells. They months in advance by the inmates. don't want to intrude. That's the sad part of it," said Guest lists have to be submitted, menu planned, After dinner, Santa Claus arrived in his bright red Levesque, adding: 'They got nothing, they could be here children's gifts have to be bought and wrapped. Most suit and white beard. All the children ran to greet the but they're not." importantly, Santa Claus has to be notified. jolly old man. The children pulled and tugged at him, For those inmates, Christmas is like all other days, a After the eight-hour visit, inmates went back to the wanting to get closer. Santa Claus made his way clockwork routine starting with a head count in the routine of jail life. towards the Christmas tree and the children stared in morning, showers, meals, work, exercise and skin frisks. "Soon as we're out of here, we're back in jail. We go awe. Those who don't work are locked up in their cells. back to the skin frisks," noted Levesque. PAGE 4, WINDSPEAKER, DECEMBER 15, 1989 Editorial Page

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;,.+/.y.ii,i,. _ t:. :=;: :- Grande Cache .'I"i = !Ç)t `-= -, . study much -needed '. ,..:-. The Native community in the Grande Cache area has .:,..,l had more than its share of pain. It's not unlike any number of Native communities around the province. But its troubles have become very public, because of the suicidal deaths of Wayne and Larry Moberly. Suicidal deaths are always a slap in the face to families 15 TIME 10 SUPREf' and communities. And they leave us twisting and turn- HSThA9 a ing for answers. The question 'why, which automatically follows any tragic or violent death, is more difficult to answer. It signifies a troubled individual, perhaps a troubled family, and often a troubled community. Letters to the Editor Wayne's suicide shook his family, fnends and fellow students at Grande Cache High School. His brother, Larry who took his own life less than six months later, was particularly affected by it. Christmas message from Georges Erasmus The ripples of fear that the Grande Cache area may be developing a deep -rooted suicide problem are spreading. But community agencies, the local high school, AI- 1989 turbulent year for First Nations berta Social Services and Native Counselling Services are responding. They're not hiding their heads in the sand. They're re- For the most part, 1989 immense possibilities of Along with sincere I have visited you on the evaluating policies and they're confronting their ap- has been a turbulent year hope for our children and good wishes for the corn- front lines. proach to the community's hurts. for First Nations all across the children yet to come. ing year, I would like to Best wishes to all of you News this past week from Denis Bell, a senior official Canada. It is also this commit- express my appreciation and your families. with Alberta Social Services, that the province will pay But, never in such a ment that will help us face for the support and confi- for a probe of the community's concerns is welcome. long time have our people the many, many chal- dence you have shown Georges Erasmus It will shine light on what the community's greatest acted more collectively, lenges ahead. throughout the year when National Chief needs are and point the way to solid answers. stood more unified and The concerted action that has begun must continue. embraced with such deep When the study points out which support systems in conviction our goals and principles. Paper makes reader the community need shoring up, Alberta Social Services aware must step in with financial help. It is in this noble man- Bell, who has seen the great pain in Grande Cache, ner that First Nations Dear Editor: Scotia. During these so- of economic stability. said his department is committed to helping the commu- people took to the streets, journs, I noticed the plight By seducing society nity. Paying for the study is putting his money where his went on hunger strikes (Mai- Dul -Ane) Hello: of the Red man is very with political promises mouth is. and occupied federal gov- I'm writing in respect to similar throughout these that are very seldom kept, Keith Purves of Native Counselling in Edmonton said ernment offices. your Native Weekly lands. needless to say broken he's optimistic the study will lead to improved services in We went to court, and Newspaper "Wind - The way the govern- treaties, our people may the area after the needs are nailed down. yes, jail, to assert basic speaker' which I have ment has brainwashed have to return to the old Let's hope so. fundamental human been receiving for a few society of our heritage ways of achieving our The need is clear. rights. months now. depicting our people as plight in reference to the Whether we were fight- My name is Larry pagan and mundane is Battle at Little Big Horn ing against low -level mili- Francis and I'm a MicMac opposed to the ways of our and Custer's Last Stand. 'Twas the night tary flying, encroachment Indian from Eastern Can- teachings. May our footsteps always on our traditional lands by ada, New Brunswick. I In recognition of our follow the path of beauty. multi- national corpora- enjoy reading your paper forefathers and elders who Ho! before Christmas... tions, adequate housing, very much and am always taught us to respect all liv- better child care, economic looking forward to receiv- ing things Twas the night that our Mother (Wel -lau -lin) thank you before Christmas when all through the prosperity, good health, ing your next issue. Earth has to offer, it is In the Spirit of Crazy House, not an MP was stirring, not one single mouse. equal treatment under the There are a lot of inter- being quickly absorbed by Horse, Nothing was tabled, no Bills were discussed. Holidays law, or for the protection of esting articles and infor- negligence and greed from were looming so legislation was rushed. our languages, we stood mation concerning Native those in corporate posi- I remain The ministers were nestled all snug in his beds, while together. affairs abroad and-at home visions of tions and those in control Larry Francis pensions danced in their heads. And we stood and I see that is in boldly. your paper Cadieux his 'kerchief and ready doze, he heard The fight for our right to not only for news m your some excitement from his cot he arose. education highlights best province but other prov- Away to the window he flew like a flash, tore open the our determination this past inces who share our shutter and threw up the sash. lcter velcctnes He year to uphold sacred achievements and looked to skies with amazement and fear, to see a promises made in treaties. struggles. great spirit with a shield and his spear. But It has also your opinion As he it also gave us a given me a drew in his head and was turning around, the glimpse of the capability of greater awareness of my spirit descended and was on the ground. e leadership that will Native brothers and sisters Windspeaker welcomes letters to the edi- He was dressed all in fur from his head to his toes. He follow us. west of me who are stood like strug- tor. Letters an arrow and spewed flames from his nose. A new decade is upon gling to survive as people should be brief and include Listen to me, he roared with a scowl. My people are us and with it new hopes with dignity and honor for the name, address and telephone number people and need your help now. and new challenges. a better tomorrow for our He rendered a notice for Cadieux to abide. He said to Despite children of the writer. We will not print unsigned be honest, and and kind. the setbacks who will follow giving and obstacles, I have al- us. Then with a blink, the spirit was gone. Cadieux shook letters unless there is a good reason for his head then ways been personallyy I've had the opportu- looked out on the lawn. impressed by the strength nity to travel extensively withholding the identity of the writer Engraved in a stone that sat high in the grass, was a and heavenly law that purpose of the First throughout the United Windspeaker reserves the right to edit will someday be passed. Nations. States, Mexico and across Traditions are sacred, and God's children are pure, letters for taste, length and grammar. leave them to flourish and mankind It is the strength of your Canada from British Co- will endure. resolve that has created the lumbia to Sidney, Nova DECEMBER 15, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 5 Opinion This Christmas reach out with an open heart

Tansi, ahnee and hello. a message of awakening surface kept the truth hid- process was I able to un- And you have your that rang inside you like den. Only by really strain- derstand and appreciate moments. Sometimes it an eagle whistle. Home. ing to see was I able to the workings of this part seems that all the time you Inside this warm apart- discover this. It wasn't im- of nature. spent back in those hollow ment now there is music mediately visible. When I pull away from years before you walked and there is coffee. There It was then I realized people the ice builds. this Red Road you spent is no need for anyone to that the river was teaching Looking at my life my like a spectator in your explain things. The me about sharing. friends and family would own life. Hanging around sweetgrass in the air Sharing is communica- be able to see the motion waiting for someone or aroundo und you isi like the tion that flows freely be - on the surface and think something to explain whisper of the Creator tween people. It's an open everything was okay. As thin s for you. leading you to these stretch of water that re- long as the surface of my l o longer. words and inward to veals everything. Sharing life was flowing no one These days you enter where the real stories live. The time of teaching. what the Old One had told is the life -blood of human would know that I was the world like a child This world is the ggrreat- I stood on the bridge me concerning this. He relationships. It has the freezing up inside. NO again. Walking alone be- est spiritual teacher. Until watching the river and told me that water is the power to nurture, cleanse one would know until side the river this morning I learned that in order to thought about all of this. I blood of Mother Earth. and give growth to the suddenly one day every- felt almost like the first learn I had to open my thought about sharing. I Water is nature's way of bonds that are formed be- one would notice that time. In the birdsong, the eyes I was blind to the thought about the times in cleansing itself. As I re- tween human beings. there was no motion and I water music and the blaze teachings. This morning my life when sharing was membered these things, I Whenever I stop shar- had become cold and hard of color across the sky was as I walked along that a foreign idea. About the became more connected to ing with my brothers and and alone. river I was searching for times when there was no this river that flowed be- sisters, I begin my own And you have your something inside ofme direction. neath me. personal freeze -up. And it moments. At this time of STAFF that I could give to you. There was ice. From With that connection starts where it can the eas- the year it is good to con- Jeff Morrow Searching for words to one bank to the other the came awareness. ily seen. Whenever I begin sider the meaning of shar- Reporter express the essential mes- river was becoming cov- I opened my eyes and to keep the things which ing. This time of the year is Dana Wagg sage in this time of the ered with a thick layer of found the answer I looked hurt or bother me all to dedicated to the openness Reporter year. This season that is ice. Somewhere near the for. Before this I believed myself the ice begins to and free-flowing nature of Josie Auger dedicated to love and middle there was still a that the river froze only on form at the bottom of my human beings. Coldness Reporter sharing and family. The thin trickle of open water. the top. I believed that the spirit. The more I retreat and hardness and alone- Leta McNaughton river gave me words. I found myself wondering ice formed on the surface within myself, the further ness were never meant to Reporter This is the Long Snows how this was possible. I and the water below it was I get from the people who be part of our realities. As John Holman Moon. This is the time wondered how a large freely flowing. I was can help me. brothers and sisters of our Reporter when Mother Earth blan- powerful river like this wrong. Unless someone knows Creator we were meant to Real Pelchat kets all of her children in could surrender its mo- As I looked closer at the the nature of the freeze-up reach out to each other Production Assistant snow and ice. This is the tion to the ice. I wondered open stretch of water I re- they might miss it entirely. with open hearts, open Joe Redcrow time of rest and wisdom. how the river became fro- alized that there was a It's like the river. Only by minds, and open spirits Cree Syllabic Translator This is the time when the zen. thick layer of ice along the really straining to see was and take care of each Susan St. Laurent elders would speak I closed my eyes and bottom. Here was the be- I able to learn about the other. Office Manager around those old tribal listened to the sound of ginning of the freeze -up. way the river freezes over. Until next week, Tina Wood fires and tell the legends. the water. I remembered All of the motion along the Only by discovering the Meegwetch. Marketing Co- ordinator Joanne Gallien Accounts Clerk Marylyn Groleau Sales Secretary Doreen Cardinal Administrative Secretary Connie Morin Receptionist ;y;.:<. ;,,:: ,,:,;; AMMSA BOARD 446$113 Leona Shandruk President Fred Didzena Vice -President Chester Cunningham Treasurer Rosemarie Willier Secretary Noel McNaughton June Fleming Carol Wilson

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Merry Christmas! So, have all the little kiddies made Now beat that Ron! their Christmas list yet. Better hurry! Christmas is just EDMONTON: Listen to this. Cree Christmas Carols. around the corner. That's right. And it's all happening on ITV on Dec. 24. My two boys made their list. Between the two of them, The show will be broadcast at 12 noon. their Christmas order came to $11,22533. Now, who will be doing the songs? Why, none other Isn't it funny (scary) how much christmas gifts cost thn that talented lady, EVA LADOCEUR today? I went and looked at some children items and Eva has been singing gospel songs in Cree and English one toy truck, batteries not included, came to $49.99. at the Native Pastoral Centre for many Sundays, so this It's enough to make a person want to hijack Santa ..,...... show will sure be something special.pec If you'vey ever heardeard Claus and his sleigh full o f toys as hea flieses overhead.o er Eva sing, especially Christmas carols in Cree, then you Just kidding, little people everywhere. know ITV's viewing audience are in for a real Christmas Christmas. It is a great time of year, isn't it? With your treat. Don't miss it. children, you have to think smart when it comes to them If you're interested, the Edmonton Aces co-ed volley- buying a Christmas gift for you. I made sure. ball team will be holding a tournament at the Sacred I saved up all their family allowance money for them Heart School in Edmonton, Jan. 20 to 21. and yes, they didn't get an allowance for two months The deadline for entries is Jan. 17, adults only and the prior to Christmas eve. But just think. cost? $150 per team. Now I'll et that new guitar case I've wanted for so According to co- ordinator and volleyball player long. My kids hate me, but, what the heck, I just told Doreen Huppie, prize money and trophies will be them, "Take a good look at the age in my face. Do you awarded to winning teams. think old Saint Nick would bring this face a new guitar For more information, please call Doreen at 475-1643 case?" or Joan at 476-8784. They took a close look and said, " You're right, dad. INUVIK: Ed Louie, wherever you are, have a very But it has nothing to do with the age in your face." Merry Christmas. Smart kids, I'd like to... but then it's Christmas, isn't Ed, a few years back (as people in the far North will it. remember) did a lot of good for many teenagers at the Another thing. Society is always hollering about how time when suicide among these teens was running ram- Christmas is for children. Why? I like Christmas. I want pant. Eva Ladoceur a gift and I want a small card attached to that gift, signed He was one of the first to reach out a helping hand to by Santa Claus! Personally! to attend the Holmes /Ruddock fight, until it was can- them in their time of need. No one on the surface of Mother Earth is ever going to celled of course. I heard this from your friend, Ron Louis, Since then Ed has been doing a lot of drifting from convince me that there is no Santa Claus! who happens to work here in...? Where we're not sure. place to place, for reasons he could only tell you about. Christmas is for children only? Why? I'd push little But he's always here...doing something? Ron somehow, Ed, again, wherever you are, have a great Christmas and babies out of my way to get to my present under the tree had tickets to the fight. Bi deal. call me. first, if I have to! At our house it's a dogfight to beat me to Top this Ron. Harvey! Have I got a deal for you! I can't FORT CHIPEWYAN: A special Merry Christmas to the Christmas tree. offer the same but how about two seats to a hockey game! my Dad, Jim Woodward, and Dad, don't believe every- But yes, it is always a pleasure to see the kiddies little Yes, Harvey, and free. I can get you in (I have my contacts thing I write. We had some great Christmases when I and eyes all sparkly and bright just before Christmas and of like Ron) to a hockey game between the Good Shep my three (great sisters) were small, because of you. course on Christmas day. Destroyers and my team, the Annunication Bulldogs! We had some wonderful Christmases and Dad...yes It's worth it all, isn't it? Even though most of us know Can you believe it. It's uncanny! The team I coach has I'm sorry for sending away for all those boxes of Christ- that when January arrives, six thousand bill collectors the same name as Chief Harvey Bulldog. mas cards to sell when I was a kid, and then keeping the will arrive at your hungry door. Christmas is indeed I just amaze myself. I mean, because of my contacts I money. And I knew you loved me when you opened worth it. can impress Chief Harvey Bulldog of the Boyer River your wallet for that awful company again, when I tested BOYER RIVER: Merry Christmas Chief Harvey Band, by taking him to an Edmonton hockey game! Oh your love by doing it a second time! Love sure hurts Bulldog and all the people of the Boyer River Band. yeah, Harvey. Please bring your winter parka. It gets a sometimes Dad. I love you. Harvey, I understand you almost came to Edmonton little chilly at the Thorncliffe community outdoor ice rink. Merry Christmas.

Compiled by Tina Wood and Connie Morin $1,100; for more info call Prince Albert Friendship Centre at (306) 764 -3431. C.N.F.C. MODELLING PROGRAM; Jan. 17, 24, 31 & NATIONAL FILM BOARD, Special Screenings of Feb. 7; 13-18 year olds, males & females; for more info. Aboriginal Films, beginning Sept. 6, every Wednesday call Rene at (403) 452 -7811. at noon, 3 p.m. and p.m.; N.F.B. Theatre, 120 Canada CLIFFORD METCHAWAIS MEMORIAL HOCKEY Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton TOURNAMENT; Jan. 26 - 28, 1990; Goodfish Lake, ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ANNUAL FRIDAY Alberta; no contact but slapshots are allowed; for more NIGHT SUPPERS; Fort Vermillion; Starting Nov. 24; info. call Randy Metchawais at (403) 594 -1457. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. MEMORIAL ROUND DANCE; In Memory of Simon ST. HENRY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH SUNDAY Prosper Jackson; Jan.27, Goodfish Lake, AB; Pipe Cere- SCHOOL; every Sunday in Ft. Vermilion at 10:15 a.m.; mony at 5:00 p.m., Supper to follow; There will be give- children 3-8 years old are invited to attend; for more aways, singers will be paid; Everyone Welcome; Spon- info. call Leona Skulmoski at (403) 927 -3712. NATIVE PASTORAL CENTRE CHRISTMAS EVE sored by Prosper Delver & Lillian Jackson & Family POWWOW DANCING LESSONS; every Monday SERVICES; Dec. 24, 8:00 p.m. Youth Mass for families; 4th ANNUAL 1990 TUNE -UP GOLF; Feb. 2- 5,1990; from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; and Wednesdays from 7 - 10 Midnight Mass 12 Midnight English & Cree for adults; for Sahara Golf & Country Club, Las Vegas, Nevada; for p.m.; Bonnyville Native Friendship Centre; for more more info. call (403) 424 -1431 or 428 -0846. more info. call Gina (403) 585-4298 (home) or Bill (403) info. call (403) 826 -3374. MEMORIAL ROUND DANCE & HANDGAME 585 -2139 (home) or Emile (403) 585-3805 (home). FREE SOUP KITCHEN; Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 - TOURNAMENT; Dec. 27, Kehewin School Gym; CO -ED NATIVE VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE; For inter- 1 p.m.; Bonnyville Native Friendship Centre; for more Kehewin, AB; Handgame tournament starts at10:00 a.m., ested Native Groups and Associations; Registration info. call (403) 826 -3374. Feast starts at 5:00 p.m. for more info call (403) deadline, Feb. 5, 1990; for more info. call Brian Gladue AA MEETINGS; Tuesdays & Thursdays starting at 826 -3333. at (403) 452 -7811. 8:00 p.m.; Bonnyville Native Friendship Centre Hall; HEALING MASS; Native Pastoral Centre; Dec. 27, 7:30 C.N.F.C. NATIVE RECREATION HOCKEY TOUR- for more info. call Larry Ducharmes at (403) 826 -3374. p.m.; Celebrant Fr. Bernard Black and Our Lady of Mercy NAMENT; Feb. 16, 17 & 18; Held at Enoch Recreation NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS; Tuesdays starting at Music Ministry will be coming to sing; for more info. call Centre; for more info. call Rene Houle at (403) 452 -7811. 7:30 p.m.; Bonnyville Native Friendship Centre; for (403) 424 -1431. SENIOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT; March 16, 17 & more info. call Brian Tercier at (403) 826 -3374. COWBOY ROUND DANCE; Dec. 22 & 23, Onion Lake 18, 1990; Regina Exhibition Stadium - Exhibition Park, SWIM NITS; Fridays from 9 -10 .m.; Bonnyville Band Hall; Onion lake, AB; for more info call (403) 344- over $7,000.00 in prizes; Entry Deadline: March 9,1990; Swimming Pool; free to all members; for info. call 2107. for more info. contact Milton Tootoosis at (306) 584- (403) 826 -3374. CHRISTMAS CASEY HALFE MEMORIAL NO-HIT 8333. HEAD- SMASHED -IN- BUFFALO -JUMP MINI - TOURNAMENT; Dec. 28 - 31; Goodfish Lake Lakeside REACHING JUST SETTLEMENTS (LAND EVENTS; Each Sunday from Dec. through March; Arena; $350 entry fee; prizes and round dance; for more CLAIMS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA); Feb. 21 & 22, celebrating this rich Native heritage; Dec. 17, Native info. call Albert Houle or Ronald Bull at (403) 636 -3622, 1990; University of Victoria, Victoria B.C.; conference Films; Dec. 24, Beadwork Display; Dec. 31, Artifact Ext. 11 or Albert's residence at (403) 636 -2067. sponsored by the School of Public Administration & Display; arrangements can be made to accommodate BRING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE EDMON- The Division of University Extension and Community large group tours; for more info. contact Louise Crow TON METIS LOCAL; Dec. 31; Featuring Dave Boyer & Relations, University of Victoria; for more info. call Shoe at (403) 553 -2731 or Calgary Office (403) 265 -0048. Rocky Mountain High; Saxony Motor Inn, 15540 - Stony (604) 721 -8055. FIRST ANNUAL FEDERATION CUP; Dec. 15, 16, & Plain Rd. Edmonton; Tickets $20, for more info. contact BUFFY SAINTE -MARIE: LIVE IN CONCERT; Mar. 17; Enoch Arena (7 miles west of Edmonton); pre- Lyle Donald at 461 -0779. 30, 1990 at 8 p. m.; Calgary Centre for the Arts, Calgary; sented by Alberta Federation of Metis Settlement NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL; Dec. 31; Recreation Centre; for ticket info. call (403) 294 -7472. Association; men's recreational hockey tournament; Fort Vermilion; sponsored by the Indoor Rodeo Assoc.; NATIONAL INDIAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION for more info. call Ralph Ghostkeeper or Richard at Band -Midnight Cruisers; for ticket info. call Tracy Flett at VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS; (Men /Ladies), (403) 428 -60M. (403) 927 -4445 or Wendy Randle at (403) 927 -4356. April 7-8, 1990; University of Regina Physical Activity OLDTIMERS' HOCKEY TOURNAMENT; Dec. 16 NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL; Dec. 31; Fort Vermilion; spon- Centre; Entry deadline: March 29, 1990 for more info. & 17; Morley, Alberta; for more info. call Terry Rider sored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #243; music by contact Milton Tootoosis at (306) 584-8333 or Fax (306) at (403) 881 -3744. D.J. Rockin' Roger; for ticket info. call Reg Scarfe at (403) 584-0955. 12 TEAM MEN'S HOCKEY TOURNAMENT; Dec. 927 -3342. 12th ANNUAL SPRING POWWOW; April 14 -15, 15-17; Saddle Lake; for more info. contact Dennis C.N.F.C. AEROBICS PROGRAM; Preregistration Jan. 5, 1990; held at Canada Centre East Building Regina Moosewa or Ken Kakeesumat at (403) 726 -3829. 1990; for more info. call Brian Gladue at (403) 452 -7811. Exhibition Park; for more info. contact Melody Kitche- INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA STAFF PRINCE ALBERT INDIAN METIS FRIENDSHIP monia at (306) 584 -8333 or Fax (306) 584 -0955. CHRISTMAS PARTY; Dec. 20; Continental Inn West; CENTRE 6TH ANNUAL ABORIGINAL TOURNA- BIRTLE INDIAN SCHOOL REUNION; July 1990; tickets available from staff at $10 or at the door; Cock- MENT; Jan. 12, 13, 14, 1990; Prince Albert Communiplex; Winnipeg, Manitoba; for more info. Write to W.C. tails at 8 p.m.; Dance at 10 p.m., Harley Buffalo Band; Entry Fee: $550 payable in advance; 1st Prize - $3,200, Thomas, Box 280, Hodgson, Manitoba, ROC 1NO or call Midnight snack; sponsored by I.A.A. staff. trophy and jackets, 2nd Prize- $2,200, 3rd $1,100 & 4th (204) 645 -2648 (bus.) or (204) 645 -2456 (Hm.).

