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I VOL. VII. No. 9 KAINAI NEWS, BOX 58, STANDOFF, ALBERTA, CANADA August 19, 1974 Manuel Re-elected NIB Pres. Band Welfare —Urges World Organization of Indiginous Peoples Monies Wavered Band Welfare departments in the Treaty #7 area in southern Alberta will soon be By JOE CROP EARED WOLF Canada and reveal to the rest of the world functional again pending a decision by In- George Manual, a Shushwap Indian from that we are not treated as Canada dian Affairs to accept a short term agree- Chase, 8.C., was re-elected by acclama- claims," he said. ment with the Blood, Peigan, Blackfoot, tion at the sth assembly of the National In- It was disclosed by Mr. Manual that the Stoney and Sarcee tribes. dian Brotherhood held in Vancouver, B.C. NIB appliedfor membership in the United The chief's, band managers, and welfare on Aug. 6, 7 and Bth. He will be serving as Nations in April, NIB was granted non- representatives met Monday, July 29 at President for a third term. governmental status by the UN General the Bull Head Hall on the SarceeReserve In an interview with Mr. Manual he said Assembly. to accept or reject an agreement between that Indian people in Canada if they are to According to Manuel the Power Nations Indian Affairs and the Treaty #7 bands, get recognition must develop political namely France, Britain and the United which would lift the freeze on welfare power and must do it soon. Hereferred to States rejected the application and that funds imposed by the department over one an earlier speech by Sam Deloria, a the developing nations supported the month ago. lawyer and brother of Indian author Vine application for UN membership, with In- The directive issued by the Department Deloria; that power is obtained either dia giving the strongest support. calling for all five bands to submit budget through people or through economics giv- The power nations felt that NIB was not and decision sheets before their budgets ing you military power and economic an international organization to receive would be approved, was strongly opposed power. membership. Mr. Manuel pointed out to by band officials declaring, "it was an in- The struggle for Indian Power can be them that NIB and the National Congress vasion of privacy on the part of welfare supported by the Provincial organizations of American Indians have joinedforces to recipients." of the different Provinces by organizing form an International Organization of In an interview with Leo Pretty Young the Band councils in their areas and mak- Native leaders to take care of issues deal- Man, Chief of the Blackfoot Reserve near ing them aware that by submitting ing with the welfare of the Indian people of Gleichen, he said, "Indian Affairs tell us resolutions in line with N.1.8. policies they Canada and the U.S. the directivecame as a result of what they will strengthenunity among Indian people. The Head of State of New Guinea, South say is a 'tight money policy.' " The depart- "Then that way I have power. A few times "The other approach would be to use America; also urged continued contact by ment is questioning the amount of money like that and the minister will say, yes you International Politicies. Making the World the Indian leaders at the conference and spent by the five band welfare do represent the Indian people of Canada aware of our problems Canada releases promised to support issues undertaken by departments. and the Government will haveto sit up and issues stating how well it treats its Indian NIB, and the formation of a world The agreement, voted in favor of, by 39 take notice." people. I think we should embarrass organization of ingenious people. delegates at the meeting, in part states, "The bands will continue to administer the welfare program of the Department as they have previous to this agreement, but with the following stipulation: Clause Might Close CUTIA Doors Buchanan Two, Item A "the copy of the Budget and Decision Sheet— sent to the Department Just over a year in operation, the and more efficient facilities then those in shall contain no information from which Calgary Urban Treaty Indian Alliance the old Y.W.C.A. building on 12th Aye. Warns Indians the identity of the applicant may be deter- (CUTIA) may close its doors at the end of Much of the conflict involves treaty Buchanan, London mined." August Mr. Judd MP for because the federal government rights. According to treaties signed West was named as Indian affairs and The delegates felt in order to comply by refuses to give financial support to the between the government and some Indian northern development minister in Prime the government's request for the B and D project. bands about 100 years ago, the Indians are MinisterPierre Trudeau's new 29-member sheets, the name, treaty number, address, CUTIA is Canada's only Indian social guaranteed education, medical care and cabinet. social insurance number and health care service agency. It's staff of 12 treaty In- some financial need. number would be eliminated from the dians work in the community, mainly in Former Indian Affairs Minister Jean Mr. Buchanan came to his first cabinet form. Only the issuing officer's number, Calgary's east end, helping other Indians Chretien says these rights only apply to In- meeting warning that he would not and the issuing band would be filled in. find housing, jobs,financial assistance and dians on reserves. But treaty Indians say tolerate armed violence among Indians. In order that B and D sheets be made orienting them to ways of the city. Among the government is obliged to guarantee accessible to the Department, the agree- its services, it includes home making, job these rights wherever they live. The former Lopdon insurance un- ment stipulates also that district per- orientation courses, hospital visiting and "Unless they change their policies we derwriter and school trustee said he was sonnel from the I.A.B. offices shall attend most important, 24-hour service to anyone are really caught in a bind," says Mr. Call- "considerably concerned" about regularly at the Tribal Administration of- needing immediate assistance. ing Last," "People are moving off the protesting Indians in Kenora, arming fices of each of the bands to pick up The apparent reason for the Federal reserves because the governmentrefuses themselves to defend a city park they are department copies of the sheets. governmentrefusal for funds is that some to make them economically viable. And now occupying. These sheets must be forwarded to the workers in the federal government's In- then they cut us off when we try to make it Finance and Social Services Department, dian Affairs office in Calgary find the ser- in the city." Armed confrontation is "foreign to Regional office in Edmonton for use only vices offered by CUTIA invaluableand ac- "It's this kind of confusion that results Canada and I deplore it." Cont'd Page 3—Monies Wavered tually work with them. However, other in so many Indians ending up on Skid government workers resent Row." . . . the agency and see it only as a duplication of services Roy Little Chief, CUTIA president says offered by the 1.A.8. Department. the federal government looks after its One Indian Affairs administrator in the landed immigrants better than it does In- Calgary office said "There isn't a group in dian trying to make it offreserves. He said the world that gets as much money as the the government provides orientation, Indian people and yet they always want relocation assistance and programs in more." — their own language when they arrive in The CUTIA staff has been operating Canada. without funds about four months and have The present conflict, which the federal been working on a volunteer basis while government is still mulling over, is having living off welfare. They say they can only the most telling effects on the people who (naSan _ keep going until the end of August unless need the services of CUTIA. o^ Canci- the governmentcomes up with the money. "We had to discontinue our oreintation Urban Calling Last, CUTIA's co- course because there wasn't enough ordinator said the federal government money. Also just trying to work out his agreed with the second-year proposal and hassle takes so much of our time that we wanted to make CUTIA a pilot project for can't do the work that needs to be done to the rest of Canada. For its second year, help our people," said Mr. Calling Last. the agency regurested $117,000 so they could expand staff and move into bigger Steinhauer Enrolls In This Issue Cadets Page 2—News Here and There In his firstofficial military function, Lt- Gov. Ralph Steinhauer enrolled 14 Alber- Page 3—Ecumenical Conference tans as officer cadets in the Canadian forces. Page 4—Editorials All of the 13 men are seeking degrees in Page 5—Letters science, engineering or the arts at one of Canada's three military colleges. Page 6-7—Native Summer Games The only female enrollee, 18 year-old Jane Bruce from Calgary, starts a four- Page 8-9—Sports year physiotherapist's course at the Page 10—District News University of Alberta this fall. Upon graduation all the officer cadets Page 11—Women's Page will receive commissions in the forces. 