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September 8,1989 Indian and Metis News...Every Week Volume 7 No. 27 Cancer causing agents worry Natives Pulp mills polluting Athabasca

By Jeff Morrow in winter, from pollution sial development are Windspeaker Staff Writer caused by two existing scheduled to begin next pulp mills along its banks. week in the mill -site area. EDMONTON The study says pulp mill But if Alberta Pacific discharges in Hinton and Forest Industries Ltd. can't Construction of a $1.3 Whitecourt are reducing prove to the provincial billion pulp mill by Alberta oxygen levels in the Ath- government or the general Pacific Forest Industries abasca River below Cana- public its project is safe for near Athabasca may never dian standards. If all the environment, it could get off the ground if its fu- planned mills proceed, it be scaled down or rejected ture owners can't convince says that poses a threat to all together, said Klein. the government and public existing aquatic life in the The issues that pose the it will be environmentally river if pollution reduction greatest concerns for Na- safe. is not enforced. tive leaders and environ- That was the warning Klein announced mentalists are the amounts from Alberta's Environ- tougher measures could be of cancer -causing chemical ment Minister Ralph Klein taken to ensure the project deposits from the mills into last week after finding meets provincial standards the Athabasca River. major flaws in the including forcing existing Many Native communi- developer's Environment pulp mill companies to ties are dependent on fish- Impact Assessment (EIA) Effluents from pulp mills along the Athabasca River is harming the river improve treatment of ing and hunting along the report. wastes. Mills could be northern Alberta water- A recent government portance of clarifying the velop. That could be a scal- Late last week, a new forced to cut production way. review of Alberta Pacific's questions for the public or ing down of the operation, Alberta Environment this winter, he warned, if Fort McMurray band environmental impact as- the project could meet its a refinement of the (efflu- study strongly indicated there is a serious threat to Chief Robert Cree believes sessment showed 231 areas fate this fall when the pub- ent) treatment process, the that oxygen levels in the the river. the provincial government of concern for the Alberta lic hearings are completed. addition of some equip- Athabasca River are re- His announcement is finally realizing what government. 'There are a number of ment and so on," Klein duced drastica'.ly, particu- comes as public hearings Native leaders have bee' t Klein stressed the im- scenarios that could de- said. larly during severe periods into the highly -controver- 1 Con't page 3 High TB rates worry health officials, IAA Treaty 7 vice- president including 1987 with 152 By Dana Wagg with the Indian Associa- per 100,000 compared to Windspeaker Staff Writer tion of Alberta. 8.7 for the provincial aver- "It's going to require age. Likewise in 1986 with EDMONTON work from not only health 97 per 100,000 and 1985 providers but from our with 82 per 100,000. Pro- The tuberculosis rate own people in wanting it vincial averages in those among Alberta's Treaty brought down," he said. years were 8.8 and 7.6 per Indians is "very unaccept- A total of 176 TB cases 100,000 respectively. able," says an IAA official. were reported in Alberta Back in 1978, the provin- "I think it can be last year. Forty-five of the cial average was 12.5 while brought down considera- cases, almost half were it was 153 for Treaty Indi- bly," said, Gregg Smith Treaty Indians while an- ans, said Fanning. other 13 "I've known for a long cases were time it was Metis. quite a bit Between Tuberculosis rates higher," 10 to 20 among said Smith. people die Alberta's "In a lot every year 50,000 Indians is 10 of cases of the dis- w h e n ease in Al- - 20 times higher there's an berta. One- than the provincial outbreak, third of it's be- those who average. cause of die are people's Treaty Indi- non -use of ans. a medication or follow -up The tuberculosis rate to that medication. among Alberta's 50,000 "As well immunization Indians is 10 to 20 times rates from all our Native higher than the provincial communities are really average, said Dr. Anne low. I think's it's a lack of Fanning, medical director understanding of immuni- of TB Services Alberta. zation, which results in Across the province last some of these things," year the provincial average Smith said. was 7.4 cases per 100,000 Fanning called the high Lost in thought... people while in Indians the TB rates "awful. It's unac- Mary Big John, an elder of the O'Chiese band near Rocky rate was 91 per 100,000. ceptable and I'm commit- Mountain House watches the grand 11th The rates for Treaty Indi- ted to changing it. entry of the Annual Assiniboine Celebration last weekend Alexis. ans show that for other Con't page 2 at years the ratios are similar PAGE 2, WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 8, 1989

INSIDE THIS WEEK Potts to launch civil suit against Triple Five By Jeff Morrow custody by mall security Windspeaker Staff Writer and was later given a sum- EDMONTON mons by Edmonton Police to appear in court for a A prominent Alberta charge of assault by tres- Indian leader plans to pass. tackle one of the province's "The whole thing could largest corporate giants in have been settled through court after being mauled discussion rather than the and humiliated in public by man (first security guard) three of its employees. deciding to exercise his Suicide Race Percy Potts, vice presi- power of authority and get See Page 19 dent of Treaty 6 for the in a physical confrontation Indian Association of Al- 8 with me." Potts said. berta (IAA), told Wind- speaker Wednesday he Murray Marshall, IAA plans to file legal action g attorney who will be de- against Triple Five Corpo- g fending Potts in the assault ration. Ltd. stemming from e by trespass charge, is cur- an incident at its down- e?. rently drafting a statement town Eaton Centre shop- claim for the subsequent ping mall Aug. 29. ú lawsuit. Potts, who was on a "It's going to be an ac- shopping trip with his tion for Percy Potts shows his mangled hand as a security guard at Eaton Centre turns damages Percy daughter, was wrestled to sustained as a result of the the ground and handcuffed his back on the camera. incident," he said. by three security guards Marshall said he could a Potts after he was accused of mitting human rights were riding the Eaton said the security not reveal any specifics to riding an elevator they complaint to the Alberta Centre Hotel elevator in an guard, who identified him- the claim, but said "Percy claim was for Human Rights Commis- attempt to get to the mall's self as the manager, was Chief honored exclusively has a very strong case." patrons of an adjacent ho- sion against the multi-mil- parkade. angry because Potts ques- A Triple Five spokesper- tel. lion dollar corporation that "But we were lost, " he tioned his authority. son indicated the elevators See Page 12 Potts decided to sue is also owner of West says. "He grabbed me and are clearly marked for use Triple Five after he was told Edmonton Mall. "So we got back off in threw me down, then by hotel guests, visitors and by several people after- "We're pursuing it the lobby and the guy called over two more guys the handicapped. wards that they were never through the court system asked us if we belonged at to put handcuffs on me. My Selma Linzer now. said the stopped by mall employees And certainly if that the hotel." daughter was there watch- security guards were acting when they used the hotel avenue (human rights He noted that other ing, but they didn't seem to in the appropriate interest elevator. complaint) is available I people using the elevators care about that," he said. of their employer, Triple like to it His "To me it was kind of would pursue were walking to and from hand was badly Five Corporation, and there strange that this hap- through there," he added. the Eaton Centre shopping bruised and his thumb was should be no basis for legal pened," he said. Potts admits he and his mall entrance located a few injured in the melee. action by Potts. He is considering sub- 12- year -old daughter Misty feet away. Potts, 35, was taken in to

International Gadwa's claims a 'red herring'- Kehewin Traveller See Page 7 ties as collateral, according By DANA WAGG to Gadwa. Windspeaker Staff Writer A 100 -name petition de- manding Gadwa's re- KEHEWIN, ALTA. moval was sent to Indian Affairs recently. And six of NEXT Kehewin Band Chief the eight band council Gordon Gadwa's explana- members voted Aug. 17 to WEEK tion for the revolt on his oust him and appointed reserve is being dismissed councillor Gloria Badger by a leader of his opposi- acting chief. tion. The issue of royalties is a Native "The real issue is him," red herring, declared leaders said Irvin Kehewin. "And Kehewin. it's not through pettiness or 'That is not why we did profiled jealousy." what we did," he said. In a recent interview, "He's just playing games Gadwa fingered a decision with the media. to pay gas royalties to Indi- "We started our move- ans given treaty rights ment last year. It didn't under Bill C -31 as the rea- start last night," said son for the rebellion that Kehewin. threw him out of office While there's some Chief Gordon Gadwa Arch -rival Irvin Kehewin more than two weeks ago. grumbling about the low- Those payments are to ering of royalties from $75 "That could be another he said. even allowed into the band issue down the road. A office. QUOTE start Jan. 1990 after mem- a month to $50 a month, it's meeting was to be bers pay off bank loans not yet been raised as an "This issue (Gadwa's held Aug. 21 on the reserve "It's really saddening to OF THE WEEK taken out using gas royal- issue, he said. leadership) started way between Indian Affairs and see something like that before that," said Kehewin. the council, said Kehewin. happening," he said. It was prompted by "We had to do some- "He's (Gordon Gadwa) 'The people knowledge tÍrat Indian thing. We didn't want an been devoted to the people will have an TB rates worry Affairs turned down the agreement signed and of Kehewin. He's done a lot reserve's bid to have elec- brought to the people after- for them. He's upgraded opportunity Con't from front In one -half of the cases, tions run under band cus- wards." the community. A lot of in four years "I'm the bottom line. I the disease isn't detected tom rather than being gov- Kehewin, who served buildings went up in his to determine have to be held respon- until after death, she said. erned by the Indian Act, he on the band council from time. He gave the reserve if I'm worth sible" for lowering the rate, 'There's a general ten - said. 1979 -1988, conceded he support whenever it was she said. "Of course, it's dency towards lower It was information finished a distant second needed." that much difficult. But I'm commit- rates" of tuberculosis, al- Gadwa had, but sat on, he when he challenged "I think he's been money. If I'm ted to making a change. though they do vary some - claimed. Gadwa for the chief's chair treated totally unfairly," not, they "What's going to be re- times quite considerably If band custom elections in March 1988. said Badger. quired is a very aggressive from year to year, she said. had been in place, "we'd Glen Badger, Gadwa's A band meeting is to be better kick information program so Rates are a little higher have never had this prob- half-brother, said only a held Sept. 13. me out.' those at highest risk recog- in northern communities, lem," he said. minority of band members None of the other princi- Athabasca MLA nize the need to be checked she said, probably because Members were also con- are fighting Gadwa. pal participants could be Mike Cardinal and treated," said Fanning. they're isolated. cerned Gadwa was pursu- "They are protesting for reached for comment in- The number of deaths Untreated, one -third of ing an Alternative Funding personal reasons. They're cluding Gloria Badger and occurring from such a pre - those who get TB, are likely Arrangement with Indian hurting a lot of people," he Gadwa. ventable disease is shock- to die within two to three Affairs, a form of federally - said. Gadwa has ruled the ing, said Fanning. years. endorsed self-government, Some members aren't reserve for 10 years. SEPTEMBER 8, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 3

