St. Paul marchers protest plan to divert per capita payments
By Albert Crier the Indian Affairs district and under. (IAA), in rejecting any office. Per capita payments transfer of federal respon- In protest of recent The protest was in from the capital accounts of sibility over Treaty Indians government action to response to federal govern- bands are presently given to the domain of the pro- divert per capita payments ment's unilateral decision, to all members of bands, vincial government. Robert Bull of minors, 30 people to review the manner in with parents and guardians "Provincial governments North American Champion Hoop dance, marched down main street which per capita distribu- collecting for children. do not have any juristiction Robert Bull, puts fantastic of St. Paul on July 3, to tions are made to band The Indian Affairs depart- over Indians in this pro- on a show for deliver their message to the members who are 18 years ment is worried that the vince, particularily when it audience at Ft. Edmonton. See Pages 14 federal government could comes to our resources, and 15. be sued by children when our land and all other issues they turn 18 years old and that are related to our Treaty 8 proposal request their full share of rights as Indian people." per capita payments. said Gregg Smith, presi- INSIDE THIS WEEK seeks school transfer The latest government dent of the Indian Associa- move would look at placing tion of Alberta. CHR's gather in Calgary from across Canada. See minor children's accumu- By Albert Burger education A recent directive sent in Page 3. commission, lated share of per capita June by Bruce Rawson, "they feel that their problems payments under the juris- deputy minister of Indian Marie a hit at Toronto Native PEACE RIVER -- Treaty 8 and their feelings Buffy Ste. was huge are tiction of provincial trust Affairs, to the Alberta Chiefs are being asked to ignored and, as a result, Business Summit meetings. For more about Buffy laws. regional office stated' that approve an education their problems are not and other preformers See Page 20. The protesters, who the department would dis- commission proposal to addressed, they receive were mostly from the continue making per capita transfer programs from the little help and support, and Poundmaker's Nechi Powwow, in honor of Elders nearby Saddle Lake and payments to minors. more Department of Indian many of them give up and was a success despite the rain. For coverage. reserves, -i -, ,is was a Goodfish Lake followed by 16 17. - Aff i,t _tro the Treaty 8 leave shcool. It is not. that Sec Pages and Education Commission teaches fixs.sii nrt of the Indian and counsellors Association of Alberta Continued Page 4 that was established by the and administrators don't chiefs in November, 1984. care; it's just that, too often, One of the first achieve- they don't know how to ments of the education handle the problem or commission was a study of educators have an interest New suit filed in Blackfoot feud the area to find how the in seeing students succeed, of people the Treaty say our children see them as ByLesleyCrossingham The original dispute April 1984 between Chief cattle claim monies were education. not having a genuine and started soon after the band Leo Youngman and then treaty monies and accord- continuing interest in their CALGARY -A bitter feud received $1.67 million from Minister of Indian Affairs, ing to the Indian Act should Problems Ignored educational welfare." which has been raging for the federal government John Munro. be distributed evenly
The Treaty 8 Education " two years on the Blackfoot over cattle the band was However, a few months between the people. The study (commonly Commission says: "We Reserve, east of Calgary, promised in the 1877 Treaty later, former chief Roy Lit- However, Chief Young- referred to as the Sage need to be in a position has become even more 7 agreement. The band at tle Chief slapped a lawsuit man and his council were Study) pointed out many of where these educators feel complicated this week as a that time expressed inter- against the chief and coun- using the money to provide the problems which Indian more responsibility for second lawsuit was served est in horses but refused cil over its handling of the capital projects on the students face when they go student progress, where against the Blackfoot chief the cattle. This discrepancy monies. reserve. to school: Continued Page 3 and council and the Cal- was unearthed by During a press confer- Youngman said at the "Most often," notes the gary Department of Indian researchers in 1980 and an ence at the time, Little Affairs. - agreement was signed in Chief pointed out that the Continued Page 5
AMMSA/ARTS building offically opened
By Clint Buehler into it in mid- March, on the third anniversary of the first The new home of Native edition of the AMMSA communications in North- newspaper, now called ern Alberta was officially "Windspeaker." opened July 3. While AMMSA Presi- A ribbon -cutting cere- dent Allen Jacob and mony marked the occasion ARTS President Roy Ran-
for the Aboriginal Multi - dolph held the ribbon and Media Society of Alberta AMMSA /ARTS Executive (AMMSA) and the Aborig- Assistant Irene Willier inal Radio and Television assisted, the ribbon was cut Society (ARTS). simultaneously by former The building at 15001 -112 Alberta Native Affairs Min- Avenue in Edmonton was ister Milt Pahl and Stan purchased earlier this year and the societies moved Continued Page 12
Smallboy Powwow Participant at Smallboy Powwow, Walter Bull, holds a baby, possible future prospect as a powwow dancer. PAGE 2, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER
NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS National Self- government trend seen Radio meet stresses Native concerns Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations leader, Sol Anderson told a meeting of the Prairie Treaty The world will be turned be raised at the conference are all expected to result in his work in Latin American Alliance, in Fort St. John, that there is a definite thrust into Native concerns at the include: In lieu of Aboriginal in -depth debate of issues communications, will give by Native people towards self -government. upcoming Second World self -government, who are faced by Native broad- the keynote address. However, Sanderson stated it will be two years Conference of Community Native broadcasters casters. AMARC 2 will also before Indian people even begin to see the sign self - Oriented Radio Broadcat- accountable to? What does Some of the stations include a film and video fes- government and how to proceed towards it, is another ers, July 25 - 29 in Van- it mean to be responsible from other Communities at tival, a sound festival, and a question. couver, B.C., Canada. for broadcasting the cul- the conference will be resource and documenta- He says Indian government would be run by leaders The conference, known ture of a community? What Radio Farabundo Marti of tion centre. It is hosted by who understand Native customs and not by puppets by its French acronym is Native journalism, as El Salvador, Radio Veritas Vancouver Co- operative who know how to read opinion polls. AMARC 2, will play host to opposed to non- Native from the Philippines, and Radio, English Canada's 500 delegates from from journalism? possibly Radio Freedom, only listener -owned radio every continent who will Extensive Native partici- the station of the African station. discuss issues of mutual pation, the inclusion of National Congress in South For information on how Band seeks oil control concern, exchange techni- Aboriginal speakers on a Africa. to register, contact AMARC cal information, and set up variety of panels, and space Luis Beltran, recent 2, 337 Carrall St., Van- Members of the White Bear Reserve, southeast of international networks. on the agenda for caucuss- winner of the McLuhan couver B.C., Canada, V6B Regina, Saskatchewan are making a bid to take con- Native broadcasting has ing among Native delegates Communications Prize for 2J4 or call (604) 253 -0427 trol of oil development on their reserve. been targetted as a focus of Members of the band have formed White Bear the event, with participa- Resources to handle oil development and according tion from remote stations in Special conferences for youth to Chief Brian Standinready, he believes it is the first the far North, an American such action of its kind. Indian Movement station in at Native Business Summit The band has sent a draft agreement to Indian South Dakota, and the Minerals West in Calgary. This sector of the federal National Aboriginal Com Indian Affairs Department oversees resource devel- municatións Society By Clint Buehler To facilitate a mutu- dian prosperity. opment on reserves. (NACS) in Canada, among ally satisfying face -to- - To provide role others. TORONTO - Youth were face meeting between models to Native dele- "Native communications not forgotten at the Native Native delegates and the gates to help them are coming into their own," Business Summit here leading Native and non- establish high standards Pollution threatens ducks says Ray Fox, president of recently. Native business leaders. of personal leadership NACS. "We're reaching an More than 100 Native - To prepare Native skills. from across An Enviroment Reseacher for the Walpole Island exciting time here in Can- young people youth for their roles in Chairman of the confer- of of them from Indian Band in Ontario, says Pollution is threatening the ada with the advent a Canada -15 Native administration, ence was George Calliou duck hunting industry and the people on the Island. national organization this Alberta attended a Native business entrepreneur- from Sucker Creek Reserve. Youth Business Leadership A study complied by the Federal Government had year. As a national organi- ship, employment, Calliou received his ele- sponsored by found toxic chemicals in the Great lakes wildlife and zation it's great to see Conference investment and other mentary and secondary for according to Laurie Montour, approximately 90 per what's going on in the rest the Canadian Council business ventures. education at an all- Indian priorities Native Business (CCNB). cent of the people eat wild game with a large portion of it of the world. Our - To inform the busi- residential school, then being Duck meat. are things like education, The conference was ness community of thé studied political science at Walpole Island attracts duck hunters from across ending stereotypes, and designed "to encourage potential for Native the University of Calgary. Native Youth to consider North American which takes in thousands of dollars helping people, and we participation in the pri- He has served on annually. However, many hunters are thinking twice, want to get a feel for what's business as an option, and vate sector. numerous boards and the and because of the pollution threat, before going hunting in going on in the rest of the to position CCNB - To generate public committees and has worked the area. world in Native communi- its member network as awareness and create a for a number of Native cations among First Peo- active advisors, not only to positive image of Native organizations involved in ples. The important thing the delegates themselves, youth and the great socio- economic develop- about AMARC 2 will be to but through them to all potential for their ment, sports and recreation. see what the rest of the members of the Native achievement of their For the past eight years world is using communica- community. successful and reward- he has been the advisor on CORRECTION tions for." The objectives of the ing careers and their Native Affairs for Petro Some of the questions to conference were: contributions to Cana- Canada. WINDSPEAKER Apologizes for any inconveniences caused to Donna Weaselchild, the recently, elected president of the Alberta Native Women's Association (ANWA). In Windspeaker's June 27, edition it was noted that moccasins wanted Weaselchild was from the Blood Reserve. Best Weaselchild is originally from the Blackfoot Reserve, in Southern Alberta. By Clint Buehler footwear ... an important cultural and artistic legacy of Native people ... over hundreds of years." TORONTO - Moccasin makers from across Canada Native craftspeople from Canada and the United and the United States will have the opportunity to win States are being invited to demonstrate their individual $6,000 in cash prizes, plus purchase awards. skills and tribal aesthetics in the form of traditional The occasion is "The Decorated Moccasin -An footwear. International Competition and Exhibition," sponsored Entries will be judged by an international panel of by the Canadian Native Arts Foundation in co- authorities. operation with the Bata Shoe Museum Foundation. Outstanding examples of traditional footwear The entry deadline has been set for March 1987, with entered in the competition will be selected for purchase judging the following month and the exhibition sche- by the Bata Shoe Museum of Toronto. Winning entries duled for the summer of 1987. will be organized into an exhibition to create and recog- Alien Jacob Thé competition will emphasize traditional style nition for the fine craftsmanship of contemporary President Bert Crowfoot General Manager footwear made of Native materials and decorated with Native people. quills, beads, moosehair or thread embroidery. Com- For more information on any aspect of "The Deco- Clint Buehler Rocky Woodward Editor News Editor petition categories are: rated Moccasin -An International Competition and 1. Soft Sole Moccasin Exhibition," contact: Nan Morin Kim McLain 2. Hard Sole Native Shoe Canadian Native Arts Foundation, Reporter Production Editor 3. Child's Moccasin 27 Indian Grove, John Copley George Poitras 4. Special Occasion Moccasin Toronto, Ontario Manager Advertising Copy Editor k Awards will also be given in the following special M6R 2Y1 Production Assistant Dave Colahoren categories: Phone: (416) 762 -2235 Gall Stewart Joe Redcraw 1. Best quillwork. Ad Sales Cree Syllabics 2. Best beadwork. or Wirdsp esker 4 o weekry publication of the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta. W rdspeoker Is published every, Thursday of 15001 112 Avenue. 3. Best moosehair tufting and embroidery. Ecknonlon, Alberto, r5M 256. Monty: (403) 455-2700. - 4. Best thread embroidery. '" t Bata Shoe Museum Foundation /dvenisamentsdesigned. set a nd rxoduced by W rdspeaker a s wel l as pictures. flews. cannons. editordl content and other panting material are properties or Organizers say the competition avid exhibition was 59 Wynford Drive, Wind? esker and may not be used by anyone without the expressed written created "to create awareness and appreciation for the Don Mills, Ontario permission on Wndspeaker (Aboriginal Multi -Media Society or Alberto). Native craftsmen who have maintained ... the tradi- M3C 1K3 Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 tional craftsmanship of the moccasin and other types of Phone: (416) 446 -2011
drIsiKw.naavar.ml.°-p,Tjt::-t WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11, I986, PAGE 3 Treaty 8 proposal seeks school transfer
From Page 1 says counsellors will be freed from most of th Provincial they feel more pressure tiresome departmental upon themselves to do a paperwork and will be able better job. It is unlikely that to pay more attention to they will ever feel that student welfare and pressure from the Depart- progress, and students will ment." have access to people who Health workers meet According to the educ- care and who are dedicated ation commission, the two to helping them succeed. Department counsellors As well, says the commis- ByLesfeyCrossinghmn that serve the entire Treaty sion, the selection of 8 area "are required to look boarding homes will be CALGARY -- Hundreds after the welfare of every done more carefully and of delegates from all parts student in the area, including with more attention paid to of Canadagathered together those in post- secondary the need to have homes to attend the first ever institutions." that are in tune with Indian national conference for As well as the counselling students. Community Health Repre- duties, these two people sentatives (CHRs), held in are also expected to take Advantages and the Calgary Convention on many administrative Drawbacks Centre June 22 to 26. duties. "With the huge The convention was amount of paperwork The Treaty 8 Education hosted by the Alberta required by the govern- Commission says there are Indian Health Care Com- ment," says the commission, many advantages to the mission and took three "the result (is) that students proposed transfer: years to plan and organize. are often neglected and "There is an urgent need The conference marked they may terminate their for the commission to be the 25th anniversary of the schooling." responsible for programs if inception of the national it is to continue working. CHR program. Transfer Process The department is not During the opening day, prepared to continue chairperson Elizabeth Paul The Treaty 8 Education funding a body that has no explained the role of CHRs Commission is proposing responsibility. At the same who are Indian and Inuit to the chiefs that the time, there is an urgent para- professionals who following actions be taken: need to address the work in their own commun- All bands sign a Band problems that were identi- ities to provide basic health Council Resolution agreeing fied in the Sage Study. care services. to the transfer of student Using a broad -based Treaty "The 535 CHRs cur- support functions; area approach to our rently working across Can- The commission to be education problems instead ada act as very important allowed to negotiate a of a narrow Band -based resources in their commun- transfer agreement with the approach, we can have ities," said Paul. Department of Indian more success with our Their duties range from Affairs for the amount of student. providing acute emergency money now being spent; "We return the control of care in instances such as After the transfer has our educational destiny to child birth or sudden heart taken place, theat the ourselves. Although we attacks, to general com- COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATED commission employ as may never be able to munity health promotion ...chairperson, Elizabeth Paul (L) presented CHR's with certificates at much staff as it can afford escape from the rules of the and chronic care services Calgary Conference to pay, and with the department, with a broad she added. appropriate educatioal and base of funding from these "One of their primary all regions of Canada abuse to emergency child- in recognition of Commis- cutural qualifications to programs, we will be able to roles is to act as a liaison involving more than 60 per birth. Many CHRs shared sion's help in organizing the carry out the programs. be much more flexible than .between members of the cent of Indian and Inuit personal experiences and conference. "In order for the transfer the department can be and local Native community communities. exchanged tips on health In an interview after the to be successful," the yet still remain within those and non -Native health care During the three day care and medications. closing ceremonies, Biza- commission states in its rules. officials," she said. event, delegates were On the final day, a bon - beth Paul said the confer- proposal to the Treaty 8 "Your commission sees The CHR program was treated to a Native drama quet was held to pay tribute ence had gone well. Chiefs, "there must be one major drawback to this originally developed by the and dance performed by to Jack Sinclare and Ethel "This has been a unique unity amongst the chiefs. proposal," the education medical services brance of Tony Shearer called the Martens, the two founders opportunity for CHRs to Our people, and the depart- commission notes in Health and Welfare Can- "Story of KOKO and the of the CHR program and to gather, to share and to ment, must see that our addressing the Treaty 8 ada, in 1961. Some CHRs Sacred Women," and a the many CHRs who have communicate with each political leaders are united Chiefs. "Acceptance of it are still hired by the medical barbeque of traditional served their communities other," she said. to provide better education, means that individual services branches but foods of Stoney Park on the for more than twenty years. Paul also said she had . and they have risen above Bands will not control their today others work directly Stoney Reserve, west of Randy Bottle, Blood Band enjoyed her stay in Alberta the idea of getting as much own educational program, for the Indian bands. Calgary. councillor and representa- and Calgary in particular as as possible for their Band at nor will they have direct The program has grown CHRs also attended sev- tive of the Alberta Indian it was so friendly. Paul the expense of others." control over the funds that fora mere handful of people eral workshops on a wide Health Care Commission, added that she is hoping to If the chiefs accept the are spent on their children's in 1961 to more than 500 variety of subjects ranging accepted a commemora- organize another confer- proposal, the commission education." today and it encompasses from drug and alcohol tive plaque from the CHRs ence next year. Bands elect new chiefs, councilors
By Albert Crier for 14 years, serving as "The band will be able to Fort McKay Band, near new Minister of Indian three terms. band councillor between supply its own material for Fort McMurray. Affairs, William McKnight, This is the first time The Cold Lake First 1968 and 1982. the construction of houses," Chief Rita Marten, was " to fill him in on the band's around for Chief Boucher, Nations Band elected Creating jobs and getting said Chief Scanie. recently elected as the first position" regarding the set- however, he had served on Francis Scanie as their houses built for band The Cold Lake First women Chief of the Cree tlement of the band's land band- council before. Chief on June, 17, at their members are the priorities, Nations Band held their Band at Fort Chipewyan, in claim. Joining him as band reserve, located 210 Chief Scanie sees for the elections according to their northeastern Alberta. She Chief Marten will be council members are Larry kilometers northeast of new council. own band custom election was elected over six other joined by others in the Cree Boucher and Edith Orr, Edmonton. Chief Scanie says the laws. candidates, in the bands Band council, when elec- who were also elected on Joining Chief Scanie on band is looking at getting a All adult band members custom elections. tions for councillors, based June 25. band council are Sam round log mill, a shingles are eligble to vote, under Chief Marten, 38, feels on band custom are held Chief Boucher said "He Minoose, Gordan Mus - mill and equipment for mak- their election laws. very honoured to be June 18. Elections for Chief will be meeting the people kego, Melanie Matchatis, ing fence posts, in the near These laws require that chosen as the first women based on band custom was first ", before talking to the Rod Charland, Armand future. He added, that with candidates for Chief must Chief. held by the Fort McKay press. Martial and Leo Janvier. the band owned saw mill be at least 40 years old and Her priorities are "to fol- Band, near Fort McMur- A meeting is schedule for Elections for counsillors plus the ..ssibility of the candidates for councillor low through on her cam- ray, 430 kilometers nor- the 250 member band, this were held on June 25. band getting a timber berth positions have to be at least paign promise, to work in theast of Edmonton. week. The Cold Lake commun- in the area, the band will 21 years old. the best interests of' the Jimmy Boucher, 30 was Approximately 100 eleg- ity hasabout 1,100 residents. able to create jobs and Band elections were also 1,000 member band. elected Chief, on June 25, ible voters tasted their Chief Scanie, 58, has begin the construction of held by the Cree Band of Another immediate over incumbent Dorothy vote's in the elections, previously been on Council houses on the reserve. Fort Chipewyan and the priority, is to meet with the McDonald, who had served reported Chief Boucher.
