August 12, 198

., Volume 6 No. 2

Kids win, mothers lose, with new law

By Patrick Michell that Native children are Windspeaker Correspondent protected from agencies attempting to place them , Alta. with non -Native families, but points out that a fight Although social workers could erupt between a are opposed to 'it, Native mother and her 's Native children band. may benefit from recent An adoption agency amendments allowing for approached by a pregnant private adoption in the Native woman wishing to province, said a university surrender her unborn child professor. would have to notify the The recent amendments woman's band. d game expertise offer Native children slated "And at that point, the Vermilion's 4 for adoption more protec- band would presumably be Though the competition was fierce and players had bicentennial celebrations August -7. For more the tion than non -Native chil- able to say, 'Well here is to concentrate especially hard, old timers Alphonse coverage of celebrations see pages 10 and 11. dren, says Gayle Gilchrist what we think should be Scha -sees and Patrick Scha -sees managed to nab second Photo by Terry James, associate social wel- done on behalf of the child. place. The games were a popular attraction at Fort Lusty fare professor at the "The woman would still University of Calgary. have the choice, but she could say that 'I will go still "Both INSIDE THIS WEEK in the new act go ahead,' but the band and under the new amend- could also contest it," said ments, Native children are Melsness. Paddle Prairie, The Lizotte Windspeaker more protected than any The final decision in the Metis brothers gather takes a look at other children available for such a case would have to homeland, strength to win the progress adoption, because in the be decided in the courts, he gears up for the Fort Vermilion's and array of case of Native children, added, but pointed out that settlements bicentennial processions their bands have to be noti- he was aware of cases 50th canoe race. For today's Native fied." anniversary. more where the band "has been see pages women are President for the Alberta Administrator 10.11. successful in stopping the involved in. See Association of Social Calahasen will adoption." pages 15-18. Workers, Margaret perform. See Dewhurst, also believes the Continued page 2 page 3. act may benefit Native chil- dren awaiting adoption. "It will allow for private adoption agencies - which woman faces risks, gets law degree have to be licenced - to place the Native and hard - to -place children much By Keith Matthew A.H. Wachowich presided Windspeaker more quickly, and that Staff Writer over the swearing in cere- some Native women may mony of Powless at the EDMONTON, Alta. wish to go that route rather Provincial Law Courts on than wait forever." Aug. 5 and he commended For Eileen Powless, the her on her dedication and Dean Melsness, director Dene woman first to be reminded her of her duties of social services, agrees admitted to the bar and the as a lawyer. Law Society of Alberta on "You have set an excel- Aug. 5, becoming a lawyer lent example for other will allow her to pursue her women of your race and goal of helping Native peo- background." He added ple. She says, "I didn't get that the responsibilities of into law to be a lawyer, I the job were not to be taken got into it to be a better lightly, "You've made such helper ". an excellent start. Don't "When I went to law fail you friends, don't fail school I didn't think that your colleagues." social work would give me Powless says there is an the freedom to do the kind new generation of Native of work I like to do and that people coming up who I am not sure that law is know what they want, "A going to allow me to that lot of the Native people that either because of working I have become associated with people who don't have with are highly motivated money you always run the Surrounded by friends and families: Eileen Powless people." risk of going belly -up." She says that the strug- She has problems with est of eight children to pleted her undergraduate of 1983. In the fall of 1984 gle is ongoing, "I preferred earning her money off of William and Alice Powless degree in general science at she enrolled in the College to work in a firm where I Native people and must of the Fort Franklin Indian the of Law at the University of would work with a Native make a decision about how Band in the Northwest a major with in biology in and complet- clientele just because I she will work within the Territories and she credits 1982. She enrolled in the ed her law degree in the gravitate towards my own law system, "I might have her parents as the driving University of Calgary as an spring of 1987. people - that is the way we to go into government even force behind her achieving unclassified student in 1983 She subsequently was are raised. When we are though it is a bit restricting, her education goals. for a spring semester. She accepted by Leonard outside of our own it is a but it guarantees your The route she took to get then transferred to the (Tony) Mandamin to article little more difficult for us to salary and you are not look- her degree in law has been University of with for a year before her feel like we are supposed to ing to your clientele to pay roundabout and shows that Saskatchewan to enroll in appointment to the Law your way." she was devoted to getting Faculty of Arts, Native Association of Alberta. Eileen is the second old- her education. She corn- Studies in the fall semester Honourable Mr. Justice Page 2, WINDSPEAKER, August 12, 1988 CLOSE TO HOME Chiefmoon seeks Claresholm Liberal nomination both and that scenerio is similar By Jackie Red Crow He criticized to the United States 1935 Windspeaker Correspondent Conservative and Liberal Native affairs critics saying Re- organization Act which LETHBRIDGE, Afta. that "they don't adequately abrogated many of the address Native issues and American Indians' reserva- A Blood Indian who they don't fully understand tions and rights. believes strongly that any all the complications of "The ingredients (Re- necessary changes and Native issues." organization Act) that the reforms affecting natives is He said for too long American government only possible if more Native policies and legisla- advocated is similar - they Natives are elected to par- tions have been implement- (Canadian government) liament is seeking the ed "arbitrarily" by past and want to terminate all obli- newly -established Liberal present governments. But gations with natives," he Claresholm riding nomina- he added that Natives must said. tion. not get complacent in Chiefmoon cited an Keith Chiefmoon, 38, asserting their rights example saying that there said in an interview that he because the government are currently three bills "decided to throw my may take advantage of that before the Senate which mocassins into the ring" situation if they do. directly affect Natives such because he feels that more He fears that if Natives as one on taxation but Natives are needed to voice don't fight for their rights, nobody is making any and safeguard aboriginal the government will contin- noise about them. rights, treaties and other ue to impose unsatisfactory He stated that federal concerns that may arise in legislations. Currently, and provincial politicians the future instead of "white Chiefmoon said Natives are and bureaucrats continue to politicians ". losing some of their rights lump Native people togeth- er without considering their diverse cultures and NEW LAW that people who have both regions. "Decided to throw my mocassins into the ring": Keith Chiefmoon might have a better chance He said in the past From page 1 to adopt those very few Natives "had a hard -line issue in southern Alberta. hope in electing a Native tor. Parliament. He He holds a management But the recent admend- children that are available approach" in pressuring the He claims also that the person to his supporters from the ments to the Child Welfare for adoption, and that government in making Tories haven't done enough said many of certificate Lethbridge Act allowing private adop- someone else who may not changes in Native policies to help farmers and other feel that "some politicians University of issues" and has served as a man- in the have much money or status, and also lobbied vigorously "bread and butter have abused Native support tion agencies agement consultant for the by but may have just as good in protecting their rights. and instead are concentrat- without really promoting province are feared Native Council of social workers because or better parenting skills is But he said, although that ing on establishing Native issues ". ". Chiefmoon has a long in Toronto. In addition, he such agencies are usually deprived of the opportunity was an effective political "megaprojects which involve- is "two courses short" of a motivated by profit, said to adopt." strategy, it's time now for The new riding list of political is the chairman Bachelor of Arts degree in Gilchrist James. But Dewhurst pointed Native federal and provin- was established in July ment. He for the Liberal party's poli- Native American studies. "We get concerned that out that the amended act cial Members of Parliament includes the Sarcee, Eden does not allow private to "get the message across Valley and Peigan Reserves cy caucus on aboriginal Presently, Chiefmoon is there's a possibility that for the lawyers, social workers, agencies to profit from an on their own ". and surrounding rural issues. He has served as a the assistant director councillor, spe- -toh other counselling people adoption. Although Native issues towns such as Pincher Blood band Sik- ooh Friendship cial assistant to the Indian centre in Lethbridge. might make a profit out of "The act is much better are his priority, Chiefmoon Creek and Nanton. of Alberta The Liberal nomination the need that people have to than what they withdrew in says he's also concerned So far, Chiefmoon says, Association from and in other meeting is set for 7 p.m. in adopt or might make a that they are requiring with a number of non - he's gaining support president capacities as vice - on Tuesday, profit out of hard -to -adopt licencing and that they are Native issues such as agri- the Natives in the riding Claresholm and youth direc- Aug.16. children." insisting that nobody finan- culture which is a major because "they feel there's president Often, the interests of cially profits from any the child being adopted are arrangements - that it's only not considered, instead it is a fee. the opportunity to profit The lawyer may be able Cotton cleans up ANWA, from the service which is to charge whatever is the considered, said Gilchrist actual fee for a court James. appearance and advice, but "As soon as it moves will not be able to charge away from a centralized for being a go- between will release audit soon agency or where it's not between a pregnant person By Jackie Red Crow workshops related to Bill process. "I'm no expert at assistance to hire a core done by a non -profit, public and the family that wants to Windspeaker Correspondent C -31 which was legislation financial management but staff for the main office. agency, it raises the possi- adopt." implemented to end the the Municipal Affairs "Then, we'll start bility that someone other Gilchrist James is aware LETHBRIDGE, Alta. controversial Section 12 (I) department paid a concentrating on what than the child is benefit- that the new act prohibits (b) of the . At consultant to help us sort we're supposed to be doing. ing." anyone from directly profit- After two years without year end, there is a out the finances," said Some of the women want a Social workers also fear ing from an adoption. producing a financial audit, recorded $15,000 deficit. Cotton who holds a college workshop on roles and that an adopted person may "Whoever arranged a the Alberta Native Shortly after her election diploma in print responsibilities of board not be able to locate his or private adoption could not Womens' Association victory in March, Cotton journalism. members," she said. her natural parents later in benefit directly themselves (ANWA) has finally says that and her executive's first But Cotton After that, Cotton says life. from it. In other words, you managed to sort out its search they task was to dig through after their ANWA would like to "We are concerned that could not charge a fee for finances and will soon found the funds "were office records to determine a province -wide when children reach that it, not be given a present release an audit, says its properly spent but reports organize how government funds project which will benefit stage or that phase in their for it, or not be given an -elected president. written on newly were spent and prepare were never women. "Maybe development that the advantage of any kind for Carrie Cotton said of about six or seven all Native outstanding reports a project on family records have not been prop- doing it. You could only do ANWA's funding received projects." special projects for the violence," she said. erly kept, that there may it for altruistic reasons, or during the past years for funding sources. Also as part of their not be enough information. for the right reasons." core -funding and special Cotton said the task was administrative clean -up, The executive which "Or, it was handled by Gilchrist James said that projects from the time -consuming because Cotton said about $20,000 includes Cotton area vice - people who were not totally private adoptions had exist- government had to be office records and other was paid in past debts. president, Ruth Kidder, objective at the time that ed in Alberta prior to the accounted for before any financial information were However, she is worried Treasurer, Doris Calliou the adoption occurred and amendments, but that when more grants would be disorganized in the about next month's rent at and Rose Yellowfeet, that the child coming back the act was first changed, released to the ANWA's office. "We had the headquarter s office in secretary. They are to look for his or her bio- "some things happened that organization. to go through 15 filing Edmonton. planning to visit all the logical parents may not be the government did not She said about $38,458 cabinets to get the "We're operating on luck ANWA regions in the was able to do so, may be given count on, and there was received in information needed. It was right now - we're absolutely province so that they can reason to believe that some faulty information." government grants in 1987 all there - it was a matter of broke," she said. determine their needs As well, social workers people were making a and $68,920 in the sorting through all that Now that an audit has properly. fear only those prospective profit out of the new following year. A information," said Cotton been prepared, Cotton says foster parents with money arrangements. fundraising account that in an interview. ANWA has to re- establish An executive meeting is and status will be allowed "So now we have these had been set up from casino Cotton added that since its integrity and reputation set for Aug. 20 in to adopt children. amendments coming in to proceeds had a total deposit she lacks training and with government agencies Lethbridge to discuss the "When you have private try and close off that possi- of $43,000. Also in 1986, experience in financial and its membership. In the new audit and a proposed adoption you raise the pos- bility, and yet maintain the the national Native management, she had to meantime, they'll prepare policy which will safeguard sibility that money and sta- provisions for private adop- women's organization gave resort to hiring a consultant submissions to the any future administrative tus become important, and tions," she concluded. ANWA $35,000 to conduct to help the group in that government for financial problems. August 12, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Page 3 CLOSE TO HOME Tenders wanted for major Yellowhead highway project

