INSIDE THIS WEEK

The battle between the pro -fur and anti -fur groups is escalating as Native groups boost their efforts to defend traditional trapping rights. See Pages 4 and 7. Powwows, rodeo and sports events are the stuff of summer in Indian country. Last weekend, activity was concentrated at Morley and the Blackfoot and Alexander Reserves. See Pages 17, 18 and 19. Fourteen students celebrated their graduation from the Native Communications Program of Grant MacEwan Community College. See Page 23. Enoch members want answers

By Rocky Woodward carrying signs that read money is being spent, and happened to it," said a past as five years, but many of An investment in race "Give us back our Tribal the previous chief and manager for the band, the group would like to go horses has seen the band ENOCH RESERVE - On Law" and "What's in store council's dealings in Peter Morin. even further. lose $37,000 in 1985, and an August 21, approximately for my Future ?" investments, expenditures According to Chief "He is talking about investment in the Stony 50 band members at the They say they will and salaries are made Raymond Cardinal, he is in going five years back. We Motor Inn lost them Enoch Reserve marched continue to picket the accountable. support of looking into the are hoping if it gets results $250,000. back and forth in front of building until answers are 'We had a lot of money group's concerns, and we would like to go back Chief Cardinal is also their administration building given as to where their and we want to know what possibly going as far back further because it started concerned over 40 acres of past five years, possibly land purchased by the when they started self - previous chief and council government on their own. for $222,000 in Palm "It was never said to the Springs, California, that people that chief and has.since been sitting there council should do anything idle. The band. own 40 per on their own without the cent interest in the property. consent of the people," Now, Cardinal says, they commented Rita Gordon, are trying to sell it. spokesperson for the Some of the group, like protesters and band Peter Morin, want to know members. of other possible invest- The band, already hurting ments that they may not be from a drop in world oil aware of. prices which has caused job "Chief and council have layoffs and cutbacks in oil almost all power the way cheques for many band the present system is. They members, are also faced with losses on past invest- ments. Continued Page 2 Committee will study problems on Enoch Reserve LATEDEVFLOPMENT waving band members demanding that the invest- ByLesleyCrossingham ments, expenditures and salaries of the chief and ENOCH RESERVE - council be made public. Enoch chief and council Several band members called in officials from the have also circulated a Department of Indian petition demanding the Affairs Wednesday in an department conduct a full effort to get the band's investigation of band finances back on. the right spending. track after nearly a week of However, Wallace denied protests by band members. that he had received a After a closed -door petition or any information

meeting between chief and that would force the . council and the department, department to hold an Dennis Wallace, regional investigation. director, announced that "If we are requested an eight -map committee officially by chief and consisting of six band council we would inves- members and two depart- tigate," he said. "And if we ENOCH PROTEST ment officials would be were requested to inves- Bration had its placards, too, as Enoch band members staged a protest to formed to look into band tigate we would conduct a d ,- ttion on band finances. spending. full inquiry or call in the During the police or other departments Photo by past week the - Rocky Woodward Enoch band offices have if we were presented with been beseiged by pacard evidence or information that would oblige us to do so," he added. Ñ However, it appears that o = 0 'win group seeks information several band members are going over the regional director's head by submit- BS) 71 A telex has gone to o ^ the petitioning band director of DIA. The 75 planning, management, ting the petition directly to Indian Affairs Minister Bill - z members do not think they signers of the petition are of and business sense." Ottawa and to the desk of Alle "S. r the McKnight, says Julia John have a 3 = been given accurate the mind that it is their right Much of the money Minister Bill McKnight. mishat J 3 ,nd of Kehewin. The 3 people nor sufficient particulars and obligation to investigate involves "people who owe "We've sent lots of funds 74 z n ng are in the dark and, "we regarding the distribution this matter more fully, says (the band)" and there are headlir z petitions and letters to he don't know where the of band monies. Harry Watchmaker. He personal loans of $50,000 Edmonton," says band Kehev ve money went," she says. The concerns have been charges that a July 16/86 outstanding and "we don't member Peter Morin, "but where .rs A request for detailed sent to opposition leaders band meeting indicates a know what for," Watch- they've all been tossed in signed a facts and figures is being Ed Broadbent and John deficit of $563,590. That maker states. the waste basket. So now petition pursued under the Access Turner and to Dennis amount, claims Watch- of Indian Affairs. to Information Act because Wallace, the regional maker, "indicates poor Continued Page 3 Continued Page 3 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 2, August 29, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Provincial Enoch finances creating concern

From Page 1 employment with some of Morin. them. A petition has been sent "We have investments in to Indian Affairs in Ottawa just go and buy hotels, race Saskatchewan, British in the hope they will come horses and don't even ask Columbia and here in to a scheduled meeting with us. Alberta where we could the band, and help them "Now they are building a work." understand the problems golf course here at well over Both Peter and his wife people are facing at Enoch. a million dollars," Morin Veronica are unemployed. One of the group feels it said. Both are suffering from would be to their advantage Many of the band mem- injuries (Veronica had a to have an Indian Affairs bers (according to a spinal operation and Peter official from Ottawa attend petition which gathered a knee injury) but say they the meeting because they approximately 150 names) are willing to work. do not trust Indian Affairs want to see the power "All our business invest- people in Edmonton. brought back to the people. ments are run by white Meanwhile, many of the Some of their concerns people. That's a crock. The people at Enoch who are are that some families work hotel in Stony, there's no concerned with past invest- while others do not and Indian people there," ments and expenditures must depend on welfare or Veronica angrily states. made by the former chief the food bank to get by. "We don't know how and council, say they According to the protest- much we own and what is continue to try and meet ers, in March and April at stake for us or even who bank loans and pay bills many people were laid .off the shareholders are. while most of them have let from their jobs and only When the oil prices dropped necessities such as their "the elite group" still have it got bad. Our money private telephones go, employment. dropped, yet still all the because they cannot afford PROTESTORS ON ENOCH RESERVE Most of them are more money is laid out in anymore to pay the bill. ...placards detail grievances concerned with seeking investments and we are not work and feeding their getting a return," added families, than the past chief Laura Morin. and council's leadership According to Chief abilities, although holding Cardinal, per capita them responsible for the distributions amounting to bands economic difficulties, $300 a month were cut in one reason they want half. When asked if he involvement with future could answer any questions By Rocky Woodward "At that time I was sitting anything on their own people. dealings the present chief he said, "no comment. Let on a committee put together without the consent of the Asked if the RCMP are and council attended to. ENOCH RESERVE the band members do -'We to draw up codes for people." involved or if they will be "Some families have no that." where all the women coming back to the At a band meeting just brought in, Gordon work while some families, The band members are money is being spent, and reserve. It was just before I recently, 24 of 26 voting commented that to her whole families, have we are in support work. doing that, and many of of Johnny got laid off. I told the chief band members called for a understanding the RCMP They should spread the (Morin) and other spokes- out them feel it is time to revert that we wanted full authority full investigation into Enoch have always been involved jobs so every family has a persons who want to back to a tribal law. know for the people to talk with financial records after going beck to the treaties source of income. the same thing," said Rita "We feel it has gotten chief and council and that I reviewing tribal administra- "It seems there might be "They a said in the spring way out of control because Gordon after meeting was going to visit with tion documents. an investigation into the that no two people in one the with Chief Raymond them. of Indian Act we are "I want the people to books, as far as I know. It family will work, but in Cardinal at the Enoch still under. Now we want our "He said to go ahead if, have their say on the things seems everything will fit in. some cases, they are still Administration tribal law beck," said Peter building that's what the people want that go on at the reserve, If we are going to start at working, husband and wife while a group her Morin. of they will sign it as long as like investments, for one end to clean up we teams and for some supporters protested out- "The Elders wanted our you explain what the instance. Other things, might as well do the whole councillors, all the family is side on August 21. oil revenue put into a trust petition is all about," too, like this building works altogether." working, " stressed Laura The group of about 50 fund. That's why we want Gordon said, while stating (administration) here was After her meeting with Morin, a child welfare to look into the day we people protesting are the chief did mention to do never brought to a referen- the chief (August 22), worker at Enoch with social started dipping into our concerned with economic it because he couldn't as dum, where the people Gordon believes that services and band member. difficulties now facing the capital funds. There has chief. could decide whether we Cardinal is for it. Peter Morin believes one band since the drop in never been no consent To Gordon, band mem- could afford it or not. So "He seems to be for the way of looking into world prices, employ- from the people for oil which was bers had not been told they just decided on their petition and the protest, ment is to have a band purchases and land rent. a major revenue for the properly where money had own. but I told him we will fight member visit all the band bands We should have a trust of approximately 950 been spent, about invest- "Sure, I'm proud of until we get something investments to see if members. fund set up for times like ments and about wages for them, but you might as well done. We are not just members could find Last year, per capita this, " commented Veronica chief and council. say this building has put doing it for ourselves but distributions amounted to Gordon said that once other people on welfare as for the future of our $300 a month but have she explained to band it stands today. At the time children. Whatever we since been cut in half. Many members who were reluc- it was built I am sure that have left we want to save of the band members had tant to sign the petition that chief and council that were and to preserve it and then set up their budgets based if they did, it would help in (power) must have try to start over again with on those monthly cheques, bring back the people's known we were going what we have left." and now some are worried power and to tell chief and down, moneywise then," Gordon says they over bank loans and other council that if something said Gordon. do not bills that they may not be comes up which is going to want to make the same Gordon says when she mistakes able to meet. involve a lot of money, "that talked to the chief and a again and commented that in order to Allen Jacob Gordon, after talking it is the people's right to number of council members Clint Buehler do that, "we have to get the Resident Editor with Chief Cardinal and decide and argue with like Chief Cardinal, and people's power back and Bert Qowfoot others, took it on her own council if they don't want an told them what she planned Rocky Woodward get tribal custom General Manager Reporter initiative to visit homes on investment or whatever it to do, they accepted it. back the reserves to see if they is. instead of the Indian Act." Kim McLain George Then they said okay, "I did not hide anything Paitras wanted more Production Editor Reporter involvement they would sign." about what I was doing and "To my understanding, with what went on higher Margaret Desjariais Gordon further elab- Barney Ward (councillor) the Indian Act was not up. Production Assistant Dave Calohosen orated that the chief would said, sure, if that is what the made by us. The Elders feel John Copley Gordon stated that she like to go five years back in people want, then that's the same I Joe Redcrow Gail Stewart way. spoke to had found large amounts of looking at previous Cree Syllabics Ad Soles chief what they should have. He many of them, Morin, money were being spent and council's dealings and was in agreement. He Papin and Mrs. McGillis, is a weeks/ and chief and councillors' `N weer aubncOL«, of the amg±naC Mfa, -Medn sxier Of "we are hoping it gets didn't get mad and the and they all feel the same Alberto wndspeaker is pubshed every ffO via, of 15001 - 112 Avenue. fees were a lot more than results, but we will try to go Ee, u ser, moods. T5M 2556, rhone (403) 455-2700. same with Howard Peacock way. They don't like the muer isernenode set prodecel any of the people realized. geed. and bywndspeokeraswail os turns. back even further because (councillor), he never got way things are going, the news. CQROans. ed toiot content and other pnnnng n ,te,of ore proconies of "I talked to the chief it started possibly wrdspea er and ,00 not be used by anyone without the expressed waft. when mad. He said maybe that's system we are in right now. po rus w Ot Wrcwspooker (Abcoigmol MultsMedn Soclefy because the of aoprta). people are they started self-government what the people need, " said The system is not a very worried," said Gordon, Second Class Mail Registration on their own. It was never Gordon, stating that her good one as far as they're No. 2177 after close raising to 150 said to the people that chief main purpose is getting concerned, and that is how names for her petition. and council should do back the power for the I feel as well." ANEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, August 29, 1988, PAGE 3 Kehewin group wants answers

From Page 1 housing and money is going to select individuals and There are also bad business operations, some feelings stemming from the of which are related to the PROVINCIAL fact that royalty cheques to chief, rather than to those NEWS individual members were who really need it. being docked "to pay rent Some feel it would be BRIEFS on their CMHC homes," better if the band instituted says petitioner and Elder a system whereby a Anna Cardinal. Further to monitoring body, much like By Clint Buehler this, water and gas are also a treasury board, were (Compiled from various sources) being deducted from royalty available to process band cheques. funds and, thus, lessen the Opposition to dam questioned Cardinal says that, "we potential for mismanage- are so much in debt, we're ment of monies. afraid if we don't do As it now stands, the Alberta Environment Minister Ken Kowalski can't anything about it we'll go petitioners want more understand why the Peigan Indian band insists that deeper and deeper. We're reliable and elaborate construction of the Oldman River Dam stop until the band's impact study is completed. thinking about our children information. If they do not and grandchildren," she get that information, they Kowalski says there is "absolutely no justification" for states. say, they may hire their the band's concerns regarding safety and other impacts. Julia John expresses own lawyer to conduct an "What they're simply trying to do is put similar concerns. "Some investigation. pressure on this matter." (members) only got 10 -cent The request for an The band has filed suit against both the provincial and federal government and 20 -cent cheques" in investigation by DIA has, so to protect Aboriginal water right to stop until its is royalty payments. "We're far, gone unheeded. A dam construction impact known. trying to fight for our future, statement from McKnight's They say construction was started in spite of the fact that its the children in the future," office confirms receipt of effects on the Peigan Nation, its reserve and its she added. the telex to the minister, water rights have not been studied by the province. John says they "want to but it was not confirming examine the records" to CHIEF GORDON GADWA any action. Judges accused of bias uncover "why we're short." ...band management questioned To date, the only response She isn't happy about the petitioners have received One of the people who helped create the Charter of having to do it this way and payments on these loans. The people feel betrayed from the DIA official has Rights and Freedoms says judges are sometimes says "I biased hate to hurt Watchmaker charges that and short -changed. In come from Wallace who, in their decisions because they are influenced by their somebody, but we have to the figure is really $55,000 consequence, they refuse the petitioners say, has own backgrounds. do something for our per month as compared to to sit by idly while their chosen not to act because, Roy Romanow, for Saskatchewan attorney general, rights." $28,000 which is the resources are depleted and in his estimation, there is told a forum at the Canadian Bar Association there's a The petitioners also want amount they were told. they intend to exercise not "enough evidence." danger that "because the courts are most accessible to answers regarding "loans "They're misleading the what they perceive as their This week the band is those who have the money to fund litigation, it will be totalling $1.1 million from people," he says. rights. Theyare demanding having a byelection for a the interests of these privileged minorities that Peace will be Hills Trust, says The tone of the petitioners information about how councillor and it will be best protected by the Charter. 'We don't is one which indicates their dollars are being spent boycotted by the petitioners Winnipeg Lawyer David Matas disagreed. He said agree with this; it should be mistrust towards the band and who is receiving them. to illustrate their disillusion- the "overwhelming effect of the Charter has been a $1.9 million." administration and some An unnamed source ment with the situation. positive effect on the underprivileged. He said "the Another alleged discrep- are pointing their fingers at claims that too many non- Also, they say, they will not process for selection of judges could be improved, but ancy is the figures the band the chief, Gordon Gadwa, band members are being participate in next week's what we don't want is to have them chosen members according received from the who is the band's admin- hired from off the reserve election as an example of to their political philosophy." band regarding the monthly istrator. and that much of the their quiet revolution. Indians said hampered by law

