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12 No. 12 August 29 - September II, 1994 Canada's National Aboriginal News Publication Volume $1.00 plus G.S.T. where applicable Crown tarnished, Northern Natives tell visiting Queen

By Judy Langford had made the statement. Windspeaker Contributor "It's traditional with a lot of Native groups to take up the oc- casion to talk with the Queen YELLOWKNIFE because traditionally they signed the treaties with Queen Victoria. Angela Chalmers was The Queen's visit to Canada "Some of them still think the wrapped up with political mes- real power is vested with the the flag bearer for the sages from Northern Aboriginal Queen. But the reality has Canadian team during leaders and death threats. changed since those days." the opening ceremo- In Yellowknife, Her Majesty The Gwich'in Tribal Coun- nies of the XV Com- met briefly with chiefs prior to a cil, based in Fort McPherson, monwealth Games in concert of Native music and boycotted the royal visit. The Victoria. The half -Sioux dancing at a local park. council said England's strong originally from The chief of the Dene Nation, stand against fur trapping has Brandon, Man., won a Bill Erasmus, took the opportu- caused Gwich'in hardship. gold medal when she The also by nity to voice his frustration over visit was marred smashed the Canadian a slow land claims process. death threats made by an anony- record in the women's Erasmus told the Queen the fed- mous caller. A threatening note eral government hasn't honored was left in a park and a vulgar 3,000 -metres by five treaties signed during the reign statement about the Queen was seconds to success- of her great -grandmother. He painted on the road leading to fully defend the title said that has "tarnished and sul- the airport. she took four years ago lied" the Crown's reputation. Police said they suspect the in Auckland, New Zea- Erasmus said federalgovern- threats were just mischief. land. ment policies "contribute to un- Chretien dismissed the threats dermining our culture, author- as the work of "crackpots." See story, Page Rl. ity and jurisdiction over our The Queen and Prince Phillip lives." were greeted enthusiastically by The Queen listened politely other Northerners. The Queen but did not respond. Kings and took part in a dedication cer- queens of England no longer emony for the Northwest Terri- hold political power. It's consid- tories new Legislative Assembly ered improper to bring up po- building where she managed to litical subjects with the Queen, insert a couple of words of since she can do nothing about Inuktitut and Slavey (a Dene lan- them. guage) into her speech. Prime Minister Jean Chretien Heinz Ruckemán See Queen, page 3. rsaid he understood why Erasmus To receive Windspeaker in your mailbox every two weeks, just Quebec Natives to ignore election send your cheque or money order in the amount of $28 (G.S.T. By Alex Roslin paper to comment on the elec- LeBorgne echoed Deer's senti- issue of the Cree magazine The Windspeaker Contributor tion. ments in an interview with Nation, former Cree Deputy Of a population of 12,000 Windspeaker. Grand Chief Romeo Saganash N Mohawks in Quebec, not one "People in Kahnawake feel criticized the minority of Crees 1501 Quebec's First Nations are voted in the 1992 referendum, the election is a non -Native is- who did vote in 1989. EDM( A approaching the upcoming pro- none voted in the 1989 Quebec sue. Even though it does con- "I couldn't help but wonder vincial election on Sept. 12 with election, three voted in 1985,10 cern us, we feel that's their proc- how we sometimes so cruelly NAME: a mix of ambiguity and alarm. in 1981, and seven in 1976. Vir- ess -just like we wouldn twant lack consistency in politics," he On one hand, many are tually no Mohawks voted in re- them participating in our proc- said. "If we are indeed a distinct alarmed by the likelihood of a cent federal or Ontario elections, ess." nation, a people (Eeyou), then ADORE victory by the separatist Parti either. This sentiment is shared by why are we participating with Quebecois, which boasts a Quebec's National Assem- other First Nations peoples such hopeless submissiveness number of candidates who don't bly took away Natives' right to across Quebec. Only 29 per cent in -another nation's electoral CITY /T hide their hostility to Native vote in 1915. It was only given of Natives voted in the last Que- process ?" peoples. On the other, the vast back 25 years ago. bec election. This time around, The Crees' current Deputy majority of Native people living "We are a nation. We have it doesn't promise to be any dif- Grand Chief, Kenny Blacksmith, in Quebec are unlikely to cast a been sovereign here for centu- ferent and the rate may go even said he sympathizes with the POSTA ballot in the election. Many First ries, and never have we been lower because of a mounting Mohawk position, but added Nations aren't even allowing asked to become Canadians," animosity between Native peo- that Crees are watching the elec- $10 scrutineers or polling booths to said Kenneth Deer, editor of the ples in the province and the tion closely. N set up in their communities. Mohawk newspaper The East - Quebec public. "Sovereignty is one of the "The elections? Which elec- em Door, in an interview with The of James Bay most fundamental issues facing $40 fo Crees ns tions? It's been a long time since La Presse. boasted an even lower rate than the Crees," he said, noting that ou the elections were held [for band "Voting in these elections for the average - only 26 per cent. the Quebec election could set council]," was how Kahnawake us would be like denying our To some Crees, even that figure the course for the break -up of Aug 29/94 band council member Billy Two identity, and the Mohawks have was higher than they would Canada. J Rivers put it when asked by the always been very firm on that." have preferred. In an opinion PUBLICATION MAIL AEGISTRAlION #2177 Montreal daily La Presse news- Kahnawake Chief Lindsay piece published in the Aug. 26 See Cree, page 3. PAGE 2,AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 11, 1994, WINDSPEAKER News WHAT'S INSIDE N.W.T. harassment charges soar By Debora Lockyer Lynn Brooks, executive director of the pervisor would stand in front Careers 11 of an Inuit Windspeaker Staff Writer Status of Women Council, said her organi- worker's desk and say the Inuit were dis- zation was drawn into the issue last De- gusting because they ate raw food, whale Economic cember when a woman complained of blubber and oil. She said Inuit were dirty, Development RANKIN INLET, N.W.T. 'horrendous sexual harassment' at KRHB. lazy, and a health hazard to non -Inuit peo- 7 -9, 12 The woman said she was getting no sup- ple, said Brooks. The Government of the Northwest Ter- port from the board and the investigation "A number of the non -Inuit employ- Looking for ritories has responded to a growing of the abuses was dragging on. ees had said that they had witnessed it and Home R6-7 number of complaints of harassment in the "It wasn't just your usual dirty talk in heard this going on. workplace at the Keewatin Regional Health the coffee room. This was big stuff," said They had complained about it. The vic- People and Board and has ordered an investigation Brooks. tim herself had complained on several oc- into Places 6 the working environment. The woman was attacked by a person casions to the executive director and noth- A total of 27 grievances have been she worked with. He broke into her apart- ing was being done," said Brooks. lodged against the KRHB with the Union ment and was stalking her, Brooks said. The executive director of KRHB Sports R1, R4 -R5 was of Northern Workers and 19 with the Sta- The victim told Brooks the incident wasn't appointed the designated sexual harass- tus of Women Council of the N.W.T con- isolated. ment officer at the board, in keeping with cerning both sexual and racial harassment When Brooks put out the word she the GNWT's sexual harassment policy. at the board. would be available to talk NEW CCAB HEAD to other work- The battle the union and the Status of The GNWT has acquired the services ers from the board, she was surprised Women are now fighting is against govern- of the former chair of the Labour Relations when she was visited by 13 women over ment policy. Brooks believes workplace su- Canadian Council for Board of British Columbia, Donald the course of one afternoon. pervisors should not be responsible for in- Aboriginal Business Munroe, who is expected to complete his "Usually, Inuit people, particularly vestigations into sexual harassment. President George Lafond report by October. Munroe is to make rec- from small communities, are very reticent Both organizations have informed the thinks it's time for First ommendations dealing with the work en- about talking about their problems and workers at KRHB that if they have a prob- Nations to get ready to vironment of the staff and the application their issues and to complain about any- lem they should bypass the government deal with the real world. of policies dealing with the investigation thing," she said. policies and go directly to the union. With more and more of staff complaints. In one instance of racial abuse, a su- bands seeking self - sufficiency and self - government looming on the horizon, leaders have MNA moves to heal wounds to be ready and able to By Debora Lockyer over the Aug. 19 weekend at the found to have conspired against fight took place and the RCMP deal with issues like Windspeaker Staff Writer annual assembly in Fort Penton to usurp his authority. were called in. housing, education and McMurray that the organization Penton is willing to drop the Untrue on both counts, said providing for the future of has spent close to $300,000 in le- suit against the MNA if he gets Donald. He confirmed there was First Nations. FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. gal battles which stemmed from reasonable assurances he will be a motion to strip MNA president See Page 7. the interpretation of the bylaws. able to carry on in his capacity Gerald Thorn of his position, but Battling factions of the Metis Zone 3 vice -president Jim as vice -president and his politi- after much discussion the mo- Nation of Alberta are taking the Penton has taken the MNA to cal detractors are stopped. tion was withdrawn. The board PRISTINE PARADISE first tentative steps to quell the task several times in his strug- Lawyers are currently nego- of directors and Elders Senate PRESERVED infighting that has plagued the gle to maintain his place of au- tiating the framework of an survived similar calls for im- organization for the past year. thority within the organization. agreement between the two par- peachment. Lyle Donald, vice- The Kitlope Valley on the president The MNA and Elders Senate ties, but in the meantime the As for the fight, it took place coast of British Columbia of Zone four and MNA treas- have attempted to suspend MNA swirls in a sea of contro- at a dance after the meeting and is the largest remaining urer, said the organization is es- Penton's membership several versy. had nothing to do with the as- tablishing an electoral temporal rainforest in the commis- times in what appears to outsid- Media reports of the events sembly itself, Donald said and Americas. This month, sion whose job it will be to ers as the ultimate power strug- that took place at the general Penton confirmed. 307,000 hectares of the strengthen the existing bylaws. gle. assembly have been greatly ex- Penton however did have The hope is area have been protected the commission re- Penton currently has a law aggerated, said Donald. Cana- some trouble at the assembly. He set in from the axe of developers port will the organization suit pending in Alberta's courts dian Press reported the meeting said a death threat was called the right direction to avoid fur- for forever, after a forestry which asks $350,000 in dam - broke down after a mob -like at- into the assembly against him company gave up its ther costly squabbles over the ages if the complainants, the mosphere prevailed at the pro- and three of his supporters. But harvesting rights. See intent of the bylaws. MNA and numerous individu- ceedings and little was accom- Penton had come prepared with MNA members learned als within the organization, are plished. It later reported a fist- body guards. See Page F13. Improve health of Aboriginals CMA report AD DEADLINES MONTREAL authors write it's the govern- He was on hand to launch "We must be sensitive to ment's responsibility to take ac- the book in Montreal at the providing culturally responsive The advertising The Canadian Medical As- tion to improve the alarming CMA's annual meeting Aug. 15. and holistic health care delivery sociation has called on the fed- situation. The federal government and health promotion; having deadline for the eral government to take imme- "Finding solutions to the should try to immediately re- Aboriginal peoples participate September 12 diate action to raise the level of complex health problems facing solve certain issues affecting in their own health research; health among Aboriginal peo- Aboriginal people is a challeng- Natives, such as those of settling and encouraging physicians to issue is Thursday, ple. ing task that will require close land claims and working to- collaborate with Aboriginal September 1, 1994 In a book by the CMA enti- collaboration among govern- ward solutions of social, politi- communities in identifying tled Bridging the Gap: Promot- ment, Aboriginals and health cal and economic self- determi- needs, planning health care de- ing Health and Healing for Abo- care professionals," said CMA nation for Aboriginal peoples, livery and remedying access riginal Peoples in Canada, the president Dr. Richard Kennedy. said Kennedy. problems." NATION IN BRIEF Case closed for Milgaard liament should not apologize to or compensate Na- eyes of President Bill Clinton. The marchers hoped Alberta's Attorney General Bob Mitchell has released tives for the abuse they suffered in the schools until the petition would put pressure on the president to a report that clears the Saskatchewan government the allegations are validated. Abuse can occur in any free Peltier. from wrongdoing in connection with the David school system, Harris said. Milgaard case. No public inquiry is needed, Mitchell Period of tension in the future said. The review was ordered in 1992 when Milgaard Arctic promises second mineral wave Former Supreme Court justice Bertha Wilson believe accused Roy Romanow, Saskatchewan's attorney The Inuvialuit Regional Corp., owners of the tensions will grow between Natives and non -Natives general at the time, and other government officials Inuvialuit Petroleum Corp, is selling its oil and gas unless Canadian governments can right the wrongs of suppressing evidence in the case. Milgaard was assets in southern Canada. It's a fundraising scheme of the past and achieve 'reconciliation' with Aborigi- convicted for the 1969 murder of a Saskatoon nurs- to develop resources in the N.W.T., including the nal people. Wilson said the provinces and Ottawa ing aide. He was released from prison in 1992 for a MacKenzie River Delta. Oil and gas ventures in the must recognize Native rights to self -government and new trial, but Saskatchewan's Justice Department Arctic are causing business to take a second look at join the global trend to treating Indigenous people stayed the charge. development there. fairly. "If Canada has a role to play on the world stage, then it must first set its domestic house in order," 'No apology necessary,' says Reformer Walking the walk Wilson said. The RCMP should be investigating allegations of the Walk for Justice marchers reached their destination abuse at residential schools, said Reform party In- of Washington D.C. in July, but have yet to realize Putting two -cents worth in dumping dian Affairs critic Dick Harris. A public inquiry is not their goal of freeing political prisoner Leonard Indian Affairs minister Ron Irwin announced a pro- needed, he said. The call for an inquiry was made by Peltier. The walk began in California, at Alcatraz Feb. posal for setting up an agency in Ontario which Assembly of First Nations Chief Ovide Mercredi, who 11 to raise the awareness of Native issues, particu- would give Native groups a voice in environmental released a 200 -page report describing the sexual, larly the plight of Peltier, emprisoneds in issues. The agency would give Natives the resources physical and mental abuses suffered by 13 former Leavenworth, Kansas. The walkers gathered more to resolve problems such as disputes over landfill Native residential school students. Harris said Par- than 25,000 signatures on a petition intended for the sites. WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, 1994, PAGE 3 All111.011- News Consultations on dismantling DIAND begin By Catherine M. Senecal government decided to start nipeg) for the first time in their Windspeaker Contributor taxing First Nations people. lives,, ' he said. While many of the fears are Wesley impor- "We have a tremendous opportunity stressed the valid and, no doubt, many more tance of communication not to bring about fundamental change WINNIPEG will come to the fore, some of only among chiefs but at the lo- that will affect every First Nations the questions will go unan- cal level. He added that the pur- At a two -day public meet- member whether he or she is living swered until the year -long proc- pose of the public meeting was ing held at the Freight House in an urban or rural environment." ess of negotiations has run its to break ground and to get in- Community Centre in Winni- course. put from people at the grass peg, the Winnipeg Council of - Phil Fontaine, Grand Chief, Caroline Andersen, a First roots level. First Nations began the process Manitoba Assembly of Chiefs Nations member from Fairford "You have to hear from eve- of consulting people at the com- Reserve now living in Winni- ryone - Elders, women, youth munity level regarding the dis- peg, expressed concerns about - the people of the future, the mantling of Indian Affairs land claims and the need for a community, and this is just the Canada. the will of the people -you will emony and prayer, Fontaine community feeling in urban beginning.' "The process we are about guide and direct the chiefs of made opening remarks and centres. Grand Chief Phil Fontaine to embark upon is about re- this province in the decisions fielded questions from the au- Frank Wesley, Elder and also expressed fears for the claiming our past," Manitoba that have to be taken. dience. That afternoon and WCFN board member, said the process regarding budget cuts Assembly of Chiefs Grand Chief "Are we ready for it? What Wednesday morning, people relatively new WCFN, which and taking on past liabilities. Phil Fontaine told the audience will happen? Who will look af- joined thematic discussion represents status Natives in ur- But his main fear is that the of approximately 40 people dur- ter us ?" Fontaine continued. groups designed to get people ban centres across Canada, al- spirit and intent guiding prin- ing the Aug. 23 -24 meeting. "It's "The answer is very simple. to talk about any recommenda- ready marks a major improve- ciple in treaty interpretation will more than replacing one bu- We will. We have a tremendous tions and fears they had about ment for urban Natives. go unrecognized. reaucracy with another. It's opportunity to bring about fun- the dismantling of Indian Af- "We can now work inti- Fontaine sat among a panel about jurisdictional control over damental change that will affect fairs. mately with citizens who are of WCFN board members our children, our health, our every First Nations member An elderly man wanted to status people in urban centres," which also included Thelma education, our land, our natu- whether he or she is living in an know who was going to finance Wesley said. Meade, Nelson James, Victor ral resources. urban or rural environment." self -government and what "They will now have their Pierre, Norm McQuill, Charles "This process must express On Tuesday, after a pipe cer- would happen if the federal own chief and council (in Win- Scribe and Frank Wesley. Indian Association president condemns self-government

