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"People are not treated with the proper respect and dignity. A funeral in a Native setting is a lot different than one in a non -Native setting."

- Edgar Ahenakew.

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- May 23 June S, 1994 Canada's National Aboriginal News Publication Volume 12 No. S $1.0 plus G.S.T. where applicable Leaders wrangling on self- government

QUEBEC CITY, Que. determine sovereignty issues. The onlyprâctical waytoestablishnew Ovide Mercredi, Grand Chief political relationships and imple- of the Assembly of First Nations ment self- government is through has gone on record as being clearly negotiations, Irwin said. Seeking opposed to any self- government answers from the courts would plans on a national -provincial ba- not be a fruitful approach, he said. sis. 'We cannot expect the courts Withoutconstitutional protec- to write out self -government tion there willbe no guarantee any agreements for us: that is our job, deals on self- government will and we cannot simply pass the stand up in court, he warned. buck to the courts on such a critical Mercredi took part in meet- task." ings in Quebec City involving fed- Anne McLellan, interlocutor eral, provincial and Native lead - for theMetisand Non - Status Indi- ers who gathered May 17and 18 to ans, said court -imposed solutions discuss the implementationof self- are high risk and expensive for all government. concerned. Indian Affairs Minister Ron "At the end of the day, the Irwin told the group there must be courtswouldlikelyurgeustowork legal certainty over the agreements out a fair and reasonable accom- reached on self- government, so he modation, inevitably through ne- is considering protecting such gotiations," she added. agreements as new section 35 trea- McLellan told the assembly ties. The federal government pro- the time has come to move ahead ceeded with self- government on and to seek practical results. the basis that the inherent right is "The only way in which we an existing right within section 35 will make progress is if we are oftheConstitutionAct,1982.These committed to work in partnership new treaties would be in addition and in an open and co- operative to the existing treaties or made a fashion," she said. part of land claim agreements, said Still, there are hold -outs for Irwin. the constitutional approach. "Such an approach would be a Konrad Sioui, former Debora Locky head of the continuation of the historic rela- Assembly of First Nations of Que- Drumming in the future tionship between Aboriginal peo- bec and Labrador, is hopeful the Elder Shepherd Felix, makes the room reverberate with the sound of his ple and the Crown which has been Ottawa /Quebec wrangling over largely nuvialuit drum. The traditional drum maker was taking part of a welcoming ceremony f based on treaty- making Native territories will renew de- embers of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, Canadian North and Air Akiak. processes," said Irwin. bate on constitutional recognition ore on that story, see Page 3. Irwi n cauti oned Native groups of the inherent right to self-gov- against relying on the courts to ernment. r 1 To receive Windspeaker in your mailbox every two weeks, just Aboriginal lands to stay in Canada send your cheque or money order in the amount of $28 (G.S.T. QUEBEC CITY, Que. included) to: James Bay and Northern Que- "The separatists say that they have a right bec Agreement in 1975. Irwin _n Aboriginals in Quebec flatly refuted Parizeau's com- to decide. Then why don't the N UE should have no fear of being Aboriginal ment. El 31 RTA stranded by the federal gov- people, whohavebeen here20 times as long, There was never agreement emmentif the province decides have the same right? It only seems logical- that Quebec could take that ter- to separate, said Indian Affairs ritory and form a separate gov- NA to me." Minister Ron Irwin. - ernment. I don't think that was Native people - with their ever the agreement the Abo- territory - have the option to - Ron Irwin, Indian Affairs Minister riginal peoples thought they AD, remain a part of Canada if they were getting into - never in a don't want to be included as 1,000 years,' Irwin told report- part of an independent Que- ers outside the closed meeting. C1T bec, he said. Peltier said Quebec has no right to choose our own political fu- -- "The separatists say that Irwin made the remarks in to take Native land with them if ture," said newly re- elected they-have a right to decide. Then Quebec City, May 18 at a meet- it separates. He said it was un- Inuit of Canada president why don't the Aboriginal peo- ing of federal,provincial and clear how Canada would pro - Rosemarie Kuptana, in a recent - ple, 20 POS who have been here territorial ministers and Abo- tect Native jurisdiction, but sug- interview. "The future of Que- times as long, have the same riginal leaders gathered to dis- gested political force and eco- bec is an issue that affects all right? It only seems logical to cuss the implementation of self - nomic sanctions should be con- Inuit in Canada." me," he added. all government. sidered. Native leaders are applaud- Quebec has a serious prob- Native leaders were told Inuit communities are also ing Irwin s stance, but the days lem, said Ovide Mercredi, $40 tions Ottawa intends to live up to its concerned with the possible comments had Parti Quebecois Grand Chief of the Assembly of fiduciary .#uaiue sanada responsibilities and separation, and are adamant leaders seeing red. PQ leader First Nations. Quebec's hostil- protect Aboriginal interests in about maintaining their sover- Jacques Parizeau said Ottawa ity toward Indians has left the May 23194 the event of Quebec sover- eignty as well. turned its back on its fiduciary province with little hope in con- L r J eignty. 'Inuit in Quebec and the responsibility for Natives in vincing Natives to separate with PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION #2177 Kanesatake Chief Jerry Inuit of Canada have the right Quebec when it endorsed the them, he said. PAGE 2, MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 1994, WINDSPEAKER News Cree call for Arts & Entertainment Manitoba confederation R3 By Debora Lockyer hosted in Opaskwayak, will set There are approximately 500 ing," quotes a mission statement Windspeaker Staff Writer the stage for the development of a different bands which are Cree, developed by the . Opaskwayak Economic Development Cree Confederacy. This confed- and an invitation to attend the Cree Nation for the event. A more eracy will be instrumental in ad- Gathering goes out to all, from likely way to ensure the Cree na- 7 -14 THE PAS, Manitoba vancing the assorted causes of Cree Labrador to B.C. and into the tions' interests are protected is with people in North America, he said. United States, Smith said. He is a United Cree Voice, continues the Careers 15 The time has come for all the This would be an association, hoping to have at least 250 of the statement. Crees of North America to join and of sorts, said Smith. The confed- individual Creebands represented TheGatheringincludesapow- worktogetherasconfederates,said eracy would promote the good of at the July meeting. "It has be- wow on Friday, Saturd ay and Sun- News 1 -3, R1, R7 -8 Opaskwayak Cree Nation general the membership, revive and pro- come increasingly evident that the day, and political meetings of the manager, Jim Smith on announc- mote Cree culture, and act as an Cree must act accordingly to pro- chiefs on Wednesday Thursday ing a conference to that end. advocate for member nations in vide better protection for our sov- and Friday. On the lighter side, a Sports R4 -5 Smith is hoping The Gather- their negotiations with federal gov- ereign way of life, including our $50,000 Monster Bingo has also ing, planned for July 18 to 24 and ernments. inherent rights to be self-govern- been planned. Your Opinion 5 Cigarette smugglers fined $54,000 TOURISM BOOM By Debora Lockyer the treaty which would exempt "Indians have agreed to obey and abide by our law and First Nations of British Windspeaker Staff Writer Indians from complying with the Columbia have just what therefore are bound by all Canadian and provincial laws provisions of the Customs and Excise Act, the are unless they conflict with the treaty." judgement noted. today's travellers PEEPEEKISIS, Sask. The judge was fair and al- looking for -a real life lowed Elders, historians and mem- taste of their own unique The case was an interesting Federal Judge Ronald Barclay, on sentencing the bers of the community to act as cultural traditions and one said the judge. But then he Poitras brothers. witnesses, said George. Bu t B arclay heritage. The interest in found the two treaty Indians on didn't have much choice but to tourism ventures has trial guilty of selling tax-free U.S. Federal Judge Ronald Barclay everything." find the brothers guilty, said cigarettes and the May 6court pro- fined James $43,000 on two counts But the judge dismissed the George. The whole system of jus- sparked a a 133 -per -cent ceeding became a little frightening of smuggling. George was fined argument brought forward by the tice in Canada would have taken a increase in the number as well. $11,000. There was no jail term, or two men. step backwards if he would have of Native owned and op- "When he said guilty, I didn't default term set out for the men, so "Indians have agreed to obey decided in favor of the Poitras, he erated tourism enter- know what to expect after that," in practical terms, the fine cannot and abide by our law and there - said. prises in B.C., but opera- said George Poitras, 57, of the be enforced, said George. fore are bound by all Canadian George said the judgement PeepeekisisBandofSaskatchewan. tors warn traditional val- The brothers did not contest and provincial laws unless they will be appealed, and the brothers "My eldest daughter had to leave. theCrown'scharges,norwerethey conflict with the treaty," Barclay are encouraging allies to help them ues shouldn't be lost in She couldn't hear any more." represented by council. They ar- concluded in a 26page judgement. in their next phase of defence. The this newest economic Poitras, and his brother James, 47, guedthecourthadnojurisdiction The Supreme Court of Poitras are trying to woo Treaty 6, boom. were charged with smuggli ng ciga- over reserve treaty Indians as a Canada deemed that Indian trea- 7, and 8 representatives to inter - See Page 7. rettes and tobacco products after result of ancient treaties entered ties should be given a fair, large vene for them. an RCMP raid on their homes in into by their ancestors with the and liberal interpretation in favor "As far as we're concerned December 1992. Police seized British Crown. - of Indians, but within the treaty we've gone as far as we can alone," $120,000 worth of contraband, in- "When we gave up the land itself it is clear that all parties were said George. "We want to go to the cluding 2,000 cartons of cigarettes =MENatives in we didn't give up the nation," said concerned with law and order, world court - set up a tribunal in South America and 650 pouches of blended to- George. "The sovereignty re- Barclay wrote. Europe." George wants to force who's lands are threat- bacco. It was the largest seizure of mained,thejurisdictionremained. The judge found the accused Canada to come to the table and ened by huge hydroelec- its kind in Saskatchewan's history. Indian Nations have not given up guilty because he saw nothing in explain its position. tric projects are fighting to be heard by their gov- ernments in an effort to Cash crunch makes film festival a low-budget affair have a voice in develop- By Gina Teel Carmen has taken off the kid nearly $670,000 but only three per the popular downtown Churchill ment plans. Windspeaker Contributor gloves after three years of wran- cent of that is allotted for the festi- Square is being turfed as the venue See Page R2. gling with council for increased val. The rest is designated as em- site. Carmen said Dreamspeakers funding for Dreamspeakers, a ployment training grants. can't afford to foot the $100,000 bill EDMONTON unique festival that brings interna- "Dollar for dollar, we are the on it's own and "is on willing to try AD DEADLINES tional Aboriginal artisans, enter- lowest -funded festival inthewhole to pay that by flogging hamburg - Dreamspeakers Festival direc- tainers, films and food to Edmon- city," Carmen noted. ers and T -shirts." tor Loro Carmen said Edmonton ton each August. Carmen is frus- Despite being lauded as the Though disappointed, Car - The Advertising council's vote to not increase the tratedEdmonton'scitycouncilcon- only festival of its kind in Canada men is banking on another suc - deadline for the festival's funds leaves her little tinues to refuse additional funds by Mayor Jan Reimer, the motion cessful year to prove to council choice but to lobby against specific to the festival's $30,000 Grant -in- was trounced by eight out of 12 once and for all this is one festival June 6 issue is aldermen in next year's civic elec- Aid budget. council members. that's worth the extra cash. Thursday, tion. This year, Carmen requested Meanwhile, council granted "Dreamspeakers isfastbecom- 'We'll certainlybe working on an additional$20,000 in light of the $190,000 to the week-long gold ing the premier Native festival in May 26, 1994 council and I have personally made festival's proven track record and rush celebration Klondike Days. the country," she said. a committment to unseat some high attendance figures. The no -vote means the festi- Dreamspeakersisslatedtorun council members," Carmen said. Dreamspeakers total budget is val has been cut back one day and Aug. 25 -27 this year in Edmonton. NATION IN BRIEF Top court rules in favor of treaty ITC goes to the polls Innu plan to establish a new community, independent The Supreme Court of Canada has swamped the hope Rosemarie Kuptana has been re- elected to the position of of government, in the interior of Nitassinan, and in- of seven Ontario bands when it upheld a 1923 Treaty president for the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, taking 54 per tend to adopt energy alternatives to power different wiping out Aboriginal fishing and hunting rights. The cent of the votes cast by Inuit in 60 communities. This will economic activities related to eco- tourism. Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters called the be Kuptana's second term as leader for the organization decision a major victory for the conservation move- which represents Canada's Inuit in national issues. Oppo- Gasoline flow into Kahnawake stopped ment, but Hiawatha Chief Earl Cowie predicts vio- nent Ruby Argna'naaq, a consultant with the Inuit Wom- The Quebec government is playing hardball with lence if anyone tries to stop Indians from catching food en's Association, ran on a grassroots platform, advocating Mohawk gas station owners in on the Kahnawake for their families. The decisions affects thousands of a return to a community -based rather than a government - reserve near Montreal. The station owners have had Indians who have fished and hunted year -round in determined agenda. Kuptana has focused on resolving their permits revoked and their gasoline supplies cut southern Ontario since the 1600s. national issues, being a strong supporter of constitutional off because of non -payment of back taxes. Thegovern- reform and self- government. ment says the Mohawks owe $3.8 million in unpaid Singer jailed for drunk driving taxes on sales to non -Natives and won't get any more Singer Claude McKenzie, 26, of the pop music duo Innu to block SM -3 hydro -project fuel until the debt is paid. But the Mohawks insist the Kashtin was sentenced to nine months imprisonment The Coalition for Nitassinan, made up of a group of Innu figure is arbitrary and absurdly high. Owners main - after being found guilty of drunk driving causing traditionalists, plan to set up a base camp on the construc- tain they do not have to act as agents of the government bodily harm. McKenzie was arrested last summer after tion site of the SM -3 hydro -project on the Sainte-Margue- and collect taxes on products the running sold on reserve. They over an 11- year -old girl who was walking on rite River. The coalition intends to exercise its right to accuse Premier Daniel Johnson of posturing for votes the Mali otenam Montagnai s Reserve in the North Shore defend the land against Hydro -Quebec's dam project, the and exploiting anti -Native sentiment in a bid to garner region Quebec. of McKenzie will be on probation for third phase in a mega hydroelectric development plan. support in the upcoming fall election. Kahnawake three years, is banned from driving for six years and The coalition maintains the project is not needed either on band councillor Phillip Jacobs fears the revenue de- must get treatment for alcoholism. economic grounds or for reasons of energy demand. The partment will target other Mohawk businesses next. WINDSPEAKER, MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 1994, PAGE 3 News Brothers charged with subversion of AIM

