INSIDE THIS WEEK

The 295 houses provided by Metis Urban Housing have made a big difference in the lives of the people who live in them. See Page 4. Kim McLain explores the growing popularity of round dances as a means of reviving traditions. See Page 21. A display of Canadian contemporary Native art is receiving a warm reception in Los Angeles. See Page 19. Metis constitutional concerns outlined

By Albert Crier those two basic rights, says must be entrenched in the the "inherent right" to self - Sinclair. Canadian Constitution, government, reports EDMONTON - Metis "TheAlberta govemment says Sinclair. Sinclair. people must realize that the could be a real detriment to "We're going for the right The four national two most important things Aboriginal in rights Canada, to self -government and a Aboriginal organizations in their lives, "to have the by denying us our rights." land base, plus resources to will push for inherent rights, right to land and to govern Metis leaders hope to run our own affairs," says rather than accept federal ourselves," are at stake in convince Canada to Sinclair, who is also a co- offers for "contingent" the constitutional negotia- recognize and protect spokesman fdr the Metis rights, because "contingent tion process, says Sam Metis rights to self - National Council (MNC), rights can be changed." Sinclair, president of the government and land, at which represents Metis The four national bodies Metis Association of Alberta. the upcoming first ministers bring together the prime on March 26 and 27 in national interests. representing Native interests Jobs, services and talks on Aboriginal constitu- minister, 10 premiers, 2 Ottawa. Native leaders recently at the FMC, include the- opportunities would be tional matters. territorial leaders and Metis people have taken joined forces, at an Native Council of Canada more open to the Metis The First Minister's national Native leaders to the position that the explicit Aboriginal summit, to upon the recognition of Conference (FMC), will discuss Aboriginal rights, right to self -government pursue the recognition of Continued Page 3 Boycott defended IGuider says millions at stake By Albert Crier Treaty Six area have refused all along to be The refusal to participate involved in the whole FMC By John Copley my life. I was compelled to three main things in the remove the transferability in first ministers talks on process that is dominated file a complaint with the new guide /outfitting policy clause, they can't sell it for Aboriginal self- government, by provincial governments, "Millions of dollars are at RCMP because I knew they proposals," said Steinwand. personal gain. The final by a number of Indian First said Houle. stake here," claims Norman meant it." "These areas are the step would be the revision Nations, is an indication "We have never agreed Steinwand, president of the Steinwand was referring allotments, the transfer- of the allocations. that Canada is failing it's that it (Treaty issues) was a Alberta Alliance of to an incident which ability or saleability clause "If these three things Treaty obligations that domestic problem," said Independent Guides,. occurred in May of 1985. and a chdAge in the alloca- were removed from the were inherited from British Houle. Outfitters (AAIGO). He said he had spoken of tion structure. proposal, all of us, Native Treaty commitments made He related the history of "These guys who want making `waves' and `raising "If you eliminate the and non -Native Albertan's in 1876, said Chief Eugene treaty relations between the new proposals passed unwanted issues' shortly allotments, like they have in alike, would have no Houle of the Saddle Lake are serious. So serious in before the threat occurred. the sheep industry, they First Nation. Continued Page 2 fact, that they threatened "We are opposed to have nothing to sell. If you Continued Page 5 The united stand on several First Nations within the Treaty Six area is based on the principles of Treaty rights and Treaty respon- sibilities. It is a return to tribal customs and a revival of a participatory democracy within First Nations, said Houle. Houle was talking about the action by a number of tribal councils who refused to take part in the First Ministers Conference (FMC) on Constitutional matters, scheduled to be held March 26 and 27 in Ottawa. Many of the First Nations (Indian bands) within the

ARTS OPENING /BIRTHDAY The Aboriginal Radio and Television Society (ARTS) combined the celebration of the first year of its Native Perspective program with the official opening of its Lac La Biche studios. Among the special guests was Athabasca MP Jack Shields (right), shown here being interviewed by ARTS Director Ray Fox. (See special section, Pages 11 to 18) - Photo by T.J. Woodward

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 6, Febrasry $7;1687 WprogpgAtciat 1 National Houle defends FMC boycott

people, because they were From Page 1 created under the Societies Act, said Houle. Indian people and govern- "The governments of ment in Canada. Great Indian nations get their Britain did recognize the authority from their people," sovereign nation status of said Houle, adding that Indian tribes by making Treaty Six First Nations will treaties with them, said not allow other organiza- Houle. to represent their Later, when Canada tions interests at FMC talks. wanted control over its governments of Indian First Treaty provisions toward Treaty Six forums have constitution, Britain directed Nations is the problem Indians are payments for included the participation live up to the facing Indian people. the sharing of land. "We Canada to Alberta government's Treaty "We have been telling gave up certain things in of most of the 33 bands and 17 Saskatchewan responsibilities, as a the govemments of Canada, return for other things," bands in the Treaty Six condition to bringing the but they are not agreeing. said Houle. Canadian constitution They say no, to nation An example he gave, is in :area, reported Houle. Most of the reserve back to Canada, in 1980, status, only what we will the area of treaty health communities in the Meadow explained Houle. give to you," said Houle. provisions, that address the treaty "We can not have our responsibilities of the Lake, North Battleford and "It's all tied to the districts of it is not an treaty put in that position," government to assist Shellbrook process, and the administration problem per added Houle. Indians who are affected by Saskatchewan Tribal Chiefs Association in se. What we still retain is The interpretation of diseases brought from CHIEF EUGENE HOULE our right to govern treaty provisions has all too Europe, by the whiteman. northeastern Alberta are ...wants return to tribal custom involved, added Houle. ourselves," said Houle. often favoréd the non - Organizations like the Treaty Six forums are a other mutual interests, "Britain can not wash it's Houle maintains that the Native, said Houle. Indian Association of Nations to explained Houle. hands of treaty respon- failure of successive "The treaty rights of the Alberta, the Federation of meeting of discuss the differences A Treaty Six delegation sibilities," said Houle. He Canadian governments to white man have never been Saskatchewan Indians and between the Indian Act is going to Geneva, pointed to the post- treaty recognize and respect the questioned, such as the Assembly of First the Society Act Switzerland soon, "to negotiations presently sovereign nation status, interrupted use of shared Nations, are not fully legislation, among remind other world nations underway between Britain and authority of the land," said Houle. representative of Indian and Indian treaties, that we want to be dealt and China on the future of with as nations," said Hong Kong after 1997, as Houle. an example of British treaty when their major demand -- the need for lands and The British House of responsibility. resources -- was included. The Inuit joined the common Lords will also be lobbied International support front but only after they were forced to back away from by representatives of and awareness will be a position they had taken just a week earlier. The Inuit Treaty Six to remind sought by Treaty Six First had written the premiers to tell them they were willing, Britain that "to dissolve a Nations, said Houle. "We OTTAWA essentially, to accept the government proposal. treaty, requires the consent will tell the world of our When this week's meeting ended, there were of both parties of the nation's stand, and if so, we REPORT expressions of Native unity all around. The Native Treaty," said Houle. are prepared to go it alone." leaders have since told the premiers that they will settle By Owenadeka for nothing less than the right to self-government -- with no string attached. Since they have failed to budge the government side The First Minister's Conference on Aboriginal rights in almost two years of talks, it's unlikely the Native OUR APOLOGIES is just a few weeks away and things don't look good. leaders will be able to convince Ottawa or the provinces To Jim Boucher and the people of the Fort McKay The Native groups and the governments are locked in a to change their stand before the conference begins. Band, WINDSPEAKER extends it apologies for the stalemate. If no one breaks the logjam, there's a good The Native groups have been unable to break the made in our February 13 edition. chance the conference will end in failure. deadlock by themselves and their last- minute hope is error story "Dangers of pesticide spraying The stalemate became official this week when the that their friends can help turn the tide. They recently The revealed" read that Jim Brisebois, a consultant at the four national Native groups agreed to take a joint staged an impressive demonstration of high -profile Fort McKay Indian Band, said they never received position to the conference. Indian, Inuit and Metis support in Toronto when a parade of big -names of written communique before toxic leaders say they want the first ministers to amend showed up to reinforce the call for the basic Native right any type were applied on the Athabasca River a Canada's constitution to recognize the basic Native to self -government. The list included New Democratic pecticides months ago. right to self- government. They also want adequate Party leader Ed Broadbent; Canadian Autoworkers few Brisebois is not a consultant with the Fort lands and resources. And they want the first ministers Union president Bob White; a Liberal party spokesman Jim Band, although he at one time did actin this to negotiate self -government agreements with Native and the leaders of the eight major Canadian churches. McKay capacity on behalf of the band. people on a local basis. The Native leaders also pointed to a recent public The federal government is preparing the conference opinion poll that sh',wed that Canadians want Native agenda and it says there is not enough provincial self- government m ,re than they want a free trade deal support for the Native position. The government offer, with the United Sates. therefore, is quite a bit less. Ottawa is offering the The Native groups staged the event in Canada's Native groups a constitutional amendment that would media capital to demonstrate popular support and lead to self- government -- maybe. The Native groups increase the pressure on Ottawa and the provinces. Wind- would become self - governing but only after they Two major Toronto newspapers paid little attention to negotiate a self- government agreement with Ottawa the story and the national television networks ignored it and their respective provincial government. entirely. ék It's clear the first minister's conference is headed for a Native leaders were disappointed, angry and showdown because the Native groups want the right to confused -- and rightly so. It was a good story especially self -government while Ottawa is only willing to give since it was a slow news day. Native leaders now have Fred Didzena them the right to negotiate self- government. one more reason to complain that the media Resident Rocky Woodward Reporter It wasn't easy for the Native groups to arrive at a concentrated on negative Native news stories and Bert Crowfoot George Poitras common position. The four groups split over basically ignores the positive ones. Because of a lack of media General Manager Kim McLain Reporter the proposal at the last coverage, the Native groups have been left to battle the same constitutional conference Production Editor May Sttynadka in 1985. The Metis and non -status Indians were willing governments with little visible support -- even though Margaret Desjarlais Keith Chiefmoon to accept the government offer then but the deal the labour movement, the churches, the Opposition Production Assistant Mel Miller Joe Redcrow Ad Sales collapsed when the Indians and Inuit refused to go along. -parties and the public back their call for Gail Stewart This week's get- together was the first full -scale self -government. Cree Syllabics Clint Buehler Sales Manager meeting of the national Native leaders in a year- and -a- There's no sign the governments or the Native Editor half. They hammered out a common position behind groups are ready to back down. But there is every sign closed doors this week, but only after a lot of tense and there will be a dramatic showdown at the first minister's W ndspeaker is a weekly publication of the Aborigìnol Multi -Media Society of Alberta" Woolspeaker is published every, fiursday at 15001 - 112 Manua angry agrument. conference. The stakes are high because this could be Edmonton, Alberle. T5M 256. Rhone: (e0571í5-2700. The common front is a victory for the Assembly of the last chance Native leaders have to get full Ad ertisements designed, set and produced byW ndspedrer as well °s picture, news, cartoons, editorial content and other printing material are properties d First Nations. The Indians convinced the Inuit and the recognition of Aboriginal rights. The pressure is W ndspeaker and may not be used by anyone without the expressed written Metis and non -status Indians to adopt its hard -line increasing day -by -day on all the parties involved. The permssion of W n ispeaker (Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta). approach. The Metis National Council and the Native two sides are now eyeball to eyeball -- and each side is Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 Council of Canada agreed to the joint position only waiting for the other to blink.

