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Craig Sleik The 'War of the Wooden Floor' Six Nations Chiefs' Paul Gate struggles to get free from New Westminster's Kyle Couling (left) and Jason Bishop in game five of the Mann Cup Championship Series for Canadian senior men's lacrosse supremacy. See Windspeaker Sports, Page 19. Spiritual healer helps to end standoff By Kelvin Collins ers as Assembly of First Nations keep the cows off the Sundance Gustafsen Lake. "When a government refuses with Debora Lockyer Chief Ovide Mercredi, and site. When the ranch owner is- The political goals of Sas- to hear members of their group AMMSA Staff Writers members of the Shuswap coun- sued eviction notices, Rosette katchewan Indians are based on speak and forces those people cil could not. The reason others was joined by two dozen sup- a righteous belief that moral into open confrontation, like failed, said Stevens through an porters. The RCMP was called rights and justice are on their what happened at Gustafsen GUSTAFSEN LAKE, B.C. interpreter, was that they were in and the land became the site side, he told the Saskatoon Lake, that government is guilty not trusted. The protesters be- of an armed standoff. StarPhoenix. It is therefore incon- of political terrorism," said The month -long armed pro- lieve in the hereditary and not Since then the RCMP and the sistent to seek their objectives by Sheldon Lefthand, a pipe carrier test at a site near 100 Mile the elected system of leadership. protesters have been involved using immoral and unjust prac- for spiritual healer Stevens. House, B.C. ended with little Mercredi and the Shuswap in a series of gunfights, ending tices, he said. Chief Saul Terry of the Un- ceremony Sept. 17 when Native council represent an extension in an injury to a Native women The AFN also announced it ion of British Columbia Indian squatters left their encampment of European -style government. who was shot in the arm. would not condone the use of Chiefs expressed grave concern and walked into police custody. The protest began when Ro- Two RCMP were also hit by violence to achieve justice for about the labeling of the protest- The end of the 30-day occu- sette declared the land at gunfire, but were unharmed, Native people, it noted that the ers as dangerous fanatics. He pation of land was engineered Gustafsen Lake as sacred. The saved by their bullet -proof treatment of Native people by said it was a ploy by the RCMP by spiritual healer John Stevens. land had been used for the vests. This incident has resulted the Canadian government over to justify the use of armed force The Stoney Indian from Morley, Sundance, a Plains Indian cer- in two protesters being charged the generations has left the peo- to remove them from the Alta. was asked to attend the emony. Where the province and with attempted murder. ple bitter and angry. Sundance grounds. protesters by spiritual leader of police insisted the land was The group garnered support "While almost all of our peo- the camp, Percy Rosette. owned by the James Cattle from many grassroots Native ple would never support vio- Kelvin Collins is a news re- Steven's guidance was re- Company, Rosette was adamant people across Canada. Most lence, many can understand the porter with radio station CFWE, quired, said Rosette in a radio- that the land was never surren- elected leaders, however, con- frustration which leads to such The Native Perspective in Edmon- telephone announcement from dered by Native people and demned the group's militancy. desperate acts," reads an AFN ton. Debora Lockyer is editor of the camp. If Stevens came to the therefore unceded. Blaine Favel of the Federa- press release. Windspeaker. Both CFWE, The camp and told the group to Rosette and his family stayed tion of Saskatchewan Indian Native people are united in Native Perspective and leave the camp, they would do on the land after this year's Nations said that while his opinion regarding the govern- Windspeaker are owned and oper- so. Sundance. He appointed him- members could relate to issues ment and RCMP treatment of ated by the Aboriginal Multi-Me- Stevens achieved a settle- self as a protector of the land of land claims they could not the Native protesters and their dia Society of Alberta, a non -profit ment where such Native lead- and began building fences to condone the violence at handling of the occupation. communications society. PAGEATATATA 2, OCTOBER 1995, WINDSPEAKER News ATATATA WHAT'S INSIDE

Arts & Women prisoners find a place to heal Entertainment 10 -13 By Kahlee Keane St. Mary's First Nation in New Brunswick. She was instrumental Windspeaker Contributor in the conception of the Healing Lodge. Her philosophy that an Business 22 -23 environment free of racism, sexism, and classism is required for rehabilitation along with her personal experience of building a CYPRESS HILLS, Sask. healing lodge for women in New Brunswick helped bring about Careers 34 -35 the present objectives for modernizing correction facilities. The Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge made history Aug. 24 when Objectives that include providing a healing model based on Letters to the it opened its doors, becoming the first facility specifically built for Aboriginal teachings, learning and practising various ceremonies federally sentenced Aboriginal female offenders. related to spiritual and cultural well -being and Editor 7 sharing oral tradi- The morning was bright, the tions. air fresh and clean, high up in "Last night during the Drew Hayden Taylor .. 9 the old forest of the Cypress Okimaw Ohci in brief: horse dance, I felt that the an- Hills. This is where the newly cestors are here and it feels constructed Healing Lodge good," said Brooks in her open- Sports 19-21 Location: 160 acres on Nekaneet First Nation in the Cypress Okimaw Ohci, which translates Hills near Maple Creek, Sask. ing speech. Later she said it was as Thunder Hills, stands as a Capacity:30 women to be housed in two-bedroom and three - very important to have medi- symbol of hope. bedroom units. The lodge could house up to 10 children un- cine people and elders from all The facility was the brain NORTHERN ALBERTA _ der the age of six. over Canada come here to help child of several Aboriginal Cost of Facility: $9.2 million with the healing and to keep the women who served on a task Annual operating cost $2.6 million energy strong. In a special focus, force, appointed in 1990, to look Security: all levels: most of the women are non -violent and She also suggested that an into for feder- Windspeaker takes a creating choices considered a low risk to reoffend. For maximum security annual gathering at the site ally sentenced women. One look at some of the women a "safe lodge" has been built. would give support to those member of the task force, Joan Staff: 27 including the director. working and living there. and Lavallee exciting events of Duck Lake, was an Director: Norma Green, known as 'Kikawinaw' which Various members of the invited trans- people of Northern speaker at the opening lates as 'Our Mother'. Green is a member of the Wahpeton planning circle and members of of the facility. She said when band near Prince Albert. the Nekaneet Band expressed Alberta, including the asked to her give opinion to the Opening: The first group of up to 10 women will be trans- their happiness that the vision opening of the Wood task force she surprised herself ferred to the facility Oct. 1 and 10 women a month for the of a healing lodge had become Bison Trail. Metis art- by saying "Close Kingston" and next two month will follow. a reality. ist Brian Clark has that is now what is being done. After four days of fasting Lavallee was referring to carved his contribu- and asking for guidance from Kingston Penitentiary, the only facility in Canada for federally sen- the ancestors the spot was finally chosen, said Larry Oakes, tion to the trail in tenced women. The lack of facilities meant that no matter where a Nekaneet spokesperson and member of the planning circle. stone. woman may have originated, once federally sentenced, she would He expressed his bitter -sweet sadness at "letting the baby go" be sent to Kingston, Ontario. As a result many women See Pages 27 -33. completely after all the time of planning and preparation. lost contact with family and friends during their confinement. In the long process from the task force, through the planning Okimaw Ohci represents a chance for real healing through tra- circle, to the reality of Okimaw Ohci, so many people have shared THE MANN CUP ditional ceremonies, support, understanding and compassion that the vision and the hope of a place being built among the Nekaneet will empower the women to do better for themselves, their fami- people. A place where real healing for female offenders can occur. lies and the community. "A safe place, close to loved ones," said Nekaneet Chief Glen IThe Six Nations Also attending the opening ceremonies was Alma Brooks, from Oakes. Chiefs repeat at the Canadian senior men's lacrosse uebec ignores First Nations concerns championship. Their By Alex Roslin in Northern Quebec intend to At the time of the 1980 Que- lature, a newly constituted body second -straight vic- Windspeaker Correspondent deploy is holding their own ref- bec referendum, 87 percent of that Namagoose said will give tory saw them over- erendums on their political sta- Inuit voted against sovereignty - voice to "the people's will." The come the home -town tus. The Inuit have already an- association. assembly will take place Oct. 17- New MONTREAL nounced a date Oct. 26 -just A date has yet to be set for 19 in Chisasibi, during the Westminster days before Quebec's referen- the Cree vote, but already the heated last few days before the Salmonbellies for the Both sides in the debate on dum on Oct. 30. Cree Eeyou -Astchee Commis- Quebec -wide vote. Soon after coveted cup. Quebec separation are leaving "We are not going to be ban- sion has toured Cree communi- the assembly, Crees will hold out the First Nations and that's their own See Page 19. died about once again," ties and heard the views of referendum. unacceptable, says a Cree Makivik President Zebedee many ordinary Crees about The situation is extremely leader. Nungak told The Montreal Ga- Quebec separation. And they all volatile and Namagoose cau- AD DEADLINES "I'm quite alarmed about the zette. "In 1975, we willingly in- pretty much share the same tioned that it's uncertain if the fact that there is no Aboriginal tegrated ourselves in a Quebec view of it, said Namagoose. sepratists will win. The advertising presence in the debate," said Bill that was firmly part of Canada. "The Crees who came for- Even if they lose, Quebec deadline the Namagoose, executive director We want a hand in determining ward are against Quebec sepa- nationalist parties "will still for of the Grand Council of the which jurisdiction we'll be in." ration. Basically what they said want to provoke a constitutional November issue is Crees. Inuit leaders say their people was this is their land. That's it, crisis," he added, since it is clear "That's the challenge -to get will also take part in the Que- that's all." that a slim majority of French- Thursday, back in as a player." bec -wide vote. "We are citizens The commission will present speaking Quebecers support OCT. 19, 1995. One of the main strategies of Quebec and we have a right its final report to a special gen- sovereignty, "and those people Crees and their Inuit neighbors to vote," Nungak said. eral assembly of the Cree Legis- can't be ignored." NATION IN BRIEF Lawsuit launched Nuclear Free territory declared Fishing rights case heard Five Winnipeg men who went through the residen- The Meadow Lake Tribal Council's largest band has Donald Marshall Jr. is back in court, this time fight- tial school system in Manitoba have launched a law- declared its territory a nuclear -free zone. The Waterhen ing for Native rights to unrestricted commercial fish- suit against the Roman Catholic Order of Les Oblats Lake Band in Saskatchewan said its members are con- ing. Marshall is a Micmac who spent 11 years in De Marie Immaculee Du Manitoba, the Attorney cerned about the council's nuclear waste disposal study, prison during the 1970s for a murder he did not com- General of Canada and the estate of Roland Nadeau. which delves into the possibility of establishing a high - mit. Two years ago, he was charged with catching The five plaintiffs say they were sexually abused at level nuclear waste disposal site on its land. Chief and selling eels illegally. Natives have unrestricted the Guy Hill Residential School near The Pas. George Richard Fiddler said his people don't want anything treaty rights to the commercial fishery, his lawyers Munroe, of Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, said there to do with it. say. Many Aboriginal leaders think the case could is a potential for many more lawsuits as thousands set an important precedent. of Aboriginal children forced through the system Provinces warned suffered similar abuses. Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin warned the prov- Moose hunters end inces that they face expensive legal battles if they refuse A seven -hour standoff between Quebec Provincial A step toward resolution to negotiate self -government with Indian Nations. The Police and hunters from a Huron village west of An agreement has been signed by the Upper Nicola warning was issued in Regina at a meeting of the Insti- Quebec City ended peacefully. The incident began Band and British Columbia which will guide talks tute of Public Administration of Canada. when game wardens at Laurentides Provincial Park aimed at finding a settlement to the dispute that led found several people near a recently killed moose. to the Native blockade of a road to the Douglas Lake RCMP apologizes The game wardens said the harvest was out of sea- Ranch near Merritt. The band blocked access to the Three Ontario cars carrying a dozen Native people were son and tried to seize the carcass. When the Natives Ranch this summer after several Natives were ar- stopped at gunpoint by RCMP in Prince George. They objected, the police were called. The rested Natives then for fishing on ranch property. The provincial were responding to a tip the group was carrying an blocked a bridge and would not allow police and agreement is subject to a similar agreement to be automatic weapon. Nothing was found during an hour- the game wardens to leave. The confrontation struck ended with the federal government. Chief Scotty long search. The police have apologized for the inci- when the Natives let authorities remove their vehi- Homes said it's a step in the right direction. - . dent. cles and the dead moose. There were no arrests. WINDSPEAKER, OCTOBER 1995, PAGE 3 TA AVATATA News AVAVAVA heal Spiritual man was instrumental hilosophy that an no fanfare sm is required for wants .nce of building a By Kelvin Collins and Debora Lake. elped bring about When he arrived at the site in facilities. Lockyer AMMSA Staff Writers he was frustrated by the rules model based on and arrangements the RCMP arious ceremonies were imposing. They wouldn't sharing oral tradi- GUSTAFSEN LAKE, B.C. allow his family into the camp with him and they were trying ight during the The man that helped end the to keep him at 100 Mile House. I felt that the an- Lake standoff wants His family act as interpreters tere and it feels Gustafsen no publicity. In his opinion, pub- and help with the traditional rooks in her open- politics are ceremonies. They could do der she said it was licity and power led to the protracted ten- nothing unless they all were al- rot have medi- what to the police and the lowed into the camp. nd elders from all sions between in the Sundance camp. A frustrated Stevens finally come here to help people "He want a big name warned RCMP that he would go ng and to keep the doesn't for himself, or back to Al- r to be known," berta if he was suggested that an detained any at the site said spiritual ering healer John longer. support to those Stevens' "I carne to living there. daughter go over there members of the Philamine. to bring out le and members of the people," Keils of "He is just I. r., Chief Earl Commanda of Serpent River First Nation, Chief Irene t Band expressed "But if From to here to help he said. Island, Nelson Toulouse of Sagamok Anishnawbek Regional Robinson -Huron ess that the vision I'm not going Cockburn the people; to board member and Grand Chief Joyce Tabobondung of Wasauksing First Nation sign treaty. lodge had become pray for in there with the family, ur days fasting them." of Percy Ro- then I'm leav- or guidance from ing." Three aid Larry Oakes, sette, spiritual Robinson -Huron Treaty leader of the times on the inning circle. way to the .tting the baby go" protesters at the encamp- camp the ment at RCMP tried to anniversary commemorated Hugh the planning Terry Lusty limit the Gustafsen a friendship people have shared Stevens number of By Dwayne Nashkawa Garden River First Nation to the signing of Lake had been the 21 nong the Nekaneet family mem- Windspeaker Contributor talk about the treaty and what protocol among requesting to Robinson -Huron First Na- ffenders can occur. she said. bers who would accompany it means to them. Glen see Stevens for weeks, tions. This document is a ?kaneet Chief worried that the Stevens inside, said Philamine. The day's events included Rosette was on the history clear statement of the com- Stevens came to the Stevens and his family were GARDEN RIVER FIRST NA- remarks by Elders next time and their First Na- mitment among the bands to the protesters would all eventually allowed to approach TION, Ont. of the treaty camp, tions. They focused on the true work together on the full im- laying dead. the camp. Outside the area, be spirit and intent of the treaty, the plementation of the treaty "It took a long time to phone Stevens requested Rosette's On Sept. 9, 1850, the s it as well as the and an affirmation of the him (Stevens), because the pipe as a way to assure himself Anishinabek from Georgian history behind government's failure to live up Anishinabek interests in the (Shuswap) council wanted to do he was dealing with the right Bay and the north shore of dy constituted body to its treaty obligations. resources within the treaty it their way," she said. It was person, said Philamine. Lake Huron came together oose said will give a noted legal area. when the situation got re- Rosette's pipe was loaded near Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Jim Morrison, people's will." The only and historical researcher, also There was also a feast of critical, when it got tense on and brought out to Stevens who They gathered to negoti- 11 17- ally rainbow trout, take place Oct. accepted the pipe and began to ate and sign a treaty with made a presentation on the smoked asibi, during the both sides, that the RCMP and moose and other donated to Ro- pray. William Benjamin Robinson, treaty and how different the 'ew days before the the council submitted perception of the food from across the territory. put out a call "People in the camp began a provincial politician ap- First Nation's le vote. Soon after sette's request and Robinson's. The day finished with a cer- man from Morley, appearing and started running pointed to settle outstanding treaty was from ly, Crees will hold to the Stoney He saw the treaty as an op- emony honoring Elders Alta. Stevens' mission started towards us. It was really very grievances with the Indians !ferendum. the to peacefully obtain Sophie McGregor from Ser- sweat and a smudging touching. They were crying. and acquire land title for portunity ation is extremely with a title to lands and waters in pent River and Violet ceremony, said Philamine. Then "We talked to them and they Crown. I Namagoose cau- what to This treaty has become northern Ontario. The contem- McGregor from Whitefish he drove through the night from said 'Now we know chiefs of the it's uncertain if the Robinson - porary belief at the time was the River. Past grand the Edmonton area to Gustafsen do, "' said Philamine. known as the region, ill win. Huron Treaty of 1850. One Indians would eventually be as- Robinson -Huron they lose, Quebec hundred and forty five years similated into non -Native soci- Patrick Madahbee from the of Sucker Creek, parties "will still to the day after the signing of ety. Ojibways Poke a constitutional 100 The Anishinabek saw the Phil Goulais from Nipissing, the tmaty, approximately from lded, since it is clear Anishinabe from throughout treaty as an agreement to share Leona Nahwegahbow majority of French - the treaty area came together resources while guaranteeing Whitefish River, Shirley )uebecers support rights to resources for the use of Ashawasegai from Henvey to demonstrate that the treaty Grand "and those people is still relevant and impor- future generations. In no way Inlet and current gyred." were they giving up any of their Chief Joyce Tabobondung tant. with tra- Elders, youth, chiefs, edu- rights of access to resources. were also honored cators and media gathered in The highlight of the day was ditional shields.