À N DAWN t ABORIGINÀL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 4, JULY 11,1988, WINDSPEAI ER Marchers protest DIA plan Qr'Ci `lbrbCT' From Page 1 second letter to band councils, by Dennis Wal- l lace, Regional Director - b General, that the old policy would continue until a dCb L"raAba ADbCaAO oA`7° C' review of the matter is VArh placement with a White - renewable timber resources. career," said Auger, who truthing, silvaculture, oAci° Ad PC Jo-17.° ALf1rA.' PC Arflti court nursery, this will be Her role is especially did not quite complete her timber cruising, first aid and 4` the longest she's been away important as she is being Grade 12 and was employed safety procedures. from her home on the Pad- groomed for the green- up until the program began In addition, the group of CP 69 r^br 4"ICJAa Fm Car dle Prairie Metis Settlement. house technician position last January. "The only jobs nine took a three -week log But the 19- year -old is and will be responsible for available to me were wai- CP A A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JUI,Y 11, 1986, PAGE 5 Blackfoot feud intensifies CALENDAR From Page I and takes too long to reach press, neither Chief a decision. Youngman or a spokesman time the band needed capi- In his statement of claim, from the Department of OF EVENTS tal projects to provide facil- Little Chief accuses the Indian Affairs were availa- ble for comment. ties for the people and to Department of Indian Cold Lake First Nations Treaty Celebrations, July 18, 19 ßr 20, provide jobs. He also Affairs of breach of trust According to Little Cold Lake First Nations Reserve. pointed out that if the peo- and the Blackfoot chief and Chief's lawyer, Webster ple disagreed with this council of bribery and MacDonald Sr., the lawsuit Alexis Full Gospel Outdoor Camp Meeting, July 18-27. Everyol -te stand they would have an corruption. should come to court welcome, Alexis Reserve. opportunity to voice their At the time of going to sometime in the fall. opinion at the upcoming Big Horn Appaloosa Horse Show, July 19 & 20 at the Panee election in November 1985. Memorial Centre, Hobbema. For information call Vern Spence at 585 -3884. Little Chief and Young- man stood for chief during Lac La Biche may get River Boat Daze & Annual Trade Show, July 25 -27, Slave Lake. the election. Youngman won a seventh term of new friendship centre Kehewin Annual Pilgrimage, August I, 2 & 3, Kehewin. office by almost 100 votes more than his closest rival, Cold Lake First Nations Baseball Tournament, August 1, 2 & 3. five to an executive Little Chief. With the election of individuals August 1, there will be a bingo, August 2 & 3 the baseball tournament will be board, the Town of Lac La Biche, may have a long However, Little Chief is underway, and a dance on August 2 from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. For more overdue Native Friendship Centre soon. now disputing that election information call Armond Martial at 594 -7183. According to Secretary of State Representative Stan saying in his statement of Shank, a society must be in place for at least one year that, "bribes were Saanich Powwow, August 2. Call 604- 753 -8291, Tillicum Haus Native claim prior to application for funding, thus the forming of an given in the polling station Friendship Centre, Victoria, B.C. executive board. right under the noses of Frank Newly elected President of the board, Spence, Grouard Metis Heritage Days, August 2, 3 & 4. For information call Department officials." centre, has said that meeting regarding plans for the Jenny Goulet at 751 -3938. In a press conference in have already taken place and he adds that although now, plans Calgary June 26, Little their is not money available right the group North American Indian Classic Rodeo, August 7, 8, 9 & 10 at the the well Chief said he has decided to organize fund drives to raise money for Panee Memorial Centre, Hobbema. For information call 585 -3884. not to challenge the elec- needed Centre. , tion through the Depart- a of this calibre is very much Spence says Centre B.C. Indian Days Festival, August 10 -17, Coquitlam, B.C. ment of Indian Affairs as is needed especially for the youth.who do not have things the usual practice, but to do in the Lac La Biche area. White Buffalo 1st Annual Powwow, August 15,16 & I7 at the Wetas- through the federal court Lac La Biche and the surrounding area have á large kiwin Arena, Wetaskiwin. because he says the population of Native people. department is also at fault Order Form for 1987 NATIVE BUSINESS DIRECTORY FOR ALBERTA As part of BANAC's continuing efforts to increase awareness in communications between Alberta industry and Native business we are again producing the Native Business Directory For Alberta for distribution in January of 1987. In order to preesnt a complete profile of Native business in Alberta we are requesting all Native businesses and organizations, small or large, profit or non -profit, to send us their operations information for inclusion in this annual publication. Please fill in the following order form and mail immediately. If you appear in the 1986 Guide please notify us of any changes for the 1987 Directory. Corporate Name. Corporate Address' Phone: Bus. ( ) Res. ( ) Contact. Products and/or Services: Accommodations & Food Industry Agriculture & Related Industry Business Service Industry Communications Industry Construction Industry Heavy Construction Industry Finance & Insurance Industry Fishing & Tapping Industry Logging & Forestry Industry Manufacturing Industry Mining Industry Other Service Industries ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & Sporting Facilities Recreation On behalf of all the Treaty Indians who are associated with the Indian Retail Tredd Industry heartfelt appreciation to the Transportation & Storage Industries Association of Alberta, I want to express many Other former officers who have contributed so much over a period of our unrelenting struggle to protect our legitimate Treaty and Additonal Comments on Goods/Services: years in Aboriginal Rights: Wilf McDougall, past president Freeman, past Treaty 8 vice- president the next publication. Clifford If you are interested in taking an ad out in secretary BANAC please indicate and we will contact your offices. Marie Smallface -Marule, past executive YES__ NO Frances Weaselfat, past treasurer Please return tu Sincerely yours, in the interest of our rights, BANAC, #200,11738 Kingsway Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5G OX5 Gregg Smith, to ensure your listing in the 1987 Directory. For further information call Mavis @ 451 -6700. President A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL. COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 6, JULY 11, 1966, WINDSPEAKER Editôrial A time for review and celebration Last week was a time for review and a time for celebration for the orgnization that produces this newspaper, and for its sister organization that produces "the Native Perspective ", the radio program on television. The review came at the annual meetings of the two organizations, the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) and the Aboriginal Radio and Television Society (ARTS). The celebration was the official opening of the building purchased by AMMSA earlier this year, only three years after the founding of the society. While annual meetings are meant as a review of operational activities, finances, staffing, servi- ces, etc, they are also an appropriate occasion for assessing how well we have fulfilled our man- date, which is to provide communications servi- ces to Native people. In reality, of course, we cannot make that assessment ourselves. Only those of you who read this newspaper and the other printed mate- rial we produce, listen to our radio broadcasts and watch our television productions can do that. That is why your comments, your tele- phone calls and your letters are so important to us. We have another important way of ensuring that we satisfactorily meet the communications waflts and needs of Native people, our boards of directors. It is their responsibility to represent Native people by setting police reflecting their wants and need, and hiring a professional man- agement team to carry out the day -to -day opera- '`111111111-..IIÍ11 tions of the society according to those policies. Every effort is made to ensure board member- ship is balanced, men and women, Indian and Metis, professional and grassroots, and repres- enting the geographical areas we serve. From time to time, board members resign for various reason and must be replaced. Replace- ments are made to maintain that balance while still seeking the best possible candidate. The three most recent additions are good examples. Gil Cardinal is Metis and an award - winning film maker who is highly regarded by his peers in the industry; Indian lawyer Sharon Venne is actively involved in representing Indian bands; and Rosemarie Willier is a long -time Native activist in the Lesser Slave Lake area. They are welcome additions. With their input, and the continued response of the Native people we serve, we look forward Native business faces wall to continued growth and improved service for AMMSA and ARTS. (From the Globe and Mail) tract, awarded without tender and since cancelled, that had the unmistakable odor to patronage. But with the An invisible wall separates Native enterprises in bad publicity behind them, the Native and non- Native Please write: Canada from the mainstream business commuity. organizers are promising an ambitious five days: they They can't easily patch in to the old -boy networks. expect more than 100 exhibitors in the areas of They face a lack of interest or knowledge among finan- resource development, tourism and manufacturing, Editor cial institutions and investors about the benefits of and four conferences will bring Native and non -Native Windspeaker working in tandem with Native enterpreneurs. And, not business leaders together to do business -the crux of 15001 112 Avenue to put too fine a point on it, they face racial prejudice. the event. The organizers talk to the potential for residential Edmonton, Alberta The barriers will not fall easily, but an upcoming and commercial development of Indian reserve lands T5M 2V6 business conference and international trade show may near major urban centres. They talk of opportunities in cut through some of the misconceptions that status and agriculture, forestry production and manufacturing, non -Status Indians and Metis encounter in dealing with and of joint ventures in oil and gas. Interests dovetail: financial institutions and corporate offices. The Native the Native community gains jobs, experience and capi- Business Summit Foundation of Canada, financed by tal; the non- Native community finds opportunities for the federal Indian Affairs Department, is mounting the investment it wasn't award existed. show from June 23 to 27 at Toronto's Metro Conven- The succss of the show will depend on the willingness tion Centre. of the broader business community to shed any pre- The launch has not been without its troublé's. Indian conceptions and explor new opportunities. Native bus- leaders in Ontario last winter questioned the wisdom of iness leaders could use higher profile, and Native com- spending $1.5- million on the event, and federal opposi- munities could benefit from an expanded role in the tion members justifiably objected to a $100,000 con- country's development. We wish all participants well. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11, 1986, PAGE 7 Student remembers her shame The following was origi- One of the few students I scrubbing pads. I placed yam. I ran home that day nally written for an English spoke to was a girl named the moccasins inside and crying, with the moccasins class at Concordia College Marsha. Kindness, gener covered the box with dark still in my hands. where Hellen Gladue was ousity and popularity were green plastic. I used a pink I felt that I was an ignor- a student. only some of Marsha's qual- string of yarn to hold the ant Indian and then got Opinion ities. Just talking to her plastic in place. After my mad. How was I to know I made me feel happy and gift was wrapped. I placed it was to buy a gift and cover By Hellen Gladue good and so I decided to on the counter to admire it with pretty paper and a give her a gift for Christmas. my work. I really believed bow. From that day for- was at the town church at heard me. I was so ashamed 1:00 p.m. During the that he was my uncle and Growing up as a Native I went home that night she would like my present. ward I vowed to myself that walk to and experiencing shame and wondered what to give The day of the Christmas I would learn more so I church each of us gave a he was intoxicated behind a church and my fellow stu- came to me at a young age. her. I looked up and saw a party came and I placed her wouldn't be ignorant or brief interview to the town press. I dents saw as well. The I can still remember Grade miniature pair of moccasins present in my desk. I would ashamed again. I would When started walk- reporter glanced paid 2 was when I first expe- that were tied onto a long wait until it came time to show anyone who was ing around to the back of but rienced shame. In class, I string. I knew that was the exchange gifts. After play- watching that Indians can the church the reporter no attention and then asked, "What you was the girl in the corner of gift to give to her. I found an ing games and having have manners, ambition, came beside me. He said, would like you the room and would only empty box which pre- refreshments, it came time and a career. "Hi, how do you feel about to do now that have graduated, talk to the students nearby. viously contained SOS for the exchanging of gifts. I Life went on and my grad ?" I replied, "Pretty and why ?' was full of excitement until I school years changed a lit- good." I looked up at him emba- saw the other presents tle. I was no longer the girl After I spoke those rassed, remembering the Marsha received from her in the corner but rather the words and turned the promise to myself. Gra- other friends. Pretty paper ambitious Native girl. Dur- corner I saw my uncle. He duating was to be the first shares was a hill step in my career and set- Reader with bows held chocolates, ing my high school gradua- sitting on little with a ring, and a doll. After that tion I was chosen to repres- tattered clothing and a ting an example to other special prayers display I felt ashamed to ent the Native students brown paper bag. He said, Native students. I was red give her my gift in an SOS during mass by reading a "Hi!" and as he did the smell in the face because I had box with garbage bag passage in the Cree of cheap wine was appar- just tried to ignore the rea- Dear Editor: wrapping. I held my head language ent. I muttered a weak "hi," son I was walking in that down toying with the pink The church rehearsal hoping the reporter hadn't church. Enclosed you'll find the prayer to the Holy Spirit and Noven as to St. Jude, at the end say. "St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke Youth Aid. Thank you for favor- and more are trickling into the city. Part of that is just ing and guiding your faithful child. In my hour of need." the thing to do when you've been feeling restless for or "Thank you St. Jude, Holy Spirit and Most Sacred From Or awhile. Heart of Jesus for prayers answered M.B.I. Once we arrive here we find it isn't easy to settle down and live the way the mortgage and pension Mrs. Margwrite B. L'Herondelle plan makers figure a person should do in order to be wagamese.... successful. One time I was involved in a course called Native Urban Orientation. This Native manpower counsel- lor would try to put together a waiting list of twenty people who said they wanted to take the program. She would get the names in June then try to contact the people in late August to see if they were still Hello and ahneen. Do you have a little time to interested. She would be lucky if four or five people settle down in one spot for at least a bit? Staring out would still be at the same address or could be my window sometimes gets me to asking myself how reached at the phone number they gave her. What I got myself into this place in the first place. Actually, would really get her mad was when she couldn't even the how part is easy. By an old green, rattly station - get hold of me for the very same reasons. wagon is how. Why we're here is the hard part. I've A while ago, the people who like to count and sort somehow managed to meet most of the Ojibways things must've got around to asking themselves, out in these foothills and none of us are exactly sure. "hey, how many Indians are out there really ?" When My family has always been the hard to keep track they couldn't come up with an answer they started of type. There are people who look like me spread to get nervous. They decided to find out exactly how out from here to Toronto. Now some people might many there were by actually getting out there and call us wanderers while others would say maybe counting them one by one. They even went so far as we're plain lost. Whatever it amounts to, all this got to hire other Indians to count the other Indians in me to thinking over this fairly common habit we have their own Cree, Dene, Carrier and Peigan of being