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Volume X No. 18 35c a cop\ Indian News Media, Box 58, Standoff, Alberta TOL IYO October 14,1977

CENTRAD Construction Started Reorganization Of Indian Affairs on 17 Homes now officially Draft Approved By Ottawa at Assumption open for A department of Indian Affairs official has announced that construction has revoked by Alberta started on I7 houses on the Assumption ..but Chiefs Indian Reserve where several families training were flooded out of their homes last 81 Jackie Rei Crow spring. The spokesman said priority will he Mr. William (Bill) Whetung, Band EDMONTON ■ The Confrontation was between Harold Cardinal, the given to eight houses for eight families Manager at Curve Lake, Ontario, and controversial Director-General of Indian Affairs and the Chiefs of the 42 forced from their homes near Habay on Board of Directos for the chairman of the Indian reserves. the reserve 400 miles northwest of Centre for Training Research and Devel- Edmonton, (CENTRAD) of Prince Albert. The issue was the reorganization of the DIA - the most drastic change ever opment Materials to build the homes destroyed Saskatchewan, announced on behalf of witnessed by Alberta's treaty Indians since the White Paper in 1969. Directors, in the spring flood in 1976 was to have the Board of the official After intense discussions held September 27 - 29 here, the Chiefs arrived in June. 20. only arrived in early opening of the Centre. September demanded an immediate halt until they have an input into the scheme. September. Meanwhile, the families have Mr. Whetung pointed out that Centrad . More than 150 delegates fired questions at Cardinal, former president who been living in tents. private national corporation, a non-profit lAA for Indian Affairs expects that the new Department headed the nine years, for the draft which was received the approval funded by the of Indian headquarters homes should be reads for use by and Northern Affairs, has been organized from Ottawa as the Chiefs were never consulted on the draft copy. October. Construction, they speculate, to carry out adult curriculum develop- should go quickly because the houses arc activities. The CENTRAD Board of ment pre-fabricatcd and are easily erected Directors is made up of ten Board after a foundation has been poured. six Indian representatives members: Dion, concerned with Indian education, Ms. Joe president of the Indian Veronica Atwin. Fredricton, N.8., Mr. Association of Alberta says that some of Jaques Kurtness, Sillery. Que., Miss the families on the Assumption reserve- Mary Jamieson, Ohsweken. Ont., Mr. are living in "inhuman" conditions and Whetung, Lakefield, Ont., Mr. feels housing in that area should be William seriously Marvin Fox, Standoff. Alt., and Ms. looked at. Audrea Loreen, Inuvik, N.W.T.; three Department of Indian Affairs represent- atives: Mr. Robert Connelly. Lucerne. Oue., Dr. Maurice Richer. Ottawa, Ont.. News Briefs and Mr. Paul Bisson, Ottawa, Ont., as well as the executive director. Joseph A. Jeanneau of Prince Albert. Licutenant-Governcr Ralph Steinhauer CENTRAD, Mr. Whetung explained, is leads a busy life with the Alberta intended as a national Centre where new community apart from his political oblig- innovative and practical adult training ations. His honor was in Calgary recently programs will be developed with the to present the Alberta Junior Citizens of expert guidance and assistance of Indian the Year award to 11 very deserving people, to meet the needs of bands across young people of the province, while in the the country. With the Indian Act Revi- city Mr. Steinhauer was also in attend- sions underway, Indian Band Councils ance at the Weekly Newspapers Assoc- will be insisting on diversified training iation convention...The Association for programs to prepare themselves for the Native Development in the Performing management housing programs. Indian and Visual Arts, incorporated in 1974. control of Indian Education, business and created an all-native Theatre Company - economic development programs, and Kematewan - which is receiving wide many more complex areas concerned with In a brief prepared by the lAA it said recent organizational scheme to install acclaim. The native company's most self-government as a whole. CENTRAD "Thereality of the situation is that there newly created district managers has been recent honor was bestowed in August as is prepared to meet these training needs is virtually no consultation with us approved by Ottawa by "I agree fully that Canada's representative at the Sixth for Indian bands and Inuit communities anymore, and there's plenty of evidence the authority level isn't there now." International AmateurTheatre Festival in across Canada. to prove it." Mr. Cardinal said the regional office Monaco. Kematewan is the first all native There is a critical need for this type of The lAA's position paper said the will not attempt to coerce the bands to company to be given this kind of training in many reserves, said Mr. essence of the paper is that it's design- accept provincial services." recognition. An original play written by Whetung. He indicated that quality adult ated to control and subdue the roles of young native poet. George Kenny, from training programs specifically designed Band Councils, the governing body on the effects of the decentralization Sioux Lookout. Ont. in collaboration with But the "October for Indian people have been almost reserve. are already being felt. A number of director. Dennis Lacroix. called non-existent in the past. CENTRAD will "Closed doors and avoidance spell financial "freezes are stalling vital pro- Stranger" was the Canadian entry. work closely with Bands in assessing the "doomsday" for the Indian Bands," said jectsthat have to completed before winter training programs in needs for and the brief. sets in. Long-term agricultural develop- Education Minister testing the appropiateness of training ment projects are grinding to a halt on the programs which are developed. The paper describes the Alberta re- gional administration as "an expanding, reserves. Announces Release of Torealize this objective oflocal control. heavy bureaucracy" having "the capabil- Probably the affected are for most the Mr. Whetung stressed the need ity of crushing local band initiatives and Stoney Indians in Southern Alberta. After development of the human resource of denying Indians "necessary control over the American Indian Movement need for occup- Adult Ed. Study the reserve. "There is a great our own community affairs." ation in September, 1976, band funds types of resources in the reserve, many It sees the proposed re-distribution of were slowly set back pending an audit Dr.A.E. Hohol of Alberta Advanced of out greatest needs is for the but one funds to the region from Indian Affairs' into alledged misuse of funds on the Education and Manpower, has announ- developmentof out people. This has been Stoney Reserve. ced the release of a major study resources in Ottawa headquarters and the addition of one of our most neglected senior regional staff "at an investigating the status of Adult Educa- the past," he said,"and since it is people seven new Chief John Snow of the Stoney Band at estimated cost of $300,000.00 as moves said, tion in Alberta. who make things happen, this is where Morley "When Mr. Cardinal took which bolster departmental control in director, "The on adult education development should be emphasized." over as regional our financial study reports Edmonton. problems became public in two respects: as a field of practice and that through the Mr. Whetung continued by saying placing authority papers and television and as a discipline in its own right. I am to "Rather than more our band funds development and training would have and responsibility with local Indian were frozen." confident that this document will be of take into consideration Indian people's bands, of value in future discussions regarding this He the structure aims expanding... After futile attempts in securing band cultural identity and aspirations. bureaucratic control of the department. It funds through subject," Dr. Hohol said today. development of the then Minister of Indian stressed the need for is a more authoritarian and rigid struc- Affairs, Warren "Because the variety of agencies problem solving, Allmand, the Stoney basic skills such as ture with more bosses." Band were organized to adult learning needs is communication, and human relations, as told to deal directly with meet Harold Cardinal, who was appointed large and increasing, and because the well as more specialized areas. In response to the lAA's,position paper as on the decentralization plan at an Director-General in April. forecasted rate of growth in the number afternoon session of the three-day All- ofadult learners is high, further develop- Chiefs conference. Cardinal said his Confd Pg. 8 ment of adult education services is a top Cont'd Pg. 8 priority," he added. October 14,1977 2 KAINAI NEWS National& International Scene Metis Buck AOC Decision Faulkner Says to Cancel 'Will Fill Allmand's Shoes" Loans PETERBOROUGH, Ont. (CP) Hugh and corporate affairs portfolio in the closely with concern for nativerights than Stan Daniels, President of the Metis FauHtner, Canada's new minister of cabinet shuffle. with development. Association of Alberta, was extremely Indian affairs and northern development, "I think it's fair to say the native had a "if you go back and look at my record upset with the decision of the Alberta said there will be development in the special respect for Allmand and one of my as secretary of state, you will see it was Opportunity Company to cancel the North and "that development will be first priorities must be to develop an then we developed many of the programs guarantees on loans to New Dawn supported by a lot of native people." equally understanding relationship with in support of native peoples. Housing Corporation. Faulkner was reacting to concern by them," Faulkner said in a telephone "I pushed for the funding and develop- In a prepared release, Mr Daniels native groups that his approach might interview from Ottawa. ment of many of the native. Metis and stated; "New Dawn has been a sucess differ from that of former minister Faulkner said his own past actions and non-status organizations which now work over the last two and one-half years that Warren Allmand, who got the consumer speeches tend to identify him more on behalf of the people." the Alberta Opportunity Company has provided loan guarantees for it. This company has demonstrated that Native people have the managerial skills and business expertise to be in the forefront Meet of the efforts to provide adequate housing Indians Speak Out At UN Rights at a reasonable cost to the Native people of Alberta. Now the provincial govern- ment is attempting to destroy the GENEVA 1 Russell Means, former leader selves to be a nation within Canada. economic viability of this native company.. of the American Indian Movement (AIM), Means asked how Carter could talk The Opportunity Company has with- described the United States as "a about human rights "when my people are drawn the loan guarantees without monster" and said that Indians "live in suffering planned genocide." warning and without giving a reason. The belly of the the monster." He urged the conference to recommend Treasury Branch, which holds the loans, Means spoke at the opening of the first Indian participation in the United Na- is demanding payment in full of all conference on discriminsation against tions. outstanding loans By Wednesday, Sep- Indians of the Americas. The South Means is a South Dakota tember 21st. The government could Dakotan called President Carter "a appealing hardly do destroy New Dawn that Supreme Court ruling that he to more to racist." must go it has done by making these moves." jail because, by taking part in AIM George Erasmus, president of the activities, "This is thefinal step in a campaign by Brotherhood, he violated conditions of his Northwest Teritories Indian release after a 1875 riot conviction. Alberta Housing Corporation to destroy claimed that life for the native Indians in the reputation and economic viability of his regions has been 'crippled' by white He is one of 100 Indian delegates from North, this native owned and runed Corporation. Canadians and referred to "the des- South and Central America at- tending the four-day At the annaual assembly of the Metis truction of the Dene people." He did not conference spon- Association, soredby a group called 1 released a memo dated elaborate. The Dene are native people Non-Government 10, 1977, Earl, Organizations. The body is recognized by March written by Darwin living primarily in the Mackenzie River Vice-President of Alberta Housing Corp- Valley. Last year they declared them- the United Nations and the meeting took place at UN offices here in September. oration: in which Mr. Earl tried to prevent the awarding of a contract by the government to New Dawn. There are other examples of Civil servants of Alberta Housing trying to undermind the reputation of New Dawn. On August 9th, of this year, a meeting was held between Native Firefighters Win Glory for 3rd time officials of Alberta Housing and the Canyon Creek Housing Committee. The native firefighting local residents had already selected New EDMONTON - A (special combination hoe and axes, hose laying competition tested the men's the supply the squad from Fort Vermilion has won the fire fighting tools). fire Dawn as contractor to as A pump and ability to organize and co-ordinate var- servants argued long Provincial Firefighters' Co- homes. The civil third annual ious pieces of fire fighting equipment and and hard that New Dawn produced mpetition held recently at Punk Creek an put them to use over a set course. "Inferior product". This allegation was training site, near Lac La Biche, Mennonite Church Pledges made despite the fact that all the housing to Pump gear was assembled and hose built under section 40 of the Housing Act The men representing the Footner Support Native land started, be up by Alberta, lain. Once the pumps were red has to to a standard laid down Lake Forest in north west targets hidden throughout the bush had the federal government, which provides defeated rival competitors from Peace to be located and hosed 75 percent of the funding," Mr. Daniels River, Claims Settlements off their mounts. Grande Prairie, Whitecourt, Lac These targets added. Biche, Athabasca, Slave The Canadian Mennonite Church simulated actual fire hot La and Lake has spots. Points were lost for missed know, Forests. lent its support, along with other main- targets "As far as we there was, at this or lost equipment. time, only one other manufacturer of log Throughout the week, the firefighters stream Christian denominations to native peoples seeking land claims settlements. homes in the province of Alberta, namely competed for honors in camp-site prepar- Classic Log, which Individual event winners during the Mr. Earl designated ation, power pump and hose laying, the The decision to back such demands, as producing a "Superior" competition were: best campsite Fort as product. It fireline construction. The purpose of the well as Indian participation in industrial - seems that this "free Chipewyan (Athabasca), pump enterprise govern- latter two events was to simulate actual development and a reaffirmation of their event - ment" was, by discrediting New Dawn fire fighting conditions. The competition fishing and hunting rights, came at the Fort Vermilion (Footner Lake) and line event Fort Chipewyan (Athabasca). Housing, promoting the creation of a was enlarged this year with the addition church's recently held meeting in Tor- - monopoly in the log housing business. of cooking, timekeeping and handpump onto. "The Loughced Government soccer events. Members has pro- of the winning squad from mised over and over attended by Vermilion again, that its The various activities were THREE WAYS Fort were: Norbert Roberts programs would help Native people help natural (cool), officials from Alberta energy and Keith Lambert (timekeeper), Hen- themselves. Yet they withdraw their resources. They saw fireline construction, There are three ways in which a man ry Lizotte, Ron Loonskin, Ernest Mer- support justas a program gets on its feet. a test of skill and endurance, where the can wear his hair: Parted, unparted or credi, Cliff Mitchell, Russell Mitchell, departed. We are continually forced to start at squads utilize axes, shovels and polaskis Terry Mitchell and Ephren Mitchell. The square one against great odds. This is an straw boss was Delmar Lizotte. extremely wasteful process in terms of human sweat and public funds. This V Please Send Me A Subscription To: government seems to be operating on the J "Peter Principle of Native Policy Devel- opment", which is when native programs j EDEN'S begin to suceed; cut off the funding." I KAINAI NEWS "The Darwin Earl memo has been Box 58 i implemented and New Dawn has been ■| FUNERAL driven out of business by the calcualted Stand-off, AHa. I efforts of this government." Mr. Daniels HOME LTD. concluded. I NAME { FORT AAACLEOD Groceries - Fruits - k ADDRESS I Ice Cream - Cigarettes - f CITY PROV. „ I Phone 234-3772 Popcorn - Refreshments A POSTAL CODE * PINCHER CREEK% KEN'S PAmm eHaosa p bill me D Phone 627-3131 Confectionery I J AGENTS FOR CARDSTON, ALTA. ! CANADA '5.00 OUTSIDE CANADA '5.50 MONUMENTS Phone 653-3155 \ WE SELL KAINAI NEWS 14,1077 October KAINAI NEWS 3 Mercury Testing Program Consolidation Test Results -

Alberta (PPB in Blood)

Total Tests 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 100-109

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Where samples won hair, Hie value was used and converted to equivalent value in blood.