Hobbema suicide rate down 95 percent Controversial program working - director By Gary Gee berna women was 160 selling service reaches suicide and another 154 Windspeaker Staff Writer times the national average people who are suicidal or others have died from al- in 1985 and 1986 while for who have attempted sui- cohol- related illnesses or HOBBEMA, ALTA. men, it was 83 times the cide. In addition, the sui- accidents. national average. The cide intervention program However, the most re- Hobbema's suicide rate, study analysed suicides in puts staff on a 24 hour call cent statistics compiled by only two years ago consid- the four bands from 1980 basis. the clinic indicate that al- ered the highest in Alberta to 1986. "So far in all the inter- cohol and drug- related and possibly of any Indian For Clive Linklater, di- ventions we have had, deaths have now dropped band in the country, has rector of the Nayo -Skan there is not a single one to eight in 1988 froma high been substantially reduced program since January where someone has gone of 54in1986and 19 in1987. by 95 per cent in the past 1987, the decline in suicides on to commit suicide," said Motor vehicle accident two years. in 1988 and 1989 demon- Linklater. rates have also dropped Statistics released by strate to him that suicides But with four suicides significantly from a high Hobbema's Nayo -Skan on the reserve hit their peak in 1988, Linklater says the of19 in 1986 to two in 1988. Drug and Alcohol Coun- in 1987. And the work of network is not "airtight." But Linklater remem- selling Service to Wind - the program has had some "Four of them slipped bers a time when people speaker show that from a significant impact in Hob- through," he noted. didn't care if they killed statistical high of 17 sui- bema in continuing to Linklater says the sui- themselves by alcohol or cides in 1987, Hobbema counteract that crucial cide program takes people reckless driving or suicide. had four suicides in 1988 social problem. from their point of crisis in "We had to stop them and so far, one in 1989. "We've had some real their life to a less stressful from killing themselves," Comparably, in 1986 dramatic results as far as situation. "Once we get our said Linklater. "So we there were 14 suicides and I'm concerned," declared finger in them, we don't let decided to start backwards eight in 1985. A special Linklater, who attributed them go," said the 54 year - and take a very pragmatic study commissioned by much of the statistical old Saulteaux Indian from approach." the four Hobbema Indian decline to the effectiveness Counchiching near Fort That approach involved bands, Samson, Montana, of a suicide program which Frances in northern On- a comprehensive commu- lives," said Linklater. and effective drug and Ermineskin and Louis Bull, operates out of the Nayo- tario. nity approach to an alco- "We treat it systemati- alcohol program, you have determined that the sui- Skan clinic. Since 1980, 75 Hobbema hol and drug treatment cally. Now we've got it to go to everybody," said cide rate for young Hob- The one -to-one coun- Indians have committed program that made clients under control In two to Linklater, who hopes to recognize that alcoholism three years, we want to implement a drug and and drug addiction is a reduce it down to zero." alcohol program to the 115 disease of the mind and Linldatermaintainsthat programs operated by the the body. the program's goal is to four bands on the reserve. "That's our basic belief reach as many people in He thinks that goal is and it affects other people's the community as possible possible. lives, from their intelli- with its alcohol and drug As Linklater says: "For gence, to how their organ's program. us, every day is drug and function, to their social "If you want to have alcohol awareness day." Pulp mills pollute river

Con't from front Chipewyan bands would saying since the proposed be downstream from the mill development was proposed pulp mill, announced late last year. thought to be the largest of "I'm glad there has its kind in the world. been a review into this Boucher wasn't avail- thing. It should have never able for comment but Cree been rushed into" in the said this latest environ- first place, he said. mental revelation will be "There has never been taken into consideration time given toward what during next week's review we (Indian bands) have to hearings. say." The first public hearing He said both the priv- is scheduled for the town ince and federal govern- of Prosperity Sept. 11 at ment are taking positive Prosvita Hall at 7: p.m. including Fort steps by Athabasca McKay Chief Jim Boucher Community re- Hall will host the next on the Environment meeting Sept view panel comprised of 12 at 7: p.m. provicial and federal offi- There will be meetings cials and area community in Fort McMurray Sept. 13, leaders. Lac La Biche Sept. 14 and The Fort McMurray, Fort Smith, N.W.T. Sept. Ralph Klein Fort McKay and Fort 18.

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AFN conducting own inquiry into Native justice Morrow By Jeff "My concern is that the The task force commit- Windspeaker Staff Writer brothers and sisters in the tee was spearheaded by the I HOPE YOU REALIZE Native brotherhoods federal Solicitor General's OTTAWA TARNISHING THE IMAGE Of YOuRE across the country, have office and Corrections A Native justice spokes- THE 'NOBLE SAVAGE1 not been consulted," he Services of Canada. man for the Assembly of said. First Nations is conducting 'There is not one recom- The task force recom- a Canada -wide study of mendation that would mendations call for hiring the federal prison system suggest active input from staff experienced in dealing in response to a report he any of them. If you look with Natives and non-Na- claims ignores Native con- closely at them (recom- tive inmates and capable of cerns. mendations) there's next to recognizing Native culture nothing from Native pris- and customs. Paul Doxtator began his oners." Other recommenda- cross- Canada tour of fed- tions also include allowing eral penitentiaries on be- Doxtator, a former fed- elders to speak on behalf of half of the AFN last month eral inmate now on parole, .native inmates during pa- to speak to members of worked with organizations role board hearings. Native brotherhoods in the Millhaven, Collins Regardless of the federal within the prison system. Bay and the Joyceville study results, Doxtator He is gathering informa- Penitentiaries in Ontario. argues for the necessity of tion to include in a compre- He says studies, similar including complete abo- hensive study about the to the federal probe, are riginal response to condi- treatment of Native in- useless unless Native input tions and treatment within mates in federal penitentia- is included. the federal prison system. ries. 'They are just refusing to Doxtator is currently in His investigation is in The Task Force on Abo- re- integrate into society. groups were not given the recognize Native inmates. eastern Canada conducting response to a 1988 federal riginal Peoples in Federal "But these recommen- opportunity to include How can you come up his probe. but has not yet steering committee report Corrections report includes dations are a shame," Dox- their own recommenda- with decisions that affect unveiled his Alberta prison he says denies Native in- 61 recommendations that tator insists. tions or give approval to their lives without even agenda. put. would help Native inmates He claims Native prison the federal translations. talking to them ?" Alberta Native justice probe delayed one month

By Jeff Morrow However, the terms of tive inmates including po- ping with the Donald and police, the quality of the committee. Windspeaker Staff Writer the study have not yet been lice procedures, court hear- Marshall case in Nova Sco- legal aid and the cultural Little Bear, a law gradu- approved by cabinet and ings and prison rehabilita- tia and probes in Ontario and language differences ate from the University of EDMONTON all the members of the tion. and Manitoba, judges have Natives face when they go Utah in 1975, has been ac- committee have yet to be heard testimony that Na- to non -Native court. tive in Alberta Native poli- A government probe appointed. Social and economic tives are largely excluded The IAA has named tics for several years. into Native justice in Al- The task force was an- standards will also be re- from the criminal justice University of Lethbridge His appointment is the berta will be delayed for nounced after six months viewed. system, except as defen- Native Studies professor only one to be confirmed one month until October. of negotiations between The task force plans to dants. Leroy Little Bear to sit on so far. A committee made up the government and Na- examine all stages of the of Indian, Metis and gov- tive leaders from Alberta system and how it affects The task force will be ernment representatives after they persuaded pro- Native people, said the the joint effort of the IAA, Slave Lake Friendship Centre was scheduled to begin a vincial officials to conduct president of the Indian Metis Association of Al- study Sept. 1 to determine a comprehensive study of Association of Alberta berta, the Alberta Solicitor CULTURAL DAYS why a disproportionate the judicial system. (IAA). General's office and the number of Natives are in The pressure from Na- "It will identify all areas Alberta Attorney- General's SCHEDULE provincial jails. tive leaders for a probe to see what treatment is department. But last week, it was re- escalated after a govern- different (between Native Members of the task Friday September 29, 1989 Day 1 vealed there will be a delay ment report indicated that and non -Native prison- force will be appointed to 5U0-6:15pm in the process. 29 per cent of adults jailed ers)," Roy Louis said. study government policies, Stew and Bannock In August, Solicitor in Alberta by the end of Louis pointed out the court reports and social Cost $1.00 per serving General Dick Fowler an- March 1988 were Native government probe comes service statistics. 6:30 - 8:30 pm Pageants nounced a task force will even though Natives make at the time when four in- Under the proposed Little Maiden 0 -4yrs be established to address up only 4.4 per cent of the quiries into the treatment terms of reference, the task Little Brave 0 - 4 yrs the situation of the increas- province's population. of Natives are under way force will conduct public Little Princess 5 - 8 yrs ing number of Native pris- The five -member panel across Canada. hearings around the prov- Little Chief 5 - 8 yrs oners incarcerated in Al- will review all events lead- In three inquiries pres- ince to investigate the rela- Maiden 9 - 12 yrs berta jails. ing up to the jailing of Na- ently under way, begin- tionship between Natives Brave 9 - 12 yrs Native Princess 13 - 18 yrs Kookum 55 and over Mooshum - 55 and over 9:00-12:00am Family Dance, Fourth Generation Band Cost $2.00 0 - 12 yrs OFFICER TAKES STAND The 12 schools, some built in 1910 and others in the $4.00 13 and over 1950s, have deteriorated after years of neglect, he said. Winnipeg Police Constable Robert Cross insists the The schools are operated by the Department of Indian Af- Saturday September 30, 1989 Day 2 shooting of Manitoba Native leader J. J. Harper in March fairs, which insisted the buildings are safe. 1988 was an accident. He testified at an inquiry into the But Montour said the schools are fire traps, because 8:30 - 10:30 am Pancake Breakfast shooting that several police officers told a racial joke at the they have 40- year -old drapes that aren't fire -retardant, Cost $3.00 per serving police station after the shooting. cardboard sheathing on inside walls and rotting wood. 11:30-1UOpm Jam Session 1:00-1:30pm The joke was: 'How do you wink at an Indian ?" The Five of the schools have asbestos-covered pipes ac- Moose Calling answer was a pantomimed pull of a trigger. cessible to children, he said. 1:30 - 2:30 pm Kiaskewan (liars) Contest Cross said he found the joke "extremely distasteful" Indian Affairs promised five years ago to spend $15- Categories 6 - 12 yrs and said it made him feel uncomfortable. The officers told million to replace the aging schools with three larger 13 - 18 yrs the joke, because they wanted him to feel more comfort- buildings. But the first of the new 18 and over schools, which was 2:30-3:15pm able, he said. scheduled to open this fall, had its opening delayed until Magician Cross admitted he didn't have reasonable grounds to 1993. GLOBE AND MAIL 4:00 - 7:00 pm Jigging and Fiddling Contest arrest Harper when he grabbed him during a 8:30-2U0am Dance (Cabaret) confronta- EFFECT OF PCBS ON NORTH tion on a Winnipeg street as Harper tried to walk away UNKNOWN Fourth Generation Band when he was stopped for questioning. Cross said he Residents of the Northwest Territories are confused Cost $8.00 Advance Tickets matched the description of a car-theft suspect. GLOBE about conflicting diet information received from the fed- $9.00 at the Door AND MAIL eral government. An Ottawa study earlier this year found Sunday October 1, 1989 Day 3 CHILDREN BOYCOTT SCHOOL evidence of a build -up in the Inuit food chain of PCBs. But scientists concluded the value of traditional native food 12:00 - Almost 1,200 elementary students stayed out of outweighed the risks. But some Natives aren't reassured 2U0 pm Team Challenge 2ü0 - pm schools on the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, On- and fear the government may be withholding informa- 5:00 Bull and Queen of the Woods Contest tario, after Indian leaders expressed concerns about infes- tion. Spike Driving Single Crosscut Log Toss tations of rats and snakes. "We are sick of promises. We "It looks like they are letting us die," said Stevie Double Crosscut want action," said Chief William Montour. Audlakiak, mayor of Broughton Island. Log Chopping Power Saw Cutting 5U0 Horseshoe Tournament SEPTEMBER 8, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 5