here or there but never any one where for languages. too, too long. What they found out we probably won't know for Some people like my mom have lived in one place maybe a year or so. Well, they'll just have to start all and worked at one job for over five years. Yes, there over again because I for one will be somewhere else are exceptions to every generality. Anybody who by then. doesn't believe that, has obviously not travelled I left the rez six years ago maybe because of my around enough, either in their lives or in their minds. family's wandering off habit but mostly to try to get In the old days all that personal mobility led them things writing, things going. In those years I've lived to call us nomadic. These days they call us shiftless. in Terrace, B.C.; Saskatoon, a couple of times; The Shiftless means having little ambition or moving Pas, Manitoba; Kenora, Ontario and Gretszkyville, around for no good reason. Well, even if I admit to Alberta. being somewhat footloose these days, I'd rather be To me, since the traditional way of making a living called shiftless than shifty wouldn't you? is gone, there is-some value in getting out to see the Back in the good old nomadic days on our reserve larger world a little. In dealing with landlords, cops, people didn't stay in one spot all year round. We social workers, bus drivers and waiters, we get to travelled the trapline, sturgeon, blueberry, wild rice, know the minds of the people who mostly control trapping circuit. These days there isn't much of a what's going on these days. When we do go back to living left to be made from the land anymore, sadly the reserve and begin shaping our communities how enough. we want them, we will have a better idea of what we Most people now live off the welfare or summer are up against in trying to do that. work, winter U.I.C. or the nine to five routine. There To live in the city, you definitely have to learn is always still that personal moving around going on those talking for yourself ways. If you just stand falls but it isn't whole families or the whole band taking off there looking all mystified, other people will start Rocky bicycles too. to do the same thing all at the same time: using you to chain their The changing times pretty much came for us Once I was telling Melinda's grandmother about off wagon when they built these two hydro dams nearby. Peo- missing this and that back home. She listened for ple lived so close to the river they became somewhat awhile then told me "a person should go where your like that river themselves. That concrete wall might heart is." I hope, in your looking around times, that At Fort Edmonton Park Batoche, Saskatchewan be enough to control the flow but the water itself the reasons for your comings and going are good this past weekend, Rocky last summer. doesn't change. It can still feel the pull of the slope and happy ones, not sad at all. If the way gets a little Woodward was seen "Were Rocky's pictures and the need to complete its ancient run to the crazy or confusing sometimes, well, maybe what me that time will help you into a Bennet wagon. of himself riding horseback ocean, to go the course the hills and other natural that old woman said to When the horses began to to Batoche staged ?" asks forces have shaped for it. start to make some sense of it. thanks again for pull out, Wopdward fell out Jim White who witnessed On the reserve, without any natural outlet, the That's it for this week, once hope your way over of the wagon which raises the incident at Fort Edmon- people went dark and still. Until a fairly short time reading another one of these, good. serious doubts as to ton. "Seems he can't ride a ago, few people left the reserve for good. Now more these next seven nights and days are clear and whether he did, it fact, ride wagon let alone a horse," a horse all The way to joked White. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 8, JULY 11,1986, WINDSPEAKER Where there's a Wil, there's a way By Rocky Woodward people would say that Wil Native Culture? was a leader. Whenever was rowdy and could fight When I think of Wil years Wil and his brother John Back in the days that I his way out of any situation. back, he was somewhat of got together, they would knew Wil Campbell, a But then again, many of a radical but knew more talk about what could and should be done for the Metis from the Batoche, our Native boys grow up about the Metis then most help each other Saskatchewan area, some rowdy. Maybe it's a part of people did. Even then he Metis. They took their "We should try and experience from life and a to move ahead. Would not it be nice history of the Metis that to have a Native communications they both knew so well. across the provinces." It is sad to note that John network drowned near Batoche a few years back while trying to save a young boy in the Saskatchewan River. He too had leader qualities. Over the years, Wil has across Canada sometime for CBC Regina, featuring tumed his energy to setting this fall and will also be significant Saskatchewan up communications in Sas- available to schools for Native people, both histori- katchewan. Seeing the educational purposes...a cal and contemporary and potential and need for dis- feat Wil can take pride in. a half hour film pilot on tribution through televi- Today, Wil Campbell is "Poundmaker A Century sion, radio and print, of on the Board of Directors of Peace," for a potential Native topic's, Wil worked and Administrator for Ka series on Westem Cana- on many projects and put Tip Aim Media Productions dian history from the Native people together to Ltd; in Saskatoon, Sas- Native point of view. make it happen. katchewan. Wil's belief is in unity and Wil was instrumental in Ka Tip Aim Media Pro- when he visited the Winds - the 13 pert series "Tales of ductions is a group of com- peaker offices, a few Wesakechak" intended for panies and individuals with months back, he stressed television and for a children an all Native board of direc- this. audience. tors that was incorporated "We should try and help This pilot program and last August 1984. each other to move ahead. teacher's guide were pro- The production com- Would it not be nice to have duced with the co-operation pany works in specific a Native communications of the Saskatchewan Edu- sound recording, film and network across the prov- cational Media Services video productions and has inces ?" a wide and the Department of resource pool of pro- If my mind serves me Education, Native Curricu- fessional-individuals of pro- correctly, John has been lum on a completly volun- ducers, directors, writers, stating these same desires teer basis. project managers, Native for many years. It was Wil who travelled cultural advisors, business throughout Saskatchewan administrators and various It was a dream of his and to try and raise funds for types of technicians. today in my mind, he has the project. Currently their involve- fufilled his dream. It's not to Through a lot of hard ment consists of a 15- say that Wil has an easy work, he reached his goal minute video information road ahead, but with the and after receiving the overview that is promoting experience he has gathered, interest of CBC Regina, the aims and accomplish- and love for pluging head- Wil's project was provided ments of the Saskatchewan long into positive things, his with 115,000 towards the Indian Institute of Technol- road most definitely must WIL CAMPBELL production cost. ogies, three 30- minute have less and less curves to ...has done a lot for Native people The series should air docudrama radio specials it. 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On a lighter side, the weekend looks A Metis Princess Pagent will also be held and accord- La favourable, with only patches of cloud over Lac ing to Jenny Goulet, there are rules that must be fol- Biche...Ray! my mom lives there. That's not fair. Mom! lowed that she would like contestants to be aware of. Rocky are you out there! Please call. Charge it to o Contestants must be Metis and between the ages of Windspeaker! 14 and 18. Woodward Best of luck Tracy and as you all know Dropping In o Each contestant must provide proof of her ancestory will say anything. and age. o Each contestant must be single with no dependants of To the rest of the ARTS team, stay in touch, their own. because...team effort is the only way to go! Lets com- o A two minute speech on a topic of their choice is municate! It's what we're all about. Best of luck. necessary. we will be saying goodbye to the Hi! With regret Bert just walked in and said once the ARTS staff sees o An impromtu question will be asked to be answered ARTS department staff and management very shortly. this you can be sure it will take a whole lot of team effort by contestants. the radio team will be moving to their On August 3, from me and my four ulgy dogs to survive sleigh trips o Contestants will wear a traditional Metis dress and new location in the town of Lac La Biche. across the frozen tundra near the Beauford Sea. have a knowledge of Metis culture. now it is up to all Native people of Lac La Biche, to So It's not easy being funny. I wonder how Bert does it? o Contestants are encouraged to obtain sponsership. the ARTS team, are welcomed with make sure that o A final judgement will be based on poise, personality, opened arms! FISHING LAKE: Word gets around pretty fast Clif- speaking and overall beauty. at Windspeaker...well, we will From all of us here ford. How you doing by the way? o Contestants will meet the judges on a casual basis and miss you all, for sure! Clifford Callihoo is a member of the Fishing Lake will be interviewd individually. of Lac La Biche. Here is And now for residents Settlement and I understand he mentioned at an appre- A banquet will be held later in the evening. profile Dropping In's unique way of doing a personality ciating night, held for deserving residents of the com- Along with the Metis Princess pageant other events talented individuals you are about to on each of these munity that the Wildwood Band should appear on will be happening over the two day event. There will be meet. Native Nashville North this coming fall. a parade and the CVC museum will be open to the I couldn't agree with you more Cliff. However, a public. Stagecoach rides and special attractions will be in the RAY FOX: Known as the fastest Cree speaker budget restriction does not allow enough funding for available. Bannock and tea making contests, a Metis no against West, 10 second radio delays, stand chance bands to make appearences on the show. attier contest and novelty horse races are but a few of him. Native Nashville North must abide by the American the activities prepared. I interviewed Ray once without asking a question. It Federation of Musicians and this makes it hard to get I understand that the "Fourth Generation Family it radio first. I heard was such a great story, he put on good acts such as the Wildwood Band. The cost would Band" will also be there. The St. Jean Family. A dance last year and him talking Cree to someone at Batoche be approximately $800, something we are striving for in will also be held, so get on up there! the person is still there listening. the future. Two months ago Ray said something to my ulgy dog There is no way around it even if the band decided to in Cree and ever since my dog just sits there. No TV, it do it free. We are still obliged to pay dues accordingly, YELLOWKNIFE: George Tuccaro called to men- just sits there? My dog understands Cree and what I or be fined. tion that the Native Council of Canada are meeting at think happened was the cree was so fast that it got to It's nice to hear you're doing alright Cliff. the Explorer Hotel, July 11 -13. Over 300 people are my dog's brain, blew a transmitter, six seconds before expected. Come on George fill us in on what took my dog had a chance to know what hit him. place? GIFT LAKE: "It was a great time," commented Leo- I watched Ray talking Cree once and saw three of nard Flett who along with a group of individuals from him. Rays a very good morning man. When he talks it the Settlement spent the first week of June at a Bible LAKE: Hi Brother. Eric Layman called to makes you want to rush out of bed. Best of luck Ray. BEAVER Camp, 20 km from Gift Lake at Twinn Lake. let everyone know that the Beaver Lake Tribal Fastball Leonard says he will probably go to another camp in Tournament, scheduled for July 12 -13, has been can- DORIS BILL: I love Doris. Her dedication especially. the future. "It was relaxing and benificial," said Leonard. celled due to poor weather until July 19 -20. A dance will you see the radio crew need to fill two hours every "Rocky. When I got home from Bible camp, I found will be by morning, each week, and that means they have to be on also be held on July 19, and music supplied five doggies under my porch. There was three little boys Peter Morin and the Winterburn Travellers. top of stories at all times. and two little girls. Their German Shepards," said Leo- When you don't hear Doris on radio, that means nard the Proud. I went to a banquet last year at Beaver Lake. and let she's digging for a story. Doggies? Boy and Girls? I love Leonards caring me tell you, they treat people right. She is a great radio reporter. For two days I was ways. Thanks for the information Eric. walking around here teasing everyone because Win - Leonard further mentioned now that the Falcons ston Wuttunee was coming in. I had an exclusive! Then have four sluggers on the team, "we are going all the Powwow's Rodeo's and all sorts of activities are hap- I heard him on the radio." way this year." pening all over Alberta. For those of you travelling be "so tell me Winston, how's Saskatchewan ?" She Leonard is the catcher for the Falcons. sure to drive carefully. Have a nice weekend everyone. asked, my exclusive story. Then I had an interview with MAA President Sam Sinclair, at his office and when I got there, there she was. Did you know she can put a look on her face that reminds me of puppy dog eyes? I thought to myself, now all I had to hear was Cree coming from some darkened corner. Now I don't even tell myself when I `Willmar °" have a story??? Best of luck Doris. mm' NORMAN QUINNEY: Norman comes from Frog Windoi4 Lake. I remember Norman walked up to me years back at the Friendship Centre in Edmonton. Norman knew I didn't understand Cree. He walked up and with a big °f warm friendly smile and started to talk in Cree. Then he conyicto walked away. It made me feel welcome! 9 A Cree speaking Englishman was standing near by Ms id and he happened to hear everything Norman said. io I asked him if he knew what that nice old, old gentle- man had said? "Why yes I did," said the man." And you know some- thing? I have never seen anyone called the most degrad- MANUFACTURERS of ing names that he called you, so politally!" said the guy & Casements who must of been Norman's relative. Wood Awnings Keep hopping and best of luck. Wood & Vinyl Sliders Bows, Bays & Picture Windows BRUCE MAKOKIS: Everyone knows Bruce. He's Vinyl Clad Awnings & Casements been on radio for eons. His car looks like an FM radio.. Steel Prehung Door Units Bruce has been in the business for so long, when he sits Basement, Round, Octagonal conversation, he holds one hand over his down for idle Patio Doors & Specialty Items ear. This is getting to be like an ARTS Roast! I love it! Its unreal! I swear when you walk by Bruce, you can hear real music. If you point him north, you pick up Russia, East, you listen to Tokyo...it's uncanny! Small 447 -1600 wonder they have such a good radio program...they 162(63 - 132 AVE. have direct contact to all points worldwide! Best of luck Bruce. You are a great sport, and I know EDMONTON Alberta loves ya baby! TRACY LADROCEUR: Now here is a lady that can report the weather. Tracy is so kind...well here is an ' Willmar Window Industries Ltd. report. example of how she does the weather Dealer inquiries welcome morning. Cloudy skies will prevail over most "Good Exclusive Distributor of Dashwood Products in it in of Alberta today...Aw thats awful. Why can't stay NW ONT, MAN, SASK.. ALTA.. PARTS of B.0 Saskatchewan... ? Anyway, for those of you thinking of camping in the Jasper National Park area, heavy winds, A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 10. JULY 11. 