2 KAINAI NEWS August 19, 1974 NewsHereandThere Feud Over Blackfeet Lease Hike Twenty-one Lethbridge residents leas- The 25-year lease agreements were sign- ing lakefront cottage lots from the ed 13 years ago by the Blackfeet and St. Blackfeet Indian tribe in Montana are dis- Mary Development Corporation. puting substantial rental increases which Canadians roving south of the border for they claim are illegal. recreational land signed subleases with Phillip Roy, Blackfeet tribal lawyer, the Montana real estate firm. Though says the tribe is acting within United "low now," the $105 annual fee was "fair States federal law in hikinh annual rental at the time," says one cottager. fees from $105 to $500 per year. But five years ago, the Blackfeet lease Although many say $105 isa bargainren- with St. Mary Development Corporation tal fee for waterfront land and they agree was cancelled. All sub-leases held by the Blackfeet are entitled to a better Canadians were then honored by the return on their land, they are adamant Blackfeet tribe. about lease-breaking. Lethbridge developer Art Batty says the But despite allthis, Mr. Batty says there agreements between the Blackfeet and the is no animosity between the tribe and the Canadian cottage owners are valid and cottage owners. cannot be touched by the Blackfeet tribe Both parties will meet tailoring more until they expire in 1987. legal research by the Blackfeet tribe. UofM Establishes Native Studies Dept. The University of Manitoba is pleased to cultural heritage of North America, as announce that it hasrecently received per- well as having extensive knowledge of the mission to establish a Department of social, economic, and political situations Native Studies within the Faculty of Arts, of Native Peoples in Canadian society. and is now seeking applications and Rank and salary would commensurate nominations for the position of Head of with qualifications and experience. that Department. The effective date of the appointment It is planned that the Department would would be September 1, 1974, or—if offer a major and minor in Native Studies, necessary—July 1, 1975. which programs would include some Deadline for receipt of applications and courses offered by other departments, and nominations: May 31, 1974. Ujsod htL an oM coup&i eventually a minor in Native Languages. Please address all correspondence to the The Head's responsibilities would include Chairman of the Headship Selection Com- teaching courses, administering the mittee: sunctanjoo.. Department, and developing programs D. J. McCarthy, Dean t& on&u om& within it. Faculty of Arts It is desirable that candidates for the University of Manitoba position have had considerable involve- Winnipeg, Manitoba ment in the Indian, Metis, or Eskimo "Operation Greenery" At Sarcee Sasknative Housing Corp. System An opportunities for Youth project on they got immediate approval and the only Has House Rental Indian Calgary, a 10-acre the Sarcee Reserve near stipulation being limit on the Housing against native poni, said, "some out is aimed at two to be discrimination of the homes rented assimilating cultures land used. people in group to while planting Roy Saskatchewan has forced a Natives were not fit to live in." trees and shrubs on the Soon after biology teacher Julius Kiss of concerned people to establish their own After the L.I.P. grant expired the four Whitney's farm on the reserve. got approval and funding from O.F.Y. for housing system patterned got $38,000 white and six rental after member staff a bulk loanfrom The five Indian Bishop the project and the boys spent last Canative Housing in Alberta. Central Mortgage Housing Corporation to Grandin High School students who are in- summer cleaning up Mr. Whitney's yard. Housing Corporation, volved in Sasknative was buy 20 homes in Saskatoon and Meadow Operation Greenery have been This summer the boys have planted their formed to help natives in that province Lake area in northern Saskatchewan. planting trees on the one-acre plot since first crop trees, species find in June. Roy Whitney, of about 10 decent homes urban areas. The cor- These homes under native management who is co-ordinating including willow, spruce, and populars. poration the project, said which is owned and operated by would be rented out to Native people ex- the Sarcee Band has Saskatchewan natives started last year on clusively. allocated one acre to be planted each year "This was the reverse from the usual situations," said Mr. Learner. "Here was a Local Iniatives grant. Mr. Camponi, said once these homes are for 10 years. Roy Camponi, manager purchased, He said, "Bishop Gradin High a bunch of white people asking help from of the cor- recreational activities will be School poration, said the grant enabledtheir provided to :s. which has about 50 Indian students out of our Indian people and they, in turn were ataff the tenna Classes in home students, happy and proud to help us." to conduct a survey on the natives living in maintenance and budgeting will also be 1.400 has always had a good rela- the cities. taught tion with Sarcee Theresults showed homes were to the tennants. the Band. When Bill The students involved in the O.F.Y. pro- for Learner, vice Kiss, needed natives especially single While shopping in Alberta for low in- principal, Julius ject are John Whitney, Barry Whitney, parents and natives on welfare. Mr. Cam- come houses, Mr. Camponi approached- biology teacher and- Roy Whitney, who is a Teddy Simon, Dale Dodging Horse and guidance the Melvin Kainai Industries on the Blood Reserve to Native councillor at school Onespot, Ton Paule, Leonard negotiate approached the Band councillors, purchasing 20 homes. He com- Sarcee Keniuk and Joe Mallone. mented that he liked the homes but the Natives Pay Lower only problem he cited was the shipping costs of the homes to Saskatchewan. Mr. Camponi said after reporting his trip to Rate For Power the Corporation his company would likely CARDSTON be back to Standoff to negotiate with The Indian community whose chief Kainai Industries for the homes. threatened to blow up a hydro-electric pro- Other staff members of Sasknative ject unless his people received free power Housing Corporation include Gorin Van- has succeeded in obtaining areduced rate. dall, maintenance supervisor, Dorothy But officials of the Northern Canada Chase, secretary accountant and Willard Power Commission insist they felt no Short, community development officer. political pressure in making their decision to reduce the power rate to residents of Meat Produce Rae and Edzo, twin communities 70 miles Monies Wavered I IGiAI northwest of here. in preparing statistics and administrative The reduction applies only to non- criticism of the band welfare government buildings, NCPC says. departments. Residential rates drop from four cents to An expressed concern on the part of two and a half cents and commercialrates welfare delegates at the meeting was "We Really Care" from six cents to four and a half cents per monies expended by the five respective kilowatt hour. bands in dispersing welfare and the ad- The rate reduction took effect June 20 ministration of the program. just a matter of days after an electioneer- Gilbert Provost, Peigan representative, GROCERIES ing ministerof Indian affairs and northern who made the motion to accept the agree- development, Jean Chretien, promised a ment also included a clause dealing with reduced rate. the immediate release of backlog of Meanwhile the Indians of Rae have also welfare funds. His motion also stated, PHONE 653-4133 PHONE 653-4132 taken advantage of the construction of the "That any other overdraft charges in- dam their chief vowed to destroy by agree- curred by the band in the future be ing to work on a related project that could covered by the Department of Indian Af- be worth $400,000 to the Dog Ribs. fairs." August 19, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 3 Spiritual Conference Gain International Acclaim