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WINDSPEAKER, February 27, 1987, PAGE 3

Saddle Lake wants child care PROVINCIAL NEW without losing relationship BRIEFS

By Albert Crier Saddle Lake. However, and Native children were based programs remains," since the provincial govern- coming to the attention of said Robert Bretton, report- Blackfoot Sacred SADDLE LAKE - Saddle ment receives jurisdiction Child Welfare Services and ing for the Saddle Lake Ground Threatened Lake chose to access over social services under are often placed with non- Tribal Justice system. provincial resources, the Canada Assistance Native foster homes," said "The authority and without jeopardizing their Plan, the band has to Reichwein. control rests with the Threatened by oil and gas development to a bi- lateral relationship with negotiate for a portion of There are 211 children Indian people under tribal sacred area, the Blackfoot Indians of northwestern the federal government, federal equalization pay- from Saddle Lake who are law and custom. The child Montana are trying to stop the United States Forest after holding three days of ments made to Alberta for at present in care of care program must include Service from permitting this to happen. discussion and brainstorm- social services. provincial child welfare, child and family services, According to Woodrow Kipp, a member of the ing on establishing their Prior discussions between said Marianne Hunter, including the extended Blackfoot, the area known as the Badger Two own child care service the tribal council and director of Saddle Lake family and community roles Medicine region, is a place they use for religious February 18, 19 and 20. provincial social services Social Services. in child care," said Bretton. purposes and to fast and seek visions. Kipp stressed The child care workshop led to the research and Of all the children in "There is no reason in that a large part of the Blackfoot's younger heard from Elders, parents, development activity on provincial care, 20 to 40 per this world why our children generation are going back and finding positive things former foster children and child care services require- cent are Natives, according should be raised by other in their religion. foster parents from the ments of the band, explained to Reichwein. people. It is our responsibil- The controversy was sparked when a document community and government Houle. Reichwein emphasized ity. We should not let the called the "Forest Plan" proposed how areas under officials with the provincial "Our own system, based provincial willingness to government agencies do the Forest Service's jurisdiction should be managed. social services department. on tribal customs, is being accommodate Native our job for us," said Kipp believes that the plan ignores a revitalization The workshop was hampered by outside community control. Marianne Hunter in a of traditional Indian spirituality. divided into large group and institutions of a foreign "There is an urgency closing address to the Forestry administer of the region, James small group sessions to system," declared Houle. within the department to workshop. Overbay, says the area can be developed if the explore the possibilities of Houle reminded the work with Indian and Metis A temporary committee necessary precautions are made to insure that establishing a child care community to uphold the communities. We need to made up of community religious sites are not infringed upon. However, the system that would be treaty. "Treaties were look at changing systems volunteers was formed to Blackfoot are arguing to preserve more than just a controlled and administered made on a nation -to- nation and different models of look at ways and means to few small parcels of land. by Saddle Lake. basis, our responsibility as delivery, to move to a establish and implement a A decision is still pending after an appeal was Participants at the a nation, do not end at the community -based control child welfare policy that made by the Blackfoot to the chief of Forest Service, meeting agreed that the signing of the treaty. We over services," said reflects tribal customs and Max Peterson. tribal justice system must have to exercise our Reichwein. an administration system maintain its jurisdiction and responsibilities to our He was supported by controlled by the commu- Remaining Silent responsibility over all band community and our statements made by Don nity. Or Speaking Up? matters. children." Flemming, regional director Houle, in an interview Consensus was also The workshop shows of social services, who said after the meeting, repeated reached on maintaining the community involvement "you can't deal with social that Saddle Lake is talking Below is a piece written by the Reverend Martin trust responsibility of the and is an indication of how problems in isolation from with provincial social Niemoeller, a German Lutheran pastor who was federal government over other band programs are economic problems. We'll services to work the arrested by the Gestapo in 1938 and sent to Dachau treaty Indians, and that the developing, said Houle. work with you to move the practical aspects of commu- concentration camp until he was freed by the Allied provincial government Provincial policy is being service area to community - nity control of child care forces in 1945: release funds received from changed to more effectively based operations." services, but that in the "In Germany, the Nazis first came for the the federal government on look at the Native status of "In claiming jurisdiction long run the band council Communists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't child welfare, to the Saddle the child, reported Baldwin over child care, Saddle will deal directly with the a Communist. Then they came for the trade Lake Tribal Council. Reichwein, special advisor Lake people are saying that federal government on unionists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a In his opening address, on Native issues to Alberta problems and answers to delivery of community trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews and I Chief Eugene Houle stated Social Services. these problems are in the services. didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they will that Saddle Lake hold In the past, social workers community. We have the came for the Catholics, and I didn't speak up the federal government to were not permitted to answers to resolving our because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, federal For Related obligation and indicate the Native status of problems, the question of Story and by that time there was no one left to speak for responsibilities arising from the child. However, "we obtaining resources in See Page 4 me." Treaty 6, which includes found that too many Indian order to deliver community-

SAM AND JIM SINCLAIR ...key figures at FMC

From Page 1 the MAA report that they believes in delegating self- government in Nov- able to Metis people and government so the Metis have tried to no avail to responsibilities of self - ember. It outlined the communities is envisioned will have enough money to work out a mutually government. Horsman principles and parameters in the position paper. run their own affairs. (NCC), representing non- accepted definition of Metis (Alberta minister for Native for guiding the process of Legal recognition should The Metis document status Indians; the Assembly self -government with the legal matters) never gave us negotiating and giving legal include the power of Metis also wants Alberta to of First Nations, represent- federal government. an opportunity to discuss protection to Metis self - political institutions to guarantee at least three ing Indians; the Inuit, "Alberta does not believe Metis self -government. But governing bodies. A change their own internal seats in the provincial Committee on National in the Metis terms to self - we are willing to sit with the provincial body, called the constitution, states the legislature for Metis Issues, speaking for the government. Their ideas province to discuss this Alberta Metis Authority position paper. representatives. These Inuit, and the MNC, talking and ours are quite a bit matter," says Sinclair. and 7 Metis regional The document also calls Metis. "MLAs" would be for Metis people. different," says Sinclair. The MAA released their councils which would for the adequate fiscal independent of Metis self - Since November, 1986, "The Alberta government position paper on Metis represent and be account- resourcing of Metis self- government institutions. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 4, February 27, 1987, WINDSPEAKER

Metis Urban Housing Good housing provides better life, future

"The guidance we get terms, but if you use this good atmosphere and a from the MAA combined common sense it is quite positive base from which with the exceptional abilities understandable after all. they can work and grow," of our director, Larry, are "The short end of it is says Desmeules. relly seeing positive action that Larry understands the The positive types of in the field of growth," said business terminology and is changes are not seen by Jeff Chalifoux. able to relate it back in an people not directly involved understandable way." in the day -to -day working MODERN relationship with each TECHNOLOGY ACQUITITIONS individual. are bought With the growth comes Most houses Desmeules said that he modern technology. A package through realtors. noticed a reverse in the The organization's new deal of units can run into LARRY DESMEULES welfare system. He said computer system has the millions of dollars and families ...housing group's guiding force purchases are that last year, nine provided a modern individual residing in MUHC units to seldom seen. sophistication MUHC. came off the welfare list and are actually the By John Copley residing in the province can others, we are actually in a "Every facet of the "Realtors found good employment. qualify for MUHC's sub- position where this forced - organization is tied into the easiest to deal with," says "They can afford to work "We are not a non -profit sidized family units. to -learn situation is proving system," says director Larry Desmeules. organization," says Larry Southern, central and extremely valuable in our Desmeules. "The reason for this, of now," says Desmeules. Desmeules, director of northeastern areas of own education." "It provides a high grade course, is that most home- "The daily pressures of Metis Urban Housing Alberta are covered in the The MAA provides direc- program that will enable us owners are not really aware survival and financial Corporation (MUHC) in urban housing program. tion and guidance to Metis to operate and monitor our of the value of their problems are eliminated housing. Edmonton. Urban Housing, and is units in a more viable property. They don't know due to affordable worries "We are a limited GROWTH PROVIDES responsible for appointing fashion. the market value. The These decreased company and our shares CHALLENGE the well- rounded, all- Native "We are at a point now, private owner will often have provided a good a are held in trust by the Beginning with only 10 board of directors that for example, where we can have an inflated price in his incentive and more Metis Association of Alberta properties, the organiza- governs the company's hold a board meeting, plug head and it may be months positive attitude." (MAA). Eventually, the tion's growth rate has affairs. into the applicable program, before he realizes he's over- In another case, a family mortgages on these reached a phenomenal 295 The president of MUHC's and provide our governors valued his property. We with three children in properties will be paid and units - and all in only three board of directors is Jeff and members with up -to- seldom have the time to wheelchairs was aided. the units will be owned. The years. Chalifoux, of Grouard, date information on virtually wait three or four months They had previously for a decision. long term benefit for our The 1986 available Alberta. every unit we own." lived in a small, 800 square at full capacity future generations are acquisition monies exceeded Chalifoux also serves as Does computerization "We are foot space with no wheel- the waiting enormous. They will be $6 million, while the annual the Corporate Board provide "language difficul- right now and chair conveniences. They If we able to utilize this economic budget grew to over $3 Chairman of the Northland ties? list grows constantly. are now in a MUHC unit in market to buy we base and take these million. School Division. "Computer experience," are the with added features that long." properties to build an even "We are proud of our His leadership qualities mused Chalifoux, "is not a can't stall around too include ramps and rounded stronger foundation. growth," beams Desmeules. and management skills are major concern for us. We door corners. an important asset to his have special training DIFFERENT "The future will see a "Property management "We look forward to educated and is a new challenge for us role at MUHC. sessions that are providing REWARDS much more more growth in the future," knowledgeable society and and we are learning as we A former field worker for our staff (of 8) with a proper The most rewarding says Desmeules. our hard work will provide go. We've had to take our the MAA, Chalifoux also familiarization of our experience found by Larry the security necessary for previous management brings his experience as an system's abilities and Desmeules is the positive "This growth will hopefully to them to achieve their skills and learn to adjust. educator into the program. functions. change he sees in the family help more Native people goals." Property management is a His previous teaching "And the thing is, as with unit. create a positive for a new The organization, estab- totally different area, but experiences with CVC and any endeavour, the most "We offer an environment start. Providing these lished in 1984, provides our board is fairly expe- the Bigston Cree Band mix important approach is one that helps to give our services and facilities is homes for Alberta's Native rienced and have shown well with his position as a that dictates common renters a positive identity. rewarding when it helps people. While the corpora- that they are able to adjust. special advisor to the sense. The `subject -to's' They are now in affordable, another person to cope tion is controlled by the "With the tight controls housing committee at and the `here -to- fore's' are decent homes and this better with today's economic MAA, any Native person imposed by the CMHC and Grouard. hard to accept in those provides our clients with a uncertainty." Sad tale of foster care shared

finally made it home. It was By Albert Crier story to a recent child care "We stopped to let out Then I looked at him and there. workshop. some of my brothers and said you have nothing to "We couldn't speak him who got home before me. One day they asked *This should not The speaker was relating sisters, at different places. cry about. I told him we'll Cree. One time my foster story him, how come he was have to mention the his experience of eight At these times, we would go back home and after mother tried to make me always getting into trouble. name of the source, who years in foster care, speak Cree to each other that everything will be okay. sing Indian songs. Well I He told them it was because spoke at recent child including placement with saying that we would run "Since then," said the couldn't sing any Indian the he wanted to go back care workshop held in two non -Native families. away, the first chance we story teller, "I felt responsible songs and they laughed at home. Saddle Lake, February "1 have been a foster got." for him (younger brother). I me. "They (foster parents) 18, 1987. The story is child since I was nine years The speaker was visibly felt like someone he could "At another foster home, didn't understand love or told by Dean Steinhauer, old. I remember the day uncomfortable as he tried look up to. We stayed with they weren't so bad, but show love and concern. a former foster child, the RCMP came to our to reassure himself and his that family for two years, they had their own way of They also didn't prepare now 23 years old. house. We were having audience by saying "this is but we didn't see eye to eye being cruel. My brother me for reserve life. I had Steinhauer is from the fun. My father thought the not a heart warming story. I with her (foster mother) had always pissed his bed. that and Saddle Lake reserve. RCMP wanted to break our didn't understand their and we kept getting lickings They attached a blanket believed alcohol the the reserve didn't mix. I His story is one 1 can family up and separate us. (white people) way of (beatings). with a wire, so when found out I was wrong relate to, being a former "When we asked the thinking, then. But I had to "So we ran away. It felt blanket got wet, the wire later," said the speaker foster child myself.* RCMP when they would do with what I had, since I good to run away through would give a shock, which quietly, as he finished his bring us back to our family, could not have what I the fields. The first time we would also ring a bell "It seemed like a white they said they didn't know wanted. ran away, we went to a connected to it. I would story. This former foster child family put me in a 10 foot and that we were just going I remember the first day nearby farm, where we told have to get up and bring my left deep hole and left me there. for a tide. of school," the speaker a friend about what we brother to the washroom. the foster home and life he 18 And how were we supposed And we kept riding and continued. "A teacher done. He told his dad, who Sometimes my foster mom foster when was to get out of a 10 foot deep riding and riding. And brought me over to my took us back to our foster would make him wash the years old. He has been in his hole," said a former foster crying, crying and crying all younger brother, who kept home. And we got another sheets after he wet them." back home community for the past six years. child, in an emotion -packed the way. crying. I felt like crying, too. licking when we returned "My younger brother A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 27, 1987, PAGE 5 Millions at stake in guiders and outfitters battle