Lac La Biche centre desperate for funds the Native Friendship ment districts and Native encouraging that the prov- Landstrom said the to pay five months of un- By Dana Wagg Centre, is optimistic about services' division. ince might jump in and centre's board had earlier paid rent on the office and Windspeaker Staff Writer Betting much- needed Since summer, the Lac fund his centre for at least a applied to the Secretary of other bills, he said. La Biche has The centre needs State for $90,000 to to hire a The Lac La Biche centre LAC LA BICHE, ALTA. Funding from Alberta centre been year. Municipal Affairs despite operating on skeleton $88,000 to operate its com- director, a secretary, a re- is one of several in the Help may be in the the fact that friendship hours, because of the cash munity action centre. ferral worker and a pro- province whose future has wings for a financially- centres are a federal re- crunch. "It sounds good," said gram co-ordinator. been in limbo since March strapped friendship centre sponsibility. Lindstrom hopefully, after But there hasn't been 1988 when the federal gov- in northern Alberta which At press time, Land - 'We just have enough to preliminary talks with Sur - any movement from the ernment placed funding is on the verge of dosing its strom planned to meet pay for rent and for the rendi. federal govement on that for new and developing doors. Sept. 8 with Dennis Sur - telephone until we get "He (Surrendi) figures a application. centres on hold, according William Landstrom, rendi, assistant deputy some funding." friendship centre is a good Volunteers and board to Karen Collins, co-ordi- president of the Lac La Bi- minister of the improve- Landstrom said it looks thing." members are discouraged, nator of the Alberta Native Landstrom said. Friendship Centres' Asso- ciation. "The board members Volunteers at other Cardinal backs 30 percent pay hike are kind of starting to slip friendship centres around MLAs. the province before being away. They've volunteered the province are also By DANA WAGG March so many hours. They figure ting discouraged and The raise gives Alberta elected 20. burned -out, according to Windspeaker Staff Writer up "If an MLA is working it's not oing to come MLAs $57,505 a year, about. They've kind of Collins who is also presi- from $44,322. About full -time and doesn't have EDMONTON given up," he said. dent of the National Asso- $19,000 of that income is a second job then I believe Landstrom said the Lac ciation of Friendship Athabasca MLA Mike tax -free. it's justifiable. We work La Biche centre will hang Centres. Cardinal says he'll take his The raise is retroactive anywhere from 12 to 15 on as long s possible oper- The secretary of state, 30 per cent pay hike, ap- to April 1. It follows a 24 hours a day, normally six ating with minimal fund - which funds friendship proved recently by an all - per cent raise last year. days a week and and then centres, is still reviewing party legislative commit- Cardinal noted that I'm on call 24- hours- a-day. mg"We'll stick it out as the program. A study pre- tee, without batting an eye- when he ran for election, he "The people in my con- long as we can keep going. pared for the department lash. promised to be a full -time stituency will have to as- But if nothing comes about, tabbed 'Criteria for Loca- "I sure the hell earn MLA, making himself sess my performance and we'll shut the place down. tion of Native Friendship mine (salary)," he said available to constituents 24 they'll have an opportunity That's the only thing we Centres' is currently being the when contacted by Wind - hours a day, seven- days -a- in four years or so to deter- can do," he said. reviewed by Alberta speaker. MIA Mike Cardinal week. mine if I'm worth that Officials have taken Native Friendship Centres' Cardinal said he de- and with the amount of He said he had to take a much money. If I'm not, money out of their own Association. to keep the cided "with no second effort I give, my salary considerable pay cut when they better kick me out," he pockets centre he was elected. said. operating, he said. Friendship centres thought" to take the in- would probably be double across the country, which "But I thought regard- Realtor Pat Lemire, one Landstrom, who was crease being given to what I'm getting as an in are all in the same financial I of Cardinal's constituents, elected its president MLAs. MLA," he declared. less of the cut in salary straits, have conducted a would challenge the posi- said he favored paying the April, noted it took 10 "In my particular case, I The increase was ap- to a friendship letter -writing campaign to my best and work Metis MLA "what he's years get believe I earn my way and proved Aug. 28, making tion, do centre in Lac La Biche and drum up support. then some. If I went to a Alberta MLAs the second - full -time." worth" since he's full -time. after for ust They've also garnered "But it's ridiculous there operating private corporation with highest paid legislators in Cardinal had been a three years, it's come close the backing of MPs and my 35 years experience Canada, behind Quebec socioeconomic advisor to are those that have busi- to folding. MLAs wherever they're nesses on the side while An $8,000 grant this located, said Collins. they're in politics," said summer from Alberta Na- The board will meet this Lemire, who works at tive Services' bailed the or- month to review what Century 21 in Athabasca. ganization out, allowing it steps to take next, she said. Nursing Assistant Program Begins January 15, 1990 Slave Lake Campus - Campus is now accepting applications "AWASIKAN" The Alberta Vocational Centre Lesser Slave Lake for the January 1990 intake of the Nursing Assistant Program. Now is the time to apply for this challenging and rewarding 10 -month program. Successful graduates are eligible for A NATIVE HANDMADE registration as "Registered Nursing Assistants" with excellent employment opportunities. DOLL EXHIBIT Applicants must have a minimun Grade 12 academic standing - with a minimum of 50% in all Grade 12 subjects, or G.E.D. September 5 to October 6, 1989 Applications must be received by October 31, 1989. A high school transcript must accompany all appllications. The Beaver House Gallery To apply for the program, or for more Information contact: 3rd Floor Students Services 10158 - 103 Street Alberta Vocational Centre -Lesser Slave Lake Slave Lake Campus Edmonton, Alberta Slave Lake, AB TOG 2A0 Phone: (403) 849 -7140 Alberta Grouard Campus Slave Lake Campus Mission Street Box 1280 Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Vocational Centre Grouard, AB TOG 1C0 Slave Lake, AB TOG 2A0 Monday to Friday Lesser Slave Lake Tel. (403) 751 -3915 Tel. (403) 849 -7160

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Kehewin cutting the apron strings It's sad a chief, who has ruled his band for 10 years, feels it necessary now that he's under siege to seek refuge in the Indian Act. A leader of Treaty Indians in the late 1980s should be leading his people to the promised land not away from it. Whether the actions of the dissidents at Kehewin are right or wrong, their words ring out loud and clear: "This is our reserve. It is not Indian Affairs' reserve." To be 'Indian' a struggle for many But these heartfelt words do have a hollow sound. Everyone knows who calls the shots. Tansi, Ahnee and hello. Non -practising Indians That's what makes some people, who are object- This summer is winding TOUCHING are hard to count. By vir- ing to the reign of Gordon Gadwa, down. There's a chill in the tue of their invisibility it's so angry. air these mornings and on THE CIRCLE They want to be masters in their own house, but difficult to determine how my frequent drives into the many there are. By Richard Wagames g are told by Indian Affairs firstly, they didn't meet country I've noticed the These are the ones who the criteria for holding elections under band cus- hawks becoming more have lost it completely. tom and secondly, they didn't meet the criteria for numerous and busy as they Those who have grown up ousting a chief. prepare themselves for the in an all white world. They can't seem to win. long flight to the south. Those who have the looks Band members There are even the first harder names for me than said that there are three of an Indian but no work- don't know the Indian Act -a sightings of leaves on the double if just Itchybum. Suddenly kinds of Indians. The tradi- ing knowledge of what it -edged sword there ever was one - by ground. Somewhere in this Cowboys and was chapter Indians tional, the transitional and means to actually BE an In- and verse but bureaucrats for Indian Af- change of seasons I can for real. the non -practising. dian. fairs give every indication they know it so well imagine the children dis- Fortunately for me I had Traditional Indians are They are also the ones they could recite it backwards, standing on their covering that fallen leaves the opportunity to meet rare. These are the ones who have walked away. heads. are one of the most enjoy- elders and other spiritu- who actively seek out and Those who have chosen the Curiously, the Indian Act doesn't appear to able accessories to what- ally- centered people as a practise genuine tradi- ways of the white world have an answer for Gadwa, who finds himself in ever games they might be young adult. These people tional activities. These are over the ways of their inventing. Somewhere in the embarrassing position of being recognized by led me back to an apprecia- the ones who know every people. Those who have this change of seasons I tion of my Canadian law as chief. ceremony in- displaced themselves. imagine the boy I used to culture, my volved in the This might sound a bit But he's scorned by a majority of council band be. heritage and 'I'm stil 1 in sweatlodge. harsh to those of us who members, the who can carry on band business without We used to get together myself. These proce ss of The ones who consider ourselves tradi- him. on frosty autumn mornings I days am still discover ing know the tional. But it makes sense. The seeds of democracy are alive on Kehewin. and play Cowboys and in the process prayer songs. The nice thing about it is Indians. Actually, it was Ojibwa Dissatisfied band members show no signs of of discover- yness, Those who that it doesn't have to re- Cowboys and Itchybums. ing my my Indi anness know and un- main the same. The transi- backing off from their fight. My playmates then weren't And nor they, Ojibwayness, and who derstand the tional ones can always should particularly if their allega- all that creative when it my Indian - tion that Waga mese processes in- continue to make use of Gadwa sat for years on information the came to cultural putdowns. ness and find- volved in the their elders and their teach- reserve's request for band custom elections had Most of the time I was the ing out who reall y is' gathering of ings and work their way been rejected by Indian Affairs. only Itchybum. Those Wagamese the trees for towards becoming tradi- That kind of stubborn resistance is a must for games were fun and almost really is. the sundance lodge. Those tional. Those who are non - any reserve that wants to stand on its always resulted in all of us One of the 'nteresting who live in a traditional practising can do the same own feet and sprawled in a mad tangle in to govern its own affairs. things about those of us and therefore sacred man- because the very nature of a large pile of freshly fallen who have been rescued ner. our circle welcomes every- Independence is never won easily. leaves. from cultural And anonymity Transitional Indians are one who wishes to learn. every battle for independence does divide As I got older it seemed and re- introduced to our numerous. These are the The summer is winding communities and families. to become more and more Indian selves is that we ones who balance modern down. Together we move Fear that that will happen shouldn't stop any important to my playmates tend to become very ways with any number of into the western portion of band from responsibly and aggressively pushing to discover exactly what upfront about it. Almost elements of their cultural the Great Wheel. This is for independence. kind of Itchybum I was. In like born again Indians. tradition. They are the the time of introspection. those suburbs of Toronto For to back off is to be forever tied to the apron It becomes important nurses, lawyers, journalists The Looks Within Peace. and especially in those all - for everyone to know what and We are perched on the strings of the federal government and Indian Af- bureaucrats who leave white neighborhoods no kind of Itchybums we are. their offices to powwow on edge of wisdom. We con- fairs, a department to that's proving be feisty in its one had ever heard of the We talk about our sweat - the weekends. Those sider the nature of our- dying days. Ojibway. lodge, our dancing, our working their way back selves. We move forward. So I became at various singing and embarass our- from cultural alienation Itchybum. It has been and times a Sioux, a Cheyenne selves by attempting to because of fostercare or will continue to be an in- COPYRIGHT or an Apache. If you had to speak our language. At adoption. Those who are credible journey. Where it be an Itchybum, then at least it was true in my case. returning after leaving it all will lead me I'm not sure Advertisements designed, set and produced by Wind - least you could be one that It seems that because we behind for alcohol or but at least I have the speaker as well as pictures, news, cartoons, editorial everyone had content and other printed material are the property of heard of. have found our way back drugs. Those seeking a knowledge these days of Windspeaker and may not be used without the ex- My life changed at six- to traditional values we return to themselves. exactly what kind of pressed permission of Windspeaker. teen. I migrated to the tend to think of ourselves Those actively rebuilding Itchybum I am. streets of the cities and as traditional people. the fabric of our tribal so- Until next week, there suddenly were much A very wise elder once cieties. Meegwetch. SEPTEMBER 8, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 7

Indigenous people gather at international conference Vision of hop e inspires Duffield Indian By Dana Wagg staying in Japanese "7 didn't know it was Windspeaker Staff Writer homes," he said. going to be live until five As a board member of minutes after it started," he DUFFIELD, ALTA. the International Indian chuckles. "It caught me A Duffield Indian has Treaty Council, Bumstick offguard." just returned from an inter- focused on the week -long The International Indian national conference held in international indigenous Treaty Council was formed Japan, where he joined peoples' conference held at in 1974 in South Dakota to with 2,000 other people to Hokkaido, the northern- bring Indigenous issues to declare the 21st century - most Japanese island. It's the attention of the world. The century of hope'. home to the Ainu, an Abo- Burnstick is the only "I'm hopeful," there'll riginal people conquered Canadian representative be changes, said Ed Burn- by the Japanese in the on the council. stick, whose children and year1200. A number of declara- grandchildren will inherit He was one of 30 dele- tions and resolutions came the future. gates from around the out of the conference. "The way things are world attending that ses- "Oppressed people going worldwide there has sion. Others came from have a natural and univer- to be a change of attitude," Mexico, the U.S.S.R., Brazil, sal right to criticize, op- he said. Malaysia and India. pose, or prevent the im- "There's some very sad Burnstick also took part plementation of decisions stories and some very un- in a conference on peace at affecting their lives, no fortunate circumstances for Okinawa in southern Ja- matter where those deci- people in different parts of pan, a cultural festival at sions are made," says the the world. When you look Fukuoka and the general Minamata declaration. at things on the world gathering at Minamata, Delegates to the Indige- Above: Ainu women in traditional costume in one of the ceremonies held scale, it makes you wonder where thousands of people nous People's Conference before the first Ainu windjammer (below right) is launched in 200 years. The where we're going." have been poisoned by the approved resolutions call - action is prohibited by an archaic Japanese law. Burnstick was in Japan mercury pollution of ing on the Canadian and for most of August taking Chisso corporation. He met U.S. governments to allow the Natives have self -gov- in a number of mini -con - some of victims. to Photos Courtesy ferences, which were held He also participated in a ernment and to honor ex- as part of the People's Plan live six-hour long national isting agreements and trea- of Ed Burnstick for the 21st Century. elecast on the environ- ties with them. "I think it'll take a little ment. time for the people, who have organized it to set a plan of action, to take the next step to deal with the concerns," said Burnstick. "A lot of the govern- ments aren't concerned about what's going to hap- pen in the future. They're only concerned with what's going on now and how best to use the profits (from development) for their use," Bumstick said. As well as dealing with the concerns of Indigenous people, their plan for the future dealt with environ- mental, agricultural and women's issues. "It was a tight schedule travelling, talking to Ed Burnstick addresses a gathering at a cultural evening during his stay in people, steering meetings, Japan. attending workshops and