Economic development of Canadian Indians is Committee to study Enoch situation hampered by an outdated Indian Act and a paternalistic government bureaucracy, says an Edmonton lawyer. David Fennell told the Canadian Bar Association the bureaucracy administers the act in such a way that "failure of development is the rule. Fennel has From Page 1 fight the federal government represented the Sawridge Indian Band. over the implementation of He said the act creates a variety of problems, we are going directly to the Bill C -81 which returned minister." status to Indian women "especially for bands that want to develop on- reserve assets" and those interested in investing in off -reserve Several band members who had lost status when activities. have travelled to North marrying outside the band. Battleford this week to "They just don't tell us meet with the minister and anything,' he said, "and the More rights cases fail in Alberta to present him with the department does not do petition and their request anything. But we are not Alberta courts are less likely to rule in favor of rights that an investigation be going to take this lying under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms than courts carried out. down. There are steps we in other provinces, according to a University of Calgary Morin also pointed out can take," said Morin. political scientist. that during the recent Morin refused to outline protests Ted Morton says a review of 1,800 cases decided band members what other steps were from 1982 to September 1985 from all provinces and all demanded a return to tribal being considered, but court levels below the Supreme Court of Canada law, but the closed -door pointed out that band showed that individuals who tried to enforce a charter meeting held this week is in members in Manitoba had right succeeded only 22 per cent of the time in Alberta direct conflict with the picketed the Department of courts, compared with an average national success rate band's traditions. Indian Affairs offices in of 30 per cent. "Tribal law means that Winnipeg recently. Morton concluded that "Alberta judges on the whole every family or clan has a Chief Ray Cardinal have been much less receptive toward charter say. But this meeting was refused to speak to reporters arguments than other Canadian judges. Only Alberta is secret and we're a bit leery after the meeting and would substantially out of step with the national trend." as to what the council has not give details of the agreed to," said Morin. proposed committee. Teaching intolerance forbidden Morin also claimed that However, Wallace said that chief and council has not the committee would have been informing band PETER MORIN a six point mandate and Schools that teach racial intolerance will not get members of their decisions "...everyone has a say" that it would report to government approval in Alberta, Education Minister or consulting them on their council and to general Nancy Betkowski said in the Legislature last week. News. heard it is because the with this injunction," he public meetings. He also She was responding to Liberal MLA Sheldon Herald wants to make said. added that he would be Chumir's call for beefed -up monitoring and public "I believe the band, along public the band's financial Morin added that the returning to the reserve for scrutiny of private schools to prevent groups such as with nine other bands, is records. But the chief and band was not consulted the first open meeting. No the white supremacist Aryan Nations from starting putting an injunction on the council did not consult us when chief and council date has been set for the schools to teach racial intolerance. Calgary Herald," he said. '1 before they went ahead joined with other bands to meeting.

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Native groups get tough Anti- trapping campaign attacked

TORONTO - The Nishnawbe -Aski Nation (NAN) declares that the Ontario Humane Society's anti -trapping campaign is an outright act of cultural and economic genocide. "It will strike at the heart of our fragile economy and create much suffering amongst our people who depend on trapping incomes to feed their families," said Archie Cheechoo, deputy "It a grand chief for NAN. "We is shame that the people view this action on the part involved in the anti- trapping of Ontario's Humane movement do not realize that Society as a vicious attack on our right to survive as they're calling for the culturally distinct Aboriginal destruction of a way of life people in Canada." ti that is centuries old. NAN is the political FURS PART OF NATIVE ECONOMY Indian organization which ...a long- standing tradition Indian people have a special represents the Cree and relationship with animals Ojibway peoples of Northern after the harvest to thank hunting and trapping are benefits to Native people and the Creator which Ontario. Its 20,000 them for allowing us to use age -old aspects of the from trapping to $12 million constituents live in 42 their bodies as food for cultural relationship with annually. the anti -trapping activists remote and semi -isolated survival. We do not abuse the land maintained by "We reflect the national do not understand...we do communities across the the animals nor do we put Aboriginal people. This trend in the trapping not abuse the animals nor north. The majority of them into cramped pens to value system cannot be industry, " stated Cheechoo. these Aboriginal people feed and fatten them, and at understood strictly in terms "In Ontario there are about do we put them into cramped heavily depend on hunting, a later date, slaughter of its economic value. 16,000 registered trappers pens to feed and fatten fishing and trapping for them." Nevertheless, given the of which approximately and at a later their livelihood. NAN joins other Native current state of Ontario's 10,000 are Native people." them, "It is a shame that the groups in Canada, Alaska northern economy, NAN plans on continuing date, slaughter them." people involved in the anti - and Greenland in calling for Cheechoo said that there to protect its trappers' trapping movement do not public support to stop the are few outside options for future and the cultural realize that they're calling activities of anti- trapping Native people to earn a survival of Aboriginal

for the destruction of a way groups. It strongly living apart from trapping. peoples by fighting the anti - of life that is centuries old. advocates government In Ontario alone, the trapping groups' irrational Indian people have a special intervention on this issue value of raw fur returns to views in the public domain. relationship with animals and feels that the Mulroney Aboriginal peoples in the "All we ask is that the and the Creator which the govemment should take a 1985 -86 fiscal year was $6 public realize that this is a anti -trapping activists do strong stand to protect million. Adding the food human rights issue more not understand," he said. both Aboriginal rights and value of the meat from than an animal rights "We honour our animals the fur industry. these fur bearers to the fur issue," concluded with prayers before and Cheechoo noted that returns escalates the direct Cheechoo. WHY BE LEFT OUT?

-a McKnight meets Manitoba

OTTAWA - Indian Affairs that positive development Minister Bill McKnight was can proceed in these to meet with Southern communities." Manitoba Chiefs August 27 McKnight said he hoped in Winnipeg. You too can keep up to date on that all southern chiefs In a statement all the latest news of the Native released would attend the session, community by reading the from Ottawa, McKnight and urged the chiefs from Windspeaker newspaper every week. said he hopes the meeting the nine band Brotherhood And that's not all to enjoy, "will signal the start of an of Indian Nations (BIN) also for Windspeaker also includes ongoing process of an entertaining selection of to participate. the commentary, history, stories, consultation between "There is no benefit to be photos and cartoons. Don't government and the gained by anyone if the miss a single issue. southem chiefs which will chiefs of the eight Interlake allow us to jointly address communities opt out of the SUBSCRIBE TODAY the causes of the serious discussions and the fiscal and social problems (only $20 per year) consultation process. I facing these Native commu- hope they reflect on the Enclosed is$ for my subscription to Windspeuke. nities." situation and decide to The minister said he puts Name...... _. attend." no Address_ restrictions on the If the BIN Chiefs did not Town City Pn,v e.. agenda for the meeting with T,.Iephune attend, the minister said he Rural Code. the Chiefs, but expects that INDIAN would go ahead and meet the discussion will in part AFFAIRS MINISTER BILL McKNIGHT Send T. ion with the chiefs representing focus on ending the funding ...agrees to meeting the remaining 18 southern errors and poor admin- official response to the "I fully recognize that the bands. istrative practices identified report was to be publicly government has an obliga- McKnight will also meet in the recent report from released in Winnipeg so the tion to address the matter separately with the Chiefs the auditing firm Ward - Chiefs will be able to expeditiously, and fairly. of Northern Manitoba Mallette. speaker examine it before the My goal as minister is to Bands in mid -September He said the department's August 27 meeting. deal with this situation so 1986.

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The two dollar Inuit removed NATIONAL NEWS The picture of Inuit hun- Cudloo) is third from the Mr. Kalluk, at a vigorous It is a question he has BRIEFS ter Herodier Kalluk and his left on the banknote, the 63, still hunts to provide some difficulty answering. friends will begin disappear- man about to step into a food for his wife and some There were 23 years ing from Canadian pockets kayak. To his far left is of his 12 children. Since he between the time the By Chnt Buehler and purses next month -a Gideonie Qitsualik. The had worked for many years cameraman filmed the hunt (Compiled from various sources) turn of events that dis- child with the harpoon is as the supervising techni- and the appearance of the tresses him. Peter Paniloo, while to Mr. cian at the Northern Can- bill in early 1975. During Depicted for 11 years on Kaluk's right are Paul Oola- ada Power Commission that time he heard nothing Manitoba bands plan university the back of $2 Canadian teetah (kneeling,) Joseph generating station, he only of plans to make the men banknotes, Mr. Kalluk and Idlout (with the paddle.) has time to go out on the locally famous. five other Inuit whale hun- "It was an actual whale land on weekends. NELSON HOUSE, Manitoba Northern Manitoba Mr. Kalluk said he and - ters are to be replaced, hunt, not just something we "Resting up and hunting, Indian bands plan to build a university in northern the others have received starting at the end of did for a southern camera- that's what I want when I Manitoba. "absolutely nil" by the way August, by a picture of a man," Mr. Kalluk said. "I retire," he said. "I love the Chief Pascal Bighetty of the Mathias Columb Indian of recognition from Ottawa robin. Mr. Kalluk and his remember the day well land and I'm still a good band told the fourth annual Indian Education General or the Bank of Canada for friends do not even know because a film crew was hunter but there is no way Assembly the 25 chiefs representing the Manitoba helping make the image on what a robin is. there to record what was to make a living from it now. Keewatinowi Okimakinak made the decision in July to the banknote. The move is part of a happening. It was August, There are lots of animals start negotiating for a northern educational centre in Bank of Canada plan to 1952. There were some but because of Greenpeace A plaque or letter from Thompson. The chiefs' plan calls for transferring all replace general scenes now clouds and a very strong we have no place to sell the Prime Minister or the existing university courses currently being given in the on one side of paper cur- wind which had blown ice them." bank, acknowledging their north to the new university. rency with a series depict- - towards shore. We'd spot- Mr. Kallu, and the other role and thanking them for Only a handful of northern students find their way ing birds. ted the whales. The boy men on the $2 bill are celeb- participating would be nice, into southern universities and colleges because of With the passing of the with the harpoon handed it rities in the High Arctic. He he said, although it was an "cultural shock" and the high cost of relocating families, current $2 bill, the only to me as soon as I sat down said they were frequently honor to be on the bill. Bighetty told the several hundred delegates to the living person recognizable in the Kayak. asked to sign their names "It was a chance to show Assembly. on the Canadian money will "I almost capsized on our above the artist's rendering other Canadians some- be the Queen, who will way out, but it was a good of the hunt and explain how thing our life here," he said. continue to dominate the hunt. we got about five the picture came to be. "I'm very happy they did it." New premier wants front of $2 and $20 notes. whales that week for our "It is not up to us to families." (They were to live on reserve decide whether we remain camped for the summer at on the bill," Mr. Kalluk said a place the Inuit called Church apologizes to Natives in an interview conducted Aulatsivik.) VICTORIA, B.C. - The new premier says he wants to live on an Indian reserve for a few days to learn in Inuktitut and translated Of the six hunters who SUDBURY, Ontario The United Church of Canada more - about his province's Native people. into English by interpreter put to sea in what the white has officially apologized for failing to "recognize, learn Bill Vander Zalm's suggestion sparked laughter and Ann Nungaq. man calls Eclips Sound, 60 from and share in Native spirituality, and for the invitations such as one from Fred assistant "It's the printer's money kilometres west of Pond resulting destruction of dignity, culture and spirituality." George, manager of the Cowichan band at who so it's the printer's decision. Inlet, Mr. Oolateetah now The apology was made by United Church Moderator Duncan, noted that "we have three families to a house here. But it's part of Canadian lives in Gjoa Haven and Mr. Rev. Robert Smith at a special ceremony featuring Vander Zalm said the best way for him to learn about history so I would like very Kalluk in Resolute Bay. Mr. Native drums and singers. Native people "is to really put in some time and talk to much to stay on the money. Idlout is dead. The other Native Elders met privately after Smith's them...in a casual way, where they're relaxed It's part of our old way of three men continue to announcement, then announced an official response and I'm relaxed." He wants to visit "before the weather gets too life. I think people should make their homes at Pond would be made in three months. However, the inclement because I would really want to enjoy it." know about it," he said. Inlet, near the north end of immediate Native response was one of joy. Mr. Kalluk (pronounced Baffin Island.

