INSIDE THIS WEEK
25th ANNIVERSARY celebrations are planned by Edmonton's Canadian Native Friendship Centre. See Page 3.
AMMSA AND ARTS staff and board held their annual Christmas party, where e number of awards were presented. See Pages 4 and 5. NORVAL MORRISSEAU, the "grand master" of Canadian Native artists, opened a new exhibition of his work. See Page 12. PAGE 2, December 19, 1986, WINDSPEAKER
Panel says `system' caused mental health problems L By Guiou Taylor Loro Carmen, social somebody to talk with. service consultant, said Joey Hamelin, working A panel of Native service three major factors are the with the Alberta Hospital, leaders were united in their deper causes of Native pointed out that "answers feeling that the major mental disorder: (to the causes of mental "Mental disorder is not `being crazy' source in Native mental 1) Non -Native imported disorders) cannot be health problems is the religion destroyed the provided, but there is a long ...a lot of alcoholics and drug addicts intrusive "non- Native Native sense of dignity history of intervention by system." and social institutions. non -Native people in the think they are crazy...alcohol is the Speaking to an audience "When you take away lives of Natives," with of health professionals, the the culture of thousands destructive results. poor man's psychiatrist...the user panel addressed a sympo- of years - and do it John Tees, public rela- feels that `healing is only a sium on Community quickly, when you tell us tions director with Native drink Participation in Mental our ways are no good, Outreach, says he sees the away.' Actually, once you stay Health, on Thursday, that people are evil and negative results of mental December 4, at the superstitious, you help stress in people looking for clean for awhile, these mental University of Alberta. to destroy us. jobs. Counsellors with Mental illness refers to 2) Non -Native govern- their clients, says Tees, illnesses disappear." those symptoms of failing ment was and is forced often have to help people to to cope With the stresses of on Native people. face the stress of new jobs. society. Alcohol and drug European government is In stating the need for abuse, physical violence, imperialistic, hierar- Native -designed therapies, spouse battering, depres- chical. If you go back to Gary Nault, who describes sion, anxiety and loneliness Indian days, it was not himself as a shamen -in- are in the category of who had the most training, says that "we need mental disorder, and often relatives - the Elders our own doctors." have their origin in stress would recognize talent, All panelists agreed that only with medicine and "The Native spiritual Carmen. "We are capable and loss of self- esteem. and would take years to western medicine "operates intellectual answers, but leaders must get themselves ourselves of studying our Mental disorder is not develop it. out of a partial model." "Native healing goes deeper together and then go out to problems, and of developing "being crazy." According 3) Enforced poverty Psychiatry is concerned to the spiritual healing." the communities," says our approaches." to Poundmaker's Lodge "Native people can see Director Pat Shirt, "a lot of the outside world through alcoholics and drug addicts" television, but have no Now that I think think they are crazy. real access to it." about it, Santa, you really don't have to bring the 'll Alcohol use can begin with Two Native women who OTTAWA money. We get along without it- trying to prove the user is had been involved in somehow. The one thing we really need doesn't cost grown up, and often is provincial mental health anything at all -just a change of heart on the part of a thought to be a way out of programs described their REPORT lot of sovemment people: """ pressure and stress. Shirt frustrations. By Owenadeka Fur example, the next one on my list is Minister of feels that alcohol and drug A social worker described Communications Flora MacDonald. She's trying to decide what to do about the recommendations in the use dig the person into a how, after finishing her Dear Santa: deeper hole. college degree, she was report of the Caplan -Sauvageau task force on "Alcohol is the poor employed as a social broadcasting. The task force said that Native people How are you? I hope you're able to bring everything man's psychiatrist" says worker, and that the work should have the right to receive radio and television on my Christmas list because I have Shirt. "The user feels that itself caused excessive been a good little programming in their own language. Santa, please bring boy. I mean, golly, I haven't criticized politicians all 'healing is only a drink stresses. Seeking help, she Flora MacDonald enough courage to change the year -except when they deserved it. Anyway, Santa, federal away.' " Actually, "once voluntarily herself Broadcasting Act to give Native languages the admitted here's my list: you stay clear for a while, to residential treatment. same legal protection as English or French. My first request isn't for me, it's I these mental illnesses She worked three years for Brian Mulroney. Santa, I want to tell you about five people who used know he's a millionaire and now he's the most powerful disappear." With the and took one month each to work for the government who deserve a special gift. man in the country, but he doesn't have averything! majority of Native people year for treatment. So The first is Richard Price. He was charged with a to please bring him one little piece of knowledge. Make criminal offence for leaking the notorious Buffalo Jump sentenced Alberta Another ex- patient him institutions involved with reported that treatment realize, Santa, that self- government is not just an report to the media. He was then fired from his job as a idea that makes good economic sense, make him alcohol, "there would be no consisted of being a given a policy advisor in the Department of Indian Affairs. recognize instead that our people have the right Native murder in Alberta diagnostic label, and having -the The second one is Dennis MacPhee. He quit his job right that was given to us by the without alcohol." The pills Creator -to govern as the top financial figure in the Manitoba region prescribed. ourselves. temporary situation, alcohol, Both said what they because he said he was tired of working for a By the way, Santa, could you please bring the same itself turns into a killing needed was not pills, but a department that routinely cheated Indians out of realization to the premiers as well? If problem. closeness to a person," you don't have millions of dollars. enough to go around, could you please make sure that The third is Robert Laboucane. He was fired from his Bill Vander Zalm, Don Getty and Grant Devine get job as an economic development officer in Alberta. He their share first? was fired because he held a news conference to tell the The next person on my list, Santa, is Minister of media that, when it came to economic development, Indian Affairs Bill McKnight. Please bring him $500 the department was saying one thing and doing Windinow million to build new housing so our people won't have to another. live in tiny, drafty, run -down firetraps anymore. And The fourth person is Walter Rudnicki. He quit his job speaker bring him another $500 million for economic as a senior policy advisor in Ottawa. He said he quit development so our people can have jobs instead of because he was disgusted by the department's refusal welfare. That adds up to $1 billion and I haven't even got to act on a recommendation to renegotiate Treat around to money for schools, roads, water, sewers and Number 8. Fred Didzena Clint Buehler hydro to mention like Presiderd Editor -not things land claims. The fifth is Cam Mackie. He quit as manager of the I know that times are tough, Santa, so if you really Native Economic Development Program. He said the Bert Crowfoot Rocky Woodward can't afford to bring the cash, I 'll tell you General Manager Reporter what. Instead, program was being corrupted because worthy projects bring Bill McKnight just half the concern and half the were being torpedoed for Kim McLain political reasons. George Poitras compassion that David Crombie displayed when he Production Editor Reporter Santa, please bring all five of the whistle -blowers a was the minister. 24 -karat solid gold whistle and the Aboriginal Order of Margaret Desjarlais And speaking of David Crombie, Production Assistant Mel Miller Santa, he's next on Canada. my list. Gail Stewart Since he's in charge of the Secretary of State, he So that's my list, Santa. I know you're checking it Joe Redcrow Ad sais doesn't need quite as much money. So could you twice to see who's been naughty and nice. But before Cree Syllabics please bring him, say, just $100 million for Native you decide just where I fit in, let me say that I hope organizations, friendship centres, W ncispeaker is a weakly publimtim of the Aboriginal Multi -Media 9Cciety of communications Dasher and Dancer and the rest of your reindeer have aber o wndfspeoker is published every, /hursday at 15001 112 Avenue, societies and women's groups? not been Edmonton, Albedo. grazing on any of that radioactive tundra from ISM 2V6, Phone: (403) 655.2700. And if you don't have an $100 Advertisements designed. set and proautedbyVndspeakerasvellas pictures, extra million to spare, the Chernobyl explosion. And give my regards to the Wicartoons, editorial content and otter printing material are rxopenies d could you please bring David Crombie just a little bit of elves. And say hello to Mrs. Claus for me. ndspeoker and may not be used by anyone without the emoressed written Permission d W ndspeeker (Abargirnl MuitiA1edia society of Alberta). the straight- shootin , no- nonsense attitude that Bill McKnight has so that he doesn't raise expectations or Yours truly, Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 make promises he can't deliver? Owenadaka WINDSPE XER, December 19, 1988, PAGE Provincial CNFC announces anniversary plans
By Terry Lusty of the CNFC was founded on the perceived need of Back in their hey -days of helping Native people faced the late 1950s and early with the difficulties of 1960s when the first batch coping with life in the city. of Native friendship centres "I hope that today marks came into existence, a the beginning of a new era variety of programs, services in the relationship of Native and organizations took people to the greater root. The centres, became, society, an era in which if you will, the catalyst for there is equality," said such movements and in Venne. She spoke optimis- 1987, the Canadian Native tically of a better future that Friendship Centre (CNFC) would be "much better in in Edmonton celebrates its the next 25 years than in silver (25th) anniversary. the last 25 years." A planning committee On a national level, a has been struck with John brief history of the National Fletcher as the chairman Association of Friendship and former Edmonton Centres was provided by Eskimo kicker, Dave Cutler, Karen Collins, who is the along with Willie Littlechild, secretary for the organiza- filling the roles of honorary tion which involved 108 co- chairmen. members of which there The centre plans to are 96 core -funded centres honor those who have and 12 that are "new and contributed to the opera- developing as well as tions of the society and to satellite operations." She also sponsor a number of identified Winnipeg and special events. Fletcher Vancouver JOHN FLETCHER DAVE CUTLER as being the ...committee chairman stated that a February 7 first centres originating ...honorary chairman anniversary banquet at the back in 1958, and the Montgomery Branch of the Edmonton one in 1962, Additional sports events annual Canadian Native related to the history of Over the years, the Royal Canadian Legion will which made it one of the planned are the mens' and Princess Pageant at the indigenous peoples. centre has hosted numerous kick off the events for 1987. first five in the country. womens' International West Edmonton Fletcher emphasized sports events as well as Speaking to a December Another speaker was Fastball Tournament July July 16 to 18. One other that the planning and other recreational, cultural 11 press conference, the Gordon Russell, the CNFC 10 - 12 and two golf event will be a Klondike operations for the many and social activities. gala year of the centre was program director. fig 1n irnerngnts - the "Early Days Breakfast at the activities of the centre will Counselling and referrals outlined by individuals mentioned the centre's Bird" on May 9 - 10 at the centre on July 19. be heavily reliant upon have been another area of connected with the centre "Friends in Sports" activities Sherwood Golf and Country The anniversary commit- "volunteerism." The endeavor on the part of the who elaborated on their which began two years ago Club and the "International tee's honorary chairman, generosity of people centre, which serves many, proposed activities for the and had over 400 Native Golf Tournament" July 16- Dave Cutler, expressed his contributing voluntary time many Native people from ensuing year. athletes who participated in 18 at The Links in Spruce pleasure at being chosen and effort as has been the throughout the country. Muriel Stanley Venne, the first year. As part of the Grove. for his role and said "it's a case in many of the centre's In the area of sports, the the vice -president of the 25th Anniversary, the great honor for me...because past activities, will be vital CNFC's women's fastball CNFC, acknowledged the CNFC plans to play host to Apart from the sporting I have a great love for a lot to the anniversary celebra- team warrants special founding members for the a National Native competi- activities, a "Seniors of things that the Native tions said Fletcher. It is mention. Last year they centre who "were few and tion in 1987 that could Gathering" is to be held at friendship centre has been hoped, he added, that finished second in Oklahoma very dedicated people." In attract 600 to 700 partic- the centre July 13 and 14 doing here in Edmonton." people will step forward to at the North America setting some of the historical ipants from Canada and and a "Kiddies Day" on July His interest in Natives, he involve themselves and Indian championships and background of the centre, the United Stated between 15. A true highlight this pointed out, stems from his they may do so by contacting they have captured that Venne informed the July 6 and 9 at the University coming year is the fact that days in university because Gordon Russell at the title in three of the past five audience that the concept of Alberta. the CNFC is to host the some of his courses were CNFC. years.
