INSIDE THIS WEEK

SADDLE LAKE CHIEF Eugene Houle says the govemment is accusing Native parents of handling their children money improperly. For more coverage, See Page 3.

A LAWSUIT was filed on the Calgary Native Friendship Centre regarding alleged "illegal" election practices. See Page 3.

Aboriginal rights questioned

By Albert Crier according to the Indian Act Amendments of Bill C -31, Serious questions about because land entitlement the Aboriginal rights of the rights have not been Metis and non -status Indi- decided for those people ans have arisen, from the being reinstated as Treaty recent break down in the Indians. land claim negotiation talks "Land entitlement under between the Lubicon Lake Bill C -31 has not been Band and the federal nego- resolved." said Tasse, tiator Roger Tasse. adding that entitlement to The major difference land does not flow from the resulting in Lubicon Lake's band's new list. decision to cut their partic- The federal negotiations ipation in the negotiations, proposal for determining is the way the federal nego- the amount of land entitle- tiator proposes to arrive at ment effectively leaves out the size of the land, the about half of the Lubicon band is entitled to receive. Lake Band's present band "The band is not pre- list. pared to consider less BERNARD OMINAYAK Tasse said the basis of reserve land than that ...serious about Lubicon concern the size of land will be calcu- received by Indians who The federal government to determine their own lated for the 200 people reg- signed Treaties, as deter- proposed at the second membership list, earlier this istered as Indians and mined by the same kinds of negotiation meeting on July year. members of Lubicon Lake -Band. criteria." said Chief Ber- 8, that the number of band "They (federal govern - CLAYTON BIG PLUME nard Ominayak, of the members entitled to receive ment). had approved our "All others will not be ...champion buffalo rider Lubicon Lake Band. land will be determined by membership code, but now counted, they will have to This position by the band the number of Lubicon they want to add other go to court," he said, indi- Stampede wound up was rejected by Roger Lake Band members that conditions." cating that new members Tasse in the first negotia- are included at the Indian Ominiyak. have to have their rights on a high note tion meeting on June 20 in Affairs general list of regis- The Lubicon Lake Band decided by Canadian Ottawa, regarding the set- tered Indians in Ottawa. has 457 people on their list courts. By Terry Lusty remarkable performances tlement of the band's Abo- "Those that should be and includes who they con- "The long -standing posi- by cowboys and livestock riginal land rights. counted are those who are sider as being a member tion of the governments is It would appear that the alike. The Lubicon Lake Band registered as Indians, in of their band. that non -status and Metis Calgary Stampede wound There were three events was missed by Treaty Eight Ottawa." said Tasse. The federal government Natives have no Aboriginal up its "Greatest Outdoor in which Native contestants negotiators in 1899 and was But the Lubicon Lake will not recognize those rights." said TaSSi. Show on Earth" on a high showed their colors. Shawn promised by the govern- Band countered that the members included in the "We'll keep fighting to try note. The half- million- dollar Henry of Williams Lake, ment in 1940, to have land federal government had band's "updated list," Continued Page 3 rodeo finals are over and Continued Page 12 set aside for their people.- recognized the band's right which was determined done with following some

By Terry Lusty that the MNC is "con- Edmonton meeting, said lar, the Metis." cerned about the constitu- Rivard is, "to have this tri- A second but less impor- A meeting of the Consti- tional process we and the partite team address the tant concern of the MNC is tutional Working Commit- other national (Native) issues that face the MNC." "the jurisdiction and finan- tee for the Metis National groups are involved in with The primary issue, con- cial role that will be played Council (MNC)was recently the respective govern- tinued Rivard, "is to get an in the up- coming, continu- conducted at the Edmon- ments." That concern amendment to the Consti- ing constitutional process," ton Inn and attended by a revolves around the status tution on Aboriginal self - Continued Page 2 dozen representatives from of their group in their dia- government and, in particu- five provinces. The provin- logues at the provincial and ces are B.C., Alberta, federal levels. Sask., Man. and Ont. Of MNC has held meetings the 12 members on the with various ministers and Peace Hills celebrates committee, three are lawy- do not think that a directive ers who serve in a consulta- resulting from the First Min- By Rocky Woodward Minister of Municipal tive capacity and include ister's Conference (FMC) Affairs /Native Affairs, Neil Clem Chartier, Paul - Char in 1985 has progressed Canada's first Native Crawford, took time out trand and Rob Hope. satisfactorily. The gist of owned federally incorpo- from his busy schedule to The July 8 and 9 meeting that directive was "to try tri- rated trust company cele- attend the celebration and was chaired by the vice - partite negotiations to work brated their fifth year of tour beautifully designed president of the Associa- toward agreements with operations in Edmonton, tenth floor, executive offi- tion of Metis and Non - the respective provinces July 15. ces and banking area. Status Indians of Saskat- with Aboriginal groups" An open house with "It is very elegant. I see chewan (AMNSIS), Wayne explained Rivard. The tri- guided tours of the Peace you look after the staff very Mackenzie. This meeting partite process has, how- Hills Edmonton Branch, on well here," commented was billed as a "technical" ever, left something of a 10011 - 109 Street, was full Crawford. Winners 4r. "Friends In Sports" are meeting because it did not sour taste for the MNC as with slide tape presenta- Peace Hills is owned by Karen L :ootenay, both of Edmon- involve the political leaders. only two of the provinces tions, balloons, and friendly the Samson Indian Band of ton. Th( July 2 -4 in Lethbridge was Speaking on behalf of the have had any success in management and staff Hobbema, Alberta, and is hosted t ,toh Lethbridge Friendship MNC, Ron Rivard, the their talks with govemment. members, to show its Centre. lge, See Page 12. executive director, stated The purpose of the guests around. Continued Page 5 PAGE 2, JULY 18, 1988, WINDSPEAKER

NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS National Fishing for sport not welcomed