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a . -10110. ,, The Drums .. ,4_,Aa ektier6os That Mendo Made By Dianne Meilli Table of Contents Windspeaker Correspondent In a Slavey summer 1. The Drums That Mendo Made... by Dianne camp in the Northwest Territories, near Dehcho Meili -- Pages 2 -5. (Mackenzie River), there 2. Celebrating Christmas 107 Years Ago... By lived a master dru m- Dr. Anne Anderson - Page 7. maker. 3. The Downfall Of Emily Tobacco Juice. .. By Mendo Oudza had Gail Duiker -- Page 10. learned to make hand drums of caribou hide 4. Midewewin... Keeper Of The Water Drum. from his father, and . . By Richard Wagamese - Pages 12 -14. Mendo's father had 5. The Outside and the Prairie Chicken... By learned from his own fa- Jane Ash Poitras - Page 16. ther, and on and on down 6. A Reserve Christmas for Jimmy... By John the line for many genera- Pages 18 tions. Holman - -19. Ever since the people 7. Native Recipes for the holidays... Pages 20- could remember, drum 21. songs, sent by the creator, 8. A Christmas Wish... By Rocky Woodward helped them survive the - Page 22. hardships of living. 9. A In By Drums were played for Stranger The Night... Rocky Wood- fun when the singers sang ward - Pages 25 -26. for the people gathered to Good Hope) many miles and of the smoothest, un- live in the Shih Kaedenila 10. The Money Tree... By Gail Duiker - Page celebrate the tea dance. away, calling the five tribes blemished wood. (Rocky Mountains) in his 28. Drums were sacred, of Dene to a tea dance. The caribou skin stre- grandfather's lodge. 11. An Unexpected Christmas... By Leta used by medicine people When an Oudza drum ched across the frame Some hunters kept the McNaughton Pages 29-31. who'd been given drum was played, even though seemed to give off a light old man's lodge well sup - - songs for praying, healing the people might be starv- of its own, even without 12. plied with ducks and cari- Sometimes Miracles Do Happen At Christ- and seeing into the future. ing, the hunger pains the sun's rays behind it. bou meat so neither grand- mas... By Rocky Woodward - Page 33. All along Dehcho, each would subside and the Few Oudza drums were father nor grandson re- 13. Christmas At Home... By Kim McLain - tribe had men who made would be happy for awhile made because it took al- turned to the Dene. Page 34. drums but none made just listening to the sounds. most a year to craft one. It wasn't long before 14. The Richest Christmas. .. By Gail Duiker drums like the Oudzas. The Dene would gain When Mendo was born, most of the Dene forgot - The drumbeat from an strength from hearing the at Tulit'a, there had been Page 35. Mendo had been born. Oudza drum struck in drum, which echoed their much hushed discussion Often 15. they would see Shining Eyes And The Grey Wolf... By Tulit a ( Fort Norman) own heartbeat. in meetings amongst the Mendo's mother standing Leta McNaughton - Pages 37 - 39. could be heard clear up Oudza drums were elders. Not too much late' Dehcho to Radeli Ko (Fort always perfectly round he had been taken away to Con't page 3

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4#14. girt17,, adefewgiet From pg. 2 would be few distractions for the boy as he learned all Even though the boy looked like he was asleep, the Gochee had to teach. He also wanted Mendo to gain old man knew his spirit was listening. by the river in the summertime, looking deeply into the powers from the animals who lived high above others in "Yamoria started chasing beavers around the lake. water, sometimes for as long as an hour. the mountains. The big beavers went down Sahtu De (Big River), but the She never stirred, only held her face between her When Mendo was still a child, Gochee would tell him young ones were harder to chase toward the river. hands as she stared into the swift current. But neither stories about the land and the great Creator who always While Yamoria was chasing the younger ones around she, nor Mendo's father, ever spoke of their son. eased the suffering of the poor Dene. the lake, the bigger beavers had built a dam on the river In the year or so after Mendo was born, friends would As little Mendo sucked sheep's milk from a bottle, and that's where the Sahtu De Rapids are to this very inquire as to the health of the little boy and both parents Gochee had fashioned from a caribou stomach, he would daYarmoria would say he was fine and then walk away, or return to gurgle and coo especially loudly when his grandfather got the young ones to head down Sahtu De the task they were doing, indicating they wished to and then chased them all down the river to where the speak no further. two rivers meet," the old man continued. The people respected the couple's silence and, even- She never stirred, only held her When Gochee got to the part about Yamoria killing tually, even relatives gave up inquiring. face between her hands as she two medium-sized beavers and one small one at the con- Faraway, the mountain climate was harsh, but fluence of the two rivers, Sagtu De and Deh Cho, Mendo Mendo's grandfather Gochee knew how to make a good stared into the swift current. always woke up and seemed to listen intently. life. He was of the Shihta Got'ine (Mountain People), "After Yamoria killed the three beavers, he stretched and he knew the high, rocky places. But neither she, nor Mendo's fa- and : ged the three hides on the south face of Kweteni He had developed a strong mind which enabled him ther, ever spoke of their son. 'aa (: ar Rock Mountain). to do many things beyond an ordinary man's ability. "And, do you know little Mendo, you can still see the As a young man he had made friends with Nogha In the year or so after Mendo beaver pelts hanging there to this day. Someday, I will (wolverine), an animal able to see things which are hid- take ou there and you can see for yourself." den. was born, friends would in- Mendo grew quickly. When he was three years old, Gochee had also learned the ways of the wind and quire as the health of the little during the long days ofthe midnight sun in June, Gochee many times during the winter, when the visits from the took him for long walks along Bega De (Keeke River). meatbearing Tilit'a hunters were few and far between, he boy and both parents would say Sometimes they set snares for rabbits along the way. would sing -his song. Often they would go to the hot springs Gochee discov- Gradually, the north wind would cease its whistling he was fine and then walk ered many ears ago while on a hunting trip. call and rattling of the lodge poles. Then Gochee would away, or return to the task they In the shallow water, Gochee would he back and grab his babiche and go out to snare rabbits. He always watch the clouds slipping by, noting the pictures they came back with one or two. were doing, indicating they made. Mendo would play in tall green grasses that grew Gochee was known as a prophet to the Slavey people. beside the pool. He could dream into the future and tell them things that wished to speak no further. After awhile he would come to sit beside his grandfa- would happen ahead of time. The people respected the ther, and together they would gaze up at the blue sky, For many years he had also been a hunt master, telling calling out the animals they saw in the clouds. the young men where to go find animals to kill for food. couple's silence and, eventually, Other days were spent collecting plants, Gochee When food was needed, he would lay down and drop off relatives gave inquir- making Mendo say the name of each one as they col- to sleep. even up lected a few leaves from it, and reciting a prayer to the Then, in his dreams, he could see the caribou pawing ing. Creator for his having providing for His people. the snow near the west shore of Sahtu ( Great Bear Lake). Gochee had even made a small mooseskin boat just Up on the slopes of Bear Rock, where the Dene hero big enough to hold him and his grandson, and some Yamoria had hung three hue beaver pelts to dry many told the legend of Yamoria, the one who travels all over days they paddled down the river to a saltlick to watch years ago, he could see Dall s sheep. the creation, the eternal traveller. the moose that gathered around it. When he awoke, he would tell the hunters exactly "Long ago the Creator sent a special man, Yaromia, During the long, cold nights of winter, Gochee de- where they would find the animals. who travelled into our land. He put everything in its cided it was time to test the little boy's capacity for And each time, before the young men left with their rightful place and got rid of whatever was harmful to medicine. Late one evening in autumn, as the sun was bows and arrows, he would tell them, "Remember, it is people. painting the sky pink and gold, Gochee grabbed the wat- only if you have been kind to others, and always give By doing this he set laws for people and animals to fol- ape (spruce-fir root) gourd and asked Mendo to go to away your best meat when they come to you...onlythen low. Until this very day, we are still holding on to them," Bega De to fill it. will the animals want to give themselves to you. Gochee would tell Mendo, in a soothing voice. endo took the gourd and folded back the door flap. Gochee knew Mendo had a strong spirit. In his Even when the little one's eyes dosed in sleep, Gochee Darkness was spreading its cloak fast over the moun- dreams, he knew the people would have need of went on telling about how Yamoria chased away the tains and Gochee noticed the boy shiver and hesitate for Mendo's knowledge just a then step out of the lodge , in the days to come. large beavers who were tipping the people's canoes as second, 4 That is why he isolated Mendo from people, so there they tried to travel across Sahtu to hunt caribou. Con t page C° Cf- :t From the Management & Staff O N E E R "Winter Greetings'? PI from DRUG MART THE ELDERS, COUNCIL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF Box 550 i30[1110ddL @LalKIMDuL: K1 Fort Vermilion, Alberta TOH 1NO CI- _A 5106 -50 Street, Box 5399 Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2G5 'S 826 -3374 TELEPHONE: (403) 927 -4444 Merry Christmas

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It had been seemed his grandfather made bi er demands of him hesitated. Maybe his grandfather was dreaming and made by one of his ancestors countless years ago. A and expected too much. Every ay he taught him should be left alone. steady, yellowish glow beamed from the drumhead as something new, and at night he insisted Mendo repeat Mendo pondered sitting beside him until he awoke, the grandfather chanted a slow song. what he had learned. If he forgot, his grandfather would but then decided to walk down to Bega De for his morn-s Suddenly the door flap was thrown aside and Mendo yell and scold him for not remembenng properly. ing wash. stood with the stars twinkling behind his shoulder. Harsh words would suddenly rain down upon poor At the river, Mendo jumped into the current and let Without a word, he knelt down to enter and, in the fires little Mendo, and the lodge shook with his grandfather's out a howl. The icy water shocked his body and he glow, Gochee could see his face was flushed and his eyes anger. howled again. Let the world hear his cry! He was were bright. Then, just as suddenly, grandfather would become Mendo, and he was to be a master drum maker! His "Sit down and make some tea. We'll drink before we calm again, gently requesting that Mendo try again. grandfather was now impressed with him enough to sleep tonight," Gochee said. Still the boy was quiet as he teach him the craft of the ancestors. He shook himself put glowing stones into the water vessel and measured like a wet dog and ran back to the fire's warmth. leaves from the pitcher plant into it. After awhile he would come to Inside, his grandfather was sitting up and packing his Grandfatherlit his pipe and the smoke drifted up to pipe. He motioned for Mendo to sit beside him. "I have blend with the steam from the boiling water, up and put sit beside his grandfather, and dreamed. I have seen when it is I am to leave this earth. the lodge smokehole. together they would gaze up at It is some time away and I have to finish your teaching . "My grandson, your tea is about to boil away!" before Igo. Gochee almost yelled when Mendo left the vessel sitting the blue sky, calling out the "I leave for a happy place of green grass and always- by the fire. blue sky, butyou must stay behind to help the people. I Mendo jumped up and almost fell forward into the animals they saw in the clouds. see and timeses co ng, like the people have not yet fire. He poured the tea and put the cup slowly down in Other days were spent collect- known. front of his grandfather. Then he plopped down to the "Your songs and our drum will be sorely needed to floor and slid himself toward the back of the lodge to ing plants, Gochee making help the pitiful people. You must listen to me and learn lean against the wall. Mendo say the name of each like you never have before. Here comes your most im- Silence hung between the old man and young boy. portant teaching. Let us pray and be thankful that you Finally, the old-man spoke. "My grandson, did you see one as they collected a few will learn the ways!" something tonight ?" Grandfather and grandson prayed until noon. Fi- "Yes, My grandfather." leaves from it, and reciting a nally, Gochee rose stiffly and Mendo sprang to his feet. "And when you saw it, were you frightened and did to "Ah, the drum making will start now!" he thought to you run away ?" prayer the Creator for his himself. "No, my grandfather." having provided for His people. He followed Gochee out of the lodge, almost stepping "Then tell me what you saw." on the old man's heels, so anxious was he to hear what "As I was bending down to fill the gourd, I heard his grandfather would say. But Gochee only began put - noises. Something walking in the water and the sound Mendo disliked upsetting Gochee. tin the paddles in the mooseskin boat. was getting closer. I almost ran away but I couldn't Throughout the day he worked his mind hard, going 'So we are going down the river to a special place to move. over and over what his grandfather had shown or told begin the drum making?" Mendo timidly asked, break- "Then I saw him... he was huge. He was so big! An him, so he would be able to repeat exactly what he had ing the silence. old, old man with long white hair. But he looked kind. learned. Little Mendo's mind was growing strong. "We are going all the way down the river. And fur- He put out his hand toward me and he started to tell One morning in early spring, grandfather's nudging ther. We go to Kwetani'aa, Bear Rock Mountain, the me..." awoke Mendo, who was a young man now and looked place I told you of when you were a baby. We go to the "No, you don't need to tell me what he said. Those after camp chores. He had let the fire go out in the night place where Yamoria pegged the beaver skins. You must words are for you, you alone. I'm glad you didn't run and the cold air slapped his face as he inched out of his go for a song." away, that you stayed to hear what he had to say to you. robe. Mendo felt slightly deflected because the drum mak- You've had a big experience. Sleep now. Tonight I will It was late and light was beginning to show through ing would be put off. But, he thought, this trip would dream for you, to know what lies ahead." the smokehole. Mendo yawned and stretched, absent- probably be as much fun. He ran to get meat and tea Mendo rolled into his sleeping robes. For a long while mindedly looking out of the lodge door. It had turned supplies. he laid with eyes wide open. Finally, he began to concen- colder overnight and a thin skiff of snow covered the "Kaaaaah! What is that? Put it back in the cache. We trate on his breath, as Grandfather had shown him, ground. which was jumping around like two hawks fighting over Mendo remembered what his grandfather had told Con't page 5

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& From pg. 4 throat: "I want no more of place that appealed to him the drum was finished, a Merry Christmas this grandfather. I can't do and shelter himself with wondrous thing to behold. need nothing," Gochee it." tree branches. He should It was light as a feather, yet A Happy Mew Year growled as Mendo places But he fought the urge stay as long as it as long as the sound it made when the food in the boat. and kept plying his it took for him to receive a struck was as deep as "While we travel on the paddle. Luckily, they trav- song and animal helper. thunder rolling across the PAT-CE'S VARIETY HUT water to Kweteni'aa, you elled with the current. He should pray the whole summer sky. Mendo BOX 1016, HIGH PRAIRIE, ALBERTA neither eat nor drink any - By evening of the fifth time. couldn't believe he'd made 523 -4775 Mendo was ready to Three days later a trans- it. thing. You will fast." day GIROUXVILLE, ALBERTA Mendo's eyes grew give up. Just as he opened formed Mendo walked As he admired it, he BOX 327, wider and he shivered a bit his mouth to speak, his down the mountain. He stole a look at his grandfa- 323 -4611 in the frosty air. He'd grandfather raised his arm moved easily and as aura ther. Gochee was holding fasted before, but how and pointed. There, about of light seemed to shim- his own drum, the ancient long would he have to fast halfway up a distant cliff, mer around him. one, and beginning to sing while on the water? He his wolverine song, his put the food back in stor- death song. Mendo felt a age and climbed behind sadness that made him his grandfather in the boat, Finally, at the beginning of spring want to die. He would shoving them away from a year after he'd fasted on soon lose his grandfather. the riverbank with his - The next morning in the ggety,c6,4* paddle. Kweteni'aa, the drum was fin- Mendo was alone "This trip will be made mountains as he piled in silence," Gochee said, ished, a wonderous thing to be- rocks over Gochee's body. And best wishes not turning to look at hold. It was light as a feather, yet All night he and listened to Mendo. his grandfather explain for the happiest For four days they trav- the sound it made when struck prophetic dreams and the elled from sunup to sun- role Mendo would play in New Year down. Gochee would was as deep as thunder rolling the coming days. snare rabbits and roast across the summer sky. Mendo He described Mendo's ever! them over the fire in the parents and said he should evening while Mendo sat couldn't believe he'd made it. return to them and the miserably on the river- Dene. He comforted the Season's Greetings from bank, the smell almost young man with the prom- driving him mad. were two large reddish His grandfather had ise he would always be His mouth watered patches, and one smaller baked swan and tea ready with him. and his stomach grumbled one. The beaver skins on for him. "We eat, and then Mendo was lost. His GORDON'S loudly. Since they'd been Kweteni'aa! They were we leave for home," was spirit wanted to follow his travelling north on Dehco, almost there! all Gochee said. grandfather into the other WORK AND he had been working Mendo felt better and Over the next year, land. Mendo knew the harder to manoeuvre the paddled harder. Tonight Mendo made his drum. way back to Tulit'a, but he large canoe they'd found they would camp and He sent on long searches put off going. LEISURE WEAR tied to a stick at the conflu- share a meal of roast rab- for the materials and Finally, after days of sit - BOX 1440 ence of Bega De and bit. But when they learned many songs at ting in his grandfather's Dehcho. reached the shore, Gochee each new stage of con- lodge, he didn't know VALLEYVIEW, ALBERTA It was a sturdier boat sent him up the rock face struction. He fasted often what to do with himself. TOH 3N0 for travelling the big river, and into the bush at the top and grew lean and hard. So he packed his new but Mendo's arms ached. of the mountain alone. Finally, at the beginning drum and his grandfa- He was cold and weak. He He explained carefully of spring - a year after ther's old one, and re- 524 5500 felt words catching at this that Mendo should find a he'd fasted on Kweteni'aa, turned to the Dene.