By Ecumenical conference. Floyd Wester- JackieRed Crow man, an American Indian entertainer in- vited to the conference, relayed a message For the fifth year, Indians from all over through his songs the moral valves of the the United States and Canada gathered at Indian which must bepreserved. His songs the Stony Indian Park in the Rocky Moun- sometimes were bitter but at the same tain Foothills near Morley, Alberta to un- time very sympathetic to the Indian dertake a cultural and spiritual rejunera- struggle which are revelent to the present New StallAt A.I.E.C. tion from July 31 to Aug. 3. contemporary Indians. The Ecemenical Conference, attracting On Friday, Chief John Snow presented a The Alberta Indian Education Centre is Plains as well as consultant for the approximately 1,000 delegates, centered peace pipe to archbishop C.W. Scott, happy to announce four new appointments National Seminar in American Indian their discussions around the positive primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. to its staff. Education. aspects of being Indian versus the The honor is in recognition of the Mr. Richard Saunders has assumed the Mr. Noel Moriyama has been appointed negative aspects of the white society rohbishop'i efforts to establish peace position recently vacated by JoeCourture, to the Centre's Accounts Department. The all-Indian conference brought unwind n an. that of Executive Director for the Center. Noel has a degree in Business Ad- together all types of religious leaders; In- Th ,n!erence which is widely Before coming to the Center he worked ministration. dian priests, medicine men, tribal elder's roo i hroughout north America was for the Indian Community Branch of the His previous position was three years in : ■ and Indian ministers to participate brougn. <-■ close on Sunday morning. Ontario Government as Northwestern On- with a Chartered Accountant firm before religious worship in a natural setting with ■ tario Area Supervisor. The work was joining'our staff. teepees and tents serving as home for the mainly in the field of community develop- Miss Ann Wesley has been appointed as many delegates. Official Pushes ment in the part of Ontario north and west Assistant to Mrs. Lee Yon Hohenbalken A sacred fire burned over a sunshade of Sault Ste. Marie. for the duration of the Teacher Aides where the delegates expressed their ideas Richard Saunders is a graduate of course that the Centre is conductingat the and heard the word of wisdom explained Organization Carlton University where he studies University of Alberta starting July 8. Ann by the elders at the camp. Others, bitter political science. He has also completed a is a Cree from Long Lac, Ontario and mov- about the whiteman's teaching and his Head of State, Philip Dunean of New program of graduate studies in public ad- ed to Alberta to gaina B. Ed. degree at the way of life, expressed sharp criticism and Guyena, republic of South America, ministration at Carelton. He is married University of Alberta. She is also asked in earnest, "How can we remain addressed the fifth As.-. L-mbly of the and has one two-year old son. presentlya teacher in Hobbema, Alberta. traditional but with a good representation National Indian Brotherhood in Van- Mr. Lynn Baker succeeds Walter Archer Mrs. Lee yon Honenbalken has had the from the youth to carry on our Indian couver, B.C. at a luncheon on Aug. 7. as Department Head of Curriculum following work experience as a teacher traditions?" Another topic which aroused The minister told the gathering that in- Development. Lynn comes to the service and coordinator in a LAEASA Head Start much discussions was "Is the old way of digenous people must form an Inter- of the Indian people highly qualified and program in a Chicano Community in thinking still good today?" national Indigenous Peoples's recommended. Denver; sessional lecturer in economics Ernest Tootoois, a member of the plann- Organization. "The earlier they recognize His most recent position was that of a at University of Alberta; in Lima, Peru: ing committee said, "The main purpose of this, it might be better. I think there are Linguist-Bilingual Specialist at the Rocky lecturer (in Spanish in Public Finance at the conference is to revive the traditional certain things that we can exchange so Boy Bilingual Education Program in Mon- Universidad Agraria; worked in a Peach way of life." He said, "Many young people that we can learn from each other," he tana, U.S.A. Corps project in a barrida outside of come to the gathering to be inspired by the said. Lynn Baker has a B.A. degree from Lima; graduuate student studying elders and to learn. University of Montana and an M.A. from economic development in Japan (2 years) A medicine sweat lodge put up by a The minister old of how his country University of Americas, Mexico. He was and at University of California in group of Utah spiritual leadersallowed the handles its national affairs dealing with also a teacher in Glenham, South Dakota. Berkeley; and a graduate student in young people the opportunity to par- native people. The indigenous peoples' Lynn's activities in Indian Education economics at lowa State University. ticipate in the sacred ceremony. It is the organization in New Guyena came about also bear mention, he is the only non- Her academic qualifications are: M.A. first time a lodge has been held at the as a result of different situations and the Indian appointed to the Board of Direc- in economics from the lowa State Univer- New Guyena government allows tors, National Indian Bilingual Education sity; a teaching certificate Faculty of organizations of people who are oppressed Conference and the Northwest Regional Education from the University of Alberta Indian Exhibits or have been denied an opportunity for Educational Lab's Indian Curriculum and a B.A. in economics from the Univer- development to develop an association to Planning Committee for the Northern sity of Washington. In Scotland have a say in their own affairs. The National Museum of Man is under- In conclusion he urged continued contact taking itsfirst international venture with a leader of people than with the Canadian Indian major exhibition in Scotland of more in order to bring about internationalunity. FRESH 300 Indian artifacts from the Canadian He said, "I hope we will be meeting some North-West. more to exchange ideas to see how we can The exhibit was opened August 9 as part help those unfortunate minorities - of the Edinburgh Festival and will com- throughout the world. Our main goal MEAT GROCERIES bine ethnographic collections of the should be to find justice for our people." Museum of Man and the Royal Scottish Museum. FRUITS - VEGETABLES ATTENTION PARENTS: — FREE DELIVERY — school lunches School lunches will be provided by cheque for 1974-75 school year. In order to getyour cheque, parents arerequired to sign lunch c-oi THE FOODLAND
Please get in touch with: Georgette Fos Cardston Education Office CARDSTON - ALBERTA Irwin Gemmel — Standoff Indian Affairs Office Allan Tail Feathers— - Cardston and Standoff Jim Wells - St. Mary's School Phone 653-3326 NEWS August 1974 4 KAINAI 19, One Man's Opinion EDITORIALS . . . By JIM GOODSTRIKER Recently, a Bloodreserve resident end- ed up in a Calgary Hospital as a result of injuries received at the hands of the The Lady of the Road Cardston Town Police. By LEO FOX The victim apparently was arrested and taken to the town jail where he received In the fast pace of life we are moving more and more into, moving her camp to the Buttes. She told me in a voice laced with his injuries when he was pushed down the we are reminded now and again of the past, the time when we did sadness how "they", the old people, had been dying off so fast jail steps. The victims' hands were hand- not have to move fast because alien to us was the world of nine to this last year. "We are almost all gone," she said. Then she cuffed behind his back during the time of five, or cars or fast decisions. I consider myself lucky that my related how twice she had dreamt she had gone travelling the fall. reminder of the past is someone gracious, someone of a beautiful through the skies in her sleep. "I don't know what this means," His injuries consisted of a gash to his life, someone whom I have grown to respect. she said. "But I am getting tired." head and a neck injury. The police upon I do not see her everyday. 