Frank Raymond, a From Page 1 Class given to Minister Sparrow. "All the people who have hunters. You must sell all together and end the A guide from central "In other words, all those concerns about their the tags you are allotted for confusion with confrontation as we'd go back to problem Alberta, predicts that people who turned out to forests, their lands, their non -residents each year at the polls." a within 15 years, day one. Back to free special those meetings wasted wildlife and their future and failure to comply can "We might lose this country where one little areas will be set aside their - from time. Mr. Andrews have a voice in this," says result in the loss of your fight," says Steinwand, minority group with self non -resident hunting only. simply did not tell it the way Steinwand. permits. Tags can be in "and this fight is really what interests cannot operate to "The writing is on the it really was." "The people must unite excess of 30 or so for each our freedom is all about. secure a rich bank wall," states Is account Raymond. there a positive move- as one and let the govern- guide. That's a lot to sell on They are going to take for themselves while they "If these proposed ment by the govern- Getty ment know how they feel a continuing yearly basis. away our heritage and our show no consideration for changes are passed in ment? about this new monopoly. The new plan is not God -given rights and in a the rest of the people, or for legislature next believe month, "We the premier creating policy. A few workable unless they get few years we can drive the future that we and our believe me, the "new" has to listen and take people are going to get rid of the Natives and other down our highways and ancestor's have fought and controllers of the wildlife action," said Norman very, very rich here while resident hunters in Alberta." watch rich Americans and will be died for in order to want to rid of Steinwand. the native Alberta hunter "It is important to Europeans shoot our preserve." resident hunters entirely. It is This totally against faces complete loss of understand," reiterates wildlife. Those animals are "Our main purpose right only makes sense. Too what he swore to do when hunting rights in years to Raymond, "that your son ours. I have yet to see a now is to stop the new many resident hunters he was entrusted with the come." or daughter or their son brand on a deer, an elk or a equals not proposals from passing in enough money position of premier of Right now the province is and daughter can never moose. These animals the from foreign legislature. investment." Alberta. the sole distributor of big - ever become a guide in this belong to us, the Frank people." "The AAIGO was formed Raymond is a "He clearly stated that he game tags. Under the new province. Solutions? to up licensed Class A stand for the rights of guide who would completely ensure guidelines, if passed, all "If these changes are "They are trying to jam Alberta's people, Native would qualify for and does that there would be free non -resident hunters would made the only thing that that policy down the and non -Native alike. We meet the requirements and enterprise in this country, apply for and receive their can revert the control back throats of Albertans but I are qualifications that all concerned about our necessary to this is a democratic licenses from the guide/- to the government is a firmly believe that if we get allocations of hunting environment and our system and that he would outfitter of his choice. `catastrophe.' And the only keep the pressure on via wildlife. permits. not regulate, but deregulate Raymond says that on persons who can interfere public meetings, demo- "My intent "My rights were violated and interest is things in this province. I opening day the forests are is the wildlife minister. nstrations, letters to Mr. not one of a - and that's why the disgruntled think he will have to make a crowded with resident "Native people are Getty etcetera, we can guide who is about organization was founded. to be positive move soon." hunters. Hunters, he having their rights stepped keep the new changes from - "The government, that is passed over. I will get my In a joint meeting with believes, who have the right on all the time. There is so passing through the tags. But that's Fish and Wildlife under not the Frank Raymond and Norm to their own habitat. much confusion among the legislature," said Steinwand. Don Sparrow, is planning issue. I am an Albertan and Steinwand, it was evident "A rich foreigner," says Native people because of (Look for more next on changing the guide and a Canadian, and am very they feel that mass Raymond, "will not come constant government issue, with results of outfitters regulations. In concerned about these communication is necessary back too many times if he interference with their the Friday, February fact it goes to the legislature new policy proposals. if the word is to reach out to has to compete with culture, their way -of -life, 27, demonstration at next month (mid March). "I believe that the public the communities. thousands of resident that it is important to get Kinsmen Fieldhouse.) "More than guides and must be totally aware of the outfitters will be affected by repercussions to society as these changes in the a whole should these new system. Every single changes take place." Albertan will be affected. Instead of going through "The same thing is the Fish and Wildlife with happening here as it did their concerns the AAIGO when the trophy sheep is now corresponding policies changed. That's directly with the premier. why I and others formed a "Unfortunately," says separate organization, an Steinwand, "there is a organization that must help terrible communication prevent a monopoly by a barrier between the Fish few people who wish to and Wildlife Division and take over full control of our Mr. Getty's office. wild lands." "In a recent tour around YOU Steinwand said that Alberta with public meet- when the original white ings, the Director of paper policy on trophy Wildlife, Bob Andrews, was sheep was introduced and tongue -lashed, harassed "rubber- stamped" by the and told where he could put minister at that time, it had his proposals. I would say a major loophole. that 90% of the people who "The policy had the turned out were opposed ._...tè^ words 'non- resident alien' to the new policy proposals !,1IIi(ir`i on it," he said. yet the documented evid- vy '1 `y.11l. ARE "That phrase, meaning ence that I have here is ,, , someone from outside of proof that the facts were .;;;;'1/47f.", 11 Canada, meant that people totally turned around when ;py like myself could still guide the paper on the tour was Canadian residents il "The loophole was soon litIrIi.3ii°:s4; discovered, and boom, this policy I show you now took over and became the new 111114131 fp 4 i;je ft THE rule of the day. "The words on the policy Good News were changed from 'non- Party Line resident alien' to 'non- resident.' This put every- thing into the hands of the chosen few 23 people, and that eliminated everyone else's rights as guides. a, EWS "In Section 8 of this MAN OF MOTION paper it states that only a Rick Hansen ...EVERY WEEK `few' Class A guides would Fund Raiser be affected by this change. "I, in fact, checked that For donation call 585-.3793 day at the Fish and Wildlife or 421 -4926 in Hobbema Wînd- office. There were 1,557 or deposit donation at people who directly or Peace Hills Trust speaker indirectly could be affected my copy of by the policy. It took away YES, send the Windspeaker weekly newspaper to: their rights as guides and 52 ISSUES FOR $2000. SEND CHEQUE OR outfitters. They (Alberta MONEY ORDER TO: NAME government) are planning AMMSA ADDRESS the same tactics with the 15001 - 112 Avenue big game issue. They plan PUT IT HERE. 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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS r- PAGE 8, February 27, 1987. WINDSPEAKER Invited by chief South African `gall' criticized From the Edmonton Journal enlightened and democratic society. To the Botha government and its The South African Embassy displays representatives abroad, political expedience incredible gall and naivete in trying to coerce the takes precedence over the public interest. Winnipeg Free Press into silence with the offer of di tonal Information is something to be manipulated in an an exclusive story on Ambassador Glenn Babb's attempt to hide its atrocities and brutality from planned meeting with Peguis Indian Chief Louis the rest of the world. Stevenson. He need not worry. His ham -handed The veil is transparent. Other civilized nations In an attempt to get publicity for his band, diplomacy has sparked only one demonstration: have recognized that and have denounced Stevenson has likened Ottawa's treatment of the the South African embassy has demonstrated South Africa. It's time the Botha regime Peguis Indians to the vile apartheid policies of the beyond doubt that, like the racist regime it acknowledged it. South African government. He has invited Babb represents, it has no understanding of the It's time that Stevenson came to his senses to tour the reserve in a reprehensible bid to ally importance of fundamental freedoms to an and acknowledged it, too. himself with the only officially racist government on earth. Doesn't Stevenson realize that if he lived in South Africa he would enjoy none of the freedoms he has here - and all because of the color of his skin? In order to divert media attention from the controversial visit, embassy spokesman Dermot Bennett phoned the newspaper to say the meeting might be rescheduled. He said that in exchange for keeping the date secret, the newspaper would get exclusive Canadian coverage. The newspaper, rightly, told him to get lost. Bennett is naive to believe that the press in Canada can be brought to heel the way it has been beaten down in South Africa. In Canada, freedom of the press and the public's right to know are too important to be surrendered for the sake of an "exclusive" interview. In defending his attempt to bribe the newspaper, Bennett said the "last thing we 91\ wanted is a media sorts of demonstrations." iJ îqr!.L,.4(I' 7.rclar+. 'r'1111r

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WINDSPEAKER, February 27, 1987, PAGE 7 Opinion Poem honors memory Smoker sees greater concerns of father -in -law Dear Editor: the same amount of time. looking into the banning of those who are charged with Now I guess I should let dope - selling to our impaired, regardless if they I was watching CFRN's you know I am a smoker, young people and the injured or killed anyone. Dear Editor: Eyewitness News on but I am a non -drinker and misuse of liquor. I'm sure I don't know if you agree Wednesday, January 7, have been for the past 11 that more people get killed at all with me or not. It's just I would like to ask you if you could print this poem and on one of their stories years. from an overdose of dope my thought, something I for me. It is in memory of my father -in -law and I they had on, was a debate Each time I hear a group or being hit by a drunk at could share. Thank you for wrote the poem myself. on banning smoking in of non -smokers complaining the wheel of a car or truck. reading this. His name was Robert Testawich and he was one schools. about second -hand smoke I feel that there should be of the councillors of Duncan Indian Band. It is They've been trying to affecting them, I feel a little stiffer penalties handed out A faithful reader located in Brownvale, Alberta. He passed away ban smoking in the schools funny. to those convicted of selling of Windspeaker, January 30, 1987 and I would like to express my for quite awhile and have I think that people in the or possessing drugs, any Brenda Desjarlais deepest sympathy by issuing this poem. I miss him been discussing it for about government should be drug no matter what, and Elinor Lake very much. I would like to do this on behalf of his family also. I have put "Love, Your Family" at the end of my poem. Reader has praise THE EAGLE I would be very thankful if you will accept my request. I enjoy reading your paper and I receive it in the for Terry, Rocky Another bright, cold winter day, mail also. Chilly breezes passing through my protective coat Dear Editor: of feathers, Yours Sincerely, gliding freely in the deep blue sky, Julie Hamelin Re: Trappers Livelihood Defended, By Admiring the white beauty once again. In Memory of Robert Testawich Terry Lusty Well put Terry, that's telling them. My eyes wide open to see this special day, thanking the Great Spirit, for he made it this way, of you As each day went by we often thought Re: Native Nashville Animals, humans and things of such, Now we haue lost you, but will neuer stop loving you North Congratulations Rocky, Makes us wonder of why we have so much. Your smile swept us through and through it's a marvelous, marvelous program, gives me a great deal of pride We find it very hard to let you go to see our talented Natives and Metis on 1 am an old Eagle, experience life, You will always be with us and hope you are TV. A giant step up the ladder I'll learn every bit of it, until the day I die, watching over us. of entertainment well done. You are just a baby, beginning to learn, You were a very special dad, friend and man On a scale of i to 20, I'd say 9.9, too respect your Elders, from there you'll earn. We thank the Lord to haue accepted you. bad it's only a half hour. One hour would be better. Love, Your Family Margaret Guss PARADISE

As I walked the grasslands of paradise, I remembered being there once or twice, reminded me of the dreams of the past, South African situation compared Oh, how I wished it would last. As I walked the grasslands of paradise, to that of Canada's Indians I worshipped the beauty in varied shades of green, Watched the little white flowers bloom, Then moved on to the next step of learning. Dear Editor: (Now we know who wears what is the difference and support garnered by One day at a time, as I grow older, the pants in Canada's "first between a black "homeland" blacks in South Africa since My wings unfurled, my thoughts grew bolder, The only logical reason family. ") and an Indian "reservation ?" they decided to use violence Now I know that life's not to rush, "Phoney Baloney" Mulroney With trendy dunderheads, At least the white South to fight their oppression, I got to be wise, and know when to hush. so passionately appeases it is currently all the rage to Africans didn't murder maybe Canada's Indians the political left with his criticize the oppression of millions of blacks by giving and Metis should consider Marla Jebeaux mock -heroic stand against blacks in South Africa while them "free' blankets infected this option as well. the wickedness of apartheid 13 years old completely ignoring the with "free" smallpox and Kehewin Reserve is because his wife and oppression of Indians in other fatal diseases. G. Robert Dumònt master, Mila, tells him to. Canada. But I ask you, What with all the attention Prince Alberta, Sask Olympic Indian policies questioned

Mr. Frank King Overseas visitors will only be allowed to see and and traditions. I am a strong believer in the Indian Olympic Organizing Committee experience Blackfoot culture. tradition and cannot see it harmed in any way, and I've Calgary, Alberta I've always been proud to be Indian and it is an insult been watching OCO heartlessly dissecting my people. to my dignity and my ancestors that they will not be I also understand that the final contracts for Indian Dear Mr. King: included. I have tried in the past to be generous in my involvement in the Olympics takes place on Friday. Yet thinking and have made excuses for the treatment I I have been excluded. Therefore I have been given no I am a Cree Indian, a member of the Red Pheasant have received. But I have come to the decision that it is choice but to make this public and to inform the Indian Band in Saskatchewan, but resident here in Calgary. not only myself that has been put on hold but the whole community of the way OCO has treated them and their I really want to get involved in the 1988 Olympics and Indian nation. To be able to present the Native world to culture. have had several conversations with Helen Jackson - the whole world, Treaty 7 can never hope to combine all I regret this action. However, my discussion with Ms. Dover and Sykes Powderface. However, despite of that history from their small area. Jackson -Dover and Sykes Powderface gives me no repeated efforts, and several proposals, I have come I should also add that Sykes Powderface was hired to choice. across a brick wall of meaningless talk. It appears that defuse the Lubicon Lake issue, however, with this kind I hope this whole situation can be straightened out by only Treaty Indians from the Treaty 7 area in southern of treatment, things can only get worse. you in conjunction with our Indian leaders here in Alberta are eligible, according to your rules, to be I have on numerous occasions spoken with OCO Canada before it is too late. involved in the Olympics. personnel but to no avail therefore I have approached I wish to add that the "one year and counting" festival This is distressing me as a Native person coming you in the hope you can do something before it is too which took place last week had no Indian participation. from a Cree background, realizing that none of my late. I hope this will be rectified before the Olympics next year. history will be presented to the rest of the world, along I must be loyal to my tribe and so should other Indian Yvonne Wuttunee with all the other Indian nations here in Canada. people, but we should not exclude other Indian nations Calgary

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 8, February 27, 1987, WINDSPEAKER WHAT'S HAPPENING Dene Tha put welfare funds to work