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Commanding Commandant Officer divisionnaire

TO: The Native People of Alberta December, 1989

From: The Commanding Officer, Officers, Members, and Staff of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of Alberta

Once again the Christmas season is upon us and I would like to express my sincere best wishes to all.

My reflections of 1989 are indeed most gratifying as I ponder the many positive steps we have taken together. I am particularly grateful for the time and support I have been given by the Elders, Chiefs, and Native Leaders of this Province in our Greetings from the Chief, various meetings during the past year.

I welcome the challenges which face us in the New Year to work even more closely with each other for the benefit of this and Council and Staff of future generations. Our strength lies in the youth of our country and we must be committed to help them prepare for a bright and prosperous future.

I take great pride in the historical ties shared by the Native People of Alberta and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and look forward to a greater strengthening of those ties and increased understanding in the years to come.

On behalf of all of the Members of the R.C.M.P., I would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and jolous Christmas and a SIKSIKA Happy New Year.

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By Dr. Anne Anderson their waists. dling yells. Liquor was For many of the staff talking. One hundred and seven personnel, it was a day to Music was supplied by years ago, one of the first remember for they were the bull whackers and with Christmas celebrations far from home and friends. moonshine under their was held at Fort Walsh. There was plenty of belts, they kept their Major Walsh, a proud, food to eat and liquor to fiddles a- humming and outstanding man and a drink. feet a- tapping. born leader, was in com- The menu consisted of These men were un- mand of Fort Walsh. wild ame and fish dishes, known in the area. Most Another officer, Captain buffalo roasts, venison had heavy beards, wore Maclntyre was also there. meat pies, plum pudding their black hair long, and He was just the opposite in and dried apples, prunes had coal -black eyes that temperament from Major and apricots. sparkled. Warsh. His word of com- The Indians pitched They were a sight not to mand was carried with a their teepees all around the be forgotten. loud voice which had a fort. They were not al- Chief Sitting Bull, with great deal of influence on lowed inside the fort but many of his braves, was the Indians. Christmas dinner was also there and started a Captains Denny and served to them in the powwow. Clark also attended the teepees. Sitting Bull was in a festivities. Their horses and ponies dangerous mood for it was The arrival of many were tied to a hitching post the day after Custer's brought horse thieves, nearby so they could be battle. Some were worried bush whackers, despera- watched. that the powwow would Bill MacKay, Windspeaker dos, Indians and Metis After super the danc- het out of hand consider- who came west as voya- ing began with much mer- mg the amount of liquor ing of drums, and people horses, others sat and ing hills, beside a fast -flow- geurs, trappers, interpret- riment, and everyone and moonshine which was dancing with great frenzy talked in groups. ing creek with high banks. ers, traders and Hudson joined in. about. until the sun appeared on This Christmas day in Today, this area is Bay employees. Good feelings remained The officers Quietly the horizon. Fort Walsh was in 1877. known as the Cypress Early in the morning, throughout the evening. closed the gates. The danc- The sunrise quietened It was a huge success Hills and it was the hunt- surrounding the fort, they Occasionally, a wild war ing continued. By this time the dancers who by now and became a pleasant ing grounds for both the arrived with their guns whoop was heard, or the the powwow was in full were totally exhausted. memory for many. The fort Cree and the Sioux in times and knives strapped to mule skinners' blood -cur- swing, with the wild beat- Some rode off on their was situated among roll- long past. "Happy Holidays" Grande Cache Flowers & Gifts HIGH PRAIRIE AUTO SALES from everyone at... HANSON'S & SALVAGE CO. LTD. Silk Fresh Flowers & Plants PAINT A WALLCOVERINUS LTD. Gift Baskets 'Funeral Arrangements Special Möó'rë "Most Complete Stock of Paint & 24 Hour Towing Mechanic PAINTSPA Wall Coverings in the Parkland" On duty Mon - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 827 -3567 Mastercard The House of Mayfair Box 716, High Prairie, AB TOG 1E0 20 Grande Cache Shoppers Mall 523 -4444 Grande Cache, Alberta 5003-49th St., Wetaskiwin 352-2244 Happy Jietülags to you and yours. May Christmas fill- your hearts and homes now and al- Vkiatiod zvays, and may the uture hold 62g only the very bestfor you. A Happy Holidays to you and yours. happy and prosperous 9[ewì\ May Christmas fill. your hearts and 9tearfrom the entire 5taff,4 homes now and always, and may the future hold onfy the very best for you. ALBERTA INDIAN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 0001, BARGEE NATIONS 5940 McLEOD TRAIL SW SPIRIT HEALING LODGE Calgary, Alberta T2H 2G4 BOX 101 ANDERSON RD. SW CALGARY, ALBERTA 253 -1773 281 -6866 PAGE 8, WINDSPEAKER, DECEMBER 15, 1989 Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

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pretentions!" H & E Schween From pg. 9 It got so you didn't One week before want to talk about your Christmas, the Minister The small branch rose in Ernest hadn't seemed too neighbor. You couldn't came into the church sport- the pew behind Emily concerned about the loss. pick an innocent fight to let ing a red nose. He Tobaccojuice's head. Holdings Ltd. He poked Ernest in the ribs off a bit of steam. Things wheezed and he sniffled. Somehow, the branch playfully. were getting as taut as a Finally, when the services got caught in the fine black - HONDA SHOPS - "You're getting soft in rawhide drum! began, it was as if he had veil around Emily Tobba- the head. Or your head Sundays, Emily Tobac- forgotten about goodwill. cojuice's hat. had too many white hairs, cojuice sat serenely in the 'Scarlet Woman!" he Janet Maria Rabbit Ernest. Do you not listen to front pew. She didn't bea pulled on the branch talk anymore or is it just squirm when the services Dn.Down the front pew, lightly. you don't remember ?" started. Her eyes looked Mary BadJay crin d. Like Suddenly, little Janet Ernest shrugged and angelically toward heaven. a replay of an old horror pulled back and there walked away. In the back pews, movie, it was a familiar came Emily Tobbacojjuice's "Boy, Geez. The old Michael Thomas and Er- scene. hat. But attached to the hat nest Baptiste sat quietly. "No, It couldn't be hap- was the genuine $10.99 Minister was mean today. PARTS SERVICE RENTALS let sheet fly," The cigarettes had been pening!" Mary thought. model, a made -in-Taiwan - - He really the Honda Motorcycles - A.T.V. & Power Equipment & Small Engines said one of the more out- passed back and forth for The audiences' ears wig spoken men. weeks now. Who could picked up. Those who There it flapped, like a "Well," said Teresa keep track of who was were sleeping had their glorious black raven 523 -3904 849 -3514 James, "ask anyone here, winning? sides nudged. "Psst! perched on the branch. High Prairie Slave Lake they'll tell you no good The congregation, in C'mon he's going to start!" Slowly everyone's eyes comes from war-painted general, was captivated. It That was when little turned from the Minister's women. If you ask me, was like a horror movie, Janet Maria Rabbit pulled words. It was the biggest there's too many phoney the fear was there. But out a branch. laugh they had in a long women and the Minister is while! Season's Greetings right. We ought'a leave Something happened that day. Maybe it "There, enough said," from Rick & Lindy Perry & Staff city stuff where it be- was one of those miracles. The old Minister said the Minister. longs!" Emily Tobbacojuice sat 'Eh heh!" agreed the guy, he stopped pointing the finger. there. Proudly defiant, her High Prairie old grannies. No one was the martyr and no cigarettes head was held upright. Everyone left the were passed. It was kind'a not as much Finally, she rabbed the church in a joyous mood. exciting. It was kind of like going to the wig and plunked it on her Everyone except Mary head. Vision Centre Bad jay. movies without popcorn. When she got up, she Most were happy, they marched right out of the hadn't been chosen for the staying away meant miss- From the back, Michael church. Same day service example. Even Mary was ing the experience. So they Thomas noticed her wav- "Well, said Ernest Bap- kind a happy. She knew endured. ing it behind Emily Tobac- tiste, I'll take those six ciga- on most prescriptions that her ordeal was over. Some of the old ones cojuice's back. rettes I gave you a few The Minister would tried to figure out what Up came the branch, months back!" move on to another topic was happening. "He wants then down it disappeared Michael Thomas looked "The Professional Difference" next week. She took out a to be the big shot," they behind the pew. at him, "What d'you minor, and there in plain said. But no one could fig- The old Minister was mean ?" Val's Mall High Prairie 523 --4617 view of everyone, she glo- ure out what he was going steaming. "Vanity thy "I mean, Ernest said riously painted her lips. to be promoted to. name is woman!" with a smile, I knew that As the weather got When everyone had Michael Thomas old woman could be just as colder, the church became enough tension, eyes be- wondered.. "Jeez, I thin' the proud as the younger one. fuller on Sundays. 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First of all you have to realize that the lake is like a reflector ok? - What I mean by a reflector is that come nighttime Midewewin... on these long calm nights we get around here, a voice can carry for miles. We used to eavesdrop on conversations whenever we'd see Myron Fisher and Mabel Copence heading out in her auntie's canoe. They'd be talking all lovey dovey across the bay and Keeper Of we kidswould catch every line. Boy, that Myron Fisher would be mad as hell and chase us all around the townsite when we'd repeat whatever we figured were the sweetest lines of the eve - ning. Anyway, the lake is a reflector that can take a whisper clean across. The Water Drum According to Mabel Conenace's auntie, not the one with the canoe, the other one who's older with a face "Kay then," I said, "Be over." some kind of pride that when he'd whistled over as he kinda looks like a fresh scraped deer hide once the wet's "Kay then," said the voice. puts it, they won't have to spend any money on embalm- all squeezed out, there was a time before the telephones Wally Redsky bumped up against me in the darkness. ing fluid because he's drunk enough in one lifetime to when the lake was the only way to get a hold of someone I could tell it was Wally because no one else on this re- pickle him forever. There's those that agree. campin or hunting on the other side. serve still uses Brylcreem. Or at least they don't use as Anyway, there was a lot of differing opinions on People would just head on down to the dock and yell much of it as Wally Redsky. whether Keeper meant what he said about having across. Not much is different these days sometimes. "Keeper's back? Wonder what he wants with you ?" enough. My ma and the older ladies were all cheering for Anyway, there's a bunch of us camped out on the "Don't know Wally," I said, "Maybe he just wants Inv Keeper and wanted him to get it right. other side one summer evening. Around here there's to help him find one of his bottles.' The drinking crew, of course, were as skeptical as their never much to do. Once in a long while the government This got quite a laugh because he went away for treat- foggy minds allowed them to be. We young people were will surprise the heck out of everybody and give us six or ment in Thunder Bay Keeper was the local drunk. Actu- sort of floating around the edges of both camps thinking so weeks of work cutting scrub timber, but generally we ally we have a lot of local drunks but Keeper was the one that it would be great if he quit as well as secretly hoping fish and hunt and make like Indians. everyone always about. that old Keeper might just save u s enough money during So there we are. About ten of us young people sitting One of the things you could always count on from his treatment to throw a real . bash across the lake for around with a few beers listening to Wally Bedsky sing- Keeper was to find him stumbling around early in the all of us. ing all of his favorite country and western songs. morning turning over rocks and logs and beating around I thought about this all the way across the lake. I had Wally's okay, I suppose, but we're all still trying to bushes trying to remember which one he'd hidden his to wonder what in the world Keeper would want to talk convince him that someone must have written a good bottle under. I always wondered how you could call to me about. I couldn't exactly recall anytime before tune or two after 1952. He's right in the middle of some someone Keeper when that person had such a hard time when we'd had anything to do with each other. sappy ballad about wide open spaces and long -haired keeping anything. Sure, I'd been there to carry him out of the bush a few gals with blue eyes when we hear it. He surprised all of us when he went away. As long as times when he'd pass out in there and I remember once The open lake telephone system is kind of spooky, I could remember Keeper was the only consistent thing seeing him slumped at the back of the Band Hall when especially if you're not ready for it. I'd made some presentation about needing to find more Voices just have a habit of floating right up at you out Around here never employment possibilities but we weren't what you'd call of nowhere. Connie Otter just about jumped nght out of there's much to do. Once in a long while the government will buddies or anything. her skin when we heard this voice go, "HOO! . Ma was sitting at the table when I got to our house. all, just, "HOO!".HOO! . surprise the heck out of everybody and Ma's one of the best moccasin makers in this area and she When my ma and I would head out picking blueber- give us six or so weeks of work cutting was at work again. ries at the tailend of the summers she'd always hooing scrub timber, but generally we fish and People just naturally like my ma. She's one of those pick my way out of her sight. Indians that have seen it all. She was a pretty serious One hoo hunt and make like Indians. good can carry a long way by itself even drunk herself back in the days when I was lost in the without the benefit of a reflecting lake. Ma told me that fostercare system but she one day decided had hooing she'd was the way the old people used to locate each about this reserve. He was always drunk or drinking enough and has been sober now almost twenty years. I other in the bush. My ma said that he just up and decided one day that guess that's why she's cheering for Keeper these days. So we hear this hoo and the rest kind of gets lost in the he'd had enough and asked chief and council to ship him Anyway, she's sitting there all quiet, her hands stitch- laughter that follows Connie's Otter's impression of a off to the Smith Clinic. We didn't expect him to actually ing hide like they don't need any help from her and she's white person. go. smiling. All the color just sort of drained out of her face and she It was an even bigger surprise when old Keeper de- "Ah," she says, "Got hold of you eh? Keeper wants to hightailed it into the bush so fast she ran clear out of her cided to stay on an extra few weeks because he thought talk with you." gumboots. We could hear her crashing through to the he needed it. Ma just nodded and smiled a strange kind "What for ?" I ask, "That old guy doesn't even hardly timber. Finally someone had the presence of mind to yell of smile. know me." back over, "IOO! ". Keeper's boat-drinking buddies were wandering "Well, that old Keeper's got something to tell you It generally takes awhile for a good hoo to travel around pretty confused about it all. Uncle Buddy Raven might make you see things the way they really are," she across the lake so it was a second or two before we got a wasn't buying any of it. says. reply. "Ahh, that old fart's just restin' up," he said, one day "You talk to him ?" "Garnet. Garnet Raven. He there ?" the voice said. when I happened to meet him on my way to the store for "Hey - yah," she says. Hey -yah is sort of the slang way "Yeah." I yelled since Garnet Raven is my name. some lard-and flour. we Ojib a s gree with each other. "Me'n Keeper been "Kay then," said the voice, "keeper wants you." Can't quit. You been drunk as long as Keeper'n me friends a long time." "Keeper? Keeper wants me ?" you stay drunk. "I didn't know that." "Yeah," said the voice,"Keeper." He should know I guess. My uncle Buddy says with Con't page 13 Sea/ , keb,

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Christmas & a Happy New Year. 5028 -50 Ave., St. Paul (Entrance at Rear of Building) DECEMBER 15, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 13 4-*teade aditoos From pg. 12 "Oh yes," she says, "Keeper and me went to residential school together and even been drunk a few times." "So what's he want with me? Probably just wants to tell me some nasty stories about you and him at school." I like to tease my ma. She's got the kind of face that changes right in front of you. Its kind of like a road map of her feelings and I like to see the way her eyes get all scrunchy looking when she thinks someone's trying to get one around on her. "Aren't no nasty sto- ries?" she says kind of pouty," 'Sides, that old guy's mem'ries all shot from drinkin'. Couldn't do any real good stories knew his way around the ing that that's why those He's sitting by the door weight he's gained and Keeper "He was my proper ustice anyway." country. old Midewewin were such when I get there. how his hands, as he lights teacher. She laughs. He was the last of the a superstitious bunch. "Ahnee Garnet," he up his pipe, don't shake "Teacher ?" I asked. "So where is he ?" real traditional Ojibway I don't know all that says with a wave and a like they used to. "Yeah. You heard of "Member that old cabin around here. I've even much about them but I do smile. I'm surprised. First ' Tretty steady, eh ?" he Midewewin ?" I showed you 'round the heard that he was one of know that they believed that he remembers my says and grins at my sur- "Not lots," I say, bay ?" the last practising that everything in the uni- name and second by the prise. "First thing people "Grampa was supposed to "Grampa's line shack Midewewin. verse had a spirit of its own way he looks. This is a notice is how us drunks be the last one around you mean?" Midewewin was a and that for every good whole different Keeper shake around anymore." here." "Hey - yah." she says, medicine society but no spirit there had to be a bad than I'm used to seeing. "Must feel pretty Keeper laughs. He "He's waitin there for one around here talks one to balance things. They "Ahnee Keeper," I say. good." blows a long, thin column you." much about them any- had a lot of ritual to avoid Ahnee is the way we There's a long silence as of smoke across the space "Kay then," I say," Back more. Grampa was the last bad spirits. Ojibways generally greet Keeper smokes and I stare in front of us that we only soon." person heard of that had I can see light from the each other- means how out across the lake. There's see as shadows. It's quiet. "Kay then," she says, any connection to it. old cabin a long way off. are you and all that. "You a huge orange moon just "Midewewin were the "Careful walkin' thru that It's dark. Maybe dark Keeper. In a way I guess look really good." starting to rise over the people's guardians," he bush." isn't a strong enough word old Keeper's brought this "Oh meegwetch, treetops and its eerie light says finally. "They used "Kay then," I say and to describe the blackness reserve to life again. Funny meegwetch," he says. throws shadows all their knowledge and cere- head out. that happens out here. It's how someone doing one Meegwetch is pretty close around us. monies to keep the people My grampa was the like the trees and rocks and thing out of the ordinary to thank you in our lan- "Spent lots of time here healthy. Knew all about oldest person on this re- even the water all act to- can make a whole lot of guage but means a whole once, ' Keeper says finally. plants and animals. Knew serve when he died. He figether to soak up whatever other people sit up and lot more too. "Feel pretty "The old man and I did a all about everything. spent his entirè life in the ght there might be. take notice and even start good now too." lot of talking here." Prayed lots. Not scary like bush. The old folks still like It's a heavy darkness. them talkin' to each other As I sit down on the "The old man? You everyone thinks now." to tell stories about Stanley Mysterious. While I'm again even if that talk's bench beside him I can't mean my Grampa?" Raven and how that man walking I can't help think- mostly chatter and gossip. help but notice how much "Hey -yah," says Con't page 14