Vernon, was found guilty of "sub- for reasons that were initially "I can't trace my own ances- sive, they started thinking Former leader of AIM." version unfathomable, they began attack- try to 1815," Means said. "The Vernon Bellecourt was a police The two face further charges ing AIM chapters accused of being and leaders Bellecourts are themselves one - agent. at another AIM tribunal in Au- who were very effective," he said eighth Indian and then they go Twelve AIM chapters finally gust, including police informant the charge that in a phone interview from Cali- around pointing fingers at oth- met last December to draw up an Vernon is a police agent. fornia. ers.' indictment against the brothers. The conflict started in 1993, The person who bore the The activities of the "Based on the evidence we By Alex Roslin when Vernon and Clyde brunt of their attacks was Ward Bellecourts led some AIM mem- have, we feel we can prove that The Nation Bellecourt set up an organiza- Churchill, a Native studies pro- bers to start asking questions. Vernon Bellecourt is an agent," tion known as National AIM in fessor at Colorado University "What we couldn't figure out said Means,whois the chief pros- Minneapolis. and co-director of AIM's Colo- was why they were doing this," ecutor in both trials. The American Indian Move- The Bellecourts started pro- rado chapter who has written said Means. "We started doing The police -informant charge ment is not what it once was. claiming their group as the na- numerous books and articles some research into AIM history will be dealt with in the second The feisty organization of tional office of AIM's many state about Native American oppres- and we found out that every time part of the trial, planned for Au- Native Americans took who up chapters and proceeded to ap- sion. there was dissension in AIM, gust in Minneapolis. The verdicts arms at Wounded Knee is now point national representatives The Bellecourts started sug- Vernon Bellecourt was in the are being decided by a five -per- caught up in internal strife and across the country. gesting that Churchill is really a middle of it.' son jury including three non - charges that one of its former This surprised long -time ac- white man because he isn't en- Means said suspicions were AIM members, one of them a leaders, Vernon Bellecourt, is a tivists in AIM's state chapters, rolled on any official band coun- further raised when National AIM Cree lawyer from Edmonton, police informer. who for years operated on a de- cil list. This has now become a appointed a known police in- Sharon Venne. Members of the American centralized basis and had never big debate in the U.S. and publi- former as the group's representa- The issue in the trials, said movement held a public trial in met to appoint a national office. cations like Indian Country To- tive in Virginia and Maryland. Means, is the sovereignty of each California March 24 -25. Ajury of Russell Means, AIM's state day have devoted entire articles Leading AIM members state AIM chapter, and of Native five found Clyde Bellecourt, one executive director in Colorado, to whether Churchill is really started probing the past of the people in general. of the organization's founders, told The Nation that the Native. Bellecourt brothers, and even "We want the Indian world guilty of "subversion of AIM" Bellecourts also started trying to Means said Churchill can searched out testimony from to understand that sovereignty and the "use, sale distri- and /or undermine some of AIM's most trace his ancestry back to immi- their own people, the Ojibway. is the issue. The lack of respect of bution of drugs and alcohol to outspoken activists. grant roles of the Cherokee Na- They found a pattern ofirrespon- another Indian's sovereignty is Indian people." His brother, "The grossest part was that, tion in 1815. sible behavior that was so perva- unconscionable." Global investments put Arctic corporation in the black

By Debora Lockyer of Hay River, jointly owed with economic enhancement fund and Windspeaker Staff Writer Nunasi "There were times when Inuvik was Corporation, a develop- provides dollars to the WC which ment arm of the Inuit of Nunavut, distributes the wealth among a almost twice the size. That's when the oil won a contract to supply fuel to number of social and community INUVIK, N.W.T. business was booming... That's all gone the North Slope of Alaska. programs. now." The strategy was to diversify. But land claim money is a di- Times are tough in the Arctic. To invest in the places that would minishingresource, said Connelly. The military bugged oil out, the make money for the 5,000 benefi- If there is something IDC can offer and gas - David Connelly, IDC president business dried up, so the ciaries of the final land claim agree- other communities in negotiations Inuvialuit DevelopmentCorpora- ment. What resulted was a $2.5 on claims, it is 10 years of experi- bon came to realize the only way million profit on $79 million in encein managing land claim mon- to survive was to dramatically to take in refocusing on the and during the drilling and off- revenues on a asset base of $74 ies, he said. Others, he hopes, can change the way it did business. economy that exists today. shore activi ty. Th at's all gone now," million. learn from the corporation's mis- The year 1993 was a good one Northern communities said IDC president David This year marks the 10th an- takes, and this year's success. for the corporation, the Inuvialuit would be happy if somebody just Connelly. niversary of the signing of the final "There is a heavy bias towards management company which at- took some notice, said Dennie In response, IDC formed alli- agreement, which was the first doing things in a bureaucratic, to fulfil tempts the business goals Lennie, chairman of the IDC. But ances inPortMoody and Nanaimo comprehensive land claim settle- government, social point of view set out in the Inuvialuit land final the reality for the company was to B.C. in real estate and property ment negotiated on Crown lands. and there hasn't been a whole lot claim agreement. rely less on the economy on its management. SRI, a subsidiary IRC is the holder of the land claim of experience in term of the com- IDC returned to profitability door step and reach out to the which manufactures mobile and responsible to the Inuvialuit mercial model and corporate, for the first time since 1986 and global community for economic homes, opened a new plant in people. profit- motivated model," said handed over$2 million in profit to opportunities. Winfield, B.C. in addition to its IDC, the business arm of WC, Connelly. its sole shareholder, the Inuvialut "There were times when two existing plants in Estevan, operates through 20 subsidiary The Inuvialut Final Agree- Regional Corporation. Inuvik was almost twice the size. Sask, and Lethbridge, Alta. Ed- enterprises which break down into ment separates the politics from But success had its costs. Lost That's when the oil business was monton -based IDC subsidiary sixbusinesssectors of project man- the business, and further separates jobs, pay cuts, and 18 months of booming. There would be huge Valgro Ltd. launched a new prod- agement and environmental serv- the land, hunting, trapping and restructuring was a difficult path populations in the summer times uct line. Northern Transportation ices, manufacturing, real estate harvesting from the main political

