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Alcohol treatment program championed by chief
By Mark McCallum band members to follow. Thus, a band resolution The O'Chiese reserve was passed one year ago, (69 km northwest of Rocky stating the chief and council Mountain House) opened a must be alcohol and drug mobile treatment program, free at least six months designed to help alcohol after they start serving their and drug abusers overcome term. their addictions, on July 8. Led by the chief and The treatment will be council, band members conducted in a camp began going to the - setting on the reserve Pound maker Lodge for abuse where 30 band members counselling. Executive have agreed a to be part of director of the the program. For the first Nechi organization in St. Albert, week of the month -long BIRD'S Maggie Hodgson explains EYE VIEW OF POUNDMAKER POWWOW program, the band members that mobile after -care will be asked to stay in the support services were also Rain and high winds did not keep away the attracts Native people and dancers from across camp, returning home in offered to the band members huge crowd of about 15,000 people who North America. the evenings after the first when they returned to the attended the 14th Annual Poundmaker /Nechi Poundmaker's Lodge provides treatment week is up. to reserve. In addition, Nechi Powwow, as this people When asked why the picture depicts. suffering from alcohol and drug abuse, donated training band began the mobile 30 days to Feasts for Elders, games for children and while Nechi trains people as alcohol and drug band members, to act as treatment program, Chief traditional dance competitions added to the counsellors. abuse counsellors for Theresa Strawberry replied, other excitement of the three day event held July 3 -5. For full coverage and more photos of the members. But, it became "The number of deaths Since its beginning 14 -years ago, the pow - event, see pages 20 and 21. too difficult and time occurring (on the reserve) wow has become very consuming to well -known and always --Photo by Terry Lusty that were alcohol related bring band members from the reserve was really scary." to Poundmaker. So, the Chief Strawberry says alcoholism decision was made to start was killing any the mobile initiative the community treatment program. INSIDE THIS WEEK had to accomplish objec- tives. Hodgson says the band Inspired by the Alkali members who will assist in Lake decision to move in the program will need a Goodfish Preview the Kids! Check Bad Eagle tells the direction of an alcohol tremendous amount of Treaty days exhibit that's of his days and drug free reserve last strength. Because of the out our winter, Chief Strawberry small size of the 180- are captured part of Native colouring spent as a knew it was possible to beat member community, they in pictures art symposium contest streetwalking the source of the reserve's will likely have to deal with See Pages 14 See Page 22 See Page 27 angel problem -- alcoholism. close relatives who will be & 15 However, first the chief and going through withdrawal See Page 10 council had to set an and may be difficult to example for the rest of the handle. Lightning kindles return to spirituality at Morley By Dianne Meili paddock were killed during continent and from other souls ceremonies will be an electrical storm. lands like New Zealand and held and healers will work A lightning flash that "1 think it's time to start the Phillipines. Ceremonial in a separate area. killed three buffalo on the up again," Snow says, and spiritual leaders come "Spirituality was the Morley reserve west of adding that it's been three to teach and speak from all heart of Indian society Calgary is responsible for years since the last over...Micmacs, Seminoles before the advent of the reinstatement of the conference was held. "And from Florida." Europeans. It's part of our ecumenical conference, a besides, we've had a lot of On July 27 a sacred fire vice -- the fact that we've spiritual gathering hosted requests for it. will be lit to burn throughout gotten so far away from it," by the Good Stoney Band, The four day event is the conference. Each day a Snow states. He sees the July 27 to 30. designed to heighten different tribal representa- ecumenical conference as "We see it as a sign from cultural, spiritual and self tive will perform a pipe and once again kindling the the Creator that the awareness in the traditional, sweetgrass ceremony at flame of spirituality in the conference is needed time -honoured way. sunrise. On the grounds, hearts of Aboriginal people. again," explained Good Guests are invited to an arbour will be assembled "It is a seed of strength for Stoney Chief John Snow. camp at the Stoney Indian under which spiritual talks He explained that in past Park (teepee set up day is will take place. A special The chief offers an open years, when the annual July 26) and are responsible teepee will be provided for invitation to anyone gathering was held, a for their own food. Snow group assemblies, as well. interested in attending the buffalo was always killed for says he has no idea of the Special meetings will be conference at Stoney a celebratory feast. Last number of participants to conducted by Elders regard- Indian Park, located summer, at the time when expect at the conference, ing culture, language, approximately one hour's the conference was usually but "in other years they've history and prophecy. drive west of Calgary on held, three buffalo in a come from all over the Sweatlodges and departed Highway 1A. PAGE 2, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER e National West coast radio moves toward self-sufficiency
By Rocky Woodward Operating out of a in northern B.C. The production centre in interest from Indian Bands As a Native communica- Terrace, Native Broadcast- in the area is slowly turning tions outlet, the Northern ing pre -tapes radio shows around for the better," says
i - Broadcasting Society in that carry Native issues Jones. Terrace, British Columbia, both locally and across In order to develop these has an objective to one day northern B.C. community radio outlets, reach self- sufficiency. Northern "We don't have live Broadcasting At present, their efforts applied for a grant from for reaching this goal broadcast facilities yet, so what CEIC (Canada Manpower pre we do is pre -tape our consist of -taped radio Native content radio Job Training Program) to programs and research into train Native individuals in all programs at the centre and the establishment of aspects of radio production. send them to CBC, who community radio stations After receiving the grant airs them for us. We also across northern B.C. a 32 -week training program have air time with CJXW a Native Broadcasting was local radio station in set up and according to officially opened its door in the Terrace where we air Jones, program is very the spring of 1985. The necessary and working Native issues Monday to society receives core well. Friday," says the general funding from the Secretary manager of Northern "What we would like to of State (federal govern- see is Native people from ROCKY JACKSON & ART NAPOLEON Broadcasting, Ray Jones. ...offer music for Northern Broadcasting ment). the various reserves trained Much of their radio in radio. There are many programming is based on a different bands here and we news magazine format. A want people from each staff of about 12 people reserve and comunity to be develop radio programs trained so that they can go from local, national and back to their communities Indignant northern international news regarding and report the news in their Native issues. own Native language. We hope a person OTTAWA Ontario bands hand "With the local station, applying for training can speak his REPORT our format is a little or her back money to different. Although we language so they can eventually go back to their have a format that is based By Owenadeka community Bill McKnight on current Native issues, and run the radio we also intersperse it with (programming)." music recorded by Native The training program Iis not every day that Indian people hand money 100 other bands in roughly the same situation. It would has just completed its musicians," Jones corn - back to the Government. But that's what six chiefs cost $700 million to provide housing, roads, water and second year mented. and from 16 from Northern Ontario did recently. They electricity for the 100 bands, the Government says. (By students enrolled 15 collected the treaty money their people received this comparison, it would cost the same amount for just one Prior to the establishment completed the course and year and returned it to Indian Affairs Minister Bill of the ten nuclear submarines the Government wants of Northern Broadcasting, graduated. "It's working McKnight. They gave the money back because they to build.) news on Native issues had very well," Jones said. say the Government has broken their treaties. It wasn't The people in those 100 "new" bands have some always been heard from a So far, Native Broadcast- a lot of money -- only $5,000 or so - but it's just about the pretty good reasons for wanting their own band or a non -Native point of view on ing received a tremendous only money they get. new community. Some bands are bitterly divided to the various radio stations response from the Native point of violence and want to separate because they are The six bands are from Treaty 9 and Treaty 5 of the across B.C. It was felt by public. "We have an composed of two families, two clans, two Nishnawbe-Aski Nation. They're little different from or even tribes. concerned Native groups excellent response from Some are located on islands and have run dozens of other Indian communities scattered across out of land. working in the communica- Native people. On the And some have ended their "nomadic" ways and want the bush country of northern Ontario. The problem is tions field that there was a program that I do many to settle down in one place. that Government officials lumped them in as members definite need for Native people comment and say The Department says all the "new" of other nearby bands when they established the of bands are now content to be aired and they are learning from the subject to a new Government policy. From now reserves. The Government usually did this, by the way, on, the broadcasted by Native programs. What we really Government will make without the knowledge or consent of the people them bands under the Indian people, thus the formation have to try and push is the and give them money involved. Act on only two conditions. One of the society. different Native languages is a natural disaster that forces a band to relocate -- last "In mainstream society so that all the Native For years, however, the six bands have been trying year's flood at Winisk, Ontario is one such example. issues and concerns that communities can benefit to be recognized in their own right. Two years ago The only other reason is if the Government has "a legal regard Native people and from it," states Morven. David Crombie gave them that recognition. The six are obligation." That means, I'm sure, that many of the 100 organizations are covered Northern Broadcasting now Indian bands under the Indian Act. The bands will be forced to go to court. by non -Native people. They is part of the Native Department gives them money to hold band meetings Although the Government brags that its Indian policy don't always see it from a Communication Society of but it refuses to give them anything more. is based on consultations with Indian people, it didn't Native perspective. With British Columbia that The Keewaywin band is one of the six. It's on the east happen this time. This high- handed decree was made a Northern Broadcasting, publishes the Kahtou shore of Sandy Lake, 500 kilometres north of Thunder month ago but it hasn't been announced yet. Native people have the provincial newspaper in Bay. The only way to get there is by plane. Years ago, The new policy will be a huge disappointment for the opportunity now to deliver Vancouver. Although the Keewaywin people were lumped in as members of 100 bands. It will also kill the hopes of many "new" news and music them- Northern Broadcasting the Sandy Lake Band. They've lived on the Sandy Lake status Indians who had hoped that Bill C -31 would lead selves," says Native represents only the northern Reserve for most of their recent history. Two years ago, to the creation of many new Indian bands. The people Broadcasting reporter/ - half of B.C. Jones says they however, the Keewaywin people decided to return to most directly and unfairly affected by the new policy, announcer, Linda Morven. are a separate entity. their ancestral home on the other side of the lake. They obviously, are the six bands of northern Ontario. The One of Northern Broad- 'Although our board live there now in tents and log cabins. There is no six chiefs held a news conference in Ottawa before they casting's mandates is to members sit on the running water, no electricity, no telephones. There is returned their treaty money. They said they felt establish radio stations in provincial board and Kahtou no store, no cafe, no band office, not even a church. betrayed. They said the Government has broken the Native communities represents the whole There isn't a school either so the kids haven't gone to treaties their grandfathers signed. throughout northern B.C. province, we are radio, and school in two years. The Keewaywin people don't have In those treaties, the Nishnawbe-Aski agreed to Terrace was chosen as the seven of the board members a reserve. Legally, they're squatters on provincial share the land and resources of northern Ontario with location for the society to are from northern B.C." Crown land. the people of Canada. Their treaty rights, they say, give Northern Broadcasting Although they have been When David Crombie placed the six bands under the should give them the recognition they've always been better access to reserves only two years in existence, Indian Act, it was with the clear understanding that they entitled to and a decent standard of living. All they get in and Native communities Jones sees daylight at the would also get their own reserves and the money to return, they say, is $5 per person per year. and a central point for the end of the tunnel. He rebuild their communities. That was two years ago. Bill For many years now, the leaders of the Nishnawbe- community radio stations believes it won't be long McKnight now says the Government can't afford it. Aski have campaigned for justice with an air of quiet when they are established. before they have radio What's more, he won't give the bands any hope that dignity. But the days of silent suffering and polite "Our main objective is outlets broadcasting Native they will ever get the money they need. bargaining may be over. As one chief at the news self- sufficiency, but right issues across northern McKnight won't give them any money because he's conference put it, "from now on there's going to be no now we are focusing more British Columbia, and worried about the precedent it would set for more than more Mister Nice Guy." on the development of eventually, their goal is community radio, especially self- sufficiency.