1see her sometimes when I'm rac- I have met very few old people who have gone senile, but I learning he was injured took him to a ing to work already ten, fifteen minutes late, and she is standing know she is not. Too much awareness of what is happening is too hospital and later drove him to a relative's by the road waiting for a ride into town. I pride myself in the fact apparent in those mysterious eyes for me to ever believe such a home without charging him. I have never passed her by because she was a good neighbor to thing about her. I felt saddened by what she had said, and I How many times has this happened to my grandparents Manyfingers, to my mother and father, and thought a quick prayer to a good Cod to leave this steadying Indian people and never reported? since I was born, my own good neighbor. influence in my life here on earth for some years yet. Too many Incidents like this never seem to get to Even in her old age, she does not appear to be fragile. She old people, she was right, were leaving us too fast. Strong pillars the daily news media, but they sure know ha§ a strong appearance. Is it not strange that old Indian men and like them we need to see us through the storms we are moving which Indian was picked up for drunk and women never do look fragile? through. other minor incidents. I try to slow down while she is my passenger fearing she I let her off where she always got off, at the laundromat, A good example of this is the rape and might become afraid. Yet never has she said anything about my where many Indian women gatherto wash, to visit or just to sit. eventual death (a direct result of the driving. Instead she speaks in a surprisingly strong, pleasant "Thank you for the ride, you have made me feel good with your assault) of an 86-year old Indian woman voice about life. Just the sound of her voice implies wisdom after kindness," she said as she opened the door and departed. from Brocket at the hands of a 28 year old a long life. Were my grandmotherstill alive today, she would be As the days, weeks, and months go by, 1 hope I will continue white man. The local media and the that age. The reason this departed guide in my life comes to mind to see my lady of the road many more times. Maybe by associa- Lethbridge Herald gave the story a one is because my lady of the road reminds me of her. tion with history, I will be able to find more meaning in my life column, 5 inchreport on page 16, the day The last time I gave her aride into town was when the Sun- because the present is sadly failing. after she died and six days after he was danre had ju§t begun, and she was going into town to prepare for arrested. If the case had been reversed, and it was a white woman that was raped by an In- dian, would they have had a blow-by-blow One Indian Voice account daily of the victim??? GUEST EDITORIAL By MIKE ROGERS The way things" are"going" it looks like In- More and more frequently we read and hear about some In- nation and another. Some Indian nations have been traditional spol will not be having an annual meeting dian movement trying to make the public aware of the plight of enemies for many years. again this year. the Indian in North America. Indians are constantly complaining That is, in my opinion, one of the foremost problems facing Inspol picked a poor day to have their about discrimination by whites, about their civil rights being the native people today. In Southern Alberta, the Cree and the meeting and as a rsult the meeting was abused, about poor education and health facilities for their Blackfoot nations have been traditional enemies for generations. cancelled due toa lack of interest and lack children, and on and on. Example of this was the last appropriately named Indian Battle of delegates. Or was it really that?? . . . And rightly so. The complaints are justified. The Indian is Park. maybe the date was picked with Inspol being unfairly treated in many situations by the general public Until Indians across the nation, whatever their history or knowing there would be only a few people and by the various levels of government. tribe, "bury the hatchet" with their enemies and join in one showing up for it? One Indian leader, Dennis Banks, director of the American massive Indian voice nothing will be accomplished. Until all The impression I got is that Inspol does Indian Movement, spoke to about 300 people attending the the tribes do away with— their petty protest, march block border not want an annual meeting as they're Ojibway national conference in Kenora, Ontario, recently. He crossing (with two dozen Indians), write letters and send having it too good the way things are going said the Indian's problems must be dealt with thoroughly before delegations to Ottawa and hold all the conferences they want. at the present time. positive results can be realized. The problem is the majority of But they will get nowhere. Even the Native Summer games failed the people who attended the conference were, I'm guessing, I don't mean to insult native people by calling their to attract participants outside of the 4 probably from the Ojibway nation. differences petty but that's what they are compared with more Bands in Hobbema, as only a handful from Indians speak of discrimination of whites against Indians. pressing national—problems. They can only be solved with one the Blood and Winterburn reserves were lint never do they speak of discrimination between one Indian massive voice. competing at the games, along with the Friendship Centre fastball team from Ed- monton. The lack of participation was again due to the dates picked for the summer games. Positive, Positive The games this year were held during the week days of July 23 to 25th. A lot of By DAVE SHADBOLT, people, I'm sure, could not make it Chairman Advisory Board on Penil Reform because they were unable to get away Imagine just for a moment a group of residents (call them us in a dark room or closet at the age of five bringing on fears from their jobs. inmates or convicts if you will) running around about the institu- that la§ted until we were old enough to lash out and make society Inspol will have to take a good long look linn laying such things as be aware, be positive, positive thoughts pay for Aunt Betty's misguided disciplinary actions. at the Summer Games and find out ways create positive people. Sound a little unreal to you? Well it's Lets put the blame where it belongs. to improve them, especiallyfrom the par- happening! Walla Walla State prison has an awareness program Each of us in prison must accept the blame for our being ticipation end of it. that is bringing about the above mentioned results. This program here. Our own actions put us in a position where we could be is helping the men to prepare for success in their lives. I 'mil the eaten up by the criminal justice system of this state and Nation. present program most inmates spent their lime telling each other In order to begin programming ourselves for success we happened" " " about past What to all the horse racing crimes then had committed or crimes that they intend- must first accept the blame for our own actions. Once we have enthusiasts we had a couple of years ago. ed to commit upon release. These men were programing made this beginning we are ready to begin a change of attitude. themselves for failure the We have one of the best small town race in outside world. We must set realistic goals for ourselves; goals that we are tracks in southern Alberta, a newly com- Psychologists, etc., give many sociologists, inmates reasons capable to achieving. We must visualize ourselves a success in the pleted $70,000 and excuses for being The at We constantly keep mind's eye a barn that can hold over 30 in prison. men Walla Walla feel that free world. must in our picture horses, yet -mil people give all but the right reasons however. They may say as being successful. we haven't had a race meet in of ourselves two years?!?!?!? that .because Aunt Susie put us on the pottie backwards when we were just a small child, this caused a trauma. This resulted in Our motto is: POSITIVE THOUGHTS CREATE POSITIVE anli-soc'nl behavior. Another excuse might be Aunt Betty locked PEOPLE. POSITIVE PEOPLE CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE. Indian Mother By ISHNA MANI in hat dirty dust pagan Mother, torn in despair I'a/ian mother, titling in dust because it amount! to living room chair couldn't explain it had to be. Crying for lorn sons ■ill they do it sit and glare. .