OTTAWA - Results of further testing in The latest test results include 118 tests was obtained as the result of a hair the methyl mercury program were releas- conducted on Alberta Reservations, the sample and a blood test will be carried ed today by the Department of Health majority of which were within the range out to obtain a more definative level. and Welfare. The testing program is of 0 - 19 ppb which is considered the Individual results have been sent to all being carried out on Indian reserves and normal human range. Three tests from those who have been tested and the in other communities throughout Canada the Hay Lake area showed slightly consolidated findings have been given to to identify areas and individuals with elevated levels and one result on the the community leaders. Meetings are potential problems due to high levels of Blood reserve in Southern Alberta was being held with the band leaders to ■ environmental mercury. slightly in excess of 100ppb. This reading discuss the results. Fox Lake Forms Community Arena FOX LAKE RESERVE - Armed only with reserves. hand tools and a team of horses, five Fox Lake is accessible only by plane so Manitoba Infan-owned Airline On Mai Indian students and a band councillor equipment to build the baseball field and from the Fox Lake reserve in Northern hockey rink was limited to hand shovels, Alberta have carved a community sports wheelbarrows and axes. field from the bush. Rackstop posts for the baseball dia- The students are being funded through mond were cut from the bush and hauled the Department of Indian Affairs Summer to the site with real horsepower. Students Job Corp. program. The project was initiated by Adolphus A baseball diamond and a hockey rink Laboucan, a band councillor. will make the recreation area a year Laboucan says the recreation area will round affair. They plan to create team provide a place for youth activities on the leagues that will include surrounding reserve.

Manual On Publishing Mews Released

OTTAWA - Newspaper publishing no "There is a pressing need for the longer requires a huge investment or Native organizations' venture into the cumbersome and expensive equipment exciting, yet demanding realm of pub- says a soon-to-be-released manual. Pub- lishing," Mr. Gould syas in his foreword. lishing the News, especially written for The manual, written by Collin Grib- Native organizations by the Canadian bons, CASNP's former publications dir- Association in Support of the Native ector, deals at length with the mechanical Peoples. aspects of publishing, news writing, A foreword by Roy Gould, director of photography, type and layout, news the Nova Scotia Native Communications writing as well as how to prepare and sell Society, describes the manual as an newspaper advertising. "affirmative and effective guide....highly The manual also includes a current WINNIPEG Anishinineo Pimanagan and a Winnipeg readable." directory of Native publications in Can- - between the airline ada. Inc., the Manitoba Indian-owned airline -based airline. St. Andrews Airways. whose name means "the Flying Ma- St. Andrews is claiming a loss of chine", Navajo's sign Canada Controls Pollution agreed to an Oct. 6 trial date on revenue on scheduled routes to northern charges of violating the Aeronautics Act. areas now served by the Indian airline. The airline is embroiled in a conflict Anishinineo Pimanagan claims it does Coal Agreement LEN MARCHAND, newly appointed with the Federal Transport Commission - licenced as a commercial minister, not need to be environment says Canada has over the definition of a commercial carrier because it carries only members of taken the first step in outlawing the carrier. the Indian Bands which control it. It The Navajo tribe and two coal mining polluting chemical, polychlorinated bi- Lawyers representing the airline had (CBS), contends that because the airline is companies have negotiated a coal mining phenyls by enacting regulations to earlier postponed the case in provincial co-operatively by the band mem- its owned lease which will give the Navajo's a 12 limit use. court hoping for a definition from the bers, this is similar to a company Federal Court of Canada. operating 1/2 percent royalty on coal production its own aircraft. and a $5.6 million advance bonus. In the U-I-A Ammendments Sept. 6 had already been set for a civil The Indian airline has been in opera- next 30 40 years the tribe will receive suit in Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench tion since July 1. - Amendments to the Unemployment $500 million to $600 million. The agree- Insurance Act will now allow for the ment alsoguaranteesNavajo training and developmental use of unemployment employment in the operation. insurance funds for approved training programs at Alberta institutions. LARSON'S PROPERLY PREPARED TIRE SHOP JAVA SHOP , ,, 8,.fc.1., Unit, i Deal U.H, ~F . A Good tori* ort MQdeod s F nest & Greyhound Depot Bus < On Every Wheel Hub i 4 *»« U Silt im MhUul h Phone 234-3063 - Fort Macleod < Fort Macleod P.O. 8m 516 tot MaeUod PKom 234 3677 jj WE SELLKAINAI NEWS j October 14, 1977 KAINAI NEWS 4 EDITORIALS . . . Natives Need To Control Rivals Are In Boxing Ring Again Own Justice System

It is no secret that Dion and Cardinal have long been At the all-chiefs conference I think it was pretty evident political rivals. that Cardinal and Dion were verycritical in their opinion of As an Indian newspaper serving the Indian public it is a each other's actions. Such matters concerning members of responsibility of the editorial staff to point out some of Cardinal's family and 13 observers who received an these facts, especially when it is the feeling by the people all-expense paid trip to the United Nations conference in that the confrontation between these two leaders is Geneva and to Israel to examine the Kibbutz system there, affecting the two bodies they represent. was under attack by Dion and his counter-parts. Cardinal There is no question that Indian people expect the was also severely criticized because of his present position as president of the Indian Oil Sands Corp , a position he Indian Association to protect the interests of the treaty Indians in Alberta and there is certainly no question that feels has conflict of interest because he is now serving as there is the obligation on the part of the department of director-genera!. Dion received the support from dele- Indian Affairs to do likewise. All Kainai News is stating in gates by a unamimous decision asking for Cardinal's taking a stand on this matter is that Chiefs and Councils resignation at this meeting. The decision might have been correct, was wrong. from the 42 tribes in Alberta do not want to concern but the attack themselves with the petty differences of Cardinal and Meanwhile. Cardinal, who was interviewed by an Dion. They want firmed up decisions on such matters Edmonton newspaper during the conference told news- concerning band funding, equal rights with the federal men, "Dion and company have tried for years to convince government is supposed to offer, treaty and aboriginal the Indian electorate they shouldn't elect me as their rights honored, and equality in housing education, and leader They didn't have much success at that " He was services, equal to that of the rest of the Canadian society. making reference to a statement Dion made in Winnipeg It is not the intent of this newspaper to cause further that Cardinal took the civil service job when it became political rift between these two leaders but to make them clear he was going to be defeated in the association aware also of their political responsibilites to the people election held in July. IHEY Call It ff£SfSTiN6 they both are serving and the obligations which they both must meet in order to satisfy the needs of Treaty Indians /MEREST The most recent controversy between Cardinal, Alberta, director-general of Indian Affairs in and Joe Over one hundred and twenty-five Dion. Indian Association of Alberta president stems from stitches were needed to close the wounds a long way back. Both are using the tools of politics in and cuts of a member of the Royal playing the game of conflict in personalities rather that Canadian Mounted Police who was conflict the issues relating to Indians in this province brutally beaten by four Indians from Cleaning up their act is not the answer because it is Southern Alberta on the Blood Indian never going to happen where these two people see eye to Reserve earlier this year. The trial of the four was conducted quietly and received eye at positions both at the - least not in the they are in little publicity but no one asked about the present time. One thing that we can note though, is that background and history of the Indians, these two vibrant Indian leaders have picked up the tools nor what caused them to commit this of the "system" where playing politics is the name of the violent and bloody act. The incident can game - and these two are playing the game very well!' be viewed and examined in many ways, Lets face it. Indian politics are really no different that but in the final analysis, we must another form of politics be it provincial, federal, conclude that there is a growing sense ot municipal, tribal conflict of individuals frustration on the part of many young or parties and/or Indian people about the white man's I go along with the idea that politicians at some point in justice causing a disrespect for the lavs time will find themselves in a conflict on interest in issues and its agents of enforcement. but I certainly don't agree that a conflict of personalities We recall to mind the development of should be brought to the forefront. Black Power in the ghettos f the U.S.A In September the first all chiefs conference was called and can see many of the same things for the fall season to discuss major issues concerning happening in our own back yard. Witness a speech given to an Black treaty Indians in Alberta. One of the foremost topics was all community in 1%9 by Hldridge (leaver outlining the the present organization of the Indian Affairs branch new Black Power: In a conservative, gentlemanly fashion both based on information received from a study taken to the Indian "... And when we go into the Black evaluate the structure of the Department. Funding, Association president and the director-general for the community, we go with a constructive housing shortage, social services, treaty and aboriginal Alberta Indian Affairs Branch accomplished one thing. program. So we picked out Number rights were among others which were looked at. Somenow Both showed their childish nature because of the nit-picky Seven: We want an immediate end to the chiefs conference had a turning point when a conflict manner in which they both went at each others throats to police brutality and murder of Black of personalities arose shielding the real reason why prove who was going to embarass who the most in front of People. And the racist oppression that delegates were there in the first place. Concerned leaders a large audience. The result - instead of unity between goes down again Black People. //;<;/>. of the 42 tribes were in attendance to discuss the issues these two major bodies both these leaders accomplished what we want an end to. How do you end say. relating to points in is was little in bringing Alberta together on a that '.' Like I we don troll in and slide all the the above but that what Indian leaders in ... so accomplished 9 common ground. Huey P. Newton tookfifty Black Brothers. Fifty of cm. Put guns in their hands. Discipline them with guns. Told them it s not the guns that dangerous. rAf M'/i/'rc ma/i will neverbe alone. Let Like those pigs who are dangerous to us. him be just and deal kindly with my You tell them some basic Constitutional people, for the dead are not altogether Rights ... tell them some basic points and powerless. Dead, didI say dead? There is understandings about Revolution ...about no death, only a change of worlds. Blacks by any means necessary. Put ChiefSeth Seattle Malcom X's hook in their hands, put them in cars in fours and jives, and, Brother, Harry Shade Here here's your shotgun... Dance Troupe will The Brothers says "I can dig it. Baby! perform at schools, conferences, Let's get on these Pigs out her.'. " And workshops, special events-variety theBrother went out there to patrol them dances, colorful dress. See Harry Pigs. And the Brothers weren't jiving. INDIAN NEWS MEDIA. OWNERS AND PUBLISHERS Of Shade or phone 737-2107 for your The sameBrother that goes out there and THE KAINAI NEWS bookings now. off that hank. The same Brother that puts his life on the line when the Man going to CANADA SLEADING INDIAN NEWSPAPER put him thejointfor years, justfor having Pubhihrdfor Indian! and non Indians on tht ISlh A 30th ofevery month a joint on him. The same Brother thats P 0 BOX St. STANDOFF ALBERTA "■uniting out TOLIVO J. therepulling a burglary. The Phone 7]7 J7Mor 737 J7«5 C EDGAR same Brother that's going to give up Viet|inWm GreuSm"h Tim— Let He*ly drinking that wine. And even some of Eneattv* DfrwKi louil M Soop & SONS LTD. them Working Brothers who ... just got rj^w i »m my l^wtat Jackie Red Crow ■ Fr*nk tired what the Man was doing. Them C* "*» Jamei Gooduriker T; T.n»tir Loil of Cmn«hl hrmi Soap ffciihilii Bub Heavy Shield* Plumbing - Heating Gas Brothers that got kicked out of school ... Ai nlli^AaaM JordanBnrncd Head - not dropouts, kickouts. Them brothers SubxTiption Raici Canada 15 00. Outside (iudi 15 V) there. Put them Brothers together ... IV per tingleropy Fitting - Sheet Metal Autkoruedat Second CUu Mailby Post OfficeDept.. Ottawa organize them, give them some political PayiacM ft Poalagc in Ctth IcpMralion No. I*W direction, didn t jive them with abunch of Pruned by TV HenUPrinlen. Lethbnda* ARmtU PHONE 234-3397 long essays and esoteric Bullcrap ... run'em on the streets out there. "... P.O. Box 34, Fort Mocl*od, Alta. Cont'd Pg. 5 October 14,1977 KAINAI NEWS 5 Letters To The Editor Dear Editor: Open Letter to Alberta Cabinet Ministers Dear Sir or Madam, I'm enclosing my renewal subscription which / hove just discovered is overdue - The following message is an attempt by thank you so much for not interrupting the patients of the alcoholic ward my copies ofyour paper. presently undergoing the alcohol pro- Hospital, to explain gram at the Alberta May I take this opportunity to con- regard to the recent their feelings with you and nil the staff oj the Government to gratualte direction from theAlberta Kainui News for a job very well done - I cut this program n half. look forward to each copy and read it from Recent studies have shown that alcohol beginning to end. is the number one problem facing the today. Western world Keep the thought provoking Editorials coming and it Everett Soop '.s' 'Gitskenip At present there is a ward that is unto article is missing I somehow feel cheated itself and where up to 25 people are and I certainly enjoy his cartoons. treated by personnel that are specialists any and all alcohol in the treatment of Also through your paper may I say problems. These specialists in the treat- I knew many Institutional hello to some of the friends ment centre range from long years ago at St. Paul's School. aides, nurses, and counsellors, adminis- personnel, psychiatric and trative staff personal regards to you and clergy. Their total combined efforts Sincerest the all connected with your News Media. with respect to the overcoming of this hund- problem would be counted in the Bella Toth reds of years. Dear Editor, Our understanding is that this situation will be drastically changed early in the Last July we had the pleasure of being month ofOctober and what is left will be your guests during the events commem- only a shell ofa very sucessfull program orating the signing of Treaty No. Seven. that has taken some honestly interested We camped amongst your people and so people years to develop. thoroughly enjoyed visiting and talking We acknowledge that this program is a with them. To he invited to dance at your costly one and that consideration must be powwow was an experience we'll never given to this point, but we also ask. can forget. Thank you for your hospitality. we ignore looking at what this program saves the taxpayer in terms of rehahilit- Enclosedfind a cheque for $10.00for a itated people and in terms of dollars. two year subscription to the "Kamai Sews". who are involved in We are the people Sincerely. violence being problems caused by You can sec this path of changing in many ways. The artifical the immediate Wim utulAnnv Hoogwerf. followed, and the vision chills us to the alcohol and weknow full well the damage trappings of royalty prominently dis- This way is filled with bloodshed can Wives on welfare, prisoners in marrow. played by the Canadian judicial system it do. Can something be done to jail, people in General hospitals, medical FOR and death. and its agents of enforcement are now POLICIES PA TIENTS our younger people violent welfare, single mens hostels, suicide and prevent from being seen for what they are. Imagine the acts against our own people in the people suffering permanent brain disillusionment of the young Indian from DEAR EDITOR: future? damage caused by this disease are known We must look to the past for person facing charges in court in the to us and in many cases are us. In your article in the August 31 direction. name of Her Majesty the Queen! edition ofKainai News, concerning the In return for their lands according to We must look to the past for direction. Seven signed one-hundred So, we ask. why., when there exists a death of Christopher Twigg, you ques- Treaty No. Our elders tell us that young Indian Indians did. program that is sucessful in helping tioned the security measures taken by the years ago. the people today have no respect, and that we people overcome this problem ofalcohol hospital for patient safety. If a patient "...hereby solemnly promise and en- must practise the Old Ways if our people do those who should know better choose wished to leave the hospital, we cannot gage to strictly observe this treaty, also to are to survive. Our elders tells us of the been to diminish its effects when in fact they stop them, unless they have conduct and behave themselves as good two great principles of the old ways; a should be looking to a way ofenlarging it. committed under a psychiatric order or and loyal subjects of Her Majesty the profound respect for life, and a respect arrest. they are oj and engage that Nature; our That is our feeling and we ask re- are under police If Queen. They promise and appreciation for that is to leave the they obey and abide actions guided by Creator, consider you are doing YOURSELVES mature age. a patient free will, in all respects, should be the so choose. by maintain peace our an injustice hospital at any time they the law. that they will and that dealings with each other Should we physically try to stop them and good order between themselves and should be governed by peaceability. This The Patients from leaving the hospital, we can be others of Her Majesty's subjects, whe- is the spiritual way which cannot be charged with assault and taken to court. therIndians. Half-breeds, or whites, now disputed. These are the values that we all Alcohol Ward inhabit, any Alberta Hospital inhabiting, or hereby to part hope, one day. will make a dent in the trad, or the property consumer Ponoka. Alberta As to the question of the hospital of the said ceded of high-energy society which has notifying the R.CM.P. of Mr. Twigg's Her Majesty the Queen or interfere with developed in Canada. Until Canada disappearance, we most certainly did or trouble any person passing or travell- appreciates stated Indian ways, some- notify them. We last checked him at 12:05 ing through the said tract or any past thing has to be done to alleviate the by the nursing staff, was discovered thereof, and that they will assist the suffering caused by imposed legal stan- in bringing to missing at 12:10, and the R. CM.P. were officers of Her Majesty dards and imposed ethical standards. notified immediately. justice and punishment any Indian of- Rejection of imposed legal and ethical fending against the stipulations of this standards can be done in many ways. One treaty or the laws in in I hope this will electrify infringing force way - the violent way - is becoming a information so ceded. " your misunderstandings. the country ... reality which, we fear, will affect our The respect Indians in Southern Al- freedom and rights. Terrorist action Sincerely, berta formerly held for the laws of the cannot be ruled out as a real possibility. Mr. G. Neil McMartin, lands they had surrendered was. in part, Another way is to develop viable Administrator, due to the sentiment that these laws were alternatives. Indian self-determination in Fort Macleod Hospital. enacted by the Great White Mother with Canada must become more than a Also, Iwhom they had signed a treaty. the political phrase - it must become a reality. North West Mounted Police force, por- In determining our own future. We as portedly acting on behalf of the Great Indians must become more responsible White Mother did a good job of removing for our own people. In administrative (flexali) the disruptive American influence in this terms, this means that Indian tribes must part of the world before it was to join have the legislative and financial cap- PRESCRIPTION Confederation and maintained its pre- ability to manage an internal judicial DEPARTMENT MEMORIALS sence to protect the Indian and his rights system designed by them to suit their "as the feathers protect the birds ot needs. Anything other than this would be we main- For your protection MONUMENTS winter." an intrusion into the Indian community " supplies tain refrigerated of MARKERS The first six years of life under treaty .iiul a disruption of the tribe following INSULIN GRAVE COVERS were filled with uncertainty for the "the old ways". VITAMINS CEMETERY LETTERING Bloods. They saw their original reserve Some Indian tribes in Southern Alberta LIVER EXTRACTS reduced by two-hundred square miles. are attempting to develop their own ANTIUIOTIC^ Authorized Memorial Consultant DIOLOCiCALS The Bloods judicial system but are being blocked at throught they had signed a good deal every door. ■ with the Queen, but soon found that the We must look to the past for direction. THE BLOOD PRICE'S RESERVE Queen was not protecting them nor their It took a near riot staged at the doors of FORT MACLEOD interests. The Queen, in fact, had been Parliament by disillusioned Indian youth REXALL STORE out of the picture since Confederation in to open the consultative process to Indian PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST PINCHER CREEK 1867, ten years before Treaty Number people in a meaningful fashion. We are Seven! This concerned about the actions which might Fort Macleod, Alta. is called fraud and mis- & DISTRICTS representation. be necessary to open the doors of justice PHONE 234-3093 The relationship between the Indian to Indian people in Canada, and let the people and the Government of Canada is sweet light of freedom shine on. October 14,1977 6 KAINAI NEWS DISTRICT NEWS... Bloods Seek Health Centre