School is out and the report card is now in on and the Sechelt self-government legislation. I think Georges Erasmus. Before I review his marks, let me people expect the national chief to exercise some OTTAWA say that in his first year as national chief of the Assembly leadership on major issues, even if it's only in the form of of First Nations, he passed with flying colours. Now for public relations. REPORT the individual subjects: On the subject of national Indian unity the national For financial administration he gets an A +. chief gets a C +. By Owenadeka When he took over the organization it was, by his The AFN is still deeply split. The leaders of the circulation, more than $3.2 million in the hole. Of Prairie Treaty Nations Alliance have a deep personal course, the previous national chief, David Ahenakew, dislike for him and they're still bitter over losing the will argue that the deficit wasn't anywhere near that election. Given that background, there is not much he much but then the commercial fraud section of the could do to make things better. Although the PTNA RCMP is still investigating the past financial affairs of complains that Georges Erasmus continues to ignore the AFN. If we accept Georges Erasmus' figure, the treaty issues, he has made progress in patching up AFN has reduced its deficit from $3.2 million to $1.1 relations with Indians in the Maritimes. million in just the past year. To do that, the AFN now Georges Erasmus' biggest mistake this year was the spends money like a penny -pinching grandmother Expo fiasco -- for that he gets an F. instead of a drunken sailor. He tried to generate support for a national Native Georges Erasmus also gets high marks, an A -, when boycott of Expo. That didn't go anywhere and neither it comes to the fur issue did the AFN plans for pickets, demonstrations or a If the national chief is identified with one issue this public education campaign. past year, it's fighting to protect Native trappers against On the next subject -- his relationship with the the anti -fur lobby. He scored the political coup of the minister of Indian Affairs -- Georges Erasmus gets an decade when he persuaded Greenpeace to back down incomplete. on its anti -fur It was a campaign. remarkable I know it seems like a silly subject to be graded on, but achievement considering Greenpeace has never a national chief can get a lot done if he has a good backed down from past confrontation with Soviet and relationship with the minister -- just look at David Japanese whalers and with American and French Ahenakew and John Munro. (Of course, it is possible military forces. to get too palsy -walsy but that's another story.) His mark has been slightly downgraded, however, For his part, Georges Erasmus was heading for an A, because he did most of it in his capacity as Canadian especially after spending two weeks with David cochairman of Indigenous Survival International. In Crombie on that trip to the Soviet Union, but that was fact, the amount of time he spends working for 151 has before the Cabinet shuffle. The trouble is that the new led to some intemal AFN grumbling that he is ignoring minister, Bill McKnight, shows no intention of travelling other equally important issues. to Sioux Lookout let alone Siberia, and he's in no hurry On the subject of the AFN's public image, Georges to meet with Indian leaders, so Georges Erasmus is Erasmus gets a B for polishing-up the organization's going to have a tough time getting a good mark on this tarnished reputation. subject the next time around. One sign of that is the fact that four months after Georges Erasmus was elected, David Crombie lifted Now when all the marks are added up, Georges the funding restrictions he had previously imposed on Erasmus gets and deserves a B+ average. the AFN. In the Erasmus administration there is little Hell probably get the same report card from the evidence of either political favouritism or flagrant chiefs at the AFN annual meeting in St. John's. They nepotism. AFN headquarters is no longer an probably won't spend a lot of time there grading the employment office for relatives of the national chief. national chief. Instead, theyll be discussing the major Those pluses, however, have to be weighed against issues facing the AFN -- self -government, the his shortcomings. He has been accessible to the media constitutional conference and a new land claims poky. but he has also thrown away a number of opportunities Those issues will be the subjects that Georges Erasmus to get his message out to the public. His low -key will be graded on a year from now. I think he's going to approach made him just about invisible on issues such have to work even harder if he wants to pass the next as the Coolican report, the Manitoba funding dispute year with flying colours.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 6, August 29, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Painful first step to self-government

It may not look like it now, but certain Indian citizens not only have the right, they have a band members are taking the first step toward responsibility to demand answers if they have self-government. questions, not just to ensure that leaders are not They are the ones demanding information Editoria corrupt, but to clear those who are unfairly about how their chiefs and councils are suspected. governing their reserve, how they are spending It is when individual ordinary citizens insist on how well they are protecting suspiciously. That makes it difficult for them to the bands' money, good government that it can be created. the people who do their jobs properly. And it certainly makes the resources and rights of That's why the protests, the demand for elected them. good people think twice about serving. answers, is a positive sign of a foundation on and now at Enoch As long as ordinary people sit back and let Last year at Saddle Lake, which good Indian self -government can be members decided they were abuses of power and position continue without and Kehewin, band created. not happy with the situation on their reserves. being challenged, the situation can only get They wanted answers and they took steps to get worse, and the prospects of effective self - For in the final analysis, good government them. They wanted changes and they took government and solutions to the many problems must be of the people, by the people, for the steps to get those, too. facing Indian people are very slim indeed. people if it is to be the kind of government they Every case like this is a painful process. It Where there is suspicion of wrongdoing, want and need. causes hurt and shame and distrust. Sometimes facts are mistinterpreted, actions are misunderstood, innocent people are accused and touched with guilt. That is the unfortunate result of abuse of power, of corruption and betrayal of trust. It is also the result of suspicion of those things even when they don't exist. Loss of trust, whether for real or imagined reasons, is a poison that can destroy the very foundation of any relationship, community, political organization or government. The only solution is to take the steps necessary to restore that trust - to answer the hard questions, to identify the people -1-1,r6 DUT 'S their responsibility, responsible for mishandling IT to right whatever wrongs can be righted, to take OUST LOST steps to make sure the same things can't happen again. This is not just a Native problem. It has existed as long as there have been governments, and people willing to betray positions of trust for their own gain. Traditionally, Indian people have looked to their leaders for protection and guidance, and have trusted them to provide it. . qUARGInG In STRANGE.. recent years, Indian leaders have adopted Tb MY MAr WORE many of the methods and values of mainstream caMtN6 UP oN A governments and institutions. RAGETRAyK Ft-r Unfortunately some, tempted by the power pAL,M SPRINGS! and money available to them, like their mainstream counterparts, have forgotten that the opportunities available to them were created by people who trusted them. They have forgotten the traditions. They have forgotten the people depending on them. Even more unfortunately, because a few have betrayed the trust placed in them, all people in positions of power and trust are viewed

They contend that Indian business is nobody else's In the early days of the modern Native movement, business. both the mass media and Native media were an Smith has said it is the chief and council, not the effective force in changing government and public media, who should safeguard the rights and interests of perceptions of Native people and forcing the Indian people. development of programs and policies that created By Clint Buehler But what if the elected representatives of bands and persecution and hardship for Native people. other Native organizations are not safeguarding the We have the same responsibility if Native people are rights and interests of their members? What if they are being victimized by their own leaders - to ensure that betraying the trust put in them? And what if they are Native people have the information that is their right so deliberately keeping the people who elected them in the that they can decide for themselves what action they dark by withholding information from them? want to take. It is a long- standing democratic tradition that a free If we are to play that role effectively, it is important We are often asked just what the role of the media press (and now radio and television, too) is essential to that we practice sound journalistic practices, principles really is? the preservation of democracy and the protection of and ethics. If we do not, then we will have no credibility, We are also often asked what the role of the Native individuals within that democracy. and thus no power. media really is, as if the role of Native media is somehow We believe that the same tradition is vital to the We believe that people have a right to know the facts different than that of other media. Native community, especially as Native self - about everything that affects them. The question has been asked of us more often government develops. We are pleased to see that Tim We believe that every person who is accused should recently because of events in the Native community Giago, our colleague at the Lakota Times (see Page 7) have the opportunity to defend themselves. -band members protesting the actions of their chiefs shares our view. We believe that no individual or group should have and councils, the financial problems of the Metis It should be emphasized that with freedom of the more influence than any other over our policies and Association of Alberta, efforts by the Calgary Herald press also goes a heavy responsibility. We cannot decisions. and by groups of band members to obtain financial succumb to presenting only one point view. We information cannot on bands through the Access to bow to the pressures of one group at the expense of It is not easy to consistently provide fair, balanced Information Act. others. We cannot allow ourselves to be used coverage of all that is happening in the Native Gregg Smith, president of the Indian Association of deceitfully as a tool for influencing public opinion. by community. All we can do is try our best to do that. Alberta, and a number of other Indian leaders are promoting one side of an issue and ignoring the other In the final analysis, it is the people we serve who will blocking any effort to make such information public. side. decide how well we have done.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, August 29, 1986, PAGE 7

MORE OPINION ON PAGE 8 Editor deplores interference OPINION nalists from nearly every As the editor of the It seems that in hard By Tan Giago major newspaper located in largest Indian owned times the Indian tribes will (Nanwica Kciji) Indian country gathered to weekly newspaper in the cut or eliminate the budgets discuss their common goals United States, the Lakota for their newspapers first. PHOENIX, Ariz. - As he and problems. Times, an independent Health problems, housing, starts his second term as Mark Trahant, the newspaper, I was happy to treaties, land, water, and chairman of the Hopi dynamic young editor of hear many of the editors resources are things that "He has survived because he Nation in Arizona, Ivan the only daily newspaper in express envy over the tribal leaders can under- is willing Sidney has much to be Indian country, Navajo editorial freedom enjoyed stand. Many find it hard to to stick his neck out concerned about. Times Today, has survived by my newspaper. "Boy, comprehend the importance with strong editoria He is angry that the as the editor of a tribally wouldn't I give my eye teeth of a newspaper. Educating warty about the consequences national media is blowing owned newspaper for two to light into my tribal and informing are intan- the Hopi /Navajo land years. Prior to Trahant's council just once," said gibles. after the fact. This is dispute about of proportion. tenure as editor of the another Oklahoma editor. "See you next year, almost unheard of at tribally He is angry that Indian Times, five editors had Budget cuts, termination, maybe, if we're still owned newspapers." journalists, people he come and gone during the the abrogation of treaties, publishing, "was the farewell thinks should know better past four years. and the efforts of the tribes message uttered by many because of their heritage, Trahant has not survived to survive as separate of the departing newspaper are writing one -sided by putting himself in the hip nations were the major people on the convention's articles on this dispute. He pocket of the current tribal stories in Indian country last day. is even more concerned administration. In fact, just last year. 1986 Lakota Times that these same journalists the opposite is true. He are choosing sides has survived because he is To Sidney, it is a very willing to stick his neck out simple matter. The law with strong editorials and was says that the Navajo are worry about the con- in hospital down here." "Well there's living illegally on Hopi lands, sequences after the fact. a couple of hotels down the street. Let's From finish these beers then I'll help you look for I and the law says they must This is almost unheard of at One him. know a move. "Our grandfathers tribally owned newspapers. shortcut over there through the back way. "Max moved us to this isolated Many of the editors and grabbed one of the glasses the waiter had just set down. region centuries ago journalists wagamese.... Jack turned towards the doors. Two young Indians expressed came because they knew what concerns that they do not in, squinted around then left again. Max got this poetic look in his face then leaned way back in his chair. was coming. I believe they have the freedom to do moved us out into the investigative stories on "Yep, I sure miss my old pulp cutting, guiding days. isolated region to protect tribal governments because Someday I'll just take off and go back home, too. I used to be just like you, my friend, us," Sidney said. the tribe is their employer. but four years of hanging around like this now look Sidney finds it ludicrous places and at me. Fat and that many news articles One editor admitted that Hi, howdy and how are you at tracking things down? happy looking on the outside, but so hard and so sad on Are your hunting the refer to the coal lying under she sees many things skills still pretty good or, like me, a inside." the ground on his reserva- wrong with her tribal little rusty from preying around too long at Safeway? Just then a broad shouldered Indian with shiny hair Say you had to locate tion as the object of the administration, but would a long lost cousin in a city you'd plopped down next to Max. "So where were you last lose is never been to before. If night, you pudgy little removal efforts. The coal is her job she wrote you had no address or phone bannock face?" on Hopi lands, according to about it. Another said that number chances are you might start off looking down Max's eyes came down off the ceiling and went real his is the same stretch of big. "Oh, hi there night? I was busy Sidney, and if any corporate newspaper reviewed street that doesn't change much coz. Last with Jack entity wants the coal, they by the tribal council before from city to city. here. Jack, meet Dale. Yeah I was showing him around last I will have to deal with the it is sent to the printer and if That's exactly where Jack Auger slid his long thin self night, wasn't Jack?" Jack could feel somebody people of the Hopi Nation, there is anything in it that out into the middle of one time. He balanced himself on softly booting his shin under the table. a people known to have a the council finds disagree- one foot, handed the cab driver some money then Before Jack could say anything, Dale's brown fist pulled a of went deep religious belief about able, he must remove it set crutches from the back seat. up. Just as that happened, a guy who looked a lot The driver like the use and exploration of from the newspaper. "That snickered, "you'd better keep an eye on Max except bigger all over grabbed that fist. Dale mineral resources. is a form of censorship," he those or they'll end up in the nearest pawnshop and swung around. Jack ducked. Pretty soon after that Sidney admonished the said. you'll be left crawling around." chairs, glasses, bodies and crutches were flying around As the cab between the gathering of Indian jour- Because of the close sped away, Jack settled the crutches in fists, the curses and the jukebox country under his arms. Well he'd asked to be taken where music. While the waiters shoved the scrappers out nalists at the second annual family ties on many Indian there were Indians and here separate doors, another handed Jack his convention of the Native reservations, some jour- they were. Instead of crutches and feeling hopeful, though, something about the place felt said, "That cousin Max, a barrel of laughs." American Press Association nalists found it very hard to like sand in the teeth. Out in the street, Jack swung along on his crutches, held in Scottsdale, for not cover news stories. "On "Hey cousin," a roundfaced guy called to him as he then stopped in front of a store with bars on the looking at both sides of the our reservation it seems shoved through the black tavern doors. Except for a windows. Inside there were guitars, watches and tape Hopi /Navajo land issue. that everyone is related and few whitehaired old guys drinking alone there was no players. Then he passed a few places that had signs "You will write what you it can get real sticky on one else in the place. that read "Rooms, by the day, the week, the want to write, but please even the most basic stories," Jack hopped over to the waver's half hour." direction. As he passed a corner he noticed that there were these keep in mind that there are said Pat Slucer, editor of "My name's Max," the guy said, shoving a hand out. woman hanging around. When he looked back there two sides to every story," the How ni can newspaper Jack shook the hand politely, gave were others at every comer a few blocks this way and a he scolded. of the Potawatami Nation his name then turned to rest the few blocks that way. As he watched, a car Indian editors and jour- of Oklahoma. crutches against the wall. He eased stopped. A into a chair then pulled out a pack of cigarettes. `Max women stuck her head in the window, opened the door eh? Never heard of anybody with that name. You must then disappeared inside. be somebody else's cousin maybe?" He heard footsteps by him and a slinky voice say. Please write: Max just smiled and took the smoke that Jack "Hey, hopalong, you want me to hop along with you offered. awhile." The voice belonged to a woman with reddish "Well, no, guess we aren't cousins officially - at least hair and orange lips. Jack, who had never seen an Editor not yet. You know, when I seen you walk in here you Indian woman quite so colourful and friendly, sorta Windspeaker reminded me of me, walking through those same doors swallowed. Then, not knowing what to say, just 15001 -112 Avenue four years ago. Staring around like a guide in need of a nodded. Edmonton, Alberta little guiding himself. A big bush Indian who gets lost out "Well let's go have a quick drink and oh...geez, of the I'll T5M 2V6 bush. Your clothes still have a woodsmoke smell there's a cop. You go inside and meet you there." to them so I know what I'm talking about, right?" As she disappeared down an alley, Jack waved at the Jack gave Max a puzzled look then swung his cast up yellow cruiser creeping by. The officer on the on the chair opposite him. He held up two fingers at a passenger side shone a friendly flashlight on his face. passing waiter who nodded and headed off to the bar. "Why would that woman be running away from these "You ever see a guy around, sorta looks like me mounties," he wondered to himself as he climbed the except no crutches. His name's Hector ?" beer parlor stairs. "Anyway, she probably knows a lot Max poked out his lips briefly then said." Hector? of other people here who might know where Hector is." Hector, Hector, Hector...nope. Is he the one who Do you think Jack will ever get a straight answer to messed up your foot? You came all this way to pay him his innocent question, or will his auntie end up wondering how both her sons got so lost in such a "No, this Hector is my cousin. He left the reserve six strange place. In order to find out any of that, you will months ago. My auntie asked me to look for him while I just have to tune in again next week.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 8 August 29, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Fur industry debate examined

