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HvOLVIL No. 4. KAINAI NEWS, BOX 58, STANDOFF, ALBERTA, CANADA May 22, 1974 Kainai Industries First Native named Bloods want control awarded contract of own plant
By CONNIE BENNET Alberta Lt.-Governor Red Crow Development, the Blood The Blackfeet Tribe, Blackfeet Housing band's holding company has started Industries, Ltd., daughters and one son. Today, the Authority, Kainai and G. successful farmer and rancher has negotiations with Wickes Canada Ltd. to R. Construction were successful in expanded operation to a buy out that company's share of Kainai housing his include 1,800 negotiating a contract in the acre farm with 300 head of cattle. Industries at Standoff. amount of $774,438 for 27 scattered site Mr. Steinhauer served as a councillor of mutual homes to be located with sub- the Saddle Lake Indian Band for 34 years Fred Gladstone, Red Crow president, contracts between G. R. Construction and and Chief for three. said recently the band would like to take Kainai. He was instrumental and still remains over complete control of Kainai G. R. Construction will do all site work an active member in the Indian Industries, set up in 1970 under a 22-year- with Kainai furnishing the 27 living units. Association of Alberta and other national contract between Wickes Canada and Red This contract is the first of its kind — and Alberta native groups. He helped Crow Development. Under the contract, where two tribes from different nations launch the Saddle Lake Centennial Kainai Industries is solely owned by the have entered into such a large contract. Development Association, a successful band, but Wickes can appoint three of the The Blackfeet Tribe has requested farming venture on his reserve, and is still company's six directors. legislation from the Congress of the a member of the board. United States in exempting the Blackfeet Mr. Steinhauer joined the United Red Crow covered the capital costs of Confederacy from tariff. This request has 1923, establishing the sectional-housing factory generated Farmers of Alberta in and has been capital much interest from the 8.1.A., very active in farming affairs since. He and Wickes supplied the operating the Montana CongressionalDelegation and in return for 80-per-cent of the gross has been a member of the Chamber of profits. others in Washington. Commerce at St. Paul and Two Hills and At the present time, through the efforts The Ottawa announcement that Ralph was on the Board of Directors of Alberta of Ms. Vicki Santana, Attorney at Law Garvin Steinhauer will be Alberta's new Newstartfor five After losing money since it began Tribe, years. He was appointed operations, Kainai Industries is now at a and a member of the Blackfeet Lieutenant-Governor was greeted with last year as a council member of the and William D. Rogers, an inter-nationai cheers by most of the province's native point where it is starting to show a profit, Northern Alberta Development Council. Mr. Gladstone law specialist in Washington will be people. Mr. Steinhauer is the first native Mr. Steinhauer was invested to the said. writing the actual legislation on this free person in the history of Canada to be Order of in Canada July 1967, and was "It's a business venture with a certain of charge on behalf of theBlackfeet Tribe. appointed a Lieutenant-Governor. made an officer of the order in July 1972. The 8.1.A. Billings area office, by letter In the Alberta Legislature, when the amount of risk, but if housing continues to Mrs. Steinhauer has also been very boom, flourish," of April 10, to the Commissioner of Indian announcement was made, April 30, house involved in public life, serving as the company will he said. Affairs, has indicated support of the Tribal leaders, led by Premier Peter Lougheed, president, director and local secretaryfor He stressed the discussions with Wickes resolution requesting this legislation and roundly applauded the Prime Minister's officials have been general and no price the Alberta Farm Women's Union. She been set in gives highest recommendation for choice. was also the president and charter has on Wickes' share theplant. enactment of such legislation. In a telephone interview with Mr. member of the United Church Women and But if the raise Steinhauer, following the announcement, has been active in the field of education, band could the capital he said, "It's a very proud moment for both reserve and provincial. necessary to take complete control of me. My wileand Iarevery happyaboutit, Kainai Industries, present management, 23 per cent Natives but a little apprehensive too. I'm not sure Many Indian leaders,among them David now supplied by Wickes would be kept on, what is in store for me, but I realize it will Crowchild, former Chief of the Sarcee he said. in Alberta jails be a big responsibility acting on behalf of tribe near Calgary said the decision was a all the people in the province, it's "right and wise one" because Mr. bound to be exciting. This kind of an Steinhauer "knew both sides" as a result The 1973-74 annual report of the appointment comes only once in a of his involvement in both Indian and non- corrections branch of the provincial lifetime." Indian affairs. In This Issue government, shows approximately 23 per Mr. Steinhauer will take office July first cent of all persons admitted to the as Alberta's ninth Lieutenant-governor The manager of the Blood Band's Page 2 Yesno Resigns province's six correctional institutions succeeding the Honorable Grant McEwan, affairs, Ed Fox said he has known Mr. were of Indian or Metis heritage. who retires officially June 30. He will Steinhauer "for many years and I don't Page 3 District News The report tabled in the legislature by serve the statutory five-year term. think they could have chosen a better Solicitor-General Helen Hunley, shows Ralph Steinhauer, born at Morley, man." Page 4 Editorials 3,072 out of a total of 12,817 prisoners Alberta in 1905 is the grandson of the He elaborated by saying the admitted to the correctional institutions famous missionary Henry Bird appointment will mean a "great moral Page 5 Letters were native people. Steinhauer, an Ojibway from the Rama uplift for our people. It's a real honor to The greatest number of native prisoners Reserve in Ontario. The 68 year old Cree have a person like him in such a high Page 6-7 Centre Fold are concentrated at the Lethbridge Indian from the Saddle Lake Reserve near position." Correctional Institution,where 1,118 of the St. Paul, Alberta, 120 miles east of Page 8-9 Sports 1,429 persons admitted to the institution Edmonton will come out of retirement for Adam Solway, former chief of the during the year were Indian or Metis. The the third time. Blackfoot Band, said "We take greatpride Page 10 Youth Page report also indicated that at Calgary's Spy In 1928, Mr. Steinhauer married Isobel in our blood brother's new appointment. Closed Hill, 500 of the 2,202 new admissions were Davidson and settled on a small farm at We are very proud to have a nativeperson Page 12 Detox Centre natives. Saddle Lake where they raised four hold this position." TREATY 7 AREA FAVOR RESERVE COURT SYSTEM Three briefs presented to the Kirby Indian bands concerning the RCMP, and setting up of a number of alcoholic counselling the parents. Commission on April 29 and 30 by the would make it a full-time job to improve treatment centres to which detox The adults are referred to Calgary and Blood and Blackfoot Bands, along with the relations with the Indians, he said. centres could refer clients throughout have to take the early bus and return at Indian Association of Alberta at Fort Ray Many Chief, Blood Band councillor, the province. 6:30 in the evening. Mr. Many Heads said Macleod all favored the reserve court said he thought such a proposal was a good 4. Judges should be familiarized with the same applies to those needing legal aid system. The Kirby Commission is an idea. Something has to be done," he said. Indian cultures, customs and habits. or mental health services. inquiry into the Lower Court System of "Our relationship with the RCMP is very 5. That court be held on the reserve. Mr. Many Heads suggested that Alberta presided over by Justice W. J. C. poor. I myselfcan state many instances of 6. That the Judge be directly advised translation into Blackfoot be provided at Kirby chairman of the three-member what I think is unfair treatment." during his deliberation by a panel of lay all times in the family court at Gleichen, committee. Marvin Fox, Kainai Community persons. and that a native court counsellor be on BLOODS: Services director recommended to the 7. Legal aid be made available to those hand. "An RCMP-Indian liaison officer may inquiry the following on behalf of the entitled to it. "At present, the social services be the solution to the increasing friction Blood Band: BLACKFOOT: departmentis put in the untenableposition between Indians and the police" was the 1. Amendments to the Liquor Control Act Clifford Many Heads, director of Social of appearing for the Crown and at the recommendation to the Blood Band by be instituted which would remove the Services on theBlackfoot Reserve told the same time being the only party who is able Alberta Supreme Court Justice W. J. C. offences of being drunk in a public Kirby Commission that Indians to do the translation in court in advising Kirby following presentation of a brief to place, illegal possession, illegal participating in family court proceedings the parents of their rights. the inquiry. conveyance of liquor as these are often are often intimidated by the judge wearing "Theparents look to the social services "There has been a break-down in tools of harassment used by thepolice robes, and by the proximity to the departmentbecause they are Indians and communications on both sides," he said. force on areas surrounding an Indian criminal courts. therefore, the only people in the "The RCMP don't understand the Indians community. This leads parents to believe they have courtroom who can help them." and many Indians don't seem to 2. The Commission recommends that been charged with a criminal