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They can't stop progress. There's in- dustry all around them. They need to join in."

- Alpac spokesman speakër Alex McGillivray See Page R1

31 - 13, January February 1994 Canada's National Aboriginal News Publication Volume I I No. 23 $1 .DU plus G.S.T. where applicable

Protest unites Natives, environmentalists H. Ruckemann Cheslatta Carrier Nation Chief Marvin Charlie addressed a crowd of protesters at the Vancouver Alcan head offices. The group was protesting the Kemano Il project, which will divert water from the Nechako River and damage salmon stocks. See story on page 3. r To receive Windspeaker in your mailbox every two weeks, just Self- government process speeds up send your cheque or money order in the amount of (G.S.T. By D.B. Smith Native Council of Canada, also partnership with Aboriginal peo- in the talks with Ottawa. included) to: Windspeaker Staff Writer said he was happy to see negotia- ple, a partnership based on mu- Irwin is planning a six -month tions finally under way. tual respect and trust," Irwin said. consultation period with Abo- "At least we're negotiating MN Ontario regional vice - riginal leaders and members of 'UE OTTAWA ED ERTA instead of going to the courts." Chief Gordon Peters was more the Royal Commission on Abo- Assembly of First Nations forgiving than Mercredi. riginal Peoples. The consulta- Native leaders across Canada Grand Chief Ovide Mercredi ex- "When we heard the an- tions are not part of a delay tactic cautiously applauded NAt Ottawa's pressed his anger with Indian nouncement, we were happy to but are designed to give Natives decision to accelerate Native self - Affairs for not consulting him see finally the feds were recog- extra time to tell the government government talks with Aborigi- before making the announce- nizing the inherent right. They're what they want. nals and the provinces in the next ment. recognizing us as a peoples, as But no matter what Aborigi- ADC few months. "The minister should have nations of peoples. nals say, Ottawa will not drag the The Union of B.C. Indian consulted us when he makes The task before the First Na- Constitution out again in legislat- Chiefs welcomed the news with major announcements and this tions now is to work out thejuris- ing any new Native governmen- CIT guarded optimism. The first task was a major announcement." diction of powers, he said. The tal powers. facing every Native authority Indian Affairs Minister Ron AFN defines self-government to "We're not going back tocon- will be to define the term self - Irwin said Jan. 19 that Ottawa be "the capacity to look after our stitutional discussions, we're POS government, said union head would begin to act on it commit- own people, and have jurisdic- acting on the premise that it's Saul Terry. ment to respect the inherent right tion over our own land and re- there," Irwin said. "Until some "To us, a government is one of self- government for Aborigi- sources". court says that it's not, that's the that protects its people and land. nals. New self- government legis- premise that we're working on." all Any negotiations and discussion The announcement repre- lation will also have to consider Irwin plans to meet with the s will have to be at that level. The sents the first time since the fail- already- existing treaties, he Aboriginal groups in Toronto in $40 for au suuscnptions policy of the governments has ure of the Charlottetown Accord added. February. Anne McLellan, outside Canada been to exclude that power. I that the federal government is The AFN's 10- member ex- newly appointed federal inter- shudder to think that what we're willing to discuss self- govern- ecutive, which represents more locutor for Metis and non -sta- Jan 31/94 talking about here is the Con- ment with the First Nations. than 500 bands across Canada, tus Indians, and Justice Minis- ii. servative, reserve -based notion." "The federal government is will meet before the end of the ter Allan Rock will also attend. PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION 1,2177 Ron George, president of the committed to building a new month to decide if they will join See Models, Page 2. 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, WINDSPEAKER PAGE 2, JANUARY News University students battle racism WINNIPEG Aboriginals compounds that atti- zen might exterminate you!" their peers. tude, even in a place of supposed At the time, University of The U of M is currently devel- A recessed economy and stiffer higher learning, she said. Manitoba Native Student Associa- oping its own policy concerning competition for limited space in "Anything that you find in the tion president Margaret King said racist incidents on campus, said university have resulted in an in- city of Winnipeg, you'll find here. the parking lot note was only one Terry Voss, a member of the uni- crease in racial discrimination The attitudes don't stop at the edge in a string of racial slurs against versity's advisoryboard on human against Native students. of the university campus." Natives. relations. Native student association of- Some of the university's 600 Bruyere said many non -Na- And a lot of students still be- ficials are reporting a jump in the status Indian students have report- tive students still think of Indians lieve that treaty Natives get a free number of racist remarks and acts edly been told to cut their hair that way. During an advertising ride through university, although against Indians by non-Aboriginal shorter to look respectable. campaign for a Native students' recent funding cuts to Native edu- students and professors. In January 1992, a Native association social last year, some- cation access programs have lim- Non -Aboriginals are usually woman who nabbed a parking one spray- painted "Bring your own ited the number of Aboriginals at- only tolerant of Natives attending space ahead of a non -Native stu- Lysol" on the inside of an univer- tending universities, she said. university as long as they feel the dent later found a letter on the sity elevator. There is nothing free about Natives are not taking someone windshield of her car which read Similar incidents have oc- subsidized education for Aborigi- else's place or getting a free ride, "You are nothing but a typical, f- curred at other universities as well. nals, said the University of Alberta University of Manitoba in Winni- ing ugly, stupid bannock -eating, UniversityofWinnipegNativeStu- Aboriginal Student Council presi- peg Native student adviser Flor- lazy -ass boggan!" dent Union president Christine dent Cathy Sewell. Canada ben- ence Bruyere said. The note also warned her to Cochrane said students at that uni- efited "tremendously" from the ex- SHARING EXPERTISE A general ignorance of Na- stay away from campus because versity endure more off -color re- ploitation of the mineral wealth on tives and Native culture by non- "You never know what good citi- marks from professors than from First Nation's land. Want to start your own business but not quite sure what you'll need or Oka raid no surprise to Mohawks how to go about it? CESO Aboriginal Serv- MONTREAL burning ceremonies every morning at sun- When the Mohawks refused for a third their encampment in a small pine ices helped Patsy Rab- rise, were awake and aware of the gathering time to leave The botched 1990 police raid on the police force as hundreds of officers showed forest near the Oka community golf course, the bit buy the equipment Mohawk barricade at Oka came as no surprise up to take the blockade down. police fired tear -gas canisters over their heads. and inventory of the to the Natives, said the first Indian to testify at Beauvais, a longtime Native activist, said Beauvais was hit in the knee by one canister and Standoff Restaurant , a coroner's inquest into the death of a Quebec the police were intimidating and threatening a woman beside her was also hit. which she'd managed police officer. when the Indians emerged from behind the The raid, which sparked the 78-day stand- went to off between the Mohawks, Quebec police and for 20 years, and run it Eba Beauvais, who had been on the barri- barricade. When somewomen out for more than weeks before the confront the approaching officers, a SWAT Canadian Forces personnel, resulted in the herself. cades three July 11 raid, said they expected Quebec pro- team encircled them, pointing guns at their shooting death of Cpl. Marcel Lemay. Coroner See Page 8. vincial police to rush them that morning. heads. All she could remember is eyes and Guy Gilbert's inquest is the first public exami- The Mohawks, who had held tobacco- guns, Beauvais said. nation of the events that led to the botched raid. HOCKEY HEATS UP The 10 annual Aborigi- Models exist nal hockey tournament Tempers simmering in Davis Inlet held in Prince Albert, Continued from Page I. to life Several models for self - month pro- DAVIS INLET, Nfld. patrol cabin and tore the building's Effective talks improve Sask. this porch railing off for a bonfire. for the Innu may help to relieve government already exist for vided players and the au- Life for the Mushuau Innu in Rich said she understands her some of their anxiety, she added. their consideration. The Sechelt dience with the thrills of Davis Inlet has hit rock bottom, the peoples' frustration with the fed- "As people become aware of Band in southern British good sports and the community's chief said. eral andprovincial government but the actions that we should take to Columbia is already a self - chills of controversial Residents of the impoverished that violence is not the solution. gain that control.... you can see the governing Indian government, village 330 kilometres north of "I don't agree with that. But hurt and pain in these people. For former -band chief Thomas Paul The reigning Kings calls. Goose Bay are so tired of dealing what does it take for them to listen? us to have control of our lives, we said. were dethroned by the with unwelcome justice officials Does it take us to take up arms ?... need to have control of the agen- The passage of Bill C -93 in Cumberland Cree during and insincere politicians that they That's what the community is say- cies here in the community. We are 1987 gave the band ownership the tourney. are considering an armed revolt, ing." fighting for our survival here. We of their land, the power to make See Pages R6, R7. Katie Rich said. Minister of Indian Affairs Ron are seeing children dying right be- their own laws, determine 'There is a lot of tension here in Irwin has promised to schedule a fore our eyes, our Elders dying membership and collect taxes. the community. If anybody, either meeting with Rich and other com- right before our eyes. So, what can "It works reallygood," Paul on the RCMP side or the Innu side, munity leaders at the end of Febru- you do ?" said. "We have eliminated all AD DEADLINES provokes anything, anything might ary to discuss the upgrade and re- The deplorable living condi- our ties to the federal happen.' location of the village. tions in the village, which include government. The chief and Tensions in the village reached And word has it the minister inadequate housing, no running council make all the decisions The Advertising an all -time high when Rich con- plans to bring Assembly of First water or sewage treatment facili- here." deadline for the fronted provincial Justice Robert Nations Grand Chief Ovide ties, first came to light a year ago The Gitksan-Wet'suwet'en Hyslop Dec. 16 and forbade him Mercredi, and federal MPs Jack when tribal police found Innuchil- people in northern B.C. have February 14th fromholding further courtsessions Anawak, Elijah Harper and Ethel dren high on gasoline fumes and also been developing their own issue is Thursday, in the village. Blondin-Andrews with him. screaming about suicide. self -government model, Hyslop and half a dozen But there was no word from A total of 17 children were Gitksan -Wet'suwet'en Tribal February 3, 1994 RCMP were later told to leave the Indian Affairs as to when the min- airlifted to a treatment centre in Council main speaker Gord village after more than 150 Innu ister will go or whether he will be Alberta, but all of them have since Sebastian said. youths surrounded the RCMP's accompanied by Native officials. reverted to their old habit. NATION IN BRIEF Minister wants Native input Forces resumed Jan. 12 in Courtenay, B.C. Melvin Swan of the interlocutor, she will act as the first person of contact Saskatchewan's minister responsible for gaming wants the Lake Manitoba First Nation filed a complaintwith the CHRC within the federal government for Metis and non -status province to negotiate with the Saskatchewan Federation of in 1989 shortly after resigning from a 12 -year army career. He Indians. She will also take part in Ottawa's upcoming self - Indian Nations before it says anything about large Native claims forces officials discriminate against Aboriginal per- government negotiations. casino projects. Eldon Lauternúlch said there are a wide sonnel and that he was routinely called names such as range of issues to be discussed by the two groups. The wagon - burner, spearchucker or B-F -I. The tribunal opened Grand Chief wins Gandhi award province rejected one proposal by theSFINone year agoand in Winnipeg last September, with a second round of hearings Ovide Mercredi, leader of the Assembly of First Nations, has since been negotiating with individual bands and tribal there in November, but continued in Courtenay to accom- has won an award inspired by East Indian pacifist Ma- councils. FSIN head Roland Crowe welcomes the renewed modate defense department witnesses based at CFB Comox. hatma Gandhi. The Thakore Visiting Scholar Award is talks. But negotiations would have to be restricted to the The tribunal has heard testimony from Native witnesses given in recognition of work that has contributed to the subject of off -reserve gambling because both the federation Corena Letandre and Joseph Maud, who both claim to have understanding of social justice, racial equality and reli- and individual bands believe that Natives have the right to been the targets of racism. It has also heard from witnesses for gious harmony. It was co- sponsored by Simon Fraser control their own on- reserve casinos, he said. The SFIN had the defense who have worked with Swan and deny ever University Institute for the Humanities. Former Chief originally suggested establishing three or four large Native - having heard racial slurs. Justice Thomas Berger presented Mercrediwith the award run casinos and wants bands and the province to negotiate at a recent ceremony at SFU. The award cites Mercredi's a revenue -sharing formula. The province's policy,a nnounced Resources minister takes on Native portfolio stature as a leader and spokesman for self- determination last year, calls for bands to have shared- revenue agreement Edmonton Liberal MP and Minister of Natural Resources and self- government for Aboriginals in Canada. It also with local exhibition societies. Anne McLellan has taken on the additional duties of the recognized his attempts to link self- determination to eco- federal interlocutor for Metis and non -status Indians. The nomic and social issues, his fight against the on -going Commission examines racism in military federal position was established in 1985 during one of several stereotyping and racial discrimination faced by Natives A Canadian Human Rights Commission tribunal examin- failed rounds to clarify Native constitutional rights. McLellan and his belief in Gandhi's principles of negotiation and ing allegations of racism within the Canadian Armed has worked with several Native organizations in Alberta. As non -violence. WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, PAGE 3 News VAX Mercredi champions rights of Mayans