By Debora Lockyer Indian Nations takes care of Windspeaker Staff Writer their own business. "There are too many strings attached to whatever they have EDMONTON to offer us. Particularly, taxation is a killer. It's killing the white The newly elected president man. We don't want anything to of the Indian Association of Al- do with that." berta has announced his inten- The new president said the tion to wage war against what next few months will be spent he describes as the federal gov- discussing the IAA approach ernment's Indian termination with Alberta's First Nations and strategy. gauging their support in the Tom Cardinal said move- endeavor to fight self- govern- ments made toward self -gov- ment. ernment are designed to com- Self- government is not de- pletely liquidate the Indian re- signed to reinforce the Indian serve system, resources and col- people, said IAA advisor lective rights of the Indian na- Eugene Steinhauer. tion and will extinguish First "Self-government is going Terry Lusty Nations' special status. to extinguish the collective Bill Erasmus, chief of the Dene Nation, speaks to Queen Elizabeth as Prince Philip and Nellie "We don't rights and the communal own- Courneoyea, Premier of the N.W.T., listen. understand ership of Indian lands. At the self- govern- same time it's going to alter the ment as pre- lifestyle of the Indian people. It's Queen stops in Iqaluit sented by the going to culminate in tragic con- 1. Rankin Inlet, flown displays of traditional music, in Indian Continued from Page bouquets federal and sequences the commu- Winnipeg. dancing and art. nity," he from provincial gov- said. The Queen stopped briefly In Iqaluit, the Queen at- Steinhauer As- Everywhere, children gave the ernments," blamed the in Rankin Inlet and Iqaluit on tended a service at St. Jude's "So mess of for royal couple flowers. In said Cardinal. why sembly First Nations her way back to England from Anglican cathedral. The mon- something you pushing the federal govern- Yellowknife, they picked around with gardens. In Yellowknife. Most of Rankin 's arch took part in the sod -turn- ?" ment's agenda since the organi- blooms from their don't understand 1,700 residents turned out to ing ceremony for the cathedral the govern- zation campaigned for the YES the Eastern Arctic, some Cardinal thinks meet the royal plane at the air - during her last visit to the NWT up to the trea- vote on the Charlottetown Ac- handed out plastic flowers or, ment should live port. They entertained her with 24 years ago. ties already established, and let cord. in the case of a woman in Garden River adds land, resources ree nave virai roie SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. consideration, said Ryan. The history of the lands dates back to 1859 Continued from Page I. vide information about the pos- The Garden River First Nation will add an- when the Garden River band signed the Chief Blacksmith said the Cree sibilities, but I think the people other 9,200 hectares of land to its reserve. Pennefather Treaty, surrendering 39,600 hectares Nation has a vital strategic role will decide." The announcement was made and the deed for sale by the colonial government. to play should Quebec threaten Chief Blacksmith said sov- was done by Indian Affairs minister Ron Irwin Approximately 8,800 hectares of the land was to pull out of Canada. ereignty would be a major item when he signed two specific agreements on Aug. never sold and title transferred to the provincial "We have an immense re- on the agenda at this year's 20th 12. government, a clause in the treaty the government sponsibility," he said. "I under- annual general assembly of the In both agreements, Garden River will retain of the day considers not morally correct, said stand why they [the Mohawks) Grand Council of the Crees/ all mineral rights on all transferred land. Ryan. act in the manner they have cho- Cree Regional Authority, start- It's been a complicated negotiation, said In 1926, the government went to court to cor- sen, but at the same time Crees ing Aug. 23 in the coastal village Hubert Ryan, Federal Negotiator for Lands and rect this clause, but added a stipulation that any will have a major impact. The of Eastmain. Trust Services. He said it's taken about six years mineral profits from the land would be split 50- position of the Crees could be The Cree people will also to come to the final agreement. 50 between the band and the province. very important in the whole have a chance to weigh the elec- Complicating the matter is a highway that In these more recent agreements, the govern- situation,' he said. tion results and consider their runs right through the new lands, Ryan said. ment has transferred 100 per cent of the mineral "We're all concerned about future within Quebec at the first Approximately 2,800 hectares of land was trans- rights to the reserve. what the outcome will be. As for ever Cree Nation Gathering ferred to the reserve to compensate for the high- But what the band may find to be more of a our people, we've never dic- Sept. 13 -16, scheduled to start way. resource is what can be found above ground. The tated what they should do or if the day after the election at Old The interests of non -Indian residents who area is reach with timber and under the agree- they should vote. We will pro- Nemaska Site. own and occupy some of the lands was also a ment, it now all belongs to Garden River. I WINDSPEAKER PAGE 4,AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I, 1994, Our OpiniOri Metis Nation needs to take care of business Enough, already. Stop wasting our time and money and get back to business. This was the best advice the Metis Nation of Alberta as- sembly could give to its elected leaders and was shouted from the roof tops in Fort McMurray over the Aug. 19 weekend. The MNA's general assembly broke down into its usual fit of squabbles, infighting and power plays, leaving much of the important work of this valuable Aboriginal organization to go undone. The limited time of the assembly was spent spatting and spitting out accusations and rebukes to the president and board members who have engaged in a year-long battle of wills in- stead of plotting the path the organization will take in advanc- ing the issues and priorities of the Metis people of Alberta. The future work of the MNA has suffered considerably by the feud - ing.Only three per cent of the group's overall membership both- ered to attend the meeting, undoubtedly feeling the entire week- end would be a disappointment. Calls for resignations, mem- bership suspensions and the overthrow of the leadership cer- tainly led witnesses of this brouhaha to believe they were see- ing an organization whirling out of control. Members who chose not to attend would not be surprised in learning that the meeting disintegrated into a standoff be- tween opposing factions of the board of directors. Vice presi- dent of Zone 3 Jim Penton with supporters were on one side and president Gerald Thom, senior vice -president Lyle Donald gusbiss5 Uscrni _. Illustration by Don Kew and supporters were on the other. Together they make up a As group which costs the organization approximately $500,000 in salaries for their expertise and talent. Legacy of misery not a myth But instead of ingratiating themselves to the membership by simply doing their jobs, they have brought the organization The Assembly of First Na- into disrepute by their bratty attempts to be king of the hill. tions' study on residential This childish nonsense must be put behind the organiza- schools entitled Breaking the tion as quickly as possible for the sake of the 8,500 members, Silence has - among other the important projects the organization is working on, and for things - made a lot of people the pride of the nation. very uncomfortable. In Natives Listen to your people and set to rights a substantial asso- creating residential school dation which today seems destined to swirling down the drain myth, written by columnist into a dark and empty place. Listen to the people before the William Johnson for Southam only ground the MNA makes is the ground that buries the or- News, Johnson accused Na- ganization altogether. tional Grand Chief Ovide Mercredi of using words that more direct assault, the study. in the same way Jewish holo- "illustrate the verbal and ideo- He writes "the title Breaking the caust survivors respond to Games participants personify pride logical overkill which has be- Silence suggests that the horrors White supremacists' lies about come characteristic of the AFN. of residential school are a well - the so- called "Jewish Con- is to I understand Congratulations to the many Native participants who took The same ideological excess is kept secret which not be spiracy". While itself Break- revealed. In fact, if there is a se- that ignorance (which Johnson a in making the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria evident in the study part cret, it has been shouted from in comments it was. ing the Silence.... clearly exemplifies the spectacular event the four corners of this country manages to The success of the games, and the dignity and poise with In the remainder of the col- like "the report for the past several years." the residential you performed your duties there, certainly advanced the umn, Johnson [not unlike many shout that which White Canadians] at- Most shamefully, Johnson's schools are responsible for all cause of First Nations people in Canada and won the hearts of other tempts to sanitize the ugly truth subsequent reference to Basil the ills that beset Native com- the people of the British Empire. For this the Nation is proud of Canada's past, in regards to Johnston's "excellent book. . . munities") generally clouds and grateful. residential schools. First, he Indian School Days... (which) one's better judgment, I think go to flag bearer, Special commendation should Canada's blames the victim, accusing all gave a full, excellent and mature it's appalling that newspapers Angela the Sioux Indian more lived to Chalmers, who than up Natives of "creating a residen- account of Johnston's experi- willingly and knowingly pay Canada's expectations of her talent. Her 3,000 -metre run was a tial school myth". ences at an Indian residential for such ignorance. Moreover, marvel. Her new Commonwealth record was not only Game Then predictably - like a school" smacks of the only too how can a so- called professional enough to capture the gold in the grueling event, but capture man beset with guilt - he tries familiar "I once had art Indian columnist totally disregard the admiration of all who witnessed it. Through it all she was to justify his own perspective. friend" defensive response thousands of First Nations peo- is gracious and refined. Chalmers and always will be a role Relying on what I assume is against racism. ples' painful memories with model for her people. meant to bejoumalistic objectiv- As a survivor (and thank- comments like "The myth of Many times the people of Canada only get to see the con- ity/integrity and critical analy- fully the last family member out victimization. Victimization. troversial side of the struggle of Aboriginal people. In August sis, he proceeds - by implica- of four generations) of the many Victimization is the favorite they got a special glimpse into the Native soul. It is the very tion - to discredit the AFN's horrors of residential school, I story told by the Assembly of substance of this soul they struggle so tirelessly to protect. initiative and, with a much responded to Johnson's article First Nations "?