offense. His brief suggested that the court understand the role of the police." legislation be passed, assisting or fully Mr. Many Heads suggested to theKirby atmosphere should be more informal, so Mr Justice Kirby, said an RCMP liaison providing for the funding of Commission that adult counselling parents would be encouraged to speak officer has been employed in B.C. for detoxification centres within native services be provided on the Blackfoot about their children. Judges could also several years, and seems to work communities throughout the province. Reserve because his department only benefit from a course in Indian culture and effectively. A liaison officer in Alberta 3. That the Commission make handles child welfare cases. He feels it customs, he s^id. would investigate any complaints made by recommendations which result in the cannot help the children without Continued, Page 3 2 KAINAI NEWS May 22, 1974 News Here and There Sarcee band members premier June 13th out of the West Coast. receive builders certificates johnnyYesno resigns Appearing with Yesno will be Christopher George (RAT PATROL) and Johnny Crawford (RIFLEMAN). from CBC The National Film Board production of COLD JOURNEY with Chief Dan George and Buckley Petawabano (RAINBOW COUNTRY) will be coming out in October. Johnny studied acting technique under George Luscombe, founder and Artistic Director of the TORONTO WORKSHOP PRODUCTIONS. He has also appeared as Pablo in STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and INDIAN of a play with the same name at Winnipeg's Manitoba Theatre Centre. Johnny was born at the Fort Hope Indian reservation in Northern Ontario on the Albany River. He belongs to the Ojibway tribe. He attended two government schools, which became his home away from home ten months every year, since the age of five. He went to University for one year at Waterloo, Ontario. He workedfor the City of Toronto Actor Johnny Yesno resigns from the as a surveyor and as Engineering CBC May 31, 1974 after serving as on-air Technician with M. M. Dillion, Consulting personality and producer of North Engineers before embarking on an acting- America's only continuing radio program broadcasting career in 1966. winners of itskind. The program presents views of His name YESNO often intrigues people Certificate Canada's Indian people. and is often asked how he got it. It seems Back row, left to right, Bob Ralston, trainer; Chief Gordon Crow- Johnny began his broadcasting career his grandfather was one of the signers of child, Mrs. Kay Blanchfield, T. O. J. Co-ordinator, al Forsyth, manager, seven years ago at Montreal, where the TREATY 9 of Northern Ontario, but he did row, left right, trainees Jerry Simeon, Jesse Starlight, Alex program OUR NATIVE LAND got its not in fact sign his real name on the C.M.C Front to start. Since that time, Johnny has document. He instead put down his Crowchild and Bill Jacobs. appeared in numerous television dramas, totemic mark, which was not accepted by which won him the one of the "Wilderness Government Man. The Government Canada Manpower now offers an "On were presented recently at an informal Best Actor Award" in 1966for his sensitive man promised many things which the which gathering in the Palliser Hotel by A. F. portrayal 'yes' the Job" builders training program in the LAST MAN IN THE chief often answered to the first half provides a Certificate in carpentry. From Forsyth, Manager of the Canada WORLD of the award winning WOJECK but 'no' to the second half as they were goes Manpower CBC promises. this program, the candidate on to Centre. series. fork-tongued They then Apprenticeship. Successful in the 24 week The provincial government He has made three motion pictures, one officiallyregistered his name as YESNO. Apprenticeship Program join program were: Jessie Starlight, Bill which the which every North American kid will Johnny will now the Ontario Jerry provide, remember, OF Authority Jacobs, and Simeon. These men are candidates are now on will on KING THE GRIZZLIES, a Educational Communications completion, journeymans carpenter's Walt Disney He (OECA), now taking their apprenticeship with Production. played Moki, the audio-visual arm of the Builders, contracting papers or license. a blood brother of a bear. Ontario government under the Sarcee a Sarcee His other movies soon to bereleased are Department of Education (Channel 19). firm. INBREAKER, During the course the men completed a Vancouver-based Bob He will be doing on-air broadcasting and Reserve, Elliott Production to have world preparing television programs. eight homes on the Blackfoot a its Take-Out Chinese Food establishment at Any public statement, letters to the 210 16 Avenue N.E., Calgary, and all but editor, or editorials must be signed, Bloods cash in on tourist development the- custom finishing on Alderman but upon request, any name can be Petrasuck's home. withheld and a nom de plume used Tourism is Alberta's second largest Phase two of the tourism development Certificates source of revenue and in an announcement will be electrical connections and a The successful candidate's instead. recently of a $200,000 tourism development sewage system added to the campground on tribalowned land southeast of Waterton in the next three or four years she said. National Park, the Blood Indians hope to Phase three of the project still in cap a part of this resource. preliminary stages call for a motel and Geraldine Holland, economic summer cottages to be built on the site, Community College Director development co-ordinator of the reserve with some facilities for winter recreation. said in an interview "phase one of the Mrs. Holland said the band is campsite development includes the negotiating with the federal government Old Sun Community College construction of another 30 campsites being on what assistanceis available to finance added to the 28 existing stalls. the campground near Waterton. The campground located six miles Some of the money used in developing Gleichen, Alberta southeast of the Waterton Park gate, to be the tourist industry will come from the staffed by Indian workers, is expected to band, she said, and with increased provide facilities for people unable to find royalties from gas leases, more band Requires a Director, Native ancestry preferable, for the academic year room at campsites in the national park. money will be available for economic commencing September, 1974. Opportunity will be given to work with the Mrs. Holland added, "a unique feature development. present Director for a period up to one year to become familiar with the the campground will provide is an open The economic development department special function of Old Sun College as the Canadian experimental centre theatre to be used for Indian cultural said tourism on the reserve is not a for Indian controlled continuing education. Employment may commence ceremonies, church services and out-door priority but the tourist industry can at any mutually convenient date. movies. Another service providedwill be a providefunds to assist with more intensive service station nearby the campsite." economic development. Old Sun College is situated on the Blackfoot Reserve and entirely controlled and operated by the Blackfoot people. It is affiliated with Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta.
FRESH The present curriculum includes subjects from junior high school level,on a remedial basis, up to community college transfer programs. It also contains a Native studies program specializing in theculture of the plains Indians and - related to the normal college level work which is given. It has a specialized MEAT GROCERIES tool skill division in which Native peoples are taught to use local resources for their normal needs. FRUITS VEGETABLES - REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree preferred. FREE DELIVERY Administrative experience in college level academic and financial work. — — Successful experience in working with mature students. Experience in co-ordination of both hourly rate and salaried personnel. Innovative capacity. Broad academic and interest background. THE FOODLAND Familiarity with reserve life. Salary is subject to negotiation — range required should be indicated in CARDSTON - ALBERTA letter of application. References related to the College requirements and academic transcripts should be included with the letter of application.
Apply to: Phone 653-3326 The Secretary, the Board of Directors, Old Sun Community College, Box 339, Gleichen, Alberta, TOJ 1 NO. May 22, 1974 KAINAI NEWS Page 3 DISTRICT NEWS... Stamp out communicable disease on Blood Reserve Charlie Goodrider celebrates ATTENTION: Moses Lake Parents: In the past nurses have gone from home the Administration Building at the Blood ninety second birthday to home to immunize your babies. For Indian Hospital, so you can make sure many reasons — shortage of staff, parents your child has adequate protection. We do not at home, lack of time, etc., and this not want any epidemics on the Blood has not been satisfactory. Your children Reserve. do not all have adequateprotectionagainst For the summer months, clinics will be dread diseases such as T.8., polio, held at 1:00 p.m. on the following dates diphtheria, whooping cough, lockjaw, May 29th, 1974 measles, mumps and German measles. June 12th and 26th, 1974 In the future, we plan to hold July 10th and 24th, 1974 immunization and general health clinics in August 7th and 21st, 1974 ATTENTION: Parents of the Standoff Area: In the past we have held clinics on the will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. At first Monday of each month in the old these clinics your child will be given the Standoff School and the third Tuesday of necessary needles to protect him or her the month for the new Townsite. from dread diseases. The nurse will also Because your Health Centre is now in a check on your child's general health at central location in the complex at that time. Standoff, we ask that you bring your We hope you will take advantage of this children to the Health Centre. The clinics opportunity for better health services.