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Jeff Morrow CANADA $20 - FOREIGN a gift from Great Spirit Reporter Cradleboard $30 Send cheque or money Dana Wagg Editor. Our forefathers ingen- ered a gift from the Great crib, stroller, playpen, and order payable to Wind - Dear Reporter speaker and be sure to By looking to our tradi- iously designed and con- Spirit, for this Indian crea- carseat. Jeanne Lepine re- introduced Children too, are gifts include your name, address tional ways you'll see the structed the cradle board. tion can be Community Reporter and postal code. Please rising sun for our children This multi- purpose piece teaching our ancestral from the Great Spirit, when Real Pelchat tradition- notify us. by telephone or in tomorrow. of baby furniture's consid- ways the cradle board is a a child was born, Layout Artist writing if you have a change ally parents or grandpar- Joe Redcrow of address. ents would make their Cree Syllabic Translator child the most beautiful Windspeaker welcomes cradle boards as a sign of AMMSA ADVERTISING respect for these gifts, and show their pride and great BOARD SALESPEOPLE: your opinion love for their children. When the cradleboard Fred Didzena Mel Miller Windspeakerwelcomes let- was made, our elders con- President sidered how and infant Noel McNaughton Ron Louis ters to the editor. Letters would feel coming into the Vice -President John Glennon should be brief and include to the ba- Chester Cunningham world. So help Advertising copy must be bies intergrate to our Treasurer the name, address and tele- June Fleming received no later than Fri- phone number of the writer. Mother Earth, the board day noon to guarantee acts as her womb, being a Secretary We will not print unsig ned Leona Shandruk publication in the next is- safe, snug and secure place. sue. To advertise call 455- letters unless there is a good Rosemary Willier This provided all chil- Carol Wilson 2700. reason for witholding your dren with a solid founda- name and even then the tion, which in turn gives a MEMBERSHIPS more serene, safer and editor must know the iden- healthier environment to tity of the writer. Native American Press grow up in. Association (NAPA) National Aboriginal Communications Society (NAGS) Adelard and Lise Jacko SECOND CLASS MAIL REGISTRATION NO. 2177 PAGE 8, WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 8, 1989

School's back... for kids and adults Hi! I have to tell you what happened to me in dass Team roping champions are Marvin and Carter Yel- last week lowbird, and the bareback went to Paddle Prairie We have a new instructor at the Columbia Broad- cowboy Kenton Randle. Calf roping was won by Mor- casting Academy, Lynn Wood. She teaches us the pros ley cowboy, Lawrence Crawler and Clyde Roasting and cons of writing commercials, both for radio and Droppin' In captured the saddle bronc championship. In the senior television. By Rocky Woodward barrel racing event, Bonnie Crawler from Morley, Al- Of course, all of us students wanted to give her a berta took first place and in the junior event, it was Jody good impression on her first day. Strongman. Samson band member, Andy Okimaw The morning she was to arrive everyone was sitting won the junior steer riding event. in their chairs and I walked in. No teacher! All around cowboy for the Louis Bull Rodeo, was Like the class idiot, I jokingly said, "Good morning Samson Band member, Brian Crane. Crane competed dass, let's begin with," and the stupid table I was lean- in the bareback and team roping events. ing on fell apart! constantly, from morning to night, they'll be gone all day. All of the winners received saddles, while runners- The table fell, I fell, and everyone laughed. I turned Aw. up received silver buckles. around and there was the instructor, standing over me. Remember, the babies rule! If it wasn't for the babies, Stock for the rodeo was supplied by the Roasting Needless to say she didn't fmd anything funny. Totally none of us would be here. Hug them closely as you push Rodeo Company. embarrassed! them out the door. Blow them a kiss from the window Lots of rodeo news in this edition. As all US Native As an adult, I thought, "yeah it was stupid of me, as you watch them march proudly off to school. And once cowboys know the rodeo season is coming to an end acting like a kid. But what the heck Sometimes you got they're out of sight...Party! and the finals, beginning shortly, should be a good one. to do something crazy to break up the boredom of five EDMONTON: Parents love to brag about their chil- HOBBEMA: It's back to school week, so why don't hours of classroom time with so many creative minds dren and it's my turn. I want the world to know that T.J. we feature our little sweethearts! flying around. Could drive you nuts! WOODWARD won the Edmonton Journal 1989 Boys This cute little cowboy goes by the handle of Jimmy School days, school days, good old golden rule days! and Girls Golf Tournament in his age group (14) August Joe Johnson. See how he holds his lariat. Proves he's a Come to think of it, school days have arrived. Bet a 28 -30. His low gross score for the two-day event was 59, pro already at two and a half years old. lot of you parents out there are sure sad, huh? I mean no after 18 holes of golf. Congratulations T.J.! DROPPIN' IN: It's been a long weekend and a very more time to spend every day with your little darlings. He's just a chip off the old block Get it? Chip? short week So I'm outta here! See Ya all and have a Must break your hearts. Now instead of seeing them Parents! If you have something special that your child great weekend, ya hear! has accomplished and I do mean anything, even if it's remotely special, please call DROPPIN' IN at 455 -2700. Share it with the whole world! PONOKA: In Droppin' In 's book, this young cowboy was the star and main attraction at the Buffalo Ranch Rodeo held on the Labour Day weekend. Tyrell "Moosehide" Chalifoux is king of the Mutton Bustin (Sheep Riding) event! Tyrell really went fora ride. His dad, Lloyd Chalifoux says that Tyrell is strong as a moose. He proved it after having his head smashed against the rodeo corral and then having the sheep return only to run over him. But wouldn't you know it. Tyrell beat the clock and won the event with a 79! LOUIS BULL: Sorry I couldn't make the Louis Bull Labour Day Rodeo, but I have a good excuse. Over the long weekend I was busy covering the Panee North American Indian Classic rodeo. Doris Roasting, thank you very much for phoning Droppin' In with the stats on the rodeo. Below are the winners. In steer riding, Louis Bull favorite, Jonathan Bull won a saddle and the bull riding event went to Colin Wilier.

NATIONAL FILM BOARD, Special Screenings of Sept. 16, every Saturday, High Level Friendship Centre; Aboriginal Films, beginning Sept. 6, every Wednesday Indian Country proceeds to go towards equipment for the centre. at noon, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; N.F.B. Theatre, 120 Canada ,, Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton. INDIAN SUMMER WORLD FESTIVAL OF ABORIGI- NAL MOTION PICTURES, Sept. 20 - 24 1989; Pincher UNITED TRIBES INTERNATIONAL POWWOW, munY 0 Creek, Alberta: For more info. call (403) 627 -4813. Sept. 7 - 10, Bismarck, North Dakota; United Tribes Indian Art Expo, National Miss Indian America Pag- A WORKING CONFERENCE ON INDIAN ECO- eant;Contact Jess Clairmont or Letitia Stewart (701) 255- NOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Sept. 26, 27, & 28, Edmon- 3285 Events Ext. 217. ton Inn, Edmonton; sponsored by Alberta Indian Eco- nomic Developers; for more info. call 428-6731 C.N.F.C. MEMBERSHIP PICNIC POTLUCK STYLE, Sept. 8 at 5 pm, Laurier Park (134 St. and Buena Vista Rd.) Site 2; everyone welcome, centre will supply MASKWACHEES CULTURAL COLLEGE GRADU- hamburgers & hotdogs, everyone is asked to contrib- ATION, SEPT. 30 at 3:30 pm; Peter Bull Memorial ute something for the picnic; to register call Arm at 452- Centre; dinner at 6 pm and dance at 9 pm at Panee 7811. Agriplex; for more info. call Rosella Ward at (585 -3925). C.N.F.C. SOBER DANCE, Saturday, Sept. 9, 9:30 p.m. SLAVE LAKE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE 'CULTURAL to 1:30 a.m.; Westmount Community Centre, 10978 - DAZE' 127 Street; music by Rodney Sutherland & Country SEPT. 29 - OCT. 1, for more info. contact Carol at 849- Pride; for more info., call Georgina at 452 -7811. 3039

