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Native Education .. . age 12 February 15, 1991 North America's Leading Native Newspaper Volume 8 No. 23 'Supremacist' charged in shooting By Amy Santoro A Wahpeton band member believe LaChance provoked the Manslaughter is homicide in Windspeaker Staff Writer says she's "outraged" by the incident in anyway because "he which the death can be attrib- shooting. Debra Standing says wasn't violent." uted but the intent to kill can't be PRINCE ALBERT, SASK. when some of her Native friends Demkiw says police were proven. entered Nerland's shop "just to unable to prove an intent to kill. Demkiw says it's believed Heather Andre The leader of a Saskatchewan look around," they were told to "The facts we gathered were Nerland also uses the name of white supremacist group has get out or "they'd get a licking." sufficient for a manslaughter Maj. -Gen. Kurt Meyer, a Second Ryan Houle of St. Sophia been charged with manslaughter School in Edmonton Arcand is angered the attor- charge. The intention to kill was World War German SS general in the shooting death of a Native ney general's office charged not there." found guilty of murdering three man. Nerland with manslaughter in- Under the Criminal Code of After four years behind bars Carney Milton Nerland, 26, stead of murder. Arcand, who Canada, a murder charge is laid please see p. 2 for a murder he says he Saskatchewan head of the knew the victim, says he doesn't when the intent to kill is present. didn't commit, Wilson Church of Jesus Christ -Aryan Nepoose may soon be free. Nations, was arrested Jan. 30 in A witness who helped con- connection with the death of Leo vict him admits her testi- LaChance, 48, a Native man mony was false, says his originally from the Saddle Lake lawyer Robert Sachs. Attor- reserve in Alberta. ney General Ken Rostad LaChance was killed follow- agreed on Tuesday to Sachs' ing an incident in Nerland's request for an appeal. store. Prince Albert police con- page 3 firmed two shots were fired in the Northern Gun and Pawn WHERE TO TURN: Shop Jan. 28. Moments later a third shot was fired through the News...2, 3 and 7 front doorframe of the store hit- Our Opir?i^^ a ting LaChance in the chest, says Staff Sgt. Dave Demkiw. La- Richard Wagamese...4 Chance died later that day from Your Opinion...5 his wound in a Saskatchewan Droppin' In...6 hospital. Families...9 and 10 Demkiw says the events Edmonton...11 and 12 which occurred inside the store the day of the fatal incident are Lac la Biche...13 unknown. Saskatchewan...15 and 16 Terry Long, Canadian leader Fort McMurray...17 of the Church of Jesus Christ - Health care...18 Aryan nations, an organization Cutture...19 based in Caroline, Alberta, told Windspeaker "I Arts & appointed Mr. Entertainment...21 Nerland as the provincial leader Sports...23 (in Saskatchewan)." Long 'refused comment on Windspeaker will be closed any link between the shooting of Family Day, Feb. 18. The LaChance and the Aryan Na- advertising and copy dead- tions. line for our March 1 issue is 4 Demkiw, head of the criminal p.m., Feb. 22. investigations division, says the original facts of the case ' as we investigated it do not have racial overtones." To receive Windspeaker In But he confirmed the Aryan your mailbox every two weeks Nations organization is being Just send your cheque or closely monitored by police. "Certainly the incident will cause money order in the amount of us to focus a little more" on the nnn e T ^^ rJed) to: organization. Brad Callihoo Natives and non- Anglo -Sax- (ER The Rain Family ons in Prince Albert are uneasy venue about the presence of a white su- Traditional dancers Christine, Cheyenne, Donald and Irvin Rain Iberia premacist organization fuelled by hatred, says Christine FAMILY DAY FEB. 18 Lwanga, director of the Sas- katchewan Coalition Against Racism. Lü "It's time to confront the Dancing draws family together iv Tr prob- LL Z lem. With this case, if we can By Heather Andrews dancing. and alcohol and set aside time } establish a link, then the police Windspeaker Staff Writer She's originally from the Red to spend with their children, ¢ and the government can put Pheasant reserve in Saskatche- finding that listening to them is ¢ Z y together stronger guidelines EDMONTON wan and her husband is a Stoney the key ingredient in communi- prohibiting this (underground from the Paul Band west of with them. H 'L cating movement)." Many people dream of strik- Edmonton. The couple contin- The children also have full Z Eugene Arcand, director of ing it rich on Lotto 6/49. But an ued the dancing tradition with input into costume -making. Ir) the Indian -Metis friendship Edmonton Cree woman says their two children, son Irvin, 10, "We work at it all year long .:r centre in Prince Albert, says she values closeness with her and daughter Cheyenne, 8. making our own powwow out- z some Natives have received family so much she wouldn't The Rain family are regulars fits and also filling some custom threatening phone calls "saying trade it for even a lottery jack- on the powwow trail. They're all orders for other people," says tri iall N.S.F. 'watch yourself' " after they at- pot. singers as well as dancers. Christine. U ZG î,_les tended one of Nerland's court "The biggest lottery win "We put top value on our life The family recently travelled ations outside appearances as a silent protest. couldn't replace what we have together as a family. Donnie and to a powwow at Warm Springs, Canada. He says Natives in the com- got going, dancing as a family," I are aware of our place as role Oregon. Tolerant employers munity are scared - "we don't says Christine Rain, who like models for our children," says want anymore Natives shot " her husband Donald, grew up Christine. The Rains shun drugs please see p. 2 PAGE 2, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991

Lf...... '!':i.J:kl33"./.:;fi.aï>.....,..,,. NATIONAL News Compiled By Amy Santoro I WindspeakerStafff Writer COUNSELLOR CHARGED WITH BOOTLEGGING Born With A Tooth YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. -A remote community's only drug wants and alcohol counsellor faces charges of bootlegging. RCMP charged Lawrence Robert Bruno Jan. 31 after a quantity of vodka was circulated in Wrigley, 500 km west of Yellowknife. trial location changed The counsellor has been charged with unlawful sale of liquor and unlawful importation of liquor into the Northwest Territo- CALGARY charges were added later - two ponents of the Oldman River ries. Bruno is to appear in court in Fort Simpson Feb. 12. counts of pointing a firearm, two Dam. Therefore, if jury members On Wednesday Lonefighters of obstructing a peace officer in are drawn from this group to FORMER NATIVE MP JAILED FOR SEXUAL OFFENCE Society leader Milton Born With the execution of his duty and two decide Milton's case, their inher- RANKIN INLET, N.W.T. - Canada's first Inuk member of Par- A Tooth went to court in Calgary of assault with a weapon. ent biases may not overcome liament has been convicted of sexual interference with a child in his third attempt to have the After spending three and half their attempts to honestly honor under 14- years -old and sentenced to 12 months in jail. Peter It- location for his trial on weapons months in jail, he was released their duty as jury members." tinuar was found guilty of the offence by a jury in Rankin Inlet charges moved from Fort on bail after the fifth attempt. Judge Frank Quigley is to Jan. 23. The 41- year -old former MP was charged after RCMP al- Macleod. A group of supporters gath- decide today (Feb. 15) at 2:00 leged that between Sept. 1, 1988 and March 16, 1989, Ittinuar His lawyer, Karen Gainer, is ered outside the Calgary court- p.m. in Calgary whether to grant touched a person under age 14 with his hand for a sexual pur- attempting to have the trial room Wednesday to share a a change of venue. pose." It was reported that Justice Ted Richard said Ittinuar's moved to Calgary. drum song with Born With A The charges stemmed from a problems with drugs and alcohol were a factor in his sentencing. She believes there's intense Tooth and other Lonefighters. confrontation between Lone - Ittinuar, MP for Nunatsiaq from 1979 -1984, has been in legal animosity in Fort Macleod to- "The chances of having a fair trial fighters and RCMP officers on trouble in the past In 1986 he was charged with two counts of wards Native people, which are non -existent," if the location the Peigan reserve Sept. 7. assaulting his wife and one of assaulting an RCMP officer. could jeopardize Born With A for the trial isn't changed, says Provincial workers and police Tooth's right to a fair trial. Born With A Tooth. had moved onto the reserve to B.C. CHIEFS SAY LAND -CLAIM REFERENDUM PLAN Born With A Tooth was ar- According to Gainer "the in- fill in a ditch dug by the Lone- SHOWS A FAILURE OF LEADERSHIP rested Sept. 12, 1990 and charged terests of people from Fort fighters to divert the Oldman VANCOUVER -The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says Premier with dangerous use of a firearm Macleod and surrounding area River and its water away from Bill Vander Zalm's land -claim referendum plan shows his lack and pointing a firearm. More favor irrigation farmers and pro- the headgate and waterworks of leadership on Native issues. Vander Zalm wants a referen- system managed by the Lethbr- dum on land claims held during the next provincial election. idge Northern Irrigation District. Union president Chief Saul Terry said the idea "is a further ex- Siddon plan may Lonefighters were opposing the ample of the dangerous political grandstanding on land claims nearly -completed Oldman Dam, that the Vander Zahn government has engaged in simce last a project the society strongly summer." He says the referendum is designed by the govern- speed up settlements opposes for environmental, cul- ment for "its own partisan political purposes. This is not leader- By Amy Santoro have been filed in Canada, 45 of tural and spiritual reasons. ship. It's deceit dressed up in rhetoric about democracy." Terry Windspeaker Staff Writer which have resulted in settle- The Lonefighters were caught said Natives will not be fooled by the government. ments. by surprise and demanded that TORONTO Siddon also proposed to ac- the government workers and WOMEN'S PRISON LOCKED DOWN FOLLOWING NATIVE cept specific claims arising from police leave. When they contin- SUICIDE A proposal by Indian Affairs agreements made with the fed- ued their advance, Born With A KINGSTON, ONTARIO - More than 40 women were locked Minister Tom Siddon could pave eral government before 1867. Tooth grabbed a hunting rifle in their cells at Canada's only prison for women following a not the way for speedy land -claim Pre -confederation claims are and fired two shots into the air. sparked by the suicide of a Native inmate. A prison official says settlements for Alberta's Indian currently not accepted by the Provincial officials and RCMP the women were angry about the suicide of 23 -year -old Lorna bands. government. took flight. Jones, Kingston Penitentiary's fourth Native suicide in the last Siddon told 70 Indian chiefs If adopted, pre-Confederation 16 months. Jones was found hanging in her cell Feb. 4. The from across Canada at a Jan. 31 claims would affect B.C., New Dawson Creek, B.C. resident was serving a two -year sentence news conference in Toronto he'll Brunswick, Nova Scotia and APOLOGY for robbery. "The women involved (in the riot) are really angry propose the establishment of an parts of Ontario and Quebec. because of the number of suicides," said Cliff Summers, direc- independent commission to deal Siddon promised to save time tor of a counselling service for Native prisoners. Corrections with disputes surrounding spe- by "fast- tracking claims that are Canada spokesman Dennis Curtis said the 43 women were cific claims. within an expected settlement of confined to their cells in an attempt to restore peace after the He also endorsed the appoint- under $500,000," said Bill three -hour riot Feb. 7. The women were armed with pieces of ment of a joint working group Kilfoyle, manager of policy de- wood and shower -curtain rods. A riot squad was called in but between Indian leaders and gov- velopment for Indian Affairs. the inmates set up a barricade in a recreation room. Curtis said ernment to look at a number of The existing system for deal- charges will likely be laid and some women could lose recrea- policy and process issues relating ing with claims will not be tion and work privileges. to specific claims. slowed down "while all this is The proposal came in re- happening. In fact it should be SINGERS RELEASE BENEFIT TAPE FOR LUBICONS sponse to 27 recommendations speeded up to accommodate the TORONTO, ONTARIO Magnum Opus Records has released presented to Siddon by a First hundreds of claims in the system an album in support of a fierce land -claim battle being fought by Nations committee in December. already," said Kilfoyle in a tele- the Lubicon Cree of northern Alberta. "Let Them Live" by Syren Seven per cent of all specific phone interview from Ottawa. and Eagleheart Singers is a "coming together of past and pres- claims are from Alberta. Bands Siddon's proposal didn't ent, a collaboration of traditional and contemporary musical with claims pending include touch on comprehensive land forms," states a news release. "In keeping with the enduring Bigstone, Janvier, Alexander and claims which are broad in scope wisdom of Native thought, it is the intention of the composers to Siksika. and are usually negotiated with create an atmosphere of unity and solidarity, so necessary at this Specific claims generally arise Native groups in the North that pivotal point in Lubicon history." The Lubicon Lake Indian when the government hasn't continue to use traditional lands band has been struggling for 50 years with both levels of gov- fulfilled its obligations under and whose title has not been ernment for a land -claim Tapes are Diame Meiji settlement. available treaties, the Indian Act or other dealt with by treaty. Jenny Salter through Magnum Opus Records, P.O. Box 91, Station T, agreements. They usually have Kilfoyle says Siddon is anx- Toronto, Ontario, M6B 3Z9. All proceeds from the $10 ($1.50 to do with the management of ious to present his proposals to The wrong picture accom- postage and handling) cassette will go to help the band. Indian land or money. cabinet "at the first possible panied the story on Native To date 587 specific claims opportunity." elder Jenny Salter in our Feb. 1 FEDS HELP METIS AND NON -STATUS INDIANS ATTEND issue. We incorrectly used a LAW SCHOOL picture of Georgie Crawler. OTTAWA - The Department of Justice will provide financial Salter's first name was also assistance to Metis and non -status Indians who want to attend leader spelled incorrectly. law school. Ten three -year scholarships will be made available Supremacist for the 1991 -92 academic year. The scholarships, normally for students with some university training, will help successful from front page candidates cover a portion of their living costs, textbooks, tuition fees and other expenses. The department may also award partial Canadians from Saskatchewan. financial assistance to those in need, but only after the needs of The murders took place June 7- Dancing those receiving three -year scholarships have been met. The 17, 1944 during the battle be- deadline for applications is July 26. Similar financial assistance tween Canadian and German for Indian and Inuit students is available from the Department armies at Caen, France. Meyer of Indian Affairs. was sentenced to death in 1945 il but later the sentence was . A CELEBRATION OF ART AND HUMAN DIGNITY changed to life imprisonment. He was released in 1954. HULL, QUE. -A showcase of indigenous Canadian artists will from front page kick off the first ever International Development Week. The ex- Nerland was apprehended at hibition, called Weejeethoon, features 41 works of art by 26 in- his father's farm house, 15 miles and co- operative school teachers digenous artists. Weejeethoon, sponsored by the Canadian In- north of Veteran, Alberta near made it possible for all four fam- ternational Development Agency (CIDA) and the Grand Coun- the community of Provost, the ily members to go, although Rain cil of Crees (of Quebec), means fraternity in the Cree language. scene of an Aryan Nations rally admits occasionally the young The Weejeethoon collection was originally commissioned to Sept. 8. people stay behind with rela- promote the twinning of African and Canadian indigenous Nerland is believed to have tives, if exams are imminent. villages during the Ethiopian famine. Weejeethoon runs until attended the First Annual Aryan "We feel travelling and seeing Feb. 24 at Galerie Montcalm in Hull. Organizers plan to show Nations Fest where some mem- new sights is a great experience the exhibition in galleries and Native friendship centres across bers wore Ku Klux Klan and neo- Leo LaChance in itself," she says. Canada and perhaps in Africa and around the world, says a Nazi uniforms, carried firearms The family also takes part in news release. Grand Chief Matthew Coon -Come says and shouted derogatory slogans. wasn't enough evidence to lay cultural events together, with an Weejeethoon A reporter and a Jewish leader charges against the group. emphasis on traditional events is "a celebration of co- operation. All of us, Natives in and non -Natives alike, need this now, so a healing process can said guns were pointed at them Nerland is custody at the like sweat lodge ceremonies. take place." Three of the artists hail from Alberta: Jane Ash during the rally. They filed com- Prince Albert Correctional The Rains plan to compete Poitras, Jonne Cardinal- Schubert and Glen Nipshank. plaints with the Red Deer RCMP Centre. He will appear in court extensively in the United States but in Feb. officers decided there Feb. 27 to enter a plea. this summer. WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991, PAGE 3

