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INSIDE THIS WEEK

CULTURE AND EDUCATION in today's world, is the topic of articles sent in by Grant MacEwan students. See Pages 6 and 7. WHAT DO YOU THINK? is a survey for you to respond to. Windspeaker poses its first question. See Page 6. MAXINE NOEL is making her annual visit to Edmonton. Terry Lusty presents October 10, 1986 a brief profile of this very successful printmaker and painter. See Page 12. Slim win for Ronnenberg

By Lesley Crossingham Delegates also elected insults, innuendoes and ranging from incompetence appeared on general or Philip Campiou as vice - accusations. to opportunism were band lists. SEEBE - An exuberant Doris Ronnenberg president for northern Bearing the brunt of brought forward but were This led to another long announced she felt fully vindicated after her Alberta, Ray Desjardin for these accusations were ruled out of order by the and bitter debate, with one re- election as president of the Native central Alberta and Teresa Research Director Richard meeting chairman, NCC delegate, former treasurer Bone for southern Alberta. Long. Long was in residence national president Smokey and founder for Madge McRee, Council of Canada (Alberta) another Again, the vote total was at the ranch but did not Bruyere. who had her membership two term. -year not released to Wind - attend the meeting. Then another heated withdrawn, complaining The election came at the end of a grueling speaker. Tempers flared as several debate over membership that she was no longer day of heated debate at the NCC(A) annual Elected board members delegates accused Doris ensued after it was represented by any Indian assembly held at the luxurious Rafter 6 are: Leo Tanghe and Ronnenberg of nepotism discovered that several organization as the Indian Gordon Shaw for the by employing her - delegates, some of guest ranch at Seebe, overlooking the common whom Association of Alberta north, Gerald White and law husband, Richard had travelled from as far (IAA) and her band, Slave Stoney Indian reserve west of Calgary Frank Logan for central Long. away as Fort McMurray, Lake, refused to have October 5 and 6. and Joe Chartrand for the However, Ronnenberg were being denied member- anything to do with her. Ronnenberg ran against former vice - south. replied that she had not ship. McRee also accused president Russell White, and although The announcements made the final decision to Bruyere pointed out that Ronnenberg of removing were made at 10 p.m. her NCC(A) officials refused to release the vote after employ Long and that there according to NCC(A) because of statements a long day of bitter debate were no bylaws restricting bylaws and constitution, she had made to totals to Windspeaker, Wind- White announced as delegates from all parts employing family members. the society did not represent he had lost the race by only four votes. of the province exchanged Several other accusations Indians whose names Continued Page 4

AV dispute Grouard Nativeness stressed

By Albert Burger Metis Local, and Andy protest will not be dis- Henry, Brent Pickard, and ciplined." GROUARD -A commu- Fred Dumont of Alberta The terms of reference nity forum here October 4, Advanced Education. and work program for the strongly made the point Deputy premier and joint working committee that the local community minister of advanced are to: considers the Alberta education Dave Russell, - "Review the original Vocational Centre (AVC) minister of municipal affairs mandate of AVC Grouard; Grouard "is education for Neil Crawford, and minister - Review the programs of Native people, by Native of economic development AVC Grouard to ensure tHATEH,ALTA people- -and it always has and trade and local MLA that they meet the educa- been." Larry Shaben, made a tional needs of Native The forum was organized number of commitments: people in the region; as part of research by a - That the government will - Review staffing require- joint working committee participate in a joint ments and in particular the composed of government committee to look at the decision on the location of officials, Grouard commu- programs, staffing and housing; nity members, and Indian capital requirements for - Examine ways in which and Metis representatives. AVC Grouard and other Native people (students, The joint working committee locations presently serviced staff, communities) can be was established as the by Grouard to ensure that involved in the operation of result of a protest last May they are adequate to meet AVC Grouard; that saw the blockading of the future educational - Prepare recommendations the AVC facility at Grouard. needs of the area; on the above for considera- The joint committee is - That in the review process tion by and agreement with co- chaired by Robin Ford, . particular attention will be the three ministers." assistant deputy minister of given to the educational Co- chairman Robin Ford municil off needs of Native people and told Windspeaker in Chalifoi rn the involvement of staff and Grouard that the joint of Albi T. students in the operation of working committee expects Other e the centre; to make its recommenda- Grouar ik - That pending receipt of tions before the end of Halcro ar the report of the joint 1986. Slave L ' al working group, the decision "We're all here," said Counc >f to construct housing units Ford, "to listen what the East Pro n in High Prairie will be people in the community Metis S e deferred (and) the education feel the Native impact on c Prahm , r- program at AVC Grouard the administration (of AVC son o - d will not be. downgraded; Grouard) should be. This Comm. ary V - That the staff and students forum relieved the tensions Goulet c.J d involved in the recent that resulted from last .a .: summer's blockade. We're Iil Registration No. 2177 all after a solution." Co- chairman Jeff Chalifoux said the commit- - Photo by Bert Crowfoot tee was in Grouard "to try OFFICIAL to get input and views from OPENING the people of the area how Stan Kolomyjec (right) presents a plaque to Dene Tha Chief Larry AVC Grouard can better Chonkolay. The presentation commemorates the opening of natural gas service and the band office. See story on Page 12. Continued Page 3

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 2, October 10, 1986, WINUSPEAKER

Danner year for Regina Natives Regina opens new friendship centre

By Larry Laliberte programming that we could sent letters of congratula- was most happy to see afternoon featured a come - Awards were presented offer out of this building," tions. The Brandon, friends, she hadn't seen in and -go -tea, where there to individuals who contrib- REGINA - An official says Tony Pelletier, Regina Manitoba Friendship Centre "ages." was ample opportunity for uted to the development ribbon cutting ceremony Friendship Centre Executive was able to attend, and the Bill Fayant, assistant renewing of old friendships and growth of the Regina instigated a celebration that Director. three representatives said director, informed the and the beginning of new Friendship Centre. In a not only attracted political Another unique aspect they were quite impressed assembly of the centre's ones. Tours of the building surprise presentation, dignitaries from various of this building is that one with the new building, as present programming, and were conducted as well for Pelletier was presented levels of government, but day it will be totally owned well as the celebrations. spoke on the ones currently interested parties or individ- with a handsome beaded more importantly, individ- by the Regina Friendship The day's activities on the drawing board. uals. vest from the board of the uals who were instrumental Centre. It will be the first officially began with an Fayant then presented The banquet got under- centre, showing their in securing the first friend- service building that will be opening prayer from Elder Pelletier with an attractive way at 7:00.in the evening, appreciation for his ship centre in this city. totally owned and controlled Joe Starr. Speeches were plaque with all the names of with Elder Joe Starr saying outstanding leadership. It was a dual celebration, by a native group in the city then delivered from individ- the pest presidents grace. A buffet style menu for the Native and non - of Regina, if not the uals who were very After several more was the order of the day, The evening concluded Native community of province of Saskatchewan. instrumental in the friend- speeches from municipal, featuring such entrees as with a dance, featuring Regina, as the newest Although most the paper ship centre movement in provincial and federal cabbage rolls, and dark and "David Bird and the Country friendship centre was work is behind them now, this city. Eleanor Brass, an government represent- white meats. After every- Rockers," a local native officially recognized once paying off a remaining individual who was involved atives, all speaking on the one's appetite was dealt band fast gaining prom- again as a service arm for $130,000 in mortgage fees is in the first ribbon cutting, in centre's essential services, with accordingly, it was inence. In all our guest Regina's Native people. a priority. This building, . 1%1, spoke on the centre's the ribbon was then cut. on to presentation of book indicate we entertained Maybe more importantly, purchased at $500,000, "humble beginnings." She The remainder of the awards. well over 300 people. the friendship centre's 25th , including a sizable lot, has anniversary was acknowl- doubled in value since it edged as well. was acquired in January of September 26, 1986, was this year. "A smart definitely a milestone in the investment," Pelletier says. " . . given the state of history of Saskatchewan's Asuccessful bingo operation OTTAWA friendship centre, as this is generating a healthy the federal economy these establishment celebrated profit that's being directed REPORT days, Native broadcasters it's silver anniversary. back into the building. By Owenadeka The ribbon cutting honors Through Pelletier's shouldn't cry about the size went to McKeown, - Joe a established leadership, he Native broadcasters didn't get all they asked for out of the hole in the Caplan well respected city alder- was able to convince of a recent federal task force, but they shouldn't Sauvageau donut. Instead, man, in both the Native and representatives from complain. they should be working like non -Native communities. Saskatchewan's two major The task force on Canadian broadcasting, chaired by What used to be St. political parties to attend Gerald Caplan and Florian Sauvageau, gave a lot of hell to hang onto the donut." Thomas Elementary School, this ceremony. At a time moral support to Native programmers. However, there an establishment cònstruc- when Saskatchewan voters are a number of holes in the Native chapter of their ted in 1965, is now the will go to the polls, come report. But given the state of the federal economy Service should become, essentially, an independent headquarters of the Regina October 20, to decide our these days, Native broadcasters shouldn't cry about Native language service. This recommendation was Friendship Centre. Located next provincial govemment, the size of the hole in the Caplan -Sauvageau donut. included just for looks, Gerald Caplan says, because on Park Ave., St. and 14th attracting representatives Instead, they should be working like hell to hang onto the CBC doesn't have the money to expand its Native this building's above average from the two contending the dough. language services in the first place. The task force size will for allow the parties is no easy task. The most important recommendation in the report included it, he says, to protect the already small Native delivery of numerous Pelletier was not only says federal legislation should be changed to give Native language budget at the CBC. services not available able to convince these people the right to broadcasting services in their own A related recommendation was the one that says before. What used to be potential politicians to meet language. Native languages should have the same funding levels for Native broadcasters should be ten classrooms will even- in the same room, but to status, guarantee and protection as English or French. protected from further cuts: In the last two years, tually a house day -care put their platforms aside, Sound terrific, right? Native broadcasting programs hve been cut by $4.5 unit, arts and crafts and join in celebrating the Well, as you might have guessed, there's a catch. The million. The task force, by the way, praises the work programming, up- grading grand opening/anniversary report says Native people should be entitled to that Native societies have done in spite of the cuts. facilities, tutoring projects, celebrations well. as broadcasting services in their own language -- but only Independent audience surveys have been taken, the an employment referral Months of planning and on two conditions. report agency, and numerous report says, and they're positive. The says organizing went into One is the phrase "where numbers warrant." In Native people are listening to and watching the Native other programs currently assuring this events' suc- other words, only in those places where Native people media and are asking for more Native programming. being developed. cess. All friendship centres form a significant portion of the population. That The report's second meaty recommendation says "With all this additional across Canada were sent basically leaves out most of the Native people in the CBC and the Native groups should share a satellite space, we haven't even invitations. Although most southern and urban Canada. channel to deliver their programming. That would cost examined all potential couldn't come, many did The second condition on Native language rights is millions at a time when the CBC is struggling to keep the vague requirement that they be affordable. Since from closing down entire stations. Like the other major the government is interested in cutting -- not increasing recommendations, the task force knows the -- federal spending these days, the present inadequate govemment won't approve it. funding levels for Native language broadcasting will, at Almost all the tasks force's attention was spent on Wind-low best, stay the same. northern Native broadcasters. The task force The recommendation on Native language rights recognizes that Native groups in southern and urban spemelow doesn't really amount to much, Gerald Caplan admits, areas have been getting the short end of the stick when because of what he calls the "weasel word" conditions. it comes to federal funding and support. But when it But legal recognition of Native broadcasting rights -- no came time to even things up, the task force just matter how watered own -- would nevertheless be a continued that tradition. The only thing that Native Fred Didzena Clint Buehler significant but largely symbolic victory. broadcasters in southern and urban areas get is a Presider* Editor Another recommendation said Native people, other recommendation to study their problems. Even Gerald Bert Crowfoot Rocky Woodward minorities and women should be appointed to the Caplan admits that "sounds a little wishy- washy." General Manager Reporter boards of the CBC and the CRTC, the federal body But on the whole, the report has received very that regulates all broadcasters. Such a move is little favourable from almost everyone involved in Kim McLain George Poitras reaction Production Editor Reporter more than tokenism, Gerald Caplan admits. But given the broadcasting industry. Margaret Desjariais the Conservative government's extremely poor record Native groups should therefore begin pressuring Production Assistant Dave Calahasen of appointing Native people to federal boards, agencies Ottawa to adopt the spirit of the report. It would be a John Copley and commissions, even tokenism may be a long time mistake to focus on the long -term solutions proposed in Joe Redcrow Gail Stewart Cree Syllabics Ad Sales coming. the Native chapter. They are either impractical or Both recommendations, though, have one big thing much too expensive for the government's taste. The Wn:*,edker *5 a weekly ptbncatpn of the Pborgiral MuIh Med,a Socety o' going for them that should make them very popular important thing is to save the dough in the budgets and Abwo Wrdspeake, n published every Thursday of 45001 - 112 Avenue, with the tight- fisted Tories -- Edmonton Nberiu, 15M 256. Phone. (403) 455.2700. they don't cost anything. nail down the hope offered by the symbolic ACI..tsements designed. Set andprodtt,ed by Wirdspeaker as weilaspdtues. Since some of the meatier Native recommendations recommendations. news. conoce.. editgpl copient and other prnirg maiwal c e properties of SM dspeoket ara may not be used by anyone Winwr the e'weoBd wrQfen create more problems than they solve, the fact that Despite its shortcomings, the Caplan -Sauvageau pernssen of Wrdspeokar (Abcogool MAO May,, Soo" d aberta) they are also too expensive is probably just as well. report does give struggling Native broadcasters a slim One of the two meaty recommendations Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 has to do chance to improve their troubled situation. And God with the CBC. The task force says the CBC Northern knows, they need the help.

- ANEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COM.'MNI,CAT..IOLNS A WINDSPEAKER, October 10, 1986, PAGE 3

Grouard Nativeness stressed

From Page 1 Vocational Centre. come to the institution from through an advisory council The location of the the outlying communities. with representation from serve Native people with centre, it was felt, should be Programs should assist the Native communities, as programs and administra- kept in Grouard and even Natives in the process well as moving toward tion." expanded. Shifting student toward self -govemment, it college status with a board AVC Grouard serves a housing and certain pro- was felt. As well, there of governors. student population three - grams from Grouard, it was should be strong links with The general preception quarters of whom are noted, would be to the the work force. More of people attending the Native. People participating detriment of the local emphasis needs to be forum at Grouard was in the October 4 forum at community and the institu- placed on Native culture, positive. Jeff Chalifoux Grouard repeatedly made tion. history, and language. said, "Native people are the point that historically, While there was general The operation of AVC being heard through the since the first settlers -- agreement that AVC Grouard is closely tied to its minister of municipal Grouard has been the Grouard is not exclusively location. It was noted that affairs." Chalifoux said he location of facilities for for Native people, it was Natives from outlying had "very optimistic Native education. At the also felt that more Cree- communities feel comfort- feelings." same time, it was generally speaking Natives should be able in Grouard. However, Grouard Community accepted that AVC Grouard prepared for instructional staff must appreciate Council president Pauline is not an exclusively Indian positions. Native culture, more Prahm also said, "I think it's school, but rather a meeting Special needs of Native Native counsellors should coming along pretty good." ground of cultures. adults should be addressed be employed, and there Glenna Anderson of the As Robin Ford put it: by staff able to speak ought to be more native community council agreed, "AVC Grouard is not solely Native languages, and the involvement in liaison and although she added: for Natives. We're not attitude of instructors outreach work to Native "Sometimes I think the living in South Africa." should be adjusted to take communities. government has already The people at the forum into account the measure It was suggested that the made up its mind." But, considered a number of of culture shock expe- governance of AVC said Prahm, "at least AVC GROUARD aspects of the local Alberta rienced by Natives who Grouard could be improved someone is listening." ...Native Community needs to be heard "Charlie" tackles alcohol/drug problems

By George Poitras wanted to partake in it. As The four days of inten- the desire to retum home result of the conference, there was no jealousy. They many others also feel the sified training experience eager to begin work with Cherrilene hopes to begin shared, loved and worked Alcohol, drugs, lack of program would be of included lectures and the children. "They have Al -Anon and Ala -Teen with one another - let unity and too much fighting interest to them, this group experiences covering made us feel really welome programs on her reserve. them be our examples," are just some of the program has been requested lessons, activities and and we have learned about "Project Charlie has made said Courtoreille. She feels problems that Doris many times. Courtoreille is strategies in the Project Canada, the Native culture, a very good impression on very good about having Courtoreille of Swan River a health liaison worker out Charlie curriculum guide; and other things," said me, and I'm leaving here participated in the Project feels exist on her reserve. A of Slave Lake and works information on chemical Thiel. very satisfied." Charlie course. participant in the Project with the 14 surrounding dependency; classroom Another participant, Doris Courtoreille knows This project and another Charlie program at a reserves. Also in attendance management; implementa- Cherrilene Steinhauer from of the problems that exist held in August, cost the conference held in were community health tion, and evaluation. Saddle Lake, works out of on her reserve and feels Health and Welfare depart- Edmonton, September 29 representatives (CHRs), Conducting the sessions the Saddle Lake Health that it is time once more to ment $25,000. The August to October 2, Courtoreille teachers, counsellors and were Chick Strawbridge Centre as a CHR. "Project start working together and workshop, "Say It Straight," nurses from as far learned of ways to deal with as Fort and Lynnell Thiel, both of Charlie has had a tremen- to stop fighting with one was held at the Pound - problems that stem from Chipewyan. Edina, Minnesota, where dousimpact on me already," another. "We don't want maker /Nechi Centre and alcohol and drug abuse. Feeling good about the program originated 10 said Steinhauer. "It was as our children to grow up in a was directed to teens. This The program is designed yourself and at the same years ago. They felt the if I was asleep before bad manner. If we would workshop was also con- for elementary school time not sacrificing anyone people in attendance were Project Charlie; it's seem to just look back to our ducted by an American children and tries to reach else's well -being is a major very cooperative and have have awakened me." As forefathers, in those days firm. them before they become component which is users of alcohol and drugs. emphasized in the program. The foundation of the Children are taught to `Making Connections' conference slated program is on building self - respect themselves and esteem, teaching social others, and to make healthy competencies and discour- decisions. Parents of the Native Women urged to join aging the use of drugs as a children are encouraged to means of keeping out of become involved and By George Poitras internationally; women's "Speaking Our Peace," a small group work, individual trouble. To date there have continue discussions at opportunities at home and film by the National Film assimilation, large group been several successful home. The classes focus Called Making Connec- abroad; the women's Board of Canada, will be sharing and planning, films, programs in Alberta. on communication, em- tions, an organization perspective on peace and shown. It is on Canadian a resource fair, singing and Courtoreille has been phasizing the importance of formed by women from development and why are women working for peace. dances of peace. aware of the program since listening. The Project groups such as the they important; what Solanges Vincent, a political "We strongly urge all 1982 and has always Charlie curriculum was Edmonton Learner Centre, women can bring to the and economic analyst from Native women who are created to address six Alberta Nurses for Nuclear process of disarmament Montreal will be available interested in the develop- factors which are influences Responsibility, Voice for and peace, which leads to following the film to make a ment of women to attend," of drugs and alcohol abuse: Women, and Tools for opportunities for develop- presentation. Vincent will says Loro Carmèn, a low self- esteem, peer Peace was organized to ment for women, etc. also be featured in the film. representative of the pressure, lack of healthy increase understanding of The organization's intent A workshop for women organization on behalf of relationships, poor decision- issues connecting disar- is to help make the inter- will be held on Saturday the Women's Free Spirit making skills, boredom and mament, economics and connections between these and Sunday, October 18 Chapter of the Alberta curiosity and lack of drug development from the critical issues and 19, beginning Saturday Native Women's Associa- information. women's perspective. A free public forum and a at 9:00 a.m. at the tion. With the skills acquired Past president of the workshop for women will Humanities Centre of the U of $30 maximum is from the program, the Alberta Native Women's be held to better inform and of A campus. A fee But no women trainees will return home to Association, Loro Carmen, to understand the issues of This workshop for women requested. will be from begin implementation of a representative for the women, disarmament, will provide them with the prevented for financial the program into their group, says she would like economics and develop- opportunity to come attending schools and daycares. The to see Native women ment. together to receive addi- reasons. program has been im- participate with other On Friday, October 17 at. tional information, to For more information, plemented into many ethnic groups to discuss 7:30 p.m. in the Education expand their analysis, to contact the Faculty of different areas, including these critical issues. North Room 2 -115 at the share their experiences, to Extension, Women's prisons. Anywhere you Making Connections University of Alberta feel empowered, to gain Program at the University find low self -esteem and deals with such issues as campus, an open forum for support and to strategize of Alberta or phone 432- D. COURTOREILLE boredom the program has ...'work together' the impact of the arms race everyone will be held. At for change. Included in the 3093 for registration in the proven to be successful. on women, nationally and the forum, a film entitled workshop are presentations, workshop.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS. PAGE 4, October 10, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Slim win for Ronnenberg