This announcement NEDP, states in regards to set forth by the minister. "It so I am fully back on the is not justified and therefore comes after Venne was Venne that the govern- is my understanding that board," Venne commented. not necessary." asked to consider resigning ment's position, as stated there is a general desire on Venne also received a Valcourt added in the her position on the board in by the then minister the part of the board that letter from the Minister of letter that it was his opinion March of this year, because responsible for the NEDP, this policy be honoured and State, Small Business and that Venne had conducted of her involvement in the Andre Bissonnette, was it would appear to be fitting Tourism, Bernard Valcourt, herself in a responsible provincial election. Venne that members of the board and proper for you (Venne) dated October 7, which manner. made her election bid as a would be expected to to review your situation and read in part that "I am "I am also confident that candidate for the New govern themselves by a consider tendering your satisfied that Mr. Thomas' you have always had the VENNE Democratic Party in the code of honor to the extent resignation," the letter said. request was predicted on best interest of Native ...feels good Meadowlark riding in the that if any person wished to Venne was shocked his desire to have board people at heart, and that May 8 provincial elections. become directly involved in when she received this members fulfill their duties you will continue to work She was appointed to the partisan politics, they were letter and, later, phone calls in a professional and non- for their benefit." NEDP Advisory Board in free to do so. However, from Thomas asking for partisan manner, and on his MP, David Kilgore made By Rocky Woodward December 1985, and last they would communicate her resignation back in understanding that it had the official presentation on April she received a letter of that desire to the board and March, but she still would been agreed by board behalf of the Minister of Muriel Stanley Venne is congratulations from Prime by inference tender their not resign. members that, should they State Bernard Valcourt. still an active member of the Minister Brian Mulroney on resignation. "I was not reinstated seek a political office, they "To me, all of this Native Economic Develop- her appointment. Thomas states in his because I was never gone. I would resign. Though such controversy has been ment Program (NEDP) The role of the Advisory letter that it has come to his refused to resign. If I would a requirement would be resolved in a very positive Advisory Board, and that Board (NEDP) is to consider attention that Venne had have resigned from the desirable, I find that no manner. I feel good how fact was "officially an- and approve applications been a candidate in the advisory board, it would of such requirement existed things turned out. It is too nounced at Federation of for NEDP funding. recent provincial election in been an admission of guilt at the time of your appoint- bad that it had to happen, Metis Settlements All A letter dated March 8, Alberta, and this would to something I never did. ment. Hence, I have but I am glad that it is finally Council meeting October 1986, from Kenneth appear to be in breach of "It was publically stated concluded that your buried and finished with," 27 in Edmonton. Thomas, chairman of the the suggested guidelines at the All Council meeting, resignation from the board Venne said. ROCKY WOODWARD (left) AND (left to right) NOEL McNAUGHTON, RAY FOX, CAROL RUSS ...awards presented by AMMSA President Fred Didzena awards By Mark McCallum President Stan Plante, Milt speech, he said AMMSA Association. These Pahl of Native Venture was established after are Best Editorial, Best and Staff and board members Capital, teachers Bob "Alberta Native Commu- Layout and Design, nications Society (ANCS) Best Overall." of the Aboriginal Multi - Lysay and Paul Satterley, to Media Society of Alberta who both instruct at Grant closed its doors in December The president went on (AMMSA) and the Aborig- MacEwan Community 1982 after sixteen years of list other accomplishments the AMMSA Television in operation." of AMMSA such as inal Radio and College the Native National Society (ARTS) held their Communications Program; Former employees of formation of the 4th annual Christmas party and Georgina Donald and ANCS went to both the Aboriginal Communications at the Firefighters Social Gordon Russell of the federal and provincial Society (NACS), the Club, on December 12 in Canadian Native Friendship governments with proposals production of "Native ARTS Nashville North" and a one- & for a new society, AMMSA. Edmonton. Centre. The society was incor- hour documentary on the Prominent guests in After a delicious banquet porated on January 21, life of native gospel singer attendance included Colin was served, "Native 1983, and its first publication Harry Rusk (who was the XMAS McLean of CBC (who Perspective" producer/host "rolled off of the presses" first full -blooded Native to helped Rocky Woodward Bruce Makokis introduced on March 18 of that year. appear on the Grand Ole with Native Nashville Fred Didzena, the president Two years later, Didzena Opery) called "Beyond the North), Secretary of State of AMMSA. Didzena noted, "AMMSA (which is Bend of the River" (to air on representative Stan Shanks, acknowledged the 150 now called "Windspeaker ") January 3 at 10:00 p.m.); PARTY Metis Association of Alberta people at the party and wins three out of a possible the broadcasting of "The (MAA) President Sam gave them a brief history of eight newspaper awards at Native Perspective" (which Sinclair, Metis Local 1885 AMMSA /ARTS. In his the Native American Press airs Mondays to Fridays at Book latest coup for artist and cartoonist McLain
By Rocky Woodward and -read booklet, Kim has people have today - Wagamese. awards, which prompted "The final judgment of any taken the best of his concern over land and "Self- government: Wak- him to further his training at cartoonist's work is the Windspeaker cartoonist cartoons, picked personally mineral rights, the govern- ing up Monday and .iecidiii :.e Alberta College of Art response it gets, and Kim McLain has finally by himself, from the three ment's sometimes lack of which colour socks to put in Calgary. McLain gets plenty. done it! years he has been with the responsibility towards on - sometimes most McLain is actively Sometimes outrage and No, he hasn't slipped Windspeaker (AMMSA) Native programs, and people can manage without pursuing a career as a fine offense when he accurately over the edge while organization as a cartoonist, Native concerns in general. a band council resolution or artist. His paintings are hits a deserving target, but sketching a cartoon of Sam sometimes writer and now He has taken quotes an amendment to the already in á number of more often delight and Sinclair still holding onto production editor, and has from Native personalities Constitution. What's all prestigious collections and admiration at his insight the steering wheel after all filled those pages with a and political leaders like the this fuss about." can be viewed at the Vik and skill." those years while the rest of great deal of humor...humor one from MAA president Kim McLain is an "artist," Gallery in Edmonton. "The Best of Kim McLain" MAA car was falling that still portrays a positive Sam Sinclair that runs and cartooning is only one His work at AMMSA has the is a collector's item, and he hasn't applied message. along side a cartoon that expression of his many not hindered Kim's art apart, and should not be missed. electric wires to his head Alongside his cartoons, shows two Natives, one talents. work to any extent, as drawing a Kim has taken the time to worrying about life after proven when he recently If you are interested in (yet) while Born in Oxbow, Sask- little ole lady enter quotes from such death, while the other won second prize in "Asum receiving "The Best of cartoon of the atchewan, Kim has also screaming celebrities as Humphrey person thinks he is talking Mena 1986," an art competi- McLain," please write to: from Lubicon lived in the Northwest Bogart, Mickey Mouse and about government funding: tion sponsored by the "Where's the beef ?" Territories, and the states he the rock group ABBA, Sinclair's quote reads: Alberta Indian Arts and The Best of McLain Instead, has gone of Montana, South Dakota telling it as only Kim "Those funds are our right, Crafts Society. c/o Windspeaker beyond all of that and put and Missouri. together 64 pages of "The McLain can. not a privilege." Director of Print Media 15001 -112 Avenue Best of Kim McLain." Kim also portrays the I, for one, like the quote While attending school, for AMMSA, Clint Buehler, Edmonton, Alberta Inside his easy -to -hold- concerns that Native that Kim used from McLain won numerous art writes of McLain's work: T5M 2V6
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8:00 to 10:00 a.m.); and the (Natives) have been are going to go a long way." people in the communities, given to Natives who Other winners were publication of the magazine slandered for so long that Kim McLain, who did the if they know of somebody contribute the most to AMMSA Finance and on the Riel Rebellion this was a medium...we caricatures for the awards, who might have some Native communications Marketing Director Carol (written by Terry Lusty) could get into that could to also received a portrayal of writing ability or...aspire to each year. Russ, for her work in called "Batoche" and the a large extent alleviate the himself done by Yardley something in terms of the 'I wasn't even thinking accounting and manage- cartoon book called "The greater public's image of Jones, cartoonist for the electronic media...to offer about it (the Eugene ment; Allen Jacob, a former Best of McLain," which Edmonton Joumal. them encouragement...(and) Steinhauer Award) at all... board member and pres- features much of Wind - "I don't want to stop at "If I was going to get a get them involved." it really surprised me...(and) ident of AMMSA; Jim speaker production editor telling the world that we are caricature from anybody...if Ray Fox, Director of I couldn't have done it Morris, for his work as a Kim McLain's best editorial a very talented people, very I had a choice...) probably ARTS jokingly said, "I without the help of the government liaison; Leonard cartoons. (Both these reliable and the greatest." would have said Yardley already have an ego problem people around me..." He Flett, last year's best publications are available Awards, in appreciation Jones," said McLain. - it's impossible to live gave credit to Rossi "Dropping In" reporter, as through Windspeaker). from AMMSA to those who "I'm thankful that you're with me. Now it's going to Cameron, director of chosen by Rocky Wood- Later, in a conversation have contributed a dedica- doing this," he said of the be impossible to work with "Beyond the Bend of the ward; and Diane Parenteau, with Didzena, he said that tion and work ethic to the award, "but I'm not alone... me," when he accepted the River;" Fred Voss, who for this year's best ..many people don't organization above normal at AMMSA we work award. directed "Metis and Their "Dropping In" reports. realize that the organization standards, were given in together...I firmly believe "I'm getting emotional Music;" Dave Cook, who The Whispering River itself is only a little more the form caricatures to that action speaks louder here...my dad and grand- directed "Native Nashville Band, who will be doing than three years old, and all AMMSA employees and than words and at AMMSA father always encouraged North" productions; Colin most of the back -up work the accomplishments that one surprised board that's what we do." me, I guess the sad part is McLean of CBC and his on "Native Nashville North," have been done in those member and vice-president Freelance reporter Terry they're not here to share wife Gail, who did the played entertaining country three years is phenom- of AMMSA, Noel Mc- Lusty, who is working on this with me...(but) maybe bookkeeping duties and music as the night came to enal..." He added that he Naughton. his masters in education at somewhere they can share much more on a volunteer a close and AMMSA had sees Windspeaker becoming McNaughton accepted the U of A, said that the this award with me." basis for the productions. finished honoring this a national publication. the special award and said, award "comes as a complete "So, I guess in a sense, the year's most outstanding (Harold) Rocky Wood- Didzena said he became "I think we have a terrific surprise to me...it's really Steinhauer Award is also and dedicated individuals ward received the Eugene involved with AMMSA staff...it has a wonderful been a helluva experience... theirs..." said the - all of them more than because he felt that "we board...and I think we still "I strongly encourage Steinhauer Award, which is Windspeaker reporter. deserving.