t, this time fight - commercial f ish- Blood spilled at Ontario Provincial Park pent 11 years in T he did not corn- IPPERWASH BEACH, Ont. inquiry to determine what hap- had dismissed the Natives' ed with catching pened. claim, documents newly uncov- lave unrestricted Aprotest at a provincial park "We want the truth, we just ered by his staff and released by Ron hery, his lawyers in Ontario turned deadly when don't want the publicity," said Indian Affairs Minister k the case could Chippewa Anthony (Dudley) Mercredi. Irwin apparently backed up the George was shot in a skirmish Aboriginal position. with police. Sept. 17 saw the 40 protest- as Stoney Point- He was one of a number of "We want the truth, we ers, known the uebec Provincial ers, allow the police onto the people occupying Ipperwash don't want the pub- village west of Provincial Park when Ontario just camp to collect forensic evi- e incident began Provincial Police opened fire on licity." - Grand Chief dence into the shooting death of are .5 Provincial Park Native protesters Sept. 6. Two Ovide Mecredi George. However, police tly killed moose. other people were injured in the doubtful whether the investiga- truth. st was out of sea - attack. tion will ever lead to the Nhen the Natives Mercredi, grand chief The occupiers said that Ovide was Che Natives then of the Assembly of First Na- Natives had been occupying George was unarmed and allow police and tions, and Thomas Bressette, the park since Labor Day, insist- retreating from a confrontation by police. ifrontation ended Kelvin Collins of the Chippewas of the ing that he land is the site of a when he was shot chief fired ?move their vehi- Bruce Clark, lawyer for the protesters at Gustaf senLake, Kettle and Stoney Point First sacred burial ground. While at Police say that they were ere no arrests. faces contempt of court charges. Nation, called for an impartial first the Ontario government upon first. PAGE 4, OCTOBER 1995, WINDSPEAKER ;11`.1IF OBITUARY - Eugene Steinhauer AVA YOU Long -time activist 60o o o PEOP LE RES G TH fathered Native media RS INSTEAD OF YOUR By R John Hayes one willing to get up in pub- Windspeaker Staff Writer lic, but he was still very reti- cent," said long -time friend F and associate Rev. Noweta CALL WINDSPEAKER TO ND OUT MORE ( "). "He Morie "Wapahoo was ze. Eugene Steinhauer, who a very shy man." was a pioneer Native broad- He visited the United Na- caster and an early catalyst for tions in 1965, and went on to i, Aigk1i.A1::iii> Native advocacy, died of a be chief of the Saddle Lake heart attack in hospital in St. First Nation for seven years, Paul, Alta., on Sept. 12. He was and president of the Indian As- 67. sociation of Alberta for two. He died after suffering He led a delegation to England from bad health for more than during the constitutional de- A NORTHERN VISION two years, which had recently bates, and was a central figure Louise Post of the b Party which curtailed his active schedule. in the drive to get the rights of Arctic Hunters: rocked He had been working as a con- Indigenous peoples en- sultant for the Alberta Indian trenched in the Canadian con- The Inuit and Diamond Jenness Association. stitution, as they were in the Born in St. Paul, Steinhauer British North America Act. came to prominence during A militant in his time, the 1960s. At that time, he saw Steinhauer warned many First Nations in Alberta work- years ago of the rising frustra- ing in isolation and largely tions within the Native com- unaware of each other's activi- munity with the slow process ties. With financial support on land claims and other is- from the Canadian Broadcast- sues. He predicted that con- ing Corporation, he began to frontations between young build a network through Native people and civil au- which original information thorities would be inevitable if from each reserve could be governments did not negotiate coordinated for the benefit of openly, fairly and quickly. He all. His work led to the first was a medicine man who will Native radio broadcasts, as be remembered as one who Steinhauer toured the commu- helped his people. He owned nities and recorded Elders, a sweat lodge, which will be leaders and others for a 15- passed on to his sons. minute regular show. Steinhauer leaves his wife, He was forced by need to Alice, and his children, Judy, enter politics. Leon, Gary, Joseph and "He seemed to be the only Michelle.

PC e) w OBITUARY -John Fletcher at tc

Former athlete worked ai w for Native youth sport b h By R John Hayes nology and, at the end of the 1960s, Windspeaker Staff Writer attended the University lc of California at Los Angeles. In school, Fletcher had been a track and field, basketball John Thomas Fletcher, who and football all-star. At Wyo- worked for two decades to de- ming, he captained the foot- Canadía velop the Aboriginal sports ball Cowboys from 1958 to travelling exhibit is visiting Saskatoon Wildlife movement and the North 1960. He went on to play in the Ié American Indigenous Games system of the National League from the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Feáeratíc after a long and successful (of baseball) St. Louis Cardi- Ottawa. It contains over two hundred artifacts sports career himself, died of nals and played professional which help to explain the life of the a heart attack at his home in football with the International Inuit people. Edmonton on Sept. 1. He was League Jacksonville Bears, in Items include decorated tools made of antler and 58. Florida. He served in the 101st ivory, clothing, and photographs from the national Sage T He died after suffering a Airborne's Endan Screaming Eagles museum's extensive collection. mild stroke earlier in the day, between 1963 and 1965, for which he refused a trip to spending 13 months in Viet- Conservii any hospital for treatment. He nam. had suffered from a heart ail- From 1974 to 1993, Fletcher AUGUST 26 - NOVEMBER 12, 1995 wildlife for 1 ment and was scheduled to was on the board of the Na- The Canadian Wildlife Fes undergo major surgery later in tional Indian Athletic Associa- works hard to ensure a it September. future for Canada's wildli tion, and he was a founder of Diefenbaker Fletcher was Peigan, born Centre sponsors environmental r the Indian Sports Olympics in with governm Dec. 19, 1937, at Brocket, Alta. the 1970s and the University of Saskatchewan and works North 101 Diefenbaker Place help develop sound legist From the age of five, he was at American Indigenous Games, Become a member of CWI Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B8 the Shingwaulk Indian Resi- first held in Edmonton in 1990. Canada's largest conserva organization, and you'll t dential School in Telephone: 966 -8384 01, Sault Ste. Fletcher traveled to Blaine, in ways tha Facsimile: 966 -6207 MllifE M.D. CANADIAN MUSEUM wildlife more Marie, Ont. He attended jun- Minn., earlier this summer to OESOVWSATIONS Ctfrn,L6A110N can imagine. Call or write ior and senior high school in attend the third round of the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., after games, in spite of his health. Hours of operation: Canadian Monday to Friday: L Wildlife which he spent three years at John Fletcher leaves his 9:30am - 4:30 pm ' Federation the University of Wyoming. wife of 25 years, Mona, and his Saturdays Sunday and Holidays: 12:30pm - 5:00pm He later attended the Michi- four children, Tracy, Tommy, 2740 Queensvi( gan College of Mining Ottawa, Ont. is Tech- Cheyenne and Christine. 1-e00-563-WILD ATATATA News ATATATAWINDSPEAKER, OCTOBER 1 995, PAGE 5 Molson rocks Canada's Arctic