MOSES LAKE- A major decision made development of this project is red tape. here, September 27, has given the green Although the health centre has been two years, light to a development plan for a Health talked about for no formal centre on the Blood Reserve pending move was made until this year to get the council approval. centre off the ground. In the past discussions were centered around Although construction of the Health a hospital but it was not economically centre at two years away, the is least to go route. Evaluation, review feasible that Money was PERT program. another factor. technique Chart, outlining the wort schedule from 1977to complete- The most important objective, says the was accepted by the working . committee members, in establishing a on health care health centre here on the reserve is to deliver a total educational health care The committee. service to the Bloods. "The aim", planning they i say, "is to combine and pose: expand existing health care and social service programs their decb- i ffers ' to - meet all the needs for everyone." This working body wanted to make it clear that with the building of a health centre it would not affect the service ■ already provided by the Blood Indians ■ ■ Hospital. In reaction to some of the fears , met by Blood members that the hospital . ', ■ would be closed the committee said, "i:sci ... "there is no way we want the centre to be ~ i.-r; looked at as a threat to closure of our ree said "we have been two years Jean Hinman and Nora Brewer; social ser hospital here. in the planning stages already for the vices; Arnold Fox; Community workers, ■■ _ . .'use health centre and to date the committee is Mabel Beebe, Adelaide Heavy Shields Financing of the building has already very pleased with the work provided by and Verdon Chief Moon; along with been committed by the National Health Welfare, Dr. Liguori, health planner, who is National Health and Dr. J. and Welfare at a cost of $1.3 million. assisting the band in this project." DesMarteau and Dr. J Kirkbride; Gerald- According to the PERT Chart completion rhe program A mandate was given by the Blood ine Ehli and Dr. G. Liguori. of the shell for the Standoff Health Centre will pro- Tribal council in Juneto set up a working Among some of the responsibilities will be November 1978 with full installa- ace in three main committee to come up with a plan in shared by the committee is establishing tion of equipment and services by August hological, realizing a health care centre for the their role within the framework of the 1979. and complish time the committee structure chart, recommending the pro- - reserve. Since that Mr. Sorochan, thesi eluding social holding bi-monthly- grams, selection of site, setting up a regional property man- have been public Edmonton, services, the medical clinic, commun- meetings, the second and fourth tuesday workshop for the general public, and agement specialist from in attendance Tuesday's ication service, the police, ambulance month at different locations on the selecting an architect and recommended at meeting warned every the committee that service and the fire department will reserve. plans for the building. Most important at even though a flow chart has been drawn up combine efforts to meet the aim of that public this time is the preparation of the outlining the Committee members agree work schedule that there is a problem "keeping people healthy in mind and participation must planning committee's final report which must first is a because that not all the target dates can be body." It is also the hope that a of the program and facilities must be meet Council approval. From there the on psychiatric nurse an time. For example you cannot always will be hired and suited to the people's needs. The concept report must be forwarded to the regional expansion of the pharmaceudical service Health Welfare determine how rapidly government is of the health centre is this: Instead of and office in Edmonton going to for drug distribution will provide better for consent finally make a decision about the trying tofit people into existing programs and to Ottawa for a If there service to the needs on the reserve. facilities working it in final reading and approval from the report. is a delay it sets back the and the we are deadline schedules in the chart. The centre will be set up like an reverse - the person must be considered National Health and Welfare Dept. out-patient centre As a final Dr. Liguori said, also for minor surgery, first, then the programs and then the Once the report is passed Councillor note. treatment and referrals. facilities." "by January 1979 or within that time Pete Standing Alone said it means "we frame this Geraldine thli. economic development have been given working committee can con- Those active committee members in- the green light to sider it has done its job. By then co-ordinator for the Blood Tribe, was clude: proceed with a council members. Rose Yellowfeet the building of the health governing body will have been happy about the committee's favorable (chairman). centre." formed to Pete Standing alone and carry on the business operation vote. Ehli who is a member of that Jr.; Health, of the Wallace Many Fingers Public Ehli contends that the hold-up in the Standoff Health Care Centre. lack Education and Training For Employment - Says Outreach Employment Counsellors STANDOFF Based on figures released - say "there are just not enough jobson the that a career counsellor hired to work in She cited this example: There are many from the Blood Tribe Outreach office here reserve to go around." co-operation with their office could help carpenters on the reserve, but because people are seeking employment but jobs Carolyn Soop, Outreach counsellor alter the growing numbers. They contend they do not have the journeyman carpent- just not to are available offset the major is of that most of their cliental do not have ers papers, the only job they can get is growing numbers. says the problem lack trained or skilled people. Another factor is that enough training and/or work experience the laborer's job. For a few months of On active file to date 463 Blood people do not want to relocate to other to compete in the work force. training it could move them from a low- Indians, male and female, are wanting areas outside the reserve. "Not only that A career counsellor can assist in paying job to a much higher one. Also work, but the Tribe's Outreach personnel but finding jobs for the people off the guiding clients in the right direction as to they can look toward more permanent reserve is difficult, even though there is a preference of employment thereby jobs if this were the case. The result is more opportunity for employment away helping people to get the proper training many clients get frustrated because there PARK'S-NEILSON'S "from here." they need for a job that could become is no work, but the education would help Andy Crop Eared Wolf, assistant, their future career. "Most of the clients greatly for them in finding better jobs. supported her statement saying that we deal with have to placed in labor jobs "the reserve is sometimes an escape. because they do not have the education So far, the Blood Tribe Outreach DRYCLEANERS necessary to get office Many don't want jobs off thereserve it's them into a higher has managed to place 252 (1975) - bracket," said Soop. clients in jobs; comfortable here and the main reason is 31 through employer contacts, 30 in (D-KL LTD.) that the cost of living is much lower temporary or part-time positions, and FABRICARE here." He says clients are faced with the 191 in government funded job citation problem of high rental costs, income projects. tax, higher food costs and rising utility ONE HOUR SERVICE bills off the reserve. Here, many can rent homes for under $150.00 and utilities Soop cites that one half of their total average out at about $40.00 - many own clientel are still hoping for a job. their own homes and don't want to leave "Although the government sponsored SUEDE & LEATHER their families - and the big factor is the projects help they too are only seasonal." income tax problem. She is worried that the unemployment PROCESSING Soop estimates their office averages peak which still hasn't arrived (highest about 30 new registrations per month unemployment peak expected in Jan. or with the majority ranging in ages Feb.) will cause them a lot of headaches HAT BLOCKING between 17-25 years. in finding jobs for the unemployable From a population of approximately Blood Indians. 5000 it is estimated that 1900 of the One solution they have to the unem TAILORING Blood's membership are employable. ployment problem is encouraging more According to a Cardston resident this people to become trained so that they can figure is comparable to the the employ- look at a better market for unemployment 311 " 6th St. South ment force from Cardston, Magrath, for the people. Also, the Tribe is going to Hillspring, and Glenwood. have to look seriously at the possibility of Lethbridge, Alberta Crop Eared Wolf and Soop both agree more programs to employ its people she says. October 14, 1977 KAINAI NEWS 7 BLACKFOOT NEWS By Gertie Royal