Alberta Transporation base paving on two new Utilities deserve a pat on route by the end of 1991. and Utilities will call for lanes for the Yellowhead the back for the tremendous Communities along the Gosnell dead tenders for a major paving Highway from Edson for pace with which they are route will benefit from By Patrick Michell Gosnell: project on the Yellowhead 15.4 kilometres to east of proceeding on the twinning improved safety and Windspeaker Correspondent "He was a very powerful Highway (Highway 16) in Wolf Creek. of the Yellowhead." increased traffic volumes spokesman for our rights in the Edson area, Minister Dr. Reid of said: "This Mr. Adair said: "This when the work is com- PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. this country and he did more Transportation and Utilities paving project, which is project is one of nineteen plete." in his life than most leaders Al "Boomer" Adair and scheduled for completion currently underway on the A Nishga chief who do in three life times." West Yellowhead MLA the next summer, will surface a Yellowhead as the For more information became known nationally Chief Gosnell was presi- Honorable Dr. Ian Reid section which is currently Government of Alberta regarding this project, con- after he proclaimed that dent of the Nishga Tribal announced today. in the grading stage. works toward its goal of tact Alberta Transportation Native Indians in British Council which pushed the This project invloves Alberta Transportation and completely twinning this and Utilities at 674 -8221. Columbia owned the land claim to the vast Nass province "lock, stock and Valley into Canada's barrel" at the 1983 constitu- Supreme Court of Canada. tional talks in Ottawa has The case was narrowly lost Paddle gears up for 50th anniversary died. by the Nishga of the seven By Everett Lambert Chief James Gosnell, 64, judges, three agreed the Wînspeaker Correspondent who spent much of his life Nishga owned the land, three fighting for Native rights died disagreed, and one abstained PADDLE PRAIRIE, Alta. July 30 after a year long from judgment citing a tech- fight with cancer. nical problem with the case. He had been fishing for August 19th throught Since the salmon in his gillnet boat landmark case, 20th will see the Metis three major land when he began experiencing claims homeland of Paddle Prairie settlements have been fmal- celebrate its 50th Golden pain. Surrounded by family and friends ized in the country. All three Anniversary of the Metis that Saturday have occurred outside of Betterment Act (1938). evening in Prince Rupert where he where Located some 700 kms had a summer fish- Indians ing home, Chief Gosnell contend that they northwest of Edmonton, the never died. surrendered their lands Paddle Prairie Metis sit on through treaties. Canada's largest Native Squamish Chief Joe Contestant: Colleen Mathias, who is also vice - Chief Cornell is land tract. With in excess bereaved chief of Assembly of First by his five of 400,000 acres they own sisters and broth- Metis National Council; Nations (AFN), said of Chief ers, and his eleven children. upwards of a third of the Kikino Northern Lites 1.28 million acres owned by Dancers; jigging a fiddling Alberta's landed Metis. contests; ball tourneys; a Esso gives four awards The area is also a hot pageant; fireworks; awards Esso Resources Co -emcee for Miss Paddle Prairie: Calahasan Canada ents are: Lesley McFeeter, spot for sub -surface ceremony; bingo, dances, Limited has announced resource activity. the a Metis from Grande squatted in tarpaper shacks setting aside of lands for Dene Tha' Drummers. recipients of the 1988 Esso Centre, Alberta, who will Agriculture, housing and along Western Canada's the "betterment of the gen- A jewel of the Golden Native Educational have also receive a $3,500 award to education roadways. Education was a eral welfare of the celebration will be the first - Awards. improved dramatically pursue chemical technolo- rare luxury to this group of Metis...." ever Miss Metis Paddle The awards program gy at the Northern Alberta since the act was passed in people disowned by both Since the days of con- Prairie Pageant hosted by was developed to assist stu- Institute of Technology in 1938. Other types of com- their white and Indian vents, tarpaper shacks, Edna Forchuk's Nikki dents enrolled in post-sec- merce are also on the Edmonton. Paula Stewart, brethren. They were the woodstoves and extreme Lanis Metis Models of ondary education disci- a upswing. status Indian from Port "Halfbreed ", or the "in- poverty this group of Edmonton and Recreation plines related to the Today's Metis Edward, British Columbia between people" with no resilient Canadian Natives and Culture Society Paddle petroleum industry and to will receive a $3,500 Settlements are the fruits of real home where they could have bounced back and live Prairie (1986). encourage them to partici- many long years of hard award to pursue accounting turn - they were the "Road a flourishing life of great So far the pageant has pate in broader -based management at Douglas and dedicated worked by Allowance People ". potential and pride. seven entrants with the career opportunities. College in the Metis. New Tired and mad at pover- So for the many who organizers encouraging that From approximately 60 Westminster, B.C. Darlene In the 'Dirty Thirties' - ty and discrimation they plan to celebrate and come more young ladies enter. applicants, four recipients Garcia, a non- status Indian the term given those 10 formed the forerunner of home this weekend it will Co -emcee will be settle- were selected using criteria from Merritt, humble years of hunger, B.C. will what came to be the Metis be a time of laughter and a ment administrator Jeanette which include academic receive a $4,500 award to drought and degradation - Association of Alberta. time to remember. Calahasen. Also on hand performance, financial pursue a business adminis- the Metis could very well The fathers of the associa- Events are W 94a+*un9¡as will be the "Rodeo Drive need, area of study, resi- tration degree at Simon have been the most tion pressed for, and pur- to mention: A parade will Band" with Buddy dency and acceptance at a Fraser University in deprived lot. Unlike their suaded the formation of the kick things off, guest Gauthier along with the university, college or tech- Burnaby, B.C. Drew Indian cousins they had no Ewing (Halfbreed) speakers are Greg Calliou, ever -popular Dene Tha' nical institute. Awards are Archer, a federal were Metis from benefits and Commission. council chairman, Randy Drummers. for two years (college) or Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, not an agricultural society In the early 1930s the Hardy, president of the The pageant will feature four years (university) pro- will receive a $4,500 like award mainstream Canada, Commission uncovered the Federation of Metis entertainment by Jeanette vided the recipients main- to pursue an engineering who could at least scratch meagre existence of these Settlements, and will fea- Calahasen, who recently tain their eligibility. degree at the University of out a humble existence. people. In their report they ture Jim Sinclair, well released the single "He's a The Esso Native Alberta. The Metis, however, strongly recommended the known spokesman of the Cowboy and I Love Him ". Educational Awards recipi- Ex- prisoners find strength at cultural retreat By Mark McCallum to respond favourably to them. Surprisingly, he adds, even people incarcerated and jailed in Canada are Native or of Windspeaker Staff Writer Native organizations they approached have ignored their Native ancestry. "Further astounding is the fact that they are pleas for help. drawn from less than 10 per cent of the entire Canadian pop- EDMONTON, Alta. "We'd invited them to meetings so they could see what ulation." we were all about and they would promise to come. Then, To combat these startling facts, in recent years Native A group of ex- prisoners are hoping to start. a Native cul- on the day of the meeting, forget it, they'd never show prisoners have been allowed to practice traditional rituals tural retreat here in Edmonton to give strength and support up...that's our answer, they're not interested," remarks like sweatlodge and pipe ceremonies behind prison walls. to others. Smoke. "Unfortunately," writes Burden, "when Native prisoners are Three members of the group, called Kweski Brotherhood He and two other members of the association paid the released, there is little or no support in urban areas." - Association, spent a weekend moving into a house at the end $300 damage deposit and $750 rent for the house on their The Kweski Brotherhood Association wants to be there of July that they hope to turn into a retreat for Native people. own with some assistance from Alberta Social Services. when these prisoners get out to help them adjust to the out- "Anyone of Indian ancestry is welcome at the house," Smoke says they are currently talking with a social worker side world with continued Native spiritual guidance and sup- says association spokesman Al Smoke, adding the group has to secure rent payments for the next three months. After port. "We can help them because we've experienced first Metis and Treaty Indian members as well. And, although that, the future of the cultual home is uncertain. hand what they're going through...and our elders have told the house will mainly cater to ex- prisioners, he stresses it The association has also received high marks from us they are willing to help us," reasons Smoke. "isn't a halfway house; it's a cultural house...it will be a place Canadian Human Rights Commission Officer Investigator The association has an outline of the activites they hope where the sisters and brother can come learn about the old Harold Burden. "I fully endorse and support the aims and to implement. Some of these will include a sacred circle ways." objectives of the Kweski Association," he wrote in a letter to program, peer counselling, sweatlodge ceremonies and an Smoke explains they have consulted elders on all cultural the group. The letter also states the association "is led by a elders program. Smoke says they also plan to develop a aspects they hope to apply in their new home. Even the acemed and dedicated group of Native ex- prisoners who resource centre by documenting current issues that directly name of the association, Kweski, was selected for them at a understand and are committed to change and integration into effect Native people. sweatlodge ceremony. The group incorporated under the Canadian society." The house the members are renting is located in north- chosen name on June 8 and immediately began searching for "I know the executive members personally, and have west Edmonton (13414 -127 St.). It has six bedrooms, a livin- funding dollars. unconditionally guaranteed them my assistance by whatever groom, kitchen, two washrooms and two spare rooms. For However, they have been turned down at almost every means possible." more details on the cultural home call Burden at the stop. Smoke says govemment funding agencies have failed Burden's letter went on to say more than 50 per cent of Canadian Human Rights Commission (495- 4040). Page 4, WINDSPEAKER, August 12, 1988 YOUR WORDS spéáké