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Be- education In your column, The Insid- back to their communities the some post secondary Waterhen First Nation. We are cause everyone is hurting, not university degree). ers, (July 21, 1994) Employment necessary skills needed to suc- (including a writing concerning the youth only one; everyone is. The pure reverse discrimina- ceed. This number continues to grow. and the people of our reserve. Elders used to say that when equity: of stated "'Employment Your concern over the legal In 1992 the representation A whole mess started when the future comes or when we tion, you by is 'employment ineq- complications and cost of em- Aboriginal people covered the four councillors teamed get there, this whole world equity' Equity Act in- uity' - pure reverse discrimi- ployment equity are insignifi- the Employment up as one to try to demolish will get worse because of peo- nation...." cant in comparison to the enor- creased from 0.96 per cent to our Chief and two council ple wanting to control it and are shocked mous social and economic costs 1.01 per cent which is insignifi- members. You know our re- so on.... We at CANDO to the at the ignorance and insensitiv- of unemployed and under-em- cant in comparison serve is one of the smallest In my opinion, we must of qualified Aboriginals never shut ity displayed by the Financial ployed qualified Aboriginal number reservations across Canada turn to the Lord, Post toward doing business people. available. and Manitoba. And look at it him out, because without the job share for Aborigi- work with the Aboriginal people of Due to the negative effects The total now - it's starting to crum- Lord, nothing will ever having hosted of systemic discrimination in nal people, under the Employ- ble because of money, and out. I want the people to have Canada, despite per on this subject. the predominantly non -Abo- ment Equity Act, was one whoever wants power likes to peace and forgiveness the two conferences of more Systemic discrimination is riginal work environment, cent of a total workforce control the reserve. So many way it used to be, to get along people, well below be an atrocity which perpetuates "complexion ", an otherwise tri- than 600,000 people today are hurting, like with each other and estimate of 2.1 I subordination of Aboriginal fling criteria in the hiring proc- the availability the people who are out of a friends forever and ever. So the by the 1986 in both the educational ess, becomes a factor which per cent provided job, the Elders who don't un- hope things will get straight- people alone the 1991 esti- and and employment environment. many hiring managers use to Census, let derstand what's going on, ened out with the Chief of three per cent. the Elders, the It works indirectly to deny Abo- discriminate against Aboriginal mate and also the youths who want councillors, people and minorities people. We suggest that in the fu- to know and learn what's adults, the youth and espe- riginal deciding to publish The chil- employment positions. This is why mandated tar- ture, before happening here in Skownan. cially our children. relating to Aboriginal future of this To suggest that employ- gets in employment equity are an article We, the people, have to dren are our with is a necessary and of vital importance in giving concerns, you consult smell the coffee and do it for world. So this how the ment equity, commu- active tool designed to Aboriginal people a chance at CANDO or another ourselves to get somewhere youth would like to express pro- Aboriginal control- and also about counter the negative effects of employment. Once employed nity-based to stand and fight for what is their feelings is they will prove their worth. led organization with a view to right. Right? We can't always our reservation 'Waterhen systemic discrimination, and reverse discrimination" Your position won't even give arriving at a more insightful just wait for someone or First Nation.' "pure conclusion. suggests a clear misunderstand- them a chance. meaningful somebody to OK everything yours, ing of the issue at hand. The need for mandated because if we do that where Sincerely Wortman and Crystal We would expect more employment equity targets is il- Robin are we going to be, and where Kimberly Director of Waterhen First from the staff of the Financial lustrated by the following sta- Executive will we end up? Nowhere at The youth for the Advancement of Sask. Post. tistics: Council all. Nation, Employment equity pro- In 1991 it was reported that 33 Native Development Officers No -nukes group to trek across Europe in protest O Dear Editor, nuclear power plants. x They will give concrete ex- To call attention on nuclear amples of alternatives as their developments and Indigenous community will be provided ao Mother Earth organ- electricity and hot water by use People, For S.1 power. A mobile exhi- wir ised the Walk across America for of solar . Mother Earth in 1992. bition from the Support Net- Energy r An average of 100 people work for Renewable á w walked 5,500 km from New mounted on a truck will travel York City to the Nevada Nu- along with the walkers. clear Test Site. The objective of a nuclear - J. This was in a succesful ef- free world will be met not only vChcmuhc! fort to halt nuclear testing on the through walking but also with an international petition, work- land of the Western Shoshone x Indians, and to raise awareness shops, street-theatre, symbolic around 500 years of colonisation and non -violent actions. Americas. For Mother Earth states that of the us In 1995 For Mother Earth is the present situation calls for walking not only on the streets, organizing a 5,500 km walk % which will visit five nuclear but trespassing nuclear site ar- weapon states, the Wien head- eas, into government official's if necessary. quarters of the International offices and jail cells w- 5 reactors route starts in Brussels, Atomic Energy Agency, numer- Our x - , reactor and military nuclear crosses France, England, Neth- ous civilian V - capital of military nuclear force facilities and sites ... and erlands, Germany, Czech Re- I Chernobyl, the worst human- public, Austria, Slovakia, made accident ever. Ukraine, Belarus and ends in The Walk Across Europe for Moscow. Walk a Nuclear-Free World 1995 will The organisers of the for the par- start Jan. 12 in Brussels and end Across Europe hope power in Europe in Moscow on Oct. 12, the Inter- ticipation of many Indigenous Nuclear Solidarity with people who can testify on their 28 national Day of Country Reactors in operation Russia Indigenous People, this to high- ongoing struggle. Slovakia 4 representatives 1 light the link between Indig- Indigenous 7 Slovenia contact For Mother Belgium 9 enous people and nuclear devel- are asked to 6 Spain in Belgium as soon as pos- Bulgaria 12 opments worldwide. Earth 4 Sweden will call atten- sible, as we hope to find funds Czech Republic 5 The walkers Finland 4 Switzerland to the dramatic medical, to assist in their participation. UK 37 tion France 56 social, environmental and eco- Ukraine 14 Earth Germany 21 nomic consequences of the For Mother 4 19, 9000 Gent Hungary 216 Atomic Age. Zilverhof 2 Total They ask complete nuclear Belgium Lithuania 421 Netherlands 2 Worldwide disarmament and closure of all Phone: +32- 9- 233 -32-68 PAGE 6,AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, 1994, WINDSPEAKER Ill Old, this time around I'm going to take you on a trip down my memory lane. When I first started as your gossip about two Indian and some odd years ago, I didn't know the first thing about writing except pretending Country I knew how. Anyway, now I'm so confident I can't stop blab- bing! Many of you people are Community Events - kind of shy of me but I'm just as shy, seriously! The people I have written around me. All I could hear was whose voice I hear in the winds about are genuine, not the kind my sister bowling over with and whose breath gives LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENTS IN IF YOU WOULD that just want to see their names laughter. Man, if only.... An- life to all the world, hear me! THIS CALENDAR FOR THE SEPTEMBER 12TH ISSUE, in the paper. Actually I other was at Saddle Lake but a I am small and weak shouldn't say that, I did write couple of years later, this had to I need strength and wisdom. NOON WEDNESDAY, PLEASE CALL ETHEL BEFORE about my bud Cory, who is still do with a man I had admired Let me walk in beauty AUGUST 31ST AT 1- 800-661-5469, FAX: (403) an over -confident guy. Intro- back then. Earlier that year I had and make my eyes ducing yourself on the phone is the courage to send him a val- ever behold the red and purple 455 -7639 OR WRITE TO: 15001 - 112 AVENUE, such an incredible task to do. entine, he called and embar- sunset. EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5M 2V6. Here you phone someone out of rassed me badly. The moment of Make my hands the blue and explain who you truth was when I talked to him respect the things you have face. All weekend I made NATIVE ELDERS SOUP & BANNOCK are and what you represent and face to how come you are phoning. avoided him because I was shy. and my ears sharp to hear your Every Wednesday at noon Two people that actually stuck I finally got some guts to go and voice. Cottage E, 10107 - 134 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta in my head were Charlie Sark say hi. Well, at that moment Make me wise NAKOTA LABOR DAY CLASSIC from Prince Edward Island, when he was walking by, my so that I understand that's a genuine person. An- friends appeared and I froze. I the things you have taught my September 2 - 4, 1994, Morley, Alberta other was Ben Blackman, a boy tried to talk but my insides were people. NAIC LABOR DAY POWWOW with a disease that has over- frozen, I was sweating buckets Let me learn September 3 - 5, 1994, Grove City, Ohio came his disability. I have a trav- and my whole body was a the lessons you have hidden TRIBES 25TH ANNUAL INTERNA- elling card that I bring to places shade of crimson red. If only... in every leaf and rock. UNITED I have never seen and it only I seek strength TIONAL POWWOW costs me under $50 to go. You This is to everyone from me. not to be greater than my September 8 - 11, 1994, Bismarck, North Dakota USA want to know what it is? The brother I places An Indian prayer but to fight my greatest enemy 127TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL phone. have seen through your eyes and if or O Great Spirit - myself. September 8 - 11, 1994, Ohsweken, Ontario when I do visit, I know what to LESSER SLAVE LAKE SOCIETY'S TRADITIONAL expect. ANNUAL POWWOW My sentiments exactly! Recreation Com- September 10 & 11, 1994, Wide Water Well, I have been to many Na- plex, Slave Lake, Alberta tive social functions. The best BALANCING VALUES FOR A FUTURE function is powwow. I have been to many powwows and September 13 - 15, 1994, Edmonton, Alberta met many people in my travels. ENVIRONMENT WATER CONFERENCE (see ad) Well, I just want to list some of September 13 - 15, 1994, Edmonton, Alberta the powwows that left a good FOUR CELEBRATIONS memory. Poundmaker /Nechi TREATY powwow of 1991. I just had fun, September 16 - 18, 1994, Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan no worries and I met up with TRADITIONAL GRADUATION POWWOW one of the best friends you can Cultural September 17, 1994, Mount Royal College, Calgary ever find. First Nations Festival of 1992 in Calgary, sit- SCHEMITZUN '94 ting with two old ladies gave me September 15 - 18, 1994, Hartford, Connecticut USA an insight on how I'll be when I United LAST CHANCE RODEO get old. International JT Tribes Celebration of 1989 in Bis- September 17 & 18, 1994, Morley, Alberta marck, North Dakota, $30 to my HAMILTON TIGER CATS POWWOW (see ad) name and a weekend I'll never Labor Day Clas- September 17 & 18, 1994, Hamilton, Ontario forget! Nakoda sic of 1992, it was kind of em- CANADIAN ABORIGINAL SCIENCE TECHNOL- barrassing that time, because I OGY CONFERENCE introduced myself to 'might September 22 - 25, 1994, Edmonton, Alberta have been' and walked away another EDUCATION POWWOW after, never speaking BOARD OF word. Well, I guess, I can be a Caroline Murray September 24 & 25, 1994, Siksika Nation, Alberta crack head, sometimes. Annie Henry, Elder, who gave the opening prayer in Han WAWASKINAGA 1ST ANNUAL POWWOW Poundmaker, Saskatchewan of Gwit'chen, Yukon, at the Moosehide Gathering. 1993, the first time I have been 24 & 25, 1994, Birch Island, September Ontario there and saw many old friends CURVE LAKE POWWOW and met new good friends! Peo- September 24 & 25, 1994, Curve Lake, Ontario ple are friendly from that part Keremeos, Brit- I- WA -SIL POWWOW of the country. ish Columbia, of 1994 was the WANTED September 30 - October 2, 1994, Seattle, Washington best time I ever had at a pow- 13TH ANNUAL NATIVE CULTURAL FESTIVAL wow. You know when you go Hells and Indian families to provide (see ad) to a powwow and you miss eve- temporary care to children ofAborigmal rything about it, I did when I October 2, 1994, Montreal, 1- Quebec left, I told myself I will go visit descent, aged 0 - 1 years. If you are WOMEN & WELLNESS CONFERENCE EAST (see there again! energetic, enthusiastic and love children ad) How embarrassing! we would welcome your application. October 2 - 4, 1994, Toronto, Ontario Well, since I am opening my lit- NEKANEET ANNUAL POWWOW tle life to you I might as well tell October 8 & 9, 1994, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan some of the most embarrassing 7TH ANNUAL RAMA POW- moments in my life. After you THANKSGIVING read this part check my picture WOW and see if I go beet red, OK? You October 14 - 16, 1994, Rama, Ontario guys are my old buddies, sorry NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION I haven't shared this side of me. First of all, the most embarrass- CONVENTION ing was in Saddle Lake for their October 15 - 19, 1994, Minneapolis, Minnesota powwow a couple of years 32ND ANNUAL NATIVE FESTIVAL back. I just finished going to get IF NOT YOU, THEN WHO? some coffee for my cousin and October 21 & 22, 1994, Edmonton, Alberta her boyfriend and my hands For further information, contact: 8TH ANNUAL HIV /AIDS CONFERENCE were full. I was trying to get her Metis Child & Family Services Society November 6 - 8, 1994, Vancouver, British Columbia attention, as soon as I looked up, someone threw a pop can under 10437 -123 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1NS STOPPING THE VIOLENCE CONFERENCE the bleacher, right on my head. November 16 - 19, 1994, Vancouver, British Columbia Many people busted a gut 452 -6100 More spor ts, more phot os, more ne ws, more fu n in your Regional Windspeaker!