Our deepest sympathy is extended to The Rev. and Mrs. Brown of the St. the weekend. cements, arranging meetings with the the Black family on the recent passing of John Divine Anglican church are holiday- Hubert is with the U.S. Army and Band Administration, Band Council and John Black on September 15. The ing in the mountains. While they are stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington, he Gleichen RCMP. services were held at the Holy Trinity away, Mr. Arthur Ayoungman will be will be taking semi truck and diesel church at Crowfoot school, September 19, taking the services. driving. ****** at 11:00 a.m. The officiating Priests were Rev. M. McMahon and Rev. M. Goutier. ****** ****** The Alberta Fine Option Program is designed to assist those unable , who are ****** Sunday, October 25th, will be a joined At the invitation of the Gleichen Native to pay their fines and would otherwise go service with the Anglican and Roman Counselling Services and the Blackfoot to jail. The Fine Option Program allows SIKSIKA ALCOHOL SOCIETY Catholic churches, commemorating the Council, the Alberta Solicitors General's the fine defaulter to work off his or her Jasper Many Heads, Francis Wolf signing of Treaty Seven. They will be dept. was asked to expand the Fine fine by doing volunteer work in the Leg, Laverna McMaster and Theresa Big showing slides of the commemoration Option Program (FOP) from Calgary to community. If the person is unable to pay Eye attended the Nechi Summer school after the service. Everyone is welcome to include the Gleichen reserve. Planning the fine and is sent to jail, the FOP would on Alcohol and Drugs in Banff, from this occasion. and discussions begin in the spring of allow the fine defaulter to be released September 11th - 16. 1977. These discussions resulted in the under supervision to their home com- Siksika Alcohol Society is also sponsor- ****** commencement of the Fine Option Pro- munity to do volunteer work service or ing six people to attend a Counsellor gram on the reserve in August 1977. find employment. Training program in Red Deer from There will be a wedding October Bth. If the fine defaulter does volunteer September 25th to October 4th. between Donna Axe and Gerald Running ****** work they are paid $3.00 per hour, which You are all invited to take part in the Rabbit. But the time and place has not is applied directly towards their fine. As group sessions which are held every been decided upon as vet. Muriel Many Heads and Gerald Sitting there is no exchange of money, the clerk Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and F.agle, employees of the Native Counsell- of the court is notified that the fine is films on Friday afternoons. ****** ing services assisted greatly in getting satisfied by the volunteer work service. Please feel free to come in and have the Fine Option Program underway by To date twelve persons have registered coffee and meet the staff. Sgt. Ist class (Hubert) Lowborn and his volunteering to co-ordinate the program in the Gleichen FOP, five of which have brother Gary Lowhorn were on the for the Solicitors General's Department, already sucessfully completed. The suc- reserve visiting friends and relatives over recruiting approved volunteer work pla- cess of this program can be directly ****** attributed to the hard working Native Counselling Services and the interest shown by the Band council and the involved agencies as well as the Tribal Police and the local detachment of the Pe-Kun-Nee Happenings RCMP. For further information, contact Muriel By Vern MomingbaM I Many Heads and Gerald Sitting Eagle at Native Counselling services - 734-3880 - in Gleichen or Lorraine Cooper Com- The Poigan School had to change their grade 2 teacher, is heading the cheer- The ice in the Crowlodge Complex is in - and basic dance club, and Peter formation of new and old hockey munity Corrections worker at 261-6492 in school hours from last years in order to leading and the Calgary. alleviate the teacher's supervision load McCaffery with his cross-country running clubs are in the air again. A full list of next and to occupy the student's free time club, we are always willing to listen to schedule will be reported in the during the noon hour, the teachers are you. issue. ****** willing to act as advisors to any able and Education Counsellor, Judy Doore worthwhile clubs that the students wish ****** ****** reports that Roderick Scalp, a student in to form. So far. we have had great sucess club with Mr. Atlas their 2nd Well-baby clinics held every Wednes- Drumheller and Carlene Poor Eagle of with a weight lifting The Peigan school will hold Clunv High School, attended a confer- Rimer, heading this club. We cross-country meet day and Thursday mornings from 9:00 himself, Al annual invitational on ence in St. Johns, N.B. this summer junior high student's union teams a.m. 12:00 p.m. at the Health Centre. also have a Thursday, October 13. We expect - which was sponsored by the Canadian with Vern Morning Bull as the advisor. Creek. Fort from Lundbreck. Pincher Council of Christians and Jews. The two The election of officers are as follows: Macleod and of course, St. Mary's from ****** President, young people left for the conference on Hoby Holloway; Vice Pres- the Blood Reserve. For further informa- August August Axe; 19th and returned 30th. ident. Donna Sharp Social Convenor tion, please contact P. McCaffery at the Pre-natal classes are held at the Health They indicated that they had enjoyed it Lester White Cow Jr.; Girls Sports, 965-3877. Wednesday from 2 4 p.m.. school at Centre every - very much and found it to be very Gloria Red Young Man and Boys Sports; This consists of films and discussions. worthwhile. Trevor Prairie Chicken. Judy Berger, the *"*"**

Bloods Present Concerns to Cabinet Tour Registration was from August 29 - 30, with interviews and diagnostic testing We welcome the visit by the Provincial September 1 ■ 7, with classes scheduled Cabinet Members providing us the to begin September 8, 1977. the standards of the town of Cardston for ance costs of $25,000 per year at all opportunity to voice our concerns: communities. Total number of applications to date is Depart- a total cost of $350,000. Previous meet- Speaking for the Public Works ings representatives, 84. Mr. Ed Boulay. Registrar, advised identify the with Provincial ment, we would like to Kronkite and McFarland, resulted in 4. RIVER CONTROL: that the new programs offered for the following areas of concern: refusal, but the band has not accepted Erosion and river bank damage has first time this fall. Farm and Home their justification for refusing our re- resulted in annual expenditures some- Maintenance and Homemaking, have MAINTENANCE: are 1. ROAD quest. times exceeding $15,000 - during flood been so popular, that classes full and We have 400 miles of road which is control amounted to $46,000. This work there is a waiting list of students. He said 3. SEWER AND WATER AT STAND- very encouraging, as maintained on an on-going basis at an OFF, involves river redirection and bridge "such a response is of MOSES LAKE AND LAVERN indicates that the college is meeting annual cost to the Blood Band AREAS: wash outs. it $160,000. This road is used by the some of the community's needs. the preventions of pollution to general public, as well as our own. In The other programs available at the outside areas and in co-operation with Our Blood Tribe is requesting contrib- utions from the Provincial Government in College are; Adult Education, Clerk 2. MOSES LAKE SUBDIVISION: Provincial Health and Legal requirements typist. Secretarial and Welding. large amounts of money are required to these areas of concern, and if they are This community adjacent to Cardston considered, we would be prepared to development plans set service requirements at the commun- to meet projected ities. We are currently faced with provide detailed and accurate costs. Mr. Ron Scrimshaw, the Director, said the way of side- requires expansion in upgrading and enlarging the sewer and We are making these requests since we that the Life Skills program would be walks, streets services to meet and other water systems at Standoff in excess of are a part of the Province and that these offered again during the spring semester. $150,000; setting up a townsite system at requests should not affect our special Canada Manpower is again sponsoring Lavern for $250,000 and yearly mainten- status as Treaty Indians. a number of students in each program. It is hoped that the department of Indian Affairs will continue to sponsor a number of students also. BLACKFBT J CHIEF MOUNTAIN SERVICES J Old Sun, in co-operation with Mount X JUNCTION 17-89 5 Royal College, Calgary, is again this year trading Fbsf offering 12 credits in Social work to allow I BABB, MONTANA the band employees to continue working their associate degree in Social indian arts & crafts J J toward work. King Ropes-All Types k souvenirs gifts H J A new modular program in Early Fromsls-°°'s2o.oo Education is beginning Sept- readingsupplies | m A'lJt 3< Childhood " BmISB King Stocking Caps ■ King Bill Caps ember 14 for all Day Care and Shelter Admittance to both these Complete Line Of employees. I every programs is open to all interested Band Fabrics & Sewing Needs I Ammunition Sale for type of rifle 22 shells - 500rounds for $10.00 - $1.25per box « members. P.O. BOX 626 S 30.30 sheUs at $6.00per box £ Mr Boulay advised that there is an BROWNING. MONTANA 59417 303 shells at $7.00 a box increase in the number of applications S from the other bands in southern Alberta. SELECTION OF AMMO Alberta. I NORA LLKIN BUS. 338-2050J S COME IN AND SEE OUR WIDE Jl I Owner RES. 338-7120] % ...^^^^^rjr^Jb Old Sun Community College is situated L. -I on the Blackfoot Reserve. October 14,1977 8 KAINAI NEWS Centrad Officially Opened . . . Reorganization Pg. 1 Indian Affairs . . . Cont'dfrom Cont'd from Pg. 1 CENTRAD is a sucessor to two ing them to train adults at th community bands when most often we already have "Without dicussion or consultation, previous organizations, Sask. NewStart level. Mr. Whetung said that the facilit- the resources right in our own back yard. the Stoney Band learned of the ordered Incorporated, and the Training Research ators could do the training for Indian I guess band leaders tend to think that R.C.M.P. investigation through telev- and Development station, which were organizations, Bands, for the Department the grass looks greener on the other side. ision and newspaper reports. I thought both located in Prince Albert These two of Indian Affairs, or on contract, as the Either that or they think we don't have that by having one of our own as organizations had been involved in need might arise. the educated people who could serve as Director-General, our situation would creating new and innovative adult train- In an interview with Marvin Fox, board consultants. Believe it or not, we have the improve, but it has only become worse." fields, if ing programs since 1967, and many of member for CENTRAD, he said, "my experts in all we ever stop to Chief Snow listed a number of ex- these programs are now being used impressions of the centre are very good. think about it." amples which has halted the Stoney across Canada and in many cour.trie* The feature that I like about CENTRAD is In the past the answer to sucessful people's progress because of "freezing of throughout the world. that it is paving the way for tribes in educational opportunities has not fully funds." Mr. Whetung stated that CENTRAD Canada which want to take over full been tried but through CENTRAD it "Our people will suffer this winter will not be directly involved in the control on their own reserves." offers all bands a chance to utilize the because there will be no new houses for delivery of the training programs to the He added, "CENTRAD'sprograms are centre for as far as it wishes to develop. Albert, the young married band members. No Bands, but rather it will be involved in geared for the grass roots people and The training centre in Prince major repairs have been made, so other though relatively new, serve as a developing training programs that can be most important it is implementing a can band members will have a cold winter." adapted according to needs of various theory stepping stone for many tribes to begin a the using the available resources in In addition to the housing setback, the regions of the country. CENTRAD will, the communities on the reserves. My program in management of housing, however, facilit- education, business and development agriculture funds and road construction be involved in training personal feeling is that it is a mortal sin - and maintenance monies have been held delivery programs. one which is workable for them. "What ators for the of the when tribes do not use their own human since the summer months. The Stoney The facilitators will be Indian people who resources." CENTRAD is doing is giving us the tools up to from must Tribe's sawmill have suffered too as the will receive intensive training in prepar- Fox says,"how often have we gone out learn and there the bands apply into frozen funds have slowed down the and hired consultants to do a job for the the tools and put them practice," Fox said. construction. "The Department (DIA) and AIM seem to be working very closely together. I see $668-Million Earmarked North in this more harassment and ill treatment for for of our Indian people as they struggle The third annual Northern Expenditure details the planned spending of $668 environmental control, transportation control," said Mr. Snow. He added that by Plan 77/78 issued a former lAD million in Northern Canada on such and general quality of life programs, Stoney people were surprised when minister. September the Warren Allmand in programs as health, law enforcement, they heard of the appointments of three AIM members - Don Rider, Develon Small Legs and Roy Little Chief as consultants for the DIA. Within the Alberta Regional Office funds have been transferred from Adult Education in Employment Programs wi- thout any consultation. Detrimental ef- fects will be felt in regard to applications TWO NEW for financial assistance in the post-school education section. District educational funds have now been pulled into the Regional Office. Funds for Indian Band Training have been frozen. CANADA SAVINGS Some bands could not maintain the on-going school lunch program because of curtailment of departmental funds. The solution was to take money for the lunch program from the Indian band's BONDS funeral funds. A GREATCHOICE You can buy the Regular Interest Compound Interest Bond. Alter the In the Saddle Lake Athabasca District there was recently a blatant- disregard for This year Canada Savings otter Bund for cash wherever you hank or first year you will earn interest on your Bonds $300, $500, the interests of the eleven bands when a sou i great choice There's i new invest in denominations of interest at the annual rate of 8.06%. $5,000. District School Superintendant was per- Regular Interest Bond that pass interest Sl.oooand Interest on this bond is left to and is payable upon manently appointed without any consult- each year. And a new Grmpound COMPOUND INTEREST BOND onl> ation. Interest Bond that re-invest> your redemption or at maturity, „ yoll seek Siivmi{s ot ~„ The paper added, "All this leads to our interest automatically, earning interest investment for the future, ora Here's how the valueof a $100 bond very serious concern over the trust your interest on retirement fund, you'll chixwe the new grows: responsibilities of the government in SAFETY, INSTANT CASH AND JHBI^^^HBI^HI N'"v Vll'"c connection with treaty commitments. If GOOD RETURN N"N*19<8 VMIK'$107.00 1983 $158.78 the promises of the government are not A good from year to year, will the same R , , , 1979, $115.81 1984 5171.77 horn new hondsretain the yre.it features I . n - ... v - v, government keep and uphold sacred helped to - that have make Canada M treaty ~,., ' ?mM |(^' g- committments? Savings Bonds the favourite investment .qs , -^ The Indian Association of Alberta said tor millions ot Canadians over the past >BB unless top officials immediately begin to M years. They're a s.ite, secure WT- X'Compound Interest Bond may he make themselves more accessible for -il^Pr^ fl purchased tor cash or on the convenient serious talks - the Minister, the Director- anytime. And they earn goodinterest- 8., X\\'" ■ v Monthly Savings Plan wherever you General in Alberta - then the ghost of the i; in year after year. * hank or invest. It is available white paper in 1969 will haunt again. New Canada Savings Bonds aredated '■;".-■ denominations ot 5100, 5kV, sx\\ -^*.. "^ifrfß 51,000 55,000. November 1, 1977 ancl yield an average J"*^***-^ijf '■'---"■'''""'jlßß and MR. R.D. BROWN NEW ASSISTANT annual interest ot H.o6"(i when heid to B^ *\, ttjc /*ur»irc ie vnimc DEPUTY MINISTER PROGRAMS, FOR matuntv in Ivfro. bach new1 honcl begins INDIAN AND ESKIMO- AFFAIRS. As you see, Canada Savings with 7"n interest the first year and earns . tffl can new Bonds ofter you .i 8 :vVmtcrcsr tor each otrhc remaining EgWS|^J great choice the Regular OTTAWA " The appointment of Mr. R.D. S u.,irv Interest Bund and the Compound Interest Bond. Both new Brown to the new position of Assistant nrz-iMinuirrnrfrn/Min H ET ''"^^B Programs, REGULAR INTEREST BOND honds arcon Nlllc n"w up "'''C(imhincJ Deputy Minister Indian and Eskimo - If you want a regular annual income CW«Pv ■ ilßi^H total limitof $15,000. They Affairs Program, has been an- Br *^^V]\ -" ffl purchase nounced V*j* ji have neen specifically designed to meet new Regular i> 'B ( Mr. Brown assumed his appointment Interest Bond which pays ■>,V V s'*sj*sZj^^M N""r savin^ «i>iils. ihoosc the one interest automatically each Nov. Ist. ■ '"^jß that's right tor you. to this new post, in the Department, on *m. '■'-/! August regional You have the choice of receiving your _ I. He had been Director wß^*^W^!^'^L '/ '"^t, ■'-■|I"^|JB .^^ General, Indian Affairs, for the Manitoba interest either by cheque or by ■ direct fißt— region. deposit into your chequing or savings BB i^J ■ Iff M^^^iFjr account. This new direct deposit feature #f% In announcing the appointment of Mr. «v^^^ff^^w Brown, is an added conveniencefor you. \0 the Minister explained that the Average creation of this new position was dictated by the exceptionally heavy work-load in to Maturity the Indian and Eskimo Affairs Program. With a budget of $590,031,000 and a staff of 6,734 in the current fiscal year, the Program is comparable to some medium sized departments of the Federal Govern- ment. A particular feature of the Program is that frequent meetings with Indian groups across the country are required in view of commitments to work jointly with Indian people at al levels of program development and operations. Mr. Brown will work under the A GREAT CHOICE direction of, an serve as an alternate to, COMPOUND INTEREST OR REGULAR INTEREST the Assistant Deputy Minister, Indian and Eskimo Affairs. October 14,1977 KAINAI NEWS 9 Women's Page Is The Whiteman's TIME OUT WITH JACKIE Medicine Really Better