Nepoose could soon be a free man By Amy Santoro A witness who helped take murder he consistently main- testified they saw Nepoose and He refused to comment on Windspeaker Staff Writer away the freedom of Wilson tained he didn't commit. Desjarlais at a Ponoka gravel pit whether the family will seek Nepoose admits her testimony But the door to freedom for the day of the murder. compensation if his brother is EDMONTON was false, says his lawyer Robert Nepoose began to slowly open But two witnesses supported freed. Sachs. when a retired RCMP officer Nepoose's claim he spent the day In a similar situation Donald After four years behind bars After reviewing the evidence, believing in his innocence gath- at Rancher's Inn in Ponoka and Marshall of Halifax was granted for a murder he says he didn't Attorney General Ken Rostad ered evidence to clear the Sam- his brother's home. Despite their nearly $1.5 million after spend- commit, a Hobbema Indian man agreed on Tuesday to Sachs' son band member. testimony, he was found guilty ing 11 years in prison for a mur- may soon be free. request for an appeal. Rostad Jack Ramsay, hired by the of second -degree murder. der he didn't commit. Marshall, said he wants the case to go to Nepoose family last summer, Sachs says that's a "glaring a Micmac Native, was impris- the Alberta Court of Appeal "as submitted an 11 -page report to example of how Natives are oned in 1971 for the stabbing quickly as possible" to hear from Rostad detailing his interviews treated by the judicial system. He death of Sandy Seale. It wasn't PROVINCIAL Delma Bull, the Crown witness with key Crown witnesses who (Nepoose) was charged as a re- until 10 years later that another recanted sult of an irregular RCMP inves- Compiled By Amy Santoro who recanted her testimony. their testimony. police probe cleared him of the Windspeaker Staff Writer The court could decide to Bull admitted Feb. 2, in the tigation and a white jury." charge. Marshall's conviction overturn the conviction or order presence of Sachs and an RCMP Ramsay, says evidence which was based on perjured evidence. YOUNGSTER AVERTED a new trial. Rostad said he will special investigations officer, she would have proved Nepoose's Sachs says it's unlikely Bull TRAGEDY ON RESERVE work with Sachs to have the case lied on the stand during the 1987 whereabouts the day of the mur- will be charged with perjury COCHRANE, ALTA. heard as quickly as possible. trial because RCMP officers har- der, wasn't introduced. He says "since her interrogation was ir- -A 7 testified defence lawyers failed intro- regular." nine- year-old boy who took a In an interview Feb. Sachs assed her until she she to He wouldn't specify fire prevention classroom said he was confident "there is had seen Nepoose dispose of the duce a phone bill documenting a why he thought the interroga- the sufficient evidence to indicate he dead woman's body. collect call Nepoose made to his tion was irregular." But lesson seriously spared freed." He he Nepoose May brother from a hotel room at Ramsay wit- Stoney Indian Reserve from will be said would was sentenced said the Crown tragedy. Donald Benjamin get Nepoose out on bail pending 16, 1987 and received a life sen- Rancher's Inn. nesses "were induced by police saved the lives of four his appeal. tence with no possibility of pa- Interviewed before Rostad's threats and intimidation' to lie younger children when fire But now Sachs says a depart- role for 15 years after being con- announcement, Nepoose's on the stand. He says Bull didn't ment official told him they plan victed by a Wetaskiwin jury of brother Lester, growing impa- come forward with the truth ravaged a house on the re- four years west of Cochrane -Jan. to fight Nepoose's bail applica- the strangulation murder of tient after almost of sooner because she feared being serve 23, to free his "I 31. He gathered the children tion. Marie Rose Desjarlais June trying brother, said charged. 1986. hope they make decision The RCMP is investigating aged three, four, five and Nepoose has spent close to their - and led them to four years at Saskatchewan Peni- Bull and Lillian Mackinaw, today. I've had enough of this the officers involved in the case seven - 1989 house fire, This has gone too far." for justice. safety.''' m so happy he's my tentiary in Prince Albert for a who died in a bull. obstruction of student. We were doing afire prevention lesson last week," said the Grade 2 student's teacher Evangeline Bobila. Social issues at heart of SEVEN HOMES BOUGHT FOR NATIVES LETHBRIDGE` - Seven inner -city crime: task force homes have been bought by the Treaty 7 Urban Indian Housing Authority in Leth- By Amy Santoro Lance White claimed inner -city bridge for rent to Native Windspeaker Staff Writer Natives have been "disfran- The nonprofit group chised and ostracized by their will be responsible for main- EDMONTON own community. We are left taining the houses, which are with the problem. And there valued at $595,714. Lethbr Native concerns in the inner doesn't seem to be any level of idge MP Blaine Thacker said city must be tackled aggressively government to put their human "we must do everything to before crime and violence are re- resources into these souls." ensure Native Canadians duced, says a member of the The report also recommended have access to adequate shel- Edmonton Inner -City Violent the establishment of a drug and ter." The federal government Crime Task Force. alcohol treatment centre within provided a loan through Wayne Drewry of the Edmon- the inner city. Canada Mortage and Hous- ton Police Commission, which The task force suggested eld- ing Corporation's Urban formed the task force in Dec. ers play "a significant role in the Native Housing Program. 1989, said Natives are involved serious family violence problem" Ottawa will also provide an in crime in the drag area "to a to help Natives feel part of a so- annual operating subsidy of disproportionate degree and the cial structure, said Drewry. about $69,520. recommendations in the report "Family violence is a problem are aimed at trying to fix that of social dislocation. They come DELAY IN BOXER'S TRIAL' situation." here, they congregate but there's WETASKIWIN- Canada's Over a 15 -year period from no social structure keeping them light heavyweight boxing 1974 -1989 Natives were murder Amy Santoro together. They feel somewhat champ has had his trial de -" victims in 27 per cent of the cases Edmonton's inner city lost. They're without jobs and layed two manths. Danny while 31 per cent were suspects. without purpose in their exis- Stonewalker appeared in Nationally, Native people are other than laying charges, states direct role in implementing the tence and life becomes tough. Wetaskiwin Court ' of disproportionately represented the 20 -page report. recommendations. Alcohol becomes a convenient Queen's Bench Feb. 7 to be- in homicide statistics, both as The task force suggested the 'The time has passed for bu- escape." gin a court hearing on a suspects and victims, according justice system consider alternate reaucracy to impose solutions on The inner city is characterized charge of assault causing to the Canadian Centre for Jus- forms of sentencing like commu- Natives that they have no part in by a "disproportionate number bodily harm. The trial was tice Statistics. nity work and treatment pro- designing themselves; said of transient and homeless Native delayed because of court While Natives account for grams. Drewry in a telephone interview. males, high unemployment and scheduling problems. Stone- about two per cent of the Cana- "The mesh between the white Natives "have not been alcohol or drug use associated walker is scheduled to ap- dian population, almost 15 per justice system and Native culture treated fairly and something has with most violent crime," said pear in court April 2. cent of the homicide victims in and ways is not a good mesh. to be done. It's time Natives got a the report. Stonewalker, coach of the 1989 were Native while 19.2 per They don't understand each better shake and opportunity to The task force recommends a Samson Band boxing club in cent of the suspects were Native. other very well." influence their destiny rather member of the aboriginal corn - Hobbema, 80 km south of Edmonton s inner -city figures The report paints a desperate than being dictated to from Ot- munity be appointed to the po- Edmonton, has pleaded not increase dramatically when ap- picture of inner -city life with tawa," he said. lice commission as "a symbolic guilty to the charge stem- plied to all violent crimes in the many residents, mostly Native, To help Natives understand gesture and because Natives are ming'from a Sept. 9 incident target area. Natives were either already drunk by mid- afternoon. what life in the city involves, the involved in the crime picture we in a Ponoka hotel lounge. victims or perpetrators in 50 to 60 From early evening until about task force suggested a video be need to understand their situ- 30-year -old boxer is to per cent of violent crime cases in 3:00 a.m. the drag is a flurry of prepared, dealing with inner -city ation better," said Drewry, a city defend his title early next a four -block strip from 102nd activity. It's not uncommon to living and the problems associ- lawyer. month in Edmonton. Ave. to 104th Ave. on 96th St., see "drunks lying on the side- ated with life on the drag for Drewry said the recommen- said the report compiled by 18 walk, fights on the street and distribution on reserves. dations must have the support of COURT ADJOURNS city agencies including seven inebriated people looking for "We want to give Natives the three levels of government if OLDMAN DAM CASE Native organizations. somewhere to continue drink- contemplating moving to the city they're to be implemented. EDMONTON- An Alberta The report, released Feb. 4, ing," said the report. an accurate picture of what life is This problem has been stud- government bid in Federal contains 65 recommendations for The task force drove home the like," said Drewry. ied to death. It's time to stop Court to quash an environ- reducing crime in the inner city, point that Natives must play a Commission member Ald. studying and start doing some- mental review of the 14 of which relate to Native is- thing about it. We have to con- Oldman Darn on constitu- sues, ranging from recruiting vince all levels of government to tional grounds has been ad- more Natives to the police force co- ordinate activities." journed until March 15. The to increasing funds for alcohol The police commission gave Supreme Court of Canada is and drug treatment. Cultural centre the task force recommenda- to hear a similar application The Native community be- tions the thumbs up but by Alberta Feb. 19-20. Vari- lieves police are insensitive to proposed by Native Drewry said "if I was Native, I'd ous environmental and:' Na- their customs and discriminate be a little bit cynical about all tive groups in the province against them. Natives also feel this." oppose the $353- million police are intolerant and unwill- Counselling - page 7 A steering committee led by dam, which is more than 80 ing to consider alternate meth- Drewry will oversee implemen- tation of the recommendations. 1, per cent complete. ods of dealing with criminal acts

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15001 - 112th Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5M 2V6 Ph: (403)455 -2700 Fax: (403)452 -1428 Bert Crowfoot, Publisher A prison or a cultural centre? If there's a choice to be made between building a minimum -se- curity prison or a Native cultural centre in Edmonton's inner city, the decision should be an easy one. For the residents of the area - typically low -income, unemployed, single Native males - there's already enough prisons of one type or Ignite a new flame other. A downtown prison would reinforce feelings that Native people have a better chance of to jail Chief Dan George left direc- going than going to university. tions. The proposal for a cultural centre is one that should be loudly The good chief said: "Keep a supported by the city, the province and the federal government. few embers from the fire that Poundmaker's Lodge in St. Albert has done an excellent job of used to burn in your villages. RICHARD showing just what impact Someday go back and ignite a 171 Native cultural and spiritual programs can have in helping new flame for a changing 1 Native people get their lives on track. world." A - WAGAMESE similar positive model is needed in Edmonton's inner city. It's fitting somehow he should v, Native people need a place to which they can go and feel at home, leave us this. In the eyes of main- a caring place. stream society Chief Dan George _ -.A The Native community must be given the resources so it can play was a successful Indian. Unfor- tunately, this really the lead role in the battle against inner city social problems. translates as marked resurgence of spiritual non -Indians in attendance every visible. However, the leg- It's already on the front lines chief's cultural initiatives. Despite the week. As the fan arrives in their taking the body blows and having to acy is a powerful traditional failings live with the of the media to focus on hands, they begin to speak of scars. teaching that Native people are this rather than the obvious More po- doubt, confusion, fear and a lack Native persons are involved in violent crime as victims and using and one mainstream soci- litical tensions, groups are qui- of knowledge about the as ety would do well Indians perpetrators in Edmonton's inner city than any other group. to heed. etly allowing people to and their ways. They tell of their Natives, for instance, were victims in Keep a few embers from the heal themselves and their com- own hurts and they six of the 14 murders that fire. Beneath begin to occurred in the area the romanticism lies munities. walk a spiritual path. between Jan. - Dec. 1989. a shimmering truth. The embers Native people don't need One such group meets weekly This is a healing way. For more jails. are the traditional spiritual val- at the Calgary Friendship They need Centre. generation after generation, the help from elders and Native institutions to help them ues that sustained Native people Every Fnday some 25 people elders in pre gathered the people in a connect with their roots. -settlement times and gather for a Sacred Circle under circle such as this and helped through the rigors of the Edmonton's Inner City Violent Crime Task Force noted it's all too past 500 the guidance of local elder Jack them reconnect to the essentials years. Kakakaway. easy for offenders released from jail to fall back into their old habits. After a prayer and of life as fully functioning human Ignite a new flame. Native traditional song on a hand The lack of limited support is an area that needs drum, beings. They helped them, as attention, it says. people know they can never re- the group begins a tradition as elder Jack "There are no short -term vive Kakakaway does, to solutions for age -old problems. It has the buffalo hunt, pure tribal old as North America itself. reconnect to the tools within become evident the vast majority of inner -city residents would lifestyles or a verdant, pastoral The Sacred Circle is a healing bene- North themselves that will allow them fit by being provided an opportunity for personal growth through America. Instead, what circle. A sacred eagle feather fan to cope with a life that's as per- they seek to preserve are those is passed local employment programs, substance abuse treatment, around the group. As plexing to the Indians as it is to aggressive qualities that will enable them to each person holds the fan he outreach support follow -up and after -care /she everyone else. programs and an environ- survive a modern lifestyle. The can share any thoughts, ques- As each new ment conducive to positive present person enters growth," says the recently released re- through the eyes of the tions, pain or enlightenment the circle it grows stronger. As port. past. they may have brought with each drop The last of pain, frustration In short, the inner city could well use what someone has referred few years have seen a them that evening. The person and anger is expelled it is re- to as a one -stop centre for Native social services. and the fan become one. There placed with calm, acceptance can be no interruption since the and faith. People begin to believe spiritual union between human it's OK to be vulnerable with STAFF CONTRIBUTING ADVERTISING and object represents the sanctity each other. It's OK to express WRITERS of personal communion with the doubt and weakness. It's OK to Dana Wagg SALES CONSULTANTS Creator. Dianne let go and to trust those around Editor Meill Sharon Barbeau The eagle is the of Rocky Jenifer Watton symbol in- you. It's OK to open yourself to Woodward Cliff Stebbings trospection. He resides in the growth. Reporter western Heather portion of the tradi- A new flame for a changing Andrews Advertising copy must be received tional Medicine Reporter AMMSA BOARD Wheel philoso- world. With the world suffering no later Than Friday noon to guaran- phy; the Amy Santoro Leona Shandruk Looks -Within-Place. the effects of war in the Gulf, it tee publication in the next issue. To The fan is a symbol of the Reporter President per- is indeed fast becoming a new Carol Wison advertise, call (403)455 -2700. Fax: son's earnest desire to look place for all of us. Tina Wood Vice- Resident (403)452 -1428. within themselves, learn and The Indians recognize the Production Chester share. Dianna Cunningham need to reconnect to a spiritual Dickinson Treasurer Many things are Accountant brought out base to deal effectively and Rosemarie Wilier MEMBERSHIPS as the fan makes its Joanne round. Na- peacefully with it. They recog- Gallien Secretary Native American Journalists tives who have lost Accounts contact with nize the need to let go of those Clerk Noel McNaughton Association (NAJA) their culture and spirituality things Karen PoWess National Aboriginal that impede us and to Receptionist Harrison Cardinal share the pain that such aliena- heal themselves first, their fami- Communications Society (NACS) tion has Bill Mackay Joe P. Cardinal SECOND CLASS MAIL brought them. Those lies second, their communities Cartoonist Dan McLean REGISTRATION #2177 who have suffered at the hands third and perhaps set an example of residential schools, foster care, for the world. the legal system, alcohol and The Sacred Circle is for every- SUBSCRIPTIONS COPYRIGHT drug addiction talk freely. one. Fridays, 7 -9 p.m., at the Cal - CORRESPONDENTS CANADA $28 Advertisements designed, set and In the openness and sharing gary Indian Friendship Centre, is Diane Parenteau FOREIGN $40 produced by Windspeaker as well as there a pervasive spirit of let- I40 -2nd Avenue S.W. G.S.T. Send pictures, news, ting go and caring. Wayne Courchene Included cheque or money order pay- cartoons, editorial Eagle Feathers: To elder Jack able to Wndrpeakerand be sure to incksde your content and other printed material Because the circle is sacred it's Kakakaway for his dedication Jackie Red Crow name. address and postal code. Please notify or are the property of Windspeaker and open to everyone. Everyone and commitment to the health of Jim Goodstriker by telephone or in wriirg r you have a charge of may not be used without the ex- address. with a sincere, earnest desire to Calgary's Native and non -Na- pressed permission of Windspeaker. learn, share and grow. There are tive community. WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991, PAGE 5