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ANWA chapter enlightened about family issues By Jackie Red Crow Yellowfeet referred to a ary guidelines, even if the Calgary ANWA meeting in band or organization is not WATERTON LAKES - which president Donna incorporated. The Region 6 chapter of the Weasel Child allegedly Alberta Native Women's made charges that former In a later interview, Association (ANWA) president, Loro Carmen Yellowfeet said she is not elected a new executive at a has misappropriated funds discouraged by the minimal workshop here, June 20 - while in office a year ago. government funding avail- 21, to start working towards "There are more import- able for Aboriginal women's incorporating their chapter. ant problems and issues to programs because of Rose Yellowfeet, newly address," said Yellowfeet. severe cutbacks faced by elected president and a During the first day of the many government offices. Blood tribe member, told two -day meeting, foster "We will fundraise to help about 30 Native women at care, family violence and supplement our the workshop "we've got a projects. battered women's issues The monies available are lot of work ahead of us." were in discussed work- better than nothing," said The Region 6 chapter shops. Yellowfeet. want to become incorpor- Delegates were horrified ated so it can be eligible for at some of the statistics The new executive's first government and private cited by workshop leaders. item of agenda is to start funding to establish a much In the family violence the paper work necessary needed women's centre. workshop, Dr. Cruz to get Region 6 incorporated. As well, the group want to Avecudo of the Four Forms need to be filed with hold workshops on such Worlds Development Consumer and Corporate issues as family abuse, Project at the University of Affairs in Edmonton and foster care and a number of Lethbridge said that eight REGION SIX CHAPTER - (left to right) Annie Cotton, President Rose also a constitution and other topics wanted by out of ten Native women Yellowfeet, Peggy Roberts (Municipal Affairs), Donna Smith, Wilma bylaws of Region 6 need to many Native women in were victims of sexual Little Mustache. be drafted. The executive Region 6. hope to be incorporated abuse and /or physical "These (statistics) are Affairs in Edmonton, said technical and resource The chapter is comprised within the next few months abuse before age 14. reasons enough to start a her department received information," said Roberts. of Native communities and then apply for govern- According to Brenda women's centre and hold $69,000 last year but was Jeanette Sinclair, social located south ment funding. of Calgary. Hill, manager of Harbour more workshops on these cut back to $25,000 for development officer with Yellowfeet said Region 6 House in Lethbridge, she issues," said Yellowfeet. funding various women's Secretary of State, said her Other executive members will still belong to their said one in six Canadian Region 6 chapter also parent programs. She said that office has allocated $50,000 elected were Wilma Little organization, women was being abused invited two government Municipal Affairs funding for Aboriginal women's Mustache, vice -president; ANWA, but will be able to by their husbands or representatives to gain criteria requires that Native programs. Lee North Peigan, sec- apply for funding on their boyfriends. And in the information on how to bands or organizations She said the of retary- treasurer and Annie own. Secretary foster care workshop, become incorporated and applying for funding State funds board "I must (SOS) projects Cotton, member. know we've had more Native foster homes the various programs and be incorporated under the that are started and Two women were also problems in the past," she were needed to place funding available to Native Societies Act of Alberta. managed by Native people. elected to serve on the said. "But let's leave Native children apprehend- women. "We are just not here to She explained that SOS ANWA provincial board. politics out -- leave it to the ed by provincial social Peggy Roberts, program provide operational funds, considers almost any They were Carrie Cotton politicians," she added. workers. officer with Municipal but we are also available for project, within their budget. and Donna Smith. Natives in Olympics Frank King - "OCO is not a funding agency"
ByLesleyCrossingham Carol Wildcat and a trade trade show. Starlight's torch relay race scheduled exhibition organized by sisters -in -law, owners of to run through 42 bands People must stop thinking Sarcee band member Starlight Fashions are also right across the country the $250,000 OCO (Olympi- Bruce Starlight. involved in the scheduled has had "good response." ques Canada Olympics) "This project has been fashion show. The relay will run through will be contributing toward developed by Native people. Like King, Powderface the Peigan reserve and the a $1.25 million plan to It is important we have a concedes the biggest four bands of Hobbema; all involve Natives in the Native element, not a criticism against the runners have now been upcoming winter Olympics token. That old statement, organizing committee has designated. as funding, says chairman `let's do something for been the so called OCO recently announced and president Frank King. Indians,' really bothers me, `secretiveness' of the a $1.25 million Native In an interview from his it is tokenism. This organization. However, he involvement package. Calgary office recently, exhibition is not." is quick to point out that $250,000 would be allocated King pointed out that OCO A Treaty 7 committee OCO's silence has been at from the Olympic commit- is not a funding agency, but which includes President the request of the Treaty 7 tee, $800,000 would be an organization formed Norman Grier from the bands. transferred from the federal purely to organize the Peigan reserve; Jim Munro "Many chiefs and councils and provincial governments Olympics games scheduled a councillor from the were concerned that Chief and $400,000 would be to begin February 13, 1988. Blackfoot band; treasurer, Ominiyak would challenge transferred from Indian "Our responsibility is and band member Myrna the Treaty 7 bands on why nation governments. firstly to put on the Koutenay, has also come they did not support them. This allocation recently Olympics. Secondly to try under scrutiny as Grier is otherwise, he adds. scheduled to open later this They wanted to wait until came under fire from the to raise enough money so currently under investigation Native Liaison Coor- month. everything was concrete. Indian Association of that Alberta citizens won't by the RCMP for his part in dinator Sykes Powderface King adds that allegations As a result we have been Alberta when delegates be taxed to cover the alleged mismanagement of points out that the commit- made by Chief Bernard playing a low profile," says pointed out that Indian expenses of the Games," $750,000 allocated by the tee has recently been Ominiyak, of the Lubicon Powderface. nations were experiencing says King. "We are province for a study of the incorporated and that it Lake band, that many of However, Powderface cutbacks in all areas, yet providing a platform for Oldman River Dam on the could become a permanent the organizers are related adds that there will be many the federal government had cultural activities." Peigan nation. structure to help promote and that the festival will be offshoots in terms of enough money to transfer King was defending the However, King points economic development on controlled by one large economic development to the Olympic organization. newly unveiled plan by out that the selection of the the five Treaty 7 bands. family are exaggerated. from the upcoming winter The Lubicon Lake band OCO to involve Native committee was made by King points out that, in The large powwow olympic games for the has called for a boycott people in a variety of areas, the Treaty 7 chiefs, not by fact, the trade show has scheduled to take place in Native people of the Treaty against the 1988 Calgary including a national Native OCO. proven to be very popular. the Lindsay arena is being 7 area. Already one Olympics in support of youth conference organized "As far as we are concerned The Calgary Chamber of organized by Chief Leo Blackfoot arts and crafts their outstanding land by Willy Littlechild and the allegations against Mr. Commerce, Shell and Youngman who is the company has won the right claim. The land claim has George Calliou, a Native Grier have not been proven. Imperial Oil are contributing father -in -law of Bruce to use the Olympic logo on been in negotiation for fashion show organized by He is innocent until proven toward the event which is Starlight, organizer of the its moccasins. And the almost 50 years. PAGE 4, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKEJ . Frustrated artists paint road block in protest of Canada council rejection ByL.esleyCrossingham and artist, Clifford Crane paintings combine both art travel all across Alberta to Bear. and prose, we often fall portray Indian people in a Two Calgary artists have Crane Bear, who is best between the cracks for a lot positive and informative designed a protest painting known for his exquisitely of funding agencies," way. which, they say, symbolizes hand crafts jewelry made explains Langveld. "And "Our pictures tell a visual the "road block" Canada from authentic bone and because the Canada and written story. They Council of Arts has erected hide, talks to the Elders in Council has this program to give a lot of knowledge across their work. his native Blackfoot help new directions in art about Native people," says John Langeveld and language and helps interpret we thought we would finally Langeveld. "Eventually I Clifford Crane Bear, who the activity for Langeveld. get somewhere." would like to portray all work in conjunction, have "For instance, John However, after months three Treaty areas of painted a familiar scene painted a picture of Maggie of negotiation, Langeveld Alberta. But without some from the Stoney Indian (Black Kettle) fixing a was informed that the kind of funding, it will be reserve west of Calgary. young girl's hair. I wrote application has been turned impossible," he adds. The scene is of a lA about the powwow and put down for the second time. However, Richard highway near the Morley it on the canvas." "We put in an appeal of Holden, Canada Council turnoff. However, a large Langeveld has also course, and that is when I executive says he feels the red -and -white roadblock painted portraits of Crane decided to paint this Langeveld paintings are not traverses the road and cuts Bear's father, who is picture," he says, pointing relevant to the exploration off the beautiful scenery. describing sign- language to the large canvas. program. "This painting is a and tipis silhouetted against Langeveld and Crane "He certainly wasn't familiar scene to anyone the sunset. Bear's paintings have been turned down because of who knows the reserve," "We have had a lot of displayed at the Nakoda inability. In fact Mr. JOHN LANGEVELD & CLIFFORD CRANE says Holland -born Lange - response over these Lodge on the Stoney Langeveld is very talented. BEAR - holding protest painting veld. "It is a few miles from pictures," says Langeveld, reserve west of Calgary for But the works themselves the Nakoda Lodge." who has received more the past two months and were not innovative and did money to fund everyone. I geographical area as the The picture is a culmina- than a hundred letters of numerous people have not appear to stretch Mr. wish there was," he added. applicant, so Mr. Langeveld tion of frustration and support from various commented on the protest Langeveld's abilities," said Holden explained that was judged by his peers in anger for the pair who have institutions in Calgary, painting. Holden in an interview from the Canada Council's the Prairie provinces. And battled for nearly two years including the school board, "Many tourists ask about his Ottawa office. Exploration division was they chose not to fund Mr. to obtain funding for a city hall, the Calgary Indian the picture and many want Holden explained that formed to enable artists to Langeveld." series of paintings and Friendship Centre and the to contribute toward our Canada Council receives explore different avenues prose on the Indian people Plains Indian Cultural task," says Langeveld. "We about 60 applications for of innovative creation, not The Canada Council of the Treaty 7 area. Survival School. have also received a lot each competition and only to merely repeat their usual Exploration division holds "When !came to Canada "Everyone wants to more letters of support." seven or eight applicants mode of artwork. three competitions per year from Holland six years ago, show our works, but I just Langeveld and Crane are successful. "There is a five person in September, January and they told me to be careful of cannot continue these Bear eventually want to "There is just not enough jury selected from the same May. the grizzly bears and the paintings without some Natives. But I decided to kind of funding." get to know the Natives Langeveld has applied to and I'd like to portray them several arts foundations Criticism of committee brings action to show that they are including the Alberta Art people. I want to show that Foundation, Canada Native ByL.es/eyCrossingham Reid adds that city public relations gesture of "There is no reason why they are human," says Arts Foundation, and the council felt if it funded a city council. they couldn't become a Langeveld. Nichol Family Foundation Allegations that the Native organization it "We are not tokens but commission as long as The series of paintings but has been turned down. Calgary Urban Affairs would be over -stepping its we are limited in which way there are good arguments depict well -known Indian However, when he was Committee is "toothless" jurisdiction and could be we can move." and solid recommendations people from bands in the invited to submit his work and is just a "public "inundated" with requests Bear Robe admits that based on logic. I am sure Treaty 7 area along with a to the Canada Council relations exercise" made by for funding other Native council will give some script describing the chairman of the committee Explorations department a city alderman who resigned organizations. appointments to the urban consideration to the idea," activities written by his hopes were raised. from the committee in "It seems to me that she affairs committee are made says Klein. Blackfoot band member "You see, because the March have become a (Ann Blough) should have by city council. When the The Calgary Aboriginal which catalyst could see worked with the committee committee requested a Affairs Committee was the committee move from a instead of resigning," he name change from Native formed in 1979 as an NATIONAL purely advisory capacity to adds. Urban Affairs to Calgary advisory committee of a commission. Blough also came under Aboriginal Affairs, the Calgary city council. The NEWS In an recent interview fire from city mayor, Ralph request had to be approved committee is assigned an BRIEFS Alderman Ann Blough, Klein who also says Slough by city council. alderman and can make recommendations to who was assigned to the should have continued to "I would like to see the council. committee, complained work with the committee. committee evolve into a The New Status Indian that city council had "If she wants to be commission. The commis- Association of Alberta was Erasmus says take the fight "walked all over" a effective she should have sion would have a strong formed by Fred committee proposal to fund stuck with it, the dumbest mandate Fraser for rights to court and have some shortly after the the New Status Indian and the easiest thing she power to make policy passage of Association of Alberta could do was resign," says Bill C -31, which amended Georges Erasmus, grand chief of the Assembly of changes." headed by committee Klein in an interview from the Indian Act to allow First Nations has suggested the formation of an member, Fred Fraser. his city hall office. Klein says that such a many people who had lost agency, independent of government support, to change is open and merely status to regain status and assist Native people fighting in court battles over "We needed about Klein pointed out that requires planning and some band membership. The issues such as land and treaty rights. $250,000 or so to fund an although the committee pursuasion by the commit- NSIAA has never received "We've tried to work it out peacefully, but it hasn't office for this organization," was given an advisory role it tee. funding. worked," said Erasmus, referring to the last First complained Blough. "But is up to the committee to Ministers Conference where the AFN failed to reach city council said it was out evolve the committee into a a deal with Ottawa on self- government. of their jurisdiction." stronger body. He added that placing Native law as a priority over Blough blames what she "The committee is only government law may get some people arrested, but calls "gutless" alderman for as effective as the members "that would make the courts decide who has the their inaction over the on it. It is up to the rights and who has the jurisdiction." recommendation and committee to look at the speaker promptly resigned her terms of reference and position from the committee. determine its strength and B.C. Indian band President Fred Didzena "Alderman Craig Reid power." General Manager Bert Crowfoot block forest road (the alderman subsequently Andy Bear Robe, chair- Editor Dianne Meili assigned to the committee Production Editor Kim McLain man of the committee says, Production Assistant Margaret Desjallais Members of the McLeod Lake Indian band are by city council) is nothing since the resignation of Reporter Mark McCollum blockading a forestry road to stop logging operations but a figurehead." Blough and the publicity Reporter Rocky Woodward by Balcean Enterprises. Photographer /Reporter Jerome Bear Alderman Reid however, over her comments, he and Sales Manager Gail Stewart The band says the land and the timber north of says it is not "unusual" for several members of the Ad Sales Mel Miller Prince George belongs to them according to a city council to turn down committee would like Ad Sales May Strynadka to see Ad Sales Sharon Barbeau federal treaty which offered them 51 hectares of land recommendations from major changes. Cree Syllabics Joe Redcroe per band member. committees. "Right now the committee Wndspeoker .s a weekly put:Asar o or the aJOrigirol Multi -Meda Society w aberro wmdspeoker is Thursday The road block was prompted when negotiations "This happens all the is a policy influencing body. published every at 15001 114 Avenue. LA.a..k.., Aberra. t5M 7V6, Phone: 14 031 4 554 7 0 0. for the land claims stalled on June 23. The band is time, even recommenda- All we can do is Advert,,Emenrsde,igned. setarldpaducedby Wndspeakeroswellaspictues. make clews, also seeking a court injunction to halt all logging. tions from within CO ROOM, editorial content and Other printing material are properties d city recommendations." Wndspedker and n-y not be used try anyone w,rhnur the expressed written Balcean Enterprises is also seeking a court council often get turned Bear Robe bristles at the pertrnssen d W nd5peoka (Aocoat lob Mula -Meda Society or aberra) injunction -- to have the blockade removed. down. It goes with the suggestion that the commit- Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 territory." tee is just a "token" and yINDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE 5 Codes based on quantum system and protection