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Heinz Ruckeman Native dancers dazzle crowds at opening of Commonwealth Games By Karen Levin by beautifully costumed performers and elaborate Representatives of various First Nations, including Windspeaker Contributor tents, in order to convey the legend. The story of the Hawaiian, Maori, Anishnawbe, and Mohawk, took transformation of a wolf spirit into human beings part in the parade which inspired the festive spirit was told for the first time to an audience outside the surrounding the games. VICTORIA, B.0 longhouse at the opening ceremonies. A noticeable lack of spectators failed to dampen The beautifully choreographed portrayal was the spirits of the participants, who gave the handful The artistic portrayal of the legend of one of many numerous ways in which First Nations of reporters and locals a powerful show of Native Kawadilikala was a highlight of the opening ceremo- were represented at the games, which ran Aug. songs and dances. nies of the XV Commonwealth Games in Victoria, 18 -28. A contingent of First Nations war veterans were B.C.. Prior to the official opening ceremony, a Parade also present at the Parade of Nations, and a special Towering, fantastic puppets were accompanied of Nations was hosted by the Coast Salish Nation. song sung in honor of the late Chief Dan George. Chalmers smokes `em to capture gold By Steve Newman captured the enthusiasm of the ments expressed by Chalmers laps of the 71 /2 -lap race before "I don't think I've met one Windspeaker Contributor partisan crowd of 15,000 in win- on several occasions that it's Chalmers caught them and runner who hasn't had a major ing the 3,000 -metre event by a important to be a role model for broke away to run a time of series of illnesses or injuries," huge margin of 13 seconds. other Indigenous peoples. eight minutes 32.17 seconds. said Chalmers. "I think the key VICTORIA, B.C. It was also the second vic- "An Australian once won a That smashed the nine - is being really stubborn and hit- tory of the day for an Indig- gold medal in the high jump, so year -old Canadian record by ting your head against the wall Angela Chalmers of Victo- enous athlete, as Catherine I wanted to be the first (Abo- five seconds that was held by and (getting) tremendous sup- ria was a hugely popular gold Freeman of Australia, captured rigine) to win a track event," 1984 Olympic bronze medallist port from others." medallist on the second day of the women's 400 -metres and said Freeman, adding that she Lynn Williams. Coincidentally, Chalmers gold medal will the XV Commonwealth Games proceeded to wave her national hopes her victory helps other Chalmers is also an Olympic likely go to her mother Betty, a track and field competition. flag as well as her own Abo- Aboriginals develop more bronze medallist - from the Sioux who lives in Manitoba. The half-Sioux originally rigine flag to the crowd. Free- needed self- confidence. 1,500 metres two years ago. But any other medals she from Brandon, Man., smashed man won the race in 50.38 sec- "I don't think it's lack of op- Chalmers doesn't even wins will never go up on a wall. the Canadian record in the onds. portunity, but a fear of having know where her Olympic "I don't have the words to women's 3,000 -metres by five Freeman made no victory a real go with the rest of Aus- medal is right now, perhaps explain it," said Chalmers, who seconds to successfully defend lap, as in the case of several win- tralia," said Freeman. somewhere in her apartment. believes there's already too the title she took four years ago ners. There was little lack of con- But the Victoria medallist, much emphasis on winning in in Auckland, New Zealand. "I was too bagged," con- fidence for Chalmers, despite who has rebounded from a bro- sports. Chalmers, 30, who was the fessed the first Australian Abo- trailing two Kenyans over the ken marriage and a rash of in- "Sure, it's important and flag bearer for the Canadian rigine track event athlete to win first two laps. juries and illness, said persist- special to win, but what's more team during the opening cer- a Commonwealth Games gold. The teenage Kenyans, one ence has to be part of an ath- important is that I can show the emonies of these 1994 games, But she echoed the senti- bare -foot, led for nearly three lete's psyche. medal to kids." PAGE R2,AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, 1994, REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER Prairies Health policy makes Indians Chrome and granite sick - Treaty Six chiefs meet creative spirits

By Debora Lockyer understanding of what a treaty our distinct and special status as at Calgary art festival Windspeaker Staff Writer is, or what Treaty Six is, or what treaty First Nations people," the the medicine chest clause of paper reads. By Debbie Faulkner ries under the giant polished Treaty Six is and they are there "We are not prepared to go Windspeaker Contributor granite columns of the east and EDMONTON for their own vested interest, he under provincial control as far west atriums of Bankers' Hall, said. The medicine chest clause as the delivery of health services in downtown Calgary. Other The federal government has called for the federal govern- is concerned," said Large. CALGARY daily attractions at the festival gone too far in shrugging off its ment to provide the same medi- "Gradually we are being co- included dancing, workshops responsibility for Aboriginal cal care and attention to the peo- erced into being part of the proc- At first, Daniel Beatty's and a tipi raising. health care. And the chiefs of the ple that the tribes' medicine per- ess of devolution, or may I say, singing seemed like a voice Iroquois artist and Elder Confederacy of Treaty Six First son would have provided. assimilation into the non -Native crooning in an urban wilderness Wilmer (Duffy) Wilson and art Nations are sick of it. From the province's view- culture and system." of glass, chrome and polished consultant Liz Clark founded The Confederacy held a point, it has no concern with This is something Large wants marble. the festival in 1988 to highlight press conference Aug. 12 to dis- treaties. The position of Alber- no part of. His ballads about green Native culture to the general cuss the chiefs' main complaint ta's Department of Health is that How has this health care grass, trees, blue skies, love, al- public and to encourage Abo- with the current state of affairs the province has no legal obli- system affected Native people? coholism, poverty didn't seem riginal artists to meet together in health care. That complaint gation to First Nation's people. Chief Wilson Bearhead of the to fit with three floors of up- and learn from each other. centres around Alberta premier Health services are provided Paul First Nation, located west scale boutiques and grey suits Throughout the nine -day Ralph Klein's new cost -con- only on the basis of policy, reads of Edmonton, said a woman of Bankers' Hall. event, Native authors read their scious health care scheme a letter from Diane Marleau, from his community was taken But Beatty, and other par- works in the Bankers' Hall au- known as the Regional Health Minister of Health. to a local hospital in Stony Plain ticipants of Calgary's sixth an- ditorium and various book- Authorities Act. To add further fuel to the when she was ready to give nual International Native Arts stores. Since the regional health fire, the federal Crown has yet birth. When it became apparent Festival, reveled in the seeming "The festival is a chance (for system was established, First to intervene on behalf of treaty the woman would be served disparity. One must look below Native artists) not only to sell Nations have become con- people, which is dearly a viola- better by a larger hospital in the granite and chrome surfaces, their art but to network with cerned about the lack of service tion of the Crown's fiduciary Edmonton, the hospital refused added Ernie Whitford, former each other," said Sharon the communities are getting. and treaty obligations, reads a to transfer her because of the executive director of the festival. Whittaker, president of the fes- Under Klein's renovated position paper on the issue. cost of the ambulance service. "The artists and their im- tival's board. health care plan there are 12 re- The Confederacy of Treaty "It appears to me that in- agery are of the earth, but this "There is a community and gional health boards in the Six insists that's not good stead of going forward, we are building has also come from the family spirit that has built up for Treaty Six area and not one Na- enough. going backward," Bearhead earth." the artists who come back year tive person has been appointed "The lack of consultation said. From Aug. 13-21, approxi- after year," she said. to the boards, said Chief Eric with treaty First Nations during The people's only recourse mately 50 Native artists, per- The festival has more than Large of Saddle Lake First Na- the drafting and adoption of the is to push for a system of health formers and writers from across 60 government and corporate tion. R.H.A.A. is a direct reflection of care that will be directly control- Canada and the United States sponsors and operaates on a its The boards are made up of the lack of respect by the current led by and accountable to Na- displayed their artwork, sang $100,000 budget,and a corps of non -Native people who have no provincial administration for tive people, he said. their songs and read their sto- approximately 50 volunteers. britco Women &Wellness CONFERENCE EAST October 2, 3, 4, 1994 International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario Objectives tu explain ways and means for to provide an opportunity for healing tu begin and Lad to the women to come together in the healing of the mind, body and spir- spirit of sharing, unity and sup - it. Stellaquo- Near Fraser Lake port. tu provide a safe place for sharing Call Nigel to reinforce the knowledge, that and discussion a lxmt fancily crisis Offices & Health Clinics abus in any foras is not acceptable situations. 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& Sunday. October 2. 1994 - Standard Custom Plans 888 10:45 12:)))1 Addictions As at Symptom -2000 7:30 ant Pipe ceremony (,Marlene Complete Design Services AIcN,A I 9:00 - 9:15 opening Prayer 12:00 - i t))) Lunch - Door l'rize Draw Fax: 888 -2086 9:15 - 9:3(1 Welcoming address - Schools,Classrooms, Housing (.lean lkllegarde 1 I:IN) 2:15 Abuse & Relationships 9267- 194th St 9:30 1(1:30 Let the I lealing Continue (Bike Rogers) (Lenore Stiffarm) Cost Effective & Quality Product BC 10:30 - Surrey 11:1)1) Coffee - Door Prize Draw 2:15 - 2:45 Coffee - Door ['rice prate - 11:00 12:00 The Native Woman - 'l'raditional & 2:45 - 4:111) Writing Circle (Lenore) Nlodcrn (.lucre hod) 4:110 Closing Prayer 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch - Darr Prize Draw 6:011 Banquet 1:00 - 2:1)1) After the Tears - Abuse (.lane Middleton Most Tuesday. October 4. 1994 0 2:(5) - 2:31) Coffee - Door Prize Draw 9:1)11 ant Opening Prayer 2:311 - 3:30 0 30th Kings, Queens & 1 blunted 9:011 - 111:15 "New Voices \Woman" Castles - Shame (June) of Ilk-/kt- .lelt-Ala -. /id Theatre (iroap 1 3:311 - 4:10 Question & Answer Time with .Erne 111:15 - 111:45 Coffee - Door Prize Draw .40) Sept. Closing Prayer 10:45 - 12:151 "New Voices Wonsan" continued 7:(1(1 Play and Laughter 12:10 - I:IN) Lunch - Thou Prize Draw I:(N) - 2:15 Life After Breast Cancer Monday, October 3, 1994 Sponsored (Kitt McCotnber & Brenda Trugn ito ) 9:00 tun Opening Prayer 2:15 - 2:45 Coffee - Door l'rize Draw by 9:I5 - I0:15 Surviving the Boarding School 2:45 - 4:15) The I healing Circle $20np Capitol City Experience (Merle Ifeedie) (Cecilia Firetlunuderl Botrt4fl 25f1 e - I)):15 - - '5 erio Track Club 10,45 Coffee Door Prize Draw 4:11) Closing Remarks & Prayer, lsft ` ñ iirtron Celebration in Song Note: Cancellations will be accepted on or lITE IZC);iStl-atiolj before September 18th. Cancellation fee MITE BONANZA $25.00. Substitutions permitted. 2ot# + 01Ftu11 aCal)rs.. Si Consaallati Name Registration - 521111.00 at the door Pre-registration before September 18th -1000.00 Address (l'arment must he forwarded with registration) - Registration at the International Plaza Saturday, October 1, 1994 Phone Fax from 2:00pm to 8:00 pm (pick up your kits) For hotel reservations at the International Plaza Enclosed is $100 Cheque() Money Order() lintel No 1/2 price at 1/2 time on Special Events Rook Your Room Now (869.00 per night per room - Women & Wellness Conference East Conference rate) call 1- 800 -668 -3656 Box 20103, Barrie, ON L4M 6E9 PALMS BINGO - SANDMAN INN Ask airlines about scat sales 178 ST. & STONY PLAIN ROAD 483 -1151 For I11(n-c information call (705) 725-079I1 or Fax (705) 725-089)3 REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER, British Columbia AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, 1994, PAGE R3 Rainforest protected