By D.B. Smith man rights commission to monitor Mexico revised that article to and International Trade Minister tains. Mexican officials have denied Windspeaker Staff Writer and examine human rights viola- accommodate the North American Roy MacLaren have said the human rights abuses and have cal led tions that occur as a result of the new Free Trade Agreement, making it Chiapas uprising is a matter inter- for the unconditional surrender of international free trade deal. possible for Indian peoples to sell nal to Mexico and cannot be linked the rebels. OTTAWA Mercredi made the comments their land. to NAFTA. The International Commission Jan. 20 after returning from a week- The Indians of Mexico have the ExtemalAffairsMinisterAndre' of Human Rights uncovered proof Ottawa must take responsibil- long excursion to the Chiapas war same perception of land as Natives Oullet had no comment. of human rights violations Jan. 17 ity for the welfare of Natives in zone in southern Mexico where he in Canada, both in terms of a com- Violence in the most southern when commission workers ex- Mexico if it is to remain a trading met with Mayan leaders and state munal ownership and their cultural region ofMexico erupted Jan. 1 after humed 17 bodies from a singlegrave partner in theNorth American Free and church officials. connection to it, Mercredi said. heavily armed Mayan Indians in Ocosingo. Forensic experts re- Trade Agreement, the Grand Chief Mexico must immediately rec- "They don't want to be sub- moved to occupy the resort town of ported that 10 of the bodies were of the Assembly of First Nations ognize the right of the Indian peo- jected to the private ownership of San Christobal de las Casas. The so- Zapatistarebels and one was a civil- said. ple to become equal partners in the title. They want to maintain their called Zapatista rebels claimed tobe ian. 'There has tobe a link between peace process and any future social communal ownership of the land acting in opposition to NAFTA, Forty -nine other rebel bodies trade and human rights. The Cana- and political negotiations, he said. because it is the basis of their cul- which came into effect New Year's were taken to the San Marco s grave- di angovernment should make sure President Carlos Salinas de Gortari ture." Day. yard in Ocosingo by army helicop- that the rights of Indigenous peo- should also sit down with Native Ottawa must also help secure Heavy fighting between the ter and entombed in cement, ples inMexico are being respected," leaders to re-examine Article 27 of Mayan rights because Indian pov- Natives and the army lasted a week Mercredi said. said Ovide Mercredi. the Mexican Constitution to pre- erty is more severe in Mexico than before superior Mexican forces, "If they're in cement tombs, I Canada,Mexico and the United vent any further alienation of In- in Canada, he added aidedbyhelicoptergunships,drove guess there's nowayofdoingforen- States should also establish a hu- dian lands. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien the Mayans back into the moun- sic reports." Inmate claims self-defense; seeks case review

By D.B. Smith intimidating and threatening other that Zima flashed a home -made know me. The golden rule is mind Windspeaker Staff Writer inmates. knife in the prison's television room your own business." His 1991 applicationunderSec- and said he was going "to get that Two of those witnesses, tion 690 of the Criminal Code to S.O.B. tonight" moments before the Tkachuk and fellow inmate Sam EDMONTON then-Justice Minister Kim Campbell stabbing occurred in the doorway Roasting, are now out of prison. to have his case reviewed includes of McArthur's cell. The third, Clark Manybears, is A Native offender who says he evidence to suggest that he was Zima was taken to hospital still serving time inStonyMountain killed a fellow prisoner in self- acting in self- defense when he where he died two days later of PenitentiaryinManitoba.Thefourth defense may finally have his two- stabbed Zima during a dispute in complications from the wound, but witness, Buddy Greenwood, year-old "mercy application' for a theDrumheller penitentiaryJan.24, not before giving police a detailed drowned last September while run- case review examined by the minis- 1986. report on the incident with ning from police. ter of justice. Section 690 authorizes the min- McArthur. Ramsay said he took an inter- Richard McArthur's applica- ister to either order a new trial, or- " "At the time I stabbed him I estin the case because lawyers often tion for a review of his 1987 second - der an appeal or refer a question to felt relief that I got him before he have no political resources to influ- degree murder conviction has not a court of appeal for its opinion. It is got me because that's what I ence the ministry in moving on a been reviewed since its submission not an appeals process and is not thought was going to happen," decision. in 1991.ButReformMPJackRamsay intended to be used to overturn McArthur said. "I will carry these concerns in a said he has contacted the minister's decisions but does provide appli- "At the time, this all happened more substantive way to the justice office to see that McArthur's appli- cants with a last chance to correct Richard McArthur so fast. There was no time to think. minister. I'm very concerned about cation gets prompt attention. errors that may have escaped previ- Never, in my wildest imagination, people sitting in jail when there's As long as the delay is exten- ous court inquiries. Band member after the two men got did I think this fellow was going to evidence to the contrary." sive,it may extend the injustice that Four inmates, none of whom into a confrontation over the vol- die." Justice department spokesman may have occurred," he said. testified at McArthur's 1987 mur- umelevelofa fellow inmatésstereo. The four witnesses refused to Wendy Sailman said the ministry is McArthur is in Edmonton's der trial, have signed affidavits Inmate Mike Tkachuk over- testify at his trial because the rule in aware of the application and is in maximum security prison for stab- claiming that Zima was stalking heard Zima say he would "get" prison is not to get involved, the process of considering it. bing to death Michael Zima, a vio- McArthur and had threatened to McArthur only hours before the McArthur said. "We have it and wé reworking lent offender with a reputation for kill the 30-year-old Pheasant Rump stabbing. His affidavit also states "I on it," she said. Kemano II opponents claim project endangers salmon stocks

By Susan Lazaruk fore the Vancouver rally, Alcan more- 88percentoftheNechako's ButKemanollwastogoahead, Windspeaker Correspondent regional vice- president Dill Rich flows - to expand its smelter op- and in 1988 construction began. said his company has the right to eration and to generate more elec- But environmentalists de- finish the project and that it will tricity for B.C. consumers. manded a federal -provincial Envi- VANCOUVER stand up to public scrutiny. Alcanannouncedplansfor the ronmental Assessment and Review Rich said claims of an 80 -per- completion project, a giant tunnel Panel,standardprocedureforsuch Opponents ofAlcan'sKemano cent reduction in river flows are to allow a greater flow of water, in megaprojects. II project in northern B.C. are pre- incorrect because they're based on the 1970s. In 1990, however, the Con - dicting dire consequences for levels before the first stage of But the DFO, whose job it is to servative cabinet passed a special salmon stocks if the hydroelectric Kemano. He said that's irrelevant protect fish, opposed the expan- order to exempt Kemano H from a megaproject goes ahead. because salmon stocks have been sionbecauseoftheharmtosalmon. review, the only time in Canada's To draw attention to the $1.3- maintained at lower current levels. DFO minister Tom Siddon of- history that's been done. billion project that diverts water "TInder KCP, Nechako River fered a compromise: Alcan could The exemption was later con - from the Nechako River, flows at Prince George, as they ex- have 50 per cent (up to 75 per cent demned by an all party committee Greenpeace organized a rally out- ist today, will be reduced by 12 per in some cases) of the Nechako's of Parliament as illegal and uncon- side the giant aluminum compa- cent." Flows at another point will flow. Alcan insisted on 88 per cent stitutional. ny's downtown Vancouver head be reduced by 29 per cent and in and the court case was still set to go. Six years later, the new Liberal Marvin Charlie offices recently. the upper Nechako by 53 per cent. Five DFO scientists who government has promised to reo- The crowd of about751istened When the first phase of The problems today are rooted worked on the impact of Kemano pen Kemano and remove the gag to speeches by area Natives, envi- Kemano was built, the Cheslatta in the 1950s when the B.C. govern- made it clear they felt Ottawa's but to date nothing has been done. ronmentalists and a former federal were forced to surrender their land ment granted Alcan unlimited compromise would harm the fish. Construction has been halted scientist who says Kemano II, or and move north because of flood - water rights in exchange for build- Senior DFO officials told them to on the project at least until the pub - the Kemano Completion Project, ing. Their old homes were burned. ing a smelter and creating hydro- keep quiet or be dropped as expert lic hearings are finished. will harm B.C.'s fish stocks by re- In the four decades since, they electric power for the province. witnesses for the case. Meanwhile, the provincial ducingtheNechako'sflowbymore say the old lake shore village sites Key to the project is the In August 1987, a week after NDP government says its hands than 80 per cent. and cemeteries have been flooded NechakoRiver,whichflowseast in the court casebegan,seniorfederal are tied. It calls the agreement a They say the project was ap- 80 times, sweeping the remains of the country's most important officials met with Alcan executives backroom deal but says it's a bind - proved for the wrong reasons. 50 Cheslatta into the rising waters. salmon- spawning grounds. The at their Vancouver head offices to ing legal document and the gov- "The whole course of events in But the Cheslatta haven't Nechako River is a major tributary negotiate a deal. The court chal- ernment must abide by it. the deliberations of this project has stopped thinking about the future. of the salmon -rich Fraser River, lenge was dropped. Premier Mike Harcourt com- been controlled politically instead "We have a big plan for which flows about 750 kilometres Siddon said the deal would missioned lawyer Murray Rankin of through science and good man- Cheslatta Lake," said Charlie. 'We south to Vancouver. result in no net loss of fish habitat to advise his government on legal agement," said Dr. Gordon hope to keep it as natural as possi- The first stage of Kemano in- and would benefit fisheries. aspects of Kemano H. Rankin con - Hartman, a biologist with the De- ble, but the way the Alcan volved damming the Nechako to The scientists were stunned. cluded in January 1993 that the partment of Fisheries and Oceans aluminum company's flooding it reverse its flow westward to flood They charged that the amount of government would be liable for (DFO) for 30 years. every year, year after year, maybe 200 kilometres of lakes and prime water granted to Alcan was less the $500 million Alcan has so far Marvin Charlie, chief of the twice in the summer...." timber lands, creating theNechako than half the minimum required to spent on the project. 60- member Cheslatta L'en Carrier Meanwhile, at public hearings reservoir. maintain the salmon stocks. They The Cheslatta and another Nation, said Kemano II threatens held by the B.C. Utilities Commis - Alcan now diverts one -third called procedures proposed to Carrier Nation are calling for a fed - his people at Cheslatta Lake. sion in Prince George the day be- oftheNechako's water,but it wants maintain the stocks faulty. eral- provincial review.S PAGE 4, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, WINDSPEAKER 4;\\ : . \., ` \ \ Our Opinion :.\`\ \\ \ Start planning now for future talks on self-government