Government actions in Quebec deplorable Dear Editor: response. We want to clearly vastly superior invading Surete thorities. dling of justice issues for all First disassociate from this type of du Quebec and Canadian We condemn those who corn - Nations and demand the Mu- The oppressive government repulsive government behavior. Armed Forces. mitted the unspeakable act of lroney government conduct itself actions in Kanesatake, It does not represent the people As stated in all the existing attacking Mohawk elders, accordingly. Kahnewake, and the deplorable of Canada. The Oka crisis and treaties, the generous accommo- women and children in Lasalle. Any further government stoning incident in Lasalle came armed struggle reflect decades of dations provided by the First We condemn the underlying stonewalling on Native rights as a terrible shock and a cause of successive governments' disre- Nations illustrated their desire to racism which was one of the root and land -claim issues will only profound grief to millions of spect, deceit, discrimination and share their land and co -exist causes of the crisis. create more disorder and more Canadians. Like many other Al- systematic violations of treaties with the European These types of barbarism do injustice. bertans, we believe the Quebec and agreements which have se- fpeacefullyoreigners. In spite of the long not represent the rest of the non- and federal governments did not verely deprived Native people history of physical, cultural and Native Canadians who support negotiate in good faith and did across Canada of a traditional s iritual enocide, this gracious the First Nations' legitimate John Chan not exhaust all political and livelihood. desire still prevails today among cause for land claims and protec- On behalf of peaceful means to solve the crisis Although we do not condone Native people. tion of sovereignty. We, as Cana- Division of World -Outreach and in Oka as the prime minister violent acts, we recognize the On behalf of all concerned dians, stand with the Natives Division of Church and Society of claims. right of first peoples to protect Albertans, we feel compelled to and the rest of the world in justly Alberta and North West Conference For centuries the Mohawk their property and sovereignty publicly apologize to all First condemning the mayor of Oka, of the United Church of Canada, Nation has practised patience which they have never relin- Nations with deepest sorrow for the premier of Quebec and the Edmonton Interchurch Committee and restraint in search of peace- quished. It is important to note the actions of our government. prime minister of Canada for on the North, ful and just land -claim settle- that throughout the Oka crisis, We are disheartened by the these unnecessary and unjustifi- Citizens for Public Justice, ments. The inconvenience of the Mohawks never used their amount of tacit support of our able acts of barbarism. United Nurses of Alberta, commuters and the frustration arms to endanger the Canadian government expressed by public Although the media attention Edmonton and 'trictLaborCoun- expressed by the government public. The deployment of their silence in the face of all the op- and headlines on Oka has all but cil, negotiators during the summer arms was strictly confined to a pressive and unlawful acts by abated, we resolve to continue to Alberta Federation of Labor, of 1990 did not justify a military defensive purpose against the official and self -proclaimed au- monitor the government han- Friends of the First Nations Lubicon Nation seeking a just settlement

Dear Editor: to grant their legitimate claim to the inequalities that now exist. the amount of rand and money The events at Oka last sum- The following letter was sent they are asking for. mer provided an honorable ex- to Indian Affairs Minister Tom As you know Mr. Siddon, ample for other Native people to Siddon. treaties were legal contracts that follow, but they disgraced our secured the vast area of Canada government in the eyes of the Diana Leis for settlement by Europeans in world. Please do not repeat this Montreal Lake, Sask. the 1880s. You also know many disaster in northern Alberta. Act Canadian citizens have made a in a way that will make me and good living and some have in- other Canadians feel proud to be Dear Minister Siddon: deed become quite wealthy from part of Canada. Negotiate with extracting the resources of this the Lubicon Nation in good faith I have just read in the Jan. 18, land. to reach a just settlement now. 1991 issue of Windspeaker that At the same time many of the All future generations of Can- the land claim of the Lubicon original inhabitants, who be- ada will suffer if just settlements Lake Nation in northern Alberta friended and assisted the first with Native nations are not has still not been settled. The inexperienced settlers, have still reached in this century. article also stated Norcen Energy not received a just settlement for I would also like you to do Resources and Buchanan Lum- the land they surrendered. everything in your power to stop ber are attempting to take re- Please, honorable minister, is it Norcen, Buchanan and any other sources from land claimed by not time we European-Canadi- companies from operating on the Lubicon Lake Nation as their ans paid a just price for the rich Lubicon Lake Nation land until traditional hunting and trapping land we received? this settlement is reached. I area before this claim is settled. I need not remind you of the would also like you to take ac- Can your department act in differences between the eco- tion to have all charges laid Nov. the best faith of Canadians and nomic and social conditions of 24 against Lubicon Lake band grant these people the just settle- the Native nations and non -Na- members for allegedly damaging ment they are requesting? Surely rive people of Canada. There are Buchanan Lumber equipment with the vast amount of land in enough resources and land in dismissed on the grounds they our large nation and the very this country for everyone to have were defending their home- large revenues of the federal a decent living if the government land. government from taxes, exports, adopts policies that benefit all businesses and other sources, Canadians. I think it is time the Diana Leis File Photo your department should be able government took steps to erase A concerned Canadian Young Lubicon supporters at a July 1988 rally Shelter's resources available to Native people Dear Editor. stocked with clothing for Native people to work against Please let us know if you (403)865 -1348 for more informa - women and children because family abuse in their areas. have ideas about tackling the tion. Aboriginal and Metis com- many people arrive with little to Funds are raised at various ac- problem of family abuse and munities in the Yellowhead re- wear. Staff can help with trans- tivities to pay for information how to get the message out. gion (bounded by the B.C. bor- portation to the shelter from any- booklets, meeting space rental, Please join us in setting up the Ann Hatfield der, Evansburg, Grande Cache where in the Yellowhead area. posters, speakers and help for round dance and come and Community Co-ordinator and Robb) are working with The They can also help people deal volunteers. have a good time. Phone Hinton, Arta. Yellowhead Emergency Shelter with other agencies and the for Women to help women and court system. Classes can be set children who are victims of fam- up in a nearby school for your ily violence. A round dance is children. Everything, including Information wanted on schools being organized in Hinton to meals, counselling and clothing, Dear Editor: want it printed. and I wish for you to share your raise money to help the shelter is free. I ask this of each of you and story with me. get information and help out At the shelter you're free to This letter is a request to all also to my past classmates dur- Send all letters to Box 243, into communities. Drummers, come and go. One evening a past Native students of Native ing 1946 -1957, who attended Mix, Alberta, TOC OBO. And I dancers, organizers and helpers week babysitting is available residential schools in Alberta. I Blue Quills Residential School so would love hearing from my old for the feast are needed. A date so you can have an evening off. am asking of you - especially I can document our formative school chums, the guys too, espe- hasn't been set but mid -March is The shelter's atmosphere is my past schoolmates - to con - years, why we are like we are cially the Grade 1 class of 1946- likely. friendly, safe and calm. Every- tact me with letters and pictures today. 47.air teacher was Sister Toula- The shelter, which is open 24 one helps out with cooking and tell about your experiences My deceased mother, my two land. hours a day, every day of the and housework. Counsellors in the residential school setting. I sisters, my brother and numer- year, for women and children don't try to persuade you to do want to know your joys, your ous cousins and I attended Blue Sophie E. Ma lion who are suffering from abuse, is anything. You're free to return to good times, your sorrows, your Quills. I also have a story to tell (neeMoosewah) pleased to work more closely your partner if that's what you achievements - then and now. with aboriginal communities. decide to do. Counsellors just I also would appreciate any Women, children, and elders, help you make up your mind pictures you can provide. I want both rich and poor, come to the about what you want to do, to composese statistics, maybe a shelter suffering from physical, what you are able to do. Safety book, for eventual publication. mental, sexual and economic and help are there for you for up As you may be aware, there is a tin laps akcr welcomes your letters. But, rive tkse abuse. At the shelter, aboriginal to three weeks while you de- lot of controversy now about the right to edit for revity,c arity,tegality,personalal uuse,ac people find counsellors who cide what to do with your life. treatment we as Native children curacy, good taste, topicality Please include your understand what goes on, coun- The round dance and other received in the residential school and sellors who speak Cree. There is aboriginal community activities years. I promise to return your name address and day -time telephütie ni mberrncace we also counselling help for chil- are held to publicize what the pictures and I promise not to need to you. nsigned letters will not be printed. dren. There is a room well shelter does and to encourage print your name if you do not PAGE 6, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991

Custer begged to lead last expedition of 7th Cavalry

Hi! Hats off to Kevin Leslie "Custer Stonechild who sent us a timely gradu- piece of information on the real a t e d George (Autie) Armstrong Cus- from ter, the subject of a recent mini- West Droppin' In series on television called Son of Point at Morning Star. Stonechild did his the end By Rocky Woodward homework. Possibly he read the of his paperback Crazy Horse and class. He Custer by Stephen E. Ambrose, was a Margaret Koski because everything Stonechild braggart Graduates of a family life improvement course at Whitefish Lake wrote about this man fits. and in- To take you back in history, famously insubordinate. He territory. Sitting Bull's camp. Knights. Custer gained fame June 25, wasted the lives of his troops in We all pretty well know about Thanks for the history lesson EDMONTON: Right now I'd 1876, when he and 265 (numbers spectacular, and often meaning- Custer's blundering at the Little Stonechild. I wish I could have like to take time out to say hi to vary) men of the United States less, battle charges and his star Big Horn, especially when he put it all in. Terry Lusty, who just recently 7th Cavalry were killed in battle rose as a result: split up his roughly 800 men into WHITEFISH LAKE: It was a returned from Fort Chipewyan against the Sioux and Cheyenne Stonechild goes on to write three different columns to attack day to remember Dec. 12, 1990 and is now back living in our fair at the Little Big Horn in the Mon- that during the-Indian campaign the Sioux and Cheyenne camp for six ladies from this wonderful city. Hi Terry and welcome tana territory. "He deserted his troops and which he believed was "quite reserve after they received back. Stonechild offers some inter- faced a court martial which led to small and that they may try to awards for completing a five - GIFT LAKE: Last spring when I esting facts about Custer. his eviction from the army." run away." week course presented by Native was in the High Prairie area, "General Custer was never In the book Crazy Horse and Ambrose suggests Custer was Counselling Services on family children from the Metis settle- really a general. His army rank Custer Ambrose writes that looking at a promotion and even life improvement. ment were picking up garbage never rose higher than lieuten- Custer literally got down on his the presidency of the United Left to right are: Angie Wil- all along Highway 2. ant- colonel, although during the knees and begged Major -General States. So he didn't wait for rein- liams, Margaret Nahachick Here's a picture of four of Civil War he was made a brevet Alfred Terry to lead the 7th Cav- forcements - as he was told to (social worker), Nina Grey, Pearl the about 20 children who par- (honorary) major-general. alry on its expedition into Indian do by Terry - when he found Auger (social worker), Beatrice ticipated. There's a big $10 bill Gaudette, Gloria Thunder, waiting for the first child from Kathleen Gaudette and Beatrice Gift Lake who can identify them. Laboucan. Droppin' In can't remember that Congratulations ladies and far back. good luck on your second phase. DROPPIN' IN: Things are start- FORT CHIPEWYAN: From ing to pick up again across the January 11 -13 this northerly province so I suggest you let town hosted a senior men's Droppin' In know exactly what's hockey tournament, which five happening in your community. teams entered. Give us a call, write a letter, The Fort Smith Knights took send up some smoke signals, tap first place overall while Fort out a Morse code, you name it, Chipewyan placed second and we're interested. Fort Smith Bulldogs took third. See ya, and remember, backs Best goal tender honors went to the wind. to Fort Chipewyan's Leslie Wiltzan and Eddie Mah, also of Fort Chip, was named best defenceman. The MVP award went to Phillip Tourangeau of the Fort McMurray Chiefs and Robert Cardinal, also of the Chiefs, was the top points- getter. The most sportsmanlike player is available in award was won by Wesley The "Who are These People" contest Heron of the Fort Smith microform