VICTORIA, B.C. the heels of the July announce- martin, otters and grizzly bears. ment by West Fraser it would The forests contain trees more The sound of chain saws voluntarily relinquish all har- than 800 years old and include will never again be heard in the vesting rights in the area uncon- mountain hemlock, amabilis fir, Kitlope Valley, home to the larg- ditionally and without compen- silica spruce and red cedar. est intact temperate rainforest in sation. Wild stock of all five Pacific the world. "With this decision, we salmon spawn in its rivers and The 317,000 -hectare water- have all kept faith with those lakes, as well as eulachon. Trade shed on British Columbia's cen- who lived in this land before us in eulachon oil was a traditional tral coast received permanent and who guarded and protected mainstay for the Haisla, and protection from logging and in- it for us, and are fulfilling our continues in the area. dustrial development Aug. 16 in duty to those who will come af- The Haisla Nation and the a trilateral agreement between ter," said Haisla spokesman provincial government will the Haisla Nation, West Fraser Gerald Amos in a press release. jointly manage the Kitlope wa- Timber and the B.C. govern- The Greater Kitlope ecosys- tershed and are working on an ment. The agreement came on tem encompasses 405,000 hec- official designation of the area. tares. The now -protected West Fraser Timber was Kitlope Valley is more than half awarded the right to harvest in THE CITY the size of Prince Edward Is- an area which included the val- OF CALGARY PUBLIC NOTICE land. The valley contains a rich ley in 1966, in exchange for a variety of wildlife, such as mar- commitment to build a pulp and bled murrelets, bald eagles, paper mill INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS FOR in Kitimat. ABORIGINAL URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Each year at its Organizational Meeting in October, City Council appoints citizens to its various boards, commissions and committees. Dr. Joseph J. Starko Applications from persons who would be willing to sit on the City of Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee for the year 1994/1995 are requested. OPTOMETRIST In some instances, City Council may re- appoint members who wish to continue to serve; therefore, the number of appointments shown does not necessarily reflect the number of new For Appointment Phone (403)422 -1248 appointees. 805 Empire Building Applicants may be requested to submit to a brief interview by City Council. 10080 Jasper Avenue Particulars on the Aboriginal Urban Affairs committee are as follows: EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 1V9 Citizens Total Approximate Regular to be Term of Number of Meetings Length of Time of Appointed Appointment Members Held Meetings Meeting

12 1 year 14 Monthly 2 hours 4:30 p.m. (First Wednesday)

Your application should state your reason for applying and service expectations. A resumé of no more than two 81/2" x 11" pages should be attached stating background and experience. Please mark envelope "Committees ". DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4:30 P.M., 1994 SEPTEMBER 16. Applications should be forwarded to:

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Hines Creek September 13, 14 & 15, 1994 Thursday, September 15, 7:00 PM COAST TERRACE INN - EDMONTON, ALBERTA Grace Shepherd School Keynote Address: Robert Kennedy Jr. The NADC will hold a public meeting in Hines Creek Conference Purpose: An intensive three (3) day working session to allow on September 15. We invite you or your organization First Nations, Federal and Provincial Governments, and industry to discuss and to present a brief on social or economic development in your area. Glen Clegg, MLA Dunvegan, and other resolve Water and Environment concerns of First Nations in Canada through community leaders will attend the meeting. balancing of values for a better future. Registration Fee: $300 After August 1, 1994: $350 I The NADC is an advisory group to the provincial cabinet. Its chairman is Wayne Jacques, MLA Grande Conference Program: Topics at this conference shall include: 1) I( Prairie -Wapiti. Issues or ideas raised at the Hines Creek meeting will be followed up by the NADC. WATER MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL QUANTITY & QUALITY PROTECTION For more information about the meeting, contact your Water Diversions Water Safety local NADC member Gwen Tegart in Fairview at Water Conservation Environmental Monitoring 835 -2115 or the Northern Development Branch at Groundwater Contamination Environmental Protection 624 -6275 (Toll free dial 310 -0000). Federal & Provincial Federal & Provincial Government Initiatives Government Initiatives For more information, call: Deaf or hearing impaired with 939 TDD/TDY wilts call 1- 800 -232- Alban COLETTE L`HIRONDELLE at (403) 939 -5887 or fax: (403) -6166 NORTHERN ALBERTA 7215 (Edmonton 427 -9999). ALEXANDER FIRST NATION, P.O. Box 510, Morinville, Alberta TOG 1P0 DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL PAGE R4, AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER

Pitcher armed with talent I to, coached her for all nine years By R. John Hayes now it goes where want it it more than the she's played. Windspeaker Correspondent and I can rely on breaking pitch," Ness said. "You'll never find a more Sometimes she throws the dedicated player. Connie never now, at 14, she's teach- SURREY, B.C. change -up too fast, especially quits and with the smaller fastball, and ing younger players. She loves idea. If Connie Ness usually plays she's just learned to throw the playing ball; it's all her with players much older curve. you're sitting around, chances fastball up and she is. It's been that way for "The curve is only some- are that she'll have you than he said years, said the 14-year-old star times here, you know," she throwing with her," led the Edmon- added. proudly. pitcher, after she he a 9 -5 win over Success at the peewee (un- "She's a helluva player," ton Warriors to when host Surrey, and a Western Ca- der 14) level comes after playing continued. "It all started nadian PeeWee Fastball Cham- all year for the Edmonton Ban- she was four. I came home and pionship. "I've always dits bantams at under 16. That she was watching the World played about three years ahead experience, and playing juve- Series on TV. She said to me ' I I went out of myself," Ness continued. "But nile (under 19)at the 1993 World want to play that.' start, and this year and next I'll be only Indigenous Games in Prince and got her the stuff to one year ahead. That'll be bet- Albert, Sask., makes for a ball she's played ever since she was ter." player mature beyond her years. five." Better, maybe, but the 1994 Her success isn't limited to Leroy is enthusiastic about her season was capped with her the pitcher's mound, though. his daughter's ability and team's championship and per- She's an articulate interview, future. sonal honors, too. Ness was though she "used to be quieter, "She's got a super fastball, a named both best pitcher and before," she says. And she's a great change -up and a good got a great arm. most valuable player at the credible batter. curve. She's Bert Crowfoot Western Canadians. She'd done "I usually hit third or fourth She'll continue to play ball, at Connie Ness about all there was to do - there in the batting order, and I usu- maybe go on to a scholarship She is no national title in the peewee ally get on," she said when an American university. the I love playing ball," she As the 1994 outdoor season age group. pushed to comment. "I guess hopes to play for Canada at now, I close, Connie is al- figure power hitter, though, more Olympic Games." said. "I love the competition. comes to a Ness is a dominating I'ma ready training for Team '95 and the mound, standing in at 5' than anything else, but I don't Connie, though, is not nec- want to win." on Edmonton resident looking forward to getting into tall and 165 pounds. Born in really go for home runs." essarily thinking quite that far But the 9" the the gyms for the winter. She'll Pendleton, Oregon, she says her That may surprise those who ahead. "Eventually, I'd says that it's the fun of game get friendships that make it be going more places next year, best pitch is her fastball, no ques- saw her hit two over the fences like to play for Canada, and and the I there by her strong pitch- in Surrey this summer. a shot at an American univer- worthwhile. "And the travel. carried tion. ing arm. "I used to be pretty wild, but Ness's father Leroy has sity, but that's in 2000. Right like to go places." A 'I' E \T 'I' I () Ni INDIAN SUMMER POWWOW The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre's Arts & Crafts 11ONOURING 1 2 5 YEARS Store is looking to purchase beaded moccasins, mukluks, ' HAMILTON TIGER CATS moosehair tufting, jewelry and handicrafts FOOTBALL CLUB MUST BE TRADITIONAL, ORIGINAL NATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS For more information contact SEpTEMbER 17, 18, 1994

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begin! On Thursday, August 18th, Vancouver Island's three First Nations - the Coast Salish, Nuu- chah- nulth, and Kwakwaka'wakw - in the XV Commonwealth Games was the most Nations Native participation came together in a powerful dis- inclusive in the history of the games, with Native artists decorating the play of tradition and unity. Queen's Baton, shown at the left being carried by Jennifer Sprinkling Representatives, dressed in cer- emonial regalia, delivered the (Sooke) and Andrew Dyck (Songhee). Queen's baton to the inner The Victoria, B.C. event kicked off with the grand entry of canoeists harbor of Victoria city, to mark into Victoria's Inner Harbour. The paddlers above are proceeding to the the start of the XV Common- wealth Games. Songhee big house. A record number of athletes, 3,345, competed for a The baton was hand carved record 952 medals during the Aug. 18 -28 games. in silver by Native artists Richard Hunt, Charles Elliot Photos by Heinz Ruckeman and Art Thompson. "It's a dream fulfilled for the three of us," said Thompson. "It's a wonderful feeling to have all three (First) nations repre- 0 sented on the baton." The long, often incredible eptember 12 tCì 18, 19 journey of the Queen's baton began last March in England. +,Cu'hlppelle, Sas atchew There the Queen enclosed a written message in the baton, tLe,.... .f,ind which she later read at the C.i Game's opening ceremonies. FASHION SNOW AMATEUR DOUR ENTERTAINMENT "It has been a journey of heal- Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. Aboriginal Contemporary 6. Western Wear NIGHT & DRY DANCE ing, a journey of unity, a in Today's Designs Fort Qu'Appelle Rexentre WEdNESdAy, SEPT. 14 - 6:30 psi journey of respect." Monday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. Special Guest: Stephanie `Thomson FORT OIJAppEllE REXENTRE - Willie Seymour, Fort Qu'Appelle Rexentre Winner of the '94 Country Talent Search Award fcaÁu 'rt,: W'utstbro Wfthinue, Maws & Pm Chemainus Band. plus Theatre Presentation - TBA Entries contact: Ron or Heather at 332 -1874 foR doce pRovidEd by Midnight Misr Admission: $5.00 Backup Band provided for performers If required Music Contact: Val Wesaquate 332 -8201 Adults $10.00, ScriioR /Smddtrars $700, The baton traveled through At the Teepee Camp 5 & UNdER FREE every country considered part CONTACT: Ron 332 -1874 of the Commonwealth. It jour- Treaty Forum * Students Forum neyed by dog sled, was carried Thurs. 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Treaty Discussions, Issues & Concerns by scuba divers, and trans- Grades 10 - 12 ROUND DANCE ported in canoe. Wednesday & Thursday * Tues. - Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. On August 4, the baton left Sept. 14 & 15, starting at 8:30 * Display Teepee Come oat and ¡oat {[ands. make tie catche stheng - " Hand Games Demonstration Fort Rupert on the north end of Fort Qu'Appelle Rexentre biing the whoQe damiQy " Dance Demonstration Vancouver Islandto journey 14 registration fee Open to everyone * Tanning Hides Demonstration the coast of the Is- No - Sept. 15, 8:00 p.m. days down " Meat Drying Demonstration Thursday, Contact Perry: 332 -1874 land. Along the way, more ca- "Making Indian Crafts Fort Qu'Appelle Rexentre noes joined the expedition until Contact Cameron or Hugh: 332 -8235 or 332 -8224 Admission: Free there were approximately 30 TREATY FOUR OPEN canoes entering Victoria Harbor GOLF CLASSIC TRADITIONAL to be welcomed by Willie Seymour of the Chemainus FRI. & SAT., SEPT. 16 & 17 POWWOW Parade Come out and join in the parade. Band. ECHO RIDGE GOLF COURSE 16, 17 & 18 Sept. Decorate your vehicle, bike, horse,... "Those great warriors have FORT QU'APPELLE, SASK. Fort Qu'Appelle Rexentre on the highways of Saturday, Sept. 17 - 11:00 a.m. journeyed $80.00 entry fee Grand Entries: Fri. 7:00 p.m., Aezentre our forefathers," said Seymour. I Sun. I p.m. Parade route starts on Central Ave. & ends at the (no cheques on day of tournament - CASH ONLY) Sat. p.m. & 7 p.m., a journey of heal- Participants receive free hot dog & drink "It has been Men's, Ladies & Chief / Council / VIP Divisions Drums & Dancers paid daily a jour- (must participate in all grand entries) Categories: Best of the Parade ing, a journey of unity, LD, CP & Vegas each day Free camping available Best Institutional ney of respect." Best Commercial $5,000 Hole in One (18th hole - Saturday only) Wayne Morris, 10, of the Rations given daily Best lira Notion Float Send certified cheque or Money order to: 24 hour security Best Decorated Bike Tsartlip Band, carried the baton TFHQ Tribal Council, ' Announcers: Mike Pinay, Howie Thomson, Best Decorated Aiding Horse up the boardwalk to a blessing Box 178, Lebret, Sask., SOG 2Y0 Frank Asapace, Ray Lavallee Best Horse Drown Entry ceremony. His father, Ivan Contact: Cornell (306) 332 -8208 Contact: Judy Pinay 332 -8236 For entries contact Wayne, Bev or Eorlene Wayne, had carried the Cana- 3329234 a 332-8203 or 332-8242 Eariene (306) 332 -8242 dian flag at the opening ceremo- Bev Sparvier (306) 696 -2593 General Information nies of the 1990 Auckland, New * Camping Day Monday, Sept. 12 Treaty Four Run Zealand -based games. their Teepee at *$100 paid to anyone who sets up Sunday, Sept. 18 - 10:00 a.m. More than 40 athletes, in- Slo -Pitch Tournament the Teepee camp. Teepee must remain up from 20 ken around Echo lake Monday to Sunday cluding some on wheelchairs, & Start & Finish of Fort Rezeptre Sat. & Sun Sept.17 l8 set up at Rexentre lobby * Information Booth Entry Fee: 51000 per ruiner took turns carrying the baton in Registration for events Souvenirs Open Co -Ed 14 6 under Relay Team: $8.00 /runner its final run from the harbor to Message board Daily schedule First 24 Teams Categories: Messengers * PAC Mobile on site Friday & Saturday the University of Victoria, Entry (non -refundable) Lady Messengers Fee: $150 No Alcohol or Drugs allowed * Master Messengers (over 40) where the opening ceremonies Deadline for entries: Sept. 15/94 Committee not responsible for theft, losses, * lady Master Messengers (over 35) were held. Double Olympic learns must consist of 7 males & 3 females InJudes or accidents local Messenger Myriam Bedard, Prizes on number of entries * FOR MORE INFORMATION: contact the gold medalist, based 4 Messengers Relay Team Treaty Four Planning Committee is six months pregnant, Send entries (money order /certified cheque) payable ladies 4 Messengers Relay Team who Box 1715. Ixl,ret. SR. 1.100 2Y0 (3001 332 1874 to TFHQ Sports & Recreation. 4 Mini Messenger Relay (14 6 under) was the last to run with the ba- Box 175. lebret, 5K, 50G 2Y0 Relay (14 & under) Girls 4 Mini Messenger ton . Bedard delivered the baton Contacts: Cornell 332 -8208, Fartene 332 -8242 SaslsdtclmHan For entries contort torsoll 332 -8208 to the Queen before 34,000 spec- LOTTERIE tators who came to witness the ffs opening ceremonies. PAGE R6, AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, 1994, REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER Looking for Home The story up until now: went back home, with Fluffy "Fluffy," the old man said, stable Ralph Greyeyes, a Plains Billy's ride takes a sinister and that Grandma Joe said it suddenly grinning. Cree with the Indigenous Peace- turn as he, the old Elvis -man, Chapter One, by the author of was OK. "My dad named him," Billy keeping Squad, who takes the and Fluffy near the reserve. Medicine River Thomas King: ...but there was no way Billy said defensively. "I wanted to case of the missing boy. Thankfully, they stop at a gas Looking for Home opens had heard from Grandma Joe and name him Butthead." It had taken some time to con- station, where Billy makes his with a domestic scene involving no way he was going to visit her. The old man quirked his other vince the manager that Const. escape. Louis, an Ojibway widower, The woman had died long before eyebrow so both of them were Ralph was a cop, so that even now A chill ran up Billy's back. Billy, his 11- year -old son, and Billy was born. raised. he watched with scrutiny. Const. Why did that grin seem scary, he Fluffy, a mangy furball of an Chapter Two, by Vancouver- Ralph took the printout and passed wondered, staring at the old man. anti -social cat whose only re- based author Eden Robinson: "After the guy on MTV," Billy it to Louis who studied his phone He thought of his dream sud- deeming quality is that Billy Billy manages to hitch a ride explained. "Fluffy's got the same calls. He read to the end, then al- denly, but it seemed silly in the loves it. with a white- haired southern color hair." most looked for a total owed when bright sunlight streaming into the Louis fled the reserve after man driving a van, who plays Chapter Three, by Jordan he swung back to the out -of-town van. the death of his wife, Rachel, Elvis tapes and seems to be be- Wheeler, writer and a producer calls and found the first three dig- He noticed that the sun was ostentatiously to find better job nevolent. on CBC's North of 60. its of a familiar number - and he now closer to the edge of the opportunities, and Billy wants "Son," the old man The story swings back to shivered. horizon. What was it that make him desperately to go back. The first said, "either you got yourself a cat, Louis and his struggle with po- Chapter Four, by Jeannette want to jump out of the van and chapter ends with Louis waking or your bag is possessed by the devil lice and telephone companies Armstrong, a writer and in- run, he wondered. to an empty apartment and a himself" while trying to locate Billy. structor at B.C.'s Enow'kwin He held Fluffy closer and pet- note, left by Billy, saying he "It's Fluffy," Billy said. The author introduces Con- Centre. ted her.