Windspeaker is published by the Aboriginal Multi -Media Sociéty Windspeaker don't need glitter and silver of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday Dancers to provide information primarily Dear Editor were good things and they served Our clothing must be as it was to Native people of northern thanked for Alberta. Windspeaker was us well. with our forefathers. We must established in 1983 and is We are the Native people, bom From our mother, we accepted find what is closest to nature, politically independent. powwow to this land. When we feel the gifts of wood and sinew and using natural materials. To use Head Office soft moss and grass beneath our bone. Thus, we made articles for phony glitter and silvery materi- 15001 - 112 Avenue feet, we are glad. When we hear home and hunting. als is to take away from the Alberta Edmonton. to Now, the whiteman's time has authenticity of our costumes. T5M 2V6 banners the songbird sing, it calls our heart a song. When the stars and come. We walk upon concrete Like a plactic rose, it offers no (403) 455 -2700 Dear Editor: moon rise , we are happy to sit in with our feet, it is not the same. truth. God's tent. We have taken the But adapt, for we must survive. If you feel as I do, then speak FAX: (403) 452-1428 Just wanted to take this oppor- gifts that our mother, the earth, But the flowers that he makes together and you will know in Bert Crowfoot tunity to thank you and the staff has given, with gratitude. will never have the soul of a your hearts, "we must remain true General Manager of Windspeaker for your dona- No, we did not waste. rose. The "animal" skins that he to our culture". For if we do not, Dianne McIII Returning to our mother what we makes will not be as warm or someday we will see what is left Managing Editor tions of powwow dancers' ban- ners for our Poundmaker/Nechi did not use, she accepted this enduring as ours of old. The ugly of our traditional clothing. That Keith Matthew some News Editor powwow on July 1 -3 from all our waste and turned it into good- metallic beads will not have the is to say, we will see Mark McCallum staff members. ness. beauty that the quill has. strange dancers, wearing plastic Reporter I got a lot of feedback on the The gifts we accepted, we All these things are true. and man -made quills. These Kim McLain numbers, from the dance com- turned into clothing that a king We have taken the whiteman's dancers will turn to us and say Production Editor and lux- clothes and it is right. "we adapted because it was easi- Margaret Desjarlais petitors and the visitors. They would envy. Soft suede Production Assistant said that the design was great and urious furs beaded from our But when we don the ceremo- er". Joe Redcrow liked the look of the numbers on brother, the porcupine's quills - nial clothing for our dance, we Gail Duiker, Syllabic Translator their outfits. these articles we wore. They must remain true. Edmonton Other powwow organizers AMMSA BOARD have asked where we got the Fred Didzena numbers and I have let them WINDSPEAKER GALLERY President know. By now, you have proba- McNaughton Noel bly had a few orders. Vice -president See the world from Chester Cunningham Thanks again. Treasurer June Fleming Sincerely, Marie Peters, your backyard Secretary Poundmaker Nechi Powwow Louis Arcand has lived a full life Leona Shandruk although he never ventured far from his Rosemary Wilber home at the Alexander reserve. SUBMISSIONS The 79- year -old lifetime resident has Writer never had cause to leave. Through Cree The editor encourages readers here to submit news articles, interpreter Lucy Auigbelle (seen photographs. features and with him), he says a long time ago community news. Submissions amazes people rarely fell on "hard times" should be typed and double because they always helped each other. spaced whenever possible. He adds the community is still close but Editorial copy must be received not by 5 p.m. Tuesday in order to be caravaners warns Alexander's young population printed in the next issue. Dear Editor: to take this for granted. Arcand, now stricken to a wheelchair LETTERS TO We caught up with our mailbox by a clubfoot, enjoyed working with his THE EDITOR today and found the story in hands as a young man. He laughs as he Windspeaker welcomes letters Windspeaker resulting from our recalls working at a sawmill with winds to the editor. Letters snould be Caravan Craft interview. gusting and snow up to his knees. It's brief and include the name, We are truly amazed at how easier to laugh about things like that address and telephone number much information writer George now. of the writer. We will not print Arcand did marry, but his wife died unsigned letters unless there Ise Poitras was able to retain and good reason for withholding how eloquently he used the mate- soon after they were joined in wedlock. your name and even then the rial. They did not have any children and he editor must know the identity of Thank you for your excellent never remarried. He is content with just the writer. Windspeaker reserves coverage. relaxing and spending his autumn years the right to edit letters for length. the Elder's Lodge. taste and libel. at Alexander Jean Baker and Sharon Colter, --Photo by Mark McCallum COPYRIGHT Caravan Crafts, Garson, Advertisements designed, set and produced by Windspeaker as well as pictures. news, IN OUR OPINION cartoons, editorial content and other printed material are the property of Windspeaker and may not be used without the expressed permission of Windspeaker. Mainstream politics, racial prejudice a nasty mix SUBSCRIPTIONS When Willie Littlechild, Muriel Stanley -Venne and It's a kick in the face. And it seems as though racism, Canada $20 Foreign $30 -Send Mike Cardinal won the nominations for their respective however subtle, is alive and well in Alberta. Though cheque or money order payable was made Littlechild is a candidate the riding and province can be to Windspeaker and be sure to parties and constituencies, a strong statement include your name, address and regarding Native peoples' ability to stand counted even in proud of, he is already facing antagonism for being an postal code. Please notify us by the midst of mainstream politics. Indian. Perhaps his fellow candidates are feeling frustrated telephone or in writing if you have a change of address. But now, in the case of Willie Littlechild of Hobbema, not only because they lost the election, but because they the blush has already faded off the rose. Here is a man were defeated by a Native person. ADVERTISING whose credentials are impressive; he's a successful lawyer Don't the two unsuccessful candidates realize that specializing in important western issues such as gas, oil Littlechild, just like every other candidate everywhere else, Advertising Salespeople: a core group of people who knew him Mel Miller and agriculture and is an athlete who is recognized by his built his support on Elvis Arthur -Leigh peers. But now, it seems too much is being made of the best? They would rather believe he stacked the deck in his Jose Kapuaclnell fact he is an Indian. own favour. Advertising copy must be Though he beat out four candidates, including the mayor Let's hope the integrity of these two antagonists who are received no later than Friday noon to guarantee publication in of Lacombe and an ex- president of the Progressive failing to support their own riding's nomination selection, the next issue. To advertise call Conservative association, to win the PC nomination in the is not indicative of the rest of the Wetaskiwin peoples' feel- 455.2700 today. Wetaskiwin constituency, there has been a backlash of crit- ings about Littlechild. If they follow suit with this biased MEMBERSHIPS icism regarding his win. He has been charged with stack- thinking and reject Littlechild because of his race, then Native American Press ing the nomination meeting with "instant Tories" and some we've taken a giant step into the narrow -minded and ugly Association (NAPA) say he is too biased toward representing his own people. realm of racism. For future Natives who aspire to become National Aboriginal Communica- tions Society (NAOS) The runner -up candidate for the conservative nomination mainstream politicians and bridge the cultural gap, doing has said he wouldn't bet a nickel on Littlechild winning the what's best for all of the people they represent, there will SECOND CLASS MAIL REBISTRATWN NO. 2171 election and the mayor is considering backing the candi- be little hope. date of a different party. August 12, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 5 SI PISISH K FALL JAMBOREE

Sept. 1, 2, 3, 4 Labor Day Weekend Beauval, Saskatchewan Charles Gauthier Memorial Arena

THURSDAY: "Cultural" events - Dances, Music, Food, Crafts

FRIDAY: 5 -9:30 p.m. Talent Show (cash,trophies) - 10 -1 a.m. Open Featuring: Dance (all ages) - 9- 1:30a.m. Smokers' The Sir Douglas Dance (licenced) Quintet (Doug Sahm) SATURDAY: 12 -7 p.m. Outdoor Music Jamboree 8p.m. -2a.m. Sipisishk - $6,000 Co -ed Saloon (4 bands) -9 -1 a.m. Open Dance, Talent Semi -finals Slowpitch to run Fri. to Sun. (Min. 3 Females) SUNDAY: 12 -7p. m. Outdoor Music - 2games guaranteed - $ 150 entry fee Jamboree -8 -11 p.m. Concert (indoor) - Designated camping - Talent Finals areas (wood supplied) - Come prepared for all weather BEER GARDENS: 2 -5 p.m. A side: $2500, $1000, $500 & $500 Sat. & Sun. B side: $1000 & $500

"A Tribute to the People of the Churchill River System" Page 6, WINDSPEAKER, August 12, 1988

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By Mark McCallum have moved away, descendants recently elected presenting to its readers this week. Many of Droppin' In Reporter two chiefs and a council to regain a land base for these people are attempting to build better them. futures for themselves, using new technology, I'm a firm believer that you can do almost Although these people are still picking up the while retaining old cultural values. anything if you really want to. pieces of another time, others are thriving. I Join me now, as I take a look at the people This seems to be a way of life in the visited the people of the Yellowhead area shaping these places and making things happen. Yellowhead area. The people there take pride in recently and recorded what I witnessed for a I am very happy to present you with this special whatever it is they're special "Droppin' In" feature Windspeaker is report on the people of the Yellowhead. doing or trying to accomplish. They are land the Cree, Stoney and Michel band fighting for base in with their By Mark McCallum ful existence on a reserve, what became Jasper Callihoo, who was 14 years Metis --each National Park. of struggle Windspeaker Staff Writer once spread across some old at the time of the last own story 25, 000 acres of land about The Michels, descen- transaction. and victory. The , Alta. 24 km west of Edmonton. dents of the Indian "Any effort by the people I'm talking A number of people believe band in central Canada near Indians to improve his lot about are from When two Iroquois they were forced to give up Brantford, Ont., moved to was stymied by the Indian Alexander, Enoch, brothers, Louis and their rights and move off the second site near agent and that was not the the reserve by the govern- Edmonton but later bowed just band but and Edson. Bernard Calihoo, left from case of our Montreal to Fort Edmonton ment. to what some today say was for every band at that This list should with explorer Sir Alexander The move had not been government pressure to time." also, and does, include McKenzie in the early their first since the Iroquois give up their reserve in two Today, Callihoo and the descendants of the 1700's, the adventuresome brothers came west years transactions in 1928 and number of other descen- Michel pair wanted to see the earlier. Louis and Bernard 1958. The last transaction dants of the Michel band By Mark now -defunct saw the remaining 121 (Callihoo) reserve, country and settle at a spot are the original members of are waging a political battle McCallum in the vast,untamed west the Michel tribe named Iroquois -Cree Indians give against the government to once located They probably never after Louis' son, Michel up their , get some compensation for immediately west of Edmonton near the would have guessed that Calihoo, who became chief Indian status and land to the lost rights and land. Sturgeon River. The Iroquois was their great, great, great by the time the first Treaty the federal government. Callihoo, who many of its members grandchildren would still was signed in 1878 for land "Life on the reserve was these people considered the wiped out 30 years after all of band entirely too harsh. Poor rights, Indian status and be trying to settle on a near the present -day town chief of the remaining ceded their Treaty piece of land more than 200 of Jasper, Alberta. housing, overcrowded con- Michel descendants, was in reserve to the federal government in what has years later. The tribe was first ditions, wood was a scarce fact formally elected co- been called "cultural genocide ". Although the For nearly 60 years, the forced to move in the early commodity and it took chief along with Gilbert reserve no longer exists and many of its people Michel band as they came 1900's after hunting and quite a bit of work to stay to be known, lived a peace- trapping became forbidden warm," says Robert Royer Continued page 8

Old Sun Community College welcomes new students to register for the following V._ ' programs to be offered September, 1988... The Paddle Prairie Native Health Careers Prep Program Metis Settlement A ten month program designed for people who want to enter a health career but do not have the Council hereby declares necessary high school courses that are required by Colleges or Universities. Minimum requirement: Completed Grade 10 in August 19 to be the English, Math and Science.

official: Pre -Careers in Business and Technology Programs In co- operation with S.A.I.T., Old Sun will offer a one - year academic upgrading program far mature students who wish to enter the many and varied Paddle Prairie Day careers programs offered at S.A.I.T. or N.A.I.T. which accept Pre- Careers as a pre- requisite. Minimum requirement: Grade 11. Please join us for our Golden Accomodation available at our student Anniversary residence and family units. Daycare close to campus. Celebration, August 19 -21. Living allowance available through the For more information department of Indian Affairs. please contact Everett Lambert OLD 3L111 coMVwnitY. COLLECE 981 -2227

For further information contact Cheryl Solway 734 -3862/264 -9658 August 12, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 7 . ev`f"%f .. iW/

4 U/ ;: if/f i%.i23, Self- starter Arcand hopes to tackle drafting business

By Mark McCallum thanks to a small business than waiting for jobs in of different professional Windspeaker Staff Writer entrepreneurial training Alexander." positions. program, he may just see He says the program The students learn man- - ALEXANDER RESERVE his dream become reality. was started because band agement skills like budget- Arcand recently joined members seemed eager to ing, time management, When Rubin Arcand 21 other adult students learn more about starting marketing and communica- found a way to design from the Alexander reserve their own business. Many tions. "I didn't even know homes faster and cheaper in the six -week program, approached band leaders what a flow chart was - than conventional methods, offered through AVC and "a lot of them had good ...that's kind of why I he he knew was on to (Alberta Vocational Centre) ideas." jumped at this when I heard something. Grouard along with the about it," recalls When the students Arcand, Alexander band. The pro- who was also enrolled at But, he didn't know began classes, they were gram, which is an initiative NAIT before taking the what to do with his bright encouraged to develop their of Canada Employment and program. The 26- year -old idea. Arcand lacked "busi- business ideas. Although Immigration, is being held student plans to return and ness sense" and didn't know some of these "flopped ", on the reserve some 70 km complete the last year of a how to handle money. "I explains the human northwest of Edmonton. drafting engineering course knew what I wanted to do, resource worker, still others at NAIT. He also has a but I didn't know how to go Alexander band human proved to have sound busi- IBM about it, " explains the well- resource worker Wyatt ness schemes. But, these computer drafting his spoken young man with a Arcand has high hopes for have to stand up to tough course to credit. broad smile. the graduating class at the criticism from the 'real' "It's always been a Arcand wants his own completion of the program business world. This criti- dream of mine to have my computerized drafting busi- in August. "I hope to see cism is provided by a dif- own business by the time ness which he feels is the our people doing more ferent instructor each week; I'm 30. I think it will hap- Doing drafting on computer: Rubin Arcand way to the future. And, things for themselves rather people working in a variety pen."