\ow she's left alone She cannot touch white another woman takes her place listening small, not hearing deep (ittk not able to tell them, with words mouth unbalanced harmony, pain, tears a of not sharing bleeding wounds that weep Hod "Hello my sons, I love you much." and woe. they just want to go home. sorrowful Hrntty children This home, they confused, rebelling left I would that I could gather not knowing why not wanting to sit her tired body close to my heart and reassure her, they will not forget Indian Newi Media Society Owners and Publishers of I will not let them. CANADA'S LEADING —INDIAN NEWSPAPER THE KAINAI NEWS This I can not do because she speaks another tongue Published for Indians and non-Indians on the 10th and 25th of every month. her life style a difference time and place Box 58, STANDOFF, ALBERTA Phone 737-3784 737-3785 - Indian Mother, dry your tears President - Wilton Goodstriker Editor Caen Bly pagan Mother, hush your Vice-President " Marvin Fox Co-Editor -Jim Goodstriker fears Secretary Ursula Higgins Cartoonist- Everett Soop I will only be helping hands - - to Treasurer - Jim Wells Circulation - Virna Many Fingers protect your sons as long as I can. Director - Les Heoly Reporter - Jacqueline Red Crow Subscription Rates: $5.00 per year. Addiitonal charges: $5.50 outside of Canada So they will return to you 35c per single copy straight, tall and sober Authorized as Second Class Mail by Post Office Dept., Ottawa Beautiful Indian Mother Payment of Postage in Cash. Registration No. 1698 please believe, this is all I plan. Printed by the Herald Printers, Lethbridge, Alberta August 19, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 5 Letters Prominent Councillor Passes At 46 Dear Editor, Dear Editor: Here is a very thought provoking poem In regards to the June 17/74 letter to the that we are submitting to your paper, on editor from Allan Nelson, references to behalf of Rodger Bearshirt of Gleichen, Chief Mountain and the legends sur- Alta., who's presently a member of the rounding it may be found in Walter Native Brotherhood here. McClintock's book, 'the Old North Trail.' Would it be possible to publish this in Mr. Nelson would, of course, be unable to your monthly periodical. We would locate this mountain on a Canadian appreciate it if you'd get this out because Topographical map as it is located in Mon- it brings us a feeling of worth and tana, east of Glacier Park. usefulness when we see and read articles Perhaps you can relay this information written by one of our members which to Mr. Nelson. appears in different papers. Sincerely, Sincerely, Maryalice H. Stewart Pres. NBH Director Allen Stonechild. Archives of the Canadian Rockies Box 160 Banff, Alberta
"What a Father Dear Editor: Lost—One beautiful Indian Friend. is to Me" He's Canadian. His nickname is Joshua at and he's an inmate Prince Albert, Bly Saskatchewan,— Box 160. —Caen He wrote July 2, "74." They were gone July 3 to the 15th to "A father is one who loves, who feels Kayenta, Arizona. He's taken over full and who cares for the welfare of his blooded Navajo foster boys home for a family. He is a man who has to make rash visit. judgment in the guidance of his loved ones We ran into hassles there — so didn't get and he must be a person who can truly un- back right away, and Here was the most derstand the problems of his children in beautiful letter I've ever read. But a their everyday lives. A father is also a nickname won't clear a prison mail room. person who is never too busy to give a lit- I think Josh thinks Vancouver, B.C., I tle time to his childrens' needs and wants. am not, I am Vancouver, Washington. In this time of turmoil, children need such Anyhow, I would like for him to know, a father to helphim or her in their walk of how come I can't answer. I need a full life ." name to address future communications. . . Could you please help me somehow?? Thank you. Ishna Mani 9221 N.E. Ward Road Editor's Note: Vancouver, Washington 98662 Complete coverage of the discussions of the Revised Indian Act will follow in the next issue. Raymond Many Chief 1928-1974 Eldest son of Mrs. Mary Many Chief Ray, often referred to as part of the and the late John Many Chief, Sr., mainstay of the Blood tribal council, Raymond, born March 19, 1928, met represented his people well in the role his untimely death August 5, 1974 at he played as a reserve leader. He was ihe age of 46. He is survived by his not modest in his concern for the wife Adeline, three sons, Alvin, Ryan Blood people and advocated many CONSUMER'S PROBLEM and Pierre, and one daughter, his times over that the reserve "must be mother, two brothers, and four protected and must be preserved." OF THE MONTH: sisters. The late Ray Many Chief's concern He also exemplified the need for for his family brought an immediate communications within the reserve interest in their welfare, particularly and he was a founding member of the in education, and during his four Blackfoot Radio Program which DEAR SIR: A few days ago, I visited several shoe stores offering good children's early years in school, he began in 1969. buys, and at one, I paid a five dollar deposit on a pair of shoes I liked. began taking an active role in secur- Later on the same day, I saw a pair I liked better, in another store. I ing a proper education for them. In conclusion, we, the staff of the In- returned to the first store and told the salesman I didn't want the shoes dian News Media would like to extend and asked for a refund of my deposit. He refused to return it. So began his career in the political our sympathies to the family of the How can I get my deposit back? aspect of the reserve and in 1967 he let late Ray Many Chief. his name stand for council, so mat ne could better serve his family and in ANSWER: A deposit paid on an article is a sign of good faith — in effect, general, the people of the reserve. Time you have agreed to purchase the iten on which the deposit was paid. He was a strong believer in equal Therefore, if you decide not to purchase the article, you have not acted in rights for Indians and main- good The store has no to refund your deposit. Many Canadian I'm doing my time day after day, faith. legal obligation tained that attitude throughout his the hours crawl by. retailers will grant a credit note toward another purchase and some may tenurship as councillor for the Blood money. they no obligation do so. Every minute of the day I'm hoping and refund the However, have to tribe. wishing it would go a little faster. They took away my freedom, my pride, A good rule of thumb is: "only make deposits when absolutely Part of Ray's convictionsfor equali- at least I know they've tried. necessary and always keep your deposit small." ty stemmed from the deep admiration Incarceration is a life of bitterness, he had for his country and its people, frustrations and lonliness. having been an active servant with the Canadian forces in the 19505. Life is beautiful out there, if you open your eyes, you'll see it all around He learned early in life that a man you. must work effectively for his own Young brothers abroad, the road to security. His knowledge gained in the success Canadian army was applied in the is long and very narrow. 1960's when he voluntarily gave free On that road beware of the curves If you have a consumer problem, for further information, time to young boys who were part of that will hurt you. Blood For at the end there is reward, the Kainai Cadet Corps on the for you've been on the Road of or assistance: WRITE TO: BOX 1616, Edmonton, Alberta. reserve. Righteousness! Ray, a stern man in his own right, but a man with a soft heart, was sym- Rodger Bearshirt, pathetic to the frustrations of the Sask. Penitentiary, young boys and gave a listening ear to Prince Albert. the problems they faced during their teen years. His eldest son, who learn- ed well from his father's teachings, chose to also walk in his footsteps. He too, chose an army career. 6 KAINAI NEWS August 19, 1974 Alberta Native SummerGames 1974 Potos and Story by Jin
Lorna Bruno Girls Aggregate Winner,
Edmonton Friendship Center Fastball Champions.