1986, WINDSPEAI ER Indian cowboys shine at Stampede By Terry Lusty Shows who envisioned the It is doggedly pursued by than apparent that there potential for a world class enthusiastic Native people are fewer Native competi- CALGARY - Billed as the rodeo in the young but who can qualify and who tors in the various events. "Greatest Outdoor Show growing city of Calgary. compete against the best Some of them may succeed on Earth," the 1986 Calgary The stampede then the world has to offer. For in reaching their goal, to Exhibition and Stampede attracted some 14,000 cus- them, it is a plateau, a place somewhere in the draws huge crowds each tomers. Today, that figure height which can and has money. Others will not, but year. comes closer to a million. been achieved by others it won't be due to any With a humble beginning Always a part of the who have gone before absence of the will, desire, in 1912, the first stampede rodeo events have been the them. and drive to win. was sparked by Guy Wead- Indian cowboys. Their par- From the list of this Every year the Stampede ick, a veteran of Wild West ticipation has never ceased. year's entrants, it is more offers the best livestock and competition, making it hard to come out on top. However, the potential is there and with some luck, perhaps, a few Native names just may grace the lists of those who go Some with coins a-jinglin' in their pockets. One Native newcomer to the Calgary Stampede this year has been a bit of a wel- come sight. He is 19 -year- old Charlie Bear. This young man gathered an admirable 75 points in his first go -round in the pre- mier event, bull riding. Caressing the back of his puffed up,hand with an ice - LOOKING CASUAL pack, he figures he's got a ..,but had to ride good shot at being "in the money" somewhere. Morley scored a respectful from each day will ride off in Bear hails from the 70 on M.F. Wagner in the the finals on the July 12 -13 Ochawopace Reserve in saddle bronc event. weekend. Saskatchewan and has In novice bareback, During the week, the fol- only been into the pro Darcy Cressman of Cal- lowing Native contestants ranks for two years. Just gary was bucked off Battle have yet to compete: Lewis how good is he? If his first Cat in his first of two go- Little Bear of Cardston in CALGARY RODEO go -round on a bull is any rounds. Cressman had a saddle bronc; Shawn Met - ...had many Native cowboys competing for excellence indication of the things to spendid rodeo year in 1985 chewais from Grand Cen- come, we'll certainly be and will, likely, show better tre and Mark Holloway of hearing this cowboy's name form in succeeding rides. Morley in novice saddle in the years to come. bronc; Bob Gotfriedson of Several other Indian Scarecrow, a bareback Calgary, Tell Holloway bronc, unseated names have made their Jarrett from Morley, and Rod Bap- Rollingmud presence known in the of Longview tist Jr. of Hobbema in the which certainly early going. does not boys steer riding; Gordon help that young man in the Livia Piche from Hob - Crowchild from Sarcee in novice category. bema executed her figure the wild horse race; and, xo 11%4 eight in the women's barrel Wright Bruised Head of Delmart Holloway of Mor- racing and sits in ninth Standoff didn't fare any bet- ley and Joe Medicine Shield place with an 18.1 second ter when he took a no time from Cluny in wild cow ride. in steer wrrestling. milking. In the novice saddle On a day -to -day basis, Next week's issue 'of vtio4 bronc category, Shawn Indian and Metis contest- "Windspeaker" will update Henry of Williams Lake, ants are competing in the our readers as to the final B.C., could only manage a buffalo riding contest. In outcome of this year's 55 aboard Indiana Jones. this event, there is day stampede rodeo events. Lionel Wildman from money and the winners Talk to ya then, pardner. CONGRATULATIONS AMMSA/ARTS We share in the dual celebration of your 3rd BARYON DRUGS anniversary and your newly acquired facilities AND in West Edmonton. Special warm wishes from us all at STAFF Nislawoyou Association Friendship Centre Serving the Area for 20 years 8310 Manning Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta 743 -8555 SLAVE LAKE 849 -3828 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11, 1986, PAGE lI II Native bull -rider wants Stampede win By Terry Lusty "even the bulls have their old, Nuce has never known self. He reads a lot and days," he counters. He or met his natural parents. listens to tapes on bull rid- CALGARY - When you knows and accepts that the What's more, he doesn't ing. He watches other con- have 2,000 pounds of rip- cowboys are not always care to. "My (adoptive) testants and livestock snortin', twistin', buckin' going to have the upper parents have treated me studying and learning by meat and muscle beneath hand. great," he states proudly. observing their styles. you, what do you do? You Last year, Nuce earned a Because he was raised As for the Calgary Stam- hang on for dear life trying whopping $170,000.°°. He by a non -Native family, he pede, he has nothing but to anticipate the animal's won the world title at the does not identify with his praise for it. "This is a tradi- every move and anxiously National Finals Rodeo in Native ancestry but is a fine tional rodeo and the most hang in for eight long draw- Las Vegas last fall with a example of a caring individ- well -known one in the Uni- drawn-out seconds for the commanding 90 points. It ual. When time permits, he ted States." The crowds blast from the horn which was "a big satisfaction," he can be found visiting child- are "enthusiastic" and he signals the completion of said of his victory. "It was a ren in schools and hospitals.. wants to someday win at your ride. goal I went after for four Making money is no big the stampede; if not this For the past ten years, years." deal to him. "It doesn't year perhaps next. "To win such has been the lifestyle Nuce is a tough hombre. affect me; being a good per- here'd be a real honor," he of the reigning world cham- At five -foot -six, he doesn't son is important," emphas- commented. pion bull rider, Ted Nuce. look like much but, as the izes Nuce. Once the stampede is Nuce is of Blackfoot, Che- saying goes, appearances His first introduction to over, Nuce will be off to rokee, and non -Native can be deceiving. anything related to the other rodeos. His hope to ancestry and lives in Man - From June 25 until his world of rodeo was when win at Calgary will probably tica, California. Recently he July 4 ride at the Calgary "my folks bought me a elude him, at least for this competed for top money of Stampede, Nuce has pony at five." He credits year, given the stiff compe- $50,00000 in bull riding at entered 13 different rodeos. J.D. Garr with getting him tition from many other the Calgary Stampede. It's a torrid pace for any COWBOY TED NUCE started. That man "gave me greats some of whom are Last Saturday, Nuce cowboy and a life of hard ...he's still in the money a lot of help," he says. former world champions. rode "Johnny Walker ", his knocks which frequently Nuce trained at the Nuce knows how good first of two bulls. He didn't result in pulled muscles, one is considered past their to relaxing awhile, to rest famed Larry Mahan's he has to be. He knows you fare too well because his aching ribs, and swollen prime. up and, maybe do some rodeo school and when he have to be better than first draw didn't perform glove hands. The likeable At 25, Nuce is in his swimming and a few other rode his first bull at age 15, good; you've got to be the adequately and all he could Nuce counts his blessings. prime years and has no things he enjoys. "Other- he stuck to him. He also best and a little luck along rack up was 60 points while "I've been very fortunate," thoughts of retiring. "I'll go wise," he said, "I'd be going team -roped for five years. the way doesn't hurt either. others attained scores of he says, "1 haven't been til I'm 35 if nothing serious to Tijuana" to enter their As with any sport, Nuce, Nobody knows that better 75, 79 and 83. hurt.' happens," he informed rodeo. like any other athlete, pre- than Nuce after his 60 point Nuce could still be in the The average life span for "Windspeaker." And then? Adopted at two weeks pares and conditions him- ride. money although first place a consistent, money- Well, he's got interests in is highly unlikely when making cowboy isn't very real estate. Already, he's you're up against such long. Anyone on the circuit purchased two properties, greats as Cody Snyder, can tell you that and Nuce a home in California and a Dale Johansen and Greg knows that only too well. small farm. Schlosser. 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Rebuilt Dependable Used Vehicles C1,Ukette Jteellanied cDteams Become a cReaQtty J DB ENTERPRIZES mummammimom= ...a division of Techno-Media International -,ú PHONE: 478 -6330 Many exciting models to choose from. For Free Demonstration With No Obligation model F 83A Royal Doulton Exciting Special Offer $16000 From $500 And Up 2C- 5715 -133 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta Northern Outlet For Native Auto Sales Name Address 1'1 Contact Steve Halliday at 836 -3312 or Res. 836-3771 Manning, Alberta Cheque Enclosed L] MoneyOrder Enclosed or Lawrence Beaulieu at 489-4302 in Edmonton, Alberta Please forward me (at no obligation) more information A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 12, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Opening blessed by Elder From Page 1 throughout the afternoon "Windspeaker," the Until August I when to tour the building and AMMSA newspaper. ARTS moves to Lac La Shank, representing the enjoy the hospitality. In addition to offices for Biche, the second floor will federal Secretary of State, The $260,000 building the editor, news editor, also house the radio studios David Crombie. provides 2,500 square feet reporters and advertising from which "The Native Both dignitaries con- of finished space on each of sales staff, the first floor Perspective" radio pro- gratulated the society on its two levels, plus an equal houses the newspaper gram is broadcast live each achievements and amount of unfinished space production area, photo- weekday morning on CBC- expressed their best wishes for future development as graphic darkroom and TV throughout northern for its continued success. the activities of the society typesetter and process Alberta. Earlier, Elder Alfred expand. camera. Future plans for the Bonaisc of Poundmaker's The first floor of the fin- The second floor houses space now occupied by Lodge had smudged the ished portion of the building the administrative offices ARTS is the development building and offered prayers. houses a reception area and boardroom and the of a resource and informa- Dozens of guest arrived and the operations of accounting department. tion centre. THE NEW AMMSA/ARTS BUILDING ...home sweet home Sucker Creek CONgjRATUTATIONS TO AMMSA Band 150A ON TIfE GRANd OPENINg OF New members ThEiR NEW building. join AMMSA/ARTS FROM ThE ChiEf & COUNCil board of directors BOYER RIVER BAND By Clint Buehler They join continuing to AMMSA board members Allen Congratulations Box 270 Three new members Jacob of Cold Lake, Roy on the Grand Opening of have been added to the Randolph of Fort Vermil- High LEVEL, ALBERTA their New Building boards of directors of the lion, Chester Cunningham TOR 120 Aboriginal Multi -Media of Nojack, Noel Mc- Society of Alberta Naughton of Edmonton, (AMMSA) and the Aborig- Leona Shandruck of High TELEPLiONE: 927.3697 inal Radio and Television Level, Zella Harris of Sucker Society (ARTS). Edmonton, Fred Didzena Gil Cardinal, an award - of Assumption. winning Metis film -maker At the annual meeting of from Edmonton, will serve Creek the Ammsa the executive a two -year term on both officers elected were: Allen boards. Jacob - President; Noel Indian lawyer Sharon Band McNaughton Vice - Presi- Venne of Edmonton and dent and Chester Cun- Rosemarie Willier of Sucker ninghan - Secretary - Creek, who has been a Treasurer. Acts executive active for a number of years BON #65 elected were: Ray Ran- in Native political and ser- dolph - President; Gil Car- Enilda. Alberta vice organizations, will both dinal - Vice - President and serve one -year terms on aysterCurninghanSecretary- both boards. Treasurer. 523 -3111 REVELSTOHE Blood Tribe Community CORCRETE Health Centre CONgRATUTATioNS TO AMMSA ON !kill Box 229 GRANd OpENiNq Of ThEiR NEW buiLdiNq. STANDOFF, Alberta TOL IYO Complete Town & country Phone: 737-3888 Concrete Free estimates Prompt service Congratulations Service Congratulations AMMSA on the Grand AMMSA on the Grand Opening ./ Opening of your of your new building a1 new building - a ;. Rocky Native Friendship Centre e- . 2 P.O. Box #1927 co e f Rocky Mountain House, Alberta TOM 1 TO WETASKIWIN 845 -2788 52 Ave. & 50 St. 352 -4583 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11,1988, PAGE 13 CONGRATULATIONS to AMMSA on the Grand Opening of their building Cobblestone Manor Restaurant 173 -7 Avenue Cardston, Alberta T0K 0KO Phone: 623 -4724 MILT PAHL AND STAN SHANKS ...cut opening ribbon while Roy Randoph, Irene Wilier and Allen Jocab look on HIGH PRAIRIE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE WELCOME ALL VISITORS FREE COFFEE! 4919 - 51 AVENUE BOX 1448 HIGH PRAIRIE, ALBERTA TOG 1E0 Congratulations to AMMSA the Opening of Grand 3 of their new building EAGLE'S NEST 523-4P. Arts & Crafts Shop 523-4 51 2 .High Prairie Native Friendship Centre II ELDER ALFRED BONIASE ...blessed AMMSA building during opening Congratulations We salute the efforts and Congratulations accomplishments by the team at Lodge and best wishes to AMMSA/ARTS Nakoda AMMSA/ARTS WESLEY BAND -STONEY TRIBE We wish you many prosperous on their recent purchase of PO. BOX 149 years in your new building their own facilities in Edmonton MORLEY, ALBERTA TUL 1NO in West Edmonton Congratulations Goodfish Lake to AMMSA on the Grand Opening of r their new building Development Many years of continued success is our wish for you : Conference and Banquet Facilities k Available 25 to 150 people General Delivery, Serving from The services of a professional chef 4V-9 Goodfish Lake, Alberta and the modem kitchen facilities NATIVE COUNSELLING ensure excellent food 9P10A SERVICES OF ALBERTA Special Sundaybrunches from 11 am. -3 pm. 623 -2863 Native Counselling Services of Alberta 5th floor, Victoria Mace: For more information 10009 - 108 Street call Edmonton, Alberta " 51 3C5 PHONE: 423-2141 (403) 881-3849 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 14, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Horst Schmid honored By Rocky Woodward "This man I am going to intorduce is a pride to this province, and he's a pride to our Native people. In fact he was made honorary Chief of one of the Indian Bands here 10 years ago. Chief Flying Eagle is respected in this country and respected throughout the world. "Chief Flying Eagle introduced this idea for an Indian Festival to me and asked me to put a proposal together. I did but it was his idea, his dream and I HORST SCHMID believe he wants to see it ...he hada dream come true continue." said Joe Dion while introducing the past our games when we were our Native Indians, espe- minister of Tourism, Horst young, we didn't play cops cially our young Indian Schmid at Ft. Edmonton, and robbers we played Native people. July 1. cowboys and Indians with a That is also why I am HORS T SCHMID: "If difference. The Indians happy to have our Minister you are not proud where always won the wars and responsible for Indian you came, you cannot the cowboys were always Affairs, Neil Crawford here expect your children to be defeated. so he can take back to proud. When I phoned my par- government, the impor- I remember when I grew ents and I said, Mother tance of this festival. up as a boy I was told if I did guess what? I can now To you our young people not behave myself, I would prove to you that I was the of Native background, be never be an Indian. best young boy that you proud from where you not I was taught that an ever had because only cone so that your children Indian, always with pride did I become an Indian but I also know the pride of your and with their heads held am now an Indian Chief! history. up high, would not only Ladies and Gentelmen, "COME GROW WITH Us AT PEACE Hills TRUST" honor their parents, honor that is why I had a dream of Be proud when you per- their relations, his country, having here in Ft. Edmon- form here for our visitors, but very much so, even ton, especially, next to Ft. for all of our people in honor his-enemy in defeat. Edmonton an Indian festi- Alberta. We know that you That of course was a desire val. It is where we can share are the best venture of this to every young boy, to with all people the pride, great nation of ours who's someday be an Indian. the culture, the religion and birthday we celebrate In fact when we played especially, the beauty of today, Canada. %Of, Elder offers wisdom By Rocky Woodward Approximately 300 peo- ple gathered near Ft. Edmonton on Canada Day (July 1) to listen to guests speakers opening remards r at the beginning of the Indian Festival. The Indian Festival will CongitatuQations be open to visitors in July and August at Ft. Edmon- AMMSA/ARTS ton Park, where Indian arts and crafts, traditional danc- on your new location ing, the building of a canoe and facilities. and carving will take place. At the opening there were many speakers and Native communications, a viable one of them, dressed in a ELDER JOE CARDINAL source chieftain head dress, was ...words of wisdom of information for our Joe Cardinal, Elder from Native people -we are proud the Saddle Lake Reserve. "Though we come from education but I travelled to to be associated with His words of wisdom different beliefs we are all many different countries were recorded as he spoke human beings. We are and that is how I educated your achievements. to the hushed crowd of created by the Creator and myself. people that included - I would say that we are all "We have our own minds government officials. good people. and that is why we must Chief, Council and Band Members "Some of you have come "For our young people, work together to make this Tall Cree Band from faraway, so I wish a especially our young Indian country a great country. good day to you all. I will say youth to take part in this "Oh Great ,Spirit I give