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Native students demand review of school By Amy Santoro cannot understand how Native proach is unrealistic because it Windspeaker Staff Writer people feel." will take time for Natives to There are two full-time faculty make up a majority of the in- EDMONTON members in the school -a Na- structors in the program. The Aboriginal Student tive and Price. But the school, "This is an historical process. Council is demanding a review which opened five years ago, In five or 10 ars, we'll have of the University of Alberta's uses sessional instructors, half of more qualified Natives to teach. School of Native Studies. whom are Native. I've tried to keep a good bal- Council president Brenda Price questions "the evidence ance." Blyan asked for an external re- underlying the assertions and The council also charges that view of the school in a letter to the wisdom of the approach" instruction and programming the U of A's vice-president aca- used by the council. doesn't reflect Native perspec- demic Peter Meekison. She said Price strongly believes non- tives and interests. the school "has not fulfilled the Natives, like himself, can teach But Price, who will step original goals and objectives" Native studies and says he won't down from his position in April, and is concerned about the compromise academic excellence says Native elders, educators "negative implications if no ef- to hire unqualified Native candi- and leaders are frequently fort is made to remedy the prob- dates. Price says it's important brought into classrooms to lems." instructors have at least a mas- speak. The council isn't satisfied with ters degree. Price isn't worried about the the number of Native instructors Although he would like to publicity the council has brought at the school and is calling for hire more Native instructors, the to the program. Their views rep- replacement of the present direc- recruitment pool is small, says resent a minority of students at- tor, non -Native Richard Price, by the former Indian Affairs em- tending the school, he says. "a qualified Native" candidate. ployee. "There are some top- The Metis Nation of Alberta Peter Cole, a student in the notch Native instructors but they has thrown its support behind Native studies program, says are very much in demand." the council. In a letter to "Natives with Native sensibili- Fifty-five students are en- Meekison,MNA president Larry ties must be hired even if we rolled at the school -75 per cent Desmeules says the school "is have to hire Natives with less of them are Native. out of touch with the Metis and Amy Santoro education because white people Price says the council's ap- Indian communities and is unre- Richard Price sponsive to them." Price was to meet with meeting or on speculation the Indian Association of Alberta Meekison Thursday to discuss school may fall under the fac- president Regena Crowchild possible structural changes for ulty of arts next year. Meekison couldn't be reached for corn - the school. But he refused to couldn't be reached for com- ment. comment on the specifics of the ment. IN BRIEF Native leaders calling for EXCHANGE FOR NATIVE STUDENTS RICHMOND, B.C. - Several international Japanese colleges are interested in a student exchange program with First Nation aboriginal languages act students. The program will give promising Native students on- the -job training in various areas of industry. Students will re- By Amy Santoro Delegates called for: ment will be petitioned to imple- ceive wages and other such as accommoda- Windspeaker Staff Writer All laws referring to Natives to ment them, says Allen. tion. But students will have to cover the cost of travel to and be written in their language. He's hopeful the government from Japan. The idea is to give Native students some back- OTTAWA Natives would be allowed to use will see the need for a "founda- ground in a variety of areas from banking to the automotive in- their language in court. tion to protect Native lan- dustry. With qualified Native candidates familiar with their Natives are calling for an abo- Federal departments and agen- guages." respective industries, Japanese corporations may eventually be riginal languages act to give their cies to serve Natives in their If Prime Minister Brian Mu- interested in setting up businesses with First Nations in Can- traditionallanguages official rec- languages. The country would lroney follows in the footsteps of ada. Prospective candidates are expected to commit themselves ognition equivalent to English be divided into districts offering his U.S. counterpart, an aborigi- for at least one year. Language is not expected to be too much of and French. specific aboriginal languages. nal languages act could be a re- a problem since English is common throughout Japanese inter- "We want the political sup- The establishment of a Native alization for Canada's First Na- national colleges. Interested candidates can contact The Native port and commitment to aborigi- languages advisory board and tions. Investment and Trade Association, 6200 Comstock Rd., nal languages because they are commissioner of aboriginal On Oct. 30 President George Richmond, B.C., V7C 2X4. not being treated with the re- languages to work towardpre- Bush signed the Native spect they deserve," says Harry serving Native languages. American Language Act quash- CO- ORDINATOR APPOINTED TO TASK FORCE ON Allen, northern vice -chief for the Once bands from across the ing a 104 -year federal policy for- MUSEUMS AND FIRST PEOPLES Assembly of First Nations. country discuss details of the bidding the use of any Indian OTTAWA - The Task Force on Museums and First Peoples The recommendation was proposals, the federal govern- language. has appointed Lee -Ann Martin as co- ordinator. Established in endorsed by elders, Indian edu- 1989, the task force is working to develop a set of guidelines in cators and language instructors repatriation of artifacts, improved access to museums by abo- at the National Aboriginal Lan- Cultural centre proposed riginal peoples and more involvement of aboriginal peoples in Jaages and Literacy conference the interpretation of their culture and history by cultural insti- n. 20-23 in Ottawa. tutions. Jointly organized by the Assembly of First Nations and Allen says the Indian lan- for Edmonton's inner city the Canadian Museums Association, 25 members of the task guage is declining at a dramatic force represent aboriginal and museum communities across rate and "we need immediate By Amy Santoro more correctional facilities, says Canada. action" for the languages to sur- Windspeaker Staff Writer Tony Callihoo, co -ordinator of vive. the Alberta Native Friendship NATIVE INVESTMENT SPONSORS ESSAY CONTEST By some estimates of the 50 EDMONTON Centres Association. He says RICHMOND, B.C. -The Native Investment and Trade Asso- Native languages, 47 are on a A proposal by Native Coun- they need prevention centres. ciation is sponsoring a trade fair called Nexus '91: The Native death list. Only three - Cree, selling Services of Alberta could Yet, he cautions, for inner -city Investment and Trade Show at the Robson Square Conference Ojibwa and Inuktitut - are ex- lead to vastly expanded services Natives to benefit from the pro- Centre in Vancouver May 23-25. As part of the event an essay pected to survive into the next for inner -city Native people. posed centre, "they have to be contest on the topic The Importance of Business to First Nations century. The agency is hoping to take sobered up. If they haven't so- Self- Reliance is planned for mature Native students across Allen say the federal govern- over Grierson Centre, currently bered up, spirituality will be of Canada. The winner will receive an all- expenses paid trip to the ment must do more than fund an inner -city halfway house, no help.' trade show - the award will be presented at the opening f es- Native language training. He which would help make the The location of the proposed tivities. The winner will be selected by a panel of eminent says Ottawa must recognize dream a reality. centre may encourage Natives to business leaders. Contestants are to submit a typewritten, Indian language in law as the The expansion would mean use the facility more readily than double- spaced essay of about 500 words to: Greg Favelle, Self - founding language. Native Counselling could offer if it were located outside the Reliance, Native Investment and Trade Association, The funding is not a firm po- sweetgrass and sweat lodge cere- inner city, says the task force 6200 Comstock Road, Richmond, B.C., V7C 2X4. litical commitment since "it can monies, employment counsel - report containing 14 recommen- be taken away at anytime at ling, drug and alcohol treatment dations addressing Native is- CONFERENCE: FOR MALES ONLY the whim of government," said and a host of other preventive sues. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. -A conference, titled The Native Allen in a telephone interview. and rehabilitative services. Grierson is located on 101st American Male: Living In Two Cultures, will be held in Min- "We need more than the in- A "spiritual element in the Ave. and 95th St., only a few neapolis, Minnesota May 2 -3. Sponsored by the American adequate funds we get. It's not inner city will help Natives," blocks from the hub of inner -city Indian Health Care Association, the conference will be the first sufficient for the things Indian says Boyle Street Co-op director activity. time the health and social issues of Native American men will country is saying are neces- Hope Hunter. The centre would be intended be the focus of a national conference. The cultural, social, eco- sary.' The proposal was one of 65 to assist Natives in dealing with nomic and political alienation Indian men have experienced Allen feels Canadians will be recommendations made by the problems associated with life on will be explored with a special emphasis on how alienation has receptive to an aboriginal lan- Edmonton Inner-Cittyy Violent the drag, as the inner city is had an impact on mental and physical health. High rates of guages act. 'They'll realize it will Crime Task Force which released commonly referred to. alcohol- related deaths, suicide and accidental deaths are some add to the strength of the coun- its 20 -page report Feb. 4. The centre would also house a of the health issues, which have had a devastating impact on a But the federal government, recreation unit for area young proud, yet vulnerable population. The conference will be held Along with the languages act, which owns Grierson Centre, people. at the Holiday Inn Downtown, Minneapolis. For more informa- delegates to the January confer- also has designs on the building. The future of Grierson hinges tion call Linda Azure at (612) 293 -0233 or write to American ence considered other proposals Ottawa wants to convert it into a on negotiations involving Native Indian Health Care Association, 245 East Sixth St., Suite 499, St`' which will be presented to chiefs minimum- security prison. Counselling, Ottawa and possi- Paul, MN 55101. across. Canada for approval. But Natives don't need any- bly the Alberta government. PAGE 8, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991 COMM4INICATIONAND UNDERSTANDING COMBINED WITTJCLOVE AND GUIDANCE QUALIFICATIONS: Addictions background with knowledge of Native culture and tra- WILL BUILD UNBREAKABLE FOUNDATIONS ditions. Masters degree in Social Work or equivalent and related experience. . . . 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Box 376 FDepartment of Justice Ministère de la Justice Fort Simpson, NWT XOE ONO Canada Canada Phone: (403)695 -7260 Fax: (403)695 -2035 WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991, PAGE 9 Adopted twins find their natural family By Heather Andrews who offered to do some checking Windspeaker Staff Writer through her records for them. Back at work in Edmonton the EDMONTON next day, Youngman received an exciting message from her sister When Art and Anne Ka- back in Saskatchewan. The band tryniuk of Dundurn, Sask. de- office employee had tracked cided to adopt a girl in 1965 to down two of their mother's sis- complete their family of two ters, who in turn contacted their boys, they were surprised but mom. pleased eight- month -old twin 'She wants to see us," Jean girls were available. exclaimed. "They of a two -for -one "I was too excited to work deal," laughs Joan Youngman, after that and everybody in my adding she and her sister Jean office soon knew what had hap- have always been grateful they pened." As the day progressed, weren't split up. phone calls flew between the From time to time the girls girls and their new -found rela- wondered about their natural tives and more facts were re- family. But Art Katryniuk vealed. avoided their questions until af- "We learned we had eight ter they were 16- years -old, feel- brothers and sisters," laughs ing they were too young to Jean. handle the emotional trauma. A few days later the twins met "Our adopted mother had their oldest sister Audrey, who passed away when we were 13, was living in Saskatoon; she so we put off our questions to remembered holding the twins our dad for quite awhile," says as babies. At Prince Albert the Youngman. excited young women bought The young women finished two long- stemmed roses and a school while living at Dundum, short time later they were pulling 25 miles south of Saskatoon. On up in front of their mother's Oct. 5, 1985 they were married in house on the Muskoday reserve, a double -wedding ceremony. a scant 15 miles away. Then, one day last year, Jean "Nobody cried, we were all phoned Joan and su: ested they hugs and smiles," Jean remem- begin searching seriously for bers. Jean, her mother Eliza, and her twin sister Joan (left to right) were reunited at the Muskoday their birth mother. Both agreed "The next few hours were the reserve In Saskatchewan in Aug. 1990 that at 25 years of age, the time most special time." The twins seemed right. met and began to know many tried to get us back, but it was too als." hood years in the residential "I was living here in Edmon- other family members who had late." Today the family is still get- school in Prince Albert, where ton by then, but Jean was still in gathered to meet them. They In the fall of 1990 the twins, ting accustomed to being com- she had to give up speaking Saskatchewan, so she took it sang together, ate together and their natural mother and their plete again. Jean and Joan are Cree, was hard," she says. Her upon herself to see what she talked together, making up for so adopted father met in Prince tryin to adjust to the fact they're mother showed them the old could find out," says Youngman. many lost years. Albert for the first time. "Mom of Indian heritage. school, still standing, and the The women didn't think to try "Suddenly our mother had to just shook his hand and thanked "It turns out our mother has hospital where they were born. to locate their family at an Indian go off by herself for awhile and him for bringing up her girls for only a small percentage of Scot- And they went together to the reserve. "We had been raised in a then she cried," says Youngman. her," says Youngman. It was an tish ancestry,' says Youngman. Anglican church where their non -Native community and my The next day the sisters spent emotional time. The twins will She still doesn't understand mother has always been a regu- adopted parents had been told time alone with their mother. always be grateful for the good what rights she may have under lar worshipper. our ancestry was Scottish and a "We had to know why we were upbringing their adopted par- Bill C-31 and hopes to sort out "All this is giving us a true little Indian," she says. So they given up," she says. Haltingly, ents gave them. how it may apply to her. feeling of family and what it re- were surprised when it was sug- they were told of being the sixth "I love them very dearly and Other pieces of her past are ally means to be part of this big, gested Jean try the Sandy Lake for their mother in a all my values and morals stem also falling into place. "Hearing loving group we are busy getting reserve near Prince Albert since fewpregnancy short years with the eldest from their firm beliefs and ide- my mom talk about her child to know," says Youngman. their original surname was com- dying at a very young age. mon there. "Our mother was trying to Dance Joan travelled to Saskatche- bring us up by herself and she Banquet and Trophies and wan and together the girls at- Just couldn't handle it all," says Saturday 0V I NC/q pies tended a Pentecostal tent meet- Youngman. A difficult decision ing at the end of July 1990. was made to surrender the "Coincidentally the minister's young twins, first as foster chil- message was about a prodigal dren, and eventually for adop- son returning home," says lion. Youngman. While at the meeting "Less than four months later, the sisters met a local resident my mom met her present hus- who worked in the band office band. 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Family pulled together in hard times By Heather Andrews Ukrainian designs to suit the ature carvings," Margaret passes academic achievements." and the beaver are fighting in the Windspeaker Staff Writer tastes of some of their non -Na- laughs. Their combined efforts Alphonse has taught many woodlands for the willow he tive neighbors. have been featured in art shows people how to make drums and needs for his work," Cardinal SADDLE LAKE, ALTA. Her mother Angelique is a as far away as Ottawa. headdresses. And Angelique laughs. superb craftswoman. She creates Cardinal is proud of her par- taught her daughters and many She says she's fortunate her When Alphonse Cardinal of beautiful beadwork from hides ents and the contribution they other girls, both in her home and grandfather lived with the fam- Lake his Saddle broke back some she has tanned the traditional have made to preserving the tra- at school, how to do beadwork. ily for the last 15 years of his years ago, he was in a tough spot. way. "Mom also builds ti is. ditional handicrafts of Indian Although the couple is in their life. "His influence and his teach- "He was laid up and couldn't One year she built 40 for differ- people. "Dad didn't have any sixties, they continue to live ings of our culture were addi- work," says daughter Margaret ent people in the band." schooling and mom only went their traditional way of life as tional factors which helped us Cardinal. But that didn't stop The family belongs to the for a few years, but the knowl- much as possible. ' Dad still re- come through many hardships him from earning an income. Saddle Lake band. Margaret's edge they passed on to us sur- ally enjoys carving He says he together." Her father, an accomplished three sisters - Pauline, Darlene carver, made miniature Red and Elaine -all sew and do tra- River carts, sweat lodges, log ditional crafts. "Our mother is houses, small animal traps and very creative and started to teach drums. In fact he made enough us when we were very young," money with his craftsmanship to Margaret recalls. Her brother get his family through the finan- Peter is a carpenter and her old- cial crisis. And Margaret remem- est brother Alfred, although his bers receiving beautiful hand- health is not good, participates in made toys through her growing family ventures when possible. years, too. Cardinal is an instructor at "My entire family pulled to- Alberta Vocational College's gether to get us through other Grouard campus, teaching Na- hard times, too," she says. Her tive clothing and design. "1 sew father once earned his living Native dolls too," she says. through trapping but as land Some years ago the family was taken over For commercial an to enter arts and crafts enterprises, his traditional way ex vbitions. Every year the fam- of life became impossible. ily has a booth at the Alberta "We all pitched in that time, Indian Arts and Crafts shows in too, and worked with our par- Edmonton and Calgary. The ents, making Siwash sweaters family also has a mail -order busi- and other handicrafts to trade for ness. food or to sell for cash." The "My dad could never believe work they produced also in- how ple from all over the cluded shirts decorated with world wanted to buy his mini