The federal government set itself the task of the century this past month as Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin announced that Ottawa will begin to lay the foundations for Native self- govern- ment. The announcement could be cast as the bureaucratic equiva- lent to the par ling of the Red Sea. Although Irwin doesn't hold quite the same stature for most people as Moses, his beginning of discussions on Native self -government represents the removal of long -standing barriers between the First Nations and our collective future. The announcement also represents the opening of a Pandora's Box. Ottawa's interpretation of self-government has often been defined along the same lines as municipal -style governments. But for most Indian bands, that's out of the question. No First Nation is going to be satisfied with the right to decide where stop signs go over something like the right to control resources and the future of its people. And that's what real self-government means - the right to control the future. Some bands already exercise that right. The Sechelt in southern B.C. have the right to make their own laws, tax land users and control band membership. They also own their land. Self- govern- ment for the rest of Canada's 600 -plus bands will require Ottawa to concede to at least that much - the creation of a patchwork quilt of Native -owned and controlled territories right across the country. Illustration by Don Kew Huge tracts of forest in northern Ontario and British Columbia will have to be handed over, as will oil resources in Alberta and fishing rights in the Maritimes. like to be And then there's Quebec. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Christos What's it Sinos recently told the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples that Quebec must recognize Native rights. But it's hard to believe that the province that mowed over the northern Crees to create the a Native leader in Canada? Great Whale Project would be willing to give anything to the First Nations without a lot of rending of flesh and gnashing of teeth, Do you ever wonder what leader especially in the growing separatist climate. it's really like tobea Native And Ottawa will also be very careful when it deals with in Canada? Do you ever think and Quebec. With a strong Parti Québecois presence in the House of beyond those demeaning Commons and a provincial election around the corner that could unjust stereotypical representa- see the further growth of a huge separatist wave, the feds will do tions of the "corrupt, ruthless, little to upset the French. and self -centred Native leader ?" "Damn the Natives and full speed ahead" would likely be their Personally, I think that being a philosophy if they have to choose between enforcing Native self - Native leader must be a pretty government or neutralizing Quebec's continuous efforts to rid thankless job and I sure wouldn't itself of the rest of Canada. want it! processes and or- And what of the First Nations - do we know what we want? Really, just think about it for munities and nation. And, we the political are our own? We've been cursing Canada's white paternalistic governments a while. When was the last time really ought to have confidence ganizations that give our lead- since they first came along. They took our land and our culture. you heard anyone say: "That was and respect for the women and And shouldn't we Protecting little is left will require a deftly defined and a real good job you did and we're men we elect to represent us. ers (who are elected through a what vote carefully implemented form of self -government, one that even proud of you" to one of our lead- While I'm certainly no big duly constituted system) a behind goes beyond simply controlling our land and our destiny, espe- ers? Now, compare that to the fan of any particular leader, I of confidence by standing Abo- cially in the new NAFTA world order. number of vicious rumors that have become much more empa- them? Lastly, as citizens of first thing Ottawa needs to set out for itself is to define the too often circulate in our com- thetic with them. I understand riginal nations in Canada, The edu- amount of control it is willing to give up. The CBC's Prime Time munities, or within our provin- that theirs is not an easy job; they shouldn't we continually News caught Irwin shortly after his press conference, struggling to cial and national organizations, face criticism from both Native cate ourselves so that we can be define the term himself. Indian Affairs emphasizes the need to about the women and men who and non -Native peoples, they productive and contributing recognize diversity and flexibility as key considerations in sorting serve our peoples. I'll just bet have no private lives, and they members within our families, out the crisis. But they need to be a lot more specific. Treaty rights that those unkind and vicious are expected to work around the communities, and nations? per- will have to be upheld, as will Aboriginal rights. We will have to rumors far outweigh the posi- clock for next to nothing. Even Personally, as a Native secure substantial land bases and we will have to stop fighting in tive or supportive comments. worse, too few people under- son who grew up imprisoned in a and amongst ourselves. At this point in our history stand the complex legal and po- White system, govemedby White And most of all, we will have to be firm with Ottawa and Irwin as Native peoples -particularly litical world they inherit when laws, oppressed by White rulers, and insist that we want their inherent rights to control our future with self -government looming elected to office. and brainwashed by White insti- recognized in international law, not just the constitution, so that just beyond the horizon - we As Native peoples aspiring tutions,Iwholeheartedlysupport when First Nations people say Native government, the feds don't really ought to think long and towards self -government, don't the leadership in our move to- think we're talking about placing stop signs. hard about the state of our com- you think we ought to respect wards self-government.

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1 5001 - I I2 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 C/)Cliff Stebbings N. ALTA, SASK., MAN. MEMBERSHIPS Ph: (403) 455 -2700 or I -800 -661 -5469 Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) Joanne Thibault B.C., S. ALTA, USA ., QUE. Fax: (403) 455 -7639 National Aboriginal Communications Society (NACS) '44 Canadian Magazine Publishers Association Publisher: Bert Crowfoot PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION A2177 WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, 5 Your Opinion PAGE Young prisoner grateful for support Dear friends and supporters, first degree manslaughter in able. If anyone wishes to send we hope very much that he will adult court and is currently serv- him a gift, the only thing we are turn out to be the answer to our It is the time to be thanking ing an eight -year sentence in certain is acceptable is a money prayers. Tony's next appearance all of you for your help and sup- adult prison in South Dakota.) order to be deposited in his before the parole board will be port in 1993. Tony Rios has told Tony's situation has not prison account. in April or May. me many times how much it improved, as a matter of fact it Tony's art has been making I would like to take this op- means to him to get your letters has deteriorated throughout the public appearances wherever the portunity on behalf of Tony, his and to know that the struggle year. He has been in the Hole committee gets a chance to show mother Thelma, and all the dedi- for justice is alive and well in the since June, and has no hope of it. It generates a lot of interest, cated committee members to outside world. Who knows if he getting out until some time in especially thehand- drawncards, wish you a safe and peaceful would even have had the will to the new year. His Hole time and sales have been most satis- 1994. May the Great Spirit walk live through the year without keeps getting extended, both by factory. It is gratifying to see Tony with us all throughout the New that support. It is a vital link. A false accusations and by unfor- being accepted on the basis of his Year as we strive to attain our special thanks to those who re- tunate outbursts of impatience art and not only as a "cause". goals. membered him on his 17th birth- on his part. Watch out - this is one artist who Tony canbe reached by writ- day, Sept. 3. There is a new administra- has a future! ing him at the South Dakota State (At 14, Tony was defending tion at the prison which is sud- On the legal side of the coin, Penitentiary, P.O. Box 911, Sioux himself in an unprovoked at- denly enforcing much stricter we believe that there is now a Falls, S.D. 57117. His mother tack, during which he used a rules and greatly upsetting the lawyer who is interested in tak- Thelma Rios can be reached at knife. He inflicted shallow prisoners in the process. There ing Tony's case. He has been 2429 Gnugnuska Dr., Rapid wounds on his white attacker, are many more restrictions on contacted through the support City, S.D. 57701. who later died -a rare and unu- what possessions they are al- group of another prisoner but sual case, according to the coro- lowed to have, to the pointwhere nothing has been confirmed In Spirit and solidarity, ner. Tony was found guilty of even art supplies are question- with our committee as yet. Still, Lois Cape Tony Rios Following the leaders Families sought

Dear Editor, wasin Glasyln,Sask. and thename of the father was Rudy Frose, but are they lost? MynameisTimothyPhilipp who is still living there with his Niosalke and I would like some family. help in finding my birth mother, At birth my name was Dear Editor, without our commitment. All they require is our brothers and sisters. Rodney Lyle Runningbird until acquiescence." A friend of mine told me that it was changed a few months The following excerpts are to be found in a 4. pg. 61 "... we are beginning to realize the your magazinegoescoasttocoast later. It has been said to me that booklet entitled The Illusions of Urban Man put unmitigated disaster of an economic system prem- in Canada to all the Native reser- I have five other brothers or sis- out by the Ministry of State, Urban Affairs, in ised on the selfish pursuit by each person of his vations. ters who also were put in foster 1976. self- defined self -interest." I have some information that homes. The author, Ruben F.W. Nelson, is particu- 5. pg. 72 "... the present forms of our society will be of some help to you in That is all the basic infor- larly qualified to express the views presented; he inhibit rather than reward community-based as- helping me find my birth family. mation that I have to go on. is agraduate ofQueen's and has taught at Queen s sistance. We have almost come to the point that IwasborninNorthBattleford, Anyone with information and the University of Calgary. As well, he has any help which is to be given /received by persons Sask. on May 14,1974. I was put in can write me at Apt. 7,114 Ave. worked as a policy analyst, social analyst, and within our society must be institutionalized and a foster home until July 12 that V -N, Saskatoon, Sask. S7L 3E3 was president of Square One: a futures -oriented blessed by some government structure. For us, to same year when I was adopted c/o Kristine Ulrich. consulting and researching firm. During help is to institutionalize. We establish a particu- out into a white family who took 1974/75 he directed a project of fundamental lar program with officers, a building, and a budget, good care of me. The foster home Timothy Niosalke social research - the Cultural Paradigms Project - and everything starts to become impersonal and on behalf of the Advanced Concepts Centre of controlled." Dear Editor, uncles born in 1937 and 1943. Environment Canada. Basically, his work is a 6. pg. 62 "I believe that the fundamental crises Her motherwas themidd lechild. critique and a condemnation of his own society of our culture are rooted in our misunderstanding Corinna Jaylee Mah is look - Corinna's birth father was and of civilization in general. Although I was not of man and his place in the universe. We act as ing for her birth parents. She was employed as a miner. He was surprised at his honest and critical views, I was crazily as we do because we do not feel at home on born on Dec. 7, 1968 at 11:40 p.m. born in 1934. It is known that he surprised that the government allowed them to this planet.... Accordingly, we are afraid. We seek at the Winnipeg General Hospi- had been married and had seven be printed and distributed under its own aegis. comfort in the suggestion that if we can only solve tal. She was born Corinna Jaylee children before meeting 1. pg. 35 "... and the immensely appealing our organizational, administrative, financial, and Gregory. Corinna'smother. HeisofMetis but finally empty alternative of continuing to economic problems, the issues of the spirit will The birth mother was 28 background. drift, of acting as if we know what we are doing take care of themselves." years old at the time. She was also Corinna Jaylee Mah is very when both the mounting evidence and our most So, then, these are some of the opinions of a born in Manitoba, in 1940. She is interested in meeting either her honest fears indicate that we do not." "behind -the- scenes" player; a person who knows of Native and French back- parents or any of her nine sib- 2. pgs. 55/56 "... it is almost commonplace the "system" better than most. Some of his com- ground. She was interested at the lings. Anyone with information, among the thoughtful economists and observers ments exude a sense of hopelessness. Some of his time in pursuing a career in hair- pleasecontacther throughCarrie of economics today that the present -day images words sound like a desperate plea for help and dressing. Corinna has two older Reid, c/o Box 42, Parksville, of economic man are both groundless in fact and direction. sisters, born abou t 1960 and 1965. B.C., V9P 2G3 or call (604)248- destructive in practice. Why are we unable to face I have offered these words in the hope that Corinna also has two maternal 2096 or fax (604)248 -9792. the implications of our best insights? Somehow those of our people who have chosen to follow the we find ourselves unable to believe that our ways of our white brothers will pause and con- Tansi Brothers and Sisters, Anthony Lindsay, #705304, economic system is fundamentally ill- founded sider the wisdom of following a group which, is also of Cree ancestry. His birth and wrong - headed.... So we carry on, attempting it travels in comfort, even know though doesn't I would like to ask for your mother's name was Paula to live as if we are something we are not, reducing where it's going. assistance in helping two of our LIeleer. He can be reached at ourselves to impotence in the process, even It especially irks me I see efforts being and when own - who were lost in all the Unit 6, Tier E, Cell 5, Washing- it." being bewildered by made to equate our Great League to mere man- bureaucratic red tape of the wel- ton State Penitentiary, P.O. Box 3. pg. 60 "The point is that basically we carry made governments. It is now even to the point fare system - in locating their 520, Walla Walla, WA 99362. on. We may withdraw into privacy to protect where some of our people advocate membership roots, family and relations. Any information regarding If ourselves, or we may actively protest some change in the United Nations. our Peacemaker could be Mary A. Smith is of Cree the location of family or relatives to our environment.... We are unable to sustain insulted, this would represent the ultimate insult ancestry. Her grandfather came would be greatly appreciated. righteous indignation or hope. Rather, - to his (the Peace) that of either we equate work Great with from a reservation in Canada. feel flashes of anger, resentment and puzzle- Machiavelli (mere Nation States). She can be reached at P.O. Box Marvin J. Crier ment. But all.... Even of that's withdrawal belief 165, Layette, TN 37083. Winnipeg, Man. and confidence in our leaders does not stop the Gawitrha' juggernaut. Our main institutions can carry on Six Nations - Grand River Dear Editor, and Buffalo Narrows of Sas- katchewan. If anyone from Hi! My name is Patricia Buffalo Narrows or Black Lake Letters welcome Bouvier. I am from a small who is related to Bouviers has community called Fort Provi- read this, please give me a call Windspeaker welcomes letters to the Editor. Submissions should be approximately 300 dence in the Northwest Terri- at (403) 699 -4316, or write me. words or less in length. All letters must be signed with a first and last name or an initial and tories. Thank you for your considera- last name. A phone number and address must be included, not for publication but for The reason why I am writ- tion. verification. ing this is because I would All letters are subject to editing. like some information regard- Patricia Bouvier Please send letters to: ing Bouviers. P.O. Box 6, Linda Caldwell, Editor, Windspeaker, 15001 112 Ave., Edmonton, AB T5M 2V6. I have heard that there are Fort Providence, N.W.T. Bouviers living in Black Lake XOE OW PAGE 6, JANUARY 3I - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, WINDSPEAKER