Parents in Other Areas! cannot do proper evaluations eg: height. Your children will not be forgotten in weight, and assessments at your home. I this program. We will continue to hold a please drop in to the Health Centre when i clinic each Thursday in the Standoff you are in the neighborhood for needles " Health Centre. We will also immunize in and check-ups. GOODRIDER CELEBRATES 92ND Standoff, Cardston, and Lethbridge. your homes when necessary, but as we STANDOFF HEALTH CENTRE Front row, L-R: Mrs. Ben Brewer, Mrs. Charlie was one of a group of people who Tom Brown, Charlie Goodrider, Mrs. Paul volunteered to break land for farming for Russell, Mrs. Jim Shot Both Sides. the St. Joseph's farm at the St. Mary's In Memorium Marriages Back row, L-R: Mrs. Allen Spear Chief, school. Farming at that time was by Tailfeathers. Ira. married Rosie Jane Mrs. "Buster" Mills. means of the horse and plough. All In loving memory of our dear father Gladstone. April 19. 1974. proceeds from the farm were used to and husband, Pat Wolf, Sr., who passed Mistaken Chief, William, married On Friday, May 3, Charlie Goodrider support the church. away September 2, 1967. Lillian Bullshields. April 20. 1974 celebrated his 92nd birthday. Mr. Charlie was also involved in the Shade. Henry, married Deanna Fox. Goodrider's daughters, sisters and construction of St. Catherine's Church in May 11. 1974. immediate family arranged a birthday Standoff. He and others worked "Gone dear father, gone forever Red Crow. Leo. married Irene Chiet party for him at the White Calf Hall in laboriously in cutting and hauling timber How we miss your gentle and Calf. May 4. 1974. Standoff, where approximately 100 people, from Beebee flats for the construction. smiling face, Healy. Ronnie, married Teresa Eagle friends and relatives were in attendance. Another place he was actively involved Your voice, your talk, the things Bear, May 18, 1974. Charlie will long be remembered for his was the construction of the old dance hall you used to do. services with the RCMP as a scout. He at Standoff, which was one of the most You fell asleep without good-bye Births served a scout 20 popular some 30years With recall as for years for the spots on the reserve sadness we Eagle Bear, reserve postings Macleod, ago. From Audrey, February 7. 1974, with at Fort one so good as you male, Troy Neville. You are not forgotten loved one Healy, Fern, February 9, 1974, male. Reserves favor now will you ever be Billy Jack. reserve court system As long as life and memory last Crow Chief, Joanne, February 17, 1974, will remember thee Continued from Page 1 native we female, Carrie Ann. "The number of people appearing miss you all He also recommended that the provincialcourts is out We the time Heavy Head, Mr. and Mrs. Martin. in all of proportion Our provincial department of health and social compared to their numbers in relation to hearts are sore February 26. 1974, female. Frances development study Indian traditions of white society," he added. As timegoes by, we miss you more Margret. marriage and child rearing so more "These observations are equally true of If all the world were ours to give Mills, Liza Doris. February 28. 1974 effective court decisions can be made. the family and juvenile courts. These We'd give it yes and more female. Leslie Cher His brief also suggested that the Band institutions thrive on the disintegration of To see your loving smiling face Eagle Speaker. Levina. March 11. 1974 Council should have a say in the ultimate Indian families," Mr. Powderface said. And greet you at our door. female. Leah Michelle. disposition of a child under permanent Alcohol has contributed in large For death never takes away Davis. Wyneta. March 12. 1974. female wardship. The Blackfoot Reserve has a measures to the problems which Indians Those loves go out of sight Jewell Dawn. children's shelter and the brief suggested have had before the courts, he continued. But never out of mind Weasel Head, Carol Francis. March 20. that if otherbands are interested insetting It is destroying families and creating A happy home once we enjoyed 1974, male. Bobby Neilson. up a similar institution that a rational agony for social agencies. None on earth can take your place Eagle Plume, Mr. and Mrs. Claude. April funding program be arranged and made "At present the provincial answer is the loss, we seven years today. 4. 1974. female, Verona. the had Shouting. April available to Bands. removal. If the Indian is drunk, throwhim —Ever rememberedand sadly missed Mildred. 6. 1974. female. Sykes Powderface, southern vice- in jail for 30 days. That will cure him. If by: Ruth, Jackie, Patsy. Patti Tricia. Pat. Jr.. Eagle March 22. 1974. president of the Indian Association told the there are problems in the family and Derrick, Judith, Belva, Aloy. Plume. Julana. Kirby Carol, female. Cynthia Ann. Commission that the association has children are neglected, take them and put Cammie and Mel. been gathering material from reserves them in a white home far away from the Scout. Rose Z.ta. March 22. 1974. male. across the province to present to the parents. That will teach the parents," the Kristian Timothy. inquiry for almost eight months with the lAA vice-president added. Industries White Quills, Vivian. March 23. 1974. Kainai Limited wishes female, Lorilee Agnes. help of a federal government grant. Mr. Powderface said welfare and Connie Bennett, chairman "The number Indian appearing to thank Brave Rock, Melvina, March 25, 1974, of people breaches of the treaties have also the lndinn Housing in court concerns the Indian leaders of the contributed to the problems of the Indian of Blackfeet female, Vanessa Lorraine. province. It is for this reason that they people. Committee and her stafffor all the Wells. Elma Jeanette, April 1, 1974, have taken such an ambitious "Most of the white society is of the assistance and courtesies they have female, April. representation to this board of review. So opinionthat the Indian doesn't know what extended in awarding us the many of our people are fined and so many to do about these problems. On the contractfor 27 homes, slated for the Deaths jailed, and so many of our children are contrary, they are the only ones who do Reservation in Browning, Blackfeet Big Lorenzo Carl, February 16, taken away," said Mr. Powderface. know what to do," he said* Montana. Throat. 1974. son of Betty Big Throat. We also wish to thank Charles /".'. McDonald, George, February 21, 1974. irchambault of 4rchambau.lt and Bullshields, Teddy, March 23, 1974. Comapny, for his patience and Hairy Bull. Sam, March 25. 1974. EDEN'S assistance for again assisting Kainai Bullshields, Peggy, April 23, 1974. PEIGAN Industries in finalizing the contract daughter of Herbert and Elizabeth FUNERAL award. Bullshields. INDIAN Illllll] Melting Tallow, Clarence, May 7, 1974. HOME LTD. 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Series really got or a friend stands before the assembly and applauds the dead In this quarter-century of service,Father Regnier was involved shafted by Inspol man's life and all the good qualities which the deceasedpossessed not only in religious matters, but also in education. It was this past hockey and used while he was alive. Many times what is said is not true, through this avenue that I was first acquainted with him. He was season, the first for in reality, the dead person possessed nothing which deserves the principalof St. Mary's Indian School the years I was in high year of operation of all- (he term "quality." But out of sympathy, out of loyalty, out of school. Though I then, I lucky I the proposed neverrealized it know now how native hockey pity, or maybe out of love, these falsehoods are stated. As if to was to have had him in thatrole. What littlesuccess I have had in good honored only when is adult large league. balance this out, many a man is he my life, I owe a share to Father Regnier. meeting held in Calgary in cold his that he years At a recent dead and is told, after his body is and spirit gone, After spending four or five at St. Mary's, Father Regnier which both the north and southern lived a good life for himself and for others. was transferred to theErmineskin School in Hobbema. However, divisions met with Inspol, it was revealed It is for thisreason I am happyone good man this yearis being he returned three years ago. Since that time many older Blood by Inspol that they spent close to $8,000 in honored while he is inthe best of health,and he is verycapable of Indians have come toknow him as the parish priest here. He left the operation of the two leagues this past recognizing the love and gratitude those of us lucky enough to education to get away from politics and all the fighting and winter. know him, feel for him. His reason for recognition is not for scrapping over the education question. He is amongus now and Only two teams paid their entry fees of being rich or famous. His reason for recognition is not for being inspires faith and stability in a world madwith illusion and cheap $100.00 to the league, theKainai Chiefs of a politician. His credentialsfor this honor stemfrom the fact that promise. the southern division, and Alexancder for 25 years this year, he has dedicated his life to greater human His concern is with the spiritualwell beingof people. You will Braves of the northern division. These understanding, human love, the instillmentof a desirefor human neversee him driving aroundfor converts,but you will see homes entries are supposed to berefunded to both and spiritual perfection, and everything else it is priests are welcoming him. The Catholic community of the Blood Reserve teams. expected to inspire in others. When so many have failed, when so congratulates you Father, on your 25 anniversary as a priest of At this meeting after a lengthy many have given up. Father Joseph Regnier, 0.M.1, has stood the Oblate Fathers. discussion on the finances of the leagues, the southern delegation found out that they only spent less than $500.00of the $8,000.00 mentioned, and this amount involved "Hassle over local government??