It would be nice to say that the 1974 edi- participation from the whole province at teams were close and exciting but Ed- tion of the Alberta Native Summer Games Winterburn than there was this year at monton had the better all-around team, was a smashing success, but it certainly Hobbema. and were fully credited for their victory. had its ups and downs during the three Some of the factors that contributed to Baseball was the only sport deleted this days of competition. this was lack of advertising and public year with tennis, golf, archery and the The three-day event which was spon- relations on the part of Inspol, failure of gymkana events introduced as part of the sored by Inspol started off on the wrong reserves to sponsor teams financially to 1974 Native Games. They proved to be a foot — the Inspol Annual meeting, schedul- the games, but the big factor was the step in the right direction as there were ed for opening day Monday, July 22. had to games during the week instead of on a plenty of participants in these events. be cancelled due to lack of participants as weekend. Many athletes could not make it The only event not finalized was in the only about ten people showed up for what to Hobbema because of jobcommitments. men's golf tournament, as a protest was was to be an important annual meeting. The games had three perfect days of submitted to the Committee under various The official opening games' ceremonies weather as some outstanding athletes dis- rules in the tournament, and to date the next day attracted only some 20 people played their skills. One of them was nothing has been finalized yet. to the Samson Hall where the MLA for Dwayne Johnson of Hobbema who won the The official closing ceremonies were Wetaskwin, Dr. McCrimmon officially Aggregate trophy for the senior divisionas first class. Eric Stamp of Edmonton was opened the Native Games. Dr. he just about made a clean sweep of the the MC for the evening, and Lieutenant- McCrimmon then proceeded to defeat track and field events, the only event he governor, Ralph Steinhauer made the of- Chief Maurice Wolfe in the games opening lost out in was in the Javelin throw. ficial opening speech and also presented hand game tournament. Johnson won six gold medals along with trophies to some of the athletes. The three days of tournaments and track the Aggregate trophy. Other dignitaries present were: and field events had 495 entries from 14 The girl's division saw 15-year-old Lorna Jeannette Starlight, Alberta princess; different communities, but these figures Bruno of Winterburn emerge with the gii Is Chief Maurice Wolfe; Hobbema Recrea- are misleading; as outside of the 15 Aggregate trophy. Miss Bruno won five tion Director Spud Huges; and John member team from the Blood reserve, and gold medals on her wa} to the cham- Fletcher, Regional director for the the Edmonton Native Friendship Center pionship trophy. National Indian Activities Association. fastball team, it was strictly an all Only three teams showed up for the Silver and gold medals were presented Hobbema affair. men's fastball tournament, the Samson to all winners and runners-up in each The entry list grew in numbers to the ex- Pirates, the Louie Bull band, and the even- event. The evening ended with a Pow-wow tent that more than half of the athletes tual winners, the Friendship Centre from to bring the curtain down on the 1974 that were at the games entered in just Edmonton. The three teams went into a Alberta Native Summer Games. . the Phillip Spence trying to blow one past about every event. round robin series with Pirates and Compared to the summer games of 1971 Edmonton providing most of the ex- the ODPOSition. .. at Winterburn, there was certainly more citment. The games between the two
Result* A/ATivf Summer Ga*£< 50 M. (9-11) Clarence Balckwater 0.5 (Blood) SO M. (12-15) Joey Johnson 7.1 (Hobbema) 100 M. (9-11) Carelnce Blackwater 16.3) 100 M. (12-15) Joey Johnson 13.6 100 M. (Open) Dwayne Johnson 12.0 (Hobbema) 200 M. (9-11) Clarence Blackwater 34 200 M. (12-15) Joey Johnson 29.1 200 M. (Open) Dwayne Johnson 24.1 400 M. (12-15) Joey Johnson 1:2.2 400 M. (Open Dwayne Johnson 1:1 I Mile (Open) Dwayme Johnson 5:27.4 LONG JUMP (9-11) Clarence Balckwater Jr. (Blood) — (12-15) Floyd Blghead (Blood) (Open) — Dwayne Johnson 5:27.5 HIGH—JUMP (9-11) — Clarence Blackwater Jr. (12-15) — Floyd Blghead (Blood) (Open) — Dwayne Johnson (Hobbema)
Joyce Gooodstriker and her OFY group August 19, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 7
im Goodstriker
Dwayne Johnson, Boy's Aggregate Winner
Samson Pirates Runners-up A Bit ofEverything 1974All Native Summer Games Results The CFCN radio team from Wetaskwin 1. Senior mens fastball champions 7. Horse Shoes singles champion werekept on their toes trying to locate the Edmonton CNFC Native Sons; finalists— Richard Swampy— (Samson), finalist sites for various events Ten year old Samson Pirates. — Randy BaptMa (Samaon), doublet Clarence Blackwater from Standoff was — 2. Junior boys fastball champions champions— John Nepoose (Samaon), the shining light for the.Blood. . contingent Ermlneskln Playboys; — lan Coyote— Jr. finalists Bull (Ermlneskln), HnalMa as he went home with five goldmedals... Reserve Juniors. — Myers Buffalo (Samson), Adolphus Bap-— Big John Fletcher kept inquiringabout the 3. Indian hand games champions tlste (Samson). broad jump event Joyce Goodstriker Charlie Poastlng (capt), Mike Light-— 8. Cross-country (5 mile race) and her "Opportunity for Youth" group ning, Fred Ermlneskln, Jimmy Cutarm. mens open Brian Llttlechlld (Er-— certainly credit. . . for help Finalists Howard Buffalo (Capt), mlneskln), — deserve the they 2nd Kirk Buffalo (Sam- put in . Joycevowed she'd never have Francis Lightning,— Dolphus Baptlste, son), ladles open— Shirley Wolfe (Er- kids of her own after havingto cook for her Dolphus Denny. mlneskln), 2nd —Dole Buffalo (Sam- group .ever. day (cut fingers and all). 4. Golf (mens section under protest), son), boys (12-15)— Grant . Wolfe Some of the golfers nearly gotdisqualified men (36 holes) Arrol Creler (Sam- (Hobbema), 2nd —Derwln Buffalo when the protest was put in, apparently. son), Charlie Samllface— (Cardstlon), (Samson), girls (12-15)— Lorna Bruno some got into the "spirits" which was Ted Hldgson (Phoenix), Vie Buffalo (Wlnterburn), 2nd —Myrna Buffalo against rule No. 1, (What's a good round (Samson), ladles (18 holes) Beatrice (Hobbema). — without a few) Most of the athletes Morln (Enoch), Helen Llttlechlid— (Eo 9. Gymkhana Events (2 go-rounds took part in the.victory. . dance before the monton), Marlene Buffalo (Hobtsma). total) — Barrel race Ist — Jannette presentation of trophies Imagine 5. Tennis champion — Dave Wolfe 38.9, 2nd — Dennis Samson 37.5, Maurice Wolfe getting beat by a white Llttlechlid (Hobbema); finalist - V*. 3rd Robert Swampy 40. Ring race Ist man in the handgames .the. skills. of our Llttlechlid (U of A), 3rd place Victor — 25.9, 2rd ... Dennis Samson Jeanette forefathers sure weren't evident in the Bull (Hobbema). — —Wolfe 30, 3rd Ronald Crane— 30.2. archery pit, what with arrows flying all 6. Archery (20 and 30 meters - 24 Potatoe Race Ist— Dennis *Samson over the place except the target . arrows) mens champ Louis W. Soop 28.6 2nd Ronald—Crane 34.7 3rd Feathers in the hats for the Inspol crew, (Kalnal), 2nd place — 811. Mistaken Harley Crow— Chief 44. /fescue Race Ist— they worked hard enough I .wish. Chief (Blood), —place Dennis ... 3rd Bill Samson 15.9 2nd Ronald everything had worked out for them Sewepagaham (Slave Lake), —ladles Crane— 16.6 3rd Harley Crow—Chief 17. Cowboy Dennis Samson had a relatively champ Pattl Gllham (Montana, 10. Track and—Field Results BOYS easy time in the gymkhana events, .but. . U.S.A.), — boys Ken Omeosoo Meters Age Junior Unidentified player swings Jeannette Wolfe prevented him from a (Hobbema) 2nd Carmen— Wolfe (Er- SO M. (6-8) Allan Baptlste 10.3 for the fences clean sweep in the barrel racing. mlneskln), 3rd— Dale Spence (Hobbema) (Wetaskwln). —
Shotput Dwayna Johnson Javelin —Dennis Braverock Boy* Aggregate— Trophty Wlnnar Dwayne Johnson (Hobbama). — GIRLS SOM. (9-11) Blanch* Omeosoo 9.7 50 M. (12-15) Lorna Bruno 8.4 50 M. (Opm) Mary Ward 8.0 100 M. (12-15) Lorna Bruno 16.3 100 M. (Opm) Mary Ward 15.4 200 M. (12-15) Loran Bruno 35.4 200 M. (Opm) Shlrtay Wolfe 34 400 M. (12-15) Lonra Bruno 1:30.7 400 M. (Opm) Shlrtay Wolfe 1:11.4 LONG JUMP (9-11) Cindy Swampy (12-15) Loma Bruno (Opm) Mary Ward HIGH JUMP (9-11) Tanls Swampy (Open) Jaey Fox Javelin* Pattl Qllham Glrlas Agragata— Trophy Winner Lorna Bruno. —