NATIVE VENTURE Calendar of Events

CAPITAL CO. LTD. 3rd Annual YTC Celebrations, August 11 -14, Slowpitch Tournament, August 20 -21, High hosted by Sunchild Band. Youth & Elders conference, Prairie, Alberta. Call Olga Emard 523 -5519 or Gerald ...A source of Competition powwow. Contact Douglas Bonaise 986- Cunningham 523 -3179. 3740 or Bob Cardinal 962 -0303. IMAP Conference, August 25 -27, Sawridge Hotel, business Big Grassy River Powwow, August 11 -14, (Indian Management Assistance Program) financing for Morson, Ontario. Call Shirley 1- 807 -488 -5552 or Pierre 1- 807 -488 -5945. Intercultural Days & Powwow, August 26 -28, Alberta Native White Buffalo Friendship Centre Powwow, Kehewin . Call Percy Moosepayo 826- business August 12 -14, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Call (403)352- 3333 for more info. ventures. 3315 or 352 -3309 for more info. Gift Lake Cutlural Days, August 26 -28, Gift Lake Kids Baseball Tournament, August 13 -14, Metis Settlement. Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre, Hobbema, Alberta. Gordon Provost Golf Classic, August 27 -28, TELEPHONE Blackfoot Golf Tournament, August 13 -14, Peigan naton. Contact 965 -3990 or 965 -3991. (403) 453 -3911 Blackfoot reserve. Contact Charlie Duckchief 734- Open Slowpitch Tournament, August 27, Howard 3033. WIN -Golf sanctioned. Buffalo Memorial Centre, Hobbema, Alberta. Cold Lake Golf Tournament, August 27 -28, Cold Rodeo, August 13 -14, Slave Lake, Slave Lake Lake First Nations reserve. Open Golf Classic Alberta. NANCA sanctioned. (Norhtern Amateur Championship) Oldtimers Fastball and Slowpitch, August 13 -14, Native Education Conference, August 28 -30, reserve. Call Max or Ernie 939 -5887. Alexander High Prairie, St. Andrew's School. Small Boys Kids Camp, August 15 -19. Contact Bicentennial Celebration, August 30 -31, Fort Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre, Hobbema, Alberta, Vermilion. for more info. Treaty 7 Triathlon, August 30, Brocket, Alberta. Contact Ouint 627 -4224. Northern Alberta Native Slowpitch, August 13 Suite 202 -14, 4th Annual Bob Kootenay Memorial Golf, Driftpile. Call John Giroux 355 -3868 (office) 355 -2141 11738 Kingsway Ave. August 27 -28, Junior Golf Course, St. Albert, Alberta. (home) or Ross Giroux 355 EDMONTON, -3868 (office) 355 -2128 (Juniors and Alta (home). NIAA Golf Championships T5G 0X5 Peewees), Sept. 1 -2, Wolfe Creek Golf Course. Rodeo, August 13 -14, Frog Lake reserve. Contact Sipisishk Fall Jamboree, Sept. 1 -4, Beauval, Sask. Larry Quinney 943 -2211. NIAA Golf Championships (Adults and Seniors), Sept. 2 -4, Wolfe Creek Golf Course. Invitational Golf Tourney, August 17 -18, Slowpitch Tournament, Sept. 2 -5, Hosted by the Kananaski. Contact Emil Cutknife, Ron Buffalo, Louis Sucker Creek Capital Ball Club. Contact Bruce 523- Potts, Dennis Okeymow, Elsie Bull, Debbie Buffalo or 2217 (home) or 523 -4477. Phil Thompson. Sponsored by Maskwachees Cultural Back to Batoche, Sept. 2 -4, Batoche, Sask. College. kntucky Joey Young Pine Memorial Rodeo, Sept. 3 -5, 25th Anniversary & Powwow, August 18 -21, Stand Off, Alberta. Prince Albert Indian & Metis Friendship Centre, Call 1- Day Rodeo, Sept. 4 -5, Louis Bull reserve. 306- 764 -3431 for more info. Labour Sept. 5 -9, Howard Buffalo Mens Canadian Native Fastball Championships, Badminton Camp, Fried Chicken Memorial Centre, Hobbema, Alberta. August 19 -21, Invermere, British Columbia. Contact Fastball (604)342 -6361, 347 -6480 or 347 -6401 for more info. NIAA Mens & Ladies National 9 -11, Sacremento, California. Open Fastball Tourney (Mens & Ladies), August Champlonships,Sept. Duncan 1- 704 = 274 -1538 for more info. Chicken Village 19 -21, Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre, Hobbema, Call Clayton Cultural Celebration Days, Sept. 16 -18, Slave "Itta Kameyo Nokwatami Michichesa" Alberta. Lake. Hosted by the Slave Lake Native Friendship Golden Anniversary Celebrations, August 19 -21, Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement. Contact Everett Centre. CHICKEN BURGERS SALADS 17 -18, Howard Lambert 981 -2227 for more info. Badminton Tournament,Sept. FRENCH FRIES DAIRY PRODUCTS Buffalo Memorial Centre, Hobbema, Alberta. Crow Fair, August 19 -21, Crow Agency, Montana, CATERING Sept. 23 -25, Edmonton, Call (406)638 -2601 for more info. Metis Cultural Days, Alberta. (Contact Edna Forchuk 453 -2099 for Miss GRIMSHAW, McKenzie Hwy. Alexander Sports and Rodeo, August 19 -21, Alexander reserve. Metis Alberta Pageant). 332 -1300 Lites Coed Slowpitch, Sept. 24 -25, Slowpitch Tournament, August 20 -21, Goodfish Northern Buffalo Memorial Centre, Hobbema, Alberta. Lake, Alberta. Contact kevin Halfe 428 -9501 or 636- Howard HIGH PRAIRIE, 5100 - 53 Ave. 3622. Basketball Camp,Sept. 26 -29, Howard Buffalo 523 -3233 Hobbema, Alberta. Slowpitch Tournament, August 20 -21, Brocket, Memorial Centre, Buffalo Alberta (during Peigan Indian Days). Contact Quint Sports Awards Night, Sept. 29, Howard - 100 St. PEACE RIVER, 9501 627 -4224. Memorial Centre, Hobbema, Alberta. 624 -2141 Page 8, WINDSPEAKER, August 12, 1988

Banner year expected at Enoch race track

- By Mark McCallum in a recreation package to betting window...(and) it Windspeaker Staff Writer attract tourists to the looks like it should be an reserve, located immediate- above average year," he ENOCH RESERVE ly west of Edmonton. explains, noting the race Band leaders are con- track earned about $33,000 Lethbridge horse owner sidering the possibility of for each racing day last sea- William Leech keeps corn- working with West son. This year he expects ing back to Enoch's horse Edmonton Mall officials to that figure to increase to race park because he knows develop the recreational about $50, 000. he'll be treated right. package to attract tourists The race track, now "I like racing here," says visiting the reknowned mall open to the public every Leech, who has 10 horses to the reserve, says Chief Sunday and Monday, will stabled at the track. "The Howard Peacock. not break up its racing people are friendly and The chief feels the band schedule as it has done in they have good facilities." could offer tourists a shut- previous years and will The race track has been tle bus service from the remain operational until gaining popularity since it mall to the reserve, which October. However, when opened in 1977 and Enoch is about a 15- minute drive the race track changes its leaders are hoping the trend from the mall. The racing format for the year continues. They say the proposed package may also and switches to harness race track as well as a new include a hotel, camp racing in October, it will 18 -hole golf course on the ground and Native village. only remain open for one reserve may be put together 18 day a week on Sundays Hopes to cash in on tourism: Chief Howard Peacock And, the -hole golf course and its luxurious afternoons. club house, which will The race park, which open to the public Sept. 2, features a big top food has a promising future if stand and outdoor grand the proposed deal gets off stand, usually attracts about the ground, says Peacock, 400 paying customers on noting an additional 18- race day. And, the horse Blue Quills First hole golf course may be owners come from places added at a later date. across western Canada and But, he adds quickly the the United States. race track will be the focal Although the proposed point of the proposed pack- recreation package is still Nations College age because it has already its in the planning stages, chief proven worth. Peacock about race is excited According to track the prospect. "This com- munity's location is like a race track is "probably one gold mine," he says. of the best race tracks in western Canada to run on." But, Peacock takes care Sutton expects the $500, not to let his enthusiasm 000 horse track to have a cloud reality. "There's a lot banner year because they of red tape to get through High School are increasing racing days first...It will probably take to include an additional six about a year before we days. "Last year, we had a have any solid, concrete Grades 10 -12 now 35 per cent increase at the plans." Michel band was not pre- MICHEL BAND pared for enfranchisement accepting registrations From page 6 in the first place. He says not enough was done to Anderson at an assembly of screen band members for the descendants held such problems as alco- for the 1988 -89 school year. recently at Calahoo, holism and mental illness. Alberta near the site of the In return for the Michels' Michels' second reserve. rights, families received Callihoo, now 45, could small sections of land, do little when his father money and shares in a natu- Albert decided to give up ral resources company the Treaty rights of himself called Michel Investment and his family at the 1958 Limited, which still exists For further information transaction. Whole fami- today. lies lost their rights through The descendants plan to a piece of legislation called pressure the government enfranchisement, which for a land base. About 130 or registration call: was taken out of the Indian descendants have been Act by the government in reinstated through Bill C- 1985. 31 and another 576 are Why did so many waiting to hear response Eddy or Janet choose to give up their from Ottawa regarding at 645 -4455 rights? Critics can only applications of reinstate- speculate on that today. A ment. number of Indian people The election of the co- Monday through gave up their Treaty rights chiefs and council may Friday, through enfranchisement to pose problems for the vote or join the legal pro- descendants because the fession or clergy or go in Indian Act requires that a the pubs. And, Treaty band must have a reserve 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Indians were not allow to before such representatives participate in any of these can be recognized. activities or professions Department of Indian Note: The 1988 -89 School Year Begins on August before the early 1960's Affairs spokesman Ken 29,1988 when the government Williams says the descen- changed these laws, effec- dants are "not a legal tively banding such segre- band...because they are gation. members of the Alberta Callihoo feels the general list.." August 12, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 9 /r%T!fi//%%%f%%'.. r

s 9 /'r .474477 Paul Band Golf course promises to challenge most seasoned veterans The course boards the last- minute, clean -up work house where golfers can give the golf course a total area By Mark McCallum surrounding the course on the golf course. The relax after of 27 holes. The extra holes Windspeaker Staff Writer east shores of Lake trying the to include a hotel complex, Wabamun and is surround- whole operation is expected course. The club house, and new club house will camp grounds and equestri- to give about five cost PAUL BAND ed by lush habitat, perfect band however, is temporary as some $3 million to an centre. He explains they for bird watchers and out- members stable jobs during well and will be replaced in build. are hoping to take profits A new nine -hole golf door enthusiasts. Some of the golf season. the fall of 1989 with a new If the golf course is a made from the golf course course at the Paul Band the obstacles that are likely The Ironhead Golf and permanent facility along hit, Ayers says the Paul to pay for expansion costs, reserve will challenge even to seduce even the most Country Club, as the name with the addition of 18 Band may continue to estimated to be at $22.5 the most seasoned golfer, experienced golfers include suggests, also has a club more greens, which will expand and develop the million. says greens manager numerous ponds and sand Michael Ayers. traps. The most unique of these is a "double green - Metis local attributed to volunteers The Ironhead Golf and single green that services success Country Club opened tem- ty, not two holes," says Ayers, By Mark McCallum "I think people here realize a women's council.) just the member- porary greens to the public ship," says adding it lies between the Windspeaker Staff Writer the importance of this place Once the local finishes Findley. The Aug. 4, and permanent sixth and eighth holes. and want to contribute. paying the mortgage some- local has 88 voting mem- greens are currently under- Golfers must take two sep- EDSON, Alta. They take pride in it." time before the new year, bers and some 160 associ- going construction which local vice -president Edwin ated members. arate approaches to reach A time log- sheet, proud- should be complete in Findley says they may pur- one large green which in When Edson Metis ly displayed at the local, A program called September. chase a new building. The turn has two holes. Local 44 representatives records the number of "Families In Need" is also burn their mortgage two story building that now "Our goal is to make this Another unique feature in hours and people who vol- operated by the local. The about five months, the houses the local has a the number one golf course about the course is its size. unteer for the organization program was created by tightly -woven Metis recreation area, complete in the province," explains "It's a very long course corn- at weekly bingos. For the staff members who noticed munity here can take much with pool tables and con- Ayers, who already rates about 7,100 yards in total," month of July, 1,862 hours an increasing need for liai- of the for cession stand, administra- the course among the top notes Ayers, pointing out credit the accom- were logged by some 130 son workers to act on plishment. tion offices, a board room five in Alberta. "It's that a independent study volunteers. behalf of people in conflict designed with the experi- Local president Sharron and a maintenance area. with the law and /or social done for the Paul Band Johnstone says they The mortgage was paid enced golfer in mind." found that the average golf Johnstone says they will services. have deserved it because honor their volunteers regu- through Nevada sales and course lies anywhere from it Local representatives The which had larly with appreciation bingos. course, likely would have never also try to stay in tune with 6,500 to 6,700 yards. nights and award two vol- The local also hosts a an estimated price tag of happened without them. may unteers who have contribut- number of events such as political issues that $1.5 million, was the brain- The study, which was The local is a non- govern- effect their membership. child of Kananaskis golf ment funded ed the most at the end of family picnics and field conducted by a Vancouver organization, Moreover, Johnstone says: course Les Ferber. in 1982. the month. Last month, trips for young and old. designer firm called Pemell, Foster, established And, "We take our youth to Located some 80 km west Kerr also suggests the golf already they expect to pay Rene Beck and Lewis They also host a large annual event called the MAA ( Metis Association of Edmonton directly south course is "a viable project off the $65, 000 mortgage Tessier were selected as the Alberta) volunteers Edson Metis Cultural Days of board meet - of Hwy 16, the Paul Band because it generates with money raised almost of the month. Of ings...hopefully, the volunteers, which is becoming more this can golf course took nearly two employment and dollars," entirely through the work Johnstone help keep notes many and more widely known them up on the years to build and features says Paul Band Chief of volunteers. are younger issues." a variety of obstacles for Walter Rain. It currently "We have people that people, most of whom across the province. golfers looking for a chal- employs about 20 band have volunteered thousands belong to the local's youth "We try to focus activi- Edson is located about lenge. members who are doing of hours," says Johnstone. council. (The local also has ties on all of the communi- 190 km west of Edmonton.