^ expenses attending meetings with Inspol and the northern division. By MANY FINGERS oldish and beaurocratic efforts collect together those The south also discovered that while WALLY JR. most to refereeing What does local governmenl mean to Indian people? It could dealingsby which Indian people have been civilized successfully. Inspol was footing the bill for some, the employmentof more beaurocrats to run With a bit of more enlightened planning on the of the for all the northern league games, the mean to gutsy part southern division was paying for their own certain programs, a separate group of Indian Nations across Department of Indian Affairs, the Indian Act would have been an Treaties as refereeing for all their home games. Canada being formed by the recognition of Indian instrument of co-operationand understanding. It wasn't.This is game schedule, peoples, many would The north played a 30 true treaties between two sovereign and why Indian people, for the most part, are discussing it. Drunken plus, maybe games amounting the on 10 playoff continue thinking that local government means Indian sometimes, or worse quietly. In any case local government for to 40 games at an average of $30.00 per reserves will have to start paying taxes. The possiblities indeed Indian reserves should most definitely, at this point in time, game for referees, which amounted to seem staggering. mean the control of the land use, with a philosophy stating that $1,200.00; add $1,000.00 for meeting To clear away some of that stuffy air Indian peoplehave been reserves will be sociallyand economicallydeveloped to theirfull expenses for both divisions, and we get breathing in lately, let us begin with a little background. potentials. Land use control under the existing Indian Act is not $2,200.00. Now then, what happened to the Indian people have for their use tract of land given to them possible. other $5,000.00??? under those agreements we call treaties. Not all Indians want to Indian reserves are held in trust for the benefit of Indians by I have always said that Inspol based in live on a reserve, while others do not need a reserve, and then ■he Federal Government. Under Section 18 of the Indian Act, the the north tends to spend more money for there are those peoplewho do not evenwant reserves around any land on reserves is subject to the Governor in Council decideing the northern Indians, and this is just more. Indian peopleon reserves willeventuallydecide what they whether any purposes for which lands in reserveare used or are another example. Hunt to do with that land they live on. The route that has been to be used is for the use and benefitof theband. Self-government What Inspol should do with their funding followed closely by Indian reserves is that the reserve lands are means taking over their responsibility. It is now up to reserve is split the funds evenly into the three entirely considered as being common property, to be developed, peopleto decide what kind of mechanism willbe set up to assume treaty areas, and this way it will be fair to and benefits be derived by all equally. Here we have the this responsibility. This would mean smallerbands might agree everyone. formation of Reserve industries, owned by the Band members to disband, and that others would become a somewhat self- und held in trust by the Tribal administration. An enormous sufficient people living on the reserves with their own schools, Ralph Steinhauer" " was" certainly" pace exists for the development of private industry on Indian police force, and courts. This only useful " " would be the form of deserving recent appointmentas reserves. Some bands are even encouraging it, disregarding self-governmentas it has room incorporate Indian waysof life of his the to Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. In the future social and legal problems. called culturefor want of a better world and would allow planned - their lands and their problems. The few years that I have known Mr. Reserve people have developments to occur economically speaking. Steinhauer, I have held the highestrespect association of a form of self-government with a cohesive land It all dependson what the reserve peoplethink the future has to explored by for him as a man who was dedicated his base has many possibilities.These are. I know, being for them. Yes, Leo, there are those who neverget off the ground, native people as shown by his work and Indian planners. Welcome the Indian Act. The Indian Act, that but theere are those who can never touch it. activities in Indian organizations. It surely is a great honor for him and the native people of Alberta, and all of Canada. Office and sports complex This year" being" "election" year" on the Blood Reserve, the politicians who did not planned for Peigan Reserve make it to the last council are slowly but surely starting to come out of hibernation Construction of a $950,000.00 At present there are no recreational and are starting to make some noise. This recreational-office complex could start in facilities on the reserve and teams, is quite evident, what with meetings here June the Peigan reserve near Brocket. especially hockey, have had to rent ice as and there, and everywhere. Some have on intentions, others, The building which will contain band far away as Claresholm and Coleman for good but it's just the bank, day centre, store practices and games. same old line at every election year. They offices, a care a make promises to the tribe just to get and a hockey rink with a seating capacity Henry Potts, Peigan Band Manager said of on votes, that will benefit them for a month 500. is to be constructed the east side there is a lot of vandalism on the reserve or two and then, when elected, they rest on of Brocket, where the tribe is presently because of lack of recreational facilities. a new a monthly salary of $400 per month, and let planning residential subdivision. The complex should curb the vandalism a the other councillors do the work. Blood The building is expectedto be open next great deal. residents, March, but the rink part of the complex is beware of false prophets!! expected to be completedby December of At present, office space for the tribe this year. administration is limited to several YOUR SPORTS The arena hopefully will be used year buildings in Brocket. A Boy Lost. . . round, with plans for basketball,track and When the new building is complete, field, and lacrosse for the summer offices now occupied by the HEADQUARTERS months. The tribe eventually hopes to add administration will be taken over by the I was lost in a world full of turmoil . . . a swimming pool and gymnasium to the needle-trade and handicraft industries on building in the future. the reserve. Foday I am safe in the arms of my elder DOUG'S ' but what then of my Mother. Who she is, I do not know TROPHY Indian News Madia Sod«ty - Owimc* and Publisher! of — CANADA'S LEADING INDIAN NEWSPAPER Someday maybe I shall . . . SPECIALISTS NEWS — THE KAINAI DOUO CLARK Published for Indians and non-Indians on the 10th and 25th of every month. DON McCLAIN Box 808, CARDSTON, ALTA. Box 58, STANDOFF, ALTA. Kainai News JIM GLADSTONE Phone 737-3784 - 737-3785 WES RICE President " Marvin Fox Editor - Coen Bly Vice-President Clement Door. Co-Editor " Jim Ooedstriker Staff Members NEW LOCATION Secretary -Lena Gallup Cartoonist " Everett Soop - Virna Many Fingers Kainai STREET SOUTH Treasurer " Jim Wells Circulation - Newt area correspondents are: 315 SEVENTH Director - Us Healy Reporter " Jacqueline Red Crow Browning, Connie Bennett; Cdlgary, Lena Subscription Rates: $5.00per year. Additional charges* $5.50outside of Canada Gallup, and Blackfoot Reserve, Dwight 35c per single copy Smith. Editorial writer it Leo Fox. When- SPECIAL! Authoriied os Second Class Mail by Post Ofßee Dept., Ottawa ever an It by an Payment of Postage in Cash. Registration No. 1698 article endorsed Indi- HOCKEY A BASKETBALL vidual of the team, it is en- Printed by the Herald Printers, Uthbridgo, Alberta editorial EQUIPMENT dorsed by the team as a whole. May 22, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 5 Letters To The Editor Minastako Centre hands out 330 awards Dear Editor; Dear Editor: The Cardston Figure Skating Club has The University of Manitoba is pleased just completed a very successful year to announce that it has recently received with an Achievement Night recently. permission to establish a Department of It was a colorful night with a variety of Native Studies within the Faculty of Arts, well performed members. About one and is now seeking applications and quarter of the clubs nearly eighty nominations for the position of Head of members were Indians. These young that Department. people, both boys and girls, spent two It is planned that the Department evenings every week from November would offer a major and minor in Native first, practicing and preparing for this Studies, which programs would include event. They were some of the most co- some courses offered by other operativeand enthusiastic of the skaters. departments, and eventually a minor in The motors were, without exception,very Native Languages. The Head's helpful and worked very hard to bring responsibilities would include teaching their children to the rink and to get courses, administering the Department, costumes made for them. We are very and developing programs within it. happyto havetheseyoung people in our It is desirable that candidates for the club and appreciate their contribution. position have had considerable We thank those Indian people who involvement in the Indian, Metis, or came to support our night. We are proud Eskimo cultural heritage of North of the part the young people played in America, as well as having extensive this event and we are sure that those of knowledge of the social, economic, and you who missed this performance would political situations of Native Peoples in have been proud to see these young Canadian society. people of yours perform. Rank and salary would be We thank these young people and commensurate with qualifications and their parents and look forward to seeing experience. even more of you next year. Yours truly, The effective date of the appointment