By William Nicholls of the premier. He was deter- The Nation mined to see a better tomorrow for his community's economic hard luck. TUKTOYAKTUK, N.W.T. "I wish more people would pick up on the positive," he said. What person in their right "We have a problem [with alco- mind in the North would be- holism] but so does everyone lieve that anyone would bring else in Canada. We've had that four bands and 500 people to problem for a long time now Brian Holt party in their town? and we're going to have it to- Well, someone believed in morrow when everyone's gone. Beach Louise Post of the band Veruca Salt was among the performers at the Molson Ice Polar Tuk. Molson U.S.A. spent $10 But now, at least, Tuk is well Party which rocked the town of Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. million promoting and organiz- known." ing the Polar Beach Party in The show began with a local Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. Perform- group of Inuit dancers, drum- ing were Metallica, Hole, Veruca mers and throat singers. The Future Salt and Moist, and in the audi- first hint that ear plugs would Alberta's ence 500 contest winners and be needed was when Moist got guests, plus everyone who hot and heavy. This was the only Everybody's Business wanted to come from the small Canadian band on the scene and arctic community. they put on an amazing per- Not everyone was happy formance. The lead singer had with the polar party. The local a habit of pouring water over his Inuit newspaper's editor, head. Charles Tizya, said he had "It's just to keep the hair otit mixed feelings. of his face," explained Jeff "It's good for our economy Pierce, the bass guitarist. but I have concerns about the A local group home had a impacts on mental and physical surprise for a 17- year -old die- health," he said. "Alcohol can be hard Metallica fan. The home devastating for people up here was given two tickets and he in the Northwest Territories." would be going. Alberta's indigenous Financial Institution From a substance abuse "You should see his wall and counselor, I learned that 60 per ceiling. Nothing but Metallica for Alberta's Indigenous People. cent of N.W.T. children have posters," said his chaperone. some degree of fetal alcohol "He's been good for the past syndrome. A local CBC -North year and when this opportunity came up I immediately thought future Alberta Community. Born out of a reporter asked why the beer ads The brightness of Alberta's of him." This will undoubtedly desire to re- invest in Albertans, ATB don't show the passing out or is everybody's business.The vomiting from excessive be one of the high points of the is to Alberta. Like the power to succeed is in the hands of indigenous partying. young man's life. every Albertan, especially if we indigenous people in Alberta, our "Show people the other end Next was intermission, and work together. focus is on this province, its communi- of the bottle," was the sugges- a gate crashers' protest. People had come from Australia, Cali- Through education, our children ties, and its people. tion. is Most of this town, though, fornia and Europe to crash this to be the leaders of Alberta Treasury Branches a are learning today hyped ready to party. event. Molson finally allowed financial institution for Albertans was and tomorrow. And so were the contest win- them in after they agreed to take Through innovation, technology, because... ners. Many of them weren't ac- down their signs - there were and the entrepreneurial spirit that lives Our roots are in Alberta. tually there for the rock so much only 18 of them. is in Alberta. It for Hole. The within, Aboriginal people in Alberta are Our future as this once -in -a- lifetime oppor- was time to see the Canadian Arc- band sounded good, but singer building businesses based on communi- tunity tic. Courtney Love didn't during ty, trust, and confidence. Alberta Treasury Branches Our Molson handler, her obscene ramblings. Even Alberta Treasury Branches has `.4Guaranteed Financial Services Marilyn McCrea, said Molson band members seemed upset Deposits end interest ere 100% guaranteed by me proem. of amena long been a dedicated part of the Breweries provides funding to with her - the guitarist threw fight fetal alcohol syndrome and down his guitar at one point in works with the Native Physi- disgust. Love had punched him cians Council of Canada. out earlier in front of a horrified Canadian "We are very aware of this Molson staff. Molson public -re- CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL issue," she said. "Keep in mind lations people remarked that Wícíe IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM that the advertising was done in they didn't expect Hole to sur- the south for southern markets. vive much longer. Federation We also had extensive discus- It was time for Metallica, un- agaPrif sions with Tuktoyaktuk over doubtedly one of the best live this and other issues. They have bands in the world. Just before QaoaDR(1EG] obviously endorsed it. We the show, Jason Newsted, wouldn't be there if the commu- Metallica's bass guitarist, told Sage Thrasher 41nrj nity wasn't comfortable with it." us that it had been a long time Endangered N.W.T. Premier Nellie since they'd gone on tour. Canada is an important partner in the global effort to Cournoyea was rather pleased Fans can expect an album help children in the developing world beat the odds by the Molson ads promoting release this spring. He said that Conserving against six deadly, but preventable, diseases. Today, it would be a Metallica sound, 80 per cent of children under the age of one are the town. She said that the re- wildlife for you! protected against measles, polio, tuberculosis, tetanus, gion had been hit hard by anti - only rougher. whooping cough and diphtheria - compared to only five fur protests so the tourism im- "Now we're trying to get The Canadian Wildlife Federation per cent 20 years ago. pact of the beach party was more of a loose kind of groove works hard to ensure a healthy That translates into more than three million young feel early Black Sabbath, CWF promising. - for Canada's wildlife. future lives saved each year. Despite these encouraging AC he said. Later sponsors environmental research statistics, nearly two million children a year still die "The problem is not with al- early /DC," and works with governments to for lack of immunization. The odds can be beaten cohol but why they drink," she that night they would perform help develop sound legislation. with your help. said, when asked to address the two new songs for screaming Become a member of CWF, For more information on how you can help support alcohol issue. "We're trying to fans. - Canada's largest conservation this program, please contact: "It was new ground," organization, and you'll be helping deal with the problem - notthe wildlife in more ways than you end result. We don't have a Newsted explained about the can imagine. Call or write today. Canadian Public problem with Molson. We have trip into the North. "New kinds Health Association a problem with the anti -fur of territories are very important Canadian 1565 Carling Avenue, Suite 400 movement." to us because we've played a lot + Wildlife Ottawa, Ontario Canada KIZ SRI Mayor Eddie of places so far and it's hard to W,, Federation Telephone: (613) 725 -3769 Tuktoyaktuk Fax: (613) 725 -9826 Dillon hopes that people will go find places we haven't played. 2740 Oueensview Dr. back and tell others about his It's cool when you get a special Ottawa, Ont. K2B 1A2 offer like this." 1- 800 -563 -WILD town. He, too, echoed the hopes PAGEAVAVAVA 6, OCTOBER 1995, WINDSPEAKER Editorial AVAVAVA AVA Winds Making points Re: This month's questi damages peace Did the governn and Gustafsen Lai and Ontario, there has been Í In both British Columbia tions as well as t} too much third -party interference during this time far Call the reader resi of tension. Premier Mike Harcourt, in particular, used score political points. There 229 and record your o the standoff situation to month's issue. knee -jerk reactions from many people across rA=fi have been 1 010* Last month's questi the country - many of the "good -old -boy" ilk - who rix. ::ig just gone in and shot them Are armed protests help said the police should have %ÿiii Here's what you a Indians, and be done with it. Their penny's worth ,ÿ-i,r required. 1r.... wasn't Solomon Yellowknei The Native side has been just as confused. The by- I would think it's r line as white locals, have standers, with as little on the protests, regarding Al First Nations, in the name come in from surrounding is the white societ) more than clutter up the so of support, and done little lems that are facing t on the bandwagon of Native landscape. All jumping If the Aboriginal solidarity. that they his used both situations to sultants Politician Ovide Mercredi other people that the of his dormant career. Lawyer attempt a resurrection but within the band c Clark carried on like a delinquent child, stamp- Bruce pie should be done a his chest with all the dramatics ing his feet and beating and as such we shou of a B -movie star. greedy consulta and behind with The people in the camp at Gustafsen ing Aboriginal rights the barricades at Ipperwash were badly served by al- to tolerance and ne- most everyone. It's a testimonial Dan Ennis, Nagootk only one life was lost and that both stand- gotiation that I think that it's a g further incident. offs have ended without get their attention.

Gerald Quinn, Sadd Irregular militias rooted in American history I certainly believe cause of Aboriginal t peaceful Cheyenne of Black Kettle on Nov. 29, 1864. to them to take and use as they please, without any ing the mainstream Up to 500 men, women and children were murdered, restraints? does not work, an In GUEST COLUMN carved up, begging for mercy. This militia outrage was It has not been long since white cowboys and oth- told that they could on the order of the infamous "My Lai" massacre in Vi- ers led an irregular war against the Utes and Paiutes of and that they couldr etnam coupled with extreme sexual sadism and hide- the area of southeastern Utah (1880 -1915), not long since We certainly have white mobs attacked the colored section of Tulsa and of peoplE By Jack D. Forbes ous brutality. Some these compari- even bombed it from the air (1921), and not long since th Native American Studies, University of California The Oklahoma City bombing bears direct in Gustafsen Lake, son with Sand Creek, as it does also with the repeated white males were allowed (especially in the south) to old should have kno massacres of Native People carried out in California organize lynch mobs, cross bumings and other assaults protests are helping. on Black People (1920's- 1950's and later). Since the Oklahoma City bombing the general pub- from 1849 through 1865 by white "militias" with geno- about the prolif- cidal inclinations. These bands of armed men usually More recently, the U.S. government has contributed Jerry Auger, Cree N to the "legitimacy" of violence since it has organized, With these stand( eration of irregular bands of people (mostly males) or- acted on their own but were encouraged by govern- funded and armed a campaign of terrorism against the I think that ganized in paramilitary units and now referring to ment authorities. pie, don't re- citizens of Nicaragua (mostly of the indigenous race) considering themselves as 'militias'. The essential nature of these In the Round Valley area the Yuki people were of today less carried out by the notorious Contras, during much of with violence. groups of well -armed mostly or wholly white males is duced from perhaps 5,000 people to 100 or within hand the 1980's. from a 1 that they are "irregular" (that is, without any legal au- a decade. The number of slaughters carried out by Speaking As a part of its effort to shore up right -wing regimes, I think wf thority or official status) and that they have been al- armed bands in the Far West are simply too numerous standoffs. U.S. reportedly turned a blind eye to paramilitary is i lowed to wear military-style uniforms, acquire sophis- to list. Suffice to report that in California between 1850 the given us, which in Florida, including Nicaraguan and Cuban ticated weapons, and carry out maneuvers without any and 1880 the population declined by 80,000 or more groups these problems. Stai staging maneuvers and boldly collecting weap- I notable interference from the FBI or other law enforce- and about 3,000 individual murders of Native People exiles, old way. consider This, in turn, may well have provided direct en- I to d ment agencies. This is in sharp contrast to the FBI's were reported without a single white person ever be- onry. today. If were to white supremacist and extremist extremely hostile reaction to the Black Panther Party, ing found guilty of any crime. couragement through stand -offs. doing the same thing. to the American Indian Movement, and other non- Let's fact it: terrorism by bands of armed white men groups to begin action. was the primary means used by the United States to The term 'gang' has been used a lot lately as a way white efforts at militant or armed "defensive" urban Native North Americans and African- Americans are harass, weaken, and then to almost wipe out tribe af- to refer to armed organizations created by some with irregular white para- ter tribe in the far west. The U.S. Army was usually Blacks and Chicanos. Legislation has even been especially well acquainted people OTTE groups. Not only do we hear rumors brought in after irregular armed militias had done the adopted which identifies a gang as a group of military bands or for some types are infiltrating onto certain dirty work. dressed in a certain way and organized allegedly that "militia" white reservation areas (in Montana, for example) but oppo- It should be stressed that U.S. state and local police illegal purposes. It seems to this writer that the fall under that heading, since sition to Native fishing rights in the Great Lakes re- authorities almost never interfered with, punished, or male militias may well gion has featured the similar "spear an Indian" move- otherwise took strong measures to halt the use of ter- violence against federal employees and environmen- in a ment. ror by white male gangs against Native People, Black talists is already occurring throughout the west, In the western United States, irregular 'militias' have People or attacks upon persons of Mexican descent, or pattern suggesting their possible involvement. primarily been used to deprive First Peoples of their (in California) attacks upon Asians. Is it not this legacy land rights and freedom. The most notorious examples of the use of violence by white males which is at the Professor Jack D. Forbes, Powhatan- Delaware, is the au- include the Colorado militia of Colonel J.M. Chivington core of the current surge of paramilitary activity in the thor of Columbus and Other Cannibals, Africans and Na- which carried out the Sand Creek Massacre against the U.S. today, coupled with the idea that the land belongs tive Americans, and Only Approved Indians.

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PUBLISHER: BERT CROWFOOT PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION #2177 LTA ATAV Letters to the Editor TALI/A Windspeaker Reader Response Line Media's view narrow Dear Editor: Is it not sad that First Na- such as "renegades ", "terrorists" This month's question: I have been reading newspa- tions people are forced to stand and "squatters" have in the Did the government and police atlpperwash, Ont. pers and following television on roads in protest of the pro- minds of non-Natives. and Gustafsen Lake, B.C. handle the standoff situa- news programs as an Okanagan vincial and federal govern- Are these labels used merely tions as well as they could? Nation youth and member of ments' blatant disregard for our to incite anger and hatred to -, Call the reader response line, toll -free, at 1-800 -661 -5469, ext. the Penticton Indian Band. I feel inherent responsibility? I am ward all Native communities? 229 and record your opinions. We'll print the responses in next inspired by the Gustafsen Lake angered and saddened by the Labelling our people will not month's issue. stand -off to provide greater per- extent to which First Nations change the fact that today's Last month's question: spective and understanding. must go in the hopes of getting Penticton Indian Band youth are Are armed protests helping or harming the cause of Aboriginal rights? Something which the media not only the government's at- tomorrow's leaders. Leaders Here's what you said: does not seem interested in tention but of sending neces- who are willing to continue the achieving. sary information to the world. struggle currently engaging our Solomon Yellowknee, Bigstone Cree Nation My sole interest is to protect At times such communication parents and elders. I would think it's not helping the cause, anyone of the armed and preserve the land as the seems impossible given the First Nations people will al- protests, regarding Aboriginal rights. We are educated now and Creator instructed. A common one -sided coverage and nature ways be on this earth to preserve so is the white society. Both sides should understand the prob- question I've heard among of the media. what little land remains. A need lems that are facing the Aboriginal people. many First Nation individuals Although the group making for protecting the environment If the Aboriginal nations do away with these greedy con- is simply this: up the Gustafsen Lake camp flows through our blood and sultants that they hire at times, not only consultants, but the "How can we say we're pro- consists of both Native and was in our hearts long before other people that they hire regarding not only Aboriginal rights tecting the land when waters non -Native peoples, the group Christopher Columbus set sail. but within the band organization. I would think that these peo- are polluted, animals are endan- has achieved the label "ren- ple should be done away with because we are educated now, gered and even more land is egade Natives ". I can only im- Nikki Phillip and as such we should be utilized by our own band. Do away being pilfered ?" agine the negative impact terms Penticton, B.C. with greedy consultants and there will be no problems regard- ing Aboriginal rights. Dan Ennis, Nagootkook, N.B. Reviewer misinformed I think that it's a good way to do it. It's the only way we can Dear Editor. Albert does not have a Skid Albert. There are probably as get their attention. Although I have no objec- Row. many who knew and were tions to criticisms of my book, The Native community and friendly with Leo LaChance than Gerald Quinn, Saddle Lake Buried in the Silence, I do take I are unaware of the "very there were with Carney I certainly believe that the armed protests are helping the strong objection to total inaccu- tense" relations in Prince Albert Nerland. in a manner we are educat- Lawrence was )lease, without any cause of Aboriginal rights, because racies attributed to my book. at the time of the shooting: RCMP Const. ing the mainstream society. They don't know why an Indian In his review of Buried in the It would be very unfair to not in any way involved in this an Indian has certain education - like they were case. Corporal Andy Lawrence cowboys and oth- does not work, Silence (September 1995), Mr. LaChance and the only go up to Grade 9, so many years ago Regina RCMP was the officer Utes and Paiutes of told that they could Stephen LaRose wrote Carney LaChance family to bring the of they couldn't make money on reservation. involved. 1915), not long since and that Nerland's shop was a hangout Betty Osborne case and the We certainly have to help educate the mainstream society. into his Nerland did not buy himself ection of Tulsa and for off -duty police officers and Donald Marshall case Some of these people are in their eighties and they still say that, a ticket to Chile. Only his wife , and not long since prison guards. This is abso- book. Lake, they should gas the people. Aperson 80 years to and child were going and he ally in the south) to in Gustafsen lutely untrue. It is not correct say ballis- old should have known about life by then. I believe the armed disagreed. One didn't pay for the tickets and it ;s and other assaults He says the two men in the tics experts protests are helping. Hopefully, nobody gets injured. shop at the time of the shooting made tests to prove the act was not a month before the I later). shooting. lent has contributed were jail guards. This also is could have been carried out as Jerry Auger, Cree Nation untrue. How much the wit- described by witnesses. The If I have failed to make my ice it has organized, With these standoffs that are going on right now by our peo- by lack of message clear in the book, as it errorism against the nesses drank is not known by other was puzzled ple, I don't think that it's setting a good role model for the youth the bullet that appears I have, let me say 'Abo- he indigenous race) anyone but Mr. LaRose. striations on of today considering that the youth of today is getting out of elderly. killed LaChance but said that riginal and non -Aboriginal peo- ras, during much of LaChance was not hand with violence. He was 48. didn't mean he didn't believe it ple must stop leaping to conclu- Speaking from a Native perspective, I don't believe in these the door. sions based on inaccurate and right -wing regimes, The description of the shoot- went through I think we should be using what the white man has of city police - incomplete information. Until eye standoffs. ing is inaccurate. What "score" to paramilitary is education, as a tool in regards to solving said passed we do, Aboriginal peoples will iraguan and Cuban given us, which Nerland was not at Stony men who Nerland Standoffs are not the way to do it. That's the him? He men - never have any justice. lly collecting weap- these problems. Mountain Penitentiary when he on racist views to way. I consider myself to be the new breed, the youth of couldn't name provided direct en- old was released. tioned six and I to deal with some kind of conflict, I wouldn't more than Sincerely, cist extremist today. If were Leo LaChance was not them all. There are and We need to head into a new direction. in Prince Connie Sampson ing. through stand -offs. "barely educated." Prince 700 peace officers a lot lately as a way ated by some urban on has even been s a group of people inized allegedly for vriter that the white Z SEE `(Du A SMoKIN' that heading, since NO THERE IN31.1147 as and environmen- `OW. PEACE P1PE. ;hout the west, in a nvolvement. n- Delaware, is the au- Nak als, Africans and Na- Indians.