By Jackie Red Crow By Elizabeth Penner and Evangeline Godron. or whether the head of the home was Why have An item of interest on this page is the role of a midwife not babies at home the umployed or unemployed; they got the go and traditional home birth. After further research, I found traditional way? Why not be born in your ahead more babies. It seemed obvious own home - a survey which supports Penner and Godron's convictions among relatives and friends if that the medical staff preferred aborting not expert midwives too? Afterall, who as well as the pros and cons from a medical point of view. Natives to delivering them. A few women needs a university degree to find out were even aborted who didn't even The survey conducted in a Colorado Community vagina Boulder where the is and how the baby realize that they were pregnant. Hospital came up with interesting facts which said that comes out? Anyway, those "so-called Part of my duties, women simply wanted the childbirth experience to be experts" who deliver the majority of the when admitted a babies in the white women who was asking to have more joyful and natural so they could exercise their own hospital haven't been herself sterilized, showing up so well. Canada is way down was to try and talk her motherly instincts when they knew them to be right, even out of it. The white nurses also tried the list with a high infant death rate. to if it upset hospital routine. sway her to remain fertile. It was just the of However, only a small but growing percentage were Many the countries that have the opposit case of Native women. Scare lowest infant death rates (Canada and the tactics and lies were used to get natives moving toward the trend of having their babies at home. U.S. are thirteenth and twelveth respect- women in the survey simply wanted to consent to sterilization. I didn't see all The interviewed ively) are those where the mothers give the Natives who in for sterilization, be a event they control, rather came childbirth to family that birth to their babies at horn. Wherever but I was equally as sucessful in secretly than a clinical experience. midwives have been used, applying their talking them out of it as I was publicly For instance, 98 percent of the random sampling of new cultural ways, their story has been the talking non-natives out of it. same one of sucess. mothers wanted their husbands present in the labor and - These practices are by no means delivery rooms. Almost 70 percent wanted to start In Canada and the U.S. the midwives limited to the North, as these ideas are breast-feeding their babies shortly after birth and 86 often have little or no formal education. also taught in eastern medical schools for they their babies kept with them in But she has, you might say, been well doctors and nurses in training. Many percent said wanted She is usually mother of area, the nursery. apprenticed. a learn that quality, not quantity is what is the recovery not whisked away to Some several children who were delivered by visit needed. It seems that for racist reasons. 88 percent wanted their own children to be allowed to midwives. The expression used to des- Natives, Blacks, 95 percent their children and third World persons them in the hospital and wanted cribe the delivery of the baby at home is are those identified as lacking in quality. to be able to see the baby, too. to say that midwives "catch" the baby Midwives Play Vital Role baby, According to the surveys findings, many physicians at rather than "deliver" the since If Natives were to return to the old they prefer to let nature take its course the Colorado Community Hospital seemed resistant to traditional way of giving birth to their while they stand by, ready to assist when many of these recommendations, however they did agree babies at home with the aid of the in childbirth needed. Midwives do not do things like midwives, we feel that it would do much that most of them are sound improvements your modern hospital, like push the baby father in the labor and tofurther the cause of self-determination. practises. Most say that having the back in, or hold the womans legs together delivery room is a real help and that natural, unsedated It would also make our Native Nations because the doctor doesn't have his stronger by childbirth is healthier for the baby and the mother. The gloves other staff-related increasing our strength in on or some numbers. Not only would more babies presence ofchildren in the maternity department however reason. book, live from birth but fewer parents would makes doctors nervous because children are so frequently According to the Childbirth At suffer genocidal sterilizations. carriers of infectious diseases. Home, by Marion Sousa, 1976, many of the emergencies that hospitals encounter How do midwives fare compared to most obstetricians are strongly But it's home births that would not have occured if the patient had hospital deliveries? An example is Just- child abuse as Dejarlais. against. "They are as much a form of not been removed to the hospital in the ince Pelltier She was a midwife refusing to let the baby give antibiotics to a baby with first place. who never lost neither a mother nor an pneumonia. It's an enormously selfish practise. Parents Birth In A Positive Environment... infant. Over the years, she probably make all sorts of sacrifices for their children, yet some are delivered 500 babies. There were only One of the authors of this article has three still-births; willing to subject their babies to this kind of risk just out of the one case there was a had children in and hospitals. miscarriage of a lady who had been they want childbirth to be a "beautiful trip." elementary school age daughter because An pregnant for only three months; in Whether it's done at home or in the hospital, birth is tough Fidelia, caught (delivered) by plan, not sister, another the baby had been dead inside for all babies and they deserve all the help they can get.' accident, her baby Ericka. Fidelia the mother for about month; the third after seeing her baby sister born that a a was one comment from a physician at the U.S. hospital. said still-birth, the baby was delivered with from a concerned women, she she is no longer afraid to have a baby. the cord still wrapped around his neck. In a comment I received Unfortunately Fidelia had been nursed by felt that home births provided the women health was on Every effort was made to resuscitate the her mother who was at the time taking child, but it he remained par, with a more satisfied feeling thus chances of child finds that was no use - as the pill and now as a teenager he had been born, a still-birth. Mrs. neglect less. Today, some women have lost that special she is unable to ha' c children. but through Pelltier Dejarlais even delivered eight of feeling of bringing a life into the world maybe "It was great." the new mother said. her grandchildren who today, a family the own are making the experience of childbirth affair Friends visited during and after the young, sound and healthy people. On high child abuse rate will somewhat decline. labor." No one mentioned tube tying, but occasion she'd call the local doctor, but in hospitals doctors never fail to suggest he would generally say there wasn't getting them done whenever the mother anything that he could do that she has her baby delivered. In the same couldn't She, like midwives On the subject of preventive health care, a suggestion also do. many hospital, they say congratulations on the has even had to handle a few breech which came forward that might possibly enhance the new boy or girl, when it seems they would births, alone and relying solely on her minds and bodies is incorporating the principle of the have preferred that the baby didn't make own experience and resources. there's a it or even the mother for that matter. Victorian Order of Nurses. Obviously high We would like to be in touch with number of invalids on the reserve who prefer to be treated When I worked in the maternity ward others wishing to contribute statistics or at home rather than in a hospital. This concept would of the Whitehorse Yukon Territorial to share their knowledge of Native home certainly help the mental stability of a patient thus paving General Hospital, the staff routinely deliveries. We can be reached by the way to a complete recovery. encouraged whites to have more babies writing:Mrs. Edith Salteanx Penner and and for the Natives not to. It didn't seem As as I know there's no certified nurses on the Ms. Evangeline Godron, General Del. far to matter what the status of the white was Jaw, reserve, but maybe the health committee can encourage Moose Saskatchewan. young leaders of the potential and demand on the reserve. The economic and educational aspects of this concept are endless but the needs of the elders will be met. \/\ctona Order of) Curses There are many elders who stillprefer to be at home but ON the I hope are in dire need of assistance from a domestic and medical ResEß\ie ? point of view. Then there's the handicapped people on the (Hes reserve who don't like to stay in the hospital but rather Not like HP?/ convalest at home. Implementing the Victorian Order of Nurses, then the Meals-OnWheels could also be introduced. However, I would think that this task could possibly be on a volunteer basis in order to reach satisfaction and achievement.