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Handgame player for Assumption Oldtimers tries out a couple of gestures: David Providence Northerners celebrate heritage at Rivérdaze fest By Terry Lusty Windspeaker Correspondent and popular vocalists was to changes caused by the Mark Rosenberger and Jed local talent, Bev Cardinal, inclement weather which Randle followed by Les FORT VERMILION, Alta. who may pan out and be was so unpredictable. The Fournier and Ricky one we'll hear from in skies would open up every Wanach. All are from the One of Fort Vermilion's future years over the radio now and then including fort except for Wanach who major attractions in this, its waves. Saturday when the trappers' resides in . The bicentennial year, was the The hand game tourna- events were to be conduct- race was run along the August 4 -7 Riverdaze and ment, worth a total of ed but had to be resched- Peace River over a course Trappers' Rendezvous $2,000 was originally uled into Sunday making it of approximately seven which attracted visitors and scheduled for August 4 but a very busy day. miles of which the final 3/4 contestants from such dis- had to be put over to the With the arrival of a mile was up- river, against tant locations as the 5th and 6th due to rain. sunny day on Sunday, the current. , Harry Matchooyeah's team things took off in earnest In the women's division, Peace River, Edmonton, from Meander River battled beginning with the men's Vicky Lizotte and Sharon Cold Lake and Fort their way to first place and canoe race, followed by the Flett prevailed to win $200 McMurray. $700 in prize money fall fair and the trapper for first with second going The more appealing against James contests. In the traditions to Gayle Lizotte and events proved to be the Metchooyeah's Assumption of their ancestors who fre- Valerie Rosenberger. hand games, trapper con- Old Timers who earned quently travelled the water- Raft races, using paddles tests, canoe races, and the $500 for second. ways, contestants in the only, was won by Jed annual town and country On the B side, the Fort canoes and rafts strained MacAteer of the River fair. There were also pony Trappers led by Delmer their backs as they tried to Raiders followed by Harry rides and concessions for Lizotte outperformed Pierre best their competition. Clark Jr. and his River the children, visits to local Auger's South Tall Cree Brothers Ron and Henry Rats. Both are from High historic sites and buildings, players on Saturday to win Lizotte took first in the Level. and gatherings at the local $500 while Tall Cree got coveted men's canoe race The co -ed canoe races watering hole (hotel) that $300. with their 16 foot pleasure were won by Gail and featured some fine local For those who tried to craft. In doing so, they Henry Lizotte who out -pad- and out -of -town singers at gauge their participation or have now won nine out 10 dled Lester Fournier and its Saturday afternoon jam losing a viewing in accordance with . years, to clipper Melanie Gambine while session. the original schedule, they - craft last year. Ron and Vicky Lizotte One of the more notable were out of luck, again due Placing second were placed third. In the trapper events, an outstanding performance was given by Keith Lambert, a local boy, who showed his expertise at such skills as ax and hatch- et throwing as well as log tossing and nail driving. Other events included log sawing and chopping, tea "It's In your left hand ": Joe Bulldog making, moose calling and bannock making. Germain, a Metis living at In conjunction with the Placing second to Wetaskiwin. weekend festivities was the Lambert was Leslie The D.A., a stem wheel- buffoonery of the clown, Ducharme. Prize money in er, had been transported Willy Nilly, who did his each of the nine categories north the week before so it utmost to entertain an adult was $50, $30 and $20 would be availàble for audience as well as young- respectively. viewing at the July 29 -31 sters. A true highlight at the Country Music Festival. Saturday and Sunday fall The fall fair also hosted In all, it was a fun -filled fair was the dedication of a number of craft exhibits weekend which is sure to the S.S.D.A. Thomas, a sponsored by and featuring evoke fond memories in the stately river boat that was the crafts of Native people, days ahead, especially for constructed by Jim S.t Ukrainians and Romanians. the local residents. Some youngsters try out log sawing: Riverdaze festivities August 12, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 11

Brothers prove paddling power in bicentennial canoe race

By Terry Lusty Windspeaker Correspondent

FORT VERMILION, Afta.

Something that brothers Ron and Henry Lizotte have in com- mon is their ability to do well at racing, with canoes. Ron claims "I win because I refuse to lose." That statement was uttered the day before the Fort Vermilion bicentennial canoe race, the day they proved their point by tak- ing first prize. The Lizotttes have won these annual races for nine of the last ten years. The first eight of those were consecutive wins until last year when they lost out to a clipper which the Lizottes and other entrants felt was quite unfair and not in the spirit nor tradi- tion of the event. This year, clippers were forbidden and the Lizottes regained both their championship titles and their honor. The win is nothing new for the Lizottes, but it was not as easy this year as in the previous ones says the 41 year -old Ron. Now he claims he is beginning to feel his age creeping up on him. "It gets tougher each year," says the seasoned Ron who admits to have toyed with the notion of retiring after this year. From the take -off point, the Lizottes paced themselves, remaining in third position for most of the way. They moved into second around mile six of the seven -mile course and felt strong enough to eventally overtake the leaders. The brothers gained first place at the turn-around point where they had to head back upstream for about three -quarters of a mile to the finish line in fron of the Batt Store. For now, says Roy, he will be content with the win and just play things by ear in terms of any possible retirement on his part.

Boat crafted as tribute to early transportation By Terry Lusty Windspeaker Correspondent

FORT VERMILION, Afta.

Not more than 30-40 years ago, one of the only forms of transportation in Alberta's north country was by water or horse. The ribbons of highway and rail- way as we know them today were non -existent then. As for air travel, planes were few and far between. In tribute to those who manned the river boats of yesteryear and to help celebrate Fort Vermilion's bicentennial, an 11 -foot scale model of the S.S.D.A. Thomas was built by Metis Jim St. Germain of Wetaskiwin. The "D.A." as it was referred to, was a stern - wheeled craft which went into service in 1916. It was the luxury boat of its time and the 67 year -old St. Germain has fond recollections of the craft which he describes as, "a memory of the history of what people had to depend on (for transportation)." Although the model was constructed over the peri- od of a year, he states that the actual time would work out to about five or six weeks of full -time effort. The small work is what really ate up the time, he adds. Stuff like the glueing, painting, repainting, and so on. The idea to build the boat originated with Edwin Warg, a local John Deere dealer at the fort says St. Germain. "Then, I got a letter from the bicentennial committee asking me if I'd build it." The committee financed it, he adds, but he had to chip in some of his own money as well by the time everything was corn - pleted. The finished product weighs about 300 pounds according to St. Germain and takes at least three peo- Constructed over a period of a year: Jim St. Germain ple to lift it. Cathy Bunton, the bicentennial project in in Alberta's mannager, states that the model will be displayed at Peace as the Fort Vermilion chutes (Adam's Landing). The greatest change transportation their souvenir and information building, an old log Its take -off point was the canyon area at Hudson's northwest occured in 1952 with the building of the An km Fort house that was the home of Louie Bourassa. In the Hope, B.C., and on through Taylor Flats and Clayhurst MacKenzie Highway. 80 spur of road to fall, she explained, it will be moved back into the before arriving in Alberta at Dunvegan, Peace River, Vermilion was interrupted by the Peace River just a Community and Cultural Complex for permanent dis- Carcajou, then the fort. couple miles north of the fort until 1974 whe a bridge play. "If it wasn't for the water," explains St. Germain, was constructed. Bourassa who piloted the D.A., incidentally, was an "you had no way to cross the land." In those days and It was the highways and railways which led to the boats. uncle to St. Germain who claims, that, there was right up into the late 1940s, he adds, places like High demise and eventual disappearance of the river will live on always work for those who would cut wood for the Level and Manning did not even exist. Even in the That memory, that bit of history, however, boat." early '60s, High Level only consisted of a few simple in the model built by St. Germain for the bicentennial The D.A., he says, travelled as far east along the structures. of Fort Vermilion. Page 12, WINDSPEAKER, August 12, 1988 SPORTS & LEISURE

Andrew Hunt ties calf off but misses the money, far left. Pete's Sake gives cowboy Kenton Randle a rough ride, middle. Melton Louis tries to mud -wrestle cowboy style. Bird emerges top cowboy at rodeo classic By Terry Lusty ing champs Sam Bird and The bulls gave Hooker Jess in the finals bre of stock must have been Hibbs' 24 seconds flat on WindspeakerCorrespondent Dick Powell from Hobbema's Paul Smallboy and giving him a 140 total. quite good as cowboys two head was sufficient, Montana, and bull rider and Paddle Prairie's Dennis The remaining nine final- behind the chutes were though barely, to beat out HOBBEMA, Alta. Colin Wittier of High Ghostkeeper a rough time ists all bucked off leaving overheard complimenting Sam Bird's 24.1 and Jay Prairie. of it as one trampled on Colin Willier in second both animals and contrac- Bob Lytle's 24.8. The North American In fact, the all- around Smallboy four or five times with 76 points and Darrell tors. But Lytle also showed Indian Clasic Rodeo at champ at the classic turned even though the conse- Big Plume of Sarcee in One of the cowboys his colors in winning the Hobbema is probably the out to be none other than quences weren't serious, third with a 72. drawing a lot of admiration steer wrestling over the largest of all Indian rodeos Sam Bird who took first but Ghostkeeper had his Ed Begay, a Navajo and attention this year is 1986 world champion Bruce in this country. This year it and third place money in arm wind up in a cast when from Arizona, co- emceed newcomer Richard Kipling Labelle who came second was again held at the Panee team roping as well as sec- he broke it landing the the events with Greg Smith of High Level who com- and Wright Bruised Head Agriplex, one of Indian ond money in calf roping wrong way after bailing off of the Peigan Nation. The bined a whopping 78 on his who placed third. country's finest grounds in which he lost by a mere 1/10 his bull. judges were former bronc final saddle bronc, Bay In team roping, Sam the business on August 5 -7. of a second. The bulls were in such champ Bob Gottfriedson of Boy, with his previous 69 Bird and Dick Powel's 19.2 Just a few of the almost Bull riding, by far, has fine form or perhaps the Calgary and Jim Freeman to take first place over Clint on two animals overcame 600 entries competing for a always been considered the cowboys weren't, that of Edmonton while Morin of Meadow Lake the 21.8 second total of Ken total prize of $9,400 plus most dangerous of all the Cardston's Sheldon Twigg Sarcee's Richard Bish and who had 136 total and a and Ray Augare. Bird was entry fees were; all -around rodeo events. Two cow- was the only one who man- Edmonton's Herb Chisan close- running Lewis Little a winner again in this cate- world champion Andrew boys found that out this aged to stay aboard long served as the bull fighters. Bear who earned 135 and is gory as he and Bill Powell Hunt from Lethbridge, rop- past weekend. enough to score a 70 on The rodeo resorted to the defending world champ captured third place money. four different stock con- in Indian country. The remaining event tractors this year, three In bareback, Dexter winners were: Junior bar- being from Hobbem....7 Bruised Head narrowly rel racing - Denise West Rodeo Co., Crane escaped serious injury Swampy, Tia Fox, and Rodeo Co., and Roasting when the small of his back Janette Shade. Senior bar- Rodeo Co. as well as the was stepped on after he got rel racing - Melissa Louis, Wayne Vold Co. The cali- dumped, but Bill T. Head's Loretta Lefthand, and combined total of 140 Chantelle Daychief. Boys points earned him a first Steer riding - Jay over Kenton Randle and Littlechild, Curtis Poucette, the third /fourth split and Max Big Throat. between Clint Morin and The next Indian Rodeo Kelvin Fox. Cowboys Association Good News In calf roping, last year's rodeo is the August 31 -14 world champ at Kananaskis Country Rodeo Slow Pitch Party Line Albuquerque, Andrew which begins at 1:00 p.m. Hunt, came up short as Rod both days.