By Meish Podlog had bumed itself into the pursued in an illegal and world's major producers of Policy Analyst minds and incomes of inhumane way. A stuffed wild furs. Not only could On August 2, 1986, in the many Inuit and Newfound- racoon, for example, was animal rights advocates concrete core of land sealers. shown caught in a leg -hold tum a tidy profit from their As recently as the July, trap when in fact, racoons efforts, they could directly Opinion Metropolitan Toronto, the Ontario Humane Society 1986 Inuit Circumpolar are actually caught in attack the producers of joined forces with more Conference in Kotzebue, conibears or live- trapped. wild fur closer to home. radical animal rights groups Alaska, strong objections Aside from these Given the recent history tal issues, their credibility the anti- trapping lobby a of to stage a major anti - were voiced by Native techniques, an anti -trapping the international animal and their public support will death blow. The First trapping rally. It was an people about the continuing zealot paraded about in a rights movement, the be severely weakened. Nations must take the lead event which the organizers ban on sealskin imports to 19 foot high air -filled beaver message being spelled out Instead, they choose to on this issue. Mistakes hoped would build massive European Community costume with a sign that for aboriginal trappers in strike at the weakest link in which were made by the public support in their countries. Conference protested against the this country has become the trapping industry - the Newfoundland and Inuit cause, result in generous delegates detailed how trapping of wild fur- bearers. quite clear. Traditionally issue of "humane" traps. By sealers four years ago must financial contributions and sealing and whaling bans Dinah Christie, a local conservative animal welfare designing a campaign that not be repeated by get heavy press coverage. had cost the Canadian, entertainer, recalled one of organizations, like the focuses on leg -hold traps underestimating the Staged on the grounds of Greenland and Alaskan her childhood nightmares Ontario and Toronto and emphasizing the suffer- organizational strength of Toronto's City Hall, this Inuit millions of dollars. to the audience - a nightmare Humane Societies, were ing of animals, they can the animal rights movement. rally only managed to They also pointed out that which began when her beginning to join with, or be manufacture a highly visible The First Nations must attract a small audience these bans continue to grandmother bought a taken over by more radical issue. Using high -impact so heavily pressure because its timing was deprive them of the chance -winter coat with a fox animal rights elements. "visual aids" in their direct Canadian governments for poorly planned. The bulk to pursue their traditional collar, complete with "its Thomas Hughes, the mail campaigns, they can real support on this issue of the 150 people who did lifestyles. In the Inuit cute little feet and head president of the Ontario further boost the dollar that government failure to turn up were largely the community of Resolute Bay sadly hanging down." Humane Society, was value of the contributions offer this support would "coverted" who firmly alone, the $54,000 which The reasons for holding therefore asked by Ontario's rolling in. become political suicide. believe that animals' rights had been earned from this first major Canadian Nishnawbe -Aski Nation, Given this set of events, Countries that are major must be equal to human sealskin sales in 1982 anti -trapping rally in and by various media, how the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation markets for Canadian wild rights. Many supporters crashed to $1,000 in 1983. metropolitan centre are not he could support this anti - (NAN) chose to act quickly. furs must be heavily lobbied were so passionate in their Back on the grounds of hard to understand. This trapping campaign which It anticipated what tech- and accurate information views, their emotions Toronto's City Hall, the demonstration was clearly promoted the cultural and niques the anti -trapping on trapping conveyed to lobby swung from tears to near - anti -trapping lobbyists the first organized attempt economic genocide of would use in its their resident populations. violence as they pressed were busy making a pitch by animal rights groups to Aboriginal people. Toronto rally. NAN also Techniques to counter the forward the moral right- to uninformed and /or break into the Canadian Just before he lost his knew full well the possible anti -trapping lobby must be eousness of their claims. uncommitted people. Their scene. To date, these type temper and became impacts on its 20,000 developed to destroy their As the day wore on, rally emotional signs screamed of activists have irrational, Hughes stated constituents in 42 northern credibility in Canada and organizers admitted that slogans like "fur is the concentrated on working that "the anti- trapping Ontario communities if this abroad. they had failed to plan the ultimate sadist symbol," the European urban cores, campaign being waged by effort proved successful. This is a critical issue that timing of the event properly and "trapping is torture." as well as Los Angeles and the Ontario Humane Society NAN quickly put together will not go away. The future - a mistake which they Video displays showed New York City. It was is not aimed at the fur a media campaign of its of a $1 billion national would not likely make animals caught in leg -hold these urban areas, long industry, or at the trappers. own and worked closely industry hangs in the again. Even with this poor traps, apparently squirming isolated from any truly It is aimed at the consumers, with representatives of the balance. More important, turnout, there were various in pain and bleeding heavily natural environment, which convincing them to say `no' Chiefs of Ontario, Assembly the social, cultural and displays, graphics, video- from mangled limbs. have become the most to wild fur." The hypocrisy of First Nations, Indigenous economic survival of many tapes, posters, handouts Rusted leg -hold and fertile ground for a of this position should not Survival Internationale, the remote Native communities and live music performances conibear traps that clearly Disneyland view of wil- be lost on Native trappers Aboriginal Trappers across the north is at stake. in evidence to support the were not used for many derness to take root. or on the fur industry as a Federation of Canada and Without the income from anti- trapping arguments. years were displayed on These urban areas have whole. the Canadian Fur Institute. fur revenue, many people The design and use of these tables as well. These traps also traditionally supplied Hughes was not con- The position of Nishnawbe- will no longer be able to media closely mimicked the were set up to convey the radical animal rights groups cerned that a major effect Aski, and all Aboriginal outfit themselves to pursue beginnings of the anti - impression that Canadian with the bulk of their direct of his campaign to destroy trappers, was explained to traditional hunting and sealing campaign which trapping was generally financial support. They the wild fur market would the media in an effort to fishing. Who will subsidize were areas from which the be the creation of social and highlight the continuing the cost of expensive, animal rights activists could economic chaos for most importance of trapping to nutritionally poor imported gather valuable moral First Nation families our northern economy and food? Who will carry the endorsements, particularly dependent on trapping. In our ways of life. Speakers additional costs of an "Like the earlier anti -sealing from well known entertain- a television interview on the were lined up who were expanding welfare econ- ers. They have further Canadian Global network able to respond to news- omy? Who will bear the campaign, the growing anti - been areas in which (August 2, 1986), Hughes paper, radio and television burden of the resulting trapping lobby specifically emotionally pitched, suggested how all Canadian coverage across the family and community avoids the most basic confrontational rallies have Native people should province and across the breakdown? questions sucrassfully gained exten- insure their future survival. country. Are the animal rights at stake here. sive media coverage. "The best thing that can The results achieved activists who seek to kill the These are questions Lastly, these urban centres happen to the Native were encouraging proving industry prepared to directly concerning Aboriginal have been very active people is to get out of the that the press can cover carry these costs them- markets in which finished reserves as quick as they issues fairly when presented selves? Clear answers to rights, traditional land fur goods were sold. can and become Canadians with accurate facts. It these questions should be use and occupancy of the Cashing in on the growing as quick as possible," he showed how a national offered by these groups First Nations, likely effects environmental concerns said. The personal campaign could be devel- before they try to impose being voiced by people philosophy underlying oped to deal with an issue their inappropriate cultural on northern Aboriginal living in urban settings, this Hughes' ignorance speaks that challenged the econ- values and world views on economies and the lack of movement began to twist for itself. omic and cultural freedom Aboriginal societies -people alternative employment facts on the trapping Like the earlier anti - of all aboriginal peoples in about whom they obviously industry about in an effort sealing campaign, the Canada. It encouraged the know nothing. opportunities to trapping. to raise some truly major growing anti -trapping lobby public to keep an open The animal rights groups money. The orchestrated specifically avoids the most mind and look at all aspects (This article represents the know that if they are forced anti -sealing hysteria, after basic questions at stake of trapping activity. viewpoints of the author. It all, had shown how it could here. These are questions This effort was, however, is not necessarily endorsed to deal with these fundamental generate millions of dollars concerning Aboriginal only a short -term response by the Nishnawbe -Aski issues, their for organizations like rights, traditional land use to a crisis situation. It is just Nation.) credibility Greenpeace the and their public and and occupancy of the First a small part of the continuing support International Fund for Nations, Jikely effects on and co -ordinated long -term will be severely weakened." Animal Welfare. Canada northern Aboriginal econ- national strategy that must was increasingly eyed as an omies and the lack of be developed to finally deal untapped source of major alternative employment contributions. At the same opportunities to trapping. time, Canada was long The animal rights groups recognized as one of the know that if they are forced to deal with these fundamen-