ARDITH COOPER, would be September 1, 1974, or — if President necessary July 1, 1975. award Deadline—for receipt of applications Typing given May Dear Editor; and nominations: 31, 1974. Mrs. presents special typing Evelyn Goodstriker, all correspondence Alice Sheen award to writing behalf of our members, Please address to I am on the Chairman Headship secretary at Nanastako Centre at Awards Night. many of whom, between the ages of 11 of the Selection years years, expressed Committee: and 18 have the D. J. MCCARTHY, view that it would be beneficial to set up a Dean "pen-pal" scheme, yoong in Faculty of Arts with people University of Manitoba orth parts of the world, who have similar Winnipeg, interests. Manitoba Our Club wasestablished, three years ago with the main aims offostering better relationships between Maori and European people of our district, and of U of L has open line providing facilities for any interested person to learn what we can teach of the The University of Lethbridge has ancient traditional ways of the Maori established an "open line" program. people of New Zealand. Academic advice and registration Our members would be very information is just a telephone call away interested to correspond to any similar for Alberta students considering attending Canadian native group of young people, the University of Lethbridge for the first whose aims are to foster the cultural time. traditions of their Indian people. Whether we receive replies from tribal groups or The University has implemented a trial simple Cultural Clubs, we feel is not policy, effective immediately, of important. accepting collect calls from prospective One of the long term aims my students anywhere in Alberta, who wish to committee would strive for, would be air make appointments for academic advice exchangevisits between an Indian and a or who require interviews to obtain Maori youngster, or, sponsored visit, to admission and registration information. their respective countries. I would be U of L administrators view theapproach very grateful if your magazine would as one means of making information about publish some form of summary of our the University readily available to request. students throughout the province. The Faithfully yours, Registrar's Office is hopeful the phone-in B. E. GRAHAM (Secretaary) process will facilitate the admission and TE REO 0 PAEROA MAORI CLUB advisement process for students entering P.0.0X 184 the U of L. The effectiveness of thepolicy Paeroa, New Zealand will be reassessed at a future date. Receives award Students wishing appointments to Barbara Dear Mr. Editor, discuss admission and registration David Many Bears receiving "first honors" award from I hope you will print this open letter of procedures are asked to call 329-2231. McDonald, instrsuctor of Plains Indian song and dance class, Ninastako appreciation, if you think it will not be Students seeking specific academic and Centre. David was selected from about 50 students were enrolled in the embarrassing in any way to my once-met program advice may call 329-2419. course offered at the Ninastako Centre. friends: My thoughts flow warm at the memory of how Paddy and Morris helped me reach the PROPANE BULK and the - trail through mountains " BOTTLE of Waterton Park and with CARDSTON their friends singing songs of spirit at night filled me with GAS and OIL the joy of being— there with " them. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS KEN KITTLESON P.O. Box 292 " HEATING and Cotaati, California " APPLIANCES Meat lIGA) Produce NOTICE TV and RADIO " Sales and Service The Standing Alone family wish to announce Memorial and Give Away Dance in honour ofthe late Henry and PHONE 653-3812 "We Really Care" Louise Standing Alone. Ceremonies to be held at the Sun Dance on June 20, 1974. GROCERIES The family welcomes all friends, SERVICE relations, visitors andformer members the Red Belt Society. of CENTRE PHONE 653-4132 The family would like to express PHONE 653-4133 ALBERTA their sincerest thanks to all concerned CARDSTON - during their great loss. Page 6 KAINAI NEWS May 22, 1974 WORLD OF POLITICKLING
Big Deal! The entire country for one lousy medal! Our Chief?? I'm sure he's around here somewhere!
Heh, heh, heh! Secretariesdon'talways know all the speeling korreckly!
Council is gettir
If I had their footwork. I would've flattened AN, Frazier, and the works But the last survey had our Reserve boundary five miles that-a-way!
The Council just fired somebody again
We finally found a candidate that has a platform
These Government really thinning deals are down our Indian culture. Must you aim the rifle at the Indian?? These long speeches are lasting tc May 22, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 7
Jumping Jibberish Jelly Beans, this politician even has a crooked mouth We wanted a fertile reserve, and what did they give us — a Gravel Pit?!?!
After all these years, I still get cold feet before making a speech, that's why I wear my rubbers
I is getting younger all the time
Another Treaty? Another lousy medal!!! and they accuse us of "Indian Time.' .Where's the Big Daddies of Parliament??
:ions' The headache is yours now!
Nine .For; Three Against; and One, Maybe We. .have a new .Indian. . President of the World. Sour Grapes!
in Now that I've got your autograph, this drum's really going to get a Beating i lasting too long! I can't hold it any longer!! Council Session 8 KAINAI NEWS May 22, 1974 NATIVE SPORTS Western Canada native all-star team A.N.C.S.tohost to compete in international tourney golf tourney By CECIL NEPOOSE Golf season has hit againand whenever that happens, there are numerous tournaments in Alberta with many native golfers entered. This year the Alberta Native Communications Society golf tournament looks to be one of Alberta's top tournaments. Offering cash prizes in 13 categories, the tournamentwill takeplace at the Salisbury Golf and Country Club in Sherwood Park on June 15th. The entry fee may seem quite high at $25.00per golfer but not so when you stop to consider that most of the proceeds are togo to a charity. But a good percentageof the entry fee money will also go to the 13 winnersin the five low net, five low gross, hidden hole, high score and a hole in one prize which is being donated by the Edmonton Native Boys' Boxing Club. The Calaway Handicap System is to be in effect for the whole tournament and tournament rules will be provided for entrants prior to the start of the tournament. Tee off has been slated for 1:00 p.m. and entrants are asked to be on time to help the tournament get off to a good start and an early finish. Over 100 golfers are expected with top Alberta government officials opening the tournament. A banquet and dance are to be provided by the Edmonton Native Boys' Boxing Club at the Canadian Native Friendship Front row, left to right: Charlie Weasel Head, Wesley Stevenson, Randy Yellowhorn, Robert Wells, Centre starting at around 8:00 p.m. where the prizes will be handed out. The entry Buddy Samualson. Back Row, left to right: Dave Weasel Head, Allen Pard, Emil Day Chief, John fee will cover admission to the banquet Fletcher, coach, Stan McMasters, Godfrey Weasel Head, Marvin Yellow Horn. and dance but the refreshments will have to be purchased by the golfers at the After three days of strenuous work-outs days. Of the 18 that started out, 14 years old, 5 feet 11 inches, 165 lbs., left dance. under coach John Fletcher, a team has remained at the end of the camp. guard. Entries are still open and they can be been selected to represent western Canada The two coaches then had to cut four Godfrey Weasel Head, Blood, 19 years sent in the form of a money order or at the First Annual Native Indian players to come down to the required ten old, 6 feet 1 inch, 140 lbs., right guard. certified cheque to ANCS Comptroller, Activities Association Basketball players that will make the trip to David Weasel Head, Blood, 22 years old, Ken Staples at the ANCS offices. The championships to be held at Albuquerque, Albuquerque. 6 feet, 170 lbs., right-guard. Calaway Handicap System will be New Mexico on May 22 to 25th. The team at the present time is Robert Wells, Blood, 21 years old, 5 feet implemented, to even the old pros; golfing The tryout camp was conducted at the experiencing difficulty in obtaining funds 11 inches, 145 lbs., guard. prowess with thefairlynew starters in the St. Mary's School on the Blood Reserve on to finance the trip, but the Inspol Steering Allen Pard, Peigan, 22 years old, 6 feet 1 sport. the weekend of May 2-4. A disappointing Committee are determined to the inch, 180 lbs., forward-guard. send The top ten this to turnout of only 18 players registered on team to New Mexico, and are working Randy Yellowhorn, Peigan, 20years old, in tournament are Friday evening. to 6 feet, 170 lbs., guard. qualify for the fall ANCS communications hard at trying secure funds for the trip. trophy. A total of 22 invitationswere sent out to The team is expected to leave for Marvin Yellowhorn, Peigan, 24 years George Calliou won it last year some of the native players Albuquerque Tuesday, May old, 6 feet 1 inch, 178 lbs., forward-centre. and he should be back to defend his title as top basketball on 21st. the ANCS golf champ. in Alberta. 8.C., Saskatchewan, and Emit Day Chief, Blood, 21 years old, 6 Wes Stevenson, Cree, 23 years old, 6 Manitoba, but the tryout campwas open to feet, 165 lbs., guard. feet, 165 lbs., guard. The Indian Affairs Branch in Edmonton anyone who was interested in making the Buddy Samuelson, Assinaboine, 18 yers Jackson, Cree, has offered some financial assistance to old, lbs., Tom 24 years old, 6 feet 5 team. 6 feet, 160 guard-forward. inches, 195 lbs., centre. the tournament which automatically Coach Fletcher and assistant coach and Stanley McMaster, Blackfoot, 23 years raises the sum of prize money. trainer, Jerry Dawson really put the boys old, 6 feet 3 inches, 180 lbs., centre. Wayne Davis, Blood, 28 years old, 6feet So how about it golfers? Turn those through hard work-outs during the three Charles, Weasel Head, Jr., Blood, 24 4 inches, 175 lbs., centre. baggies, birdies and eagles into cash!