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From pg. 13 the drum between his feet, and the old ways. Took me drum. The old drunk had it's for prayer mostly. The on long walks through the kept the secret locked SUPER A FOODS "What happened to Midewewin used it in a lot bush and showed me the away a long long time. them ?" I ask feeling a little of their ceremonies. If you healing plants. Taught me "One day I got tired," spooked but curious any - fill the drum with different the old prayer songs and Keeper said, "Got tired of way. amounts of water you get what they men. About being drunk, tired of being 'Times changed. People different sounds. prayer and ceremony. I sick, tired of the guilt. change too. Pretty soon They had a different learned lots." Talked to your ma and work and money and TV sound they wanted for "When all the other went away. Now I have to Your Home Town Food Store and bingo mean more than each ceremony and for boys were fishing and take the responsibility I ceremony. Teachers all die. each time of the year. The hunting I was with the old walked away from. That's High Level Super A No one comes to ask any- water drum was the most man. He told me of the why you're here." P.D. Box more and everything knew sacred drum our people bear medicine, the deer `Me ?" I asked. "What 1080 about is gone when they had. Without it there could medicine, all the songs for can I do ?" High Level, AB TOH 1Z0 be no ceremony and with- the animals. He taught me "There always has to be Ph. 926 -2231 go "Everything? You mean out ceremony there could as much as he could. a Keeper. I want to teach there isn't anyone around be no prayer. I don't need "So you're a you what the old man anymore that knows any- to tell you what happens to Midewewin then," I inter- taught me. I want you to thin ?" people when there is no rupted. The idea shocked come with me when we ka,691414 Keeper taps out his pipe prayer." me. take this drum into the in the darkness. The dull "No, I guess not, " I say. "No," he said, "I townsite tomorrow. I want thunk against the cabin "Nothin' to believe in, just walked away from it. I felt you to help me bring back 62/Kety. from wall is like a heartbeat and living." like I was losing all my the ceremonies. I want you like a powwow drum at "Hey -yah " he says. friends and I walked away to be the Keeper when I the same time. "And not too good living from it. But not before the g o" Philip G.S. Lokken Somewhere out in the either." old man gave me the re- "Can I? I don't know darkness we hear the soft "So who does the drum sponsibility for the drum. I anything." I ask surprised snorting of some animal on belong to now that walked away anyway." and scared. B.A., LL.B. its nightly hunt. Loons on Grampa's gone ?" I ask. "But I had all that He laughs. the water, soft scurrying in Keeper smiles. He looks knowledge inside me. All "That's good," he says. Barrister, Solicitor and the grass. "That's good. 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When around with my friends I You'll be the Keeper. something when he re- he speaks again it's kind of had that knowledge but I Would you like that ?" Slave Lake, Alberta turns. sad sounding. i ored it. I tried to let it I think for a long long TOG 2A0 "Know what this is ?" he "Drum always belongs die. When the old man time. I think of my Grampa asks. to the people. No one owns died I wasn't around. I was and my ma. I think of the In his hands I see a tall it. There s always just a drinking in Winnipeg with people on the reserve and round -looking object. He Keeper." your Uncle. When we how no one ever talks hands it to me. Its surface is ' A what ?" I asked, sur- heard we got even about the old ways, just rough and coarse like the prised. "A Keeper? That's drunker. Least I did." complains about the new. I trunk of a tree. not why they all call you..." 'Tretty soon I was feel- think about Keeper. MACLEDS At one end I feel the "Keeper? Yeah." he ing real guilty. I felt like a "Yeah," I say after a tough almost plastic -like says, "But that's not really traitor. I knew that the re- long time. "Yeah I'd like Merry Christmas & Happy New Year coating like the trunk of a w ." sponsibility for the drum that a lot. When do we tree. At one end I feel the "Well why then and was mine and I knew how start ?" from Management & Staff tough almost plastic -like who's the real Keeper?" important it was to the Keeper laughs. "Soon as coating of old moosehide. He takes his time load- fpeople but I felt too guilty that moon goes down be- It's hollow and heavy. ing up his pipe again. or walkin' away. Drunk hind us we'll sing the Hardware Housewares "It's a drum, isn't it ?" I We're sitting in deep dark- felt better. Reason they all morning song and head ask not really sure since the ness crisscrossed with took to callin' me Keeper of back. We start then." Toys Linen Men's Work Clothes drums I've seen are mostly deep shadow and deep si- the water drum. 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Tewe Yatk nahegha gonezQ nkdé máhsi. By Jane Ash Poitras But mothers are moth- places, mother hen would its claws. Edáidz@ného k'e chu nahegha légóot'é. Windspeaker Correspondent ers and they love uncon- scold him and make him The bird in the sky re- ditionally. And this little stay with his less adven- turned many times, to his Tëth Yati Chu Lets'ëlts'ún Dzinék'e Once upon a time that may stranger obviously turous siblings. watcher's wonder and de- Chu Neba HQzii Nkdé Yiddhën have been anytime... needed a mother, so it As the weeks and light. In a place where the became art of the prairie months passed, he grew Then one day it glided KUVIAHUGIT forest meets the prairie... chicken family. bigger and stronger, and down to where he was. KULAIHIMANGNINGMI In UKIUHAMI NUTAMI a world where ani- "I am an eagle, come mals are much like glide with me," the mighty people... bird said. Joyeux Noël et Bonne et Heureuse Année As the weeks and months A prairie chicken fam- "But I am a prairie ily trekked through the passed, he grew bigger and chicken; I can't fly the way SdA I? f C SdAG? 6 A `r forest single file, mother you fly," the young bird 5Jr .AD6r hen in thelead and chicks stronger, and he found it answered. bobbing one by one be- "Then I have a gift for hind. more and more difficult to you," the eagle said. A lost little bird saw And after much coax- them go by and joined the stay with the prairie chick- ing, he showed the young end of the line, running bird how to climb high in and flapping to keep up. ens and live their way. the sky on his powerful The Commissioner, When the mother hen wings, then glide on the The Government Leader, stopped and counted her Being a prairie chicken he found it more and more updrafts of air from the chicks, she found one wasn't easy for the new- difficult to stay with the ground. Members of the Executive Council more in her brood than she comer. prairie chickens and live The young bird was and Staff, expected. They ate seeds, and their way. thrilled. Government of the Northwest Territories But this newcomer were disgusted when he One day he looked u "Now," the eagle said, wasn't like her other ate a mouse. and saw a bird gliding ef- "you will believe me when A».4 /°49Aft na chicks. It was quite differ- They could only flutter fortlessly high in the sky. I tell you that you are also ent. It was bigger and short distances, but could Sudden, it plummeted an eagle, not a prairie stronger. It had longer fly fast and far. to earth and a moment chicken. That is my gift to wings and a powerful And everytime he later climbed into the sky you -that you know what beak dominated its proud wanted to fly from near on powerful wings, a you really are, for that is head. the nest to explore far off struggling rabbit secure in the greatest gift of all."

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Season's Greetings NEED : J1D PIN A a PIN? Call us Today! (403) 478 -3009 of the family, and he was, day and made rabbit soup. P.O. Box 3335 Stn D but Jimmy didn't know We slurped that with hot Edmonton, Alberta Eddie had grown up with bannock. Boy it was good. Molly and had one steady I noticed that there were A with her for the longest piles and piles of books on YOUR #1 NAME time until she left the re- the shelves at his cabin. He serve. read about anything and IN LAPEL PINS Molly moved to the city, everything - mechanics, looking for bigger and cooking, carpentry. Some- reserve brighter things, but all she times he would read parts found was Jimmy, a of novels he kept. Merry Christmas and a Sappy New Year teacher in a big white Anyway, everyone was school - he always there - me, my two kid wanted us to call him sisters Ruby and Vallery, 'James'. and my four brothers, Christmas Eddie didn't want to Anthony, Bruce, Zachery leave the reserve, he stayed and Toup -Toup, who was here, helping out the fam- named after my grandpa. ily and doing odd jobs. Toup-Toup was the oldest, He seemed to have a about the same age as soft spot for me, some- Eddie. I was the youngest. for Jimm times taking me out on his My name is Alvin, but trapline. He made the trips they call me 'Bannock' be- more of a holiday when he cause that's the first word I By John Holman had gotten together for a brought me, but he learned. sif .**J Windspeaker Staff Writer i* . _ .. Christmas dinner. trapped for real when he I was sitting in front of 1y9/4***,0- 1- t4,&"04 Everyone ¡**`46-.410.14.$' was over, was alone. the t.v. with my shabby The This story is for Dean Grandpa, Granny, my big We snowshoed around mongrel dog, Bruce. I 110;si and Thad. sister Sheila and her two and pretended to stalk called her Bruce as a joke Steak & isliennan s kids, Ernie and Robert, Hudson's Bay traders. We on my brother. Everyone Pizza House It was snowing but I though we called him never did any real trap- else was blabbing in the Cove knew that somewhere Burt to tease him. ping, we half -heartedly set kitchen. It was loud, it Daily Specials behind those clouds was a Uncle Jimmy and Aunt rabbit snares and skidooed seemed everyone was in Seven Days a full moon. Molly were also here. So on the lakes and old snow- there. Finally Ma yelled, Week (6a.m.- 10p.m. Lights were brightly lit was Molly's ex- boyfriend, shoe trails until we had just "Everybody! Get out! Go Free Delivery in all the houses on the Edward. enough fuel left to get watch t.v. or something!" 849 -2010 reserve. Jimmy didn't know home. She had been working 406 Main St.S. Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 2A0 It was the first time in a that, though. He thought In the evenings, we long time all the family Edward was just a friend thawed out the catch of the Con't page 19 w EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GENERAL MANAGER speaker ABORIGINAL LOGGING LIMITED This recently established, Native -owned logging company, with a long -term supply Dear Subscribers: contract with a major pulp mill, requires a Please let us know when your General Manager with 5 -10 years experience address changes. Canada Post is returning in large -scale commercial logging. Among from the B r, and Sta ¡ ò YOUR paper to us for the following the duties of the manager will be: THE METIS WOMEN'S COUNCIL reasons: acquisition of staff and equipment -Wrong Postal Code training of staff OF EDMONTON'' - Moved management of all aspects of logging operation including CURRENT PROJECTS INCLUDE: - Address unknown financial management Please check your label. We know you Salary is negotiable and will be commensu- Native Housing Registry don't want to miss a single issue. rate with qualifications. Ph: 479 -4352 Thank you for your co- operation Applicants with logging equipment which Native Please write or call : Senior's Outreach Program and may be leased to the company will be con- Drop in Centre sidered. Ph: 471 -5606 Joanne Gallien Forward resumés by December 29th, 1989 to: Subscription Department Ackroyd, Piasta & Lennie Windspeaker 1500, First Edmonton Place 11339 -88 Street 15001 -112 Ave 10665 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S9 (open 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.) Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 Monday to Friday (403) 455 -2700 FAX: 423 -8946 Attention: Jerome Slavik DECEMBER 15, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 19 -pmeilde eked/1w From pg. 18 "I should take you to my office someday. It's about 30 while I put the bones and potatoes in the plate. I put it on miles north of here. You'd like it a lot Jimmy." the steps. hard all day cooking and had been trying to set the table, "James." "Here Bruce. Here girl. Come on. That's a good girl." squeezing by everyone. Ruby helped her. "Whatever." I patted her on the head as she crunched bones. All the adults sat at the table when it was set. Us kids Dinner lapsed into an awkward silence. Then Bruce "Close the door! Where do you think you were born? had to sit around the coffee table, but it was good that hof up to get some more napkins for us. Ma called after A teepee ?" way because we could watch t.v. Ruby served the kids im. "Relaxth Mom, thith ith Chrithmath," Bruce pleaded and all the adults helped themselves. "Bruce. Bruce! Take the extra buns out of the oven, as he brought in a pot of tea. Finally the house was quiet and everyone bowed their we're running out. Where'd this silly dog come from? Dinner proceeded on to dessert and a formal grilling heads as Pa asked Toup -loup to say Grace. Get out of here. Kick her out Bannock." of Jimmy. Grandpa, Granny and my parents interrogated "Gwaith," whispered Anthony, who was born just I led her out by the scruff of her neck, just like Ma does him of where he grew up, where he went to school, what before me. Us kids giggled. Ma glared. with us sometimes. I was much more gentle though, tribe he came from and how much money he made. Toup -Toup asked the "Great One" to bless this food, Bruce didn't land on her behind or go rolling like a Molly and Eddie still regarded each other intensely - the people who will eat it, this warm house, the trees the tumbleweed. She wagged her tail and sat on the steps as Eddie was smiling faintly now. house was made from, all our friends and neighbors. I closed the door. Finally, Jimmy said he'd better head home, it was I think he even asked the "Great Spirit" to bless my "I'll give ya some bones later," I promised her. getting late. dog. Then he began a long speech thanking the "Holy A conversation was building up at the table. They It was only about ten. Everyone pleaded he should One" for the earth that grew our food, for the sun to stay but he said he couldn't and would be back tomorrow provide light, and the rivers to water it...but before he As the family carried a groggy Jimmy back anyhow. He left. The interrogation continued. could finish Grandpa cleared his throat real loud. Molly kept looking around, like she didn't recognize "Uh, amen," Toup -Toup said. "Amen," everyone into the house, I could hear a skidoo in the the place. Then she got up. I need a breath of fresh air," replied. distance. Something told me it was Ed- she said. She left the table, no one seemed to notice except 'Thank the Goddamn lord," someone said in a loud ward's. Jimmy, who looked worried. Molly left. whisppeer. We waited all night for Molly to come The kids watched cartoons as the interrogation went "What did you say, Anthony ?" demanded Ma. on. Jimmy looked distracted and sometimes stuttered "I thaid, uh, I thaid The food'th a godthend, lord. "' back, but she didn't. when he answered questions. Grandpa corrected him "What ?" sometimes. "The food'th a godthend, lord." were talking about past Christmases. Jimmy would inter- I let my dog in, who promptly laid down at my feet, "What ?" rupt sometimes, correcting somebody's pronunciation. making them feel cold. The tracks of snow she left melted "Godthend! Godthend! The food'th a godthend!" The kids lined up for seconds. I felt sorry for Bruce. I on the floor. "He said, 'The food's a godsend, lord' Ma," I ex- could hear her scratching at the door. No one seemed to Finally Jimmy said he had to o see Molly. He wiped plained. hear her. The conversation reached its full volume, or at his lips and pushed away from file table. He hurried to "Oh." least I hoped it had, everyone was babbling at each other get his coat and slipped in some water. Bang! He fell. He Everyone giggled as they dug into their turkey. For and I wondered if they really understood each other. cursed a bit, then got up to open the door. awhile, the only sound was the smacking of lips and clink I could see Molly and Edward looking at each other. "Be careful Jimmy," Granny told him. of silverware against the china plates bought especially Their eyes were locked in a tragic kind of communica- "It's James," he replied, then slammed the door. I for this dinner. tion. I felt strange, like an intruder because no one else heard a muffled scream and another bang that shook the "So what do you do for a living, Jimmy ?" Eddie asked. seemed to notice them, except Jimmy. He regarded her house. I guess Bruce didn't take her plate under the steps Jimmy hesitated. "I teach," he said. warily, like she had chicken pox or something. He shifted this time. "Teach what?" his eyes to her once in a while. Her eyes never wavered We all ran out to see what happened. My sisters were "English." from Ed's. laughing. "He's the only Indian teacher in the whole school, and "Bruce. Bruce! Get some tea for us ?" Ma yelled. "Son ?" Jimmy was covered in snow at the foot of the steps, it's a big school, too," Molly said. My dog barked. out cold. "And yourself, what do you do ?" Jimmy questioned, "I m going to the bathroom. Gee, you alwayth get me I saw two tracks, Eddie's and Molly's. They followed just before he forked a tidy piece of turkey into his mouth. to do thingth." each other. He chased it with some stuffing. "You want to shut your dog up, Alvin ?" "You'll be all right Jimmy, just take it easy," Ma told "Me? I'm an entrepreneur,"ddie replied. I put a bone and some potatoes in the pocket of my him. Molly raised an eyebrow and a confused expression dress pants and brought them to Bruce. She shot inside "It's James," he said like he was half- asleep. clouded her face. and cavorted around the kids. I left the door open and As the family carried a groggy Jimmy back into the "Are you self- taught or did you attend university?" looked for her plate, she usually took it under the steps. house, I could hear a skidoo in the distance. Something "Both, sort of. I got my bachelors of trapping at elders' "Get that Goddamn mongrel out of here! Alan you told me it was Edward's. university," Eddie said with a smile. "It's a 24- hour-a-day should have shot the damn thing when I told you! It'll be We waited all night for Molly to come back, but she job. nothing but trouble, I said. But no Ma kept on ranting didn't.

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ENJOY THE TASTES OF THE HOLIDAY SEA The Great Outdoor Kitchen This fascinating little publication, by Dr. Anne An- Some unique tidbits of information are found in derson of Edmonton's Native Heritage and Cultural this book. She tells us that gophers, which should be Centre is not just a cookbook, it tells us of the ways our cooked on a stake or by boiling with salt pork, re- forefathers ate to survive over the years. semble roast piglet in taste. She also mentions that Dr. Anderson tells us that our people often lived to be trapping season was a favorite time for children be- a hundred or more and usually had teeth to the day they cause they looked forward to tasty muskrat tails cooked died. They were extremely hardy and roamed from over an open fire. These are prepared in the same place to place by walking. Mother Earth provided manner as beaver tail, by holding the tail over the fire "lakes, rivers, forests and fish. This was our livelihood. or flame, then peeling it and cooking as is. From the comes our meat, berries, sap from the trees In the north, during festival days there was no table and herbs for the treating of our ills. We drink pure, without baked white fish (whole) or oven -cooked fresh water from the lakes and streams. In the lakes are dried white fish. Boiled dried moose meat or huge the fish, also part of our survival. We also have the moose roast were very popular. For desert there were father, the Greatest of all Spirits, up there in the heav- stewed evaporated apples with raisins. Never were ens, which is the Sun. He provides for us the essential there plum puddings or mince pies, instead there was warm rays of light and tells us when the day begins and deep fried bannock or raisin biscuits. When molasses when it ends," writes Dr. Anderson. syrup was first introduced, it went well with fresh Early people had a diet rich in protein, balanced with bannock or was poured over rice as a sauce. fruit for vitamin "C ", sap from trees and herbal teas. Dr. Anderson has a fondness for dried fish. She'd Primitive people drank warm blood from freshly killed had the stuff beaten into a pulp and mixed with lard game. It was believed the raw blood added strength and molasses or with wild onions. "I've tested these and enriched their own blood. In later years, the blood recipes and enjoyed every one," she writes. from animals was cooked, mixing in wild onions, herbs Here's a sample of recipes included in The Great and some fats- the whole mess was placed in a large Outdoors Kitchen. If you want to check out the book, container with some grease and watched carefully as it it's available from the Native Heritage and Cultural Dr. Anne Anderson cooked over a flame. When ovens were introduce the Centre, 10826 -124 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Phone, 452- ... author of Native cookbook whole mixture was baked. 6296.

Bannock 1/2 cup sliced onion Roast Goose

4 cups of flour Into a heavy skillet, add 1/4 cup of lard or bacon 1 cup of bread crumbs 6 tsp of baking powder drippings. Roll cubed meat in 1/4 cup of flour and 1 cup mashed potatoes 1 tsp of sugar fry quickly in hot drippings. Add other vegetables 1 chopped onion 1/2 tsp of salt and 2 cups of water with 3/4 tsp. of salt. Let cook 1/2 cup of chopped celery 1/2 cup of grease or lard slowly for 1 1/2 hours. If a thicker stew is needed, 1/4 cup of melted butter 2 cups of water or milk thicken with a bit more flour. Serve with mashed 1/2 cup milk potatoes and bannock buns. 1 tbsp of sage Mix all dry ingredients in bowl. Melt the salt and pepper to taste grease in a frying pan and add the water. Pour into flour and mix, but if too dry you may add Fry celery until partly done in butter. Add more water. Knead on board for three minutes. crumbs and milk and mix well. Add all other ingre- success in bannock making is in the kneading, Wild Duck Soup dients and stuff the bird. Put in roaster with lid and which is required to make it firm and all grease to cook for two hours at 350 degrees. Take lid off the be evened out through the dough. Pat out with Cut duck into pieces and boil until done. Take last half hour so it can render well, if it is fat. hands to 3/4 inch thickness and prick with fork. out and add into broth 1/2 cup of diced turnips, It can be made oblong or round and baked in an carrots, onions and diced or cubed bacon meat. oven or open fire, by placing the bannock in a Cook until vegetables are done. Add 2 tbsp of quick frying pan, and slated towards the fire. The oats to thicken or flour diluted with water. Serve frying pan should be propped with a stick to hold when soup has thickened. Eat ieces of duck along Berries... Menisa in position. Your baking depends entirely on the with soup. The Indian way of eating meat was to hot coals that will provide enough heat for the drink broth along with the meat. Most of the time berries were eaten fresh. How- cooking period. Therefore a good fire must be ever, when saskatoons were plentiful they were prepared ahead of time. You will notice the bread dried and stored. The berries were spread evenly in turning color, and when brown enough, turn the the sun to dry. They were covered to keep insects bannock and bake on the other side. you will and flys off. Chokecherries and blueberries were soon learn just how far your frying pan should sit Moose Nose also used. from the hot coals to be successful in outdoor baking. Cut the heavy rounded part of the moose nose r400" off. Hold over the flame and singe well. Scrape to l ..s. make sure all hairs are burnt off. If not return to the flame for more singing and more scraping. Cut Mint Teas open the nostrils to make sure all is clean. After all Rabbit Stew this process is over you will have an odd piece of There are several kinds of mint plants that are brown scorched edible meat, but not really resem- found in Alberta. They all are medicinal and are 1 rabbit cut in pieces bling meat. It is now ready to boil. Recipe to cook: known to cure many ills. Children should be al- 4 slices of bacon, cut in pieces lowed to drink these teas with nothing added and 2 diced carrots 1 moose nose made according to ones' taste, mild or strong. 2 slices of diced turnips 1 cup of dried saskatoons 1 onion chopped 1 tsp of salt salt and pepper 6 cups of water or more potatoes cut in pieces bannock buns Put all together into a large kettle and cook until Wild Mint the meat is tender. Add more water if it boils away. Fry bacon and rabbit pieces in dutch over. Add Remove the meat out of the broth. Pour the berry Gather the mint at bloomin time. Generally all vegetables with the bacon and rabbit. Cook broth into a dish to cool. When cold it will harden they grow in small bunches. Cut at base of plant slowly for 1 hour or so. Thicken a bit when rabbit like jello and it is known to be the first aspic dish on and tie with a cord and hang up to dry. When dry is done and serve with fresh bannock buns. the Native menu. Slice the meat and cut aspic in crush mint into pieces and store in tins to use at a squares and serve. Some eat the meat and drink the later date. broth while warm, which is equally as good. (After cleaning the moose nose, some smoke it for a while before boiling it a different flavor.) .. Deer Meat Stew (Serves Six) 31 Wild Mint Tea 2 lbs. of cubed meat (1 1 /2 of 2 inch cubes) 2 carrots (cut in pieces) For 2 cups of tea use about one tsp. of mint 1 cup of cubed turnips leaves. Pour over the leaves 2 cups boiling water. DECEMBER 15, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 4-*tedide ekted6"&

( SEASON WITH THESE NATIVE RECIPES! I.