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Show and musical talent show taking place in Brotherhood has quite an exciting agenda planned for conjunction with the powwow. this year's event. Dropping In I understand the Brotherhood will also be distributing "We have definite commitments from Hoop Dancer their own publication, "The Hawk, " prior to the one -day Ron Many Heads and from the Drops of Brandy Square event and during it, thanking guests for their time. Dance Group out of Edmonton," said Ivan. Rocky To me it sounds like a great time and I only wish that I The Brotherhood is also in the process of inviting the Woodward could be there. However, I am obligated to be here in Eagle Feather Society Female Dancers from the Blood Edmonton, working on the Native Nashville North Reserve and also Christine Daniels and the White Braid show that is scheduled for taping between September Society traditional dancers. 15 -26. The Native Brotherhood will also provide Lots of work ahead but I do understand that our new entertainment through their own country rock band, reporter, George Poitras, will be making the trip. the "Bearpaw Band." I luck Hi! With all the riff raft happening across Alberta, Good in your Traditional Powwow Day. See If there are people interested in visiting our Brothers thought now is the time to hold a joke contest. Send in you at Christmas? and enjoying what looks like a real "fun" time, please your best jokes and the winner will receive one of my EDMONTON: According to Edna Forchuk, the call Native Liaison Officer Mike Hanly at 227 -3391 as ugly dogs. Free! Send in your worst joke and I'll send Miss Metis Alberta Beauty Pageant, cancelled because soon as possible. you two ugly little in dogs. There's a humor everything. it was supposed to be held at the same time as the Metis I understand names, along with other necessities, in Here's one from Dropping In's file of dead jokes. Association of Alberta's annual assembly, that was also order for clearance must be done at least two weeks A husband who was the proud father of four boys scratched, has been rescheduled for September 26. ahead of the event. was somewhat worried about his youngest. The first The pageant will now be held at the Edmonton Fire I thank you very much for the invitation, Ivan and the three older boys were all tall and muscular, with black Fighters Club, 11714 -95 Street. Can I cover it, Clint? Brotherhood, but as I previously declined the offer of hair and brown eyes (I thought I'd throw that in) with Huh. Can I...can I? the Drumheller celebration, I must do the same in this everything going for them, while the fourth of the CALGARY: I just phoned Winston Wuttunee at his respect. father's boys was small, blond with blue eyes. home and when the phone rang, his son Stephan By September 26, I will have just finished taping of the Over the years, the Dad kept wondering if the blue - answered it. Native Nashville Shows and if I promised now I cannot eyed boy was really his. During dinner he would eye his I it. "Where's your dad?" I asked. guarantee that would be able to make It's not that I son with one eyeball under a thick eyebrow, which of "He's not here right now because he's downtown get a holiday starting on the 27th, but I just can't picture course made Blondy nervous and really has nothing to acting as an extra in a television show," said Stephan. what shape I will be in, especially when the show will not do with the story. An extra! Winston, you'll do anything, won't you? finish until late. Twelve midnight. As the years went by it bothered the father even you answer me one thing? Am I When I did get ahold of Winston he said he will be in Could on your more. And then tragedy struck! The boy's mother the up- coming new fall programming television series visiting list, just in case? became very ill and was told she only had a few days to (long winded) called "Stingray." FORT NELSON: Arnie and Mary Ellen Stra just live. Winston said the first episode he acts in is called "The sent a short note to let Dropping In and its readers Just before the mother died, father walked into the Stones of Manitowi" and that it is his face over the know how they are doing. bedroom and with a serious look on his face, bent down drums a group of them are playing that we will see. Everyone knows Arnie and Mary Ellen as "Fun and asked his wife of many years, "tell me Gertrude. I The show is being filmed by a crew from out of Los Country." Arnie is the guy, in case you have forgotten, have to know before you leave if our little blond and Angeles. who plays the fiddle made out of a toilet plunger. blue -eyed boy...is he really mine?" We will certainly watch for you, Winston. Once again this duo are on an extensive Northern The mother, with her last dying breath, looked up trip, Fort Nelson, Fort Simpson, Hay River, Fort Smith "We are into her husband's serious eyes and blurted out... "yes, WABASCA: certainly getting a lot of and other northern Alberta spots. support from local entertainers here," said Chuckie Ralph...yes. It's...it's...the other three that are not They will also be playing at Salt Creek for the famous Beaver, who is still trying to get a northern show to raise yours!" Great Moose Run! Just kidding. money for this year's Santas Anonymous. GIFT LAKE: Nothing out of this fair community So once again we knòw where some of our travelling It look good, says, and all he because Leonard the Lonely is right now (August 27) at does Chuckie needs Native people are. Thanks for wishing me luck on the now to really get the ball rolling is a back -up band who the hospital in Edmonton visiting his girlfriend. Native Nashville North show, Arnie. And best of luck will their time to this She has to have a knee operation so they transferred donate worthy cause. Any taker's? to you also on your northern tour. her Keep it up Chuckie, and we will see you in from McLennan to the city. "They wouldn't let me LAC LA BICHE: I only met you very shortly on two ride in the ambulance with her so my brother drove me September. occasions Mrs. Ladouceur, but my prayers are with out," said Leonard. BOWDEN: The Bowden Native Brotherhood of you towards a very speedy recovery from your Leonard, who now says he coaches the red hot Indian and Metis will be holding their 11th annual Indian operation. Whitefish Stealers girls' baseball club, just recently and Metis Day Celebration on September 27. Well, that's about all for this week. No, not quite. went up against another team he used to coach, the Gift According tò Ivan (can I use your last name ?), the Read the captions below the pictures. Lake Supremes and lost 12 -6. "You should have heard the names they called me, Rocky!" Too bad, Leonard. You'll just have to become a "Letting your ugly dog drive better coach so teams quit dumping you. is gonna cost you!" Lots of tournaments in the Gift Lake area and Leonard promises to report once he gets back home, I that's if "I don't move to McLennan or Grouard or High "Let's see. make this out to Prairie...she's the boss now." Cat Stretcher ?" GROUARD: Secretary for the Grouard Metis Local, Jenny Goulet, would like to mention a few items in Dropping In. It seems Jenny and Russell Cardinal are planning to start up a Metis Dance Group or groups, whichever comes first, sometimes in September. "Depending on the number of interested people and their age groups will determine how many groups we will have," said Jenny. Jenny is hoping that young people and teenagers of the community will get involved. They are also planning to make outfits for the dancers. "This is not only limited to Grouard and if there are other people in outlying areas who are interested, they too are invited," commented Jenny. Interested people are to watch for notices in Grouard and at the Friendship Centre in High Prairie. People are also asked to watch for notices in their areas and Grouard in regards to a meeting scheduled for September 15, dealing with the forming of a historical society. Anyone wanting more information on the dance groups or the historical society are asked to contact Jenny at 751 -3938, evenings only. Give me a call when you have formed your dance group or groups, Jenny. Native Nashville North is always looking for great talent. CRAVEN: The Big Valley Jamboree was such a huge success at Craven, Saskatchewan, I thought I would let everyone know who is scheduled to perform there next year. Remember, you heard it first from Dropping In. Word has it that the Oakridge Boys, the Bellamy "Glad I got the tip. Come on Brothers, Kenny Rogers and, you guessed it, Dolly in Parton, have agreed to perform there come 1987. Dropping In! You're High Maybe if you are fans of these people, you might want Prairie County now buddy!" to book your tickets now. DRUMHEI E'R: On September 13, the 18th annual Actually, this RCMP officer is Traditional Powwow, sponsored by the Drumheller none other than Roland Native Brotherhood Society, will be held. originally from According to the Brotherhood, following the Grand Calahasen, Entry the Powwow will begin with an all- Native Fashion Grouard, Alberta.

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L`Transform' created to help community

By George Poitras communication processes to provide services, and Community Health, is also and tools for use by the there's a gap there." designed to empower and e) to Transform will serve as a train Native women to "Transform," a newly - community; and conditions in organized society, was create and operate a vehicle to analyze informa- address social get communities. created because "we were resource and talent bank tion, do research and their own the information back out to concerned that there was a for use by the community. The first phase of the gap in society...(that) Transform became a both the political and project on the provincial service people. communities were lacking society on June 2, 1986. level is to form a Native access to research and The members have since The four founding mem- Women's Council which bers of Transform, Loro information and commu- worked on the program out will work with the society. nication," says Loro of different people's homes. Carmen, Duane Burton, The Native Women's Ann Le Gras and Carmen, a founding The Alberta Social Services Julia at Lewis, work Council will be selected member. office has helped much in Shirley large from the province. LORO CARMEN voluntarily, while some of The society will serve as the clerical aspect of the "They will be selected for ... "Transform" founder the ladies work full time at an information bank which initial stages of preparation. their expertise in knowing their jobs. The members will catalogue information "Many women have given the system," says Carmen, will concentrate on the are at risk and may need came together to form the that is available for use in much of their generous "so we would then have a identification of a training the help of the program. society out of their interest these communities. help," says Carmen. "We balance-we have grassroots course to be offered to the The access to the resources in helping groups or - Transform will help in have a very qualified team and we also have profes- women. Resources per of the community and they thought assisting the communities of women, women who are individuals sional women. The tinent to the operation of support for the program lacked access to research according to their individual not there for the glory but willingness of the women the project will also be will also be a project for the and information and requests. It will make itself who are there from the will be the number one sought in the individual community care workers. available to both Native and heart and the concern, and communication. "The priority in selecting the communities. At this point Level three is imple- members were chosen for non -Native groups and they see that things must communities with which we it will be possible to see the mentation of the program knowledge in the organizations or individuals change." their will work," says Carmen. potential of the program to in the Native women's own such as women's groups, Carmen says that being government structure or be offered in each selected communities by themselves. of the council prisoners or peace move- president of the Alberta for their knowledge in Members community. The project seeks any go into the smaller ment groups, or individuals Native Women's Associa- human rights, the prison will then The third and final phase Native organization, band - locations in need of the service. "Any tion "really allowed me to system, the Solicitor communities of "Each One, Teach One," council, reserve, chapters, have yet to be chosen - to group that has a social see that it's like chasing General's department," will be the implementation locals, service or political conscience and wants yourself in circles, because says Carmen. Carmen will gather small circles of of the program in the organizations who would own growth through the commu- we're not prepared in the focus her work with women in their chosen communities. be willing to liaison with and prepare nity process, we will be able Native community to have Transform in the Native communities The first level of the Transform. needs assess- to assist," says Carmen. the research, the informa- community. them for the implementation stage will For those interested, or The objectives of the tion and the communication. Although the society is ment sessions. The society be to educate and teach for more information about with these women society are: a) to assist It is only recently that we not strictly Native-oriented, will meet self- awareness and self - Transform, Loro Carmen individuals or groups in are forming such vehicles, it's first project, "Each One, to identify their community care to the Native women. is available for questions at achieving their goals by which is wonderful. "I find Teach One," is designed to needs and the obstacles Level two is to be more 437 -4528, or leave a message means of the community that we in the Native enable Native women to they encounter in their community- oriented, the with Shirley Lewis at 489- development process; b) to community are weak in not provide community based communities. Transform training of the Native 4620. Correspondence develop educational proc- having that resource. holistic care, as defined by will then collect, analyze women from the first level may be directed to and organize the data and esses and tools for use by Native women, for them - to become community care Transform Society, c/o the community; c) to carry They are too busy trying to selves and in turn for prepare recommendations workers. The community Loro Carmen, #201, 12325 out research related to take care of just the aspect others. This project, for the second phase. care workers will help to Lansdowne Drive, individual and community of the law, and the service funded by the Alberta Phase two, the develop- identify those members Edmonton, Alberta, T6H enhancement; d) to develop people are busy just trying Social Services and ment stage of the project, from the community who 4L4. Native People, Resources and Jurisdiction on our West Coast A conference on COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT TOPCS Coastal Zone Management Sponsored by (Experiences in Canada. Malaita, California, Washington); Seabed Mining; Offshore Alliance of Aboriginal Nations & Role of Traditional Resource Management Systems, Environmental Impacts of B.C. Aboriginal Peoples Fisheries Commission Offshore Oil & Gas Development; Offshore Oil and the Commercial Fishery; Conununity strategies to Deal 23 with Offshore Impacts Tuesday, September (Experiences of the Dena, Tlingit, Micmac); Managing Advance Registration - $5000 for Fish in Logged Watersheds; Friday Sept. 26 Allocation Issues of Fishery Registration at the door - $75m Resources; Sea Claims; A -B Line Update; Foreshore Prince Rupert For further Information contact Leasing & Aquaculture. Cliff Fregin, Coordinator, Everyone Welcome Offshore Alliance of Aboriginal Nations, SPEAKERS 718 Fraser St., Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1P9 Michael Jackson, Norman (604) 624 -4666 Dale, Ruthann Corwin, Adrien LeCornu, Michael Fischer George Barnaby, Guy McMindes, Jim Harp, Michael Morrell, Simon Lucas, Rod Robinson, Zeke Grader, Michael Herz, Herb Hammond, Jeff Cederholm, Russel Harsh, Art Pape, Gordon Halsey, Gary Snyder, David Suzuki, Joe Mathias, Lyn Pinkerton and others.

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NADC Public Forum Anew service developed by the United Native Nations Society for people of Native ancestry. Calling Lake This Indian Act Service is for those who have or who 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 1986 Community Hall wish to make applications for Federal Indian Status. The Northern Alberta Development Council This Free service will include: holds regular public meetings throughout Northern Alberta, giving everyone the REVIEW, indentification and documentation leading to matters opportunity to present briefs on application with the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern of concern and general information. Development and, The Council consists of ten members and is chaired by Bob Elliott, MLA for Grande Prairie. ASSISTANCE with the application process leading to Federal Indian Status. Groups or individuals interested in making submissions at the Calling Lake meeting should contact Council member Fred Gingerich in Athabasca at 675 -9145 or the Northern Development Branch in Peace River at 624 -6274. Call the United Nations Society today at 4bciîa 604 - 732 -3726 NORTHERrI ALBERTA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL and say Indian Act Service please

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complex

By Leonard Flett day's events and ceremo- they were to construct an nies. office complex. FORT CHIPEWYAN - Tuccaro, former resident A corporation was then The Justin Marten - of Fort Chipewyan, in- created, known today as Alexander Laviolette troduced the head table as the Cree-Chip Devebpment Complex in Fort Chipewyan Chief Rita Marten (Cree Corporation (a joint was officially opened on Band), Chief Archie Cyprien venture), which then Thursday, August 14,1986. (Chipewyan Band), Jack approached the Department The new office complex Shields (MP), Alberta of Indian and Northern in this remote northern Minister of Public Works Development (DIAND), community is owned by Ernie Isley, and Alberta and the Native Economic both the Cree and Minister of Parks and Development Program Chipewyan bands. The Recreation Norm Weiss. (NEDP), for financial building accommodates Following the introductions, support. The remaining both the bands, the a prayer and a song was costs for the construction Provincial Courthouse, the drummed by Elders John would be sought from the Keyano College campus, a James Marten and John Bank of Montreal through a complex cafe, and the James Courtoreille. As the loan. With the approval of following provincial govern- opening prayer began, the the rental agreement from ment departments: Alberta people rose to mark the the provincial government Environment, Fish and successful accomplishment and the financial loans from Wildlife, Social Services of the Cree and the the Bank of Montreal, and Community Health, Chipewyan bands. construction began in June the Department of Energy Chief Rita Marten, of 1985 and was complete and Natural Resources, recently elected chief of the in June 1986. Public Works, and the Cree Band, opened the Special recognition was John James Opportunity Corps Program ceremonies with her wel- given to the Bank of Marten and John (Adult Training Program). come address, thanking the Montreal, Indian Affairs, James Courtor- Things got under way as ministers, special guests, Native Economic Develop- eille sing and Master of Ceremonies, visitors, Elders, people and ment Program, Lakotha drum to mark George Tuccaro cracked a' the children for attending Management Ltd. (Ted opening of Justin joke to catch the people's the official opening of the Couture) and the past chief Marten- Alexand- attention; he had them in building. A speech was and council members. er Laviolette stitches! He kept everyone given in her Native tongue "We would like to thank Complex. entertained with his most (Cree), and then again for the people and the organiza- amusing jokes and as usual the English -speaking crowd. tions for getting us started did a spectacular job for the Chief Marten remarked and for their support. that on behalf of her late Thanks to both the Cree great -grandfather (Justin and Chipewyan bands for Marten), and the Cree supporting us, and to band, she was delighted to Archie Waquan (former be present for such a chief of the Cree Band), for wonderful occasion. `By his continued support and working together, we can determination to work see that more things are equally with the Chipewyan accomplished," she said. Band," concluded Chief Chief Marten also thanked Cyprien. the former Chief and The ribbon cutting cer- Council for working towards emony for the official the accomplishment of the opening of the building took project. place under windy and grey Chief Archie Cyprien of clouds, but that did not the Chipewyan Band was keep spirits down while next to speak and also both chiefs cut the ribbon thanked everyone for to open the new Justin attending the official open- Marten -Alexander Lavio- ing. Chief Cyprien then lette Complex with the gave a brief history on the assistance of Jack Shields, beginning of the project. Ernie Isley and Norm It was back in the early Weiss. The official naming part of 1985 when both and ribbon cutting was bands met for a countless conducted by Elders John number of hours to prepare Marten (relative to Justin plans for better office Marten) and Joseph Marie facilities. When they Marcel (relative to learned that the provincial Alexander Laviolette). government was also The flag raising ceremo- planning an office complex nies got under way with to accommodate their Jack Shields raising the departments in the commu- Canadian flag, Norm Weiss nity, they decided to and Ernie Isley raising the approach the provincial Alberta flag, and Chiefs JUSTIN government to see whether Rita Marten and Archie MARTEN -ALEXANDER LAVIOLETTE COMPLEX they would rent office Cyprien raising their respec ...a large crowd gathers for official opening space from the bands if Continued Next Page