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NATIVE SPORTS

Wins All-Round And Bull Riding Titles Cabin Fox Big Winner At IRCA Finab ships for the 1977 season. rode three head for a total of 189 points Chuck Lewis of Blackfoot, Idaho was winning a total of $420.00. declared the saddle bronc champion. He He split for fourth in the first go and placed second in the first go on Spaniard placed second on his next two mounts to for 72 points; his 61 points on T Bone was win the title along with $420.00. goodfor a four-way split for fourth in the Dennis Samson of Hobbema won the second go and won the final go as he year end title and also had a good finals spurred his way to a 74 point ride aboard coming third in the average. He won a Strip, his three-horse total came to 207 total of $400.00 as he won the first and points and earned him $470.00. His win third go rounds. also moved him from 6th place to third for Lyle Cochran of Dodson, Montana year. the came up with a repeat performance of last Bob Gottfriedson was second in the year as he won the finals and the year end average and won his third championship title, moving from 4th spot to first place. in a row in the IRCA. Cochran won the first go with a Browning's Jerry Lunak was crowned clocking of 13.5 seconds, split the second the bareback champion at the finals as he go with George Mclean each with runs of Rodeo Finals Results Payoffs Major events 1- $160.00 2-120.00 Steer Riding 1 $85.00 2-563.75 3- $42.50 3 - $80.00 4- $40.00 4-521.25 Jr. Barrels 1 $80.00 2-560.00 3-540.00 4-520.00 FIRST GO BAREBACK SADDLE BRONC 1. Dennis Samson,68. 2. Jerry Lunak, 66. 3. 1. Sidney Starlight, 73. 2. Chuck Lewis, 72. Butch Little Moustache, 60. 4. Calvin Fox, 3. Gary Little Bear, 63. 4. Bob Gottfriedson, 55. 61. BULL RIDING BAREBACK Donor Herb Shector of Herb's Western Wear presenting All-round trophy to 1. Dale Bird, 79. 2. Calvin Fox, 68. 3. Rick 1. Dennis Samson,68. 2. Bill Bruised Head, Peterson, 66. 4. Marcel 64. winner Calvin Fox. Head, Saulteaux, 64. 3. Pete Bruised 60. 4. Split - Jerry BOYS STEER RIDING Lunak & Butch Little Moustache 55. 1. Byron Bruised Head, 65. 2. Harley performer, term often situation he was in a year ago at the finals BULL RIDING Blackwater,63. 3. Tyrone Potts, 62. 4. Alfred A clutch a 1. Butch Little Moustache, 79. 2. Calvin Fox, used in the sporting world that refers to in Morley. Standing Alone, 59. 78. 3. Marcel Saulteaux, 66. 4. Ground Split. TEAM an athlete w ho, when all the chips are on Calvin won of $480.00 in ROPING a total the bull BOYS STEER RIDING 1. Spike Guardipee& Mike Loring, 12.4. 2. the table, comes through with the big 1 / Richard Bish, / riding and added another $280.00 in 2. 66. 1 2. Tyrone Potts, Doug Taylor & Jerry Small, 14.5. 3. Geo performance that wins it all for his team the bareback event as he was second in 66. 3 / 4 Larry Provost, 65. 3 / 4 Byron McLean & Morris McLean, 16.2. 4. Frank or himself in an individual sport. the average with a three head total of 184 Bruised Head, 65. Vaile & Jim Vaile, 22.8. That term can be tagged on to 22 year points. He won the second go round with TEAM ROPING STEER WRESTLING 1. Ed Cole & Sam Bird, 13.5. 2. Chester & old Calvin Fox of the Blood Reserve as he a spectacular ride aboard Smoke Signal 1 Jerry Small, 4.0. 2/3. Andrew Hunt, 5.1. HubertLabelle, 16.4. 3. Joe Bruised Head& 2/3. Bud Connelly, 5.1. 4. Joe Bruised came up with a brilliant individual effort for 72 points. He failed to place in the Butch Little Moustache, 20.3 3. Split Floyd . Head, 5.3. to win the all-round title at the IRCA other go rounds. Many Fingers & Melvin Wadsworth,- 24.4 - finals rodeo in Standoff. CALF ROPING Calvin was awarded the Herb's West- Andrew Hunt & Evans Day Chief, 24.4. 1. Jerry Small, 10.8. 2. Evans Day Chief, Calvin , the defending Indian bull ern Wear trophy for winning the all round STEER WRESTLING 11.2. 3. Joe Bruised Head, 11.3. 4. Frank riding champion will be going to Al- title, a beautiful bronze trophy sculptured 1. Steve Conway. 4.0. 2. Henry Small,5.1. 3. Vaile, 15.4. buquerque, New Mexico to defend his by Barbara Jones of Coaldale. Bud Connelly, 5.2. 4. Andrew Hunt, 7.5. SENIOR BARRELS CALF ROPING title in November as a result of his win in Butch Little Moustache of Brocket also 1. Tracy Vaile, 14.0. 2. Patsy Runner, 14.2. 1. LyleCochran, 13.5. 2. John Small, 14.0. 3. Flammond, Yule, that event at the finals. at finals, 3- Peggy 14.3. 4. Sandra came up big the as he passed Evans Day Chief, 14.1. Bob McLean, 14.9. 14.5. Calvin rode three bulls for a total score Pete Bruised Head to win the All Round SENIOR BARRELS JUNIOR BARRELS of 214 points. He had a 78 on Black Bart title for the circuit, Pete was in the lead 1.MargaretCrawler, 14.3.2. Caen Bly, 14.5. Dawn Blackwater. 14.4. 2. Dee Hoyt, 14.5. Bey 1. in the first go, good for second place, he by 35 points going into thefinals. The two 3. Tailfeathers, 14.7. 4. Patty French, 3. Terry Loring, 14.6. 4. Split Rochelle & Joyce Blackwater - - had 68 points aboard Fred to place him had been dueling all season long for the - split - 14.8. Wells & Sandra Shade, 14.8. third in the second go and placed second lead. After the dust had settled Butch JUNIOR BARRELS 1. Dawn Blackwater, 14.5. 2. / again in the third go with an identical 68 ended up with 465 points, 40 ahead of 3. Cathy Shade. 14.7. 2. / 3. Sandra Shade, 14.7. 4. score on Humdinger. Pete. Terry Loring, 14.8. AVERAGE His win moved him place Butch also riding from 7th in won the bull laurels SECOND GO the standings for year him to second spot the same the to earn two champion- SADDLE BRONC SADDLE BRONC 1. Lewis, 207, $390.00. 2. LewisLittle Bear, 2. Bob Chuck Bob 1. 81. Gottfriedson, Gottfriedson, 193, $400.00. 3. Sidney 62. 3. 4-way split Little Bear, Star- - Leonard light, 131(2), $280.00. 4. Scotty Augare, Scotty Augare, Chuck Lewis, Dutch Lunak, 121(2), 61. $70.00. BAREBACK BAREBACK 1. Jerry Lunak, 189, $420.00. 1. Calvin Fox, 72. Jerry 2. Calvin Fox, 2. Lunak, 66. 3. Bill 184, $320.00. 3. Dennis Bruised Head, 58. 4. Butch Little Moustache, Samson, 183, $400.00. 4. Butch Little Moustache, 173. 54. $180.00. BULL RIDING BULLRIDING 1. Marcel Saulteaux, 73. 2. Calvin Fox, 68. Fox, Floyd Provost, 1. Calvin 214, $520.00. 2. Marcel 67. 4. Butch Little Moustache, 145(2), 66. Saulteaux, $280.00.4. Rick Peterson, BOYS STEER 136(2), $240.00. RIDING BOYS STEER RIDING 1. Harley Blackwater, 66. 2. / 3. Tyrone Potts, I. Byron Bruised Head, 193, $207.49. 2. 64. 2. / 3. Larry Provost, 64. 4. Byron Blackwater, Head, Harley 193, $223.12.3. Tyrone Bruised 63. Potts, 192, TEAM ROPING $212.30. 4. Larry Provost, 178, 1. Frank & Jim Vaile, 2. $106.24. 12.4. Sam Bird & Ed TEAM ROPING Cole, 18.3. 3. Floyd Many Fingers and Melvin Wadsworth, 1. Joe Bruised Head - Butch Little Mous 23.1. 4. Joe Bruised tache, 72.7, $560.00. 2. Head & Butch Little Moustache, 29.5. FloydMany Fingers STEER Melvin Wadsworth, 75.9, $420.00. 3. Hubert WRESTLING & Chester 1. Bud Connelly, 4.5. 2. Ron Bird, 5.8. Laßelle, 100.9, $400.00. 4. Ed 3. Cole - Sam Bird, 21.8 (2), Henry Small, 9.4. 4. Andrew Hunt, 46.9. $640.00. CALF ROPING STEER WRESTLING 1. Bud Connelly, 14.8, $480.00. 2. Ron Bird 1. LyleCochran, 11.0. 2. Geo McLean, 11.0. 48.0, 3. Jerry $240.00. 3. Andrew Hunt. 46 Small, 12.0. 4. Frank Vaile, 13.6. 4. 9' SENIOR BARRELS $400.00. Jerry Small, 11.7(2), $200.00 1. Peggy 14.3. CALF ROPING Flammond, 2. Patty French, 1. Lyle 14.4. 3. Bly, Cochrane, 52.5, $460.00. 2. Jerry Caen 14.7. 4. Split Patsy Small. 56.1, Runner & Tracy Vaille, 14.8. - $360.00.3. Joe Bruised Head 56.9, $160.00.4. John Small, 62.2, $160 oo' JUNIOR BARRELS SENIOR BARRELS 1. Dee Hoyt, 14.5. 2 / 3 Dawn Blackwater " 1. Tracy Vaile, 43.9, $340.00. 2. Patty 14.9. 2/3 Terry Loring, 14.9. 4. Laurie French,44.o, Vaile, 15.1. $260.00.3. Patsy Runner, 45 4 HBO.OO. 4. Peggy Flammond, 47.7, $320 00 JUNIOR BARRELS THIRD GO 1. Blackwater, SADDLE BRONC Dawn 43.8, 290.00. 2. Terry Loring, 44.3, $170.00.3. 1. Chuck Lewis, 74. 2. Bob Gottfriedson, 70. Laurie Vaile, 46 1 Butch Little Moustache spurring Kesler's New Deal, Butch ended the season $60.00.4. Dee Hoyt, 49.0, $16000 with two 3. Pete Bruised Head, 64. 4. Sidney championships - the All-round and Bull riding. Starlight, 58. October 14, 1977 KAINAI NEWS 11

Head and Butch Little Moustache win- ning it with a total time of 71.9 seconds on three head. They split 520.00 between them for their win. Ed Cole and Sam Bird ended up with the year end championship and they had a chance to win it all at the finals as they had two head total of 31.8 seconds going into theirfinal run but missed. They still placed fourth in the average, also winning thefirst go and placing second in the next. The always popular steer riding event came to an exciting finish as Byron Bruised Head and Harley Blackwater were tied each with 193 points on three head. They had a ride off to declare the champion andßruised Head won with 63 points 2 more than Blackwater. Byron won his second IRCA championship winning a total of $212.49 at the finals. The barrel racing proved to be a real battle from start to finish. Tracy Vaille of Babb, Montana after a slow start ended with a fast finish to win the title by 1/10 Dawn Blackwater, Jr. Barrel race of a second over Patty French of won the as Hillspring. finals championship riding suffered totalled close 2500 well as the years title. Tracy split for 4th place in the second the first night in the steer to for the three days go round and then had a 14 seconds flat a broken jawand lost some teeth when he .... Clown Mickey Bagnell had a close call the final day flat. His three-head total came to 52.8 on her final run to win the average for bumped heads with his steer the second as Eight Ball caught a piece 11 night of him seconds and he collected $460.00 at the her; that run proved to be the fastest of Wilbert Beebe and Bill Braised and tossed him in the air .... this Head also suffered leg injuries to add had to be Pete Bruised Head's toughest pay window. the three performances giving her a total .... time of 43.9 and she collected $380.00 for to their miseries there were no first finals and he's been to plentyof them, yet Ageless Bud Connelly showed he still aid people available nor was the ambu- he's tough as they come and was getting wrestl- her fine effort. has the ability, winning the steer lance on hand the rodeo at times set bumps, bruises, and all for another Dawn Blackwater urged on by her .... ing crown as he threw three steers down dragged on due to lack of an arena rodeo in California thefollowing weekend total of home town crowd won the junior event as in 14.8 seconds winning a director Pete Standing Alone who was .... St. Paul's gym proved to be a was year championship, .... $480.00. He won one go round and well as the end supposed to be the arena director and is popular spot after the rodeo Friday and moving place to top. third in the other two. He also is the 1977 from sth the vice-president of the rodeo committee Saturday nights, dancing and stomping to champion for the season. She won the first and third go's for a was busy running his own do at the the music of the Navajo Sundowners .... The team roping event saw some slow totalrun of 43.8 seconds winning $290.00 Gladstone Hall .... Marvin Foi is making the top three in the six major events plus times and at the end it was Joe Bruised in the process. quite a name for himself singing the the senior barrel racing champ will be national anthem, he did a splendid job heading for the National Indian Rodeo singing both the American and Canadian Finals in Albuquerue come November TROPHY DONORS anthems each night .... the crowds 17-20. All Round Herb's Western Wear Saddle Bronc Starlight Family, Sarcee Bareback Redcrow Roundup Bull Riding Alta. Native Communications Society IRCA FINAL STANDINGS Roping Community Organization Dev., Calgary Calf ALL ROUND Steer Wrestling Blood Band Farms STEER WRESTLING Team Roping Ralph and Isabel Stelnhauer 1.Butch Little Moustache 465 4538.18 2. Pete Bruised Head 425 1. Bud Connelly 230 2638.20 Steer Riding Jim Goodstriker 3046.70 2. 3. Dennis Samson 420 2516.15 Andrew Hunt 180 1298.50 Sr. Barrels Nick's Dry Wall, Calgary 3. Jerry Small 150 1479.59 Margaret 3. JerrySmall 400 3934.19 Jr. Barrels Pete and Bruised Head 4. Calvin 4. Ron Bird 150 992.50 Fox 325 2111.77 5. 5. Andrew Hunt 252.5 2070.25 Henry Small 110 1242.50 6. Connelly 245 6. Steve Conway 100 735.00 CHUTE CHATTER Bud 2797.95 7. 7. Lewis Little Bear 230 1243.20 Pete Bruised Head 80 782.95 8. Frank Vaile 225 2241.50 8. Butch Little Moustache 55 959.00 9. JoeBruised Head 210 2680.65 9. SidneyStarlight 50 871.12 General manager and pick-up man Don slapped two of them with his free hand lO.Levi Blackwater 192.5 2549.80 10.LeviBlackwater 50 871.12 Shade started the rodeo off in a wild wesf and lost his bid for a third place finish in SADDLE BRONC fashion during the introductions on the average .... Hobbema's Marcel 1. Bob Gottfriedson 355 1780.40 CALF ROPING opening night as his horse came bucking Saulteaux after a slow start all year 2. Lewis Little Bear 225 1198.20 into the arena as he was introduced .... finished strong and qua'ified for the 3. Chuck Lewis 207.5 1246.25 l.LyleCochrane 225 2247.60 flag bearers Tracy and Debbie Heavy National finals moving fro n Bth place to 4. Sidney Starlight 135 674.55 2. JerrySmall 200 1524.60 Runner were without flags the first night third spot .... the leader most of the year 5. Dutch Lunak 117.5 1091.57 3. Frank Vaile 150 1245.00 .... IRCA President Gregg Smith had to Curtis Ermineskin had a bad finals 6. Pete Bruised Head 115 557.45 4. Levi Blackwater 120 1624.55 announcing chores when bucking off all three head ending up in 7. Scotty Augare 72.5 653.23 5. Lawrence Crawler 120 1510.57 take over the 8. Gary Jay Harwoodcouldn't make it .... judges 4th spot, he stated "1 already was in Little Bear 70 435.32 6. JoeBruised Head 120 1005.65 Albuquerque 9. Bill Bruised Head 60 236.00 7. Evans Day Chief 100 961.40 were Lynn Jensen and Bob Robertson, and wasn't concentrating 10.LeonardLittle here," Lewis Little Bear Bear 60 236.00 8. George McLean 95 820.80 both CRCA members .... handling the .... had the 9. Ed Cole 70 1180.00 stop watches were Margaret Bruised highest point ride of thefinals with an 81 BAREBACK lO.John Small 70 843.00 Head and Edith Gladstone .... stock on Quick Silver Saturday, Lewis usually 1.Dennis Samson 345 1931.60 contractor Reg Kesler didn't disappoint doesn't use the pick-up men, he jumpsoff 2. Wilbert Beebe 205 1458.80 fashion 3. Pete Bruises Head 195 987.25 the fans as he brought his top stock that in grand at the sound of the 4. Jerry Lunak 165 761.55 BOYS STEER RIDING provided plenty of thrills and spills .... whistle .... injuries knocked some of the 5. Calvin Fox 140 1173.27 only 4 cowboys managed to ride all their cowboys out of contention, the first night 6. JohnLee Hall 110 483.80 1. Byron Bruised Head 210 985.39 head of stock in the bares .... two in it was Levi Blackwater suffering three 7. Bill Bruised Head 105 2. HarleyBlackwater 176 614.12 three 560.95 663.65 the bronch riding and two stayed on all broken ribs in the dogging event, Ira Tail 8. Butch Little Moustache 90 514.93 3. TyronePotts 152 Feathers re-injured Young 9. Ira Tailfeathers 55 566.00 4. Larry Provost 145 726.29 three in the bull riding ....Conrad Small his back .... 5. Richard Bish 75 400.18 unfortunately Richard Bish after splitting for first place 10.GeorgeMontoure 35 258.50 Legs rode all his but 6. Keon Hollow a\ 52 308.00 BULL RIDING 7. Alfred Standing Alone 50 476.65 8. Kirk Red Crow 45 240.57 1. Butch Little Moustache 240 1661.25 2. Calvin Fox 9. Levi Blackwater Jr. 44 253.62 185 938.50 10.Shane Bly 40 290.00 3. Marcel Saulteaux 155 905.65 4. Curtis Erminskin 138 1693.25 SENIOR BARRELS 5. Rick Peterson 133 886.35 6. Dale Bird 120 1179.70 1. Tracy Vaile 365 1862.75 7. Floyd Provost 509.50 85 2. Peggy Flammond 290 1203.75 8. Dennis Samson 70 508.30 3. Joyce Blackwater 190 887.95 9. DewayneJohnson 65 484.00 10.Conrad Small 4. Caen Bly 130 627.92 Legs 40 212.00 5. Patricia French 125 587.74 6. BeverlyTailfeathers US 366.75 TEAM ROPING 7. Patsy Runner 75 257.50 I.Ed Cole 105 1479.50 8. Margaret Crawler 70 262.50 Sam Bird 105 1479.50 9. Cathy Connelly 50 190.75 2. JoeBruised Head 80 1403.00 lO.Cindy Hibbs 40 102.% Butch Little Moustache 80 1403.00 3. ChesterLaBelle 75 1108.67 JUNIOR BARRELS Hubert LaBelle 75 1108.67 4. Frank Vaile 75 996.50 1. Dawn Blackwater 275 761.05 5. Doug Taylor 67 986.80 2. TerryLoring 230 530.25 6. Floyd Manyfingers 62 772.58 3. Rochelle Wells 225 545.64 Melvin Wadsworth 62 772.58 4. LaurieVaile 195 466.61 7. Jim Vaile 55 663.50 S.Kathy Shade 160 556.40 8. Jerry Small 50 930.00 6. Tracy HeavyRunner 120 246.66 9. Spike Guardipee 50 916.50 7. Delores Hoyt 105 302.62 Mike Loring 50 916.50 8. Lily One Spot 70 283.58 Tight Twisting 10.Andrew Hunt 42 474.25 9. Sandra Shade 50 192.62 Betcha Albuquerque's stock ain't as rank as these trampled Evans Day tikes. Chief 42 474.25 lO.Colleen Crawler 30 41.80 October 14,1977 KAINAI NEWS 12 SPORTS PROFILE BY TERRY NEWBORN Elmer Anderson