The Rural and Native Heritage Cookbook NATI N, F Members of the Lovesick Lake Native Women's small game, and fish. The book also offers instructions HER I TAC E Association in Ontario, lived off the land and were to tan hides, herbal remedies, information about wild raised on muskrat, beaver, venison, rabbit, fish, bear animals and even some homemade wine recipes. f:: of 1K Bo£ 1K. and waterfowl. Their parents also picked berries to Some of the "useful tips" also listed at the front of the preserve for the long winter months. book are worth mentioning. For example, did you know This ability and need to live off the land, according that a tablespoon of coffee added to the water will re- to the cookbook authors, is becoming more crucial as move the gamey taste from beaver when it is being par- foodstore prices go up and budgets get tighter in boiled? Or that a simmering pan of vinegar on the stove tough economic times. What began as a cookbook for will help to dispel odors that may be released when low income families, evolved into a volume of Cana- strong -smelling food is cooked? Or that you should not dian Native heritage, which will appeal to anyone touch the severed head of the snapping turtle you are interested in wild game, fish and indigenous edible cooking for at least 24 hours? This is because the nerves plants. remain alive for at least that amount of time. The book contains a fascinating collection of recipes Just to whet your appetite we present some of the chosen from over 2,000 gathered by the women's asso- Rural and Native Heritage cookbook recipes for you to ciation. The ingredients used in the recipes range experiment with. They include ingredients that are from the exotic to the unusual and result in such taste - more readily available in this western part of Canada. tempting dishes as cattails on the cob, pheasant with But if you ever find yourself with a snapping turtle on wild rice stuffing and black walnut souffle. your hands and no idea how to cook it... this cookbook At the beginning of the cookbook, oven times and is the one to grab. It's published by Totem Books, 100 Native Heritage Cookbook temperatures are given to cook game birds, big and Lesmill Road, Don Mills, Ontario. ... published by a Native women's group

Let steep 10 minutes. If a stronger mint taste is 1/4 lb. salt pork 12 slices homemade white bread desired more leaves can be added. Pour several 1 onion, quartered 2 cups heavy cream cups of cool before drinking. 1 clove garlic 1/4 tsp parsley In a large bowl, sprinkle sugar over rasberries. 1/4 is thyme Toss berries very lightly until all sugar has dis- 1 bay leaf solved. Cover and set aside. Cut slice of bread to 4 cups chicken broth fit the bottom of a deep quart bowl. Trim 8 or 9 Rose Hips...Okineyak 1 cup potatoes, diced slices of bread into wedges about 4 inches at the 1/2 cup celery, diced top and 3 inches across the bottom. Line sides of Rose bud hips are a good source of Vitamin C. 1/2 cup carrots, diced bowl with wedges, overlapping each one by They were gathered by the natives and eaten as is or salt and pepper about a 1/2 inch. Pour fruit into the bowl and dried for future use. Tea was made from them by cover top completely with the rest of bread. steeping in boiling water for ten minutes. They Remove all meat from rabbit bones and set aside. Cover top of bowl with a flat plate and place a called it 'Okinewapoy'. Literal meaning was 'Rose in a kettle, combine bones and soup bones and salt weight on top of plate. Place in refrigerator for at Hip Liquid'. pork. Add carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme and least 12 hours. Kemove mold by quickly invert- bay leaf. Cover with water and simmer until almost ing it onto a chilled serving plate. The mold dry. Add chicken broth and simmer 15 minutes. should slide out easily. Whip cream in a large Strain broth and adjust the seasoning to taste. Add chilled bowl until it holds its shape. With a spat- potatoes and simmer until tender. Add celery and ula, cover mold on the outside and top. Serve Muskeg Tea...Muskeko-Pukwa carrots and cook 20 minutes longer. Then, add chilled. rabbit meat. Heat thoroughly and serve. These plants are found only in boggy places. The . '50 tender leaves are picked and dried and stored in containers. The aroma from the leaves if different from other teas. One must find out for himself how Wild Blueberry Cookies strong a tea he likes. Add more leaves to boiling Traditional Cranberry Sauce water and let steep. 2 cups flour 1 1 /2 lbs. wild high bush cranberries 2 tsp. baking powder or domestic cranberries 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups maple sugar 3/4 cup wild blueberries 1 1/2 cups birch sap or spring water 1/2 cup shortening Moose Steak with Mushroom Sauce Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and 1 cup sugar 1 large moose steak bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25 to 30 1 1/2 tsp. lemon rind, grated 3 tbsp bacon drippings minutes. Cool and serve with wild meat. 1egg 1/2 cup bouillon or consomme 1/4 cup milk 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 tsp garlic powder Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste blueberries. Cream shortening until soft, gradu- 1/2 cup water or sherry Cranberry and Raisin Stuffing ally beat in sugar, then lemon rind and egg. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms flour mixture alternately with milk, beating until 2 tbsp flour 1/4 cup butter smooth after each addition. Drop from teaspoon 1/4 cup dream 5 cups fine stale bread crumbs onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees dash of paprika 1 cup chopped fresh cranberries from 8 to 12 minutes. 1/4 cup sugar Heat bacon drippings in large skillet and brown 1/4 cup raisins Fried Bread steak on both sides thoroughly. Add broth, onion, 1 tsp. salt garlic and tomato paste diluted in 1/2 cup of water 1 tsp. grated rind 5 cups all purpose flour or sherry. Cover pan and simmer for one hour or 10 tsp baking powder until meat is tender. Remove steak from pan and In a bowl, mix cranberries and sugar. Allow to 4 tbsp sugar keep hot. Add mushrooms to pan liquid; cover and set a few minutes. In a separate bowl mix melted 1/2 tsp salt simmer for one minute. Thicken with flour and butter and crumbs together. Then add combined 2 tbsp vegetable oil water mixture. dilute with cream. Heat thoroughly. sugared cranberries and all remaining ingredients, 2 eggs beaten Taste for seasoning. Pour over steak and sprinkle using just enough water to bind mixture. Makes 2 cups water with paprika. enough for 5 to 6 pounds. Recipe can be doubled. Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil, eggs and water. Make a well in center of flour mixture and stir in liquid, mixing it well. Put a Rabbit Soup Wild Raspberry Bread Pudding clean towel over the bowl and let stand for 31 /2 hours. Knead dough for about three minutes. leftover rabbit meat and bones 10 cups wild raspberries, cleaned, dried turn out onto a floured surface and roll out to 1 soup bone 2 cups sugar four inch thickness. Cut pieces in triangular shapes and fry in hot fat until golden brown. PAGE 22, WINDSPEAKER, DECEMBER 15, 1989 x-*teellwe aidise#04 By Rocky Woodward here to grant you a Christmas wish. So, what will it be Windspeaker Correspondent handsome ?" "I don't know. I wish I could think of something?" I Merry Christmas! said worried that I might not get a Christmas wish if I Which reminds me. I remember when I was a hand- A stalled much longer. I was right. some little boy. I grew up with three older sisters...who "Look kid. Come up with something, huh? Then call were very mean to me. At Christmas time, it was al- me, OK? I gotta run, bye!" ways pleasant in our house. Pleasant I say, for my three And just like that she was gone! sisters but not for me. "But wait pretty lady, please wait!" I cried . Back in the days of my handsome youth, few families Christmas I Now was angry, and that was a mistake. I hollered could afford the luxury of owning a propane or oil stove. loudly. It woke up my three sisters and stepmother who We had a wood stove and as you must of figured out by came running into the room to see if I had croaked. now, being a handsome (sweet) little boy, didn't help my My stepmother hollered. "What's the matter with standing any. you? My sisters also hollered. "He woke us up and just It was I, and Eve, who had to Wish... everyday on Christmas when we had the prince cornered in our dream, the haul the water from a hole in the ice that I had chopped. It was very late when I finished. My sisters and step- creep!" And it was I who sawed, chopped and hauled in the mother were already snuggled up under their downfilled My punishment, I was told, would be to stand in the wood so my wicked stepmother ( I forgot to tell you quilts. corner on Christmas day, and maybe, just maybe I would about her) and her three little princesses would be warm. Knowing I was probably safe, for now, I crept over to get a piece of Christmas turkey, my stepmother said into Then, while the four of them decorated the Christmas the Christmas tree and began rummaging through all the my cute little deaf ear. Now I was really mad. I looked at tree that I had cut for them two nights earlier, by can- christmas resents. the four of them, opened my mouth in anger and...for the dlelight, it was I who harnessed the dog to deliver their I picked up the first one and it read, 'to sister.' The next first time in my cute little life I realized how big they Christmas lists to Santa Claus four miles away at the post one...'to sister.' I picked them all up and they were all to were. office in the old Hudson Bay store. sister, to sister! Still, I mustered enough courage to blurt out. "I wish, Handsome little boys never complained. With a sigh I looked at all of the presents, none of them I wish...I wish I was a hundred miles from here!" Anyway, this Christmas eve, I was outside as usual, addressed to me and said, "well pretty boy, maybe next And poof! I found myself in the cold tundra just out- this time shovelling snow in a blizzard to make the path year." side of Assumption, Alberta. wider to the outhouse for the big four when I looked in I went over to the woodbox and threw another log on Then all of a sudden I woke up in a cold sweat, a the window just to see what being warm actually looked the fire. Then I laid myself down on my straw bed near handsome cold sweat. It was all a dream! Just a dream. I like. the fire and began to sleep. looked over at the Christmas tree and there were a bunch There they were, decorating the Christmas tree, busy Just then I heard a strange noise. Jumping up from my of presents not only addressed to my sisters but also to laughing and enjoying with each other, the spirit of bed, I hurried to the window to see what was the matter. me! Christmas. Could it be Santa Claus? My dad was smiling at me, my sisters were laughing I looked at the tree with Christmas bulbs, tinsel and a Then I turned around and a strange low lit up the and telling me to join them, my stepmother screamed, bi star on top and said, "Wow!" room. Opening my eyes real cute and wide, I saw a beau- "Merry Christmas boy! " gJust then, my stepmother and sisters caught me spying tiful lady surrounded by the glowing light. She had a Hey! Not all fairy tales end in complete bliss, you know. on them and screamed for me to get away from the wand in her hand. Everyone was so happy. My handsome face was so window. "Go cut more Christmas wood!" they all said in Looking at me, she smiled and said, "Hi kid!" happy. That morning we all gathered around togetherness. "1Nhaaa...whaaa, what are you ?" I stuttered. the Christmas tree to open presents. My sisters hugged I was so suprised by them catching me that I jumped "I'm your fairy godmother, cuddly," she said. me and passed me a present. backwards quickly. It really hurt. I had forgot I was lick- "Oh, oh!" I said. "Fairy what ?" My dad hugged me and passed me a new sleigh, my ing the window pane and ripped part of my tongue off! "Godmother stupid. I ve come to offer you anything stepmother hugged me and passed me a turkey leg. The As I picked myself up from where I had fell in the you want this Christmas eve...for free!" she said. whole scene was a real huggie experience. snow, I knew that I would remember this Christmas Eve, "But...but... With all this hugging going on, we all failed to see the for days to come. The pain would help remind me. "Out with it, brown eyes!" she said. beautiful woman flying away from the window of our It was dark when my stepmother called me into the "I thought that was Santa Claus's job on Christmas ?" house...muttering to herself, "the kid's got a great house. I sat at the table, eating my porridge. I was told to I said looking up at this gorgeous woman, with (what she imagination...kinda cute too. Hmmm! Naw, to floors and wash them with my handsome little had already noticed) my handsome brown eyes. young...MERRYMERRY CHRISTMAS KID...MERRY CHRIST- hands. "Spare me the history, kid! Just take it from me. I'm ! May the warm winds 111. of heaven blow softly on your house, and may the Great Spirit -PMID-.01) bless all who enter there. Indian blessing

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WHEN YOU CAN /T GO HOME, OR YOU YOUTH JUST EMERGENCY . DON'T in the night SHELTER KNOW... SOCIETY 468 -7070 By Rocky Woodward the midnight sky, re- George would play the himself, "Maybe it's not so TURN TO Windspeaker Correspondent minded George of a beauti- fiddle and everyone would good to be alone on Christ- THE ful Christmas card. gather around him and mas Eve." ONE'S It was Christmas eve. In the corner of his cabin sing Christmas carols. Just then, outside his WHO The flickering from the George had placed a small They never had any chil- dogs began to bark. kerosene lamp on the Christmas he CARE. tree had cut dren of their own, so George looked out his wooden table casted earlier. He had decorated memories of his wife and window but could see ghostly shadows that his tree with old Christmas friends was something nothing. Still the dogs kept danced up and down along cards and had used sewing George always liked to barking. the cabin wall. thread to dangle acorns reminisce about. "Must be a fox or a Y.ESS A teapot on a pot- bellied from the trees branches. For some reason, this wolf," George said out stove bubbled gently. The Now sipping his tea, he Christmas Eve George loud. Then just as sudden 9310 -82 AVENUE fire inside the stove crack- looked at his tree and missed those good times the dogs quit barking. led and a small red -hot smiled to himself. "This even more. There was a long moment cinder shot out on the stove was not a bad Christmas at Walking back to his of silence and suddenly opening slowly burning all," he chuckled. chair by the table, George there was a knock at "Christmas Greetings out on the cabin s dirt floor. Slowly, George got up sat down and began to George's cabin door. 1990 George Spencer sat at "Huh!" George said in and a prosperous his table sipping on a hot surprise. to all our friends, relatives cup of tea he had prepared The knocking persisted. and supporters" for himself. George was a Christmas, to George, was ' Who is it?' George trapper. For almost 50 said loudly, but no answer years he trapped in this simply just another day. His came. area, 30 kilometers from Carefully, George the nearest town. philosophy was that ani- walked to the door and THE WHITE B AID SOCIETY George was known as a opened it. loner, usually only going to mals didn't take holidays, A man in winter dress DANCERS AND DRUMMERS town to stock up on sup- they are always out there, and his early forties was plies he needed on his tra- standing there. George , pline. It was the way he Christmas or not and still looking surprised, 13844-110 Avenue wanted it, living alone and stared at the man. Before Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2M9 being left alone. George, after all, was a he could say anything, the Christmas, to George, stranger casually said, was simply just another per. "May I come in from the 489 -3619 day. His philosophy was cold ?" that animals didn't take George was still having holidays, they are always from his chair.and walking play. While he played , he a time of it, trying to figure out there, Christmas or not, over to his cabin wall. He bean to sing in a very low out who this person might TOWING IS OUR BUSINESS and George, after all, was a reached up and took down voice. be and what he was doing - NOT OUR SIDELINE trapper. a fiddle that was hanging. "Silent night, holy on his trapline on a cold Still, George didn't see Holding it in his hands, he night," But suddenly he night such as this." .-tramiIJV8 Do himself as a grumbling old caressed it gently. The stopped. George finally stuttered, man. He respected Christ- fiddle brought back fond For the first time in "Yes, yes come on in. 12 & 24 VOLT BOOSTING mas, 2 HEAVY TRUCKS and always did. memories of another time, years, George was lonely. "You must be frozen," CAR CARRIER Taking a drink of tea, he long ago. He his 'Damage Free Towing put fiddle down. George said as he opened peered out of his small A long time ago, George Reaching back into his the door 24 Hour Service wider, cabin window. It was a was once married. His wife pants pocket, he took out a "It is a cold night, how- O NAL cold night, at least 40 be- Mary had died of cancer small, crumpled picture of ever, a beautiful night," the ï'®¡ low. Looking outside, ten years ago. Lookin his wife. stranger said walking into ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANY SIZE George could see right up back, George remembere For a long moment he the cabin. 4310 -49 Street Wetaskiwin 252-7,90202 to the timberline. the happy times they once looked at it and then, with Closing the door, The moon was at its full- shared together, like a tear in his eye, he put it George said, I don't un- est and its light created a Christmas. back in his billfold and derstand. What are you bluish glow on the snow Every Christmas muttered to himself, "We doing out here? You're a and trees. The moonlight George and Mary would sure had some good times long way from the high- Season's Greetings! made the snow shimmer invite friends over and eve - together, didn't we." way." with thousands of golden ryone would rejoice in the Reaching for his cup of "I came to visit little spects and the stars in Christmas spirit. tea, George muttered to Con't page 26 MEMENTO Funeral Chapel (1975) Ltd. Offices in: BONNYVILLE, GRAND CENTRE The Management and Staff would like to extend our & GLENDON 14. warmest greetings to all our "Serving all Surrounding Areas" friends and customers May this Christmas and this Pre -arranged Funeral Plans New Year be full of love and peace. Floral Arrangements Season's Greetings Monuments from the Directors, Management & Staff Cremation Available Fouillar CARPET SALE Royal Canadian Legion 826 -3113 BOX 58 KINGSWAY BRANCH NO. 175 5201 Lakeshore Drive PINCER CREEK, ALBERTA 10424 Kingsway Ave. Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 1X7 TOK 1 WO Edmonton, Alberta 628 -3828 (403) 425 -8654 PAGE 26, WINDSPEAKER, DECEMBER 15, 1989 pitellee edit/146os From pg. 25 came the stranger's simply reply. "Visit me? I don't know you. Who are you ?" asked George. "I'm a friend," came the reply. "Some old- timers told me about you and where you were. Your cabin was not ...... _...::.r, `... hard to find from the highway. I simply followed the path here," the stranger said. "I've never seen you in my life. I have no family. I don't understand," George said, still surprised. The stranger pointed to a chair and with a nod from George, he sat himself down. "Its Christmas Eve, George. I've come to visit you, to keep you company, that's all." "Nell you must have a name. You have a name, don't you ?" George asked, a little irritated by the stranger's nonchalant manner. "Of course. My name is Gabriel," the stranger con- fessed. "Gabriel? That's it? Just Gabriel," George asked feel- ing very confused. "Yes, just Gabriel. I have many last names. None of them that I like, so it usually is Gabriel," smiled the stranger. "Well that's the gall darndest thing I've ever heard," said George, looking at the stranger. stranger. You offered me the warmth of your cabin and "Play for me," Gabriel said. George then paused, shaking his head. "But if that's a hot cup of tea to warm myself with. George played and Gabriel watched. what you want, then just Gabriel, it will be. I'm not the "Now you're sharing your thoughts with me. That's "Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace." kind of man to pry in another man's business," George what Christmas is all about George. Friendship and George drifted away into the music. As if in a dream, said, still a little reluctantly. sharing with others." The stranger paused, then said he found himself surrounded by angels. From out of a "But why me? Why a social call on a night as cold as "You play the violin, George ?" glow of light, a woman came walking. this ?" "Yes," George replied, still thinking about what the George could not believe his eyes when he saw that "It's Christmas Eve. No one should be alone on stranger had said. the woman was his wife Mary. He began to weep. Christmas Eve." replied Gabriel. "Play me something." smiled Gabriel. "Marv!" That was all Goerge could say. When the stranger talked, George began to feel more "What would you like to hear ?" asked George. Holding her close, and with blurry eyes filled with comfortable about the man's visit. George noticed the "Oh, I don't know. How about Silent Night? You tears, George saw the angels floating around her as they man's eyes were kind and sincere, the way the man held play it so well," smiled Gabriel. sang himself comfortably, his calm and reassuring voice told Now, how did you know that ?" George asked. They were singing praises of the Lord and they were George this man could be trusted. "I heard you playing just as I came upon your cabin," saying love and happiness and sang more of Chnstmas. "You have a very nice Christmas tree, George," said Gabriel quickly answered. Then Gabriel came forward and took George's hand. Gabriel with a pleased smile." 'Play for me," herequested. George asked, "Where am I ?" "Huh! Oh yeah, the tree. Well it wouldn't be the same For some reason, George felt compelled to answer "You're home, George," Gabriel answered, "With without one, would it? Especially on Christmas eve," each request Gabriel asked of him. Mary and the angels in You have finally come George said, while pouring his visitor a cup of tea. Then for the first time George noticed every time home, George." "Thank you, " The stranger said, then added "then Gabriel said something, it was as if his lips never moved. The cabin was cold and the door was wide open when you believe in Christmas, George ?" Yet, he wasn't afraid. two men arrived. Inside the cabin they found George as George looked at the stranger and replied "I suppose Instead, George felt at peace with himself, warm in- if asleep on his bed. It was apparent that George had I do. I mean, it doesn't mean much to me anymore. side and giggled a little, not understanding why he died from a heart attack while asleep. Nothing real special. Life goes on. I have traps to check wanted to pease his visitor, nor why he felt so good. Looking around the cabin, it was also apparent to the tomorrow. Nothing special." George brought the fiddle up to his neck and with the two men that George was not alone when he died. "But Christmas is special, George. When was the last bow and he began to play the stranger's request. On the table were two cups still half filled with tea. time you really enjoyed Christmas?" asked the stranger. As George played, he felt he was floating away into a "Some one was visiting him. Now who in heck would "Oh, I don't know. About ten years ago, when my peaceful dream. He looked down at his fingers. He want to visit old George,' said one of the men. wife was alive. We would have such good times. Tur- could not believe it. His fingers had never moved so The second man lifted up George's fiddle from the key, presents, you know that stuff," George said, slip - smoothly, so fine over the strings of his fiddle before. table. As he did, he noticed a folded plain white card that ping back into memories from the past. George continued to drift away. Suddenly he heard had been hidden under George's fiddle. Christmas is a time for sharing, like we are doing," singing as if a thousand angels were joining in his music. Reading it, he said to his companion, "I don't know, the stranger said, interrupting George's thoughts. George looked up from his fiddle at Gabriel. His eyes but the guy brought George a card. "Christmas lives in all of us, like you George. You fixed on Gabriel eyes. Gabriel was looking at George with It just reads: "Merry Christmas George, Signed were kind enough to open your door to a complete the most gentle expression on his face. Gabriel."