COLD LAKE FIRST NATIONS SPORTS DAY, Sept. 8 14th ANNUAL BOWDEN INDIAN DAYS, Oct. 1, - 10, men's fastball (12 teams only), ladies fastball (8 Bowden Institution, Calgary; hosted by the Native teams or more), prize money depending on entries, Brotherhood Society; traditional, fancy and grass pony, chariot and chuckwagon racing, dance Saturday dancing - Seniors and juniors; cash prizes; for more night; for more info. contact Fred Scanie (594 - 3112), John info. call Pat Harley, 227 -3391 (ext. 352). Janvier (639 -2456) or Randy Metchewais (594- 7183). NATIVE LEFTHANDED GOLF TOURNAMENT, Oct EDMONTON A'S LAST HOORAH BALL TOURNA- 7,1989. MENT, Sept. 9 & 10; Ellerslie Diamonds; mixed Co-ed Wolf Creek golf course. Entry fee $65.00 includes; A & B Fastpitch, rizes, for more info. contact Hank or Jogreen fees, golf cart and steak. For more info. contact Noel at 478- 9427(leave message). hn Fletcher at 435-4424 or Ryan Vold at 793 -6050. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOCKEY REGISTRA- THE NATIVE PERSPECTIVE /CFWE OPEN HOUSE; TION, Sept. 12 & 13 between 7 & 9 pm; Anunciation Sept. 22 at the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Al- Parish, 9420 -163 street, Edmonton; for more info. call berta boardroom (15001 -112 Ave. Edmonton) 9 am -12 Brian (489 Toker -3248) or John Columbina at (447- 8 pm; news conference at 10 am with CFWE live broad- 4279). e cast, o ribbon cutting and refreshments; for more info. call (403) 455-2700. 1989 N.I.A.A. SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS, Sept.15 V -17, p- Albuquerque, New Mexico; contact Pete Homer at AMERICAN INDIAN DANCE THEATRE Oct. 10. (505)275 -74M. 1989. 8pm: Calgary Centre for Performing Arts: for Ernie Cardinal at the Bob Kootenay Memorial ticket info call 294 -7472. For group sales call Tina FRIENDSHIP BINGOS, every Tuesday and beginning Tournament Nelson at 294 -7455 SEPTEMBER 8, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 9 i Child advocate pushes rights of children Predicts system will be more flexible By Jeff Morrow reports to John Oldring, be in danger. Windspeaker Staff Writer minister of family social Band representatives services. will now be able to apply EDMONTON New legislative amend- for voluntary disclosure of ments will allow private, adoption information in the The controversial Child non -profit adoption agen- name of treaty children Welfare Act will be given a cies to place children in whose biological parents new interpretation, says a foster homes. They will be are dead or can not be con - recently -appointed social subject to licensing require - tacted. service children's advocate. ments by Alberta Social The most important Bernd Walter, who was Services. change to the act, according named to the government - The agency may place a to Walter, is the mechanism appointed post of child with a pre -screened, which allows the children children's advocate last approved adoptive home to control their own well week, says a new system once the relinquishing par- being. will soon be in place to ents agree. The relinquish- Walter said it will be define the role of the prov- ing parents can even be dictated by those who are ince when placing children involved in the choice of the most qualified to make with foster families. foster home. the system work- children Under the province's Alberta Social Services themselves. new Child Welfare Act will ensure that consent for The province is eliminat- amendments, the adoption will be given ing the children's guardian children's advocate will in- "freely, voluntarily, and because it wasn't meeting vestigate or review individ- without coercion of induce- the needs of children in this ual cases at the request of ment." province, he said. the child, the social services A forceful entry amend- "We will now focus on department, or any other ment permits the depart- the needs, rights and pref- ment policy according to As the children's advo- "I don't see the role as interested parties. ment to apprehend a child erences of the children," he the individual needs of the cate, Walter, 42, will focus advocating for one side or As advocate, Walter is from their home using said. children," promised Wal- on the needs of children the other. I wouldn't side required to make periodic force if the child appears to "We will now imple- ter. who are wards of the prov- with either foster parents or ince. the Native groups. It's seri- In the past, he says, the ous stuff and we've got to Dene referendum postponed to Sept. 15 children's guardian was avoid some of the problems making decisions to place of the past " the morning and decided children in foster homes or Walter will be respon- Wagg By Dana to reschedule the referen- return them to their natural sible for talking with all the Windspeaker Staff Writer dum to Sept. 15. Polls will parents without any con- parties involved before any sultation from the children action is taken to displace ASSUMPTION, ALTA. be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. involved. the children. The Dene Tha' referen- Members will be asked He says a repatriation He also says he wants to dum on the leadership of a simple question: whether dilemma has caused the make the children's advo- Chief Harry Chonkolay they want a new chief or department difficulty. cate more accessible to want the 81- "The child welfare act Native communities so that has again been post- whether they more poned. -old Chonkolay, who was unclear in this area. It everyone will become year welfare of Scheduled for Sept. 7, has been chief since 1938. needed to be changed," he involved in the the referendum was The worker believes says. children. abruptly cancelled when there is about1,000 eligible electoral officer Roy Me- voters on the three reserves NOTICE TO neen, from the Tall Cree that comprise the Dene' Band, failed to show up, band: Bushe River, As- CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS said an Assumption band sumption and Meander office worker, who re- River. IN THE SURROGATE COURT OF ALBERTA fused to give his name. Band councillor Warren JUDICAL DISTRICT OF FORT MCMURRAY "People were showing Daneis, who is co -ordi- In the matter of the Estate of Fred Courteoreille, late of the referendum was up to vote and there was nating the town of Fort Chipewyan, in the Province of Alberta, who nobody there," he said, unavailable for comment. admitting it was very The referendum had died on March 14, 1988. frustrating. been originally scheduled deaths of two band mem- ent of the Order of Can - Take notice that all persons having claims upon the above The band council held for Aug. 3, but was post- bers. ada, was elected as chief an emergency meeting in poned after the tragic Chonkolay, the recipi- for life. named must file with the undersigned by the 30th day of September, A.D. 1989, a full statement of their claims and securities held by them. Leonard (Tony) Mandamin BAND MANAGER Barrister and Solicitor Box 91, R.R. 1, Site 2 CHIPEWYAN INDIAN BAND Winterburn, Alberta TOE 2N0 FORT CHIPEWYAN, ALBERTA We are seeking an experienced manager who can maintain the momentum towards self - Native Teacher Aide sufficiency and top quality for our administration. The successful candidate must be willing Home -School /Liaison Worker to relocate to Fort Chipewyan; be skilled in office procedures, inventory control and A person is required for assignment to planning; be committed to staff training and be able to communicate with most everyone. Falun and Lakedell Elementary Schools and Duties include: planning annual budgets; interacting with an advising Chief and Council on to Pigeon Lake Regional Junior- Senior High School. rapidly -developing issues. The successful candidate should have a good knowledge of Duties include direct assistance to planning and staff development. Native students in classrooms, planning cultural activities, and liaison with Native This is a very challenging position. Interested candidates should submit resume with three families. Post secondary references as to suitability and experience to: training and /or experi- Athabasca Chipewyan Band 201 ence working with Native students is required. P.O. Box 366 Fluency in Cree would be an asset. Fort Chipewyan, Alberta TOP 1B0 Salary will be in accordance with the ATHABASCA present C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement. Please send resume to: CHIPEWYAN Mr. W.C. McCarthy BAND 201 Superintendent of Schools County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 P.O. BOX 366, FORT CHIPEWYAN, ALBERTA TOP 1B0 697 -3730 Box 6960 Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 2G5 PAGE 10, WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 8, 1989

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By Rocky Woodward them vie for top honors on roping, a young cowboy Windspeaker Correspondent the last day of the rodeo. from Standoff, Slim Lewis Littlebear, the Creighton, put the pres- HOBBEMA leader in the Indian Rodeo sure on Blackwater and Cowboys Association slipped ahead of him with In all the years I have (IRCA) saddle bronc a 9.0 seconds to attended rodeos, I had standings, bucked his way Blackwater's 9.1 seconds. never witnessed a stand- to first place winning a But, in the end it was ing ovation for a cowboy. saddle (donated by Tex- Blackwater by one tenth of But this year it was dif- aco Esso Resources) and a a second over Creighton, ferent. silver buckle for his effort. 18.6 to 18.7. For eight seconds, "I would like to thank In the ladies barrel rac- Hobbema's Benji Buffalo everyone here and the ing, Browning, Montana's had the huge crowd at the people of Hobbema for ShellyMatthews picked up Panee North American hosting such a fine rodeo. the first place silver buckle Indian Rodeo Classic See you all at the IRCA award, crossing the finish standing in their seats as rodeo in Standoff," waved line in 17.99 seconds. he rode a bull named "Cat- Littlebear, who comes Chantelle Daychief, mando" to a rousing 90 from the Blood reserve. just off a win at the Buffalo point finish and a first place In the bareback event, Ranch Rodeo, settled for win in the bull- riding Paddle Prairie cowboy second place with an even event. Kenton Randle, not only 18 seconds. The rodeo, held at won a saddle at the Panee, For awhile in the bull Hobbema from September but just a few hours earlier riding event, cowboys 1- 4,brought together many that day he won the bare- were being tossed every- of the finest rodeo perform- back competion at the where. ers in North America. Louis Bull Labor Day Goodfish Lake bull World champion team Rodeo. rider Eugene Jackson was ropers Dick Powell and "That's two saddles in the first to go. However, Sam Bird put on a terrific one day. It has to be the he managed to hang on for show of team work but best day in my career as a the bell and received a 79. settled for second place bronc rider," beamed Jackson was flipped about with a time of 65 and 6.4 Randle. the rodeo arena when his seconds. In steer wrestling, chal- hand became caught on the Bird joined up with lenging the clock can put a belly rope tied around the another well -known cow- lot of pressure on a cow- bull. Smart work by bull- boy on the circuit, Spike boy and it did on the last fighter Herb Chisem, kept Guardipee, to win the day. Of seven cowboys the bull busy until Jackson event with times of 6.5 and who made it to the final could free himself. 6.1 seconds. round, only Shane Little - Other cowboys that Jim Gladstone, who bear and Robert Bruised - received injuries (minor) won the 1977 world calf - head, both of Standoff, while competing were roping champion in Okla- Alberta, came in with a Reid Reagan and Dallas homa City, also captured time. In the end, though, it Youngpine. the crowds attention but a was Bruisedhead who Jackson is the leading late rope by heeler Evans came up the winner with a bull rider on the NANCA Daychief, put the two time of 5.8 seconds to (Northern Alberta Native Paddle cowboys in third place Littlebear's 9.1. Cowboy Association) cir- Inc with times of 7.0 and 7.9. Levi Blackwater Sr. has cuit. Over 30 team ropers been on the rodeo wonthe in "Rodeos are my life," says cowboy circuit Rodeo stock was sup- Slim Creighton entered their names in the for many years, but going plied by the Vold Rodeo event that saw only 10 of into the final round in calf Company. SEPTEMBER 8, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 11

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(111 C, c r; Herb Chisem's humor sees him through the bull - A young mutton buster is consoled riding events ids with electric rides Bull fighter wins respect Dy m of cowboys, audience th to By Rocky Woodward Ralph Steinhauer, is a for- "No! Every time I a I s. Windspeaker Correspondent mer Lieutenant - Governor hear horn think he's as of Alberta. bringing her back!" of HOBBEMA For approximately six Chisem answers to the years, Chisem has been roar of the crowd. Rodeo bullfighter attending to the safety of Rodeo is in Chisem's ic- Herb Chisem often bull riders, both on the blood and he says he ís needs to keep his sense professional and amateur would not trade it away Ip of humor. rodeo circuit. for anything. Je After all, he is usually He agrees that part of "It's a good life. As the face sh staring down of his job as a rodeo clown is long as you keep your an angry bull on most to entertain the crowd wits about you, you'll as a profes- ef, weekends while a bull rider is pre- never get hurt. I love lo sional rodeo clown. paring himself for his ride. the travel from rodeo to or Chisem's job is to At the North American rodeo and just knowing en make sure cowboys Indian Rodeo Classic and the cowboys, the com- competing in bul l riding the Buffalo Ranch Rodeo, panionship. It's like one ill events get hurt. If a Chisem had no problem great big family," ys cowboy finds himself in keeping the crowd laugh- Chisem said. trouble, it is Chisem's job Chisem says he will y- ing. With the rodeo an- to see that the bull's at- nouncer who acts as his stay on the rodeo circuit tention is drawn away for most of the winter. tll straight man, Chisem was as from the cowboy until great. From Grande Prairie he can escape to safety. "Quit blowing that to Standoff and into the or It's not an easy job. In horn!" Chisem hollered to States, Chisem looks it's a oc- '9. fact dangerous the rodeo announcer. froward to the rodeos, but like Chisem ut cupation "But I have to. When an including one of his fa- has to do iis says, someone event is over the cowboy vorites, the Hobbema he it. riding needs to know that," Panee Christmas Ro- loves his role he Chisem the announcer hollers deo. as the cowboys' protec- 1l- back. "Just look around pt tor. "But it bothers me. when You're at a rodeo, He takes pride in his Everytime I hear the horn no doubt you'll see me job and also the fact that a i t remi nds me of the trucker there," he says with at he is the only Native bull- who took off with my grin. fighter in Canada to hold kr) wife," Chisem again hol- Herb Chisem. re a professional lers. Behind the painted bullfighter's card. face and all the joking as "Oh! I see, when you Chisem, originally hear the horn it makes you around, every cowboy from the Saddle Lake sad. You must miss her a knows there's a bull- Reserve, grew up in the great deal," the announcer fighter they can rely on ve Paddle Prairie's Kenton Randle won two saddles Louis Bull and town of Two Hills. says sympathetically. when the chips are - His grandfather, down. ir- the Indian Classic - on the Labor Day weekend at Hobbema. He won in the bareback event. P- WWI

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Shannon and Carmen Martineau fold their teepee

Chief Howard Mustus was honored for 10 years of service. Here he 11th Annual walks with (left to right) band councillors Francis Alexis, Roderick Alexis, Don Alexis and Ben Alexis Assiniboine Cultural Celebration

By Bert Crowfoot and for more than ten years cancelled that outing, the made a quick decision. resched- Windspeaker Staff Writer of service. celebrations were Notices were made and uled to the Thanksgiving faxed out to band offices "The elders and people ALEXIS, ALTA. weekend. And, just in case, across Western Canada. really appreciate his lead- it was decided the indoor ership," said Isabel Koote- The radio station CFCW Alexis Band's 11th An- arena at Enoch reserve broadcast the announce- nual Assiniboine Cultural nay, a band member. would be the venue. ment. Celebration was a huge Treaty Six Vice Presi- But after rumours that "Fifteen minutes after success on Sept. 2 -3, at- dent Percy Potts read a the popular Bismarck, the notices were sent out, tracting over 400 registered tribute to Chief Mustus, North Dakota Powwow the Sioux - Assiniboine dancers. saying that he was "a was moved back a week to Juniors from Portage La Bad weather threatened warrior of yesterday, to- the weekend of September Prairie, Manitoba re- the event. But while it day and tomorrow.' 8 -9 and that a powwow in sponded by fax and in- rained slightly on Satur- In the end, it was mod- Morley had been quired aboutbeing the host day morning, with the ern technology that made cancelled, band members drum," said Alexis. prayers of a lot of people, the event all possible. jumped for the chance to the sun came out and the On a week's notice, hold it on the Labor Day Next year the Alexis powwow went off with- powwow organizers de- weekend. Band plans on going back usual out a hitch. cided to reschedule their Powwow organizer to their date of mid- On Sunday afternoon, powwow and sports day, Dan Alexis says since there summer for the powwow. the Alexis Band paid trib- which in past years has were no powwows at all in If rain delays another Samantha Alexis is well -prepared, having ute to Chief Howard Mus - been held during the sec- Alberta last weekend, powwow, it will be smoke three tape players, to record a song tus, honoring him for his ond weekend of July. powwow organizers held signals by fax and radio to dedication to the people When bad weather a ten -minute meeting and get the word out again.