Alberta Native Spokane, Wash., might Four OFYprojects Sports Seminar okayed in South There will be 42 young people employed be site for I.R.C.A. finals this summer in three projects on the Blood and one project on the Peigan Reserve under the federal governments June 4-5-6 While plans for the National Indian The IRCA this year will be selling Finals Rodeo which was set for Spokane in Opportunities for Youth Program. membership and permit cards at all Thefederal government will spend $30.4 October of this year, still are up in theair, approved rodeos. The secretary of each the I.RCA. have taken the initiative go million on OFY across Canada, $1.8 Edmonton Native to individual rodeo will be responsible for the million of it in Alberta. ahead and plan for their finals for cards. Spokane, if plans for the N.I.F.R. fall The following are the list of the various Friendship Centre through. projects: At the present time cards, both Two carpenters training youths on the membership and permits, can be obtained Blood Reserve providing on-the-job- Jay Harwood of Billings, Montana who from the following people: Sidney training for 10 youths, an increase in their 10176 117 Street is on the N.I.F.R. committee, said that Starlight, Box 1, R. R. No. 3, Calgary, self-help capabilities and small repairs Edmonton, Alberta they should know by the middle of next Alberta; Jim Goodstriker, Box 695, and renovations on run-down houses, month whether or not they will have the Cardston, Alberta; and Loretta Connelly, $11,400. finals. The N.I.F.R. committee is having Box 93, Browning, Montana 59417. A project collecting, classifying, and difficulty in obtaining the necessaryfunds selecting information for an accurate and to hold the finals in Spokane. Memberships are $15.00and Permits are objective view of the history and culture of Sponsored by Inspol $5.00. The $1.00 penalty fee for every the Blood Reserve, nine participants, The I.R.C.A. are very optimistic about month late has been waived for this year. $6,735. staging their final rodeo in Spokane. Mr. A sports participation and training Phone Harwood, after consultation with the A general meeting has been called for program for about 1,500 to 2000 children on I.R.C.A. Executive has agreedto promote May 25, at 1:00 p.m. prior to theKamloops the Blood Reserve, eight participants, 488-1411 for further information the finals for the association if plans don't Rodeo, and ALL MEMBERS are urged to $7,700. Peigan cultural camp at Brocket, go through for the N.I.F.R. attend. fifteen participants at a cost of $14,640. May 22, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 9 Bobby Breaker wins U of C major athletic award
Bobby Breaker, a 21 year old Blackfoot Canada West University Athletic Indian from the Blackfoot reserve at Associations Champions in Vancouver, of Gleichenrecently was awarded the Major which Bobby was a rookie on that team. Athletic Award for Cross-Country racing Bobby, who comes from a familyof five at the University of Calgary. brothers and three sisters was an Bobby has been competingin track and exchange student to Jamaica in 1971 under field meets since he was seven years old, the Cross Roads Society Organization. and has won an imprressive array of That same year he received a trophiesand awards since then. Sportsmanship trophy from the reserve Some of his major wins have been the and was runner-up for the Tom Long Boat Y'sMen's Club of south Calgary Annual Trophy Award. Cross Country 5-Mile race for juniors, Bobby is presently attending the which he won in 1970 and 1972. In 1968 at University of Calgary where he is the age of 15 he won the Y.M.C.A. 4-Mile majoring in Physical Education. He plans event. upon completing his education, to return In 1972 the University of Calgary sent a to his reserve where he hopes to serve his seven man Cross Country team to the people in the recreation field. Handgame tourney at Browning, Mont. The dates for the Annual Big Sky Hand Eight members are required for a team, /.AC.A. Game tournament has been set for and an entry fee of $50.00 per team must Browning, Montana, at the Tribal Centre be in by May 24 at 7:00 p.m. on May 24, 25 and 26. Approved Rodeos tournament All entries should be sent to: "Buck" The annual this year has Arrowtop, Box 832, Browning, Montana prize money totalling $2,700.00. Themoney 59417. will be splitfour ways with $1,000.00 going Kamloops, 8.C., May 25-26 5 and 1 p.m. There — to first place, $800.00 for second, $600.00 will be refreshments sold at the Five major events at $400 each, $20 entry fee for third place, and $300.00 for fourth centre, and poker and black jack games place. will also be open to the public. Bull Riding—limit of 40. Team Roping, entry fee $20 (entry twice). Ladies' Barrel Race $300, entry fee $20. Boys' Steer Riding $100, entry fee $5. Trophy Buckles in 5 major events. Phone entries to Area Code 604-457-9961 Gottfriedson Ranch, Box 26. HOBBEMA FOUR BAND Entries close May 23, 6:00 p.m. D.S.T. Recreational Center Age* 7 to. 18 - 1 & 2 u**k UUdo*U Gottfriedson Stock AUGUST 5 - 30 Winterburn, Alberta Prof. Instructors June 1 and 2, 4:00 p.m. Each Day Five Major Events at $100 Each. $25 Entry Fee Team Roping @ $50, $10 entry fee. Senior Barrel Race @ $50, $15 entry fee. Hodgson W Ted GerryCheevers^BJ -" Wayne Mulom^Bß f WHA Sharks WHA Crusoders WHA Crusaders'li Junior Barrel Race @ $30, $10 entry fee. M^^^^L s
Within five years the Blood Tribe Upon agreementwith the Prairie Farm anticipates over 3,000 acres of farmland and Rehabilitation Administration, which will be under irrigation. A $1.3 million has a main canal crossing the reserve, the irrigation project will make this dreamfor band has been granted permission to Blood Indians a reality. irrigate 3,000 acres and has the option to Grant Fox, assistant director of the irrigate another 25,000 acres over a ten- band's irrigation project made the year span. announcement of a five-yearpilot project bringing irrigation to betweeen 3,000 and In return for giving PFRA right-of-way 3,600acres on the west side of thereserve. Tor the canal, the band can use irrigation He said, "If theproject is successful, the water without charge. band will probably begin re-patriating Farm machinery, sprinkler systems and leases for irrigation farming." seed and Mr. Fox said most of the reserve's fertilizer costs will be consumed cultivated land is now farmed under lease by the irrigation department on the reserve. Farmers receiving water will by non-Indians, but he said he hopes the rent the irrigation project will encourage more sprinklers and machinery from the department over the five year life of band members to farm their own land. the project, At the end of the project term between but will be given the equipment they are renting at the end of 15 and 20 farmers are expected to be the five year term. involved, giving thefarmers irrigation and management skills in addition to water. Alton Johnson, project director, said the At present, the majority of reserve land federal government to lease, with the exception wants loan the is under private farmers involved, the money necessary to of 38,000 acres, most of it in one block — establish with irrigation called the "big lease," in equipment, the north eastern instead of making an outright grant to part of the reserve leased by the Blood them. Thefederal governmentis paying 75 Tribal Council. per cent of the total cost. If the project is successful, land in the "big lease" will be brought under The major crop under irrigation in the irrigation. pilot project will be alfalfa. Rabbit Dance champs Winners of the rabbit dance contest: Ninastako Centre awards night, back row, left to right, Bonnie Crow, Audrey Many Fingers, Annette Eagle Ninastako Centre awards night Tailfeathers. Front row, left to right, Darryl McDonald, David Many Fingers. Students outfitted in native costume performed for approximately 250 Pouring rain did notseem to dampen the English 10; Gordon Manyfingers, Home spirits improvement; guests during the Pow Wow held following the banquet. of some 150 adult students who Gwen Healy, Cooking; students and attended the Ninastako Centre Banquet Sylvia Leduke, Sewing, (Cardston); and Awards Night, Friday, May 26, at the Levina Eagle Speaker, Bookkeeping and St. Paul's School on the Blood Reserve. Typing; Barbara Tschetter, Blackfoot FINEST FOODS language; David Many Bears, Plains GARTH MATKIN The impressive evening ceremonies Music and dance; Marvin Brave Rock, PROPERLY PREPARED included the handing out of some 330 Automotives; Livestock Hauling awards to studentsenrolled in thefirst and second semester courses numbering 29. Second Semester: Bessie Iron Shirt Licensed Order Buyer English 23; Justin Weasel Fat, English 33; CARDSTON, Nora Day Chief, Science 11; Katherine ALTA. JAVA SHOP A very moving address was given by Swanson, Art 10; Margaret Fox, Joyce Goodstriker, third year university Gen. & GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT Technology; Evelyn Goodstriker, Typing; TOP PRICE FOR student at the University of Lethbridge. Vivian White Quills, Steno-script Course; She stressed the importance of education CANNER HORSES Phone 234-3063 " Fort Macl#od and Darlene Davis, Plains Music and and encouraged students, lauding them for dance. PHONE 653-3426 WE SELL KAINAI NEWS their effort and ingenuity in seekingout an education. She strongly supported on- Awards were not handed out in the reserve schools and said, "this is one way remaining non-credit courses or extension in which we retain our identity as Indian classes offered by the U of L. people." Elected to the 1974-75Board of Directors WANTED: Special awards were given to the are the following: Marvin Fox, Sophie following in first semester courses: Tailfeathers, Louise Crop Eared Wolf, Margaret Bruised Head, Math 25; Carol Lena Russell, Louis Soop, Rosie Day EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cotton, Social Studies 10; Annie Devine, Rider, and Raymond Young Pine. fortheTßEE OF PEACE Standoff Supermarket The Tree of Peace is a local native organization offering the community programs in education, culture, travel and recreation. DUTIES: HHHEHHE9EHHfIHHH| The Executive Director is responsible for: 1. administration of all programs 2. personnel management 3. assessing community needs and planning programs to meet these needs 4. working closely with our elected Senate, the community, all levels of government and other organizations