By Rocky Woodward get his support by him administer the welfare because of the cost for rent three with the Dene Band. `Indian Affairs said there lending me the time of Bill dollars back to a voucher of this space, possibly in administration. is no money available and ASSUMPTION - During Pelech, a coordinator for format where residents of March," said Bill as we Maggie works with two Canada Manpower refused a recent visit to Assumption, the Band, who then became the three Dene Tha walked into the front office other social workers and so we said that we will use and because of a recent my guide at Assumption. occupied reserves were where Ronda Lizotte was two trainees. Their work the money gained from article I did on how the We met early enough in assessed individually - busy at work as secretary/ - under the social devel- delivery and the cutting of band has taken steps the morning, and after which would in turn have receptionist: opment program is basically wood towards schooling, towards the betterment of breakfast in High Level, Bill individuals put back on a Bill introduced me to in income security, family and guess what? We have a their communities by using suggested we visit the office cheque system - the band another worker, Maggie counselling, referral and, 95 per cent attendance. It's welfare dollars and turning of the "Dene Tha Ehta went even further. They Martel, who was kind individual counselling. just incredible, " commented it into community-orientated Ande" (People helping went ahead and combined enough to fill me in on some "We have now started to Bill Pelech. work projects that are People). In early September welfare cheques with PEP of the things she does as a meet with people from the While driving through working, I had the opportu- of last year, a social funding received from social development social band to see what is needed. the main area of Assump- nity to witness the progress development program was Alberta Manpower and worker and a little about Our first meeting was in tion, we happened on one that the band has accomp- established under this turned the social assistance herself. January. One of my goals of the trucks delivering lished, first hand. banner. transfer into working Maggie has been a social is to give back the wood. The foreman, Harry After talking with Band Under this unique projects. worker for six years. Three responsibility to the people Danais, and driver David Manager Fred Didzena, I administration, the Dene "I think we will be moving of those years were spent and also give them back Dandona were busy at was fortunate enough to Tha Band began to our office to Bushie River with Indian Affairs and their pride - like it was work but took time to talk before they were on welfare. with Bill and pose for This is my goal although it is pictures. Your Future Begins Here a hard one." The wood cutting pro- "It is working. Slowly but gram has six individuals HOSPITALITY & TOURISM SERVICE WORKER surely. You can't expect to working at Assumption and have things work properly four at Meander River. AVC Lac La Biche is accepting applications for the Hospitality & Tourism Service Worker program to begin April 6, 1987. for you overnight. It was There are also five labourers This cotirse will prepare students for careers in hotel and motel management, tourism and service related industry. different before. Basically I working on various commu- The course is 40 weeks in duration and will include: just did paper work. Now nity projects such as ice with the trainees it is much rinks and skate shacks. - introduction to the Industry easier and better to reach Three are in Bushie River - communications, life and employment skills out to people needing jobs and two are at Meander - accounting or help. We definitely hve River. - food and beverage operations better results with more Among all these incentive - front desk procedures workers as opposed to programs, the Dene Band housekeeping and maintenance - working alone, like I used to has found work for youth First Aid and C.P.R. - under the old band workers at Meander and Entrance Requirements: administration." Assumption. They have Maggie stresses that with begun a homemakers the new social development - functional Grade 11 Math and English project where mothers go - interest in the hospitality industry office, it is not like before into the homes of the Elders - good physical and mental health where many Dene were and do small tasks for them - meet the eligibility criteria of the Canadian Job Strategy Program. looking for work and there such as hauling water, was nothing. "So this is a cooking and cleaning. All of This course is offered in cooperation with Employment & Immigration Canada under the Canadian Job Stragegy Program. positive program. this under the social "One quarter of our development People helping Call AVC Admissions Office today at 623 -5583 or the St. Paul Office at 645 -6214. clients are working through People program. work opportunity programs." Bill believes Operating under the jurisdiction of Alberta Advanced Education. that the The Social Development average caseload of clients program is working and it is who are able to work and avc showing its true worth who have came to the through the work incentive social development program lac la biche programs it has to offer. wanting to work was near Men from the communities 120 band members, and have been put to work on "we have reduced that to buffalo pen building. This about 50 per cent now," he year the Dene Band has smiles. decided to let loose many of "It is hard for me to PUBLIC NOTICE its buffalo to be monitored remember what the as they survive alone in a community was like in 1983 picked area - one reason to where it is today. There PROPOSED LAND USE ORDER AMENDMENT why holding pens had to be has been so many changes. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. Itß(N) built. Fred has done a lot along I had the opportunity to with Band Council," added L.S.D. 16 OF SECTION 35, L.S.D. 13 OF :SECTION 36, visit these men while they Bill. TOWNSHIP 79 RANGE 6 WEST 4TH MERIDIAN were working on the pens Hot lunch programs through Harvey Denochan, have been set up in the who offered me a tour of schools also that assist in The Fort McMurray Advisory Council will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING to consider a proposal by the the area. Unfortunately, my establishing meals for the Janvier Development Corporation to amend the I.D. No. 18 Land Use Order form "R -2" (Rural District) film was never set right in younger students attending to "H" (Highway Commercial District). my camera and so pictures their classes. are unavailable other than Much has been improved The PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 1:15 p.m. on the ELEVENTH day of MARCH 1987 at the on a return trip where I shot since the arrival of the NORTHLANDS SCHOOL, JANVIER, ALBERTA. At that time, the Advisory Council will hear any frames of the buffalo. I must Social Development pro- persons who wish to make representation on the proposed amendment. Copies of the proposed admit, as I watched these gram for the amendment can be seen at the Improvement District Office, Room 513, in the Provincial Building in men work, that the social Dene Band members, and Fred Didzena Fort McMurray. development program is working. along with Harvey Deno - chen and Bill Pelech and Band members have also the councillors feel the been put to work as wood same. cutting crews where delivery of pick -up loads of wood With more and more are made to the Elders at ideas coming out on how to W.D. (DES) BROADHURST $15 and for others the price strengthen the band's I.D. 18(N) MANAGER Alberta is set at $50. The niceness economic concerns, they ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS of this MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS program is that the believe they are on the right IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 18(N) Improvement District Administration money is being used road to the betterment of towards incentives for the the Dene Nation as a 513, West Tower Provincial Building, 9915 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada T9H 21(4 403/743 -7162 students for attending people moving ahead to a upgrading classes. brighter and better future.

ANÉW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 27, 1987, PAGE 9

, IN YOUR COMMUNITY á , ,, 4 Bicentennial Committee meets , , Fort Vermilion plans birthday

By Cathy Bunton ing under the Fort Vermilion Mike Mihaly, Roy Meneen, making the 200th year and District Recreation Marilee Toews, Lorna Bell, birthday a fun time for On Monday, February 2, Board. During this meeting Noreen McAteer, Gordon everyone. 1987, the newly incorporated over thirty enthusiastic Foster and Nick Pawlik. A bicentennial office has Fort Vermilion and District members participated in The I.D. #23 Advisory been established in the Fort Bicentennial Association the discussion and passing Council is being represented Vermilion Community and held its first general annual of bylaws and in the by the Board by Stan Cultural Complex. The meeting. A committee was election of its officers. Smith, Chuck Morris and coordinator is Lindsay In honor of the ABORIGINAL RADIO elected to do the ground- The following people Jake B. Wiebe. Kulak. Office hours are AND TELEVISION SOCIETY and their work and preparation for were elected: Al Toews as An open invitation is Mondays through Fridays "Native Perspective" celebrating their Fort Vermilion's 200th year chairman, Jack Newman extended to all to feel free 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and first year of great broadcasting...Dropping in 1988. as vice -chairman, Diane to contact any of the above 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Write In is donating its space to them. Up to this point, the Pawlik as secretary, John board members to obtain or drop by and join the Congratulations all you artsy people at the Bicentennial Committee Graham as Treasurer, and information or to offer your excitement or phone downtown Lac La Biche radio studios. had been actively function- the directors elected are various needed talents in 927 -4603. And to all you voices I have come to know over the last year, I have but one question. "Who are those guys ?" DENE THA BAND CO- ORDINATOR (Counselling Services) The Co- ordinator will be responsible for: Mare) Planning and administration of community based preventive health and addictions programs; 6°ó Supervision and support for approximately seven staff including addictions counsellor, youth prevention workers, community hea'th representatives and clerical staff; Assisting in the development and implementation of a long -range community development process; Coordination of awareness programs and youth development activities; Coordination of case management, group therapy and client referral services. Qualifications: The applicants should have: - Extensive related experience as a supervisor or senior counsellor in the addictions field;

- Ability to develop and coordinate youth development and prevention programs; - Appreciation and ability to integrate traditional, cultural and spiritual values in community programs;

- Ability to engage staff and residents in community development activities; - Extensive related experience in working in Native communities;

- A graduate with a related post secondary degree or have equivalence in related training and workshops. Salary: - Starts at $30,000 per year and is negotiable based upon previous experience and training; - Attractive housing and travel benefits also provided. Closing Date: March 13, 1987

SonRise Send your resume to: Indian Gospel Band Bill Peleck Coordinator of Social Development Dene Tha at EHTS -ANDE Social Development Program Box 958 pro)1 High Level, AB TOH 120 Ph: 926 -2422 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBLE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS lMl_ SUMMARY: l Reporting to the Board of Directors of the Rocky Native Friendship Centre Society, supervises all staff ___11111_ employed by the Centre; prepares and implements the annual financial operating plan; acts as senior advisor 11 1 I 1_ to the Board; supervises fund raising activities; plans and organizes public relations and publicity projects; 1 _I 1__ recruits, trains, encourages and supervises volunteers and performs other duties. 1 II II/1 1 1 1_1 _ DUTIES: a) Supervises all staff employed by the Centre in close consultation with the Personnel Committee. b) Prepares and implements the annual financial operating plan of the Centre in close consultation with the NATIVE CHRISTIAN Finance Committee. YOUTH RETREAT c) Acts as senior advisor to the Board on all matters concerning the operation df the Centre. d) Supervises the Centres fund raising activities. e) Recruits, trains, encourages and supervises volunteers. DEADLINE: April 1, 1987 f) Performs other duties as required. - for ages 15 and up START DATE: April 15, 1987 (403) REQUIREMENTS: - for more information phone 623 -4565 - Post Secondary School (desirable) Send resumes to: - Knowledge and understanding of Native Culture an asset Rocky Native Friendship Centre - registration fee $30.00 - Valid Driver's Licence 4917 -52 Street - Good Communication Skills (written /spoken) P.O. Box 1927 - Management and Administrative Certificate (desirable) Rocky Mountain House, AB Key -Way -Tin Bible Institute - Native Language att 1L set TOM 1TO Box 540, Lac La Biche, Alberta - Ability to work with other groups and organizations. Telephone: 845 -2788 SALARY: Negotiable

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 10, February 27, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Education Native students eligible for Pope's scholarship Native language discussed

By Everett Lambert

Albertans now studying coordinated and delivered on Friday and Saturday. in the field of Native Studies SLAVE LAKE - The the inservice session. "I want to become a are eligible for the "Pope Community Vocational in Inservice participants teacher," said Bev Anderson John Paul II Commemora- Centre Slave Lake Virginia Martin, of Gift Lake. She added tive Scholarships." The hosted the Native Language included: on Louise Fiddler, Hazel that the inservice training scholarship is also available Instructor's lnservice 30, Vicklund, Matilda Logan, program "is helping me get to those in `(i)nternational January 28, 29 and the Violet Lockett, Irene ahead with my goals." studies with respect to third 1987, sponsored by Calliou, Beverly Anderson, world countries" as well as Northland School Board. Barb Laderoute, su- those in "ecumenical Sixteen Native language Dolly Letendre, Sophie pervisor of Native programs Gladue, Joan Nanimahoo, studies." instructors from the for the Northland School Barrie, The scholarships were Northland, Lac La Biche Mary Wells, Delores Division explained, "we Jim Leary, Barb Laderoute, established "to commemor- and Lakelands Catholic organize these inservice Kathleen Laboucan, Nora ate the visit of His Holiness, Divisions met in Slave Lake programs to meet the great Pope John Paul II, to as part of an ongoing Yellowknee, and Pauline demand for professional Alberta in the fall of 1984..." inservice training program. Ominiyak. training for para- professional inservice focused The scholarships are The three day inservice The language instructors." She the development of approved by the Alberta session was a multi -agency upon went on to explain that "if skills Cabinet and are admin- cooperation effort with the practical classroom Native language and Native High Prairie Division that facilitate effective istered by the Alberta CP /AP Photo School education in general is to Student Finance Board. providing demonstration instruction. The participants grow, more emphasis must master engaged in micro teaching The intent of scholarships classrooms and be placed upon the pre - exercises which provided is "to facilitate and promote teachers, the Community service and inservice the studies for the well -being of Vocational Centre Slave an opportunity for training of Native teachers." Lake providing the confer- instructors to analyze their mankind through the Although the deadline Simpson but failed to do so. ence facility and the own teaching. Barb Laderoute, Kathleen advancement of knowledge for Master's awards has I remember going to see Northland School Division In addition, as part of the Laboucan, and Jim Leary, and its effective application already passed, (February him twice when he was in providing the workshop Inservice Program, the assistant superintendent of to contemporary problems. 1), undergraduates have Edmonton that year. It instructors. Native Language Instructors curriculum with the To be eligible, applicants until July 1 to submit their truly is a very moving "This is the best workshop were given the opportunity Northland School Division, must be Alberta residents applications. memory. I have been to since I to acquire University expressed their appreciation in full -time enrolment of the For further inquiries, It was the first time I had started teaching Cree," credits toward a Bachelor to the Community undergraduate or graduate, students should contact seen so much commotion said Mary Wells, Native of Education degree. This Vocational Centre Slave i.e. master's level. Both the Scholarship Programs, at take place all because of language teacher from "on- the -job" approach to Lake and the High Prairie contents of the courses and the Student Finance Board, one man. When I was Elizabeth Settlement, acquiring credits toward a School Division for their the performance will be 10th Floor, Baker Centre, waiting on Jasper Avenue "Northland and the professional certificate in cooperation in the effort. gauged in the selection of 10025 -106 St. Edmonton, for him to pass in the Community Vocational education seems to be very Nora Yellowknee and recipients. Alberta. The phone number motorcade, you could tell Centre should be com- highly valued by the Pauline Ominiyak both The awards will be is 427 -8640, or dial "0" and when he was coming near. plimented for their efforts." instructors. In order to Native language teachers in effective in September of ask for Zenith 22043. First of all, in the skies Barb Laderoute and take these courses, the Slave Lake were singled out 1987. In other words, the Incidentally, although above, helicopters hovered. Kathleen Laboucan of the Native language instructors for special thanks for their monies will be alloted in Pope John Paul has yet to One was for security and Northland attended additional classes efforts. disbursements throughout confirm, there are strong the other was airborne School Division the course of the year. rumors that he will visit media. Soon after lines Those selected cannot hold Canadian Native people in upon lines of policemen on other concurrent Student Ft. Simpson, N.W.T. on motorcycles came scooting Finance awards. September 9, 1987. Thus, by. Then came the great Those eligible for the one can expect a confirma- white motorcade. And Between Two Worlds undergraduate component tion soon if indeed the Pope there he was in the middle can receive $5,000 while decides to visit. of it, standing inside the with Kim Kopola those eligible for the On his 1984 visit to bulletproof podium of the graduate component can Canada he was scheduled Popemobile. Imagine, all receive $10,000. to visit Native people at Ft. that, for one man. "a talk show for and about Native people" Each SUNDAY Morning VACUUM SERVICE CLINIC CFRN -TV Channel 3, Cable 2 at 8:30 a.m. on We will replace agitator brushes (if replaceable) belt, bulb, paper bag, oil the cleaner, grease all bearings and perform a 6 -point electrical check