By Jackie Red Crow the Blood reserve. Before the meetings were allows for intermarriage nize legal, traditional and Indianness," says Starlight. Two years ago when Bill held, two surveys were among Blackfoot- speaking common -law marriages. "In our tradition, the Both the Blood and C -31 was passed, Indian conducted so that the tribes in southern Alberta. Bruce Starlight, a member woman goes with her Sarcee Nations in southern Affairs set the June 28 opinions of the Bloods on If a Blood man or woman of the Sarcee membership man." Alberta have received the deadline so that Indian the proposed codes were marries a person within the code committee says their He says the main reason required 50 plus one votes Bands could determine expressed and heard. Blackfoot confederacy, code was passed by their why the membership code necessary to pass its their own membership Many Fingers says the they have the option to electorate in a petition last is not very flexible is proposed membership without having the Indian Blood membership codes register with whichever week. because "we are not able to codes before the June 28 Act decide who is an Indian. stipulates that there will be tribe they wish. As long as Starlight says the main absorb new members in deadline required by Indian Many Fingers says the no gaining or losing of their children have at least focus of their membership our tribe." Affairs. Blood membership codes treaty rights through 50% Blackfoot blood, they code is the protection of the The 600 member Sarcee Kirby Many Fingers, went through seven drafts marriage to a non -Blood. In can also be registered with tribe. Only present Sarcee nation is located on the constitution coordinator of before being accepted by the Indian Act, a Native the band of their choice. members and their children outskirts of Calgary. the Blood tribe, says a final the electorate. A number woman lost her treaty However, a non -Blood or on the membership list will Both the Bloods and count was made on June 23 of community meetings rights upon marriage to a non -Blackfoot can apply for be registered. Sarcee expect to receive to determine that over were held to inform the non -status man while a membership to a band and If a Sarcee man or ministerial approval from 1,600 Bloods have signed a electorate about the non -status woman would the Chief and council have woman marries a non - the Indian Affairs minister petition being circulated on contents of the codes. gain status through marriage the final say whether they Sarcee, their spouse and this week. to an Indian man. be accepted or rejected for children will not be At press time, it is The new membership membership. registered, says Starlight. unknown whether the code is based on a Blood Many Fingers says the "We want to maintain Peigan nation have passed PROVINCIAL quantum system which membership codes recog- the survival of'our race, our their membership codes. NEW BRIEFS "Olympic torch" cartoon controversy erupts in a battle of letters By Lesley Feds want to be excluded Crossingham racism and overt bigotry is columnists, through their bers drew silimarities from Lubicon lawsuit silly." clearly identified opinion between the Herald cartoon The controversy over a "Obviously, you have pieces, the opportunity to and the atrocities committed Calgary Herald cartoon chosen to overlay Rode - express their own view by the Nazis during the last Federal lawyer Ivan Whitehall says the Lubicon published March 15 has walt's cartoons with a points." world war. Indian Band is using the Alberta court as a political erupted into a war of letters particular, dare I say "What you are in favor of The cartoon in question weapon to avoid a trail on a long- disputed land claim. between the Herald and the bigotry of your own, seeing is propaganda, and that is portrays an Olympic torch This is his assessment of a copy of a written Chairman of the Calgary racism where non exists; anathema to the free runner prevented from complaint the Lubicons have made to the United Aboriginal Urban Affairs misconstruing the uses and press," adds Ford. running by a road blocked Nations. Committee. abuses of stereotypification; During discussion of the by four Indians dressed in The complaint mentions that several Alberta In a letter to Herald and sadly misunderstanding letter during the committee traditional costume and judges involved in the land claims have worked as oil Publisher, Patrick O'- the role and responsibility meeting held in June, the war bonnets. The runner company lawyers in the past. Callaghan, Andy Bear of this newspaper," says committee again requested torches the Indians and Whitehall says the complaint offends the court's Robe accused Herald Ford. Bear Robe to write another continues his run with one dignity. cartoonist Vance Rodewalt In his letter Bear Robe letter to the publisher. Indian asking the others: In addition, Whitehall has asked Chief Justice Ken of "inciting violence" pggnted out that it is the "I think Catherine Ford "Any more bright ideas ?" Moore not to grant the band's request to include against Native people and Herald's responsibility to missed my point," said Bear The cartoon was drawn Ottawa in a Court of Queen's Bench lawsuit against that the Herald's treatment make a "positive contribu- Robe. "And I would prefer in response to stories the province. of Native people is "morally tion toward an amicable a reply from the publisher published in the Herald Moore is expected to release his decision this fall. reprehensible, slanted and solution and settlement for himself." Bear Robe added which alluded to a road stereotypical." the Lubicon Indian band." that Ford appeared to have blockade by the Lubicon In a replay to Bear Robe, Dancing sun seen at However, Ford takes taken the letter "personally." Lake Indian band in support a copy of which has been outdoor in Enoch exception to that statement "My objection was the of their 47 -year old land mass obtained by Windspeaker, and points out that it is the Herald condoning violence claim. Associate Editor Catherine responsibility of the herald against Aboriginal people. Chief Bernard Ominiyak Ford blasts Bear Robe's Catholics who attended an outdoor mass at the to provide equal coverage What if people torched has consistently denied allegations saying: "For Enoch reserve have reported seeing a "miracle of the you of the situation. picketers ?" making any threat to sun." to suggest that his decision "It is the right of this Several committee mem- blockade the torch relay. Over a hundred people who attended the mass, (Vance Rodewalt) to draw newspaper to express its claim the sun was dancing, spinning or pulsating in two cartoons about own opinion on the editorial the sky, sometimes changing color and size. Aboriginals, my decision to page. And it is the privilege A university meteorologist says the phenomena. approve them for publica- of this newspaper to extend has a natural explanation. He suggests the Enoch tion, and this newspaper's to readers, through the WHY BE LEFT OUT? mass saw "sun dogs" resulting from refraction of the decision to publish them letters -to- the -editor sun's light by atmospheric conditions. (the cartoons) is a sign of columns, and to its A spokesman for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton agrees. Monsignous Bert O'Brien says, "I've seen them Peigan runner chosen and the first time you see it, you think it is a miracle." to carry torch in Feb. But "miracles are very rare," he says. "Hardly ever. The church is very conservative about such By Jackie Red Crow down so we did," said the matters," he adds. 26 -year old Peigan. "I did it BROCKET - Talk about just for the hell of it." You too can keep up to date on luck! Cross Child, who is all the latest news of the Native Antique gun may have been community by reading the Raymond Cross Child single, runs almost every Windspeaker newspaper every week. used in Little Big Horn Jr., a Peigan band member, day. He is also a member of And that's not all to enjoy, applied only once and yet a Peigan fastball team for Windspeaker also includes was selected from 6,000 called NEC Enterprises. an entertaining selection of An Edmonton firearms dealer says he has a commentary, history, stories, names to carry the Olympic He was recently laid off revolver that may have been used in the battle of photos and cartoons. Don't Little Big Horn in 1876. 88 torch in Brocket next as a maintenance man with miss a single issue. February. the Peigan Bill Carlson, recently paid $700 for a single action recreation revolver at an estate gun auction near Hobbema. The once -in -alife opportu- department and hopes to SUBSCRIBE TODAY nity Carlson says records of army guns were kept by caught Cross Child by be back at work soon. (only $20 per year) But he does not plan any serial number in the 1800s and according to a letter surprise when he was contacted Enclosed is $ for my subscription to Windspeaker by General George Custer which cited the serial about a month special training sessions to ago by OCO 88 in Calgary. prepare him for the Olymics numbers of three broken guns, Carlson's gun is in Name...... lot his the middle. The numbers in the letter were 5743, "A of my friends told except for daily jogging Adress me I I and baseball practices. Fowl Giy... Me... 5773 -- was selected but and 6559 the Carlson gun's serial number is Postal Cod. Telephone. 5860. didn't believe them because "It's nothing, it's only one I thought they were just kilometre," he said. Only six revolvers from Little Big Horn are known Send To:14'ii».1 k 11 112 Avr. F611 01110, Al BM 2V6 joking I to be in collection, and only three of those verified as around," said Cross "My friends told me was authentic. Child in an interview. pretty lucky to be selected," He Carlson estimates the value of his revolver at talked matter -of- said Cross Child who factly when about $40,000 in American money. He plans to he applied at downplayed his luck. the insistence a lives on the Peigan restore the gun to its original condition and put it of friend. He on "My the American auction market. friend told me we reserve and has one brother speaker should put our names and two sisters. PAGE 6, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER
IT'5 50 NICE. TO 8E %CK FRoM The No15Y c.tTY..-THE SILENCî OF NA111REJUST Editorial MAKES ME. WANT ./ TO SING... 410 Some make admirable attempts to put ; spirituality back in place .. "The well -known failure of our people in the \ system was directly affected by the traditional approach of trying to fit our culture into our education." This was a statement made to over 2,000 indigenous people from around the world by an organizer of the World Conference of Indigenous Peoples' Education held last month. The speaker went on to say there's a dire need to start thinking about how NERFS A 13u571CNET1 education fits into our culture rather than the -ro ftt,ta/ 6 TAK6YOUR SING,/VG FoLLO1,t) YER HEART other way around. yER WART! Y IkNO Originally, our traditional methods of gALKTo EDMoNTONU the total being; physical, education addressed ( growth were mental, emotional and spiritual h all equally developed. But, in the non -Native education system, only the mental process is given consideration. True, we do need both kinds of education now more than ever. The "bookish" education is needed to take control of our own lives in the face of government policies and complex legalities. The other kind affords an all- important well of strength in the face of adversity. Yet, when young people say they are r.cladr94 DL bA(r9r Vb through with drugs and "fooling around" and instead want to return to the old ways and aa"dF° Apt, PC f <+r'/ DU abs,' P6 their roots, many don't know where to start. PbcL21-)- PU Cc Ca( AP 0( a'iC°<+r L'i" APpr` There is not always an Elder to turn to. Vya` PU4ci That's where events like the Ecumenical Conference, hosted by the Good Stoney \17 4+LL'11°t-CCl.° Vyda` PU417` PDU APD4 b5"L,+ Band west of Calgary, come in. This is four r°brd` V'7dC fl<4^Q Pvr'C°<+4` DL, days sunrise ceremonies, Elder's prophecy of CT c discussions, sweatlodges and healing activity < 4N r' P C ` Vb VPbrfl'aP D(b4CdAa44 Fa 0 -- all based on worship of the Great Spirit. PD4^(aAb' L6 P'C° 69r1°4 Da Though the conference has been cancelled A- P^A' C for the last three years, Chief John Snow PD b'a4 PDCLVO4 thinks its high time to continue the tradition of '34(^ r> 4+a'v° I-Ca° 4+'c4 a PC Dear Editor: During a break in the when he spoke everything back to the womb of our conference our Drum he had to say hit home. It mothers, the comfort of our I "One of the things he menti- would like to share group, the - Grassroots Sin was very quiet when he sweatlodges for our some of the positive things I gers, performed and the spoke and later he got a oned is that it isn't important answers? And what is the learned from the Elders Elders got up and did some standing ovation. to go around saying you're sweetgrass road, what is who came to the Drum- dancing. It was a great feel- One of the things he the sundance -- the place of heller institution on June 3 ing to watch all the Elders mentioned is this or that. If you are that that it isn't forgiveness, what is the and 4. dancing. important to go around say- type of person, people will powwow and what is the We had the opportunity We are thinking about ing you're this or that, or true heart of the drum to hold an Elder's confer- see this in you. I guess what changing our name to the that you did this and you beat? ence and I would like to Sweetgrass Road Singers did that. Bobby meant was that there If you are that type What is it to say hello to thank all the Elders who but we will all have to get of person, people will see are lip people and then there everything that is a part of took the time to show that together to discuss it. this in you. I guess what you and really, what is it to they care by sharing with us The first are action people. Elder to speak Bobby meant was that say hello without saying all the precious knowledge was Bobby Woods from there are lip people and goodbye? they have. Saskatchewan. I must say then there are action walk out of these gates to a We hold Brotherhood Have a good day to you people. better life on the sweet - meetings every Wednes- the spirit dreamers and Each Elder that spoke grass road. day and start our meetings people with visions. Have a As I am... gave us something to think Our thanks also goes to by forming a circle, in a tra- good day to all the pipe about and right now we are Harley Crowchild for shar- ditional way, and burning holders and the ones that thinking about starting a sweetgrass. We pass the share, for it is truly the I am an Indian with a free soul ing and teaching us about sacred circle here. It will be sweetgrass around to each Indian instinct. A soul that will lead me away a place where we can sit the sacred drum. other and then the drum I have talked to many Away from a life that I live and talk and develop a trust It is a good feeling to group sings. After that we counsellors, but never have Drag those awful lies that I must face level while discussing our understand the teachings hold hands while one of the I encountered such good Throw them away... problems with each other. from our Elders. They have Brothers says a prayer. teachings as I have from the Some of us are learning a way to soften us up so we Only then do we proceed Elders who came here to My soul is free but I don't about me what a brother is all about, understand our own feelings. with our meetings...with a share their wisdom. Thank One day Indians will be free thanks to the Elders. I can I would like to add that clear mind. you. No names, no heavy hearts feel there is a togetherness we have a sweatlodge here Now, for you who think A free soul, no lies to live with here now on a spiritual now where we can go. We that the Indian is dying, Billy Hamelin This is the way I hope it will be level. are very thankful we have what is it to crawl humbly (Man for my children and grandchildren. Calling Eagle) I guess it doesn't come it. When I go there it is like overnight to be able to getting away from every- .tc/a.vrv Rhonda Desjarlais walk, I'm crawling, but just thing and escaping to a Edmonton maybe a lot of us will be able beautiful place, where there to stand on our feet and is comfort. Editor Windspeaker Mistakes recognized, comments 15001 - 112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta appreciated from Fort Chip T5M 2V6 Dear Editor: it would be easy to mix achihiwew" logo of a Your generous help in some information. It would moccasin and mountains Writing a note asking if please us very much if you background, but Fort travelling, covering, writing you could kindly correct could print these corrections Chipewyan artist, Larry the story we appreciate some information on the relating to the "Chasquis Mercredi. very much. You were "Chasquis Relay Race" Relay Race" story. looked on a part of the story, June 12, 1987. The (1) We finished as a team Roy Richardson was the "Osakachihiwew" team. story was very GREAT, at 81st place (out of 120 fine chauffeur over the race Than you Mark. well done! As you must teams) rather than 108th course and Roy Vermillion now know following the place. was the runner of Stage 7. Yours sincerely, race could be as enduring, (2) It was not Leonard Flett ...it was not Ben Gay Roy Vermillion tiring as actually running so that designed the "Osak- Lotion, but A -5 -35 (joke). Fort McMurray "Are you in favor of having a hotel with a tavern or bar SPEAKING OUT... at Wabasca ?" John Gladue, 39, George Yellowknee, Bertha Cardinal, 25, Darlene Auger, 31, Wildred Gullion, 62, Vivian Gullion, 21, maintenance service 52, laborer, Desmar- secretary, Desmarais: community worker, retired, Desmarais: teacher -aide trainee, worker, Desmarais: ais: "Yes. It would be Wabasca: "Yes. It would be good Desmarais: "It doesn't matter. There's "Yes. You can't stop somewhere to go. It "Yes. It's a way in which I because people wouldn't "Yes. It'll be good for the good and bad sides to it. It progress and we have no would also help to bring in could get to meet new have to go to the boot- economy and it's a good (drinking) would be a facilities to accommodate a lot of business." people and a place where I leggers and pay so much avenue for socializing. It problem for awhile but people from outside of the could go to dance." more. It's going to come would be good for business then people would get to a community when they sooner or later." and attract more people point of exercising more visit here." to the community." self-control." PAGE 8, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Former MAA leader passes away By Rocky Woodward Ambrose attended school when the river routes were a part of the spiritual of the at Fort McMurray until he frozen over with ice, medicine wheel and was The Metis community, was 14, when he decided to Ambrose trapped with his known as "Red Cloud." friends and relatives across work on one of the many father, Pat Laboucane. Ambrose leaves behind Alberta and British river boats that travelled In 1939, he married Mary him eight children: Columbia are mourning the the waterways from Cardinal and they had two Lawrence, Nancy, Julian, death of leader and past McMurray north. He children. When war broke Jeanette, Micheal, Garry, president of the Metis worked as a deckhand, out, Ambrose joined the William and Joshua. He has Association of Alberta, among other duties, on the Canadian (Calgary High- nine grandchildren. He is Ambrose "Smokey" Athabasca River, Lake landers) army and in 1943, survived by three sisters, Laboucane, who passed Athabasca, the McKenzie he was shipped overseas. Alvena, Florence and away suddenly of a heart River and as far north as the Ambrose fought in Europe Lucille and one brother, attack on June 27, at Arctic. as a sniper, just as many Lawrence. Ambrose was Kelowna, B.C. During the winter months other Native soldiers did. It pre- deceased by his brother was no secret that, because Wilfred and sister Betty. of their experience in the "Ambrose always stood bush and as trappers, many proud as a Metis, as an "Sharing Innovations that Indian and Metis men were outstanding representative enlisted as snipers and of his own people and as a Work" conference cancelled couriers. proud Canadian," said Ambrose was seriously Muriel Stanley -Venne, AMBROSE "SMOKEY "LABOUCANE By Jackie Red Crow Lane said he was wounded in France and president of MSV Consult- September 10, 1917 - June 27, 1987 extremely disappointed spent six months in a ing and former general Although the "Sharing that anticipated funding hospital in England. In 1945, manager of Settlement to be an honorable man province, " commented he returned to with Innovations That Work" was cancelled because of Canada Sooniyaw Corporation. who fought for the rights of MAA President Sam Ambrose conference, sheduled for the cutbacks faced by a war bride. and "Ambrose proved himself Metis people in this Sinclair. Mary were divorced while June 29 to July 3 in NNAP. Assumption, was cancelled he was overseas. He explained that Four Ambrose, with his wife at the last moment, it is Worlds and the Dene Tha Donna, settled in Hamilton, planned to go ahead next Band, who were the co- where he year. Ontario worked hosts and organizers of the in a steel mill as a millwright It was to have been the to make a third community -based conference, "had for 15 years. It was during difficult decision to postpone this time that conference sponsored by Ambrose the conference when we the Four Worlds Develop- formed a band called informed that ment Project at the were NNAP "Smokey and the Country withdrew funding- University of Lethbridge. in early Gentlemen." Two members June." The first two conferences of the band included his own children, Julian and were held in Alkali Lake, Though the conference Jeanette. B.C., where alcoholism was cancellation is frustrating, Over the years Ambrose once a major problem. Lane stressed that it's a had won many fiddle Today, there is 90 per cent positive note that more contests and was recognized sobriety among the band Native people see the need members. for community -based as an outstanding musician and entertainer. Topics dealt with at such conferences rather than to conferences include cultural hold them in a big hotel. Sometime around 1970, development, wholistic the Laboucane's moved to education and health, "I know that the Dene Kelowna, B.C. where he alcohol and drug abuse Tha Band did a tremendous became known as a very prevention, appropriate job in the past year in successful entrepreneur, preparing the technology and economic for confer- running a hardware store ence," he said. "My biggest development, as well as that specialized in aluminum disappointment was that human and community awnings. the work done by the band development. In 1973 Ambrose returned didn't get better recogni- BURIAL According to Phil Lane to Alberta and went to CAR SCAFFOLD of tion." Jr., coordinator Four work as a welfare officer for Car Scaffold Burial, is the name of this environmental sculpture done by 43 -year Worlds, the funding for this Lane said he had expected the Metis Association of old Comanche artist Ron Anderson. The work stands at the artist's home in year's Assumption confer- about 2,000 Natives from all Alberta, under then Oklahoma. ence was cancelled at the over Canada and the president of the association, The Mercury Cougar, wrapped in a funerary blanket and hoisted on a last minute. Just prior to United States to be in Stan Daniels. In 1975, he traditional Plains burial scaffold, was Anderson's private car; it was for years his the staging of the five -day Assumption. Instead, he is ran for president and won. transportation to his workplace, and his child was born in it. It was destroyed by a encouraging session, the National delegates who After serving for one term drunken driver whose insurance company refused to replace it. For Anderson, Native Alcohol and Drug already made their plans to in and losing the next this was like stealing a man's horse and leaving him footbound out on the prairie. Abuse Program NNAP travel in Alberta to attend election, Ambrose returned From this situation came a piece of protest art which makes a hard -hitting withdrew a the crucial $50,000 Ecumenical Spiritual to Kelowna where he went statement about the necessary for mobility in both Indian and contemporary Conference needed to run the confer- in Morley on to work for the B.C. Native white society. ence. July 26 - 30. Friendship Centre. He was TURBO Best Wishes to the High Prairie Youth a GAS BAR who Competed in the 'Friends in Sports' Golf Shirts Sweaters National Summer Games From John & Staff at Jackets AN Action Wear Ful Pump Service at Self Serve Prices Tee Shirts Bags FAST RELIABLE SERVICE Beaver Lumber AN WALKER EXHAUST SYSTEMS GENERAL REPAIRS Co. Ltd. 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Res) 553 -21% Visit this Summer Trout *White Bag 29, FORT MACLEOD, Alberta Calgary Customers No Box 190 Fort Macleod 553 -2455 (Direct -No Charge) Reservations Morley, Alberta 553 -3315 264 -1470 Necessary 881 -3748 KWINDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE 9 By Rocky Woodward one day workshop or have Efforts of the Grant a specific need in adult MacEwan Community Task force education or just a lecture. makes The college history in College (GMCC) Task should be Force have lead to the "The place to help them. It was OMNP will be from right here at the able to them right at the for return every year for very opening of difficult in the past for the Office of prepared to respond and college now," says college. approximately $30,000 and Multicultural and Native coordinate information Native groups to do this. Petryshyn. He also says OMNP will "the program then would But now, this Programming (OMNP). easily to interested groups office is here Petryshyn says the now make it possible for pay for itself." to set up a program in The office is one of a kind and individuals. We have 12 college. has been involved Native groups to endow Petryshyn says a commit- anything that the colege in Alberta and will serve as different Native programs with Native people since it positions at the college. tee may be approaching has to offer. All anyone a clearing house for commu- operating in the province first opened its doors in various groups and band would have to do is call here nity groups and college staff and through OMNP people "The Alberta government 1972 and believes it has a councils interested in and arrange a program and to access multicultural and will have an easy access is trying to encourage to good track record. possibly wishing to endow a we will put it Native projects on a information about people to create endow- together," them." position at the college for a commented college -wide "We believe that the ments at universities and Petryshyn. basis. Some of the Native instructor. The Milticultural Advisor Native college has always been a colleges." There is a good At the official opening of programming offered by position would become the OMNP Roman Petryshyn says that leader in education for amount of funding available, Gerry Kelly, the college are social work, permanent but he says that president of there are 42 different Native people and we are handled by Alberta Ad- the Grant teachers' aids, child care the idea is still on the MacEwan programs offered by the responding to different vanced Education, for the Community and the native communica- drawing board. "This College, announced college and not all of them programs constantly such purpose of creating that tion program. Many of person would be an advisor the will are coordinated to the as an Indian business programs beneficial to OMNP now be able these programs exist in or consultant to a network extent where they are the development project that community groups. to handle requests from communities themselves, of programs we are trying any community group. aware of each other. we are now working on," such as at High Level, Blue "Let's say a group to set up." "This office He says the task force says Petryshyn. allows Grant Quills college near St. Paul provided $100,000 for an The OMNP has other MacEwan to respond to the has now created a network and on the Alexander The uniqueness of the Elders program, then the benefits also, according to needs of the multicultural inside the college through reserve where there is an OMNP, says Petryshyn, is Alberta government would Petryshyn. The college has community the new and brings us OMNP that can that when new groups, match the group's amount over 350 staff and 42 coordinate community early childhood program even closer to the many run by the college. settlements or reserves with $200,000, making it different programs and any Native and ethnic groups groups looking at various come to see them about $300,000 for the program individual can sign up "but which have so much to give programs they can benefit "There will be continued programs, there will be a annually." The group's sometimes groups or to the community," he from. access to these programs coordinated system avail- amount would be invested organizations just want a says. Camp Ma Me O Beach DROPPIN IN has By Rocky great people and Woodward times for vacationer Hi! I the first went camping with my family week second place while the Joussard Outlaws received $350 wasn't lying to you readers See the teeth? See the found the of July and out that campground we for their third place finish. whiskers? Left to right is Betso, Jane and Mary. My stayed at is owned by the Four Bands of In the Ladle's baseball tournament five teams three adorable sisters who refused to believe in the Hobbema. This of course is at Ma Me O Beach just entered with the Joussard Ladies capturing first place Great Easter Bunny. northwest if you to of Edmonton and are planning travel and the Gift Lake Raiders second. LOUIS BULL BAND: It's coming! The great MUD that route to destinations unknown while on vacation, "My team got beat by default. They never showed up BOG competitions are heading for the Panee Memorial suggest you check their sandy beaches. on time," said Leonard the coach. Leonard added that Agriplex in Hobbema sponsored by the Louis Bull Although the Four Bands are still in the process of a great time was had by all over the weekend. A dance Band. setting up hook for facilities such as bathrooms and ups was also held and the country band from Wabasca, the What is a Mud Bog? A mud bog is where modified electricity, it is still a great campground in which to "Nighthawks" filled the hall. trucks, usually with huge tires and racing engines, spent some time. "I also played for the old timers baseball team. We got compete against each other through thick mud, over While youths we were there a couple of came over to beat in the third game 16 -0. Now, I think I sprained my hills, and in water for first place prizes of up to $2,500. collect rent, ($7 per night) and low and behold if they ankle. I'm going to see a doctor tomorrow," They also have Ladie's Classes, a People Run and Dirt weren't hockey players from the Hobbema Winter commented the coach. Bike races. Hawks! have leased the The Hawks campground for Leonard you amaze me! Your community effort is All of this will be happening July 18 -19 and for those the summer to raise money for their club. either going to kill you or your ladie's team will. of you that would like to enter, you have until July 10 or The next morning, when we found the battery in the Leonard says he will let me know next week just how call IRVIN BULL at 585 -2817 or 585 -3030. van dead, one of the guys came over and gave us a great they do at the Atikameg baseball tournament. It sounds like there's going to be a lot of fun down boost. The sky was full of rain and it was very windy, so Good luck Leonard. Hobbema way so why not pack up your kiddies and you can see how appreciative I was of the kindly offer. DROPPING IN: For those of you who read my story camera and head on out there for a fun filled weekend. So, whoever you campground caretakers are, on in our Windspeaker Easter special, you'll remember I The Agriplex is just off Highway 2A. You can't miss behalf of my family and Dropping In, thanks for helping wrote about my three sisters and why they have big it. I understand there will be a dance on Saturday, July us out and treating us as your basic vacationer...with buck teeth and have to shave? 18. Have a good time. warmth. For those of you who didn't read it, the reason was ENOCH: According to Guy White, the first time a I have while I was collecting wood by the to add, front because they didn't believe in. the GREAT EASTER FLEA MARKET has ever been held on a reserve is gate, none of the Hawks were around. Suddenly a line BUNNY and used to fry little cute rabbits when we happening right now at the Enoch Recreation Centre. up of about five cars were there. A guy in the first car, were young. I was a cute little boy at the time and of Guy says council has approved of the flea market rolled his window said, "How much to down and camp course believed in the Easter Bunny. and what coordinators of the event are trying to do is here ?" Anyway, what they planned to do was send a picture raise money for the recreation centre that is facing Let me tell you...I could have made a bundle!.. being to my Editor, the picture you see below, in retaliation of financial problems. Native all. I told them to drive in and Instead and that what I wrote about them. But, it backfired and Guy would like to see more Native people from all they'll later...which they did. probably catch us somehow I got hold of the picture. over bring their handicrafts with them to the flea Did you read the joke in the Edmonton Sun recently? So, there you have it. Finally, I get to prove that market. It went something like this. "We have a large number of tourists coming through There was a guy sitting on an airplane next to a here all the time and I would like to attract Native gorgeous lady who was wearing a sweater with NAN people who have handicrafts, to come on out here. So it her printed across it. Assuming was name he far we have 12 vendors with the potential to hold at least welcomed her with "Hi, Nan!" 100 in the centre," commented Guy. "Oh, that's not my name," came her reply. "NAN Helping out at the centre are many Native students stands for the National Association of Nymphomaniacs," from out of high school. and then she went on to explain that she had just "In a sense we are trying to create an economy on the finished attending a NAN convention where it was reserve. We are trying to provide a market for Native - discovered that North American Indians make the best handicrafts, to encourage Native people in the small lovers and Irish men are second. business world." "By the way," she asked. "What's your name ?" For anyone wanting more information or input to the "Tonto O'Brian," He replied. flea market please call Guy White at 470 -5624. I think it's great what you people are doing out there, Guy, and GIFT LAKE: The Gift Lake Sluggers won a wish you all the luck. whopping $800 after defeating the Gift Lake Renegades ZIGGY: Said, "I'd like to get to know myself but I'm for first place in a slow pitch tournament held on the first scared of rejection." weekend in July. WINDSPEAKER: Have a nice weekend everyone Eight teams batted it out over two days for the prize and if you have something to offer or need info to get money and trophies offered by the community. SISTER'S ARE "HOPPING" MAD out to our readers, please don't hesitate to call The Renegades collected $400 and a trophy for View Dropping In as "dead duck!" DROPPING IN at 455 -2700. PAGE 10, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEA16ER People Blood entrepreneurs plunge into business By Jackie Red Crow Logan. That chance waiting for something to However, Lois is quick to college degrees) does not nities." meeting to happen -- we all have - sparked her skills, point out, "I'm not a card make them a better person. "They should not be BLOOD RESERVE venture into high technology and - talents we can develop carrying feminist. I believe It proves that the person seduced by the money and There are many ways to and start a computer ourselves and our commu- in a lot of their causes but I has perseverance, commit- power once they get attain success. Luck can company for young Natives nities. still believe we can learn a ment and those qualities educated," she said. play a role; so can skill, and unemployed Native She said most Native lot from both genders." speak for itself." Lois credits her family brains, ambition and women. people