Box #367 a few words to the creator great country. you thanks for this day. I Fort Vermilion, Alberta to thank him for this fine "We must understand think of the many people day. We should think of the that education is the only that you have given help to TOH INO past, the hard times that tool for survival for Native and thank you. We ask you people had, to make this people and we are making to bless each one of us, to country what it is today. great strides to get there. bless our children, our They were hard times. "As Chief Dan George older people and the People gave a lot. Women use to say, how do we get helpless. and children and men. into the mainstream of "For the problems that They all took part to make society? Do we come into it we face, give us strength to them, as you D. this country. There were through the welfare system over cane many compromises between or do we come into it with have done over the last 100 govermnent and the motile dignity and a man's belief in years. and now, to date, we stand himself. Thank you creator, here together. "[ never had a classroom Great Spirit." A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11, 1986, PAGE 15 Indian Festival marks July 1 By Rocky Woodward ago, I was asked to put AMMSA on the Grand Opening something together for the It began with an all Native youth. of your new building Native parade down the "It was Chief Flying Eagle main street of 1885, at Fort (Horst Schmid) who intro- Edmonton Park, to open duced this idea to me and MAPLETHORPE the Indian Festival on Can- asked me to put a proposal ada Day, which will run together which I did. But it CONTRACTORS throughout the summer was his idea, his dream and months on the park I believe he wants to see it LTD. grounds, a dream come continue," and Dion to true for the past Minister of approximately 300 people 24 HOUR FASI Tourism, Horst Schmid. on hand for the opening SEME Beginning on Canada ceremonies. Day, Native participation Dion further mentioned will now offer to Ft. Edmon- that without the help of a ton visitors, a better under- number of people, espe- standing of Native people cially the co- ordinators' M.C.L and their traditions & Sue and Dave Longaudoc, culture. it would not of happened. FABRICATION & EQUIPMENT During July and August Native artifacts, arts and "I can only take my hat his wife crafts, canoe building, carv- off to Dave and Sue 4802 - 40th AVENUE all possible ing and traditional dancing for making this INDIAN AFFAIRS MINISTER NIEL CRAW - WETASKIWIN will take place. today, commented Dion. FORD According to former The idea for an Indian ...taking it back to government 352 -2625 Chief and former president Festival at Ft. Edmonton of the Indian Association of park was proposed to the this festival possible so it ment the importance of the Alberta, Joe Dion, the Minister of Manpower, at could happen on July 1," festival. dream, idea and eventual that time, Ernie Isley. It said Schmid. "When you get people reality of the Indian Festi- came from Schmid and dur- Schmid also announced like Joe Dion, Horst val, could not of come ing his speech Schmid that he was happy to have Schmid, Joe Cardinal and about without the drive of stated that the 50 positions the Minister of Indian Dave and Sue Longeudoc, Horst Schmid. for Native people's input Affairs, Neil Crawford working together, we are "When this idea was came from the past Minister. attended the festival so he going to have something given to me a few weeks "I thank Isley for making could take back to govern- worthwhile. "We must have this con- tinue. We must year after year have the festival and we must make sure that Serving People of this becomes an estab- Pcc''a rh Ca pn All Faiths for lished part of the wonderful 77 Parkland area, ..}unera L summers we have in St. Alberta, & Edmonton and Alberta. I want to up on what Servi ces Stony Plain area Horst said. He said that I'm the one that has to 963 -2520 take back to government, the importance of the festi- "Arrangements made to meet your needs in val. I shall do that," said your hour of need" Crawford. After the parade people gathered around to watch performances by the White EARTH BURIALS Braid Society Dancers, the CREMATORIUMS Ben Calf Robe Dancers PRE - ARRANGED FUNERAL PLANS and Drum Group, a great PROVINCIAL, NATIONAL & Bull, who show by Robert INTERNATIONAL SERVICES did the Hoop Dance and a Jingle Dancer from Onta- rio, Objibway Native Ste - phenie Tuesday. CONVENTIENTLY LOCATED IN "Without these people STONY PLAIN this would not be happen- ing. This includes the Native people employed to 4801 - 51st AVENUE FT. EDMONTON PARADE work here," said Dave ...crowds gathered to watch Native parade on 1885 street Longadoc. LEON P. LIEN ROOFING WAiAX INdUSTR1ES LTd. Congratulations to AMMSA on the Grand Opening of "Servicing the Private their new building Sales and Service of Heavy Equipment Home Owner since 1966." Cranes - Ditching Equipment Fire Control Equipment Barka Log Loaders R. ANGUS Congratulations 479 -7443 ALBERTA LIMITED to AMMSA on the Grand Opening of 12332 -104 Street YOUR CATERPILLAR DEALER their new building Edmonton, Alberta Ca?erp'Iiar Cal and H ate Trademarks of Cate,piiu, Tractor Co 17604 -105 Ave. Congratulations Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G4 GENERAL OFFICE: 483-3636 toAMMSA on the Grand Opening of 16900-107 AVE., EDMONTON 483-6641 their new building A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 16, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Poundmaker's honor By Rocky Woodward "I thank the Great S suffering and misery th Many activities across Alberta were cancelled because of rain, but not the are sobre," said Shirt. 13th annual Poundmaker, Nechi Powwow, held over the weekend of July 4 -6. The Poundmakers This year the Powwow was held in honor of the Elders, their dedication and summer events in Alt effort towards youth, through their knowledge and spiritual guidence, was Snowdrift in the North acknowledged by Poundmaker's and Nechi. No one went home c When it rained, people camped throughout the powwow grounds were groups on hand to sup asked to participate in traditional dances inside the Poundmakergymnasium, Congratulations stz but on Sunday, the skies cleared enough for outdoor activities to take place. Nechi. Road races, dancing and handgames were held, white booths were set up to sell Native arts and crafts. The Grand Entry on Sunday saw the Mayor of St. Albert, Nick Fowler and Minister for Municpal Affairs and Native Affairs, Neil Crawford, join in with staff By Rocky Woodward of Poundmakers Nechi along with colorful dancers of all ages under the big top. Once again, security, made up of clients of Poundmaker's, must be fully, recognized for their friendliness towards guests and help while watching over Chief John Snow is well known throughout Indian country. Snow is the Chief on the Morley Reserve near Calgary, Alberta and recently he attended the 13th the grounds. annual Poundmaker Nechi Powwow, near the city of St. Albert. Crawford, once introduced by the Master of Ceremonies for the special The powwow, this year was held in honor of the Elders, and the grand entry event, Eric Cardinal from Saddle Lake, had kind words to say of the powwow on Sunday morning, with the sun finally breaking through overcast skies that and the people behind it. I am to involved persisted through the previous two days of activities, Chief John Snow, gave "How proud be once again in this celebration and wonderful program. We have had three rain it is such a thanks while speaking to a crowd of approximately 600 people on hand of the days of and some sunshine but opening. good feeling to be together with so many fine people. I am thankful that I was a part of the grand entry and thanks for inviting me to be with you today," "My relations, my kinsmen, my people. I am very proud to be here today. I - commented have witnessed a great pride in Indian people and non Indian people as well in Crawford. this grand opening. "Brothers and sisters and friends, I bring you greetings from the city of St. I and We must remember that we respect many tribes, many languages, but we Albert. hope this powwow continues for many generations to come pray are all one people on this great Island (Canada). to the Great Spirit as you understand him and mine as I understand him, for all to have happy We believe in one creator, the Great Spirit. We are the Great Spirits people. of us a good and life," said Fowler. The Elders say we were placed here for a purpose. Administrator of Poundmakers, Pat Shirt, welcomed the different tribes that attended the and it, Before the coming of the white people, their was an estimated 12 million powwow thank staff who organized mentioningtheir hard Indian people here. At the tum of the century there were only one half million work and effort. Indian people. What happen to over 11 million Indian people? We blame it on disease, alcohol and many other things. Today, I am proud that we are the fastest growing ethnic group in Canada. Because we were placed here for a purpose, we have survived. We will always be here. We must encourage the young people to continue with our culture, pow- wow's and traditional things. - I would like to acknowledge the organizers and keep on enjoying summer celebrations of powwow's. Good day and God bless all of you. Chief John Snow then offered a prayer in his Native tongue. ri / t s to our friends at AMMSA/ARTS on the Grand Opening of your new building from Attractive 4" Attach -- -- Cash Available In Brown, Burgandy or Tan $75 #033 -03158 REG. =.- '09#; 4 ORDER DESK 484 -6116 NORTHSIDE' SOUTHSIDE DOWNTOWN 12736 St. Albert Trail 9818 - 51 Avenue 10055 - 103 Street 452- 1947 438 -1014 425.6443 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11, 1986. PAGE 17 ors Elders Powwow Results (1) Girls Fancy (7 to 12) Racheal Francis - Lethbridge (9) Teen Girls Traditional (13 to 16) Morning Dove the Great Spirit for another day of sobriety, for another day without Alta. Roan - Reigon Lake. td misery that comes with alcohol. But this is what happens when we (2) Boys Fancy (7 to 12) Jeffery Moosomin Mosquito (10) Teen Boys Traditional (13 to 16) Fabian Saddle- said Shirt. Sask. back - Hobbema. (3) Girls Traditional (7 to 12) Arnnie - Duffield (11) Women's Traditional - - Pei - ndmakers Nechi powwow is one of the biggest and well organized Bird Alta. Florence Nepoose (4) Boys Traditional (7 to 12) Bobby Hunter -Morinville gon Lake Alta. 'ents in Alberta, with many people coming from as far away as Alta. (12) Men's Traditional - Cecil Nepoose - Peigon Lake 't the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. (5) Women's Fancy - Lillian Cryer - Kehewin Alta. Alta. tent home disappointed after watching dancers and the many drum (6) Men's Fancy - Kenny Roan - Alnico Beach. (13) Teen Boys Grass Dance (16 & under) Cameron and to supply traditional Indian powwow music. (7) Teen Girls Fancy - (13 to 16) Rhonda Bird -Duffield. Francis - Lethbridge Alta. Nations staff, clients and administration of Poundmakers and (8) Teen Boys Fancy - (13 to 16) Meryl Thunderchild (14) Men's Grass Dance (17 & up) Lawrence Trottier -Thunderchild Sask. -Onion Lake Sask. !. rM PONOKA NEWS Hobbema's Native Full Gospel Camp Meetings AND July 28 to August 2, 1986 ADVERTISER 7 Miles East of CTA Building, Hobbema Printers & Publishers EVERYONE WELCOME! For More Information Call Serving Central Alberta since 1949 Jerry Ermineskin - work: 585-3800 Creative Printing & Graphic Design Residence: 585-4102 in Hobbema FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING AND ADVERTISING NEEDS PHONE: 783 -3311 Congratulations to AMMSA on the Grand Opening of their new building From the Mayor and Council ®Frigidaire of PARTS & SERVICE TO ALL MAKES & MODELS OF MAJOR APPLIANCES MICROWAVE OVENS HUBERT'S APPLIANCE LTD. 352 -7703 5429 - 36 Avenue South of Canadian Tire WETASKNVIN Jumping Pound Gulf SUMMER IS Restaurant APPROACHING Gulf FOR ALL YOUR We Can Help You Lose Weight Ntigar VACATION NEEDS SAVE $6.00 Prepaid 2 week program SAVE $15.00 Prepaid 4 week program - Restaurant SAVE $20.00 Prepaid 6 week program - Campground - Fuel and Diesel * Past members pay no registration fee. - Propane YOU CAN DO ITS We have heart patients, nursing Junction of Trans Canada mothers and diabetics on our program. Highway and Highway 22 NOW Renting Slendertone machines 932 -2890 NOW Doing sculptured nails "Owned and Operated by Dennis Laboucane" CALL DEANNA OR PAULETTE Calgary, Alberta 352 -0660 RR #2 4521 A - 56 Street, Wetaskiwin, Alberta A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 18, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Artists star at business summit By Clint Buehler Morrisseau, founder tung, Helen Wasse- of the Woodland gijig, Jane Ash Poitras, TORONTO - Business School depicting Glenna Matoush, may have been the theme myths and legends. Ziziane Gray, Ruth of the Native Business - Daphne Odjig, a Cuthand and Mirielle Summit, but Native artists self- taught Odwa Coutois. received as much attention Indianwho has created "Visions," an from the media, as well as her own unique place exhibit of contem- from the public and from in the Woodland porary Native photo- summit organizers. School depicting the graphy featuring the work of a number of And no wonder. "New stories and legends of Native photographers Beginnings," featuring the her Manitoulin Island who are members of artists from childhood. work of Native the Native Indian/ across Canada and from - Bill Reid of the Inuit Photographers the United States, was the Haida, the most Association. exhibition of Native revered contempor- largest Works from the art in Canadian history. ary Northwest Coast artist. Hudson's Bay Com- Curatedby Robert Houle, - Allen Sapp, the pany collection of himself an accomplished renowned Cree pain- Inuit art. Native artist, the exhibit ter from the Red A display of North featured the work of more Pheasant Reserve in American Indian than 200 Native artists and Saskatchewan. footwear from the artisans, ranging from tra- A special tribute was also Bata Shoe Museum. ditional styles and media to paid to a number of artists A display of quill - the most contemorary who are no longer living, work from a travelling artistic expression. including some who died exhibition organized A special guest and key- young under tragic circum- by the Ojibwa Cultu- note speaker was Alberta stances. Those honored ral Foundation as Native architect Douglas include Inuit artists Jesse part of a special Bath- Cardinal, whose drawings Oonark, Parr, Pitseolak ering of Native people and model for his most Ashoona and Luke Angu- on Manitoulin Island prestigious commission, hadluq; Woodland artists in 1984. 1 the spectacular Museum of Carl Ray (who died at 35), "Robes of Power NORUAL MORRISSEAU PRINCESS ANN AND ARTIST Man at Hull, were a part of Benjamin Chee Chee (who - Totem Poles on ...enjoying conversation at business summit meeting the exhibit. died at 33) and Jackson Cloth," is a display of Another special feature Beardy (who died at 40); 20 contemporary of the exhibit was a tribute Shoshone artist Sarain ceremonial button to "creative Elders" Stump, (who died at 29); robes commissioned The Alberta Indian Ms Native artists who made Odawa artist Angus Tru- by Gitskan artist significant contributions to deau; Gerald Tailfeathers Doreen Jensen for and Crafts Society Canadian Native art, of the Blood Reserve, and the Adelaide Festival including: the acclaimed Ojibwa artist Centre Gallery in congratulates the winners - Inuit artist Keno - Arthur Shilling, whose final, Australia. juak Ashevak of Cape unfinished work Was prom- Specially- invited U.S. of "Asum Mena ", the Third Dorset; inently displayed. Native artists included - Carver Tony Hunt, Other special exhibits Hopi artists James Harvard hereditary chief of the included: and Helen Hardin as well as Annual Alberta Native Kwakiutl of the B.C. Fritz Scholder and Kay coast, grandson of "Keepers of Our Cul- Walking Stick. Art Festival the legendary Mango ture," a celebration of The exhibit was officially Martin and world - Native women in the opened by Princess Anne, Jy SOe d H o known totem carver. living arts originally after her opening of the °sc\-o\aCShP - Cayuga artist presented by the summit itself. She was Joseph Jacobs, also a Woodland Indian greeted by Houle and sev- P\a ;000 F\test $5 su p\'e carver. Cultural Centre at eral of the senior artists fea- ok - Chipewyan artist Brantford, Ontario, tured. After chatting with aeds Alex Janvier of Cold and featuring artists each of them briefly, the 0e-upMo\,an Lake. such as Sharon Willi- princess spent several min- puee tO - Ojibway Norval ams, Valerie Whe- utes touring the show. Céeves $1,000 George enase oaet sup\( es pue aeds the SecmeS.vP:'C o Wach eeeeves POksts prne Culture 41,16\ Honourable Mention goes to: Donalda Grassie Henry Standing Alone Eugene Alexis Derek Fisher Ken Swan (For your original Marilyn Fraser -King Glen Nipshank and creative gifts. Visit us during Expo. 25% off with any valid Asum Mena, sponsored by the Alberta Indian Native Organization Arts and Crafts Society, will be open to the Membership Card. public from August 7th through 30th, at the 270 Whonoak Street Front Gallery in Edmonton. North Vancouver. B.C. (W4) 987-8869 N8 Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society (one block behind