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENTS IN riginal woman that was to be under- mark the course of his life. standing On any given FOR THE NOVEMBER ISSUE, PLEASE CALL CALENDAR "I hope that one day you about others' tions of an unusua AT posed to me and t CAROLYN WORE NOON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH will have white hair like problems. told him, "and that Punishment telligent, though OR WRITE TO: mine," she 1-800-661 -5469, FAX: (403)455-7639 you will spend your life help- is certainly zled, members of of fit 15001-112 AVENUE, EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5M 2V6. ing others." not the an- The number The old woman blessed swer, he our office, I've s him because he offered to haul maintains. To with telephones MID -DAY SALMON BBQ SHOW a sleigh carrying her frail hus- illustrate, he shaking in amazer band and a canoe which she tells of a cof- about 30, 12:00 + 1:30 me wonder Tuesday -Saturday, June 13 -Sept. was struggling to pull on her fee shop processes of peep -old al- owner in Native Heritage Centre, Duncan, B.C. (604) 746 -8119 own. The 15- year was We are a theat ready pulling his own sleigh, Kenora who is what we VI That WOMEN AND WELLNESS CONFERENCE transporting a canoe, plus his was owed duce plays by an his $90 by a cus- Sask. (see ad on page 13) motheryoung brother, and five people. Chec October 1 -3, 1995. Saskatoon, father, who was ill. He hitched tomer. She in our mandate. ' ABORIGINAL WOMEN AND WELLNESS one sleigh behind the other wanted to get 1995 law in- to you if you don' and began to pull the four the The majority CONFERENCE child and two ca- volved to re- adults, the Bell Canad noes. cover the Elder Alex Skead of the Rat Portage Reserve. fions 11 -13, 1995. Victoria, B.C. (604) 384 -3211 with October "It was hard at first, he debt, but way are not of his of expertise. THE SECOND ANNUAL ABORIGINAL says, "but I soon got into the Elder Skead suggested that she sharing the content rhythm." When the group simply try inviting the customer dreams, as he is with advice While one of o CULTURAL FESTIVAL stopped to camp for the night, into the cafe for a free cup of based on his own life experi- as a theatre comps him coffee to pass the time of day. ence. He tells how he dreamed cate the public, t October 13 -15, 1995. Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship the elderly lady presented with a bowl of wild rice This gentle handling of the situ- of a talking turtle that instructed mean one at a tin Centre, Vancouver, B.C. (604) 251 -4844 topped with dried blueberries, ation worked, and the customer him to cut a tamarack pole. This scure issues, whi eventually paid back the money. pole then turned into an Abo- We h AWARDS and bestowed her blessing. work waits. 2ND ANNUAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT A resident of the Rat Por- Overcoming our bad habits riginal man with long braids. take some time, the The man's message was the October 19, 1995. Winnipeg, Man. (204) 957 -7930 tage Reserve in Northern On- can quite tario, Elder Skead has worked Elder reminds us. He took a Elder must preserve and treas- FOCUS ON THE NORTH -ARTS, CULTURE AND on the street patrol in Kenora, feather from its place above his ure four things - his language, helping Aboriginal people ceremonial drum and pushed songs, dances and ceremonies. EFFI EDUCATION CONFERENCE who were living in rough cir- the barbs on one side back- I am my language," Elder October 19- 21,1995. PrinceAlbert, Sask. (306) 975 -0222 cumstances because of prob- wards, making a gap in the Skead affirms. lems with alcohol. plume. It took him three or four "I don't go by the clock," the or 1-800-667-7732 These days, he visits Abo- tries before he was able to Elder said of his own lifestyle. in Kingston smooth the feather back into its 'You have to slow down and CELEBRATE BIRTH CONFERENCE riginal inmates ist Ni and Stony Mountain Peniten- natural shape. 1 ook at either side of the road. If October 20 -21, 1995. Mayfield Inn, Edmonton, Alta. tiaries, assisting them with "That's how long it can take you're on a galloping horse, sweat lodge purification cer- us to correct our mistakes," he what do you see ?" Association for Safe Alternative Childbirth emonies. He is an active par- said. 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'- . r.-F. =r _r 7F. 7.=+ WINDSPEAKER, OCTOBER 1995, PAGE 9 ,VA When in doubt, call Drew When I first read the job de- Yeah, most of the women actors, directors, stage manag- 3urse scription for the position of Ar- in my office are looking for ers and others by clan affilia- tistic Director of Native Earth Drew him too. What do you want tion. We're waiting for Win- Performing Arts, Toronto's me to do about it? The line dows to come out with the only professional Native thea- starts behind them. right software. tre company, I don't remember Hayden Taylor "I'm phoning from Edin- "We're an organization of coming across any paragraph burgh, Scotland. I'm doing re- men against men who commit or subsection anywhere on the search on Native people in the violence against women. We page requiring me to become 1930's. Can you send me in- want to know if you guys the "Oracle of Aboriginal formation?" could provide any ceremonies Trivia ". There were none. I have it or spiritual things of that na- On any given day, ques- you know. have to replace our carpets at on good authority all Native ture that would help us with tions of an unusual nature are Our beleaguered office staff least four times a year. people were killed of in the healing and matters like that." posed to me and the other in- has put together a collection of "Do all the seats face the late 1800's. While that is a noble cause, telligent, though often puz- some of the more... interest- stage ?" But in the latter part of this we are not "Ceremonies 'R zled, members of the office. ing... inquires to come through I guess you can call us century, due to an over abun- Us" or "Have medicine pouch, The number of times, within our office in recent months. slaves to conformity. We did dance of bureaucrats in Ot- will travel." our office, I've seen heads, Here is a sampling. try having the seats face the tawa, the federal government "Do you know where I can with telephones attached, "I'm trying to find Sam Ke- back of the theatre, but the decided to create a new de- get my hands on some Inuit shaking in amazement, makes something-or- other. I really audience reaction, shall we partment to employ these throat singers ?" me wonder about the logical don't know how to pronounce say, was not too favorable. people. As a Native organization, processes of people's minds. his last name. Do you know "Hi, I'm wondering if you So the Department of In- we do not condone violence We are a theatre company. where I can find him ?" Or "I'm can help me. I'm trying to lo- dian Affairs was created with against the Inuit. That is what we do. We pro- trying to locate a Bob cate an Apache Wedding no Indians. In all fairness and honesty, duce plays by and about Na- Whitecloud of the Sioux Tribe Prayer." Through secret DNA ex- we do try to be as polite and tive people. Check it out. It's in the States. I heard he might I checked. Sorry, no periments, a new race of Na- helpful as possible, and pass in our mandate. We'll FAX it be in Canada. Can you tell me Apaches in our office, married tive people were created at a callers on to the appropriate or- to you if you don't believe us. how to get in touch with him ?" or not. I did, however, manage clandestine location known ganizations. The majority of the ques- It's a little known fact that to find a Mohawk secret hand- as... Algonquin Park. But we are in the business 'ortage Reserve. tions Bell Canada sends our Native Earth Performing Arts shake. "I'm Herman -, from Ger- of making art, not being a Na- way are not within our realm is the central focal point for all "I'm with a casting com- many. I'm looking for people tive Trivial Pursuit game. It content of his of expertise. Native people in North pany for a movie. I'm looking of the Bear clan. My last name makes me wonder if the to is with advice While one of our functions America. for a Native man, tall and lean means bear in German. Do Mirvishes ever get calls asking: own life experi- as a theatre company is to edu- The one million or so peo- with long dark hair and pres- you know any or can you help "There's this Jewish song I how he dreamed cate the public, that does not ple claiming some sort of Abo- ence. me find the Bear clan ?" keep hearing. Hava -some- rtle that instructed mean one at a time, about ob- riginal ancestry all pass Preferably he's in his early Sorry, we have yet to up- thing. You wouldn't happen to imarack pole. This scure issues, while our other through our doors at one time 30's. Oh yes, he has to look date our data base and cross know the full title and who ned into an Abo- work waits. We have lives too, or another. That's why we very striking. reference our membership, sang it would you ?" with long braids. nessage was the reserve and treas- ;s - his language, and ceremonies. language," Elder EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES by the clock," the his own lifestyle. Aboriginal Youth: Suicide Prevention and Counseling Strategies slow down and side of the road. If 1st National Aboriginal Conference Sheraton Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba galloping October 26 & 27, 1995 ice?" der's other essen- WORKSHOPS he brain," he said. #1 Aboriginal Adolescent Suicide Prevention Project #3 Two Native Concepts on Death and Honouring of Both e that the Creator Ms. Pamela Sema; Jicarfllo Mental Health and Social Services Angaanga4 Inuit (Greenland) Drum Dance Performer and Counsellor Dr. Lemyra Debnryn; Indian Health Servke This workshop will present some historical concepts of death in the Aboriginal Nations of the This workshop will provide a description of the project including a description of the Americans. The concepts include: a) Gateway to the New World, b) Two Concepts of Death, c) community -systems model, interventions, prevention efforts, and data collection system. Topics Selfish Choice of Dying of a Person, d) Aboriginal Concept of Life After Death, to be addressed will include: suicide risk factors, grieving issues, community crisis intervention, e) The Survival of the Spirit of Man in the Family /Society/Nation. and development of data collection and analysis methods. #4 Suicide Prevention: An Holistic Approach #2 Suicide Prevention and Intervention: Working with Individuals Mr. Art Shofley; Spiritual Care- Giver, Aboriginal Consulting Serlces and the Community Can traditional teachings help to stop Suicide? Oral tradition teaches that suicide was rare and was Mr. Ron Thome- finch, M.A., M.S.W. never seen by our ancestors as a solution. This workshop draws on the strengths of the family, clan, This workshop focuses on the core issues related to suicidal prevention and intervention. These traditional care -givers and the Medicine Wheel to provide some answers. issues include what happens when we are in crisis, the relationship between crisis and suicide, facts and fallacies about suicide, statistical trends, assessing individuals at risk, suggestions for #5 0 -Kan-Way -NI -Moway (The Guardian) intervention, and a crisis counselling model. The workshop examines howwe can intervene in a Mr. Roy Mason; Counsellor, Brandon School Division system (i.e., school, community, reserve, agency, etc.) to prevent suicide or respond to one that This workshop will look at both the traditional and contemporary counselling styles. has completed. Other topics will include the importance of family and community support.