From Page 1 Bruyere interceded, back to being a volunteer. pointing out that these My commitment is to the speaker which appeared in concerns were covered by survival of the organization, the September 5 edition the bylaws and that they and I make that commitment complaining she had been couldn't be changed without today." giving 21 days notice and unable to access financial Ronnenberg distributed information. holding a special meeting. documents dating back a was "I was put on the band Finally, motion over two years covering to the floor to list in January. How come brought discussions between herself she (Ronnenberg) removed review membership codes and the government. She me I spoke at a special meeting to be after to added that she stood on held at the end of November. Windspeaker in Sept- her record as outlined in ember?" she complained. The elections committee the documents. McRee pointed out that was then selected and after NCC(A) had been formed In his electoral speech, private discussions, they to help Native people who White said it was imperative chose to allow all delegates weren't represented by any that some strong house- to vote and for members other organization. keeping measures be who had been suspended "Now I and a lot of other undertaken within the to be allowed to directly organization. women are back in the question the president. same position," she said White added that he had However, several delegates tearfully. "Our bands done some checking into don't were still refused permission want anything to do with us the financial situation and to vote. and you have refused us had discovered that the membership." In her electoral speech, president and research Several other delegates Ronnenberg pointed out director had received 58 complained of similar that she had acted as a per cent of the salary incidents and others said volunteer in 1984 and had budget between them. they had been refused later received a wage of The voting started soon membership or had $1,500 per month from after the speeches and the DORIS RONNENBERG membership withdrawn November 1985. counting of the ballots took ...elected to another two -year term with no reason given. "I am now prepared to go about two hours.

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 10, 1986, PAGE 5 Still split despite election

ByLesfeyCossingitmn cent. We are severely of authority in a Native argument and says he underfunded and had we organization purely because intends to seek legal advice SEEBE - The rift between been properly funded there he was Ronnenberg's over the election and the two factions within the would have been no common -law husband. NCC(A) financial situation. Native Council of Canada infighting," said Ronnenberg. However, Dunn again (Alberta) shows no sign of Ronnenberg added that reiterated that board "I have already got legal advice that meetings we healing, despite the re- the NCC(A) financial members knew who he was held in Slave Lake, where election of president Doris records had been audited when they signed a contract Ronnenberg. by a reputable firm, Price with him. we ratified dur earlier decision to fire Richard During the stormy two - Waterhouse, who had Dunn went on to outline Long, was legal. But the day annual assembly held shown there had been no the dire financial difficulties president said it was illegal at the Rafter 6 guest ranch "illegal" actions. faced by the organization and held back our decision. 85 km west of Calgary, "The audit has vindicated and begged delegates not Now we intend to take president Ronnenberg the organization and showed to continue the infighting as further steps," said White. called for unity and a that nothing illegal was lawsuits and meetings are collective stand. However, done and that we conducted very costly. White refused to outline former vice president ourselves properly. This "Look, you have the exactly what steps he has in Russell White says he has clean audit is proof that all financial situation here mind but pointed out that no intention of walking is well financially within the before you. You can see the upcoming membership from away what he describes organization," she said. how imperative it is to work meeting scheduled to be as a "major financial However, the most on a tight budget. You held in Edmonton Nov- problem" within the stringent attacks came simply can't afford expensive ember 29 will be "very organization. from both the delegates lawyers and all these legal interesting" and that In an interview after his and White and were levelled battles." "criminal charges are being RUSSELL WHITE unsuccessful election bid, against Ronnenberg's However, White says he considered" against some ...has a lot of questions White accused Ronnenberg common -law husband, is not convinced by Dunn's members of the executive. of busing in her supporters Richard Long, who until and not informing all the recently was Research membership of the annual Director, receiving a salary assembly. of $30,000 per year plus NCC (A) faces money problems "Why was the meeting expenses. held here, far away from White accused Long of where most of the member- running up "huge accounts" ByLesfeyCrossmgMmn prohibiting cheque signers had been abused He cited united, I see a very short ship lives? And many in Edmonton bars and to be related to each other, several instances when future." people have told me they hotels and charging it to the SEEBE - The Native as several delegates corporate credit cards However, delegates weren't informed of the NCC(A). Council of Canada (Alberta) complained that Richard were used and people had continued to shout ques- meeting or couldn't travel "We have evidence that is teetering on the brink of Long and the president, "forgotten" how the money tions about the spending of out here,' he said. about $10,000 was used in bankruptcy and could well Doris Ronnenberg, who had been spent. research director Richard The two meeting -day this way on one credit card go under unless a well live common -law, are Finally, Dunn advised Long. Dunn, who at times was held at the luxurious alone," charged White. constructed emergency co- signers. that an annual budget seemed to have trouble Rafter 6 guest set in ranch However, in an interview plan is strickly adhered to, Dunn further recom- should be developed and controlling his temper, said the Rocky Mountains near after the meeting, Long, said a Price Waterhouse mended that the organiza- adhered to without the "rob he saw nothing wrong with the small town of Seebe. who says he is on an auditor at the organization's tion hire a bookkeeper Peter to pay Paul" policy the salary paid to Long. The ranch overlooks the indefinite leave of absence, annual assembly here because at the moment this that had been in place until "You Bow River and the Stoney defended his position October 4. duty is fulfilled by the recently. that salaries paid out have Indian reserve and offers a saying all expenses were Speaking before the research director, Richard "Budgets aren't slush gone. Ill also add that I heated swimming pool and used for work relating to assembled delegates, Fred Long (now on an indefinite funds. You can't dip into don't think you overpaid horseback riding as part of the organization. Dunn submitted two leave of absence), Price and money earmarked for him," he said. Soon after the two -day package which Long, a disbarred lawyer financial statements, one Waterhouse. certain projects for your ranges in the gloomy picture was price from about who helped found the for the year until March 31 Dunn also complained own pet projects," he told ' presented to delegates, a $149 per person. NCC(A), said he did not and an unaudited statement that there were instances delegates motion was made to accept However, Ronnenberg attend the assembly because for the following three when payroll deductions, "You're in tough shape Dunn's recommendations bristled at White's accusa- he feared it would turn into months. including UIC and govern- and a survival budget must and to strick to a tight tion, saying she had not a "slanging match." In the first financial ment pension, were not be made. Directors must "survival budget." paid for the buses. "I am on an indefinite statement, Price Water- remitted to the government. realize that they are "My children put their In an interview after the leave of absence and I'll house points out that the "Failure to remit payroll volunteers and only get out - meeting, Ronnenberg said own money toward busing only come back when I am organization has a deficit of deductions with flagrant of- pocket expenses," he that the had been in the people," she said in asked by the executive," almost $30,000 and in the disregard could result in added. NCC(A) underfunded and that an interview. "They were said Long. "I am not about second unaudited statement proceedings by the govern- Dunn also complained promises from the Secretary so upset about the reports to let a small faction use me this shortfall has increased ment. The board would be that members are preoc- of State to double funding that they wanted to make as a scapegoat for their to $72,000. held responsible and board cupied with legal battles had been withdrawn due to sure everyone got there." inadequacies." "As you can see, it is members could be pros- and often appear to be the austerity measures of Ronnenberg also pointed Long added that some worsening," Dunn told the ecuted," he told delegates. "fiddlingwhile Rome bums." the federal government. out that the NCC(A) had board members expected meeting. Dunn requested that all "You have very little received a very good deal to receive salaries and Several delegates asked NCC(A) corporate credit room to maneuver. If you "The audit has vindicated from Rafter 6 which is begrudged those who were where the money had been cards be destroyed as these don't cooperate and get the organization and showed owned by personal friends paid for the work they did spent and Dunn replied that nothing illegal was of southern director Lena for the NCC(A). that he had a difficult time done," she said. Gallop. Ronnenberg also sup- working with the executive However, although White also wanted to ported Long, saying she felt and board members who tempers flared and one know why the organization he was being used as a did not fill out expense elderly lady whispered was suffering from a scapegoat by disgruntled claims properly or had prayers throughout the crippling debt and overdraft. board members. cheques made out to petty stormy session, chairman "NCC(A) is being forced "The salary the research cash. and national NCC President into an emergency budget director received (30,000) is "We can't trace it. All I Smokey Bruyere remained next year and I'd like to not excessive. I have a son am saying is it's gone," he calm, consistent and know what happened to all who makes more than said. objective. that money. I am not that," she said. Dunn pointed out to the In a later interview; satisfied with the auditors' Auditor Fred Dunn from meeting that the organiza- Bruyere said he refused to reports," said White. Price Waterhouse also tion has a bank loan and a take sides and added that Ronnenberg said she felt defended Long, saying he bank overdraft with the he felt the Alberta organiza- the auditor's report had been locked into a Bank of Montreal which tion was just experiencing vindicated her position and contract with NCC(A) and could be called in at any growing pains. pointed out that the members cannot now go time. If the bank chose to "I don't want to get organization was under- back on that agreement. do so, the organization involved right now," he funded for the programs "I am not here to hang would then be declared said. "I think it's up to the they wanted to implement. Long. You agreed to pay bankrupt. people of Alberta to sort "We received $65,000 him that salary. I have it in "Yoù are going to have to the organization out." the first year and we had a writirig. And you can't pay off the overdraft and I Bruyere added that he contract with the Secretary expect to get it back off am proposing a plan which was glad that Ronnenberg of State that we would him," he told several angry would see 50 per cent paid had announced she would receive double that. But delegates during a heated off with a promise to pay pay immediate attention to then the government discussion on the first day. the rest later. This is a the emergency budget introduced its austerity Several delegates also survival he plan," said. BRUYERE which should see the measures 'and we never complained that Long, who Dunn outlined the SMOKEY survival ...remained calm and objective organization through until received the other 50 per is not Native, had a position plan which included a bylaw the new fiscal year in April.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 6, October 10, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Education increases ,f chances of survival - ef -*9.w By Darrell Gladue should be obvious. Now- ee 'w x adays, we live in an age of d .d '77 M The general expectation computers and technology. ^t¡ V Al ,-47 7? of post- secondary Native There is a need for people Y -r students is to acquire skills to acquire basic skills for V -"V" that will better themselves the modern workplace. x -P and the people. It is Native students, more generally agreed that by than ever, are looking for nQ ^O looking to education, we education. Some students ^4 ,¡ x "Jr -/ stand a better chance of at Concordia College in -4' -4* .y ar 'V* survival. Edmonton feel that unless -v x ,1 -4- .o From what I am learning, Natives get it, they will ^7 y ....? I get the feeling that Native always be at the mercy of Air 'X '77 - q people are losing commonly government handouts that "Y ..4. -ao -47. held negative beliefs and are slowly disappearing as SMART-A(.XK opinions about education. this nation's deficit grows. These negatives were Students know that PUCKS imbedded in the minds of there is need for Native Native people back in the professionals. As we look I days of forced schooling. to the future we realize that Today, we are no longer step by step we are slowly forced to go to school; we taking the course of self - go by choice. determination. Students In many ways we live in today, are being readied for an age where only the tomorrow. strong will survive. The (Darrell Gladue is enrolled "strong" are those who in the Native Communica- seek education as a step to tion Program at Grant advancing in this world. MacEwan Community The reason for this College.) g