Oki. This year has proven to be very different already. I went down to Pincher Creek for their annual pow- wow. I know, I know, I told you Indian already. But it was so unreal what a smile and a handshake could do for a person. Grouchy old me usually has nothing to smile about or even Country to a greeting for.It hold out my hand Events was unusual because I was ap- Community J proachedbysomanypeople.Icould ofcourse,isapowwow.But the only and development of the Native peo- have sworn it was the hair. But I'm 'snag is it's going to be at Phoenix, ple of North America. There is going glad for those people who came up Arizona. The powwow will be held to be a lot going on that particular IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR to say "hi.' I was starting to think I March 4 -5 and is at the Arizona weekend down in Phoenix. It's not had been talking to myself all these Veterans' Memorial Coliseum. The just a powwow, it's a powwow and EVENTS IN THIS CALENDAR FOR THE months. event is called The Morning Star a half. So get your outfits ready and 14TH ISSUE, PLEASE CALL Any way, I want to send out Celebration and is produced by the if you happen to be going by Ed- FEBRUARY special thanks to Leona Hoof for Amerindian Inc, a Native organiza- monton, stop by and pick me up. Is ETHEL BEFORE NOON WEDNESDAY, putting up with us lost sheep. tion dedicated to the preservation that a plan or what? JANUARY 26THAT 1- 800 -661 -5469, FAX Celebrating 30 (403) 455 -7639 OR WRITE TO: 15001- Ottawa,Ontario -There is amanl've known all my life. He is just an uncle 112 AVENUE, EDMONTON, A8., T5M 2V6 of mine but many have seen his paintings.This person'snameis Alex NATIVE ELDERS SOUP & BANNOCK Janvier from Cold Lake First Na- Wednesday at noon tions. He was like Michaelangelo in Every the latter part oflast year. He painted 11821 - 78 Street, Edmonton, Alberta the ceiling of the Museum of Civili- PRINCE ALBERT POWWOW zation in Ottawa, which he called February 4 - 6, 1994 Morning Star. You can see the first Prince Albert, Saskatchewan thirty years of his work at the Mu- LODGE ROUND DANCE seum of Civilization. Actually it's POUNDMAKER/NECHI not all of his artwork but you can see February 12, 1994 the changes his painting style has St. Albert, Alberta gone through since 1964. I would ALL NATIVE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT like to congratulate him and ask a I have one February 18 - 20, 1994 special request...Could of your paintings? Jokes. Prince Albert, Saskatchewan VISIONS OF OUR FUTURE: PARTNERSHIPS IN Congrats all around NATIVE EDUCATION Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - They February 18 & 19, 1994 handed out theawardsinSaskatoon Port Elgin, Ontario for Native business or, to be techni- Nations Business CO -ED VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT cal, the First KEHEWIN Awards. And the winners are... the February 18 - 20, 1994 Meadow Lake Logging and Refor- Kehewin, Alberta estation, for best Native business of TONY WHITECLOUD HOOP DANCING the year. The business is located 205 CHAMPIONSHIPS kilometres northwest of Prince Albert.Congrats!Andtheindividual February 19 & 20, 1994 award went to Ms. Janet Bittemose Russell, where are you? Phoenix, Arizona Gordon from the Bittemose Buslines in Fort It's been a while since we've seen you around, and judging ROUNDDANCE Qu'Appelle. Congrats! from the photo, things haven't changed much. You're still February 25, 1994 in the kitchen cooking up a storm or making a mess. I Beaver Lake, Alberta Dance with them remember you when my mother used to work with you. I - I Jokes. Its CELEBRATIONS Phoenix, Arizona Now and then, heard stories of you coming to the 'KITCHEN'. MORNINGSTAR have the urge to talk about an event great your big old heart hasn't changed towards March 4 & 5, 1994 that is about to happen. This event, volunteering for the community. Phoenix, Arizona SFIN HOCKEY & CURLING TOURNAMENT March 18 - 20, 1994 Regina, Saskatchewan RC DENVER MARCH POWWOWWPR, HOBBEMA SENIOR 'A' HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 6611tA March 18 - 20, 1994 March 18 -19 - 20, 1991 Hobbema, Alberta CULTURE, HEALTH & HEALING SEMINAR Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado March 18 Sr 19, 1994 Edmonton, Alberta 1 NATIONAL FIRST NATIONS MENTAL HEALTH TEEN GIRLS ALL- AROUND $ÍO010 in prize money TRAINING CONFERENCE (13 - 19 Years) 21 Categories Dance Registration March 21 - 24, 1994 $2,200 Total Prize Money closes at 2 pm on Saturday. March 19 Edmonton, Alberta Thurs - Fancy Fri. - Jingle 5TH ANNUAL WOMEN & WELLNESS Sat. - Traditional GRAND ENTRIES: fs 7 March 21 - 25, 1994 SENIOR MEN'S & LADIES Friday: 12 pm pm Portland, Oregon (55 & Over) Saturday: 12 pm & 7 pm HEALING OURSELVES & OUR COMMUNITIES $1,400 Total Prize Money Sunday: 12 pm March 27 - April 1, 1994 Fri. - Ladies Sat. - Men's ADMISSION Vancouver, British Columbia Both have 1st Place $4.00 per day $9.00 3 day button ANDREW WARD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Jackets & Trophies 6 fr undcr and over 60 arc frcc April 1 - 3, 1994 .1 Hobbema, Alberta Special Student group rates. BATTLEFORD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT HOST HOTEL: April 1 - 3, 1994 Regency Hotel MASTERS OF CEREMONIES: North Battleford, Saskatchewan 1- 800 -525 -8748 or (303) 458 -0808 Dale Old Horn fs Elmer White Sr. SIFC 16TH ANNUAL POWWOW ARENA DIRECTOR: Jonathan Windy Boy April 2 & 3, 1994 For more information write: Regina, Saskatchewan HEAD MEN JUDGES: PRINCE GEORGE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT P.O. 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January 3 I - February 13, 1994 Regional Section Volume I I No. 23 Native programs won't suffer with cuts - Cardinal EDMONTON ety's ex- ecutive Natives in Alberta will not be director. affected by Premier Ralph Klein's " I recent cut backs to provincial would be funding, the Minister of Family hard - and Social Services said. pressed to Native programs escaped the say that Conservative government's Jan. the cuts 17 announced funding cuts to wouldn't health, education and social serv- affect us, ices because most of them are directly handled at the community level, or indi- Mike Cardinal said Mike Cardinal. rectly." "None of the cuts will affect The society, which provides negatively the Aboriginal com- counselling services for Natives munities. In areas where there is with AIDS, receives some fund- high unemployment people will ing from Health and Welfare continue to receive the basic as- Canada. But losing even a small sistance that's there." amount of the $19,000 that Al- Provincial funding cuts in- berta contributes each year would cluded $1.6 billion to the Social affect services, Des Jardins said. Services department in 1993 and Cuts to other non -Native pro- an additional loss of $1.5 billion grams which the society relies on in 1994. The department also will undoubtedly affect both serv- hopes to reduce welfare payments ice and quality of service to clients, by $185 million this year, taking he said. The society's annual budget 55,000 people off the dole, in is slightly more than $135,000. addition to 55,000 recipients cut More Indian communities off in 1993. and reserves, including Wabasca, Social Services can run the Desmarais and Calling Lake, are, same number of programs with however, already running their the same level of service in spite own economic and social pro- of the cuts, Cardinal said. grams because they can do a bet- "There could have been better ter job than the government, Car- use of the dollars that were out dinal said. there and this is exactly what we "The more authority we give are doing.... The cut backs are to Native communities, the better really a re- direction of how we off we will be," he said. deliver programs. And there was The main hardship facing strong support to get people back Aboriginals in Alberta is the ad- Barb Grinde into training and employment." justment that comes with return- Focus, focus, focus But those cuts could still be ing to the work force, he said. felt at the community level be- "We created dependency and The competition was tough during the Na pi Competition Powwow at Pincher Creek, Alta., but cause many Native social pro- people became inactive. The ad- this focused fancy dancer took that in stride. The powwow was held in conjunction with the grams work in concert with non - justment and the attitude change 4th Annual Cross Cultural Conference, hosted by the Napi Friendship Centre Jan. 14-16. Native programs, said Dave Des is going to be a major step right Jardins, the Feather of Hope Soci- now." Hockey tournament keeps scoring big By Dave Leaderhouse "This gives our players an tion of Saskatchewan Indian gained recognition across West- added Arcand. "We have never Windspeaker Contributor opportunity to showcase their Nations, was working with the ern Canada. The tournament is gone in the hole and we usually talents in a large urban area," Indian and Metis Friendship now one of the largest in Prince raise between $12,000 and said Arcand during the first day Centre in Prince Albert when Alberta, and one of the biggest $15,000 for the friendship cen- PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. of the tournament. "Ten years the tournament was born. draws to the Comuniplex. tre. The economic impact for ago, Prince Albert was the only Arcand also said that the tour- "We wanted to try and start the city also has to be consid- What started out 10 years major community in Saskatch- nament fulfills a dream of co- something good and with the ered. The business community ago as a dream has certainly ewan that didn't have an Abo- founder Wayne Kemp, who reluctant co- operation of the has really become a major part blossomed into a major event riginal tournament. Now, we passed away in 1989 after a city, things started to going," of this." in Prince Albert. can play in a first -class facility lengthy battle with cancer. explained Arcand. "We soon Arcand said he hopes that The Indian and Metis and this helps encourage young "It make me feel good to see outgrew the eight -team format the tournament will continue Friendship Centre held its 10 players to play the game and it how far we have come," noted and the smaller facility, and in to grow and encompass teams annual Aboriginal hockey tour- also provides good physical Arcand. It fulfills our dream." three years we expanded to the from eastern Canada. nament on the weekend, and conditioning for our young peo- After some humble begin- present 12 -team format and are "The next five years are im- according to one of the co- ple." nings where the first two events now playing to large crowds portant because we would like founders, Eugene Arcand, the Arcand, who is now the fifth featured just eight teams and here at the Communiplex. to be where we have teams from tournament gets better each vice -chief in charge of sports were played in a much smaller "The underlying reason for Quebec," said Arcand. "I can year. and recreation for the Federa- facility, the tournament has the tournament is fundraising," really see it happening." PAGE R2, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER \\\"%.M. Prairies :,.. \\"%.M. Native programs threatened - educators Edith Dalla Costa agrees. As "Ultimately, the decisionwill gramming. Edmonton Catholic Schools ac- By Dawn Adams a Native liaison worker she's rest with the school boards," said Louis Lamothe, president of knowledged the importance of Windspeaker Contributor been assigned 59 schools. Garth Norris, communications the Ben Calf Robe Society hopes the Native education program "It would be so wonderful if director for the Department of that the school boards will re- but isn't optimistic that it will main sympathetic to the special escape this budget unscarred. we had two more workers in EDMONTON Education. lower Native education grant needs of its Native students. "They (Native programming this office. A workload The mean more time could cuts by the eliminated and absorbed Lamothe is concerned with staff) will be impacted certainly, would Recent budget was with school and stu- could affect lastMay within the general edu- the literacy rates among the but it's difficult to say how much be spent Klein government dents," said Dalla Costa. for Native education cation block. This left school Aboriginal population, which he until we do a full analysis." funding the Last December, the Ben Calf in 1993 -94 school boards with the option of using feels are much higher than that In terms of dollars, cuts programs the Robe sent a letter to Pre- the funds where they deemed in the general population. equal the wages of 175 staff po- society year. Mitchell. Rollbacks mier Klein outlining their con- A five -per -cent decrease to necessary. With so few jobs available in sitions, said have to cerns and offering solutions that ed ucation block next Although there was an over- band offices and on reserves, or staff reductions will the general the could keep Native funding from an additional all eight -per -cent cut to theblock many of the youths will have to be used in order to fit within September, with falling to the axe. -cent cut the following funding, concemed parents or- look at coming to cities for work, budget. two- per four "The intent of the letter was make it harder to main- ganized and both school boards he said. Lamothe is concerned John Cardinal, one of year will support to ensure that no cuts are made tain special programs at their maintained the previous years' that without extra initiatives, liaison workers offering is very to Native education funding and current levels. level of funding for Native pro- such as the programs currently services to 35 schools, in place, theses students will concerned about how cuts will to suggest approaches that could have difficulty competing. affect services. be used to ensure the level of Attention: BINGO PLAYERS "If we want to make a differ- Cardinal feels overworked. funding is maintained," said ence then we must make this a High caseloads, house visits and Lamothe. "Anyone Can Win At Bingo" priority at budget time, and presentations have already The society received a ac- - with tips A fascinating fact filled look at your favorite sport follow stretched support services as far knowledgment from Klein's of- more often bucks should priority," on improving your chances of winning he said. as they can go while continuing fice stating that they can expect a Brian Mitchell, a trustee for to do an affective job, he said. detailed response early this year. INTERESTED SEND $5 FOR EACH COPY DESIRED TO: BEV -OR -LEE BOX 7000, CALGARY, AB T3B 5K3