Elmer andDorothy Anderson Peigan And Kainai In Elmer Anderson, 29, from Peavine He also won the Most Valuable Player Colony has come a long way in the past trophy that year. nine years to earn a position along side In 1976, Elmer extended his pitching other fastball pitchers in Alberta. perfection as he went back to play for his Ranchland Hockey League He is well known for his unpredictable home team, the Rangers. That year, pitching. At one time the Rangers were along with the Cunningham brothers, The Kainai Chiefs and the Peigan square off in a best of seven series to known as a "bush team" because they Elmer walked away with the league Cowboys the two finalists in the Treaty determine the champions of the Ranch- lived 35 miles north of High Prairie, but championship easily beating out High Hockey League last season will be land league. have now gained the respect of other ball Prairie Ed's Men's Wear Flames in the playing in the Ranchland Hockey League The league executive consists of Com- teams as a result of his abilities. finals. for the coming 1977-78 season. missioner Jack Scott of Nanton, Secre- Elmer and his wife Dorothy have one This year Elmer played for the High Both teams had applied for entry into tary-Treasurer Jess Murphy of Stavely daughter, six years old and a son, two Prairie Playboys and led them to the the league and both were accepted along and the manager of each team in the years old. Mrs. Anderson said to this league championship after dropping the with the Pincher Creek Sulpher Kings. league. The league statistician is Dick writer that Elmer wouldn't be able to Peavine Rangers in the finals. The league will consist of nine teams in Hawk of Nanton. pitch, "if it wasn't for me." Like the old Elmer'said that in the past three years a two division North and South league. Meanwhile the future of the Treaty 7 saying goes, behind every good man. he has competed in the United States and is The northern division will have the Hockey League still up in the air. stands a loving wife. that this year will be his fourth year. He High River Fivers. Nanton Palominos. The first meeting of the season saw She recalled one time when she was will be joining forces with the Edmonton Stavely Spurs. Vulcan Wheat Kings and only representatives from Peigan. Black- catching for Elmer and she got knocked Native Sons when they go down to Circle Hill Coronas. The south w ill have a foot, Sarcee andKainai. The meeting was out by one of his risers, one of Elmers Oklahoma City (USA). The Native sons four team division with the three new held in Sarcee on September 30th. many pitches. She said "I never believed came back with a second place finish at entries and the Fort Macleod Broncs. With Peigan and Kainai in the Ranch- in seeing stars but after being knocked the Canadian Native Fastball Champion- ships in Saskatchewan The five teams in the north will play a land league and the Sarcee Builders, one out I did," she wouldn't catch for Elmer this year. 32 game schedule playing each other six of the Treaty 7 members last season, in after that until four years later. Elmer has set a record in strike outs times and a home and home interlocking the North Star League in Calgary along Mrs. Anderson drives a bus for the where ever he goes and he said at one time, series with the teams in the south. with oneteam from Morley, it looks like it North land school division in Peavine, he struck out 18 batters in seven go team innings. Elmer very person, The southern teams will play on a same could with a B league or a league where husband Elmer is a teacher in a warm for what they are. type of schedule only their games will be with teams in the Calgary area. basic upgrading to grade nine. respects everyone reduced to 28 because of the four team Another meeting will be held in Sarcee When the Peavine Rangers first started He also is very active in hockey. He setup. on October 7, this meeting should in 1%8 in the High Prairie & district plays for the High Prairie Flyers. In The top three teams in each division determine the future of the league. Mens Association league. Elmer started October Elmer will be joining the Special (Police force) will go in a playoff with the 2nd and 3rd Teams that" have shown interest in pitching in organized ball. He also took in Constable and he will take Saskatoon, place teams in each division playing in a operating the league are Blackfoot, tournaments with the Rangers every the training in Saskatchewan. best of three series at the end of the Morley, the Napi Hawks, a second team year. He said. "I have to think of the future schedule. from Peigan and possibly a second team Although the league was being dom- and a steady joband by taking this, it will The winners will then take on the from Sarcee. inated by the High Prairie Playboys every mean a steady income." He hopes this league leaders in each division in a best Other teams that have been notified of year until 1975, Elmer never gave up. year to be stationed on a Reserve when he of five set. the meeting are the Calgary Friendship Elmer finally broke away and tried his getsout. But if not he will work out of the High Prairie RCMP detachment. The two division winnters will then Centre. Eden Valley and the Blood hand with another team, called the Gift Reserve. Lake Expos, in 1975. Elmer led the Expos Good luck to Elmer Anderson and to the league championship after beating family and particularily his son. out Peavine Rangers in the final game. |iBiff!§i^ SHOP

PRODUCE \^~*y/ Groceries ..*,,,„,„ c.r.» CARDSTON ALBERTA Browning's Rick Peterson on Kesler's Super Sales. He scored 70 points good for 2nd place in the second go at the IRCA Finals. Phone 653-4132 October 14, 1977 KAINAI NEWS 13 Canucks Win Ten Of Eighteen Prizes Students Seeking Assistance From Their Own Bands This is to bring to your attention the program, there has been a lack of needs of the Blood/Peigan Indian stu- recreation for native students. These dent-, who areattending the Post-Second- students are bused from the reserve to ary Institutions in Lethbridge. Also, this the schools around 8:30 a.m. and leave at would include the In-school Program. 4:00 p.m. for home. There is no In past experiences with students, we recreation whatsoever, to get them find that one of the most difficult involved within the school community. I problems we have encountered is hous- would like to sec the Provincial govern- ing. It is from this, that many of our ment look into the situation. native students withdrew from their What I would like to see is more Native education, by being unable to get Counsellors for the high school students, adequate housing when they come to the because some of these students are not city, especially the new students. I feel aware of the opportunities in the Post the educational allowance that the post- school. I feel that in Grade 10 - 12. they school students receive is not sufficient to should be informed about the academic muintaintheirlivelihood,while attending and vocational training. Some of these these institutions. What 1 would like to students are very ignorant about Univer- request is for the Blood and Peigan Bands sity and college procedures. Also there is to build housing units, somewhere near a need for tutoring in the Post-school the University. Preferably, across the program. When a native student comes to Lillian Fox - Ladies Champion Kugie Lewis Men's Champion Oldman river bridge. So that Native the city it is sometimes very difficult to students can be accomodated there, get adjusted to the new environment. By Mack OmeasoH off. Alberta with Marlene Buffalo second without having to pay the maiximum cost This is the reason, for asking for more Hear Hills \ative I'oict with 224 from Hobbema. Alberta. Evelyn of rent they arc paying now. If these native counsellors and tutoring. Also, it Standoff was third with arc bands, create jobs for people. It Out of a total of 18 pri/cs. Canadian Goodstriker from housing units owned by the would native Patty with 253 also rent very to a truant golfers took home 10 awards with men's 245 and Fox fourth the monies that the students pay for would also be good have to tor Program, one longest drive being dominated by Cana- from Standoff. will go right back the band funds. It officer the In-sehool to the and dians over three days of action. In other prize categories it was mostly would also, be creating jobs for sonic who would relate best parents to Pin native people who will maintain these students. These are some of the recom- The Roy T. Pearl Jr. Memorial Golf Canadians figuring in. Closest the was by Dinah units. Perhaps, recreational facilities can mendations I would like to see brought to Course formerly Tauglewood Golf Course won Lillian Fox and "Boomer" Montour again netted the be provided near these housing units for your attention. and to many. Peter Homer Championship Ladies longest Drive. She kept out those who are interested in Physical Requests in Order of Priority was held on September 16, 17 & 18, 1977 driving some of the men during compet- Activities. We would also like to ask for a 1. Housing assistance for University. in Seagoville. Texas just on the outskirts we figure that some day she'll small bus to transport the students to the COllege and Business school students. of Dallas. ition and make some just give up the game from institutions. This should create another 2. A bus to transport College, University It was three days of hot and heavy frustration. job for the native people. As an and Business students. golfing and when it all boiled down to the In the Longest Drive for men it was a educational counsellor. I realize that poor .V More counselling assistance. final round total it was Kugie Lewis who battle of Canadians. Friday saw Roy Fox attendance of some students is due to 4. A full time tutor. won this year's Championship with a 54 lack truant officer. strike a good ball to win while Homer of transportation. This van should 5. A total hole of 153 with Tom F.stimo one h. did the same to win. Saturday's solve the problem. Increase the students educational shot behind. Healy prize and Charlie Smallface took the Being involved with the ln-school assistance. was Canadian Charlie Smallfaee 3rd honors on the last day completing a with lhl and Ulon Rankin 4th with 162. Canadian sweep in competition. Mind |3g 3r -ar- ag Jir- aE" 3C 3BT r The first flight saw Mr. Skinadore you, all are from Standoff. Alberta. winning \b> while two shots back with Closest to the Pin had a three day prize ; Minor Hockey ; was Jerry Simon from Sareee. Alberta system. Mike Antone won Friday's with l67andGus Lente from New Mexico competition while Kugi Lewis took Satur- with 169. day's prize and Justin Spotted Bear Second flight winner was our own snatched Sunday's pin by a close one. COACHES CUNIC Hobbemian Chris Johnson with 172 while The competition was good and a lot of second with 181 Justin Spotted Bear was good golfers came out to win but only Ted Hodgson from Oklahoma City and one the crown and was Peigan Crowiodge Brocket Albeto with 184. could have that third Kugie Lewis bird was GiagO I flight winner Bod with All the others should be commended 181 while Bob Shoemaker had 183 and for good sportsmanship and determin- i October 21-22 Willie Littlechild had 188. ation regardless o\ placing or not. start of competition was At the the it At the banquet which was good there Coaching Levels 1 and 2 stated that flights would be determined were many hellos exchanged and fond and every da\ to after the first day that memories traded. After the banquet the or was follow if your score increased Canadian golfers presented host Pete be moved Instructors To Conduct Clinic bettered by 8 you would up one Homer Jr. a Canadian flag which he A.A.H.A. i scores were with tlight. So the total of some will no doubt cherish. different in some flights. For More Information Although our Canadian Golfers failed was won Wally Hartley Fourth flight by to net the top prize they did come home with 181-) while Father Tony Duhaime was Call Marvin Yellowhorn 965- 3940 : with the most prizes over all. Next year and Roy J^ J^ lj second with 195 Fox third with E J^ J^ *~ -JK-T we'll take everything. '^ * 202. * : In the Ladies Championship it was Canadians taking all four top spots. First Lillian Fox with 221 from Stand- "Team Up With Us"

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Gitskenip This spring a newsletter by the elderly on programs designed to serve National Indian Council on Aging in New them, legislative developments affecting By Soop Mexico was published as a means of them and other matters, (information can Everett providing information of interest to the be obtained by writing to Box 2088 Albuquerque, N.M. 87103)

ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BAND WORKER OR EVERYTHING YOU ALREADY KNOW ABOUT A BAND WORKER AND AREN'T BOTHERING TO ASK.