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By Rocky Woodward February 20, Windspeaker board members, manage- LAC LA BICHE - How ment and staff got together time flies. Especially when with the radio personnel Native Perspective time is spent travelling the and their board members airwaves of northern to celebrate with ARTS, on Alberta for three hours their one year anniversary 1st birthday each morning, Monday to of broadcasting to the ARTS celebrates Friday. This is what the Native public in Alberta. Aboriginal Radio and The Native Perspective Television Society (ARTS), begins its broadcast at 8 a sister organization of the a.m. every morning and Windspeaker Newspaper, guests who happened to has been doing since arrive very early, were October 18, 1985. invited to sit and talk with At this particular time the radio announcer that radio was then called morning, Ray Fox, on the "AMMSA News Magazine" live show. and operated out of CKUA One of the guests Fox Radio in Edmonton. The talked with was the Member name was later changed to of Parliament for Athabasca, "Windspeaker" and it Jack Shields who ventured continued this way for to say a radio such as this several months until, on that dealt with Native February 3, 1986, the people was a long time "Native Perspective" was coming and something that born and ARTS offered was needed. listeners one hour of radio Shields went on to say programming through the that ARTS does indeed CBC Television, from 8 have a bright future and a.m. to 9 a.m. each weekday. commended Fox and the CKUA listeners can still ARTS staff for their pick up the "Windspeaker" performance. broadcast every Friday ARTS President, Roy from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Randolph, flew to Edmonton On that special day, from Fort Vermilion and exactly one year ago, drove the rest of the way by February 3, a team of car to Lac La Biche, in qualified radio announcers, support and appreciation of technicians and writers, his ARTS team's one year under the direction of anniversary. Radio Director, Ray Fox, Jack Shields presented hit the airwaves of northern Randolph with a picture of Alberta, bringing news, Queen Elizabeth and music and sports broadcasts Prince Philip in recognition that dealt strictly with of their anniversary. Native people for the first President of AMMSA, time in Alberta. Fred Didzena, also made Broadcasted out of a the trip from his home to small radio studio from the Assumption to attend the Windspeaker building in special occasion, along with Edmonton, the show Windspeaker General gradually began to add to Manager, Bert Crowfoot. its air time from one hour to Nine year veteran of RAY FOX where it is today - three CFCW airwaves, Broad- ...with first year cake hours of broadcast time. caster Bruce Makokis, who The Native Perspective came on board with ARTS any questions regarding afternoon people were Windspeaker would like wish them many more eventually moved to its over a year ago, was also on radio. invited to attend a dinner to congratulate ARTS on years of fine tuning and present location in the town hand to make guests feel A buffet was set up for which closed the days their one year of broadcast - "guess what happened ?" of Lac La Biche and on comfortable and to answer guests and later in the celebration. ing to the Native public and on the Native Perspective.

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How are we doing? Boy, it seems like just the Ray other day I walked into the AMMSA office at 10123 Fox reports -107 Avenue. I can still remember saying hello to everyone, Bert, Clint, Carol, Rocky, Terry, and introducing myself as Ray Fox. Then Bert took me to the back of the building and said, "here's your Year's events reviewed office." I want to say right off the bat, that there are a lot of people to thank for our success. If your name doesn't appear here, please don't think that we forgot or that we are ungrateful. I know before I came along, there were people working towards a goal - people like Dr. Joe Couture, Jeff Bear, April Boyd, and of course our current management team, Bert Crowfoot, Clint Buehler, Carol Russ and Colleen Agecoutay. This group then began working with people such as Neil Evans, PC Engineering; Deborah Coulter, Communications Coordinator, Metis Settlements; Dianna Letendre, Project Manager for ARTS survey and a whole lot of other people. Most of them did the groundwork for what was to become "The Native Perspective." The first priority was to begin production of a half -hour radio program for CKUA. The deadline for this was the 8th of October, 1985. The production crew for this program included Jerome .rR -....1111L Yellowdirt as the host, Norman Quinney and Annie Charles, Cree announcers, and the technician Don ARTS CREWS - The first Gilles and some input from Rocky Woodward ARTS radio crews were (Dropping In). The half -hour radio program was Don Gillis, Norm Quinney produced in the studios of Grant MacEwan and Jerome Yellowdirt College's Native Communications Program who (above) and Ray Fox, shared building space with AMMSA back then. I Tracy Ladouceur, Gabe should mention Barb Beeson, Paul Saterly and Bob Deschamps, Doris bill, Lysay, the instructors of the NCP, who were helpful Jan Markley and Bruce in the beginning stages of the ARTS programming. Makokis (left). I was hired by Bert and the AMMSA board in August of 1985. I started work for ARTS on October 26, 1985. 1 began producing the CKUA half -hour program and held interviews for the different positions that were needed to produce a daily program, slated to air on CBC in January. When the dust had settled I had assembled a crew of people consisting of Bruce Makokis, Jan Markley, Doris

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Bill, Norman Quinney and Tracy Ladouceur. We then focused on choosing a format - what we anticipated the people of northern Alberta wanted to hear; how much music should we play; what kind of music should we play; what kind of news; what is Native communications; what languages should we use; who was our audience; where was our "If you start to tell audience; what did they want to know; is there anything they didn't want to know? people only what they There was literally hundreds of soul- searching to hear, you questions that not only had to be asked, but had to want be answered. I must confess I spent more than one a `yes man.' That is sleepless night thinking of ideas for the show. Just to give you an example, the title of our program, The you tell everyone you're Native Perspective took us two weeks to decide on right and soon lose its name. Another major discussion was the theme, or your credibility." rather major decision, was the theme of music or music that we use to identify our program. We needed something traditional, yet modern and most definitely Indian. It was Bert Crowfoot that finally introduced us to Stan Snake and The Native Perspective theme. And of course, on top of all this, we still had to maintain our professional journalistic that people took with them some of the things that ethics. That is, to tell the truth as best as we can, be we stand for and hopefully passed them on to their fair and most important of all, never forget why we neighbours and their friends. I guess that is in are here - to enhance and preserve the Native keeping with our belief that communication has to be Aboriginal languages and culture. We are here to two -way. It has to be coming and going. It has to be protect a whole way of life. fair and it has to be balanced. If you start to tell ARTS has moved a couple of times since its people only what they want to hear, you become a beginning in Edmonton, and we are now in beautiful "yes man." That is you tell everyone they're right downtown Lac La Biche. We do three hours of and soon you lose credibility. Not only that, but if broadcasting every day, Monday to Friday, from 7 to you have two people who always agree on what to 10 a.m. and we still do a half -hour a week on CKUA say, what to do, one of them is unneccessary. radio. It's heard every Friday at 8:30 p.m. So, wherever they are, to all the folks who have We are now in the process of setting up a full -time helped ARTS in any way, shape or form, and to all radio station here in Lac La Biche and are hoping to the people who have passed through our doors, and broadcast 18 hours a day, seven days a week, locally, especially to all the folks who have taken the time to while still doing our three hours daily on CBC. listen to our programming and drop us a line once in CBC time is very important to us in that we reach a while, it is you who we want to say thanks to. 63 communities in northern Alberta. We have an Our program is that much better because of your audience potential of a million and a half. input and I hope we never disappoint you. Some of the faces have come and gone, most of Bye for now, and remember, the world likes you NEIL EVANS them on to bigger and better things. My only hope is better when you're smiling. ...technician installed studio

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ROBIN KUHLE

Robin Kuhle is news director for The Native Perspective. She came to the Aboriginal Radio and Television Society seven months ago from the Columbia Academy of Radio, Television and Recording Arts. Robin says she has always been interested in news - especially politics and current affairs. She feels it's Meet be kept informed about what important that people is happening in the world and how it affects our everyday life. the Robin has appreciated the opportunities afforded her at The Native Perspective - the opportunity to grow and develop her skills in the news area. Native Robin says she most appreciates the opportunity to work with Native people - as Robin says her upbringing didn't put her in contact with Native Perspective people very often. If nothing else, Robin says she is gaining a bit of understanding about Native issues and concerns. She adds that she still has a long way to go. Team Robin says the past seven months have been challenging and interesting. She's looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that will present themselves in the next year.

ROGER FOX

Hello, I am Roger Fox. I come from the Enterprises in the Education Department as Truant Sweetgrass Reserve in Saskatchewan. I attended Officer again. I was responsible for 12 schools the Onion Lake residential school in 1965 called St. covering all Four Bands plus Mameo Beach. Anthony's, where I, too, spent a lot of time kneeling, It was then I saw just how badly we needed facing corners for "speaking Cree." They gave up on cultural oriented programs within the school system me after I wouldn't learn Latin or French. I detested - some children couldn't speak their own Native the school so much. I chose to run away and that language. was that! To me it was shocking. They actually didn't have a Like every youngster I've had my ups and downs. clue about their own identity. This prompted me to Later in life I got interested in my own culture and start explaining their tribe and culture to them - sought out to find who I really was. Luckily, an old expanding to schools "class per class" with the co- man took a liking to me and taught me just about all I operation of the school of course. know. I then heard of this present position and applied For awhile I played the stubborn trip. I've had my for Cree translator. This broadened my own share of head lumps and bruises. perspective. I , Eventually in 1978 I ended up in Muskwachees My belief is that should never be ashamed to pick country. This was the turning point of my life. It was my drum and sing my own song. The society that I then I started to really look at myself and decided to am living in has been busy teaching how to live. Now change myself around. In doing so, I started to really we should make our move. Although I've been in listen to Elders and attended spiritual ceremonies this position a few short months I guess I can safely and chose to admit there was a path for me that said, say I've been an Indian all my life and I believe in my "I have to help and get involved." heart that we as Indian people can only benefit from In the meantime, I worked for Louis Bull Farm and a program such as the Native Perspective. Although Ranch Division as supervisor; Montana Band the news we bring you everyday is not always good Administration as Truant Officer; and for Four Band it's the truth and of course it is real.