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SPORTS Gretzky packs for L.A., ROUNDUP By Kam Mc Lain kids mourn loss of role model

beat." grabbed second. No other winners here. Down south, Ivan Singer, rec man for the Bloods, Willie John scored 167 to win the junior division. I hate to say it - but we here in Edmonton lost just about the only thing we had to brag about. It's hard says he's "happy he left." He concludes by saying the Trevor Ladoux took second with 205 and third went to imagine Edmonton and the Oilers without the trade should "make things a little easier for Calgary to Gary Arcand, 224. Great One. It's kind of hard to look at Gretzky's (Flames)...I hope." Viola Manywounds came back strong on the sec- trade very objectively when all around me people are Hobbema: An oldtimers hockey team are hold- ond day to capture first in the ladies flight -- she crazed with emotion. Suddenly were a city of ing bingos to earn money for a trip to the World Cup scored 219. Just behind was Liz Poitras, 220; Clara Loyer, depressed maniacs. So, to get a little perspective on Tournament in Florida April 1989. Since the 220; and Joyce Cardinal, 227. Hobbema Chiefs started in 1975 they've won the In the men's fourth flight, Brian Youngchief the situation I called around Alberta to get responses Oil from others in Indian sports country. World Cup twice --1983 and 1985. earned first with 210, Derwin Buffalo swung a 213 Gordon Russell, rec man at Edmonton's friendship The club is 100% Native and most players are vol- while Roland Dion landed a 214. centre says he "hates to see him go." But Russell is unteers with the minor hockey program. Leonard Ladoux, 196, won the third flight while quick to add that "on the business end it's a smart The Oil Chiefs are also accepting entries into a Peter Manywounds, 197, snared second and Homer move," explaining that Gretzky "won't get much bet- new oldtimers hockey league for the 1988 -89 season. Poitras, 199, snagged third. Hobbema hall Are with me? Take Billy ter." Look for the bingos at the bingo at you still a deep breath. more information 187, out Victor 187, win Mel Grandjamb, a hockey player -coach at Fort the end of each month. For about Steinhauer, edged John, to Dennis third McKay says "the puzzle fits together -- Pocklington the bingos or entries into the new oldtimers league the second flight. Mosewah settled for needs money and because of his wife -- it's all part of phone Danny Montour at 585 -3793. with 188. first flight with 174, little the plan." Actually, he says the news doesn't matter Kehewin: Tansi, Herman John, it's in the Indian John Cardinal took the a made much, just as long as the "Fort McKay Braves do bet- golf grapevine that you put on a pretty mean tourna- short was Ray Ahenakew, 175. Henry Cardinal ter this year." ment. third with 179. Fiddler got glory in John Fletcher, sports consultant, says: "In any pro "It was my first time organizing the tournament," George the the championship held in Cold flight with his 163. Lloyd Gauthier scored 169 to take sport there is always the chance of a trade regardless said John, referring to that golf tourney Adine Raine won with 170. how good the player is. In Gretzky's case was the sit- Lake but hosted by the Kehewin Golf Club last Augst second while third and better one next year," he And finally, Wilf McDougall was the one and only uation was ripe for the taking, or I should say, Peter 5 -7. "I promise a bigger Pocklington's choice." Fletcher says the kids in his added. senior winner at the tourney. from all over Alberta -- neighborhood are "shocked." He goes on to say "the The event drew 56 golfers Cancelled: Don't get yer riggin' in a knot. The Blackfoot, Sarcee -- and Saskatchewan, too. ones who will be hurt the most are the kids." Crane rodeo scheduled for August 13 -14 has been can- with drizzly weather but Rupert Meneen, one of the hockey brothers for the The first day was plagued celled. Tallcree Toros says: blessed with sun for the second day said John. with Have weekend in "I'm not a Gretzky or Oiler fan -- Montreal Here's the winners starting the peewees: That's all for this week. a super Canadians." He adds: "maybe they'll be easier to Bruce Poitras took first while Dana Arcand Indian sports country.

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By Jackie Red Crow traditional dancers much to which had mostly dancers Windspeaker Correspondent the delight of the crowd at and drummers from the the final dance nearby Blood and Peigan LETHBRIDGE, Alta. competitions on Sunday. reserves. A few came from At the end of their dance, Sarcee, Blackfoot and Although its smaller in young ladies who were Browning. comparison to other unable to escape, had to be Teepee owners who set powwows being held the coaxed to put on bustles to up their teepees during same weekend, the fourth display their versions of a Whoop -Up days besides annual Fort Whoop -Up men's fancy and chicken Calling Last and Buckskin Powwow can pride itself dance. were Art White Quills, in hosting a fun -filled, Aside from the antics, Allan Spear Chief, Mary entertaining event. drummers donated $10 to a Stella Bare Shin Bone, Jim Sponsored by the member of the audience Shot Both Sides, John Lethbridge and District who came from the farthest Healy and Arnold Fort Whoop -Up Exhibition place. Surprisingly, a Mountain Horse. Board, the Indian Village couple from Sweden Drum groups who located on the grounds vacationing in Canada, provided the music for the provided a colorful part of finally got up to receive the powwow were the Spirit Whoop -Up days held Aug. token of appreciation. Sings and Mocassin Flats 2 -7. It had eight teepees Art Calling Last, a Singers of the Blood open for daily inspection member of the organizing Reserve. and about 50 native dancers committee said a total of Powwow competitors: The following are the registered in its 10- category Mikey and Claire Pipestem from Sarcee $2600 was up for the dance results of the dance competitions in addition to competitions. As well, competitions: demonstrating exhibition Calling Last who served as antics. Much to the announced sheepishly, "I various individuals and dances. the MC during the surprise of both men and want to have some fun ", businesses donated trophies Ladies' Buckskin: 1. Jean Well -known Blood powwow kept the audience ladies traditional dances, talked the men into putting to first -place winners in the Healy, Blood; 2. Rosie Red Crow, Orlon his zany Calling Last Blood; 3. Tracy Scout, Blood. traditional dancer, amused wiith who on shawls to imitate ladies dance competitions. Men's Buckskin: I. Harold Calling Last and another Healy, Blood; 2. Jim Shot Both member of the committee, Sides, Blood. Leslie Buckskin, donated Men's Traditional: James Watt, Blackfeet; 2, Paul Bare Shin the prize monies for the Bone, Blood; 3. Mark Wolf Leg Men's Buckskin Sr., Blackfoot. competition which was not Ladies' Traditional: I. Angie originally included in the Shouting, Blood; 2. Rachael Crying Head, Blood; 3. Mary event. Stella Bare Shine Bone, Blood. "Itt was a pretty good Boys' Traditional: 1. Reuban powwow. Everybody had a Big Sorrel Horse, Blood; 2. P.G. good time," ssaid Calling Mistaken Chief, Blood; 3. Kevin Hope, Blackfeet. 1 I Last in an interview after 'Ali 4Y1 ; Girls' Traditional: 1. Alberta the powwow. Raw Eater, Blood; 2. Wanita He added he was Shouting, Blood; 3. Pam Bare pleased with the attendance Shin Bone, Blood. even though were Men's Fancy: L William there Mistaken Chief, Blood; 2. Herbert other powwows being held Bull Shields, Blood; 3. Henry in Hobbema, Rocky Boy, Creighton, Blood. Blackfoot and Fort Hall, Ladies' Fancy: 1. Lisa which Wadsworth, Blood; 2. Rae Ann Idaho usually Wadsworth, Blood; 3. Vivian attracts many dancers Across The Mountain, SENIOR SECTION (A) Blood. because of their bigger Boys' Fancy: 1. Darcy Strikes MEN'S BUCKSKIN With MEN'S TRADITIONAL MEN'S FANCY MEN'S GRASS DANCE MEN'S TEAM DANCE prize monies in their A Gun, Peigan; 2. Sheldon ISt $1,00.00 1st $1,000.00 Ist 1,00 00 1s, $600.00 1st $300.00 Scout, Blood. 2nd 1700.00 2nd $700.00 2,1 2nd competition dances. $70.0 $400.0 2nd 520.0 Girls' Fancy: 1. Claire Ord $40.00 Ord $40.0 3rtl $400.00 3rd $200.00 3rd 51000 "But we had many good Pipestem, Sarcee, 2. Pam Bare LADIES' BUCKSKIN LADIES' TRADITIONAL LADIES' FANCY JINGLE DRESS LADIES' TEAM DANCE dancers here," he said Shin Bone, Blood. 1st 51,000.0 Im 51,000.0 $50.0 1st $600.00 1st 130.00 2nd 520.00 2nd $700.00 2nd $30.0 2nd Sd0.0 2nd $20.00 3rd $40.0 3rd $400.0 3rd 510.0 3rd 520.0 3rd $100

TEEN SECTION IB) JUNIOR SECTION ICI TEEN BOYS' TEEN BOYS JUNIOR BOYS' JUNIOR BOYS' Bad weather TRADITIONAL FANCY TRADITIONAL FANCY 1st $600.0 1st $600.0 1st $30.0 1st 530.0 2nd $40.0 2nd 540.0 2nd 520.0 2nd 520.0 3rd $20.0 3rd 520.0 Ord $10.0 3rd $10.0 TEEN GIRLS' TEEN GIRLS' JUNIOR GIRLS' JUNIOR GIRLS' didn't dampen TRADITIONAL FANCY TRADITIONAL FANCY 1st 5600.0 Ist 5600.0 1st $30.00 ist 530.0 2,1 $400.00 2ntl $40.0 2nd $20.0 2,1 $20.00 3.1 3rd 3rd $20.0 520.0 $10.0 3rd $100.00 EVERYONE WE,COME.