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Tribute to Sittin g Bull inspired Jj azz One of the biggest surprises dosing tracks. Cape Croker who are really producer's touch. REVIEW on the CD is a special guest ap- The weakest segment of the trying to pull things together The haunting quality of pearance by famed Chicano album comes at the very end while presenting their own their playing and writing style By Brian Wright- McLeod guitarist, Jose Feliciano who with an attempt to combine musical identity in a very com- is really likable and after the Windspeaker Contributor composed a short track called jazz and traditional chants. mendable way. second listen- through, Crazy Horse. It is not an easy combina- The blend of Native and Nadjiwan's music becomes Feliciano was so moved by tion to achieve, and has been contemporary flavors of mu- even more interesting than be- the story of Crazy Horse and attempted by other artists. sic is presented quite fore. 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Add By Debora Lockyer history, unchanged, By Linda Caldwe culture in tact. to this a storyline so thin that the Windspeaker Staff Writer their Windspeaker Conti With a premise such as this, slightest breeze could blow a it would seem like Dogmen hole through it. should have all the makings of There are some things in this Last of the Dogmen The Trickster a great film. It doesn't. While film to applaud. There's Zip, the Directed by Tab Murphy By Muriel Gray there is much in this film that is faithful dog that accompanies A Savoy Pictures release 488 pages, $27 (ht is more that de- the couple on their adventure good, there Harper Collins It is billed as a contemporary tracts. Sometimes this movie is and has all the best shtick in the film. A fun. Often it is beautiful - movie. romantic -adventure Whether a Sct breathtaking, in fact. But mostly, According to the produc- feisty female anthropologist who lives in Glas movie is slow, plodding and tion's promotional material, Zip (Barbara Hershey) and a crusty this edgeable or sensi modern day bounty hunter ultimately disappointing. was found in a city pound the A scene from Last of the Dogmen from lett to right are Helen to pay day he was supposed to be put write a novel abo (Tom Berenger), join forces to Dogmen attempts Calahasen, Steve Reevis, Eugene Blackbear, Barbara Hershey shaman denying homage to a vanishing culture down. Lucky for Zip, he was search out the lost tribe of the and Tom Berenger. almost beside th whose while providing a place in time saved. Luckier still for the Cheyenne, dog soldiers Trickster. Broad 100 for two people (Berenger and movie makers. Mountains, in Canmore, Banff, Edmonton. It was her first time ancestors, more than years Gray's first nov into the Hershey) to come together in There is also the cinematog- and Lake Louise. seeing the film in its entirety. earlier, had escaped foremost a thrill( region of the Ox- love and wonder. Berenger de- raphy. This film will probably Then there's Helen Calahasen's role is a small mountainous it is a compulsih only sur- scribes the movie's main char- go down in history as the best Calahasen, an Alberta actress one, but when she appears on bow in Montana, the that keeps reade of acters as two cantankerous lon- advertising vehicle the Province appearing as the wife of Yellow screen she is poised and beauti- vivors of the 1864 massacre the end. Sand Creek. ers thrown together, attracted to of Alberta has ever seen. Film- Wolf, leader of the Dogmen. ful. Steve Reevis plays Yellow in ; have always been each other, yet unable to live makers chose locations Calahasen was on hand for the Wolf, the quiet and intense Set a small Dogmen in in this story with one another. throughout the Canadian Rocky Sept. 6 screening of Dogmen in Cheyenne warrior. somewhere presumed dead, but sounds remarkal the story center BEADS GALORE AND LEATHER STORE NOMINATE AN ACHIEVER Hunt, who long his name from I FOR THE 199G NRTIONRL Sam not only trii Indian heritage, I NROLMENT the point of par BOARD Aboriginal The Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Aborigin was signed ie Fort Norman (Tulit a) by the Achievement, Sahtu Tribal Council and the Government of Canada on September 06, 1993. The Sahtu Agreement includes the five communities of RWRRDS Colville Lake, Fort Good Hope, Norman Wells, The first Fort Norman and Délire (formerly Fort Franklin) Nominate an individual of First Nations, conference wa in the Northwest Territories. 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By Debora Lockyer festival. Windspeaker Staff Writer Winnipeg is often called the biggest reserve in Canada, yet it did not have the same kind of WINNIPEG, Man. large Aboriginal gathering that can be found in other Canadian It's considered the wind -up cities. That is, not until the In- bash of the powwow season, ternational Powwow came Manitoba's own International along. Powwow. The event was a huge suc- There is $70,000 on the line cess with competition attracting for the 500 competitors ex- singers and dancers from WIN pected to attend. throughout Canada and the U.S. A full three days of some of Since then it's taken on a life of the country's finest drumming, it's own, said Compton. singing and dancing will be per- This year's powwow is ex- formed for the pected to DNA 20,000 specta- equal this ini- tors the pow- tial success. Entertainers GOLDE wow is ex- ist pected to draw. such at rap Ted Whitecal . 2nd "This will s i n g e r The Stoney Park Singers, world champion singers for two years running, are featured at the in Man. The powwow will be held Oct. 27 to 29. 3rd be - quite a Litefoot, re- International Powwow Winnipeg, show," said cently fea- 4th Jim Compton, tured in the 5th an organizer of movie Indian the event. in the Cup- Champions host drum at International SENIOR The Inter- board, singer/ l st national Pow- actor Tom Windspeaker Staff Writer and 1994. The singers are also nephews. 2nd wow held is in- Jackson, and popular recording artists with a The singers are featured on 3rd number of CDs in circulation. CD to fall augural pow- some of the a new be released this 4th H. Ruckemann from The Stoney Park Singers are "Most of our songs are based by the Bare Naked Ladies. The wow last year. crew 5th It was de- Jackson North of 60 , set to perform at this year's In- on the Native language, said chance to work with such a hot Nort signed to pro- will be there. ternational Powwow, said Jim Coleman Beaver, in a recent in- group was an extraordinary ex- mote the traditional and cul- There have been 12 drums Compton, an organizer for the terview with Windspeaker. The perience. Nort tural aspects of First Nations invited to the powwow, said prestigious event. group is a familiar feature on the This experience should go a Mer people and to promote First Compton. Host drum will be The group will be the host powwow circuit. long way towards introducing Gro, Nations spiritual awareness. the incomparable Stoney Park drum for the powwow sched- Stoney Park has been singing the group to a wider audience, Jingl How did the powwow get Singers. uled for Oct. 27 to 29 in Winni- for 18 years. Beaver said it especially more Aboriginal Jingl Anyone who wants to come peg, Man., and will be among started for fun, playing a pow- youth. Soul it's start? Sou It's simple, said Compton. A and take in some good times some of the best drums in the wow here and there, but the "When we started there were city the size of Winnipeg, with and have a good weekend is in- country. group's talent couldn't be con- hardly any young drum groups. as many Native people living vited, said Compton. For more Stoney Park took the World tained. Now, we look around, and TEEN DIY Singing Championship at the Stoney Park is an extended here, should have had a festival information on the International there's a whole bunch. We're l st Schemitzun Powwow in family group with four brothers . that featured Native culture. Powwow, he suggests calling feeling the people coming 2nd Winnipeg didn't have such a the main office at (204) 949 -9061. Hartford, Connecticut in 1993 and a couple of friends and back," Beaver said. 3rd 4th 5th Wrap yourself in a Pendleton CFWE Boy Boy Al'BERTA`SABáR1G{1iAt VOICE Robe Blanket this winter! Glrl

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CREE NATION OF THE CHISASIBI ing it will be used for cultural activities. On either side of the tipi structure are It's been a long time in the making, the north and south wings both stand- but the people of the Cree Nation of the ing two stories high. The north wing Chisasibi finally have a new community will house the communities radio and centre. television station, Eeyou emooyabee or Papers transferring ownership from the Chasasibi Telecommunications As- the contractor to the band were signed sociation. Sept. 8. The 3,150 square metre facility Station manager Raymond Menarick will serve 3,000 community members. said his staff of 10 are really looking for- General contractor George Pachanos is ward to moving into their new area. pleased and proud of the finished prod- "We're really cramped right now, uct. and it bothers the employees," he said. Pachanos is president of Chee -bee The broadcasters are sharing facilities Construction Company Inc. His com- with a number of other companies and pany did most of the carpentry in the they are falling over one another trying building and sub -contracted out the to get work done. electrical, mechanical and plumbing. Studio space will increase from one A! The vision for the building began in room to as many as three, and the space 1987, Pachanos said. By 1989, the shell will include offices for individual man- 285 BOUL. of the building had been finished. But agers. Improved working conditions (Ql priorities changed and funding was di- will help increase the motivation level 1 verted from the project to other con- with the employees, said Menarick. The Te cerns. The building was boarded up and move should take place within a cou- Fa: waited until money could be freed up ple of months. NICK K to complete it. Also in the north wing is a theatre That came in April 1993, when the which will comfortably seat a capacity project was brought back on track - with of 200 people. The theatre has a stage a few changes. It was originally a vision and lighting for live performances, and of the community to have a swimming a 3.9 metre screen for video displays. pool. But after much thought and a In the south wing upstairs, there is a thorough examination of the costs in- kitchen and conference room for 300 volved in operating and maintaining people. Downstairs, the bowling alley, such a facility, it was decided the pool fitness room, billiard room and arcade would be too much of a drain on the can be found. community's budget. The bowling alley is all ready to co' What remained is a magnifi- roll, equipped with everything cent facility which will house a from two -toned shoes to three - cultural centre, bowling alley, fit- holed balls. It has four lanes for ness area and billiard room and for 10-pin enjoyment. arcade. The fitness room has been The centre of the building divided into two separate ar- is a tipi -like structure that eas, one for women and the stands 60 metres tall. In- other for men. Each area is side this structure is a equipped with workout large circular space space, showers and with a huge fireplace sauna. This area, plus at its centre, said the arcade and bil- Pachanos. The liard room will be fireplace is large run by the youth enough to council who are roast meats, currently set- and the ting up sup- space pliers for THE s u r - these round- rooms.

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rimemon.'*x entre unity er Centre 'L NC. uebec Boulevard -Naranda. Quebec (819) 764-5181 (819) 797-0158 We are pleased to have supplied the bowling equipment ATAVAVPAGE I 8, OCTOBER 1995, WINDSPEAKEK News ITAYAYA Successful schools make great students WHY BE LEFT OUTS The mission of the school is Windspeaker Staff Writer - ! to assist students who have not 7 ;i1 succeeded in other schools. The /i / TORONTO school delivers programs offer- ing healthy lifestyles, Cree lan- Three Aboriginal schools are guage, infant day care, and af- among 21 secondary schools ter- school support circles. `., across the country chosen as What gives this school its part of the Exemplary Schools distinctive quality is its philoso- AliA Project. phy of Native spirituality, regu- The schools were selected lar sweetgrass and other tradi- from over 260 nominations, be- tional ceremonies, the role of cause they serve as illustrations Elders as teachers and sirSUBSCRIBE TO models, WINDSPEAKER TODAY Six of how schools respond to corn - and the focus on healing and plex varied and often unpredict- wholeness. o 1-800-661-5469 able challenges, reads a national Peguis Central High is lo- By Sam Laskaris report released by the Canadian cated north of Winnipeg. It of- Windspeaker Contr Education Association Aug. 24. fers a complete program from Peguis Central School on the nursery school to Grade 12 with Peguis Reserve in Manitoba is 230 students enroled at the high NEW WESTMIN5 one of the first band -operated school level. schools in Canada. It has given Though the school follows In a series dub priority to improving school at- the Manitoba curriculum, it of the Wooden Fl Nations I tendance and retention, com- adds special courses in Chiefs Ojibway. Congratulations on your new home -town New munity involvement and a bal- Half of the teaching staff is Na- Salmonbellies to t ance between aca- The Native and tive. community and the ond- straight Mai demic studies. school is united in wanting to 13 Community Centre cup is representat Joe Duquette High School in ensure the Peguis students can nadian senior m Saskatoon, Sask. is a small alter- compete for jobs and post -sec- championship. native school of Aboriginal stu- ondary education. Six Nations w dents. It stresses Native spiritu- Arviat, N.W.T. is unique in best -of -seven serif ality, community involvement, that it is isolated in land (it is not duded on Sept.13 healing and wholeness. accessible by road) and lan- I didn't hav Qitiqliq Secondary School is guage (90 per cent of the popu- B. BEAUDOIN & ASSOCIES INC., GC STAGE EQUIPMENT LTD, about winning it located in Arviat, N.W.T. The lation of 1,325 are Inuit who 4820 -4th Avenue, 9725 Clement St., said Chiefs' coach school is in an isolated Inuit speak Inuktitut at home). "We had eight Montreal, Que. H1Y 2T8 LaSalle, Que. nev community with a strong com- Qitiqliq Secondary School is dis- H8R 4B4 nucleus of our tei munity- oriented program that tinctive because it attempts to Tel.: (514) 521 -6411 Tel.: (514) 363 -1163 And I knew we v strives to prepare young people deal with this isolation. Fax.: (514)521 -0232 Fax.: (514) 363 -0892 this year than v for a changing world and to ne- The language of instruction year. gotiate Inuit and southern ap- is Inuktitut in Grades l through on ti proaches to learning. 3 and shifts to both Inuktitut -Architectural & Stage Lighting -Stage Equipment & Rigging ter included John The Exemplary Schools and English in the middle -Audio -Video Equipment -Curtains & Tracks Paul Gait, two of ti Project was a two -and -a -half grades. In high school the lan- box lacrosse playe year study of successful prac- guage of instruction is English ers Rich, Darrir Kilgour. tises undertaken in secondary with Inuktitut taught as a sub- schools and the primary issues ject. Wakeling, whc confronting them. The school is distinctive in Ontario's Brampt to back -to -back "What makes these schools how it tries to deal with change and educators successful at the crowns in 1992 and prepare young people for a that, because present is of ti time their sense of different future. One program, Native history, he being special, their alertness in and particular, stands out from bring back a secoi discernments in reading the the rest in its attempt to deal tie to the Six Nadi landscape, their imagination with the problems of teen moth- "I don't really and energy in responding 155, boul. Industriel to ers. Rouyn- Noranda creed or color v pressure points, and their com- Shared Care is a local initia- BLAIS Quebec playing," he said. petence and dedication in en- tive, for drop -outs and return- Tel: cia! to do it for th gaging their students in the pur- ing students. Originally it was (819) 764 -3284 impressive to see suit of important ideas, valuable conceived as a way to provide INDUSTRIE Fax: (819( 797 -9235 they give us." skills and humane values," said babysitting services for young During the re Jane Gaskell, principal author of mothers while they went back the Chiefs played the report. to school, but it has become a nearby Brantford, No claim is made that these teaching opportunity for the league playoffs, are perfect schools or that they school. Chiefs played thei are the best schools in Canada, As part of the career and life in Oshweken, or but that they have had success management course, all return- fions Reserve. Th in responding to specific chal- ing students with children share success at both ve lenges with an accent on well- the babysitting duties in the Proud to have supplied the being and health. shared care program and de- The community that Joe liver programs to pre- school Plumbing and Electrical services for Duquette High School serves children. the new has a low rate of school attend- The $2.5 million study was ABOfl ance and a high rate of unem- carried out by more than 60 re- ployment. The school was es- searchers and raises policy is- Foster parents tablished in 1980 as the sues that challenge current of society. Yo( Saskatoon Native Survival teaching practises. There are no Chisasibi Community Centre common -law. School. About three -quarters of single solutions to improving the school's 170 students are high schools in Canada. The Cree, with the remainder about more information we have the If you have a equally divided between better decisions can be made in to accommod Saulteaux and Metis. education. desperately of