The Git Skan Wet Su Wet En Reserve in British Columbia will not be welcoming sports fishermen MNC meeting "technical" this year as in the past. Related to this concern is the MNC to achieve its According to the Executive Director for the Band, From Page 1 the Constitutional process. Don Ryan, non -Native fishermen were allowed to what Storey claims to be objectives to any measura- A work -plan to deal with fish on the reserve after purchasing a permit from Rivard commented. At the age -old problem of ble degree, Rivard said they the issues that face them the Band officers, but because of an order from the present, the MNC has buck passing by the feds. will attempt to extend the was discussed. They will He says that they are dia- discussions with govern- then be brought to the floor Hereditary Chiefs of the reserve, fishermen will not limited capital with which to loguing on Native issues ment and, "if they find that in Winnipeg be allowed access on the reserve to the fishing sites. conduct business affairs on July 18 and with the provincial govern- the tri- partite is not making 19 when the Ryan says they will be asking other Indian Bands and future meetings and MNC is sche- ments rather than the any headway, we'll have to duled to meet with provin- to take the sanie action. that is important to the Native themselves continue to ensure that organization because the groups cial and federal officials. to whom they have an obli- we're adequately heard." The group intends to offers little 1987 sessions are not all Pipeline project gation by virtue of their He further pointed to the study their that far away. current status, responsibility to and for fact that while the land base assess it and, if necessary, The Dene people in the Mackenzie Valley say they B.C. delegate, Fred Sto- Aboriginal people. This of the Indian and the Inuit question the sincerity of the would like to see more employment for the Dene rey, expressed certain anx- affront is not taken lightly have been secured, that of government to enter tri- stating they have gained very little from the Norman iety with the fact that the and some exploratory the Metis has not and may partite negotiations with a Wells Oilfield expansion and pipeline project in the federal government is deal- work by MNC lawyers, it is require more time than view to amending the con- Northwest Territories. ing with issues such as felt, should be effected to 1987 to be properly stitution as it relates to the The Dene feel that the pipeline project also caused women's right and so on, draw such issues to the addressed. self- government of Aborig- a rise in alcohol, drug abuse and family stress. while Native issues seem to attention of government. A major focus of the inal people. Rivard enun- Costing one billion dollars, the construction of the have been placed on the When "Windspeaker" delegates meeting in ciated the sentiments of the pipeline to northern Alberta and the expansion of back burner and do not questioned whether the Edmonton was to evaluate MNC as being "optimistic the Norman Wells Oilfield, was completed over one come to the floor in April, 1987 FMC would where each provincial that things will change for year ago. parliament. provide sufficient time for member of the MNC is at in the better." The project had the involvement of the Dene dur- ing all stages of the study. Navajo forced to relocate Chartier now consultant for MNC By Terry Lusty Metis land base and the It was thought this in the only happened past, but associated protections to hundreds of Navajo Indians are being forced to relo- A recent addition to the ensure that any acquired cate from their homeland under a congressional Constitutional Working lands will remain in the order in the United States. Committee of the MNC is hands of the people and not The Navajo have gained support from top enter- Clem Chartier, former be subject to speculators tainers who joined together with Elders from Ariz- president of the World such as the scrip buyers in ona in a concert to publicize the plight of the Navajo Council of the late 1800's. Indians. Indigenous Peoples. The end result, explained The concert, Drums Across America, had the Chartier is now consult- Chartier, "will be how we'll support of Rich Little, Dan Haggerty, Rity Coolidge, ing on Aboriginal affairs attack that position at the and the group, Redbone. with his efforts being First Ministers Conference directed mainly in the area (FMC), That's to transpire of land rights for the Metis. in the spring 1987. Contribution enables He says, "the MNC has "What we'll be looking at always had the responsibil- is reviewing the consulta- shop to expand ity of seeking a land base for tions at the provincial lev- the Metis," and that is one els. Once we form that pol- of the positive things for icy, we'll be consulting the WINNIPEG -A $60,000 business in 1982, Mr. Gal- which he credits the groups in each province," contribution under the loway, a 1965 graduate of organization. he informed "Windspeaker." the Saint John Vocational Native Economic Devel- In his capacity as one of The pursuit of a Metis opment Program (NEDP) Commercial School, worked the legal consultants for land base and meetings for 17 in to a Native off-set printshop years the printing the MNC, "I will have to with the FMC representa- proprietor in New Bruns- business as well as having talk on behalf of the work- tives is not new to Chartier. served 4 and 1/2 years wick was announced by ing group to develop a pol- He has had a great deal of Robert Corbett, Member apprenticeship in off -set icy which will accomodate past experience is such of Parliament for Fundy - preparation following all five provinces," Chartier matters and should prove Royal. graduation. CLEM CHARTIER stated. In the meantime, he to be a significant force in Mr. made The expansion provides . «on Aboriginal affairs Corbett the will continue the chase for a the organization. announcement or, behalf of a potential of up to five new the Honourable Andre' jobs for Native people Bissonnette, Minister of including a 4 and 1/2 year State (Small apprenticeship in off -set creates Businesses), Project and Minister responsible preparation. The expanded for the Program. service commences in employment The contribution to Wil- December, 1986 and will be Wind costs includes purchase of liam J. fully operative by January Galloway of Quis- OTTAWA - A $50,000 con- heating and electrical pamsis, N.B., enables him 31, 1987. tribution under the Native equipment for this building. to expand and modemize "This is the type of small Economic Development The company employs séáké the Maritime Printing Prep- business enterprise that is Program to a Native-owned six Native people, including aration printshop in Saint proving so successful in woodworking business in the owners. Men Jacob President Bert Crowfoot John of which he is sole combating unemployment," Nova Scotia was announced "This project further Senesce Manager proprietor. Mr. Corbett said in making by Gerald Comeau, Member confirms the commitment Clint Buehler the Rocky Woodward The contribution is being announcement. of Parliament for South of the federal government Edna News Editor used for the purchase of Stating that small busi- West Nova Scotia, June 5. in three vital areas impor- Ivan Mork, new equipment for typeset- nesses are responsible for The contribution repres- Kim McLain tant to national economic Reporter Rodudbn Editor ting, 80 per cent of all new jobs art and camera work, ents 91 per cent of the costs renewal: expansion in small platemaking, and office created, Mr. Corbett said it of an expansion by Digby Jora, Copley George Poliras business, job creation and Advertising Manager furniture and equipment. is also gratifying to note an Woodworkers Limited of Copy Editor maintenance, and Native Production Assistant The enlarged production increase in Native -owned Smith's Cove, near Digby. entrepreneurship," Mr. Dave Calahasen capability resulting from enterprises. The business is co-owned Gail Stewart Joe Redcrow Comeau said. Ad Soles Cree Syllabics the modernization and "The federal government by Andrew and Clara "I applaud the enterprise Winaspeaker is o weekly publication of ire Aborpinal M. ft'-Medo Saceh of expansion will is committed to assist in the improve Brooks, both status Indians. and initiative being shown Alberta Windspeaker is published every. Thursday 01 15001 112 Avow., production turn-about time development of Native The expansion Eònasat, Anas. 15M PA Tow (403) 4554700. includes by Andrew and Clara Advertisements designed. set and pra0ucedby Wrdspeakeraswell aspCtures to less economic self- than 24 hours in pho- reliance and construction of an addition Brooks in developing news. cortooni. eSt00al content and other prnnn0 'TOW., are rower ties U their Wrdspedra not totypesetting and pre -press assisting expansion of to an ana may be used by cow. without the expr sett ',mean existing building, a business and I wish them pers Benn or Wrdspedter (Abongiml Mutt,Medo Society d Alberta) services and will result in Native-owned is a businesses smaller building to house a continuing and increasing better quality product. a significant Registration No. 2177 part of that moulding machine and a success," Mr. Comeau Second Gass Mail Prior to starting his own commitment," he said. bailer. The small building said .

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAR:ER,JULY 18, 1988, PAGE 3 l Aboriginal Provincial rights Calgary Friendship Centres' questioned new board member resigns ByLesleyCrossingham "This is totally against board of the impending Dennis Francis, co- From Page 1 should not be using negoti- the constitution," he said in lawsuit over the controver- ordinator of the Centre ations to try and resolve CALGARY -A lawsuit an interview last week. sial election. says he has been advised and get the issue resolved legal difficulties, such as Bill slapped on the Calgary "There are several other "I feel we should have not to issue a statement for the whole group. It's C -31." Native Friendship Centre mal- practices, which will be been told right away," he regarding the controversy. very discouraging for all The federal negotiating for an alleged "illegally" held brought up in court." said. "We have handed the Native people, when Tasse offer is still on the table, election has led to the A lawyer acting for Chat - matter over to the Centre's says, that non -status and and, "I'm still willing and Chatsis wants the courts resignation of new board sis warned the society in lawyers and I feel sure the Metis people have no rights eager to talk of the offer to order a new election with member, Ed Yorke. writing in mid -June that a Centre will be vindicated in at all." said Chief Ominayak. that was not fully dis- an impartial third party to The lawsuit was filed in lawsuit would be filed over court," he added. "The band has claimed cussed. It is a reasonable oversee the voting. Calgary last week by the issuing of proxies for Friendship Centre Pres- 91.4 square miles as their and just offer and I hope former board member York, who was elected to the election. ident Aurele Dumont, who land claim, the federal they will reconsider." said George Chatsis. Chatsis the board at the May 24 However, Yorke says is also Metis Association of government has cut that Tasse. claims the centre permitted election, announced he quit the board only heard about Alberta (MAA) Calgary down to 40 square miles of For the Lubicon Lake proxy votes during its last week because the the complaint July 3, the vice -president and MAA land based on their figure of Band the new develop- board election May 24. executive didn't inform the same day the lawsuit was treasurer could not be con- 200 band members." said ments on their long stand- filed. tacted for comment. James O'Reilly, lawyer for ing land claim has given the the Lubicon Lake Band. band more determination "The band did not to make their case heard in Bonnyville MAA beleive that the provincial Canadian courts, and in the government would have international community. Zone 2 moves seriously gone ahead with The Lubicon Lake Band the transfer of 25 square have several law suits By Albert Crier An open house and offi- miles of land that was prom- against both levels of cial opening is expected to ised in 1940." O'Reilly government and against 10 The Metis Association of take place within two commented. oil and gas companies, that Alberta Zone 2, moved the weeks, reported Erasmus. The federal proposals the federal negotiator Zone office, last weekend The new phone number give the Alberta govern- wanted dropped as part of ment to 4917 - 50 Avenue, Bon - of Zone 2 office is 826 -7483, what it has always any negotiated agreement. nyville, Alberta, from its anyone wanting more wanted and that is for The band's action for previous location at the information is welcome to Treaty Indians to be treated international support to its Mannawanis Friendship call. one way and for the Metis cause is another item that Centre in St. Paul. and non -status to be the federal negotiator treated "It is a more centralized MAA another." said wanted stopped as part of location for the area's O'Reilly. the settlement. seven Metis Local, and the The federal negotiator's The band has been push- Friendship Centre at St. moves position has national impli- ing to have their complaint Paul could no longer The Metis Association of cations, says O'Reilly. " The against Canada heard by accomodate us," explained Alberta have moved their federal government reiter- the United Nations Human Johnny Erasmus of Metis office July 21, to a new ated, that not withstanding Rights Committee. Local 99, of Bonnyville. location. section 35 of the Canadian "Now is the time for all The Zone 2 office had According to Donna Constitution regarding Native people to get been located in St. Paul Woodward, the MAA will Aboriginal rights, the together, we are organizing since the Zones were now be located at 12520St. government considers that a boycott of the Calgary organized, said Erasmus. Albert Trail. Metis and non -status Indi- 1988 Olympics and we wel- no Eric Ward, Zone 2 vice - Address mail to: The ans have rights, come all the Native support president will also move to Metis Association of Alberta, whatsoever." we can get, especially from "I respect their position," Native people in Bonnyville, as will Angel 120, 12520 - St. Albert Trail, Alberta." said Tasse, "but they said Ominayak. GEORGE CHATSIS Maroux of the Zone 2 Metis T51 - 4H4, Edmonton, ...lawsuit filed housing division. Albeta, Phone 455 -2200. Accusation worries chief