The Windspeaker Calendar of Events CDLQk VW
Children's Christmas Party December 21, 1986, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Waspison Daycare, Wabasca. For more information call 891 -3850. Metis Children's Services Christmas Party December 23,1986,1 p.m., Canadian Native Friendship Centre, Edmonton. You are invited to attend. Memorial Round Dance for the late Julian Gadwa, December 26, 1986 - Feast starts 5:00 p.m., Kehewin Reserve School Gym
Kehewin Talent Show - December 26 & 27, 1986, 1 p.m., Bonnyville Agriplex. For more "32 Cubic Meter WalkingDragline" information call Herman John at 826 -3333.
Christmas Share- a- Thon '86, get involved with the Friendship Centre in High Prairie. Call Northland Custom Season's 523-4511 to make a tax deductable donation or Greetings help with hamper assembly and distribution. Sewing & Things "LADIES FASHION OKI 10th Annual Men's Grace, Valerie & Gloria would like to thank you for CENTRE" Basketball your patronage and wish you the best for the Holiday December 23, From Tournament, 21, 22 & Pincher Season. Creek. CAll 627-4224. We will be closed at 1:00 p.m. Wed. December 24, CLASSIC STYLE 1986 - Reopen Monday, December 29 & 30, 1986 5016 -50 Street Memorial Hockey Tournament, December -10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday, December 31, t Ponoka, AB 1, 2, 3, / 26, 27 & 28, 1986, Saddle Lake. 1986 -10:00 a.m.- 1:00p.m. Closed January 4& Phone 783 -3130 5, 1987. Reopen January 6, 1987 - 10 a.m. Watch Hockey Tournament, December 27 & 28, 6234577 Lac La Biche For Our January Sale 1986, Kehewin. Worlds Only Cowboy Xmas Rodeo, 28, 1986, Panee Agriplex, December 26, 27 & kJ Hobbema. E & L TRUCKING peace air AIR CHARTER Native Nashville North - to air on January 24 HdJR 3, 1987. Every Saturday 10:30 p.m. on CBC WATER & CRUÚE HAULING Television. SERVING NATIVES IN NORTHERN ALBERTA SINCE 1962 7th Family Memorial Round Dance, Box 464 Bases January 2 & 3, 1987, 6 p.m., (Feast) 8 p.m. (Round Lac La Biche, Alberta at: 623-7879 High Level 926 -3290 Dance Nightly), Saddle Lake. For information TOA 2C0 624 -3060 Fort Vermilion 927 -3266 contact Celina McGilvery 726 -3829 Ext. 172 (days) .:all Long Distance (charge may apply) and Ask for Slave Lake 849 -5353 Box 1357 or Rosemarie Cardinal 726 -2381 (nights). Lac La "Oche Mobile XJ5 5708 High Prairie 523 -4177 Peace River, Alta. PAGE 6, December 19, 1988, WINDSPk41tER Editorial Christmas thanks from AMMSA/ARTS Those of us who toil throughout the year to produce this newspaper, the "Windspeaker" and "The Native Perspective" radio programs, Rocky Woodward's television projects and the various other activities we are involved in, had a chance to celebrate our achievements at our annual Christmas party December 12. Ideally, all of our readers, listeners and viewers should have been there, too, since you're the reason we do all these things, but of course that isn't possible. This annual Christmas event is a chance to not only celebrate our achievements, but also to single out individuals on our staff and board - and others outside of our organizations -who deserve special recognition for their contributions and dedication. Details on the awards that were given are reported on Pages 4 and 5. They are all obviously deserved, and we congratulate those who were selected. Obviously, too, there were others who deserve acknowledgement who did not receive awards, since only a few can be honored and choices must be made. So congratulations to all of the staff for their contributions to the success of AMMSA/ARTS over the past year. We would also like to acknowledge others who have made important contributions to our success: lrc+aPra11` Although they did receive some acknowl- 7A b9 4r44-4P` *D /\c<+ A U C C edgement at the Christmas party, not enough A b9- V S d L J A' Ad PC b 9 credit is ever given to the men and women who their time to serve as board members 5nC Pr 4>A' rd Cb9 b4^b^C` volunteer L anc ° of the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta Pr A5^r O A' C>r' VAr' b WINDSPEAKER, December 19, 1966, PAGE 7 Pro - Native wildlife action applauded laws regardless. OPINION hunting for their lifestyle, for food hunting laws that are set by they will be hanging over He said "I'll take jail." Mr. By John Fletcher but compared to non - and for hides to be used for Fish and Wildlife. I shot an someone's fireplace, or Powder is in his twilight Indians who hunt out of moccasins, mukluks, etc. elk within a quarter -mile of over the entrance to a years and his "golden The Indian Association season, there is no The cultural aspect appears a house. (The house was in ranch or the door of a pond" was shattered by a of Alberta (IAA) withdrew comparison. here, but whites, in their a gully and could not be garage. system which would destroy from the Fish and Wildlife rush to modernize every- seen.) I paid the fine only this Elder's dignity. The Indian Act gives the Council October 14, 1986. thing, fail to include Indian after I called Fish and An elderly trapper, Mr. for the Indian to hunt, trap This was due to the lack of people when it commes Wildlife because the farmer's Powder, shot a spruce hen Thanks to the Indian and fish in the manner to input on issues that pertain down to the issue of wife raised cain. I was for his supper. He was Association of Alberta for which they are accustomed. to Indians. The termination culture. allowed to keep the elk, but stopped by Fish and having the guts to separate the is The use of modem equip- of IAA's involvement if I was guilty, they should Wildlife and charged with from the "system" and to ment like firearms, steel a step backward, but it may The rights of Indians to have confiscated it. It looks shooting an upland gamebird Ron Steinhauer, traps and fishing par- who quit serve as a warning to all hunt and fish will be the like I owe them an elk, but I out of season. Mr. Powder, Fish and Wildlife because of aphernalia is just a natural Native people. next big issue concerning know where I can find one. I who has lived in the bush, their narrow -minded ways extension to change in the Everyone knows Indians the Indian Act. The have will just go to any city dump off the land, and trapped on Indian issues. But most modern lifestyle of Indian will hunt for game, but not made one change (Bill C- during elk season and there most of his life, went to of all, hats off to Elder people. all Indians hunt like whites 31) and maybe the door is will be many elk carcasses court and was found guilty. Powder, a true woodsman believe they do. They think open for others. laying around. They will He was given a sentence of who faced the system and that Indians will abuse Indians will hunt and fish I have a record under the have no antlers because a $50 fine or five days in jail. won a moral victory. Committee says progress made Opinion i at AVC Grouard should send a nice one out to Maylynn and Akkean in Vancouver. We don't send many cards these days but From One we do, however, expect them. Does anybody still hang Raven's Eye them on a string stretched along the ceiling? Don't hardly see that anymore. Another little tradition just On January 17, 1987 we Dear Editor: wagamese.... disappearing. intend to hold a second and Of course, when you start talking tradition, 500 We would like to let you final public meeting in hundred years ago Xmas as a celebration, an idea, or as know about the progress Grouard to discuss the a date on any calendar kept by us, didn't exist. No that has been made by the recommendations the Joint suspiciously cheerful white man in a red suit ever Joint Native- Government Committee will make to landed twelve fat deer on a teepee roof and got away Committee dealing with Ministers Russell, Crawford with it. No siree...We were all a lot harder to sneak up Native needs and involve- and Shaben. More details on in those days. Rudolph, Donner, Blixon and Nixon ment in the future operation will be available later, but Ahneen, howdy and ho, ho, ho. This is the time of would have ended up fixin's on a cooking stick mighty of AVC Grouard. we hope that anyone from year when somebody with blue Paul Newman eyes, a quick. Over the past few months any community served by red, beard face like Burl Ives and a body like However, since sharing, giving and feasting were we have held a community AVC Grouard will make a Refrigerator Perry goes sneaking around unsupervised already traditions amongst us, it didn't take long for the forum in Grouard to listen point of attending the in our places. That mostly invisible entity leaves toys for imported version of that to catch on. to the thoughts of people January 17, 1987 public the kids and the bills for you know who. Without sounding like a Scrooge about it, Christmas not only from Grouard but meeting. Please let others To tell you the truth, that's how my version of the can get expensive. Most of us live on a payday-to- also from other commu- know about this meeting Christmas spirit left me feeling until very late this year. payday economy. Now considering that fact and the nities. That was a very and its purpose. We need Almost exactly like a bag of week -old laundry. fact we are relative newcomers to the occasion, what successful and useful your comments. It is our It's a funny thing, that Yuletide mood. Some years it would you think of this? How about we move the meeting although we would hope that we will have our grabs you and other times it sort of slowly wraps you. celebration of it to the same time as the Ukrainians have like to have seen more final report to the Ministers Sometimes it's as quiet as a smile over memories, theirs, in January? We could get in on all those Boxing participants from other by the end of January. sometimes as loud as music and talk at parties. Day sales, toy sales and make our cash stretch a lot communities. So there I was leaning on a doubleloader at the further. Also in the last few We hope that in the laundromat, vibrating along through a spin cycle. On a No, eh? Well, it was just an idea. months, we have hired the meantime you and your snowy December night being in a place like that is like Okay, we have to decide where to spend the actual consultant firm of Nicholls family and friends will have being stuck in an elevator about three days after the gift opening day pretty soon. Should we go to a friends Applied Management to a Merry Christmas and a novelty has worn off. My bored baby browns go jiggling or over to my mother's? My wife, who is pulling soggy conduct interviews with happy, healthy, and around the room. sheets out of a stalled washer just shrugs. Obviously, key people from the region prosperous New Year. Who would paint a wall half orange and the other half the merriness of the pending event hasn't quite and surveys involving staff, yellow? The same person who would stick red and knocked her socks off yet. students and former Sincerely, white Santa pictures on such ugly colours, that's who? To me it's sure great to have a choice. Like many of students. We are currently Around the window frames runs a tangle of G.I. Joe - us, I've spent a Christmas or two in circumstances in the process of preparing Jeff Chalifoux coloured plastic holly. On each row of washers that jut nobody would choose. Like in foster homes where a draft report and rec- and Robin Ford, out into the room they've put these fake trees stuck into you'd sit trying to smile over a new toque and mitts ommendations based on all Joint Working papered over boxes. You can see the metal pipe the while the real kids were busy ripping open their real the interviews and surveys Committee yellow tinsel branches poke out from. Then a fat Claus - kids' gifts. Or standing behind bars, my hands shoved and our own deliberations. AVC Grouard sized guy shoves in through the door packing a big bag out through them, conducting along to Christmas over his shoulder. He's followed by a gray haired, carols like "Joy To the World." worried looking woman and three kids with pointy little Even without such reinforcing experiences, family faces, all dressed in green. He sees me and a hateful and friends would probably be one of the most look I Please write: F:S. crosses his face. sneer back and silently wish him heartwarming of things on the old festive list for me. If a merry * * * ** Christmas, too. such hard times are still upon you, try to remember a Right in the middle of the beginnings of another not bunch of us have somehow found our way clear of them Editor too so hot cross -cultural experience, the tiny radio and someday you will also. Windspeaker speaker kicks in. John Lennon singing probably the Wonder what we should get the kid, present -wise. 15001 -112 Avenue best Christmas carol ever written with the season in He wants a three wheel, all terrain vehicle, a computer