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In a series dubbed the "War of the Wooden Floor," the Six Nations Chiefs defeated the J home -town New Westminster Salmonbellies to take their sec- ond- straight Mann Cup. The i cup is representative of the Ca- nadian senior men's lacrosse championship. Six Nations won the fiesty, best -of -seven series, which con- cluded on Sept. 13, in six games. "I didn't have any doubt 3NT LTD, about winning it all this year," said Chiefs' coach Les Wakeling. "We had eight new guys but the nucleus of our team was back. And I knew we were stronger this ear than we were last year." Returnees on the Chiefs' ros- rigging ter included John Tavares and Paul Gait, two of the world's top box lacrosse players and broth- ers Rich, Darrin and Travis Kilgour. Wakeling, who also coached Ontario's Brampton Excelsiors Craig Sleik to back -to -back Mann Cup Six Nations' Troy Cordingley (left, In white) pushes past the Salmonbellies' Doug Hill in game four action. crowns in 1992 and '93, said that, because of the sport's rich a 19 -1 regular- season mark and General received a game mis- that series," he said. "It was ri- not have to play that way," he Native history, he was proud to winning all eight of its OLA conduct and was suspended for diculous. For our last game we said. "We have a lot of talent out bring back a second national ti- playoff encounters. the remainder of the series. He were down to 16 runners." there. But [the Salmonbellies] tie to the Six Nations. This year's national final will also need to return to the Wakeling was especially up- have been looking for their 25th triel "I don't really look at race, lived up to its nickname early West Coast in November to an- set that the refereeing crew saw Mann Cup since 1991. We knew creed or color when they're on. In the opening minutes, one swer to a charge of common as- his side as the more aggressive. they were going to try anything playing," he said. "But it is spe- of the Salmonbellies' stars, Ben sault laid against him after the During the six games, the Chiefs they could to win it this year." 284 creI to do it for the Natives. It's Hieltjes, was involved in a mi- incident was reviewed. amassed 235 impressive to see all the support nor altercation with Tavares. "It's just ridiculous," 150 penalty they give us." One of the Chiefs' enforcers, Wakeling said. "I've seen a lot minutes The stats story During the regular season Miles General, didn't like what worse hits during the time I've more than Sept. 6 Six Nations 16 New Westminster 14 the Chiefs played their games in he saw. been coaching. If he had hit any the 'Bellies, Sept. 7 Six Nations 16 11 nearby Brantford, Ont. For the General levelled Hieltjes other player but Hieltjes, noth- whom he New Westminster league playoffs, however, the with a vicious cross -check from ing would have happened." felt were the Sept. 9 New Westminster 12 Six Nations 6 Chiefs played their home games behind, a hit which signalled the Wakeling was also critical of the ones insti- Sept. 10 Six Nations 17 New Westminster 7 in Oshweken, on the Six Na- end of the series for both play- series refereeing. gating the Sept. 12 New Westminster 13 Six Nations 4 tions Reserve. The Chiefs had ers. Hieltjes was physically un- "There was a lot of politics rough play. Sept. 13 Six Nations 9 New Westminster 6 success at both venues, posting able to return to action while and a lot of bad refereeing in "We do Six Nations wins the best -of -seven series 4 -2

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All of these in- A major confen a frenzy, often blur the true im- XYZ Oil & Gas you bought, vestments are handled in a simi- riginal tourism, age of the of- INSIGHTS investment firm's and put your shares into your lar manner and may also have Calgary, Nov. 12 fices. account. whole departments committed to pected to attract to The offices of Canada's lead- The whole process is moni- them. museum staff, fest ing firms reflect the high degree tored by a Compliance Depart- The range of positions in a me- By Barrie Shibley ers and governor of professionalism required to ment, which ensures that all dium- sized firm would include from across North manage other people's invest- bylaws and regulations of the managers, receptionists, traders, well as Europe. ments Securities Commissions are be- secretarial, researchers, account- Barry Parker,`pr The departments in most to buy the shares. called "XYZ Oil & Gas ", and ing followed. ants, clerks, sales and sales assist- Canadian Nation firms, include: administration, Off you go to buy 100 shares you write a cheque for $500. The The Research or Corporate ants, to name only a few. Tourism Associati sales, sales support, research, of the stock hoping it will, of I.A. takes the order and passes Finance Departments may also I hope that many high school, said he hopes aboi corporate finance, course, increase in value. At the it onto the Trading Department, trading, have been doing research into college, and university graduates will attend the ev clearing, accounting, and com- beginning of your visit, you are and submits the New Client Ap- the oil and gas company to in- will look towards the investment national forum for pliance. Your visit to an invest- greeted by the receptionist who plication Form to the New Ac- form the firm's analysts of the industry for employment. It has industry. firm may let ment utilize each of will the Investment Advisor counts Department to open investment opportunities and remained an industry which still CNATA believ these departments. ( "I.A. 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Aboriginal peoples, by teaching tendency for numerous Native communi- Indian life. e types A resurgence of interest in younger generations about their ties to look including mutual on tourism as a cow "White people see the CALGARY, Alta Native cultures, especially in the heritage and by reinforcing the to be milked, with people look- sundance as a strange or roman- , debentures, to United States and parts of Eu- esteem in which traditional cul- ing to make a quick killing and tic w. All of these in- practice. They don't see it as A major conference on Abo- rope, has led to the develop- tures are held by mainstream overpricing their services. landled in a simi- part of our spiritual heritage or riginal tourism, slated for ment of hundreds of companies, society. She also fears the interest in as a very d may also have practical tool for deci- Calgary, Nov. 12 to 15, is ex- both Native and non -Native "And the travel experience Aboriginal tourism will decline sion- ents committed to making on the reserve." pected to attract tour operators, owned, cashing in on the phe- allows Natives to communicate if Native communities don't live Though Crowshoe museum staff, festival organiz- nomenon. with non -Natives, and thus lead up to their offers. in me- commends the efforts of fellow positions a ers and government officials Beth Russell -Towe is one of to the evolution of a more ap- "You have to include be prepared to Natives who emphasize the n would from across North America, as the key people with Trail of the propriate perspective between meet tourists more than half- ptionists, traders, teaching of holistic concepts for well as Europe. Great Bear ecotourism travel the two cultures. way," she said. "You have to tourism, he also Marchers, account- cautions that Barry Parker,`president of the consultants, an organization Claudia Notzke, an associate deliver a good product and de- understanding of s and sales assist- the Native Canadian National Aboriginal which helps arrange Aboriginal professor with the University of liver it when you say you will. lifestyle nly a few won't come until out- Tourism Association ( CNATA) tours. Lethbridge Native Studies pro- It's not easy." siders nany high school, also understand the prac- said he hopes about 500 people She thinks the interest in Na- gram, is currently completing Reg Crowshoe, a versity graduates cultural tical, everyday facets of that life. will attend the event, the first tive culture is in large part re- work for a book on Aboriginal leader on the Peigan Reserve in "Right now, 3s the investment one of our big- national forum for the emerging lated to the public's concern tourism and will be one of the southern Alberta and one of the gest is tployment. It has problems getting our industry. over the state of the environ- speakers at the conference. developers of the Oldman River people themselves to agree to dusty which still CNATA believes there are ment. Though she's also positive Cultural Centre and Keep Our what Aboriginals em- tourism is all about. A lot currently over 2,000 Aboriginal "To many white people, the about the future for Aboriginal Circle Strong Arts and Crafts of people are the e a very fulfilling worried about tourism companies and projects Native culture represents an tourism, she does have some initiative, also feels tourism can loss of control the which can return and destruc- underway in Canada, employ- appropriate relationship be- reservations. be a two -edged sword. tion of our resources. xpertise which is ing more than 10,000 people. tween man and nature," she "I think the interest by Abo- "We still have to define what "In the long term, develop- !d by our Nations. According to Parker, "the said. riginal communities in tourism tourism means to us at the Band ing our tourism potential could Please call Barrie role of the national forum will "I think it's a very positive is a positive phenomena. It level, so we can take control be the hub of a renewal for the original Investment be to bring these people to- thing. The potential of tourism shows Native people are trying over its development on the re- reserve itself," Crowshoe -4163. gether to work more effectively to add to the Native economy is to take control over their own serve. The provincial govern- added. in dealing with issues that are great, and it also helps bring lands and their own lives. ment wants to develop and Discussions of these issues affecting its growth, such as our people to out -of- the-way tour- "But there's a danger too to regulate Aboriginal tourism, the and similar concerns will be one cultural integrity and the estab- ism destinations, places that be unrealistic. You have to edu- way they have at Head - of the mandates of the Calgary ONS lishment of Aboriginal tourism don't get much in the way of cate the community about what Smashed-In, but we have to do forum. The conference and industry standards." added income." tourism can do and what it that ourselves." trade show will be held at the !'IONS" He said there is little doubt Russell -Towe says cultural can't, about what to expect. Crowshoe says most tourists Calgary Convention Centre.