development, transportation, body, he said. , property management and north- "One of the ways IDC's been ern services. economically successful is that it Aboriginal Anglicans move The corporation was seeded stays out of the political issues," in 1984 with a $10 million dollar Connelly insisted. toward self -governing church Armed Forces investigated WINNIPEG cans of Canada, in our vision of a its relationship with native peo- new and enriched journey." ple 25 years ago, after a national on Native The trend toward Native "We were elated by how report called its practises into discrimination self- government has taken an- clearly we all felt led to this unani- question. other step, this time in the mous vision," said Donna "Since that time, we've By Debora Lockyer legal costs. He quit the forces in church. A group of Aboriginal Bomberry, chair of the Council worked at ways to increase our Windspeaker Staff Writer late 1988 after 15 years and filed Anglicans has agreed to work for Native Ministries. 'We felt the sensititivity to the needs and the complaint of racial discrimi- toward the creation of "a new, presence of the Holy Spirit all hopes of Aboriginal people. The nation in early 1989. self- determining community through the gathering. Every day dialogue that will be created by WINNIPEG Swan also expects an apol- within the Anglican Church of we shared traditional (Aborigi- this initiative is a further step ogy from the military and the Canada." nal religious) teachings, scripture along that road. A human rights tribunal in- initiation of cross -cultural pro- The decision arises from a readings, the eucharist and bibli- "This is a sign of increased vestigating a complaint of dis- grams that would improve the consultation of 20 Anglican cal reflection." self-confidence, and a percep- crimination against the Canadian treatment of Natives choosing to leaders which was called to ad- "We feel like new missionar- tion within the Aboriginal com- Armed Forces by an Aboriginal pursue a military career. vise the church on priorities. The ies," said the Rev. Arthur munity that the rest of the church soldier will resume May 24. "It was me against the whole group, which included mem- Anderson, an Aboriginal mem- is ready and willing for this dia- The Human Rights Commis- system ", said Swan, describing bers of the church's Council for ber of the national executive coun- logue," he said. "Much of that sion will hear final arguments on the response to his complaint five is in- Native Ministries and Aborigi- cil. "We are bringing a proposal to dialogue will take place in local charges the Canadian army years ago. nal members of other national our church for a new spiritual congregations and in diocese." sensitive to the culture and val- He said now he's got the sup- committees, presented a state- relationship relationship between Aboriginal people are esti- ues of First Nations persons and port of his people and feels has ment to the church's national ourselves and non -Native Angli- mated to make up about four discriminated against the strongly about forcing changes in executive council, meeting in cans. percent of Canadian Anglicans. Natives in it ranks. the way the military treats First Winnipeg May 6. Archbishop Micheal Peero, There are approximately 210 The complainant is Melvin Nations. a former The statement invites the the Primate of the Anglican Aboriginal congregations, 70 Swan, military police- "It's personal, deep -down, Anglican Church "to covenant Church, notes- that the church Aboriginal clergy, and two "suf- man from Lake Manitoba First and at the centre of my being. I with us, the Indigenous Angli- began a fundamental review of fragan" (assistant) bishops. Nation. Swan is seeking damages have to do what's right for other totaling four years lostwages plus First Nations." PAGE 4, MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 1994, WINDSPEAKER Our Opinion Old habits die hard It was little more than a month ago when Christos Sirros, Quebec's minister responsible for Aboriginal affairs, was enthu- siastically praising a new -found cooperation between the prov- ince and the Mohawk community. All parties agreed to put aside their myriad disagreements in favor of discussion and negotia- tion. Talks were to focus on policing, self-government, and taxa- tion. The hope was to have a framework for discussions fleshed out by the end of May. Most of us cocked an eyebrow in cynical disbelief. 'I'll believe it when I see it,' we were heard to say. It's tough to break the habit of a lifetime of dissension. These past few weeks have proved the cynics out. On May 9 Quebec revoked 12 Mohawk service- station permits to sell gaso- line. Further, the province threatened to fine any company $25,000 that supplied the unlicensed stations with fuel. Quebec Premier Daniel Johnson said the Mohawks owed $3.8 million in gasoline taxes on sales to non -native customers. As far as he was con- cerned, the Mohawks wouldn't get another drop of gasoline until the debt was paid, he told reporters. Mohawks, on the other hand, insist the Federal Indian Act exempts them from paying provincial taxes on goods and serv- ices sold - even to non -Natives. They don't believe they must act as agents of the government and collect taxes on products sold on the reserve. So, what happened to discussion and negotiation? Phillip Jacobs, a Kahnawake band councillor, said the Mohawks made attempts to meet with Quebec authorities and Illustration by Don Kew still want to meet to discuss the issue, but the government chose to act rather than negotiate. Action, it seems, speaks louder than words, especially to the Quebec voting public, said Jacobs. Social work program celebrates 20th year Johnson is up for re- election in the fall and may be trying to play the tough guy, fanning the flame of anti -Mohawk sentiment Driving by the seemingly in order to garner votes, he said. Jacob is worried that service - drab and dormant grey build- station owners are only the first to fall victim to the province's ing on 3rd Avenue and 20th strong -arm tactics. Street in Saskatoon which Quebec's embargo on gasoline products to Mohawk service - houses the Saskatchewan Indian stations screams out that the provincial government's commit- Federated College's Indian So- ment to reconciliation with the Mohawk community is just cheap cial Work program, one would talk. hardly imagine that this year This propensity for speaking out of both sides of its face is alone 30 social work students endemic of all of the Quebec government's dealings with all of armed with degrees will be leav- Quebec's Aboriginal peoples. Witness the callous handling of the ing the program physically, concerns of the James Bay Cree over the flooding of their tradi- emotionally, spiritually and in- Indian Social Work Education head, "most graduates of SIFC's tional lands and displacement of their peoples in the name of tellectually stronger people. Program. The following Séptem- school of social work are em- economic development. Put aside the abysmally ignorant han- Just like their predecessors, ber 18 more started in the pro- ployed with First Nations or- dling of the 1990 Oka crisis and focus on more recent violations of those students will fondly re- gram. Since those few semes- ganizations across Canada." Innu land. The Sainte -Marguerite hydro -project is bound to lead member the social work pro- ters,SIFC'sSocial Work Program Not forgetting the hard to a social and political crisis of unprecedented proportions. gram, not only for the academic boasts a continuously increas- work and dedication the found- The government believes Natives and their land are at the skills acquired but for the very ing student population. In fact, ing Elders contributed to the province's disposal to misuse and abuse, will not listen to the necessary cultural enrichment since its inception in 1974 the success of the program, the or- concerns or opinions of Canada's First People and arrogantly they have enjoyed as part of the program has graduated 480 cer- ganizing committee (Joan pushes them beyond distraction. They yell out about Quebec distinctive character of the pro- tificate and degree graduates. Sanderson, Thelma Knight, Sid sovereignty then yelp when Native self -government is men- gram. Moreover, in contrast to Fiddler, John Sealy, Louise tioned. Already caught up in the many other academic depart- McCallum, Chester Knight, Well, the Mohawks ments Alice Thomas, I are considering a little pushing of their pre -graduation excitement, and despite continuous Abey, Shelley and town. Supported by Federal Minister of Indian Affairs Ron Irwin, those 30 students will be among criticisms of "too many students many many student volunteers) the Mohawks may just decide to seek a court injunction against many returning alumni invited going into social work,' SIFC's plan to ceremoniously honor the provincial government that would allow the service station to participate in the celebration School of Social Work is one of them. Also included in the owners to resume operations. This would force Quebec back to planned for the Indian Social the few department's that can honoring ceremony are specific discussions as a means to resolve the dispute. Work Program's 20th Anniver- point to a very successful rate of individuals from the academic And if Quebec should separate from the nation, they musri t sary. In January 1974 18 very employment after graduation. and political communities who be surprised if all the First Nations stay behind. Keeping our eager and committed First Na- Indeed, according to Yvonne have made significant contribu- lands and natural resources along with us. tions students entered the then House, social work department tions to the program.