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May your Holidays be filed with MICHEL Happiness. A Holiday message from Indian Band #132 Grouard Band eqd Kapown Centre

Season's Greetings A special Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the people of Michel Indian Band, all our friends and neigh- bors, and to those who seek peace and goodwill on Mother Earth. From the Chiefs and Council Mem- bers of the Michel Indian Band #132. Michel Indian Band # 132 10819 -69 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta GENERAL DELIVERY T6H 2E3 GROUARD, ALBERTA TOG 1CO 435 -6712 (403) 751 -3800 (403) 751 -3813

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; ' Il,, 1,' 4-pteeftwe eka,vow By Gail Duiker name's Mike. I don't ask sleeve. Within minutes, he Windspeaker Correspondent for any handouts. I'll be "Say, mister, how much found himself in the store. here." for this tree ?" It was the The teller rung up a box of The old man had just So the old man became boy and he was pointing clothes, pins, a scarf, hat asked for the part -time job a Christmas tree salesman. at one of the smaller trees and mittens. of selling Christmas trees. The hours seems long to in the lot. Across the many blocks But the young employer him and the wind some- Mike pretended to kick to the tree lot, Mike's feet The proud tilt of times cut into the old the snow off of his boot. almost flew. "I'll take that didn't see the the once arrogant head. bones. "It's at least five dollars tree now!" he said to his "Old man, if you want His supper break was son." boss, smiling broadly. the job it pays $20 a day. taken perched on a stack But he knew that it "Geez, Mike, make up The hours are three to ten of car tires. Here, he might as well have been a your mind. First you pay p.m., Monday to Friday. munched on half- frozen hundred dollars to the boy for it and don't want it! This week we need the sandwiches and drank and he couldn't bring him- Now, you're back and extra help. On Friday, ou tepid tea from a flask. self to look at the boy's want it. I sold that one just work till 5 p.m. You'll get Four o'clock, week- face. lace trees left now." Money your pay on that day." days, the children flocked The idea occurred to 'Take that one over He looked at the old home. They were like him that maybe he could there. I'll charge you the man's battered clothes noisy, multi- colored birds strike a deal with the boss. same. Be packing uy soon. doubtfully. but Mike enjoyed their Yeah, maybe the boss Merry Christmas!' "There ain't no drink- chatter. could see it in his mind to Mike stood in front of ing on the job. You want it, He smiled today. It had give him one tree now and the yellow house. Under be-here tomorrow at quar- been a long while in be- dock it off his pay later. the light of the street lamp, ter to three, sharp." tween smiles. "I'll be right back told Mike pinned twenty one - The old man shrugged One little fellow, like a the boy and shuffled away dollar bills onto the tree Tree... back his shoulders. 'The lone bird walked up be- to find his employer. But branches. hind the other children. when he turned around Then he draped the His hands were mittenless, the boy was gone. scarf and mittens on the red and chaffed in the cold. At five o clock, Mike tree. Then at the corner, across collected his pay. "Still With one raised hand, from the tree lot, the boy want the tree, Mike ?" His he held up the hat. Like entered a decrepit yellow young boss asked. the coat of David, it had house. Tattered plastic "I -íe11, no. What am I numerous colors. He flapped from the windows going to do with a tree ?" placed the hat on to the of the house. Mike replied, leaving the crown of the tree. Across at the tree lot, young man scratching his The lady who answered Mike flinched. He wanted head. "But you asked the door never knew what to be strong. He didn't ... "said the young man, to make of the old man. want to notice things like puzzled. She didn't know how to that but he did. Back in his spartan react when he handed her Mike tried to dismiss room, Mike packed all of the tree. the boy from his mind. The his worldly goods into a From its boughs, the next few days were busy time -worn sachel. dollar bills dangled ridicu- at the tree lot. Fifteen Christmas sea- lously. Draped around it But there were times he sons had found him on the were the scarfs and mit- noticed the boy. Some- road. He didn't want to tens. times, he stood across the think of Christmas nor the The boy stood behind street gazing at the trees fire that had taken his his mother. He didn't no- with wistful eyes. family fifteen years back. tice the money. With one "Aw Heck, Darn it all! " Now, he didn't want to small chapped hand, he Mike said to himself. "It think of the boy and his reached up and touched isn't my responsibility. I'll tiny, wind broken hands. the mittens. be moving on in a couple At his land lady's door, But the old man was of days. No use getting he threw the key in her down the block already. upsetovera sad -eyed kid. mail box. Now he was free He didn't see the boy try Finally, Friday arrived, to go wherever the wind on the mittens. Ahead, pay day. Mike was look- would take him. loomed the highway and ing forward to his check As he walked down- somewhere, another town. and the bottle it would town, one of the store win- The wind began to pick buy. dows caught his eye. He up, blowing bits of snow person can buy turned away quickl when against the faded red plaid peace, forgetfulness for a he spotted the ugly pink jacket. few hours, he thought. tree. But the old man struck What use was it worrying "Geez, what an ugly out his thumb. He didn't about some kid that wasn't tree!" No sooner had he feel the winds cutting bite. even his ?" thought that, the very For deep within him, he Mike was bending over thing he'd been trying not couldn't deny, the warmth a stack of trees when he to think about, popped that was spreading from Bill MacKay, Windspeaker felt a small tug at this coat into his head. his heart. MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS

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Bill MacKay, Windspeake By Leta McNaughton the two and was always went to the skating rink Windspeaker Staff Writer making suggestions to where the boys had been Lisa, the youngest in the playing a hockey game. In memory of old Joe group. When they got there, the Primo. day, Jackie and boys were arguing. Lisa walked downtown to "David yer such a Anl The whole gang was at go Christmas shopping. wimp." It was Jack, yell- the rink. They went into the dif- ing the loudest again. There were six of them, ferent department stores in "Stop picking on him," all of whom were Native the mall, eating at almost said George. "It wasn't his except for one, Jack. They every fast food joint. fault." lived in a little southern They were almost ready "But he ain't on your Alberta town where to go home when they saw team man! If Joe scored a mostly Natives lived. an old Indian man sitting point fer our team I bet ya There was George, the on a bench. wouldn't be sayin' that!' unexpected self- appointed leader; "I bet he's an Elder," Joe was laughing. Eve- Jack, who thought he said Lisa right away. ryone just looked at him knew almost everything; "Yeah, probably," and he shut up right away. Joe, who was constantly Jackie said. "Don't stare!" Joe was always in his own talking about Batman; "Boy he sure looks world. No one ever really David, who everyone lonely." knew what he was talking picked on; and the two "Yeah he does. Are you about. girls - Jackie and Lisa - ready to go home ?" "But it was just a fluke," who secretly knew they Lisa hesitated then said, David was pleading. "It Christmas... were the real leaders of the "yeah. Let's go see how of happened to - could any group. the boys are doing first." Jackie was the older of So they left the mall and Con't page 30

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PAGE 30, WINDSPEAKER, DECEMBER 15, 1989 *teeizee ektief6"4 From pg. 29 singing. didn't we ?" one." He was looking at all their faces for reassurance. They all decided to go home and plan out exactly They put all their earnings in a jar and decided to do "Man, I oughta bust yer head open." what they would sing and how many cookies they the same thing the next day. They had some hot choco- Then Jackie cut in, "you guys can never finish a game would need. late, watched a video and went home. like men. There's always got to be a fight." The next day, outside the mall were Jack, Joe and "Guess what ?" said George the next day. They all decided to go home and meet the next day. George. George was playing a guitar and Jack was sin "What ?" they all asked. "I bet Batman wouldn't of scored a goal for his own ing, while Joe sat perfectly still with sunglasses on, hol "My mother said if we make $40, she'll give us $20!" team," said Joe. ing a tin cup. They were quite good despite the fact that They all cheered and started to work right away. "Shut Up!" everyone said. George couldn't sing and play at the same time. In fact. At the end of the day they had $13.65 from singing The next day, they all met at the skating rink. It was he couldn't even play and Jack couldn't sing either. and $10 from cookies. (They decided not to have a flour Christmas holidays so they had nothing really to do. Joe was waiting for his big moment when he would fight.) The girls put on their skates first and were showing off fling off his coat and start singing the Batman theme "That makes our grand total....$37.81!" said Joe. by doing figure skating spins and little jumps. while shaking his cup of change. They all groaned. Lisa was laughing hysterically. Then Jackie started to Back at Lisa's house, the three of them were having a "We don't have enough!" laugh. The boys never new half the time what Lisa was flour fight and had only managed to bake five huge "Hey we could take all our bottles at home to the laughing about, so they just ignored her, except for cookies. Happy Mart," said David. David. They all agreed to do that. He was. always staring at her like she was insane. When Jackie got home she The next day, after bringing all their bottle money to Lisa just glared at him. went Lisa's they found they had $2.81 left over and decided to "You know, yesterday at the mall we saw an Elder," straight to her dad. spend that on macaroons in order to make it an even $40. said Lisa skating around the group. "He looked pretty "Dad, do you know of anyone who lonely." Then they got George's mom to "fork over" the $20. "So what ?" said George. would need a Christmas dinner ?" She was glad to and kept telling George how proud she "Well, haven't you ever thought of all those people He said "yes. There are many was of him while the rest of them sat snickering at his red out there who have no one at Christmas? I mean, can people who need food, not just at face. you imagine what it would be like without your brothers They then went to the Safeways that was downtown, and sisters, parents and Moosum and Kookum there ?" Christmas, but all the time." pulling Lisa's sled. Once in there, they checked their list "Well, now that you say it that way. No, not really," She smiled and asked who. Her and bought a turkey, cranberry sauce, oranges, cake, said George. dad thought for a moment then re- jello, fruit and everything else they could think of. "Anyways, I was thinking last night that it would be When they were finished they had $15.75 left. kind of neat if we had Christmas dinner with someone plied. "We could git a present," said Jack. who had no one." "There's an old fella I know who "But we don't know who to buy it for yet," said Jackie. Lisa was always being the good Samaritan. One time They decided to wait for the next day to decide. Eve- she had even gotten grounded for a week for giving two doesn't have anyone at Christmas. ryone went home. winos her address and saying they could come over It's just himself, he doesn't even When Jackie got home she went straight to her dad. anytime. Unfortunately they did at 4:00 a.m. in the know where his family is. He's "Dad, do you know of anyone who would need a morning. Lisa's mother was not impressed. pretty poor, but very proud. But Christmas dinner ?" "1 think that's a good idea," said Jackie. I'm He said "yes. There are many people who need food, "Now that's all really nice. But where would we get sure he'd love company for dinner." not just at Christmas, but all the time." the money ?" said Geore. He was always bringing the Jackie was very excited and ran to She smiled and asked who. Her dad thought for a dismal reality to every situation. "We don't have jobs, or the pphone to call Lisa. moment then replied. money. My allowance personally has been cut off." "There's an old fella I know who doesn't have anyone "Fer what ?" asked Jack. "We have somebody!" she at Christmas. It's just himself, he doesn't even know "None of your business," replied George. "And Joe, screamed. where his family is. He's pretty poor, but very proud. yours has been cut off too for trying to staple a Batman But I'm sure he'd love company for dinner." cape on your cat." Jackie was very excited and ran to the phone to call Joe nodded solemnly. Everyone went silent trying to At the end of the day they all met at Lisa's, since she Lisa. think of alternatives. only lived one block away from the mall, to calculate "We have somebody!" she screamed. "We could collect bottles in the ditch," said David. their earnings. "Stop screaming! Your going to break my eardrum," "That's a great idea," said George, "but there is two "Well," said George, "we have $9.16 and would of said Lisa. Then she said, 'really who ?" feet of snow in the ditch and unless you want to dig..." had more if we didn't have to leave when Joe smacked a "Well I don't know who he is, but my dad does." "We could sell fifty -fifty tickets," said Joe. lady when he was jumping up to sing." They talked for a little while longer then hung up. "Bonehead! Ya need money to have a fifty-fifty They all smiled. The girls met the guys at the sating rink the next draw," said Jack. "Sheesh!" "Well," said David, "from the five cookies we made, morning. It was only two more days until Christmas. "I-iow about singing or selling cookies," said Jackie. we have $5! You can all thank my Moosum." They told the boys about having someone to have the They all agreed that was the best idea and started to "Ya mean he bought them all ?" asked Jack, incredu- dinner with. Then they all ran to the mall to spend the divide themselves into who would sing and who would ously. $15.75 on a present. bake. "Yes," said David quietly. "My Moosum loves me." It was finally Christmas Eve. The kids piled into When they had decided, Jackie, Lisa and David would He was almost in tears. Jackie's dad's car with their turkey and food and the do the baking and Jack, George and Joe would do the "That doesn't matter," said Jackie. "We sold them, Con't page 31

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From pg. 30 hair was short and grey. ter me and had atience. then started to tell them a seen," said Joe. He got up Joe although he argued His face had so many He taught me all about story. and went down the hall. against it. Jackie called her present. wrinkles he looked like an animals and the way they "There was once this He came back with a dad and they sat talking The car ulled up in apple head doll, and he acted. Which ones were Indian princess. She was handful of little carvings. while they waited. front of a little shabby had a big nose and twin- dangerous... like the the most beautiful creature "I carve these myself," That night at Jackie's house. The windows were kling eyes. The kids were badger! He died only two in the whole land. All the he said as he handed one house they talked about dirty and covered with all fascinated with him. years ago." animals loved her and to each of the kids. There the evening. various blankets. The little While Jack, Lisa and "Anyway, my two protected her. She had was a beaver, duck, wood- "I think we should do fence was flattened. They George made the supper, brothers that just ahead of long raven black hair..." pecker, rabbit, that he gave this every year," said walked up to the door Joe, David and Jackie me married a couple of He told stories for about to the boys. To the girl's, he George, in his adult voice. which had a big hole in the asked Joe every question sisters from the neighbo- an hour with the kids beg- gave two little carved They all agreed. They center. they could think of. ring reserve. I guess they ging him to tell another as women with clothes he played games while they "Boy, this guy sure Joe just laughed and are still happy. I havn t soon as he had finished had sewn. all waited for their parents must be poor," said David. started to tell them about seen them both for about one. Finally he said "no "I've had these for years to come. Everyone shushed him himself. twenty years." more! Your going to wear just waiting for the right As they left Jackie's and waited for the door to "Well, let's see. I was Joe, David and Jackie out my voice." But they owners." house they wished each open. born in 1901 on the little asked at the same time could tell he was having a They all thanked him other a Merry Christmas When it did, Jackie's reserve in central Sas- good time. and started to clean up. and went home to wait for and Lisa's eyes went wide. katchewan. I was the "Well, there was a fight "Git the present!" yelled They left all the food for Santa. It was the same old man youngest of eight kids. about something and we Jack. they had seen in the mall. There was only one girl in never forgave each other," Lisa sprang up and got His eyes went wide and our family and she was the Joe gave a sad chuckle. the present from one of the started to sparkle. The second youngest. She was They asked him if he bags. She handed it to 9-Cave a Merry Christmas kids all shouted "Merry so small, you couldn't help was ever married. him. Christmas" and walked in. but want to protect her." "No, I loved only one "What's this!" Joe asked anda Great 1.990 They didn't even wait for Joe lit a cigarette. woman in my life and she surprised. "You already the man to ask them in. "We called her Half was promised to someone gave me all I could as The house smelled of Moon. That's because she else. I know she loved me or." ... and don't forget that when you forget, sweetgrass and wood. The was only half the size of too, but it doesn't matter He opened it and a tear this Holiday Season, we won't forget to t.v. was on and a cup of tea the rest of us and always know," he waved his came to his eye. Inside the old man was drinking bright like the moon. hands like he was swatting was an engraved picture help you out! was sitting on the table. "I remember her very a fl . that said 'Merry Christ- Harold's "Well what is this ?" he well, as well as the rest of Joe wouldn't say any- mas! Love Jack, George, asked laughing. my brothers. She thing more. He looked a David, Jackie, Joe and SPEEDY MART "Joe, these kids are drowned when she was little sad so the kids started Lisa.' He gave a little going to spend the evening 15. I still miss her." telling all the jokes they chuckle as helooked at the YOUR ONE STOP CONVENIENCE STORE with your if you don't He took a long drag of could think of. picture. mind," said Mr. Auger. his cigarette. "My brothers After about half-an In it were all six of them 7 "Oh no, I don't mind at were all older than me. hour, supper was ready. making faces and smiling. Open Days A Week all. I was just watching a The oldest three joined the Everything had been They were all crammed .6 a.m. - 11 p.m. into Christmas show on t.v.," army. cooked before, so they a picture booth from Fifth Avenue & Main Street the man said and hurried "An officer told us later didn't have to do much. the mall. to shut it off. that they refused to be They ate until they were "We picked the best (SLAVE LAKE, ALBERTA TOG 2B0) "Kids," Mr. Auer said, separated and died to- all groaning with agony one," said David. "My 849 -3711 "this is Joe Primo. gether when their camp and each of them saying brother works in the drug He said goodbye and was bombed. they were going to burst. store and got it enlarged left. "My brother, that was Joe pushed his chair away for us." Joe was a small man the fourth in line was my from the table, lit his half of "It's the best looking with hardly any teeth. His best friend. He looked af- a cigarette and sighed. He bunch of kids I've ever "don't forget to drop in"