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(Standing) MC GEORGE TUCCARO (Seated l to r) JACK SHIELDS, ERNIE ISLEY, NORM WEISS, CHIEF MARTEN, CHIEF CYPRIEN ...head table at opening ceremonies MP JACK SHIELDS completing the building. A Recreation. "A lot of had a brief speech in ...presents picture of Queen and Prince Phillip 12 From Page presentation of a picture of people got together and did welcoming the people and lot guests. He thanked both tive flags of their bands. A the Queen and Prince a of work," said Weiss. "Many things have hap- bands and Indian Affairs. bit of a problem occurred at Phillip and also, a Canadian "A personal thanks to Ted the raising of one of the flag to the bands by Shields pened in Fort Chipewyan Couture of Lakotha flags which had yours truly, took place at this time as he and more will happen in the Management Ltd., Archie the acrobat, climbing the thanked the bands for the near future." On behalf of Waquan for his work with flagpole to free the caught invitation. the Alberta government, the Chipewyan Band, flag and at the same time Alberta Minister of Weiss congratulated the Margo Deranger and bands risking his life! Public Works Ernie Isley and presented them Leonard Flett (former welcomed all visitors to the a plaque in commemoration Chipewyan Band coun- occasion and thanked the of the official opening of the sellors) for their involvement Member of Parliament bands for the invitation. Justin Marten -Alexander and the supervising Jack Shields welcomed Congratulations were Laviolette Complex and an engineers," said Waquan. everyone to the opening in extended to the bands on Alberta flag was also The building was con- structed by his address to the crowd. the accomplishment of the presented. Weiss then Lakotha thanked Management Ltd. from He then commented on the project and also to Jack the bands for an Edmonton. Construction vital importance Fort Shields, MP, the federal invitation to the grand began in June 1985 and Chipewyan plays as part of government and the people opening. employed local people. At the history of Alberta. who work within the public present, the complex itself Shields acknowledged works. A plaque was also employs four local people Norm Weiss for all his "A lot of people didn't presented to the bands by a on the janitorial staff and a behind- the -scenes work to think the building would be member of the Alberta member of the Cree band make the building possible, the people Regional Office on behalf of operates the cafe. possible, but the DIAND to commem- Indian Affairs for advising have shown that they could Within a period of 10 orate the occasion. years, the building will the bands on the consruc- be accomplish something," Simon Waquan, general able to pay for itself. Profits tion and then congratulated said Norm Weiss, Alberta manager of the Cree -Chip then will be used for other the bands for successfully Minister of Parks and Development Corporation, joint venture projects or towards creating new business for band members of the Cree and Chipewyan bands. Surely this is only the beginning of projects between the Cree and the CHIEF RITA MARTEN Chipewyan bands. ...delighted to be present Justin Marten was the first chief of the Cree Indian Band in Fort Chipewyan. He served for a period of nine years as chief from July 21, 1899, which was the beginning of Treaty No. 8, to June 1908. Alexander Laviolette was also first chief, but for the Chipewyan band, at the signing of Treaty No. 8. He served for a period of 21 years from July 21, 1899 to June 28, 1920. A supper originally scheduled to occur at Monument Hill was relocated to the Mamawi Community Centre due to weather conditions. The menu included caribou stew, fish, bannock, tea and coffee and was enjoyed by a good turnout of people for the great meal. Thanks to the great cooks who prepared the meal, who included members of the Cree and Chipewyan bands. The grand occasion was ended with a dance at the Mamawi Centre. Entertain- ment from an Edmonton - ELDERS SAUL MARTEN, BAPTISTE MARCEL, SALOMON based band had everyone SIMON WAQUAN WHITEKNIFE dancing and having a great ...GM, Cree -Chip Dev. Corp. ...take in opening ceremonies time.

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By Terry Lusty Theatre, has developed a The message from the depicted the sharp contrasts series of short plays that cast was simple yet powerful of two cultures in competi- The semi -isolated portray the "bare bones" enough to command the tion with one another. Each community of Wabasca- realities and circumstances full attention of its viewers. argued that their world was Desmarais has every reason that community people This, in itself, is a commend- better than the other's. The to strut about with their encounter on a regular able feat given that the values of both were strongly Culture heads in the clouds. After basis group stems from a bush projected and the first all, 11 young Indians and Although the production community and is relatively scene ended when a mother Metis from that community used very few props, a unknown to the public. made an unexpected rollicking in laughter. totally different things" as have just completed a six - combination of solid acting, appearance at a teenage When interviewed by compared to rural, Native day presentation of their humor, stark realism, Let's face it, have you drinking party in her home. "Windspeaker," Darlene people such as those back new play, "Journey of sincerity, timing, movement ever hear of Petapik After some questions and a Auger and Christina Gullion, home in Wabasca. Choices, Feathers of and blocking, all contributed before? Probably not. scolding, she walked off two of the cast, admitted While some group Hope" as part and parcel of to a successful show which However, those who did mumbling. "gee, these kids that they were "nervous" members took drama 10 the week -long Fringe used theatrics as a means get to see their production, are crazy." but enjoyed acting. and 20 in high school, they Theatre Festival in to an end, that being social were quick to voice their Another act demon- "I feel great," said Auger. found it to be "really Edmonton. change. The actors do, approval of the skits which strated the dilemma faced "I'm letting the people different" from the instruc- The ensemble of perform- however, employ the use of they found to be "effec- by a grandfather whose know how I feel; it's coming tion that they received from ers are called Petapik masks and inventiveness to tive...telling...livid...touch - grandson preferred to learn from the bottom of my Catalyst Theatre and, in Theatre and, with help from create the necessary ing... biting." the traditions of life on the heart." particular, Jane Heather. Edmonton's Catalyst atmosphere. The opening scene trapline rather than attend Gullion remarked that The performers said that school. she felt "out of place" and what they learned in school Additional scenes focused "nervous" because, "I was very "basic" and "from on problems frequently knew there were Native the book." encountered in the area of people out there today Christina Gullion said "I discrimination, communica- (who were) watching." .vas never interested in tion, immaturity, alcohol Mary Sinclair expressed Iama before." So, why is and drug abuse, and similar feelings while she into it now? Because of unemployment. Wanda Gullion boasted of Catalyst Theatre and Towards the close of how it made her feel "like I Deople like Heather. their performance, all was somebody." Catalyst first began to members of the cast held Auger explained the cork closely with Wabasca- aloft a symbolic eagle purpose of the play as an )esmarais students in feather as they declared attempt to convey to the [983. That effort continued that "this Indian is going to public "how we feel about nto 1984 and 1985 as be somebody." life; just to tell them what ;ummer projects. Last Although the dialogue our concerns are and that Jummer, the group founded was sometimes lost when we, as young people, have their own society and the cast went into using the the same kind of concerns performed at Bonnyville Cree language, it was not that they do...we do where the "people loved it!" so detracting as to totally care...we use drama as a said Auger. lose its intended effect. For way of expressing our What does the future those who did understand feelings and concerns." hold for Petapik? Well, spoken Cree, they were The group also shared its they're going to lose about treated to some good feelings that urban, non- six of their members WABASCA- DESMARAIS STUDENTS humor which had them Fringe Festival Native audiences "react to because they are moving ...at Edmonton's on to post- secondary education programs that will take them out of their CITY community. OFECALGARY Nonetheless, Petapik PUBLIC NOTICE Theatre will continue to function with its five remaining members. Those five will provide the nucleus INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS and some stability and continuity to the group. "Journey of Choices, FOR NATIVE URBAN AFFAIRS Feathers of Hope" was directed by Jane Heather and performed by Petapik COMMITTEE Theatre which is funded by Canada Employment and Each year at its Organizational Meeting in October, City Council appoints Immigration, Alberta citizens to its various boards, commissions and committees. Manpower, Native Secretariat, AADAC, and Applications from persons who would be willing to sit on the City of Calgary Catalyst Theatre. Native Urban Affairs Committee for the year 1986 are requested. In some instances City Council may re- appoint members who wish to AGT" continue to serve, therefore the number of appointments shown does not Telecommunications necessarily reflect the number of new appointees. GOOD NEWS Applicants may be requested to submit to a brief interview by City Council. PARTY LINE Particulars on the Native Urban Affairs Committee are as follows: Citizens Total Approximate Regular to be Term of Number Meetings Length of Time of Appointed Appointment of Members Held Meetings Meetings THE CANADIAN REDCROSS 11 1 year 13 Monthly 2 hours 4:30 p.m. BLOOD DONORS (1st Wednesday) CLINICS are once again Your application should state your reason for applying and service expec- asking foryour support. tations. A resume of no more than two 8 -1 /2" x 11" pages should be attached stating background and Please contact the experience. Please mark envelope "Committees ". Red Cross Clinic DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS Applications should City Clerk in your area. 4:30 P.M., 1986 SEPTEMBER 19. be forwarded to: City of Calgary P.O. Box 2100 Should you require any further information, Calgary, Alberta please do not hesitate to telephone 268 -5861. T2P 2M5 PUT IT HERE Joyce E. Woodward, City Clerk 6CC000052

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, August 29, 1986, PAGE 15 Sarcee Indians help make TV show

ByLesleyCrossimgham hillside overlooking Calgary part." is in fact a new subdivision, The leading role of SARCEE RESERVE -A but in the story is an ancient Stingray is played by warm wind blows across Indian burial ground that an Toronto -born Nick the hill, catching the beat of "evil" Mr. Bondy wants to Mancuso, who says he is the drummers and sweeping turn into a highrise complex. really happy to be back in it down to the twinkling city But the Neniwa Indians Canada filming a show lights of Calgary in the consider the land sacred, about Canada's Native valley below. Around a especially five sacred people. crackling campfire, Indians stones which according to "It's been good working drapped in blankets solefully legend will bring about the here again," he said. "The circle, keeping time with destruction of all Indian local Indian people are the beat. Then a shout of people if removed. Soon good to work with, they are "cut, print it!" breaks the after construction begins, a lot of fun and they take hypnotic trance and the strange accidents happen the work seriously," he actors relax and laugh with and the Indians are accused said. one another. of using bad medicine to While on the set, Mancuso This is the set of "Stingray: disrupt the building plans. works through an Aikido The Neniwa," an hour -long Singer- songwriter routine to keep his muscles episode being filmed right Winston Wuttunee has a flexible. here in Calgary, on the small part in the movie but "A lot of the Indians Sarcee reserve and on the points out that it is a lot of thought I was practising Indian dances because NICK MANCUSO AND FRANK SALSEDO campus of the University of hard work. ...star in "Stingray" segment Calgary. "I have to stand around some of the movements are Many Sarcee band looking like an Indian," he similar," he laughed. speech classes, make fence because if this was highrise which the fictitious members are being laughs. Wuttunee is The other star of the videotapes, take part in live really a sacred burial Bondy Corporate offices. employed as extras or bit - dressed in traditional garb movie is American Indian comedy and jam sessions. ground, the Indians would This is the first time part actors, including of buckskin jacket, beads actor Frank Sotonoma Acting is not just one thing, respect it and no person Salsedo has visited Calgary, Sarcee councillor Harley and a feather in his hat and Salsedo, who is a Wappo there's no end to making would come here drunk." but he says that Indian life Crowchild. has a lot of advice for Indian from California. yourself a successful Salsedo also made a and folklore are becoming "It's a lot of fun," says aspiring Indian actors. Salsedo has been in movies actor." change in the role he is more popular in Hollywood for 17 years and is best Crowchild. "But I sure get "You should come Salsedo has worked with playing as chief of the and he anticipates more known for his roles in the nervous when the big dressed like an Indian, wear other successful Indian Neniwa people, with the film crews will be coming up Legend of Walks Far camera comes up close," your braids, buckskins, actors, namely Chief Dan help of some Sarcee band here to make movies with Woman with Raquel Welch, members. he laughs. jackets, chokers and George and Jay Silverheels. Indian themes. Band member Bruce beads. They want to see "Smith," with Chief Dan "I have a death scene," "This is a story all about "They were both wonder- Starlight, one of the you are serious about George and Jay Silverheels, he says. "And it called for Indian people, " says Salsedo, ful, natural actors," he said. Calgary drummers who acting," he says. and more recently, the TV me to be naked under a "and we are treated with "In fact I remember Chief plays the Indian songs for Wuttunee points out that mini -series "The Mystic blanket. But I consulted respect. I have a feeling make mistakes the movie, is also featured there is work for serious Warrior." Dan used to the Sarcee Indians who that the Stingray crew will in the film. actors because the Salsedo plays the part of but improvise in such a way agreed that the chief would be back here making more that no one could ever tell." "This is new experience American film company the Neniwa chief who is be wearing his finest stories involving Indian for me," he says. 'We've didn't know if there were trying to protect his However, Salsedo and clothes and eagle feather people., done videos of the drum- any Canadian Indian actors traditional lands and his Wuttunee aren't just bonnet." Salsedo points out that mers but never a nationally and so brought some non- people from the construc- involved in the movie as The film crew has been Calgary is perfect "Indian and internationally released Indian actors and American fion workers. - actors. Bath have taken an travelling all around the country" for movies because movie." Indian actors instead of Salsedo also has advice active interest in the Calgary area for the past of the Rocky Mountains The Stingray series stars hiring locally. for would-be Indian actors authenticity of the scenes weeks and has drawn and the wide open plains. Canadian actor Nick "It's too bad they couldn't and actresses, pointing out and the sets. crowds wherever they "I've never been here Mancuso and this particular hire locally," he said, that actors must have a "You see, this is supposed went, especially the Sarcee before, but I just love it," he episode is set on an "because the leading lady is wide background before to be a sacred burial reserve where several said. "The wide horizons, imaginary Indian reserve played by a Spanish actress they even think of entering ground,' says Wuttunee. Sarcee children were hired the blue sky -- it's my kind of right here in Canada called because they couldn't find the business. "And the white crew put a as extras. The crew has country. the Neniwa reserve. The an Indian girl to take the "If you want to be an few beer cans and wine also filmed on the campus "Stingray: The Neniwa" actor you have to be bottles to make it look to of the University of Calgary, will air sometime in October, serious," he says. "You them like an Indian place. which is the fictitious so keep your eyes open for should read theatrical But I saw this and threw the Fairmore College, and some familiar faces and Friendship Centre books, take part in plays, bottles and cans over the inside a downtown Calgary places. PJCKARDVILLE BUILDING SUPPLIES get `best float' award "Serving The Oilfield Industry" "Alberta's High Volume, * LEASE LOCATION Low Markup Lumber Yard" HOULE & SONS BUILDING ByLesley Crossmgham float representing unity, * ROAD BUILDING MATERIALS Woad power and brotherhood. 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A NEW DIAWN re ABOBIGINAt, COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 16, August 29, 1986, WINDSPEAKER O W Dancers at Blackfoot dance up a storm