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Native traditions prised you have forgotten this derstood from Janice Acoose's have examples of shared meals lesson which all religions teach. latest column, Spirituality in as well. Our traditions teach us It is wrong to reject a family traditions, not church. But I that a feast is a time to forgive dinner because it honors a Chris- hope you have not forgotten old faults. They honor tradition tian feast. Honor the family first. something even more basic - by honoring community. family. The family is the source of Tony Dowler In the last supper of Christi- culture. When a person with no Fort Smith, N.W.T. True spirit of powwows Protect First Blood Elder speaks out lost in commercialism Nations families Dear Editor, was to be sacred, holy, spiritual Dar Editor, Dear Editor, has become a grotesque parody The powwow season has of what I had experienced as a The criminal justice system This is dedicated to my grandson, "Iinii Pooka" (Buffalo Child). begun. When I was much young man. To be with my is incompetent and unreliable on younger I had occasion to enjoy people I will be forced to pay an the Native Indian reserves. It has Come to Grandma, my Buffalo Child, a powwow or two. Being tied to admission. The destruction, if not been lenient in the prosecution I'll tell you a story, if you'll sit for a while. a slave wage -earner society I annihilation, of a peoples and of convicted killers:Discrimina- Our people were oppressed, for jobs, they cried could only attend a few. This for culture is often subtle. tion is the motive in some of the Drinking, drugs, assaults, no end in sight. me would be a high point in my Yes! Reward the dancer, cases. An inquest must be held Then, a ray of hope it seemed, the council directive read, spring /summer season. The singer, d{ummers and to examine the circumstances of "Bring back the buffalo!" and swiftly it said. drummers,singers,dancers,and organizers; find the ways and the victims of violence. To the south, to get the buffalo, all arrangements were made, us -you and me -all too happy means but do not make it filthy The community feels the The Chief and Elders fasted, for safe journey they prayed. to be together, for me this was by charging admission. pain and agony as it loses one of Curious buffalo encircled the small Buffalo women, the one time I would be part of As a people to live we had to its members. Gary Thompson Hurray, take us home now, if that is your intention! the majority, yes! The majority be adaptive, if not adoptive, of was from the Chawathil Reserve Sealed with sacred sweetgrass, the offerings were made, -wall-to-wall skins. When Ifirst ways and means to survive; this near Hope, B.C. He was 30 years And this is the story of that Last Blood Buffalo Raid. experienced this I damn near is good though lwould say some old when he was killed by three The Buffalo people didn't know what lay ahead, died, such was the ways were best left alone. Me, I young men on Sept. 21, 1991. He They sang and rejoiced, so proud of their catch. overwhelming sense of security. will find those powwows where left behind two sons, age 10 and Alas, no council welcome, block the bridge instead, Not since a small child had I old people recollect times past. four, a wife, a mother, and two Stop the buffalo and their people! The police order read. - experienced such wholeness of Where young people go brothers. The senseless killing "Move the barricades!" said the chieftains, the old and the new, being. snagging, gi rl s giggling and boys devastated the family, loved ones "The buffalo are here to stay!" and the people broke through. I live in the heart of being oh -so -cool. Children and theSto:lo Nation. A trial was Human dignity violated, all human rights denied, Vancouver's skid row and day screaming and laughing, the never held to determine the mo- Tears of fear and anger, finally, gently subside. in, day out I see the destruction security and warmth to them has tives of the three young men. But council insisted, by their own laws they abide, of our people. There is no better no label, it simply is. We are not The First Nations family "There's no wrong -doing" cried the people of the lie. life for the vast majority of us. For white and to try can only cause must be protected from un- Injustice is what the Buffalo People have always known those that squeak through, they pain and humiliation. Charging known assailants. The Royal Injustice by the Bible and broken promises at home. are the exception rather than the money for Indians to be together Commission must be appointed Tell the Tribal Police, send for the Bureaucrat Men, rule. in wrong, wrong, wrong. to determine the aspects of crimi- Write your MPs but then who really gives a damn. Back to the powwow. That nal negligence. Policies and pro- Justice! We demand Justice! cried the prisoner from inside has become crass and enslaved Dennis Maurice cedures must be developed to Why should we suffer and the lawless council ride. to commercialism, once what Vancouver, B.C. deal with emotional and psycho- Buffalo Brave, stand guard, for you just may have to fight, logical trauma. It will save the If you're a Buffalo Follower, its another sleepless night. lives of loved ones within the Making and shaking plastic beads, Cursillo leaders say, Native Indian reserves. Here sign this petition and now let us pray. More Elders needed The vigil is a symbol of hope Don't fight evil with evil, suffer like the Lamb, and peace of mind. Acandlelight Stay neutral, says the preacher, or tomorrow you'll be damned vigil was held at the Parliament Red Crow and Thunder Chief saw the Buffalo disappear, to help prisoners Buildings in Victoria, B.C., on And the Treaty was signed with Grandmother's tear. April 29, 1994. The vigil was to Then, children were taken from warm tipi nest, Dear Editor, dream. Why is it that when my commemorate the death of Gary That's History and Our story and you know the rest. people are starting to get strong Thompson and the criminal in- For a hundred years we've wandered, shamelessly subjected, Tansi! First I guess it would spiritually, the government justice imposed upon the Native We tried this and we tried that, always, rejected. be only appropriate to introduce throws money at them? This Indian reserves. It's a century now of government rations and care, myself to all the readers and brings about the greed and I believe the support gener- We have oil and gas now but its still food banks and welfare. staff of Windspeaker. My name jealousy which in turn breaks ated within the whole commu- We know the useless system and we want a change, is Dennis Aulotte and I am from close bonds. ni tywill create awarenes s on how The buffalo have returned, to their home on the range. Fishing Lake, Alberta. I am We, the warriors who are to deal with crisis intervention. This animal is a symbol of our sacred existence, currently serving a four -year inside these fences and walls, So why are we putting up such a resistance. sentence in a federal institution. need more Elders. I humbly ask Henry Mitchell We toss and turn in our nightly solution dreams, I am 25 years old and I have all the people who are interested The answers come at dawn, in a vision, it seems. three years in so far on this in helping in the ways of Speaker apologizes The Bald Eagle flies high, over our ancestral land, sentence. facilitating programs or Challenging us, "Fly Like Me, Unite, Do Take a Stand!" This letter is going out to becoming a resource person for Dear Editor, We are all sacred, every man-woman-child, everyone that has an interest in the warriors in need, to please When you hurt your brother, you only harm yourself. the struggle that goes on in prison try and pull together for the sake I would like to formally Council, be slow and cautious when you deliberate, to maintain our spiritual way of of our future. apologize to the owner /opera- Consult your people and don't promote hate. life. Over the years I have met This prison is no place for tors of Napiï s Place Gas Bar in Let's not forget Aakaina, the land of many chiefs, many gifted people, who with our people, for I have seen and Brocket, Alberta for having sug- Many our grandfathers were in fact fine fearless Chiefs. the assistance of an Elder would witnessed greatdespair.Thesoul gested that they were pursuing It is they that we call on when times they are down, go a long ways in the Native is such a delicate gift, and no one a plan to redevelop their retail Let's now disturb them, or upon us they will frown. ways of life. I have experienced knows that better than a Native site. The comments that I made Aakaina, warrior horsemen, men, women, tall and strong, many beautiful things in here, person. May our prayers be were only intended to reflect Avid protectors of the young and old, Upholders of treaty law. from a spiritual aspect. answered and may this seed I my personal vision of a possible The power of survival is within each and everyone of us, I have spoken to many Elders have planted in your hearts redevelopment of the site and We will trust you if you listen, dialogue and respect us. who have said that the future bloom with the coming summer. not the views of the owner/op- What do you offer us council? A'cry or a smile? leaders and warriors are mostly erators. I sincerely apologize for Close your hopeful, trusting eyes, dream onj my Buffalo Child. all in prison. If the warriors and Your Warrior, any inconvenience that may leaders of the future are to be Dennis Aulotte have resulted from my actions. Grandma, Doreen "Saipiaki" Rabbit forgotten in prison, then our Bag 3000 Blood Reserve, Alberta future as a united people is but a Drumheller, Alta. TOI OYO Greg Favelle

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By Penny Gummerson watching or maybe look at the ern technology." ting in a glass cage getting looked Windspeaker Contributor value of a forest from an eco -tour- There's no doubt that tourism at - if it doesn't impact on their ism view - like offering interpre- is one of the fastest -growing sec- lifestyle -then I think it will have tive tours and wildlife viewing. tors of B.C.'s Native economy, but the support of the community." VANCOUVER Instead of cutting down trees for with increased growth comes in- There are a number of steps $1 million a year, that forest might creased concerns. being taken to educate and train Remember when beinga tour- be worth $10 billion in tourist dol- "There are definitely a few First Nations people in tourism. ist meant staying at a nice hotel, lars over the next 10 years." roadblocks to overcome," says Vancouver's Native Education eating out, checking out a few of 'Tourism is a perfect vehicle Johnston. "One of the problems is Centre offers a one -year tourism the popular sites for and shopping for enhancing the culture of First the concept of tourism of what it program that deals with the that special - core T- shirt? Well, tourism Nations people," says Johnston. is and what it encompasses," he of tourism and blends in culturally today is taking on a new twist. "It's a great opportunity for us to says. focused courses. Tourists seem to want to take home educate the world about our peo- "Because tourism is pretty new Johnston's own more than the company, T-shirt and mug ple and profile First Nations in a to our people, a lot of tourism - Tankaya Tourism, is a First and are steering Na- away from the Gary very positive light. A lot of tourists related businesses and products tions tourism consulting service traditional Johnston "tourist trap" type holi- come over with the mind -set that have been working independently thatoffersa two -day training pack- days in search of an authentic, cul- be the world's number one indus- we're still living traditional ways without them even realizing they age that focuses on cultural issues. tural, hands -on experience. The try. There are several motivating some expect to see tipis, which are involved in the tourism indus- 'We talk about some of the First of - Nations British Columbia factors behind the jump in First aren't even indigenous to this part try." do's and don'ts in offering cultural have just what today's travellers Nations tourism,accordingtoGary of Canada," he says.' We want peo- B.C.'s First Nations people are experiences,' says Johnston. are looking for real life taste of Johnston, who compiled the de- ple to know that we have our cul- doing their part in preparing for 'There are 29 distinct language their own unique cultural tradi- tailed inventory of Native tourism tural traditions, but that we are the growing global trend and visi- groupings just in B.C. alone," says tions and heritage. products and businesses in British also living in a part of the modern tor expectations. Johnston. "Looking at that from a A recent inventory of First Columbia and works on special and contemporary world." "Our timing is really good in tourism perspective, it's like look- Nations tourism in B.C. reflects projects for the tourism ministry. One of B.C.'s more popular terms of positioning of First Na- ing at Europe and saying, hey, the vibrancy and potential of a "Firstly, Expo 86 gave a lot of First Nations adventures, and one tions tourism products," says there's a lot of different things growing tourism to market. Over the profile to the tourism industry in that blends the old with the new, is Johnston. "Part of the process in see and different rich cultures to past decade, there has been a 133 - B.C.," he explains. "Globally, tour- the Lheit- Lit'en Elders working fish preparing for this major growing experience. We're all FirstNations, per -cent increase in the number of ism was pretty fragmented prior camp at Fort George Canyon in industry is marketing, but equally but we all have unique features. Native owned and operated tour- to Expo. Over the last few years northern B.C. Travellers can actu- important is maintaining control. "If you have young people tak- ism enterprises, according to B.C. that's started to coagulate and be- ally pull in salmon from the nets 'We've got to maintain our in- ing the training to do the interpre- tourism ministry figures. come recognized as one of the and learn how to clean and filet tegrity and authenticity of First tive guiding, not only are they be- Ten years ago there were 80 world's major industries." them on a traditional barbecue, Nations tourism, especially with ing provided employment and products; today, there are 182 - Secondly, diminishing re- while listening to Elders share their culturally sensitive products, and experience, but they are actually ranging from art galleries and craft sources have forced many bands stories of days gone by. only offer what's supported by the learning about their culture at the stores to camp grounds and elite to look at tourism as an alternative "Travellers are taken 17 Native communities and nations," same time as they are presenting hotels, to working fishing camps economic base. miles down river to the fish camp he says. it. and pit houses to restaurants and "We have to look at other op- in a modern jet boat, not by dug- "Depending on the type of "It's also a great vehicle for wild and wet water slides. 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Canadian North's general manager Barry Rempel tries out the Seal Hunting dance with an Elder at Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T.. Northern airline spreads its wings By Debora Lockyer move right through as well. Our commitment isn't new, but this Windspeaker Staff Writer During the early 1980s, jet airplanes were a familiar sight Inuvik is now a hub over the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk. partnership is. TUKTOYAKTUK, N.W.T. Canadian North's predecessor, PWA, serviced oil companies of air travel, thanks to Canadian Clouds of dust and chunks like Dome and Beaudrill and of dirt filled the Arctic air as the offered charters to Tuktoyaktuk North and Aklak Air Ltd. We've 737 roared down the gravel air- about five times each week, said strip. The Inuvialuit school chil- Rempel. But the engines that dren on board were excited drove the economy in the West - finalized an agreement to about this special flight that em Arctic - oil, gas, the DEW would soar above the frozen line and cold war days of mili- provide integrated service Beaufort Sea and over their tary defence - sputtered and homes in Tuktoyaktuk. stalled. Last year, the airline flew through Inuvik to They didn't care a wit that into the area only three times in AKLAK AIR LTD. this flight was Canadian North's total. Tuktoyaktuk, way of celebrating the signing "The reality of doing busi- 7<2z20 of a 'strategic partnership' with ness today, and I think part of