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Bill MacKay, Windspeaker By Rocky Woodward On the day before Christmas this young prisoner Salvation Army card and fond memories of a Christmas Windspeaker Correspondent remembers, two miracles happened for him. concert to keep him company. The first was from a group of prisoners who would What happens next in 'B" Block must of been brought I don't recall if it was ever mentioned in any of the not allow Christmas to pass by those four grey walls. on by loneliness. Being locked up at Christmas time, you city's newspapers, but I do remember back in the mid - They received permission, usually from the assistant don't need a whole lot of reasons to be angry in jail. sixties, when prisoners at the Fort Saskatchewan Institu- warden, to decorate the prison chapel and to put on a Suddenly from the top tier of the wing, a prisoner tion were involved in what could be classed as a lock- Christmas concert for all the prisoners, guards and their hollered, something like, "Merry Christmas." up" not on Christmas eve. wives. Others joined in and soon it escalated into shouts, December 24 arrived like any other day in jail. The It happened and this young lad saw a chance to es- banging coffee mugs, and toilet paper ablaze with fire routine was the same. You wake up to the buzzer that cape. Escape that is, into the spirit of Christmas. came shooting out of the one square opening in the cell tells you you have about 20 minutes to make your bed, Picture Santa Claus on stage wearing a prison parka, door window, lighting up the main floor. wash and shave before you line up in front of your cell for black rubber boots, a black touque and a beard made In less then 20 minutes and through the hazy wing, the walk to the jail's dining hall. from cotton. other uniforms (RCMP) joined the uniformed guards, This morning the small box fixed to the cell's concrete Picture a prisoner laughing like crazy because he rec- who by this time were busy hosing down the smoldering wall was playing Christmas carols. Pleasant enough to ognizes his friend behind the beard and saying: " Hey toilet paper. wake up to. Santa! Only 14 months and a bit to go!" What went wrong? All prisoners incarcerated in B Outside snow flakes were slowly making there way to Picture a group of prisoners on stage singing 'Jingle Block at that time, paid for their one moment of anger, in the ground and daylight was just appearing over the Bells', all of them out of key, totally destroying the song. one way or another. prison yard. It was the perfect morning if you Then picture a young boy lost in the Christmas carols, Some received 'hole time' (solitary confinement), were not looking at it from behind a prison window en- the humor, the laughter, no bars, no lock up, no prison others had to go up in front of the warden for one reason cased with wire mesh. number, only the fondness of Christmas, and you will or another, and lock up was the order for Christmas day Jail is absolutely not the place to be at Christmas, have witnessed a small miracle taken place. except for those prisoners needed to clean the debris especially if this was to be your first Christmas spent in The second miracle. The Salvation Army. Their card. scattered throughout the wing. and For many prisoners, it was a release. For this young jail- " I don't know you but I wish you a Merry Christmas I remember a young boy, only 16 years of age, who a Happy New Year!" prisoner, I write about, he doesn't know why it hap- woke up to the sound of Christmas carols coming from With this most wonderful card and a small bag of pened, only that he remembers it as vividly as if it took the yellow box the day before Christmas. Japanese oranges and Christmas candy, someone cared. place only yesterday. His Christmas behind bars, so many years ago, is still Another small miracle took place. It took place over two decades ago, one Christmas Eve with him today, and with no doubt, will remain with him After the concert and after the television at 11 o'clock, behind the walls of the Fort Saskatchewan Tail. forever. it was time for lock up. Back to the reality of being con- And through it all, the-young prisoner today, remem- Like many prisoners incarcerated at this time of year, fined to a cot in jail. bering his first Christmas in jail, and the scary incident, this young boy would not receive any Christmas cards However, for this young teenager, on this Christmas accepts that even with the bad time in jail...there's still from home, and no friendly face would visit him. Eve, night would be a lot easier. After all, he had the room for miracles to happen. It wasn't an extra punishment instituted by the prison. No, for him, like many other prisoners, he was either 'Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year" from a life filled alcohol or an from a broken home, with Seasons Greetings from ' Modern Rooms with New unwanted adopted child. In fact, he was a forgotten child. Cable Colored TV's But forgotten children learn quickly how to survive, to M P Transmission Moderate Prices for the flow within the boundaries of the harsher side of life, -Budget Conscious Traveller which made accepting the time this young boy had to Aio Repair Klondiker Tavern serve somewhat easier for him. Dancing Nightly He knew he had done wrong. He knew he had to pay Box 1274, High Level, Alberta TOH 1 ZO back his debt to society for falling from the straight and Modern Restaurant narrow, and as each calendar day passed, slowly one by Phone:926 -2383 15326 Stony Plain Road one, like many youth sent to prison - scared, abandoned and forgotten - he paid back his debt, ten -fold. (Owner) Monty Lambert But miracles do happen in prison, maybe not big ones KLONDIKER HOTEL '489-1906 but small ones do take place. It may be a friendly smile by a friendly guard or it may be a buddy informing you that lying on your bed and not coming out of your cell because your filled with self -pity wa is, stupid man! You want to talk, then talk because lying w there is crazy, man!" Yes, miracles happen in jail. Good News Party Line "Serving Ponoka for 40 years" MEMORIAL ROUND ROYAL TAXI DANCE WE TREAT YOU ROYALY In Memory of Simon Prosper Jackson; Jan. 27, Goodfish Lake, AB; Pipe Ceremony at 5:00 p.m., Supper to May the best of the season be yours! follow; There will be Cñ-ristmis from Manoam giveaways, singers Merry « will be paid; Every- ava one Welcome; Spon- ALBERTA NATIVE sored by Prosper Delver & Lillian FRIENDSHIP CENTRES BOX 761 Jackson & Family. PONOKA, ALBERTA ASSOCIATION T5M OK4 TOC 2H0 PUT IT HERE. #201, 11445 -124 STREET EDMONTON, ALBERTA Call or write the editor to include good news of non -proft events you want to share, courtesy of AGT. (403) 455 -7185 PAGE 34, WINDSPEAKER, DECEMBER 15, 1989 4*Amiefide ekddeotA4s By Kim McLain remember the last and start right back where they left off. Windspeaker Correspondent The drinking only goes on for about three days. Then Christmas is over and everybody oes home. Even though I am the biggest in the class, I am the Christmas But I don't think I'm mad. Our family has lots of spe- smartest. Last time I went to school, I was 10 years old cial times. and in grade 5. That was two years ago. And about two o'clock in the morning everybody Now I am 12 and in Grade 5 again. starts crying and hugging each other. I think it is just I might still be home but that school guy comes and my drunk talk, but still it is nice. at Last Christmas, all money here. house... the aunties picks me up and brings me put their to- Teacher wants me to write about Christmas. gether and bought a VCR for Mama. Only me and Fred Funny, because me, my mom and my uncle were just watch it though. sitting around smoking the other day talking about But auntie Lucy brought a bunch of videos about Christmas times. Christmas and us kids watched them. The movies were But still I cannot write good, I will write our stories. about Santa Claus and kids and times that were so happy Here it is. that it hurt. The shows were nothing like the ones Vin- To start off I must say who lives in my family because cent McDermott shows every weekend at his house. it is not like the families you see on TV. There are three of Mama and my cousin Raymond Duck Head was born us. on December 26. She says that was a good Christmas. My mom, Edna McBride, is really my auntie. But since But I don't know because that was before I was born. she has raised me all my life I call her Mama. She is too I remember that Christmas when Mama pulled that old to be my real mom. I think she is 68 years old. calf out of old Betsy the Cow. Me, Mama and Fred were Every day, she does the same thing. In the morning, in the barn with Betsy for house. she makes fire for tea and soup. Then after she eats, she Finally, after Mama couldn't stand to hear Betsy cry no combs her hair and puts in a hair net. more she just dug in there and pulled the calf out. Fred All day she sits inner chair and talks to visitors. Many had to help her too. people visit her now that she is old. I understand most of That calf was all bony and wet. After that, Mama fried the Cree talk but nobody taught me how to speak Chip. up something that came out of the calf. It grossed me out, She liked the phone but we do not have one because but it tasted sweet. she does not like the bills. Her kids in the city get drunk Bill MacKay, Windspeaker Once my uncle Adpohus cooked bull's balls. He said and phoned her collect late, late at night. start fires, so we just sit on it and put stuff in the oven. But it was a delicacy. But that isn't a Christmas story so I will Lots of nights, she plays bingo. She never watches TV. Mama does use the electronic frying pan. go on. To me she is not only my mom, but the queen of the That same year she got a big thick blanket and a TV. Mama says in the old days people would drive team house. Sometimes I think her kids try to see who can give Mama and horses around the reserve and visit each other. And My uncle Wayne Duck lives with us too. He is Mama's the most. everybody would share their food and there would be a younger brother. Once when he was young he was going Mama likes the presents, but she doesn't like the big feast. to be a priest but something happened to him and now drinking Once everyone is together all of sudden these I think it was a special time. I can picture the horse's he is strange. cases of beer and 26ers start appearing out of nowhere. breath and the sound of them grunting when they trot- He is quiet and washes his hands a lot. He wears the Thins go good for awhile. ted. I can imagine I can hear the bells on them too. You same paints everyday and they hang low on his hips. I Auntie Hazel sings some songs on the guitar. Every- probably could of heard people talking and laughing for picture him standing next to the wash basin, washing one likes her songs but me. I don t like the way she sings miles. Snow does that. hands and looking up at the ceiling just thinking hard. like her nose is plugged. But they say that is country and Sometimes when I'm setting snares I stop and just Usually there is a cigarette hanging from his lip, too. western, the old style. listen. Everything is quiet. I can hear a dog bark from Most of the time he just drives Mama to town to play When auntie Lucy gets half cut, she get generous. I Fred Good String s house a mile and a half away. bingo. And he only watches Hockey Night in Canada. always start asking her if I could get her a lighter or a But now everybody drives cars or trucks. And no- Oh, and his nickname is Fred. blanket, anything. body shares their food. Still some people come to our So, anyway, us three are just sitting around smoking Only I charge her anywhere from two -bits to a buck. house and just walk in and go straight for the bannock and talking. Principal says can't smoke cigarettes but By the end of the night, I'll make about three bucks. drawer. But it's not the same as what Mama remembers. Mama lets me. My uncle Adophus is always crazy, but when he's One Christmas, me and my cousin Sammy cooked a Most of the time, Mama's kids from the city come drinking he's even crazier. He makes us all laugh. But I Christmas breakfast since we didn't buy anybody any home. They all brings presents for Mama. When they don't like it when he's trying to make me swear in Chip presents. We stayed up til four o'clock, then we started have rich boyfriends Mama gets good presents. just so everyone in the house can have a good laugh. to cook breakfast. We fried eggs, fried bacon, made toast, One year she got an electronic frying pan. Mama uses And I don't know how he does it, every time I end up made tea. the wood stove even though we have a electronic stove. saying something dirty in Chip. And I don't know why Sammy cracked an egg open and dropped it into the She is scared to use it. People say the electronic stoves all the adults think it is so funny. Anyway, Adophus is a frying pan from about two feet high. Grease splashed real joker. and hit my arm. I never swore so much in all my life. Even Fred gets happy even though he does not drink. Anyway, we fell asleep waiting for everybody to get "Season's Greetings, and please For hours, is happy to see up. it drive safely this Holiday Season." everybody each other again. Next thing me and Sammy knew, was lunchtime. All the cousins, all the aunties, all the uncles, and Mama. 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That hat looked so ri- behind the house. wreath of willow Melissa sighed deeply diculous that mother, Richest "Your job," Melissa dic- branches. This she hid and tied on the berries. Melissa and I all had to tated, "is to make the ber- under our bed. "It's beautiful," I ex- laugh. ries out of bannock dough. Me, I hung around the claimed, watching her tie 'Nell," father offered You can sew them on a kitchen whenever mother the big red ribbon on. generously, "maybe, I'll Christmas .. . strip " was making bannock. I "Greedy Guts!" she said just wear it at home." " What are we going to asked for little bits of as she blew out the candle. Mother handed us our By Gail Duiker face. And if when doing make father ?" I asked, dough. These I rolled into Darkness spread across presents. Melissa and I Windspeaker Correspondent our homework during the changing the subject. I little balls. When I had the room. Guilt envelopedd each had a new frock. day we had difficulty, then hoped perhapsI would be enough of them I would me for eating those darn Soft, like linen, each We didn't talk about we would wait for father. able to help in something carefully sew them on to a bannock balls. frock had once been stiff buying gifts. These tedious times more challenging. string. On Christmas morning, flour bags and we each had Working for other farm- were broken up by the little "I don't know,' Melissa "What are you mak- we arose to the sounds of a new wool sweater. Mine ers, our father never spoke plays Melissa and I put on. said honestly. ing ?" our mother would the wind blowing. But it was red like a apple. of the farm he had owned. In addition, they broke the I, myself, hoped we as . didn't matter. There was a Melissa's sweater was a Our mother mentioned monotony of the long could get him a new book "I'm going to make a warm feeling in the house. royal blue. it at the supper table once. evening hours. of Mark Twain. Every necklace," I would say We had hot chocolate Finally, father went to Father's pained expression Christmas was nearly night lately he'd been read- avoiding her eyes. and one mandarin orange get his presents. He held never allowed her to bring here. Only three short ing excerpts out of the old But while I was making each. them both behind his back. up the subject again. weeks away. So we chil- battered green book. progress Melissa was hav- I thought father would First, he brought out the However, we had dren discussed the possi- But we had no money ing difficulty with the wil- excuse us from that glob bat. plenty of ima nation. Iso- bility of putting on a play. and it was miles and miles low hat. Matter -of -fact, it of oatmeal because it was "I made this for you lation from the so- called It was obvious that the play Christmas. both. But what ood is a pleasures of civilization should be a Nativity scene. It was obvious that bat without a ball ?" develops this ability. Melissa being the old- I, myself, hoped we could get him a new Melissa and I needed some He brought out the It also helps when you est, thought she should be book of Mark Twain. Every night lately motivation. other hand. "Here is the have no electricity. True, Mary. "My hair is longer, he'd been reading excerpts out of the old "We'll open our res- ball. Your mother sewed we had heard about tele- prettier," she said. She pat- ents after breakfast, ' fa- this out of rabbit skin." vision from the farmer. It, ted her mousey locks. battered green book. ther said. Christmas day turned though, was so far away I thought she should be But we had no money and it was miles "Will you receive ours out to be a perfect day af- from our simple existence Joseph. Joseph is taller, and miles to the store. first ?" Melissa asked. Her ter all. The sun came out - we doubted its reality. you're taller,' I argued. eyes were shining. and a warm wind blew My sister Melissa and I But just because she was When our father nod- across the hills. Kyla, were aged ten and bigger (much bigger), she to the store. looked like something ded, we both marched into We even ventured out eight respectively. We won the argument. Last night when he might see on a scarecrow. our bedroom. We emerged for a game of snow base- were the children of two So every night, behind read, Huckleberry Finn But she bravely stuck to carrying gifts as precious ball. This was when we strangely diverse parents. the closed curtain of our caught my imagination, I the project. as if they were gifts from discovered that mother From our Cree mother bedroom, we practised. could imagine our father Two days before Christ- the Maggi. had made the ball with old we learned about the trick- Then we realized we were sailing down the river. mas; she woke me. "Oh my!" was all our rags. ster. In contrast, our father short of a cast of charac- Barefoot and a straw hat "Have you got them ?" mother could say. She A hat that wasn't like a taught us elegant ters. T h e r e on his head, my father Melissa whispered. touched the wreath. A big hat, a ball that wasn't like Shakespearean sonnets. I would no play if would have been "What," I asked half smile appeared on her a ball. guess he was proud that both stared at baby Jesus Suddenly, the thought asleep. face... "the dough balls!" It seemed like that day he, a farm boy, had man - adoringly. Incidentally, hit me. We could make our "The berries you've She hugged us both. should have been a disap- aged to get his Grade 12 baby Jesus was being father a straw hat. He re- been making,!" she Our father in turn pointment for our family. diploma. played by our cat ally liked Huck Finn! snapped. You don't have looked puzzled. Now, I am older, I can But he never brought Sylvester. When I told Melissa to get crabby! You're going "Eh, this is nice" he usually afford to buy the up his education to belittle We hoped our parents about my idea she laughed to wake up mother and commented. He twirled trappings of a civilized our mother. We, all knew wouldn't recognize him right in my face. father." the hat around in his hand. Christmas. family illness had pre- with a bonnet on. To fix "Why that wouH take She lit a candle. Then, he twirled it upside But there is an unex- vented her from even the problem of a cast short - forever; It's a stupid idea. "You're not supposed down. Finally, he let our plainable magic of that achieving grade four. age, I would narrate the Especially, when we have to light candles!" I warned. hearty laugh. Well, I must Christmas long ago. There were times play too. all those willows round Melissa gave me a dirty say this is wonderful. It was Christmas. though when mother's As Melissa and I dis- back." she smiled bril- look. Out of the dresser The truth of of the mat- When, through being real feelings would show cussed Christmas, a bi liantly. "Why she pulled a long red rib- ter is that he didn't know it poor, we became the through. ger problem surface don't we make him a wil- bon. was a hat. I could see that. richer. Sometimes, when What would we give our low hat ?" I nodded . I "Look, I found this in When you can't go home you can Melissa and I did our cor- parents for Christmas? wanted her to see I knew mother's old trunk. respondence lessons, we'd Simple things were the things too. 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By Leta Mc Naughton Shining Eyes decided that while it was still sunny out put a chill in her bones. Windspeaker Staff Writer she would try to hunt a rabbit or squirrel. She took one They both sat, hundled in the warm teepee. Shining of her husband's tiny spears, and bundled Morning Star Eyes sewed on a pair of moccasins that were going to be "I will be back by nightfall," said Strong Wind. "But up in his moss bag. a gift for Strong Wind. we are almost out of meat." She stepped outside and then started to laugh as she Outside she could hear the wind howling. It shook "Yes, you must go but take care. It looks like it will sunk up to her knees in snow. "Oh Morning Star, your the tent. Morning Star sat silently on the floor with his storm soon." mother sometimes forgets her head, and snowshoes!" eyes wide. Neither of them made a sound. She packed half of the little bit of meat and dried ber- She went back inside and put them on. The fire was low so Morning Star put more wood on ries they had left in a pouch for Strong Wind and Shining Eyes and Morning Star sat by a rabbit hole to it, then went back to her sewing. brought him his snowshoes. wait. Shining Eyes knew that there was a rabbit living Shining Eyes woke with a start. She and Morning "Take care Shining Eyes. Keep the teepee shut to- there. "Okay my son, you must be very quiet or we will Star had both fallen asleep. The fire was almost out. She night. There is enough wood to last the evening so you have no food tonight." Morning Star was very smart quickly got it going again, then peeked outside the should be alright." for his age and seemed to understand his mother's teepee. Strong Wind hugged his wife then left. every word. He looked at his mother and smiled with The storm was still raging and Strong Wind still After Shining eyes had had a little to eat, she fed her his eyes bright and almost wise. wasn't back. Then the howling came again. It was a baby. She didn't eat all of the food she had left because After sitting for about an hour the rabbit finally long, lonely howl coming from the hills. Morning Star she had a feeling her husband would not return with looked out. It had long white ears and big black eyes. then woke up too and looked to his mother. There was food that night. Shining Eyes and Morning Star didn't move. fear in both their eyes. "I know she said he would be back but I don't feel it Then all of a sudden the rabbit jumped out. Shining Shining Eyes went back to her sewing. Neither of in my heart," she said to her baby. "Pray for your father Eyes sprang to her feet and threw the tiny spear. The them could sleep. The howling stopped and they re- Morning Star, I fear he will need it." rabbit tumbled and then laid still. laxed a bit. Shining Eyes went about her chores. She swept out Shining Eyes was proud of herself but it always hurt They stayed up most the night, then fell asleep just as the teepee and put more wood on the fire. her heart to have to kill an animal. She took the rabbit it was getting light out. The storm was still roanng out- She looked outside at the sky. On one side there was home to cook. "We will not go hungry tonight my son." side. clear blue sky and sunshine but on the other it was dark Morning Star giggled. Morning Star woke up first. He was hungry and grey with large swirling clouds that looked as if they That night the storm hit. Shining Eyes ate a little of gurgled to wake his mother. She immediately woke up. were slowly devouring the light blueness of the other the rabbit then fed Morning Star. She wasn't very Con't page 38 side. But for the moment they were just dark and still. hungry. The thought of Strong Wind out in the storm