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Native Education: a time to shine

Heather Andrews Heather Andrews Carlos Vides (left) and Carmen Flores (right) peek out of the tipi while Native youth counsellor Jareth Severeight, a kindergarten student at St. Sophia, helps Michael Merrier tells a story at St. Sophia draw a school mural By Heather Andrews acknowledged government and Windspeaker Staff Writer private funding organizations 'who contributed to making our EDMONTON school one of the best junior high Natives took centre stage re- schools in Alberta," said vice - Mike Cardinal, M.L.A. cently at three Edmonton principal Kevin Hendrick. schools. Organizations which donated Students at Prince Charles time, money and advice received Athabasca /Lac La Biche Constituency and Ben Calf Robe were treated plaques of appreciation from the to afternoons of celebration and school's student tribal council. #608 Legislature Annex recognition while students at St. Recipients included Alberta Sophia spent a day becoming Education, the Ben Calf Robe Edmonton, Alberta more familiar with Native cur Society the Edmonton Catholic T5K 1E4 ture. School District, Winspear Foun- Select students in the Awasis dation, Ironworkers Local 720, (403) 427 -1846 program at Prince Charles were Sterling Crane International and recognized at a Jan. 28 school as- the Northern Alberta and sembly. Over 200 students take N.W.T. Building Trades Council. Cree language and cultural stud- Meanwhile, on Jan. 29 parents The roots of our culture stem from ies in the Edmonton Public and staff at St. Sophia elementary the family unit so let's School Board's Awasis program school presented a Native cul- water them in addition to regular courses. tural awareness day. "Of our with love and kindness and nourish Each month teachers select stu- 160 students, about 40 per cent dents to receive a Gold Feather are of Canadian Indian heri- them with guidance and award. tage," said assistant principal Mike Cardinal "Academic achievement is Brent Patterson. understanding, so the mighty not the only goal of our pro- "We have been studying Na- family tree will grow gram," said Pnnce Charles prin- tive culture for the last month in cipal Gordon Hanson. "We are our classrooms as part of the proud and strong. trying to encourage respect, regular curriculum and today honesty, humility and integrity. has been a most enjoyable con- They are all very desirable char- clusion." acteristics and considered espe- The day featured dancing, daily important in the Native storytelling in a tipi and mural culture." drawing. Students also made And in a special ceremony bannock and did beadwork. Jan. 31, Ben Calf Robe School Elders led the activities.

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The Kitchen Craft Connection 9008 - 51 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5X4 Phone: (403)465 -6531 Heather Andrews Awasis students Travis Holy Whiteman (right) and Jack Cardi- Fax: (403)468 -7208 nal were filled with pride to receive a Golden Feather Award WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991, PAGE 13 Craftswoman helps run the family farm By Heather Andrews says Wabie, an Algonquin In- Woods Cree, who live in the crafts. donated a framed caribou hair - Windspeaker Staff Writer dian. northern forests of Ontario, Wabie also helped prepare a tufted An piece of my artwork to avid craftswoman, Wabie Manitoba, Saskatchewan and one -hour video called Native be auctioned at a local fundrais- LAC LA BICHE, ALTA. designs brooches and earrings of Alberta. Art Woodland Cree, which ing dinner. fur, shells, - porcupine quills, deer "The Woods Cree call them- was produced by Imageworks "And I In her spare time Dianna just started working antlers, fish scales and buffalo selves Nehiyawak, which is just Motion Pictures and featured with the Wild Fur Education Wabie works on her handicraft horns. "As I observed the arti- one of many Cree words used local artisans like Pat Bruno, projects, which Program of the Alberta Voca- she sells sans of other First Nations, I throughout the book," says crafts instructor at Alberta Voca- tional College, co- ordinating through her business, Trapline realized the techniques were Wabie. The culture and tradition tional College. "Both projects programs Crafts. It's located at concerning trap- her home similar even when the designs of the Crees is reflected and ex- give an insight into the society, ping,," she says. south of Lac la Biche where she were different." pressed in the work of today's religion and art of the Indian Respect for nature is and her husband run a mixed consis- Wabie, who was bom in Ville - artists and a project at the end people of Canada." tent with Native culture, she farming operation. Marie, Quebec, studied Native of each chapter gives students She is also an avid supporter says, But her adding she's concerned despite busy schedule studies and political science at the opportunity to work with of Ducks Unlimited Canada. "I for the future of wildlife, given she still finds time to create work Trent University in Peterbor- some of the materials while de- am committed to the conserva- economic and environmental for a variety of shops and muse- ough, Ontario. "I came to Alberta signing their own art and tion of wildlife and recently pressures. ums and to enter local craft in 1981 because employment shows. opportunities were better here." She has acquired both con - Her university studies, temporary and traditional artis- coupled with her travels across tic skills, having travelled across the country, were a big help Canada learning traditional when she helped research and craft methods from elderly Na- write the book The Art of the tive craftswomen. "Often the Nehiyawak. A project of the elders taught me on a floor lined Egovernment of Alberta's Native with spruce boughs, with heat ducation Project, the Grade 7 provided by a potbellied stove," textbook studies the art of the

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THE SENATE OF CANADA T {`, LE SENAT DU CANADA kJ '':i, Senate Page Program $10,923 per annum Heather Andrews The Senate of Canada is seeking Canadian citizens residing in the Dianna Wabie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan and the National Capital Region who are enrolled as full -time students in a Canadian university. To be considered, candidates must: - be attending first, second or third year university in September Represent Your Community 1991; - not have former experience as a Page on Parliament Hill; and - have minimal proficiency for reading and writing and intermediate proficiency for oral interaction in both of Canada's official languages (AAB /AAB).

Note: - Vacancies prior to October 1991 will be staffed with qualified candidates residing in the provinces of Alberta or Saskatchewan. However, an eligibility list will be established with qualified students residing in the National Capital Region for any de/KA future vacancies which may occur after October 1991. - A written examination could determine which candidates will be invited for a personal interview. If you believe the police should repte- Our standards are high bin, for success - sent the city mosaic, maybe its ful applicants, the rewards are duties: Summary of Senate Pages ensure that all Senators and time you considered a career great. If you think you have officials of the Senate have the necessary documents, files and q in policing. Policing is a vital what it takes, are 18 years stationery etc., in their Senate desk; attend to Senators' requirements during a Senate sitting; act as messengers in and out of the Chamber community servvice. of age or older, a Canadian and perform other related duties. citizen or landed immigrant The Police Service, in con- and interested in learning Conditions of as employment: Candidates selected Senate Pages cert with other agencies and more about the Calgary must schedule their university classes so as not to conflict with the is Police Service, con normal routine for sittings of the Senate. They must also be prepared the citizens of Calgary, please to work prior to, during and after each sitting of the Senate and are instrumental in preserving the tact the Recruiting Unit a required to assist at special sittings and ceremonies. qualit of life in the city by main- #300, 133 - 6 Avenue S.E., 268 -848

taining Calgary as a secure place in between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday tt Your application, quoting reference number PAGE -1991, must be which to live. Friday received no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 8, 1991, by: Mrs. Reina Bernier, Staffing Officer, Room 500, Victoria Building, 140 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A4. POLITI MILICIA Ñ AíT1NOMIA .v L POLIZIA /1 A description of duties, statement of qualifications, standing operating POLICIA POLICE procedures, Senate Policy regarding the and the Senate Page Program SIM -AG -ANIS E-IN-AKE-KO-WAN Application form are available, upon request, at Student Manpower Centres, Universities and High Schools in Alberta and Saskatchewan, POLIISI CANH SAT POLIZEI or by telephoning the Senate Personnel Directorate at 1- 800 -267- c 7362 or (613) 995-8279. _s POLITI HOA-KAY-THE POLICIA TOS- GUU -NO POLIS Jl NLi,N.q Vous pouvez obtenir ces renseignements en français en télépho- r7o nant aux numéros susmentionnés. C A L G A R Y P O L I C E S E R V I C E PAGE 14, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN FEDERATED COLLEGE

The University Entrance Program (UEP) is designed to offer DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE a high level of tutorial help and academic counselling for students entering these demanding disciplines.

Pre -Professional and Introductory Introductory Math and Science courses are purposely kept Science Programs small and many are open to SIFC students only.

Preparing Students for: The programs offered by SIFC have the commitment of Medicine /Dentistry Nursing /Pharmacy presenting its curriculum with a strong Indian perspective Optometry/Physical Therapy Chemistry/Physics as well as articulating the relevance of the natural and Veterinary Science /Agriculture Computer Science mathematical sciences to contemporary Indian concerns. Indian Health Studies Certification Geology Biology /Microbiology Geography The individual students and professors work together to Mathematics /Statistics Engineering provide the best quality learning experience.

The programs involving the natural sciences, computer For more information contact: sciences and mathematics that SIFC offers are designed to S.I.F.C. give Indian students a maximum level of support and Regina Campus provide clear accessibility to a variety of science careers. To enhance this accessibility, SIFC Science pays particular 118 College West attention to students initiating their university studies. University of Regina Regina, SK S4S 0A2 The SIFC offers courses which are required for admission into professional programs such as Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Computer Science, Business, etc. Phone: (306)779 -6264

1991 SIFC VOLLEYBALL SIFC CUP '91 TOURNAMENT ABORIGINAL HOCKEY APRIL 6 & 7 TOURNAMENT MARCH 15, 16 & 17 UNIVERSITY OF REGINA, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REGINA AGRIDOME CENTRE In conjunction with the Regina AboriginafSports d' Cultural Days' DAILY AGRIDOME PRIZES: PRIZES: ADMISSIONS: 1st - $4,000 Jackets & Trophy based on number of entries Adults: $6.00 2nd - $2,000 Trophy ENTRY FEE: Teens: $5.00 3rd - $1,500 Trophy $350 Men/Women Children 4th - $1,000 Trophy PAYABLE TO: (12 & under):$3.00 ENTRY FEE: Saskatchewan Indian Federated College $500 per team c/o Athletic Office PAYABLE TO: Room 118 College W., University of Regina Allstar Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Regina, SK S4S 0A2 c/o Athletic Office DEADLINE: Awards Room 118 College W., University of Regina Allstar Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Awards March 29 Defending Championship Champions: Bunny Hugs P.A.T.C. SELECTS

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For more info. call (306)584 -8333 Ex1. 216 or 1 111Nllil111:,III11IIIIIIII Fax: (306)584 -0955 WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991, PAGE 15 Goulet family believes in education By Rocky Woodward Windspeaker Staff Writer Each of 11 children has a degree MEADOW LAKE, SASK. The Goulets are a Metis fam- Ordean, who works as a co- There are seven sisters and ily. They were raised at Cumber- ordinator and instructor with the four brothers in the Goulet fam- land House near the Manitoba New Opportunities Program ily. Each of them has obtained a border. But when their mother (NOP) at Meadow Lake, Sask. is university degree. passed away it was Josephine quite successful himself. It's something the family who took over the duties of car- He says another reason for members are very proud of. ing for her younger sisters and "making a good life for himself" Recently Josephine (Goulet) brothers. is because of his Metis pride. Searson, along with her daughter Ordean gives much of the "I'm a firm believer in the Veronica, graduated together credit to Josephine for the fam- Metis and so is the rest of the and received bachelor of educa- ily's successes. family. I know education is the tion degrees. "She kept care of us for about number one stepping -stone to Keith Goulet is an MLA for seven years. I guess the drive to being successful. Without it, we northeast Saskatchewan and his educate ourselves came from her will never become a strong na- brother Ordean has two degrees support and a lot of pushing by tion." -a bachelor of education and an her,' he says. Goulet once worked as an arts and science degree. The list "Now we're scattered across instructor in university accred- of family accomplishments goes the province but everyone's ited Native studies at the Gabriel on. doing well," he adds. Dumont Institute in northern Saskatchewan. Later he was hired by the Saskatoon Regional Community College as an in- structor and counsellor in a pro- IN BRIEF gram designed to enhance basic math and English skills and to WOLF BITE CASE UNDERWAY develop urban living skills. MOOSE JAW, SASK.- A court case launched by the mother of "Education is the key that a young boy who lost his arm during a wolf attack began in unlocks the door to societal par- Moose Jaw Feb. 4. Clinton Goodwill had his left arm amputated ticipation," he says. "If Native after being bitten by two caged wolves at the Moose Jaw Wild people are going to integrate Animal Park in Sept. 1989. The boy, who was 10- years -old at the successfully, they must be edu- time of the incident, was bitten during a field trip to the park cated with the knowledge and with about 32 other children from the Lebret Indian Residential skills that will enable them to live School about 100 km northeast of Regina. Joan Goodwill is suing in a money culture." the park and the school for negligence, charges that both parties He adds that Native people deny. According to documents filed with the court, the family is must learn about their hentage to seeking about $125,000 in general damages, $248,000 for future become proud and confident. lost income and $90,000 in other costs. Niel Halford, lawyer for And what about the rest of his the Goodwill family, said Clinton required medical treatment re- family? cently for complications related to the incident. "He was back in "The one thing we believe in hospital for another operation. Apparently his stump was not is education. It's one reason why healing properly," he said. I wouldn't trade the work I am doing on reserves near Meadow NEW EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR BANDS Lake. I love the work I'm doing, YORKTON - Yorkton-area Indian bands will be the first bands helping people get their educa- in Saskatchewan to adopt a new program designed to encourage tion. It s the way we grew up," Native students to finish their education. The federal govern- Goulet smiles. Rocky Woodward ment announced Feb. 1 the signing of the Stay -in- School pro- Their father, Arthur, still lives Ordean Goulet knows exactly what he wants from life - so does gram with the Yorkton Tribal Administration, which is respon- in The Pas, Manitoba, where the the rest of his family sible for eight bands in southeast Saskatchewan. The agreement, family tries to unite at least once which contributes $108,000 to the tribal administration, will pay a year. for student counselling at four education centres as well as coun- selling for band members who have already dropped out of school. Information for Status Indians SAGKEENG ALCOHOL REHAB CENTRE INC. on the Goods and Services Tax