Aklak Air, a subsidiary of the the difference between success - Paulatuk and Sachs children's very own Inuvialuit and failure, is saying 'okay, we're Development Corporation; or in a new time so we're going to flying that this agreement would ex- have to do more with less'," said Harbour. Travellers tend Canadian's reach into the Connelly. Western Arctic to the communi- This new awareness held IDC north and south now benefit from ties of Tuktoyaktuk, Sachs Har- in good stead in 1993, when the bour and Paulatuk, N.W.T.. corporation returned to profit- timely connections. The people of They only knew the plane ability for the first time since the had brought a group of stran- heydays of the 1980s. The part- gers to their remote community, nership between Canadian and the North are pleased. And we're and that for many this would be IDC's Aklak Air is a testimony to their first -ever journey on a jet. that philosophy. Both have suf- pleased too. It's a partnership However, that day, May 10, fered through difficult financial did mark thebeginningof a new times. Adversity, said Rempel, is well with everyone. era of transportation into north- the single most shared experi- that sits em communities. The partner- ence of both airlines. ship better positions Aklak's "Both have spent a lot of time year -round twin otter service to reviewing their structure, re- take control of a larger share of viewing their business, review- the tourist market, said IDC ing their core and the founda- president David Connelly. tion of why they are in busi- "There are a number of ness," he said. southern carriers that come up, Aklak Air was restructured don't offer a year -round service, in 1993 and showed its first profit don't offer a scheduled service, since IDC acquired the airline in don't offer Inuvialuit job train- 1986. To achieve this turn around ing, don't participate in the com- surplus planes were sold and munity, butcome in during sum - staff reduced. Operations at the mer, because you can operate 24 Inuvik Airport were consoli- hours a day, and take the peak dated into a single facility. Staff of the market," said Connelly. wages were cut and a hangar The Aklak strategy is to reduce facility was sold. the number of interlopers into At Canadian, the airline has the markef, he said. been in a state of voluntarybank- Canadian North will fly into ruptcy for the past two years. Inuvik each day and connect On April 27, one -third of the with Aklak, said Canadian's gen- equity in Canadian was turned eral manager Barry Rempel. over to AMR Corp., the parent Cargo on priority or guarantied company of American Airlines. services, which often was de- Canadian got a $246 million' (Call your travel agent or Canadian North for information and resc-r.,.i layed until connecting flights boost in the arm upon inking'

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May 23 -June S, 1994 455 -7639 Regional Section Volume 12 No. 5

Debora Lockyer DEW you see what I see?

A lone boat, stranded high and dry during the frigid Arctic winter, points toward an aging Distant Early Warning Line installation on the Tuktoyaktuk horizon.

Hereditary chief reclaims reserve as own, gets arrested

By Jon Harding the group for blockading the cil were considering handling The treaty, a land and re- elections regulated by Indian Windspeaker Contributor right -of -way and two days in their resignations over the source sharing agreement be- Affairs. later police arrested members situation which Francois says tween the Indians and the Eric Tootoosis, a Treaty In- of the camp for failing with has caused "embarrassment Crown, determined the 35 km dián from Saskatchewan's COLD LAKE, Alta. the order to "cease and de- and division" within the re- by 35 km boundary of CLFN. Poundmaker Cree Nation, was sist." Those arrested includ- serve which has a population The reserve is located 10 km the electoral officer appointed The ceremonial taking ing Mary Janvier, who claims of about 1,700 people. east of Grand Center. by the band for the 1992 vote. back of a reserve by a heredi- to be the hereditary chief of Grand Center RCMP first The protesters say three He says discrepancies ap- tary chief and her followers CLFN. went to the reserve on May 3 factors led to last week's re- peared in three straight votes has resulted in a confronta- Also arrested were when members of the Janvier volt which was ignited by and when Indian Affairs tion with RCMP and the ar- Janvier's father Peter, Louis family, including Mary Janvier Barrington Petroleum's lease threatened to take over band rests of several members. Janvier, band councillor Ivan Kinoosayo, who the family and agreement with current band administration, and Elders Four residents of Cold Janvier and a chief from Sas- Ottawa both acknowledge as council; the traditional argu- suggested the new council and Lake First Nations in east cen- katchewan who supports the the hereditary lifetime chief of ment that chiefs should be ap- chief hold interim positions tral Alberta were arrested for "hereditary chief' argument. CFLN, told Barrington con- pointed and not elected, the while an ad hoc committee setting up a blockade on the Marcel Prononvost a com- struction crews that they were sacred nature of the treaty, and form a new less contentious reserve in early May. Descend- munications spokesperson trespassing. After the workers an injunction that the family election policy. ants of the band's first chief, with Indian Affairs in Edmon- left, the family pitched tents filed against Chief Mary The committee hasn't been Muchaes Kinoosayo Janvier, ton, says Ottawa recognizes and set up camp surrounding Francois last August, part of formed nor has another elec- had reclaimed the reserve as Chief Mary Francois and the the gas compressor. Police which deals with the 1992 elec- tion taken place since July 15, their own, starting with a current band council as the backed off in hopes that diplo- tion results. 1992. patch of land that Barrington governing body of CFLN. macy between the family and Chiefs at CLFN have been Documents revealed by the Petroleum Ltd. began drilling However, during an inter- band council would solve what elected for the last 50 years, family include a voter's list a gas well on. view with a local newspaper, Grand Center RCMP Sgt. Brian says Minoose. In 1986, the with 169 names scratched off On May 11 the band coun- Francois said that she and Merryweather calls an inter- band opted for its own elec- and an electoral officer's final cil, filed, an injunçtipn.against, . other members of band coun - nal conflict. tions act rather than having tally-of 178 votes cast PAGE R2, MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 1994, REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER mow International People of the pines drowning

By Dina O'Meara their situation. support each other to be heard by pact reports of the region. The With increased media cover - Windspeaker Staff Writer 'This paradise is dying slowly, institutions and governments, he river, which flows through the age and public pressure, the power killed by its own children, killed said. southcentral region of Chile, is part companies contracted specialists by the great myth of economic Chile stretches along the west of a mega project that will see to undertake social and economic MONTREAL development,' said Alexandro coast of South America, a long, 35,000 hectares flooded, displac- impact studies of the proposed Swaby of Costa Rica, at a recent narrow country with varied cli- ing thousands of Natives. But for BioBio project: The results were so The advent of electricity means conference on Indigenous peoples matic regions embracing moun- decades, the presence of 10,000 biased, the Chilean government progress to most populations, and water resources. tains, fertile valleys and frigid Pehuenche Indians in the area have denounced them and the founda- bringing a convenient power There are two reserves in the Antarctic lands. been denied, said Valenzuela. tion which produced them, said source for light and heat. country, Telamanca on the Atlan- The country is well -known for "Since 1960 to 1989 there has Valenzuela. But to Indigenous peoples tic side of Costa Rica, and Voluca, music, wine and politics. Few peo- been no mention of any people Thefoundationwascomposed around the world, the produc- on the Pacific. Telamanca is in a ple outside Chile know of the In- living in the area that will be of five hydroelectric representa- tion of electricity often signifies fertile valley, producing 80 per digenous peoples populating the flooded," he said. "The hydroelec- tives and two Aboriginals. One the loss of land and culture, spe- cent of the nation's banana crop, country. Which is not unusual tric project was approved two report by an anthropologist stated cifically through hydroelectric and 48 per cent of its cacao. Hy- considering the Chilean govern- years before the environmental Natives were better off assimilat- dam projects. For Natives in Be- droelectric projects threatens to ment didn' trecognizeNativesfor review. And according to the re- ing because their culture was dy- velopingcountries theloss is com- flood 25,000 hectares of reserve years either, said Rodrigo view, there will be zero impact on ing anyway. pounded by a complete lack of land, displacing 18,000 Bribri- Valenzuela. the area, and the project will bet- "There is no sense trying to input into projects which pro- Telamancans. Valenzuela is involved with ter the lives of all the people in- preserve this decaying culture, foundly affect their lives. 'We do not see any possibility the Action Group for the BioBio, a volved." what's more, it should be inte- Now Natives throughout of negotiations at this point be- 400 -kilometre -long river threat- Pehuenche means "People of grated completely," Valenzuela Latin America are demanding to cause there simply is no place for ened by hydroelectric projects. The the pines." Pine nuts are traditional read from the report. "Inevitably, be involved in development us to be relocated," Swaby said. group is seeking to protect the food staples of the Pehuenche,with these people will disappear, es- projects, focusing on environ- True progress includes Indig- river's unique ecosystem and in- the trees providing building ma- pecially those who don't appreci- mental hooks to bring national enous participation in develop- volve Indigenous population in terial for them and food for a vari- ate these important social and international attention to ment, and Native peoples need to environmental reviews and im- ety of animals in the region. changes."