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 10, 1986, PAGE 7 Learning culture important By Alison -Joy Cox their language or even Slowly at first, while the may be the last generation sadder, they know very child is in grade school, we to have the opportunity to During the first part of little about their cultural can start teaching basic change the present day the 20th century many heritage. fundamentals of their educational system. This Native languages and The most logical way Native heritage. As they change will instill in North cultural traditions were that the Native youth of mature, more specifics can America's first inhabitants virtually forgotten. Only in today can be re- introduced be introduced, such as Indian people their the last 20 years - - have our to their culture is through histories (oral and factual), own history customs and spiritual and ways of the use of the present different types of cultures, life. practices been making a education system. folk tales, legends and Hopefully, the Native reappearance from the Our Native youth can parables and spiritual people, whose way of life edges of oblivion. learn traditional values and aspects, to bring in a was almost wiped out at the The climb back to the culture to blend with wholistic sense of being. beginning of the century heights of cultural identity is modern technology. Today's Native youth will never again come close a slow one. Now at least to that complete eradication there is an attempt to re- of their history and culture. learn what was almost lost forever. (Alison -Joy Cox is enrolled It is sad to note that one in the Native Communica- out of five Native youth in Opinion tion Program of Grant urban areas do not know MacEwan Community College.)

"Heck they even put a man on From c° the moon. Pretty soon they'll have people flying up there for their holidays. Before they got wagamese.... here, there was no such thing as the wheel, or steel, horses or hockey. Does that mean that compared to them we are just dumb or what? Elder has words about Ahneen, tansi and howdy once again. Three things television can do to make their thinking and feeling on living in have been on my mind off and on this past week: my that go wrong. modern world hat, TV and ethnocentricity. Because winter is closing While we are into the area of believing, we can slide in, my lid gets more and more useful all the time. You on into this thing called ethnocentricity. By Fred Campiou know a person loses 90 per cent of their body heat There is a guy named Howie Meeker who works on through their heads, hockey eh? Sticking your fingers in your broadcasts. He is always saying stuff like, Many Native people from all ages and walks of life are ears or talking less won't help. "Gosh darn it, if he's the Neither will a winterized put puck along the boards, seeking answers to questions directed toward Native headband with finished his earflaps sewed on. Of course, you could check, there is no way in tamation that culture. wear one all summer too. h case of rain, sun, puck would've ended up in the net. "Mr. Know It All," Some of these questions deal with identity, woodpeckers and seagulls. my friend him. Brian calls He waves his arms around spirituality, history, and traditional lifestyles. It is Well, okay, about TV, like there is that subject kinda worries me. no other way to do things than how he says. common knowledge that the Elders of the village or Not like some let Don't people like that parents who their kids watch just bug you. community provided answers and guidance to those in whatever is on there. They also don't care that their Do you ever walk along a street, staring around at the need. However, one may wonder how can this apply to offsprings' eyes start to go a little traffic, the buildings, and say in your square. Like most mind, sheesh, can an individual who is attending school or working on a things, you end up doing what you believe in. these people ever make a lot of things. Heck they even nine to five job. What bothers me is a that the kids' minds, and more put man on the moon. Pretty soon they'll have people We live in a very complex society and it seems we're importantly their imaginations, are in danger of always flying up there on their holidays. Before they got here, always on the move, as if we're not grounded to being in black and white and not the vivid colours of there was no such thing as the wheel, or steel, horses or anything. Does this effect our way of thinking? Does actual life. Both minds and imaginations are like hockey. Does that mean that compared to them we are this alter our belief and value system? muscles. The more you use 'em the stronger they get. just dumb or what? The Elders believe it is upon each individual to Plopping down in front of a TV set is like watching There is no doubt that in a technological and correct their behavior and to listen to their own voices someone else lift weights. Your own parts slowly turn scientific way they know more than us, but guess what within themselves. to mush. Cartoons and movies are the visual effect of ... they don't know everything. Everything and everyone that is born is of good some other person's imagination at work. Why in their society are more and more people nature. We make up our beliefs and traditions as we go Sure, there's educational stuff on there, but have you getting poor? Why do the old often go hungry or other along in life. They (the Elders) say that things change; ever had to rip the channel changer from the kids' mitts people are raising kids because mothers have to work just as the wind changes with time and movement, so because you thought he was watching that stuff too just to make ends meet? shall we change from time to time. It is our spirit and much. Come to think of it, what was the last really We on the other hand had no jails, nobody went moral values that will guide us. useful thing you learned watching TV? How to fall hungry while others ate. The old had a vital role as In the past, our people had a very strong relationship asleep with your head wobbling around? teachers and in the raising up of kids. with nature. Our people had to survive with what she What about television and our brown and round In the field of caring for each other, it was us who are provided. We depended upon her. This is why we call eyed view of stuff? way ahead. These days though, because of their my- her "Mother Earth." At our house, we watch anything with Indians in it. way-or- the -highway thinking, they mostly refuse to The Elders say: There are shows where Indians interview Indians, sing admit that. You don't need a university degree to find Everything upon Mother Earth has a relationship gospel, act in adventure type shows, documentaries ways to keep kids in your community. Yet they refuse with each other. Our relationship as a family consists of and specials. You ever notice how we come out gray on to give us the money to run our own programs to make children, parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents, a non -colour set? There used to be a show called Junior this possible. Our common sense and cultural and, sometimes, great -grandparents. We have a Rangers with an Indian named Joe Two Rivers. The knowledge doesn't meet their standard. Maybe those wholistic view of life. We need to have a good actor who played that part is Michael Zenon. To this know -it -alls refuse to give us a fair shot because they relationship with nature. We must take care of her, for day, watching that program in black and white, I still realize their fully qualified results have been nothing to our children's sake. She provided shelter, food, and don't know for sure if the guy is an Indian or not. brag about. clothing. Every material produced originates from What I refuse to watch, even in cartoons, are the But you know that ethnocentric thinking can be a Mother Earth. How we make up our lives depends ones of big nosed Natives, wearing shorts with flaps, the very nearsighted way of seeing, especially when it upon our good nature, and our sense of what is right kind who dance around calling out like turkeys. Do you comes to ourselves. It's hard to admit there are times and wrong. It is important to be a good person, to try to think watching that puts a negative picture of your kids' when we aren't perfect either. Like men who refuse to live a good life. mind of how we are, or how we were in the past? Or do change a diaper or let a woman learn to run a skidder. There are many places around the continent of you figure that at a young age kids just think of You ever notice the lid on my head in that picture up North America that Native Elders have returned to the themselves as kids and so can laugh innocently at the there. Notice that it isn't a cowboy or a baseball cap like forefront of their respective communities. Each dumb savage? What about when they begin to discover many of us are prone to wear? Do you figure that this individual who wishes to learn more about their cultural their cultural role? Will those once harmless pictures newspaper job is maybe getting to my head? Nah. This heritage should take the opportunities when they are creep up in their heads then? What about if these are hat is the Indiana Jones kind. This is for people for provided in their regions. They say that all you need is a reinforced by non -Natives around who still laugh at whom crossing the street can 'be an adventure. An tobacco and a gift of your own choosing. Indians because all they've known is the TV version and always ready for action brand because, as all of you full In this day and age with so many things to deal with, not the real life kind? Will what started off so funny end time Indians know, any dam thing can happen any we are fortunate to be given these kinds of up kind of sad? Don't ask me. When this is happening damn time. opportunities. What we learn and experience through on the screen I'm in another room being mad. Well, okay, I wear it because its cheap and it fits. our culture will help us forge a strong and happy life. Probably what it comes down to is what and how Wearing those others make me look either like Roy much you believe. If the kid grows up in a good, Rogers or Reggie Jackson. (Fred Campiou is enrolled in the Native Communication strong =in- their -culture home there isn't too much Anyway, that's it. Meegwetch until next time. Program of Grant MacEwan Community College.)