P.O. Box 508 THE G.S.T. Is NOW IN EFFECT. Pine Falls, Manitoba For Status Indians, there is: ROE 'IMO No G.S.T. charged on goods brought on- reserve. No on purchases Tel: (204)367 -8675 G.S.T. charged made off-reserve, such as stoves or refrigerators, if they are delivered to the reserve by a vendor or the vendor's agent, and; Fax: (204)367 -2831 No G.S.T. on most services bought on- reserve, such as repairs to small appliances.

PERRY FONTAINE, Director When buying goods and services on which you can claim exemption from G.S.T., just show your Federal Identification Card. Referrals are made by phone, Monday through Friday. To make an appointment, And Remember ... G.S.T. does apply to goods buy off call us you -reserve that are not delivered to the reserve by the at (204)367 -8917. vendor or his agent. (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) G.S.T. is charged on services for use off -reserve. This includes any air travel you take to and There is no cost and confidentiality is from the reserve. strictly observed. ff Apply for the G.S.T. Credit ... now! Let on[ygood spirits guide you. The G.S.T. Credit ensures that families earning less than $30,000 will be better off. Here's how it works: The government will pay eligible adults $190 a year and $100 a year for each child. For example, a couple with two children could receive a G.S.T. Credit of $580 per year. It would ASaskatchewanMi ning he paid every three months in cheques of $145. Association Inc. Anyone with a low or modest income should apply for the G.S.T. Credit. So, call or visit your nearest Revenue Canada office. They will help you fill out a G.S.T. Credit application. Contributing to jobs and the economy in Saskatchewan's north. For more information on the G.S.T., call toll -free: 1- 800 -267 -6620 (English) 1740 Avord Tower 1- 800 -267 -6640 (Francais) 2002 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P OR7 1 -800- 267 -6650 (Telecommunications Device for the hearing impaired) Ph. (306)757 -9505 Government of Canada MINING - GOOD FOR Fax (306)569 -1085 SASKATCHEWAN 1 Governement du Canada Canad'ä PAGE 16, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991

Cultural education conference draws over 1,000 Howdy! Did you know the promised Erma. Thanks Erma. capital city of Saskatchewan was ONION LAKE: The director of once called Tile d &mesY Yes it community services Ivy was. Regina was once called this MacDonald and lovely Isabel BORDER CROSSING name, probably because so many Littlewolf (forefront) were kind buffalo were killed on the Prai- enough to let Border Crossing ries in the early 1800s leaving into the office to take their pic- their bones scattered every- tures for all our readers to see. where. I just love community Another fascinating tidbit people. They're kind, thoughtful, about our prairie province. always talented and friendly. Are you a writer? A photogra- Listen to Ivy "Take the picture, pher? Well, if you are and you're darn you, before I squash you interested in picking up some and your camera between my extra money for your stories and friendly little hands like a pics, Windspeaker is interested. worm!' We're always looking for sto- And Isabel's thinking, "Go for ries with pictures about Native it Ivy, go for it!" people, events, community Just joking ladies...thanks for news, sports from across Sas- the pic. katchewan and we will gladly Before we move on, Ray pay for them! Whitstone, who is in recreation, So if you're interested in says the North Saskatchewan freelancing for your paper, give River Dancers are "one good us a call at 455 -2700. Talk to dance group. Come visit and Rocky or our editor Dana (no Rocky Woodward we'll show you how talented nonsense) Wagg. Edith Goodtrack they are," he challenges Border And a young man from the drawl. Crossing. Thunderchild reserve area in And to think those American I believe you Ray. But, yes, Saskatchewan said, "I'll always southern folk thought they were I'm looking forward to a rec vise t. remember my grandfather's last the only ones with a classy talk. Ray says they even have words. They were, 'Oh look! A SASKATOON: This northern oldtime dance practices. Yeah! truck!' Saskatchewan city was recently REGINA: The Regina Aborigi- WOOD MOUNTAIN: This the site of the 11th Annual Cul- nal Recreation and Sport Com- wonderful lady you see here tural Education Conference and mittee is pleased to be organizing has a lot of responsibilities. She according to Erma Taylor it was the first -ever Regina Aborigina sits on the 15 -member board of well worth the trouble of put- Sports and Cultural days March directors for the Crime Stop- ting on a conference of this mag- 14-17. pers program in Saskatchewan. nitude. It's happening! Lorraine Law- Wood Mountain reserve can Guest speakers included rence says the event will feature Rocky Woodward on the road take pride in Edith Goodtrack, Western Arctic MP Ethel a hockey tournament drawing ture local talent, a traditional when his 7th Cavalry came face - who is also involved with co -or- Blondin and a common house- aboriginal teams from across feast and arts and crafts. to -face with Crazy Horse, the dinating community programs hold name Elijah Harper. Western Canada, co-ed volley- Interested? Call the committee Sioux and Cheyenne at the Little to help make Crime Stoppers "We had well over 1,000 ball tournaments for adults and at (306) 584-8333/8334. Big Horn. OK men, now work. people attend and participate in teens and a cultural awareness BORDER CROSSING: And in remember...we take no prison- PRINCE ALBERT: Yes Lorna vanous workshops," Erma said. evening. The evening will fea- the words of General Custer ers!" Arcand, I will definitely make The two -day conference was sure I visit with you the next time co- ordinated by the Gabriel I'm in your fair city. Loma says Dumont Institute of Native Stud- the Saskatchewan Indian Games ies and Applied Research. The are big! big! big! news and it's all theme was education and the happening this year! Tamil So drop in and we'll tell ya "Once my report is done all about ie" Lorna said in that we'll fax you information on ever -present Saskatchewan how the conference went," IN BRIEF Mrs speech a hit Indian people," said Daniel SASKATOON - Indians Woodward, a spokesman for want no less than what Quebec the Treaty Rights Protection Liberals are demanding, says Coalition. Woodward, a former Western Arctic MP Ethel Bl- spokesman for a number of Na- ondin. "If Canada is going to bve protest groups, is trying to negotiate any deal within Con- sink talks aimed at resolving federation, it is going to have to Saskatchewan's outstanding Rocky Woodward re -visit and redefine its rela- treaty land entitlements. Onion Lake's Ivy MacDonald and Isabel Littlewolf (front) tionship with First Nations. Otherwise it will never achieve the harmony it needs to exist as Chief Henry Neapetung a peaceful country," she said. About 1,000 Saskatchewan Council & Band members of Metis gave her a standing ova- tion Feb.1 after she addressed YELLOW QUILL BAND #90 the 11th annual cultural and TRAIL Pow Wow Videos education conference of the BOX 97 ROSE VALLEY, SASKATCHEWAN S0E 1 MO Gabriel Dumont Institute. Capture your 1990 Pow Wow memories with Trail Blondin detailed a number of Video. The colour, the excitement and the champions things necessary to avoid a can be in your home by ordering your videos today! repetition of last summer's Oka 'WE ENCOURAGE crisis. Canada must recog- ORDER FORM: nize the "absolute necessity" of Name Title Quantity Cost LOVE, GUIDANCE, SPI'1¿I'Z*tls7LÍZyer entrenching aboriginal self- government in the UNITY TO BUILD ANEVER,LASTÍNG Charter. 001 Sioux Assiniboine and $40.00 The government should ap- FOUND9{TIÓNFOROUR, point a minister whose sole re- 7 featured dancers sponsibility is to conclude land FAMILIES.' claims in consultation with 002 Manitoba Summer 1990 $40.00 aboriginal leaders and Ot- tawa should establish a specific 003 Pow Wow Bloopers $45.00 OFFICE THE CHIEF claims tribunal to resolve 500 OF outstanding claims. NNADAP Worker - Ethel Bluebell 004 Peguis Pow Wow 1990 $42.00 Administration Office open Resignations demanded REGINA -A loosely knit Monday through Friday 9:00 - 5:00 group of status Indians has TOTAL called for the resignation of treaty commissióner Cliff Orders must be pre -paid. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for de ivery YELLOW QUILL CHIEF Wright and Lloyd Barber, chief Send order form and cheque or money order to: HENRY NEAPETUNG landentitlement negotiator for KRISKAR ENTERPRISES Saskatchewan Indians. "Cliff Peguis Reserve Wright and Lloyd Barber do Telephone: (306)322 -2281 not represent the interests of Box 384 Hodgson, Manitoba ROC 1NO Phone: (204)645 -2599 Fax: (306)322 -2304 WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991, PAGE 17

Well -loved pioneer of the North passes on By Rocky Woodward many years Cecil will now only Windspeaker Staff Writer remember. George was a Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY, ALTA. pioneer and should be remem- bered that way. His French and George Lavallee was a trap- Cree background belonged to per all his life. On January 9 he the past - the voyageurs, the passed away in the regional hos- Metes and Cree Indians who pital at Fort McMurray. once lived at Fort McMurray, Friends will remember and Who travelled the Athabasca George for his open friendliness, and Clearwater Rivers on their his laughter and the twinkle in way north to hunt, fish and trap. his eyes, no matter what problem His fiddle, which he loved so he was facing. dear, brought out music that is A father of eleven children clearly being lost today. And (two deceased) George never let when he was in a happy mood, them down although he was George could make that fiddle born in a time when work was sing. When finished, he would almost non -exsistent for Native speak in part Cree, French and people. George always made English, telling exactly what he sure there was food on the table played and why. by working seasonally as a lab- Small wonder George had so orer for Northern Transportation many friends. He was wonderful Limited and trapping. to listen to and to be with. His trapline ran from Prairie Over 250 people attended Creek to Salt Creek, 15 km east of George Lavallee's funeral. Fort McMurray, where he lived George leaves behind his until his passing. wonderful wife Cecil and chil- George had many friends dren, Lawrence, Irene, Maryrose, who visited him at Salt Creek Louie, Raymond, Charles, Joe, over the His many, many Margaret and Jeanette from an friends included Tony Sykes, earlier marriage. George Cardinal, George Paish, He was predeceased by chil- Graphic by Leroy Gladue Hector Demars, Shorty Elwood dren Karen and Corinne. may be, we should alwaÿs think and Archie Gardner. George Lavallee will be of George and his love for the He witnessed Fort McMurray deeply missed by his family, his bush. grow from a small hamlet of friends and this writer, who he I love you George Lavallee West End Bingo about 700 people to a city of brought into his home with love and I will always miss you, be- 17304 - 105 Ave Ph: 484 -7228 about 30,000 today. And he when there was nowhere else to cause you were my friend, be- could tell you many stories of the go. cause you were like a father to 50 Games 2 Bonanzas 1 Mini people who lived there years ago When we hear the wind blow me and mostly, because I know "Star of the Night" stories his family and wife of through the trees, wherever we you loved me. Mar. 3 - Second - DORS 5 P.M. EARLYBIRDS 6 P.M. Bonanza RE CALL 6:30 P.M. REG. GAMES 6:50 P.M. Guaranteed $4,000 Discount ******* *Senior's ********** ***A ** Cutknife Memorial Round Dance 1/2 PRICE BINGO Discount Bonanza's SATURDAY, SUNDAY AFTERNOONS tQ EVERYONE WELCOME! DOORS 11:00 a.m., EARLY BIRDS - NOON 40 GAMES - 2 BONANZAS 3 - $1 .Q0 Saturday, March 2, 1991 PLAYOFF FOR A 28' BIG SCREEN N Last Sunday Afternoon of each month Enoch Rec. Centre (gather ood neighbor cards) $649.00 CASH 3rd Sunday afternoon of every month PLAYOFF -Family Bingo r*$rí".rir******* EVERY Special Ceremonies: 2:00 p.m. 1/2 PRICE LATE NIGHT BINGO10:30 EVERY FRIDAY WEDNESDAY Round Dance: 7:00 p.m.