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Looking for Home is a serial novel, when they bought their tickets. train of thought. As irritable as waste of time. My son is miss- maybe two, but he can't control appearing exclusively in Wind - It was the issue with the picture the blinding sun made him, the ing. That's all that's important all three. You know something! speaker, with Canada's best Native of Pat John, the Indian from the thought of returning home in to me. You can keep your grand You can tell me now or learn writers contributing a chapter. television show The Beachcomb- search of his nomadic pubes- theories, just help me find my very quickly how to do a shoul- ers. Underneath his smiling face cent son after being away for son." der roll from a moving vehi- By Drew Hayden Taylor was the burning question in three years riding side by side Constable Ralph nodded re- cle..." large white lettering "Whatever with an RCMP officer made him spectfully. Constable Ralph backed up Louis' eyes squinted against happened to...?" even more cantankerous. "We will. We know where in his seat. the light pouring in through the Ironically, the more Louis "About another hour or so." he's going and when he left. "OK, OK. Well, I did some poorly tinted bus window. It stared at Pat John's smile, the Constable Ralph took out a What more do you need? This checking on this Josephine was his time to ride the bus home more it reminded him of Billy's pen and paper. will be a piece of cake. Trust me. Anderson this morning." and he was not enjoying it. own beaming grin. And the cat's "Man, I've been out here for Easiest case I've ever solved." "And ?" He had always hated for that matter. four years and I still can't get "Then why are you tagging "From what we can tell, she travailing by bus and that feel- "I wonder where he is now" over how hilly and rocky it is. along with me? If this is going to is indeed your aunt." ing had not changed in the last he thought aloud, referring to Back out onthe prairies, you can be so easy, why put up with a Louis blinked. three years. Even more so, he Billy, not Pat John. see the dust from a fart for a four hour bus trip to some "Was my aunt, you mean." always tried to figure out which Constable Ralph put his good 10 miles. dirtwater reserve ?" Louis's The tube in the cop's hands side of the bus to sit on to avoid magazine down. "So tell me a little about this piercing brown eyes bored into got smaller. the glaring light from the sun, "Pardon ?" Otter Lake Reserve. It's Ojibway, Constable Ralph's. The police- "Um, perhaps. But near as and invariably, he always got it "Nothing" was Louis' only right? I'm Cree, you know." man shifted uncomfortable in we can tell, there is no record of wrong. comment. He was still puzzled Louis nodded and Consta- his seat. a death certificate being issued According to his calcula- by the constable's insistence on ble Ralph started scribbling on "Anything's possible. Better for this woman. No paper, noth- tions, the bus was going in a accompanying him. It was his pad the way only cops can. safe then sorry." The cop ing." northeastern direction, in mid clearly out of his jurisdiction. In His pencil broke almost imme- shrugged nonchalantly, or tried "But I was at her funeral!" afternoon; that would mean the fact, there was a RCMP detach- diately under the furious pace to. "You were at a funeral. Not sun would be in the south or ment not more then 20 minutes and with barely the utterance of Louis wasn't buying it. necessarily hers." possibly the southwest. Theo- outside the reserve and they a "damn ", the constable pulled "And ?" "Then who's? retically that meant he should usually handled all the reserve' s out a trusty Bic pen and quickly Constable Ralph shifted "That's what I'm going up sit on the north side of the bus, problems. Louis wondered if retraced his pencil etchings. again. He was becoming down there to find out." the left hand side of the bus perhaps the Joseph Wambaugh "So, what else can you tell right gymnastic in his nervous- "And why ?" facing the driver. Logically. novel sticking out of the consta- me ?" ness. Hewas unconsciously roll- "Also on my list of things to The trouble was, highways ble's gym bag might not have He looked too eager to be a ing the Maclean's magazineinto find out. Who ever you cried seldom travel in straight geo- something to do with it. cop, Louis thought. He should a tube. Louis noticed how it re- over that day wasn't Grandma metric lines and no matter how As the mystery around Bil- have been a vacuum cleaner sembled a long, thin club. This Joe." hard Louis tried, half of the trip ly's disappearance and the en- salesman. man was all but screaming some Louis felt a bump, but he was made with one of his socks igmatic voice at the other end of "What else do you need to untold information, and Louis wasn't sure if it was from the over his eyes as protection. Trav- the phone grew, Louis couldn't know ?" wanted it. And he meant to get bus orhis heart. At least, thought elling this way always gave him help but see the glean grow in "How many people live it. Louis numbly, the sun had fi- a headache and some strange Constable Ralph's eyes. Louis there? Where does the mysteri- "Way back when I was nally disappeared behind the looks from fellow passengers. wondered if perhaps there ous Grandma Joe fit into all of younger then Billy even, my fa- clouds. To his right, Constable Ralph wasn't a frustrated writer some- this? Why did Billy pick now to ther once told me there are three appeared to be travelling much where in the deep, dark recesses bolt and run? There is definitely things to watch for to tell if a Chalmers Award -winning better. He had the inside seat of the constable, one that would something deeper here than person's telling the truth. If he playright Drew Hayden Taylor is away from the window and rather be fingering a computer what appears. Information is the doesn't look you in the eyes, if the author of Toronto at Dreamer's Louis for a sunscreen. The man keyboard then a trigger. key to everything." His pen was his shoulders slump or are Rock, director of Native Earth idly thumbed through a copy of "How much longer ?" poised, hovering over his par- thrown back, and watch what Performing Arts, a national col- Maclean's magazine he had Constable Macleans of the tially filled paper pad. he does with his hands. Now he umnist, television script- writer, picked up at the bus station Pat John fan club broke Louis's "All these questions are a may be able to fake one of these, and single. Sneak preview offered o f serial novel Here's a taste of what's to done it all and seen it all. In her from life. And what she really scrawled over the whole mom - Now Amanda knew that come in Chapter Six of years of working with street wanted was a secret she had ing. man probably wasn't a priest Windspeaker's serial novel kids, addicts, child moms, never ever told a living soul She had been up on the rez but there always was a chance Looking for Home. homeless grandmas, the op- until... getting gas at Sid's when she that Eva was right so she pressed and the oppressive, Amanda gracefully low- saw the kid running head long plowed her way through the (Chapert six is written by Beth there wasn't nothing that sur- ered her considerable bulk into through the bush followed by bush like an ice breaker and Cuthand, a poet, educator and prised her any more. Amanda the chair behind her desk be- an old man in a shiny suit, fol- neatly placed herself between activist of the Little Pine Cree, was not cynical even though hind the door marked 'coun- lowed by Eva Norton, Sid's boy and man. Scots, Irish and Blackfoot Na- she could have been. At the age sellor' in the basement of the feisty little wife screaming like tions.) of 37, Amanda North Wind Star Quilt Friendship Centre. a mad crow "Save the kid! Save To find out what happened was a woman who knew who She checked her day book. the kid! It's a priest! It's a next, catch the entire chapter in Amanda North Wind had she was and what she wanted "Billy, the kid," she had priest!" Regional Windspeaker Sept. 26.

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We're looking forward to reading about you! WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, 1994, PAGE 7 -Economic Development _ Strong communities start with youths CCAB president

By Linda Caldwell Using as an example the Saskatch- Windspeaker Staff Writer ewan Treaty Land Entitlement Final Framework Agreement, which saw 27 bands settle outstanding land claims TORONTO with the federal government, Lafond points out the necessity for bands to be Helping young Natives become well able to deal with the outside world. The adjusted, contributing members of soci- government committed almost half -a- ety means taking preventative action, "How do we develop our billion dollars over 12 years to the agree- says George Lafond. communities so that kids ment and most bands used some of the The new president of the Canadian money to buy land. Council for Aboriginal Business thinks grow up not to play with "The real world will come to the communities need to take a new ap- drugs, but to play Native communities now," Lafond says. proach and start creating alternatives to hockey?" Bands have to be ready to decide how futures that offer little more than drug they will allocate funding for housing, or alcohol addiction and slim hopes of roads and schools on a day -to-day basis meaningful employment. George Lafond, while ensuring some money is invested "We have to start looking at our corn - - to provide for the future. munities from the front end and saying President, Canadian "There will be a real premium on 'How do we prevent a lot of the stuff that Council for Aboriginal people who can provide those skills." in goes on our communities for the Business Bands need to work now to develop young people ? " says Iafond, the first strong leadership to deal with future is- Aboriginal to head the 10- year -old sues and to be ready for self- government CCAB. when it's implemented. They have to "How do we develop our commu- learn to be rule- makers, not rule- follow- nities so that kids grow up not to play ers, Lafond says. with drugs, but to play hockey ? " Leaders have to be ready to stand up If young people - who comprise 60 and say: "This is the way we do things. to 70 per cent of the population in Na- This is how we think, how we learn, and five communities in Canada - can look this is how we want to do things." around their communities and see edu- munity level, by working with tribal tions, companies filling positions with Lafond's most immediate task at the cated, competent Native professionals, councils and bands. Other effective Aboriginals so they could fill quotas. The CCAB is to review the organization's they will see there is a reason to stay in measures could include entrepreneur result was Aboriginal people didn't get past performance. While doing this, he school. and leadership training programs. the real training and experience they will examine the leadership objectives to "We have to have access into the At least, that's the direction Lafond needed to become competent profession- see what's been done well and take steps work force, or into the business side, for would like to see the CCAB head. als and they were never placed in posi- to make sure it stays in his view. He will that population," Lafond says. The 36 -year -old Cree has worked tions of real responsibility. also assess what hasn't been done well Gone are the boom days of the 1970s with the Saskatoon Tribal Council in sev- When they went out into the com- and find out why. when a teenager could drop out of Grade eral positions and for the Office of the munities to work, they may have held a With governments re- inventing 9 one day and land a well paying job the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern professional title but they were unable themselves under the pressures of next. Development. to perform adequately. This let down the mounting deficits and new economic re- "The only guarantee now is if you While working for the tribal coun- people who hired them and the young alities, all non -profit organizations are don'tgeta Grade 12 or an education, you cil, he was highly critical of the CCAB people who looked to them as role mod- coming under public scrutiny to see how don't get a job," says the former teacher for not really reaching down to the grass- els. many services they provide and to from Muskeg Lake, Sask. roots community level and for focusing "The new reality about today is that whom. The non -profit Canadian Council for too much on developing ties with non- Aboriginal people are providing services For Lafond, this means assessing the Aboriginal Business would help this Aboriginal businesses, he says. for Aboriginal people. We have to be;;ure revenue and profitability of the CCAB process by offering training, job place- Too often in the past, job placements the people can really provide the serv- to make sure it maintains the ability to ment and business assistance at the corn- and internships were just token posi- ice; Lafond says. be an effective organization.