By Albert Crier Lion of how Indian parents vide the research funds to wants to protect the assets are regarded by Indian the TCA, because there (or property) of children The government is Affairs, said Chief Houle. and no funds set aside for and provincial trust laws accusing Indian parents of Under the provincial the specific purpose. are laws of general applica- not being capable of manag- trust laws, there are four Ron Hodgkinson, with tion, said Hodgkinson. ing their children's money, categories of persons in the Reserves and Trust div- Another concern expres- charged Chief Houle of need of having their money ision at the Indian Affairs sed by Chief Houle is the Saddle Lake, after the protected by the govern- headquarters in Ottawa refusal by the Department department of Indian ment. said, "We don't usually to provide a copy of the Affairs moved to look at These four category are: provide funds for that legal opinion paper on the placing minors distribution if the person is dead, miss- purpose." minors per-capita payments. payments into trust funds. ing, sick or mentally Hodgkinson revealed The legal opinion is not Chief Houle said that the incompetent. that there are funds for the property of the Indian Tribal Chiefs Association Under which category research on other matters Affairs department, but of (TCA), of northèastern does the government see but not specifically for legal the federal Attorney Gen- Alberta were recently Indian parents falling research into the handling eral's office, according to refused funds to study the under, asked Chief Houle. of minors per- capita Dennis Wallace, Director legal implications of the way "The government is distribution. General of the Indian the government proposes scared of law suits and want Recent protests on the Affairs Alberta Region. to handle the per- capita to dump their treaty Indian Affairs action on the Indian Affairs will not re- payments of minors under responsibilities to the pro- issue, expressed renewed impose the suspension of 18-years-old. vince or the band, anyone concern that the federal per- capita payments to i Placing children's treaty who will take it," said Chief government wants to minors, until a legal study is i and oil money into trust Houle. transfer its treaty responsi- done on the issue, which funds which come under Senior officials of Indian bilities over to the provin- expected to be finished in the juristiction of provincial Affairs, confirmed that the cial government. early August, said Hodg- CHIEF UGENE HOULE trust laws raises the ques- department could not pro- The government only kinson. ...beleives in children

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 4, JULY 18, 1986, WINDSPEAKER ECS graduation Between Two Worlds with Kim Kopola an exciting event

people" By Diane Parenteau Shawn Anderson, Shawn and a handshake. "a talk show for and about Native Aulotte, Christopher Other presentations Calliou, Ronnie Cardinal, went to, Mrs. Antionette Each SUNDAY Morning FISHING LAKE -- Grad- is an important and Samantha Gladue and Lobo, for doing such a 3, Cable 2 uation CFRN -N' Channel at 8:30 a.m. on in life. Terry Lajimadier. good job sewing the capes. Nook exciting event one's The reward for a job well All six in attendance Lorraine Parenteaù recieved done. The results of hard wore the traditional black a card of appreciation for work and determination. cape and tassel hat with her many donations of The celebration of color- their ear to ear smiles. birthday cakes and effort ful decoration and merri- Proud parents and guests throughout the year as well Welcome to all ment makes a normal looked on as school as the preparation of the teenager shake with nervous principal, Ken Klein, opened graduation lunch. visitors to the anticipation. One can the ceremonies welcoming imagine the magnitude of those in attendance. Mrs. Louiston presented such an event through the The nervous grads lined a gift to each grad, which Slave Lake River turned out to be a hand eyes of a five year old. up and in turn were When the Early Child- presented with their pre- puppet in remembrance of Boat Daze and 3rd hood Services class of 86' school diplomas by ECS the puppetry class children graduated from J.F. Dion instructor Mrs. Faye studied and enjoyed. Annual Trade Show School on June 26, the Louiston. graduands struggled to One parent put it nicely Entertainment was contain themselves while when she noted that the provided by the "Class of waiting for the exercises to children had learned they 86" as they preformed the begin. will get rewards for their popular "Bird Dance" and The class of nine were efforts. This was evident the old favorites "Ten Little Stephan Gladue, Sheldon when the scrolls were Indians," "The Army Song" Gladue, Terry Parenteau, accepted with proud giggles and "Itsy Bitsy Spider." The strawberry cake, baked and decorated by Lorraine Parenteau, was Education served by the students. Sandwiches and coffee was O also enjoyed. S' O /LT. ApMINtSP SENIORS' BOX #269 HOME IMPROVEMENT SLAVE LAKE, ALBERTA PROGRAM '44Z- EXTENSION

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JULY 18, 1986, PAGE 5 RIEL LiFE DRAMA.

INBACK ' ' BAATOCFIE

You will feel the wind against your face as you ride into battle, smell the gunsmoke as you face odds of 10 to 1 at the Battle of Fish Creek, ANNIVERSARY hear the music and laughter PEACE HILLS TRUST PRESIDENT THOMAS LaPOINTE deft) of the Red River fiddle. Dis- ...joined by Municipal Affairs Neil Crawford and Manager Harold Baram cover the pain and sadness of battles lost and the joy and triumph of victories won as the 1885 Northwest Resistance comes to life with 64 pages of stories with over 50 photographs and illustra- tions. This historic saga is written by Metis histo- Hills by Peace celebrates rian, Terry Lusty. Also included are articles Allen Jacob dealing with the Frog Lake Massacre and a fictional account of Metis women in battle fifth anniversary by Vi Sanderson. SHARE THE ADVENTURE From Page 1 band's Chief and council. and employees of Peace In addition to existing Approximately half of the Hills Trust for their contri- services, Peace Hills Trust Fill out the coupon below, then send it along with to the committed to delivering company's employees are butions to the successful is committed to developing $3.00 (plus .504 for postage and handling) effective financial services Native. completion of our fith year new products and services Windspeaker office and we'll mail your copy of to a wide range of custo- After five years of opera- of operations," said Jim that will have a profound "Back to Batoche: 100th Anniversary" mers, both Native and non- tions, the company's assets Omeasoo,, Chief of the affect on progress toward Send your cheque or money order td: Native as well. have grown to $110 million, Samson Band in a message Native economic inde- Back to Batoche The company is directed making it the largest Native to its members. pendence and self- reliance. c/o Wmdspeaker by a Board of Directors owned financial institution President of the Trust Peace Hills offers its 15001 -112 Avenue made up principally by the in North America. Company, Thomas clientele business accounts, Edmonton, Alberta Peace Hills Trust was LaPointe, stated that he daily interest savings T5M 2V6 incorporated by Federal was pleased with the pro- accounts, a regular savings Band Charter under the (Can- gress they have made aftér account, chequing accounts, ada) Trust Companies Act, three years of losses. Royalty (savings) accounts, NAME course on November 19,1981. LaPointe added the com- guaranteed investment cer- ADDRESS "On behalf of the Sam- pany survived the worst tificates and personal loans, TOWN /CITY son Band and council, I recession in western Cana- to mention a few of their PROVINCE offered wish to thank the board da's history. opportunities. POSTAL CODE

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Sports and politics don't mix

Taking pride in our Native athletes is some- thing Native families have always done. Listening to the radio or reading a newspaper as in the case of the IO Native athletes who recently won 45 medals at the "Friends In Sports" summer games in Lethbridge, Alberta, is something we as Native people can "smile" about. But the boycotting of sports is another story.