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DORIS BILL

I'll have to say right off the top, that it's tough writing about myself. Because I've never had to do this before. But I'll give it a good shot. Here goes... My Name is Doris Bill. I was born in Whitehorse, Yukon. I am of Tlinkit and Loucheux decent. Although born in the Yukon, I was raised in Inuvik, NWT since a baby. I've spent a majority of my growing up years in foster homes, group homes and hostels. At 14 I moved to Whitehorse where I met my family for the first time. Following this I travelled across Canada doing odd jobs ranging from a waitress, bartender, gas jockey to a childcare worker. Like many, there came a point when I wanted to Arts. Something that has always been of interest to do more with my life than slinging beer and hash. So, me. at 19I moved to Vancouver and went back to school. It's been a full year now and although my position Since I had quit in Grade 8, it was quite a struggle with ARTS hasn't changed, I have, despite the to get back into the swing of things. But I was bound growing pains (and I think every company has them) and determined to make it. While in the big city I it's been a rewarding experience watching ARTS graduated from Grade 12 and applied to the Native grow, and growing with it. Communications Program at Grant MacEwan At present, the ARTS team produces a 3 hour College in Edmonton. I was accepted and enrolled in program called "The Native Perspective. " It's my job the summer of '84. This was a turning point for me to do the news on air every morning. I am also because I started doing all the things I love the most; responsible for my own history corner "Looking photography, television, etc. ... which leads me to Back For The Future." As well I report on current ARTS. affairs issues. After graduating from NCP, I was hired on with And I guess that about wraps it up for the life and ARTS as announcer /operator. I shouldn't forget to times of Ms. Bill. But, before I sign off I just want to mention while working at ARTS, I also attended the say thanks to our audience for the wonderful Columbia Academy of Television and Recording support they've shown us over the past year. AIM ELAINE BOUCHER RAYMOND LEE LEIBEL Hi! My Name is Elaine Boucher. I am 22- years -old and have always lived in Lac La Biche. I graduated from J.A. Williams Senior High in Born Raymond Wayne Belanger in Broadview, 1982. Following that, I received my certificate as a Saskatchewan in 1954, I became a ward of the Typist /Stenographer from government, and then travelled from foster home to Clerk the Alberta Vocational Centre in 1983. I then went to work as foster home. Looking back, I can now see myself the typesetter for the newspaper, the Lac La Biche slowly getting into electronics, and eventually radio Post. I was employed at the Post for approximately a and TV. year and one -half. I then went on to work for Social I spent six years in Edmonton and another six in Services as a Clerk- Typist for eight months. Burlington, Ontario, before I got my first real break Still interested in a career in journalism, I returned in radio and TV. The people at Saskatchewan Native Communications Corporation knew to the Lac La Biche Post as a typesetter for another year and one -half. But what I wanted most was to something about me that I didn't, and they gave me a work as a reporter. job. I had planned to take a course in Native All these years I have never worked with or for a communications to start a career in journalism. But Native organization before. For I had just when the Aboriginal Radio and Television Society discovered that I, too, was Native. came to Lac La Biche, the perfect opportunity came The two years I spent at SNCC will always be with for me to become a reporter. me. They are the people who not only gave me a I have been with ARTS since October, my chance, but also taught me a lot about my culture position is reporter/announcer. I have learned a lot and a lot about myself as an Indian. since I've been with ARTS and I know there is still a As the year 1987 started I was offered a job at lot to learn. I enjoy my position very much and I ARTS as their community animator and accepted. know I will continue to do so, because something So far, working with Ray Fox and his crew, well let's new and exciting is happening every day. say there's never a dull moment, never!

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By Rocky Woodward On February 20, the Aboriginal Radio and Television Society (ARTS) celebrated one year of its existence, broadcasting a variety of news and music to its predominantly Native listeners through CBC airwaves, under the organization's program name, "The Native Perpective." It was on February 3, 1986, that the Native Perspective was first heard over the airwaves in northern Alberta, and aired at 8 a.m. on CBC- TV's audio channel, Monday to Friday. Windspeaker interviewed the director of ARTS, a Native of Saskatchewan, Ray Fox, who became involved with the Native Perspective, now located at Lac La Biche.

WINDSPEAKER: When did you first become involved with ARTS? FOX: I actually learned about the radio communications end of it through April Boyd who was with ARTS in Alberta at the time. April filled me in on what was taking place regarding ARTS and then she introduced me to people here in Edmonton. So I had the chance to see what was happening here in Alberta. After that I put my name in and sent a record I produced and copies of television shows that I had also produced. They were for April's eyes only (Ray laughs) but when she left the organization I talked with Bert Crowfoot and others - so they had my resume already, and asked me if I wanted the job. I still maintain that it was the best decision that I have ever did, as far as for my career. It was hard to move from the mother corporation I was working for because of the security it offered but if one wants to grow and be innovative, then I thought I was making the right move. That's exactly what we are doing her now. ARTS DIRECTOR RAY FOX WINDSPEAKER: You started on October 26, 1985, ...job keeps him hopping and just recently ARTS has celebrated their one year of

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broadcasting. Do you feel the celebration was worth it? FOX: I feel good about it and it keeps you hopping here. I'm sort of like you if I have nothing to do then I become Congratulations to AMMSA/ARTS on your 1st Anniversary bored easily. You know after the grand opening I had time of The Native to think and it was tremendous that in one year we have Perspective from the Management & Staff of come from one half -hour of broadcasting to three hours a day - in the space of one year. It is a real accomplishment. WINDSPEAKER: Now I understand that ARTS will be branching out in radio? Sawridge Hotel Jasper ... ARTS: Yes. Our very next step is to start a community radio service right here in Lac La Biche, because we are already here so it benefits us to begin one here. We hope to have a community radio by May and our broadcast time would be 18 hours a day, seven days a Simply week. We are also looking at places who have shown an interest such as Wabasca, Assumption and Slave Lake. The Best Even Hobbema showed an interest. They receive our program there although it is not in our jurisdiction. We are suppose to concentrate north of the Hamlin line, but still, they have shown an interest.

WINDSPEAKER: I understand you have training capital available? Are you training people in radio? FOX: To me the training part is a real accomplishment. One of my biggest headaches is finding people who are trained in radio broadcasting. When we talk Native communications we must think Native people and I Sawridge Hotel Jasper has it cannot find trained Native people to work here, so what I all ... have to do is work with non -Native people to strengthen the people we have here. Conventions, Business Meetings, I find when we use producing dollars and spend it on or a pleasant weekend on the slopes training people then our program is not at the level that it the Sawridge can make your stay should be at. in Jasper the best ever. So what I did was introduced a proposal to Canada Our Ballroom and Meeting Rooms Employment and said we need Native people for the can handle parties from 6 to 250 Native Perspective. They offered us, now, about $135,000 in comfort. A quick snack in the for training and we just recently hired a project manager Sunrise Coffee S hop - Fine Dining Box 2080 (Bill Samoil) in in who will train people radio. Walter's Dining Room - a quiet Jasper, Alberta, Canada The is drink in the Lounge training will take place here at Lac La Biche and it and a fun eve- TOE 1E0 a 51 week course. Trainees will basically concentrate on ning of dancing in Champ's all radio and journalism. combine to make your stay in Tel. (403) 852 -5211 I tried to develop a course like this for five years and Jasper a memorable one. Telex 037 -48555 basically it is a job strategy course. Of course I was After a full day of meetings or Toll Free rejected many times until now, they finally bought it. It's skiing on the world famous Jasper Alta. 1- 800 -661 -6427 actually little things like that that make it work. slopes, relax in Sawridgé s Sauna B.C. 112-800-661-6427 WINDSPEAKER: What is ARTS or the Native or outdoor Hot -Tub. Finish off Perspective's ultimate goal? with a refreshing dip in our indoor FOX: I think it would be perfect if sometime in the future Atrium Swimming Pool and you we were something like the CKUA system - full -time and are ready for an evening of fun and fine ANOTHER full distribution. That's the pie in the sky and it is a goal. dining. SAWRIDGE ENTERPRISE I believe in reality that CKUA which is funded by government is just like a Native communications program, except they are funded provincially and we are funded 'federally. It is an argument, but in order to accomplish something like full -time broadcasting from our own Native station, it would require a heavy duty concentration of Native people and organizations behind such a proposal. We would need Native people saying they would support something like that. Otherwise, I am not sure if we could do it ourselves. OPEN 24 HOURS WINDSPEAKER: What have you personally been involved with in communications before your arrival here? MOTOR HOTEL - SLAVE LAKE, ALBERTA Tire and Pump Service Full Dining Service FOX: My fondest memories about the communication Truckers Lounge NEWLY EXPANDED TO 184 DELUXE ROOMS Bus Depot business is I Hat three when spent five years in Medicine - New Dining Room New Lounge 350 Seat Banquet Room years was doing radio and two were spent in the television Coffee Shop Tavern field. Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 2A0 (403) 849 -4101 Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 2A0 In 1981, I received the best series of the year award in southern Alberta. I had a show we called "For The Good Times" and we did things like going to a house party one time with cameras. We followed people who were a little tipsy and followed them as the drunker they got. We'd do crazy things. We even went into bars and set up the cameras to video tape the bands playing. Congratulations Basically I worked for CBC in Regina and at La Ronge, Saskatchewan, before coming here. WINDSPEAKER: You are the president of NATCOM. Best Wishes What is NATCOM and what does it do? FOX: NATCOM stands for the National Aboriginal Communication society. There are 21 Native communication groups in Canada, but at one time, government did not have any one group to deal with on a national level. Basically, each group dealt with government individually. So NATCOM was formed and now we have To AMMSA/ARTS one office in Ottawa who deals for us which I might add, is an advantage. Now we have a national organization which is one voice in Ottawa working for many. as you Celebrate your WINDSPEAKER: Things seem to be working out for ARTS. How do your listeners regard the Native 1st Anniversary of Perspective? FOX: Fantastic! It is just great. We have a couple of people who may be negative to some of the things that Native Broadcasting happen on the program but I would say that 99.9% of the people have been very receptive - they say nice things. We are doing our job and informing people of what is happening in their world. 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Top artists featured Los Angeles welcomes Native art show

By Clint Buehler - Alex Janvier is reported ances of traditional singers to being negotiating for and dancers from the LOS ANGELES - Results commissions to do two Samson Indian Band and are already evident from major murals. hoop- dancer Jerry Saddle- the exhibition of the work - Joane Cardinal - back of Hobbema. of Canadian Native artists Shubert has had discus- Vernon expressed special which opened earlier this sions with several Los gratitude to the Samson month at the Southwest AngelesA. area galleries Band, Peace Hills Trust and Museum here. in representing Peace Hills Chairman Roy Canadian -born actor her. Louis for their support of John Vernon, the prime - Shearson Lehman/ - the exhibition. mover in making the American Express has The champagne flowed exhibition, a reality, dubbed shown particular interest freely as dignitaries, people the Los Angeles Celebration in the work of Jane Ash from the entertainment of Contemporary Canadian Poitras for its corporate world, art collectors and Native Art, says the initial office, and Vernon has expatriate Canadians good response to the show asked for additional work jammed the hill -top Spanish continues to expand as from her to satisfy the style museum for the word of the work and the demand. openings. acclaim it is receiving Similar interest is being One of the dignitaries spreads. shown in the work of other who is an enthusiastic The four Alberta artists artists from across Canada. supporter of the exhibition represented are doing A series of four exclusive was Joan Winser, Canadian particularly well. In addition openings at the Southwest consul -general in Los to individual sales: Museum introduced the Angeles. Winser hosted a - Norval Morrisseau work of some of Canada's preview of this exhibition prominent Native with a glamorous reception has already had an most "DEAR DANCERS "BY CECIL at her Beverly Hills residence YOUNGFOX exhibition in Santa Barbara artists to this important art ...Metis 44 and has an additional solo market. in November. artist died last week at exhibition scheduled to A festive touch was Some of those works are open in Los Angeles in added to the invitation -only now on display at the Provincial Museum in Beam, Rick Beaver, Vince Vernon was reluctant to March. events with the perform- Museum of Man in San Victoria, and the collection Bomberry, Bob Boyer, comment too soon on the Diego. of contemporary work, Eddie Cobiness, Blake success of the show because Among the gala guests dubbed the Los Angeles Debassige, David General, he expects interest to was Al Waxman, Canadian Celebration of Canadian Joe Jacobs, Clifford snowball as word spreads. Native art symposium star in television's Cagney Contemporary Native Art. Maracle, R.G. Miller, "Indian art is not a big and Lacey, who found the The contemporary show Maxine Noel, Daphne thing here," Vernon says. to be held at U of L exhibition "magnificent." is the realization of the Odjig, Allen Sapp, Benjamin "We're trying to do Admitting that he had determined efforts of Thomas and Cecil something about that." not really been aware of Vernon. Curated by Tom Youngfox. He plans extensive works of Native artists from LETHBRIDGE - The Hill, director of the Tragically, Youngfox promotion the exhibition throughout Canada and Canadian Native art before, of Native American Studies he said he could now see Woodland Indian Cultural died last week after a long throughout its duration. the Northwest Territories. Department and the Division himself becoming a Educational Centre in illness. He was 44. Major sponsors of the This will be the first time of Continuing Education collector. Brantford, Ont., the show The artist's work will be event are Peace Hills Trust, interna- Lethbridge's four major art are organizing an The exhibition is really features the works of on display until April 26 and which is owned by the centres have contempora- tional symposium on two shows in one, featuring prominent Alberta artists will be available for sale. Samson Indian Band; neously exhibited Native art. contemporary Native art in Joan Artists are encouraged Winser; Air Professor an impressive selection of Cardinal- Shubert, to Canada; CN Canada and the United Organizer Northwest Coast Indian art Alex Janvier, Norval have other works available Hotels; CP Hotels and Alfred Young Man and Co- States. from the Legacy Collection Morrisseau and Jane Ash to replace those which are Chief Walter Twinn of the ordinator Louis M. Soop Throughout July, the the British Columbia Poitras, as well as Carl sold. Sawridge Indian Band. Southern Alberta Art are asking that abstracts on of of Gallery, Bowman Arts the subject of Native art be Centre, the Galt Museum sent to the Native American and the University of Studies Department, Lethbridge Art Gallery will University of Lethbridge, simultaneously exhibit art 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K THEY'RE HERE! 3M4. A juried exhibit of Native Local art works from throughout THE 1987 GIANT (17" x 22 ") Canada is also planned by AMMSA/ARTS POSTER artists the Galt Museum in Lethbridge. All interested CALENDARS! Native artists are asked to featured PLUS FOR send works after May 31, $1.25 By Terry Lusty 1987. The works may POSTAGE & possibly be purchased by ONLY HANDLING Artists Morris Cardinal, the Department of Indian Roy Thomas and Brian and Northern Affairs for YES! Please send me the 17" x 22" Clarke are scheduled to be their Art Centre Collection. Full -Color Poster calendar. Enclosed on hand for an exhibition Field trips to the Head - is $3.00 plus $1.25 for and sale of their work on Smashed-In Buffalo Jump payment of and handling made out to: March 13 from 7 -10 p.m. at in Fort MacLeod and to the postage Edmonton's Bearclaw community of Standoff for AMMSA Gallery. their annual powwow are 15001 -112 Avenue Cardinal, noted for his also scheduled. Edmonton, Alberta pointilism, is this year's For further information T5M 2V6 winner of the Peace Hills about the event, contact -Calendar to: Trust art competition. Professor Alfred Young QUICK! Send my Poster Thomas is an Ojibway artist Man or Co- ordinator Louis originally from Ontario but M. Soop at the Native NAME now living in Edmonton. American Studies Depart- ADDRESS Clarke is noted for his ment, University of TOWN /CITY PROV mastery at sculpting. Lethbridge, Lethbridge, POSTAL CODE PHONE The Bearclaw is located Alberta T1K 3M4. Tele- at 9724 111 Avenue in phone (403) 329 -2.532 or Edmonton. 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Big Bear's Bundle New answers raise additional questions