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St. Michael's College (1894 - 1994) Centennial events

SCHEDULE OIL EVENTS: In the spring and summer of 1994 St. Michael's College will be celebrating the centenary of its establishment. Originally opened as an Indian Residential School controlled by the oblate order and operated under the supervi- sion of the Department of Indian Affairs, St. Michael's in now under Indian control and is currently expanding into post- secondary education. Much has changed during the past 100 years and the centennial celebrations will be a time to share reminiscences from the past, to reaffirm old friendships and to reflect on our visions for the future. As part of its activities for the centennial year, St. Michael's College will be sponsoring a number of events to which everyone is welcome particularly the former students of St. Michael's. GATHERING OF CHAMPIONS: Sports has traditionally formed an important part of education at St. Michael's. For the past 50 years, several teams from St. Michael's College have become champions especially in hockey and soccer to commemorate the contribution which sports has made to St. Michael's, we are going to honour our former champions. Such teams as the 1948- 49Provincial Midget Hockey Championships, as well as the 1947 -48,1950- 51,1951- 52,1988 -89 Northern Saskatchewan Midget Hockey Champions, and the 1986 -87 -88 Provincial Soccer Champions. 3 Longboat winners. For the "Gathering of Champions" we will be sponsoring a two day 12 team Midget "AA" Hockey Tournament with 3 days of activities.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1994 By Invitation only 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Registration & Social Hour 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Banquet 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Speeches, Presentations & Recognitions 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm Photo Sessions 9:00 pm - 12:00 am Social Evening

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1994 Midget "AA" Hockey Tournament Centennial Tournament Location: Beardy's sports centre Duck Lake Thunderdome Program Ceremonies Introduction of former hockey teams Official Face -off Hospitality bar

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1994 Midget "AA" Tournament Continues Final Games at Beardy's sports centre REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, PAGE R5

,E ,: t:- - - IodO 8 MicHAEUScO St. Michael's College (1894 - 1994) Centennial events

There are different activities planned throughout the Centennial year which are listed below, watch out for more events to be advertised in the Windspeaker.

APRIL. », 23 R 24, 1994 JIJNE 10, 11 & 12, 1994 Centennial Indian Minor Hockey Tournament St. Michael's Open Track Meet

Jemini 4 Arenas St. Michael's College Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, Midget contact: There will be a minor and major category in each division Mery Fontaine Peter McKay Dave Cameron Contact: AT: (306) 467 -2102 Mew Fontaine Peter McKay Dave Cameron Fax: (306) 467 -2275 AT: (306) 467 -2102 Fax: (306) 467 -2275 JIJNE 17, 1994 MAY 18 & 19, 1994 St. Michael's Graduation Youth Education Conference St. Michael's College St. Michael's College Contact: Lorna Cameron - Principal Contact: Garnet Eyahpaise Mary Sutherland AT: (306) 467 -2102 AT: (306) 467 -2102 Fax: (306) 467 -2275 JUNE 24, 1994 MAY 21, 1994 Camp Tawow Official Opening St. Michael's Super Bingo $100,000 Plus JULY 14, 15 & 16, 1994 Bingo will be held at the Centennial Auditorium in Shrine Reunion Saskatoon. This will be a fund raiser for all the cen- tennial activities. Advance tickets will be sold. St. Michael's College Contact: Rosalyn Michael Contact: Rev. Gilles Doucette AT: (306) 467 -2102 AT: (306) 467 -2075 Fax: (306) 467 -2275 JIJNE 4 & 5, 1994 Centennial Golf Iburnament JUIN 19, 20 & 21,1994 St. Michael's Reunion Pow Wow Holiday Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Contact: Andy Michael Beardy's Reserve At: (306) 467 -2102/(306) 467 -2305 Contact: Dave Seeseequasis or Sheila Sutherland AT: (306) 467 -4523/ (306) 467 -4841 at: (306) 244 -7747 Fax: (306) 467 -2275 PAGE R6, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, REGIONAL WINDSPEAKERSports Kings fight noble Kings, Cree take tourney awards Dorion of the Cumberland PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. and forward Louis Gardner. From Prince George it was Cree taking home the honor. Wayne Kemp was one of the lose The Prince George Lum- defenceman Don Jones and for- battle but founders of the tournament ber Kings and Cumberland wards Everett Rose and Joey co- who passed away in 1989 at ods of play with Shawn Cree skated away with most Potskin. Rounding out the team PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. 32 years. Kemp was McKenzie, Billy Roy and Louis special awards of the were goaltender Darwin Morin the age of of the in the commu- Lumber Gardner netting singles while annual Indian and Metis from Pelican Narrows and coach very involved The Prince George 10th nity and was also active in the ran out of gas. Brent Pascal finally put Prince Friendship Centre hockey Pierre Settee from Cumberland. Kings simply Prince local and provincial Indian and Kings, playing George on the scoreboard. tournament held in this city Andy Degray of The Lumber Metis Friendship programs. day, were The third period was aca- 14 -16. George picking up the best their fifth game of the Jan. The final presentations outset as demic with Norman collecting Cumberland Cree, which defenceman award, Rubyn Nor- dominated from the were cash awards for the top Cree cruised to two more for his hat -trick, Bick captured the title with a 10-3 man of Cumberland Cree get- the Cumberland forward four teams of the tournament. -3 in the adding his second of the game over Prince George ting the nod as the best an easy 11 triumph decision Cree collected final of the 10th and singles coming from Boone in the championship final, and Louis Gardiner of Cumberland championship as $6,000 for finishing first while and Metis Friend- Laliberte and Randy Dorion. placed two players on the all - Cumberland Cree selected the annual Indian Prince Lumber Kings hockey tournament. Gerald Gagnon and Rose star squad while the Lumber tournament's most valuable George ship Centre picked up $4,000 as a finalist. "When we are fresh there is rounded out the scoring for Kings had three. player. The most prestigious award, Placing third and taking home a (Native) team in Canada Prince George. Making the elite team from not Kemp $2,000 were Pelican Narrows that can beat us," said Prince "It gave us a lot of motiva- however, was the Wayne Cumberlandwere sports- with The Pas, Man., pocketing George captain Everett Rosé. tion knowing they were defend- defenceman Penny Norton Memorial Trophy for ability Randy $1,000. We were also lacking our main ing champions," said Norman manship and with goaltender and a number of amidst a happy celebration on other key guys, but that gave us the ice. 'We were quite a bit more incentive. We are a fight- fresher, but we are a pretty good ing club, but we didn't prevail. team and we were up for it." Wabaseemoong We carne close, thought." It is the second title for the Sports stories INDEPENDENT NATIONS Cumberland Cree,who were team who were inaugural win- playing just their second match ners back in 1985. Sand Lake OF ONE MAN LAKE. WHITEDOG. 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Sports Disputed goal rocks P.A. championship

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. The opening round of the George was awarded the win. double- knockout event had But Pelican Narrows protested The 10th annual Indian and Beardy's Blackhawks win over the game and a rules committee Metis Friendship Centre hockey Southend by default, Beauval subsequently overturned the tournament held in Prince out -scored Deschambeault 9-4, original call and gave the vic- Albert, Sask. Jan 14 -16 had a The Pas beat Sturgeon Lake 9 -5, tory to Pelican Narrows. little bit of everything. Cumberland Cree crushed the The decision was made and There was some good Woodland Cree 29 -0. we are happy with the decision," hockey and some bad hockey, Pelican Narrows advanced commented tournament chair- there were last -minute cancella- to the second round when Sandy man Frank Carriere. tions and, of course, there was Bay did not arrive in time and "Unfortunately there always controversy. A post -game rul- the Prince George Lumber has to be a winner and a loser ing on a disputed goal pitched Kings, defending champions, and unfortunately the loser is players against organizers and got off to a good start with a 14- always a bit, how should I say is being blamed for at least one 3 triumph over Goodfish, Al- this, ticked off. We based our team vowing to boycott future berta. decision what the referee saw tournaments in Prince Albert. Championship side quarter- and what the goal judge saw." The tournament began in- finals had Beardy's defeat What made the ruling so nocently enough with the origi- Beauval 7 -3. Cumberland hard to swallow for Prince nal draw to feature 14 teams. A blasted The Pas 13 -2 and Pelican George was that happened after resulted Prince 5-4 in an the game, not during the play. Dave Leaderhouse lack of entries, however, Narrows edged Prince George Lumber King's Joey Potskin (44) and the overtime shootout. Rose said a valid solution in organizers to downscale Cumberland's Louis Gardiner challenge each other during a play And this is where the con- would have been to let the team draw to 12 teams and when faceoff early in the championship final. began on Friday there two no- troversy enters the picture. replay the game later that night. shows. During the shootout, Prince The loss dropped the Lum- Cree had dropped Pelican Nar- rows and the final contest of the Southend failed to show up George forward Gerald Gagnon ber Kings to the B event where rows to the B event with a 9 -7 tournament, the Lumber Kings for the tournament and the scored a goal after taking a sec- they began a hectic final day of victory in the A event final. just couldn't find enough wind Sandy Bay, Man. team had bus ond swing at the puck to beat the tournament with a 5 -1 tri- Prince George gained some sat- to pull off the Cinderella victory troubles enrouteto Prince Albert Pelican goaltender Darwin umph over Goodfish, Alberta. isfaction in the fact that they as Cumberland Cree skated to leaving just 10 teams vying for Morin. Prince George then defeated edged Pelican Narrows 5 -3 to an easy 10 -3 triumph. the $6,000 first -place prize The rule on a penalty shot is Sturgeon Lake 10 -2 and the The earn a berth in the champion- "Because of the injustice that money. Sandy Bay did show up that you can only take one shot Pas 9 -3 to advance to the B event ship final against the happened here, we won't be for their second contest, butwere when coming in on the final. Cumberland Cree. coming back," said a disap- handed an 11 -1 setback to goaltender, whether you fan on This game set up a rematch With just 30 minutes sepa- pointed Lumber King captain Goodfish in the first round of the first attempt or not. of the controversial game with rating Prince George from the Everett Rose moments after the the B -event playoffs. The goal counted and Prince Pelican Narrows as Cumberland emotional win over Pelican Nar- final contest.