How it began, or what Nation telling another Nation it will be boycotting its Olympics, is news, but not as important as how it affects the athletes training for these games. Athletes across our nation train vigorously to compete in sports. It is their dream to some day represent their town, city and /or country in the Olympics. It is their dream to wear an Olympic Husband of award recipient medal, but how can they, when our leaders, sometimes, without notice, suddenly say they are boycotting a track and field event, summer says wife deserved more games or the Olympics, because its decided to be a very good political strategic move? By Rocky Woodward jects she was taken were degree," said Larry. level. above the 90 per cent aver- Beaver was not suggest- It is an unnecessary move that definitely hurts "I just felt she should of "I felt my wife deserved a age. ing that the Edmonton been recognized by the who year year to our athletes. Athletes train after little more than what she "This is damn good if you Journal did not live up to its community for her achieve- prepare themselves for their big week at the received for her achieve- ask me," states Larry.. standards at a community ment." Olympics, representing their country, and all for ment," said husband of Four students were naught. Rosemarie Beaver, who awarded with cheques and recently won the Edmon- plaques at the Edmonton "Now is the time for all Native people to get ton Journal's Native Stu- Native Students Awards together, we are organizing a boycott of the dent Award along with presentations on June 27, Calgary 1988 Olympics and we welcome all the three other individuals. in Edmonton. Native support we can get, especially from "My wife achieved this According to the Edmon- award after dropping out of Native people in Alberta," commented Chief ton Journal, the reason school for ten years and behind the annual awards Bernard Ominayak in a news article. in itself is an that accomp- presentation is to encour- lishment, " commented age Indian, Metis and Inuit Malaysia joins five other Black nations in boy- Larry Beaver. cotting of the Commonwealth students in pursuit of their Games. Larry is a counsellor on community goals and to Why the Driftpile Reserve, near help foster a better under- can't leaders or groups keep sports out High Prairie, Alberta. The of their political arenas? standing between the Beaver's have two children, Native and non- Native Sean 7 and Reni 9, and They like children if to say my is communities. act as son not although he jokingly says going to play with your son because we don't like that he was the last to hear Rosemarie Beaver is your family or the house you live in. about his wife Rosemarie, attending the Faust Corn - winning the award, he is munity Vocational Centre It hurts our athletes who cannot show off their very happy for her. and is currently working talents to the world because of a boycott. It hurts Rosemarie took one year towards her school diploma. our growth as a nation. But most of all it destroys off from school just recently, "The one thing she wants the spirit of our youth, being used as a pawn in but according to proud to do in life is teach. She husband, Larry, when she loves is the game of selfish politics. children and work- ROSEMARIE BEAVER did, he marks in all the sub- ing towards her teachers ...in traditional dress

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WINDSPEAKER, JULY 18, 1986, PAGE 7 IAA supports per capita distribution

NEWS - For Release their inherent right to con- upon Treaty Indian govern- The latest confused vio- quently, the Regional of the matter. Much of the by the Indian Associa- duct all their own essential ments almost immediately lation of the inherent rights Director -General, Dennis dissatisfaction of Treaty tion of Alberta at 5:00 business. Ever since the after signing of the sacred of Chiefs and Councils has Wallace, sent a letter to the Indian governments, the p.m., July 2, 1986 signing of the treaties of treaties. The regulations to do with the manner in Chiefs and Councils, saying per capita distributions to 1876, 1877 and 1899 with which flow from that legisla- which the Department of that the department would minors are continuing Indian Association of Commissioners of the Brit- tion have served to impede Indian Affairs & Northern discontinue making such under a coud of uncertainty. Alberta Supports ish Crown, Chiefs and Treaty Indian Nations' right Development makes per payments to minors. Then, The Indian Association Treaty Indian Govern- Councils have striven to to autonomy and self - capita distributions to very unexpectedly, Mr. of Alberta takes the firm The Indian Indi- ment On Per Capita maintain this jurisdiction determination. minors from Treaty Wallace sent a second let - position that revenue Distribution to Minors over the lives of their citi- Association of Alberta, in ans' revenue accounts. ter in which the policy was monies held in trust by the Issue zens, including minor concert with Chiefs and Bruce Rawson, Deputy reversed. He said in that Government of Canada are children. Councils, have been trying Minister of the department correspondence that the without any qualification Treaty Indians govern- to break the shackles of in Ottawa, recently sent a old policy of making such whatsoever the financial and bureaucracy the Regional ments in the province of The Indian Act and its legislation directive to per capita distributions assets of Chiefs and Coun- Alberta have a long history many dictatorial, restrictive that limit the prerogatives Office in Edmonton, giving would still be followed until cils and their people, and of struggling to maintain provisions was imposed of the elected and heredi- them the latest administra- the end of July, pending the they must be treated as tary leaders. tive directions. Subse- completion of a legal review such. Elder wants to share her skills Opinion Dear Editor: My background is office work such as bookkeeping, I have heard of organiza- payroll, tax collections, etc. tions such as yours looking However, I would not to do is convince enough judges, prime ministers, busi- for senior citizens who necessarily need to do any nessmen, farmers, game wardens, housewives and could do some volunteer of these things. From Vitt:: hockeyplayers that they should get around to doing the work. I would be interested to rents right thing. All it takes is time, negotiating, lobbying, I am sixty-two (62) years - hear from you or any other consulting, conferencing, office space and feasibility of-age, retired and in good organizations that could wagamese.... studies to bring it all about. health. I would be willing to make use of my services. The younger, more aggressive and angrier ones go wherever it was safe for believe that those people who haven't lived up to a a woman of my age to go I thank you for your hundred year old promise, for even a single day, have to alone, and do whatever attention to this letter. be made to live up to the terms of the deal or else. work I could do for you. I Waiting around for them to decide to or playing by their am especially interested in Yours sincerely, rules gives us little or no chance to get what we deserve. the North like Baffin or Vic- Ahneen. Hello, and how are you now? What should So which of the two is closest to being right? There is toria Island. Mrs. Katherine Wall we talk about this week? Maybe we should have a vote probably no way to ever know for sure except maybe a on it? Maybe we should get a meeting going to decide hundred years 'from now but in the meantime, maybe what our choices are? No, that wouldn't work either. this will give us some idea anyway. My living room isn't big' enough to hold enough dele- Go up to six houses on any reserve and ask the Friendship centre gates to truly represent our northern Alberta reader- people inside what the word constitution means. Then ship. We should think about setting up a committee to ask them whether they figure the Haida's and Lubicon president thankful study the feasibility of the possibility of offering choices should use other ways than lawyers and meetings to at all. Why then we'll have to appoint somebody to head save themselves and their way of life from further ruin. that committee wouldn't we? My, I'd be willing to bet my twenty years treaty Hmmmm... it sure doesn't take very long for a simple money that all you would get is raised eyebrows, maybe Dear Editor: I was very fortunate to have thing to get complicated once you add a little politics to a shrug and probably a polite listen as an answer. Sure met 104 delegates from it. Soon after that you run into the problems of leader- there are always people who would rather mostly mind Hello once again! To each across Canada from the dif- ship as well. Of course once you mention the word their own business and go about their lives uninvolved and every one of you ferent Friendship Centres. I leadership you often get some people into a running with the larger issues that affect them but the part of members, board and staff. have learned many things frame of mind, some after it, some as far away as they their response is also comment on the effectiveness of The weather has been nice from this conference that can get. the present day Native leaderships. and I'm sure that everyone will help us on the long and One time, not so long ago, in my more long haired The national treaty Indian organization is split into is in a good mood. Every- short range planning of our days we went for a visit out in the suburbs of Saskatoon, two groups these days. The Assembly of First Nations thing has been running Centre. Saskatchewan. Suburbs, that's the neighbourhood representing mostly the east, the Prairie Treaty Nations fairly smooth at our Centre. Until next time! Have a places you find by driving a long ways from the down- Alliance, the west. There are probably political enough Once again I would like to safe and funfilled summer town area of the city. Out there people are buying their reasons to cause this but it's pretty hard to say you'll thank each and every one holiday! houses they live in, not just renting. They live in cres- held others manage their affairs when you are having of you who have voted in ents, not streets. They have some stake in the typical big problems taking care of your own first. me to be your President of Yours in Friendship, American, two cars in the garage, dream or at least the The militants who were never much of a large pres- our organization. Canadian version of it. ence on our reserve have almost completely disap- I have had the opportun- William Castor Anyway, since we were just visiting, I went smiling peared. Too bad. Their fierce independence, their con- ity to attend the Friendship Nistawoyou Assoc. innocently into that very un- reserve looking house. viction that we could run things our own way and run Centres National Confer- Friendship Centre Well those people took one look at my braids, another them better too, never did translate into long range ence held at Victoria, B.C., Fort McMurray, Alta. at the hole in my denim jeans and slam, their little minds action to help turn things around. went shut real quick. No job, troublemaker, went the This is not to say that these people are absolutely warning lights that lit up in their eyes and tightened up mistaken in their thinking or in the way they are going their lips. about things. In a struggle this long, sometimes you Please write: Now, these kind of incidents don't bug me that much look like you're almost winning while other times you're anymore but this time it sure did. Why? because the stuck in one spot just spinning. As long as they have Editor people judging me so quickly were short haired Indians. interests of the people in their hearts and do honost They had just come back from a round of golf. Before 'hard work to help out then surely some good will come Windspeaker that they'd spent the day in a conference at the down, of it somehow someday. 15001 - 112 Avenue town hotel. There is another group of people out there who are Edmonton, Alberta To tell you the truth unless I try real hard everytime, dealing with this who's leading who business on a daily T5M 2V6 my mind gets kinda small and loaded up with assump- basis. They've known for a long time that we are some- tions about people like that as well. Anybody who times the most difficult people in the world to lead yet dresses up in a suit all the time has more than one tie they are still trying to do difficult people in the world to around their neck as far as I'm concerned. Pretty unfair, lead yet they are still trying to do just after all these huh? years. Next week we'll turn our beady brown eyes What ended up in that room was two very different towards them for awhile. types of leadership type thinking. Two different Well I don't know about you but after listening to talk answers to the problem we all have. The problem? for this long the words start buzzing in my ears like flies. What to do about all these other people living on our At first they tickle, then they just bug. How about we land and denying us a fair opportunity to live the kind of vote to take the rest of the day off to do other things. life we want to live as well. Anybody opposed? Good enough. Hope the rest of Those Native organizations types tend to believe that your week goes along as agreeably. Until that time then a just claim must someday be justly settled. All you have thank you all for reading this far once again.