Edmonton, Alberta mind. The ex- Beatle murdered in New York City six or an electronic piano keyboard. Whatever happened years ago singing to the end, "all we are saying...is give to stuff like skates, toboggans and crokimole boards T5M 2V6 peace a chance." with 120 all -time, family favourite games painted on the That's when the Christmassy feeling reached out and other side? found me. Suddenly, the thick snow falling outside Well, by the time we got to shoving underwear in the went like the stuff on cards and not at all like what I dryer, reality had set it. Thé mushy -headed Christmas would have to shovel out of the driveway in the moment disappeared like quarters down a slot. For me, morning. The cheap little tree, the ugly holly and though, if those feelings show up once, they always wreath were someone's idea to make this place look come around somehow again. Maybe in the coffee more, what, jolly? And the creep, well, maybe a change lineup at my mom's, or wrapping a picture book to send of clothes at least once this winter will make him a to the Bears by bus, or everytime that line from an old better person, too. Beatles song sing its way through my head. Hmmm...down at the post office a sign said there was Well Merry Christmas, you all, hope yours is large, only a day or so left to mail out -of -town cards. Maybe bright, happy and safe... PAGE 8, December 19, 1986, WtNDSPEAKER The ARTS 1973 - Native Communications Program (NCP) is controlled broadcasting service for the far North. established by the federal government and - the CRTC tells Canadian Satellite Column administered by Secretary of State for the purposes of Communications Inc. (Cancom) it must carry Native - funding Aboriginal newspapers, other media and produced radio and television programming in By Ray Fox community radio maintenance. northern regions. - CBC begins satellite- delivered television services 1982 - the number of NCP -funded societies grows to 13. in the far North. No provisions are made for Aboriginal - the report of the Federal Cultural Policy Review programming. Committee (Applebaum -Hebert) recommends that a - Northern Quebec Inuit Association opposes special place in cultural policy be reserved for peoples CBC's proposal to bring satellite television to of Indian and Inuit ancestry. communities in Arctic Quebec. Some northern - the Department of Communications consults Aboriginal communities join the protest. with Aboriginal groups in the North regarding Well, hello there, sports fans. Here I am again. It just 1974 - five Aboriginal communications societies are broadcasting policy. occurred to me that in the last column I asked for your funded under the NCP. 1983 - the federal government introduces the Northern input, then I didn't give you my address. It's Ray Fox, - CBC begins its Accelerated Coverage Plan Broadcasting Policy and a four -year, $40.3 million P.O. Box 2250, Lac La Biche, Alberta, TOA 2C0. (ACP). Under the ACP, CBC transmitters are installed program (prior to cuts), the Northem Native Broadcast This week I regressed to my old ways and decided to in many isolated Aboriginal communities, providing Access Program (NNBAP) designed to give Aboriginal feature someone else's hard work. Actually, !just don't opportunities for local radio access. communications societies in 13 northern regions the think it's necessary to re- invent the wheel if I can find - the Northern Quebec Inuit Association publishes opportunity to produce radio and television what I want to say already written. What the hell. "The Northerners," an examination of Inuit programming in order to develop their languages and Here's some stuff the co- ordinator of the National communications in northern Quebec. cultures. Aboriginal Communications Society, Jeff Bear, pulled 1975 - the NFB sponsors a conference on Native media 1984 - NCP is extended for one year. together. I thought you'd be interested. and develops its Northem Support Policy. - Secretary of State issues a public discussion - the Nunatsiakmuit Community Television paper on the role of the federal government in native Milstones in Aboriginal Communications Society is founded in Frobisher Bay, NWT. Technical communications. 1960 - CBC Northern Service broadcasts its first and administrative support if provided by the NFB. - CBC develops ¡ts Native Access Policy. CBC Aboriginal language radio program via shortwave from 1976 - NCP is extended for three years. supports the Northern Broadcasting Policy and the studios in Montreal. 1978 - three Aboriginal communications societies are goals and objectives of the NNBAP. CBC provides 10 1%7 - the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and involved in broadcasting experiment using the Hermes native communications societies with access to its Biculturalism Canada defines nonofficial languages as satellite. regional networks. any language other than French, English, Indian and - the federal govemment begins funding two Inuit - WaWaTay Native Communications celebrates Eskimo. The CRTC follows suit. television broadcasting experiment inploying the Anik its 10th anniversary. 1968 - Alberta Native Communicatións Society begins B satellite. Combined four -year project budgets: $2.8 1985 - the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta is radio broadcasting in Cree and Blackfoot. million. awarded best overall newspaper, best editorial writing - Alberta Native Communications Society begins 1979 - NCP is extended for one year. and best layout from the Native American Press publications of "The Native People." - the government of the Yukon and NWT Association. 1970 - the Radio and Visual Education Network supplement the CBC's ACP by installing satellite - - NCP is extended for two years: the 1985 budget (RAVEN) of the Indian of British Columbia experiment receiving equipment in most communities with is $4.4 million. with a two -way HF radio network. populations of less than 500. - the CRTC's Northern Native Broadcasting 1971- the federal government funds the Northem Pilot 1980 - NCP is extended for one year. Committee announces a policy framework designed to Project. Several isolated Aboriginal communities - John Amagoalik, an Inuk from Frobisher Bay, is improve the quality and quantity of access by northern experiment with their own communications systems. appointed to the CRTC's Committee on the Extension Native broadcasters to the Canadian broadcasting - the La Ronge Community Television Project of Service to Northern and Remote Communities, the system. begins broadcasting in Cree. CBC provides access to "Therrien Committee." - the Native Communications Society of Nova its local transmitter. - CRTC's "Therrien Report" paves the way for Scotia celebrates the 15th anniversary of publishing the 1972 - Blackfoot radio service begins in Lethbridge and Aboriginal- controlled broadcasting services by "Micmac News." continues until this day. recommending that Canada provide opportunity for its - Native leaders meet in Ottawa to discuss - the National Film Board (NFB) begins a series of Aboriginal peoples to preserve the use of their Aboriginal communications, self -government and the film animation workshops for Aboriginal people. languages and foster the development of their cultures Constitution. - the Govemment of Quebec begins a small through broadcasting and other communications. - Federal Native communications programs are funding program supporting the development of 1981 - NCP is extended for three years. subjected to budget cuts and a spending freeze. community radio in the province. - the CRTC approves a joint licence for an Inuit- 1986 - the number of NCP -funded societies reaches 14. . Thirteen societies provide regional broadcasting services under the NNBAP. - Rosemarie Kuptana, President of the Inuit The Holiday Season is here and that means a time of sharing Broadcasting Corp., receives the Department of Communications award for her outstanding I( contribution in the field of Aboriginal communications. The Tire Warehouse - independent audience surveys show that would like to extend these FREE services to all our programming broadcast by the Aboriginal societies consistently attracts large segments of the Native support in 1986- valued customers in appreciation of their population. - the National Aboriginal Communications 4- COMPLIMENTARY Society (NACS) is formed. ** COMPLIMENTARY - the NNBAP is subject to budget cutbacks. ' r*. INSTALLATION, - federal training funding (CDC) for. Aboriginal BALANCING & communications diminishes by 50%. CHECK ON VALVESTEM SAFETY ALL THE PURCHASES - a report prepared for the Department of Communications and published by UNESCO points to Aboriginal broadcasting as a purveyor of cultural COMpLIMEARY wealth and an important alternative source of information for Native audiences. * & - the Caplan -Sauvageau Report on broadcasting or policy recommends entrenching Aboriginal language broadcasting in legislation. It advocates major OFFER EXP51ES -D JAN. 3, 1957 increases in federal support for Aboriginal M a .r broadcasting. - an evaluation of the federal Aboriginal REAR BRAKES FRONT , COMPLIMENTARY communication program (NCP and the NNBAP) TUNE ALIGNMENTAL `r _ WE DH attests to the effectiveness of the programs and $5995 1; .::, WINTER D T RIGHT suggests that increased support is warranted. ` BRAKES J_rs Most North American WE DO: UP SAFETY f(' HERE'S WHAT VIII Vehicles, most imports. Howe Well, that's it for another week. Time to pack it on HERE'S Install Pads Top Up . 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DOUG BUHLER YOUR SAFE CHOICE 471-4947 12225 FORT RD. 476 -2333 10575 -116 ST. 428 -1102 9625 -63 AVE. 437-4555 THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. (Behind the ALCB and next to Safeway -We also accept vouchers) FRAI;R, December 19, 1986, PAGE 9 Jacob Louis passed away on December 9, 1984, at you who contributed towards your column over the . his home on the Samson Reserve. Jacob was born on year. Dropping In appreciates it. November 2, 1905. His parents were Betsy and Louis Merry Christmas to Dropping In's loyal readers and Natchewaysis. have a great new year. His father, Louis Natchewaysis, was a lifetime Merry Christmas to all the LITTLE PEOPLE Rocky councillor of the Samson Reserve and Jacob always put everywhere! in front of him, his family first, yet he was known as a Woodward politician and lifetime leader of the Samson Band. He is remembered by his family members, Helen, Joe, Percy, Martel, Roberta, Steven, Letend, Noella, all of Winterbum. "Sadly missed but always in our hearts." Hi! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW EDMONTON: Wanda Berry informs me that Metis YEAR TO EVERYONE OUT IN INDIAN COUNTRY! Local 2085 will be sponsoring a Christmas Buffet and This is for Helen Gladue. In remembrance of her Dance at Curly's Corral, located at the Yellowhead Father Jacob Louis: Motor in in Edmonton, December 31. heal the hurt of Oh Father, time sometimes does not The buffet will begin at 6 p.m. with the dance to missing you follow. The moments we had when you walked Mother Playing for the dance will be the Percy Tuesday Earth...are now seasons that were too few Band, along with North American Fiddle Champion Like fresh summer rain on the Kootenay Plains, Calvin Vollrath. your memory stays alive in our hearts The entry fee is set at $20 per person, which includes And Father, our love for you will not dim, as a fire the buffet, dance admission, and New Year's Eve that weakens in the dark. homs, etc. When we think of you Father, we dream of the For tickets - and I was informed that they are going mountains, white clouds and patches of blue fast - call Wanda Berry at 452 -4259, Thelma at 474- In our prayers we say on this Christmas Day, 6856 or Mable at 457 -4883. Father, we will never stop loving you. Only 200 tickets were made available. Ride tall proud warrior in peace in the land of the Great spirit...you are not forgotten. DROPPING IN: Merry Christmas to everyone of GIVE THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER ut a smile on someone's face with "The Best of McLain," a collection of the best editorial cartoons done by Windspeaker's own Kim McLain. It's 64 pages of humour for and about the "Indian Country" that you know and live in. With a combination of quotes from Ahenakew to Wagamese, it's eye -opening and informative and always funny. This is the stocking -stuffier you've been waiting for, so send for yours today! D YES! Please send me my copy of "The Best of McLain." Enclosed is cash, cheque or money order for $6.50 plus $1.50 for postage and handling. Then mail my copy of "The Best of McLain" to: NAME: ADDRESS TOWN /CITY PROVINCE: POSTAL CODE: Now, send this coupon along with your paymen 'The Best of McLain" c/o Windspeoker 15001 -112 Avenue Edmonton, Albeda T5M 2V6 r- PAGE 10, December 19, 1986, WINDSPEAKER -- br r` r` i b I\I ,.