By Bert Crowfoot tournament and my brought back a lot of Windspeaker hat was put memories. BLACKFOOT RESERVE to good use drawing names After shooting some of "Welcome to the dust - out of it. I believe it was the powwow action, I bowl," Rick Running Rabbit used because it was the headed over to the hand replied, as I pulled up only dust -free hat in camp. games to catch up on the through the dust to the After shooting some of the action. There were eight Blackfoot Indian Days held hand game action I teams competing for the at Blackfoot Crossing near proceeded over to the top prize of $1,200. The Cluny, Alberta. arbour to take in some of Winston Day Chief team The dust stirred up from the dancing. recovered from the opening passing cars had almost As I looked around the round loss to Walter Smith choked off the sun, and the Blackfoot camp, I noticed and met up with the same band water truck must how beautiful the Blackfoot Walter Smith team to have put on 100,000 miles teepees were in comparison defeat them twice to win trying to wet the ground to to other Indian Days I had the true double knock-out keep the dust down. attended over the summer, tournament. I arrived at the powwow where the teepees were After watching the hand in time to catch the TIM BACKFAT CHECKS THE BONES just white. Almost all of the games players for a while, I ...in handgame action draw for the hand game teepees were painted and I decided to head over to the recognized some from ball diamonds and catch when I grew up on the some of the action there. I reserve, one of them being said goodbye to my friends my grandfather's old teepee. and headed off into the MAST $i 6 500 Just being in the camp dust. GRAFOPRESS WOOD ADD -ON FURNACE MP 80 now certified for addition to GPE gas, electric or oil furnace. CUT COSTS TWO WAYS

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Reserve has action -packed weekend Alexander Sports and Rodeo Days a great success

By George Poitras Sucker Creek Celtics were the Alexander Arena and the Calahoo team take a to a jubilant crowd Side of the tournament saw registered but should have music was provided by strong lead in the standings playing of rather tired but excited the Slave Lake Northstars ALEXANDER RESERVE originally been registered in none other than the popular as they had two wins by the defeat the Lac La Biche The Alexander Indian the men's slowpitch. This Wildwood Band which day's end. people. - Highway 36 team in the final Band's annual Kipohtakaw gave the Enoch Juniors a proved, as usual, to be the On the track, the pony Sunday's events proved as game. The Northstars Sport Days and Rodeo held chance in the A Side of the crowd's favorite. chuckwagon/chariot races to be serious the -. tried to wiry top took home a first prize of August 22 to 24 proved to competition. The men's There wasn't much resumed for a second day competitors $800 and the Lac La Biche be a success as people from slowpitch tournament also activity for the young of competitions. A grand- prize in both the track the ball team a $500 second prize. all over the province got under way Friday crowd as things got started stand performance originally events and tour- The children The ladies fastball tourna- attended. evening with teams coming Friday evening, but come scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. naments. were kept busy at the ment provided games The Alberta pony chuck - (Tomas far away as Grouard Saturday morning they was cancelled due to the worth watching. These wagon /chariot races got to try for the big prizes in enjoyed a midway which extended time of the amusement rides and ladies were terrific out things rolling and people the tournament. was set up at the recreation chuckwagon /chariot races. various other midway there, with very good gathering for what was to Harness racing began at grounds. Various rides for Chief Stanley Arcand of events that were available for the two of competition all the way be a fun filled weekend. 8 p.m., an open category the youngsters were avail- the Alexander Reserve had them on days the through. In the final game Shortly after the races on for the young and old alike able and for the older and a few words to say in weekend. weather was the Calahoo team outlasted the track began, the men's trying for top prizes. Times more money- spending welcoming all those present Saturday's the Edmonton Oldies to fastball tournament was would be calculated over a people there were games of to the Kipohtakaw Sports sunny and warm - so take the first prize of $600 also under way with teams three -day period for a final chance. Concessions were Days and Rodeo. Arcand warm that people complain- ed the hot sun at their plus a trophy. Second prize from as far away as Kinuso time which would be also available on the was also a competitor in the of was money of $500 plus a and Slave Lake competing. determined on the final day grounds for the hungry. harness racing event. backs. Sunday much trophy was awarded to the In the first game, the of the races. The ball tournaments got People were able to cooler and people wore covered them - Edmonton Oldies and third Alexander T.P. Crawlers And what's a rodeo and going again Saturday quench their thirst as the coats and in the bleachers with prize of $400 and a trophy defeated the Valleyview sports event without morning and a ladies' beer gardens opened their selves team (Don's blankets to keep warm. went to the Alexis Steelers, Auto Body) by entertainment to wrap up a fastball tournament also doors from 1 to 6 p.m. who played a good game. a score of 4 -1. The second day's hard work and started then. Six teams The Lakeland Rodeo Then there was the dust. game was won by A Everywhere you looked default competition? dance and were registered for the Association, sponsors of The mens slowpitch by the Enoch Juniors as the beer gardens was held at you could see dust clouds. ladies' fastball which saw the weekend's rodeo events, tournament the Innisfail But what's a rodeo with no saw kicked off things with a dust? team win first place on the grand entry with the A side, defeating the cowboys, cowgirls, clowns, The ball tournaments got under way for the final day's Grouard team. The helpers, timekeepers and from St. and it was a Slowpokes team everyone else involved in competitions good round of playing, too. Albert came in first on the B making the rodeo possible. side of the tournament and A rather enthusiastic In the fastball competi- tions, the Alexander T.P. another team from Grouard crowd were on hand to Crawlers played Beaver came in second. cheer the competitors on Lake's Lasso as the action began. Construction The Alexander Kipohta- team in a very competitive The Championship Race kaw Sports Days and type of game. The night Meet (Sudden Death) of Rodeo was a great success was drawing near and the the Alberta pony chuck - despite the cold weather on wind getting more chilly wagon /chariot began at the last day of the competi- when the two teams decided about supper time on the tions and the dust over the to end the game and split tracks with a rather large weekend. crowd still on hand. the first and second prize Following are the results Harness racing followed money for a total of $2,000 A of the rodeo and the the chuckwagon /chariot between them in the Side of the tournament. The B harness racing: races, ending the events on the race tracks for the day. A dance and beer gardens AR Around Cowboy: at the Alexander Arena Tom Watt, Wainwright began at 9 p.m. and ended ANOTHER CALF CAUGHT Saddle Bronc: at 1 a.m. with the all -time ...at Alexander calf- roping Randy Wickham, Elk Point 69 pts. favorite band (Wildwood) Gary Seatter, Sherwood Park -Be 1,2 &3 Loren Christianson, Camp Creek Bareback: 1. Ted Hehr, St. Paul 68 pts. 2. Frank Anderson, Minbum 67 pts. 40- pounders take tourney I 3. Don Fowlar, Calahoo 66 pts. Buuriding Shawn Vent, Millet Ken Sorenson, Rocky Mountain House 75 pts. 3. Gerry Ogilbie, Rocky Mountain House By Diane Parenteau team. The 40 pounders lines of Fishing Lake. game of the day -long event 1 &2 were bumped to the B side. The Wagonburners was the B finals, which Calf Roping FISHING LAKE The A mixed - team from received runner up money turned out to be two 1. Trevor Helmig, Leduc 10.32 sec. slowpitch tournament held Saddle Lake and St. Paul of $200 and a trophy that Fishing Lake teams vying 2. Darren Knapp, Mayerthorpe 11.23 sec. at the community ball called themselves the was donated by the for the $300 in prize money. 3. Cal Leveille, Debolt 11.45 sec. diamonds August 16 Wagonburners. They Spectators Federation of Metis were well Steer Wrestling attracted teams from St. wiped the underdogs a 4.34 sec. by Settlements. entertained and often 1. Larry Johnson, Entwhistle Paul, 4.47 sec. Elk Point, Kehewin score of 16-1. Medals were awarded to found themselves cheering 2. Bill Anderson, Entwhistle 4.73 sec. and three hometown teams. Playing the finals on the Kevin Hiscock of the for both teams. 3. Jeff Bowers, Ardmore The 10 a.m. game pitted A side was the Elk Point Wagonburners and the Cardinal Family team Tar Sands and the Monique Penz of the Tar The 40 pounders came Ladies Barrel Racing 1. Anne Lawes, Provost 16.46 sec. against the team from Elk Wagonburners. The game Sands for being chosen as out the the winners, beating 2. Lori McKay, Lloydminster 16.99 sec. Point. Tar went Elk Point Sands into overtime innings most valuable players in the Cardinal team 20-12. They 3. Corleen Romanick, Holden 17.04 sec. advanced into the A side when at the end of seven it final game. were awarded a trophy and semifinals by beating the was tied 8 all. An Over the B cjde, the $200. The Cardinal team Team Roping (`ardinal 1. Jim Henry/Brian Rusnak, Ardrossan 8.47 sec. team 13 -9. unbelievable triple for r.n.nor 1 to play by Cardinal team embarracced received $10C v..., Hildebrandt /Randy Zeluf, Ferintosh 11.78 sec. underdoas 17 a Fishing Lake 40 pounders Elk Point tar aanas ar u e -3 and and also trophy. 3. Trevor Helmig/Roy Anderson, Leduc won a bye to the A side and top of the eighth gave them moved on to the finals. At were to play the Elk Point top prize money in the A the same time the Fishing The MVP's Maurice Harness nowcr 1st - Stanley Arcand, Alexander ;T-641'4.09 team. It was a close game side. The team was Lake 40 pounders Cardinal of the Cardinal confiden- 2nd - 14 yr. old Clifford Thebeau, Hoadley 6 min. 70.35 the first 3 innings. At the presented with $400 cash team tly beat the visiting Kehewin and Wanda Ward of 3rd - Alfred Cartier, Winfield 6 min. 72.16 end of seven the score was and a large trophy that was team 19 -9. the 40 pounders received 13 -6 for the Tar Sands donated by Dumont Bus The most crowd pleasing $10 each.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, August 29, 1986, PAGE 19 No shows dampened Blackfoot tournament

By Bert Crowfoot

BLACKFOOT RESERVE - This past weekend I had Sports an opportunity to cover the Blackfoot Bucks fastball tournament held on the second and forced Sherman had already laced up his Blackfoot Reserve near out. The Rebels didn't shoes and was raring to go. Gleichen. score that inning and it In ladies play the tour- The weatherman wasn't wasn't until the bottom of nament was won by the cooperative as it was cold the eighth inning that Blood Stars. Second place and dusty for the final game Donnie Willier singled and went to the Blackfoot between the Blackfoot Reynolds came home to Rainers, followed by the Rebels and the NEG team win the game. Blackfoot Blazers. from the Peigan Reserve. The teams in souther The tournament went The final game was not Alberta have a lot of talent well with the exception of much of a championship but lack the finer points of the following teams failing game as the Rebels had just strategy. They should have to show: Morley Eagles, completed back to back bunted players to second Eden Valley Rams, Eden games as they came around instead of forcing them out Valley Eagles, Blood Native the B side. NEG's pitcher on ground balls. As Sons and the Lavern Butch Yellowhorn was hot mentioned earlier, the Braves. as he held the Rebels to two talent is there, it's just a It wasn't the weather that hits over the five inning matter of polishing that put the damper on the game. talent. tournament, it was the no SAFE AT THIRD DESPITE STRETCH The rest of the NEG I didn't know there were shows that did. ...Rebels' Don Wilber misses tag team slammed the Rebels so many Eugene Yellowflys pitcher Reynolds Red on the Blackfoot reserve. Crow for five runs in the Everytime I asked who a first inning. player was, the response They continued to pound was Eugene Yellowfly. Reynolds for four more Eugene was trying hard to runs and the game was get his name in the paper called after five innings. The and his big chance came in seven rule run was in effect the semi final game against and stipulates that if a team the Bullhorn Mustangs. is ahead by more than The score tied 3 -3 and it seven runs after five innings was the bottom of the then the game is called. seventh inning. The Rebels put up a Sherman Yellowfly singled much better fight in the and Sherman asked if the semi -final game against the coach wanted a speedier Bullhorn Mustangs where pinch runner to come in. they won 4 -3 in eight The coach looked around SAT AUG. 30 & SUN AUG. 31 innings. The Rebels could and the only player on the have put away the same in bench was Eugene Yellowfly. the bottom of the seventh The coach looked at ENOCH RECREATION DEPT. inning when Sherman Eugene and back to Yellowfly singled with none Sherman, shook his head TOMAHAWK RECORDS & PROMOTIONS out. Eddie Yellowfly came to stay and told Sherman "PROUDLY up to bat and grounded to and mn himself. PRESENT" the shortstop, who threw to It was too bad as Eugene

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TALENT CONTEST IVCDLQ.Ck tt kitW FIDDLING CONTEST

DANCE CONTEST

LJ "Asam Mena' Native Art Exhibit, from GJAery. 12:13 Jasper SATURDAY AUG. 30, 1986 STARTING &vime, hirnontn, Airy, ust 7 30. 1986. AT 2:00 P.M. TILL 7:00 P.M. labour Day Classic- 4th Annual Nakoda Powwow, August 29,30 & 31, 1986, Morley. For nitre infonnatien c411881 3937 A DANCE WILL FOLLOW

Country Music Jamboree & Dance, August 30 & 31, 1986, Enoch AT 8:00 p.m. TILL 1:00 a.m. Recreation Centre.