SPECIAL powwow action SPECIAL CATEGORY ATTRACTIONS JUNIOR GIRLS' GRASS DANCE Jr. By Patrick Michell powwow being sponsored FANCY SPECIAL v EAGLE DANCE 1st 5300.00 1st rß^$400.00 HOOP DANCE Windspeaker Correspondent by the Ermineskin band. 2nd 520.0 2nd $300.00 JINGLE DRESS Most dazzling of all the 3rd 5100.00 Ord $20.0 spnn,dred nY HOBBEMA, Alta. traditional dress was that of HAND DRUM Candace Gadwa 6 Farm, CONTEST the grass dancer, with its A short morning shower hund -ds of colorfully thick $5,000.00 Contact threatened to cancel the strands of roped cotton HAND GAME TOURNAMENT IN PRIZE MONEY EUGENE CARDINAL 826 -3333 dances scheduled for which bounced and flicked (Plus Entry Feel 826 -5258 Eve. Sunday, but as morning in the dazzling sunlight as became noon its dark the dancer moved around 73 prairie clouds became the arbor's center. ,k,,Hv9 RODEO FqCy warm, bright and cheerful Under the scant shelter A sunlight. offered by the leaves of 9Z° august 275 28 O,qY Circling the dancers' hundreds of popular tree arbor were hundreds of branches sat hundreds of 1988 tents and tipis, the weekend Native and non -Native EVENT ENTRY FEE ADDED PURSE homes of dancers and spec- spectators mesmerized by BAREBACK 30.00 per event $300.00 tators who had travelled the dancing. SADDLE RHONE 30.00 per event $300.00 BULL RIDING 30.00 per event 5300.00 hundreds of kilometres It was another fine day CALF ROPING 30.00 per event 530000 from places as far south as for powwow competition at STEER WRESTLING 30.00 per event $300.00 LADIES BARREL RACING 30.00 per event 5300.00 Montana and North the Four Nations Powwow, JR. GIRLS BARREL RACING 30.00 per event 5175.00 Dakota, and as far east as 5 - JR. BOYS STEER RIDING 30.00 per event 5175.00 held Aug. 7 on the Saskatchewan and Ermineskin Reserve. The TEAM ROPING Manitoba. powwow featured dancing Ente, Once Shortly after the sun in different categories for 560.00 Per Team reached OUIJA GADWA82F3333 midday, the all ages, such as fancy Plus $5.00 Stock Charge August 7211111 dancers emerged from dancing, grass dancing, jin- dr a Is VERN FRANKLIN within their tents and tipis, gle dress and traditional ready to compete in the dancing. August 12, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 15

Story research leads journalist to Metis journey

By Susan Enge morale and strengthened She was so desperate to stories for Windspeaker, Windspeaker Correspondent her confidence. "I had a lot understand that she "picked worked at the Alberta of worries, doubts about up the phone and began to Native Communications "I'm a gypsy at heart" my abilities, but this was call all the Native Society (now defunct) and says 34 year old Metis overcome by supportive organizations asking them Prairie Wool Dorothy Schreiber as she women offering their words what the political issues Communications, her lights up a cigarette feeling of encouragement." were affecting "Native knowledge of historical and somewhat uncomfortable The women within her people, the Metis; I was contemporary political talking about herself. family were also just as looking for a political struggles of Canadian Schreiber is used to asking strong and independent as movement so I could get aboriginal peoples finally the questions, not fielding her personal mentors. Her involved." began to take shape. them like she did while grandmother, her mother Laughing in retrospect "If there was any one working in the media, most and aunts all worked in Schreiber confesses it was moment I was finally aware recently, as a reporter for non -traditional "a naive approach ". But, of my identity, it was when Windspeaker. She occupations. Because the she was unfamiliar with the the aboriginal rights clause presently works as a female role models at home Canadian Metis history and was taken out of the researcher for the Canadian exhibited such lacked understanding of the Canadian Constitution. Broadcasting Corporation's unconforming traits, contemporary struggles There was a big television news section in Schreiber says she was facing them. It continued demonstration at the Edmonton. never drawn to traditional to agitate her. This feeling Kinsmen Field House at the Born and raised in occupations expected of would not last forever, Ledge (Legislative Wawa, Ontario, a small other women. "I didn't however. 18 mining town located on the want to do anything that While she covered Continued page northern tip of Lake was traditionally female. Superior, Schreiber found My mom, aunts, herself yearning to travel. grandmother were pretty The spirit of adventure took well self- sufficient, " she over. She packed what said. little belongings she had Without perhaps Women of the 80s: and headed west. realizing it, Schreiber Little did she realize at adopted their same Recognize the the time, that she would, in approach. She worked over the course of ten years, "Don't be afraid to take risks: Dorothy Schreiber the years as a reporter, accomplishments, develop the career she researcher, radio longed to have as a young, western provinces spending a Native woman pulled her broadcaster, positions realize the impressionable girl a brief time in northern out of the doldrums by historically uncommon for ix idolizing the works of CBC British Columbia. But, her believing in her abilities. "I women to be in. contributions. TV host, Patrick Watson; wandering ways always led was pretty lucky. I've had While she labored from simultaneously discovering her back to Edmonton. It strong Native women, who one job to another, part of her Metis identity and seemed to be the city where believed in my abilities, Schreiber needed ENOCH heritage. she could allow some roots help me out. This one settling...her Metis identity. Her journey took her to take place. She soon woman gave me my first She admitted not knowing through a series of low married and continued to job. She always what it all meant. CONSTRUCTION income service jobs, work edging herself closer recommended me for other Questions of who the Metis working as a chambermaid and closer to the respected jobs. I am grateful," says were and what they & SERVICES Ltd. in a Jasper motel to a high career she wanted...being a Schreiber. represented crossed her profile provincial stringer journalist. The self-confidence she mind countless times. "I job for Our Native Land, a During periodic slumps needed at these intervals of wasn't raised in a weekly CBC radio of unemployment, unemployment was traditional way. I had no Box 2, Site 2, R.R. 1 program. Schreiber said it was at lacking, she admits. But, grasp of who I was as a Winterburn, Alberta the women who counselled Native person," said In between jobs she these moments in her life TOE 2N0 criss- crossed through the when her personal mentor, her then, boosted her Schreiber. Office: 470 -5685 Mobile: 551 -3646

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e would like to salute and From timid and shy commend the magnificent women of to the Dene Tha' Band. Ladies and elders outspoken and sure, who have helped our people in social Native development, tribal administration, women progress By Jackie Red Crow being placed in foster them into those schools. conselling programs, social services and Windspeaker Correspondent homes off the reserve, They lost a lot of love alcoholism and even how because the family unit was the band office. STAND OFF, Alta. Native parents would get broken. Some of them said benefits such as clothing they really didn't know how Rose Yellowfeet, 61, allowances if they sent to be parents because they 'We appreciate your extensive says Native women have their children off the were away from their par- literally blossomed into reserve. Children attending ents for so long." contributions to our way of life and the proud, contributing mem- reserve schools didn't get To make necessary bers of their communities. the same privileges. changes in Native commu- good examples you show our young She says she can "In those days, nobody nities, the VANWS women. We wish that they follow in your remember 25 years ago talked about being Metis, invited government people when Native women were Treaty, Status - we all so they could tell them footsteps onto even bigger contributions. so timid and shy that they pulled together. There wrs first -hand of their views had to write their ideas on a good spirit in the orga.ni- and suggestions says paper and then give it to zation." Yellowfeet. From somebody else to voice on After the first confer- The meetings were the Band, Council and the Social their behalf. ence, the organizing com- effective. "We made a lot Services Department of the Dene Tha' Yellowfeet, a founding mittee took "crash cours- of changes, for instance, member of the Voice of es," on leadership, "so that Native foster homes. We Band, Alberta Native Womens' we can learn how to run made a lot of noise that we Society (VANWS) now meetings and make resolu- didn't want Native children known as the Alberta tions." in white foster homes." Native Womens' But there was a problem "I think that we Dene Tha' Ehts -Ande Organization (ANWA), was that many of the women strengthened other Native reflecting on the progress had faced. "Many of the organizations. When health Social Development Program of Native women in an men were mad at some of benefits for treaty Indians interview at her home in the women. They didn't were being threatened to be Box 958 Stand Off. want their wives involved cut, we marched in The movement had its in the organization. Some Edmonton to protest that High Level, Alberta TON OSO humble beginnings in 1966 stopped coming; others still action." Telephone: when three Native women, came," smiles Yellowfeet. However, Yellowfeet (403)926 -2422 Ruth McDougall, Peigan, Yellowfeet said Native and others were eventually Alice Steinhauer, Cree and women in the 60's were voted out. "I was warned Christine Daniels, Metis, strong -willed "and friend. He said, returned from a Native they make up their minds, 'One of these days a group \\\p\\\\\ women's conference in they would go after any of women will come along Saskatchewan. "They said goal." and think they can run the there are so many Native Many of the women did- organization better. Don't women just sitting at n't speak English very well take it personally - take it home," says Yellowfeet. so the committee arranged as progress for your people. Attention Ladies (Girls) "Although there's nothing for translators in Cree and Go out and start something wrong with being house- Blackfoot and other lan- else'." We wives, there's so much we guages at every meeting And that's what Want You! can learn and do together to held. Yellowfeet did. She was improve our communities." "As time went on, many instrumental in setting up Yellowfeet who was of the women expressed the Hill Top House in only 36 at the time was interest in more training. Edmonton for women who We are holding a three prairie province all going through a personal They wanted to know how had been in jail or lived in Native female talent transformation. "I had just to organize their own meet- the streets. search. sobered up. I was dying ings and they wanted to Then she moved on to If you can sing or play any musical from cirrhosis of the liver form their own chapters on help organize the instrument (fiddle, guitar, bass, banjo, and had only five months to reserves, Metis colonies McDougall House which is live. My children were and urban centres," says an overnight shelter for mandolin, drums, accordian), we want you. taken away because they Yellowfeet. women. We will be holding several Search For (social services) said I was . The committee complied Yellowfeet says "she unfit mother." Talent shows. From the winners an with their request and orga- feels sad" that VANWS of the Search The idea of organizing a nized 10 workshops across isn't as strong and united as For Talent shows we will be selecting six or women's meeting sounded the province on such topics it used to be. appealing to Yellowfeet, as communication, public seven ladies for our major recording of an all She said the controver- Native "Even though I really didn't speaking and how to orga- band. The band will be playing at all know what I was doing." nize a group meeting. sial sexual discrimination major rodeos and Native events across Nonetheless, she threw her- After five years, section in the Indian Act "split the women ". Former Canada and stateside. All our shows self into the project "blind- Yellowfeet noticed remark- will be ly" not realizing the long able changes in the members organized the done before live audiences. We will also be term effects of the group's women. "Before they were Indian Rights for Indian Women while making videos and tapes efforts. so scared, they couldn't others to be sold. formed the Alberta Native Eventually, an organizing talk; sometimes we picked Treaty Women organiza- committee was formed with them up at bus depots tion. 456 -3712 Bus. (Arnold) Yellowfeet as co- chair- because they had never woman. The founding been in a big city. Now But she says that 457 -9210 Res. VANWA meeting was set they started talking more." although many Native in the spring of 1967 in "At each conference, women have made great Edmonton. "We had many women said they strides in education, busi- planned for about 200 peo- were taking upgrading ness -and arts, they still ret- ple but we had close to 500 courses; some said they got tain their cultural values women at that three -day a job while others said they and traditions. Teepee Music Enterprises conference. They were were on Band Councils." Yellowfeet lives in from every part of the Even women started dis- Stand Off with six of her Box 4 Site 4 R.R. 4 province, including some cussing "taboo subjects" or children and grandchildren. from Saskatchewan and the part hurts "bottled up inside She works part-time at the Edmonton, Alberta T5E 5S7 United States." of them for years. A lot of Fort MacLeod Detox "We had a lot of d i seas - the women were angry at Centre and is active with sions on the conditions of how they were treated at the National Native and our communities - housing, residental schools and how Drug Abuse Commission. I,E.SR,N9SA mm. a a...... u a u w ...w oa n a w . ,. education, Native children the government herded August 12, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 17 LADIES OF THE 80s ote Oree Bn d Educatïcn Authority Desmarais Afbrta ì.:, "r.... en m ` Carol Geddes , ;' Creative outlet found in film 1. Provincial Tuition Agreement Administrator sources. Unless you hit it By Keith Matthew 2. Assistant Administrative Clerk Windspeaker Staff Writer big with a blockbuster that everyone wanted but docu- Required by the Bigstone Cree Band: Education WHITEHORSE, Yukon ` mentary tends not to be that Authority Office and Operations, 1. Provincial Tuition For aspiring director She is currently working Agreement Administrator (full- time); 2. Assistant Clerk - Carol Geddes working in with the Council of Yukon Administrative position (part- time). Indians in the areas of com- film and video allows her The Bigstone Band Education Authority Office & she munications and is also to work in the area Operations is a dynamic and growing service, serving the It is great involved in writing on land most enjoys, - Bigstone Cree Band membership, either on /off reserve and the very, very creative. If claims for the council. it is isolated communities in Northern Alberta. you want a creative outlet. She has also done exten- Under the supervision and direction of the Director of It is frightening at the same sive work in the video for- Education, the successful, qualified candidates for theses time because it is very mat which is much cheaper for; a work expensive if your personal to produce than films. positions will be responsible as unit; to together vision doesn't turn out then Director: Carol Geddes Women Can't Be Beat is a and duties thereof: you could be in a lot of 30 minute video she did Reports to the Director of Education and to the Chairman trouble." mentary of the Montreal about battered women; of the Bigstone Education Authority - board; and also to the woman from Teslin Indian Native Friendship Centre. It Together We Survive is a 16 Portfolio Holder of Education. band, Yukon and is a part of was an independent produc- minute video on the uses Responsible for Implementation and development of, and the Tlingit Nation. She is a tion. of cariboo by Yukon Indian maintenance of quality education support services to Indian middle child of the 13 born to Her second film feature elders; and All My Relations children as specified in the Tuition Agreeement on behalf of Annie and Ted Geddes. which was done for the is a video about Round Lake the Bigstone Cree Band. In 1978 she graduated National Film Board of Treatment Centre which is Administers and monitors the Tuition Agreement In with a Bachelor of Arts Canada was Doctor, Lawyer, an alcohol treatment centre general, as specified to the terms of the Tuition Agreement are degree from Carleton .fadian Chief which was, just outside of Vernon, carried out and adhered to by both parties. British Columbia. University with majors in according to Geddes, "A Performance of Duties In a working, cooperative video productions English and Philosophy. She social documentary about The relationship with the Northland School Division, the following: for the Council five different Native women are available through then worked 1. Planning and Organizing: of Yukon Indians as an exec- who have made it and how Northern Native - enrollment statistics, nominal rollemtn count. utive assistant before return- they overcame various prob- Broadcasting in the Yukon. - annual school budgets and schedues. ing to university in Montreal lems." She directed the film. Other work Geddes has - discipline policy for students. to get her Diploma in According to Geddes it is done was with CBC televi- Northland Division, School Board. Communications from not something a person does sion on Kluane National - recommendations to School Concordia University in to become well off financial- Park in the Yukon where she - developing an orientation for teachers. - selection of materials regarding history, traditions, and culture of the 1982. ly. "If you plan on getting was an assistant to the pro- Geddes first film, Place rich you better do something ducer. Cree For Our People, has been else. It is really difficult She is currently working peoples. screened on CBC television because you spend a lot of - development of language and cultural programs. many times and is a docu- time finding funding page 18 - development of a drop -out recovery program annually implemented. 2. Staffing: Monitoring and Evaluating: - participates in personnel committee. - participates in school evaluations. 3. Coordinating and Administering: NORTHLAND - administers nominal roll count. SCHOOL DIVISION #61 - administers tuition monthly payments. - interprets the Northland School Division Audit for purpose of the Tuition ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR Agreement. - administers payments for special programs. OF NATIVE PROGRAMS - meets to discuss Indian students' welfare with the Northland School Division Board, Local School Board Committees. The successful applicant will assist the Supervisor of Native 4. Controlling and Managing: Programs in: - ensure that the terms of the Tuition Agreement are carried out and 18 (Cree /) Language Pro- adhered 1. Supervising Native - Corporate in the Division. to by both parties: the Northland School Division #61 grams Board 2. Providing Inservice to Native Language Instructors in the and the authority of the Bigstone Band Education Authority. Division. 3. Liaising with the Alberta Education and outside agencies in Qualifications Preferred: the development and implementation of Native Language 1. University Degree, preferred B. Educ. with School Administration Programs. experience or related training. 2. Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) with post- school 4. Developing and implementing First and Second Language necessary. Programs in the Division. training in computers, some accounting QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalents: The successful applicant will: Equivalencies with related training and experience shall be considered for both positions applied for, either #1 or #2. 1. Have fluency or extensive knowledge of either Cree or Note: These positions are both permanent based on Chipewyan. satisfactory performance (within a three -month probationary period). 2. Have completed most requirements for a Bachelor of Education degree. Salary: 3. Be assertive Commensurate based on qualifications, pegged on present salary grid. 4. Be willing to live in Peace River. Alberta. 5. Be willing to travel extensively in northern Closing date: August 26, 1988, at 12:00 noon. Candidates with a Bachelor of Education degree or graduate work with previous work experience in Native Languages Interviews and Selections: August 31, 1988 and /or Native Studies will be favored. Send resumes with supporting documentation and names of 3 Please Apply By Letter; Send Attached - A Resume To: professional references to: Brian Callaghan ATTENTION: H. Adrian Yellowknee Superintendent Director of Education of Schools and Human Resources Bigstone Band Education Authority Northland School Division No. 61 Desmarais, Alberta TOG OTO Bag 1400 Peace River, Alberta "Equal Opportunity Employer, To Qualified With Qualified As Required." TOH 2X0 Candidates Deadline for applications: August 29, 1988 Page 18, WINDSPEAKER, August 12, 1988