Chief Wolfe, Princess Jeannette Starlight, and Mr. Steinhauer leading vic- tory dance. 8 KAINAI NEWS August 19, 1974 NATIVE SPORTS Pete Bruisedhead Continues To Dominate All Round Standings The weatherman provided perfect ideal weather for the two evening performances of the annual Standoff Rodeo held at the Red Crow Park July 19-20. The two evening shows plus one morning slack attracted some 370 entries that resulted in a total purse of $9,175.00. Current all round leader Pete Bruised Head displayed- his skillsbefore his home town fans as he won the All -Round Cham- pionship, gaining 70 points and $561.83. Pete won the bareback event with a score of 65 points, came up with third in the saddle bronc event and then placed fourth in the calf roping event. Bob Gottfriedson increased his lead in the Saddle Bronc event as he toopped the broncriders with 70 points and $306.90 Se- cond place went to Dutch Lunak who con- tinues his hot pace in the standings with 66 points and $230.70. Sidney Starlight was fourth winning $76.73. Jerry Matt was in second spot in the bareback event spurring out 64 points on a bronc named "Crow Bait" and $200.48. Jerry Lunak was right behind with 62 points and $133.65. Two Blood cowboys for fourth 60 split place each receiving Pete Bruised Head points and $33.07. They were John Many Chief and Jordon Bruised Head. second place and $855.00. The father and Dale Bird got back on the winning track son team of Albert and Gus Waulle took Bob Qottfriedson has taken a commanding 145 point lead over his after being dumped the last two rodeos third with 16.8 and $570.00. Ed Connelly Jr. nearest rival in the I.R.C.A. standing in the saddle bronc event above and won the Bull Riding event with 70 came back toteam up withhis dad to place photo was taken at Standoff rodeo. points and $455.40. Ira Tailfeathers who fourth with their time of 19.4 and $285.00 rode the same bull as Dale got69 points for between ujem. Young Connelly was the second place and $341.55. Hobbema's Den- biggest individual money winner in the nis Samson was third with 66 points and rodeo, pocketing $570.00. Dutch Lunak Saddle $227.70. Fourth place went to Floyd Rusty Many Fingers rode a wild twisting Wins Provost winning $113.85 for his 64 point steer for 67 points to win the boys steer ride. riding along with $209.83. Two boys tied for The calf roping event saw Art One Spot second each with 63 points and $131.17. Bronc Event At Browning of Sarcee take over the lead in the circuit Another four tied for the fourth at 61 points Browning Cowboy Dutch Lunak con- The steer wrestling saw some slow as he tied his veal up in 14.8 and $564.30 at and $13.11 each. They were Randy Young tinued his hot hand in the saddle bronc times as the cowboys had trouble handling the pay window. In the runner - up spot Pine, Bernard Tallman, Spike Guardippe event as he won his second in a row, scor- the big Mexican steers. Doug Many Grey was Clarence Black Water with 15.6 and and Larry Montileaux. ing 72 points aboard a bronc from the Horses managed to throw one down in 5.9 $423.23. Third place went to Leo Bird with The Sr. Barrel Racing event was won by Connelly stock and gaining 336.60 at the to win it all, alongwith $366.60. Pete Bruis- 16.1 and $282.15. Cathy Connelly as sherounded the barrels pay window. ed Head came in second with 7.11 and Browning's Quinton Gilham was the top in 17.4 taking home $182.16. In second spot Bud Connelly and Scotty Auguare split $252.45. Dick Bird was 8.6 and $168.30 for steer wrestler as he pulled one down in 5.5 was Donna Taylor at 17.7 and $136.02. second and third place money each receiv- third. Levi Blackwater managed 9.1 for and $455.40. Hank Shade was right behind Terry Hoyt came in third with a 17.8 and ing $210.38 for their 70 point rides. John fourth and $84.15. at 6.3 and $341.55 in winnings. Butch Little $91.08. Ana Joyce Fox, Pat Neilson and Califlower, of Belnap, Montana, ended up Moustache took third with his time of 7.6 Bev Tailfeathers tied for fourth with 18.1 in fourth place with a marking of 69 points The father and son team of Teke and along with $227.7 and in fourth place was dial $15 jo each. and $84.15. Eugene Racine won the team roping event Jordon Bruised Head with 8.9 and $113.85. i'lie Junior event went to Margret Jerry Matt received 74 points from the with a fast time of 7.2 and $1089.00between Levi Blackwater and Barry Shade team- Connelly with her time of 17.9 and $63.36. judges and won the bareback event winn- them JessGalbreath and Ed Connelly Jr. ed up to win the Team Roping as they won Dawn Maria Douglas was second at 18.3 ing $396.00 for his efforts. Jerry Lunak were second with 8.2 and $816.70. Eugene it with a respectable time of 15.4. They and $47.52. Suzie Hall was third with 19.1 placed second with 70 points and $297.00. Racine again got into the money this time split $1,140.00 between them. Ed Connelly and $31.17. Fourth place went to Forothy Pete Bruised Head had 69 points for third teaming up with Bud Connelly for third Jr. and Jess Galbrath managed a 15.9 for Neilson at 19.2 and $15.84 in winnings. and $198.00. Jess Galbreath won fourth place with their time of 9.4 and $544.50. with 68 points and $99.00. Ervin Watson and Andy Cole were fourth The bull riding event saw a splitfor first at 9.9 and $272.25. place between Mike Gilham of Browning Cathy Connelly continued to close the I.R.C.A. Approved Rodeos and Larry Gravelle of B.C. each scored 69 gap between her and current leaderSandy points and $329.18. One Spot to 40 points as she won the event Hobbema's Dennis Samson was in third Ana JoyceFox was se- BABB, Montana August 17 & 18, 1974: place with 67 points and $188.10. Tim with a time of 17.7. — cond with her time of 18.1 and $148.50. (No each. McDonald and Jake Crosco split fourth Wanda Allen had 18.7 and $99.00 and Fran- Five Major Events Bull riding) at $100.00 with 66 points each and $94.65. cis Onstad was 18.9 and $49.50. A new comer to the circuit Irwin Waters Entry Fee: $20.00, Team roping: $22.50 (enter twice) got in a real hurry and tied up his calf in a The Junior barrel racing event went to fast 12.1 to win the event and $405.90. Zana Devereaux as she rounded the Senior barrel race at $50.00, and a $20.00 entry fee. Close behind at 12.2 was Gus Vaille and barrels in 18.4 winning $102.95. Dee Hoyt $304.40. Tony Fox was another tenth of a was second at 19.2 and $77.25. Debbie Hall Junior barrel race and Boy's cow riding at $50.00 and second behind at 12.3 and 202.95. Rick collected $51.45 for her time of 19.5 and $10,000 Regan managed a 13.7for fourth place and fourth went to Mary Connelly at 19.8 and entry fee. $101.50 at the pay window. $25.75. Entries Close: August 15, at 6:00 p.m., DST. Phone entries to: 732-4066 — Area code 406 VEMwrntT //^}'^>(^)>^OJ-U)OOJ* 7 Brocket, Alberta — August 24 — 25, 1974: Five Major Events at $200.00 each, $35.00 entry fee. Team roping at $100.00, $32.50 entry fee (enter twice) Wild horse race at $100.00, $20.00 entry fee per team. No Barrel racing or Boy's Cow Riding. Entries Close: August 21 at 8:00 p.m. DST. Phone entries to: 965-2337. August 19, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 9 Officiall.R.C.A. Standings Montana Band Hold Successful (Including Rodeos toAugust4) 1. Pete Bruised Head, 515, $3,823.23; 2. tie Light, 70. *32S.«fc 4. Bate* Little Rodeo at Hobbema, Alberta Bob Cottfriedson, 390, $2,084.36; 3. Bud Moustache, 70. fSll.T*-. 5. Bob Cottfried- Connelly, 310, $2,451.75; 4. Bulch Little son, 70. SHMKfc *. La. Day Chief, 60, Moustache, 260, $1,705.85; 5. Dennis Sam- $347.80; 7. Dang «v. Grey hno, .">, son, 225, $1,446.35; 6. Jess Galbreath, 165, $177.95; 8. Haafc Shade. 3*. *I7T.9T> $1,592.35; 7. Frank Vaille, 155, $1,126.15; calf roping 8. Jerry Matt, 140, $956.49; 9. Leo Bird, I. Art Ok Spat. 110.*1_295.57; 2. Frank 130, $2,153.50; 10. Fred Gladstone, 125, Vaille, 100, f7«Mft; X Fred Gladstone, $1,781.25; 11. Gus Vaille, 105, $1,278.20; 100. $918.23: 4. Gas *«ile. ts* $99020; 5. 12. Levi Black water, 80, $1,077.85; 13. Ira Clarence Blacfcwaler, fci. «M2.73; 6. Bud Tailfeather, 80, $643.90; 14. Joe Bruised Connelly, 50, *455-3fc 7. Inn Waters. 10, Head, 75, $962.95; 15. Sidney Starlight, 70, $405.90; 8. Dick Aldoff. ¥X SZMkJO. $350.00; 16. Clarence Blackwater, 65, TEAM ROPING $462.25; 17. Dib Espinoza, 60, $241.56; 18. I. Leo Bird. Si. fIJMW; 2. Sam Bird, Sam Bird, 57, $1,095.25; 19. INorbert 57, $1,095.25; 3. Jess Galhrrath, 50, Blackwater, 55, $589.80; 20. Jordan Bruis- $ 1,039.70; 4. Ed Connelly Jr_ 15, 1,191.50; ed Head, 35, $283.66. 