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NORTHERN MANITOBA BUSINESS INSTITUTE INC. 2nd Annual The Northern Manitoba Business Institute, a partnership of the Swampy Andrew Ward Cree Tribal Council and Brandon University is currently in the process of activating its business development arm. To this end, it is compiling an Memorial Recreational inventory of Hockey Tournament economic development consultants and organizations specializing in Northern Canada April 1, 2 & 3, 1994 funding agencies in the private and public sector seeking Four Band Arena, Hobbema Northern Canadian clients ENTRY FEE: $300 per team Should you wish to be listed, please send complete details of your services to: ENTRY DEADLINE: March 31,1994 First 16 Teams Double Knockout

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into our area come for one trappers if their lines are going By Kim Heinrich said Chief Johnsen 'These trappers approached come spokesperson the forests with a different land thing - to take," Ominayak said. to be logged, he said. Windspeaker Contributor Sewepagaham, get compen- for the Grand Council of Treaty ethic than First Nations people," "To take the dollar and what- "We're trying to sation for trappers whose liveli- 8. he said. "They devoted them- ever it may be." - hoods are disturbed from log- EDMONTON Sewepagaham addressed selves to trapping out as much Hespoke of the Mitsubishi ging," McGillivray, a Metis. 100 people at a Prairie Boreal fur as possible. They depleted owned Alberta Pacific forest said has cut- The government is respon- Spoken promises about land Forest Conference held in Ed- the forests and left the First Na- company which timber ignored monton mid-January. Hosted by tions people to starve because ting rights to 50,000 square kilo- sible for treaty rights, not use were traditionally objects to write treaty the Westem Canada Wilderness the forest resources needed to metres of land. ALPAC, headded.He when it came time to "corporate Indian" be- agreements, the audience at- Committee and Grant MacEwan sustain life had been destroyed." "We have nothing in place the term First cause it implies Native people tending an environment confer- Community College, the con- Now the few who can make that is going to allow our fu- who do business have somehow ence in Edmonton heard. ference addressed the question- a living off hunting and trap- Peoples to hope for a better The spirit and intent of able management of Native ping are threatened, he said. This ture." sold out. Native "Native people can be their Treaty8,signed in 1899,1ed more lands. time disruption to traditional Alex McGillivray, Alberta own worst enemy. We call it the than 25,000 Native people in Before Treaty 8 was signed it lifestyles comes from big indus- affairs co-ordinator for Forest Industries Inc., crab syndrome. If one or two do Canada's boreal forests to mis- was argued non -Native people . Pacific try to pull them takenly trust their traditional moving into traditional lands try Guest speaker Chief Bernard attended the conference as a well, others lifestyles would be protected, would be farmers who could Ominayak, of the Lubicon Cree spectator. He said that because down." If more Natives were em- said one chief. grow their own foods. Nation, said his people have so much territory is being dis- First Na- "It was a treaty of peace and seen tremendous destruction puted, industry has no choice ployed with industry, they'd "Unfortunately, have influence on how re- tions leaders relied on a spoken friendship," said Sewepagaham. taking place in northern Alberta. but to involve Native people. more commitment of Treaty Commis- But during tough times follow- "..without regard for people, "It can't be business as usual sources are managed. And what was printed ing World War One, non -Na- wildlife or the environment. It like it used to be," McGillivray "They can't stop progress. sioners. all on paper is a pale reflection of tive trappers flooded the North seems to me that many of the said. There's industry around those spoken commitments," country. multinational corporations that ALPAC tries to alert Native them. They need to join in."

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If your career goal include post -secondary ALBERTA PUBLIC WORKS, SUPPLY ANO SERVICES WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT PINE COULEE at a university, college, or one of the RESERVOIR. studies WHEREAS the applicant for the project, Alberta Public Works, Supply and Services, has filed an technical institutes, we encourage you to application with the Natural Resources Conservation Board to obtain an approval in accordance consider UCEP at Concordia College. with section 5(1) of the Natural Resources Conservation Board Act for the construction of a water management project including diversion and reservoir structures in the Willow Creek Basin west of Stavely, Alberta and The first step is to attend an information WHEREAS the Natural Resources Conservation Board considers it appropriate that preliminary session which includes testing. If you meet notice of the application be given to potentially interested persons even though the application is not a completed application until the material filed has been reviewed and deficiencies the entrance requirements, you will be in- supplemented. vited to attend a personal interview with THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE THAT: UCEP staff. 1. The application is not a completed application: 2. Copies of the application including information and particulars filed in support thereof may be PREPARE FOR IT NOW! early. obtained by persons with an established interest in the matter (the Board will provide direction You are advised to apply in the event there is a question as to whether a person has an established interest in the matter) Application deadline is May 31, 1994. from the applicant, Alberta Public Works, Supply and Services, Attention: Jim Barlishen, Concordia College UCEP is now accept- Director. Environmental Branch, 15th Floor, College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta for the testing or for further T6G 5A9. ing applications for the 94/95 school year. To arrange 3. Copies of the application are available for viewing at the Natural Resources Conservation Board please call Maxine Nelson at office in Edmonton, the Information Services Department of the ERCB, 640 Fifth Avenue S.W., We are a University and College En- information, 479 -8481, ext. 540 or you may write to us Calgary, the Registry of Environmental Information, Alberta Environmental Protection, 6th Floor, trance Program designed for Native Oxbridge Place, 9820 -106 Street, Edmonton, and at the following locations: at: adults over the age of 21, who have some MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND LIBRARIES: Town of Stavely Nanton Municipal Library high school background. The curricu- For further information, please call Village of Cayley Fort Macleod Public Library in Eng- 479 ext. 540 to Village of Longview Vulcan Municipal Library lum provides matriculation status Maxine Nelson at -8481, M.D. of Willow Creek, Claresholm Champion Municipal Library lish and Mathematics, a Career Develop- arrange an interview or you may write M.D. of Foothills, High River Carmangay Municipal Library to us at: High River Centennial Library Stavely Municipal Library ment course and a Cree preparation Claresholm Public Library PWSS Office, Stavely course. Granum Library REGIONAL LIBRARIES: Concordia College Legislature Library, Edmonton Alberta Environmental Centre, Vegreville A full time counsellor is available to 7128 Ada Boulevard University of Alberta Library Lethbridge Community College Library Edmonton Public Library University of Lethbridge Library assist students with the back -to- school Edmonton, Alberta University of Calgary Library Lethbridge Public Library T5B 4E4 PWSS Library, Edmonton Public Affairs Bureau, Edmonton transition process. Environmental Protection Library, Okotoks Public Library Edmonton /Lethbridge Individuals who have an interest and wish to receive ongoing notices respecting the application are asked to advise the Board by calling 422 -1977. Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, on 07 January, 1994. CFWE FM 89.9 Native Perspective NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION BOARD William Y. Kennedy - Board Solicitor, 11th Floor, Pacific Plaza,10909 - Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, a division of the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta Alberta T5J 3L9 Telephone: (403) 422 -1977

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Giving Native kids in remote tling Federation do, who don't The response from Native communities a new know the difference between a communities has been excellent. northern the direction in life is a tall order for wrist hold and a wrist watch." Jim Sparks, principal of School a midget wrestler. In the first two days, stu- Jimmy Sandy Memorial But that's exactly what Phil dents leamhownottohurt them- on the Naskapi in Watson's Mighty Canadian 1/2 selves withbreak-falls and stand- Kawawachikamach Reserve Pint Pro Midget Wrestlers and ing- holds. From there, the kids Shefferville, Que., praised the Basketball Show has done in com- are paired off for five- or six - camp for the way it motivated munities across the North. minute bouts to learn co- ordina- the kids in the remote commu- These are troubled times for tion, motivation and "do a little nity of 500 people. Natives, especially teenagers, bit of high -flying." The last day "It occupied their time," he faced with isolation in remote of camp is the big finale, when said. "It was very well received centres where there is little op- the kids put on a wrestling match by everyone." Hc4f-Pis-iis it so much, portunity to develop the personal for the whole community. TheNaskapiliked fact, they've bought skills that lead to healthier atti- Watson was introduced to in that Basketball Shows tudes about themselves. the idea of bringinghis wrestling Watson's ring for future training Watson's week -long Teen camp to the reserves during a and events. Pro Wrestling course can open conversation with a stranger at "When we left there, there Midget Wrestlers tears new doors and let young people Toronto's International Airport, were half a dozen kids in were leav- aged 15 to 23 be part of a fun- who told him of the problem of just at the fact that we let- TALENT filled sports program. teen suicide in northern Ontario. ing," Watson said. "I've got LITTLE PEOPLE BIG and when I Each camp of 15 to 20 stu- The stranger said it would ters from those kids, they dents is taught personally by be a blessing if someone brought sit down and read them, Watson, "Whipper Billy Watson a wrestling program like bring a tear to my eye because little ATLAS teen pro Watson's into any of the 26 re- the kids were so great up there." Jr. to his opponents, a also wrestler and a midget wrestler. serves that are just in Northern The Naskapi have 7 TINY little in for a For many of the kids, meet- Ontario. booked the camp back ing midget wres- "Since then, we've done second clinic for47 kids in March. little ATLAS a professional kids tler and one their own age opens Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake, Bear And in July and August, the take their eyes to the idea that life Skin and Cat Lake." may have the opportunity to basketball team road to the World's funniest could hold more for them. Watson started the course in their skills on the version of the hartem globetrotters surrounding com- just like a miniature "They go Wow! This guy is the wake of his 17- year -old three or four THING YOU EVER SAW can do all these daughter's death at the hands of munities. THE WILDEST small and he the things, then surely we can do it, a 17- year -old drunk driver. It's a "We give the kids way to help kids that are physi- chance to be whoever they want too'. It all works as encourage- PRO WRESTLING factor head- cally aggressive but who have to be," Watson said. "One kid TEEN ment and a positive PRODUCTIONS ing in a proper direction." no healthy outlet for their feel- wrestled the midget wrestler & MIDGET MANIA who's been wres- ings. there as Jimmy 'The Big Boss' 'WHIPPER BILLY WATSON JR." owner Watson, Brian tling for more than 20 years and "And it proves todojustthat. Ballet. Another kid, DAFOE production manager as Brian FRED is trained in European, Cana- And it gives them a little bit of Shepapio, wrestled K8P 4P6 I give 10 Marsh Drive, Belleville Ontario and Luchi Libra promise. Not every kid is meant 'Mister Perfect' Shepapio. dian/American have some or Mexican style, teaches kids to be a baseball player, a hockey them the chance to the whole open- (613) 962 -2405 w not to sit around on the mat like player, a football player, but they real fun, to be "those guys from World Wres- all love watching wrestling." ing part of the card." To advertise zrz Wzrids aeaicer, call 1L-8OO-661.-5469 PAGE 8, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, WINDSPEAKER