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VOC 2W0 at Phone (604) 771 -5500 Phone (604) 242-5591 Windspeaker, call Dina O'Meara, our Regional Editor Fax (604) 771 -5510 Fax (604) 242-3109 1- 800 -661 -5469 or fax at (403) 455 -7639 REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER, MAY 23 -JUNE S, British Columbia 1994, PAGE R3 Medals salute Native art School gets First Nations face -lift VANCOUVER Nuu- chah -nulth nation de- By Penny Gummerson Colvin. back to his days as a young stu- signed the silver, and Richard Windspeaker Contributor "It was also to educate the dent at Port Alberni residential Athletes in competing the Hunt, a Kwagiulth Native, community, to let them know that school - a time he remembers as XV Commonwealth Games designed the bronze medal. First Nations students are here," being "really tough ". this summer will be vying for The newly minted prizes VANCOUVER adds Evens Stewart, a First Na- "I tried to continue my carv- gold, silver and bronze med- were unveiled May 3. They tions home -school worker with ing at school, but (the teachers) als designed by west coast incorporate evocative Native Vancouver's Sir William the Vancouver School Board. "We wouldn't let me," he said. "They Native artists. imagery in conjunction with Macdonald Elementary School is want to broaden people's knowl- beat me up for carving and for Charles Elliot, a Coast the games international gov- getting a First Nations face -lift. edge of Native culture and tradi- speaking my language. See this," Salish native, designed the erning body and the celebra- Over the next two weeks, the 88- tion,' said Stewart. "This is sort of he said, pulling back his speckled gold, Art Thompson, of the tion ribbon logo. year -old school's main entrance a spin -off from that." grey and black hair from his fore- will see new life, shedding its dull This year's Festival is, in part, head to reveal a white scar. "This for a brown brick collage of vi- embracing the United Nations - is what I got for speaking my brant colours - an elaborate tradi- declared Year of the Family. It language....for being Native." EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT tional Westcoast design and the seems appropriate, then, that two It was after that incident, work of renown Haisla artist and of Robertson's grandchildren at- when Robertson vowed he would Master Carver, Henry Robertson. 24 weeks instruction tend Macdonald School and that never give up his art and culture. Macdonald School, located in he has titled his school design "I secretly kept carving," he a 12 weeks field placement predominantly First Nations "The Cycle of Life." said. "I kept thinking, when I get area in Vancouver's East side, has A stream of colorful salmon out of school, I'm going to bring a student population of 259, of will arc over the Graduates are qualified for entrance way my art and culture to the people." which 50 per cent are First Na- symbolizingtheirjourneyup river Like the salmon, Robertson's employment in day care centres, tions. from life to death to life again, life has been a journey from light kindergartens, hospital play rooms, "The significance of this art explains Mr. Robertson. to dark to light again. Today, al- nurseries & public schools. work," said teacher Norine "Everything depends on the most half a century since his own Colvin, "is to help raise self -es- salmon for life," he says. "Mam- school days, he is able to openly teem among the students here, to mals, animals and humans. The share his his Course Start Date - August 29, 1994 carving, art and his make them feel proud of their design will blend together all of culture with an innercity elemen- culture, and for them to be able to those things: the seal, sea lions, tary school. And this time... with Call us for more information on: watch and learn from Mr. killer whale, grizzly bear, black pride and dignity. Testing, Accommodations, Funding and Child Care Services. Robertson." bear, an eagle and two humans." Macdonald school plans to 1-800-565-7483 and ask for AVC Lac La Biche. The soon -to-be completed art- An eagle's head, carved out of honour Robertson with a tradi- work is part of the school's sec- yellow cedar, will look out from tional feast following the official Box 417 ond annual First Nations Festi- atop the archway. The rest of the Lac La Biche, unveiling and dedication cer- val, running June 7-9. Last year, Alberta TOA 2C0 artwork will be etched into the emony on June 9. Alberta teachers and students celebrated Vocational (403) 623 -5580 brickwith a drill and then painted. Festival organizers anticipate St. Paul Office the Year of the Indigenous People When completed, the art piece a turn -out of close to 1,000 people College (403) 645-6214 by hosting a two -week long First will measure approximately six and and hoping to raise about _141 Nations Festival - complete with metres high by three metres wide. $4,000 to cover costs Anyone Lac La Biche workshops, field -trips, perform- Displaying his work on the wishing to donate food or help ance art, craft and a feast. -Creaar ú. 9 7lta- ea. 7 e D4eiegee closing front of Macdonald School holds with funding can call Norine "It was a learning experience significance for the 60- year -old Colvin or Audrey Tooshkenig Operating under the jurisdiction of Alberta Advanced Education and Career Development at for the students - to teach them artist. Robertson, who has been 255 -5174. A tax receipt will be about Native culture," says carving since he was 10, reflects issued upon request.

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By R John Hayes Maniwaki, Quebec, is 25 years learned is to work hard every group with Bob Probert, Marty He speaks from experience. Windspeaker Correspondent old, 63" and weighs in at 220 time I'm on the ice, even though McSorley, John Ferguson, that "That's still the way it is. Drugs pounds. After a spotty junior I also believe that you've got to kind of player." Each of those and alcohol don't help. They're career with the Laval Titans of have fun off the ice." men has got into the league with a no -no. Nobody helps you VANCOUVER the Quebec Major Junior Hockey Team -mate and NHL vet- his fists but stayed not only as a there." League, he was picked fifth by eran Tim Hunter, who has trod- "role player," hockey jargon for This is Odjick's theme for Gino Odjick has make him- the Canucks in the 1990 draft, den the same path as Odjick, a fringe player with one skill, most of his conversation. In the self into one of the most popular 86th overall. He split his first speaks highly of Gino. but as a regular contributor. big city, it takes a great deal for and most valuable members of NHL season between the big "He's underrated, really," Odjick shrugs off such praise an outsider to get by. He and the NHL Vancouver Canucks. club and their Milwaukee farm says Hunter. "Of course he's very and talks, albeit somewhat un- Bu re, companions on the ice, are In a year of minor disappoint- team. Since then, he has become tough, but he's got all the skills willingly, about the fight he's buddies off it as well. The small, ment all around in the Canucks an integral part of the Canucks' and he's showing his talent this had to make it. His toughest skill player from Russia and the organization - nothing has quite plans. year. He's coming into his own." battles haven't been against big, tough guy from a reserve in lived up to early season hopes - It's been hard work for the As does Odjick, Hunter cred- players in other uniforms; rural Quebec. Both are outsid- Odjick and his sidekick, "Rus- self -effacing Native. its coach Quinn for much of they've been against foes within. ers. sian Rocket" Pavel Bure, stand "Sometimes personal things Gino's development. "I'm always lonesome for "In major junior, the inner out because they've had sterling have overshadowed team con- "This year he's getting the home," Odjick said after a game strength wasn't there because I seasons. cerns," explains Odjick. "But ice time that he earned over the in Edmonton. "But this is my job was drinking," said Odjick. Bure has lived up to his bill- that's one of the things that have last few seasons. His coach is and I've had to adjust and be- "Now it is. ing. The diminutive speedster is to be overcome to become a con- patient and is showing confi- come comfortable with it." "I had fun with the guys but in contention to lead the league tributor." dence in him. For Gino, this has Early in his career, he had I want to go home every day. in goals scored. Odjick has Odjick sees hard work as his allowed him to not be afraid to anything that a young, good - Every day is a struggle to stay grown from an enforcer into a forte. make mistakes, and so his play- looking athlete with money here." complete winger. In 1993 -94, he's "I've had three years under ing level has come way up." could have. But Odjick now And after his career in scored, hit and skated so well Pat Quinn, Canucks' head coach Edmonton sports reporter speaks of what is important to hockey ends? that he's played the power play and general manager," Odjick and talk -show host John Short him. "I want to go back home, and had a regular shift on Bures laughs. "Some of what he's said put Odjick into select company. "When I was growing up, become a policeman in my com- left side. seems to be sinking in. But I still "Gino Odjick has come an when I wanted anything I had munity on the reserve. I know The big winger from believe that the first thing I've awfully long way. He's in a to earn it myself." everybody there. I fit in there." GUESS WHAT'S COMING? POWWOW COUNTRY '94 in the June 6 issue of Windspeaker would like to thank Grand Council of Treaty 8 if you would like your powwow placed in our calendar, First Nationsfor letting us host please call Ethel or Shannon at 'The Classic' - June 3, 1994. 1.800.661.5469 or (403) 455.2700

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Over in prize money! cat $5,000 COMPETITION FOR A 1994 CAR Medal play 18 holes of championship play on the Ironhead Golf and Country Club Lake Wabamun Course. Fees include: Green Fees, Power Cart and an evening wrap -up steak dinner "All merchandise r prizing includes ": The Classic Golf Tournament Entry Form trip to Las Vegas 3 sets of golf clubs NAME: TELEPHONE: 1 golf bag ADDRESS: various golf clothing CITY: PROVINCE: POSTAL CODE: and more!!! Entry Fee: $100.00 (Pre- registration) $125.00 (Day of Tournament) For. information & registration, please call: Ironhead Golf and Country Club, Box 69, Lake Wabamun, Alberta TOE 2K0 (403) 892 -GOLF or Fax: (403) 892 -2002 L PAGE 6, MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 1994, REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER

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They taught us morals, respect for nature and created basisofhow we maintained and passed The program provides financial support to enable First Nation on the history ofour people. We want to bring alive one of the stories of this legendary trickster. people to attend colleges and universities through the Post We would like your support in this most ambitious and important endeavour. You can do Secondary Education Program at Council for Yukon Indians this by purchasing a ticket to our anniversary dinner and our enactment of a We Sak E Chak (CYI). legend through song and dance. For more information please contact: To receive assistance applicants must complete a career outline (workplan) with a Education Counsellor. The counsellor will WHITE BRAID SOCIETY also assist you if your career goals change. Whether you are a 10590 - 109 STREET, EDMONTON, ALBERTA full -time or part-time student, assistance is available provided (403) 423 -1744 that the courses are related to your career plans. I I wish to spend an evening with We Sak E Chak at your 20th Anniversary Gala 1 Plan to apply early for acceptance to post- secondary institutions Dinner and Premiere Performance - June 10, 1994. and notify the Post Secondary Education program of your I Mail to: White Braid Society, 10590 -109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 3B2 intentions. The deadline for funding is JUNE 15, 1994. To find out more about your First Nation Education Program I NAME: Please send me tickets at $75.00 each 1 please write or phone (collect): I ADDRESS: or a table for 10 people at $700.00 1 CITY /TOWN: I will pay by p Cheque (enclosed) 1 1 First Nation Money I POSTAL CODE: p Order Education Program p Visa Credit dt PHONE: (W): Council for Yukon Indians Card #: 11 Nisutlin Drive (H): Expires: Whitehorse, Yukon Signature: Y1A 3S4 OR CALL 423 -1744 Receipt required (tax): (403) 667-3395 iimommoluomsimiwanolisonsionoloolumumiummuloomma REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER, MAY 23 -JUNE 5, 1994, PAGE R7 ( Bad ) Brawl costs hockey player liberty Sega supports Save Our Native Grandchildren Ontario government has bought the fishing rights of a A hot -headed hockey player took his beef off the ice The children of Davis Inlet may want peace of mind, commercial fisherman to allow a Native commercial and got turfed to chill out in jail after assaulting a radio running water and a healthy home environment, but Sega fishery access to his quota. The Cape Croker and commentator. Mike Mayhew is serving 10 days of jail is filling the Canada gap for video games. The company has Saugeen Native fishery on Lake Huron were the re- time on weekends after pleading guilty to punching 10 donated new Sega Genesis games to a national campaign cipients of Lynn Fordham's commercial rights. How out a Sarnia radio play -by -play announcer on March collecting money and equipment for a recreation centre for much the provincial government spent on the deal is 10. The Chatham Micmacs captain committed the the community. General Manager Jeff McCarthy said Sega being kept under water, but representatives of the assault during a playoff game at Memorial Arena. He hoped the games would provide a entertainment alterna- natural resources ministry say both buyer and seller launched himself into the press box and punched tive for the youth in the community. The poverty- stricken were willing participants. The ministry admits a quota announcer Murray Vosburgh in the nose after community was the focus of national attention last year system created to protect fish stocks from being de- Vosburgh yelled at him, a Chatam court heard. when a group of children were video taped sniffing gaso- pleted was stopping Aboriginals from exercising their Mayhew led the Western Jr. "B" West Division in the line fumes in an unheated hut and screaming about suicide. rights to the fishery. The sale comes on the heels of a past season, scoring 64 goals and 53 for 117 assists 1993 provincial court ruling that the two Ojibwa bands points in 50 games. The volatile player also tallied up Fishing rights exchanged were being squeezed off waters they traditionally 225 penalty minutes. In a move to increase Native fishing opportunities, the fished.

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The band, which has claimed more housing conditions on their Manitoba reserves. IVE HAVE... than 100 acres in the park as traditional hunt- A flood of new band members, reinstated ...centres located iLethbridge, Calgary, Red ing grounds, may develop a casino on the site. through Bill C -31, has sent housing demands Deer, Edmonton, Lloydminister, FortMcJfurray& through the The land lies near the junction of Highway 1 on the tribal council's seven bands Grande Prairie and Highway 93, close to Castle Mountain, roof. But the SCTC say the Department of 220 of its and would be a prime spot to open a casino Indian Affairs has only approved CALL 1- 426 - 1 6 2 3 F0 R INF 0 R M 1 Tl0 N OR because tourists already flock to the area, said 1,500 housing applications. Ottawa promised C0 NT a C,P 7'O CR LOCAL SF.X 0 f L AS Sá CL T CENTRE a Siksika council member. The land claim un- adequate housing for all returning band mem- der a 1867 treaty should be resolved within a bers on passing the 1985 bill, but has fallen year. behind on action across the nation. Council lawyer Vic Savino estimates the bands need an Metis warned additional $50 million to $60 million to solve 11lINDS1'I;AIiLII &III;GIO\'AL NEWS The financial strapped executive of the Metis severe overcrowding in band residences. Nation of Saskatchewan knew they were in trouble for months before a damaging audit Fishing curtailed r' revealed the extent of their debt. An internal Overfishing and poaching by non -residents WELDING memo obtained by a local newspaper revealed has nearly wiped out fish stocks in a Saskatch- treasurer Philip Chartier was warned in Octo- ewan reserve, prompting a two -week morato- is a challenging and rewarding career with ber 1993 there might not be enough funds to rium on fishing. Chief Roy Bird of the Mon- unlimited possibilities for the future. cover employee salaries because of the increas- treal Lake Cree in northern Saskatchewan be- ing debt load. More than $1 million in spend- lieves non- resident fishing has decimated the population in the Bittemand Waskesiu - Practical training in a variety ing are unaccounted for by the Metis Federa- walleye of welding processes tion. Hundreds of accounting errors were also rivers. He and the council have voted to re- uncovered in the recent independent audit strict fishing in the rivers within reserve lands Project fabrication conducted by Deloiteeand Touche. The RCMP to band members until the beginning of June - On the job industrial experience have launched an official investigation into the while fish are spawning. -- First Aid, WHMIS, Safety Training financial irregularities. Funding restored Lubicon gain another ally After pulling the plug on funding for three Course Start Date - October 3,1994. A major Canadian department store has started schools affiliated with the beleaguered Metis boycotting Daishowa paper products to pro- Nation of Saskatchewan, the pravincial gov- us for more information on: plan to clear -cut Lubicon ernment has decided to lift the ban on one of Calf test the company's Funding in Alberta. In April executives of Holt the institutions. The Gabriel Dumont Institute Testing, Accommodations, and Child Care Services. territory for La Biche. Renfrew Canada joined the boycott of had its funding restored after directors and 1-800-565-7483 and ask AVC Lac officials agreed to a goy- Daishowa -Marubeni International paper prod- education ministry Box 417 ucts, directing its supplier to purchase paper emment-supervised review of the facility. The Lac La Biche, bags from a company other than Daishowa. 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mourners The Indian Institute was established at the University of Oklahoma in1951 as a non -profit Indian service, training Native American and research organization. The Institute is a division within the College of Continuing Education. The service delivery of the By Dave Leaderhouse American Indian Institute is through workshops, seminars, conferences, on -site consultation and technical assistance on a Windspeaker Contributor "Nativefunerals last the good state, regional, national and international basis. The Institute's events bring together representatives of hundreds of North a Indian perspective. sets American Native tribes and bands to look at contemporary problems and solutions from North American part of the day and have Leadership and training are provided for Indian people by Indian people. The major goals of the American Indian Institute PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. of wakes, while at a non -Na- are: is tivefuneral, everybody fidg- To and support the development of human and natural resources; and Arnold promote Edgar ety and looking at their To promote the perpetuation of tribal/band cultures and traditions and their histories; Ahenakew want to make sure To facilitate the utilization of University of Oklahoma resources by Indian tribes, bands, organizations and groups; traditional funerals are not a watches." To promote Indian education and research; and thing of the past. - Edgar Ahenakew. To promote training and career development opportunities. That is why they have formed Keyanow Funeral Serv- UPCOMING CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ice in Prince Albert. to suggestions from the family. To register for conferences, please call (405) 325 -2248 or fax to (405) 325 -7164. "It was something we We take the lead from them, but For brochures or more information about these and other conferences and workshops, please call (405) 325 -4127. thought there was a need for," we don't tell them what to do." explained Edgar Ahenakew. "There are a lot of traditional June 1 - 3, 1994 6th Annual National Native American Conference on Inhalant Abuse "People are not treated with things (you can do)," added "Empowering Our People " respect and dignity. A Ahenakew. "There are tradi- Hyatt Regency Phoenix at Civic Plaza (602) 252 -1234, Phoenix, Arizona the proper Cost: Full Registration $150/1 -day $75 in a Native setting is a lot tional singers or an honor song. funeral & Student Full Registration $75/Elder & Student 1 -day $40 AI32 -0020 -401 -Na- Wedon't really offer it, but we Elder different than one in a non The purpose of this conference is to infonn, educate and sensitize participants about the inhalant abuse problems affecting tive setting. Native funerals last can accommodate it. Things Native American families and tribal communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. the good part of the day and have vary from community to com- while at a non- munity. It also depends on what sets of wakes, July 11 -15, 1994 14th Annual Native American/First Nations Cultural Curriculum Development Native funeral, everybody is fidg- the religion is of the family." Workshop ety and looking at their watches." The Ahenakews have been Radison Green Bay (414) 494 -7300, Greenbay, WI The Ahenakews have a busy marketing Keyanow for Cost $450 working agreement with River most of this year and Edgar said This Workshop will provide instruction, lesson development, assistance and cultural information to teachers, aides, others interested in learning to write cultural curriculum. Park Funeral Home in Prince that word is slowly getting counselors, administrators, tribal education personnel and Albert. Keyanow, which is the around, but it will take some Cree term for "our ", will remove time before people are comfort- July 31 - August 3, 1994 National Conference on Gifted and Talented Education for Native People from the hospital able with what they are offer- Pan Paclific Hotel (619) 239-4500, San Diego, CA the deceased Full Registration $150 to River ing. Cost: and transport the body & Presenters $75 (fee waived for student presenters) "We've visited band offices Speaker Park. Keyanow will then be re- This is a conference dedicated to examining the challenge of providing culturally appropriate education for gifted and sponsible for transportation to and talked with chiefs," said talented Native children and youth. the wakes and burial service. Ahenakew. "There has been River Park is responsible for the good response, but it will take a technical aspects of the process. while to get going. "We gather the information "It will have to promote it- from the family and provide self. People aren't sure what we To advertise in Wmdspeaker, call cards at the funeral," explains are all about and people have a Edgar Ahenakew. "We are open wait- and -see attitude." 466 Advertising Feature Rule - capitalize on the good ideas