Sunday night's grand entry was captured with a 15-mm fisheye lens by Bradley Crowfoot, son of Bert Crowfoot SEPTEMBER 8, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 13

The Martineau Clan Doreen (bottom) Shannon (left) and Rachel travel with their family to powwows across North America. Their costumes are made with sinew instead of thread. s

BERT CROWFOOT, WINDSPEAKER BERT CROWFOOT WINDSPEAKER

Good News Public Information Meetings Party Line On The Alberta- Pacific Review Board FOSTER The Alberta and Federal Ministers of the Environment have Information meetings on the proposed hearing process and how agreed to a joint provincial -federal public review of the you can make your submission will be held by the Review Board PARENTS environmental impacts of the Alberta- Pacific Forest Industry's in the communities listed below. Who are Foster proposed pulp mill in the County of Athabasca. Children? How do you go An independent eight -member board has been established to con- We'd encourage you to pick up an information package on the Board prior to the meetings. These packages are available about becoming a Foster duct public hearings, and to ensure that members of the public Review have every opportunity to express their views on the environ- at local libraries in the communities where these meetings will Family? Answers to these mental impacts of the proposed mill. be held. questions will be discussed at a Foster Care COMMUNITY DATE TIME information series starting PROSPERITY Monday, September 11 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 1989. Prosvita Hall Everyone is welcome to ATHABASCA Tuesday, September 12 7:00 p.m. attend. To register, call Athabasca Community Hall FORT McMURRAY Wednesday, September 13 7:00 p.m. Michael at 427 -KIDS MacDonald Island Recreational Complex (5437)." LAC LA BICHE' Thursday, September 14 7:00 p.m. Foster Care Unit "D" Elks Lodge Monday, September 18 7:00 p.m. EDMONTON, AB., TSE 4Z7 FORT SMITH Metis Association Hall

Please note, these are dates for the information tnntiri., not the hearin n themselves. PUT IT HERE. As soon as the heating dales are set, the Bavard still place notice; of the hearings. Call or write the editor to include good news of non -profit events you want to share, courtesy of AST. For more information, contact the Review Board's office: Impact Assessment Review Board 89.9 FM The Alberta- Pacific Environment ta Standard Life Building, 1540, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4 Telephone (403) 422 -2549 LAC LA BICHE To avoid long distance charges, outside of Edmonton local dialing area please call your RITE Government operator BE WISE - and ask W be put through to the &rard's number. In the N. W.T., please call collect. ADVERTISE! ENVIRONMENT IMPACTASSFSSMIENT REVIEW BO4RD 623 -3333 PAGE 14, WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 8, 1989

Indians move forward at Treaty 8 health conference information setting to help quested $98,070 to cover By Jeff Morrow people understand how costs. Windspeaker Staff Writer things work. It worked out After negotiating with well. We were unsure how the federal department, SLAVE LAKE, ALTA. many would show up. It Badger said they finally was better than we ex- agreed to accept $45,000 to The financially- troub- pected," he said. finance the conference. led Treaty 8 Health Con- The conference plan- Badger said he is not yet ference attracted more ning committee ran into sure of the total cost of the participants than antici- financial trouble early last meetings because "all the pated, says an organizer of summer when they discov- bills are not in." the three -day event which ered that the Canadian The information ses- was held in Slave Lake last Health Services branch sions dealt with topics week. had allocated only $20,000 ranging from elder abuse More than 160 Natives to cover conference ex- and youth health issues, to attended the conference penses while it had re- health service transfer. entitled "Moving Forward: Indian Control of Commu- nity Health." The large turnout Province issues proved that Natives in northern Alberta are inter- ested in the new services bear warning being offered organizer The province's For- several grizzly bears. Jim Badger said. estry, Lands and Wildlife Although some human- Badger, a treaty officer department has issued a habituated black bears with the Lesser Slave Lake bear alert to the public have been killed, every Indian Regional Council, near habitats of black attempt is being made to said there wasa wide cross- beam and grizzlies. move bears. All captured section of elders, chiefs and Residents, industrial grizzlies have been band members who at- workers, vacationers and moved. tended the workshops and other travellers in panel discussions held at Alberta's forested north - Les Cooke, the the Sawridge Hotel from em and western portions department's acting dep- of the province have been uty minister, advises that Aug. 28 to 30. advised to proceed cau- caution is always the There were new gov- tiously in those areas. rule with. bears. Treat ernment initiatives and Several serious en- bears with respect, and if programs announced at counters have occurred necessary, back off out the conference but the most recently near Hinton, of their way until they significant development of Grande Cache, Grande leave. Report problems, the conference was "put- Prairie and Rainbow damage or unusual bear BERT CROWFOOT, WINDSPEAKER fing faces to the policy," lake. Department staff behavior to your nearest Any left? said Badger. have captured many nui- Fish and Wildlife Dis- Two -year -old Kayla Susan of Alexis is the daughter of Germaine Susan "It was just held in an sance bears including trict Office. and Eddie Potts

LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT Employment Opportunity FORM 2 Executive Director NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY The High Level Native Friendship Centre, a non -profit society, dedicated to the (SECTION 26) provision of services to the native community and to the development of positive cultural NORTHLAND SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 61 relationships in the High Level district, requires a dynamic, energetic individual to lead PROVINCE OF ALBERTA the day to day operation of the Centre. Duties: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT NOMINATION DAY IS SEPTEMBER 18,1989 AND THAT NOMINATIONS FOR THE ELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE - Reporting to a Board of Directors, the incumbent will responsible be for: FOLLOWING OFFICES WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE LOCAL JURISDICTION - supervision of three full time staff and additional project and volunteer OFFICES SET OUT BELOW BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. AND workers 12:00 ON NOMINATION DAY. - preparation and monitoring of annual budget - programme development and evaluation Sub -Division Local School Board No. of Location of Local - public relations Number Committee Member Members to School Jurisdiction - development of programme and funding proposals Be Elected Office 25 Anzac/Gregoire Lake Reserve 7 Anzac School Qualifications: Anzac. Alberta - an appropriate level of and training 17 Athabasca Delta 7 Athabasca Delta School education Fort Chipewyan, Alberta - various administrative and management experience 9 Atìkameg /Sovereign 7 Atikameg/Subdnisan School Atikameg Abora - familiarity with the Native Community and Native Organizations 6 Bishop Routhier, 5 Bishop Rol ie, School Peavine, Alberta demonstrated ability to prepare written proposals 4 Gadoue Lake 5 Cadotte Lake School Cadone Lake, Albana - supervise staff 22 Calling Lake 7 Calling Lake School Lake, Alberta - deal successfully with various private Calling and government funding sources 18 Chipewyan Lake 3 Chipewyan Lake School - the ability to represent the Friendship Centre on various Chi Lake, Albana committees and 23 Conklin Conklin School community initiatives Conklin, Alberta 20 Desmarais 7 Mistassinis, School - ability to speak aboriginal languages will be considered an additional asset Desmarais, Alberta 28 Elizabeth Elizabeth School - must have a valid drivers license and vehicle Elizabeth Settlement, Aborts 26 Fort Mckay Fort Mckay School Fort Mckay, Alberta 8 Gilt Lake 7 Gift Lake School Additional Information Gill Lake, Alberta Monies are available 7 Grouard 7 Grouard School through Canada Employment Centre for travel to interviews, if a Graved, Alban person is unemployed or in the process of being laid off. If you should fall into 27 J.F. DCn 5 J.F. Dion School either of ow, Alberta these categories, we would appreciate your applying for these funds. See your local 24 Janvier 5 R. Perin School Employment Chard, Alberta Centre for further information. 2 Keg River 5 Community Library Keg River, Albano 5 Ligie Buffalo 5 Little Buffalo School Salary and benefits are negotiable. Little Buffalo, Alberta The position will remain open until a suitable 10 Loon Lake/Red Earth Creek 5 Clarence Jaycoz School candidate is found. Enquiries and resumes to: Loon Lake, Alberta 29 Muskeg River /Susa Creek/ 3 Sun Creek School Patrick Cavanagh, President Wanyendie Flats Sus Creek, Alberta 1 Nose Creek 3 Nose Creek School Board of Directors Nose Creek, Alberta o fRIENDSym Paddle Prairie 7 Paddle Prairie School High Level Native Friendship Centre X10 Paddle Prairie, Abona Peerless Lake 5 Peerless Lake School Box 1735 Peerless Lake, Alberta 21 Pelican Mountain 5 Pelican Mountain School High Level, Alberta Sandy Lake, Alberta 13 Pine Ridge 3 Pine Ridge School TOH 1Z0 Penney Camp, Alberta Trout Lake 7 Kateri School Trout Lake, Alberta 19 Wabasca St. Theresa School :, Alberta .: Wabasca. 1 '~~ Northland School Division No. 61 Bag 1400, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1V2 ,a, r Dated at the Town of Peace River, in the Province of Alberta this 24th Day of August, A.D. 1989 J..-. «.. Nomination Papers are available at the subdivision loations listed above. ' Fred De Kleine, Returning Officer SEPTEMBER 8, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 15 II Northern Digest III $ YELLOWKNIFE ritorial historic park. Book celebrates Yellowknife history The government of the Northwest Terri- YELLOWKNIFE YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. deals were often hatched this exciting and unique costs of printing the book tories has announced The Government of in Edmonton with supplies location. it is necessary to pre-sell hazardous materials the Northwest Terri- A book celebrating the shipped north by water, It includes maps of volume one. at the Long Range tories says it will play development of Yel- air, transport, and by win- various kinds - area maps Books ordered and paid Navigation (LO- an active role in the lowknife called Illustrated ter "cat trains." showing the location of for before the end of Seop- RAN) station at the public review History is the first volume Business connections mines and the "Indian Vil- of the tember 1989 will cost $25. Cape Christian mili- proposed Alberta in a series by the Yel- between Yellowknife and lage" now called Detah, After publication the tary site lowknife Local History Alberta centres were estab- sketch maps of mineral book will cost $30. will be Pacific Pulp Mill, Project. lished. This business and claims, insurance maps People are asked to mail cleaned up. The sta- which is proposed to Coordinator Susan social connection has con- showing locaation of their orders as soon aas tion was operated by be built in northern Jackson announced last tinued today. buildings and the original possible along with a check the U.S. Coast Guard Alberta. week that the first volume "The stories are mar- street names. or money order to and abandoned in is being pre -sold before it vellous and have been The book also includes Nor'West Publishing, Box 1973. goes to resi- index print. written by these early an and will be a 379, Sechelt, B.C. VON 3A0 YELLOWKNIFE Yellowknife today is a dents," said Jackson. valuable reference book in so that the print run size IQALUIT modern city, 600 miles It was decided that addition to being absorb- can be set. Social Services' Min- north of Edmonton. It they should write stories ing entertainment, said The orders will be con- More than 700 years ister Jeannie Marie- sprang up on the rocky themselves - prospectors, Jackson. firmed and in a few months of Inuit history were Jewell has appointed shores of Great Slave Lake waitresses, miners, a The project has been the books will be mailed commemorated with three people to inves- just over 50 years ago, the mountie, priests, pilots, a operating without benefit after they have been the official opening tigate sexual assault result of a worldwide farm hand, a restaurateur, of government funding printed. recently of Qaum- allegations made scramble for minerals. civil servants, school teach- and in order to cover the maarviit Historic recently by a female Right from its begin- ers, a bank clerk, dog own- Park by Gordon ning Yellowknife, has cap- ers, nurses, signals person- inmate at the Yel- tured the world's attention nel, radio operator, airline Wray, Minister of lowknife Correc- and sparked the imagina- operator, radio announcer, oer Economic Develop- tional Centre. The tion of people everywhere. tractor train operators, speakeréák ment and Tourism. RCMP is also con - For Albertans, Yel- students(now si It's childrenand the Northwest ductingacriminalin- lowknife goldfields has grown), brides, mothers, Opportunities Territories' third ter- vestigation. always held a special fas- fathers, plus others stories cination. are included. Windspeaker is looking for young, ener- Yellowknife mining Readers will be enter- getic individuals to fill fourtraining positions activities provided one tained, educated, and 1) Marketing Assistant bright spot of hope during touched by these narra- 2) Sales trainee GMAT LSAT GRE The Depression. Out -of- tions, said Jackson. 3) Production Assistant Weekend Test Preparation work prairie farmers, con- The book contains 4) Resource / Librarian University of British Columbia, University of Calgary struction workers, univer- black and white photo- Qualifications: University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan sity students, and explora- graphs including aerial a willingness to learn Next Course: Sept 16 & 17 tion and business devel- photos, snaps from family Experience a benefit but not necessary opers went north in the albums, photos from ama- Knowledge of aboriginal culture an asset CALL: 222.8272 Vancouver 292 -9200 Calgary 459 -7261 Edmonton 933 -0603 Saskatoon 1930s looking for work. teur and professional pho- Must currently be on U.I.C. to qualify Many These Head Office Albertan families tographers. splen- For more information, p were in on the building of did photographs by call Vexton 295 MacEwan Student the community. 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THE CANADIAN NORTHERN STUDIES TRUST FALL COMPETITION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS co ,ham ; IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT "floret° FOR NATIVE STUDENTS ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS The Canadian Northern Studies Trust will award scholarships valued at $10.00 each to support Native students enrolled in TUITION AWARDS post -baccalaureate degree or diploma programs at a Canadian university and who will be commencing graduate studies on or FOR EXCELLENCE IN POST SECONDARY STUDIES after January 1st, 1990 IF YOU ARE: The educational program of the successful candidates will have A treaty Indian resident in Alberta; special relevance to economic development for Native peoples in enrolled full time in a program of commerce, Canada. Preference will be given on the basis of academic business administration, accounting or small excellence, but work -related experience with potential for initia- business; tive and leadership qualities will be taken into account. The subject areas that have direct bearing on economic development attending either a college, university or technical will be considered, and the applicability of the course of study to school; Native economic development must be demonstrated. able to provide a statement of personal /academic goals that related to Indian business development. The awards are open to Native students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. These awards are Then contact the Alberta Indian Investment Corporation made possible by a contribution from the Native Economic at 428 -6731 (Edmonton) or 291 -2388 (Calgary) for more Development Program, Government of Canada. information on the Senator James Gladstone Memorial office at: For information and application material, write to: Award. Applications are available at our