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Patrick J. Lavelle, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is pleased to announce the appointment of George E. Lafond as President. Buchwald .Asper Gallagher Nentelef f BARRISTERS AND ATTORNEYSATLAW Mr. Lafond, a Cree from the Muskeg Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, has over 15 years experience working with Aboriginal youth, governments - and the non HAROLD BUCHWALD, C.M., Q.C., LLD. YWE M.HENTELEFF,Q.C. EDWARD D BROWN Aboriginal community on education, heritage and economic development. He ALVIN R MCGREGOR Q.C. PHILIP M. SHEPS DOUGLAS G. WARD ANDREW DM. OGARANKO,Q.C. DONALD A. PRIM EAU CHARLES N. GUBERMAN holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan. RICHARD M. LEIPSIC NORM PROMSLOW RANDALL M.GRAY Prior to MARTIN S. MINUK ROBERT B. GIESSRECHT THOMAS G. FROHLINGER joining CCAB, Mr, Lafond worked with the leadership of the Saskatoon RICHARD S. LITEROVICH HOWARD P. NERMAN SHAWN D. HUGHES Tribal Council, including serving as a Director of Health. He also worked as DAVID BN. RAMSAY HOWARD L MORAY CONRAD L.WYRZYKOWSKI ROBERT S. NOZICK BRUCE A.WARNOCK RODNEY E. SHANNON Senior PolicyAdvisor at the Office of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern CAMPBELL G.WRIGHT DAVID L LEWIS MARK R BEARD Development in Ottawa; Senior Manager, Aboriginal Banking at the Bank of KIMBERLY G.R LAYCOCK PAUL R MCKENNA ' INDRA L. MAHARAJ JEFFREY B. NORTON RONALD SCHMALGEL CATHERINE E. HOWDEN

Montreal; and Secondary Educator at the Saskatoon Public School Board. E. SCOTT RANSOM MERRELL-ANN S. PHARE PETER B. EPP MICHELLE A. SEXWICK His professional and community affiliations include Siksika Nation Tribal Admin- ROY A. GALLAGHER Q.C. (1923 -1979) COUNSEL: IH. ASPER Q.C. JACK R LONDON, Q.C. istration Entrepreneurship Society; Saskatoon UnitedWay; Governor General's ASSOCIATE COUNSEL: BRYAN SCHWARTZ,J.SD. (YALE) Also of Ontario Br Canadian Study Conference I 995;Wanueskewin Heritage Park; and Economic Strategy Committee of the Economic Development Authority of Saskatoon. Al BuchwaldAsper Gallagher Hentelef the lawyers in our Aboriginal Law Group provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the specific needs ofindividual Aboriginal clients CCAB is a national, non -profit organization that brings together Aboriginal and and representatives ofFirst Nations, Tribal Councils orAboriginal business organizations. non -Aboriginal people for mutually beneficial partnerships in employment, Twenty-fifth Floor, Commodity Exchange Tower education, networking and business ventures.Through its chapters inVancouver, 360 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3C 4H6 Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Toronto, CCAB also provides employment Telephone (204) 956 -0560 equity counselling and cross -cultural training. Fax (204) 957 -0227 PAGE 8,AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, 1994, WINDSPEAKER