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Winnipeg Branch Office Head Office Corporate Office Hobbema Branch Office Edmonton Branch Office 244 Portage Avenue Cree Tribal 10th Floor Kensington Place Maskwachees Shopping Centre Main Floor 2A South Kensington Place Winnipeg, Manitoba Administration Building 1001 1 - 109 Street Highway R3C OBI P.O. Box 60 Edmonton, Alberta P.O. Box 60 10011 - 109 Street Telephone (204) 943 -8093 Alberta T5J 3S8 Hobbema, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Hobbema, Fax: (204) 943 -8251 TOC 1NO Telephone (403) 421 -1606 TOC l NO T5J 3S8 Fax: (403) 426 -6568 Telephone: (403) 585 -3013 Telephone: (403) 421 -1229 PAGE 8, VviNDSPEAKER, DECEMBER 15, 1989 Obituary Paddle Prairie pioneer passes away 96 year-old Adolphus Ghostkeeper lived long life By Josie Auger wives and children. One vegetables and butchering Windspeaker Staff Writer of those men was John his own beef while his wife Christien, whose wife had Elsie worked hard caring PADDLE PRAIRIE, ALTA transferred their house for the house, garden and over to the Ghostkeeper's. raising their 15 children. An early pioneer of the All that year, Adolphus In July 1988, the Paddle Praine Metis Settle- hunted moose and traded Ghostkeepers celebrated ment, Adolphus fresh meat for tea, flour their 60th wedding anni- Ghostkeeper, passed away and sugar. versary. They were hon- in Peace River on Nov. 27, "It was pretty rough ored by Pope John Paul, 1989 at the age of 96 years. making a living," says 77- Premier Don Getty, Gover- Family, friends and year -old Elsie nor- General Jean Sauve relatives all paid tribute to Adolphus Ghostkeeper Ghostkeeper. and Prime Minister Brian Mr. Ghostkeeper at a fu- sion and married shortly Mr. Ghostkeeper broke Mulroney. neral service in Christ The after. land for himself and other Every July 1st, Adol- King Roman Catholic In those early days, men settlers. Adolphus and phus would bring together Church in Paddle Prairie would ask the girl's father other settlers worked to- his family to help celebrate Nov. 30. or grandfather for a gether to build the first his birthday. Mr. Ghostkeeper was woman's hand in mar - school and church made of It will continue to be a pre -deceased by his two riage spruce logs. family tradition to pay trib- daughters Hazel The Ghostkeeper's lived "There was no money. ute to a great man who has Ghostkeeper and Anne on a farm seven miles from We had to work together left them with much wis- House. High Prairie and six chil- to start up," says his wife. dom and memories, say He is survived by his dren were born there. Mr. Ghostkeeper had a family members. wife Elsie and daughters From the spring of 1939, strong political mind, be- Mr. Ghostkeeper was a Ivy, Margaret, Mary, the Ghostkeeper's moved lieving that land belonged religious man who at- Yvonne, Myrtle and sons with a team of horses, to the Metis. tended Church every Sun- Al, Sully, Norman, Ralph, some chickens, dogs, and Part of his dream was day. Don, Elmer, Joseph and cows, northward to-Paddle realized when the Alberta He beg,an singing in the Tom and numerous grand- Prairie Metis Settlement. Government agreed to church choir at the age of children and great -grand- They were one of the transfer settlement lands 12. His Cree and English Stragetgeeü:'>ïiü%5 children. first Metis families to come over to Metis settlers hymns were also enjoyed Tom Ghostkeeper , son of Adolphus Ghostkeeper, Mr. Ghostkeeper, was to the settlement. through an agreement that by the Bishop. pays tribute to his father. born . in Grouard, Alberta When they arrived, was signed with the Fed- In the earlier years he on July 1, 1893. three white men had eration of Metis Settle- would hook up the team He had three children settled in with Native ments. and wagon to load the May the bright Star from a previous marriage. women. Mr. Ghostkeeper pro- family and make a trip to He met his second wife, The men left the settle- vided for his family by Eliske for an annual pil- of Bethlehem Elsie at the Grouard Mis- ment with their Native growing a large garden of grimage. Guide You along the Pathway of Hope and Love to a Deep and Abiding Peace. Newman Theological College 15611 St. Albert Trail .:. R.R. 8 Edmonton, AB :. T5L 2H8 .. 447 -2993 Headed toward the burial site Office National national du film Film Board ggetyVkiatmad du Canada of Canada DRAW FOR FREE VIDEO NFB BAG AND KEY CHAIN El DAILY FREIGHT SERVICE TO AND FROM EDMONTON 71 FORKLIFT, HI -BOY, WAREHOUSE STORAGE SERVICE Wednesday, Jan. 10 HEATED AND REFRIGERATED VANS 12:00 noon Foster Child (43 min.) 3:00 p.m. Richard Cardinal: Cry From a O INTER -LINE CONNECTIONS TO ALL POINTS IN CANADA Diary of a Metis Child (29 min.) GENERAL FURNITURE MOVING 7:00 p.m. Standing Alone (57 min.)

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...... DECEMBER 15, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 9 Community News 'Happy Holidays Everyone from... DALE'S PLUMBING LTD. 'Coffee always on' at Native FREE ESTIMATES ON ALL TYPES OF "GAS FITTING" Heating Plumbing Seniors' Drop -In Centre MANNING AB AFTER HOURS By Heather Andrews 836 -3726 836 -3561 Windspeaker Correspondent EDMONTON A tiny house located at 11339-88 street in northeast Edmonton is a very busy place these days. Since March, it has been CHILDREN'S ADVOCATE the Native Seniors' Drop - FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES in Centre. "We have anywhere The Child Welfare Amendment Act (1988), proclaimed September from 16 to 22 regular elders 1, 1989, established the Children's Advocate as a resource for coming now, and the children receiving child protection services. the Children's V Advocate is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and reports to number is growing," says the Minister of Family and Social Services. The office has a administrator Erin Per- legislated mandate to safeguard the rights, interests and view - rault. points of children receiving services when decisions are made. and "A large number of sen- The Children's Advocate can also investigate complaints Rosalie Gelderman phones a cab for Florence Giroux Windspeaker file photo concerns about individual children or the child welfare system as iors live in the area, so the a whole; he is expected to provide advice and recommendations location is perfect," she drive anyone needing the Last but not least, part - bage on Tuesdays, crafts on such matters to the Minister and, by annual report, to the adds. service. Giroux also visits time employee Jackie on Wednesdays, and occa- legislature. The Centre, which is a the elders in their homes or Lemoine is the bookkeeper sional bingos are the usual project operated by the in hospital, and takes them for all three projects, as events. Tea and bannock DIRECTORS Metis Women's Council, banking or shopping. well as being an active vol- are made most days. NORTHERN /SOUTHERN ALBERTA will be looking for bi 1: er "There were a lot of unteer with the activities at Special trips were ar- (Senior Manager) quarters next spring, ut folks pretty well confined the centre. ranged to attend Klondike Children's Advocate will be in the same area, to their homes," Giroux Funding is a problem, Days last summer, and $40,200 - $60,648 says Perrault. comments. "They couldn't with the grant from FCSS plans are being made to Coffee is always on at get out on their own, and to the Metis Women's view Candy Cane Lane, EDMONTON/CA[.GARY - These two senior, high profile positions a typical and the Singing Christmas report directly tote Children's Advocate. Functioning as leader of the centre. On they were pretty lonely Council never stretching a team of specialists serving half of the Province (North or South), day, several folks will be before they started coming quite far enough. "We Tree in the next few weeks. you direct and manage the provision of statutorily defined advo- found sitting in the living here," she adds. could have so many more As well, a Christmas cacy services to children who receive child protection services room, reminiscing about A third agency operat- programmes with in- banquet with traditional pursuant to the Child Welfare Act. You provide advice, direction and consultation to Children's Advocates in the development of days gone by. ing out of the little house is creased funding," Perrault potluck food will bring case advocacy strategies. Knowledge of the child welfare system, Meanwhile, in the the Native Housing Regis- laments. families together for a legislation and resources are essential. Individuals must have ex- kitchen, staff and guests try. Frances Hegedus helps One current fundraising good meal on Dec. 12, and cellent management, negotiation, organization, problem solving, are making bannock and people who are moving venture is the sale of tickets volunteers will be recog- analytical, interpersonal and verbal /written communication skills. nized. A good understanding of Native Culture and sensitivity to native tea. into the city from rural for a beautiful hand -made issues required. QUALIFICATIONS: University degree in a Wednesdays are craft areas find suitable accom- quilt, currently being Further information can human services discipline plus extensive directly related experi- days. "Beadwork is pretty modation. As well, she raffled off, featuring valu- be obtained by dropping in ence. Supervisory, management and advocacy experience pre- hard on the ladies eyes," assists Edmontonians able second and third to the centre between $ 30 ferred. Equivalencies considered. Travel and a valid Alberta to Fri- driver's license required. Offices will be located in Edmonton and Perrault notes, "but they wishing to move to new prizes as well. and 4:30 Monday Calgary; please indicate location preference. do lots of beautiful crochet locations within the city. For now, cards and crib- day, or by calling 471 -5606 work and quilting." Competition No. SS89EM342-010 -WDSP Traditional crafts, such MANAGER a doll clothes made from U of A Native students POLICY SERVICES moose hide, are also made. PROGRAM "Next year, we hope to get (Manager) to Children's Advocate started early enough with dinner make plenty of items and mark Christmas $37,560 - $54,936 By Leta McNair hton Brad Janvier (narrator) and Rhonda have a craft sale," adds Laboucan, ED Join in the development of a dynamic Children's Perrault. Windspeaker Sta Writer t the lay gave eve one a vocate team managing, directing and analyzing program policy Materials for crafts are One of and research. You will be responsible for providing policy advice, EDMONTON laugh. Norman (Cahoú) a training /development, case and systematic advocacy consul- desperately needed. Wool, str glin University student with tat- policy specialist, you will be knowledgeable materials, fur, tation. As the program any cloth te clothes and no shoes saying, "i'm about policy development, management processes the child wel- all Aboriginal students at the University and sewing supplies are just a r University student who's fare system and advocacy. You will also assist the Children's in short supply," the ad- of Alberta held a Christmas potluck din- Advocate in the design and development of the Children's ner on the last day of classes before starvd cold." and management of a ministrator laments. Advocate Annual Report to the legislature Christmas break on Dec. 6. Poetry readin s were recited by research agenda into systematic issues. Tact and the ability to Volunteers to help in- Stan Shank and Adriari Houle. manage complex policies and programs, along with excellent struct some crafts would The evening began with a prayer by A good under- There was also a visit by a very all ' verbaf/written communication skills, are essential. be most welcome too. Elder Maurice '1 t1rondelle. standing of Native Culture and sensitivit to Native issues re- Then all present dug into a delicious Santa who passed out treats to a 1 the quired. Computer awareness an asset. UA I (CATIONS: Seniors who can't walk kids. Services /Pu lic Administration plus areal of moose stew, moose ribs, casse- University degree in Human over to the centre are The Cree 101 class sang `Jingle Bells' considerable directly related experience. Policy development and picked up by staff. roles, bannock, cabbage rolls, moose considered. and Silent in Cree. There advocacy experience preferred. Equivalencies Florence Giroux, who meat and macaroni. Night' Entertainment included a play put on was also a gift exchange for the 'TYP Competition No. SS89EM341 -019 -WDSP operates the Native Sen- by students Joe Redhead, Norman Cal- `ransfer Year Program) students, and a iors Outreach Program out fora food hamper. CHILDREN'S ADVOCATES of the centre, is glad to iou, Kathy McKinnon, Earle Luboucan, drawl (Managers) Northern/Southern Alberta $37,560 - $54,936 Merry Christmas & CALGARY /EDMONTON - Seven individuals are required to provide case advocacy services to children across Alberta. a Prosperous New Year Children Advocates report to the Director and investigate con- cerns, grievances, or complaints relating to the rights, interests and viewpoints of children who receive child protection services. eakfij A Children's Advocte must be able to listen to children and others, to problem solve, and to negotiate firmly and persistently, and above all must be genuine. Analytic ability and knowledge of the O , . child welfare system and legislation, community services and resources for children, and child development are essential to the A PING HAND development and implementation of case advocacy strategies th ß and action plans. In addition, strong organization and excellent verbal/written communication skills are required. An appreciation l At1 -lNG; "RECOVERI(,-l 1 of and sensitivityV to Native Culture, heritage and traditions is / required. CO LIFFCATIONS: University degree in a human services disci Ilene plus considerable directly related experience. Management and advocacy experience preferred. Equivalencies ------, considered. Travel and a valid Alberta driver's license required. Offices will be located in Edmonton and Calgary; please indiacte AyNARd & SONS Bus LINES location preference. M The Metes /Indian Town Alcohol Association Competition No. SS89EM341 -020 -WDSP (MITAA Centre) appreciate and support Please send a separate resume /application quoting competition the community and area of High Prairie. number for each position you are applying for. Please send an application form or resume quoting competition number to: MITAADetox Centre Alberta Government Employment Office Box 133 Box 1202, High Prairie, AB TOG lE0l EO 4th Floor, Kensington Place TOA 1TO 10011 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta Grand Centre, Alberta T5J 3S8 (403) 594-5097 (Res.) 523 -3372 PAGE 10, WINDSPEAKER, DECEMBER 15, 1989 Sports

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o Prospector Style Tents o We Stock 7x7x4' wall to 16x20x6' Wall o Custom Sizes and Styles Available L) Untreated -Treated or Flameretarded Canvas o Also 5 oz. Poly Cotton Waterproofed A big save by the goalie on the Hobbema Oilers as Hobbema went on to win the A side. Rocky Woodward, Windspeaker Box 58 Fort McPherson, N.W.T. Hobbema, Alexis win Indian XOE OJO Association hockey tourney (403) 952 -2179 By Rocky Woodward Windspeaker Correspondent ENOCH, ALTA IGQJ Hockey and not politics were at the top of the Indian Association of Alberta's agenda as teams from across from Alberta, met at the Enoch Reserve's Arena in a " Salute to Native Hockey Players" grand tournament, December 9- 10. Little Red Air According to IAA hockey coordinator for the tourna- ment, Percy Potts, a tournament such as this was some- thing he wanted to see happen for a long time. Service Ltd. "I wanted to see grassroots people come together, to get involved in a sports activity, and what better way then in a salute to native hockey players. I'm proud of the way everyone showed up to support the tournament," commented Potts. Twelve teams in two tournament divisions offered a '' '; lot of excitement for the many spectators who came to t.. watch them play over the two -day event. In the "A' division, the Hobbema Oilers outshot the Alexis Arrows to win the division title and on the "B" side, The Alexis Braves defeated Sucker Creek to win the B division title. Serving you with Third place went to the Enoch Tomahawks and the Edmonton North Stars grabbed third place in the B divi- Single and Twin Engine Aircraft sion. " A lot of credit must go to Robert Morin from Enoch. 24 Hour Air Ambulance He set up the tournament format and without his knowl- edge of hockey, we would have had a problem," Potts said. For personalized service call... Because the tournament went so well, Potts is already (Fort Vermilion) thinking about a bigger and better hockey tournament. " Right now I'm in the process of establishing a tour- nament for possibly sometime in January or February. I would like to include political organizations and native (403) 927 -4630 organizations such as Windspeaker. Its not official yet but yes I would like to see a classy tournament, with both a senior and junior division,' Potts said. Potts added that the Salute to Native Hockey players tournament was a big sucess. Although the IAA did not make money, they did break even. " Breaking even is a sure sign the tournament was a sucess. And fun. You better believe everyone had fun," Potts said. Asked if he had anything more to add to the tourna- ment, Potts said, " I'd like to wish all the hockey players, referees and tournament workers who were involved with the tournament, a merry christmas and happy new year." Checking out a call with the referee. Wappy 5-f®tüûûyS Mto you and yours. 6»00mefrod Gas Laundromat ay the Groceries Bus "Looking forward to serving you in the Videos Fax Service 5oriday Season New Year." f$af sour hearts PHARMACY Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and homes with. joy.' SIKSIKA Located at the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement on MacKenzie Highway ADMINISTRATION & STAFF IS NOW OPEN!!!/ Kim & Elmer Ghostkeeper Wetaskiwin & District Ghostkeeeper's Store Chamber of Commerce Lh'A.Iedllane LL,OClgs9 aD@l1©Jtlign Phone 981 -3734 DECEMBER 15, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 11 Sports i Exciting boxing tourney in Lesser Slave Lake

Lesser Slave Lake: The big story up north this week is you're a champ at the provincial Golden Gloves, then the boxing card on Dec. 17 in Slave Lake. you'll go on to the national championship. Up to eight clubs will hit the community to fight a Fighters Ricky Twinn (15) and Ronnie Ward (18) have local crop of fighters. Sports been with the club since it began. Both are 125 pounds. Coach Alex Courtorielle said his club has earned a Twinn is "pretty quick" and a good defensive fighter. good reputation since it began in 1984 as a program Beat... He jabs well and has good footwork but should work under the Slave Lake Friendship Centre. harder, Courtorielle says. Back then about nine kids joined. Now only two of the With John Holman Ward, a hard -hitting fighter who wades in and out of original group show up for the practices Mondays and the fights, has to work harder too. He has "good, quick Thursdays. The club is now 19 strong. left -nght jabs," said Courtorielle. "We're at a disadvantage against other dubs," Courto- By the way, if you want your sports happening to rielle said, because most of the other provincial clubs appear here, give me a call at (403) 455 -2700. You can have their own facilities and their fighters can practise even give me the names of your favorite Indian or Metis seven days a week. learn how to fight and take it out to the streets. athletes and we'll check them out! "We go to as many tourneys and fight cards as we "We quickly eliminate that kind of talk," asserted the Winnipeg: The all -Native hockey team, the Thunder- can," the coach added. Some fighters have already com- coach, a special constable with the Slave Lake RCMP. birds, have really shaped up this year - their second as peted this year. Boxing is a tough sport and those who stay love the sport. a team, according to coach Wayne Babych. Three were sent to Edmonton at the Southside Legion, But they also love meeting good friends across the rov- Their abysmal record last year of one win and 47 four to the Bronze Glove competition in Drayton Valley ince, fnends they come to respect in and outside the losses in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League has im- and three to the Silver Gloves tournament in Hobbema, boxing ring, said Courtorielle. proved this year with nine wins and 16 losses. five were sent to a card in Fort Saskatchewan. Courtonelle used to box when he was younger but It was just a matter of gaining the experience, declared Bronze Glove competitions are for fighters who have had to quit when he began work at a mill outside of the Babych. 'Some didn't even know the stance at the face - none to four fights under their belt. Silver Gloves are for community, where he did ten years of shiftwork. off,' he said. fighters who have had at least ten fights. Cards are just In 1984, hebegan the boxing club when he began work A lot of these guys hadn't heard of a "pass" before, he tournaments hosted by clubs themselves, explained at the friendship centre as a director. He worked-there for added jokingly. Courtorielle. three- and -a -half years. The team lacked the experience of back -checking, fore - Golden gloves are "open country" - fighters do not Another former boxer, Ronnie Thompson, helped him checking and passing. Most of them are "excellent play- need to have had any fights to compete. But "you can go for a year. Other assistant waches include Harvey Labou- ers" but didn't have the experience of working in a team there and fight with ten fights under your belt and fight can who began in 1986. Bob Olsen, who's son Paul just setting against the high- calibre of competition. someone who had 56 fights," Courtorielle says. joined this year, began coaching last year. He's still learn- Most of the players came from the small north Ten Slave Lake guys will spar this Sunday. Five bucks ing, said Courtorielle. communities where all they did was play hockey. MI will get you in the E.G. Walstrom School gym to see the He began training as an RCMP officer in Oct. 87 so he ing in age from 15 - 20 years old, the players had nothing entertainment. It will give residents a chance to see how actually missed most of the '87-'88 boxing season. Labou- to do since they came from economically depressed their home boys are doing. can took up all the responsibility. towns - no jobs - so they had no reason to go onto high Kids mainly come to the club to box, but some want to Boxing season is from about Sept. to March unless school.

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