- - .: .:- r `r .-.. r ...... :r -: ;!, .._ . _ Parents warned to be careful in kinds of toys they choose By Guiou Taylor survival in a future world. broader career visions for mile marathon takes it's Playing games - hide and girls. name from the Plains of STOP. seek, bows and arrows, Even sports have been marathon, when a Greek Don't buy that toy. and tag being examples of brought into the controver- messenger ran approx- AT least, not until you've childhood fun with adult sial column. The ancient imately that distance with asked yourself some consequences. Grecian Olympics, and the news of a battle. important questions. Many Todays industrial capacity modern games including On the up side, it is clear people think that all toys has made it possible to the to be Winter Games toys and do are non -serious play things. create toys for every taste that games played in Alberta 1988, actually teach attitudes, But an increasing number and to manufacture copies have their origins in war. values and skills. Learning are criticizing the toy in the millions. Grecian and Mediterran- games can improve spelling, industry for creating, and Not only have contem- ian city - states would call a reading and mathematical selling, violence, competition porary toys been criticized limited truce and stage skills. Social games can and sexism. because of their violence, competitions between introduce family or group Toys have been used for but clones of business and various soldiers. Ancient attitudes, and trivia games thousands of years, power games have served wars were often one day are good ways to transfer apparently to train the to teach competition and battles, with thousands of young in ideas and skills winnings at an early age. warriors charging each information. which will be used in Feminists have criticized other across open fields. The burden of respon- adulthood. Dolls and many toys which are The military skills - sibility ultimately rests with miniature soldiers teach directed towards young shooting arrows, throwing parents to choose the kind motherhood and family, girls because they tend to spears and rocks, and of world they want to create but also build images of create and reinforce running towards and away for their children. Parents, militarism and violence. traditional limited roles for from enemies - have been and uncles, aunts, cousins Caves and graves dating women: mother, house- carried forward to modern and friends must look over 5,000 years contained wives, nurses and secretar- archery, javelin and shot closely at the impact of gifts jewelry and food which ies. A ready market should put and various track they choose to give to Christmas message provided for wealth and exist which would generate events. The modern 26- impressionable children. from Harry Rusk Books a `gift of knowledge' Christmas time seems to refresh the thoughts, and goes back to the ones who hold special place in our hearts. Although we celebrate December the 25th as Christmas, every day should be Christmas! idea as a Christmas present Please let me share with you: Sad to say, Christmas has become so commercialized that few people, even Christians, scarcely realize the true import of most of By Guiou Taylor every fact you might want - is a basic book covering Louis Riel and The Metis the traditions surrounding this hallowed time...the to know: the population of the Plains Wars to 1900. It Movement - there are many greatest in birthday history..it's Jesus' Birthday! So let's There probably is not every major city and every gives an Indian perspective, new and old titles which are keep our eyes on the One whose birth we celebrate, for better gift to give an country; how many Indians and sets a good tone for good. all too many people observe this season for one reason appreciated friend than in Canada? in South further reading. Indian Leaders - several only: the ringing of the cash register! new ideas and knowledge. America? how many people 2. Black Elk Speaks -1932, recent books are published During this greatest celebration of all time, friend, A lot of this can come live in Sante Fe, New written by John Neihardt about Chief Crowfoot, you won't miss Christmas, the real meaning of it, if through giving a book. Mexico. You can learn the - Black Elk was a Sioux Chief Poundmaker, Indian Jesus is at the very it. centre of You'll enjoy Him, His There are big expensive history of the world, and of medicine man, a youth at Senator James Gladstone love and healing power, and the fullness of all He came books with color photo- Canada in quick form. And Little Big Horn and has (in the Canadian senate), to give you. Because Jesus came to give you abundant graphs, and there are there are maps, charts and shared a detailed memory John Tootosis, and others. life. So by putting Him first place in your heart and life, simple books that will make tables to keeps your of "the old days." These are usually local, and the joy and peace this Christmas will be abundant in you wise and happy. interest. biographies cover a wide your life and those around you. Do you want to make If you are interested in 3. Some good maps - I'd To get a feel for what range from East to West. others around you feel a good spirit of good starting basic Native Studies suggest a large wall size Indians have had to say in atmosphere? Then is Jesus the One who can provide library in your own home, it World Map; a wall map of literature and poetry - not you with this good, positive spirit; You don't want to can start small and your Canada or North America, war and history: There are books on: miss out on that, and you don't have to! And when own choices will expand it and an Alberta map (or Urban Indians, individual you're close to Jesus, you'll find out why the wide men for your. whatever your province). 3. Touch the Earth, by T.C. tribes and bands; Native couldn't wait to worship Him and gave Him their gifts! To begin any study Old National Geographics McLuhan, or First People, issues on health, education, By being close to Jesus, we will prosper in the program or basic library let magazines can often be First Voices. Both of these land claims, arts and Kingdom and have a warm, positive effect on those me suggest you start with: found for $1.00 at used are collections of speeches, cultures, movements and around us. With trust and faith in Him, you can live book /magazine stores. peotry or thoughts by organizations. strong and undefeated each day. It's possible...and it 1. A gooddictionary -every And learn how to read famous leaders and "aver- will happen...just tell God exactly what you need to -day! writer and good reader I directions, scales and age" Indians. A basic library doesn't It's my total heartbeat prayer that "the Lord Jesus know, has several dic- elevations. 4. Myth of The Savage - need to start with 100 or will bless each of you richly and keep you, your family tionaries and they are well 1984 by Olive Dickason, U even 12 books. Buy a book and those around you, from all harm in the time to used. A Merriam- Webster To start your actual of A Press. A heavy book and enjoy it, then add come "...for He is the only answer to any question we in either hard or paperback library, let me suggest a for some to read, but another book or two. may face, look to Him, and find good for your will serve for years. very few basic books, but contains a wealth of Better still, find a friend soul...MERRY CHRISTMAS. 2. An Annual Almanac - use your own imagination. information on Canadian or two and share the (not the farmers Almanac) Indian history. reading and excitement In Christ's love and service, There are several. I use the 1. Bury My Heart at together. World Almanac, but you Wounded Knee - a 1970 And, your basic library Ideas and information Harry Rusk can choose. This valuable book by Dee Brown should also select something are exciting ways to share a book will tell you almost (Washington Square /$4.95) on: family evening. WINDSPEAKER, December 19, 1986, PAGE 11 r: `l r r i1 ` `1 How to make your own candles By John Copley and lines all over your need a 2 -litre milk carton smaller chunks are available, stand it straight. By your delight when you candle. (with top cut off it gives you depending on the amount pressing the hardening wax remove the cardboard. The yuletide season By now you'll be saying, an 8 inch by 3 3/4 inch of candles you intend to against the inserted candle Stuff the "Swiss cheese" usually inspires us to go out "Wow, is this ugly!" But it's mold), a couple of trays of make. you will help to put candle effect with holly, mistletoe, and buy a big bunch of time for Step 2. ice cubes, a cheap 8 -inch When you purchase firmly into the mold (FIG. candy canes, etc. candles to help the In this step, use a tapered white candle and paraffin be sure to ask for III). Change the look of your Christmas decor. Candles different color and do itall some paraffin wax. (This the "medium grade." This With the remainder of candle at birthday's and these days, the Christmas over again. Move the you can also find at your grade melts at approx- your hot wax (about 4 other occasions by removing types, run anywhere from crayon from heat to candle, hobby and craft store). An imately 145 degrees pounds per candle) on the the Christmas trimmings $3 to $30, depending on all the while making aluminum cooking pot is Fahrenheit (68 C) and is bumer, you can now dump and re- decorating with how much color and design splotches everywhere. best for melting wax and it safe for a milk carton mold. the ice cubes into the mold. other suitable items. you want. Keep repeating this cleans easily with hot water Directions Be careful not to knock The patterns you tum Save some money and procedure until you attain and soap. A candy Put about a cup of wax over your tapered candle. out with this project are have some fun! Make your the appearance you want. thermometer is a handy into a pot and set on a Pour hot wax over the always different. Exper- own candles - often with You can use 3, 4 or even 5 tool, but if you don't have medium stove. When the ice. iment by using various materials you may already different colors, but regard- one just be sure to remove wax has melted, pour it into Allow the candle to sit for amounts of ice for an even have laying around the less of how many you use, the hot wax from the stove your milk carton and let sit about 8 hours, then carefully larger range of looks. house. be sure to cover most of the once the wax has melted. until it begins to harden. drain the water out into a Hope you find these Here's two money- making candle with colored dots. Don't let it overheat. At this point set your sink. projects fun and entertaining ideas. First we'll explain Your white candle is now Paraffin is usually sold in tapered candle into the Intricate lace -type to do. We did. how to turn a plain white unrecognizable, and much 5 or 10 -pound blocks, but centre of the mold and patterns will guarantee Merry Christmas! inexpensive candle (or more ugly than before. other color if you like) into a In the finals step, we Christmas eye-catcher and transform that ugly candle conversation piece. into a personal masterpiece. Secondly, you 'll learn how NOTE: If you use a candle to make your own candle, flame for heating at this one which you can re -use stage of your project you for many other occasions will note an ash or charcoal throughout the year. haze over your finished product. Though this can Candle- Coloring be appealing, a Bic -type All you need here are a lighter or low flame propane few of the 6 to 10 -inch burner will generally give a inexpensive white/colored better overall finished candles and some broken appearance. crayons from the kids Move the candle over room. Dig out as many as your heat source and rotate you can, because after an it regularly so that the heat hour of fun you'll be a full - is being distributed evenly fledged "candle- colorer," across the candle. You'll with lots of different color see the colors starting to ideas to spread throughout melt and blend in with one the house this season. The another. Different visual more crayons you have the effects will begin to take better color selection you place over the candle. Keep will have, and the better rotating until you have your finished project will achieved a design you like. look. Once your masterpiece has cooled down, buff it to a CAUTION: shine with a soft flannel Since candle- color- cloth. ing requires the use For good family project, of fire we rec- you can have each family Memories of Moosuni ommend adult su- member try a different pervision when color combination for their children are making candle. By Mark McCallum I watched my grandfather