WNW Economic Development Sustainable development focus of workshop

By Sarah Dodd Windspeaker Contributor

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. CONWEST EXPLORATION PROJECT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM The Mohawk people at Akwesasne believe that plan- ning today must reflect the thinking of seven generations in the future. This concept is the basis of Building People interested in sustainable development. It was Henry Lickers working on this project are also the theme of a key note ad- asked to attend one of dress presented by Henry a professor at the University of these sessions to register Lickers to the National Model Lethbridge who spoke about The Future.. . qualifications and learn Forest Network workshop on regional economic development more about contract and social and economic indicators in Aboriginal communities. job opportunities. of sustainable development. According to Elias, Aborigi- The workshop, held re- nal people have been clear Together cently in Port Alberni, gave about what they want for forest Grande Prairie Inn Aboriginal representatives an management and economic, September 7, 1994 opportunity to share their per- political and cultural develop- Noon to 3:00 p.m. spectives on forestry and the ment since 1969. CONWEST EXPLORATION Presentation at 1:00 p.m. environment with other del- "It is important that we be PROJECT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Woking Community Hall egates from across Canada and consistent with existing work September 7,1994 INFORMATION SESSIONS around the world. done by Aboriginal models. We 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The focus of the workshop have sources of information on Presentation at 8:00 p.m. was on determining the impor- comprehensive development CONWEST WILL HOST Buffalo Lake tance of indicators for the plan- plans. Why reinvent the INFORMATION SESSIONS TO DISCUSS ning and management of forests wheel ?" Community Hall and on developing indicators as Although Aboriginal par- TIMING AND DETAILS FOR THE September 8,1994 9:00 a.m. to Noon tools to be used in decision - ticipation in forest planning and CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED Presentation at 10:00 a.m. making processes. Lickers, the management is crucial, it must CONWEST SEXSMITH GAS PLANT director of the Mohawk Coun- be meaningful involvement. For more information, cil of Akwesasne, environment "Sometimes the Aboriginal com- AND PIPELINES. please call Bruce Gould division, told a story which re- ponent of co-management is just at 568 -2807. minded delegates that indica- token. We have to have a real tors, in order to be useful, must voice," said Clarence Kennedy, be taken in context. Manitoba Model Forest. "Quite a long time ago, Co- management must in- maybe in this area, maybe at volve Aboriginal people in the Akwesasne, there was a very decision- making, incorporate cCOMPANY LIMITED CONWEST EXPLORATION rich lumber man driving down Aboriginal ideas in planning the road in his very expensive and encourage the exchange of BMW convertible, smoking his knowledge between Aboriginal big cigar. "As he was driv- and non -Aboriginal. ing, he came to a corner, around "Aboriginal heritage is which came a longhaired hip- based on hunting, trapping, pie- looking environmentalist gathering and fishing and it is Geographic Information Systems driving a beat -up old microbus. vital that we continue harvest- The environmentalist rolled ing in a way consistent with tra- down his window as he passed dition," said Peggy Smith, Na- for Native Lands Management the lumber man and yelled, tional Aboriginal Forestry Asso- 'Pig!' ciation. "The lumber man was quite Smith also recommended September 18 - 24, 1994 indignant and said to himself, that forest management plan- 'What in the world is wrong ning should recognize and inte- Banff, Alberta with these people ?' and he grate the value of Aboriginal drove around ecological knowledge. the comer and ran smack into a "Aboriginal people are not Presents a practical strategy for the selection, design and pig standing in the middle of the just another 'stakeholder ." for management mad. Lickers reminded delegates implementation of GIS systems useful the planning, "In this story, the person that incorporating Aboriginal and environmental monitoring of native lands and heritage resources. assumed the indicator he was perspective in forest manage- looking at was the guy in the ment must begin with a bal- microbus yelling "pig" at him anced relationship. Five partial scholarships are available for this seminar. Funds are and that the guy was making a "There are three compo- social comment, not a physical nents to a balanced relationship: available to assist potential participants who are unable to attend the one. I think one of the things we respect, equity and empower- seminar for financial reasons. Team discounts are available for have to be careful about when ment. If I take lots of respect, but we are looking at indicators, is I give you no equity and no organizations sending two or more participants to the seminar. in which context we are looking empowerment, I am treating at them," said Lickers. you like children. If I give you a Also key to understanding little bit of respect, with lots of and determining indicators is equity and no empowerment, Contact: realizing that timber production then I am treating you like pros- is only one value of the forest titutes. Debbie Stephan, Program Coordinator and can't be exploited at the ex- "If I give you lots of em- pense of all other interests. powerment, with little equity The Banff Centre for Management "People don't act as the and little respect, then I am Box 1020, Station 45 dominant force in forest ecosys- treating you like police officers. tems in Aboriginal thinking," The task that we have (during Banff, Alberta TOL OCO said Gene Kimbley, manager of this conference) is to see how we Phone: (403) 762 -6133 forest operations for the Mon- can balance that deal. How can treal Lake Cree Nation. we bring those things together Fax: (403) 762 -6422 "Economic advantage must so that there are adequate be balanced against cultural amounts of respect, equity and The Banff Centre preservation," said Doug Elias, empowerment ?" for Management WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER II, 1994, PAGE 9 ..7-Economic Development--61 Tsuu T'ina launches Development plan a boon new tourism program By Heather Halpenny the parts need to be in place for it What will the budget be for Windspeaker Contributor to work. If your community is each project? What is the total of thinking about doing an all of the project budgets for the By Debbie Faulkner For the Tsuu Tina Nation economic development plan, the community? Windspeaker Contributor that will mean beginning with Whether your community is First Nations Research Council What are the expected results the Story of the GreatSeparation, large or small, rich or with fewer has prepared a good check list to to be for each project? Results which tells how Athapaskan resources, it will benefit from an keep on hand. need to be clear, measurable and TSUU T'INA NATION, Alta. people came to live as far south economic development plan. What does your ideal benefit the community. as California and as far north as Here's what you will see: community look like? Write a If you want to share your If Eagleribs was alive today Alaska. 1. More people talking to more general statement that everyone vision of how it worked for your he would smile with approval. "We (then) talk about how people; agrees to; the vision, a community, please call me collect. The vision that the Tsuu T'ina we evolved in Siksika country," 2. More job opportunities; community contract, a mission In the fall, I hope to talk about a medicine warrior related to the he adds. 3. More things like roads, statement. northern Alberta community Elders more than 100 years ago The Blackfoot Confederacy, recreation centres, etc.; What are the most important which will have finished its is coming true. unable to dislodge the fierce 4. More training programs; areas that need to be developed? economic development plan. The boxes he saw Athapaskan immigrants, 5. Investment opportunities; What are some specific projects This past month a man who is surrounding the reserve - adopted them as their "little 6. More economic stability; that will move you toward your serving time called about setting actually acres of Calgary brother ". 7. More variety in economic important areas or goals? Some up a craft business. He is making suburban homes, just beyond Non -Native tourists maybe opportunities; of these projects will happen and selling his crafts while in the reserve's eastern border - surprised to find out their Tsuu 8. An increase in self -reliance and soon, some will take longer. prison. When he is released, he are bringing opportunity, not T'ina hosts think the coming of self-sufficiency. Who is going to do what, when, will have a business going for danger, just as he prophesied in the white man and reserve life This economic plan sounds and how do they report on the himself. Good luck, guy. 1883. was not all bad. like it could create heaven on progress of their projects? The (Call Heather Halpenny at And right now that "There are a lot of balances earth for communities. It is a more clearly this work plan is Crocker Consulting in Edmonton, opportunity is tourism. my grandfather helped me to straight -forward process but all written, the better it works. 432 -1009.) Chief Roy Whitney and the see," says Eagletail. "We're nine -member council recently trying to find that balance approved a major tourism between the two (Native and development project for the non -Native). Nation. One way I've found is to MACKENZIE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The one -year project will educate the non -Native pay for two full -time tourism community about who we are located at The Business Resource Centre -- Box 210, High Level, Alberta staff, including a co- ordinator and what we stand for. Phone: 926 -4233 Fax: 926 -2162 and receptionist /secretary, "When it comes down to it, upgrading of road allowances we're all human. That's what The Mackenzie Economic Development Corporation is committed to fostering to the reserve's 15 historical sites, my grandfather stressed." economic growth and diversification in the northwest region of Alberta. a magazine publicity program, The last leg of the tour, a and attendance at more Native visit to the Nation's impressive We can help you with:""d ate tourism trade shows across new administration building, assisting business start-up and d CCUw`^ Canada and the United States. puts the emphasis on the future. expansion 1 "Cultural tourism could be The latest phase of the Tsuu GGG a vehicle for sustaining T'ina tourism development is last- resort financing tre946, ourselves economically and based on more than a year of economic development planning culturally. market research. information on local opportunities It also gets across our In April 1993, NEDCO, a reflection of being Native to the Calgary consulting company, support of community -based larger society," says Hal confirmed that interpreting initiatives Eagletail, who oversees tourism Native culture to non -Native business counselling and training for the Nation. tourists could be a growth "You are just going to make industry for the Nation. This is the new name of the amalgamated organizations formerly known as Eagleribs' prophecy come true That conclusion was Northwest Economic Initiatives and Northwest Business Development Corporation. by having (everyone) living and confirmed again after Tsuu T'ina learning from each other," the representatives visited two n n n n n n Elders told Eagletail when he major tourism trade shows: the first approached them about Canada -West Marketplace in tourism in May 1993. Edmonton in December, and the Eagletail won't disclose the Indian Country 2000 show in dollar value of the one -year Denver in March. Willow Point Gas Bar & project, but says "it's a nice "Wehaveabout52 contracts budget," and funded about 80 from all over the world that per cent with Tsuu T'ina money. know about us," Eagletail says The one -year project will about the Edmonton show. Tour Convenience Store build on the existing museum operators in Calgary, Canmore and reserve tour program. and Banff visited the reserve last year. HRS: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. p.m. After hiring staff, the - -6 Saturday & Sunday program's first priority was One group that Tour upgrading road allowances to Canada West Ltd. of Canmore historical sites, such as the took to the reserve last fall had a boarding house site, chief's fantastic time, says Robyn E house and Anglican mission. Dinnadge, manager of program -SS RV "We already have 17 operations for the company. SELF confirmed tours through to "That prompted us to offer GA August" and another five for it (the tour) to more of our Mechanic the fall, says Eagletail. Two of clients." those tours are from Thailand The direct economic benefits on Duty and Germany. of Tsuu Tina tourism include By the end of the summer, employment of tour guides and he adds, total tours booked performers, plus revenue from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. should reach 50 - and that's arts and crafts sales, catering in Restaurant really conservative. Native cuisine, and sales at the Monday Tours are handled by local commercial centre. Home Cooked to guides. In March, 10 local youths Increased cultural Meals graduated as tour guides from awareness for Tsuu T'ina young Friday the firstcertified Tsuu T'ina tour people rather than just economic Daily guide course. The program was development is very important Specials organized by the Nation and to the Elders, adds Eagletail. Mount Royal College in Calgary. "They liked the idea of "People want to see Native people learning their culture and culture for themselves," says also sustaining it." Eagetail about the growing The Elders, however, have Located on the Paul Band Reserve Native tourism development. set down a couple of restrictions But he adds: "You have to on tourism. All visitors must be Duffield, AB talk about your own people and accompanied by Tsuu T'ina culture specifically." Not to do guides and not wander off the VISA M/C so is to create another roadways and walkways 892 -3103 Hollywood stereotype. leading to historical sites. PAGE 10, AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, 1994, WJNDSPEAKER -. i`.s,ta 3,uYä..e`fi:ï üì?äz'<ï<:::ôS..f&'sts.:,,.,..,,t; .z= z:ïï::<;:ïä::üË.:.3ï::'i:4t,?»:::ö;::.:., a. ï / ::.. .»:. IANE Ca r ee r Profile .z.,12M1IMAR:tiip1M1MMOIMM Interprovincial Association on Native Employment JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY A career in corrections Correction Officer and Unit Officer are the working titles of the Correction Officer I.11 classifications in adult and young offender centres respectively. All Correction /Unit A officers are required to complete formal, in- service pathway to success and stability training. Progression from CO I and CO II is dependent on completion of in- service training and experience. The qualities of a Correc- Under the supervision of a Correction Officer III or tion Officer are varied, but top- Senior Unit Officer, in a correctional or remand centre, ping the list is the need for pa- young offender centre, or satellite operation ( i.e. tience and common sense. forestry camp, outside crew) Correction Officers are Robin White has these responsible for. qualities and more. He's made a Security maintenance, offender supervision and control career for himself in corrections and offender welfare. working out of the Fort Saskatch- ewan Correctional Centre. He BASIC DUTIES maintains security and attempts to help those people behind bars SECURITY - As a correction officer you will perform a to a better way of life. variety of security and offender supervision functions "You don't have to break to ensure the care, custody and control of offenders, the law and come to jail to make as well as the safety of the public, staff and other a mark in life. There are better offenders, and the prevention of property damage by: ways to succeed and that doesn't mean taking the easy way out all controlling and monitor offender movement; the time," White said. conducting formal and informal counts; One pathway to success conducting security checks, searches, patrols of is in the field of corrections, a the centre, vehicles, equipment and offenders; sometimes frustrating, oft times fulfilling, always challenging maintaining effective skills in the use of all safety, career. security, locking, monitoring and detection equip Whiteisa Metis man born ment (i.e. fire alarm system, surveillance cameras, and raised in Edmonton, Al- intrusion detection sensors, master door and gate berta. His parents impressed controls); upon him the importance of hard reporting immediately all perceived and potential work, his ancestry and culture. breaches of security and maintenance; Education and determination were the gifts his providing direction to offenders in the areas of parents hoped Robin White, Correction Officer, Fort Saskatchewan daily living skills; to give him. Correctional Centre, Alberta The way to make the most exercising disciplinary control through the en- out of life is to allow yourself forcement of centre rules, and the application of every opportunity in life, and The inmates treat White White likes to know he's progressive discipline principles. that means taking education se- well, perhaps because he is Na- helping Native people find a OFFENDER MANAGEMENT- Maintains positive riously, said White. "A man with tive and because he treats them more fulfilling path to travel. offender relation by establishing a rapport with offend- education is a very rich man," with respect. But even White admits there is ers to promote harmony, and prevent behaviour that his father used to tell him. just no helping some people and may present a danger to the public, staff and other White was ready when `lam a correction of- you have to concentrate on the offenders by; opportunity knocked for him. positive. One day he received a ficer first and Native interpreting and informing call from "It's frustrating when you rules and a friend for offenders; asking him to lend a second, but being na- see the same people coming back hand in working with troubled time after time." responding offender tive can definitely to requests, concerns, com- Native youth. He was so im- White has achieved a lot plaints through informal advising and guidance and pressed by the work he applied have a positive influ- in a short period of time and has by referring offenders to appropriate programs as a volunteer probation officer, ence. received letters of commenda- and resources. asking to work solely with Abo- tions for videos he has prepared ADMINISTRATION - Perform a riginal young offenders. for variety of duties to "If I want them to respect the Department. He at- ensure the smooth functioning While still working, of the centre by: me, I tributes much of his success to White volunteered to start by respecting them. I maintaining and went the 4000 Series, an educational up-to -date and accurate written school to get upgrading. think I'm fair, concise and have records on offender movement, program set up for staff in cor- counts, incident He then worked for Na- positive people skills," said reports, search records, offender behaviour, per- White. rections. five Counselling Services of Al- "Corrections is a stable ca- ceived concerns, property sheets, logs as required; "I am a Correction Officer berta as a child care counsellor reer which offers a sense of de- arranging offender housing placement. andlater moved on to be a Cor- first andNative second, but be- velopment and the opportunity ing native POLICIES AND PROCEDURES- Maintain an effective rection Officer with the Stan can definitely have a for advancement," White said. positive influence," working knowledge of Centre's operations routine and Daniels half -way house. White said. "Would I recommend it? function by; Robin applied on the Abo- He feels he can be a posi- ...Without a doubt!" tive role model to the youth in reading and keeping abreast of current policies, riginal Correction Officer Train- ing Program through Native the Native community, who standing operating procedures, and other guide make up Employment Iniatives of the about 35 to 40 per cent IANE ALBERTA lines; of provincial inmates. ANNUAL Alberta Justice Department. attending and participating in scheduled staff MEETING & BANQUET "After I passed meetings; and assisting in improving and revising all the "Wouldlrecommend current policy as required. tests, I was accepted as a trainee. Featuring: This course was demanding and a career in correc- BASIC REQUIREMENTS covered such things as policy tions? Without a Winston Wuttunee high school education combined with considerable awareness, techniques in inter- doubt" related work experience; personal dynamic, and dress and SEPTEMBER IS, 1994 deportment. This is where the CALGARY, ALBERTA experience with Native language and /or culture is "A career in corrections is development of team member- INFORMATION: an asset. ship took place," he said. not for everyone," he said. "It The selection process includes a criminal record White was then assigned takes a special person who is Don Courchene: 292 -2796 Sandra Coates: 221 -5578 check, physical fitness test and medical examination. to Peace River Correctional Cen- willing to work on a team, is Specific provincial job duties and qualifications apply. tre and eventually worked his creative in dealing with people The above information refers to Alberta Justice. way to Fort Saskatchewan Cor- and has the ability to deal with Coming September 26: rectional Centre. stressful situations." 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SOCIAL must be registered Employment Opportunity - Peerless Lake some clinical experience able to work with Native families The Neeyanan Community Association is currently looking for a Community Liaison / WORKER, Project Development Officer in Peerless Lake. Send resume & references to: The position involves working with the community to develop short and long range plans to enhance economic opportunities for its residents. Fox Psychological Consulting Ltd. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of 217, 6104 - 172 Street various projects designed not only to employ local people, but also to generate income Edmonton, Alberta T5T 1 B3 for the community. QUALIFICATIONS: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Grade 12, with a good general background in business is preferred The Saskatrhewan Indian Cultural Centre is accepting applications for the position Good communication skills of DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES located in Knowledge of industry and government Saskatoon. The Director is responsible for the overall development of information services into a system whereby resources relevant to Indian history, culture, An Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered, but the education and government are made throughout the Saskatchewan region. candidate must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Qualifications: graduate from a recognized post- graduate school of Library Science. Salary depends on experience and education. It is negotiable up to $35,000 /year. several years experience in libraries, including specialized knowledge of library systems, new developments in library management, automation and its applications, and a working knowledge of Indian people, their history, culture Interested individuals may apply to: and traditions. knowledge of an Indian language would be an asset. THE NEEYANAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Salary: Negotiable P.O. BOX 9 Closing date: September 2.1994 PEERLESS LAKE, AB Forward resume with three references to: Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre TOG 2W0 Personnel Division 205 -103.9 Peckham Avenue THE COMPETITION WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 4K.' Far: (306)665 -6520 PAGE 12, AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER I I, 1994, WINDSPEAKER

Economic .y(5yç...W..rcMWq Development Saskatchewan bands, YQÜ ARE ONEQfMRE IRAN EQPLE EAIN INtS AO Taiwanese establish ties TOO BAD IT'S OURS INSTEAD OF YOURS! PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. them," said Thomas. The first step toward Lk. WINDSPEAtGER ADVERTISING TO FIND OUT MORE A visit to Prince Albert by exporting Canadian hogs to four Taiwanese business people Taiwan would be to set up T 4 $QO - 661 - 5469 brought the two groups a step production units, then look at t,,lAi, AA, A l, AA AA. AA, ,A A. AA AA.,A, AA AA closer to doing business. processing and marketing, with I A A A , A ,A The four delegates were an eventual goal of possibly repaying a visit made by Prince supplying Japan, Thomas said. Albert Grand Council The Taiwanese forestry representatives to Taiwan in representative was interested in April, said vice -chief John locally produced pulp and paper Dantouze. products, he said, but not in Their main interest was in lumber. seeing first -hand the products The biggest problem FirstNations are producing. These Saskatchewan producers would include forestry products such as face in servicing a Taiwanese lumber and pulp and paper goods, market is transport, Dantouze granite, and agricultural products, added. including fish and hogs. The Prince Albert Grand The Taiwanese are major Council,which represents 12 First producers of hogs, said Ken Nations with a population of Thomas, chief executive officer of about 24,000, would help bands the Saskatchewan Indian negotiate any deals with the Agricultural Program, exporting Taiwanese, Thomas added. about 80 per cent of what they The next step is a January produce and supplying about 60 1995 visit to Taiwan by per cent of the Japanese market. Saskatchewan Premier Ray "What we are trying to do is Romanow and agriculture select those things we can be minister Darryl Cunningham, internationally competitive on which Thomas hopes Firs IMPERIAL OIL RESOURCES LIMITED IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT and hog production was one of Nations will be invited to attend. PAUL NYLAND RECEIVED HIS CERTIFICATION AS A JOURNEYMAN INSTRUMENT MECHANIC ON MARCH 22, 1994. PAUL IS A RECENT RECIPIENT OF IMPERIAL'S NATIVE EDUCATION AWARD PROGRAM. HE IS THE CANADIAN NATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION CURRENTLY A VALUED TEAM MEMBER AT IMPERIAL OIL'S BOUNDARY LAKE OPERATION IN NORTHEASTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA. is accepting applications from Aboriginal individuals for artistic training.

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