Back to School Sports Day,August 30 & 31, 1986, Saddle lake.

Saddle Lake Pony & Chuckwagon Club, August 30, 31 & September 1, 1986, Saddle Lake

D St. Paul & District Agricultural Society Parade and LRA Rodeo, August 29, 30 & 31. 1986, St. Paul.

Wild Rose Rodeo, August 30 & 31. 1986, Vilna. North American Championship Men & Women Fastball Tournament, September 5, 6 & 7, 1986, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Blueberry Festival, September 5, 6 & 7, 1986, Fort McMurray. For information call 791.4336. sROSSOREO Br GROVE ROTOR iss SERLTET oROVB September 12 13, 1986. For entries call Talent Show & Dance, & nui sc 40T. GROVE GROV E. 5945026 or 5945028, Elizabeth Settlement. ow cEw. SEER¢ 0411410R Vol. TROT GROW, Ball Tournament, September 12 & 13, 1986, Kinuso. For more call John Giroux at 849 -4745 or Raymond Auger at 849-4769. information SUNDAY AUG. 31 FROM 1:00 P.M. TILL 7:00 P.M. C Melia Local 1885 Annual Assembly, September 13 & 14, 1986, CNFC Edmonton. For more information call 421-1885. WILL FEATURE AT LEAST 5 OF EDMONTON AREA O LRA Rodeo, September 13 & 14, 1986, Bonnvilla. TOP COUNTRY BANDS Lakeland Rodeo Fin "Showdown '86 ", October 17, 18 & 14, 1986, Camrose. TICKETS ON SALE AT BAND OFFICE SEND ENTRIES FOR TALENT FIDDLING 0 CCA Rodeo Finals, October 31, November 1 & 2, LJoydminster. ALSO AT TOMAHAWK PROD. 4201, 10546 - 109 ST. AND DANCE CONTEST TO PER DAY IS $7.50 PER PERSON Memorial Hockey Tournament, December 26, 27 & 28, 1986, ADMISSION TOMAHAWK RECORDS & PROMOTIONS Saddle Lake. IN ADVANCE TICKET(AND $9.00 AT THE DOOR 10546 - 109 STREET, EDMONTON REFRESHMENTS AND BEER GARDEN NOT LATER THAN AUG. 21, 1986 Hockey Tournament, December 27 & 28, 1986. Kehewin. WILL BE IN OPERATION FOR THE EVENT

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 20, August 29, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Rodeo set for LouiBull Band

By George Poitras

This weekend will see a lot of rodeo action as the 1st Old Timers Rodeo and the 6th annual Labor Day Rodeo sanctioned by the Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association (1RCA) gets under way at the Louis Bull Recreation grounds at Hobbema. D The Old Timers Rodeo r will commence on Saturday with over 100 contestants entered. Prize money for this rodeo will be $500 plus entry fee money from all contestants. The Old Timers Rodeo will have the cowboys competing in the following * Live Entertainment Nightly categories: Bareback, FOR DAY * Pick-Up & Delivery Available Saddle Bronc, Bullriding, RODEO SET LABOR ...action like this expected Steer Wrestling, Ladies Barrel Racing, Ribbon 400 cowboys are expected will be no age categories in will pay tribute to Gid 352 -0315 Roping, Calf Roping and to turn out for this grand the Calf Roping and the Gardstad, who was at one 4805 - 50 Avenue Team Roping. The Calf event. Team Roping events as time the Canadian champion Roping and Team Roping The IRCA rodeo categor- there is in the Old Timers bull rider, and who was one categories have age classes ies are the same as the Old Rodeo. Prizes for this of the persons to get the of 40 -49, 50 -59, and 60 plus. Timers Rodeo with rodeos Best wishes to the Louis Bull the rodeo will be $1,500 plus going. One of the largest rodeos exception of the Ribbon entrance fees and buckles. So, if you're looking for Band on their Annual Labour in the IRCA, the Labor Day Roping event. Junior Stock will be provided by rodeo action this Labor Day Rodeo and good luck Rodeo, which will begin on Steerwrestling and Junior the Roasting Rodeo Day weekend, the place to to the contestants! Sunday will see contestants Barrel Racing are also Company from the Louis be is the Louis Bull from as far away as Montana events to take place within Bull Reserve. Recreation grounds in and North Dakota. Up to the IRCA categories. There The Old Timers Rodeo Hobbema.

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Employment PERSONNEL OFFICER Employment This is a responsible administrative work in enforcing Louis Bull Band personnel regulations and preparation Employment of work opportunities programs. Secretarial Position Successful candidate will have a combination of training Employment in personnel management and experience in an admin- available with the istrative capacity. Native ancestry an asset. Closing Opportunities Date August 29, 1986. Tallcree School COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Division Opportunities LIAISON COUNSELLOR Required immediately for Louis Bull Education Depart- Opportunities ment a Counsellor. For further information Successful candidate will have training and experience in contact Ron Henriet at Opportunities the counselling field. Native ancestry an asset. Closing Date August 29, 1986. 927 -4334

For Application Contact: or Connie Jacknife send resume to Personnel Officer LLB Administration Box 367 Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement Box 130 Fort Vermilion, AB Hobbema, Alberta ADMINISTRATOR TOC 1NO TOH 1NO Telephone: (403)585 -3978 Reporting to the Settlements Chairman and Council, the incumbent is responsible for; Day to day administration and financial management Economic and policy development NATIVE RESOURCE qualifications WORKER Good management and accounting skills Knowledge of Public Administration and Competition -No: ER8110.3 -AMS Local Government Edmonton - Are you a professional Social Worker looking for an Skills to work with a council of 5 people opportunity to apply your skills in this newly created Native Excellent communications and Resource Worker position? Several positions are available in TheAlberta Native Wornen'SAssociation interpersonal skills Edmonton. I( you possess good analytical skills, decision making and communication skills and have a demonstrated knowledge of is holding an informational Ability to liaise with various government development, this resource position will be of interest Native child Bill -31 departments and to assess programs. to you. Under the direction of the Native Resource Worker meeting on C at the Coordinator, you will provide a well defined Native Cultural High Prairie Friendship Centre Location - Settlement Office, 43 miles south context in the planning and delivery of social services to Native on Friday, September 5, 1986 of High Level, Alberta. children and their families. You will be required to work closely with Child Welfare Units as well as other specialized units, (i.e. Time 7 - 9 p.m. Salary negotiable. Foster Care /Recruitment). Duties will include case planning, home visits, intermediary functions and cultural awareness Forward applications and resumes with Slave Lake Friendship Centre salary expectations by September 5,1986 to: education. Fluency in Native languages is essential. Qualifications: Social Services Diploma, B.S.W., or related on Saturday, September 6, 1986. Federation of Melts Settlements undergraduate degree in the Social Sciences. Related experience Time 1 - 4 p.m. 2nd Floor, 11104-107 Avenue in dealing with Native Cultural issues, socio- economic issues in urban settings would be an asset. Equivalencies will be Everyone is welcome to attend! Edmonton, Alberta considered. Candidates with an MSW may be considered for T5H 0X8 appointment at the higher level. NOTE: These positions are temporary project positions due to expire March 31, 1987 with a possibility of extension. Salary: $21,288 - $36,312 Closing Date: September 10, 1986 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Social Services Please send an application form or resume quoting competition number to: ST. PAUL'S TREATMENT & TRAINING Alberta Government Employment Office Register Now CENTRE FOR ALCOHOL & DRUG 4th Floor, Kensington Place ABUSE HAS EXTENDED THE 10011 -109 Street for APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S8 the Ben Calf Robe THE EXECLTIIVE DIRECTOR'S POSITION TO AUGUST 29, 1986 Native Program BONNYVILLE INDIAN -METIS Grades 7, 8 & 9 The Executive Director is responsible for all phases REHABILITATION CENTRE of management, including administration, ALONG WITH THE ALBERTA promotion and supervision of all three components EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EDUCATION CURRICULUM, WE OFFER (Administration, Treatment Services, and Building NATIVE COURSES IN HISTORY, RELIGION, Maintenance of the Organization). 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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSAAR, August 29, 1988, PAGE 23 Native communications students graduate

By George Poitras Fourteen Native students Education have graduated from the Grant MacEwan Commu- nity College in the Native all times, wherever you are, were exchanged. Communications Program. whatever you do," con- Peter Squirrel, who The celebration took place cluded Bellerose. comes from Fort Provid- at the 700 Wing in Edmonton "Ladies and gentlemen, ence, N.W.T. noted "it's August 23. communications is a field in been a long and at times The Native Communica- which dedication, deter- tough year, but overall it tions Program is designed mination and perseverance was a slice!" when asked for those interested in are the key to success," how his studies had gone improving communications says Miller, "and our next throughout the year. within the Native commu- guest knows all about Squirrel now plans to move nity. Program coverage these," as he introduced to Fort Providence and he includes the audiovisual Ray Fox to say a few words has some ideas that he and print media. Limited to the graduates. hopes to apply to a small enrolment allows a higher Fox, director of the community newsletter as a degree of attention between Aboriginal Radio and form of communications. the student and the teacher. Television Society, now Eventually he hopes to The selection of students based in Lac La Biche, is work as a television camera- for the program is based on also the president of the man on a full time basis. a combination of: A Grade National Aboriginal Commu- Lorraine Sinclair, a 12 diploma, work history, a nications Society (NACS) former graduate of the NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS written application and a executive. Suffering from a NCP, was also presented ...pose happily with instructors personal interview. cold at the time, Fox an award for her involve- The evenings functions stopped to take a drink of ment in the cultural work- began as Master of water before going into his shops throughout the year. award, including a $100 had a few words of thanks the Jasper Place Campus Ceremonies James Miller words to the graduates. "I Another award presented cheque which the recipients to teachers Bob Lysay, so students will be involved (also a graduate of the panicked when I was asked was the Malcolm Calliou will share. Paul Saturley and Barb in a regular campus environ- Native Communications to say a few words at the Award. Calliou was at one Lewis Cardinal spoke on Beeson for doing a wonder - ment. Program) introduced the graduation here tonight time a student with the behalf of the students. "It is ful job. A dance was held with special guests in attendance because I didn't know what Native Communications sad to say that after a long Funding for the evenings music by a disc jockey and and the teachers and staff I wanted to say to the Program. "This is not your and enjoyable year, it is activities was contributed approximately 60 people of the program. Elder Joe communications students," usual award for someone coming to an end. Many by the Native Council of attending. Cardinal, a counsellor for remarked Fox. "I said to who has excelled academ- new friendships have been Canada (Alberta) with The 1986 graduating the studentsin the program, myself, `here are a bunch of ically, said Sinclair who formed over the past 12 Doris Ronnenburg on hand class are James Miller, blessed the meal. young people who had presented the award. months, friendships that as a representative. Peter Squirrel, Lewis After dinner, MC Miller Native communications "Malcolm was not nec- will not end here, at the Over the past years, the Cardinal, Faith Thomas, got things under way as he pounded into them for the essarily the smartest closing of this year's Native Communications Marina Catholique, Sandy introduced Elder Ed last year, the last thing they student in the class, or the program, but will endure in Program was based at a Pegg, Marlene Sharphead, Bellerose (also a counsellor want to hear about is best at everything, but what the coming years." Cardinal building in the downtown Mary Ann Cardinal, Shirley in the program) to say a few communications.' Fox he was good at was that he thanked the teachers of the area of the city, and at the Cook, Gerald Alook, words. "I'd like to first of all picked an excerpt from the was a good human being program for being their Cromdale Campus of Karen Harpe, Gary Gagnon, congratulate the students late Chief Dan George's and a very caring one," said instructors, friends and GMCC. Beginning this fall, Joe Anderson and Denise on their accomplishment," writing which portrayed the Sinclair. "He was always advisors. The class of 1986 the program will move to McGillvery. said Bellerose. He thanked life of a Native person living available for the rest of the the students for their in the modern day world; a students when we were perseverance and coopera- Native perspective. going through hard times." tion in working with him as "One of the biggest thrills This award is for the counsellor. "Somehow is graduating, it's achieving, person who has shown a lot we've got to find strength to it's accomplishing, it's of dedication and has creative carry on the best way we being. And you guys got strived on a personal basis know how to live with our there, you're there! For and has grown as a caring & floor coverings culture and with the that I congratulate you all person. Winner of this technology we live in today. from the bottom of my award is chosen by the For the students graduating heart," said Fox. students themselves who 4903 - 50th Street here, I want to wish you the Certificates were then vote for whom they think WETASKIWN T9A 116 best of luck," said Bellerose. presented to the students best represents this position. "But remember, don't by Program Head Barb A tie for the award saw Best wishes to the Louis Bull Band neglect your spirit, and may Beeson and many hugs, Marlene Sharphead and that spirit walk with you at kisses and congratulations Sandy Pegg receiving the on their Annual Labour Day Rodeo &good luck to all the contestants!

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