preserved features for a one comer of his home one this project. sip tea when I was a boy. He time as he told his tales to of those wind -up phono- A flat surface such as the Candle Making I thought long and hard was and still is a quiet man others in the room. I graphs and a variety of kitchen table will be REMEMBER: when about Christmas -what it who pretty much keeps to listened to him slurp his tea traps blended into the needed. Make sure you making candles, exercise means and why we do it himself. I never really talked and speak a language my background. In the middle cover the table with old caution around hot stove every year. I remembered a to him because we don't ears were accustomed to of the room stood an old newspapers. and wax. time when sliding down a speak the same language - but did not understand. He wooden stove, and I Light a spare candle or The directions for making frozen hill under a dark sky, a misfortune of geography was happy and this was wondered how many lives fondu -type burner to warm this unique all- purpose with only the moonlight to and society. But I watched good. His smile told me all this home had warmed. crayon over. candle are based on using a guide me, was my season of him tell his stories. Although about his great years as a My eyes moved back in Once you've removed straight white paraffin wax. joy. It's a personal time of I never understood a single hunter and trapper. his direction as he lifted a the paper covering from the Should you wish to add the year and means many word, his hands would My eyes shifted from one cup of tea to his face. My crayon, move it gently over color to yours, use a different things to people. move through the air and part of the elderly man's grandfather's face was the flame you have prepared. candle -making dye (available For some, the Christmas his voice, filled with emotion, cabin to another. I carefully illuminated by the kerosene As the crayon melts, dab in solid and liquid form) season is a time for giving would unfold the stories examined each article in his lamp near him, and I caught it against your white /colored which you 'll find at most and receiving, for seeing old and I understood. home and saw his past a twinkle in his eyes that project candle (FIG. I and hobby and craft stores. friends, and for sipping on The last time I visited my come to life. His rifles were told me he was still waiting II). Repeat this process Follow package directions. tea as you remember times grandfather, I studied his proudly placed high on the for many more tomorrows until you have lots of dots For this candle, you'll gone by. unshaved face and well wall for everyone to see. In to come. PAGE 12, December 19, 1986, WINDSPEA10ER Culture a slightly different flavor sponsor for the Morrisseau and Alberta lately, but "I than his exhibit of one year exhibit. haven't bought a condomin- ium here," he joked. ago. Brochures publicizing There is a noticeable shift Vernon also had kind the display had been mailed in much words for Edmonton Joumal of Morrisseau's out informing the public more recent works in writer Phyllis Matousek and that it would be at the mall which he seems to employ for Agnes and John Bugera, but, because it couldn't softer tones that have a whom he credits for meet the needs of the art more as providing him with the subdued effect display, the venue was to his names of many important opposed bright, changed to the Manulife vibrant colors as has been contacts as he prepares for This was most customary of his past Building. an up-and-coming Canadian unfortunate for, as it turned works. Native art show in Los to this out and according Angeles in February. a Morrisseau left Alberta writer's sources, quite As one of his last official for almost half a year last number of people did show duties prior to retirement January and returned to up at the mall only to on December 12, deputy - take up residency once discover that Morrisseau minister of the environment his there. more in July. His current and art were not Walter Solodzuk officially plans are to remain in this The opening did,- how- opened the exhibition. He province for at least ever, attract some high spoke on behalf of the another three years. After profile people such as minister, Ken Kowalski, that, it's anybody's guess. Native fashion designer and stressed what an remain in Alberta Tim Sikyea - He may and Canadian "honor and privilege" it was or he may move on born actor John Vernon, for him "to view the a special trip elsewhere. who had made creations of one of Alberta's to the city "to show his - foremost artists." Unfortunately, Morris support for Norval's seau's exhibition of paintings Morrisseau extended his artwork." only managed to attract a usual words of wit and maximum of 50 people Vernon, in an address to wisdom to the audience because it had originally the viewing public, men- which was impressed with been scheduled and tioned that "this is all part his good sense of humor advertised to be held at the and parcel of a family who and his concern for the West Edmonton Mall. The are interested in Native environment which is often actual location had to be art." He talked about the subject of his paintings. master' Morrisseau changed because a contract Alberta having its share of "I believe anyone can adapt `Grand could not be fulfilled on prominent Native artists in to the environment like schedule by the mall which, the persons of Alex Janvier, Gauguin did," said the opens new art exhibition apparently, had not Jane Ash Poitras and artist. He, and others, were completed some of the Morrisseau. "My heart is very creative individuals, By Terry Lusty Norval Morrisseau, is Annual Norval Morrisseau necessary renovations, with you and I'm sure I'll be Morrisseau added. making his presence felt Art Exhibition was officially explained Galal Helmy, back," he told Morrisseau Also in attendance was The grand master of once again in the city of opened at Manulife Place owner of the E and A as he made reference to his Les Graff, director for the contemporary Indian art, Edmonton. The 2nd on December 9 and offered Studio in Jasper and frequent trips to Canada Visual Arts department of Alberta Culture. In concluding the opening ceremonies, Dave Ward, Deciding whether or not to leave the car know won't be drinking. All of us realize who had served as the at home when going to a party isn't something that drinking and driving is a mix master of cermonies, told most of us do, after all nobody goes to a party we can do without. the crowd, "if you think just It's O.K. we to get drunk. Times have changed. Now we know that a little about harmony and But a party is a party. And most of us do use can have more fun at the party when we're not nature, I'll be happy." to leave the alcohol as a part of our socializing. Don't we worried about how to get home. We've also The exhibition of owe it to ourselves and those we care about learned that we don't have to drink to have a Morrisseau's paintings will to leave the car at home? We can call a good time. Today we can choose something be displayed and available car at home cab. Or arrange a ride with a friend who we non -alcoholic without being anti- social. for purchase until December 23 on the second floor at Manulife Place, 10180 -101 Street in Edmonton. Both the Bearclaw Gallery of Edmonton and the E and A Studio in Jasper handle his art on a continuing basis. AG Telecommunications GOOD NEWS PARTY LINE MEMORIfALROUND DANCE December 26, 1986 Feast starts 5:00 p.m. Kehewin Reserve School Gym PUT IT HERE Here's to the true Holiday Spirit 'J Or ME ISKRIMENI 1. WINDSPEAKER, December 19, 1986, PAGE 13 Native Students hold Christmas gathering By Terry Lusty It was evident that the guests enjoyed the get- Once again it is that time together as they mingled of year when different with one another amid a Native groups and organiza- good deal of chatter and tions begin hosting their laughter. Unfortunately, annual Christmas get - two particular individuals togethers. Such was the were missed byathe gathering case last Thursday when for reasons beyond their approximately 75 people control. stopped in at the Heritage Bill and Reanna Erasmus Lounge of Athabasca Hall were expected and had as guests of Native Student promised to attend but, on Services at the University short notice, Bill had been of Alberta. called away to Yellowknife For university students, on business as he prepares it was the end of term and to undertake a new position time for a little as as one of the regional land breather We wish to extend our sincere thanks to CNFC, AMMSAand Local 1885 for claims negotiators for the they begin to prepare for their contribution to the fund. A special thanks goes to Rocky Woodward final papers and exams. BILL Dene /Metis Negotiations ERASMUS and Lyle Donald for organizing and being the MC's throughout the entire Following that they'll enjoy ...missed gift - Secretariat of the NWT. evening - excellent job! three week - The Native club had a Christmas/ Thanks to all those who helped prepare the delicious moose stew and hoped to recognize Bill's New Years break before A few special visitors bannock and for all who attended and contributed. going to the term. departure by formally on winter were in from the Northwest We can't thank Doug Havens and the Steel Riders enough, they not only week's social was presenting him with a Last Territories; one from hosted the jamboree but travelled 200 miles just to be there, terrific bunch marked parting gift. His involvement by the appearance Yellowknife and two from of guys terrific sound! on the Native scene will be - of representatives from the Frobisher Bay School Next but by no means least all the musicians that attended, you all have Native missed as will those of his various organiza- Board who happened to be put in so much effort and support, past and present. It wasn an tions, wife, Reanna, who was an the provincial govern- in Edmonton on business exceptionally good evening and enjoyed by all. ment, faculty members on and who made contact with original staff member of the the university staff, former prospective Native grad- Native Student Services students and graduates and uates interested in possibly back when it was called the staff from the School of teaching school in the Office of the Advisor on Dan Charles Extensive Native Native Affairs. Studies. Frobisher area. Treatment Trust Fund - .a :_-:: .oa- - 4av\\\; %\\ac\\\3\\\n\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\k1\A\\\///./i/ij///////./.ji/,/////í/%/Gq\\, \., \ ` ,-(11,A`_ COMING SOON!; :;. ,o JANUARY10 10:30 p.m. Saturday and Canadian Native Friendship Centre ò every Saturday after 10176-117 Street on CBC -1V. Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1X3 482ó051/6052/7632 ;A11, JANUARY 3 10:00 p.m. Saturday on CBC -1V, a documentary i. about Harry Rusk. DECEMBER 28 01 6:00 p.m. Sunday on CFRN, featuring Native musicians. The CBC shows were co-produced between AMMSA and the CBC. The CERN half hour show was :y done through the co- operation of AMMSA. PAGE 14, December 19, 1986, WINDSPEAKER By George Poitras The world's only Sports Christmas rodeo will be Seventh annual held at the Panee Memorial Agriplex in Hobbema (352 -5211) in Wetaskiwin; Airfare and accommoda- December 26 to 28. Ponoka Western Wear tions are included in the Christmas rodeo The 7th annual event is (783 -3831) in Ponoka; Tall trip. expected to turn out as Horse Saddlery & Western A dance on Friday, again scheduled many as 3,000 participants (471 -1468) in Edmonton; or December 26 at the Panee in the four performances Daines Western Shops Memorial Banquet Room slated for the three days of (352 -0086) in Red Deer. will have country music at for Hobbema competitions. Advance tickets for its best provided by H. The world's only cow- adults are $6, seniors $3 Express Recorded Music boy /girl Christmas rodeo and children $3. Tickets from Edmonton. The past events have proven to obtained at the door will dance will include excellent be "extremely excellent," cost for adults $7, seniors country music, hi -fi stereo according to Warren Kyle and children $4 each. and video with a giant 61/2 of the Panee Memorial Performances for Friday, screen and a computerized Agriplex. December 26 will begin at 5 light show. Cost for the The following events will p.m., Saturday there will be dance will be $5 and it will be featured: saddle bronc, two performances, one last from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. bareback, bullriding, steer beginning at 1:30 p.m., the Saturday's dance will wrestling, calf roping, second performance for have music provided by the ladies' barrels novice the day will begin at 7 p.m., very talented and highly bareback and boys steer and Sunday's performance