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In Edmonton, Delphine wanted it to be known that the EDSON: The first Metis Days Celebration for Evansdale Blues baseball team Edson won the Northwest Zone will take place on August 2 and 3. Championship, July, 5 and 6. According to Walter Tobias, the Edson Metis Local "My grandson Christopher Sanderson plays for them." have pulled it off, which will also feature an IRCA approved Rocky Now I see why Evansdale was so important. I love our rodeo. conversations, it jumps all over the place. Woodward "We will have the Northern Pony and Chuckwagon and Chariot races, which means that Saddle Lake is WABASCA: In order to build up donations for Santa's involved also," said Tobias. Anonoymous for the Wabasca -Demarais area, a plan to A Welcome Dance and barbecue is on the hold a "Backwoods Native Festival" sometime in agenda with music supplied by "Chief Joseph and September, maybe in the making, according to Chuckie the Music Maker's." It looks like a lot of fun, remember Beaver. so those dates Hi! Dropping In's complaint of the week is... a lot of Alberta. news with very little room to operate with. "It would be open for anyone and I would hope people "There are a lot of stories here if you care to make the KIKINO: "Why don't I see news from Kikino in Drop- would donate their time and effort towards the festival, if trip," said Walter. ping In," complained my friend Delphine Erasumus. held," said Chuckie. "We'll consider Delphine reports the Kikino Spartans have yet to lose Chuckie is a councillor in Wabasca, with his portfolio it," said Dropping In. a baseball game this summer, in the Lac La Biche B being education. For anyone wanting more information on the Metis Division. recently they the Days Celebration, call 723 -3855. Just won playoff championship Chuckie added that he is looking for volunteer games and one other team from the community took musicians and singers and you can call him at (403) second place. The Kikino Blues, who Delphine use to 891 -3836. BIG JOHNFLETCHER: Is looking for athletes who coach. Chuckie, as long as the Native Nashville North series have excelled in various track and field events, between On a lighter side, Delphine says, "The day I went the ages 16 other is not in the way (it runs in September), I for one would of and 20, to please CALL HIM AT THE hunting for Moose and got my 4X4 stuck tighter than a gladly donate my time. It's too good an idea to fail. Canadian Native Friendship Centre 482 -7632. Leave a bulls rear end..." message if John is not in. Delphine! This is a family newspaper! "Anyway, I had to use an Indian Jack to get myself EDMONTON: Dropping In and of course Windspeaker "There are athletes (Native) that are very good and if un- stuck." staff and management would like to take this opportunity they have excelled in the last two years we want them to What's an Indian Jack? to thank the late Adrian Hope's daughters, Charlotte, call," said John. "Don't you know? We use logs and pryed the truck Dorothy and Margaret for the wonderful card wishing us out. If you ever get stuck, I'll show you how to use the !'very success, and flowers, for our grand opening of the DROPPING IN: Have a nice weekend everyone and