JOB OPPORTUNITY LADIES OF THE 80s COUNSELLOR Kind and Level of Work: The Counsellor is responsible for all aspects of counselling psychology. The role of the Counsellor is the promotion of now she was able to "kill would not have been so personal and cultural growth with emphasis on assisting clients to develop JOURNALIST two birds with one stone." rocky if she had acquired their abilities and interests in order to realize their full potential - self- From page 15 That year, she could now further education. "Get an awareness. In general, the Counsellor's primary responsibility is to the maintain that "close touch education. That's the "clients." Assembly Building). with the Native ticket; value that," says There were hundreds of community" and also Schreiber. And, she adds Duties: Assist and participate in intake procedure - a) Record and compile Native people around me. consolidate her skills in the it's important to stick out all necessary admittance forms b) Orient clients on conditions of residential They all came together for field of journalism. the tough times. "Try not care including policies, house rules, ground rules, room assignments, meal this cause, to have The journey she to be discouraged. And, times, laundry days, duties of key personnel c) Inquire and report clients aboriginal rights back embarked upon so many don't be afraid to take risks, on medication and clients with physical handicaps, to put especially the years ago was a difficult just do it," evening Counsellor; plan, record and maintain daily and weekly session into the Constitution. I she said. schedules of program content; prepare and facilitate sessions for remember a row off one, not devoid of happy She is still learning. residential clients; provide counselling services to residential clients elders...all dressed in times too, but one she feels She's not afraid anymore. including one to one counselling, group counselling and family counselling traditional regalia.. I was worth the risk she took More importantly...she and assist them with other related chemically dependency problems; remember standing there that day as she headed knows who she is and prepare and record all necessary clients reports such as intake, progress, looking down at everyone. west. She admits the road where she is going. discharge summary, etc.; report on problem areas and incidents with clients during daily consultation with Treatment Services coordinator We al felt really (inpatient); perform other related duties and functions to supplement the strong...cohesive. I felt the production is independent program content such as showing films and other visual presentations; unity and a great sense of FILM MAKER and she hopes to raise the undertake other related and required duties as requested by the Treatment pride. I was fighting back From page 17 funds to produce it herself, "I Services coordinator. the tears because I finally am trying to raise the fund- felt a sense of nationhood." on a production about a ing myself'. Minimum education and experience required: Experience in social work recalls Screiber, her voice Native photographer from Geddes hopes to attend or other closely related behaviorial science field with concentration in shaking. the Yukon which doesn't the 1988 Indian Summer counselling; graduation from a standard high school supplemented by have an official title as of yet Festival of Aboriginal courses in basic and advanced counselling or any combination of training She lights up another but she says the working title Motion Pictures from and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills. cigarette and stares outside of the production is George September 21- 25 in Pincher her livingroom window. Johnson - Tlingit Creek and at that time fea- Other requirements: Must have a valid Driver's License; at least one year She is quiet. She realizes Photographer. She says the ture one of her videos. sobriety and must be familiar with the and Indian culture. Salary: Negotiable Deadline: August 19. 1988 NATIVE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES Send resumes to: Leslie Tailfeathers Program Proposals Sought Vice Chairman Alberta Social Services, Calgary Region, invites program proposals for the provision of family based support programs to Native families and children. Native families include treaty, non -treaty and Metis St. Paul Treatment & Training Centre people. The program will include: for Alcohol and Drug Abuse a) a family support component to provide counselling as well as life skills training for budgeting, Box 179 nutrition, and child management. Staff will also assist clients to access appropriate community Cardston, Alberta TOK 0KO services. b) a youth program to provide the opportunity for staff to assist Native youth to learn more about their culture, life skills, interpersonal skills and options for leisure time activities. Proposals should cover the program's basis in research, philosophy, format for assessment of child and family functioning, methods of intervention, staff structure and evaluation model. Applicants are challenged to develop a progressive family focus service identifying specific cultural issues and defining the use of community resources and networks. EXECUTIVE A briefing for interested individuals or groups will be held on August 22, 1988 at 2 p.m. at the Willow Park District Office. The program will be funded by Alberta Social Services on an annual basis, subject to yearly review. DIRECTOR Please reply by September 19, 1988 to: Residential Resources Kind and level of work: The executive director is responsible for all phases of Alberta Social Services management including administration, promotion, and supervision of all four Willow Park District Office components (administration, preventive services, treatment services and building 10325 Bonaventure Drive S.E. maintenance) of the organization. The primary function of the chief administrator is to Calgary, Alberta T2J 5R8 direct the total organization toward a high standard of operation in achieving the Telephon: Debi Perry goals and objectives of the treatment centre. Telephone: 258 -4758 Please note that the lowest bid proposal will not necessarily Duties: Oversee the Alban supervision of employees to ensure a staff of competent be accepted and Alberta Social Services has the right to SOCIAL SERVICES personnel to best utilize individual and group capabilities; recruit, hire and terminate refisse any or all proposals. Calgary Region staff subject to the budget, personnel policies, and approval of the board; assign and reassign personnel within the organization to meet the needs of the centre for a competent staff; arrange, prepare and attend all general meetings and board meetings; inform the board of all information regarding the condition of organization and all significant factors influencing it; insure that board directives, personnel rules SECRETARY/ and regulations are adhered to, and implemented, in order for the program to operate effectively and efficiently; ensures that accounting procedures are followed in order to SACRED CIRCLE NATIVE OFFICE SUPPORT have proper financial control and administration; arranges for the preparation of A challenging employment monthly and quarterly financial and program reports to the board, and all funding LIAISON WORKER opportunity exists in our Lac La sources for review, comment, reaction and approval; consult and participate in Biche office. In this position you research and development for continuous personal will perform a variety of duties and intellectual growth of the total Edmonton Public Schools requires two workers for the including: acting as office organization; maintain good working relations with the board of directors, agencies of Native Home School to receptionist, providing general government, professional Liaison Services work with Native associations, mass media and the public at large; counsels students, their families and School personnel in secretarial services, maintaining with supervisors on to assist staff requiring training on the organizations time and expense; addressing the educational needs of urban Native children. the resource library and foster an environment of team work and commitment of total personnel through the assisting it the financial organization by developing and improving methods of effective communications. Desired qualifications include: abiltity to speak a Native administration of the office. Very language; sensitivity to the problems of the urban Native good interpersonal skills, Knowledge, abilities and skills: This position requires a good planning ability, people; experience working in the urban Native community; communication skills, dictaphone extensive knowledge of business management - to provide sound recommendations or excellent skills, and accurate typing are interpersonal skills; training in counselling essential. alternatives to the board as a basis for effective financial and management decisions. techniques; a valid driver's license and transportation. This Human relations skills are needed to guide, influence and motivate Qualifications: High school others to attain position will commence September 1, 1988. education our goal - serve the public. supplemented by related training plus related Salary: $645.93 - $901.71 bi- weekly (under review) Minimum education and office experience in a client care experience required: Extensive administrative and enviroment. management experience in the service of a large organization, with some accounting Please submit detailed resume quoting competition Salary: $16,692.00 - experience desirable; graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree #263 by 4:00 p.m. August 19, 1988 to: $20,280.00 per annum or equivalent in business administration or related field; or any combination of Competition Number: training and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills. Personnel Stafffing Services AADAC 43/88 closes August 19, Edmonton Public Schools 1988 Immediate supervisor: Board of Director's - specifically Centre for Education Obtain application forms the chairperson. Deadline date: August 19, 1988 One Kingsway from your nearest AADAC Office Edmonton, Alberta and return completed forms OR Send resumes to: T6H 4G9 resumes to: Personnel, Alberta Leslie Tailfeathers Alcohol 8 Drug Abuse Vice Chairman Commission, 2nd floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, St. Paul Treatment & Training Centre for Alberta, T5J 3M9. Phone: 427- Alcohol and Drug Abuse 7935. AADAC Box 179 is a smoke -free SE EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS employer Cardston, Alberta TOK OKO August 12, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 19

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