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Lease $29.90 / month COPY LETTER, LEGAL Phone 493 -8105 Banyan and Buffalo opens down south CALGARY people who thought that Ontario and Alberta and with the Indian artifacts." there was a lot in common some beautiful Navaho This colourful and Calgary's international among the stories we were Two -Grey Hills rugs - charming show of stories, company of theatre and presenting from the these along with some legends and dances will Nashium 4*14. dance, Sun.Ergos with Blackfoot and the Cree and erosion cloth is making a open the season with en- Robert Greenwood and their own stories and sug- great setting, a real, tex- tertainment for the whole CANADA ONE OFFICE PRODUCTS CORP. Dana Luebke open their gested that we might look tured, atmosphere that will family. The performances second subscription sea- into some. be considerably different are recommended for 10010 - 107A Ave son with a world premiere "So here we are with from our other shows with young people six years and 66 /mth. Lease OAC of Banyan and Buffalo last this new show with some projections," he said. older. week. wonderful legends that "Carol Case is making Tickets are on sale at The show is a collage of should really entertain as some truly beautiful cos- the door at THE SCAR - legends, stonesdancesand well as make a statement tumes, both Balinese and BORO, 1727 - 14th Ave- folktales from Southeast about thesimilaritiesof the Indian. All the sounds will nue, S.W. Subscriptions Asia and North American cultures - not to mention be traditional instruments, are also still available for Indians. the people!" all of which we have heard the season by calling 264- "Hence, Banyan and "We bought some great and experienced in our 4661. The theatre is wheel- Buffalo," smiled Green- fabrics from Sumba and travels," Luebke added. chair accessible. wood. Sulawesi, a Balinese frog, "And Carol Smith at the Dates of the perform- "When we were in Bali, some gorgeous head- Glenbow Museum has ances are Fridays through we met some fantastic dresses that we got from helped us enormously Sundays, Sept. 8 to 17. Office National AI 0 national du film Film Board Notice of Notice of du Canada of Canada áT

W COMPANY WfTH NATUfE LAND CLAIMS SOVEROGNII Temporary MIONrIIKMGRS. i Hearing for Good News Wdey, Sept 13 W.dereday, Del 1$ 1200 noon Bears and Man (26 min) 1200 nom Mlsk(/0 mn) Party Line Caribou of Neten Canada (13 mn) 3:00 Pm. FotGmd Hope (47 mn.) Guardianship 3:00 p.m. Dean of a Legend (50 mn) 7:00 Pm. God Hain to Man Nto Wald Pan Wit Permanent Guardianship 7:00 p.m. Balad dCrwbd Ne Land (16 mn.) The Great 011ab Saga (56 Mn.) to: Shellie Rabbit Wednesday, Oct 25 to: Tamara Kelly FOSTER Wdey, Sept 20 1200 ram You am on Man Land (36 m'es.) 1200 roan Esbury (12 mn) 300 pm. Indent al Resegoudm (46 mn.) Buffalo Take Notice that on the 11th PARENTS The Fight d 110Sron(26 min) 7:00 p.m. The Inquy Fin (67 min.) 3:00 p.m. Nirnng. Canada's Nais Dog (21 min) day of October at 9:30 a.m. a Who are Foster Van's Camp mn) (27 CRmCAL ISSUES IN NATWE COMMUNITY LJFE hearing will take place in 7:00 p.m. Wolf Pack (20 Mn.) Take Notice that an ap- Children? How do you go Rmm of ne Swift Fos Wednesday, Nov.1 Wetaskiwin Family Court. A 1200 noon The System outof Siam plication for Tempo- about becoming a Foster FOR THE RECORD Out of And (20 min.) Director under the Child Wel- Video only Trouble wit te Lan (29 Mn.) Family? Answers to these Wedne.d.y, Sept 27 3:00 p.m. Va, am Urate Arrest (1 S mn) rary Guardianship of fare Act, will make an applica- 1290 noon Ballad 0Crwlool(10 mn.) Tao pm. Dinan d Natal (16 mn) tion for permanent guardian- questions will be discussed Age of te Buffalo (14 min,) Pandnakes Lodge a your child, born on Las/ Days d Okak (24 mn) Hearing Pace (29 mn) ship of your child, born on at a Foster Care 2:00 p.m. Long Lance (55 min.) February 7, 1981, will Pal Nana Goes West (1 a mn) EDIICATION December 15, 1986. You are 7:00 p.m. Medicine Une (10 mn) information series starting be made on the 11th requested to be present at the Standing None (57 min.) Wednesday, Nov. e 12000000 Cree Way (26 min.) hearing. You have the right to Tuesday, August 15, 1989. DRAW FOR FREE VIDEO AND NFB BAG, Star Blanker (27 mn.) day of October at 9:30 - 3:00 p.m. Wandeng Spkil (26 mn.) be represented by legal coun- Everyone is welcome to CULTURAL RESISTANCE MID CULTURAL SURVIVAL. (26 min) a.m. in Wetaskiwin Survival School sel. An Order may be made in 7:00 p.m. Richard Canine((29 mn) attend. To register, call Wednesday, Oct 4 Fpste Ctib (43 mn) Family Court. your absence, and you have the 1200 nom Cede of the Sm(23 mn) Michael at 427 -KIDS Who was te Ones (7 mn) URBANIZATION ri ght to appeal the Order within 3:00 p.m. Fiddlers of James Bay (29 mn.) (5437)." Man Who Chose the 51611(29 min) Wednesday, Nov.15 Contact: Shonda 30days from the date the Order 7:00 p.m. A Family of Labrador (59 mn.) 1250 nom affermas(17 mn) is made. Foster Care Unit Magic in te Sky (57 min.) Charlie Squash Goes b Tom (4 min.) Kiester "D" New Dey - Now Horizons (26 min.) Wednesday, Oct I I 3:00 p.m. Steel IOds (22 min) Alberta Family and EDMONTON, AB., TEE 4Z7 1290 Nonnawti- Contact: nom ASki(28 mn.) Nom rad run (28 min) Shonda Kiester The Pape and te Land 790 p.m. No Adlbem Social Services, Alberta Family and Social The Red Ness (26 mn.) PUT IT HERE. 3:00 p.m. Sundng None (57 min.) C)IILDIEN 6)40 YOUTH (city) Wetaskiwin Services, (city) Wetaskiwin Call or write 7:00 p.m. Them are my People (13 mn.) the editor to include good news of non -profit events you want to Abeianal Rights. Land 'aims 6 Wednesday, Nov. 22 Telephone: 352 -1214 -1214 hare, courtesy of AGT. Sovereignty 1200 noon Feeling `les Feeling No Telephone: 352 Dancing Nand te Taie (107 mn) Pat 1.2 -3 (11 min.) 3'.00 p.m. Feetng Vas Feeing No Seas 7:00 p.m. Feel g you Feeling No A Fatly Rogan (76 min.)

From the National Film Board of Canada Special Screenings of Aboriginal Films! Power & Control Technician Program 4th Class Part A & B Power Engineering and Instrumentation Grouard Campus, Slave Lake Campus Program begins October 2, 1989

Excellent employment opportunities exist in Northern Alberta for individuals with 4th Class Alberta Power Engineering certification. Petrolium, pulp and paper and other industries require qualified MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS personnel who can operate and maintain stationary engines and other mechanical equipment such as steam engines, air compressors, generators, turbines, air conditioning, refrigeration units and steam boilers. The Alberta Vocational Centre - Lesser Slave Lake is now accepting applications for a 32 -week Public Notice Power and Control Technician Program to be offered at both Grouard and Slave Lake Campuses beginning October 2, 1989. This program includes 4th Class Part A & B Power Engineering as well as an instrumentation component. "Open House" & "Public Meeting" The program, broker from SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) consists of 20 weeks of in -class instruction at the Grouard or Slave Lake Campus and 12 weeks of 'hands -on' practical training at the Sait Power Engineering and Instrumentation Laboritories in Calgary. Christina Lake Management Plan Upon successful completion of the program, graduates receive a Certificate of Program Com- pletion from SAIT and the Alberta Vocational Centre - Lesser Slave Lake. In addition, graduates may write the Alberta Boilers Branch examination for 4th Class Power Engineering certification. An Open House will be held to review the "Christina Entrance Requirements: Applicants should have a minimum Grade 10 academic standing. Previous relevant experience Lake Management Plan Alternatives Document ". would be an asset. Sponsorship may be available through the Canada Employment Centre, the Alberta Vocational Training (AVT) program or other agencies. Deadllone September 15,1989