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(902) 893 -2477 Sharing a lifetime of experience Raoul McKay Celeste McKay Jim Daly PAGEATAvAT 24, OCTOBER 1995, WINDSPEAKER Computers TAYATA Behavic Native Web an easy Library service star of INSAP By Ron Rowell It is seldom that By Debora Lockyer pare for future archiving Nation specific topics. of the words "al and interesting drive Windspeaker Staff Writer projects? Sessions at the INSAP con- "AIDS" together The answers to these and ference will be held on such health professiona will be found at as the Internet, elec- By Kim Ziervogel Native studies. It is located at other questions topics the AIDS field fit the Services for publishing, computer- Windspeaker Contributor http: / /coombs.anu.edu.au/ SASKATOON Information tronic that alcohol plays W W W VL- Aboriginal.html Aboriginal Peoples Conference ized instructions and library in the AIDS epidet The Aboriginal Youth Net- How will Internet affect to be hosted at the Sands Hotel information services. Although alcc There are many stops along work at http:/ /ayn -0.ayn.ca/ is First Nations' communities? in Saskatoon, Sask. Nov. 7 and Some sessions will be very mute of transmissi the information superhighway, set up for younger people. How will information technol- 8. basic, others will challenge the does play an indir but sometimes there are more However, it does have a lot of ogy affect the curriculum we Gary Trujillo is the scheduled most adept computer whiz. tering an individ important tum -offs then others. useful information for every- teach in our schools? How can keynote speaker for the two -day Call the Saskatchewan In- behavior while un The Native Web on the one. Although it does seem to our libraries improve their event. dian Cultural Centre Library ence. (306) 244 -1146 or World Wide Web is one of those have on -line Native newspa- services? How can our institu- Trujillo is the founder of for details at Researchers h (306) 665 -6520. EMail: tum -offs. It is quite easy to find pers, these were disappointing. tions organize to preserve im- NativeNet, the largest Internet FAX at correlation betwet many items relating to Aborigi- Most had just one story, or briefs portant documents, and pre- service now available on First [email protected] alcohol and dru nals on the Web. I did it by sim- of stories that ran in the previ- compliance wit ply searching for the word "Na- ous issue of the paper. guidelines. tives". The Aboriginal Youth Net- What are the in The Native Web, located at work did have a list of powwow http: / /kuhttp.cc.ukans.edu/ dates and places across Canada. marc/native_main.html, has al- This is extremely useful for any- Canadian Native Friendship Centre most everything one wants to one going on a vacation. 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Native women P First, we must be able to explain We must become creative in It is seldom that people think the excess risk caused by the use our approach to disassociating pics. of the words "alcohol" and of alcohol and drugs when hav- sexual activity from alcohol and need to know more INSAP con - "AIDS" together, but many ing sex. drugs. More and more the lives of person's bodily fluids, includ- eld on such health professionals working in Second, we must encourage in HIV Our success preven- Native women are being ing blood, semen and vaginal ernet, elec- the AIDS field firmly believe individuals not to engage in tion will have a lot to do with touched by the HIV epidemic, secretions. HIV is difficult t computer - that alcohol plays a serious role sexual activity while under the how well we inter- to control the some by being diagnosed with contract and is preventable and library in the AIDS epidemic. influence. section between sex and alcohol AIDS themselves, others by The three ways in which ces. Although alcohol is not a Third, we must integrate The abuse. prevention and treat- the diagnosis of family and the virus is transmitted are will be very route of transmission for HIV, it HIV prevention education into ment of alcohol and drug abuse friends, ballenge the and some as sharing needles, (for example, does play an indirect role by al- every Native alcoholism treat- in our communities will not caregivers. for drug use), unprotected uter whiz. an individual's ment facility in sex tering sexual the country, and only help to control this epi- HIV infection is a life with an infected partner and Achewan In- behavior while under the influ- into alcohol /drug abuse pre- help demic, but will us to threatening disease that from mother to child during ntre Library ence. vention activities. achieve health a better status for threatens Native people in cit- pregnancy or birth. There is 1 244 -1146 or Researchers have found a We must view the treatment Native people today and for ies and on reserves. Native also some 6520. EMail: evidence that a correlation between the use of for addiction as fundamental to generations to come. women are often the ones who nursing mother who is in- .ca fight alcohol and drugs and non- the against the spread of care for the sick in our com- fected can transmit the virus fight for compliance with safer sex HIV and increased re- Ron Rowell, MPH, is the Execu- munity. Our women also play through her breast milk. guidelines. sources for both drug and alco- tive Director of the National Na- an important role in teaching Because of the way in What are the implications for holism treatment and preven- tive American AIDS Prevention the young and providing which it is transmitted HIV guidance when problems can be prevented. Not using arise. IV drugs, or at least not shar- For these reasons and oth- ing needles is one way to pro- FIRST NATIONS OF QUEBEC AND LABRADOR ers, Native women need to be tect against contracting the AND COMMISSION informed about HIV infection virus. If needle sharing cannot HEALTH SOCIAL SERVICES and AIDS so that they can help be curtailed, needles should to prevent the spread of HIV be leaned. infection, and so that they can Other than abstaining from COMMISSION DE LA SANTÉ ET DES SERVICES promote understanding of sex, proper use of condoms is SOÇIAUX DES PREMIÈRES NATIONS DU those already infected. the best way to prevent con- The figures show that Na- tracting HIV through sexual QUEBEC ET DU LABRADOR tive women are contracting activity. At this time there is no AIDS at a higher rate than known way to prevent the white women. HIV is the vi- transmission of the virus from Notre mission consiste à: Our mission is: rus that causes AIDS. HIV in- an infected mother to her un- Promouvoir le mieux -étre physique, To advance the physical, mental, fection is sometimes referred born child. mental, émotionnel et spirituel de notre emotional and spiritual well -being of to as a spectrum disease be- It is also important for cause it ranges from no symp- women to be aware of the role peuple, de nos families, de nos our people, families, communities and toms in the early stage to life that alcohol and other drugs communautés et de nos Premières Nations First Nations through the threatening conditions in the can play in the spread of HIV. à travers la prestation de programmes provision of comprehensive, culturally later stage. Alcohol and other drugs may It is the later stage of the contribute indirectly in that globaux de santé et de services sociaux sensitive health and social spectrum that is called AIDS. they lower inhibitions and adaptés á notre culture et conçus parles programs designed by Aboriginal service HIV is present in an infected impair judgement. organisations autochtones reconnues et organizations which are rest gníred sanctionnées parles citoyens de nos and sanctioned by our First Nations PremièresNations et leurs gouvernements citizens through their Governments. UBC plays host to TELEPHONE /PHONE: (418) 842 -1540 TELÉCOPIEUR /FAX: (418) 842-7045 AIDS /HIV conference

Windspeaker Staff Writer ment of HIV and injection drug use. Workshops scheduled for VANCOUVER the day are Educators as Sexual Beings which will address the The 9th Annual British Co- educator's role in the 1990's; lumbia HIV /AIDS Conference Legal and Ethical Issues Raised by is scheduled for Nov. 5 through HIV/AIDS which addresses the AIDS. to Nov. 7 at the Westin Bayshore issues of cam and treatment, dis- Hotel in Vancouver. crimination, and The three -day event will be criminalization of HIV trans- prefaced by a full day of work- mission; and the Treatment (7tÿ shops on Nov. 4 devoting en- Choices in the '90's. ergy to the topics of HIV Man- There are two workshops re- agement for Physicians; Under- garding Aboriginal issues. The Vn- standing Gay and Bisexual Male first will look at data showing a Communities and Public Health greater rate of HIV in the Na- and Harm Reduction. tive community than previously The conference proper will predicted. begin with a plenary session on The second workshop will HIV and drug use: The chal- look at how the Aboriginal corn - lenge of prevention and care munity has responded to the and a round table discussion on threat of AIDS. the Canadian scene. This workshop offers presen- For more information concerning AIDS, The round table discussion tations by workers who travel will include the epidemiology the province delivering HIV/ office or of HIV among drug users in AIDS prevention messages to contact your local Public Health Canada, trends in HIV risk Aboriginal populations and by among injection drug users in caregivers who work in urban the AIDS N.B. toll free information line at Toronto, issues in prevention settings with Aboriginal people and care from a Quebec per- with HIV /AIDS. 1. 800. 561 -4009. spective; and the outbreak of There are also two Cultural HIV in drug users in British Competence workshops, which Columbia. will explore the often diverse On Nov. 6, the conference cultures between client and will turn its attention to strate- service provider and the poten- gies in responding to HIV/ tial for misunderstanding and New Brunswick AIDS with a discussion on how conflict between different col- well the province of B.C. is re- leagues. Health and sponding to the illness. Parallel These are only a small sam- Services plenary sessions will include pling of a very busy agenda for Community integrating sexuality and spir- the conference. For more infor- 1UNTRY ituality or the clinical manage- mation contact (604) 822 -2626. PAGE 26, OCTOBER 1995, WINDSPEAKER - - ATATAT AIDS TATATA W N AA Moison Breweries would like to thank all of our partners... the Regie volunteers, performers, creators and sponsors of By R John Haye Windspeaker Staff these significant events - OQae 91 who have helped raise F;Bh,Bo6 millions of dollars for SWAN HILLS, Al Ceo, 47:19-91 cs AIDS care, awareness Lawyers for ° Slave Lake Regic and prevention fnrl,f0r c¢ s Ba°fCIe O¡se filed a statemen in Canada. l with the Alberta 992i over increasing pc the controversial `SÌr r 4440 Life dal Waste Treatm 41/ Car Swan Hills. The cc cp ,, B 8h t ; represents eight I sq e tters in north -central? erttTt a fugitive emiss e;less PCBs 25 times hig promised by the F tors in Fr hi°rsf0r1fe an envirc 911 iPcares view in 1991. Members of e al-es/h, j bands hunt, fish lain. Bo!!C of C4 8,4 ola the Swan Hills, a] 4,p Iyrh,e°/%rs cil is concerned at tamination of fish W there. There wen filed with the De °ti-°NP'Q86ss o9-d r S . Pt.rfa t _ F Environmental ó SO regulatory approl g A',-.., hfPd f°3. u, c9á98o other groups, as 1 °3 9i ó '''4-':-',', P&;;;.., C sf ing the oppositi 9i We f , y ".. ds 9dfpQo ~Qi - o4d -vy and an enviro -dyOr group called f Oc. '1<''' ' ó 9l ''',3- O "Q, d' v °o dr % Friends of the No ea?. Pgt!' `ha Coi yYY- In 1991, when c review of the sino 4 k expansion of the n plant, the Nature ?ff 494 ,,C7,6 0i¡o Conservation Bo. Ié ßi sured that the fu 13 sions - that indi. co, of various kinds count regular, exy J,IJhrftes sions -running a annually, would b 1.3 kg by 1994. In 1994, the be sured that the pr been solved by ti operating the plan curity (Alberta) however, in its an renewal of appro'

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By R John Hayes ate the plant, Chem -Security proval, specifically KAPAW E'NO that they Windspeaker Staff Writer itself projects an annual fugi- consult with the council. The tive emission total of 33.45 kg. company LESSER SLAVE L has merely kept the The total for 1995 is expected council informed. to be around that amount, "Technically, the Natural SWAN HILLS, Alta. more than twice what was SUCKER SLAVE HIGH CREEK LAKE Resources Conservation Board deemed unacceptable four PRAIRIE has no decision -making abil- Lawyers for the Lesser years before. DRIFTPII;E SWAN RIVER SAWRIDQE ity," Collingwood explained. Slave Lake Regional Council "We reserve our harshest 'They advise the minister, and filed a statement of concern criticism for the plant going EAST through him, cabinet." with the Alberta government from 15 kg to 33.46 kg, while PRAIRIES NETIS The decision on the appli- over increasing pollution from 1.5 promising to get down to SETTLEMENT cation is made by the director the controversial Alberta Spe- kg," said Bruce Collingwood, of chemicals assessment and cial Waste Treatment Centre in Alberta Liberal environmental SWAN HILLS TOWNS management in the Depart- Swan Hills. The council, which protection critic and member ment of Environmental Protec- SWAN HILLS FIRST NATIONS represents eight First Nations of the legislature for Sher- * E tion, Jerry Lack. He will be in north -central Alberta, cited wood Park. "The operator of Paul Macedo governed, to some extent, by a fugitive emission rate for the plant obviously has an The Swan Hills drainage flows into Lesser Slave Lake, affecting direction from the minister, Ty PCBs 25 times higher than that obligation to operate cleanly the First Nations who make up the Lesser Slave Lake Indian Lund. promised by the plant's opera- and efficiently." Regional Council. Secord is concerned that the tors in an environmental re- "[The leakage] might im- decision will be made based view in 1991. pact the trap lines and the lo- the province's losses on the furans, which can be created solely on the written state- Members of some of the cal environment," said plant to date, will total some when PCBs are burned at a ments of concern, with no bands hunt, fish and trap in Richard Secord, legal counsel $440 million, according to the lower temperature. The waste hearings. the Swan Hills, and the coun- for the Lesser Slave Lake Liberal's Collingwood. treatment plant is designed to "I was disappointed that cil is concerned about the con- council. "But the whole water- The First Nations in the burn the toxic substances at there was no process, that de- tamination of fish and wildlife shed slopes down towards Swan Hills area aren't con- such a high temperature that cisions would be made away there. There were statements Lesser Slave Lake, so anything cerned about the cost, how- they are, basically, broken from public scrutiny," he said. filed with the Department of released in the Swan Hills is ever, they're concerned about down into relatively safe com- "The director will issue the ap- Environmental Protection the concern to the bands." the damage, and potential ponents. proval, probably in December, regulatory approval centre by "This plant is not only a fi- damage, to the environment. In the statement of concern, and then we will receive noti- other groups, as well, includ- nancial disaster, but is also PCBs, or polychlorinated the council details its concern fication." ing the opposition Liberals contaminating the environ- biphenyls, do not break down, over fugitive emissions, stat- Because they filed state- and an environmentalist ment," concluded and can remain in an ecosys- ing that they "clearly remain ments of concern, the council group called Edmonton Collingwood. The plant has tem for a long time. a problem at the Alberta Spe- and others will then have the Friends of the North. been a money -losing proposi- The substance can be leaked cial Waste treatment centre." option of appealing the deci- In 1991, when conducting a tion since construction in the or leached into the surround- The council suggests that the sion to the Environmental Ap- review of the since -completed 1980s, and the technology ings, and enters the food chain estimate of about 34 kg per peal Board. expansion of the money -losing employed there is in danger of near the bottom. Because it year is itself a projection of "About the best we can plant, the Natural Resources becoming outmoded with re- doesn't break down, it will stay Chem -Security, "and cannot hope for, I think, is that the Conservation Board was as- cent technological advances in in the system and undergo a be relied upon." The statement permit be short -term, with sured that the fugitive emis- the waste -treatment field. The process known as bio- magni- goes on to say: "The PCBs limited volume, limited win- sions - that includes leakage government has been trying to fication, in which its effects get which have been released to dow, and binding test results," of various kinds but doesn't divest itself of its financial in- worse the longer it stays in the date have already created con- Collingwood said. But the count regular, expected emis- terest in the plant to Boyar Inc. system. The PCBs will work tamination in the soils, vegeta- First Nations are not part of sions - running at about 15 kg of Calgary. Phase One of their their way into the higher life tion, wildlife and fish." the process, and that's where annually, would be reduced to deal must be negotiated by forms, generally carnivores Chem -Security proposes in they would prefer to be. The 1.3 kg by 1994. Sept. 30. such as bears, wolves and their application to decrease opposition spokesman agrees. In 1994, the board was as- Under the current agree- birds of prey, and humans, es- its monitoring of PCB emis- "They should be part of a sured that the problems had ment transferring ownership pecially those who live off the sions. According to the coun- community advisory panel in been solved by the company to Boyar, the province will be land. cil, "this proposal is totally consultation with the govern- operating the plant, Chem -Se- left with all liability for clean- As well, improper process- unacceptable." ment," Collingwood said. curity (Alberta) Ltd. Now, up after the plant is shut ing can result in the release of Their final concern is that "That would be the optimal however, in its application for down. more immediately deadly sub- Chem -Security stick to the solution for the Native people renewal of approval to oper- That cost, when added to stances such as dioxins and conditions of the 1993 ap- in the area."