Now before anyone starts getting a is, but 1 was always either not qualified or guilty conscience and seeing red (mostly over-qualified. my blood) and threatening to kill me - I would like to let you know that this could Oscar by now has arrived at work. Wiih well be a big corporation; mobile home his experience he'd never enter through construction company; city hall or maybe the front door. Otherwise he'd get even the provincial government, but not mobbed by the usual pests, mostly those those workers from the federal govern- whom he borrowed from and had been ment where it all originated. However in promising to pay back for ages that he this case I am referring to my own now thinks they are bumming. As he goes Reserve, the revolting Red Purse Re- into the office, minus hat and coat, he serve. immediately begins to look busy. A word Oscar Tippling Tent has been working of advise, if it is Rodeo Season always for the band for the last eight years via check for the spur^: you'll be surprised go to bed with their cousin in Council who could neither read how many cowboys or write, leave alone speak English. The spurs on. Like I said Our Man is a veteran a sort just poor chap also had difficulty speaking his at being bureaucrats of ■ he's So he heads for native tongue, not having heard too much in time for coffee break. of it being deaf. Anyways good old Osc;ir i'-ta-Sim-l'op! Here he drinks coffee or some until lunchtime, but being very efficient has already esta- other beverage he never wastes his always blished himself at the office. He is not time for he is only a member of the family clique, but discussing business with a client. If even better, one of the boys and today somebody really does want to see him hide, gets makes was his day to sleep-in, for one of the he'll but if he caught he guys will punch his card for him. a wild dashfor his office because he has a a official belonging to the senior staff he could very urgent meeting with big come in extra late- from down - east. They're always from down east. They're always from Funny thing about Oscar is that after - down-east, it seems there's nobody of vcars he still doesn't know what all these importance up-west. his job is supposed to be. but what the He hell he's got two impressive titles! Before you jump to conclusions or still has a great deal of difficulty make any assumptions I'd like to let you them, pronouncing but at least he know that Oscar is really not a bad chap. remembers the initials that he repeats Believe me. he has a smile for everybody. every few minutes. The reason he got the even people he doesn't even know. job those was that he didn't have much of an However 1 must admit that it does make education and had trouble finding him him look stupid and ridiculous. That TRAVELLING DISCO MACHINE ployment. Not having a place to go home phony friendly look does come in handy. to Council built him a split level home. For whenever somebody asks for his Not the kind of split and leveling down assistance or makes a complaint, he is home that they so generously offered me. always quick to point out that it wasn't his With Qualified Operator To A home has to have a place to stand. So department or fault. He then points out they gave a hime course of sections from old so - and - so. whose wife he's been a guy who couldn't afford tofence it. but running around with. My good neighbor Cater To All Ages Of All Tastes too so was the place looked bare he given to have alot of friends but the only and claims a herd of cattle had the Hutterites ones I see him with are the ones he works farm the other half. Oscar, who is with and even then they're constantly incidentally my neighbor, preaches to me stabbing each other in the back. FOR FURTHER INFO Si Booking everytime 1 meet him. That being none have other than "reaping yourreward from the Otherwise how else could 1 written this story about him so well. If sweat of your brow" and the importance to a moral to this story 1 guess of steady employment. I got to admit I there is be be "Give the low down on your 6SB-W7 CALL THE MUSIC W9 envy his talents and "know not"! it would HALL ess - friends before they do it first." After all, Anyhow, it is not 1 who is employed. 1 it keeps the press in business!!! have applied for every job opening there CARDSTON & DISTRICT LIVESTOCK AUCTION LTD. Manager I Regular Sales 11:00 A.M. I Manager MIKE CROWE Carload Calf Sales 5:00 P.M. JIM CROWE Phone Special Sales As Announced Phone 1-228-3868 t 653-4342 I I or 653-4342 Tues., Oct. 18 Carload Calf Sale Tues., Oct. 25 Carload Calf Sale Hereford & Slmmental Cross Charolals & Char. Cross

Wed.,Oct.l9 Mixed Sale Wed., Oct. 26 MlxedSale Ttiurs., Oct. 20 Carload Calf Sale , Black & Black White Faced Thurs., Oct. 27 Carload Calf Sale ——————————- Hereford & Hereford Cross Sat., Oct. 22 Carload Calf Sale _ SatQtt A#i# oo ~ Calf~7 Hereford * 'Oct"29 Carload Sale I I , All Breeds October 14,1977 KAINAI NEWS 15 I JOB OPPORTUNITIES J What Do You Think Of Blackfoot NATIVE Radio I ilk \ COUNSELLING I Blaekfoot Radio conducted a survey of the present air times and gave some I U!Jy listeners on the Blaekfoot speaking suggestions as to what day and time were SERVICES OF ALBERTA I Treaty #7 Reserves. The survey com- appropriate. These ranged from any day 1025° lo2ST^fi menced on May 29, 1977 and terminated of the week anywhere from 7:00 a.m. to (qs^^\ on August 19. 1977. 8:00 p.m. EDMONTON, ALBERTA TIJOWH A total of 602 interviews were con- Not more than 25 percent of the young \^XV7'r^ on out people in the PHONE (403) 4?J? ducted the Blood Reserve and of households spoke the ' 141 these 602 surveys 85 percent were aware Blaekfoot language fluently, this is of the program. Also on the Blaekfoot presumable because of integrated school Executive Director Reserve 213 surveys were carried out influence, which has a high population of - Chester Cunningham with the result of 95 percent being aware native students attending them. Director Assistant - Harry Shanks and on the Peigan Reserve 88 percent of About 50 percent of our listeners listen the 183 surveys were well aware of the tor the Blaekfoot language and more than surveys Job opportunities are available program. The remainder of the one-half of the listeners would rather periodically being cither disinterested or weren"t have 50 percent of both the Fnglish and in the following positions: aware of the program. Blaekfoot language. Criminal Courtworkers The general response by the three People were not really interested in the Family Courtworkers reserves to the question if the program international and national news but what reached their community was "yes" that appealed to the listeners most was the Institutional Liaison Officers it did reach their community. On the local news and the elders with their average 3 percent replied "no" to this stories. question. About r>o percent of the people from The radio reception was rated fairly- each reserve would like to hear from their good by the three reserves although a band council and chief. The general You are invited to submit an application if very small percentagerated the reception public would like more elders to be heard you are as being poor. and more participation from each re- interested in joiningthis organization. serve. Application forms and further details be Both the CKTA and CJOC programs can got a fairly good response from the Blood Also they would like to have less sports obtained from the following regional offices: and Peigan Reserves. This is probably announcements and more Blaekfoot with due to thefact that both radio stations are less English content. They would like to 10250 - 102 Street, Edmonton Ph. 423-2141 neighbouring to both reserves. The have the time slot stabilized and ex- 112A Bth Avenue S.W., Calgary Ph. 261-5813 CFAC program got its best response from panded. Also many would like to have a - its nearby reserve the Blaekfoot Reserve. variety of speakers-not the same one's Box 141, Standoff Ph. 737-3797 Some individuals were not satisfied with every time. Box 2578, Peace River Ph. 624-4622 Box 988, Lac La Biche Ph. 633-4777 Box 359, Hobbema Ph. 585-3934 Indian Issues Examined At U Of Calgary CALGARY NATIVE FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY INC and concerns of native people. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR What is behind the growing political GENERAL: activism amongst Native groups? Why Instructor Nelson Gutnick ofthe faculty tit have Indian people been demonstrating? social welfare says student particip- Responsible for the day to day operation of the Calgary ation in {he course will be very important Indian Friendship Centre, with co-operation and direction What is happening in the Indian world today, particularity in southern Alberta? - and students will be asked about their of the Board of Directors of the Calgary Indian Friendship choice of speakers. Dialogue with the just few of the questions Society Incorporated. These are a speakers, not lectures, will be the main discussed in Indian Issues NATURE OF WORK: that will be focus of the court*. To with Today, one of the non-credit courses 1. assist any person counselling, referrals and any being offered in the native program this Other courses in the Native Program type of assistance necessary. fall by the University of Calgary faculty of include: Conversational Blackfoot; Con- 2. Responsible for supervision and direction of all staff continuing education. versational Cree; Canadian Indians - the habitat and the lifestyles of the Indian members. The ten week course begins September 3. Experience in dealing with al levels of Government and tribes in relation to the geography and 29 and will be held Thursdays from 7:30 the after- all Social Agencies as assest. geology of Canada; Riel and to 9:30 p.m. math - the origins, identity and evolution BASIC REQUIREMENTS: '"The course will look at the contemp- of the Canadian Metis: and Indians of the 1. Knowledge of Native people and an Indian language an orary situation of the Indian world. It is Plains - an examination ofthe migrations, asset. for people who want to understand what expansion and cultures of the Plains 2. Education - Grade 12 - but will consider related Indian militancy is about, the occupations Indians from the earliest origins to the experience. the poverty, the skid row situation, the reservation period. out- 3. A friendly mature individual with ability torelate to all Indians value system and spiritual These courses will be held Wednesday look," says A.J.Karch, program director. type of people. evenings beginning September 28. the Indian 4. Must posess own transportation. Speakers drawn from com- To register or for further information, munities and others closely involved in SALARY: Negotiable contact the U of C faculty of continuing the Indian scene will discuss the issues SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: education at 284-5431. Personnel Selection Committee Calgary Indian Friendship Centre EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGER 140- 2 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta The 4-Band Council at Hobbema requires immediately DEALINE FOR APPLICATION: November 15, 1977 an Editor - Production Manager for their weekly newspaper - The Bear Hills Native Voice. All applicants should have a journalism background and be knowledgable in all aspects of news writing, editing, news photography, layout, and print production. The sucessful applicant will be a mature individual with personnel supervision experience and the ability to train OFFICE MANAGER staff in the field of journalism. The Editor - Production Manager will be responsible to An Office Manager is required immediately by the the publication's board of Directors for the total Metis Association of Alberta Local 101. Please send production of the Bear Hills Native Voice. resume in your own handwriting to the President of Local Salary range - $1,000 " $1,200 per month Interested individuals should respond before October Mr. Terry Lusty 10, 1977 with a detailed work, education and personal 33-4th St. N.E. resume to: Calgary, Alberta Mr. Victor Bull Phone: 232-1907 Placement & Relocation Officer 4 - Band Administrator Box 279 Hobbema, Alberta Phone: 585-3735 October 14,1977 16 KAINAI NEWS Summary Convictions Wildlife Success Story New Regulations Set Under Act ESKIMO POINT, N.W.T. - Goslings hardly big enough to tumble through this sodden tundra have nevertheless scram- EDMONTON New regulations under - In the court the case load will be lighter bled up to 50 miles this summer in their the summary convictions act will become and fewer employees will be required. Fines can be either paid by cash, desperate search for food. effective September 1, giving specified money order, or personal cheque which So far. the snow geese nesting on paid out this penalties that can be of court to Judges and lawyers may devote their need not be certified. Paying the fine will coastal plain halfway traffic offences. These offences will be up the western o4 attention to more serious matters. shore of Hudson Bay. to 271 which already have spec- be easier because the time limit will be represent an added incredible wildlife sucess story. ified penalties. Announced by Attorney if you want to go to court about any extended from the present 14 days to 18 But 12,000 General Jim Foster, the changes were of these regulations covered under Sec- days. In 1954 only pairs of breeding ~* snow approved by Cabinet August 2. tion f> A; ofthe summaryconvictions act, geese were counted in a small area at the mouth of the McConnell Under previous regulations, offenders you will have to appear before a read, River. The ticket will be easier to This led to of had to appear before a provincial Court provincial court judge on the date stated establishment a federal printed in black and white and will have migratory bird sanctuary there. Judge. 335 offences, By 1973, Of the which have on the ticket. That is the only summons clear instructions on the front about biologists estimated 163,000 specified penalties, only 8 may require nests at the you will receive. payment and appearance in court. mouth of the river alone. appearance in court, at the Police Officer's discretion. They include care- The entire sanctuary area nowsupports less driving, racing, failure to remain at only a fraction of that number. the scene, stunting, and not stopping for a Police officer. The new specified penalty regulations arc based on the priciple that the offending driver should pay a specific fine for the act committed, not that the accident that happened to be a result of that act. The effects of accidents are usually dealt with through insurance companies and or civil actions. Specifying penalties for most traffic offences is the first in a series of several steps leading to decrirninali/ation of traffic offences. Future plans by the Attorney General's Department are ex- pected to cover appearances before a Justice of the Peace, rather than a Provincial Coun Judge, and methods of dealing with offenders who neither pay nor appear. At present, the most common offences arc failing to obe\ the rules of the road. k ~* r - i tailing to stop for a red liyht or at a stop sign, stunting, having defective equip- ment, missing license plates, and failing to produce a drivers licence. Specifying penalties for these and other traffic violations will have several benefits. If are an you Rent you offender, won't decontrols have to taketime from work to appear in a criminal court. Long line-ups will be shortened or eliminated. You will know as mayaffect you soon as you receive your ticket exactly what fine you must pay and how long you will have to pa\ it. Penalties for minor offences will be uniform throughout the January Ist, 1978, the rent decontrol RENT DECONTROL BOARD - province. goes into effect. If your residence is OFFICE ADDRESSES presently rent controlled, here are two EDMONTON JOB things that may happen to your rent: Rent DecOntrol Office Edmonton Region 1) Your premises could be decontrolled CaplM Squa OPPORTUNITY B!lLFJ°?r' Trf , ODi if your monthly rent is: 6 DEPARTMENT HEAD PHO^^^S" CONTINUING EDUCATION -$375 or over for 3 or more bedrooms INDIAN AND NORTHERN CALGARY -$325 or over for 2or more bedrooms Rent Decontrol Office Calgary Region -$275 or over for less than 2 bedrooms Floor, Oil Building The College ">f Education at the 7th Sun Avenue, University of Saskatchewan is seeking a < «„.,,. 500- 4th S. W. T2P 2V6 At any time, after July 1, 1977, if your base PHONE 261-8464 Head for its Department of Continuing rent (plus any authorized increases) Fdueation. The sucessful candidate will MEDICINE HAT also devote part time to the College's exceeds these decontrol levels, your Indian and Northern Education Program. premises become decontrolled six months Rent Decontrol Office Medicine Hat Desirable qualifications include a doc- later. Region torate in adult (continuing) Education, Provincial Administration Building familiarity with continuing Education 2) If your rent is under the above levels, 770 - 6th Street, S. W. TIA 4J6 needs in the North and among native your premises remain under rent PHONE 529-3535 Canadians, and relevant experience. controls and a maximum increase of supervising student GRANDE PRAIRIE Some experience in 8 per cent or $20, whichever is the teachers an asset. Rent Decontro, Offjce Grande Praine greater, may be applied during 1978. Region Salary and rank commensurate with 601 Nordic Court qualifications. rent increases are subject to 90 days 10014 99th Street TBV 3N4 written notice. - Applications to be submitted by Nov- PHONE 539-2398 ember 30. 1977 to: Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, RED DEER Dr. Robin Farquhar rent decontrols may affect you. Our Rent Decontrol Office Red Deer Region Dean. College of Education Floor, University of Saskatchewan bAIIbrochure explains the Rent Decontrol Main 5008 Ross Street T4N 5Y5 Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Act. Write for your free copy. PHONE 343-5880 LETHBRIDGE Rent Decontrol Office Lethbridge Region Midnight News 502 Professional Building 704 - 4th Avenue, South TIJ ONB & Novelty PHONE 329-5505

Phone 234-4342 Fort Macleod TROHPIES AND ENGRAVING /dlberra OF ANY SPORT Rent Decontrol Appeal Board Open daily -9a.m. -9 p.m.