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The Scotiabank policies; strong working University encourages applications disabled knowledge of the Code of from aboriginal persons, Student Behaviour; persons, members of visible understanding of the principles minorities and women. of natural justice; experience PAGE I6, MAY 23 - JUNE 5, I994, WINDSPEAKER Self-sufficiency key to self- government for government grants will be SUBSCRIBE TO WINDSPEAKER TO STAY INFORMED OPINION the prime function of this "total AND TO RECEIVE YOUR GUIDE TO INDIAN COUNTRY dependency" form of self-gov- AND POWWOW COUNTRY AT NO CHARGE. By Ben Whiskeyjack ernment. This type of a govern- ment will merely serve as a po- First Nation communities tent recipe for a ghetto of con- SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 1 -800- 661 -5469 Ext. - 243 must have leaders who have the tinual dependence and high un- vision, ambition, and ability to employment, thus enhancing a broaden their economic interests culture of poverty in treaty First y pqT beyond the current narrow po- Nation communities. $¢. litical -fiscal purpose of achiev- In the event the self- govern- inglargergovemmentgrantsand ment grants stop coming, then more control over band budgets. what? Can self -government in They need to formulate and im- our treaty First Nation commu- plement effective, meaningful, nities grow and flourish given initia- the circumstances and economic economic development 1 EIS TRUST conditions in our communities? Pi:PEACE H tives thatwill bring employment takes pride in encouraging Native Artists and business opportunities not Is it the intent of the federal gov- to develop, preserve and express only at the community level, but ernment by the Indian Act, and their also intheCanadianmainstream more specifically Section 88, to N culture through our economy. cause our treaty First Nation com- Whenever government munities to become municipal grants are given to bands in a governments under provincial tñ form of aid, the rules and proce- jurisdiction? Are the federal gov- dures by which such funds are ernment's plans to totally dis- allocated disproportionatelycon- mantle Indian Affairs in Mani- ANNUAL tinue to enrich band councils and toba the first major step towards the First Nation elite class. They total extinction of our treaties? are in a position to take advan- Effective leadership, eco- tage of the opportunities pre- nomic self- sufficiency, sensible sented because they have the government (federal) policies 1V T power and connections. The ben- and a workable constitutional efits that trickle down to the lower framework at the community class (where the real need is) are level are the main components usually so small that they have that will form the basis of mean- CQNTT no measurable impact on unem- ingful self-govenment for First All entries are restricted to "two -di nsional" art. ployment, dependence and des- Nation communities. (i.e. work done on a flat surface suit e for framing) titution. OnJan.10,1994I was present is into I,rP1 at a band meeting which took The Contest separated CONTEST' I'S AWARDS The federal government had the following age groups: allocated $750 million over a five - place in the Saddle Lake Reserve. CATEGORYO GORYf OTHER CATEGORIES 1 } ADULT (1 8 &over) year period for business devel- The chief and council had formed sk $2,0 (ill, 1st $100.00 opment for Aboriginal people. a corporation, which was one of 2) Age 14 to 1 7 Such a strategy has only placed the agenda topics. At this meet- nó $1,00 rid $75.00 3) 1 O 13 .'` more money into ing I asked some basic questions Age to ,ä the pockets of "1 First Nation elites. to individual members of the 4) Age 9 & under $5 .,O p° ° $50.00 band council about the corpora- 3rd Money, oil, and gold attract ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th) l the people who are money and tion. For example, one of the ques- For more information call (403) 42 1-1 606 of,.: 661 -6549 power hungry as blood attracts tions was if the corporation was sharks. Grassroots people in First federally or provincially incor- Nation communities must be porated. PEACE HILLS TRUST "NATIVE ART CONTEST" careful not to be quick to learn The band councilor to whom RULES AND REGULATIONS I. Peace Hills Trust "Native Alt Cortese' l'PHT Contest") is open to Native Indian Residenn of Canada, except management, staff and employees of Peace Hilh Trust who are rid this lesson again, especially in I raised this question said that he eligible. 3. Entries: shall consist of a complete and signed Entry Form and an UNFRAMED two dimensional work of an in any graphic medium; will only be accep d from August 31, terms of self-government. wasn't sure. Another band coun- 1994 to 4:00 p.m. on September 16,1994, will be judged by a panel of adjudicators arranged thragh Peace Hills Trust whose decision will be final and binding on the entrants. 3. ey signing the Entry Form, the entrant: represents that the entry is wholly original that the work was composed by the entrant, and that the entrant is the owner of the copyright No matter how much money cillor who happened to be the in the entry: warrants that the entry shall l any copyrights or other intellectual property rights of Ihid parties. Each entrant shag by signing the Entry form, indemn e and save harmless Peace Hills Trust and in management and staff and employees from and against any claims consistent with the foregoing representation and warranty: waives the federal government gives in secretary- treasurer for the cor- his Exhibition Rights in the entry for the won of the PHT Contest, and in the event Ihat the entry a chosen as a winning entry, agrees to waive and assign the entrant's Exhibition Right in the winning entry, together with all rights d copyright and reproduction. In favour of Peace Hills Trust: agrees to be bound by the PHT Contest Ent, Procedures and self -government grants to First poration refused to answer my Rules and Regulations. All entries complying with the Rules and Regulations will be registered in the PHT Contest by the Official Registrar M, Suzanne Lyrintzis. Late entries, incomplete entries, or entries which do not comply with the PHT Contest Entry Procedures and Rules and Regulations will be disqualified. Nationcommunities,band coun- question because he said he only 4. All winning entries will become the properly of Peace Hills Trust and pan of its "Native An Collection." Unless prior arrangements are made, non-winning entries will be returned as follows: entries hand delivered by the entrant will be picked up by the entrant; all other entries will be returned by mail in the original packaging in which they were received. cils, and First Nation elites will has a Grade 6 education. Peace Hills Trust assumes no responsibility for entries which are misdirected, lost, damaged or destroyed when being returned to the entrant. CHILDREN'S ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RETURNED. continue to be the main benefici- The sad part of all this terri- ENTRY PROCEDURES aries of such hand -outs. The bly flawed system is that there 1. Ensure that all spaces on the Entry Form are filled in correctly, and that the form is dated and signed otherwise Peace Hills Trust reserves the right to disqualify the entry. 2. Adult entran may submit a many entries as they wish however, a SEPARATE entry form must accompany each entry. In the children:xsategories only ONE entry per child is majority of First Nation mem- are many First Nation members 3. M'envies must be UNFRAMED paintings drawingsg and mayY be done in oil, watercolor, pastel, ink, charcoal or anÇ two dimensional the indium. All entries will be judged on the basis of a I d the subject, of of eligi and the choice and treatment of the subject, and the creative and technical merit of the anise. Envies which were bers will continue to live in de- who are eager, ambitious and entr in previous PHT CPPlast competitionsa are not eligible. 4. Peace Hills Trust will not receipt any envy. If the entrant requires notification, the entry should d accompanied W a sell adressd stamped postcard which will spair, hopelessness and destitu- have great ideas but are tied be mailed to the entrant whennen the entry is received. 5. The completed Entry and Entry must be received on or before September 16, 1994 M Hills Trust, Corer Office, Peaty Hills Trop Tower, fah Flow, tion. down by the "drag down" sys- entT-FleeStreet,,lateEdmonton, Te.ies bssubmitted dy mail should relpterthanSeptembere6,1994 aleencasedtin ieltopre- vent damage to the entry. Paceror HcomTleteentrieswillwill lo piacinngtasranc no responsibilityolIy astontrentries which are todthel, late damaged, destroyed, There are 601 Indian bands tem at the community level and or delayed in transit. Peace Hills Trust assumes no responsibility for placing insurance coverage on the emcee submitted to them or returned by them o the entrant in Canada. The unemployment by the restrictive government 6. Should you wish N sell your wok the PHT please autlroriae us w release your telephone number to any incerested purchasers. Should you not com- plete that po Ian of the Envy Form, your tdeplmtelephone number will ridnot be released. rates in the majority of these policies. This dual two -tiered re- ). Peace Hills Trust at its sole dixrtion reserves the right to display any or all entries. bands range between 70 -90 per straining system has had a crip- cent. For example, the Saddle pling and paralyzing effect on

Lake band's current unemploy- the lives of treaty First Nation RE GISTRAR'S USE ONLY ment rate is a staggering 90 per people. There is incredible po- ENTRY FORM tential among First Nation mem- Number cent. DATE The bers. need is a little boost. ENTRY DEADLINE: reality of the situation All they NATIVE IN Mall on the reserves is that most First Great progress can be real- ,- ^Pp Hand Delivered: 4:00 p.m., Sept. 16/94 D Del. Mailed: Postmark Sept. 16/94 Nation members have two op- ized in First Nations communi- w OUT D Mall IPlesse Prins tions: stay on the reserve and live ties if they had effective leader- Del. FULL NAME: on social assistance, or move to ship and if changes were made AGE' PRESENT ADDRESS the city and live on social assist- in federal government policies híA11 I(3 CITY: PROVJTERR.: POSTAL CODE - ance. affecting the lives of First Nation Pe v e I rt Intel PHONE NUMBER(S)' "Native Contest' The other hard fact is that people. IHOMEI IWORKI pear tdilsMills Trttsl YowerTower reserve populations have already As treaty First Nations peo- BAND/HOME COMMUNITY' I (RN FI ,-10011. -109 S1raE4 Edmonton,Ed Albert ., grown far beyond the level that ple, let us make a conscious ef- TITLE 51 358 most reserves can sustain. fort to protect our treaties. Let MEDIUM(S). A government that relies us band together to move to- Attention. DESCRIPTION. Suzanne Lyr¡ntzlo primarily on grants for its exist- ward economic self -sufficience O Yes, you may release my phone number to an interested purchaser. Selling Price S so FOR MORE INFORMATION ence from another government that we can live with pride I hereby penny Me information hereby (weer certify that can never function and dignity, and be contribut- uderstad the EMEntry and Rules and Regulationss of Peace HilllsTrust "Nati el Cade', which are inclor pormre nH n,.,. (4031 421 -1606 effectively. in by I agree be same. reference. and to bouts M the 1 -eb0- 661 -6549 Regular airplane flights to Ot- ing members in our communi- lax 1401) 426 -6558 tawa for treaty First Nation lead- ties and in the mainstream of Date Signature of Entrant rs for on -going negotiations for Canadian life.