By Terry Lusty WHO WAS JOE PIMP (In the January 9, 1987 issue of Bear's were responsible for Horse Windspeaker, we ran a front page story Btg Bear's bundle struggles in Saskatchewan. Pimi) transferred Big entitled, "New York Museum has major had dropped out After his surrender, Big medicine bundle to the Child's change of name. He Cree medicine bundle." The story left a of sight in 1934 Bear was sent to Regina American museum. He provides the following few questions suspended in mid -air (on when an American an- where he was tried for was adopted, he says, by account: purpose) as a prelude to this subsequent thropologist by the name of treason -felony, convicted Pimi when one month old article. An attempt to answer those David Mandlebaum and imprisoned at Stony and just after his own "When he was a child, questions is the main thrust of this article. acquired it on behalf of the Mountain Penitentiary in mother's death. Chatsis his hair was always The story in question centred around a American Museum of Manitoba. Despite the says the reason for his greasy and he was bearclaw medicine bundle that had Natural History in New protestations of Horse adoption was to replace an nicknamed "Pimee," the belonged to Cree Chief Big Bear, a major York. The bundle was Child to remain at the only son of Pimi who died Cree word for `fat" or personality during the 1885 Northwest obtained from a "Joe Pimi," prison with his father, he as a result of a sleigh ride "grease." When the Resistance in Saskatchewan.) who was a resident of was returned to Sask- accident when he was but RCs came, he was Poundmaker's Reserve just atchewan where he lived nine or 10 years of age. baptized and the priests east of North Battleford. with a Metis family (Joe Chatsis went on to wanted to haue his One of the questions Sayers) at Bresaylor, which explain that the clergy had Indian name changed so raised in the previous was then a prominent Metis a fair impact on the religion they used his nickname. article in this paper was the community. A few years of Pimi, who became a (For his first name) he question of who was Joe later, about 1890 or 91, he devout Roman Catholic was named after Jesus' Pimi. Pimi was none other moved to Poundmaker's, and gave up most of his father, Joseph. It was than Horse Child, the where he remained until his traditional Indian beliefs Father Lacombe who youngest son of Big Bear. death on May 20, 1952. and customs. That is also gave him the name At age eight, he had Albert Chatsis, who now why he gave away many Joseph." accompanied Big Bear lives in Saskatoon, is an items that had belonged to when he went to surrender adopted son of Horse Child his father, Big Bear, Chatsis So it was that Horse himself to the authorities and was born in 1934, the added. Child, the youngest son of after eluding capture by the same year that Horse Child Chatsis further asserted Big Bear, came to be called military during the 1885 (under the name of Joe that the (RC) clergymen Joe Pimi. WHERE IS BIG BEAR'S PIPE?

Certain material He also purports to possess kept the pipe after that. the United States, and are possessions of Big Big Bear's chaps and Perhaps he did, perhaps to eventually come together - Bear's eventually leggings. not. If he did, that would at one place. When that found their way into the When questioned further explain how he first came to happens, says Neault, they hands of his son, Horse about whether the pipe possess the pipe and how it are to be returned to their Child, or Joe Pimi. Some of may have been part of Big could have become a part original communities those objects had been Bear's bearclaw bundle, of his bearclaw bundle. whereupon they will herald passed on to Big Bear by Chatsis disclaimed any There have been three the dawn of a new day and his grandfather, Little Black such knowledge. He does different versions of what life for the North American Bear, says Albert Chatsis. not think that the black became of the pipe (if there Indian. That time, it is said, pipe he received was part of was one) that have been will Be for the better. "He (Pimi) sold most of Big Bear's bundle. So what brought to the attention of his (Big Bear's) things - happened to it if, in fact, this writer: Neault further states that like any other Indian at that there had been any pipe (1) it was buried some- all four pipes are very time," Chatsis claims. "He the bundle? in Saskatchewan powerful. One of them is had several things for associated with where In September of 1975, and certain person(s) supposedly responsible for protection pieces." Macleans' magazine pub- may know of its where- putting a stop to the war in One item Chatsis men- lished, "All That's Left of abouts; Viet Nam. tions is "a big blue bead," Big Bear," by Edmonton (2) it was sold to a In terms of Big Bear's apparently a Hudson's Bay author -historian Rudy museum or individual in pipe, Neault claims that a trade bead. "He wore that Wiebe. He wrote of a time New York who may be designated person has as a protection piece when Big Bear was fasting willing to part company already been chosen to be around his neck," he and received a vision at the with it for the right price; the keeper of it once it is explains. junction of the Sask- and returned to Canada. The Chatsis talks about a atchewan and Red Deer (3) it is in the care and individual in question is said black soapstone pipe he rivers. It was there, he said, custody of a "traditional" to be a young Cree man received around 1950. It that Big Bear received the Indian who lives in the originally from Sask- had been handed down the power of "the overlord of all Dakotas. atchewan but who now family line from Big Bear to bear spirits...the Great The latter of the three lives in Alberta. Horse Child, then himself, Parent of Bear." possibilities is the one Whatever the disposition he claims. He alleges to still At that particular time, which has been elaborated of Big Bear's pipe, a general have the pipe and that it said Wiebe, "his father upon most. According to theme seems to be that it is was used for many different offered up a pipe, and left my informant, Gary Neault, destined to return to its reasons, the main one him." Wiebe does not Big Bear's pipe is one of people. When? Your being for healing purposes. mention whether Big Bear four major ones that are in guess is as good as anyone's.

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By Kim McLain the Paul Band hosted round dances. It has been noticed by Martha Campiou- Answers need to revive traditions many that the sizes and Zarutsky, president of the frequency of round dancing White Braid Society, who dance. Costume and is on the rise. hosted the round dance on competition isn't part of This past weekend round February 20 at the CNFC this "friendship dance." dances were held at had something to say about Another reason for the Edmonton's CNFC, the new fervor for round increase in round dance Hobbema on Friday night dances. activity is a need to bring and Louis Bull hosted One of the biggest back Indian traditions. another the following night. attractions of round dancing "People my age are Earlier this month, is its "non- threatening, non- growing up," said Campiou- Poundmaker's Lodge and intimidating" nature of the Zarutsky, adding that "the middle -age people want to hang on to the Elders and show the young people their culture." 1,500 at CNFC Tabatha Fisher, a 17- year -old Cree Indian By Kim McLain originally from Manitoba, who has been living in EDMONTON -- A crowd of about 1,500 made their Edmonton for the past 10 way through the doors of the Canadian Native years, agrees with Friendship Centre (CNFC) to take in a round dance Campiou -Zarutsky. hosted by the White Braid Society and co- hosted by "It's a great chance to the CNFC on Friday, February 20. meet new people, learn The festivities were opened by Duffield Elder, about the culture and come Abby Burnstick. together," says Fisher. A card raffle game called "26 split" was played Most of Fisher's growing throughout the night to raise money for the drum up years were spent living groups. Six groups shared the center -stage, two in non -Native circles until local drums, two from Hobbema and two more all her friend, Karen Lepine, the way from Saskatchewan. introduced her to Ed- A free meal of bannock, beef stew and tea was monton's friendship centre served during the later part of the evening. and the White Braid Society. After the late supper break, blankets and money Ever since that first were CROWD AT CNFC given out by the hosts to some of the visitors in introduction, Fisher has ...enjoys "friendship dance" attendance. All was done in the traditional "give- wanted to dance powwow. away" manner. Fisher now has plans to join the "Tea Dance" before. area. With their arrival they honor of opening the recent Martha Campiou- Zarutsky, president of the the White Braid Society The tea dances were held brought the round dance. round dance. at the Canadian White Braid Society, said she was pleased with the dance group. once a year when the first "Today the dances are Native Friendship Centre. turnout, however, she observed that a larger facility "The dances never used lightning came and were not used the same way," Burnstick said we depend would have accommodated the dance much better. to be here ... it was the sacred dances. said Burnstick, adding that - on the Great Spirit for The centre's gymnasium kept a full house Saskatchewan Indians who After the Riel Resistance "the people really don't health and good weather throughout the entire evening. brought it here," says 83- of 1885, the Cree fled to the care to have it." At one and hoped that the round The White Braid Society holds a round dance ydar -old Abby Burnstick. United States and after time, the dances were for dance "turns out to be a during the winter months annually. The Duffield Elder said the some years of e)dle, retumed worship of the Great Spirit. good will and a blessing Cree of this region only had to Canada to the Hobbema She said she had the from the Great Spirit."

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 88, February 27, 1987, WINDBPEAKER Entertainment Native movie actors nominated for Genies By Terry Lusty Written by Sharon Riis of What is notable about Lac La Biche, where the Loyalties nominations are Two Canadian Native film was shot, and the categories - best people who are former pròduced- directed by Ann picture, screenplay, direc- residents of Edmonton Wheeler of Edmonton, tion, actress (Cardinal), have been nominated for Loyalties has the third actor, supporting actor Canada's most prestigious highest number of nomina- (Jackson), costumes and film awards, the Genies. tions and is only one away sound. Tantoo (Martin) Cardinal from tying for second place "I'm not sure that a and Tom Jackson's names said Wheeler, in a recent Native actor has been up have been submitted for interview with Windspeaker. for this award before," says their roles in the widely A French film, The Decline producer Wheeler. "It may acclaimed film production, of the American Empire, be a first. Certainly, it must "Loyalties." has received 12 nominations. be setting some precedent." Altogether, Loyalties has Both Wheeler and Riis Response to the film been nominated for eight are of a mind that Loyalties, demonstrates that "Tantoo's Genies at the 8th annual unfortunately, is up against performance has really Academy of Canadian very strong competition. "I gotten a lot of peoples' Cinema and Television don't think I'm going to attention as being one of

Genie Awards. This year win," says Riis. "1 think the most powerful perform - they are to be presented on Denys Arcand (who wrote ances in Canadian film to March 18 in Toronto. the screenplay for The date," she adds. Wheeler Released last fall, Loyalties Decline of the American also credits it's success to a ran for four months in Empire) is going to win "well- written role" by Riis. TANTOO CARDINAL AND TOM JACKSON Edmonton which is very everything," she conceded Jackson's role was one ...portray Metis couple in conflict good by normal standards Nonetheless, she is quite that could have gone for a Canadian production. happy with the product and unnoticed but fortunately Certainly, if either of them "a critical success," but not In most cases Canadian is very happy that were quite positive," beams Cardinal did not, says Wheeler. It get this award, it makes one in which the acting, films are only on the market has been nominated best Wheeler. She further as was not a big role, "but I them more sought after," directing through or casting could points out that Loyalties any given theatre actress. "There's times think he just sparkled, " she she concludes. be for held at fault. Rather, she won top honors for best two, three or four Tantoo does parts better said. "At the end of the film, When questioned about explains, it may not have film, direction and perform - weeks, then gone. But not than I had ever imagined," he was an actor people the film's success since its been given enough push by ance at the North American Loyalties. she says. wanted to see more of. release, Wheeler termed it, its distributor, Northstar Indian Film Festival in San Releasing of Toronto. "I Francisco and in Quebec don't think the distributor- city. "And there are still a ,to ot tDrtN ship showed a confidence number of festivals to go," in it and it was often shown she adds. The film has in theatres that weren't the been sold in Australia, best for it," she remarks. Britain, France, Denmark An example she f ; _ AA ROUNDUP" gave and Argentina. Additional .. °'..... V"MINI qrJ was Winnipeg where, foreign sales are pending. Theme "UMW' according to information "Overall, it is a success in passed on from Rose Canadian terms," boasts Box 218, Martin to Wheeler, the film Wheeler. BONNYVILLE, ALBERTA was shown "a way out of TOA OLO the city centre and in a Since Loyalties opened, theatre where a film of this Cardinal and Jackson have kind would not normally moved to Toronto in hopes run; a theatre where B of getting more film work, March 21,1987 .10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. grade violent movies run." says Wheeler, who thinks Riis shares Wheeler's the film "is opening up new Bonnyville sentiments regarding opportunities for them Indian -Metis Rehab Centre Northstar. "They were both." very nonchalant about its Loyalties was recently potential," she says. televised on CBC -TV and Wheeler, however, Wheeler thinks it may have derives a certainsatisfaction attracted over two million GUEST SPEAKERS: From AA - Alateen - Alanon from the good reviews that viewers. As for its future, BANQUET: 6:30 p.m. - Guest Speaker Ed Bellerose Loyalties has received. Of she projects that, "it'll have DANCE: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. - Band - Silver Creek over 60 review, "all of them a long life."