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U of L management students graduate

By Jackie Red Crow universities and educational programs in Canada have LETHBRIDGE - Three shown an interest in years ago, there were less emulating the program. than five Canadian Natives At a graduation and Edu cation who possessed university awards ceremony held business degrees. here October 4, Dr. Victor have failed Today, an innovative O'Connell, founder of the Indian Act. or dropped out program, was visibly proud Indian since the program began in Native management certif- "The Act of of Canada has at one time 1984. icate program is now of the success the or program. other made it illegal for "In considered a forerunner in celebrating the Indians to start a business, success of our graduates increasing the numbers of The Oxford educated was become the director of a today we should Native business graduates. professor contracted remember in 1984 by the U of L to corporation, borrow from a with gratitude the courage The program, entitled design Canada's first -ever bank or mortgage company, and generosity of those The Business Enterprises Native management pro- keep the profits of any who will not graduate. We and Self -Goveming Systems gram. Ina keynote address, transaction, spend or learned much from them - of Indian, Inuit, and Metis he said that Aboriginal invest their own capital," they contributed much to Peoples, is under the people have been prevented said O'Connell. He said the friendship and solidarity auspices of the University from administering their white management systems which supported and KATIE RABBIT of Lethbridge School of own communities, their and management techniques sustained those who are ...class valedictorian Management. Since its own economies and their has been a crucial tool in graduating today." inception in 1984, other own monies because of the the white man's historical O'Connell said some of strategy to subordinate and the graduates passed with assimilate Indians "and ease and great distinction on management program ultimately to use for himself and are already involved in Students comment their land and resources. further studies. "Some I "The education previously know had intense crisis, offered to Indians had been tortuous problems and By Jackie Red Crow said Rabbit. jig, Whitefish, Ontario; and maintained a superior designed to support govem- inner struggles. They "The program has bonded Stephen Wadsworth, average during his 10- ment policy. It introduced overcame them with LETHBRIDGE - A friendships and more Lethbridge, Alberta. The month study at the U of L. them to the Christian determined persistence University of Lethbridge importantly sustained the graduates not in attendance Antoine is now working religion and its sect and and courage." Native management grad- fact that dreams can were Shawn Lee Hodgson, towards a management lately, has allowed them to O'Connell said he believes uate says Natives can become real - that is if you Edmonton; Maureen degree at the U of L. become social workers, that no other graduates succeed in obtaining a will work hard enough, " she Merasty, Calgary; Murray A Metis from the Paddle teachers and lawyers, but it face greater responsibilities. university education if said. Neeposh, Mistassini, Prairie Metis Colony in has not introduced them to "They go from the classroom given an opportunity. Rabbit thanked the Quebec; Cindy Peltier, northern Alberta was the knowledge, techniques to positions of power or of Katie Rabbit, valedictorian faculty members of the Wikwemikong, Ontario awarded a $5,000 Petro and technology immigrants influence responsibility for and a Blood band member Native Management and Robert Duff Williams Canada scholarship in have used so successfully treaty- making; custody of in southern Alberta, was Program "for their implicit from Wallaceburg, Walpole recognition of his outstand- to build an economy on vast natural resources; the visibly emotional at the belief that we, Natives, can Island, Ontario. ing academic achievement. Indian land and create new implementation and - graduation ceremonies succeed if given an In addition to the Ray Wanuch, who is wealth," said O'Connell. management of community held here October 4. opportune chance." graduation ceremonies, working towards a manage- O'Connell said he economies and administra- Canada's first -ever The Native Management three Native management ment degree, was the designed the program to tive systems, and the university program in Certificate Program is students were awarded president of the Native meet the needs of Aboriginal starting of businesses and Indian self- government and offered through the U of L's scholarships in recognition American Students' communities - "and not economic projects." Indian business honored 13 School of Management. It of their outstanding Association in 1984. the need of the Canadian or Clive Linklater, a of its two -year certificate offers courses in basic academic achievement. Special guest speaker at the provincial government Saulteaux- Ojibwa, is the graduates. However, only management as well as First -year graduate Nancy the graduation ceremony, nor even the pre- existing program administrator of eight of the graduates were courses related to Native James from Burns Lake, Roy Cunningham, native institutional interests of this the Native management in attendance to receive business. Credits earned in B.C., was awarded a consultant with Petro university (U of L)." program. He was a former their certificates. The rest the Native Management scholarship for her achieve- Canada in Calgary, told the He said the program has director of the Indian who could not attend were Program can be applied ment. Jarhes completed graduating class that one received almost 1,000 Education Commission in those from Ontario and towards a management the program in July, 1984 does not have to forget inquiries from all over Saskatchewan and vice - Quebec already employed degree. and returned to her former their Native cultural beliefs Canada. Of the 250 president of the National as managers of various Graduates included job as president of the and traditions when studying applications received, only Indian Brotherhood, now economic development James Lawrence Antoine, Burns Lake Development at a university. 125 were accepted. known as the Assembly of projects in their commu- Fort Simpson, NWT; Corporation. He said anyone can "Of those 125, about 95 First Nations. nities. Debra Ann Cardinal, Jim Antoine, former obtain a university education have registered. Of that 95, Other U of L faculty "We are indeed the first Valerie Elaine Cardinal and chief of the Dene people in if they are determined and 13 have graduated, another members, including the graduands to successfully Martin Hanly, all of St. Paul, Fort Simpson, NWT, was willing to work hard in their 10 will graduate at Christmas School of Management, complete the only Native Alberta; Nancy James, the scholarship recipient studies. and about 30 are still within offered words of support management program ever Bums Lake, B.C.; Katherine for the second recruitment About 150 people attend- the system," said O'Connell. and encouragement for the offered to Natives through- Verna Rabbit, Standoff, of Native management ed the graduation and He added that 45 Native continued success of the out this country of ours," Alberta; Margaret Wabegig- students in 1985. He awards ceremony. management students program.

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watching American commercials than they do from What has this got to do with me? the daily diet The ARTS of lily- white, totally predictable "I'm so concerned about the media, not for myself, commercials from Canadian advertisers. but for my daughter and other young non -whites in Column "Advertising simply reflects what is true about the Canada. All young people are suffering strains today entire Canadian attitude to mass communication - that were never known before. They worry about the By Ray Fox namely, WHITE SELLS. The president of Labatt's lack of meaning in the educational system, and they actually said this, these very words, when he was worry about politicians and militarists blowing asked why there were no non -whites in his country's everyone up with nuclear bombs. No generation has commercials. been under such intense psychological pressure as the "The established cultural community in Canada, children and teenagers today. Now, add to this the both English and French, have exactly this same problem of being a non -white in this country where all mindset - WHITE SELLS. The politicians and the of the commercial messages are white -only. gurus of the cultural world in this country keep It's deeply troubling and dispiriting Hello everybody, it's me again, and boy am I happy ... for any young, moaning and wringing their hands about the lack of a (non -white) person to grow up in any city in Why you say? Because I actually talked with a person Canada. "Strong Canadian Identity," and how the big bad They haue no identity. who said they read my column in this paper. "Go All of the values of success are United States is overwhelming us with its commercial white Ahead, Make My Day." Boy, I'll tell you, almost makes values. All beauty is white beauty. The future is culture. If they want to change the situation, they can a dead -end when day -after -day you receive it all worthwhile. You know the old saying about a tree the implicit start by telling the truth about this country. The reason message that your skin falling in the forest and if there's nobody around to hear color will prevent you from we haue an artistic crisis, a "crisis of identity" in the acceptance and respect, no matter how hard you it, does it make a noise? Well, I kind of feel like that once try." cultural life of Canada, is because so many writers, You know the sad part about all this is that not much in a while. I wonder, if Ray Fox falls in the forest will playwrights, artists, and directors and the people has changed since these statements anybody care? Sometimes the answers scare me. - were made in. who fund them are all caught up in a lie about "white March of '84. I guess on the bright side, though, Anyway, enough wallowing. On with the show. This is - Nick only society." Their work has no appeal and no vitality the it. Greek on Beachbombers still has a faithful Indian because it's a lie. It ignores a large segment of the companion, and I am writing this in an After doing the special on Natives and the media a Indian Canadian population where there is a tremendous newspaper, slowly but surely. couple of weeks ago, (which by the way, generated amount of vitality and creative diversity. Well, that about does it for this time. I hope quite a bit of interest from media types, etcetera), I got you "The mass media, but especially advertising, are enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed to thinking about the role of media in Canada and how it writing it. I very powerful messages about what is considered think I've got writer's elbow or whatever it's affects the non -white society in this country, and called. I did normal and acceptable in a society. They have a learn something, though. I learned that it's hard looking through some old files, I came across a tremendous impact on young people, and if the young keeping your shirt on when you're trying to statement made a few years ago by a young lady in get person happens to be non -white, the message is, there something off your chest. Toronto. I wanted to share her views with you, and I is no place for you in this country. Well, isn't that the Until next time, remember, the world likes would love to hear your views on hers. Space doesn't you better message that you would get, if you never saw anyone when you're smilin'. permit me to reprint all of a statement made by Lynda who looked like you in any of these commercials? Bye, you all. Armstrong in March of 1984: "The white only mentality of the Canadian establishment is weird when you consider that this is one of the most racially diverse societies 'on earth. Canada is a mosaic. It's a mixed bag. 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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 10, October 10, 1986, WINDSPEARER Dene Tha open new services