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Many Indians paying for services which are free By Heather Andrews Windspeaker Staff Writer 'We are special people who EDMONTON Audrey Parke can't believe negotiated for special rights' how many Indian people in Al- berta are paying for health serv- ices which they should be re- glasses and hearing aids," cau- on site. "As well, the use of con- ceiving free. tions Parke. tracted services is becoming in- "Treaty Indians, as well as She advises people to call creasingly common with den - non -Natives married or living their urban health worker who tists and pharmaceutical services common law with treaty has a list of businesses, which from a nearby town coming people, are eligible for many don't extra -bill. "People from the out on a regular basis." services besides basic health southern part of the province Indian people who must care," says the executive direc- can call 262-3656 and those in the come to the city can ask for tor of the Alberta Indian Health northern half can call 429 -3978 transportation and accommoda- Audrey Parke Care Commission. for the information." tion while away from home. Ar- Each Indian person in Al- Parke also cautions patients to rangements can be made by the Strong family units make berta is supplied with a no- get approval from the medical local health centre or nursing charge health -care card by the services branch for any expendi- centre in the atient's home strong communities. medical services branch of ture over $300. "If you experi- community. "If necessary, you Health and Welfare Canada. "If ence any problems with billin can be met by taxi at the bus Automotive Repairs you've just moved to Alberta or or approvals, your urban healt depot or airport. An interpreter (gu tinge Auto if you've just turned 18, get on worker is once again available to will be made available when Customizing down to the office, located on investigate, get you the best deal necessary, too," states Parke. Upholstery Supplies for If patients, like very young ÿ txXs LTD. the seventh floor of Canada or refer you to someone else." p{ #er the Do- It- Yourself Project Place, and apply for your card," She also reminds Indian children, require assistance, ar- she says. people their treaty rights are rangements are made to include In addition to any of the ba- portable. "You're covered every- another person to accompany #3, 7819 - 50 Avenue Red Deer, AB sic items covered by Alberta where, not just on the reserve.' them, she adds. "Meals are even Health Care, the medical services Rural communities can re- provided, if necessary." (403)346 -8985 branch will pay for prescription quest that professionals be Parke urges Indian people to drugs, eye glasses, hospital brought to the reserve, which is refuse to settle for simply basic admission fees and other neces- a big help for the very sick or health services. "After all we "Tansi NE' Totan" sary services. "Watch out for the elderly. According to Parke, are special people who negoti- businesses who extra -bill for eye exams are often conducted ated for special rights." "NAH-NA-GINNEE, UDJON-LON-AH-TE"

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This wampum depicts Mohawk nationhood Museum Circlet of the League wampum returns Iter and Decorator ,Plu rnber . Ec 'er . Sprinkler Systk wampums iller . Tool and- Die- Maker. Boilermaker. Heavy l.)ut HULL, QUE. nsulat:.r o Sheet Mc The Canadian Museum of Civilization has returned three wampum belts from its collec- aworker, e the Ieavy E..' tion to the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy. The decision was Operato.` a made Jan. 5 in a meeting held ber ooY with museum and confederacy officials in an Iroquois longhouse r. Mechanic W11V11 e. . Electr` in Caledonia, near Brantford, aträ it)ok said a museum news release. Wampums are an assembly of wind Mechanic . Powet m . Electrician . beads made from two species of Beautici seashells (columellae of the Whelk and Quahog). Belts r.*a1.sp()Yt RefrigerCfï,;', echc).nie . MC)tor Mecha crafted with such shells are also referred to as wampums. They . are the communal property of orcycle Mechanic Brk a Carpenter ® Instrumen the Iroquois people and are uniquely important to their cul- tural heritage. The three watn- tan.t' Steel Fabriea+- o Power Lineman . pums were legally acquired in 1930. They were purchased by the museum from 73- year -old Mohawk Chief W.D. Loft. Even When you learn a trade in though acquired within the Your future is in the framework of Canadian law, the Alberta, you get a lot more than trades. Today, skilled museum returned the warn - just "hands -on" experience. pums to its legitimate claimants tradespeople are in demand after satisfying itself the artifacts That's because our apprentice- more than ever. The financial would be preserved in the com- ship system also includes and personal rewards are munity on behalf of future gen- erations. thorough classroom instruction excellent and employment The Circlet of the League at more than a dozen schools, opportunities are numerous. You wampum is made u of two colleges and technical twisted strands of beads forming can choose between specializing a circle on which are appended institutes throughout the within an industry, or starting 50 beaded strings turned in- province. So along with wards like the spokes of a bicyde your own business. And if you're wheel. This is the symbol of the practical on- the -job certified in Alberta, you'll be Iroquois Confederacy with its 50 experience, you receive post- titles and indicates the roles and respected throughout the country status of each of the 50 chiefs secondary technical training and accepted and recognized around gathered around a fire. designed and delivered by education the world just a few of the reasons The two other wampums are - the pendant type. One illustrates and industry professionals. It's this why you should consider a future in a parable of the reunion of the combination of practical and technical the trades. Iroquois nations and the mes- training sage that only peace and har- that gives our apprentices the mony bear fruit. White bands edge and enables them to be more Find out more. If you would like separated by crimson ones tell us knowledgeable, self -reliant and more information about Alberta Appren- of three sisters who made a sol- ticeship, or if you know someone you emn promise to themselves to ultimately, more successful in their never quarrel with each other careers. And it's why Alberta think would benefit from it, contact the despite their differences. The Alberta Career Development Centre third wampum depicts the Mo- Apprenticeship makes the grade for hawk nationhood. It is corn- training excellence. nearest you or call 4224266 in Edmonton prised of nine rows of beads or dial `0' and ask for Zenith 22140. divided into three groups, each group representing the name, ! Alberta status and role of the chiefs of the ,C Apprenticeship... three Mohawk clans (the Wolf, Excellence Through the Bear and the Turtle). Training and Experience Aberra Under an agreement reached CAREER DEVELOPMENT between the two parties, the AND EMPLOYMENT museum can make replicas of the Hon. Norm Weiss, Minister three wampums and use them for exhibition purposes, though always in a respectful manner. PAGE 20, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991 Re. Strong fami[y units make strong communities. =UR INNS Check our family bowling facilities.

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This Conference will be held at Nakoda Lodge on the Morley Reserve, just west of Calgary, Alberta. Our prime objective is to The educational program of the successful candidates will have special relevance to economic provide an opportunity for members of the First Nations of Alberta development for Native peoples in Canada. Preference will be given on the basis of academic to debate together and reflect on the issues related to self -gov- excellence, but work -related experience with potential for initiative and leadership qualities will ernment in a structured and goal- oriented setting. be taken into account. The subject areas that have direct bearing on economic development will be WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS considered, and the applicability of the course of study to Native economic development must be ' What is Self-Government? Inter -Governmental Relationships demonstrated. ' Economic Development for First Nations Education The awards are open to Native students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of GUEST SPEAKERS Canada. These awards are made possible by a contribution from the Aboriginal Economic Elijah Harper (Native Politician), Georges Erasmus (AFN Programs, Government of Canada. Grand Chief), John Bud Morris (Executive Director of Mo- hawk, Council Kahnawake), Regena Crowchild (IAA Presi- For information and application material write to: dent), Ethel Blondin (Native Politician). Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies Fee: $250 130 Albert Street, Suite 1915 For Conference Registration Information contact: Ottawa, Ontario KIP 5G4 FIRST NATIONS CONFERENCE ON SELF -GOVERNMENT Tel: (613)238 -3525 c/o Jim Plume, Big Phone: (403) 251 -5072 Applications are to be received by April 1, 1991 Fax: (403) 263 -3423 or Bishop & McKenzie, Calgary, AB., Phone: (403) 237 -5550 Fax: (403) 263 -3423 Note: Attendance will be restricted to 150 people Recognizing Outstanding Environmental Achievements. The 1991 Environment Awards are now accepting nominations. Alberta Environment's 5th annual Environment Thanks... from your environment. Awards honours Albertans who have made significant 1990 Award Winners contributions to the quality of our environment. - Mr. Bill Bresnahan of Strathcona County. WM. Awards are presented in the following categories: - Canadian Petroleum Association in Calgary. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Individual Citizen; - 1989 Grade 8A Class of R.I. Baker School in Coaldale. Competition No: SS91EM341- 002 -WDSP - Industry, Business or Government Agency; - Boy Scouts of Canada, Calgary Region. - Educational Institution or Organization; EDMONTON - Reporting to the Director, Native Issues, you will be - Digital Switching Plant, Northern Telecom Canada - Volunteer Organization responsible for assisting in the development of policies for various or Service Group. Limited in Calgary. Family and Social Services The programs to ensure they are sensitive to the committee may also present an award for special Send your nomination needs to: of Native communities. You will also provide direction to the contributions made to the environment. Alberta Environment Native Issues Unit in the absence of the Director. Supervisory and To receive an award, the nominee will have been Communications Division analytical skills are required in addition to the ability to work in a rapidly instrumental in: 9820 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6 changing and politically sensitive environment. An aboriginal - increasing awareness of an environmental situation; For more information call 427 -6267 in Edmonton. background and working knowledge of a Native language are preferred. - avoiding, identifying, reducing, or solving an QUALIFICATIONS: Degree or Diploma in the Social Sciences along environmental situation; or with extensive experience in Native issues is required. Experience - improving Alberta's environment. working with Native organizations would be an asset. Equivalencies Ar considered. Travel is required. Nominees must have demonstrated a commitment exceeding the requirements of employment. 1991 Alberto Environment Awards Salary: $35,340 - $51,168 Your nomination, which is a maximum of three Closing Date: March 1, 1991 typewritten pages, will be accepted until March 31, Family á Social Services 1991. It must identify the category, summarize the nominee's achievements, and include the name, Please send an application form or resume quoting competition number address, and telephone number of both the nominee Aberra to and nominator. ENVIRONMENT Alberta Government Employment Office 4th Floor, Kensington Place 10011 - 109 Stree Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S8 Facsimile No: (403) 422 -0468 WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991, PAGE 21

Arts foundation awards grants and scholarships TORONTO projects and train five actors in mond Keighly, a Saskatchewan Gabriel Dumont Institute, in co- Ontario, Quebec and New performance traditions including artist, will use his $2,800 grant operation with the University of Brunswick. Grants were pro - The Canadian Native Arts drumming, dancing, masking for framing, invitations, docu- Saskatchewan and the Univer- vided in the following areas: Foundation (CNAF) recently and singing. The objective is to mentation and exhibition costs sity of Regina. The grant will pay theatre and drama, classical bal- awarded five grants in Alberta produce a highly trained en- for a one -man show at Art Work for two students to perform a let and music, film and video and Saskatchewan totalling semble which will produce the- Gallery in Saskatoon, Tiffany dramatic piece for the World In- production, photography and $11,577. atre by, for and about Native Laplante, 8, of Saskatoon was digenous Peoples Education visual art studies and exhibi- They were among 27 grants people, Warren Leslie Gladue, given a $405 grant. She has been Conference in New Zealand. fions. and scholarships totalling a 26-year -old Cree from Calling taking ballet classes since she 'This brings the foundation's Scholarships are awarded for $52,675 awarded across the Lake, who has been playing gui- was our -years -old and will use total scholarship disbursement to education, training and profes- country. tar for 12 years. He wishes to her grant for ballet lessons and over $400,000 since 1988," said sional development. Among the recipients are teach, perform and compose Suntep Theatre of Saskatche- John Kim Bell, founder and CNAF is a nationally-regis- Lee Crowchild, a 32- year -old music. His $1,872 grant covers wan was given a $5,000 grant. president of the organization, tered, non -profit organization from Sarcee reserve. He will use the cost of jazz guitar music the - The Saskatchewan Urban Native and the first North American established in 1985 by Bell. Both his $1,500 grant to take a 16-week ory and ear training lessons in Teacher Program (SUNTEP) is Indian to become a symphony privately and publicly funded, theatrical training workshop reparation for entrance to an education program for Native conductor. CNAF provides access to career that will develop four drama Grant MacEwan College, Ray- teachers, operated through the 'These recipients represent a opportunities for Native youth major step forward for the Na- by providing them with educa- five community as these young sonar and professional have shown commitment o ment scholarships in all areas C B C's Native Heartbeats and excellence to their chosen of the performing and visual artistic disciplines. They will use arts. their scholarships for training The next deadline for receiv- pumps aboriginal music and education that will eventu- ing grant and scholarship ap- allyplace them in a working arts lications is April 15. Contact Curtis Jonnie, better known as environment". Judy Tobe in Toronto at 416-588 - Shingoose, explores the social Individual grants ranged 3328 for further information or and personal evolution of North from $250 to $5,800 for youth write to CNAF at 99 Atlantic American Indian music over living in British Columbia, Al- Avenue, Suite 315, Toronto, three decades on Sundays, berta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, M6K 3J8. March 10-24 as part of CBC Ste- reo's The Entertainers, which airs from 2:25 p.m. to 5 p.m. He talks with Karen Gordon, National Native Association host of The Entertainers, and plays recordings by a diversity of Treatment Directors of singer- songwriters from the '60s, '70s and '80s in Native First Nations are built on the power Heartbeats. of harmony. Keep the circle strong. "Shingoose is a wonderful guide," according to Gordon. #410 - 8989 Macleod Trail S.W. He brings not only experience plakl. as a rock musician, but the gen- Calgary, Alberta T2H 0M2 tleness, humor and sense of cele- Telephone: (403) 253 -6232 bration and tradition of his an- Fax: (403) 252-9210 cestors." Jonnie explores the early influences of the '60s, the time the Indian movement sprang up as part of the civil rights movement. He begins with Patrick Sky, who had a number of songs recorded by including Many A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Johnny Cash AMBULANCE (EMT -A) PROGRAM Mile. Also heard are Buffy Ste. 17, 1991 - JANUARY 31, 1992 Marie's hit Universal Soldier and SEPTEMBER Died GROUARD CAMPUS Floyd Westerman's Custer Shingoose for Your Sins. Jonnie finds The ambulance attendant is often the patients first contact with the medical Westerman's song a landmark in community. The care that he /she provides is often critical to the patient and may "giving Indian people a voice." "Ask about our Truck Buck Special" determine the patient's length of stay in the hospital and degree of recovery. Part II (March 17) moves to Offer valid until February 28 only The EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN program covers all aspects of pre - the '70s when Jonnie says "abo- program includes the theory of driving skills to use in 21020 -107 Avenue hospital emergency care. The riginal people turned their atten- responding to a call, patient assessment and care, professional communication with lon to rediscovering their roots, Edmonton, Alberta for charting and recording. language." The con- hospital staff and the required procedure culture and Phone (403) 447 -4300 program are eligible to become registered as EMT -As under the tent was expressed in such di- Graduates of the verse musical styles as Latin, Fax: (403) 447 -3440 Health Disciplines Act, following successful completion of the registered exams blues and rock. Music includes provided by the Alberta Prehospital Professions Association (APPA). Vacation, a plea for world peace The Emergency Medical Technician program is brokered through the Southern by Metis folk rock balladeer Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Tom Jackson of Winnipeg, and Entrance Requirements: songs by southern California Quality Used & New Domestic Light Truck Parts Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and in good health and physical rock band Redbone, Alberta condition. Applicants must have certification in Standard First Aid (St. John Ambu- country rock singer Laura Vin- lance, Red Cross or equivalent) and CPR certification at the Basic Rescuer level son and Jonnie. (taken within the past year). Applicants are required to produce a medical statement The final show (March 24) indicating that they have no infectious diseases, no history of back problems, no un- focuses on a new generation of that their aboriginal songwriters. Jonnie KEG RIVER controlled epilepsy or other convulsive disorder and must provide proof finds the Native songs of the '80s LTD. immunization record is up to date. marked "a coming to terms with CABINS(1986) Next Program: February 4, 1992 - May 29, 1992 one's individuality and realiza- Application Deadline: tion there was more to life than OWNED & OPERATED BY MARC & SONDRA VIAU Applicants should apply for both programs before March 31, 1991. Late applications social issues." Artists include ESSO SERVICE GROCERIES will be considered subject to availability of space in the program. Keith Secola, a Chippewa from LICENSED CAFE BUS DEPOT Fees: OFFICE Wisconsin, Winnipeg's Errol PROPANE POST Tuition: $265 (payable to SAIT) Textbooks: $165 Renville, formerly known as C- MOTEL Suzanne Bird, FAX SERVICE & PHOTOCOPYING AVAILABLE Weed, Canada's Note: Fee and program schedule subject to change. Jim Pepper, a Kaw Indian whose On MacKenzie Highway hit Witchi Tia To reveals some Box 1000 Keg River, Alberta TOH 2G0 (403) 981 -2231 means jazz sax playing, and For more information, please contact: Robbie Robertson, a Mohawk Julia Melnyk, Careers Department who became a major influence or The Registrar on three decades of musicians. Alberta Vocational College - Lesser Slave Lake the family strong and proud.. . Shingoose started out profes- Keep Grouard Campus, Grouard, AB sionally in the late '60s in the Phone: (403)751-3915 U.S., playing with rock bands, Dr. Joseph J. before settling down in Win- Starko re to work on his solo career. CBC Stereo is heard on the O P T O M E T R I S T following frequencies: Edmon- ton (90.9 FM), Calgary (102.1 For Appointment Phone (403)422 -1248 FM), Lethbridge (91.7 FM) and 805 Empire Building Saskatoon (105.5 FM). It's heard 10080 Jasper Avenue mainly in and around large cit- ies, but it's also carried in some EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 1V9 smaller areas on cable. PAGE 22, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991 Advertising Feature McMurray workshop to explore youth issues By Heather Andrews their new skills back to their Windspeaker Staff Writer communities. Other workshops are planned FORT MCMURRAY, ALTA. for the near future in Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia. A four -day workshop to be As well, follow -up sessions will held in this northern Alberta be planned for a later date. "And community will explore many then we hope to run a series of Indian legend says that when the eagle landed on issues affecting youth today workshops for teachers and par- the moon the people will rise again. On July 20, 1969 from the traditional viewpoint ents to assure that the people - the statement 'The Eagle Has Landed" was used to of aboriginal people. working with our youth are in announce the landing of man's first space craft on The dates of the event have tune with cultural values, too," the moon. Since then many legal, political and yet to be decided. "Hopefully it says Leach, who has been ac- social breakthroughs regarding our people have will be the last week of Febru- tively involved with youth for occurred. This design was done by Darren Blaney, ary or the first week of March," many years. a coast Salish. says facilitator Andrew Leach. Originally from the Kamloops "The workshop will develop area in the B.C. interior, the the power in today's young Stl'atl'imx man found through people to do what they can, with his own experience there aren't what they've got. And we feel enough Native role models to they've got a lot," says Leach. encourage youth. In traditional Indian society, a I went through a time myself harmonious co- existence with as a young person when I was everything in the universe was involved with drugs and alcohol, emphasized. Ceremonies which so I know all the problems youth marked the passage from youth face." to manhood or womanhood cre- Although he began recovery ated stability and continuity. at the age of 22, he found there "With the coming of coloniza- were still many problems which tion, these important structures had to be solved by personal "The Sun have not maintained healing Mask" is about the new era our people been and and a wholesome lifes- are entering. The light is starting to shine again. there are no clear boundaries," tyle. Straightening out his life This design was done by William Brotchie explains Leach. Youth, therefore, was a huge undertaking, he says. Kwakiutl. must struggle to develop their "What it really boils down to own initiation and identity. The is using simple basic skill devel- results, added to the other com- opment, but what we need is a plex issues faced during this cultural base." dynamic period of growth, can The workshops are sponsored be disastrous. by Resurgence of Aboriginal "We will be addressing effec- People, a non -profit society tive communication, sexuality based in Vancouver. Formed last and relationships, alcohol and year, the society is dedicated to drug usage and self -esteem," showing aboriginal youth how says Leach. to address serious social issues Young people, who partici- by getting in touch with their pate, will be encouraged to take roots.

FOUNDATION THE RBSVRGRNCE OF b.Y hli- ABORIGIM'`L : 7, l PROPLN A Ú .i,, Ili! ffiwpuieM + Workshop for Youth bliggiöNntiCt,' Traditional Indian values stress the importance of facing our youth today including: harmonious co- existence with everything in the uni- 1. Sexuality / Relationships verse. Even within our villages, individuals under- 2. Alcohol / Drug Usage stood their roles and relationship to the community 3. Effective Communications as a whole. As any roles changed, such as when a 4. Self-Esteem child was to enter manhood or womanhood, rituals All topics will be given historical / traditional or ceremonies were used. These ceremonies were overview with emphasis on using those values for to- very important because they created stability and day's world. Storytelling, role playing and games will continuity. With the coming of colonization many of be used to solidify ideas. The four day workshop's these structures have been, unfortunately difficult objective is to develop the power in our youth to "do to maintain. With no clear boundaries between what they can with what they've got ", and we feel that childhood and adulthood our youth today must they've got a lot! struggle to develop their own initiations and identity. The facilitator is Andrew Leach, a member of the Compounded by other complex issues this dynamic Stl'atl'imx Nation. Andrew has travelled extensively period of growth for our youth is, indeed, trying. This in cross - cultural situations and has been involved workshop will explore the traditional viewpoint of with various youth programs for several years. He is Aboriginal people and the functional approaches also a recovering alcoholic. All interested parties can that were used to maintain harmony. We will also call Andrew at his office at (604)879 -2420 or he can integrate within this discussion the many issues be reached at the telephone number listed below. Suite 105 - 1333 E. 7th Avenue Fax: Phone: Vancouver, BC Area Code 604 Area Code 604 V5N 1R6 879 -3778 874 -1266

aii3.iii:iaeaéáciiillid!)iii>!i31"riil`ii :I1.f J;I)Sì WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991, PAGE 23 Sports i Siksika takes top spot in Treaty 7 games By Wayne Courchene allow the over 30 hockey teams Windspeaker Correspondent to play their games throughout the day. SIKSIKA NATION, ALTA. "It cost over $25,000 to run the games," said McMaster. "We More then 1,300 athletes from gave out close to 700 medals and five reserves and two friendship assorted prizes like jackets and centres converged on the Siksika sweaters. The referees cost us a Nation to participate in the sec- fair bit of money to ref the ond annual Treaty 7 Winter games." Games. Siksika Chief Strater Crowfoot The host team walked away issued a friendly challenge to from the Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 event opponents at the o_pening cere- with a total of 24 medals to finish monies to beat the Siksika teams first, toppling the Peigan Nation, in the games. The challenge which won the grand aggregate brought a response from the visi- trophy last year. tors. Siksika dominated the games Siksika swept volleyball by winning 11 gold, 10 silver and winning gold in all three catego- three bronze medals. The Bloods ries, senior co-ed, junior boys came in second, taking home and junior girls. They were also four gold, four silver and eight looking for a sweep of the gold bronze while Peigan teams won medals in basketball, but the five gold, five silver and two Bloods, the Peigans and the Cal- bronze. Calgary was fourth in gary Friendship Centre captured the medal standings with three four of the first -place medals in gold, four silver and eight the eight categories. bronze. The Stoneys, Sarcees and The rivalry was intense in the Lethbridge shared 12 medals. last basketball game. The senior An estimated 3,000 sports- 'A' men's event between minded people, ranging in age Siksika and the Lethbridge from six to 60, attended or par- friendship centre ended with a ticipated in the games, which final score of 76-61 for Siksika. consisted of friendly competitive The senior women's basketball volleyball, basketball, hockey, game was also dominated by badminton and skiing. Boxing Siksika. and hand games were included Siksika also dominated in this year as spectator sports. hockey but wasn't as strong as it The games started with the had been in basketball. Siksika youth playing in minor hockey won three golds in hockey, win - games, volleyball and basket- ning in the oldtimers, rochets ball. and midgets categories. The Wayne Courchene The winter games have been Siksika oldtimers' hockey team Basketball action between the Calgary Friendship Centres' Rebel Runners and Siksika Nation a huge success and we look for- won the final game handily ward to the next games," said with a 11 -2 lopsided victory over A lot of work went into or- games co- ordinator Ferron the Peigans. ganizing the games. Work McMaster. The Bloods spread their win- started last September, said The most popular sports were nings over the events while all McMaster. "A special thanks basketball and hockey with over five Peigan gold medals came in goes to all the volunteers who 30 teams entered in each event. skiing. Peigan Nation was also put a lot of hours of their own The games were so numerous strong in the event last year. time into the games. Without Native Affairs that two school gymnasiums The Calgary friendship centre them the games would not have and the Deerfoot Sportsplex improved its performance sig- turned out as well as they did." were booked solid throughout nificantly over last year taking The host of the next Treaty 7 Coordinator will be the weekend. Game organizers 18 medals. Last year the team Winter Games decided Suncor Inc., Oil Sands Group requires a Native also rented the arena in the took home only one silver medal in March by the seven recrea- Affairs Co- ordinator at its Fort McMurray neighboring town of Gleichen to - it came in volleyball. tion directors from the area. operation to liaise with native groups, govern- ment and public agencies in the implementation of its Native Affairs Program. The Co- ordinator will encourage mutual understanding of issues Stonewalker set to defend between Suncor and neighboring native commu- nities, and will develop and manage a budget for appropriate Suncor support of social, cultural and commercial priorities identified by leaders in those communities. The Co- ordinator will identity his Canadian title in March training, employment and commercial oppor- tunities within the company and assist natives By Rocky Woodward and Suncor supervisors to increase sustained Windspeaker Staff Writer native involvement in the wage economy. The successful candidate, reporting to the EDMONTON Director, Government & Public Affairs, will have post- secondary education in a related discipline Three of Canada's top boxers and business experience in project manage- are scheduled to fight on the ment, planning and budgeting. Excellent same card at Edmonton's Agri- communications and interpersonal skills, strong for com March 9. organizational abilities and a high regard Danny Stonewalker and Har- personal and corporate ethics are mandatory. A practical understanding of native issues and pal Talhan will defend their language is an Canadian titles while Scotty culture is essential. Native Olsen will be featured in his asset. is $66,842 first 10 -round main event fight. The mid -point salary for this position Glen Carriere of KO Boxing together with an excellent benefits package which includes a savings plan with company Promotions said Edmonton has assistance will also be hotbed of box- contributions. Relocation always been the available to the successful applicant. ing and "in March the card the best in boxing Qualified candidates should forward their will feature in confidence, to: Canada has to offer for its fans.' resume, quoting Posting #025, He also praised Sawridge Manager, Planning & Employment band Chief Walter Twinn for Suncor Inc. supporting KO Boxing Promo- Oil Sands Group venture. P.O. Box 4001 tions in this Alberta T9H 3E3 "Without Walter's support, it Fort McMurray, would almost be impossible to Fax: (403) 743 -6419 bring quality boxing back to Suncor Inc. is committed to employment equity and Edmonton," said Carriere. Rocky Woodward encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Twinn has been an avid sup- Sawridge Chief Walter Twinn (right) may be in the comer of porter of boxing for years. Danny Stonewalker (left) at the March 9 boxing card in Edmon- Stonewalker will defend his ton light-heavyweight title against tough Terry Jesmer of Win- nipeg while lightweight champ a world title shot against Dave Holdings are the main support- incor. Talhan will defend against McCauley for the International ers of the card that will feature Oil Sands Group Toronto's Ned Simmons. Boxing Federation flyweight other fights as well. It is believed Olson's fight is title. Tickets can be obtained at all another stepping -stone towards Budweiser and Sawridge BASS outlets. PAGE 24, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1991 Native Venture KAPOWN CENTRE Capital Co. Ltd. Rehabilitation & Treatment Centre - Chemical Asourceof dependency treatment services directed toward people 16 years of age and of der - Minimum 6 week residential program Venture Capital and - "Total Person" Concept utilized business experience - 24 hour in- patient care - Continuous intake for Alberta Native -* Patients referred to the centre must have: businesses. Minimum 72 hours sobriety Personal grooming items such as comb, toothbrush and toothpaste Extra clothing with one set suitable for outdoor wear Telephone: Two pairs of footwear, one suitable for indoor use and for outdoor wear (403)488 -7101 Valid Health Care Card or equivalent Completed admission form which include referral and medical report. This form can be brought in by either the patient or mailed prior to patient's admission date. Prearranged and completed transportation arrangements to and from Kapown C entre Adequate tobbacco supplies if patient uses these items. * No perspective client is refused treatment due to lack of resources KAPOWN CENTRE Suite 505 General Delivery 10408 - 124 Street GROUARD, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta TOG 1C0 T5G 0X5 (403) 751 -3921

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Bridal Salon 424 -6335 10316 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton Bridesmaid 423 Communication and understanding combined with BEARWOMAN & ASSOCIATE S love and guidance will UP WHERE YOU BELONG NATIVE CULTURAL DREAM build Facilitated by Blair AWARENESS WORKSHOP WORKSHOP unbreakable foundations for Thomas & FacilitaIüd:by Leo drown Facilitated by Sharon Hiadun Feb 28 Mat 1 2 & 3 Lee Brown our families' futures. . Feb. 22, 23 & 24 in thïsworkshop you will learn Feb. 18, 19 & 20 about the Indian histories, To know the self isto know teachings and prophecies that The focus of this workshop all of we who are, all of were told long before the Is to teach participants an which are worthy to be Europeans came to North effective approach to coun- shared with one another. America. You will discover selling and personal growth This workshop is a personal how the numerous Indian through the interpretation growth experience that in- Nations are Interconnected by of our dreams. There will be cludes intuitive counselling, language and beliefs. This ample opportunity for each body work, gestalt, breath- workshop will also focus on one to practice new skills in ing techniques, ceremony the building of a national the use of our dreams and and symbols. Participants community and the impor- their meanings. can deal with issues and tance the four races of man the ways WAH -POW DETOX & that they may be have In this national commu- interpreting their lives. nity. TREATMENT CENTRE BEARWOMAN Box 1648 Lac La Biche, AB TOA 2C0 & ASSOCIATES HEAD OFFICE SUB OFFICE 623 -2553 P.O. Box 1975 16447 - 117 Avenue Morinville, Alberta TOG 1P0 Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3V3 Beaver Lake Ph: (403) 451 -5078 Ph: (403) 939 -5674 Fax: (403)451 -0745