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Executive Director must 1. be flexible, open-minded,and able to workin an unstructuredatmosphere 2. have considerable experience in administration and personnel management 3. be prepared to travel 4. have knowledge of native ways and experience in working with native people " vHHI » SALARY: $11,000 to $16,000 commensurate with qualifications. Supermarket winner Maude Wolfchild was the recent winner of a $100 grocery voucher Submit resume of training and experiencewith by May 30, references 1974. raffled off by the Standoff Supermarket. Be shop the Super- More information available on request. sure to at market. You may be the next winner of a 10speed bike and a coffee-maker! May 22, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 11 Detoxification centre needed in Southern Alberta to combat alcoholism By JACKIE RED CROW Institute continually receive the greatest "A native detoxification Centre or admissions. Halfway House would be beneficial to the Representing theLethbridge City Police Native population as an alternative to jail was J. D. Harris who checks all the cases sentences," said Marge Hodgeson, family that come in court. "No doubt alcohol is court counsellor for Native Counselling the root of the problem, said Mr. Harris. Service of Alberta an an information He does not believe in giving any workshop held May 11-12 at theLethbridge individual time to pay "because most of Native Friendship Centre. them come back to jail anyways. "They The three-day workshop brought are hurting themselves, families and the together police officers, judges, community, said Mr. Harris and we are probations officers and court workers to defeating thepurpose if we give them time the Centre to discuss the "Indian and the to pay". Law". Marge Hodgeson said John HartweTl, R.C.M.P. Supervisor for "there are more the Pincher Lethbridge Native women admitted to the Creek area said 80% of the Natives arrested Fort Saskatchewan jail; than from any are repeaters of alcohol other community in Alberta". She blames offenses. He mentioned that the towns of the Alberta judicial system suggests Fort Macelod and Pincher Creek are very and this problem that a Native treatment centre be concerned about as they are established in costing the taxpayer large sums of money. the Lethbridge area similar Mr. Hartwell to the Poundmakers Lodge and the said "we very much like to Detoxification get away from arresting intoxicated Centre in Hobbema. persons; we have NCSA will be expanding in June by better things to do." hiring Both Mr. Harris and Mr. Hartwell are in more Native courtworkers favor seeing throughout Alberta including six family of a detoxification centre in court the Lethbridge area as an alternative to counsellors. Some of the new jailing. programs initiated by NCSA are supervising parolees, Azon Program, Norm Jackson of Calgary represented Bloods question Chairman Ray Many Chief added, "this liaison officers and a Native Action the National Parole Service and spoke on meeting will go into the record that the Committee has beenformed to implement Mandatory Supervision and Parole. Mr. Commission had consulted with the Blood the above programs. Jackson said 180 to 200 people are on Cardston Hospital Band Council and I don't see the use of Bob Ogle, courtworker in the High River parole in Southern Alberta and less than 20 your peoplecoming here. The decision has district cited alcoholism among Native of these are Native. He said 2/3 of the renovation approval already been made." people as "the number one social populationin Alberta jails are Natives and problem". He stated reserves close to only 10% are on Mandatory Supervision. STANDOFF At a special Ben Scout, a member of the reserve's cities is problem - meeting Hospital where the alcohol is the The Family Court discussion of the between the Blood Tribal Council and the Committee said after the greatest. Mr. Ogle added that many of the workshop created interest as the Hospital Minister's visit in the summer of 1973 Alberta Services Commission they Natives get into trouble by doing things at participants agreed more workshops be May first, the announcement had begun work towards providing the "spur of additions hospital of the moment without held on this issue. Mr. Houple said "we try and renovations approvedfor the Cardston facilities in the Standoff area thinking". He concluded by saying that to be of service to the court and reports on Municipal Hospital came as somewhat of nobodycan help an alcoholic till "heor she parolees and Mandatory supervisors. He a surprise to the Bloods. He said, "building an addition to the make up quit drinking". Hospital on their mind to said of the seven Native Probation The tribe, Cardston our behalf is out of Roy Fox, courtworker in the Lethbridge Officers in Alberta "oneNative woman is who is presently negotiating the question." area, said 90% of the charges in court are employed" with his office. with the Federal governmentfor approval of a of liquor related offences. Mr. Fox, in Family Court Judge F. Byrne, hospital their own in Standoff fear Dr. said, T. the announcement Bradley "we have no providing advice to prisoners about legal explainedthefunction of his job could hamper chances jurisdiction your particular and which for the proposed reserve hospital. over area of aid, etc., said many of them are previous cases his court deals with. He said he is a responsibility. I have made the offenders. He urged a committee be set up circuit judgeand travels all over Southern Dr. J. E. Bradley, director of the commitments and I guess I owe you an to start a detoxification centre in Alberta courts. Judge Byrne said Family Commission said the purpose of the apology on behalf of the provincial Lethbridge as it is accounted for about 35- Court deals with juveniles, and non- provincial delegation at the Tribal Council government that the discussions did not -per-cent of all admissions in Alberta jails. support cases. He stressed that family meeting was to "provide information take place before this and that our He said the Lethbridge Correctional court has no jurisdiction to hear divorce about what planning was going on and to meeting in November 1973 gotfouled up a Institute and the Saskatchewan Correction cases. answer questions." He also stated the bit. We thought the Administrator of the Provincial Minister of Health, Neil Cardston Municipal Hospital or the Crawford was aware of the wishes of the Federal government had arranged with band to construct a hospital of their own. the Band council to meet with us." Groceries J. C EDGAR - Fruits - He informed Council the Alberta Ice Cream - Cigarettes - Services Commission had earlier done a & SONS LTD. study of the hospital needs in the area Popcorn - Refreshments around Cardston. A Planning Committee Gas at the Cardston Hospital was formed to Plumbing - Heating - advise the Commission who have since KEN'S made a commitment to provide a 19-bed Fitting - Sheet Metal addition to their hospital. Dr. Bradley Confectionery elaborated, "the conversationbetween the PHONE 234-3397 CARDSTON, ALTA. Cardston Hospital Board, their committee and the Hospital Services Commission has P.O. Box 34, Fort Macleod, Alta. Phen* 653-3155 been proceeding regularly," and that it WI lEU KAINAI MWI was possible, actual constructionof a new wing could begin this year. According to Cardston Hospital officials, they have not, as yet. been CAREER OPPORTUNITY informed of the additions and renovations approved for their hospital. As an added measure of Fred Gladstone, speaking on behalf of control and convenience, we AT the tribe strongly indicated this meeting keep on file a record of should have taken place over a year ago every prescription we fill. when the Cardston proposal was first GRANT MacEWAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE submitted, because their submission was If refills are authorized on based on the number of Indian people who the original prescription, our would use the Cardston Hospital. He said, record saves you the trouble CREE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR "the tribe have no qualmsabout Cardston of revisiting your doctor.You getting an addition as long as no federal Full-time position involves responsibility in teaching and preparation of material funds are spent on behalf of the Blood need only ask for a refill or in the cree language program. Teaching experiencerequired. Indians to cost the addition." have your doctor phone us. About 18 per cent of the patients at the Municipal facility Closing Date applications: May 31, 1974. are from the Blood for reserve. Several councillors suggest however, "the present numbers of Indian patients if Salary to commensurate with qualifications would decrease a hospital was and experience. built in Standoff." PRICE'S