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By Albert Crier youth program. The Eagles Lake won the senior female was some enthusiastic and Youth Group which has vocal category. Ashley fast stepping done on the SADDLE LAKE - The been in existence for a year Lessard of Bonnyville won floor by young and old Eagles Youth Group organ- and half, organized the the Junior male vocals dancers in the com- ized and hosted a commun- whole event with a little trophy and Shannon Sou - petitions. ity festival which included a funding help from Alberta's ray of Edmonton won the Honourary awards went talent show, baseball Canada Day Committee, Junior female trophy. to 9- year -old Ashley Les- games, races and contests, said Cardinal. In the Red River Jig sard for being the youngest for the fun and enjoyment The talent show brought competitions, the superb competitor and to Norman by everyone in the Saddle out Native singing, dancing dancing style of the Young - Crane, 67, of Saddle Lake Lake community on July and musical talent from the chief family attracted for being the oldest dance 1st Canada Day festivities. surrounding area, and had favorable eyes, of the competitor. This second annual a number of categories judges. The old -time fiddling event, which had as its opened for competition. The senior male dancing category provided some theme "You Can," offered The men's senior vocals trophy was won by Garth toe tapping entertainment a chance for the youth of trophy was won by Wilfred Youngchief of Kehewin. in the show. Moses Cardi- Saddle Lake to show what Collins of Elizabeth Settle- His sister Janet Young - nal, the well -known Saddle they can contribute to their ment. Buck Littlewolf of chief, took home the senior Lake musician, took the community, according to Onion Lake placed second female dancing trophy. top honours in this cate- Irene Cardinal, who is in in this event. There were no entries by gory. Wilfred Collins won charge of the Saddle Lake Jackie Large of Saddle dance groups, but there second place. Other events and activi- SADDLE LAKE YOUTH ties that were run through: ...celebrate July 1 out the day included the LOUIS RIEL THE ÑIETI Exhibit Exposition - AND - slow -pitch ball tournament, -over) and Wilfred Large team pulled off a winning which had senior and junior (30 - over). tug over the Listerine mixed teams competing. Winning in the female Gang. The Hip Huggers The Bannock Masters the pie- beat the Boopers in the WHERE: St. Paul Art Gallery category of eating were victorious as the top was Shelley female senior division. OU: La Galerie d'art de St -Paul contest Cardi- senior mix team, the Saddle nal (11 - 13), Jackie Cardi- Calvin Cardinal Jr. won 4537 - 50 ave Lake Warriors, placed - over the Wilfred Cardinal in the Cultural Centre nal (18 over) and Christine second. Cardinal (30 - over). Jr. team in the teen males The Junior Bannock In the Kobassa - eating pull. Masters beat out the Ori- contest, the winners who The Bulldozers, a hea- WHEN: July 10 to September 19, 1986 oles and the Bad News gulped their way to victory vyweight teen girls team QUAND: le 10 juillet a le 19 septembre, 1986 Bears in the Junior mix are: in the male category, won in their division and teams division (14 and Jeff Cardinal (11 - 13), went on to beat the winning HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. under). Wilfred Cardinal Jr. (14 -17) teen males in an exibition Saturday 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. The Orioles team came pull. Sunday 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. and Wilfred Cardinal Sr. in second. (18 - over), in the female The Louis Cardinal team HEURES: lundi - vendredi 9h00 a 20h00 The pie- eating and the won in the 10 and under samedi 9h00 a 15h00 category, Shawna Stein- Kobassa- eating contests hauer (11 - 15), Rose boys final pull. dimanche 10h00 a 14h00 Stein- brought in a lot of competi- hauer (14 - 17) and Chris- Other fun action which tors, hungry to win the top by all age The St. Paul Art Gallery and the St. Paul Metis Association of Alberta are tine Cardinal (18 - over). was enjoyed the sack working in collaboration to present this exhibit. It comes from Manitoba where titles. The tug -of -war contest groups were Following is the names of races, the foot races and a "La Societe Historique de St- Boniface" and "Le College Universitaire de St- was a loud, but fun event as the winners and their spectators cheered on their bingo in the community fes- - Boniface "have assembled all the material to set it up and it consists of 4 perts:, Introduction, International Contexte respective age catergories: favorite teams. Team tival and sports day. - held in the The Metis Louis Cardinal (10 and names were chosen out of A dance was - under), Allan Steinhauer community hall to conclude - Louis Riel fun and each team had 5 - Interpretation (11 - 13), Richard Gladue members. the day's activities. The - 17), Perry Large (18 We would like to take this occasion to thank the Alberta Cultural Her'tage (14 The Wilfred Cardinal Sr. Fourth Generation band of Foundation for their financial assistance. 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Watch for next weeks edition when Terry Lusty Attractive 4" Attach reports on the big Cash Available In CRAVENSASKATCH- Brawn, Burgandy or EWAN Country weekend Tan $75 they recently held there. u0330315£í REG. Is it true that WIN- STON WUTTUNEE tied the knot at Craven and had WILLIE NELSON sing the wedding song? We'll find out next week. Back in Edmonton ART BURD, KELLY BURD AND DON SAUVE, played some great old time music on July 12, at the CANADIAN NATIVE FRIENDSHIPCENTRE (CNFC) in Edmonton, for the Native Veterans Society annual Banquet and dance. Art and Lov'n Country played for a full week at the Beverly Crest recently and Art tells me between his regular job and doing even- PHIL BOYER ing gigs, it's starting to take ...upcoming country entertainer its toll. "Sometimes I don't get playing lead, how can you festival event. Louis Riel are but two of WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO SLAVE LAkE RIVER any sleep before it is off to miss. Thanks should also be Phil's own compositions BOAT DAZE ANd ANNUAL work. It's hard to come I understand our broth- forwarded to GORDON that people can listen to if 3Rd TRAdE Show down from playing in a tav- ers at the Max, are still RUSSELL for donating you purchase this album. July 25-27 ern to try and sleep," said going ahead with the plan his time to sizzle the steaks. - Phil will be selling his Art. for an INDIAN FESTI- Now here is a guy that is album at the Batoche days Talking with Don Sauve, VAL scheduled for July going places. along with cassettes. he says that a "Taste of 25 -27. Saskatoon, Saskatche- St. Albert holds FID- Nashville," Don's country Last week SCOTT wan's, PHIL BOYER DLE CHAMPIONSHIP rock band, are still doing STONECHILD put a lot started singing at the with ART BURD and gigs, even though the of hard work together for a tender age of five and it CALVIN VOLRATH Sauve family have moved benefit dance and steak must of paid off, because entered, along with many to the town of Wetaskiwin. dinner held at the CNFC, in he recorded more fiddle artist. Promo - I listened to a tape he support of the prisoners in his first album, "SLOW rwJeonJASPERA VENUE recorded while doing a gig the Max. Although the tur- COUNTRY" at SUN- in Edmonton with the RED and they sound very good. nout was small, credit must SHINE RECORDS in RIVER WHEELERS. But then again with guys be given to Scott for organ- Winnipeg. like Clarence Pateneau, izing and supporting the Please Come Home and Watch for it next week! "Cheaper Prices For The Working Man" River WELCOME TO ALL TILE ViSiTORS TO SLAVE LAkE'S RiVER Boat Daze BOAT DALE ANd Rd ANNUAL TRAdE Show and Gibson Advertising Agencies Ltd. Slave River Motel 3rd Annual Trade Show Hats 420 Main Street, South 608 - 6 Street, SE Pens July 25 -27, 1986 Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 2A0 Slave Lake, Alberta T- Shirts 849-4636 Slave Lake Arena Glass Wear TOLL FREE ALBERTA Door Signs 1 -800 -232 -1963 For more information 849 -3020 call Art Homes at 849 -5487 Slave Lake WELCOME TO ALL THE ViSiTORS FOR TL1E SLAVE LAkE RIVER BOAT DAZE ANd 3Rd ANNUAL TRAdE Show ON July 25-27 MOOSE HORN MARKET LW. Mens Wear GAS Joe's HARDWARE PROPANE ICE GROCERIES Fay's Jeans & Fashion PHONE "Known For Quality Clothing Since 1965" 331 -3922 CALLING LAKE, ALBERTA Slave Lake Plaza On Main Street Slave Lake, Alberta Pasquale Mancuso 849 -3878 CONCRETE SERVICE LTD. CONCRETE CONTRACTORS QATIo FLOORS SIDEWALKS COMMERCIAL STEPS CURBS & GUTTERS INDUSTRIAI

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those events. great effort. prove By Rocky Woodward silver, six bronze) at the July 2 -4 games hosted by Individual awards were Fletcher is proud of the The Canadian Native the Sik Ooh Kotoh Leth- handed out to Karen team and says they proved Lepine, originally from Fort to be the "elite" of the youth Friendship Centre (CNFC) bridge Friendship Centre. money will be even greater the team, Chipewyan, Alberta, who games. From Page 1 Track and Field Team The coach of in 1987. at Scona High John Fletcher, said one was crowned "Miss Friends The team was honored practiced B.C. overcame his fourth Chuck Simonin from School, at the University of reason for their achieve- In Sports." July 10, at the CNFC for place standing to win the Naramata, B.C., captured Alberta, ran the hills at the ments at the games was "Karen was 'outstanding their achievements that Novice Saddle Bronc and the Wild Horse Race and Victoria Golf Course, in because the team worked in the middle distance and saw Edmonton Journal he certainly felt "good" Bruce Flewelling of Calgary Edmonton, and it paid off at hard and believed in relays," commented sports writer Marty Knack about his win. won in Wild Cow Milking. the in themselves. Fletcher. in attendance as a special "Friends Sports" In the Novice Bareback, Summer Games, held in "They practiced very Karen's team -mate, guest. In Boys Steer Riding, Wade Galloway of Rocky Lethbridge, Alberta. hard but I have to give a lot Tracy Ford, went all the "The team will stay young Bobby Gottfriendson Mountain House came out The Team of Ten, won of eredit to the project co- way in her age group, win- together and we will add of Calgary finished up in on top adding yet another an astounding 45 medals, ordinator, Gordie Russell. ning six golds in the 100, more athlete's as we con- third place. Two other Canadian name to the list of them gold (seven He is one reason why the 200, 4X100, 4X400, triple tinue on. We will also be Indian lads had been in the 32 of winners. team did so well." jump and high jump. competing more and more hunt but will have to wait The All Around Cham- Individual efforts by team According to Fletcher, in competitions during the another year. pion was Lewis Field from members saw Denna Mon- Ford proved to be the most season," Fletcher said. In the World Champion- Elk Ridge, Utah, while Tom son win a total of nine gold popular amongst the team The teams' main objec- Eirikson was awarded the in the 200, 400, 800, 1500, and "it was her humor that tive will be to compete in ship Buffalo Riding which is only open to Natives, 16 Guy Weadick Award. 5Q00 -metre races and the kept the team loose." the Indian Olympics that In the chuckwagon races, high jump and triple jump. Crowned "Mr. Friends In will be held in Oklahoma in year old Clayton Big Plume Kelly Sutherland of Grande Gold was also awarded Sports," Leo Kootenay August, 1987. from Sarcee outdid eve- ryone himself as Prairie took home his fifth to Monson, an Edmonton captured golds in the 100, At present the CNFC including winning trophy along with resident in the 4X100 and 200, shot put, high jump, team consists of Leo he scored an unprece- dented 99 points!! That's $50,000. A lot of pressure is 4X400. triple jump, long jump, Kootenay, Darrell and Der - being placed on this event Darrell McKay, also of 4X100 and 4X400. ick McKay, Doug Calling- near -perfect! as numerous complaints Edmonton picked up five "Leo proved to be a very bull, Tracy Ford, Deanna When questioned by are being received by the gold for the team with out- popular person off the Monson, Karen Lepine, "Windspeaker" after his ride as to whether he felt he SPCA over the deaths of standing wins in the 400, track and it earned him the Cheyenne - Fletcher, had well nine horses all of which 800, 1500 and 5000 -metre title of Friends In Sports," Claudette Cardinal and performed enough, were connected with the races. said Fletcher. Roxanne Kootenay. Big Plume replied with an chucks. McKay went on to help Doug Callingbull could Fletcher added as a point abrupt, "nope." He said he "freaked out" when he In the final analysis, one the team in the 4X100 and have placed well in the 200 - of interest it was also nice to his could say that the Canadi- 4X400. metre run but because of a know that the two winners heard score. ans sure turned the tables On July 13, McKay shin splint, Callingbull took of the Friends in Sports For his efforts, the this year as they captured entered in the Poundma- himself out of the running. awards were a Metis and youngster pocketed a cool $1000 plus a bronze statue. first place in all events with ker/Nechi 12 km road race Callingbull did well in the Treaty Indian, Karen JOHN FLETCHER Stampede officials have the exception of the Saddle ...winning coach and came in first, winning a 100, 400, 4XI00, 4X400 and Lepine and Leo Kootenay, trophy and jacket for his shot put, winning golds in respectively indicated that the prize Bronc.