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Development Services Municipality of Wood Buffalo 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 21(4 Tel: (403) 743 -7880 Fax (403) 799 -5899 WINDSPEAKER, OCTOBER 1995, PAGE 31 ,VA AVAVA Wood Buffalo ATATA ire Artist brings stone to life at to the commu- WOOD BISON TRAIL, Alta icipality is poised On the Sept. 4, Syncrude Canada Ltd. unveiled the largest en- TURN US ON vironment artpiece in the world. The Bison Gateway is an awe - c expansion well 89.9 FM Throughout Northern Alberta inspiring structure doubtless to become a major landmark in century as invest - iilsands and forest Canada. Parkas The Gateway is the entrance to the Wood Bison Trail. The Trail ustries continue to Ribbon Shirts is the newly named stretch of Highway 63 running past the ALBERTA'S ABORIGINAL VOICE Star Quilts & more Syncrude leases. The Matcheetowin Discovery Trails and the Bi- Canada Ltd. and son Viewpoint (opening in 1996) are also parts of the Trail. Inc. are commit - The Gateway's seven gigantic sculptures flanking each side of loping new mine the southern entrance to the Wood Bison Trail measure up to four ,e next five to ten metres in height. The sculptures are images of a bison herd cross- iction of oil is ex- ing the Trail. Tease significantly Carved by nationally renowned Metis artist Brian Clark, the ve years. entrance will symbolize the strength and majesty of the wood bi- and gas develop - son and of the Aboriginal people of the area. :cted on a smaller Clark is a self- taught sculptor whose work reflects a profound x Corporation has respect for the purity of nature and a remarkable understanding multi- million dol- of the human character. His works are in the collections of art col- Dilot plant 85 km. Since 1978 we've lectors from Asia, Europe and all over North America. McMurray. This is Prior to this project his largest was 40 individual sculptures for o be developed in the 1989 Stanley Cup champions, the Calgary Flames. As well, in ar. The doors are 1992 Syncrude commissioned a bison sculpture weighing over 200 )r new investment reclaimed 2300 hectares kg of Chipewyan alabaster. The Gateway is by far the largest project ipality. Clark had worked on in his years as an artist. For that reason he the help of several apprentice sculptors from Fort McKay on s realty business enlisted Chipewyan. During the project's construction he remained stimony to the com- and Fort confident the work would be finished by the Labour Day unveil - economic develop - of land, planted 1,300,000 he region's capacity ing "It was the most difficult art piece I've done, it's probably the aly respond to the biggest art project on the go in Canada right now," said Brian. "But private sector. I think it will send a message to other big corporations that there is nicipality encour- trees and created a new home nothing wrong with identifying yourself beyond hanging a sign id expanding indus- on a fence." committed at both The sculpture was made up of 150- million- year -old silt stone. al and community The gigantic stones were taken from Syncrude's overburden rk closely with pro- for over 7OWood Bison. project. No one has ever touched these unique stones with a carv- ?orate citizens. ing tool before. It had to be sculpted using air chisels, rock drills, dawning of a new electric hammer drills, sandblasters and a high pressure washer. ;e' for the Regional The sculptures are held in place with steel rods and cement. y of Wood Buffalo, The Gateway will no doubt increase Clark's profile across the weir goal to see this country and open many doors in the artistic world. He said that rsper and take its will just be a fringe benefit. :e as the engine driv- erta economy. Our MISSION is: "To provide a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere while fulfilling our patrons' needs with quality and professional service."

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Corne out and see for yourself. Particularly since it is all Start with our latest achieve- located on land reclaimed from FORT McMURRAY ment; The brand new and beauti- our mining operations. BUSINESS ful Wood Bison Trail. By creating a new natural area REGIONAL From its towering Bison- for all to enjoy, we also created a 1 DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Gateway to the lush green walk- new standard for environmental ways of the Matcheetawin and reclamation efforts. Discovery Trails to the spectacu- And while we could tell you lar Bison Viewpoint. The Wood all about it, we believe this is Providing Entrepreneurial Bison Trail is part one example you Assistance in the adventure, part educa- syncrude really should see Municipality of Wood Buffalo tion and all inspiring. Securing Canada's Energy Future for yourself.

For more information or a copy of The Syncrude Trail Guide, please call 1- 800 -667 -9494. 300 - 9913 Biggs Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1S2 Syncrude Canada Ltd. is a joint venture owned by: Alberta Energy Company Ltd. Moral Energy Limited AEC Oil Sands Limited Partnership Murphy Oil Company Ltd. 791 -0330 Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd PanCanadion Gas Products Ltd. Tel: (403) Gulf Canada Resources Ltd. Petro-Canada Fax: (403) 791 -0086 Imperial Oil Resources Province of Alberta PAGEAVAVA 32, OCTOBER 1995, WINDSPEAKER wood Buffalo AVAVA AY/ Eight local apprentices take on the Bison Enerl By WOOD BISON TRAIL, Alta. of a new career." brother Gerald, but the next Pauline Phibb John Piquette and Robert day he wound up working on Windspeaker Contri Working on The Bison Ahysou were the first 'new' the Gateway himself. Gateway provided a once in a apprentices to climb aboard "I never thought I'd be do- lifetime opportunity for eight the bison project. ing something like this," said artists from Fort McKay First They came on shortly after Victor. "Besides the pride, I an Amalgamation Nation and Fort Chipewyan. the Mariana Lakes fire was really enjoying the work. See- munities of the Re Originally only two ap- doused in June. Piquette was ing what we accomplish and nicipality of Wood prentices were assigned to already working on the Dis- just the fact that they are bison opened the door t help Brian Clark on the im- covery Trails, another part of is excellent." better understand mense project, but due to the the Wood Bison Trail. But he To help in the final push to- preciation of the Marianna Lakes fire and rainy jumped at the opportunity to wards meeting the unveiling culture. weather conditions the project work on the Gateway. date, Clark added some more The Municipal] was in danger of falling be- "In the future when I drive people to his crew. Lawrence that in order to buil hind schedule. by it I can say I helped put it Bekkattla, Pete Bouchier, ful municipality, Piquette. "It Gordon Courtorielle and Clark put out a call for help together," said first forge strong 1 to Fort McKay and the re- will not only give me pride, Antoine Irvine (from Fort lationships with sponse was great. Many but I think for Fort McKay as Chipewyan) all joined the within its boundai in August. wanted a hand in being a part well because we were the ones project team At the first cour of this magnificent project. sculpting it." "I have done some basic held on small sculptures in the past outside th Gerald Gladue had been When Ahysou started Chambers of Fort working on the Gateway from the project they had just begun but nothing that would come Now he close to this," said Irvine. "This Councillor day one. He has seen the Gate- to cut into the stones. Courtoreille appe an artist's can look back and see what he is a once in a lifetime experi- way transform from Mayor and Count concept in May to where it has helped create. ence and when we are finished Buffalo to write stands today. "This will put the north in it will be around for a long to "I'm getting a little ex- the spotlight," says Ahysou. "I time." ister Jean Chretier cited," says Gladue. "Now think it will show people that Over 4,000 people took in provincial premier that it's finished it is some- things are getting better up the fantastic Wood Bison Trail age better workir thing to be proud of, knowing here. I will be able to show my opening and unveiling of the ships between Aix I put a lot of work into it." grandchildren what I did." Bison Gateway. non -Aboriginal p Gladue was an operator at Feelings of pride are strong Dignitaries at the event in- important to resol Neegan Development Corpo- among all of the workers. cluded Alberta Premier Ralph ferences in a peace ration Ltd. before working on They are confident that the Klein, Mayor of the Municipal- The slogan ado the Gateway. He'll probably Gateway will open up new op- ity of Wood Buffalo Guy region is "We Ha portunities for the Aboriginal Boutilier, Fort McKay First Na- continue to sculpt now that the Darren Jacknisky ergy." There ma Gateway is finished, he said. people in the north. tion Chief Melvin whether cultura "Who knows ?" says Victor Gladue came up Grandjambe,.Tom Jackson and Native Artist Brian Clark (foreground) takes a breather with economic but the Gladue. 'This may be the start from Edmonton just to visit his Laura Vinson. his apprentices on The Bison Gateway. the energy to br gaps. Mayor Guy Bou "There is a tremen CONFERENCE Dr. Joseph J. Starko I?SAP O P T O M E T R I S T For Appointment Phone (403)422 -1248 BOR Information Services for Aboriginal Peoples 805 Empire Building 10080 Jasper Avenue For First Nations Communities, Schools, and libraries. EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 1V9 THE

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Amalgamation of the com- munities of the Regional Mu- nicipality of Wood Buffalo has opened the door to provide a better understanding and ap- preciation of the Aboriginal culture. The Municipality believes that in order to build a success- ful municipality, they must first forge strong working re- lationships with everyone within its boundaries. At the first council meeting held outside the Council Chambers of Fort McMurray, Councillor Lawrence Courtoreille appealed to the Mayor and Council of Wood Buffalo to write to Prime Min- ister Jean Chretien and all the provincial premiers to encour- age better working relation- ships between Aboriginal and non -Aboriginal peoples.It is important to resolve their dif- ferences in a peaceful manner. The slogan adopted by the region is "We Have the En- Darren Jacknisky ergy." There may be gaps, Ben Crowfoot whether cultural, social or es a breather with Sam Howe, Elvis Lacorde and Jason Gladue shot some stick at a local convenience store in Fort McKay, a community which economic but the region has is part of the Municipality of Wood Buffalo. the energy to bridge those gaps. dance of resources in our area, of the people who live and The buffalo is an appropri- with a noble history. It is up to Mayor Guy Boutilier states, from the black tar in the work in the Regional Munici- ate representation of what we the people of the region to tarko "There is a tremendous abun- ground to the talents and skills pality of Wood Buffalo. are - a strong, persistent being make the municipality work." A S T t)422-1248 BOREAL FOREST ART INSTITUTE OF KEYANO COLLEGE e 5J 1V9 THE NATIVE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM

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AGE: Must not be less than eighteen years of age. eur du Watch What VISUAL ACUITY: Preference is given to applicants with 20/20 vision, but the minimum is 20/40 in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Color blindness will disqualify applicants. uoi pas ? You Heat: CHARACTER: Applicants must have a good driving record, no criminal record, and a proven rtímu/ante Prevent Home Fires! record of satisfactory performance. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Driver's abstract from Province -of- Residence; Optometrist's tffaires étrangères et du of heat can start Any source report of Visual Acuity; Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate, Level "C "; Standard ert avec le ministère de la fire. Be of potential recherche des personnes a aware First Aid certificate longue carrière au sein fire danger and practice EXAMINATIONS INVOLVED: Mental Ability Test; P.O.P.A.T. (Peace Officers Physical safety. fire prevention Abilities Test), Extensive medical and physical examinations (including Optometrist's report); :itoyenne canadienne ou Thorough background investigation, including fingerprint examination; Polygraph Examination a 30 juin 1996, un diplôme t) dans n'importe quelle Fire Prevention Week droit (LLB. ou LL.L.), ou un INTERVIEWS: Personnel Officer, Final Selection Committee rs internationales ou en October 8- 14,1995 une université reconnue. interest in the Saskatoon Police Service. vous possédez un diplôme We welcome your une autre discipline, mais To apply, submit a resume to: Jn niveau de compétence Aberta The Personnel Officer, Saskatoon Police Service n arabe, en japonais, en LABOUR Box 1728, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3R6 )anjabi ou en hindi. Fire Commissioner's Office enseignements ou vous de d'emploi, veuillez vous e campus ou au bureau de publique du Canada, ou ie du Canada à l'étranger. AVAVAV Bingo VATATA tnde dûment remplie à .ublique du Canada ou à SPECIAL nada à l'étranger d'ici le Every first Sunday of each month publique du Canada est rrutement à la fonction n, à la fonction publique, $4000 iennes et aux Canadiens BINGO #2 BONANZA GUARANTEED étent, assuré par une Ile et représentative de la FAMILY BINGO SATURDAY & SUNDAY AFTERNOONS Ykfd5 8 & over can play) Free Luck 7 games for kids Only (14 & under) ii soumettent leur candidature; ,s personnes choisies pour la EVERY THURSDAY IS PAK NIGHT FOR $15 (Reg.$18) 2 bonanzas, t oddfeven l'équité en matière Paks Contains: 6 gold cards, 3 early birds,

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1995 CONFERENCE GOALS to examine current philosophies of addictions programs CONFERENCE FOR to increase awareness of alternative approaches to integrate new approaches into existing programs TREATY 6 FIRST NATIONS CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

OF ALBERTA to solicit wide community participation from Treaty 6 to provide a forum for leaders in the field of addictions to share new information with First Nations to discuss the information presented by these leaders Alternative Approaches through structured workshops to develop strategies to implement these new approaches to Addictions & Destructive Habits WHO SHOULD ATTEND

community leaders health care providers members of community interagency groups treatment centre personnel addictions prevention workers youth and recreation workers justice and other human service workers

PRESENTERS

Dr. Thomas Szasz, world renowned author, professor & November 6, 7, & 8, 1995 psychiatrist Archie Brodsky, co- author of The Truth About Addictions & Fantasyland Hotel Recovery Jeffrey Schaler, international presenter on addiction & social West Edmonton Mall policy (A smoke free conference) Bruce Alexander, author of Peaceful Measures: Canada's For more information call Way Out of the War on Drugs Woulda, Shoulda: Doris Greyeyes Wayne Rose DeWolf, co- author of Coulda, Sowan Audrey Schmidt Overcoming Regrets, Mistakes & Missed Opportunities (403) 495 -5426 (403) 495 -5409 (403) 495 -5635