5. I rank Vaille. 43. 53M.35;* 6. Phil SADDLE BRONC Mistaken Chief. 4*. Mljl; 7. Makom 1. Bob Gottfriedson, 320, $1,670.36; 2. llagberg, 10. ♦IIO.7((K S. B«trh Little Pete Bruised Head, 175, $946.55; 3. Dutch Moustache, 4*. #344-35. Lunak, 110, $765.30; 4. Leonard Little BOYS STEER RIUIXG Bear, 90, $500.20; 5. Scolty Auguare, 90, I. Fred Tall Man. 79. *13».*5-. 2. Rusty $496.37; 6. Sidney Starlight, 50, $242.00; 7. Many Fingers, 65. #253.13; 3. Beaji Buf- Bud Connelly, 45, $273.73; 8. Gary Little falo, 65, *av«k 4. Jhw Carrie, 65, Bear, 30, $150.56. $ 182.50; 5. Dale- n% fhar. «k, 1302.70; 6. BAREBACK Harvey Abrahaav 35. «2SI.«0; 7. Fred 1. Pete Bruised Head, 230, $1,372.70; 2. Holloway. 35. *ai Wk 8. Wright Bruised Jerry Matt, 130, $841.64; 3. Bud Connelly, Head. 35, 5143j0. 115, $625.62; 4. Dennis Samson, 90, SENIOR BARREL RACE $436.47; 5. Butch Little Moustache, 85, I. Sandy One Spat. I«S.**7.>..r>; 2. Cathy $442.25; 6. Jess Galbreath, 55, $286.25; 7. Connelly. ISO. tSWJfc 3. Sandra Crow Jerry Lunak, 50, $430.65; 8. Ira Child. 130. 4341.75: 4. Terr? Hoyt, 100, Tailfeather, 50, $302.35. $281.20; 5. Anna Joyce- Fox, 78. «332.78; 6. BULL RIDING Bey Tailfeather. 73. 5224.1t; 7. Donna 1. Dennis Samson, 135, $1,009.88; 2. Taylor. 40. *I.">6*C!. S. Dehbif Malt, 35, Marjorie Potts of Hobbema was one of six girlsthat entered the Darrel Currie, 110, $557.54; 3. Dale Bird. $121.28: 8. Zaaa Drmtin. 35, 121.28. special event for cow riding at Hobbema Rodeo. 105, $939.20; 4. MileGilham, 75,$645.98; 5. Jl NIOR BARREL RACE Dwayne Johnson, 70, $514.00; 6. Butch Lit- I. Joyce Blarfcoaler. 125. #202.34; 2. tle Moustache, 65, $305.55; 7. Warren /ana Devereaax. 100. S2l9wSo; 3. Margret Bob Gottfriedson came up with two Calf Roping event and came in with a fast Wildman, 55, $409.00; 8. Gil Bowe. 40. Connelly. 100. *IVi«B. |. Dawn Marie firsts at the annual Montana Band rodeo in time of 11.3 to win the event and $252.00. $240.00. Doughlas. "0. *l 18-77; 5. Annr Left Hand, Hobbema on Aug. 2 and 4 to win the All- Frank Vaille was 1/10 of a second behind STEER WRESTLING Id. $67.00: 6. Dorothy \eikoo. 35, 160.39; Round title and the John Strongman for 2nd and $189.00. Clarence Black Water I. Bud Connelly, 70, $612.85; 2. Pete 7. Dee 11..M. 30. »77±5: » Mar? Connelly. Memorial trophy. and Art One Spot tied for 3 and 4 each with Bruised Head, 70, $557.15; 3. Bedford Lit- M, $51.67. Bob won the Bronc riding as he got 12 seconds flat and $94.50 each. together with a Block Brothers" bronc and Bub Connelly and Malcomn Hagbery scored 61 points plus $180.00 at the pay teamed up in the team roping event and window. He then proceeded to down his came out the winnerswith their time of 9.9 steer in 5.2 to win the dogging along with and $282.00 each. The Bird brothers Sam $210.00. and Leo were in second place with 13.5 and Local boy Dennis Samson was right $210.00 each. Floyd Smith and Ed Connelly behind Gottfriedson for the Ail-Round title Jr. won $141.00 each with theirtime of 13.4 as he earned 75 points for the 2 day rodeo. and veterans Fred Gladstone and Doug Samson won the bullriding with 60 points Taylor were 4th at 17.6 and $70.50 each. plus $174.00, he then split for first and se- Two ties developed in the Boys Steer cond with Pete Bruised Head in the Riding event. Wright Bruised Head and "Bares" for another $155.25 and 54 points Fred Tallman split 1 and 2 with 58 point each. rides and shared $289.00. Spike Guardippe Bruised Head also picked up a second in andBian Bruised Head each won $61.50 for the Bronc riding scoring 60 points plus splitting 3 and 4 with markings of 57 points $135.00. Leonard Little Bear was 3rd at 57 each. plus $90.00, while SamLane was in 4th slot Sandra Crow Child was the last barrel winning $45.00 on 56 points. racer to go on Sunday and had to beat 18.5 Jess Galbreath and Butch Little shared by Sandy One Spot and Bey Moustache tied for 3 and 4 in the bareback Tailfeathers and she did just that rounding event each receiving $65.25 on 53 point the barrels in 18.2 to win it. along with rides. $80.00. Bey and Sandy tied for 2 and 3 each Young Louis Little Bear finally got in receiving $50.00 while Terry Hoyt won the money in the Bullriding with his 59 $20.00 for fourth at 18.7. point ride plus $130.50 at the pay window. The two day rodeo attracted good Butch Little Moustache and Eugene Houle crowds for both days before ideal weather. split the last 2 playoffs each netting $65.25. The Block Brothers stock came out firing Bud Connelly was second in the dogging, the second day making up for their lack his time of 6 flat returned him $157.50. lustre performance the first day. An- Bedford Little Light was third at 9.4 and nouncer Phil Madox showed his ex- $104.00. Ron Dodging Horse was 4th with perience and poise behind the mike and his time of 10.8 and $52.50. kept the crowd well informed of the Fred Gladstone had a perfect run in the events.
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Some I.R.C.A. members made good at with only 20 points separating the first 8 the Calgary Stampede this year, the doggers, the firstfive at 70 points each and biggest winner being Bob Gottfriedson in only $198.00 between Ist and sth ... Gate the Saddle Bronc event, he split for 6th in man Ruben Soosay had it really rough at the first go, came in sth in the short go, the Montana Rodeo in Hobbema, first a and then tied for sth in the average and horseran over him and then a bull. Ruben $939.00. Clint Morin of Meadow Lake, came out of it with scratches and bruises Saskatchewan won the Amateur bronc and a lot of hurt pride everyone was riding winning $547.00, Pete Bruised Head running from Floyd Smith at Hobbema as $150.00 in the cow milking and Gordon he was chasing everyone. . .in sight with a won Crow Child won just over a $100.00 in the live garter snake ... the girls cow riding Wild Horse Race . The I.R.C.A. Finals at Hobbema (special attraction) certainly have been tentatively. . scheduled for had the attention of the cowboys; at least Hobbema on October 12-13-14 although not 10 coaches toa chute some contestants confirmed yet ... Rodeo Photographer, and officials are still .under. . the impression Jim Goodstriker escaped with minor that there are two rodeo associations, the bruises as he and SmileyKittson's pick-up I.R.C.A. and N.I.RCA. All rodeos are un- horse ran into each other at Browning . der the 1.R.C.A., both associations joined Bull Rider Dale Bird will be out of action forces in Sarcee on June 9. Only there is a . . the Points I9 7 for at least3 weeks, he injured his ankle at northern circuit now in I.R.C.A. PHONE 327-2i01 Lewistown, Montana recently, another in this circuit count form rodeos in casualty was Carl Guardipee with a Hobbema and north, while allrodeos count LETHBRIDGE .... CARDSTON broken hand at Browning ... a real dog for the I.R.C.A. fight is developing in the Steer Wrestling KAINAI NEWS August 19, 1974 10 DISTRICT NEWS... io much on We/fare? Handgames Focussed On At UJhy Blacktoot Indian Days mfae ttftmnd annual! Blackfoot Indian Days members at the last minute decided celebratoßß sjronsored by the Centennial against it. They plan to hold their own In- OomranaffliM" com Etoe Reserve, drew about 1.- dian Days in September. -000 visiUflrs flmoim Montana, Washington, Mr. Waterchief commended the Band and HriHranDa atag with Alberta Indians Scouts and the youth involved in helping to £be BDadkftnssll Reserve near Glechian set law and order at the celebrations. He held mna ttfof Civic Holiday weekend, said the assistance allowed committee August 24. members to attend other duties connected HypMnif^iihimg' the three - day celebrations with the Indian Days. In past years some was a HamMBpamm» tournament which committee members also served as band attracted! 13 teams to the contest. Frank scouts. liU WB^^i 1 ft'j£B&nSalßr4^~ *A Meibnig TsOsm of the Blood Reserve won the iiMnraamniensE taking home $100 as first pruse. Otter teams vicing for the cham- Indian Cultural pionsfeup were tine A-l Club, Leslie McMastter.. Tine Beebe Family, Day Revival Chiefs. Ptoif) Many Hides, George Wolf Project amiWalter Smith from the Collar. Peigan The Alberta Indian Education Center tribe mear Bracket. The handgames drew in larfparmxfcwith, the play- has undertaken part with singers and some of teams dancers from Hobbema and Pigeon Lake; ing tilll idtanm. funded principally by Opportunities for Eacib