popular country entertainer, riding. will be at 2 p.m. Brian Fustukian, and the Prize money totalling Each performance will Battle River Band from approximately $35,000 and begin with the Grand Entry Edmonton. The dance will buckles for each category which is expected to be be held at the Panee will be given to winners. very traditional, educational Memorial Agriplex Cabaret The rodeo is hosted by and historical as is the and will cost $10 for singles the Ermineskin Stampede Calgary Stempede, "but or $15 for couples. The Association and stock even better," said Norman dance will last from 10 p.m. contractors will be Stan Yellowbird of the Agriplex. to 2 a.m. Weatherly of Big Country The Grand Entry will "Everyone is welcome to Rodeo; Wilf Girletz of include participants from all come out and enjoy the Girletz Rodeo Stock; tribes existing in the festivities for the whole Winston Bruce of the province. family," said Kyle, who Calgary Stampede Ranch; Each day will see door expects much fun in the and Reg Kesler of Reg prizes being given to lucky three days performances at Kesler Rodeo. winners. Prizes will consist the Panee Memorial Entertaining as clown for of record albums to the Agriplex. the rodeo will be Ernie lucky holder of tickets at For more information, Marshall and Bill Kehler of the door. The will final day contact Warren Kyle, Calgary will be announcer be the major door prize of a promotions and for the three perform- advertising, -day ticket for two to Reno, at the ances. Panee Memorial Nevada. The trip is Agriplex, P.O. Tickets for the perform- Box 720, sponsored by Ponoka Hobbema, ances can be obtained at Toys, TOC 1NO or call Travel, Carousel (403) 585 -3770. the following locations: Michie's Flower Shop, a Panee Memorial Agriplex donation by Robert Let's join in and not miss (585 -3770) in Hobbema; Patterson, owner and one of Canada's finest Daines Western Wear proprietor of all services. events of the year. `Umpiring a good job,' as John Whitford knows By Mark McClellan Vancouver Quadra. North American Native Whitford, 21, says "I like Fastball Championship. I Author of the book "The being near the game and was up there in Oklahoma Umpire Strikes Back," having a front row seat in 1986 for the championships American league umpire when I'm doing the plate there and all I ever saw was Ron Luciano, held an and bases." He adds that white umpires...only one umpiring clinic in Vancouver "it's a good paying part- (out of 12) umpires that o,'sJ 1 s about a year ago that Lac time summer job. If you can were there really did a good éaswain La Biche -born umpire John get one whole season in it's job. There are a lot of good Whitford attended. worth as much as -not Native umpires out there The International Year of Peace "It was really an inform- including weekend tour- and any one of them could is almost at a close. As we pause ative clinic. You've probably naments- $1,500 per season have done better. to reflect, it is our hope that we heard of Mr. Luciano and about $300 extra if you "I would highly suggest continue to work for world before. He's the guy on the work weekends." that if there are any Native peace and harmony. Gulf commercial who goes The Level 3 umpire says people interested in this you're out, out, out..." he has just become involved field, there is good money in noted Whitford with a in refereeing for the it. It's a good part-time job In Canada, we share a smile. Commodore (junior) and there's always such a special sense of family and "He (Luciano) told me Hockey league in Vancouver far cry for umpires." community, particularly at this never, ever, ever say you're and has officiated high "Big John" Fletcher, a time of year. out, out, out like he did in school football in Edmonton. member of the National the commercial. If the "I do officiate volleyball Indian Athletic Association player's out, just tell him where I do get $5 for three which is sanctioning the To all -a wish for and sell your call...influence games." Whitford chuckled, Calgary championships, happiness and prosperity it, and never turn your back but became half serious says the NIAA encourages in the coming year. to the plate. I guess that's again saying, "but if you do Native participation at the why now -a -days I never get get into a really good officiating level, especially an argument from players volleyball tournament, you for Native sports. The Hon. sliding into home plate..." can earn anywhere up to The Alberta Amateur David Crombie Whitford says he became $300." Softball Association can interested in umpiring three "John," I asked, "how do help you get in touch with Secretary of State years ago and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism. because veteran you feel about Native the umpiring director in umpire Sid Richards, also officials in sports, you your area of the province. of Lac La Biche, asked him know, baseball ?" So if you're interested in to do bases once, and since "As far as I'm concerned umpiring and like cleaning that time he has been I don't think there's enough sand out of your trousers umpiring fastball games of them," he answered. after a vocal game, phone around Alberta and the "Take, for instance, the them at 461 -7735. WINDSPEAKER, December 19, 1986, PAGE 15 can erase Wayne Gretzky's name from the list of going to the Hartford Whalers for a third round draft possibles. Without him there is no franchise. Conn choice. What, he did...for a third round draft choice? Smythe winner Mark Messier has been a pillar of Well, you didn't expect Sather to trade one of his big strength in the playoffs with his hard -nosed, aggressive guns, did you? style of hockey. He won't be gone either. Paul Coffey SLAVE LAKE - The Slave Lake Native Friendship shows too much talent to be traded Although his mind Centre boxing club had four winners at the Alberta wanders during the long 80 -game schedule, he has been Silver Gloves Championships, held at Lethbridge Gretzky brilliant in the playoffs at times and carried the recently. Ricky Twinn, David Fleming, Lorn Nobert team past L.A. and Winnipeg in the 1984-85 playoffs, if and Lee Tanghe were the silver glove winners. Alex SPORTS you'll recall. Grant Fuhr has been Edmonton general Courtorille, the recreation coordinator, says Lee manager and coach Glen Sather's only choice in the Tanghe was choosen as the "Silver Boy" for the best playoffs since the goalie joined the team in '82, about the all -round boxer at the championships. If you're same time the Oilers started finishing in the top two interested in up- coming boxing cards or other over -all. His cohort, Andy Moog, can be eliminated as recreational events, contact Alex at 849 -3039 for more ROUMOUP trading material. Because without information. Moog, Sather would have no safety net if Fuhr ever got injured. That leaves KEHEWIN - On December 26 and 27 at the disturber Glen Anderson and two -way player Jari Kurri Bonnyville Agriplex, a Kehewin recreation talent show on the trading block. Hit had to come down to a trade, it will start at 1 p.m. There will be "no charge" to the would probably involve Kurri, only because he makes participants or audience. For more details, call Herman more money than Anderson, something Sather can still John at 826 -3333 probably vividly recall from last season's contract hold- CADOTTE LAKE - Jocelyn Kroetsch, who out by the Finnish right winger. teaches at Cadotte Lake school, says they will be By Mark McCallum But, wait a minute. Sather's not going to trade one of holding their "big annual" six -team elementary and the magnificent seven, who are largely responsible for junior high floor hockey tournament at the school, on Everyone keeps saying, "what's wrong with the the two Stanley Cup banners hanging from the rafters February 27 and 28. It will cost $10 a team to enter the Edmonton Oilers...is this a continuation from last year's at Northlands Coliseum, because they're in a little tournament, which will present plaques and awards to nightmare in the playoffs...will we ever see another slump. The last time I looked, the team was still in winning teams and the most sportsman -like players of Stanley Cup in Edmonton ?" second place over -all. Why, even as I write there's a the tournament. She said the last two tournaments Nothing, no and yes, Virginia,...there is a Stanley new rumor floating around bus stops, newstands and were very successful, and she expects no different from Cup with Edmonton's name on it. restaurants in Edmonton. The slum is over. It's tough this one. You can contact Jocelyn at 629 -3732 for more There's trade talk circulating the fair city of keeping up with a hen's version of conversation. tournament information. Edmonton that involves the team's superstars. You Another few words of gossip says Dave Semenko is Until next week, that's all. RAPID BINGO LEDUC "13 TIMES A WEEK" (EXCEPT MONDAY AFTERNOONS) GIVE AL EVERY WEEK! 48 GAMES AFTERNOONS 1 BONANZA THIS... 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Box 1440 Peace River, Alberta 70112X0 Phone: (403) 624-2060 PAGE 16, December 19, 1986, WINDSPEAXER COMMUNITY Lee Crowchild has made major commitment to triathlon By LesleyCrossinghwn change into their running without the help and the sports activities and the SARCEE RESERVE - shoes and shorts and take support of Aroha," says would -be athletes on the Swimming 24 miles in the off on a 26-mile run. After Sarcee reserve. choppy ocean, running 25 the run they again change tion, Crowchild was forced them. "I am hoping to get other miles, then, without stop- shoes and without a break, to rest for a while and lost Crowchild is a graduate band members interested ping, cycling 112 miles in get onto their bicycles and valuable time. However, he in physical education from schedule and she sees I get in training for triathalons 30 °C heat certainly isn't race back to the finish line, did complete the race and Washington State University the special meals I need." and other sports," he says. most people's idea of a 112 miles away. was awarded a special T- where he first became Crowchild hopes to "But they have to remember dream vacation, but for Crowchild took part in shirt which he wears interested in sports. During enter next year's Iron Man to forget how to party and Sarcee band member Lee the Iron Man triathalon this proudly. those years he participated race, but admits that right to forget friendships until Crowchild it was a vacation year for the second time, "Hundreds of people in rowing teams and was now he is concentrating on after they have trained." he had saved and prepared and although he didn't win, enter the race, but only a very successful, beating for two years. he did cut down his time few actually finish it," he well -known rowing teams Crowchild, a recreation from his previous best time. adds. such as Stanford University administrator with the "This time it only took 14 Crowchild points out and UCLA. Sarcee Seven Chiefs Arena, hours, 30 minutes and 56 that most people who drop After leaving university has dedicated his life to seconds, 45-minutes better out of the race have not he became interested in Plan for crafts sports, and in particular the than !managed in 1984," he trained properly. personal sports rather than difficult and demanding laughs, adding that he takes "Training is a 24 hour a team sports and began sport of the triathalon. part in this gruelling race to day, seven days a week training for marathons and By Albert Burger The goal is to see the The triathalon has push himself and to find his activity. You can't go out biathalons. During this production centre capture become increasingly popular personal limits. "But I don't and party, or eat whatever time he also spent many HIGH PRAIRIE - High two per cent of the $5 during the past few years as think I've found my personal you like," he says. "You weeks travelling the world. Prairie Native Friendship million annual Alberta sportsmen try to push limit yet," he smiles. have to dedicate a large It was on one of these trips Centre (HPNFC) is propos- market in Native crafts. themselves to the limits of Crowchild arrived in part of your life to your that he met his wife, Aroha. ing to establish a commer- O'Brien says the produc- human endurance, explain - Hawaii September 11, 10 sport." Aroha is a Maori, a cially viable Native crafts tion centre also hopes to ed Crowchild in an interview. days before the race began, Crowchild trains five Native person from New centre. "negotiate a contract to The triathalon was in fact in order to get used to the hours a day. He cycles for Zealand. She met Crowchild The objective of a HPNFC supply Native products to invented about 10 years heat and humidity. However, two hours early each while he was visiting her proposal to the Canadian Olympic outlets," but only ago by a former U.S. Navy once the race began he morning, runs for an hour country. After he returned Job Strategy Program is to "pending settlement- of commander while he was soon became weak through at lunch and then runs to Canada they exchanged create local employment Lubicon Lake Olympic living in Hawaii. Since then, dehydration. again for two more hours letters and before they and enhance the marketable boycott." the world famous Iron Man "I was really annoyed each evening. knew it, she had flown over skills of six production If federal funding of some triathalon has taken place with myself," he says. "I "1 have to stick to a diet to Canada and they were workers. $140,000 is provided toward every year, but this year thought I was okay so I that is low in red meat, fats married. 