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About 75 per cent of its Needs of Western Aboriginals taurant on the Blood Nation reserve in southern Al- funding comes from the Department of Indian and berta three years ago, Patsy Rabbit was getting fed up Northern Affairs. Heritage Funds with her job. The division's emphasis is on giving Natives the "I was getting so frustrated because the band was tools they need to run their own businesses and social Minor Funds always saying that I wasn't making enough money for organizations, CESO president Daniel Haggerty said Pension Funds a recent visit to Vancouver. them," she said. "One day I thought, I'd like to be on my during Income Funds A Member of the own." 'The knowledge and expertise is not just being CIBC Group of Problem was, even after working for the restau- transferred (to Native communities), it's being melded Companies rant for 20 years, Rabbit had no idea how to run a with their own," he said. Dave Klyne - Hugh McGillivray 1- 800 -665 -6864 (toll free) business on her own. CESO also acts as an advocate for self -sufficiency And then she heard about CESO. The non -profit, among Natives. The organization submitted a report non -governmental agency, which used to stand for the to the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. Canadian Executive Service Organization and now One recent change for Aboriginal Services is ask- just goes by the acronym (pronounced KES -so), is in ing Native dients to contribute to the costs of their the business of helping people like Rabbit. individual projects, if they are able. NADC Public Meeting ThroughCESO's Aboriginal services division, she "When groups contribute to the cost of a project, was matched up with Bill Jackson, a volunteer who they feel they have the right of greater input and can had expertise in business matters. He helped her draw question the services more freely," says Vancouver's Sexsmith Susan Tatoosh, one of the Aboriginal board members. up a proposal to take over the restaurant 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 17, 1994 to make a CESO will offer services to any enterprise Native Jackson laid out what she would need Civic Centre go of it on her own and explained to her the money and groups see as beneficial to their people, says Haggerty. expertise she would need. That would include helping them start up a gambling despite possible negative repercussions. This Northern Alberta Development Council sponsored public meeting is an "He made me understand I have to take risks," casino, opportunity for you or your organization to present a brief to Council on said Rabbit recently after a busy lunch hour. "But he "Td try to suspend my own personal belief about matters related to the development of the people and resources of northern didn't pressure me." gambling," said Haggerty. "It's as close to altruism as Alberta. the inventory from the you can get." She bought equipment and The ten member Council consists of eight public members and two MLAs. band, using her entire savings, and now pays the band Aboriginal Services projects include assisting the The Chairman of the Northern Alberta Development Council is Wayne rent on the building. Fisher River First Nation Healing Centre in Manitoba Jacques, MLA for Grande Prairie - Wapiti. And she says she's happier now because she has develop their 1993 -94 operating budget; consulting on created one more full -time position and is renovations, and advising on federal funding, to re- Groups or individuals interested in making submissions at this meeting may control, has contact Council member Gwen Tegart in Fairview 835 -2897 or 835 -2115 or even making a modest profit. store Wolf Lake Band Council's historic chapel in the Northern Development Branch in Peace River at 624 -6274. "I'it never be a millionaire here," she says with a Quebec; helping to develop tourism and a grocery laugh. "But now I can do what I want. Before I always store and gas station for the Ditidagt Nation Visitors To be connected toll -free, call your local RITE operator and ask for 624- Centre at Port Alberni, B.C. 6274. (Consult your local directory under Government of Alberta for had to answer to (the band)." listings.) Rabbit's story is just one of many stories that make Meanwhile, restaurateur Rabbit says she will re- up CESO. turn to them when she moves to a larger location, Deaf or hearing Modelled after a successful group in the U.S., possibly next year. And she would recommend CESO impaired call CESO was founded in 1967. It's a non -profit group that for Natives wanting to start a new venture. 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WV' Il V LJ'aJ( EA Jl0 Jl: 'S » CAREER SECTION }>>>>>0<-<<<( I NATIVE LIAISON WORKER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR Required immediately by an alcohol /drug rehab centre to work in a corrections facility. include employment in the the Big River, Pelican Lake and Previous experience should The Agency Chiefs Tribal Council, consisting of corrections field and addictions counselling. Witchekan Lake Indian Bands requires an Economic Development Advisor to Knowledge of Natve culture and traditions as well as 2 years' assist the Bands and the Tribal Council in all aspects of Economic Development. minimum sobriety a must. Reliable vehicle required. Must be must have the ability to plan and analyze economic development able to pass security clearance. The applicant with and knowledge. business plans, Salary to commensurate experience opportunities and have the capacity to develop and implement Mail resume to: undertakefeasibility studies and develop complex economicdevelopment projects. Executive Director, Box 34007, Kingsway Mall Post Office, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 3G4 Negotiation skills and the ability to represent the organization with governments and private sector is essential. Are you Aboriginal?

The applicant should have a Commerce or Business Administration degree with Do you live in Edmonton? 5 years direct experience in Economic and Employment Development. An appropriate combination of education and experience will also be considered. An If you can answer "Yes" to both of these questions, Insurance understanding of Indian culture and lifestyles would be a definite asset. and if you are currently on Unemployment or Social Assistance, you are invited to apply to The position is located on the Big River Indian Reserve. participate in...

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications. STAIRWAY STAIRWAY is designed for Aboriginal who are serious Please forward a detailed resume with 3 references to: about seeking stable, full -time employment. Personnel Committee If you are willing to commit three weeks of your time, we Agency Chiefs Tribal Council will coach you in a program that has helped more than P.O. Box 550 350,000 people world -wide. Debden, Saskatchewan SO1 OSO Do you know of someone who would benefit from this program? Tel: (306) 724 -4555 Fax: (306) 724 -4545 For more information, contact our offices at 944 -1575

Closing date for applications: February 25, 1994 PEAK PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS io Suite 330, 10010 - 105 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1C4 If you can't find Windspeaker at your Band office, ask why, PAGE I O, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, WINDSPEAKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Secwepemc Cultural Education Society Kamloops, B.C.

The Society operates programs in Native research, language, publications, Museum /Heritage Park, Adult Academic Upgrading and cooperates with SFU in offering a Degree Program. Qualifications preferred Bachelor Degree and experience in similar Native - ALL NATIVE TEACHERS! run programs. Salary: negotiable Apply by February 4, 1994 to Chehalis Community School is looking for... Executive Director, SCES, 355 Yellowhead Highway, Kamloops B.C., V2H 1H1. Math /Science Teacher Socials /Humanities Teacher Our small Native community school, located in the beautiful Fraser THE CANADIAN NATIVE Valley area of British Columbia, is seeking two teachers for the remainder ARTS FOUNDATION (CNAF) of the school year, with an option for the next teaching year. Must be to start immediately. available is accepting applications from We are looking for qualified teachers, with a minimum of two years aboriginal individuals for artistic training. teaching experience to provide quality education for the secondary CNAF provides financial assistance to Native students of our school. The C.C.S. is an independent school covering K (status and non -status), Metis and Inuit persons who - 12 with approximately 130 students. are seeking training in the performing, visual, If you are interested in teaching in a school that follows the B.C. literary and communication arts. curriculum with a major emphasis on cultural values and community Please write, telephone or fax for an application. involvement, please send your resume to: CANADIAN NATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION Sharron John, Band Manager 77 Mowat Avenue, Suite 508 Toronto, Ontario M6K 3E3 Chehalis Indian Band (416) 588 -3328 (tel.) R.R. #1, Compt. 66 (416) 588 -9198 (fax) Agassiz, B.C. VOM 1A0 New application deadline: March 31, 1994. Ph: (604) 796-2116 Fax: (604) 796-3946 Note: $20 and $30 tickets are available for the National Aboriginal Achievement Gala Awards Event Deadline for Applications: FEBRUARY 7th, 1994 at the National Arts Centre on Monday, February 28, 1994. Call CNAFfor more information.

First Peoples Equity Coordonnateur de l'équité Coordinator (Premiers peuples)

The position is a two -year appointment, to facilitate access of Il s'agit d'un poste de deux ans, créé pour faciliter l'accès des First Peoples artists and arts organizations to the Canada artistes et des organismes artistiques des Premiers peuples au Council, and assist in developing policies to reflect Canada's Conseil des Arts du Canada et l'élaboration de politiques reflétant cultural and racial diversity. la diversité culturelle et raciale du Canada. Reporting to the Secretary-General of Council, the incumbent Relevant de la secrétaire générale du Conseil, le titulaire aura la will be responsible for facilitating and providing support for responsabilité de faciliter et de soutenir les travaux du Comité des the First Peoples Committee on the Arts; planning and arts des Premiers peuples; de planifier et d'élaborer des politiques et programmes d'aide aux artistes et aux organismes artistiques developing policies and programs to assist First Peoples artists des Premiers peuples; de travailler, en étroite collaboration avec and arts organizations; working closely with Council sections les services du Conseil et avec les communautés et groupes and First Peoples arts communities and groups to develop artistiques des Premiers peuples, à élaborer des stratégies de communications, recruitment and outreach strategies; in communication, de recrutement et d'extension; en consultation consultation with the Council sections, managing and avec les services du Conseil, de gérer et de développer le volet developing the First Peoples component of the internship Premiers peuples du programme de stages; et d'accomplir program; and performing other related duties. d'autres tâches connexes. The ideal candidate will have: Le candidat idéal devra extensive knowledge of the diverse First Peoples cultural avoir une connaissance étendue des diverses communautés des Premiers peuples du Canada et se montrer communities across Canada with demonstrated sensitivity to culturelles sensible aux besoins des artistes et des organismes artistiques the needs of First Peoples artists and arts organizations; des Premiers peuples; understanding of the arts and sound artistic and avoir une bonne compréhension des arts et un bon jugement administrative judgment acquired through related artistique et administratif à la suite d'une expérience connexe experience in a responsible position; dans un poste comportant des responsabilités; group facilitation, presentation, problem solving and avoir des aptitudes pour le travail de groupe, la présentation interpersonal d'exposés, la solution de problèmes et les relations skills; interpersonnelles; experience in organizing, managing and evaluating avoir de l'expérience en organisation, gestion et évaluation de training programs. programmes de formation. Functional knowledge of English, French and one or more First La connaissance pratique de l'anglais et du français et d'une ou Peoples languages is desirable. plusieurs langues des Premiers peuples est souhaitable. The Canada Council offers a competitive salary and benefits Le Conseil des Arts du Canada offre des salaires et des avantages package. It is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes sociaux compétitifs. Il assure à tous l'égalité des chances d'emploi et invite les femmes, les Autochtones, les membres des minorités applications from women, First Peoples, visible minorities and visibles et les personnes handicapées à soumettre leur people with disabilities. candidature. Please submit your application to Human Resources no later Les personnes intéressées doivent soumettre leur demande aux than 21 February 1994 by quoting competition number 9030. Ressources humaines au plus tard le 21 février 1994 et mentionner le numéro de concours 9030.