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEARER, JULY 18, 1986, PAGE 13 1 Powwow set records A BIG "THANK YOU "TO THE SAWRIDGE INDIAN ByLeskyCrossinglaam couldn't choose a princess ' Eddie Bad Eagle - Peigan; properly, we should cancel Mens Grassdance, 17 and CALGARY - This year's the event until next year," over, Winston Wadsworth Stampede, wrapped up said organizer Leigh Olson. Jr. - Blood; Ladies Bucks- with the usual pomp and "But we'll definitely hold kin, 50 and over, Jean BAND ceremony as the Alberta, the event next year, all Heally -Blood; Ladies Canadian and Treaty 7 being well," she added. Fancy Dance, band flags were gently The final day of the pow- 17 and over, Rachael Snow lowered from the tipi village wow saw dark rainy clouds -Stoney; Mens Traditional, poles and folded for next _ hover over the powwow 14 to 16, Allery Starlight - year's show. stage, but despite the Sarcee; Mens Grassdance Although most of the gloomy weather the crowds 9 to 16, Oliver Hunter - Sto- participants were very tired continued to huddle around ney; Ladies Fancy Dance, after the grueling 10 -day the stage to watch the tense 14 to 16, Pearl Good Eagle event, everyone said it had finals as competitors gave -Blackfoot; Boys Fancy ADMINISTRATION SLAVE been one of the best Stam- their all in an effort to win a Dance, 14 to 16, Joey White / LAKE pede's ever this year, with coveted Stampede Trophy. Bear - Sarcee; Mens Fancy the tipi village being one Dance, 17 and over, Scotty Your generous donation is Appreciated. of Tourists, some from as the biggest attractions. Manyguns - Blackfoot; This year the Drumheller Native Brotherhood Society contacted far away as Arizona, Ladies Traditional Buck- every Native Community in Alberta regarding donations the "We've sold a lot of snapped photos of the skin, 14 to 16, Gloria Snow to beadwork," said Julia dancers as they swung and -Stoney; Mens Traditional, Society to assist 130 Native Prisoners incarcerated at this Federal Wright from the Blackfoot swirled in time to the drum 17 and over, Earl Heally - Penitentiary. Your response is the most positive that we've received... band east of Calgary. beat. Many dancers com- Blood; Ladies Traditional Thank you Sawridge for assisting in the restoration of Native Spiritual Wright looked after the mented after, that because Buckskin, 17:and over, tipi & Cultural Understanding. Your contribution indicates your interest, crafts and said she was of the chilly weather they Mary Weaselfat - Blood; "run off her feet," keeping were able to dance faster Mens Prairie Chicken your support adds strength to our endeavors, and your concern up with the crowds of and with more energy than Dance, Bruce Starlight - breeds progress towards reducing the high rate of Native Prisoners tourists. in other years. ' Sarcee; Mens Traditional, 9 in Alberta. But the biggest attraction This year's Stampede to 13, Francis Littlelight - was definitely the powwow saw record crowds and Blackfoot; Ladies Tradi- you Good which saw people from all recorded the highest tional Buckskin, 9 to 13, Wishing Health & Happiness parts of Canada compete attendance since 1977 with Vada Hoof - Blackfoot; Tribal Council for prize money of up to more than a million people Mens Fancy Dance, 9 to 13, Drumheller Native Brotherhood Society Craig Manyguns - Blackfoot; $500 for each category. walking through the gates Box 3000, However, the Treaty 7 of the park. However, Ladies Fancy Dance, 9 to Drumheller, bands swept up all the many people commented 13, Teresa Snow - Stoney. Alberta. prizes this year. that the event was marred Prize money varied from TOJ OYO The only darksspot in this by the death of nine horses $500 for adult categories year's event was the cancel- during two chuckwagon down to $100 from children NCSA LIASON - 823-2333 lation of the Stampede accidents during the last categories. Children under Indian Princess award due few days of the Stampede. 9 participated in a general to ill health on the part of Winners of powwow -dance category and were one of the judges. events are: Mens Buckskin awarded $10 each plus a "We felt that if we War Dance, 50 and over, rosette.' ee Tipi village popular g+esvpt`' Q { ByLesileyCrossmghgm and asking questions of the as first prize. A purse of Elders $300 was also awarded to North CALGARY - Hundreds Youngman introduced best kept teepee in each of people packed the Blackfoot band member tribe. grounds of the Calgary Gerald Sitting Eagle who Eddie Bad Eagle won the American Stampede's. teepee village danced an impressive hoop Peigan prize. Harley Crow - to watch the first Indian dance. Youngman explained child won the Sarcee prize. Indian Classic Eagle has Harold Heally ceremony that marked the that Sitting won the .7777 beginning of Stampede recently returned from Blood prize. John Lefthand Rodeo week, July 4. Expo '86 where he per- won the Stoney prize and formed with more than 36 Chief Leo Youngman won Blackfoot chief Leo hoops. the Blackfoot prize. Pretty Youngman intro- After the dancing, Mayor Three judges picked the duced the dignitaries which Klein took the microphone winners who were evalu- included Calgary mayor and in haltering Blackfoot, ated on the neatness of the Ralph Klein and Olympic thanked the dancers. He inside of the teepee and the ny Organizing Committee also jokingly refered to the general design of the o of Rfi,7 e (OCO) chairman Bill Pratt nac.a iii .- .,. /s, OCO officials as Napi. teepee. AI vy i r,. } e along with the Stampede Klein is an adopted member The Ben Calf Robe scho- -- _ . Princess and Indian Prin- of the Blackfoot band and larship, which is awarded to cess including Robbi La has studied the Blackfoot a Native person who has Panee Memorial Agriplex, France, recent winner of language for many years. excelled in art school was the Miss Alberta princess After the opening cer- awarded to Beatrice First award. emony, the audience Rider. Hobbema, Alberta Members of the Teepee swarmed toward the tee- Some of the events that Owners Association car- pees. There was a long line- took place this week for more information, ried in the Canadian and up to get into both the include buffalo ride compe- Alberta flags for the flag Indian crafts teepee and the titions, powwows, hand kq ceremony. authentic bannock teepee. game competitions and a contact Alex Piche The night before the Native fashion show. This Chief Youngman ex- opening ceremony the will also be the first year a plained to the mainly non- 585,3770 or Teepee Village Association Stampede Indian princess At Native audience, estimated held an owners banquet to will be chosen to represent at close to a thousand, the thank members for their the teepee owners in other various traditional dances 5853884 hard work. Sarcee band powwows across the coun- of the pow -wow. member, Bruce Starlight, try. The teepee village Tourists clustered around won the prize for the best closed on Sunday, July 13, the main stage area snap- kept teepee of Stampede with a traditional flag ping photos of the dancers '85. Starlight received 1500 ceremony. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS à