the international Plaza Hotel) Store Hours: loam. - 5 p.m. 46160X Monday to Friday A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JULY 1986, PAGE 19 e of from A ) LOUIS BULL BAND Chief, Council and all the staff of: A) Louis Bull Finance & Administration Louis Bull Farm & Ranch Division Louis Bull Housing Louis Bull Health, Education & Welfare Louis Bull Daycare Louis Bull Lands Kiseputinow Holdings Ltd. Louis Bull Public Works Louis Bull Recreation Louis Bull Economic Development s Louis Bull Tribal Police IOW s píbíO 301 0 Sox o°C j,ct .3`7s oeOe joi1 , A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 20, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Native entertainers shine By Clint Buehler The occasion was a of ceremonies, film and tel- leaves the reserve to go to Native talent showcase at evision star John Vernon. the city. TORONTO - For five the Native Business Sum- One of the most moving Comedian Charlie Hill, hours on a Thursday even- mit at the Metro Conven- performances was given by an Oneida Indian from ing here at the end of June, tion Centre, headlined by Alanis Obomsawin, one of Wisconsin, had the crowd more than a thousand peo- international singing star Canada's best known in stitches with his stories ple crowded into a giant and songwriter Buffy Ste. Indian performers. An and one -liners, many of teepee to hear some of the Marie. actress, singer, composer them not suitable for a fam- finest Native talent available. But before Buffy apeared and storyteller, her moving ily newspaper like this. It was a time for uproar- for her featured final spot, a tone poem accompanied After high school, Hill ious laughter and gentle variety of other performers by her own drumming and trained in broadcasting and tears, subtle tweaking and had an opportunity to chanting, movingly told the worked as a disc jockey; blunt bashing in a humor- reveal their considerable too- often -repeated tale of then studies acting at uni- ous vein, remembrance abilities as they were called what happens when a versity and worked with a and celebration. to the stage by the master pretty young Indian girl local Wisconsin theatre gróup,toured Europe, worked ih the U.S. with the Red Earth Performing Arts Troupe, then moved to Hollywood. A comedian from the time he was a schoolboy, in Los Angeles, Hill polished AeA#1*,4e,,,A4e his act at the Comedy Store, before the toughest AMMSA/ARTS!! audiences in the world. Congratulations His many credits include ALANIS OBOMSAWIN the Richard Pryor, Mike ...applauded Douglas, Mery Griffin and in Toronto It has been our pleasure to serve you as contractors Johnny Carson Shows, for the remodelling recently required by your organization. and his album, `Born Again in Gaelic. she poured forth her talent Good Luck and may you prosper in Savage, "is available through One óf the delights of the to an audience composed the current and future efforts. Headband Productions, a gala was the appearance of mostly of her people. Winnipeg -based company Inuit throat singers who For more than 90 min- specializing in the devel- have thrilled audiences utes it was Buffy at her best, Joe LeClair, Contractor opment, promotion and from across North America Buffy the music maker and #9,10224 recording of Native and Europe and caused Buffy theactivistof the '70s, -119 Street entertainers. them to marvel at their uni- renewing her concerns for Edmonton Headband is headed by que and entertaining the people and the land. Curtis "Shingoose" Jonnie, performances. In addition to her music, one of Canada's best - she had a message for the But there was no doubt known performers. A sin- hundreds of Native busi- that the star of the show ger, songwriter, recording ness people in her was Buffy, weaving her artist and stage performer, audience -that the child- magic with the raw power he had the audience clap- ren depended on them, and of her voice and her magni- ping and laughing with his they should not become so ficent control of it. own special brand of music caught up in the corporate when his turn came at the Bouncing with the beat, world that they forget the Summit gala. shifting from guitar to piano children. Fiddle champion Lee and back to the guitar The evening closed with Creemo, a MicMac from again, the tiny Cree who a rousing standing ovation Cape Breton added a began her life on a reserva- that brought Buffy back for dimension other than his tion in Saskatchewan and encores, but was in honor foot- stomping fiddle music rose to the heights or star- of the outstanding effort of 4 when he offered 'a greeting dom, renewed her roots as all of the performers. North American Entertainment Indian Classic Rodeo CONgRATULATiONS AMMSA /ARTS ON YOUR NEW buiLdiNq iN EdMONTON. WE SALUTE YOUR AChiEVEMENT Panee Memorial Agriplex, ANd wish you MANY MORE Hobbema, Alberta SUCCESSFUL VENTURES iN ThE FUTURE. for more information Chief Waiter Janvier contact Alex Piche Band At 585 -3770 or Council and 585 -3884 members JANVIER BAND Chard, Alberta 559-2374 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS )2 WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11 1984.41I Plans set for Batoche ti By Terry Lusty Master of ceremonies will Bouvette of St. Boniface grounds. This policy is be Ray Fox, director for the who has become a bit of a strictly enforced and the The 16th annual "Back to Aboriginal Radio and Tele- tradition himself at this presence of any such items Batoche" days are, once vision Society in Edmon- annual occasion. will result in their confisca- again, scheduled to occur ton. Opening prayers will The campgrounds where tion to be held until the July 25 -27, at Batoche, be effected by Metis Elder the Batoche days are held owner is ready to depart for Saskatchewan. Now in its Medric McDougall and have finally come home to home. 16th year, the Batoche days Julie Pitzel. the people. In negotiations The only cost factors for have become a fitting An evening dance is to with the federal govern- Batoche are the five dollar reminder and tribute to the follow the opening activi- ment, AMNSIS has tran- general admission fees plus patriotic Metis and Indians ties. Music is to be provided sacted a transfer agree- any contest fees such as for who fought for their rightful by the popular RCA ment whereby the land is the ball tournament and place in society. recording artists, "The C- owned by this organization talent contest. It is a time when the spirit Weed Band." for the Metis people. There will be a booth on of the Metis is never more The fastball and horse- Entry to the grounds this the grounds for those wish- evident as people from all shoe tournaments, child - year will cost five dollars. ing to get information on over the country converge rens' events, and cultural Water and firewood will be entering events or to find on this once -thriving com- competitions commence provided so that no one out where and when they munity which was the heart on Saturday, July 26. needs to bring anything, are being conducted. For of Metis country, the home Childrens' events will but their tents and food. more information phone of the Metis. consist of foot races, face Alcohol and firearms are AMNSIS in Regina at BACK TO BATOCHE ...plan and avoid rushing Each summer, Metis and painting, animal sounds, not permitted on the 1- 306 -525 -6721. Indians return to visit and paper airplanes, and other participate in this cultural activities. event in commemmoration An amateur Native talent of those who fought in the show is scheduled for 6:00 battles of 1885. They came p.m. and the Batoche plan- to renew acquaintances ning committee anticipates and to make new ones. another year of fine compe- They come in droves -to tition. The C -Weed Band visit, to watch, and to par- will feature country-rock at ticipate in what has become the big top. a tradition. 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In the 50 to 65 year old Ten yards from the fin- lored judge and race star- bracket, Lloyd, Delbert and One hundred yards is a ish, it was Lloyd and Del- ter, Elder Joe Cardinal this time Joe Cardinal, who long haul, but these two bert again in a dead heat. start, but in the end, from the Saddle Lake got off to a fast start, take comfort in knowing crying at the pound- runners came down to the Belly lined -up with belly, that the heat, guided by her mother, 15 Reserve decided to try it again.. the winner of maker Nechi races held on wire in a race that had eve- they closed in on the finish Agnus, must of bribed the month old Glenna Ward, the 25 yard. mark, July 6. ryone cheering both of At line, but poor Lloyd was judges to let her enter, with from Driftpile, Alberta, Joe's fast pace kept him in And then at a pace that them on. When it was all twarted once again by the a promise of some Ban- handed over the winning he could of been entered in the over Delbert Anderson was the lead, however, steady legs of Delbert. nock. Agnus is 32 years old! money to her Mom Martha. Guiness Book of World the winner but not without should never of turned Someone was heard to You should of been there In the boys race, between how Records, if an official was a comment from Lloyd around to see far comment that it must be all to see the baby 25 yard one and two, John "Boy" that mountain air that dash! Redcalf, from the host city helped Delbert capture Little feet kicking up dirt, of the "Friends in Sports another 10 dollars for some of them with brides track and field competi- "bingo money." trailing in the wind, some of tions". Lethbridge, Alberta "He did it again! I lost by a them running left, right and held there recently, won belly," groaned Lloyd. every which way on the the race. Determination saw Joe field competed for a grand Poundmaker Nechi field Cardinal enter the 65 and total of five dollars for the races will now go down in over competition. One not winner. the track and field history to give up he welcomed The race for the one to stats,as the, "Races of the women to enter also. two year olds got off to a Ages. ' Interviewed by a Winds - peaker sports columist, Cardinal explained that this was going to be his race, otherwise, "How can I go back to Saddle Lake ?" Then they were off! Joe again got off to a fast start (actually before the starter went, but he was one determined Elder). Fifty yards, 30, 20, 10, and Joe lead all the way. But alas! Something hap- pened and I was sure I could hear Joe chanting a traditional song as Agnus Francis from Lethbridge, Alberta, passed him at the line of take away any hope PARTICIPATION AT POUNDMAKER'S RACE! of a comeback. ...enthusiastic because crossing the finish line meant ten bucks Joe Cardinal. 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Rocky Mountain House, Alta. ble, and third place winner Pauline Bird, who crossed Poundmaker Nechi DANCE - Saturday, August 2 TOM 1TO the finish line with a time of jackets and trophies were 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. one hour and 23 minutes. handed out to the winners Music by Whispering River Band 845 -2125 In the men's open, the of the race competions. For further information contact: times were somewhat fas- Presentations were made Best Prices In Town ter, when by Roy Bighead and Ray Armond Martial 1- 594 -7183 Darrell Mckay Come see us today (16) ran the 12 km race in Paskimin. "Serving The Oilfield Industry" LEDUC AUTO D kV. SALES LEASE LOCATION * Used Cars and Trucks HOULE & SONS * ROAD BUILDING * R.V. Sales CONSTRUCTION * OILFIELD WORK Consignment Sales R.V. 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The Bears defence was He recently completed a Clint was referring to a at the ready, the batter in tour of Lethbridge where couple of instances this Phone: 269 -8221 his box, the pitcher into his they played in a junior year in which a spectator or windup. tournament. player on the opposite team With deep concentration Community league ball would whisperingly brand on the catcher's glove, con- in Edmonton during 1986, him as `just an Indian.' fidence in his game, and a had a quality player in Clint Just an Indian, indeed set determination in his Sinclair. He was a recipient Quite a proud Indian. stance, the pitcher went of the Beverly Bears MVP Clint, now realizing the into his crouch and hurled award. He finished the sea- `physc' was on to upset his the ball forward. son with a 3.85 earned run game, relaxes and shows The umpire, used to average and a 978 fielding even more determination peewee boys fastball, average. and concentration. The jumped back unexpect- On the offence he corn- Beverly Bears had a few edly. He looked a litte awed bined a total of 83 strike- team leaders in 1986 and as his right hand flashed, outs, a batting average of among them was Clint. "Stee -rike" .826 and allowed only 31 Respected by the other Again the ball flew. "Stee- hits in ten season games. members of the team for AMMSA/ARTS rike two!" Clint played other posi- his ability on and off the And again! One gone. tions this year including field he was affectionatly Best Wishes in the future. Two to go. catcher, short -stop and (but unaware) called MR. E The innings passed by in centre field. Mister Everything. rapid succession. The Control, the early factor A quiet, soft spoken cJonL9I2MItuvta ,Óauid deve- youth, Clint accepts his game was over. Bears 28 this year, was quickly Box Homesteader 5. loped through practice and challenges readily and 8217, Clearwater Station The games MVP; pitcher on -field concentration. acknowledges the fact that Fort McMurray, Alberta Clint Sinclair. Clints' walks dropped from he must control both the It was not the first time 13 per game to 3 in two ball and his emotions while Phone: (403) 334 -2293 Clint had been recom- weeks. on the playing field. mended for this honor. This During tournament play The team readily accepted particular action saw young Clint was nothing short of his direction and all bene- 14 year old Clint Sinclair spectacular. Pitching 6 fited by it. He introduced a strike out 13 (six in a row), games in two days - winning new series of warm -up give up 4 hits, 4 walks, and 2 5 and dropping 1 decision exercises, helped to show earned runs. At the plate he he was at his peak. During others proper ball handling, was, four for four with a this peewee tournament at bat holding, and sliding home run, a pair of doubles Argyll Park in Edmonton techniques. A great asset to and a single. Add a stolen Clint struck out a stagger- any team with his fast base and five RBI's ing 71 batters while giving reflexes, good ball skills and Clint Sinclair is a young up only eight earned runs. 70 miles per hour fast ball, man from the reserve at He was 24 for 30 at the plate Clint is showing great pros- Goodfish Lake. and rated a perfect fielding pects for many good years Born on December 28, average. of sports ahead. 1972, Clint played his 1986 Does Clint have what it With his quiet confi- fastball season as a peewee takes for big league dence, and quick ability to with the Beverly Bears development? learn and the patience to community fastball league. "I don't know," says teach others he'll turn into Though residing in Edmon- Clint." I just play as much quite a man as well. ton during the school year as I can and try to eat the This summer Clint returns clint looks forward to going right foods. I get quite a bit to Goodfish Lake. - ! home on the off season. of help from my uncle's and Next summer Edmonton Clint may return to Edmon- friends at Goodfish." wants you back! ton this fall to commence What does Clint find the Clint Sinclair - pitcher 4.11) 411, 4110 41110 4110 AMP grade 8 at Lawton Junior hardest? extraordinaire! Watch for 111. 