think of the business What disturbs Lois is "A post- secondary and friends for "believing in opportunity. But if you are With a grant from Canada world as "a dog-eat-dog, that many Natives who education is a gruelling myself." Besides her son, a Native person and excel Employment and Immigra- aggressive, male -dominated spend years studying in process and when you Michael her other children in the world of small tion and the couple's own field." But she believes that post- secondary institutions complete it -- it says are Kenny and 10 -month business development, you capital, Lois opened her women are more successful are not given the opportunity something of your character old Carley. are one of trhe select few. computer operation and in business. "We're not so to work in their own -- you have guts and A new crop of Native started training 26 students concerned with our egos communities and end up perseverance." Lois would eventually are entrepreneurs springing on a year -long training and preoccupied with leaving. But she believes educated like to expand her business up everywhere in Indian program. Hiring an all - success or failure. We're "If nothing else, that Natives "must give some- but won't be that public country developing small Native staff, the program naturals in business." person (with university or thing back to their commu- until everything is finalized. businesses ranging from encompassed not only fashion design industries to computer training but a life computer businesses. skills component. Students Reformed Bad Eagle returns to Native people no longer were placed in various jobs just talk about developing both on and off reserve. the economic development The word spread quickly in culture that pulled him through potential of their reserves the community about a and communities, but are new and innovative busi- taking the bull by the horn ness. and putting words into "I think like an American," action. said Lois at her home Of course, not all the overlooking the St. Mary's plungers have emerged River. "I believe in lots of winners. Some entre- private enterprise." preneurs saw the sunny She said that too many prospects of their companies Native people depend on or projects turn stormy in a their local band office for matter of weeks, and their assistance in getting started paper profits vanish as in small business. "If you quickly. But the march to think like that, it puts a lot gain economic self- suffi- of limitation on yourself." ciency continues. "There have One of the most success- many studies and task ful entrepreneurs in the forces that supposedly Native business is 30 -year provide answers to Native old Lois (Dixie) Frank of problems," she said. "You'll the Blood reserve in never find them because southern Alberta. As most of those studies are president and manager of doomed to failure." her own company, Frank She added that there is a and Associates, it is mistaken myth among growing as a company to be many non -Natives that reckoned with. Indian reserves are havens." Leaving high school to "There is no haven marry at a young age, bcause there is no economic Frank showed early base on Indian reserves -- promise. With an infant it's as simple as that," she son, Frank "swelled my said. pride and went back to St. Because Native people Mary's High to obtain her look towards their local high school diploma. She government for support received a scholarship and and assistance in starting was president of her small businesses, it ends up students FRANCIS BAD EAGLE union. After that, as a frustrating exercise ...believes there are a lot of people who forget their culture because of drinking she took various jobs from sometimes. "That's modelling, reporter, type- frustrating because we are By Mark McCallum spent time in jail for crimes police department, asking Powwow absorbs all of setter, doing contract limiting ourselves instead of writing committed while he was him to assist with people Bad Eagle's time and effort for local publications, looking at other avenues Francis Bad Eagle walked drunk. needing a place to stay. now. The staff he and assisting her husband and alternatives in getting eagle the streets and alleys of However, Bad Eagle has "Sometimes you see the with his farming operation. started." proudly displays at North Edmonton's "skid road" in been sober for the past 15 same people more than American powwows was She also attended the "We're so conditioned to the mid '70s searching for years, though he clearly once, but I can't force them conceived in a dream in University of Lethbridge for believe that a study or an people who needed shelter remembers his "drinking to quit drinking. They have which the late Ben Calf two years and transferred outsider will provide all the for the night when he days." to find strength from inside. Robe gave him instructions to Utah State University in answers and make every- worked for the Pound - "When I started drinking, They have to put their foot Logan, Utah, graduating thing better." to design it. maker Lodge "street I forgot my culture. Nobody down and decide." with a bachelor of science "Success is within yourself He patrol" program. forced me to drink, not the Bad Eagle also performs says powwows today degree in Family and -- trusting yourself and are He would take these government or anybody, sweats and pipe ceremo- "artificial" because only Human Services in 1986. listening" to your heart. I the people, who often had just me. I went through hell nies for men in jail, and he prize money draws Returning to her commu- know that sounds like a people to the alcohol or drug problems, with this drinking...and, I tries to counsel them, but event. Still, nity, Lois starting looking cliche," she said as she he's to AADAC shelters or 'flop thank the Creator today only if theyll listen. glad that powwows for a job. Many times she looked out her bay window. exist even in houses' for the night. that I came back to my Bad Eagle recalled a this form was told that she was "There is always an because it "I believe there's quite a culture." rodeo in 1980 in New Zea- brings people overqualified for jobs -- a element of fear in risk but few people right now who He admits there are land which left him crippled together in a friendly dilemma faced by many the thrill is in the risk -- it's in environment. forget their culture because times when he gets the urge for the rest of his life. After Natives who obtain univer- the journey not in the end of drinking," says Bad even today to have a drink, 21 years on the rodeo cir- It doesn't matter sity or college degrees. But product. If you address what Eagle, 46, who was born on but says his memories of cuit, doctors told him to cultural that didn't deter her your fear head -on and have background you the Peigan reserve. "the bottle" and strength quit when a bull determination and 100% sent him come from, says Bad Eagle. spirit. commitment towards Alcohol has been a con- While from the Native culture tumbling awkwardly to the He doesn't believe people visiting her sister, your business or project, stant source of sorrow for always stop him. ground. He still needs med- should be divided by differ- Doreen, who was studying that fear vanishes." him. He lost one brother Though he doesn't patrol ical attention for a back ences or color. for her Masters degree in "Too many times we're and two sisters through the streets any more, injury he Toronto, Lois met Don waiting for somebody, Bad suffered at the "We all pray to the same alcohol related deaths, and Eagle still gets calls from the time. Creator," he concludes. ..------ WINDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE 11 Handicapped athlete is a gold medal hero Sarcee Nations By Jackie Red Crow races. In Cardston, he also family, especially his won two gold medals, one brothers and sisters. CARDSTON - Blood silver and one medal for the "When we went to Hawaii Classic Indian Merle Healy is a same events. last year, a lot of his special athlete. Healy's mother, Gwen, relatives bought him clothes He is not a world says her son really enjoys and gave him spending champion bronc rider or a competing in Special money," she says. JULY promising hockey player. Olympics events. "He Healy plans to continue 25 & 26, 1987 Nor does he participate in practises a lot. He runs to compete in track and any of a number of popular around Lions Park every field as long as he can. Men: 36 Holes Medal Play sports that many southern evening after school, she "Besides he thinks he's Ladles: 36 Holes Medal Play Alberta Natives are noted says. only 29 -years old. He Junior: 36 Holes Medal Play for. Healy has become so doesn't believe he's 46," But the 26 -year old dedicated to sports that he Gwen says. handicapped athlete is a gave up his love for soft She explains that she'll PRICE INCLUDES hero in his own right. He drinks to be in better shape soon have to buy a cabinet Hole in one & Long Drive prizes * Shot Gun start both days has brought home a number and display her condition. "He loves to son's medals First Hole Giveaways * Your chance to play one of of gold medals in track and drinking pop, but I helped and ribbons because his Over $10,000 in Prizes Western Canada's truly field events at various him give it up because he collection is growing. Cook your own steak supper Great Golf Courses Special Olympics competi- was getting too fat," Gwen "We're so proud of him," Saturday, July 25 tions held in Calgary and, says, laughing. she adds, with all the pride most recently, in Cardston. When Healy is not that is due to a mother The June 25 to 27 Special training, he is a student in who's helped her son APPLICATION DEADUNE WITH MONEY ORDER OR CHEQUE BY JULY 15 Olympics was no exception. the Day Program for realize a dream. (MAXIMUM 240 GOLFERS) When Healy won the handicapped people in 200 -metre race Saturday Cardston, where basic CONTACT PEOPLE afternoon, his hometown reading, writing and AG' ALEX CROWCHILD - 238 -1342 (days) or 251 -1787 (evenings) fans yelled and clapped, in arithmetic are taught. `He ROY WHITNEY - 281 -4455 support of their hero who also enjoys going to school Telecommunications JOHN WHITNEY - 949 -3733 has brought honor and very much," says Gwen. GOOD NEWS BRADLEY CROWCHILD - 278 -4512 (evenings) recognition to the town and "He has never gone to PETER MANYWOUNDS Jr. - 258-3766 the Blood reserve. school before. He makes PARTY LINE RON SHELLEY - 281 -4455 Healy could hardly control us so happy. He's so lively Mens', Ladies' & Juniors' Fee: $9000 his excitement while fans -- when he's not here, we and fellow athletes sur- miss him," according to the 1 rounded him to offer 72 -year old mother who has victory hugs, kisses and unselfishly cared for her Metis Association of ABSOLUTELY NO WALK ON handshakes. He repeated son since he was a baby. Alberta Advanced Polls, Saturday, August REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED to himself "I won, I won the She explains that her son race," as he walked to the had a touch of meningitis as 22, 1987, Electorals Home Local Poll & Subdivision. podium to receive his gold a baby which affected his For more information call medal from Cardston motor skills, making him a John P. Sinclair at 455 -2200. Mayor Larry Fisk. bit slow in mental devel- -OUTS BULL Healy is a member of the opment. Healy is not 2ECREATION 18 19 1987 BOX 130 JULY - Magrath- Cardston Associa- completely dependant on HOB BEM A tion for the handicapped her and is able to do a lot of TOC I NO team. On June 13 in things on his own, including 585 -4075 Calgary, Healy won three riding his bike to do gold medals and two silver errands. PUT IT HERE medals for the 200 -metre But Gwen says her son is THE EDITOR Of YMIS RAPER 10 0E00 MEWS Of EVEMVS AND HAPPENINGS race, shot put and relay surrounded by a loving VW WW1 TO SHARE, COURTESY ..01 Mio BOG 250000 HOBBEMA PRIZE MONEY PANEE MEMORIAL ALBERTA MUD BOG ASSOCIATION AGRIPLEX SANCTIONED MUD FLING goodie's General Store PREREGISTER BY Come in now JULY 10 CAMPING FACILITIES CLASSES ENTRI AVAILABLE STOCK $3C DANCE SAT. NIGHT SUPERSTOCK $4C MODIFIED $4C FOR INFO CALL: SUPERMODIFIED s 5C Irvin Bull 585-2817 5853030 100 %payback for OPEN s5C $ MSON LADIES CLASSES LUMBER COMPANY PEOPLE RUN SIC 1984 - see for yourself/ au 1A1 DIRT BIKES slE in (Sunday Onl y) With Stores In: Mr. T's Sales & Service Edmonton Calgary Red Deer Radar. Automat]. LIP Wetasklwln Glenevis Camrose WSW. ASA. VOC I XNI AH 0.06140101, N G..CN+S.. WW Mco.... Goodwill Industries. Our business works.. So people can Vern v.x.ee PAGE 12, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Students intern to gain experience Two students benefitting between the conflicting Callihoo still practices the career objectives include from the Native Internship attractions of economics, keyboards "from Back to business management. Program (NIP), are Donna psychology or becoming a Basie." "Especially a senior Beebe and Dennis Callihoo. professional musician, he A member of the Blood managerial post with the finally decided that "law's Tribe in southern Alberta, Blood reserve," she Now in his second year call" bent his ear more Donna Beebe works at comments. with NIP, Dennis Callihoo strongly. Regional Headquarters in When not actively describes his summer "NIP had an influence on Edmonton as financial pursuing her future in employment with Adjust- my decision to go into law. management assistant. Her business, Beebe can be ment Programs at the It eventually led to my duties include- analysis of found attending and Edmonton Regional Office. current interest in constitu- labour and employee participating in as many "1 work with information tional law, environment law information and forecasting powwows as she can find. systems, designated job and public administration. of job strategies. "I would like to become a strategy groups and Working for NIP also She finds that her job professional fancy dancer economic development sparked my concern for position ties in closely with or traditional dancer in the board programs." current Native groups and her career. future." their concerns." "I really like my job and it After completing a four But why not a career as a fits in so well with my Beebe looks forward to year B.A. in economics at professional musician? career. I am learning a lot her second year in Mount the University of Alberta, Callihoo says it doesn't pay and enjoying the whole Royal's Bachelor of Com- DONNA BEEBE Callihoo entered Osgoode and the work is not always experience, ".she says, merce University Transfer DENNIS CALLIHOO Hall Law School. Torn that steady. However, adding that her present program. Summer employment scene boosted by NIP By Rocky Woodward Alberta alone, and for federal government office. Bands, Native organizations, about 550 across the NIP provides students employment centres and After 11 years of opera- country. with training and work tion, schools," he explained. which began with 50 All of the job positions experience which will help Native Though much of the students in Canada are in the Employment and them to develop useful and finding summer empio advertising is done in Irbmigration Canada marketable job skills. Many January and yment through the Native February, department, in which of the summer positions students can still apply Internship Program (NIP), students receive first hand offer students a chance to during the summer months. the program now boasts experience dealing with the work in a capacity which is The Native Internship jobs for approximately 55 public and being part of the closely aligned to their Program is funded through students this summer in internal workings of a chosen career. National Treasury Board "The program is very every year and is a part of useful for people needing the Employment and vacation time. Students are Immigration Commission. uefq hired to fill for vacationing "The commission receives Cie employees and gaih valuable this funding to give experience through the Aboriginal people the ouQ summer months," com- chance to receive job e mented Carolyne Buffalo, a PETER COLE CAROLYN BUFFALO experience. It's an excellent (formerly the Plainsman Motor Inn) student hired as Regional Information Officer Regional Coordinator program because a lot of Coordinator for the NIP students do need the program in Alberta and the secondary, post -secondary NIP as a very positive money to continue their Northwest Territories. or vocational school program. "I'm a student education. Students "It is interesting to see program who intend to myself and what I do here is always need money," Come - be our Guest how the other side (govern- return to school in the fall. write a lot of profiles on quipped Buffalo. Wages in ment) operates. My Students are hired to students enrolled through the program range from $6 perspective has changed participate in a variety of NIP. I guess what I like is to $11 per hour. quite a bit and all for the positions such as clerical you get to see the way it Next year interested Fox Creek 622 -3821 better. I hope to use it to workers, claims preparation works in a federal depart- students should apply at On Highway 43 help Native people some- clerks, client service ment." their nearest employment day," Buffalo adds. representatives and assist- Cole says the number of centre or at the University Edson 723 -4486 To be eligible to partic- ant officers. The number of students hired this year is of Alberta's employment ipate in the program available jobs depends on gratifying. NIP stages a centre situated on campus. On Highway 16 students must be Canadian the number of summer tremendous advertisement "They can apply anytime citizens, status, non -status, requests for interns from campaign to recruit students during the summer, but it's Indian, Metis or Inuit. They employers. for its program. "We best to apply early because must also be full -time Public Affairs Information advertise in newspapers, positions are filled very students enrolled in a Officer, Peter Cole, sees send out brochures to fast," Buffalo says. We would like to say hello to all our friends and neighbours out Cardston & Fort Macleod way! RIVERBOAT DAZE 2nd A WARM HELLO TO ALL OUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS RON'S APPLIANCE SERVICE LTD. ANNUAL TRADE SHOW Don't blow your cool! 