By Bert Crowfoot the basis of their proposal. Actual construction ASSUMPTION - The started in July and was official opening of new completed in August, with services which will improve 40 kilometres of pipe laid the quality of life for the and 200 outlets installed in Dene The people here and 39 days. at Meander River and "I would like to congrat- Boucher River were ulate Campbell Ryder for celebrated recently. the way the project went on The new services will in an expedient manner," provide natural gas for Didzena said. more than 200 homes at He said the key to the Assumption and Boucher success of the project was River and improved roads the co- operation and "trust for Meander River. relationship" between the "We are very happy" Band and the engineering with the new roads at firm, and the "model Meander, says Dene Tha system" developed for the Chief Harry Chonkolay, Dene Tha is available to and "there are many elderly other reserves and "it will people who will benefit work anywhere as long as from the natural gas. The there is co- operation." cost of wood is quite high Didzena's comments here. were echoed by Dave Band Manager Fred Campbell, the consulting Didzena, who is also a engineer, who said the co- Band councillor, said the operation from the Band major disappointment of was excellent. the opening was the absence He noted, however, that of senior government it took some time for the officials, including the local people to accept the idea of member of the Legislature, using natural gas. Transportation and Utilities "There was a real mixed Minister Al "Boomer" opinion from the reserve Adair, Department of DAVE CAMPBELL AND FRED DIDZENA seniors, and there was a Indian Affairs Regional ...can sit back and relax, for a while anyways real desire to get the gas Director Dennis Wallace in," Campbell said. and DIA Director of That isolation was remote from a gas source started working for the "At that time I heard "Several of the ladies Operations Heather Reden. reduced in 1969 when the that it would cost $1 Band in August 1983, about the possibilities of expressed a strong opinion "There were a lot of road to Rainbow Lake was million," were many people acquiring a natural gas during construction that other things I wanted them put in. of families there wouldn't who came to me telling me system where the provincial they were ready for the gas to see because the impact Didzena said it was only make it cost -effective. it was very cold in their government would pay up as their children were all would help them to be a year ago that Alberta "Hopefully, in five years homes. to two- thirds of the cost grown and they didn't want sympathetic to our efforts Utilities advised the Band we will be able to put in the under the Rural Gas to chop wood. They to improve the quality of life that there were funds system." . "I looked in their homes Program. wanted to enjoy the winter in the community," Didzena available for a gas system. Gas for the new system and saw that there was "We felt that something and not worry about said. The total cost of installing comes from the Nova line, frost on the walls. We had to be done for the staying warm. Chonkolay noted that the gas distribution system which runs through the didn't have the necessary people, so we invited "Some seniors didn't his people didn't start was $660,000, with the Assumption Reserve. dollars to adequately repair Alberta Utilities. They gave want the gas at first but getting assistance from DIA Alberta government paying Didzena said when he the houses. us the necessary information during construction they until 1965, but "many things two thirds, and the to proceed with a natural changed their minds and have been done in the last Department of Indian gas system." asked for gas. 21 years. Affairs, one third. In February 1986 the "We want the band to "It seems like the reason Unfortunately, Didzena Band retained Campbell develop and grow and we never had assistance said, it was not possible to Community Ryder Engineering to enjoy those things that we before was that we were provide gas to Meander at design the system, and in the city take for granted," isolated." this time. "Meander is so funding was confirmed on Campbell said.

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NORTHERN ALBERTA: Canada's best kept secret

(From the Northem Alberta vast forests and uninhabited recreational facilities and species of northern bees, Development Council) bushland -- though these other services, northern and in improvement of exist. It is more than Alberta can still be saskatoon berries which It has been said that tarsands and natural gas -- considered one of Canada's last has led to commercial northern Alberta is the though these exist. It is last frontiers, sparsely use of this fruit. best -kept secret in Canada. more than Indian reserves settled and vast in area. Three -quarters of Perhaps it is a secret even and remote villages -- "The North remains a Alberta's forestland lies in to most Albertans. Cer- though these exist. It is land of opportunity with a the North. In fact, the In this time of gluing our thanks tainly, many southern more than trappers, fish- wealth of resources, where aspen reserves in northern Albertans seem ignorant of ermen, farmers and bee- hard work and willingness Alberta are the largest in we wish all our friends, the fact that more than 60 keepers -- though these to use to challenges will be Canada. While softwoods neighbors, and loued ones per cent of their province exist. rewarded," the profile like jackpine, lodgepole a uerg happu Thanksgiuing. lies north of Edmonton. According to the informa- points out. pine and white spruce have And these same Albertans tion profile, "Northern For most of its settled long been harvested for often have no idea of what Alberta Today," produced years, the North relied lumber, kraft pulp and GOODFISH LAKE BAND the north looks like, what for the Northern Alberta solely on renewable plywood, a new interest has kind of people live here, Development Council by resource development. lately been aroused in the General Delivery what northerners do for a Praxis Inc., even though Although this changed commercial use of the Goodfish Lake, Alberta living, or what the quality - the majority of northern during the 1950s with the North's aspen and other of- life is. Albertans live in modem exploration and develop- hardwood species. 1(403)636 -3622 The north is more than communities with amenities, ment of non -renewable The recently announced resources, agriculture and chemi -thermo- mechanical forestry have continued to pulp mill for Whitecourt be mainstays of the North's and enhanced work on use economy. of hardwood mix in an Alberta Manpower For good reason. The existing Grande Prairie mill area is justifiably renowned are positive indications that takes on new name for its bumper crops and forestry has a bright future VIE Chid, many agriculture -related in northern Alberta. industries. Northern Previous forecasts had COUNCil & BANd MEMbERS The Alberto Department extension of cconormc Alberta is famous for its earmarked the energy would likE TO TAkE This of Manpower has a new policy, and we work closely honey -- more than 30 per industry as the North's name. with industry and various cent of Canada's honey engine of growth in the oppoRTUNiTy TO wish government departments The department is now yield comes from the Peace future. However, that ANd programs and ThEiR FAMiliES, FRiENdS called the Department of in developing River region, and Falher is industry -- not only in the to meet the bUSÌNESS ACQUAINTANCES Career Development and services known as the honey capital north of Alberta but employment and training Development. of Canada. Secondary everywhere -- is currently HAPPY needs of all Albertans. processing of such agricul- suffering hard times. Q The minister, Rick "Our new name better tural products as canola Pundits forecast a downturn THANKS Orman, says "we feel the defines the extent to which and alfalfa takes place right in this sector until the GIVING! change of name more government deals with in the North in places like appropriately reflects the career planning and Father, Wanham and Northern Alberta is nature and thrust of this development, employment Mallaig. About a quarter of better off than many places department and this development and creation all cheese produced in given this prognosis for government. as well as training and Alberta comes from St. energy. The area does "We operate as an retraining. Paul. Agricultural research have good farms, good undertaken in the Beaver - secondary agricultural lodge and Fort Vermilion industries, good forests, areas has achieved signif- good recreation possibilities. icant developments in such Today northern Alberta's Dene Tha Band fields as exploration into future is still hopeful and it is Community the causes of root rot in no secret that northerners Box 118, Chateh, Alberta canola, in alfalfa manage- will work hard to make it 1(403)321 -3842 ment, in breeding a hardy even better. BONNYVILLE INDIAN -METIS REHABILITATION CENTRE The Christian Philosophy of Thanksgiving is centered around the Giving -of- Thanks to our Creator. To thank Him for friendship, families and loved ones. To thank Him for the common demoninator of love and respect for each other. HARPY THANkSgiviNq The Bonnyville Indian- Metis Rehabilitation From The Centre would like to take Thanksgiving is o time to be at EDMONTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS this opportunity to wish peace with our families, our friends Edmonton, Alberto and our loved ones. It is a time Administrative Office 422 -6376 all of their supporters, staff, friends and patients, to reflect on o year nearly post. a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope yours was a good one! For further information on our centre please contact (403)594-1471 CREE BAND 1348, Bonnyville, Alberta Fort Chipewyan, Alberta earnorlton TOA OW (403)697 -3740 5Cr"200LS