Commission head Bradleyreplied that a PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Submit Complete Resumes to: decision to proceed with further planning was made after a meeting with the Blood REXALL STORE Band. Geraldine Holland, the bands Fort Macleod, Alta. Personnel Officer Economic Development Co-ordinator said PHONE 234-3093 Grant MacEwan Community College she asked repeatedly if the study P.0.80x 1796 undertaken at the time concerned the AFTER HOURS ft EMERGENCY building of an extension wing to the PHONE NUMBERS ARE: Kdmonlon. Alberta TSJ 2P2 Cardston Hospital, but she did not get any C. I PRICE " 234-3156 reply. M M. DUSYK " 234-3179 12 KAINAI NEWS April 15, 1974 Indian and Metis relations Detox Centre closure irks Kirby Six thousand dollars from unspecified they don't want to put any money By HUGH DEMPSEY changed. Now that tribal wars were into the years, sources has enabled the detoxification centre,," she added. During recent a number of stopped, many Metis families moved onto centre on the Hobbema Indian Reserve to Although Indian Affairs originally controversies have arisen between Metis the prairies from the north and re-open its doors aftera three-dayclosure. promised $4,500 a month for the centre, and Indians in southern Alberta. Some established little colonies at Fort Calgary, Lawrence Major, centre administrator they have been supplying only $1,750 people have been puzzled about the deep Fort Macleod, and other police posts. The a exist, invasion, told the three-memberKirby Commission month. The ADAC contribution has to be feelings which particularly on the Blackfoot were furious about the investigating the lower court system, renegotiated every month. part of Indians from the Blackfoot, Blood for this was the first time the Metis had neither the department of Indian Affairs and Peigan Reserves. Like so many ever tried to stay in southern Alberta. In provincial Blackfoot, nor the government's Alcohol problems, this one is deeply rooted in the 1875, the leading chiefs of the and Drug Abuse Commission will supply Blackfoot programs history of the two groups. It did not just Bloods, and Peigans sent a petition to the the necessary funds to keep the centre arise within the past few years, but can be government, complaining about "Half- running. Saturday, May 25, 1974 an Open Men's traced back for more than a hundred breeds and Cree Indians who hunt buffalo, "I had send all residents Fastball Tournament will be held at winter, centre of to the home. years. summer and in the the There was no money in the band and no Crowfoot School, near Cluny (entry fee When the first fur traders arrived on the hunting grounds of the Blackfeet nation." $25.00per team). Sunday May 26th, 1974, later, food in the house," said Mr. Major. shores of Hudson Bay in the 1670'5, they A short time Father Scollen The detox centre, which has 14 beds, is Boy's Baseball Tournament to be held at took Cree or Saulteaux wives. In the two reported that "The Blackfeet are used to dry out and counsel Indians picked Gleichen. Ladies Softball Tournament — hundred years which followed, it became extremely jealous of what they consider up by police in Wetaskewin and Ponoka date to be posted. Friday May 31st, 1974 the custom of the land for traders to their country, and never allowed any . . who would otherwise be thrown in jail. Cash and prize bingo at Blackfoot- marry native women; often these were Half-breeds ... to remain in it for any The administrator said the number Community Recreation Centre, 8:00 longand happy marriages which produced length of time." . of at result, court cases involving Indians charged p.m. many children. As a two groups of However, the Blackfoot could not stop under theLiquor Control Act decreased to Playground programs for the months of people of Indian white ancestryemerged. the invasion and by 1880 the buffalo were - English 86 a month from 150 after the opening of July and August have been planned. One group, which had or Scottish all destroyed. At that point, theBlackfoot the Hobbema centre. Eleven playgrounds have been built this fathers and Cree mothers, preferred to be tribes were obliged to go onto their Commission chairman W. J. C. Kirby, of year in the different on called English half-breeds. Some of the reserves, while most Metis congregated in communities the nearby the Alberta Supreme Court, shocked and Reserve. Playground leaders will be hired common family names were Cunningham, cities or towns. The relationships annoyed by the news of the closure said, to supervise these playgrounds during the Spencer, Ross, Fidler, McGillis and between the two groups were never good, "it would be most unfortunate if a project not were they tribes, summer months. Programs for these McLean. The other group had French - for only from enemy like this, initiated and staffed by Indians playgrounds will include: different types Canadian fathers and Cree mothers and but the Blackfoot also blamed the Metis fell by the wayside." helping wipe of sports games, hayrides, weekly camps, called themselves Metis. Some of the for to out the buffalo. For several days the commission has arts common family names were Cardinal, As the years passed, the two groups and crafts, leadership etc. The been hearing about various problems on program objective is to occupyt the kids Oulette, Deschamps, and Piche. developed in their own ways. There was a Indian reserves stemming from alcohol two groups, although theyusually small intermarriage, during the summer months. These amount of but this abuse. The Community Centre Recreation lived and travelled separately, became the was so infrequent it was of no Some Indians estimate third society in the West, and sometimes consequence. The Blackfoot tribes that almost 75 Program will begin June Ist, 1974. The per cent of their people are affected by program will include basketball, referred to themselves as The New themselves never did create their own alcohol abuse. lived a way of Metis community. Whenever Blackfoot badminton, floor hockey, and other indoor Nation. They distinctive The most pathetic victims are the games. life, organized their own buffalo hunts and girls had children by white men, the children, who sufffer from neglect and Sporrtsmans Dinner for the reserve is established colonies at Red River, St. infants were raised as Indians. abuse because their parents drink too Laurent. St. Albert. Lac Ste. Anne and In the meantime, most Metis living in scheduled for Friday evening, June 7th. places like much. The banquet to be held at Old Sun Campus, other places. Calgary and Lethbridge mixed "The centre In the meantime, the southern Alberta with the white society. As a result, each is working. Some people music and cocktails at the Community have gone off liquor completely and many Recreation Centre. special prairies were under the control of the succeeding generation lost more of their have Some of the trading culture, language Also, others cut down," said Phyllis guests attending will include: Jimmy Blackfoot nation. No British posts native and arts. as Cummings, a public health nurse for the were built within their hunting grounds there was considerable discrimination Gladstone-Blood Reserve, Jimmy Nelson federal department of health and welfare. New York Rangers, Scotty Munroe right up to the 1870's. As a result, there against native peoples, it was often wiser "Both the federal - - no to and provincial Calgary Centennials and others to be was practically intermarriage with the for Metis identify themselvesas French governmentsbenefit from liquor sales, yet whites, and no identifiable group of or French Canadian. At the same time, named later. Blackfoot - white mixed bloods evolved. many chose- not to have anything to do By the 1850s. buffalo - were becoming with Indians for the same reason. In turn, scarce in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the Indians often resented the Metis and and Metis hunters began entering judged them by the worst they saw — the Blackfoot lands. When they did, they were bootleggers and ones they met on skid treated as enemies and were hated more row. They seldom had the chance to meet Indian Association than the Crees because of their hunting the quiet, hard-working Metis who made methods While the Crees travelled in up the majority of the native population in small parties, the Metis organized large the city. hunts, both for getting a winter supply of Only within the past decade have the of Alberta meat and for selling extra meatand hides Metis begun to emerge from the Riel to the traders. So the Blackfoot looked Rebellion cloud which has hung over them upon them as trespassers who were killing for so long. In Calgary, the first urban 30th Annual Meeting their buffalo. native projects, such as an Indian Centre, The first forts were built in Blackfoot were entirely Indian but gradually a few country between 1869 and 1874, when the Metis began to join. At the same time, a June 20, 21 and 22,1974 Americans opened such posts as Fort branch of the Metis Association was Whoop-Up, Slideout. etc. Some formed and the Metis of Calgary became intermarriage with the Blackfoot took more identifiable as a group. However, place, but almost all of the childrenchose their history in Calgary, which dates back ENOCH BAND, an Indian way of life. to 1875,is one of complete separation from However, in 1874, when the Mounted the Blackfoot and Stony tribes of southern Police came west, the whole situation Alberta. Winterburn, Alta. Indian News Media Fourth Annual Meeting Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 1974
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