PAGE 14, JULY 18, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Prayer for peace Metis invents boat at Little Big Horn By Rocky Woodward Two Moons. Chief Two Moon's great -grandfather both By Terry Lusty Indian people gathered and grandfather on the hills of the Little Big fought in the battle of the and prayed for peace Little Big Horn. For a brief span of 50 INDIAN TRANSPORTATION Horn anniversary of "Cus- Indian tribes from all over years, a major form of on the A serial about Indian methods of transportation invited by transportation in the Can- ter's Last Stand," a battle America were a to the inter- adian west was by York fought over century ago the Cheyenne peace festival. Boat, Red River cart, or the that ended in the deaths of national an archaeological sterm -wheel riverboat. All oba. His sturdy craft was bulky for canoe travel. or Indian people. Custom- General Custer and his During a victory for the investigation of the battle- became widely used in the first built in 1835 and was From the 1860s onward, arily, these workers were a troops and field the bones of the troop- constant transference of widely used until the 1880s. the steamboat and the Red stocky sort - broad Cheyennes and Sioux. a found. It was at goods over land or over Compared to the lighter River cart began to gradu- shoulders, sturdy build, The day also saw coffin ers were that Custer water. and smaller canoe, the ally displace the York Boat. long arms, and able to carry full of bones, supposedly Little Big Horn those of 36 men under Ous- and all of the troops under Once the Hudson's Bay York Boat, though heavier, Operated by nine men of up to 200 pounds. Height - on Company and the North- was sufficiently light enough whom eight were rowers wise, they were somewhat ter's command buried near his personal command that day, which numbered west Company merged in to portage by pulling it and one a steersman, these on the short side only rang- Last Stand Hill. approximately 290, lost 1821, reliance on the canoe through white water by "inland boats," or "man ing around 5 foot -six to 5 Northern Cheyenne lives to, near 2,000 got to be less and less. They rope. killers" as they were called, foot -eight. They were, Chief Austin Two Moons their and Sioux, June were largely replaced by The weight and bulk of carried up to three and one however, exceptionally led a sunrise ceremony in Cheyenne the larger York Boats this boat was great enough half tons of goods. instrumental in the opening the second annual "Day of 25, 1876. and which could carry heavier to weather storms, storms York Boats, like car bri- of the Canadian west and Prayer for World Peace" The proud Sioux and bulkier loads. which ordinarily upset gades, travelled in groups. were the virtual backbone that takes place on the hills Cheyenne fought against the army in an The inventor of the slow - event the largest of canoes. Four to eight boats were of western economy. overlooking the Little Big American moving but sturdy York This vessel could carry as grouped and travelled The remains of an actual Horn. effort to stop the intrusion on their Boat was a Metis by the much as several canoes as together to form a "brigade." York Boat is on display at The prayer gathering of white settlers name of William Sinclair well as other items consi- The boat operators the Natural Museum of began last year under Chief land. from what is today Manit- dered far too heavy or were, by far, usually Metis Man in Winnipeg.

socio- Guttural Co-ordinator Blue Quills Native Education Centre The successful applicant for this position must be Director Residence Program capable of preparing proposal submissions for the Heavy Duly Mechanics Instuctor review /approval of the Executive Director and Blue Quills, St. Paul and obtain additional sources of funding for pursue (Approximately 130 Students) Duties: To teach first year students. the Friendship Centre. Other duties include insur- ing all programs are implemented on schedule. Qualifications: Requirements: Qualifications: Alberta Jouneyman's -- Minimum Grade 12 education with extensive - Minimum of Grade 12 and training in child Certificate. Minimum of 5 years experience experience in grant writing and program care or equivalent. in this trade. management. - Administrative experience and recreational of the func- - Some knowledge and understanding programming skills are required. Salary: Negotiable, dependant on tions and programs of Native organizations at the - Experience working with youth and knowl- urban and rural level, including all levels of edge of and language are definite qualifications and experience. government would be an asset. assets. - The ability to work on own initiative with min- Apply to: imal supervision. Salary: Negotiable and Competitive. Mr. Norman Simons and - Decision making ability, good judgment Director of Trades maturity. Deadline: Friday, August 1,1986. - Knowledge of Native culture and Friendship B.Q.N.E.C. Centres an asset. Forward applications to: P.O. Box 279 - Must own vehicle and hold a valid Class 5 driv- St. Paul, Alberta er's licence. Personnel Committee TOA 3A0 Salary: Commensurate with experience. Blue Quills Native Education Centre Deadline: For applications July 25, 1986. P.O. Box #279 Please reply in writing by sending resume to: St. Paul, Alberta TOA 3A0 Ms. Marion Schulte, Executive Director Phone: (403) 645 -4455 High Level Native Friendship Centre Mn: Leona Dion Box #1735 The Blue Quills Native Education High Level, Alberta TON IZO Centre at St. Paul has the following positions available for September 1986:

1. PRINCIPAL - The successful candi- Worker date will: Addictions Counsellor Child Care a) have demonstrated leadership skills Blue Quills, St. Paul b) have excellent inter -personal and organizational skills Duties Include: (Male/Female) 1. counselling to individuals and families c) be experienced with, have know- One-to-one Approximately 130 Students who are affected by alcohol and drug abuse. ledge of, and have a dedicated com- 2. To be familiar with Provincial Treatment Centres mitment to Native education and treatment services in order to make referrals. Requirements: 3. Must be able to maintain positive working Minimum of Grade 12, Child Care Worker LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR relationships with local agencies. 2. CREE - Diploma or Equivalent 4. Must be willing to attend further training and This position will be the teaching of written Experience working with youth and know- workshops on addiction. - oral Cree to Grades 9 through 12. ledge of Indian culture and language are assets. and 5. Must be willing to travel to isolated communities Willing to work shift work and stay in those communities for up to an average - week a month provide of one and service. Salary Negotiable Please forward your application by 6. Must have valid drivers licence and own vehicle. August 1,1986 to: Deadline: Friday, August 1,1986 Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience. Forward applications to: Leona Dion, Executive Director Date: August Closing 8, 1986. Personnel Committee Blue Quills Native Education Centre Blue Quills Native Education Centre P.O. Box #279 Please submit resume to: P.O. Box #279 St. Paul, Alberta TOA 3AO St. Paul, Alberta TOA 3A0 Carol Dillman, Program Director or call (403) 645 -4455 Phone: (403) 645 -4455 Box 856 Attn: Leona Dion Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 2A0 Phone: (403) 849-4089

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On April 17, 1985, Section 15, the lost status because their Father did not equality rights section of the Canadian have Indian status. Charter of Rights and Freedom came into force. In order to bring the Indian (D) 109 (1) - Any children of a woman Act into accord with this section, who lost status under 12(1)(b) who were ammendments had to be made to it. born before the marriage and who were On June 28, 1985, parliament passed a ordered enfranchised. bill, Bill C -3I, to act as an ammendment to the Indian Act. (E) 109(2),- 12(1)(a)iii, Section 13 (1927- Three major principles were reflected 1951) or Section 111 (1906 -1920) - All in Bill C -31: deal with people who were enfranchised. 1 - that all discrimination be removed from the Indian (F) If one or both of your parents were Act entitled to be registered, whether or not 2 - that Indian bands have that person is alive. the right to control their own membership It is important to note that restoration of 3 - that Indian status within status does not happen automatically. It the meaning of the Indian is up to the individual to apply to the Act and band membership Department of State. rights be restored to per- sons who lost them. Applications or assistance is available through the YIWA's Bill C -31 Implemen- If you are a person who lost status due tation Program in Whitehorse, as well as to any of the following reasons, then you the Council for Yukon Indians. are eligible to apply for restoration of your rights and privileges. If you wish further information or advice please contact: (A) 12(1)(b) - Indian women who lost status as a result of marriage to a man Yukon Indian Women's Association who did not have Indian status. Pat Martin /Jean Gleason Phone: 1-403-667-6162 (667 -7631) (B) 12(1)(a)(IV) - Individuals who lost Collect Calls Accepted status at age 21 because their Mother gained Indian status by marriage and or their Father's Mother had gained status by marriage. Council for Yukon Indians Gloria Steele (C) 12 (2) - Illegitimate children who Phone: 1-403-667-7631

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This week, Windspeaker Gallery is proud to present the Canadian Native Friendship Centre track team. They captured 45 gold medals at the recent "Friends In Sports" track and field event. Lek to right, Coach John Fletcher Doug Calling Bull, Karen Lepine, Leo Kootenay, Claudette Cardinal, Rocky McKay, Deanna Monson, Derral McKay, Trainer Carol Monson, (Two girls below) Cheyenne Fletcher and Roxanne Kootenay.

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