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By Terry Lusty

Indian artist Maxine Noel will be in Edmonton on October 24 and 25 at the Culture Bearclaw Gallery to promote her art and to be available to those from the public Born of Santee -Oglala firms as: who may wish to meet and Sioux parents, Noel's early - Air Canada Collection chat with her. childhood was spent at her - Albracht Collection, Recognized as one of mother's reserve in Colorado Canada's foremost Native Manitoba. At the age of six - Oberon Gallery, Napa, artists whose specialty falls she started her formal California in the category of linear art, education at a residential - Raven Gallery, Min- Noel has been expanding school. neapolis her talents in the last few Eventually, Noel wound - Squash Blossom Ltd., years to the point that she is up in Edmonton where she Chicago now creating cast paper as was employed as a legal - National Museum of well as limited edition secretary. However, her Man, Ottawa bronze castings. preoccupation with art - Northland Art Galleries, Since pursuing art as a soon drew her away and Toronto full time endeavor, she has she enrolled in a course in - Images of Canadian mastered the techniques advanced design. It was Heritage, Vancouver and process of serigraphing, during this time that her - Canadian Guild of stone "WHERE NIGHT MEETS DAY" lithographing and instructor noticed her Crafts, Montreal and ...By Maxine Noel a.k.a. loyan Mani etching. A more repent abilities and leanings others. occurance and shift in her towards linear expression. Noel will be at the work stems from the fact Encouraged by her Bearclaw from 7:00 - 10:00 that Noel has gone now teacher to develop her p.m. on October 24 and into working on canvas, in skills shape and line to from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon some of which are quite suggest movement, she the following day. Her art is large and will be part of her soon produced a style to be featured until SHANGRI -LA SERVICE exhibit and sale while in which was distinct and November 1. Edmonton. unique. It is a style for (1978) LTD. Bearclaw Gallery is the which she is noted and The Bearclaw is located only Edmonton outlet for which has advanced her at 9724 -111 Avenue and Noel's work and this is but visibility and acceptance as has parking available at the one of her annual Rebuilt Dependable Used Vehicles excursions one of the leading Native back of the shop as well as to this city. It will be her last artists in the country. on the avenue. Regular W tteke LAilechamed cDneams showing before she travels Noel, whose Indian name hours of operation are to Los Angeles in the early is loyan Mani, has enjoyed 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Become a cRedity of part 1987 where she will much success. Her works Monday through Saturday, remain for a month before have been displayed and and until 9 p.m. on returning to Canada. collected by such prestigious Thursdays and Fridays. RANDAL'S 0011isiiiisi AUTOMOTIVE üii SUPPLYLTD. Happy Thanksgiving from Randy, Vern, Bev & Craig

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For all your Industrial & Sportswear Apparel Complete line of: caps, pens, jackets, Peace River will hold show and sale t- shirts, coveralls, shopcoats, calendars, decals, glassware, By George Poitras "Last year we did alright the show had various items with over 130 people on display such as: wood lighters, beitbuckles, team PEACE RIVER - The coming through the centre carvings and woodwork, Sagitawa Friendship Centre to observe and to buy, " said drawings, mukluks, moc- uniforms, track suits, will hold their second Setz. "We had many casins, jewellery, mitts, matches, golf shirts and annual Native Arts & Craft participants from different coats, slippers, etc. show and Sale November parts of the province." The much much more. 22. Sagitawa Friendship Centre Margaret Louise Cardinal, a doll maker from the Kay Setz, Special Projects hopes that just as many, if Co- ordinator with the Peace River area, will be friendship centre, said last available at the show. "She will be selling her dolls here, year they named it simply Culture Native Arts & Crafts Fair. too. Last year her dolls sold for about $200 a piece. This This, she said, had people not more, participants will year they may be selling up thinking that it was only a be available this year. display fair and not too At the show and sale you to $325," said Setz. Cardinal's dolls symbolize many people attended, "I will be able to find anything guess they thought that you from mukluks to dolls. the traditional Native style in either the Cree or Metis come here only to see and "Anyone wishing to display designs. not to buy," she said. or sell their items are more This year, the centre than welcome to," said The show will run from wanted people to become Setz. The show for display 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and aware that this is not only a or sale if free of admission bannock, coffee and tea will display fair and that they and no charge is requested be served. can go to look, but also to from artists or craftsmen buy the items being wishing to participate in the contact Kay Setz at displayed. show and sale. Last year 624 -2443.

Blood Tribe Protection Services invites 5904 - 50 Street Phone: 986-0008 or 986-2112 the public to their GRAND OPENING OF THE 49 games afternoon & 1 BONANZA NEW 57 games evenings & 1 MINI BONANZA FIRE HALL ON OCTOBER & 1 REGULAR BONANZA 17, 1986 IN STANDOFF DIRECTLY EAST OF THE SHOT BOTH SIDES BUILDING. Afternoon: 130 bonanza - 200pm regular The Evenings: 700pm bonanza - 730pm regular Program will include: Ribbon cuffing ceremony, open house, and guided tours of the building, special guest speakers. Some entertainment will be provided.

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS f PAGE 19, October 10, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Belanger trains for Special Olympics

By Mark McCaum consists of over 180 teams. 200 people. This year the Games to be held in Seoul, Most of these teams are league plans to hold another Korea will also be the site A wheelchair basketball based in the U.S., which tournament in Edmonton for the Special Olympics for team, the Alberta Northern makes it difficult for the on January 30, 1987. (The disabled athletes. Belanger Lights, is arguably the best Lights to stay competitive facility that will house this has a strong desire to be a team north of the Canadian- in the off-season, but they event is still undecided.) part of these games. But American border. still manage to finish at the Belanger and many of his before '88 there is hard The Lights boast a top of the list in this league. teammates made up the work to be done, much ranking of Number 1 in Another league they nucleus for an Alberta - sweat and Puerto Rico, the Canada and are ranked in compete in is the Challenge based team which has won setting for the Pan American the top 5 teams in America. Cup, formed last year to the last three Canadian Games for disabled athletes. Metis athlete John heighten the competitive National Titles. The vigor that drives this Belanger, who hails from Ile level of this sport. The Do I hear the word elite athlete will be la Crosse, Saskatchewan, Lights were the only dynasty? concentrated on making practices and plays with the Canadian team in the Maybe, but Belanger's the wheelchair basketball Lights in the A.C.T. Centre cream -of- the -crop league not saying; he's not the team that will represent in Rundle Park, located in which featured six teams. cocky type. Canada in Pan America. east Edmonton. It is in They mustered a 4th place Workouts in the gym, The work that is done by these facilities, between finish and were invited to swimming and a lot of road- the officials, referees, 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on return to the league when it work are all part of 38 -year- coaches and athletes of Mondays and Wednesdays, resumes play this year in old Belanger's busy training disabled sports should not that the Lights can be found November. schedule. He must stay in go by unrecognized. The honing their shooting, Incidentally, one tour- shape not only for basketball guts and determination passing and dribbling skills nament involving Challenge but also other sports he these people display is for tournament play. in Cup play was held in competes such as the unequal to all the coaches - JOHN BELANGER The Lights play in the Edmonton at Victoria javelin throw, discus, of- the -year, all the Stanley North American Wheelchair ...a determined athlete Composite High and shotput and three field Cup teams and all the Basketball League which attracted a good crowd of events. "Gretzkys." If it sounds like he's John Belanger is truly training for the Olympic unique, not because of his Games, well he is...of sort. disability, but for his big risolinr^;r'.2.=. ANAPAtUroN The 1988 Summer Olympic heart. Sports