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Dr. Beatrice Medicine, the first director of the Native at the Centre One week camps: University of Calgary, was Sunday evening to Friday afternoon presented with the prestig- Activities: ious award last month. Basketball/volleyball instruction Computer instruction (history, uses, games) Camping, "I was so surprised," said hiking, fishing, drawing (An classes), swimming and video Alcohol movies Medicine, in an interview and Drug Abuse information Special provision will be provided for disabled children from her Calgary office. "I Blackfoot language instruction imagined the award would be given to a Black person Location: Waterton School rather than an Indian." Fee: Medicine is a Sioux $150.00 ($50.00 pre- registration fee - non- refundable) Indian from the Standing Includes meals, accommodation, computer instruction, supplies, pool fees, tee shirts, books. Rocky Reservation in South Dakota who came to Schedule: Camp Boys 10 - 12 July 12 -17 the University in September Camp II Girls 10 - 12 July 19 - 24 1985. Since joining the Camp III Boys 12 - 14 July 26 -31 Camp IV Girls 12 -14 August 2 -7 University, Medicine has Camp V Boys 14 -16 August 9 - 14 Camp VI helped establish programs Girls 14 - 16 August 16 - 21 in the Old Sun College on Camp provided by: Frank & Associates based the Blackfoot Blood Reserve reserve, east of Calgary To register, phone: and is currently working Lois or Harley Frank on Frank & Associates a program for the Wabasca- Standoff, Alberta Demarais area. 737 -2357 "After I was awarded the fellowship, I went down to Camping Gear Needed: Michigan and lectured on Women's studies, American Sleeping bags Towel Swinsuit Overshoes culture and general an- Warm jacket Runners thropology," added Sketch book Backpack 1 weeks Medicine. "They certainly change of clothes kept me busy." Medicine also attended an American Law confer- DR. BEATRICE MEDICINE ence and met with the ...receives award Native association of American Indians for a Rosa Parks was one of among names such as potluck supper during the leaders of the Black Martin Luther King Jr. and The Good Old Wa which time she had the resistance movement in the Rosa Parks." opportunity to meet with southern states of America Medicine herself has c_Aapt,.....Working. To individual students. during the '60s. She came always played an active role "I don't think I could last into prominence after in community and cultural for a full semester there," refusing to give up her seat life, as well as enjoying an she laughs. "They nearly on a bus to a white man. academic and scholarly worked me to death. But it Because of segregation career which includes was gratifying," she adds. laws in the southern states professorships at several Medicine explains that at that time, Black people U.S. universities and the the Martin Luther King Jr. did not have equal rights. publishing of numerous award will now become a Only after continuous research papers on Indian yearly award given to a protests and demonstrations and Native peoples. person from a minority for a by people like Martin Dr. Medicine has been tlßdrt.'Rr variety of fields. Luther King Jr., who was president of the Assembly "I was particularly pleased eventually assassinated by of California Indian Women to see the name of Rosa a while assailant, and Rosa and has also served on the Parks attached to the Parks, did the United National Congress of award, as she was a Black States government reverse American Indians. She was woman who worked hard its stand on Black rights. also an expert witness at for equal and minority "It is a great honor," the Wounded Knee and rights during the '60s," adds admits Medicine. "It is an Eagle Feathers trials in the Medicine. honor to be counted United States. The Benefits of Tax Reform 1987 Lower Rates, Fairer System Call with Questions Call for Booklets 1.800.2676638 1.800Rb76621f Ask about Tax Reform and you. Get detailed information about Tax Reform. (aaii CALGARY CO-OP CengS Serving you with twelve convenient locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore. TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR THE DEAF I- 8m- 267-66w 8 a.m.-8 p.m. EDT, weekdays, except holidays. Because We Care ... We Bring You the Best ment of Finance MinistèCanadare des Finances CDanadeparta Canadä PAGE 14, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER ELEBRi By Bert Crowfoot The organizing committee of the annual Goodfish Lake Treaty Days Celebration were fit to be "tied" as they raced against the fading daylight during the last weekend's events. Eventually, as the light faded, two of the three major ball tournaments ended up in a tie. In the men's baseball tournament the Vermillion Red Sox and the Portatest Pioneers of Sherwood Park, decided to play only five innings in the championship final. But they had to go extra innings because the score was tied at three runs apiece. In the extra inning, Vermillion looked like they had put the Pioneers away with a three run homer by Ken Newton, but the Pioneers never gave up and came back to score three runs of their own in the bottom of the sixth. After the game, the two teams split the expense money evenly and flipped for the championship trophy which Vermillion won on the coin toss. In the men's fastball division, the tournament was a true double knockout affair in which Saddle Lake Warriors cruised undefeated through the "A" side. The Calling Lake Rangers on the other hand started the tournament shorthanded against the CFB Cold Lake when their pitcher Smokey Burke ERNIE CARDINAL ...is no stranger to old time fiddle music A LEO NORTH BULL FAMILY BOOTH ...tossed the beef in 5.49 sec. ...has secret recipe that sells THE BALL STRIKES LEATHER THE BACKCATCHER TURNS QUICKLY WINDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE ?/TIONS was late. He eventually showed up, speeding ticket in hand, but it was too late as Cold Lake went on to win 3 - 1. The Rangers easily clipped through the "B" side and eventually met up with the Saddle Lake Warriors in the Championship, final defeating them 2 -0. Because of the true double knockout nature of the tournament, the 2 -0 loss was the first for the Warriors and another championship game had to be played. Because it was already too dark, the two teams settled for splitting the E expense money and flipping for the championship trophy. As luck would have it, the Saddle Lake Warriors came out on top. In the ladie's fastball draw, the CFB Cold Lake Rowdies and the North Battleford squad battled it out. North Battleford jumped to an early 1-0 lead y before losing 3 -2 to the Rowdies. d In the talent show, rain -soaked onlookers sat patiently as various fiddle players and singers tried their best to impress the panel of judges. There was also a Lakeland rodeo, chuckwagon and chariot races in the new rodeo facilities built on the recreation grounds. The Goodfish Lake Celebration is quickly growing in both size and reputation. It was very well attended by participants from across Northern It Alberta. Hopefully next year the organizers won't have to contend with rain E and darkness to influence the outcome of the events. JOHN DESJARLAIS ...Eleanor Lake resident backed up fiddlers THUNDERSTORM OVERHEAD CARLA SPARKLINGEYES ...didn't stop people from enjoying rides and games ...7 -years old and still thirsty after all those years REACHES TO TAG THE RUNNER...A MISS ...AND ROXANNE LADOUCEUR COMPLETES A HOME RUN! PAGE 18, July 10, 1987, WIIdDSPEAKER Demonstrated expertise Rodeo points racked up by Stampede cowboys By Terry Lusty their "rodeo" expertise. Results from the first go- In the premier event, bull This year is no different as round have Perry Baptiste riding, 26 -year old Ted CALGARY - Over the competition at the 1987 of Hobbema in first place in Nuce, a Metis from Oakdale, years, Native cowboys Calgary Stampede is the novice bareback riding California, is in second spot have often demonstrated proving. following a 76 point ride. behind former champion Dale Johansen of Strath- more. Nuce was the 1985 world champion bull rider. Last year, the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" attracted a number of talented Native contestants. Some won, some did not. Shawn Henry, an Indian from Williams Lake, B.C. won the novice saddle bronc riding in '86. Bobby Gotfriedson of Calgary whose father Bob was a top contender in saddle bronc riding for many years, wound up in third place overall in boys COWBOY TED NUCE steer riding in '86 and is ...he's still in the money entered again this year. Although he failed to also look for Lewis Little report on the Indian Bear, Rod keep aboard his final two Baptiste Jr., cultural events as they bulls, Saskatchewan's Lionel Wildman, Wright occur at the Stampede's Charlie Bear, now 20, Bruised Head, Darcy Indian Village. Cressman, Mark Holloway logged a respectable 75 in Indians and Metis have and many others. his first go -round last year. always been a part of the This year, Bear has A true thriller is the Stampede. One of the buffalo bronc riding which started off on the right foot earlier and more prominent is open only to marking a 73 on his first Native Indians to ever compete bull. contestants under 21. Last was Blood Indian, Tom year's winner was 16 -year Three Persons. There are many others old Clayton Big Plume from Three Persons established from Indian country one the Sarcee Reserve. He his reputation by being one could mention. They do scored a whopping and of the very few to have ever RUNNERS SPLASH IN DASH! not compete solely on the unprecedented 99! "stuck" to that infamous Indian circuit. They are However, the rodeo maverick bronc called The National Friends in Sports Games officially kicked off July 7 with competi- good at their chosen events are not the only "Midnight" who became tors from Edmonton, Lethbridge, Calgary, High Prairie, Lac La Biche, Bonnyville, profession and have proven competitions in which immortalized in song by the Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and Vancouver, B.C. so by qualifying and compet- Natives participate. Some legendary Wilf Carter. This is the first year Edmonton Canadian Friendship Centre has made the ing with the best the world are active as drivers and The first Calgary games a national event. Judging from the response of 150 competitors and has to offer. outriders in the "hell bent Stampede was 75 years ago onlookers, it is a concept that should become a tradition. Windspeaker will be on for leather" excitement of in 1912. It then attracted Athletes competed in more than a dozen track and field events such as a 5,000 top of things once more at the chuckwagon races 14,000 people. Today, it metre race, relay races, the triple jump and the javelin throw. Windspeaker will this year's Stampede and which draw many thousands draws over one million from have full coverage of the games next week. report the results. We will of fans each and every all over the world. Photo by Mark McCallum watch for the names of evening. The Stampede ends July Henry, Nuce and Bear but Windspeaker will also 12. HIGH PRAIRIE BEST WISHES TO THE GRANDE PRAIRIE CONTESTANTS AT THE 'FRIENDS IN SPORTS' NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE tne WELCOME ALL VISITORS NATIONAL SUMMER GAMES FROM tornuclil BRIAN & STAFF AT sitors FREE COFFEE! _ AI the 41h 1rúpyi23.26, qqß7 4919 - 51 AVENUE Welcome BOX 1448 51WeakoW on HIGH PRAIRIE, ALBERTA Ji,utusotts ISap Company Trade outly TOG 1E0 RAW RJR DMSION the Slave riegpoct5, the Ganes 1rOet $i1At"e 8tdud Natio Best Wishes to All the High Prairie Fur Coats 'Parkas Youth that Entered in the 'Friends in Moccasins Hudson's Bay Blankets Soap Stone Sports' National Summer Games Carvings 'Mukluks Dressed Furs Trim for Parkas From the Board of Directors & Staff *Other Supplies WATCH FOR OUR GRAND OPENING SPECIALS JULY 22 - 26, 1987 BUYERS OF RAW FURS EAGLE'S NEST PH. MAGAS CLOTHING CENTRE Arts & Crafts Shop 523-4512 16 Town Centre Mall "Known For Quality Clothing Since 1965!" _High Prairie Native Friendship Centre 9845-99 Ave. Slave Lake Plaza on Main Street 532 -3100 849 -3878 AB Grande Prairie, Alberta Slave Lake, - - - WINDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE 17 SPORTS Banish those baseball blues ROUNDUP here's a Cold Lake By Mark McCallum tournament you just might win! Between rain -outs and put -outs, if your team finished competing in one on the first weekend in July, high school. didn't make the playoffs, don't let it get you and won. The centre won a trophy and $200 in the C Coles added that the centre just received $2,000 down. You'll weather the storm, and probably division at the Sexsmith 160 -team tournament. But, worth of Olympic weight lifting equiprt ent. It will be find a reward at the end of the rainbow, like maybe a Recreation Director Mark Callihoo says the ladie's available to everyone all day long from 8:30 a -m. to 9 fastball tournament with plenty of prizes to be had. It fastball team didn't do as well at a Prince George, B.C. p.m. If you're interested, call the centre today at may not seem like much, but first place in almost Jny tournament. The team won two and lost two before 849 -3039. tournament should brighten your sorrowful lot. In fact, bowing out in the finals by a score of 5 - 4. He was quick KEHEWIN -- The Kehewin bantam girl's fastball here's a tournament you might consider: to add that the ladie's Falcons fastball team are tied for team won a four -team Goodfish tournament last first place in the Grande Prairie Wildrose League. Call weekend. Player Tammy Thompson says the team COLD LAKE -- The Cold Lake First Nations Callihoo for game times at 539 -7514. beat Goodfish "TNT" 16 - 4 to advance and win against recreation department is holding a Sports Day fastball another Goodfish team by a score of 22 - 8. Ella White, tournament, August 7, 8 and 9. Recreation director SLAVE LAKE -- The Friendship Centre is preparing who played on the second place Kehewin women's Ernie Houle says they're looking for 16 teams for both an "all- star" soccer team for the North West Alberta team at the same tournament, won a trophy for being ladie's amd men's action, with prize money totalling a Summer Games, the opening round for the Alberta the best all- around second base player. She was "very whopping $9,500 and trophies to be given to winners. Summer Games. Recreation Coordinator Bill Coles proud" to accept the prize. A week earlier, the So, call First Nations at 594 -7183 for details. says the all -star team will be made up of the best players women's team was a winner at a Beaver Lake Fastball from two teams, which have been scrimaging against Tournament. GRANDE PRAIRIE -- The Friendship Centre each other since early June. The teams play every That's all'for now. I'll see you next week; after that doesn't have any tournaments for you, but it just Monday and Thursday (7 p.m.) at the Roland Michener the "Bear" will be back from holidays. Notice of Nominations While in Fort Macleod Notice is hereby given for the positions of President, 1 Regional Vice- President, 1 Regional Board of Director for at... stay each of the six zones of the Metis Association of Alberta Or are being accepted as of July 2, 1987 at the office of the stay at Chief Electoral Officer of the Association. The office is located at 120, 12530 St. Albert Trail in the city of Edmonton, from Greyhound Bus Depot Located on Moln Sheet, one hall block province of Alberta, T5L 4H4. you kot step outside your motel door and decide which direction have 'With to Qualified candidates must completed would like logo. Ins only a hall block to the fort Museum and you want you the stares on Main Street. If It's swimming or tennis nomination paper' filed with the above office on or before only have to walk Iwo blocks and your there. FOOTHILLS 5 o'clock in the afternoon of July 31, 1987. Nomination LOCATED ON THE EAST papers are available at the offices of the Metis Association END OF MAIN STREET MOTEL of Alberta, 120, 12520 St. Albert Trail, Edmonton, Alberta. TRULY IN THE HEART wehln easy wolkhq distance of the famous on Museum and Also, at the Regional Zone offices and the Metis Local es Mounted Mhol OF HISTORIC FORT MACLEOD Presidents. Wtl &sssk For further information contact your Local President or the OD PHONES Newly COh6ECRONERy office the Chief Electoral Officer of the Association at WAMPANG PDOL Renovated of VAIOL l70E 455 -2200, Edmonton, J.P. Sinclair, Chief Electoral Officer. WhéEL CHAIR ACCESS5tE UNITS Clean SATELLITE & CAN; COLOR IV SOME KITCHENS, WA1ERBEOS& AIR CONDnwiso UNITS modem rooms Your Hosts: Frank & Cathy Dietrich Metis Association of Alberta #120, 12520 St. Albert Trail FOOTHILLS MOTEL Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4H4 359 Colonel Macleod Trail Telephone: (403) 455 -2200 Box 516, Fort Macleod, AB TOL OZO Phone (403) 553-4434 Hobbema Native Full Gospel Fellowship Camp Meeting '87 1250 Gallon Tank 1st Grade Green Poly Tanks 2" Bulkhead - Vented Lids These Tanks are Repairable & Protected from Ultra Violet Rays JULY 19 - 26, 1987 Reg. $695 Clearing Price $550 7:30 P.M. NIGHTLY - SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. BRING YOUR OWN CAMPING GEAR 70 Gallon Poly Tank VARIOUS GUEST SPEAKERS Reg. $5495 Clearing at $4495 For further information contact Jerry Ermineskin at 585 -4102 (Res) or 585-3800 (Bus) Cattle Squeeze Shutes 628-3828 Reg. $995 We love him, because he first loved us." - I John 4:19 628-3980 Clearing at $895 P.O. Box 58 COWLEY, Alberta TOK OPO PAGE 18, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER 3 Louis Bull"Golf Tourney - Albert takes trophy again By Rocky Woodward Louis Bull Band members dinator for the tournament, who passed away in 1986. Pearl Doupe, not only was For the second straight "Scotty was employed there a two -time winner for year in a row, Sask- with the Louis Bull band for low score of the tournament, atchewan's Ron Albert has about 15 years. He was a "we also had a second -time captured the Men's title real good golfer and every winner in the men's open during last weekend's (July time he won something, he section for the highest 4 - 5) Louis Bull Golf gave his prize to someone score. It went to Steward Tournament, held at Ma- else," said Dorothy Murray for the second time Me-O- Beach's Black Bull Winchester, recreation in a row," laughed Doupe. golf course. coordinator for the Louis A car was offered to After the first round of Bull band. anyone who had a hole in golf, Albert finished with an In 1986, the tournament one and although no one even score (74). All was named after Scotty, won it "some of the golfers through the tournament, but this year it was decided sure came close," added he was followed closely by to combine the two together. Doupe. Charlie Smallface, Dale In the men's champion- Program coordinator for Spence and Emil Cutknife ship round on the final day, the Recreation Department who racked up scores of Emil Cutknife stayed close at Louis Bull, Bill Godin, 75 -76 -77 respectively, after to Ron Albert with both says that they will continue first round play. golfers tied going into the to hold the tournament The tournament was 18th hole. However, Albert annually. It was Godin who hindered by bad weather had the final edge and first introduced the golf throughout the two days finished the tournament tournament last year to the but it didn't stop over 110 with 154 to Cutknife's 155. Louis Bull council. golfers from competing for Third place saw late RON ALBERT "We thought we would trophies and prize money in bloomer, Lloyd Gauthier ...wins again hold it annually, especially five different flutes. who averaged an 81 on the in rememberance of Scotty." This year the Louis Bull first day, come back with a four but you've got trees on After the tournament tournament ran in conjunc- great effort on Sunday with opposite sides of you and a was over Louis Bull band tion with the Scotty Murray 76 finishing with 157. creek you have to get over. members showed their SIMON THREEFINGERS Memorial Golf Tournament "I think the ninth hole is You have to ease up or go appreciation for Scotty ...putting for birdie? named after a friend of the hardest. It's only a par for it," commented Ray Murray by offering a shield Tootosis who didn't place decorated with traditional in the winning categories feathers to all of Scotty's yet had a strong game. children and his wife, Participating HAPPY POP Locations In the ladie's champion- Gerdy. ship flite, Wanda Baptiste "The gifts are to protect who also led on the first day their homes," commented Sparte aea,ers of golf, continued her Doupe. 