The Canada Council Conseil des Arts du Canada -.;: Human Resources :.;: Ressources humaines 1 350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047 350, rue Albert, C.P. 1047 Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5V8 Ottawa (Ontario) K1P 5V8

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CAREER and PLACEMENT SERVICES --inainb_ow (CaPS) UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Phone (306) 757 -9743 / 1806 Albert St., Regina S4P 2S8 s Q°44-1A4 Executive Director to employers The Centre: Rainbow Youth Centre is a mufti-service developmental centre Offering a full range of recruitment services serving the wholistic needs of youth between the ages of 11 & 19. Professional to University of Alberta students and alumni. staff, working as a team, deliver programs promoting personal and educational and career services growth, awareness of cultural roots, and opportunities for artistic expression, sports, and recreation. The Job: Reporting to the Board of Directors and working in collaboration with RECRUITMENT SERVICES CAREER SERVICES staff and volunteers, the Executive Director will ensure delivery of high quality programs and services. Qualifications: Demonstrated strong leadership abilities, and an advanced university degree in human services oran equivalentcombination of education job postings career planning workshops and experience. The candidate will also have extensive experience in administration, strategic planning, program development, working with com- computerized job bank job search workshops munity boards, identifying funding sources, writing and supporting funding interview scheduling interview skills workshops proposals, supervising staff, and networking. The candidate will also have an understanding of the needs and concerns of youth living in the inner city, telephone information line individual consultations including a knowledge of Aboriginal culture, and an ability to communicate these issues to the media, the community, and to govemment. Knowledge of interview space career planning tools financial management and experience providing direct service for youth would also be an asset. employer information career fairs and career forums Salary range: $33,000 to $37,000 depending on qualifications. Resource Centre Good benefits package available sessions Aboriginal Individuals encouraged to apply. career fairs publications Rainbow is a United Way agency. Rainbow staff represented by SGEU Apply including resume and three references to Hiring Committee, Board of Directors, Rainbow Youth Centre Closing Date: February 15, 1994 MEETING YOUR RECRUITMENT NEEDS

The University of Northern British Columbia is a new Career and Placement Services university located in Prince George, BC, population 72,000, and Bldg. scheduled to open in the fall of 1994. We are seeking the 4th Floor, Students' Union following experienced, motivated individuals to join our team. University of Alberta This opportunity calls for an accomplished profes- Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2J7 COUNSELLING sional to report to the Director of Student Services to plan, 492 -4291 FAX: 492 -1225 develop, implement and coordinate counselling services in a Phone: SERVICES wide variety of areas for on and off campus students. You will provide psychological counselling and referral services to meet COORDINATOR Me needs of UNBC students. In addition, you will work in of Alberta cooperation with the Director and Student Services staff to min University Edmonton develop support programsforadiversestuder tpopulation. You will also prepare/present seminars and in -service education programs and be pad of the University Trauma Response Team. OFFICE OF NATIVE STUDENT SERVICES Qualifications include at least a Master's degree in Services at the University of Alberta specializes in providing culturally appropriate support Native Student one of the fields related to counselling, and a minimum of five including the administration of the Transition Year Program. services to Aboriginal students, years' experience. Preparation at the Doctoral level is an asset. Experience in and comfort with working in crisis management is required. Experience providing services in a University setting TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAM (TYP) is preferred. Applicants who are psychologists must hold a doctoral degree and be eligible for registration by the College of The Transition Year Program is a university credit access program for students of Aboriginal ancestry. The Psychologists of BC. objective is to prepare Aboriginal students for admission into one of the eight faculties with complete transfer of all credits earned while inthe access program. As Coordinator of Learning, Study Skills Resources Applications are now being accepted for the following 8 access programs: COORDINATOR Centre, you will develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate will encompass learning strategies, Arts, Agriculture/Forestry, Business, Education, Engineering, Native Studies, Nursing and Science. the Centrés initiatives. This OF LEARNING, programmes, courses, orientation programs and services for Minimum Admission Requirements both on and off- campus students. 1) Aboriginal Ancestry STUDY SKILLS 2) Minimum age of 18 Your postgraduate degree is complemented by three gained 3) Minimum of at least 50% in all required high school subjects RESOURCES years' learning study skills resources centre experience You have knowledge and exper- 4) A minimum overall average of 60% in a post- secondary institution. tise of programs designed to introduce university life and high subject required for Business, Engineering and Science. Math 30 and some other Science school CENTRE studies to first time students, fostering and enhancing both their Application deadline: MAY 1, 1994 intellectual and personal development. Adept at responding to the wide variety of needs intrinsic to a diverse student popula- OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED BY NATIVE STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDE: tion, you thrive in an environment where challenge, team work individual pre -admission counselling to prospective students. and flexibility are key to success. a 3 -day orientation to campus and academic life to all new and transfer students resume, with the names on -going individual personal, academic, financial and career /employment counselling Please toward your along and indicating the position for referrals to additional services on and/or off campus. and addresses of three references utßc February 11, 1994, to: Director of you by advocacy for Aboriginal students including admission advocacy which are applying, Human Resources, University of Northern British Co- and cultural activities in cooperation with the Aboriginal Student Council UNIVERSITY social lumbia, P.O. Bag 1950, Station A, Prince George, BC liaison and recruitment particularly through the Student Ambassador Program. OF NORTHERN community activities V2L 5P2. Fax (604) 960-5695 coordination of tutorials and/or study skills and any other remedial measures requested by the student. BRITISH COLUMBIA providing information about the U of A including Aboriginal specific program on campus. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CANADIAN IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS, PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN scholarships and bursaries (a funding directory is available). TO CANADIAN CITIZENS ANO PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF CANADA. THE UNNERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA IS COMMITTEO TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND ENCOUR- For further information, please contact: AGES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN. ABORIGINAL PEOPLES. PERSONS SOH DISABILITIES AND MEMBERS OF VISIBLE IES. Coordinator, Transition Year Program Office of Native Student Services 124 Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta Ph: (403) 492 -5677 Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E8 Fax: (403) 492 -1674 I CFWE 89.9 ABORIGINAL RADIO PAGE 12, JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 13, 1994, WINDSPEAKER n National First Nations Mental Health Training Conference March 21, 22, 23 & 24, 1994 Fantasyland Hotel - West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, Alberta council, provincial and national levels An open invitation to attend the conference, is extended to all First Nations Peoples at an individual nation, tribal School Counsellors /Educators Community Health Workers Health Directors /Health Portfolio Holder Community Health Representatives NNADAP & AADAC Traditional Healers /Elders Nurses /Caregivers Youth Coordinators Social Services Family Child Social Services GOALS and health To improve the quality of life for First Nations communities through culturally appropriate wellness programs which focus on prevention promotion activities utilizing community resources.

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE AGENDA CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: 12 Consecutive Workshops MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1994 "Community Based Mental Health Program -A National Perspective" Ceremony Gam Sweetgrass TOPICS: (12 Workshops) Ceremonies 8:30 am Opening 1. Suicide 2. Family Violence 9 am - Plenary Sessions: " 3. Grief/Bereavement 4. Addictions 10:30 am The Present Structure and Policy of Mental Health Semites" 5. Sexual Abuse 6. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: 7. Residential Schools 8. Physically Challenged *Minister ofHealth Canada Provincial Minister of Health 9. Diagnosed Disabilities 10.AIDS/HIV Minister ofDepartment oflndian and Northern Development 11. Community Development/Wellness 12. Personal Growth 10:45 - 12 pm Breakaway Sessions: "Community Based Mental Health Services" NATIONAL CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 12 pm - Luncheon: Panel Presentation: Workshops will run from 1 1/2 to 2 hours in length. 1:30 pm "Mental Health Common Problems ofNative Communities" n If you are interested in making a presentation on one (or more) of the topics please send: - Breakaway Sessions (12): 1:30 1. a brief outline of your presentation; 2. a brief biography (2 or 3 paragraphs); Mental Health Programs - A National Perspective.'' 3:30 pm "Community Based 3. presentation (audio /visual) needs; 4. photograph (optional) for conference program. u 3:45 - 4:45 pm Summary d Conclusion HEALING/TALKING CIRCLES EACH EVENING TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1994 Theme - Traditional Mental Health Concepts OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM Affordable Advertising Rates 6 am Sweetgrass Ceremony Encourage submissions such a short stories, poetry, artwork, announcements, notices, on Peoples" 9 - Plenary Session: Decolonization Effects First Nations upcoming events and other issues pertaining to First Nations Mental Health. (Allsubmusions c'r Dr. Pam Colorado 10:30 am KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Maria Campbell will become property of the conference, should you want your material returned include self- n 10:45 am- Breakaway Sessions - Facilitated by Elders: envelope) addressed stamped 12 pm "Philosophy of Traditional Holistic Approach To Wellness" 12 pm - Luncheon - Presentation by Millie Stonechild SPECIAL EVENTS AGENDA: u 1:30 pm "Combining raditional Concepts &Contemporary Approaches MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1994: NETWORKING RECEPTION u Methods ofAchieving Individual Community Wellness" Beverly Hills Ballroom, Fantasyland Hotel (Networking Centre, Name Tags, Guest Book) 1:30 - Breakaway Sessions (12) - Facilitated by Elders 6 pm Reception 3:30 pm "To Share Traditional Concepts/Approaches used at the Community Level" 6:30 pm Opening Remarks 7 pm ' Fashion Show featuring Native designers: Summary er Conclusion 3:45 - 4:45 pm *Bruce Omeasoo, Hobbema, Alberta *Kathy Shirt, Kathy's Cree- ations WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1994 Pat Piche, Edmonton n n Enoch Modells & Azpex Modelling Gam Sweetgrass Ceremony Aboriginal Models: Fashion Show M .: Helen Calahasen 9 - 10:30 am Plenary Session: Mental Health Training Strategies" 8 pm Fun Money Events & Auction 'National Native Mental Health Association" 10:45 - 12 pm Presentation: First Nations Lapel Pin Exchange (Buy, trade, sell) Bring your collection u u 12 pm - "Community Mental Health Workers/Practitioner Training Programs" *Open Podium Comedy Hour for Story/Joke Telling 1:30 pm KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Free Door prizes awarded throughout the evening Open to public InstitutionallUniversity Presidents Minister ofAdvanced Education 1:30 - Plenary Session TUESDAY, MARCH22, 1994: FUNDRAISING "GALA" BANQUET 3:30 pm "Present National/Provincial Mental Health Programs" Beverly Hills Ballroom, Fantasyland Hotel Banquet Admission: $25.00 /person Recommendations for a Comprehensive Mental Health Programs 6 pm Prayer by Elder n PANEt.tsTs: 6:15 pm Silent Auction Commences *National Indian d'Inuit Community Health Representatives *Welcoming Address Nechi Institute 7 pm Introduction to Guest Speaker: Chief Katie Rich, Davis Inlet, Labrador National Native Alcohol & Drug buse Program 8 pm Aboriginal Entertainment (TBA) Brighter Futures: Department ofHealth 9 pm Prayer by Elder *Community Action Program Cultural Dance Troupe presentations *Health Directors Special Blanket Dancer Davis Inlet Children Prizes 3:45 - 4:45 pm Summary er Conclusion Media Table Open to public Door 6pm Traditional Feast ¿ Rounddance - Poundmaker's Lodge Silent Auction: Bid on 10 pieces of artwork donated by top Native Artists Evening Presentation: 7 - 9pm Proceeds to go w the Innu Children ofDavis Inlet "Mental Health Training Institution Curriculum Development"

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1994 r National First Nations Mental Health Training Conference 6am Sweetgrass Ceremony Registration Form 8 am Breakfast Buff t 9 - Plenary Session: "Mandate - Future Direction" 12 noon KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Name: National/Regional Directors Address: *Health Careers - M.S.B Brighter Futures - M.S. B. City/Province: *Pathways to Success - C.E.LC *Post- Secondary - I.N.A. C Postal Code: 12 noon Closing Remarks Telephone: "INFORMATION EXCHANGE `94" Organization: \larch 21 - 24, 1994, Delegate Registration: $150.00 Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta Elders /Students/Youth (under 20): $75.00 Cancellation Fee (Administration Charge): $25.00

Registration includes: Conference Materials, 3 Luncheons, 1 Breakfast Buffet. n Display Tables Available Arts & Crafts: $200. 15 tar more infinntation on display tables, Alberta Indian Health Care Commission Edmonton, Alberta T5J 359 Call Carol White /%h: (403) 426-1213 230 First Edmonton Place, 10665 Jasper Avenue, u L PH: (403) 426 -1213 FX: (403) 425 -6436 J