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By Mark McCallum Rita Houle Memorial Award is October 31, 1986. Information on the award can be obtained by Tansi, hello and how are you? phoning your nearest CNFC. Gordon can help you I feel it only fitting and proper to introduce myself to with events happening in Edmonton by calling one and all. My name is Mark McCallum, and with 482 -6051. mailman -like dedication, I will try delivering the facts, SPORTS stats and news of current sport events for the readers of BONNYVILLE - The CNFC in Bonnyville has Sports Roundup. developed boxing and taekwon -do clubs which have EDMONTON - The recreation director for the been successful under coaches Raymond Dumais, Canadian Native Friendship Centre (CNFC) in Ralph Alexander and Jim Pilipchuk. Edmonton, Gordon Russell, tells me their girls' fastball Tuesday night is recreation night for the friendship ROUMDUP team will sponsor a volleyball tournament to be held on centre. They have booked a gym in the Bonnyville October 25 and 26 at Oliver School, right next door to Centralized High School for that night. They'll play them. He also reminded me that the deadline for the anything from toss -the -egg to volleyball. Hervina Angus is the person you want to talk with if you are curious about these, free activities they are offering. Simply phone 826 -3374. GRAND PRAIRIE - Two dollars is all it will cost for a ping pong tournament on October 17 & 18 at the Grand Prairie Friendship Centre. Ken LaFleur, their =- recreation director, says the centre will sponsor the THE TIRE tournament, with the finals to be held November 1, 2 and 3. The winners in each age group will automatically advance to the finals and receive a cash prize. It took two years of hard work for friendship centre employees to organize a men's hockey team which WAREHOUSE plays in an industrial league. Their first pre -season game was a loss at the David Bar Arena, where they play all their games. STILL #1 IN SAFETY & RELIABILITY "We were down 4-1," said LaFleur. "In the last 3 minutes we turned it on." They scored 3 goals but had 1 disallowed by the referees and lost the game by a score of 4-3. SERVICE He added that their main objective is to get the community involved with the centre. He thinks they SPECIALS CASH have succeeded. UNIROYAL Sunday and Thursday nights, the centre holds a recreation night in a local gymnasium. I'm sure LaFleur would be glad to hear from anyone interested in 4 CYL. CARS $2500 BACK sweating. He can be reached at 532 -3603. SLAVE LAKE - The Slave Lake Friendship Centre 6 CYL. CARS is developing a raquetball tournament to be held on $2900 October 18 at the centre. The tournament will feature 8 CYL. CARS SAVE ro 55000* men's senior and junior round -robin play, and the same $3500 for women's play. First prize in each of the categories will receive a gym bag and place will get a medal. MOST VEHICLES - Parts Extra LAREDO M /S, SIR, LTL second Call For Appointment A $10 entry fee must be submitted by participants. CENTRAL & NORTHEAST For light trucks, vans & 4x4's They also ask that participants pre- register to avoid LOCATIONS ONLY confusion on the day of the tournament. Phone 849- LAREDO M/S LAREDO SIR LAREDO LTL 3039 for more information and ask for Alex WHEEL ALIGNMENT Courtoreille. WE DO IT RIGHT HOBBEMA - The local senior 'A' hockey team, the Oilers, will play Stony Plain for the senior 'A' champion $1695 title. The 1st game will go on October 31 in Hobbema. r -- MOST VEHICLES A coaching clinic will be held on October 21 at 7:00 -' (Parts extra if needed) p.m. in the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre (HBMC). Most North American Vehicles and most imports. Organizers hope to attract future coaches for Here's what we do: Adjust camber, caster and -based teams. toe-rn to manufacturer's specifications Centre Hobbema steering wheel Adjust torsion ban Inspect front Two new clubs are being formed in Hobbema. On end suspension. springs, shocks and steering 15 7:00 will assembly. October at p.m., an opening meeting be held Phone for your appointment now in Hobbema to discuss the possibility of forming a volleyball club. Then on the 22nd, another open meeting will take place to see how much interest can be REAR BRAKE created for a downhill ski club. SAVE °o $31w* On October 24, 25 and 26, an adult floor hockey SERVICE PAW PLUS® tournament with 16 teams will be held at HBMC in TIGER Hobbema. The first place team will receive about $5995 All Season Traction $2,000. You Can Rely on And finally, a gymnastics program is now running every Thursday from 5 -9 p.m. at HBMC. HERE'S WHAT WE DO: Install Heavy Sports director Carmen Wolf can expand better on Duty Shoes Machine Drums Inspect Hobbema's up- and -coming sports events. Phone 585- Hydraulic Systems Clean Backing Platea 3005 for more information, or try Loma Lenz at (Most Vehicles) 423 -9115. BRAKE SERVICE SAVE To 53150* COLD LAKE - Ernie Houle, Cold Lake First Nation's recreation coordinator, says a recreation FRONT DISC BRAKES M & S PLUS board is being formed to nourish a 5 -year master plan HERE'S WHAT WE DO: Install Pads Top Outstanding Mud and that will be aimed specifically at the people in the Cold Up Master Cylinder Machine Rotors area. Clean 8 Repack Front Bearings Install Lake Snow Traction interview New Seals Inspect Complete Hydraulic The board will develop questionnaires and System people of all ages on the topic of recreation. The hidden goal they hope to accomplish is the training of future * Wheel Alignment * Expert mounting, 5 (Moat leaders. $899 Vehicles) included with the balancing and valve Houle is pleased with the enthusiasm the plan has tlrchase of 4 tires stems included with created. He told me over the phone that "fund raising is WE FIX (MOST VEHICLES) most tires. the best I've seen around here (Cold Lake)." He went $40 BRAKE JOBS on to say, in his confident manner, that the plan will be ' Maximum savings en a set of 4 tires. Offer expires Nov. 22, 1986 completed by December '86. Ernie Houle can be reached at 594 -7183. 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The Windspeaker Calendar of Events r Trapping lecture scheduled at Provincial Museum 16HAti auk By Terry Lusty slides, some of which she "Windspeaker" was unable will present during her to get the exact length of Each fall the Provincial lecture, which depict life on time that the display will be Museum of Alberta hosts a the trapline. Her talk will be on exhibition, we have been Multi -Cultural Education Conference, November 7 - 9, 1986, series of lectures having to based primarily on her told that it will last for some University of Lethbridge Campus. For more information contact Gail Irani, do with the culture and /or research and field expe- months, until the spring of Four Worlds Development Project - 329 -2184. history of the province. rience in the bush which will 1987, and possibly 'til the This year's lecture series likely draw on examples fall. Fall Horse Show - Panee Agriplex, Horse & Cattle Sale, October 14, for the month of October from the Fort Chipewyan The exhibit is to feature 1986 at 6:30 p.m. Hobbema. Contact Irene at 783 -4744. includes one in particular area. traditional and modern which should be of interest presentation will, trapping Alexander Oldtimers Earlybird Hockey Her methods, equip- Tournament, to Natives and trapping however, incorporate ment, clothing, and so on. November 29 & 30, 1986. For information call Tony Arcand or Norm enthusiasts. aspects which are universal - Dog harnesses and blanket, Kootenay at the Band office, 939 -5887. On October 16 (Thurs- ities in the world of the sledges, snowshoes, guns, Ermineskin Stampede Association - BINGO - October 9, 16, 23 day) at 8:00 p.m., Dr. Pat trapper and she will different traps and snares, & 30, 1986, Hobbema. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Contact Warren at 585 -3770. McCormack, who is the undoubtedly address her fleshers, scrapers, knives, Lakeland Rodeo Finals "Showdown '86 ", October 17, 18 & 19, curator of ethnology and subject in general enough baits and many other items 1986, Camrose. has lived at Fort Chipewyan terms that they can be will be available for viewing. where, incidentally, she has applied almost anywhere in The lecture and the spent time CCA Rodeo Finals, October 31, November 1 & 2, Lloydminster. on an actual the northern reaches of this display are open to the trapline, will present a province. public free of charge. The Native Arts & Crafts Show & Sale, November 22, 1986, 11 a.m. - 3 lecture entitled; "Working Beginning November 21, museum's hours of opera- p.m., Sagitawa Friendship Centre, Peace River. Everyone invited to attend. the Trapline: Change and the Provincial Museum will tion are from 10:00 a.m. to Continuity in a Northern officially open a special 8:00 p.m. daily and it is Memorial Hockey Tournament, December 26, 27 & 28, 1986, Occupation." exhibit on trapping with a located at 12845 -102 Avenue Saddle Lake. McCormack has a num- particular focus on trapping in Edmonton (phone ber of photographs and in the north. Although 427 -1730).

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THE WINDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM By Him McLain Children's playschool ACTIVITY opening November CORNER FUN FOR ALL AGES! By George Poitras Place Playschool is $5 per week. Grach says that for WABASCA/DESMARAIS any families receiving social - The Children's Place assistance, it's possible that Playschool will open it's Social Services will cover doors to children here on the fee required. November 3. "Board members for the The playschool will society have worked hard cvire operate Monday to this summer on the planning Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 and organizing," said At p.m. and will see children Grach. The board consists aged 3 and 4 attend. of a president, vice - "The Childrens Place president, treasurer, Playschool is a spin -off from secretary, registrar and what was began by the four board members. Early Develop- %LOA Childhood Michelle Grach serves as ment (ECD) students last treasurer on the board. spring, " said Michelle For those parents Grach, a member of the interested in registering newly -formed society. The their child before November Grande Prairie Regional 3, contact Helen Alook at irgigip% College students began the 891 -3554 or drop in at the playschool last spring when Recreation Complex in fill in the segments that contain they had nowhere else to Wabasca. Use a pen or pencil and do field placement work. a dot. If done correctly, the filled in segments will reveal "When certain parents a hidden picture. This week's pictogram will be shown in saw that the program was vorFnext week's paper in completed form. successful with the students, A(GT- they wanted it to continue," Telecommunications said Grach. This was when GOOD NEWS a society and a board was LAST WEEICS SOLUTION: formed. PARTY LINE "If it's beneficial for the child, then it's worth continuing," added Grach. The playschool will SUPPORT operate out of the Fire Prevention Recreation Complex in Week Wabasca. There will be 6 1986 two groups of 15 children October -10, WINDSPEAKER WORDSEARCH attending two days per By John Copley week with instructors from Drug Awareness last year's ECD program Week on hand. "The children will WORDLIST November 16 - 22, Circle the words from the following list and the remaining basically be learning through 1986 letters starting from left to right (working across) will give 3 - letter Gobble play," said Grach. BE INVOLVED you a phrase or sentence. Letters may be used more Eat Prayer "Any parents or individ- than once in order to achieve another word. Words may God Recipe uals interested in attending run vertically, horizontally, backwards and diagonally. Joy Turkey meetings are more than Kin welcome to join us," said THEME: ABOUT THANKSGMNG Leg Grach. Pie 7 - letter PUT IT HERE Berries Y L M A F E S T V E H T N Tom The cost for children Festive attending the Children's YOU WANT 70 INIARE, COURTESY A4i D S A S K A T o o N S C A A 4 - letter Friends Corn Harvest O T K T E C P V F P N o R E K Crop October G U G N o L E o A U C V M P Farm Pemican Give Pilgrim N F C R N B E R R E E S A Y M Kiln Pumpkin A F N E T H F B M C V L S Y U Love Meat 8 - letter C T A R T R o P A E T A P Oven Holidays Portrait N T o H E F E G R B A D E 5 - letter Stuffing M G E E M T A A o B G R E P Candy Grace 9 - letter E N Y E K R U T G o A Y L Gravy Cranberry P D R F D E E R T E N T N O C Treat 10 - letter You too can keep up to date on S E F G N N Y V C U N C H E 6 - letter Saskatoons all the latest news of the Native Autumn by reading the S U N L o A A o U M o V o R community Bounty 11 -letter Windspeaker newspaper every week. B V J R L S N N K Brunch Celebration And that's not all to enjoy, C o for Windspeaker also includes Buffet E D K L E G P B E R R E S G 14 - letter an entertaining selection of Dinner of Thanks commentary, history, stories, Family Giving photos and cartoons. Don't miss a single issue.

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