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High Prairie Mayor Don Lorencz told the nearly 200 banqueters that they're "not recognized and Bonnyville Indian -Metis Rehab Centre thanked enough. Without P.O. Box 1348 you, we wouldn't be here," Lorencz said. Bonnyville, Alberta TOA 0L0 HPNFC director and 82áS328 United Church minister, Rev. Bob Settle, noted the centre's role as a cultural bridge between "the people who were here in this land and the people who came to this land." People like Clem Calliou, age 76, who said he was happy to have been invited. LEE WILLIER His wife, Elizabeth, age 74, ...headed committee said they have lived at Sucker Creek all their lives. caterers and deciding on told the Elders, "we wouldn't Friendship centre the entertainment. have been able to organize Executive Director Ellis Gilbert Anderson's Fort such community involve- O'Brien said tickets for the Edmonton Fur Traders ment." banquet "went like hot - provided oldtime music Member of Parliament cakes." He credited an that had the Elders on the Jack Shields told banquet Elders committee with dance floor for most of the attendees that he had often much of the success. evening. Anderson recently said that the country's most Lee Willier of Sucker played Expo in Vancouver valuable resource are Creek headed the commit- and has appeared on the young people. At least, he tee that also included Tommy Hunter show. said, he did until corrected friendship centre lifetime Wilfred Willier, who with recently by an Elder who board member Rosemary his wife Rosemary are told him: "Jack, you're Willier, Anna Bellerose, HPNFC's only lifetime wrong. Seniors are the and Gwen Cuthbert. Lee board members, said "this most valuable resource. Willier said the committee is a great feeling for us, the We have silver in our hair, Centre made most of the arrange- founders of the friendship gold in our teeth, and gas in Nistawoyou Friendship ments, including hiring the centre. 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PAGE 18, December 19, 1986, WINDSPE AXER Drug Abuse Centre has been in operation since 1982; support from Lornalyn Lowry of O'Chiese Social the program was for all intents, a failure, lacking Services. support from the community and council. To date, seventeen band members have completed In 1985, the program director left, disillusioned with treatment at Poundmaker's Lodge and remain sober. the prospects for the future of the program. The new Admission for treatment continue at the rate of 4 or 5 director, Phyllis Strawberry, hired in the fall of 1985, per month. was able to obtain limited support from council. Alcoholics Anonymous and Alateen meetings In February of 1986, four band members attended an are active and well attended, forming a education workshop at the University of Lethbridge, good support system for those returning from treatment. where they saw the Alkali Lake story. One of these people was Chief Theresa Strawberry and she was The program has monthly workshops, on inspired to show the type of leadership designed in the alcohol /drug abuse and culture awareness to keep the film. Shortly afterwards, Theresa announced in a community motivated, and is in the process of having a public meeting that her and two of the council, plus 30 -day treatment program on the reserve for July 1987. three band members would go for treatment in In the next while, the program will be fairly active with Poundmaker's Lodge. At this meeting the purpose of after care workshops for those who have maintained the program was explained to the band members, arid sobriety and prevention workshops, plus social the Alkali Lake film was shown. activities such as sober dances, potluck dinners, etc. Since that meeting, the program director and the two Our goal is to have a sober community; with the good The O'Chiese Indian Reserve is situated 45 miles counsellors have met with increased respect and support system from chief and council and our people, northwest of Rocky Mountain House. Our Alcohol and cooperation from the community, plus a great deal of we can achieve our goal. Golden Ueft I,cnif oua nif Iiakcry (formerly the Plainsman Motor Inn) BREAd BUNS DONUTS Baked Fresh Daily Zie 9s to Season's Greethigs ! From John & Staff at Come - be our Guest NISKREE ELECTRICAL LTD. 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WINDSPEAKER, December 19, 1986, PAGE 19 WINDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM By Kim McLain IN TOUCH By Dorothy Schreiber At a time when the phrase "cutback" seems to be on the lips of every government employee, the federal government has managed to come up with some good news concerning changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) For some people, the changes to the CPP which will come into effect on January 1, 1987, will mean a boost in benefits and less stringent eligibility requirements. As Native people, we have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan either through past or current employment, but we may not be aware of how these changes will affect us. Many are affected by the changes. This week, "In Touch" will give a brief synopsis on how the new legislation will affect people contemplating retirement; widowers who have remarried; children who receive benefits; the disabled, and spouses who are divorced or separated. Q. How will the new legislation affect my retirement? A. "Flexible retirement has been instituted under the new legislation. This means that if you have Use a pen or pencil and fill in the segments that contain contributed to the plan, you are now eligible to receive a dot. If done correctly, the filled in segments will reveal retirement benefits as early as age 60. Under the old a hidden picture. This week's pictogram will be shown in legislation you had to be 65 years of age to be eligible. next week's paper in completed form. However, if you choose to opt for early retirement, your benefits will be decreased. Conversely, if you choose to retire at age 65, your benefits will be increased. Q. How will those people receiving disability pensions be affected? A. If you are receiving a disability pension, there is good news in the changes to the CPP. Your benefits will be significantly increased. For example, the maximum disability pension starting in 1987 will be increased from $487 a month to about $634 per month. The increase will be paid to all present and future disability beneficiaries. In addition, for those people who applied late for coverage, disability benefits will be paid for a WINDSPEAKER WORDSEARCH maximum of 12 months rather than nine months prior By John Copley to application. Q. How will widowers be affected by the new legislation? A. Widowers who have remarried or are contemplating remarriage will benefit from the changes in CPP legislation. Under the old legislation, CPP Survivor By John Copley /10 4. The co- produced (AMMSA/CBC -TV) Benefits were discontinued when a person remarried, In this, Windspeaker's follow -up Christmas Native Nashville North series will premiere on but under the new legislation this restriction has been special, we reflect over the past year. How was CBC -TV Edmonton on: lifted. As of January 1, 1987, Survivors Benefits will 1986 for you? Part of this week's puzzle feature is continue to be paid when remarrying. For people who about things that happened over the past 365 a) December 29, 1986 have been disentitled to benefits due to remarriage, you days. The last part contains a few Christmas b) January 10, 1987 can apply for reinstatement. However there will be no Trivia questions. c) February 6, 1987 back payments prior to January 1, 1987. Q. How will Children's Benefits be improved? How is your memory? Keep your own score in this quiz and try for the perfect 100%. The quiz is True or False: A. In the instance where parents contributed to CPP, broken into 3 parts. For each correct answer and lost their income through disability or death, their score: 10 points, and for each incorrect score: -5 /10 1. National Crime Prevention Week was children will now receive two benefits; one on behalf of points. Partial answers score: 5.1 (Circle the held November 2 to November 8. each parent. As with Survivors Benefits, former correct answer in parts I and 2.) restrictions on Children's Benefits have been relaxed. It ...True never been ...False is no longer required that children have Multiple married in order to receive benefits. Children who have Choice /10 2. More than 75% of Canada's Inuit live in lost or been denied benefits under this criteria, can now /10 1. The $5,000 AIACS art competition the NWT. apply for those benefits. The new legislation also award in the 1986 `Asum Mena' contest was won includes the same provision for children who had by: ...True ...False benefits denied or discontinued due to interrupted school attendance, i.e. school holidays. These benefits a) Kim McLain /10 3. The Director of the Aboriginal Radio apply to children between the ages of 18 to 25. b) Faye Heavyshield and Television Society is Ray Fox. Q. How will I be affected if my spouse and I are divorcing or separating? c) Kathy Shirt . True ...False A. Under the new legislation, each spouse will now be /10 2. The 1986 Canadian Native Fastball entitled to one -half of the pension credits earned while held in Invermere, B.C. was won Christmas Trivia: living together. This will apply to couples who were Championship either married or living common -law and are now by: /10 1. How many reindeer accompany Santa divorcing or separating. The division of unadjusted a) B.C. Arrows (in foggy weather) each year? pensionable earnings can be waived if both parties are b) Chase Lakers in agreement. c) Alberta Bears /10 2. Name them. As this is only a brief overview of some of the changes to the Canada Pension Plan, it is advisable to contact /10 3. The newspaper's name /10 3. How many lines are in the poem Twas the Income Security Office nearest to you. The AMMSA change to began with the issue on: The Night Before Christmas? Is there 48? or 56? telephone numbers and addresses are in the Windspeaker' or 68? (See how many you remember...just for Government of Canada listing of telephone directories a) February 28 fun write them down.) under National Health and Welfare. b) March 14 As a reminder, "In Touch" does want reader c) April 11 /100 (Final Score) response. If you are seeking advice or information, please write to: In Touch .£'ydiopna 'aaDuead 'uazl9g 'aauuod c/o Windspeaker -SE pue aaaued 'uaxin 'lawop `p!dnD Jo awl 'q'q'q'£'e -g 'q -aa!oyn a!d!7law :S83MSNtl 15001 -112 Street 'aaysed'Z'6 1 -e!nu,aeugsu4J 'l'£'l'Z lI -agied Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 Letters will be kept confidential, upon request. P/ ; 20, December 19, 1986. WINDSPEAKER a 1...f !IMO. 41' _ ia w r1'} . el`aeg-11- --ta:r4Z1 ^ w As another year draws to a close it's a time of reflection for all of us. We at "The Native Perspective" look back on our accomplishments of this our first year with a ROY RANDOLPH great deal of pride. ...ARTS president However, you the audience are our greatest asset. We know that you are paramount to our success, and if we are to become even more successful in all facets of our operations, we need your response. We do not bask in the glory of receiving favourable feedback. In fact, to the contrary, we want to know where our shortcomings are because we will regard these as opportunities rather than problems. The upcoming year 1987 will be an exciting one for "The Native Perspective" and we're looking forward to it with a great deal of optimism and anticipation. On behalf of the Board members and staff of "the Native Perspective," we wish you and your family and loved ones a very happy and spiritual holiday season. May your Christmas bring you joy, and the New Year an opportunity to achieve the goals you have set for yourself. Let us also recognize this holiday season that there are those less fortunate than ourselves. Spread some Christmas cheer any way you can.