0450 -819. 469-3193 impressive golfing holding The open division, now NORINSDE Cloreview Gtordon Deps off Holly Johnson and known as the Scotty 14061 Mc1ao Lmi14130833 Sarah Threefingers who Murray Championship flute, Mal" Pont second 8025 - 127 A.e. 476-3410 tied for pace with was won by Doug Berrie FORT MACLEOD 202. Second place went to with a low total 162. Super S Foal Store of 12111-5451 477-2917 located on Hwy. 3 west Phone 553 -3011 Johnson while Baptiste Second place went to Dag A1ices Etc won the championship with Heggedal (172) and third to 4427 -118 Ave. 474-6565 10 a.m. -11 p.m. 7 days a week 191. Ken Eddolls (181). Capita Mdeo Ap4 0104 The seniors championship -179 M. 4562091 Drive -in "The first year it rained M0et040011994 46708 Pop flute sawSimon Threefingers, and we had high winds with 11915 - 134 Me. 453-2832 Take out Phil thompson, Myers a lot of hail. This year we've WE31ENO Mtr á Mannes Food Mat METRO Buffalo and past president had better weather. The Mod Mod V1deo.1 16726 DON Foin good Bury Bee Foods Dining area 18244 - 89 A. 481 -2641 (Centennial Mal) 486-2085 14 Leduc 9wppinp Cent* of the Indian Association of tournament was very Mod Mod video 42 SOVIN6OE Marto Motten led. Alberta, Wilf McDougal, successful," Godin said. 0126.6104 - 172 50807 Mors FOCd Mort 9745 - 90 9. 996-1077 4234 - 66 Street 461 -3275 NOW ONLY battle for top honors. Mayfield Food Mo4et Forest lawn Mopp, Pop 15960 The only four entered in- -100 A9.480-8162 Botte 801 115 Lace° Dr Sr Albert $1.69 FOR Louis Bull Golf 8751- S3 A. 4664004 4596949 the seniors flute, only one Meodp.Aa5 sa:al RP TEENBURGER Tournament Winners 96 Mead. lak SAXON) CO 5269644e WOOF PoP Sherwood Fork Rental Den point separated them 4830316 5700 -1119.4360339 em. 2020 51247 ood Dn. WITH THIS 9,errood Par 464 -0737 the 18 coming into last Pee Wee Flite: Garth Buffalo COUPON holes of-the tournament. 97, Jason Gladue 99, Dwight At the end of a long day, Buffalo 100. Threefingers finally came out on top with 174, Open Division (Second Flute): Dennis Youde 178, Bob followed by Thompson at HAWKEYE SPORTS GROUP Budge 186, Doug Murray 189. 177, McDougal with 183 ALL NATIVE and Myers Buffalo at 187. Men's (First) Flite: George According to the coor- Morin 161, Clarence Weaselfat FASTBALL /SLOWPITCH 164, Ray Ahenakew 165. Men's (Third) Flute: Pat Buffalo 182, Ted Hodgson 183, AGT' Tony Manaimin 183. Telecommunications TOURNAMENT Junior Hite: Steve Buffalo 169, GOOD NEWS Dale Daniels 203, Victor -JULY 17- 18 -19, 1987 Saddleback 210. PARTY LINE Calloway: Doug Learoyd 185, PRIME MINISTER'S PARK (Lights) Bill Hank 185, Don Murray 193, PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATCHEWAN Jim Cockeran 194. PRIZE Men's (Second) Hite: Danny * MONEY * Buffalo 164, Chris Johnson 167, MENS Metis Association of LADIES CO-ED SLOWPITCH Alberta Elections, Ken Cutarm 169. oO irto 7E4 75211 Tuesday, September 1, on Men's Calloway: Cliff Ward SSV Bad 927 6805 oc04e 1987, Electorals Home 187, Larry Arcand 189, Steve Local Poll & Subdivision. Brant 189, Twain Buffalo 190. For further information call SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE John P. Sinclair at 455- 2200. Ladie's (First) Flute: Joyce WITH Manaomin 203, Deb Morin 209, Leona LaFond 212. DC AND THE COUNTRY BOYS Ladie's (Second) Flite: >TZ Rosanne Antoine 220, Valerie Bonaise 228. Ladie's Calloway: Viola PUT IT HERE Nicotine 214, Betsy Keewatin 215, Viv Fiddler 222, Francine Larocque 223. WINDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE 19 ATTENTION AU. TREATY INDIAN TRAPPERS A Series of Meetings for Treaty Indian Trappers will be Held at the Following Locations: FORT VERMILION ARENA (Fort Vermilion, AB) - July 15, 1987 SLAVE LAKE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE (Slave Lake, AB) - July 23, 1987 SPRUCE GROVE INN (Spruce Grove, AB) - July 30, 1987 FORT McMURRAY FRIENDSHIP CENTRE (Fort McMurray, AB) -August 6,1987 BONNWILLE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE (Bonnyville, AB) - August 13, 1987 The Purpose of these Meetings is to Gather Trappers in Alberta to Better Promote and Protect Treaty Indians - Hunting, Fishing & Trapping All Meetings will Start at 9:00 a.m. and Will Last for the Full Day FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE EDNA DERANGER 470 -5751 INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA TELEPHONE (403) 452 -4330 11630 KINGSWAY AVENUE 452-4331 EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5G 0X5 PAG$ 20, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Culture Poundmaker/Nechi Powwow has inspiring spirit By Mark McCallum The Poundmaker /Nechi Powwow July 3, 4 and 5 would not be a success without volunteer help from people who were, and sometimes still are, counselled at the Poundmaker Lodge for alcohol and drug related problems. An estimated 10,000 work hours went into the 14th annual powwow, and volunteers did everything from building outdoor stands to conducting security checks on cars for drugs and alcohol at gate entrances. Former Poundmaker client Victor Haineault, who later becáme a counsellor and trainer at Nechi over a six year period, volunteered to man one of the concession stands. In 1980, Haineault was not quite 22 -years old when he came to Poundmakers Lodge from the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Instiution. He was serving a sentence for theft and assult causing bodily harm. Haineault explains, "All the crimes I ever did happened when I was drunk. I'd never do it when I was sober. So, I figured maybe alcohol was my problem." Haineault went to Poundmakers and quit drinking for six years. He later fell off the wagon for one and a half years, but has been sober for the last two months. He said: `I know I can't beat it by myself and I need help." Haineault finds strength to overcome his problem at Poundmakers. "There's a spirit I get from the people here," he says. LEDUC AUTO & R.V. SALES U HAUL RENTALS BEST WISHES PREMIUM USED VEHICLES TO ALL LEDUC, ALTA. PH. 986 -3640 POWWOW PARTICIPANTS WE BUY, SELL, TRADE, CONSIGN Cars, Trucks, Trailers, Motorhomes Complete R.V. Repairs R.V. Parts & Accessories SHELL CANADA LIMITED Truck Running Boards & Accessories We install Hitches & Your Bulk Agents and Wirings Retailer in Alberta 1430 - 5555 Calgary Trail 59 Avenue & 50 Street Edmonton, Alberta 43856 11 LEDUC, Alberta 986 -3640 WINDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE 21 All monies made at the food and souvenir stands went back into the powwow, paying the 300 registered dancers and 24 drum groups at a total of $12,000. An honor dance was held for Christine Daniels, who recently resigned from the board of directors. She is moving to Vancouver where a job in the Native Friendship Centre awaits her. The nearly 15,000 people at the powwow sought shelter in the 40 assembled teepees, used for shelter when rain clouds opened on the event. Lloyd Auger, the chairman for the Poundmaker board of directors, figures "the overcast sky probably kept numbers from increasing, but it was still a successful powwow." As Auger explained, the event is much more than a powwow; there are footraces for the young and feasts for the Elders. Included in the powwow are handgames, AA meetings and constant Elders' prayers. Explaining the basic concept of the powwow and the Poundmaker/Nechi organization as a whole, Auger says, "Through Native culture and traditional activities, abusers come one step closer to the road of a healthy and drug free life." He stressed, "You have to be respectful when you deal with the Native culture. Alcohol and drugs have never been a part of pipe ceremonies, the drum or the eagle feather." There were 12 winners in total at the powwow. Georgette Johnson was the girl's (7 - 12) fancy dance winner while Shane Redstar won the boy's event. The girl's and boy's traditional dance event went to Monica Gird and Darcy Anaquad. Bobbi Jo Cardinal and Michael Roberts were the favorites in the teen (13 - 16) fancy dance contest. The teen traditional dances were won by Roberta Agecoutay and Jason Daniels. Moving up to adult (17 and up) competitions, Gayle Raine proved to be the best in the fancy dance event, as did her male counterpart Tony Brown. To end the day of competitions, Ruth Bull and Richard Poafpybitty won the traditional dance contest. The Poundmaker Lodge provides treatment to those suffering from alcoholism while Nechi trains individuals to help people with the illness. The two are separate, but work hand in hand to eliminate substance abuse. A round dance is the next big event at Poundmaker/Nechi in November. Call 458 -1884 for more information.. MARIGOLD ENTERPRISES We Would Like to Wish a Warm Hello to All our Friends & Neighbors We are a supported employment centre, operation under the auspices of the High Prairie & District Association for the handicapped. We design, assemble and engrave trophies, plaques, awards, medals, etc. for Open til 9 p.m. retail sale. THURSDAYS We can supply various color combinations of platings and columns for schools, clubs and teams. FOR ALL YOUR We will pay freight on orders over $500 to CLOTHING NEEDS SEE ¡ outlying areas. If your organization can and will use the products made by the people of our community, we will be happy to serve you, our prices are more than comparable to other suppliers. Ramie gamy And, we are doing it here...in our community. AND WESTERN WEAR Main Street, Fort Macleod 523 -4588 523 -4589 Phone 553 -2440 MARIGOLD ENTERPRISES, Box 345, Bay #6, Super 'A' Mall, High Prairie, Alberta PAGE 22, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER National art seminar at Lethbridge For the first time, ment and the Division of Canadian art. Lethbridge's six major art Continuing Education and For further information centres will simultaneously will also include a variety of contact the University of exhibit Native art from other activities. Lethbridge Conference across Canada. The The conference is open Office at 4401 University showing will be held from to anyone interested in the Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta July 14 to 18 and is part of direction of indigenous T1K 3M4, (403) 329 -2635. the Fourth National Native Indian Artists Symposium. Exhibitors include the Southern Alberta Art Fest needs entries Gallery, Lethbridge Public Library, Bowman Arts The Museum of the fee is required. Film and Centre, Galt Museum, American Indian seeks videomakers whose work University of Lethbridge submissions for its fifth is shown will be paid a Art Gallery and Truls Native American Film and rental. Festival screening Restaurant. Video Festival to be held in formats are 16mm, 3/4" vt, City in December 1/2 " vt. final The symposium itself will New York and The give guest panelists and 1987. Animations, narrative deadline for submissions is members of the public an and experimental works, August 14. Send preview opportunity to discuss and documentaries on all copies, written material, or issues of concern in topics concerned with contact by phone: Film and contemporary Native art. Native peoples of North, Video Centre, Museum of Topics slated for discussion Central, and South America the American Indian, include existing policy of will be considered. Broadway at 155th Street, acquisition and exhibition The Festival is non- New York, NY 10032, (212) in major Canadian art competitive and no entry 283 -2420. institutions, marketing Native art and an opportu- nity for open dialogue with Secrets unlocked popular Native artists. Discovery! That's what Saturday throughout June, Included in the sympo- the John Nature Centre is July, and August from 7 sium itinerary are field trips all about. p.m. to 9 p.m. to the Head -Smashed -In This summer you can Naturalists will lead you Buffalo Jump in Fort unlock the secrets of through skits, stories, Macleod and the community nature simply by bringing campfire songs, brew up of Standoff for the annual your questions and curiosity some wild tea, and even powwow. to the Nature Centre's bake some Saskatoon The exhibition is made "Wild Rose Nature Camp- Berry Bannock. It's all free. possible by the University fire." Call the John Janzen COYOTE of Lethbridge's Native Campfire sessions for Nature Centre at 434 -7446 ...sculpture by Edward Poitras American Studies Depart. the entire family are held for details. 14,10011.0-A Best Wishes HeadSmashedin Buffalo Jump to All the Interpretive Centre Lethbridge ROYAL OPENING! JULY 23 Youth who Come see the pageantry of a Royal opening as Their Royal Competed in the Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of York, dedicate this amazing new Centre. `Friends in Sports' Enjoy the days special activities, including Native songs and dances, at the Tipi Village, and of course the official National opening ceremony. Summer Games Ample parking has been arranged, with free shuttle bus service to the public viewing area. A special outdoor From the food concession will also be available. DON'T FORGET YOUR LAWN CHAIR! Board of Directors The grounds open at 8:00 a.m., with the official ceremony & Staff to begin at 3:00 p.m. Come early and avoid the traffic. Call (403) 553 -2731 or 265 -0048 (Calgary direct). Located 20 km west of Fort Macleod on Secondary Highway 785. ROYAL-WATCHERS WILL LOVE IT! SIK 00H KOTOKI SPONSORED BY CHIEF, COUNCIL & MEMBERS FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY OF BLOOD TRIBE Box 60, standoff, AB 535 -13 St., Lethbridge, AB e an 737.3753 T1H 2S6 Alberta Culture ewo & Multiculturalism (403) 328 -2414 WINDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE 23 COLD LAKE FIRST NATIONS 1 SPORTS DAYS August 7, 8 & 9,1987 LEGOFF Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 p.m. Daily Pony Chuckwagon & Chariot Races Men's Sr. Fast Ball Tourney FIRST 12 TEAMS ACCEPTED PRIZE MONEY: 1st $2000.00 3rd S800.00 2nd $1500.00 4th S700.00 ENTRY FEE: $400.00 (Double Knock Out) Send Entries to: Armand Martial c/o Cold Lake First Nations Box 1769, Grand Centre, Alberta TOA 1T0 Ladies Sr. Fastball Tourney FIRST 12 TEAMS ACCEPTED PRIZE MONEY: 1st $1500.00 3rd $800.00 2nd $1000.00 4th $700.00 ENTRY FEE: $300.00 (Double Knockout) Send Entries To: Melanie Janvier c/o Cold Lake First Nations Box 1769, Grand Centre, Alberta TOA 1T0 594-7183 DANCE: August 7 & 8 Friday & Saturday ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY r PAGE 24, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER WHAT'S HAPPENING Amenities give town new lease on life By confessed Larry Terry Lusty Shaben At present, water and Although only in the always been a problem in has now been available for a who, he is because the sewage is being installed. discussion state, the the community. Some second year, Auger claims The twin community of MLA for the region, is This will have a significant Bigstone band is looking at residents, as well as that it has reduced heating Wabasca has always part of the picture. -Desmarais impact on people's lifestyles the possibility of putting up visitors, are often seeking costs significantly. It has been undergoing a lot of More and more homes and contribution to further a mall, a few apartment and needing a place to stay chopped fuel bills by more development changes over have sprung up, a recreation development. buildings, a restaurant and and Shaben admits that it is than half for some people. the past few years -- which complex and additional "We couldn't do anything a motel. "definitely needed." While the impact on the community's roads have been built; band has without it," expressed Windspeaker recently Approximately two years avoided getting caught up infrastructure. businesses appear to be Miles Auger, the Bigstone took the opportunity to ago, Bigstone shut down its in the controversy of A new school (Mistassiniy) prospering. The airstrip Indian band administrator. interview Auger about the sawmill operation and now building a hotel with a was built about five years and the road connecting He says that the water and many changes that are see the need to revitalize tavern, it is not violently ago and there is also a new Wabasca and Desmarais sewage will lay the basis for occurring. economic development. As opposed either. hospital in the offing, as well have been paved and "a tremendous difference" Auger revealed that the a future business possibility, Asked if the band would as a senior citizens home. natural gas is now available in the growth and devel- band is pursuing economic they invested in the go so far as to circulate a "1 get excited about it," to many. opment of the community. development and has Thompson Canoe Factory 'petition opposing such a formed "a committee to try which had closed shop and concept, Auger says, "I and spearhead development was put up for sale. The don't think so." for an arena." The building's use is not yet . Apparently, a petition Forestry Crew Worker: committee he says, is a known. AVC Start Date: Sept. 14, 1987 - April 15, 1988 had gone around last winter This program trains imididuals for employment in forestry related work. Instruction community effort with The band in has also tom "but it wasn't initiated by Lac La Biche forest land management, equipment use, maintenance and safety is taught through bdh classroom instruction and field training. Students completing this course may participation from both the down a major portion of the the band; it was the local is obtain empb/ment as forestry crew workers or advance to further technical training, accepting reserve and the local Desmarais Centre and people themselves," applications for Pre -Employment Power Eryi.eeriag: (4th Cl...) community. renovated the remaining Start Date: Oct. 19, 1987 - April 15, 1988 explained Auger, who does Fall Courses This program provides students with classroom as well as field experience. Individuals The arena would be a part. It's "a cultural and not know if it had any arere prepared for in the Poor Engineering career. Trained people assist in the multi -purpose building for in Trades and d boilers, pumps, compress«., refrigeration and other recreational building" now, impact at all. related equipment. Students successfully completing Ihs course will gnakfy to things like hockey, curlinn, write pan A and B of the Balers Branch exam. says Auger. A number of residents agricultural fairs, rodeos The centre currently of For application or Pre -Employment Automotive.: are the mind that the $tan Date: Sept. 01 Dec. 18, 1987 and so on says Auger, more details on these - who houses a gymnasium, construction of a hotel and During the 16 week course students are given classroom instruction with diagnostic is president of the commit- meeting kinder- or our other programs and repair procedures. Students successfully completkv the course are given the rooms, a tavern are only a matter of opportunity to challenge the year Trades call or write the first Apprenticeship exam. tee. garten and recreation time. admissions office at: Small Engine Repair: Although the cost, size offices. Future plans call Another recreational Start Dote: Oct. 13 - Dec. 18, 1987 and type This is a 10 week course during which time students are given classroom imtrucr of structure is for an exercising room. The endeavour has been the and hands on experience in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of sma7 motors undetermined as yet, kindergarten will eventually A.V.C. Lac La Biche and engines as in lawn moors, power saws and others. building of rodeo grounds Box 417 Auger says they are looking be housed elsewhere when at Laurie Lake. Auger does Pre -Employment Welding: at Lac La Biche, AB Start Date: Sept. 01 - Dec. 18, 1987 potential funding sources. funding for a new facility is not feel that the new TOA 2C0 The 16 week welding program covers oxygen acetylene and electro arc welding. In so doing, discussions available. Students receive theory and practical istntcr in a welding shop using various tools grounds will conflict with - 623 -5583 and machines. Students successtolly completing the course can challenge the first between chief Mike Beaver year Apprenticeship Weller exam. While on the topic of the one owned by the band. and Shaben have been education, Bigstone also "I think they're going to use A.V.C. Pre -Employment Carpentry: St. Paul Office Start Date: Sept. 01 - Dec. 18, 1987 initiated regarding the involves itself in the public that area (the Bigstone Box 2920 Student skills are developed while working on a number of practical projects. arena and other planned Classroom instruction includes drafting and due print reading, trade math, materials school system. One of their grounds) for something St. Paul, AB of and b dal g operations. construction Students successfully completing the services and facilities that members, James Yellow - else," he says. TOG program may wire the Provincial Apprenticeship exam. 3A0 would benefit the commu- knee, in the chairman for 645 -6214 The Laurie Lake site is nity. the local community school Operates node, the ivadktion of rime M,nvmer of Advanced E4n,at.m, Goverment of Alberta nearly completed and is a "I understand that they're board. project sponsored by the working hard at it. We have Auger feels that school local community's rodeo been working with them participation assists the association. closely and our department band in its own efforts when The developments in the of public works to see it comes to negotiating Wabasca- Desmarais whether there's some way tuition agreements with community will help encour- that we can work together Northland School Division age residents to remain in avc in terms of providing space which operates St. Theresa the area and entice new or for government services School at Wabasca and former residents to return lac la biche and buildings owned by the Mistassiniy School at to or move into the band," reports Shaben. Desmarais. community...all because of Accommodation has As for natural gas which "progress." BLUE QUILLS NATIVE EDUCATION COUNCIL POST SECONDARY PROGRAMS To Commence September 1987 -HE Applications are now being accepted for the following programs: 1. Management Studies and Accounting: Year I (Grant MacEwan Community College) Entrance Requirement: Grade 12 or Mature Status. FBEGIN! Strong Math background is required for the accounting program 2. Management Studies: YEAR 11 (Grant MacEwan Comrunity College) Best Wishes to all the Entrance Requirement: Students who have completed year one of a business program from another Contestants institution may apply for transfer. at the 'Friends in Sports' National Summer Games from the Board of 3. University /College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP) Directors & Staff at Entrance Requirement: Grade 11 or equivalent. 4. Registered Nursing/General Arts & Sciences (Grant MacEwan Community College) Entrance Requirement: complete Matriculation or Adult Status with credits in Eng. 30, Bio. 30, and High Level Nattve Friendship Centre another Science. DEADLINE FOR Box 1735 APPLICATIONS: August 15, 1987 High Level, Alberto Early applications are encouraged so applicants can be advised of testing dates. TOH IZO CONTACT: Director of Post Secondary Programs, Blue Quills Native Education Centre, Box 279, St. Paul, AB TOA 3A0 Phone: 645 -4455 926.3355 W].NDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE 25 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Resource centre hoped to save dying heritage By Jackie Red Crow conducted some time ago today," said Yellow Horn at In addition to the language props needed for their In cooperation with to determine the needs of the centre project, located next the cultural centre project on the Peigan OCO 88 in Calgary, the PEIGAN RESERVE - the Peigan community. door to the Pikini School. also researches and collects reserve. Oldman River Cultural The Peigan community Most Peigan parents "But they felt identity information pictures about Eventually, the centre Centre will have a Native look to the Oldman River wanted their children to was important -- where we the past and contemporary hopes to collect much of perfoming group doing Cultural Centre as a learn their history and their came from, our history, the Peigan culture and lifestyle. the sacred bundles and plays on Napi legends: resource place to learn language which is rapidly type of lifestyle - to under An impressive collection of artifacts sold to museums their language and history. vanishing. stand ourselves more," she books and pictures are and private collectors. As far as Peigan religious Joanne Yellow Horn, "They (parents) knew said. displayed in their and spiritualism function, offices for Their long -term goal is to daughter of the last that things that were anyone who wants the Oldman River assists With that in mind, the to learn establish a museum on the hereditary chief of the practised 100 years ago about their individuals financially to Oldman River Cultural history and reserve to house all their Peigan Nation, John Yellow can't be practised because host sacred lodges, pipe Centre has catered to that culture. artifacts and information. Horn, said a survey was of the many changes ceremonies or the Sundance need for the past 13 years. "We're more of a resource "Also we want to publish lodge. An extensive and com- centre," said Yellow Horn all the information we've OUR MISTAKE prehensive Blackfoot who has a number of gathered in booklets so that The centre is one of 73 language taught to anyone school children from both people can take them home such centres across Canada In a recent story entitled "IAA Official Warns of who wants to learn. In the reserve and off -reserve with them to read," she funded by Indian Affairs. Corporate Plan," carried on Page 5 of the June 26 cooperation with the Pikini touring the facility. said. Windspeaker issue, a On June 17, an open quote by IAA official Peter School, oral Blackfoot is The centre also assists Thecentreisalsoplanning house and annual meeting Manywounds stated that "...approximately $256 taught to nursery school million, plus capital assets, along the Head -Smashed -in- to start recording audio- was held. New directors with administration students up to Grade 9. of alternative funding arrangements...the total of Buffalo Jump near Fort visual materials, especially elected are Gilbert Provost, these monies is to be transferred to Alberta tribes." "We want to stimulate Macleod for any research Peigan Elders. "A lot of president, Shirley Crow - The quote should have read "the total of these interest among the students and cultural information people told us that many shoe, vice -president, Mary monies will be transferred to Canadian tribes." so that when they go home, they may need. The centre Peigan Elders are passing Ann McDougall, resident Windspeaker apologizes for any problems or they can start speaking staff also helped the on and that we should start Elder and Nelbert Little confusion this error may have caused. Blackfoot instead of Pincher Creek Film Society collecting their information," Mustache, council rep - English," she said. with their script and various Yellow Horn said. resentative. Best i10:011. Wishes to the High Level Youth Congratulations Competing in the to All the Youth `Friends in Sports' From - EDUCATION TOYS POTTERY HANDICRAFTS PAINTINGS Management NATIVE COUNSELLING GOURMET TEA & COFFEE ANTIQUES & Staff at TANDY, LEATHER & CRAFTS SERVICES OF ALBERTA YEAR ROUND CHRISTMAS DISPLAY NATIVE ART & CRAFT SUPPIJES Native Counselling Services of Alberta SALE ALL ON STORE GOODS MACLEODS Floor, Victoria Placr: THROUGHOUT 5th MONTH OF JULY 10009 - 108 Street Edmonton, Alberta' 5J 3C5 232 Coi. Macleod Blvd. PHONE: 423 -2141 Box 1172 HIGH LEVEL 926 -3257 Fort Macleod, AB 553-4755 HELP We give our commitment: WANTED NEW IN CANADA better service, better prices. 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Sales Manager T5J 2J1 Telex 037 -3845 PAGE 26, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER By Rocky Woodward government issues, a publicity committee, A recent election for Metis local looks at issues women's committee, executive and board economic committee and positions for Parkland "It's not a new local and it The annual meeting on the new president to get the westend of Edmonton, the possibility of establishing Metis Local 71 saw Muriel has been around for a while June 19, saw Callihoo step local more active. "Over Stony Plain, Spruce Grove a Metis local office," says Stanley Venne elected by now. Before I moved to the down as president of the the years and perhaps and now Villeneuve. It is Venne, adding that a acclamation as president of city, James Callihoo was local for personal reasons. because we are so close to our idea to draw towards request was also made for a the local. president," says Venne, Also elected were Les the city, the local is not so the westend of the city, but seniotOcitizen's committee Located just west of who is also president of a Desjarlais, by acclamation active. It was, but not so geographically, we will stick to be formed. "So we have Edmonton, Metis Local 71, private consulting firm, for the vice -presidents much at the present time. to the area west of a lot of hard work ahead of receives its membership MSV Consulting and former position; Lucille Callihoo Now we will become more Edmonton." us, but again, we do want to from the Stony Plain, general manager of Settle- and Keven Callihoo as active, " commented Venne. The local is planning to become more active." Spruce Grove and ment Sooniyaw Corpora- board members. The local has about 40 west get up various committees Edmonton areas. tion. In a secret ballot, Lynn members at the moment, to work on Metis issues Venne says the local is in Desjarlais was elected as and but Venne sees this changing concerns. good shape and a member- the secretary- treasurer for in the near future. ship drive is now on. For the local. "We see a great potential "It is our plan to set up a anyone interested in the Administrative It is Venne's intention as for membership in the committee to deal with self- local, call 963 -5916. Assistant Required by the University of Alberta for the School of Native Studies to perform senior executive secretarial and administrative functions under general direction. The incumbent will assist in department planning and will relieve the Director of many administrative details and will develop and maintain effective liaison with Native /non- Native students, Native organizations and communities. Applicants must have Grade 12, supplemented by BACK TO progressively responsible work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with Native people is required. The ability to speak a Native language would be a definite BATOCHE asset. Secretarial (typing 60 wpm) and administrative skills are also necessary. Salary range: S1,945 - S2,510 per month, supplemented by a comprehensive employee benefits program. DAYS An application is required by July 23 and may be obtained by calling (403) 432 -2991, or from: Dr. Richard Price Director, School of Native Studies THE METIS & University of Alberta 11036 - 89 Avenue -STATUS INDIANS OF Edmonton, Alberta NON T6G OZ6 SASKATCHEWAN University of Alberta INVITE YOU Edmonton TO THEM The University of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer. JOIN AS THEY COMMEMORATE LABOUR SUPERVISOR s' AND CELEBRATE THEIR Competition No: CD2614 -1 -AMS CULTURE AT BACK TO BATOCHE DAYS, WABASCA - You will be part of a team with the responsibility for the operation of several projects intended to train individuals in BATOCHE, effective working habits and skills to enable them to participate in SASKATCHEWAN. the work force. Other duties include instructing trainees in safe and proper use of tools and equipment while working on construction or renovation sites; assisting in the implementation of programs designed to improve life and social skills of trainees; JULY 24, 25 & 26, 198 7 maintaining records of absence and hours of work. Knowledge of Native communities and their culture is an asset. QUALIFICATIONS: Some high school supplemented by related trades training. Several years experience in construction, FIDDLING, JIGGING & SQUARE DANCING carpentry, especially in finishing required. Some heavy equipment operation is desirable. Supervisory experience is an COMPETITIONS asset. Equivalencies will be considered. NOTE: Must have a valid driver's license. MAJOR TALENT SHOW Salary: $22,200 - $25,752 Closing Date: July 17, 1987 FASTBALL TOURNAMENT Career Development and Employment TOP NATIVE ENTERTAINMENT Please send an application form or resume quoting competition number to: Alberta Government Employment Office 4th Floor, Kensington Place ADMISSION: $5 Per Person (Covers All 3 10011 - 109 Street Days) Edmonton, Alberta Under 12 Free T5J 3S8 ta For More Information Phone (306) 525 -9501 or 373 -8855 TRAINING OFFICER AIADC, a non -profit body owned and operated by the SPONSORED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF METIS & NON -STATUS INDIANS Indian people of Alberta, has a position open for a Training Officer, working from Calgary Head Office. OF SASKATCHEWAN The duties involve development and co- ordination of training programs suitable for the Indian agricultural community and AIADC field staff. Qualifications: AMBASSADOR APPLIANCE NEWS & NOVELTY - experience in financial and agricultural fields MIDNIGHT - & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE organizational and training skills NEWSPAPER - must be able to work with Native people REPAIR & SELL AWARDS & TROPHY - be able to deal with educational institutions, - - government ENGRAVING CENTRE agencies, agri- businesses and financial institutions. MAJOR APPLIANCES GIFIWARE Closing date for competition: July 15, 1987. For All Your Major Appliance Needs Call on Me FIREWORKS (Must Please forward your resume in confidence to: be 18 yrs. of Alberta Indian Agricultural Box 2019 over to purchase) Development Corporation 508 - 24th Street 260 24 Street age 309, 5940 Macleod Trail South Fort Macleod, AB Fort Macleod, AB Calgary, AB T2W 2V3 TOL OZO 553-3438 TOL OZO 553-4046 WINDSPEAKER, July 10, 1987, PAGE 27 speaker NAME AGE ADDRESS TOWN /CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER Windspeaker is sponsoring a colouring contest for children aged 7 to 12. WIN BIG! The winner's names and ages will be BMX MOTOCROSS BIKE SUPPLIED BY ST. PAUL & DISTRICT published in the August 21, 1987 issue of COOP ASSOCIATION LID. Windspeaker. PORTABLE RADIO/ CASSETTE STEREO SUPPLIED BY KRAZY KRAZY CONTEST RULES ELECTRONICS SUPERSTORE Calgary & Edmonton 1. The contest is not open to children of AM.M.S.A employees. 2. Entries are limited to one per child, however, more than one member of a family OD MOCCASINS can enter. SUPPLIED BY ALBERTA INDIAN 3. Prizes will be awarded to first. second and third place winners. The first prize is a ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY child's bicycle, second prize is a portable stereo and third prize is beaded Located in Edmonton moccasins. 4. Entries must be postmarked no later than midnight on August 14, 1987. Send entries to: Windspeaker 15001 - 112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 5. Entries must bear the name, age, address and telephone number of the contestant. 6. Judging will be the responsibility of Wndspeaker. The decision of the judges is final. 7. Winners names will be published in Wndspeaker. 8. All entries will be retained by Wndspeaker. PAGE 28, July 10, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Panee Memorial Agri-plex PRESENTS 7th Annual 4CCAN#'1g, RODEO August 7, 8 & 9, 1987 DUAL SANCTIONED - INDIAN RODEO COWBOY'S ASSOCIATION & NORTHERN ALBERTA NATIVE COWBOY'S ASSOCIATION 7 MAJOR EVENTS: Prize Money $1,200 - Entry Fee $50 2 MINOR EVENTS: Junior Barrels & Boy's Steer Riding - Prize Money $750 - Entry Fee $50 ENTRIES OPEN: July 29, 1987 I.R.C.A. Central Entry System - 12 - 6 p.m. N.A.N.C.A. Central Entry System - 10 - 4 p.m. CALL BACK: August 4, 1987 TRADITIONAL GRAND ENTRY - Saturday & Sunday FEATURING: WRANGLER TOUR BULLFIGHTER DWAYNE HARGO (Recent winner at Bozemon, Montana - Wrangler Tour) TOP TEN COWBOYS & COWGIRLS Rodeo Announcers: Gregg Smith IN EACH EVENT WILL GO TO THE Rodeo Bullfighter: Herb Chisan FINALS SUNDAY AFTERNOON -2 Rodeo Producer's: Crane Rodeo Co., Seven West Rodeo Co. & Block Bros. Co. BAR -B -Q & DANCE SATURDAY - SILVER CREEK BAND Admission: (Daily) - Adults: $6 /person & Senior Citizen's and Children (6 - 12 yrs) $3 /person Raffle for 11/2 Filly Palomino - Draw on August 9, 1987 -