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 1989 For registration and information, please contact: Time: 1:00 Liz Heighes P.M. Students Services Department Head, Careers Division Place: Conklin School Gynasium Alberta Vocational Centre - Lesser Alberta Vocational Centre, Lesser Slave Lake Slave Lake Conklin, Alberta Grouard Campus, Slave Campus, Grouard, AB TOG 1C0 Slave Lake, AB TOG 2A0 Public input regarding Phone:(403) 751 -3915 the various alternatives is welcome. Phone: (403) 849 -7160 For more information and copies of the document, Alberta Grouard Campus Slave Lake Campus contact Mission Street Box 1280 Albert? Municipal Affairs - Improvement Vocational Centre District No. 18 Grouard, AB TOG 1C0 Slave Lake, AB TOG 2A0 North in Fort McMurray (743- 7192); or Lesser Slave Lake Tel. (403) 751 -3915 Tai. t403) 849 -7150 Alberta Forest Service in Lac La Biche (623- 5240). SEPTEMBER 8, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 17

Eli Paul tries on a chest protector Alexis Outcast Sherry Letendre slides back into second before Starfighter Jody Hall receives the ball Labor Day duel Hobbema, Alexis tops in tourney

The Alexis Starfighters to win the final against the red hot By Bert Crowfoot Starfighters 8-0 won the Round Robin by tournament. Paul Band Generals. The Windspeaker Staff Writer defeating the Alexis Out- On the men's side, the Spirits relied on the mo- casts 8 -3 and the Alexis eight teams played in a mentum that they had built ALEXIS, ALTA. Angels 16-3. In the other double knockout format. up to edge out the Gener- game of the tournament, The Spirit team from als 4 -2. The Alexis Band held a the Outcasts defeated the In most tournaments fastball tournament over Angels 21 -1. Hobbema appeared to there is always some con- the Labour Day weekend In the final game last easily cruise through the troversy. On the women's that drew eight men's Sunday between the draw without too many side the Starfighters pro- teams and three ladies' Starfighters and Outcasts, problems. tested the first champion- teams. the Outcasts jumped to an But the Spirits lost by ship game against the On theladies' side, there early lead and eventually default when they could Outlaws. were five teams originally defeated the Starfighters 8- only field eight players on They felt that the Out- entered but only three 1. Sunday morning against laws had added an extra teams showed up forcing Since it was the first loss the Alexis Cubs. player, Darlene Raine, to organizers to change the for the Starfighters, an- They rounded up two the roster after the original tournament to a round other game was played. In more players for their next roster had been handed in. robin with the three the second game, the Out- game and defeated the A decision was made to women's teams squaring casts kept up the pressure Alexis Rebels, giving them continue with the game bu t off. and shut out the another shot at the Alexis Raine wan't allowed to Cubs in the 'B' final. compete. This time the Spirits As tournaments go, it showed no mercy as they went pretty smoothly de- spite the one week's notice hammered the Cubs 9-4. Hobbema Spirit pitcher Chris Rattlesnake led his The win placed the Spir- and a slow start on the to a 9 -4 win over the Alexis Cubs its in the championship ladies' side. team

Would you like a dog? Robert Potts, tournament had organizer, seems to be saying. The critter Outcast Delores Raine beats Starfighter catcher Angie Harris to home plate wandered onto the field, but was quickly shown the door. PAGE 18, WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 8, 1989

niMMENNEMEMEM Sports r Loss of horse doesn't break barrel racer's spirit Married to Samson By Rocky Woodward stone in 1983. In 1987, Andrew Hunt, band member Todd Buf- Windspeaker Correspondent renowned cowboy and a falo, Sandy and Todd have HOBBEMA, ALTA. good friend of the Buffalo four children and all of family, won the world bull them compete in rodeo Professional barrel racer dogging championship events. Sandy Buffalo knows the riding Jim. IRCA and NNACA rodeo "Jim was very well - Ten -year-old Billie Dee finals competition are fast trained. He was trained as is in first place in the IRCA approaching and it worries a bull dogging horse and a barrel racing standings. her. barrel racer. Every year, Of the other family But, for a good reason. since I owned Jim, I quali- members, Shawn is a steer Recently at a rodeo in fied in the IRCA finals," re- wrestler, Toby is the family High Level, Alberta, called Sandy fondly. photographer but rides Sandy's horse "Jim" died Sandy says she loved every year in the Buffalo from a heart attack. her horse and on several Ranch rodeo and seven - His death was a huge occasions refused offers as year -old Todd Jr. is a vet - loss for Sandy, not only high as $15,000 from eran "Mutton' Buster". because the horse was a people who wanted to buy Todd Sr. was once a top contender in barrel - Jim. saddle bronc rider but now racing events, but also be- "I don't regret turning he spends all of his time as cause Sandy was very close down the offers. Jim has a stock contractor and to the horse she had owned won quite a few purses for band council member for for seven years. me at rodeos and at least the Samson Band. On many occasions five saddles," smiled The good news for Sandy and the black stal- Sandy. Sandy is her recent pur- lion stood in the spotlight This year alone Jim chase of another barrel rac- to receive a first -place tro- placed first at rodeos in ing horse from a lady in phy. Standoff, Louis Bull, Arizona. Although she efore her horse died Sucker Creek, Ma -Me-0 says it will never replace this year, the black stallion Beach and Fort Vermilion. her fondness for Jim, she helped Sandy race to first "Seven rodeos in a row, has high hopes for the place in the Northern Na- Jim won all of them," mare she calls "Dart". five Alberta Cowboys As- Sandy said with a hint of "Dart is just a colt and sociation (NNACA) and sadness. since Jim died I have 2. second place in the Indian Originally from the Sar- drooped from first place to 3 Rodeo Cowboys Associa- cee Reserve in southern fifth in the NNACA stand- ° lion (IRCA) standings. Allberta, Sandy proudly ings. I'll still make the top Jim also guaranteed her acknowledges it was her 15 allowed for the nation- a for the Indian Na- Arthur One Spot, who als in New Mexico," Sandy °o spot dad, s tional Rodeo Finals, sched- taught her about horses. said. t1 uled for New Mexico this Today, Sandy is a pro- It's Sandy's goal to some

é November. fessional horse trainer and day win the barrel racing The horse was pur- also holds clinics for young event in the world finals. This fall professional racer Sandy Buffalo will be on Dart, chased from Standoff, Al- girls just starting out as "Someday I'll make it recently purchased from a woman in Arizona. berta cowboy Jim Glad- rodeo barrel racers. there," she said.

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY Alberta PEOPLE MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS ABOUT NATIVE Day AND ALCOHOL Notice of Nomination Local Authorities Election Act I(so,so, your thoughts and experiences can be part of a book that will tell the story (Section 26) of Native people and alcohol from the Native Dersoecliveperspective Local Jurisdiction Improvement District No. 18 North, Province of Alberta. is by a journalist - --Brian Brian Maracle. He is a The book is being researched by a Mohawk journalist Notice Is hereby given that Nomination Day Is Monday, September 18, 1989 host Radio former reporter for the Globe and Mail, the former of the CBC program and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices in Native media under his Our Native Land ", and a syndicated columnist the will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below Owenadeka. Indian name, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon of Nomination Day. He plans to interview hundreds of Native people across the country and he wants Offices to be filled Ward Or Electoral to speak with anyone interested in sharing their stories and opinions about Division No. (if applicable) alcohol. 0ne(1) Advisory Councillor for the He wants to speak with: Fort McMurray Advisory Council Division #10 - Conklin Advisory Councillor for the men and women; 0ne(1) Fort McMurray Advisory Council Division #11 - Janvier ' young people and old people; drinkers and non -drinkers; 0ne(1) Advisory Councillor for the people living on reserves; Fort McMurray Advisory Council Division #12 - Anzac people living in cities. 0ne(1) Advisory Councillor for the (If you wish, your name will not be published and your identity will be protected.) Fort McMurray Advisory Council Division #13 - Fort MacKay Five(5) Advisory Councillors for the The book will be based entirely on what Native people have to say about Advisory Council Division #14 - Fort Chipewyan questions like these: Fort Chipewyan Location of Local Jurisdiction Office: ' What was your family's attitude or your community's attitude toward drinking when you were young? Division #10 - Conklin: Conklin Contact Office Has your family's attitude or your community's attitude Division #11 - Janvier: Janvier Contact Office toward drinking changed since then? If so, How? Division #12 - Anzac: Anzac Contact Office and I.D. 18(n) Office, How old were you the first time you drank? What happened? 513 -9915 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray rovincial Bldg Why do so many Native people have drinking problems? Division #13 - Fort MacKay: Fort Mackay Community Hall If you've stopped drinking, what made you decide to stop? Division #14 - Fort Chipewyan: Fort Chipewyan Fire Hall What can be done to solve the problem of alcohol abuse among Native people? - I.D. 18(n) Sub Office Dated at the City of Fort McMurray in the Province of Alberta, this 11th day of August A.D 1989. If you want to be interviewed, or if you want more information, please contact:

Brian Maracle Marcel JC Ulliac 178 Hawthorne Avenue Returning Officer Ottawa, Ontario KlS OB5 Telephone (613) 234-9620 Summer Villages: Nomination Papers are received within the first hour of the annual meeting. (Section 11) SEPTEMBER 8, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 19

ROCKY WOODWARD, WINDSPEAKER

Winston Crane, one of three takers in Hobbema's Suicide Race, nears the finish line and victory spurred on by people lined up along the river. Crane came from behind to win. ROCKY WOODWARD, WINDSPEAKER 'Suicide race' lives up to its name for thrill- seekers from main rodeo. they raced towards the it would have been had Lionel Wildman from By Rocky Woodward tions the nie Crawler with 16.76. Cowboys who enter river. At the river's edge, more cowboys entered the Morley, Alberta, captured Lawyer Tom Engels Windspeaker Correspondent must run across the rodeo both Terrance Crane and race. the saddle bronc champi- rode his cow to a win in the arena at the sound of a James Fox horses shied Back at the rodeo arena, onship silver buckle with businessman's cow-riding HOBBEMA, ALTA. whistle, mount their horses away from the water, leav- Byron Bruisedhead from a 67 point ride and calf event and the hero of the bareback and ride up a ing Winston Crane, who Standoff, Alberta, was roper, Clint Bruisedhead rodeo,littleTyrell "Moose - "This is your last steep hill, then down a came from behind, all busy winning the bareback from Standoff, Alberta, hide" Chalifoux won the chance! Any more takers steep grade into a river alone in the lead. competition doing it in true took home the silver in his Muttin' Bustin' (Sheep for the suicide race!" and, finally, a wild ride Crane's horse plunged cowboy fashion, winning event with a 10.61. Riding) event with a 77. barked Allan Buffalo over across the rodeo grounds into the river, up the river the event with a 71. Sec- Boys steer riding saw Tyrell earned the cham- the loudspeaker. back to the starting point. bank and across the finish ond place went to Paddle Sandy and Todd Buffalo's pionship title the hard way The suicide race is an Sound easy? Then how line to a roaring applause Prairie cowboy, Kenton son Toby, proudly accept when his sheep took him attraction of the Buffalo come only three volunteers from spectators. Randle. his silver buckle with a fora ride head first into the Ranch Rodeo and washeld stepped forwardto give an The other two riders In the bull riding event, time of 66. Cowboy Terry corral fence and then ran at Sandy and Todd Buf- example of their horse- spurred on by cheers from Colin Willier on a bull Dixon won the steer wres- over him. falo's ranch on August 30 manship out of the many people lined up along the called Hi Ball beat out three tling event with a very fast If anything, only his and 31. cowboys who were mill- river, eventually made it other riders tied for sec- time of 4.78. pride was hurt and the pain The rodeo used to be ing around. across the finish line. ond place, with a 73 ride. Ladies barrel racing he felt was lost when his called the Howard Buffalo With horses biting at The name "suicide race" Team roping went to went to Chantelle Daychief dad, Lloyd HossChalifoux Memorial Rodeo. their bits and eyes wide in given to the event lived up Chester Labelle and Art with a time of 15.80 and comforted him in his arms The suicide horse race excitement the three rid- to its standard and one can Wildman with a time of the junior barrels was won ... a fitting cowboy end to is one of the main attrac- ers jousted for the lead as only ponder how suicidal 6.9. by Morley, Alberta, Bon- the Buffalo Ranch Rodeo.

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