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of three died in the middle frame of the deciding game HIGH PRAIRIE - An Open Recreation Hockey between the Alberta teams. Tournament, sponsored by Metis Local #159, will be There is a dynasty in British Columbia that held at the Sports Palace on April 3, 4 and 5. A $300 SPORTS outnumbers any of the great teams mentioned so far. entry fee will be needed by March 27 for the 16 -team ROUNDUP It's not the Canadian Football League's B.C. Lions, and tournament, which will award $4,000 in total prize it sure isn't those guys who wear skates and dress like money. If you're interested in this event, phone Harry they play: the Vancouver `Clownucks.' (523 -3608) or Gerald (523 -3179) for more information. By Mark The team I'm talking about is on its way to its eighth championship attempt, in as many tries, after winning McCallum KEHEWIN On April 17, 18 and 19, a year -end the deciding game of the Canada West University - Easter special volleyball tournament will take place at Athletic Association basketball semifinals, on Sunday, the Kehewin School. April 15 is the deadline for February 22. entry, so don't delay. Call recreation director Herman John at The word dynasty, by most definitions, means a The University of Victoria Vikings beat their 826-3333 and tell him you have your $200 entry fee. group of powerful, successive rulers that maintain a counterparts, the Golden Bears, 81 to 79 in overtime to position for a considerable amount of time. qualify for a berth at the Canadian Interuniversity To sports fans, not to be confused with night time Athletic Union championships. On the U of A campus, HOBBEMA - The Louis Bull First Annual Youth soap -opera watchers whose only definition of the word a packed pro -Bears Varsity Gym watched the Vikings Volleyball Tournament will be held at the recreation is Joan Collins and Linda Evans brawling and go 10 for 11 from the free throw line in overtime -- eight centre, on March 14 and 15. The tournament will be scratching to get at the Carrington fortune, the word of those being deposited by Victoria's Wade Loukes. accepting eight junior boy and eight junior girl teams 'til means the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Steelers Spencer McKay led the Vikings with 19 points, while March 10, when your team can pay the $90 entry fee and the unforgettable five -in -a -row Grey Cup champion the Bear's Mike Suderman hooped 21. they're asking for. Prizes will include a trophy and team Edmonton Eskimos. jackets for first place, T- shirts for second, and the third Edmonton Oiler fans know the word but would ENOCH - On March 7 and 8, the Enoch recreation place team will receive medals. Teams, which can perfer not to say it for fear of jinx...maybe even forget complex will be the site of a 10 -team co -ed volleyball consist of no more than 10 players, will play at least the adjective: d- y- n- a- s -t -y, after the team's fall from tournament being organized by Ken Ward. Entry fees three games. Contact Doug Bull or Valerie Giant at grace last year to the Calgary Flames. Any hope of of $200 will be accepted 'til March 2. For more 585 -4075. consecutive Stanley Cups passing number two in favor tournament information, call Ken at 470 -5647. Until next week, that's all.

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Metis Children's Services Mark survives survival camp

By Mark McCallum bags and lots of warm call him, wasn't kidding, animal will not detect clothes into a van, which although he did let me human scent in the area. Do you know what a then carried them safely to "sleep in" 'til 8 a.m. The girls in the group, cubbie is? Can you build a the Sucker Creek Reserve We ate breakfast and headed by youth program "lean to" with only your (40 km east of High Prairie) then headed to a more volunteers Lorna Kreiser bare hands? Did you know where much -appreciated remote spot on the reserve and Cheryl Kaboni, chal- that every good trapper lodging in a gymnasium was where Slush and Charlie lenged Charlie and the rest boils his traps before using provided by the reserve, on Cardinal, both MCS youth of the guys to a campfire - them to remove human February 20, 21 and 22. workers, showed us how to making contest, which was scent? After I unpacked my gear build a "lean to." When followed by a Weiner roast. Well, I didn't. But, the and bedding with the rest of building this type of shelter, The contest was decided basic bush survival tech- the group, I was promptly Slush says, the most by a panel of 14 Weiner niques I gained on my trip informed by survival camp important things to note roasting sticks, which with nine young people and leader Stan Laurent that we are the placement and chose Lorna and the rest of SHOW AND TELL four volunteer instructors all had to be out of bed by direction of the "lean to." the girls as the undisputed at a Sucker Creek survival 6:00 a.m. I told myself he "The ideal spot to build it is campfire makers of Sucker Camp leader Stan "Slush" Laurent shows Shawn Gladue, who camp will always remain in wasn't serious and became in the thick of the bush Creek -11 sticks to three. celebrated his 11th birthday on the survival trip, how to build a my memories. comfortable with the where the trees can filter Needless to say, Charlie, cubbie. - Photo by Mark McCallum A youth camp, sponsored thought of rising no earlier out the elements," explained Slush and myself were not by Metis Children's Services than noon. Stan, or Slush, "and always make happy with the decision video production on the life group learned basic (MCS), packed sleeping "Slush" as the gang like to sure the open side of the because we think Cheryl of Richard Cardinal, techniques of bush survival, shelter is facing away from bribed the judges with extra Charlie's brother, fittingly including the most important the direction the wind is hot dogs. entitled "A Cry From a technique, which applies to blowing." In sub -zero On the way back to the Diary." The production everyday life. They learned winter temperatures, he gym we caught a glimpse of chronologically unfolded that it's a necessity to work Evaluation pleases suggested willows (used in a small herd of grazing Richard's stay in 16 different together with others in any the making of the "lean to ") buffalo kept on the reserve. foster homes, the unjust situation." treatment and neglect he be rubbed gently with the Cameron and Marilyn The youth group, myself school principal received while in the care of palms of your hands for Willier, who operate included, would like to on Alberta Social Services, warmth to prevent break- recreational activities thank the Sucker Creek at Elizabeth age. the reserve, greeted us and his eventual suicide. Band for putting us up for from the On the last day, the As defined by Slush, a when we returned the weekend and another survival group unsuccess- cubbie is a structure used wilderness. They invited us big thanks to Cameron and by to catch to attend a banquet and fully attempted to win a trappers Marilyn for all the assistance rodents such as foxes, dance, which included a Sucker Creek volleyball By Donna Rae Murphy the money they would and time they gave us. implement all the recom- coyotes and minks with a presentation by MCS tournament, but they were ELIZABETH - Elizabeth mendations, including the baited trap. The teepee - employees Brian Fayant awarded with the tour- MCS is planning a trip to Settlement School Principal, addition of a science lab. shaped cubbie he built and Charlie Cardinal on the nament's Most Sportsman- Batoche this summer along for their Gerry Letal, says he is very "Right now, we do what a stood about three feet high negative effects of alcohol like Team trophy with other outings. They pleased at the evaluation hig percentage of elementary but can range in different and drugs to over 100 efforts. invite anybody interested in his school received from a schools do, conduct our sizes. Slush says that it's young people from six MCS employee Lorna finding out more about committee set up to evaluate experiments in the class- important to remember to other youth organizations, Kreiser summed up the trip upcoming events to call all aspects of the school, room." If they had the wear gloves and brush the including the survival camp best when she said, "the them at 424 -4960, or at the located on the Metis money, there would be structure with spruce group. The young people objectives of the survival office on the fourth floor at settlement south of Grand additional programs and bough so an unsuspecting watched a privately made camp were met. The youth 9912 -106 Street. Centre. everything done on a large The report states the scale, "but with all the school is "open and friendly" cutbacks in funding this is and that student growth is highly unlikely." THE CANADIAN NORTHERN STUDIES TRUST encouraged both academ- The school, instead, will ically and socially. However, focus on things that don't SPRING COMPETITION FOR there was one snag in the cost in dollars and cents. glowing report. It was Their Cree program, SCHOLARSHIPS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT pointed out that once successful and popular with students graduate from both students and parents FOR NATIVE STUDENTS grade eight, the highest is being promoted further. grade offered in Elizabeth, The Cree language instruc- The Canadian Northern Studies Trust will award scholarships - valued at $10,000 each - to and enter Assumption tor, Mary Wells, recently support native students enrolled in post -baccalaureate degree or diploma programs at a School in Grand Centre, attended an in- service Canadian university and who will be commencing graduate studies on or after September 1, the only Catholic high training session for such 1987. school in the area, there programs and is enthusiastic follows a very high drop out about implementing the The educational program of the successful candidates will have special relevance to rate for the same students ideas gained. economic development for native peoples in Canada. Preference will be given on the basis of that may very well have They also hope to extend academic excellence, but work -related experience with potential for initiative and excelled on the settlement. and build up library. have bearing on The report stated "settle- their leadership qualities will be taken into account. The subject areas that direct "We started one but right ment students have difficulty economic development will be considered, and the applicability of the course of study to now it's very small. We'd coping at the high school, native economic development must be demonstrated. feeling they must prove like to get more books and promote reading among The awards are open to native students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of themselves before they are the students and we'll be Canada. These a accepted. A large propor- awards are made possible by contribution from the Native Economic tion of students do not working on that area of Development Program, Government of Canada. complete high school." school improvement." The committee, with The committee previously had distributed members of trustees and question- For information and application material, write to: superintendents of other naires to students and school districts, plus Native parents of the settlement Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies education specialists, and most responses 130 Albert Street, Suite 1915 suggested a study be supported the school and Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4 completed to determine the teachers. cause for the high drop out The report was presented Tel. 613-238-3525 rate and provide solutions. to Lakeland Catholic Applications are to be received by April 1, 1987 The report made many School trustees at their recommendations and regular bi- monthly board Letal says if the school had meeting held last week.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 27, 1987, PAGE 27

IN TOUCH By Dorothy Schreiber

This week In Touch outlines some provincial programs ONE, TWO, THREE available to Alberta senior citizens. By John Copley

The Senior Citizen Renter Assistance Grant Three, unscramble each set of letters to make the number of words provides financial assistance to seniors 65 years old and To play One, Two, use all the letters provided. Do not add any letters of your own. Use over who are either living in rented accommodations or indicated. You must of all to each line. As it is possible to make various combinations of words using these who own and occupy a mobile home situated on rented letters solve week's issue will represent just one possible solution. land. letters, our answer in next The grant is available to: -senior citizens 65 years of age and older -widowers (60 -65) whose deceased spouse was 65 years of age or older and eligible for a benefit -widowers (55 -64) who are receiving a widows pension or additional benefits by qualifying under the Widows Pension Act Financial assitance is provided in the form of an annual grant. For eligible seniors renting non -subsidized housing, the yearly grant is $1,200 and $600 for seniors renting subsidized accommodations. For mobile home owners RWRPENPSAE who rent land or space for their home the annual grant is $1,000. ONE. Application forms for Senior Citizen Renter Assistance TWO' can be picked up at municipal offices, Alberta Treasury Branches, Senior Citizen Drop In Centres and Alberta THREE' Municipal Affairs offices. Applications may be submitted any time between May 1 of the current year and March 31 of the following year. TRIEPRGAD If you need further information you can contact: Grants and Subsidies Branch ONE. Alberta Municipal Affairs TWO' 100 Jarvis Building 9925 -107 Street THREE' Edmonton, Alberta 427 -4877 TSIGATPEH ONE The Senior Citizens Facility Grant Program is designed to help senior citizens organizations to develop TWO. centres. The program is available to incorporate non -profit THREE- senior citizen organizations. In addition it is also available to organizations acting on behalf of a senior citizen group and have services to seniors as a part of its objective. Examples of organizations may be, community service organizations, municipal authorities, recreation boards, auxilliary hospitals, nursing homes and lodges. Grants can be used to establish a senior citizens centre, renovate or upgrade an existing centre, or purchase equipment for a centre. Under this program a basic grant of up to $1,000 is available for approved project costs. There is also additional $3,000 (maximum), grant available on a matching basis. WINDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM For further information you may contact: By Kim McLain Donna Sears Administrative Officer 12th Floor, CN Tower Use a pen or pencil and fill 10004 -104 Ave. segments that Edmonton, Alberta in the contain a dot. If done 427 -2568 correctly, the filled in segments will reveal a hidden picture. This Family and Community Support Services is week's pictogram will be another program which offers an opportunity for shown in next week's developing programs for seniors. The program is paper in completed form. designed to create conditions and services within communities that prevent family and social breakdown. F.C.S.S. is open to all Albertans including Treaty Indians, ki-nt,4ap40 where a local government has entered into an agreement with the province to provide the service. One of the eligible program elements is the creation of social /recreational drop -in centres and outreach programs for senior citizens. This program is cost -shared by the province and municipality. The province provides 80% advance per capita funding to municipalities in two components; administration and planning. For further information contact: Gordon Thomas, Director Family and Community Support Services AtSJ44) Alberta Community and Occupational Health 7th Floor, Seventh Street Plaza 10030 -107 Street Edmonton, Alberta 427 -2804

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