4sMo 41111, 41///, Way IOW High School. He feels "Well," he says, "I some- him. "more comfortable on the 44 iel° 41110 ` glallb reserve and I have many ! friends here. Besides my uncle's help me with my ball." Indeed they do. In fact Youth Clint often plays along with NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 24, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER NATIVE VENTURE Blue Quills graduates mark CAPITAL CO. LTD. completion of varied courses By Donna Rea Murphy ST. PAUL - Blue Quills Native Education Centre, Education located outside of St. Paul, graduated 35 students June TElEPltONE: (403) 4533911 21st in various levels of Youngchief in English 33. a solution struggling to get scholastic work ranging Following the high school out," said Morrison while from high school diplomas presentations were eight complimenting them on to Bachelor of Arts degrees. students who'd earned a their perseverance and SUITE 202, 11738 KINgswAy AVE. One of the opening Social Services Worker tenacity that held them up EdONTON, AlburuA T5G 0X5 remarks by a Department diploma and eight more as role models for those of Indian Affairs represen- who graduated from the who would follow. tative clearly outlined the Child Care Worker Pro- In presenting the degrees Touching briefly on the success of Blue Quills when gram, both offered to Blue to Vera Cardinal, a mother controversy that recently he said, "during the treaty Quills from Grand Mac - of five, and Beatrice surrounded the school, signing there were visionar- Ewan Community College McGilvery, a mother of Couture commented, "It's ies among the people. They in Edmonton. one, he noted, McGilvery had a troubled past, it's had saw having education rights Prior to presenting had earlier in the evening difficulty in staffing, but it as a priority to be guaran- Bachelor of Arts degrees to been awarded a Social Ser- continued and is now a teed by the government, two students, guest speaker vices Worker Diploma and model of the integrated A Source of Venture Capital & they were treating with." In Dr. T. Morrison, President congratulated her on the school system and is devel- Business Experience for Alberta the past, he explained, of Athabasca University, work she'd accomplished. oping a maturity." Native Business European teachers taught encouraged the graduates Joe Couture, Professor Director of Post- Indian students in white to reach even farther in of Native Studies and Psy- Secondary Programs, schools. "Today there's their career goals and life chology at the University of Larry Kaida, informed the been a 180 degree turna- plans. "When the door of Athabasca and featured people that since 1975, Blue round as a fully- Indian opportunity swings open, speaker at the banquet, Quills has graduated 40 school graduates both don't look around to see if told the audience he'd students with one -year cer- Indian and non -Indian anyone else is going through. worked on the original tificates in Business, Early Congratulations students." Run through it immediately." proposal for the Morning- Childhood Services and Blue Quills, is one of Realizing also the unique star Program in 1972 when Correctional Services from to AMMSA on the Grand Opening of three leading Native educa- problems faced by those Blue Quills first opened as a program offered by Lake- their new building tion centres in the province who study through dis- post- secondary learning land College and Grant with Muskwachees College tance education (corres- institution. Couture said he MacEwan Community and Old Sun College of pondence) Morrison added now sees the school as College. Hobbema and Brocket he had nothing but praise moving into a new phase of Another 120 Clerk -Typists Slave Lake Native respectively being the other for the two women, both, Native education. graduated through an two mothers with children, who "Tradition is not the let- Alberta Vocational Centre Friendship Centre Of the thirteen high had earned their degrees ter of the law, it's the spirit. program and altogether 56 school graduates, four after five years of work. He We have a challenge to degrees have been con- received achievement said he saw the strength keep that spirit alive and ferred through Athabasca Handicraft, Counselling awards and were presented that had carried them on find a way to bring it into University. In that pro - & Recreation with $50 cheques for the and into the place they our curriculum and pro- gram, there have been 37 best term work! Aaron were now entering into. gram. Our Elders have Bachelor of Education Halfe in Phys. Ed. 30, Fran- "Never let a problem be highly sophisticated minds degrees conferred, nine ces Jackson in English 30, magnified," he counselled steeped in tradition -there Bachelor of Social Work degrees ten Bachelor i. Frances J. Poitras in Social them "but always realize should be a way to tap into and Studies 30 and Pauline that inside every problem is that knowledge." of Arts degrees. `Long five years' of study rewarded Box #856 with Bachelor of Arts degree Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 2A0 By Donna Rea Murphy bachelor of Arts degree in Blue Quills. Raised by her thought she was 15 credits her hand, she looked at it grandmother, Agatha Car- short for a degree but on ST. PAUL - Visibly and said "it's been a long dinal at Saddle Lake, she closer examination of her relieved, Beatrice McGi very five years, but now it's spent her educationl years transcript, they found she removed her cap and gown over." from Grade one to eight in was only six credits short and sat down amid stu- One of 35 graduates at the Centre when it was still so she decided to go for the 849-3039 dents and faculty milling the convocation and one of a residential school for additional recognition. about in the hallway of Blue two female students to Indian students. In later Her final plans have a Quills Native Education receive a degree through years she worked as a priority, to get a driver's Centre at St. Paul. Her Athabasca University pro- secretary but soon found license. She has already HALFORD HIDE & grams offered to Blue Quills there really was not a future completed the classroom LEATHER CO. LTD. she already had a diploma in it and decided to train for instruction and will shortly .4 Watch For for the Social Services social work, given in to a begin in -car training. COMPLETE SERVICE FOR The Worker program pres- life -long attraction for that She is looking forward to TANNING LEATHER ented earlier in the evening career. working in her chosen pro- A AND DRESSING FUR exercise. At the time of her enrol- fession and has already RED Beatrice is no stranger to lment, she had a three -year- attended a few interviews BEADS old daughter, Vanessa, but lacking a vehicle has who attended the daycare limited her options. MY/SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED BARN Office. 523 -4002 GLASS SEED BEADS at Blue Quills and later She hopes to have both a AND BUGLE BEADS RODEO attended Glen Avon School license and vehicle in the MANY NEW COLOURS DR. R.F. HAYNES, in the town of St. Paul, in near future. If a 4267349 422.2751 Coming Soon! OPTOMETRIST Grade one. With no means job opportunity 426 -7358 opens in the immediate (RJR BUYERS) Spectacular!! MRSH of transportation, Beatrice hiked area Beatrice would be 10529.105 Visual Training the three miles from Avenue The Red Barn Rodeo St. Paul to school most happy to take it but says if Edmonton T5H 3X7 and August 23 & 24 often or rides with necessary, she'll move 1 cx Contact Lenses caught fellow students. away to settle in a job that For information P.O. Box .969 After she finished her has proven to be an excit- 921 -3918 HIGH PRAIRIE, Alto. course work in the Social ing new career and the \ 1 Services program, it was door to a better life. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11, 1986, PAGE 25 INDIAN TRANSPORTATION WO A serial about Indian methods of transportation i / / / I s Boatmen needed AMMSA on the Grand Opening strength, stamina of your new building By Terry Lusty (In our last chapter, we were discussing the physi- ICO0NC1. catand cultural traits of the Pt.GtONcA`r , bàteaumen. This is a conti- t nuation of that section.) Strength and endurance, or stamina, was one of the greatest qualities that a boatman or a runner could possess. To haul wood up and down river banks and gang planks was not a lazy man's job. Nor was it a role for women, children or Elders. /CT qMtNtSltP The delivery of river supplies and boats over- land was not a pleasurable task. Many hundreds of BOX pounds had to be tracked #269 through remote wilderness SLAVE LAKE, ALBERTA areas that were heavily forested, boggy, or rocky. To maneuver a scow - !/ through white water (rap- ids) and to stoke the boiler formed the framework of The edges, or- sides, were -.41--.. fire which roasted one's the boat. The hide used for pulled up and around the front side while a chilly wind this purpose was usually goods and secured with shipped their back side, that of a buffalo or a moose. ropes. and to pull a scow through were on the move, the bushes to another If one DUGOUTS 849,4943 the sticks were discarded designated point along the and the hide kept until it river was not a simple As a form of watercraft, was required again. chore. the canoe -style, dugout was Such tasks demanded The bull boat had the dis- much more time -consuming much strength, better - tinct advantage of being to build than either of the than- average physical con- light and portable as well as two crafts just described dition, and a good deal of quick to build. They could yet easier to make than a endurance. This is not be easily replaced if lost, decent canoe. meant to negate, among stolen, or destroyed. Buildinga dugout involved other things, having to cope much- time and numerous with the likes of pesky RAFTS hours of labor. A sizeable mosquitoes, black flies, and log was selected and hol- horse flies. Combined, they This particular craft has lowed out through one of all seeem to have been its roots far back in the his- two basic processes. deliberate attempts to tory of man. We will never One process entailed the thwart the efforts of the know just how far back. use of an axe to chip out the Native traveller. Ordinarily, rafts were log's centre until a huge Of common usage along ,swiftly slapped together by cavity was created which water routes which trav- lashing a number of logs was sufficient to hold two or ersed the countryside were side by side over top of two more people. It was a the scow, flat -bottom boat, underlying crossbeams to tedious and lengthy job. At York boat, freighter canoes instantly produce a floating the same time the craft had and, later, the steamboat platform. to be reduced enough so it and the ferry boat. In most As was the case with the would not be too heavy or instances, these crafts were bull boat, this transporta- awkward to manipulate in piloted and serviced by tion device was easily con- the water. Native people. structed by using ready - An easier method was to made material from the bum out the centre of a log BULL BOATS natural environment. but caution had to be exer- Rafts were not frequently cised not to bum through A boat made from hide used to travel the rivers or the sides or bottom. Congratulations and called the "bull boat" lakes. More oftenïhan not, While the dugout proved 759-3950 to AMMSA from: was standard with the they were almost solely to be a sturdy craft, its one Plains Indians. It was con- employed for the purpose drawback was its weight. structed quite simply by of crossing rivers. Canoes, on the other hand, LITTLE RED RIVER INDIAN TRIBE stretching a large hide over In order to protect one's provided a ready -made two or more curved sticks possessions from water solution to the weight fac- FROM CiliEF JANSEN SEWEpAgAhIAM, that were crossed, perpen- damage, a hide or tipi cover tor as they were con- COUNCIL ANd BANd MEMbERS dicularly, by two or more was greased and then used structed of much lighter additional sticks which to encase one's belongings. materials. JOHN D'OR Box #1165 759 -3912 Between Two Worlds High LEVEE, AlbERTA FOX LAKE BAND with Kim Kopola 659 -3855 TOH 1Z0 659 -3963 "a talk show for and about Native people" GARDEN RIVER Eccch SUNDAY Morning Garden River Toll Station CFRN -TV Channel 3, Cable 2 at 8:30 a.m. on A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 26, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Old Sun students celebrate achievements ByLes/eyCrossinghcan their high school diploma. awards, the Westlands Shield; Most improved ,in This year more than 100 Gallery Award for English basic education, Georgina Sitting Eagle; Special GLEICHEN -It was a day students were honored 30 and the Rupert Brook recognition in basic educa- of joy and sadness at the including Mervin Wolfleg Chapter Award for Biology tion, Noreen Breaker; Most Old Sun College on the who achieved a 3.95 grade 30. improved in high school, Blackfoot Reserve as stu- point average during his Then Blackfoot council- dentsgathered to celebrate final year of his B.Ed. for Margaret Waterchief Kelvin Black Horse; Special recognition high school, their achievements and to degree at the University of took the microphone and in back tears awarded Thomas Many Guns; Most bid farewell to three found - Calgary. biting outstanding in U of C out- ers of the college, June 26. President Bob Hahn and bronze plaques to Bob Vice- President Vivien Hahn, Vivien Ayoungman reach program, Clarence improved The college is an out- Ayoungman presented and Dr. Everlyn Moore. Wolf Leg; Most reach centre where stu- specialachievementawards She told the assembled in U of C outreach pro- dents can take the first to fourteen students. students that these three gram, Robert Sunwalk; three years of their univer- Maryann Bearhat received people were instrumental in Most outstanding in busi- sity degree and is also an the Hugh Dempsy Award starting the Old Sun Col - ness education, Reynold upgrading college for stu- for Social 30 and Mike lege five years ago. Red Crow; Special recogni- dents who never received Mouch won two special Both Hahn and Dr. tion in business education, Moore are retiring and June Spotted Eagle; Nick Ayoungman is returning to Breaker Memorial Award, university to get her mas- Clarence Wolf Leg; Award ters degree. of Merit, Reynold Red Crow. Other graduates receiv- After the awards cerem- Education ing special awards were: ony students participated Most outstanding in basic in a traditional honor education, Emery Medicine dance. BOB HAHN (L) ...shakes hand of graduate at Old Sun Grad PRINCE ALBERT ` INDIAN CogatuQafon SCHOOL 4ULIUS on fIs gnand Opening od goon new bidding R Saskatoon Native Friendship Centre 168 Wall Street Saskatoon 57K 1N4 REUMIOM 244 -4218 WHERE: Prince Albert Education Centre II Prince Albert, Sask. t WHEN: August 14, 15, 16, and 17 All former students and staff from Congratulations St. George's to AMMSA from: St. Alban's All Saint's Dennis Francis PAI.S.R. and staff of the Calgary Native Friendship Centre CONTACT PERSONS: Ron Bighead 140 - 2nd Avenue SW 763 -2024 T2P OB9 BOX 1988, PRINCE ALBERT - (306) 764 -1471 264-1155 A NEW DAWN IN COMMUNICATIONS _ WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11, 1988, PAGE 27 Reinstated summer school successful Nechi venture By Albert Crier learning process and ran longer have to rely on trains staff members of 42 for two consecutive days, mainstream society statis- Alberta programs, offered After a six year laspe, the providing for an intensive tics on the problems in our through 13 treatment cen- Nechi Institute on Alcohol sharing of new develop- communities, the state- tres, half -way houses, and Drug Education held a ments in combatting alco- ment continued. detox centres and 29 urban summer school, with a hol and drug abuse. Nechi will continue to and reserve programs. rebounding sucess on June Dr. Beatrice Medicine, hold summer schools from There were 68 graduates 17 - 20, at the Nechi/ - director of the Native Cen- now on, says 86 Summer from the Basic Counsellor Poundmaker Center, at St. tre of the University of Cal- School organizer Wendy training series, 28 gradu- Albert. gary, opened the Summer Fagan. ates from the Program Workshop participants School with a plenary ses- Nechi Institute which has Management series. and resource personnel sion which was attended by been in operation since A graduation banquet travelled from across Can- all participants. 1974, also graduated a total and dance was held at the ada and parts of the United Other notable guest of 120 students who com- Nechi /Poundmaker Cen- States to attend the summer resource persons, included pleted three of Nechi tre afterward. Music was school. Chief Roy Whitney of the offered programs, on June provided by the Brian Fus - The four day summer Sarcee Reserve, Ken John- 13. tukian Road Country DR. BEATRICE school, saw 125 people take son of Alkali Lake, British The Nechi Institute Show. MEDICINE in a variety of workshops Columbia, actress Margo ...opened summer school related to counselling and Kane, Paul Hanke of the other helping professions Nechako Treatment Cen- which work towards reliev- tre in Prince George, B.C., ing the suffering caused to Dr. Pam Colorado of Native communities by Jeneau, Alaska, Dianne alcohol, drug and sub- Moir of Edmonton and Dr. stance abuse. Mark Amy of California. Spousal battery, adult With this summer school children of alcoholics, did was to put those people A whole picnic dinner for employee assistance, sui- who are demonstrating cide prevention, grieving, leadership in the Native community development, health arena in front to be up to six people! solvent abuse, alternatives heard and acknowledged to treatment, prevention for their initative, said the and soberity beyond, were Nechi Institute in a pre- included in the workshop pared statement. offerings. It is through our Native All workshops were communities, involvement based on an experiential in development that we no Pa RIEL Jim ii.aik LIFE DRAMA. POs BACK ." TO BATOCHE You will feel the wind against your face as you ride into battle, smell the gunsmoke as you face odds of 10 to 1 at 1001 the Battle of Fish Creek, ANNIVERSARY hear the music and laughter of the Red River fiddle. Dis- cover the pain and sadness of battles lost and the joy and triumph of victories won as the 1885 Northwest Resistance comes to life with 64 pages of stories with over 50 photographs and illustra- tions. This historic saga is written by Metis histo- rian, Terry Lusty. Also included are articles by Allen Jacob dealing with the Frog Lake Massacre and a fictional account of Metis women in battle by Vi Sanderson. SHARE THE ADVENTURE CONTAINS: Fill out the coupon below, then send it along with $3.00 (plus .50(t for postage and handling) to the Bucket or barrel Six plates Windspeaker office and we'll mail your copy of "Back to Batoche: 100th Anniversary" Send your cheque or money order to: Two 16 oz. salads Six cups Back to Batoche c/o Windspeaker Rolls Six sets of cutlery 15001 - 112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta Refreshments Plastic table cloth T5M 2V6 NAME ADDRESS TOWN /CITY Chicken PROVINCE 1%ntuckyFried POSTAL CODE At participating stores. prices may vary depending on location. A NEW DAWN IN-ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS ]Ji PAGE 28, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Fishing Lake shows appreciation By Diane Parenteau generation. Mr. Ross Daniels has Mr. Donny Dumont been actively involved in FISHING LAKE - The received recognition in the the areas of 'Youth, first Settlement Apprecia- catagory of 'Youthwork' Recreation and Council.' tion Night held on July 4th Dumont has dedicated He is one of the longest offered Fishing Lake's big- himself to improving and serving council members gest social event of the increasing recreational and served as volunteer year was designed to show activities on the Settlement. recreation director. appreciation to "some of Having lived in the com- Awarded in the catagory the people we never hear munity since 1968, sisters of 'Community and Coun- about." Irene Carrier and Gisele cil work' was Sylvester Lots of great food, a Paquin were honored for Gladue. Gladue has proved good selection of music and 'Education and Church' himself a concerned and a wonderfully warm com- work. They have shared honest citizen. He put in munity atmosphere. their expertise and pro- more than 20 years on The evening began with a vided help unselfishly council and is presently a banquet supper at the wherever and whenever member of the Bonnyville Community Hall. Volun- needed. Their presence has Rehab board of directors. teer ushers were on hand life added to the quality of In the area of 'Seniors'. to assist in seating the one on the Settlement. Those in the community hundred plus that were in Florence and Oliver that so often go unnoticed attendance. Parenteau received a and and forgotten and are It was like one big family plaque for their 'Commun- some of the first settlers on sitting down to supper as ity work' over the past this land were appreciated. senior citizens sat side by 35 ORIGINAL SETTLERS APPRECIATED years. They have always Mr. and Mrs. Louis Daniels. side with young families and ...Mr. and Mrs. Louis Daniels were recognized with the Senior's Award been dedicated to the peo- Mr. and Mrs. Joe Deschan- small children. ple on the Settlement. Flor- ips. Mrs. Harriet Bruneau, After the meal, activities Edmonton. David was presented Under the catagory of ence has served as post Mrs. Louis Gladue, Emil moved to the upper level of "I'm proud to have been with a plaque for his 'lifework', Tom Calliou mistress for the past 30 Dorocher, Mrs. Jeanette the hall. asked to speak. We have to achievements in grade 4 recieved a plaque acknowl- years and is presently the Cardinal. Mary Desjarlais Settlement Administra- appreciate what the Elders and 5. edging his work in the area AADAC councillor. and Florence Calliou. All tor, Clifford Gladue, acted have to offer and to the of farming. Recognition was given to accepted beautiful plaques. as Master of ceremonies for children, you will be the Other recipients in the Also in the Joan Daniels for 'Commun- With the formalities taken the evening. future leaders of the set- Education Category are: 'Lifework' catagory Allan was ity Education' care of the Fishing Lake's "Tonight we thank those tlement. Make the most of Early Childhood Servi- Calliou and work. recognized for his many Joan has been council Wildwood Band turned up who help council make this what you have," com- ces, Samantha Gladue; years of farming and ranch- secretary for many years for a night of fun and frolic. a better place to live." mented Souray. ECS, John Calliou; Grade ing. His wife, Irene, was and is presently school Assisted -by the guest Gladue said. Several different catago- 1, Fergus Brosseau; Grade in the board chairperson and appearance of Lillian Sou - Guest speakers, Lillian ries of awards were pres- 2 & 3, Leanne Parenteau; noted 'Education' pub- catagory. Irene has been lishes the bi new- ray on vocals, first class Souray, was raised on the ented. The first catagory Grade 6 & 7. Jennifer monthly teaching Cree for the past sletter. Over the years she entertainment was pro- Settlement and is presently was Education. Mr. Gladue, Daniels; Grade 8, Creptal two years and takes pride in vided to the hometown working as a Field Coordi- assisted by Ms. Souray, Fayant; Grade 9, Dwayne has been involved with the Cree lan- crowd. Congratulations to nator for the Native began by calling forward Durocher; Grade 11, and passing on school activities with guage to the younger children. all award recipients! Secretariat office in David Daniels. Kelly Cardinal, Grade 12. Mr. T's Repair Complete line of Moto -Cross Accessories SMALL ENGINE REPAIR CogatuQaUoiis (2 & 4 Stroke) AMMSA/ARTS * Lawn Mowers (gas) * Grass Whips (gas) on your new locution * Compressors and facilities. "Specializing in Motor Cycles, Trikes and Quads" Tires T- Shirts Chest Protectors Boots Whitefish Lake Band #459 Hi Performance Pistons Hi Performance Pipes Bill's Pipes Caffman Pipes Replacement fenders Atikameg, Alberta for trikes /quads General Delivery "Excellent selection of TOG oco used motorcycles, trikes & quads" 767-3914 Owner - Terry Buffalo LOCATION -3 miles east on Malmo Road A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS Y 4''" JJ ... fa)iSI:, I v 'd .r. ... ". F WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11, 1986, PAGE 29 TEACHERS Congratulations WANTED AMMSA on the Grand Opening of your new building. If you are a teacher interested in working in a rural environment in Northern Alberta for a Band -controlled school which follows a wholistic philosophy of educa- tion, applications are now being accepted by the Tall Cree School Division for the 1986 -87 school year in all Best Wishes From The Chief, subject areas as well as Special Ed. Some administrative duties may be included. Council & Staff of Any experience in a Native language would be an asset. Submit resumes to: Mr. B. Meneen, ENOCH BAND Tall Cree School Division, 12331 - 103 Street, Edmonton, T5G 2K4 Phone: 471 -1601 Box #2 Site2 -RR #1 Winterburn, Alberta Deadline: July 31, 1986 TOE 2N0 481 -6280 tt, About Jim Maloney: years, and, among his He has developed and muda. Maloney was the many accomplishments, taught courses in self organizer and president Jim Maloney is a MicMac was inducted into the defense for high school of the Nova Scotia Tribal Indian from Shubenaca- Karate Hall of Fame in students; for students at Police Force in charge of die, Nova Scotia. As a Boston in 1983. the Halifax School for policing all reserves in teenager working in Bos- the Blind; and for women Nova Scotia, and is a ton he discovered the in conjunction with the former police chief at the martial arts, long before Maloney's interest in self YM /YWCA, Help Line MicMac Shubenacadie they reached their cur- defense extends beyond and the Rape Crisis Reservation working in rent popularity in North the confines of tradi- Centre. conjunction with the America. Now, some tional Uechi -Ryu karate. RCMP. twenty years later, Mal- He is an accomplished Jim's expertise has been oney is acknowledged as weapons handler, a skill- acknowledged through- In 1984 Maloney was one of the world's finest ful high speed driver and out North America and engaged by the RCMP to Karate Teaching Mas- a natural teacher. He has he has trained peace provide specialized train- ters, with an incredible instructed more than officers and agents in the ing to bodyguards for the record of success in Free 15,000 students in the RCMP, CIA, FBI and in Papal Visit. In 1986 he Fighting and Breaking United States, Canada Federal, State and Pro- provided a similar pro- competitions. He has and abroad and has pro- vincial Police Forces gram for bodyguards at operated his own dojo in duced hundreds of throughout Canada, the the NATO conference in Halifax for a number of champions. United States and Ber- Halifax. JIM MALONEY Special Tactical And Response Academy Ltd. 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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 30, JULY 11, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Congratulations Employment AMMSA on the Grand Opening of their Opportunities new building North communities 444:4,,a00% picked for special pilot program Employment Opportunity NATIVE OUTREACH TUTOR- ADVISOR /INSTRUCTOR I Employment and Immi- ties of Lac La Biche, Bea - NATIVE STUDENTS SERVICES gration Minister Flora verlodge and Hay River/Pine Employment and career counselling THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY MacDonald has announced Point, there is strong evi- -Pacing Native People in employment. that the communities of dence that they have the and Beaver - - Promoting the hiring of Native The University of Calgary, Native Students Services Lac La Biche potential for economic rec- invites applications for an enthusiastic and self- - lodge in Alberta and Hay overy," MacDonald said. People. motivated person to assume the full time position of River /Pine Point in the - "Through Community tutor- advisor (Instructor I) commencing 15, - Developing Native People for the August Northwest Territories have Futures, the concerted 1986. The Native Students Services is a support service greater Canadian society. for Native students attending The University of been selected as pilot effort by governments, bus- Calgary. communities for assistance inesses and labour will spur OFFICES AT: under the Community economic development, DUTIES: Will include providing academic and personal Futures program of the create permanent jobs and Emonton: 428 -9350 support to Native students attending The University of Canadian Jobs Strategy. bring stability to these eco- Calgary: 245-4374 Calgary; instruction for group tutorials in particular nomically depressed areas." High Level: 926-3635 fields; liaison with University faculty and departments; liaison with Department of Indians Affairs as well as Community Futures is a Fort McMurray: 743-4040 Community Futures Native communities. $125 million program Committees will be estab- Grande Centre: 594 -7360 QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a bachelor's degree; designed to assist commun- lished in these communi- Hinton: 865 -7811 knowledge of and experience within the native Indian ities faced with major Lethbridge: 320 -9010 communities; experience in adult education, preferably ties, composed of local bus- layoffs Red Deer: 340 -0020 in a college or university setting; proven teaching and chronic unem- iness, government, labour skills; counselling background; strong interpersonal ployment to develop new and community represen- communication skills; ability to work effectively as a employment opportunities tatives. Through Commun- part of a team. and adjustment measures. SALARY: Instructor I, $24,179 (negotiable) ity Futures, funds will be provided during the next In accordance with Canadian immigration require- Funds will be made avail- two years to assist these ments, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citi- able to assist new or exist- SCHOOL DIVISION No.61 committees in recommend- zens and permanent residents. ing small business through Applications including a curriculum vitae should be ing employment and eco- sent prior to July 31, 1986 to: Business Development nomic recovery plans for Centres. As well, assist- the areas. The amount to ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY The Director, The Native Centre ance is available to help be spent in each commun- The University of Calgary individuals become self - ity will depend, in part, on VICE -PRINCIPAL 2500 University Drive N.W. employed, Calgary, Alberta to enhance the committee recommen- MISTASSINIY SCHOOL training or to relocate. DESMARAIS, ALBERTA T2N 1N4 dations. The major objec- Phone: (403) 220 -6034 "Despite high unem- to local Mistassiniy School is a 28 teacher school located tive will be diversify 150 km from Slave Lake and 400 km from Edmon- ployment in the communi- businesses in single -industry ton. It serves approximately 458 students in grades communities and create 1 -12. This position will be attractive to candidates with ad- employment opportunities. ministrative experience who are willing to work Several program options closely with the principal and the local school board committee to provide quality education to students. are available under the The successful candidate will be responsible for: Community Futures pro- Providing a full range of administrative eselstance in the Division's largest school. gram. These include assist- Candidates should possess the following qualifica- Old Sun Community College ance to help workers start tions: businesses, learn new skills Administrative experience O W Demonstrated competency at teaching Job Opportunity or relocate to seek jobs. Interest and experience in working in a native O There is also provision for community Academic Vice - President Ability to work effectively with a local school the establishment of a Bus- board committee VO iness Development Centre Excellent organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills. to provide advice and Please submit a resume including supporting docu- equity investment in new or ments to: Anne Cooper existing small firms. 8upsrMSor of Personnel A School Operations Northland School DMslon No. Si Boa 1440 Peen River. Alberta TON 2X0 Old Sun Community College located approximatly AG7` Deadline for applications: July 18, 1086. 60 miles East of Calgary on the Blackfoot Reserve is Telecommunications seeking a Academic Vice - President. The College is GOOD NEWS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY open to all students. PARTY LINE Position: Bookkeeper The successful applicant will be responsible for identif- Qualifications: ing the academic & study skills needs of students for Experience a must; some computer brokering programs from other institutions, program ATTEND experience a definite asset; Ability to review, space allocation, the development of the learn- work well with others; Good written ing resources centre and generally directing and con- Goodfish Lake and verbal communications ability trolling the Colleges Academic activities. This person Rodeo and Ball are required as well as good organ- shall have the capacity to relate effectively to students, Tournament ized skills. Must have on vehicle and have negotiation skills and be experienced in educa- a valid Alberta Drivers Licence. tional administration. JULY 11, 12, 13 Duties: Salary will be negotiated Data entry, accounts payable, Last weeks Employment will commence mid August celebrations manual payroll, filing, bank reconci- cancelled due liation, some typing, There will also be Deadline for applications, July 27, 1986 to rain. related banking activities involved. Salary. S1,600 per month Qualifications: Minimum Education; Bachelors PUT IT HERE Degree, Post Deadline: July 25/86 Graduate qualifications prefered, Teach- vat. wu, COU1,111, ing and adminstrative experience required Apply to: Metis Urban Apply to President General Construc- Housing tion, Decks, Patios, Bsmt. 12750 - 127 Street Old Sun Community College Roofing, Concrete, Edmonton, AB. T5L 1A5 PO Box 339 General Carpentry. Gleichen, Alberta No jobs too small!! Contact: Sherrye Lockhart references if needed. TOJ 1NO Lynx Corot. 478 -7758 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JULY 11, 1986, PAGE 31 ways Native people are helping Native people. NATIVE RESOURCE IYIANAGEnIEN1 CONSULTANTS APROVIDING TECHNICAL WRITING SERVICES Letters Resumes REASONABLE RATES Proposals ZPROVIDING TECHNICAL CONSULTATION IN: Natural Resources Inventories of Native Lands Forest Management Planning Recreation Planning Reforestation 3 MANAGEMENT COORDINATION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS IF YOUR ORGANIZATION IS PLANNING A PROJECT CONCERNING RENEWABLE RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 4 THEN N.R.M. CAN HELP YOU. 5 BUSH SURVIVAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS "We have been involved in numerous activities over the past year. We are going to be taking 30 Native children to visit Expo as well as visit the forest regions of B.C. These are only a few of many Native children who could not otherwise afford a trip. These kids are part of the Junior Forest Warden program. Last July I led an expedition (BATOCHE CENTENARY CANOE BRIGADE) by canoe from Edmonton to Batoche. The 19 who participated in the 450 mile trip were tho- roughly pleased with their venture. We are currently developing additional such projects." - Dwayne Desjarlais, Forest Technician Nm,I CONSULTANTS "A Native company for Native organizations" FOR ìURTIrII;R INFORMATION PHONE: 426-2798 or426-4458 Dwayne Desjarlais , ,,..._.ti:t,.:.,:t;:...., PAGE 32 JULY 11 SUMMER INDOOR CAMP MEEIING '86 July 27 - Aug. 3 Daily 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM Faith Cathedral 15641 - 96 Avenue, Edmonton BEFORE Paralytic Rises From Jeanette Callahasen Wheel just back from cuffing a Chair! record in Nashville, Tenn. AFTER m was involved 5, t On Np° causedfrpinalo an accident move,> paralyzed or injury and couldé rayed f 3,1981 ' chest 5olbre J pastorVi Cathedral at Faith me b X Iwa instantlych irápushed to the ospitall 'Margaret M berta - $ obbem A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS