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Alberta Metis have paved the way for Metis land settlements across the rest of Canada. "What this deal will do is set a benchmark for other Metis in Western Canada," Federation of Metis Settlements president Randy Hardy said Wednesday. Under the historic deal, Alberta becomes the only province in Canada to provide land for its Metis. Members voted 77.6 per cent in favor of the deal which gives settlement Metis title to their land, an economic development paje and limited self -government. More than two -thirds of In return, the federation we've been able to move settlement members turned must agree to drop a 21- from a position of out to ratify the Alberta year-old lawsuit against the dependency to a position of Settlements Accord in a province for oil and gas independence, strength and referendum held last revenues. In their suit, the growth in the future," the Tuesday. Ballots were Metis claimed the premier said before shaking tabulated Wednesday. government withheld oil hands with Hardy. "About 100 years ago, and gas royalties from their Hardy and Getty are Louis Riel died trying to Metis Trust Fund. expected to sign an protect Metis land by armed But Hardy said the agreement in principle July resistance," Hardy told federation will not drop its 1 during the 50th reporters. "And roughly 50 lawsuit until the deal is anniversary celebrations of Signing a historic deal: FMS President Randy Hardy and Premier Don Getty years ago, Alberta Metis signed next year. the creation of the like Delorme, Brady and Other parts of the deal settlements. Norris made up in wisdom offer a "rainy -day" trust About 5,000 of Alberta's process what they lacked in fund of about $140 million 50,000 Metis live in the Consultation Winchesters." to help Metis children get settlements, which cover Hardy said the deal will post -secondary educations. about 512,000 hectares, an help alleviate the 80 per cent The deal provides for a area about the size of Prince concerns Desmeules unemployment on Alberta's commissioner to report to Edward Island. eight Metis settlements and both the province and a Prior to the referendum, EDMONTON - Alberta sidered seeking a court give Metis a chance to be on general council of some residents of Paddle Metis pledged their over- injunction to delay last Tues- the same economic level as settlement members to Prairie thought the deal was whelming support for an day's vote until everyone other Albertans. ensure funds are properly being rushed and threatened historic deal with the provin- was informed about the deal. "We are very encouraged used. to boycott the vote. cial government that would The MAA argued that all that the people said 'yes.' The federation has Paddle Prairie Seulement give them $310 million and Metis, not just those in the We've been assured of a decided that 70 per cent of Chairman Mervin Bellerose settlements, should be able limited self govemment.y . greater say in determining the money will be split explained that the incident But despite the vote, to participate in the vote. our lives," he said. equally among the eight was blown out of some Metis still have nag- One of the best features The agreement will Metis settlements with the proportion. Some members ging doubts and unanswered of the agreement is a Metis provide for $310 million for remainder divided by were concerned the proposal questions about the land - land commission to deal services and economic population. would give councils even and -cash agreement. with land distribution and development of the Hardy said the deal greater powers to control "The only concern that disputes, Desmeules said, settlements over the next 17 purposely does not include membership and land we had at the end of it all calling it a "major break- years. any mention of Aboriginal distribution. was the consultation pro- through." The deal includes a new rights, keeping that open to "I personally agree with cess. We've asked the gov- act providing limited self future discussion. If the this agreement It is going to Kikino and Caslan settle- ernment to extend it another government for Metis and Meech Lake accord is create more jobs on the ments currently have mem- six months and we haven't gives Metis title to 1.2 passed, it would be virtually settlement," Bellerose said. bership freezes which dis- had a call back," said Metis million acres of land, to be impossible to get a Caslan settlement courage Metis from return- Association of Alberta presi- entrenched in the consensus on the issue from chairman Horace Patenaude ing to their settlements. dent Larry Desmeules. Constitution. all ten premiers, he pointed also praised the deal. Members voted unani- "One of the beautiful Under the deal, the out. "We can now try to catch mously last weekend to things about (the deal) is that settlements will also gain Premier Don Getty said up with (community accept the deal if a commis- the settlements are now eli- partial control of oil and gas although many detail have development) after 20 years sioner is appointed for six gible for government pro- development and a share of yet to be ironed out, cabinet of negotiations. We can now months to help them under- grams, which they were resource royalties while the has already approved the make some progress on stand it, Desmeules said. never eligible for before," province retains mineral new accord in principle. housing, roads and other The association also con- Desmeules pointed out. rights. "I'm so pleased that concerns," he said. Page 2, WJNDSPEAKER, June 23, 1989 CLOSE TO HOME INSIDE , ,<.;x:.: s<....: EIS WEEK Feds scrap Native alcohol advisory group The By Jeff Morrow ticular areas. data was lished in 1982 to help success in many ways but office," Roe said. REGIONAL Windspeaker Staff Writer passed on to NNADAP NNADAP develop nation- because of the disparity, all "There needs to be a pro- administration for policy wide policies for the treat- the regions wanted their cess set up with Ottawa PROFILE: OTTAWA changes and funding allot- ment of Native alcohol and own say," Johnson said. where the regions can access ments. drug abusers. But the problems could their own clearing house of Athabasca Under a storm of contro- A government -sponsored Maracle said the primary have been rectified with information," she said. versy, the National Native study, conducted last year, source of information came more help from the head NNADAP is a govern- Lac La Biche Alcohol and Drug Abuse revealed that the advisory from communities which office in Ottawa, according ment- funded agency run by Program (NNADAP) has council wasn't representing wanted more control over to the community consulting Health and Welfare Canada & Area scrapped its Native advisory the regional areas well how their people are treated. group that conducted the Health and Welfare 8-page group. enough because it wasn't He said the regional probe. spokesman Ian Inglis, said The eight -year -old receiving the information it offices objected to policies Consultant Wendy Roe, the study provided convinc- Pull -out research and development needed. because they didn't always of Roe and Associates in ing evidence for closing the Section committee was no longer Maracle says the regional reflect each community's Vancouver, said the council research office. But, Inglis fulfilling its mandate so it offices became discouraged concerns. was ineffective because it said, the program has yet to was forced to close its doors with the way the council Eric Johnson, NNADAP was trying to design policies come up with an alternative June 15, according to was using their research and project manager, said advi- for all the regions without way of addressing the grow- NNADAP's health officer wanted a different procedure sory council just wasn't use- guidance from the central ing problem of alcohol and Carman Maracle. for evaluating the data. ful anymore. office. substance abuse among The Ottawa -based "The results of the study Because Native commu- She concluded that better Canada's Natives. "There's National Native Advisory showed that NNACADA nities grew and their prob- rapport could be established going to be a restructuring Council on Alcohol and was no longer providing a lems became more regional, if the regional offices com- that is more responsive to Drug Abuse (NNACADA) service appropriate for the it was unable to provide ade- municated directly with pro- community needs. We don't was responsible for collect- program. They were no quate solutions for all gram officials. know how it's going to work ing data from regional longer fulfilling their role," addicted Natives. "The needs should be yet," he said. offices around the country he said. "They were already limit- established by the regions. The Alberta regional Children's concerning treatment and The . five- member ed as to how much feedback But what you need is a co- director could not be research was service to development for those par- council estab- they could get. They had operation with the central reached for comment. expand Gladue says See Page 6 EXPRESSIONS t£Na womenen left r ' : ' t: : . ':`z .%: m'S s ..'.^ IM:::SERMWA.>;;MMEMW<,?NS>MMIMM..

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Aboriginal women in Alberta are not being informed of what the gov- Fraser ernment is doing to respect empathizes their rights as Natives, said with Natives the chairman of the Advi- sory Council of Treaty See Page 11 Women. Regional Indian Affairs officials are leaving Native women in the dark about NEXT government policy and how it can affect them, Helen WEEK Gladue said. She said Elizabeth Tur- bayne, regional director general of Indian Affairs Salute to and other regional officials have been asked to speak at the People of the upcoming Treaty wom- en's information workshop in Enoch at the end of June, Treaty 7 but have not accepted the invitation. "We want to know what they're doing. We want to QUOTE know why they have these OF THE WEEK positions. We want answers," she said. The (CSIS) should Gladue believes Treaty be investigating women should be better the RCMP. They informed about government we the ones who inititatives involving them. act like terrorists. A variety of Native issues will be addressed at BEA LAWRENCE, WiMSpeeker When we had a the meeting including child peaceful blockade, care, social services, educa- the RCMP came in tion and Bill C -31 which Kids give Moyan good feeling with heavy reinstates Treaty rights to equipment and band members living away Teacher's aide Susie Moyan sits with some of her former officer between the school and parents. bad guns. They from their reserve. kindergarten students in their Grade 1 classroom at the "I go out into the community a lot," she said, adding that used violent force, The 700 -member coun- Norwood elementary school in Edmonton. she makes three to four home visits each morning. not us." cil will hold the three -day Moyan said what she loves best about her job with the "It gives me a real positive feeling to see that parents are -- Fred Lennarson, workshop at the Kitaskinaw kindergarten classes is the children. accepting themselves," says Moyan who has noted a grow- like seen year. Lubicon band Elementary School from "I also the school's philosophy, the friendliness and ing maturity of the adults she's over the past June 28 -30. the supportiveness," said the teacher who has worked at the Moyan moved into the city after her husband's death in advisor, see story For more information, inner-city public school for the past five years. 1970. She met and married Joe Moyan in Kinuso, where on page 3 contact Gladue at 447- Aside from her teacher's-aide duties, Moyan also looks after they raised five girls and three boys. 3720. the student-teacher relationships in her role as Native liaison "My husband was originally from Frog Lake," she said. 1 :::. ,. .:. Àaw: .1àna.c 'xWv\ "... 82

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SPYING ON LUBICONS By Morrow more then four years but said it has recently become more blockade, the RCMP came in with heavy equipment and Jeff loaded guns. They used violent force, not us," he said. Windspeaker Staff Writer apparent. "This is very serious to everybody that lives in Canada. The Lubicon band has been at odds with the federal All these Natives are doing is fighting for their rights. There government for 50 years over land and treaty rights. OTTAWA is no evidence that Aboriginals are a threat to Canadian They have not yet reached an agreeable settlement, and society. It's apparent Native groups can not achieve proper Ominayak fears the federal government is using such tactics The Lubicon Lake Indian band was the redress in Canada with this going on," Lennarson said to undermine their struggle. The purpose of CSIS is to research and investigate The Mohawk council grand chief in Kahnawake, Quebec target of a nationwide investigation by the groups which have threatened the government with acts of insisted it's not just the Lubicon band that faces an ongoing Canadian Security Intelligence Service terrorism and espionage and then to report back to the struggle to reach land -claim settlements with the federal Solicitor General. government. (CSIS) aimed at Native groups threatening Cummings said the Lubicon band was part of the probe Joseph Norton said government agencies like CSIS are violence in Canada, according to a CSIS because Ominayak told the press last October he threatened responsible for shaping public opinion against Native rights. spokesman in Ottawa. violence and sabotage against oil companies drilling on "I accuse CSIS of going across the country and Indian land. undermining Native bands by infiltrating and doing whatever was Gerry Cummings told Windspeaker the investigation The investigation was sparked by comments from it can to cast doubt on the credibility of Indigenous people," Bernard Ominayak made conducted after Lubicon Chief Assembly of First Nations Grand Chief Georges Erasmus he said. remarks his band would resort to to the press suggesting who said "frustrated young Natives may resort to violence if Maurice Archdeacon, executive director of the Security violence if Native rights aren't respected by the government. their concerns aren't taken seriously (by the federal Intelligence Review Committee, said CSIS files concerning his agency conducted a nationwide Cummings admitted government)." investigations of Native bands are being examined. investigation suspected of promoting of Native bands Cummings said CSIS investigates threats made by groups He said the committee was made aware of the probe after March. But he denied violence between December and last with the potential for political violence, subversion, New Democrat justice critic Svend Robinson complained CSIS is currently involved in the probe. espionage and covert, foreign interference. CSIS was investigating whether Native groups were being Band Fred isn't convinced CSIS has advisor Lennarson "The service had to get a better reading from the Native influenced by foreign powers to resort to violence in Canada. ended the investigation. community to find out if there was that potential for It was recently discovered that the Innu in Labrador were He the like other bands around the believes Lubicons, violence. That's why we went to Native bands to prepare our investigated last year for their protests against the country, are caught up in an espionage caper manufactured assessment for the federal government. . It is our construction of a NATO airbase on their land. by federal Native land claims. officials to discredit responsibility to pick up the vibes if these comments are Reid Morden, the head of CSIS, told the justice Lennarson with tapping his office phone charges CSIS being made," he said. Commons committee last week in Ottawa that CSIS had to calls with mail. and tampering the band's Cummings would not comment on what CSIS concluded find out if the Innu were conspiring with Warsaw Pact ht "You can hear that someone is on the other (telephone) but said the spy agency is no longer monitoring the Lubicons countries to protest the base. line listening every word," he said. to or any other Indian band. The Labrador Indians have been staging sit -ins in protesi e "People we mail to call us up and tell us it has that send Ominayak, who has also accused the federal government of low -level tests flights over their hunting and traditiona. been opened they get it. These agencies are abusing before of inciting band members to overthrow his leadership, said lands. their power. It is preposterous that the government believes CSIS investigations are aimed at the wrong culprits. Canada has put in a bid to NATO for the construction of n the Lubicon is a threat to its security." band "They (CSIS) should be investigating the RCMP. They an international training base in Labrador which would e Lennarson has been suspicious of an investigation for are the ones who act like terrorists. When we had a peaceful increase the number of flights to 40,000 a year from 7,000. Page 4, WINDSPEAKER, June 23, 1989 YOUR WORDS speaker AM.M.M. M ,..... intM H::..:.:liM;:.

Windspeaker is published by the Pulp mills Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Miss World Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to provide information primarily to Native people of northern Alberta. warns drugs bring good Windspeaker was established in 1983 and is politically independent Indexed in the Canadian Magazine Dear Editor: Index and indexed on -line in the threaten I have had the opportunity to Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database and Canadian attend the ongoing meetings that Periodical Index. heritage have taken place in our 15001 -112 Avenue community concerning the Edmonton, Alberts T5M 2V6 Dear Editor: proposed pulp -mill project. I have listened and observed (403) 455 -2700 I would like to thank you FAX: (403) 452 -1428 Windspeaker and Mr.Zorrthian for the reactions of our self- appointed the wonderful article you keepers of God's green earth when STAFF presented about the gathering of they continuously harped on Bart Crowfoot Nations and Miss Indian World. leaving a clean environment for General Manager their children and grandchildren. Kim McLain It is encouraging to discover Director of Print support from all areas of the I, too have those same Elaine O'Farrell concerns, so do my brothers sand News Editor world. but in for Susan Enge I found Windspeaker to be a sisters, order our Reporter children and grandchildren to Jeff Morrow valuable source of information that Reporter and what a wonderful informative appreciate clean environment, Keith Manhew articles it contains. Windspeaker they have to survive. Reporter In order for them to survive, Bea Lawrence is a great asset to the Indian Reporter Nation. we too must survive because we Gary Gee have the responsibility to clothe, Ad Features Co- ordinator As The reigning Miss Indian feed, these Margaret Desja riels World, I feel very fortunate to shelter, and educate Production Assistant children. Joe Redcrow represent American Indians We Cree Syllabic Translator throughout the world and I will therefore totally support represent this position to the best Al -Pac's proposed project because AMMSA BOARD of my abilities. of the opportunities it will create. Fred Didzena Something I did not hear is I look forward to attending not President what these self- Noel McNaughton only some of the Canadian alternatives Vice- President powwows, but also different appointed keepers have to other, Chester Cunningham surely we will not be able to Treasurer activities and powwows June Fleming throughout the world. survive on their environmental Secretary soup. Leona Shandruk One of the major issues facing Rosemary Miller out Indian nation is our high drug, Just to add a little bit, I wonder Wilson Carol alcohol and suicide rates, along where these keepers were when with the concerns of maintaining the Natives of Fort McKay and SUBMISSIONS our heritage. Fort Chipewyan were The editor encourages readers to complaining submit news articles, photographs, I strongly believe that these about the Suncor and features and community news. problems can be reduced by Syncrude plants in Fort Submissions should be typed and educating our youth to maintain McMurray. I was there and I did double spaced whenever possible their heritage. not hear or see anyone. You know by 5 p.m. Tuesday in order to be why, printed in the next issue. Suicide rates can be lowered if because it did not affect them. our Indian youth have a goal and a TOBY ZORTHIRN, Special te Wnbpeakx LETTERS TO It would only affect a few purpose in life, we should Holding her own: Tammy DeAnn Billey Indians down the Athabasca river THE EDITOR encourage our youth to follow Windspeaker welcomes letters so who cares. So, you self - to their dreams, because dreams can You must live among the white the editor. Letters should be brief is true if you are living on a appointed keepers of God's green come true, with the right guidance society, and include the name, address and while maintaining a reservation or in a urban area. earth, the shoe is on the other foot telephone the and education. number of writer. We traditional lifestyle, this can be In closing, I would like to say now it will not print unsigned letters and doesn't fit very well, We as Indian leaders must also accomplished by education. that I feel very honored in unless there is a good reason for does it ?? support our Indian youth by You must learn what the withholding your name and even white representing the Indian nation, and Wake up and smell the roses, then the giving them encouragement, love society accepts and I editor must know the also learns will strive to promote the Indian not the pulp mill. The pulp mill identity of the writer. Windspeaker and guidance. everything about our Indian nation with pride, dignity and will give us an opportunity to reserves the right to edit letters for How does urban lifestyle affect traditions, but this can be honor. length, taste and libel. further enhance our children's our traditional lifestyle? Being an accomplished if you so desire. well being. urban Indian is something You must have Tammy DeAnn Billey COPYRIGHT ambition to Ernest Thom difficult. keep your "Miss World" Advertisements designed, set and traditions alive but this Indian Lac La Biche, Alberta produced by Windspeaker as well as pictures, news, cartoons, editorial content and other printed material are the property of Windspeaker and may not be used J3

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Talking Circle theme of media meeting Fire forces evacuation with issue of Native Native Communications ete de Communications Forest fires threatened two remote Northern Bea Lawrence dealt By Ontario communities, forcing Windspeaker Staff Writer broadcasters' relationship Society of the Western Atikamekw Montagnais and the evacuation of about with performing rights orga- Northwest Territories. Henry Wilson of Native 160 anxious Ojibwas. LAC LA BICHE, Arta. nizations such as CAPAC Duchesne is the execu- Communications Incorpo- The Natives were flown to safety Wednesday by and PROCAN. five director of the Ye Sa To rated. three Canadian Forces Hercules aircraft from the will Fox said the society will Communications Society in reserve near Lansdowne House, a remote community The Talking Circle This committee will also behind the approach the groups and the Whitehorse. in Northern Ontario. They were evacuated after fires be the theme deal with a review of the Aboriginal Com- Canadian Association of Four new committees about half a kilometre from the town sent thick National NACS mandate, Fox said in Society's Broadcasters (CAB) to were also formed at the plumes of smoke billowing into their reserve. munications a press release. (NACS) third annual gener- schedule a meeting. Ottawa meeting. The Natives were ferried about 360 kilometres al meeting, to be held Sept. He explained that the They include the Duchesne, Brisebois and south to Geraldton, a small Ontario resource town 10 to 17 at Whitehorse. Canadian Radio -television Awards /Annual General Frances Lord of the Tagra- which opened its arms to the Native evacuees. "Individual members and Telecommunications Meeting Committee, the muit Nipingat Incorporated They joined about 400 Ojibwas from Webequie, will be encouraged to reaf- Commission (CRTC) is cur- Policy and Development form the Finance Commit - another northern community, who had been evacuated firm and demonstrate their rently conducting a study of Committee, the Finance tee. earlier. culture," said NACS presi- Native broadcasting. Committee and the Hiring Volunteers set up makeshift dormitories at the dent Ray Fox. "Since CAB will be most Committee. The Hiring Committee town arena and Roman Catholic parish hall, gave out Fox said the theme will affected by the advancement The Awards /Annual includes NACS president hundreds of sleeping bags and cooking meals for the prompt a more traditional of Native broadcasters, we General Meeting Commit - Fox, Doug Saunders of the evacuees, many of whom only speak Ojibwa. Inuit Broadcasting style of meeting which will thought we should meet tee is composed of Duch - Corpo- Fire fighters believe the blaze started in a garbage encourage regions to beforehand rather than air- esne, Ken Kane of the rated and Roy Gould of the dump near the local sawmill, one of the first buildings become more familiar with ing our disagreements, or Yukon's Northern Native Native Communications to burn. No injuries were reported. the customs and disparities possible disagreements, in Broadcasting, Debbie Brise - Society of Nova Scotia. of their counterparts across public," Fox said. bois of the Inuit Broadcast - Minister rebuffs Sarcee Fox also serves as ex- WINDSPEAKER PHOTO FILE Canada. Newly- elected NACS ing Corporation and Aimo offico for all other commit- Defence Minister The society held a spe- executives are secretary Nookiguak of Taqramuit tees. Bill McKnight refus- cial meeting in Ottawa June Catherine MacQuarrie and Nipingat Incorporated. es to meet with 2 and 3 to reaffirm its man- treasurer Eileen Vance The Policy and Develop - For more information southern Alberta's date and to discuss elections Duchesne. ment Committee is made up about NACS, contact Presi- Sarcee Nation to set- and committees. MacQuarrie is currently by MacQuarrie, Duchesne, dent Ray Fox at (403) 623- tle a dispute over a NACS members also the executive director of the Ghislain Picard of the Soci- 3333 or (613) 230 -6244. clean -up of the band's reserve. The Sarcee claim Pulp mill vice prez: Delays could be costly CFB Calgary has A federal environmental August, we've missed this ernment halted construction failed to clean up By Jeff Morrow tonnes of spent Windspeaker Staff Writer review committee will be year. If there are delays we of the $120 -million Raffer- conducting its own study of could be forced to re- negoti- ty-Alameda dam in southern ammunition from land EDMONTON forestry projects in Alberta, ate. It could be a substantial Saskatchewan after a suc- southwest of which it it was announced this amount," he said. cessful court challenge by Calgary, Alberta- Pacific will have month. He said Alberta- Pacific environmental groups. leased from the band a heavy price to pay if con- Under the provincial -fed- is committed to building the The provincial govern- since 1913. But struction of its proposed eral forestry agreement, the mill but it will be forced to ment appealed the decision McKnight Defence minister: McKnight $1.3- billion pulp mill is Alberta government has renegotiate if construction is to delay the project. The denied the Canadian Forces in delayed, said the company jurisdiction over develop - delayed until next year. appeal was overturned in a have breached the agreement signed 1985, vice- president. ment. "The banks won't wait. Saskatchewan federal court which lets the military use the 1,500 hectares as a fir- George Jackson said the Alberta Environment We'll have to go back and Thursday. ing range. McKnight confirmed the band has asked cost of building the kraft Minister Ralph Klein has reassess. We just can't sit Concerned citizens and for a meeting but said the dispute should be handled pulp mill in Alberta's threatened to take the feder- and wait until we make up environmentalists in Alberta by an independent third party. Athabasca region would al government to court if it our minds to build," he said. charge that the federal and The Sarcee also claim it is owed $700,000 from become "enormous" if intervenes. But Klein said Ray Robinson, chairman provincial government have the Department of National Defence (DND) for out- provincial and federal he will wait until Ottawa of the federal review com- not conducted proper envi- standing rent and as payment for the cost of hiring debate over jurisdiction indicates how much it wants mittee, is concerned the pro- ronmental assessments for experts to survey the land. postpones development to be involved in the stud - posed pulp mill, said to be the proposed mill. The band is threatening to blockade a reserve after August ies. the largest of its kind in the They are demanding the bridge used by CFB troops June 30 unless its Plans for the pulp mill Jackson isn't sure Alber- world, will adversely affect federal government step in demands are met. were announced last ta- Pacific can wait that long. Indian land and national to conduct independent December. It was scheduled "If we don't get founda- parks. - assessments on forestry Cops to study culture to be completed in 1991. tion in the ground by In April, the federal goy- projects here. Lethbridge city police officers will take training this fall to beef up their understanding of southern Alberta's Native cultures. Tumbleweeds By Tom K. Ryan Police commission chairman Walter Stewart and chief Terry Wauters said the move was made after the police shooting of a Blood Indian outside a local tav- Torn AND WA'fGN YOUR-THOUGHT em a couple of months ago. BALLOf)N5. I HAVE A MOLE AMONG-THE READERSHIP. The city's police commission and the Native liai- son committee plan to study relations between Natives and police. An inquiry into relations between the Blood Indian band and Lethbridge police and RCMP resume next week in Stand Off. Inquiry called one -sided An inquiry into the brutal stabbing of a young Indian women has been one -sided, said the head of a Native women's group. Joyce Courchene, executive-director of the Indige- ?Hl5 MONTH THE nous Women's of Manitoba, said the WELL, STEP UP Collective CAVE fED OLALK FEATHER inquiry has focused solely on police testimony. GOES TO THE TRIOE'S HERE AND RECEIVE The first three days of testimony into Helen Betty ANIMAL RIÓHT*AGTIVI9I1 IT, DITHY! Osborne's slaying by Manitoba's Native justice PITHYRAMPIL DUCK, I NAME YOU inquiry heard about RCMP officers efforts to crack I 1NE NPIAN OF MON1N! the case. It took 16 years to bring the case to trial. V The Cree student was stabbed with a screwdriver 56 times in the face, head, neck, chest and back before her nude bloody body was left in the snow near the shore of a frozen lake. Page 6, W/NDSPEAKER, June 23, 1989 GRASSROOTS ,:teNteitrat,: ,%tRa Mlitt:. V1anktA :» .. ettEMM .. tet Metis children's service to expand WINOSPEAKER PHOTO Bouvette, Metis By Heather Andrews ety's annual meeting last courses since 1986, Remple participation in the place- Associa- Windspeaker Correspondent Saturday. said more Natives are still ment of foster children. tion of Alberta president Wayne Moberly of needed in the field. "We are tired and weary Larry Desmeules and Metis EDMONTON Grande Cache hanged him- Society president Ralph of history repeating itself as Local 1885 President Stan self in the basement of his Bouvette agreed provincial evidenced by the recent sui- Plante signed an agreement The Metis Children's foster parents' home May control of Metis children's cide of Wayne Moberly," he last Saturday to bring child- Services Society has signed 30. It was his seventh resi- services "will assist in the states in the society's annual care and family services to an historic agreement to dence since Social Services intervention and attempt to report. all Alberta Metis. expand its services to Metis took him from his natural prevent the Richard Cardi- "I personally don't feel The president said he did children throughout Alberta. home at the age of nine. nals and Wayne Moberlys that this has to happen and not have any statistics on And Alberta's Deputy "To work towards self- from continuing to happen to we will pursue new and how many children and how Minister of Family and government, you first must our Metis people." challenging methods of much money will be needed Social Services is optimistic have the necessary informa- Cardinal, a 17- year -old addressing these concerns," to expand services. the move may help prevent tion," Remple said. "And we Metis boy, hanged himself in he added. For the past four years, future tragedies similar to need to consider the children the backyard of his foster Bouvette said he is the society has worked only the suicide of a 16- year-old of today, not plan exclusive- home. He had been in 28 pleased the society, which with Metis youth from the Metis foster boy last month. ly for the children of the foster homes and institutions assists Alberta Social Ser- Edmonton arca. In Edmon- Carolyn Pettifer "Perhaps the recent future." before taking his own life. vices with the care of Metis ton alone, about 40 per cent tragedy in Grande Cache Although 21 Native social His tragic death sparked children, will now work to of the children in provincial tions and educational tours will never be repeated," workers have graduated from a provincial inquily which help youngsters across the care are Metis. were staged by the society Stan Remple told the soci- Alberta Social Services recommended more Native province. Earlier in the day, Bou- last year. vette was re- elected to The society also partici- another term as president. pated in special job re-entry Executive- director Car- programs for Metis and the olyn Pettifer reported that second National Metis Business Careers numerous workshops, cul- Child Care Conference in Grouard Campus tural awareness social func- Winnipeg. Programs begin September 5, 1989 Good News The Alberta Vocational Cetnre - Lesser Slave Lake, Grouard Campus is now accepting Party Line applications for the September 1989 intake of the following programs: Secretarial Arts Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrim- This program is composed of two five -month components: Clerical Assistant and age, July 22 -27, Alber- Secretarial Arts Certificate. Students must complete both components of the program to MACL.EOOS receive certification. ta Beach. For more Applicants should be 18 years of age and provide a transcript showing credit for Grade information call (403) 11 English and Mathematics. Mature students without these qualification may be accepted 459 -7177 based on a personal interview and performance on an academic skills test. Congratulations to the Metis Settlements Secretarial Arts Specializations 3rd Annual Summer of Alberta on Their 50th Anniversary Programs in Administrative, Medical and Legal Secretary specializations are also Gospel Music Festi- 14 -16, Buffalo available. Applicants for these 4 -month programs should be graduates of the Secretarial val, July Hardware Housewares Ans Certificate program or an equivalent program from another institution. Lake Metis Settlement Toys Linen Men's Work Clothes Small Business Management Campsite, Caslan, This 10 -month program provides students with the necessary skills to evaluate business Planting Supplies Sporting Goods Alberta. For further opportunities and to create and successfully manage a small business. Plumbing Supplies Applicants should have a minimum Grade 11 academic standing. 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Bridal Salon 424-6335 10316 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton Bridesmaid 423 -2816 °; June 23, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 7 i GRASSROOTS m::< z ownw mtl, vawmge.::. MIMMVSEMEMW mt.= Dene students need city boarding homes at various locations. Gla ne nou? Tans'? business people who be exhibited for all is 4 4:00 p.m.. Hello family, friends, fans and volunteer their services to The deadline submissions August at neighbors. DROPPIN' IN promote and extend the The society encourages you to enter early to be part of Hope you all had a By Ben. Lawrence economic and social growth this exciting competition. wonderful and prosperous and well -being of the Natives Wabasca /Desmarais: In an effort "to teach the week. AWN in Canada," he concluded. young people there is more to life than alcohol and drugs," the Bigstone Cree Band has planned a horse and wagon trail Assumption: Native Telephone (403) 455-2700 to put your Doll Competition: Education Councellor Alexis community happenings considered here First -prize money of $1,000 ride for its young offenders, aged 18 to 19 years old. Mercredi is calling on free of charge...no news is too small. will be awarded to the winner The young offenders' trip is funded by the Native Edmonton residents to of the 1989 Alberta Native Council of Alberta said Carl Yellowknee, a bylaw accommodate boarders in Handcrafted Doll Competition enforcement officer for the band who is riding with the September. which is sponsored by the Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts group on the trip July 5 -15. Mercredi who was in the city recently, has already found Society (AIACS) in Edmonton. About 35 people, including the elders and counsellors four homes but needs at least 10 residences. Cash prize awards of $500 and $250 will be given to the who are accompanying the young offenders, will make their The counsellor is looking for boarding homes in the city second and third place winners respectively. departure from elder Eric Auger's residence, said for the Dene Tha' high school students who will be All producers from Alberta are invited to enter even if Yellowknee. relocating to continue their education. These students are they have never made a doll before. Community members are most welcome to come along, all between 15 to 20 years old. Dolls must be handmade; no plastic pieces are allowed. says Yellowknee, who has been working with the local Residents should ensure their homes are close to nearby Eligible materials include hide, nylon, wool, wood, hair, RCMP, probation officers and the Slave Lake Family Y high schools. All city districts will be considered. paper mache, comhusk, porcelain, and fur. Community Support Services organizations to establish such Interested parties should contact the Dene Tha' Band Dolls can be any shape, size and must be offered for outings. office at 321 -3774, or the school at 321 -3940 to reach sale. The bylaw enforcement officer said they plan to meet on y Mercredi. All winning entries become the property of the AIACS the reserve June 27 to finalize the trip's itinerary. ie Lac La Biche: Canadian Executive Services and those receiving awards and honourable mentions will Until next week folks, ... smile! Organizations (CESO) consultants Ernie Williams and Haig Lewis were recently awarded plaques by Metis Local 2951 for their generous work over the last two years. "The two became involved with the union in 1987, when they were requested to help to develop a potential housing project," Metis Local 2951 president Emil Cardinal said in his letter. Cardinal says they have also worked on a number of other projects, some just getting under way. "It has been through their work and the support they have given the executive board that we feel we have been able to accomplish so much," said the president, who hopes to continue working with the consultants in the future. A plaque was also presented to CESO consultant Katherine Wall by Local vice -president Leonard Cardinal in appreciation for her work since 1988. "I would like to add that all CESO consultants are retired

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The Formation of Alberta's Metis Settlements FEDERATION OF METIS SETTLEMENTS During the late 1920's, the Metis people in Alberta conditions; most of the Metis lived on road began organizing to improve their economic and social allowances, along the boundaries of Indian conditions. The first meeting of concerned Metis took Reserves or in abandoned houses. Norris place among Fishing Lake residents in 1928. A number argued that the provision of settlement and of Metis who were living on a forest reserve in the area education and health services was the solution had learned that they would be forced out of the area to the Metis problem. E. L. McIntyre, a these people planned to ask the government to set aside physician, reported that incidence of venereal a portion of the reserve land for them to live on. In disease and tuberculosis, he reported affected 1930, they asked Joseph Dion, an educated non -treaty 90% of the Metis people. Bishop Guy of Indian who was teaching school on the nearby Kehewin Grouard testified that 80% of the Metis Indian Reserve, to help them organize and articulate population were complete;y uneducated. He their concerns. He agreed to assist them and was soon felt this situation was due to their semi - working full -time for the improvement of Metis nomadic lifestyle. He also conditions, not only at Fishing Lake , but throughout commented that the health northern Alberta. standards of the Metis were The eventual outcome of Dion's efforts was the deplorable due to poor Commission saw no future for the Metis formation of L'Association des Metis d'Alberta et des nutrition and lack of money t culture and expected the colonies to bring Territories du Nord - Quest, now known as the "Metis to pay for medical services. ó about the assimilation of the Metis into the rest Association of Alberto" The Association was formally In general, The hearings ó of Alberta society. The formation of the land established at a meeting held in St. Albert in 1932. At presented the Commission colonies would , however have the opposite this founding convention, which was attended by Metis with a pitiful picture of the w effect on Metis culture. As well as providing from all over northern Alberta, The first Executive Metis' situation in Alberta. the Metis with land on which they could take Council of the Association was elected. It's members On February 15, 1936, uo residence and make a living, the settlements were as follows: J.F. Dion, President; Henry The Ewing Commission would provide the Metis with an opportunity Cunningham, 3rd Vice President (replaced by Peter C. submitted its report to the to live in communities composed entirely of Tomkins in 1933); James Patrick Brady, Treasurer,Prior government. In the report , Metis people. to being elected all of these men were already deeply the Commission indicated In 1938, the Government of Alberta passed involved in working toward improving the situation of that it recognized the Metis' the Metis Rehabilitation Act, now known as Alberta's Metis. need for assistance. But it the Metis Betterment Act. According to the The intention of the Metis Association was to pointed out that, due to the Metis Betterment Act, if Metis people formed pressure the government into taking action to improve Canadian economic situation Settlement Associations in various parts of the conditions of the Metis people in the province. Its at the time, an elaborate and expensive project could northern Alberta and adopted a common constitution aims were to convince the government to set aside not be conceived of. It concluded that the setting aside that outlined how the Settlements would be run, the land for Metis settlements , to provide education for of land for farm colonies was the most feasible solution government would set aside areas of land for settlement Metis children, to provide medical treatment for the to the Metis' problem. The Commission therefore, by the Associations. Under the Act , lands for Metis Metis, and to issue free hunting and trapping permits to recommended that packages of land be set aside for settlement were established at Big Prairie (Peavine), the Metis people until land was set aside for them. voluntary settlement by Metis people and that Kikino, East Prairie, Elizabeth, Fishing Lake, Gift The provincial government responded to the educational and health services be provided for each lake, and Paddle Prairie; settlements were established pressure asserted by the Metis association by settlement. Those Metis who moved into the at five other locations but they have since been appointing a three -man commission to investigate the settlements would support themselves through hunting, discontinued. Under the Act, the government defined problems of Alberta's Metis people. The Half-Breed trapping , fishing and farming. Gradually the Metis "Metis" as "a person of mixed white and Indian blood Commission, also known as the Ewing Commission would become experienced farmers and, eventually having not less than 1/4 Indian blood;" Indians and was headed by Justice A. F. Ewing and was appointed make their own living solely from agriculture. A non -treaty Indians, as defined under the Indian Act, in December, 1934, to investigate the health, education government department would be made responsible for were not considered to be Metis. and general welfare of the Metis people. administering the colonies; a Supervisor employed by The Metis rehabilitation Branch, now known as the Throughout Alberta, meetings were held in Metis the government department, would be placed on each Metis Development Branch, was established to communities. Hearings were also held in Edmonton colony and a Council of local residents would be administer the settlements and provide social services to where spokesmen of the Metis Association, medical formed on each settlement also. the settlers. Following the suggestions made by the doctors, clergymen, and politicians spoke on the Metis The Commission's report emphasized the positive Ewing Commission, a local Supervisor was the main situation. Malcome Norris , Speaking for the Metis effect of the allocation of settlement lands would have contact person between the Settlement, the Metis Association , stressed the the Metis' major problem on the general living conditions of the Metis. The Branch and other government departments. Council of was their lack of education. If the Metis could become Commission did not, however perceive the positive local residents were also elected on all the Settlements. better educated, he argued , they would be more effect it would have on the cultural aspect of the Metis'. With the introduction of the Metis Rehabilitation capable of improving their situation. He also told the situation. Prior to the investigation by the Ewing Act in 1938, Alberta became the only province in Commission that the health conditions of the Metis Commission, the Metis had not really been recognized Canada to reserve lands for occupation strictly by were extremely poor, cases of scurvy and tuberculosis as a unique cultural group in Alberta. The act of persons of mixed Indian and non -treaty ancestry. were common among the people. He pointed out that establishing land colonies specifically for the Metis Article courtesy of the Alberta Federation of this situation was probably due to the Metis' living would reinforce their identity as a distinct people. The Metis Settlements

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FEDERATION OF METIS SETTLEMENTS Peavine boomed Paddle from farming Prairie Peavine Metis Settlement: built in de early '50s with largest Located in the High Prairie two one room classes. Region, the settlement can be In 1951, the Beaudry reached via Highway 2 and brothers went out to bring 749. The settlement covers more settlers into the area area 203,113 acres and has a popu- after fears that lation of 388. the seul- Paddle Prairie Settlement: ment boundaries would be Located near High Level, Peavine settlement was lifted by the provincial Alberta and can be accessed established in 1939. government. Bellerose, Harvey found East Prairie via Highway 36. The settlement People like Pete covers an area of 403,027 Its first settlers were East Prairie Settlement: acres and has a population Cunningham and Fred In 1945, the first school ons because there were of Reid Johnson and the Located in the High Prairie no Albert Sr. who had 33 developed 1087. Beaudry - Region, 20 kilometres off and teacherage was built roads, brothers Joe, children from two mar- The Paddle Prairie Highway 2, the by volunteer help from In the early years, the Sid and Ned - who played riages, settlement cov- Settlement was begun in helped boost the ers 80,606 and has a popula- residents in the settlement. settlers lived off the a major role in helping to land, 1939. population to present -day tion of 402. Housing, like other making their living establish the settlement. by The Metis in this com- levels. East Prairie colony Metis settlements, consist- farming, trapping, and sea- munity sit on the largest It is estimated that For two decades from officially became a settle- ed mostly of log cabins sonal work and later by Native land tract in there were 69 Metis peo- 1956 to 1974, agriculture ment in 1939. with sod little logging roofings and timber. For food, Canada with 400,000 pie who first settled there boomed and became the At that time, the only or no flooring, although a most of their meat came acres of land including the Carifelles, main occupation in the set - settlers in the area were few people lived in lumber from hunting moose and The area is a hotspot for one of the rust families. tiement. the family of Charlie The first deer and farm shacks. standard, vegetables. sub -surface resource Traditionally, the peo- In the 1970s, a recre- Bellerose and the elderly modern day house was Major changes to the activity. pie were involved in log- ation centre was built in the George Harvey. by colony came in the built Maurice com- Agriculture, housing ging, fishing, hunting and settlement. Other families began L'Hirondelle in 1959, pletion of a Highway 2 and and education have also trapping which was their Today, there are quite a settling into the area after although like every other a steel bridge in 1967, improved dramatically main source of income. few homes with running 1939, including the home where was no elec- which solved the problem since 1938. Metis people also worked water and power, services Augers, L'Hirondelles, tricity or running water. of crossing the river for Like other Metis at the in the sawmills. which residents fought to Norbert Andrews, and To travel, people usea many residents. time, the Paddle Prairie The first school was get. Solomon Johnston. teams of horses and wag- A new school was built Metis lived in log houses, by High Prairie School often shacks that were Division in 1962. flimsily held together. In 1969, Gift Lake old hunting and trapping ground a major devel- The main source of opment occurred when a income consisted of farm- Gitt Lake Settlement: 1939. There were 32 fami- grocery store was the In the late 50s, the set - power line was built in the ing and logging. Located in the High Prairie lies living on the settle- bush." tlement entered the elec- settlement and some hous- Region, it can be accessed via Today, ment in 1940. There were also some tronic age with radios es, for the first time, were the area's econo- Highway 2 and 750. The settle- my is consists of farming, Fishing was the main- Metis who farmed, worked appearing in homes and in hooked up for electricity. ment covers 207,273 acres and loggin and various busi- and in sawmills and were mink 1962 Ernie Anderson set In 1971, a community has a population of 552. stay of the community ness ventures. months after the settle- ranchers. up the settlement's first tv vocational centre was built ten With the completion of ment was established Log houses were the set, using a one -and -a -half that provided adult voca- As early as the 1800s, the highway in the 1960's, Metis Atikameg Fisheries was norm with old wood stoves horsepower plant for elec- tional training courses, fol- people were hunting electricity and power also in By 1945, the tor heating and cooking. tricity. lowed by the construction and trapping the Gift established. arrived but in many areas Lake had its Later, people built modern Today, economically the of a community hall in area. young settlement, there is still no running a fish plant built at frame houses. settlement is involved in 1976. Visitors to the area co -op, water often Atikameg. Like other settlements, forestry, farming, commer- Economically, the set- exchanged gifts Life has changed on the which how When the fishing was the first school was built by cial fishing and various tlement today is involved is the commu- settlement a result of nity got its name. over, they would go trap- the residents in 1945, the business ventures. in farming, forestry and materials paid through rev- Source: Mud many long years of hard The Metis settlement of ping. As settler Noel Roads and game ranching. enue from their fish Strong Backs: The History of the and dedicated work by the was in Lamouche would say: "Our co-op. Gift Lake created Metis Settlement of Gift Lake. Source: East Prairie Metis community. .1 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

Years Years Years of Metis of Metis of Metis 5 Settlements 5 qi' Settlements Settlements

Celebrating Our land, our culture, Celebrating Our Golden our future Our 50th Anniversary Anniversary Celebrating our 50th Looking Forward 50 Glorious Years Anniversary to the Next 50 Years from from from Big Prairie Gift Lake Settlement Kikino Metis Metis Settlement General Delivery Settlement Box 238 Gift Lake, Alta. General Delivery High Prairie, Alta. TOG 1B0 Kikino, Alta. TOA 2B0 ON THE ROAD, June 23, 1989, PAGE ONE

On The Road is an 8 page special section compiled by Everett Lambert, a Windspeaker freelance reporter. Kikino set for 50th celebration The Metis Settlements of Alberta are gearing up for a birth- The slow -pitch tournament will also get under way on such as firestarting, tea -making, Bannock- making, log- sawing, day party at Kikino Metis Settlement June 30 to July 2. Friday with local teams playing the first two games. An old nail -pounding,and log- throwing. 1989 is the 50th Anniversary of the Metis Settlements in time dance and fireworks display will round off Friday's The event that is expected to attract the most attention is Alberta. events. the Metis triathlon. The Metis triathlon will be a severe test of The Metis Settlements were established in 1939, following Saturday's events will start with a pancake breakfast. stamina, with the first leg being a three mile canoe race, the the passing of the Metis Betterment Act in 1938. Competitors in slow -pitch, horseshoes, jackpot rodeo, and the second leg a three mile run and the third leg being a four and a The Act enabled the setting aside of land after the Ewing king and queen contests will go on throughout the day. half mile horse race. Commission of 1933 reported on the living conditions of The slow -pitch tournament will feature two teams from Teams can have a minimum of three and a maximum of Alberta Metis. each of the eight Settlements in a single knockout tournament, four people. A shorter course has been planned for the ladies Today, there are eight Metis Settlements spread across with the team that goes through the competition undefeated and junior men's and ladies teams. Northern Alberta: Buffalo Lake, East Prairie, Elizabeth, being declared champion. If time permits, players from the The Metis triathlon combines canoeing, riding, and running Fishing Lake, Gift Lake, Kikino, Paddle Prairie and Peavine. losing teams will form an all -star team to challenge the cham- skills in a tribute to the modes of travel of the early Settlers. It Four others (Marlboro, Touchwood Lake, Cold Lake, and pions in a special exhibition game. also a test of endurance and adaptability- attributes the pioneers Wolf Lake) have been closed down by Provincial Horseshoes will be played in three categories - mens, of the Metis Settlements had to have in order to survive. Government. ladies and mixed -doubles, there is no limit to the number of The Metis triathlon symbolizes the long hard road of Metis The 50th Anniversary Celebration will start with a parade entries and all age groups will be eligible to compete. Settlements in the past 50 years. on Friday afternoon featuring floats from each of the Kid's games and a puppet show will be put on for children The evening activities will be highlighted by a talent show Settlements and some from communities surrounding the up to 12 years of age. featuring the singing, jigging and fiddling talents of the Metis. i Settlements. The Jackpot rodeo will feature the traditional rodeo events A banquet and dance will cap Saturday's activities, with the The highlight June 30 will be the multi -cultural perfor- such as bareback riding, saddle bronc, calf roping, bull riding, main course being roast buffalo. mance which will feature the traditional dances of different team roping, barrel racing as well as novelty events such as The Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney and Don ethnic groups. wild horse racing, wild -cow milking, donkey, riding, and mut- Getty, the Premier of Alberta have been invited to attend the The White Braid Society of Edmonton and the Wasesquan ton busting. Celebrations. Confirmation has not been received whether Cultural Society Dancers of Driftpile will perform traditional Settlement cowboys will be competing for trophies, brag- both or one of the dignitaries will attend. Indian dances while Les Bles D'or Society od St. Paul will do ging rights and whatever cash they decide to throw in the pot Finals in all events will be held on Sunday with an awards the dances of France. Also featured will be groups performing in a winner take -all situation. presentation and closing ceremonies to bring the 50th Scottish, Ukrainian and Metis dances. The king and queen contests will comprise timed events Anniversary Celebrations to an end. W INOSPEAKER PHOTO FILE Dancers g et audience involved By Everett Lambert ready to participate in the show. Commentator Gerald KIKINO just loves to pluck inno- members Tammy Thompson is cent unexpecting part of the well -known out of the crowd and give Kikino Northern Lites them a first hand taste of Dance Club. Metis culture. Twenty -year -old They yank you on to floor and you quickly Thompson, a grade twelve the graduate, dances with the find yourself competing in group which was started in a jigging contest. So if this Metis settlement in you've never jigged before, north -central Alberta. you just might find your- self getting a crash course Northern Lights is in Metis culture. managed by Gerald White Recently, the group along with the help of his from eastern wife Georgina. returned Canada, where they They travel far and performed at the Better - wide performing tradition- Living Centre at Exhibition al Metis dances from the Place in Toronto. Metis National anthem - A huge powwow was the Red River jig - to the held as part of the event and duck dance. Native arts and crafts from Traditionally, this latter Indigenous people across dance was used by Metis North and South America. men when they were out to woo a mate. The group is presently If you're watch discussing possible trips to Spreading Metis traditions: The Kikino Northern Lites going to this group, you better be New York and Germany.

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EVERETT LAMBERT, Spodal 1111ftlapwkw Ex-trapper mourns By Everett Lambert way home to have a meal. Windspeaker Correspondent He needed to strengthen himself so he could sit up CALLING LAKE through the night for his brother's - From a quarter of a wake a way many mile off, I could see an old Native people bury man waiting on the road. their dead. He he With a slightly - doubted whether crouched back and a bit could sit up all through the night, bow -legged, his silhouette but he hoped to stay told me he was a Native up until three or four in elder. the morning. Once we reached his I pulled over and asked place, he invited me in and him where he was headed he continued to talk about and he pointed to the south his brother. end of the Calling Lake He recounted how he community. was a trapper most of .his life, had no schooling and He said his name was Paul Gladue and explained could not read or write. that he was waiting for a Raymond Cardinal left hearse to transport his late brother, Raymond behind a very large family. As Paul sat on his Cardinal, for burial. He couch, he stared into the had passed away at the corner with a faraway look age of 46 of cancer. Lost his brother to cancer: Paul Gladue remembers in his eyes. Paul said he was on his He missed his brother.

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EVERETT LAMBERT, Spec, to Me,A speaker Caslan rec busy By Everett Lambert Edmonton, the Calgary The recreation depart- Windspeaker Correspondent Tower and other points of ment is also discussing the interest. possibility of building a CASLAN Reid says the recreation youth centre. While it department is still looking would not be a rehabilita- Robin Reid says recre- for other sponsors while tion centre, it would ation at this Metis settle- Social Services is sponsor- involve such things as crime ment is a- hoppin'. just ing 90 per cent of the trip. prevention and counselling Reid, who works with They are hoping to take says Joe Bourkue. the recreation department, about 50 youth on the trip Another new develop says local people are look- and 25 adults. ing forward to ball season ment in the settlement is L The community also newsletter called The with an assortment of hopes to start up a horse- teams for young and older Bulletin which recently put shoe league which is out its first edition, pro people alike. becoming a popular sport duced by Raylene Joe. A car raffle is helping on the settlement. With 20 to raise funds for the ball people signed up, playoffs of the teams and its proceeds Another event are planned for August. summer will be the will be shared between the A recent picnic on the and the upcoming 50th anniversary community settlement "worked out celebrations of the Alberta Ball Association. really well," says Reid. settlements to be held June Also on the agenda is a Such a events have 30 - July 2 in Kikino. camping trip in Banff positive effect on people, planned for Aug. 14 - 20 he noted. "Were trying to For more information, Trying to bring people together: Rec men Joe Bourkue and Robin Reid that will include stops bring people together," he the department can be along the way to tour Fort said. reached at 689 -2170.

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Cardinal speaks out on mill

happy and proud that so By Everett Lambert many Natives are attending wndspeaker Correspondent post- secondary institutions. CALLING LAKE He's also proud of the many Native people who The approach leading up are speaking out for Native o Francis and Rose Cardi- rights. tal's house is a long one. Reflecting on a recent Their house is nestled in pulp mill rally which took backdrop of northern place in the nearby commu- \lberta spruce in this small nity of Prosperity, he .letis community, about recalled some Native people 40 km north of Edmonton. "got up and talked for As I walk towards the Native people." house, camera and notepad "Instead of always listen- in hand, a middle -aged ing to white people, it's Metis man says, "Awus, good to listen to Native peo- we're going to be in the ple speak once in awhile," .,aper now." he says, with a defiant So begins my visit with smile. the Cardinal family of Call- In his area, a planned ing Lake. $1.3- million pulp mill by Stepping on to the back Alberta- Pacific has every- ratio, Rose and her daugh- one throughout the region ers usher me into the house talking about its pros and where 60- year -old Francis cons. _7ardinal sits. Francis, who has spent He reminds me of an old many years in the sawmill chief sitting in a grand old business, welcomes the mill tipi, a well -respected man. into the area. Currently looking for work, he sees Married to Rose, his wife the mill as an opportunity of 20 years, the Metis cou- for employment. ple have brought up a very However, he has a guard- family. ed optimism about the pro- One of the boys, Mike, ject. He wants the environ- as one of the first Metis ment left unharmed and people elected to the Alberta wishes he knew more about Legislature in April. the possible effects on land He represents the Athabas- and water in the area. ca-Lac La Biche riding. One question he wonders Mill brings jobs, but may harm environment: Francis Cardinal Another son will be get- about in particular is the ting married on July 15, effluent drained into the

right in their backyard as the river from the mill. involved with the mill, he For instance, he thinks "Maybe in five years generosity shows as he . whole family prepares for a Francis says he wants to says no one gave him an families - Native families time, we won't have any offers me some food - a wedding. know how far down river answer. included - who hunt moose moose," he says. common courtesy extended Two of their daughters - these leftover fluids flow Francis feels the public should shoot only two He also feels trappers to guests in most northern 3ladis and Clarice - are before they dissolve. should have respect for the moose a year, a good way to should not be allowed to Native communities. attending the University of However, when he asked environment and the ani- conserve the moose popula- trap such animals as lynx at "You speak Cree ?" asks Alberta. Francis says he's this question to people mals which populate it. tion. all in order to bring the pop- Francis. ulation back up to a safer "Upsis," I say. number. "Meetsuh, Don't be shy," "They only took two he says. lynx this year from this area After some "lazy man's" anyway," he said. stew, rhubarb pie and tea, I Best wishes As my visit ends, his bid the Cardinals goodbye. to the residents ENTERPRISES of Lac La Biche (Terry Holubetz) Footwear Specialty advertising and Athabasca area. Fish and tackle House & Gift Wares Ladies, mens and children's wear Complete line of toys loi Bonnyville Indian -Metis Rehabilitation Centre For Xmas Orders Call and Pre -book Box 8148 Bonnyville Alberta T9N 2J4 (403) 477 -6760 Telephone: (403) 826 -3328 Edmonton (306) 652 -1660 Buckwolds Limited Saskatoon ON THE ROAD, June 23, 1989, PAGE FIVE

EVERETT WABERT. BpsRAI m VA,MSpaMs Wood gathered to smoke hides ed the stump to be about By Everett Lambert Windspeaker Correspondent 100 years old. The elder man's wife, CALLING LAKE Margaret Gambler and her friend Mary Jane Piche This certain stretch of worked quietly at their jobs, road between this back- treating the wood almost as woods village and the near- if it was rare. by centre of Athabasca is It didn't take long for not particularly colorful on them to soon gather a cou- a cloudy day. ple sacks full of wood. So when I drove by a I asked the older man group of elders huddled what they were going to use around a bright yellowish - the wood for. brown tree stump, I won- "Smokin' hide," he dered what in the world they replied. The moist spruce were doing. wood is burned and used to Approaching them, I saw tan hides to give them that that they were gathering special smell. semi -rotten pieces of the old The hides fetch in the spruce tree stump. $200 and are often As the elderly women range of at the local tended to the work at hand, purchased Market. Gathering from nature's supermarket: Margaret Gambler, Mary Jane Piche and an unidentified man an older gentleman estimat- Moosehorn

Forestry Program Miller: Ad sales expert helps serve Grouard Campus Programs begin September 5, 1989 northeastern Alberta businesses The Alberta Vocational Centre - Lesser Slave Lake, Grouard Campus is currently accepting applications for the September intake of the Forestry Windspeaker's token Program. grandfather, born in Rin Flon, Man., spent his The 32 -week program provides instruction and in forest experience early growing years in protection including initial attack and fire suppression techniques, forest various locations measurements, forest management and silviculture. Practical skills training throughout Manitoba and with an emphasis on safety is provided. Saskatchewan. Employment opportunities for past graduates have been very good. In the late 1950s, Mel Graduates of the program are prepared for a number of positions including moved to Edmonton to Firefighter, Foresty Aide III or IV, Forest Guardian and careers in-forestry- join a major tire company. He served in related industries. various positions ranging Applicants should be 17 years of age with a Grade 10 academic from order desk to sales standing. Equivalencies will be considered based on a personal interview. managment. Financial assistance, accomodation and day care facilities may be He remained in the available. Inquire when registering. Enrollment is limited. Please apply sales field covering areas now! throughout western Canada until the early To apply for the program, or for more information, please contact: 1980s when he entered Waiting for your call: Mel Miller, Windspeaker Ad Sales the advertising field. Alberta Grouard Campus Mel joined the advertisers in the your advertising needs Vocational Centre Mission Street AMMSA/Windspeaker northeastern part of call (403) 455 -2700 or Grouard, AB TOG 1C0 Alberta. fax him at (403) 452- Lesser Slave Lake Tel. (403) 751 -3915 team in November 1986 and is responsible for the To contact Mel about 1428.

Best Wishes to the People Best Wishes to the People of the Lac La Biche & of the Lac La Biche & Athabasca Area Athabasca Area

Daily Native Radio Program Your Community Radio Station Box 2250 Lac La Biche Alberta TOA 2C0 Box 2250 Lac La Biche Alberta TOA 2C0 Telephone: (403) 623 -3333 Telephone: (403) 623 -3333 The Native Perspective is a division of the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta - - -r PAGE SIX, June 23, 1989, ON THE ROAD

EVERETT LAMBERT. Speòel to YAM,peekw Community radio Radio offers big variety serves LAC LA BICHE, Alta. - ing, Focus on People, and CFWE is Lac La Biche's Focus on Entertainment. Natives community radio station. Rook reviews, Guest Often called "The radio Person, Communi- since August Weather program on television ", The On the air fashion 1987, CFWE's format ty Close -up and Native Perspective is aired featured. includes country music dur- trends are also weekday mornings from on a ing the day, and rock and News is covered 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and inter- Broadcast live from roll during the evening. On regional, national, Lac La with Native Biche on Sundays, a variety of music national basis, CBC television in both network, is played, including easy lis- news broadcast the program is and Cree during the heard as tening, Christian rock, jazz, English far south as Red hour information. Deer, and classical. noon of and extends through- CFWE is unique in offer- out northern Alberta. A Specials throughout the ing something for everyone potential listening audience week include Focus on Liv- in the community. of one and a half million people exists. Although content of the program varies from day to BEAR TRAX productions day, a strong news base is Entertainment 12 WILLOW STREET over the air waves: Radio staff Karen White and Joan Hinz regularly featured in both OTTAWA, ONTARIO K111 6V6 English and Cree. Inter- views, community reports, Video & Film Productions public service announce- Independent THAT'S ments and commentaries JEFF BEAR HOW MANY on STAMPEDE SPECIALS! CANADIANS Native issues are also ARE included. SWIMMERS The Native Perspective Best Wishes t1(!I(i.. program also has an enter- To All Of The tainment emphasis. Native performers are featured, Participants including traditional Indian In This Year's drummers and singers, Metis fiddlers, and contem- Stampede! ÁND1Ax z -fizz A 1 porary country vocalists and bands. As the (613) 236 -8982 Friendly & 5009 - 50 Avenue name implies, the Courteous Service show is tailored to the inter- Fax (613) 233 -7708 PONOKA, Alta. ests of it's audience and pre- Free Delivery 12 Willow Street sents news and information within limits 783 -5511 from "the Native OTTAWA, Ontario K1 R 6V6 town perspec- W/ tive".

G al A MERNAL ATIDI1URS Syncrude Canada Responsibilities McMurray. This vital Ltd., a leader in the Oil rorthem hub Is a vigorous Sands Industry, is seeking Review and assess all young city with strong to fill the above positions: company functions to community spirit and ensure: facilities. Syncrude's Education benefit package includes adequacy of attractive salaries and Degree in Accounting, controls benefits plus full relocation Business or Commerce. efficiency and to Fort McMurray. For Professional Canadian effectiveness of confidential consideration, Accounting designation or operations send your resume to: Certified Internal Auditor is accuracy of preferred. financial and Reg Barry management Recruitment Representatue Experience data SYNCRUDE CANADA Minimum of five years' Syncnide's errpbyees LTD. post -graduate work exper- and their families enjoy P.O. Bag 4023 ience, preferably in the oil excellent year -round industry, mining industry or recreational and commun- Fort McMurray, Alberta large projects. ity activities in Fort T9H 3H5 _,_,"-ä tI.44 ,11 , i .4,les

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Canadian Armed Forces F -18 Flight Kikino Northern Lights Square Pass: Friday at 11 am Dancers: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Powwow Parade: Friday at 11 am Fiddling & Jigging Contest: Over Shriner Clowns: Friday August 4 $1,300 in prizes Pancake Breakfasts: Friday, Archery Presentation Saturday & Sunday Desperado Sail Boat Races: Sun. Aug.6 Water Bomber Demo following Beer Feast: Sat. featuring Night Light 1989 Parade, Small Dock 1962 Horseshoe Tourney: $500 in prizes

Triathlon: Saturday August 1 Miidnight Dance: Sunday 12 to 4am /i. ..1)E,SpfLLAI Fish Fry: Sunday August 6 on Horticulture Show: Sat. $500 in prizes powwow grounds Casino Midway: Beer gardens on grounds Fireworks: Lakeshore north of powwow Bingo Daily: 2pm - 10pm grounds Cultural Arts, Handicrafts & Food Fair August 4- 7,1989 Featuring Dick Jone's Racing Pig, Goats and Runner Ducks on Powwow Grounds August 4 -6 KAHURANI FISH DERBY DANCERS GRANDSTAND Catch & Release of New Zealand SHOWS Over $10,000 Two Shows Friday August 4 Outdoor (Rain) Two Shows Saturday August 5 in Cash Prizes Arena 10 Categories CHILDREN'S Registration Starts Thursday 7pm FESTIVAL Saturday August 5 2:00 to 4:00 at Beaver Lake Government VALDY Races and Contest Campgrounds Friday 3 pm Crystal Plamondo -Ladoucer Sunday Aug. 6 $6,000.00! 7pm to 10 pm BASEBAL TOURNAMENTS Gary Fjellgaard Featuring 8 Men's Baseball Teams Pricilla Morin 8 Men's Oldtime Teams featuring teams from past 27 years Friday August 4 with Mike Mocish Memorial Cup Award 7pm to 10pm Slowpitch Tourney $2,000 in Prizes -16 Teams PAGE EIGHT, June 23, 1989, ON THE ROAD

July 20 - 23, 1989

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TOTAL PRIZE MONEY HANDGAME TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION: Thurs., 10 a.m. Closes at 7 p.m. Cash Prize Money Friday - Over $33,000 Points will be awarded to participation in Grand Entry For information call Joe Stick Plus Trophies for All Categories Judging will be done on point system including sytle. GRAND ENTRY: (306) 344 -2107 24 Hr. Security on Grounds - Absolutely no liquor or drugs allowed. Thurs., 7 p.m. - Fri., 1:30 & 7 CONCESSION STANDS p.m. The Onion Lake Cree Nation will not be responsible On Applications Only Deadline: July 12 Sat., & Sun., 1:30 & 7 p.m. for injury, lost or stolen articles or travel expenses. SPONSORED BY ONION LAKE BAND ,E ...... -.. June 23, 1989, SETTLEMENT ANNIVERSARY SECTION, Page 3 Celebrating 50 Years Fishing Lake builds school, church first Fishing Lake Settlement: decade before: hunting 1968 -70 saw the arrival of open prairie Located near Elk Point and can and trapping in the winter, television, electricity and brave be accessed via Highway 646. picking rocks in the telephones at Fishing Lake. ed. Wood stoves were the the settlement. The settlement covers 63,360 spring, haying in the fall, Now many homes have Kikino Metis Settlement: acres only source of heat and Conditions improved of land and has a popula- and working for white have electric pumps near Lac La Biche and tion of 532. for Located without electricity the over the years with better famers can be reached via Highway south of the North running water, electric 36. The settlement covers only source of light was transportation allowing res- Fishing Lake Saskatchewan. stoves and propane heat- 110,720 acreas and has a pop- candles or coal oil idents get outside jobs and Settlement was begun in The first houses on the ing. ulation of 844. lanterns. take advantage of govern- 1939. settlement were one -room There were three Metis ment training programs. A church and one - shacks made of logs with Cattle farming has now Kikino Settlement was family living in the area There are no large busi- room schoolhouse were sod roofs and flour sacks become popular in the '70s established in 1939, when the settlement start- nesses on the settlement the first buildings built by used as windows. The first and '80s with a co -op form- although Metis people ed but by 1940, 28 fami- but in 1981, an innovative settlers. frame house went up in ing in 1981. Breeding hors- have been living in the lies had completed their proposal to bring buffalo When the Second Fishing Lake in 1958. es has also become popu- area for 150 years. homes and another 24 from Elk Island national World War broke out, the Horse -drawn wagons lar, selling them as saddle Although initially were under construction. park, and raise them on the settlement was officially were the main transporta- horses with 200 -300 now called Goodfish Lake A one room school was settlement provided resi- three months old and tion but the '50s brought on the settlement. Colony, residents renamed built in 1941 by residents dents with an inexpensive many residents went to the automobile which it Kikino in 1941. and a community hall was source of meat and income. war. changed settlement life Source: Tired of Rambling: The first settlers to built in 1952. In 1963, Services to the commu- Following the war, life dramatically. A History of Fishing Lake arrive in Kikono were schoolchildren began nity improved after com- was much the same a As well, the years Settlement faced with the prospect of being bussed to Lac La pletion of the highway in building a new home and Biche. Adult education 1963. Telephones arrived community on the open courses began in 1968. in 1967 and electricity the for veterans prairie that surrounded Jobs were difficult to following year. Caslan set aside settlement. Lone Pine Lake. Many find. Many of the residents Caslan or on railway crews off the (Buffalo Lake Homes usually consist- lived in tents while their worked at sawmills, others Source: Our Home: A History of Settlement): Located near settlement. Kikino Metis Settlement of log building, consist- log homes were construct- farmed or worked outside Boyle and can be reached via ed The provincial govern- Highway 663. The settlement ing of one room and heat- ment helped remedy the has a population of 809 and ed by wood- burning situation by providing cat- covers some 86,000 acres. stoves. tle to settlers and Caslan Roads modernized Elizabeth In 1952, a school was residents became farmers. The land comprising built by residents. It was Subsidized frame hous- Elizabeth Metis Settlement: Some fished while others of roads in 1965, residents the Caslan Metis also used for weddings ing began appearing in Located 30 km southwest of picked berries. During the began to travel further to Settlement is legally part and funerals. 1960 and the settlement Grand Centre. Access to the winter, trapping and sell- shop, do the laundry, find of Beaver River Metis To support themselves, school was closed perma- Settlement is by way iof ing furs was the main entertainment and get Colony #7. the settlers relied on farm- nently in 1964 and school- Highway 887. The settlement source of income. The jobs. It was land originally ing, hunting and trapping covers 93,890 acres and has a children began commuting women tanned deer and set aside by the population of 550. Frame houses were built govern- as well as cueing and sell- to Lac La Biche. moose hides and made in 1965 with government ment for Metis veterans of ing wood. They also A recreation hall was Elizabeth Metis moccasins to sell. assistance and in 1975, the World War II. fished to help support their built in 1968. Settlement was formed in From 1946 -48, a settlement took over its In 1950 a small number families. In recent years, govem- 1939. sawmill operated in the own housing program. In of Metis people became Women in the settle- ment housing and employ- The first settlers lived settlement. One year later, 1971, electricity was interested in settling in ment also found work - act- ment programs and devel- that region in tents while building log a new school was built. hooked up and in 1973 and most of the ing as midwives delivering opment of local industry houses. The community The settlement telephones were put in. early settlers moved onto babies. have encouraged Metis to pooled their resources received a timber lease in Today, the settlement is their land after the provin- The '60s brought diffi- have a more positive out- 1950 but in the '50s many cial government together to build Elizabeth still involved in farming approved cult times. Farming, trap- look for the future. residents settlement's first school of the searched and various business ven- the establishment of the ping, hunting and fishing the set- shortly thereafter. for work outside tures. settlement in 1951. could not bring in enough Source: The Life and Times of In its earliest days, tlement. Source: Elizabeth Metis By 1960, approximate- income and many Metis The Metis: A History of Caslan peole lived by hunting. With the improvement Settlement ly 96 families lived in the began working as labourers Metis Settlement.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

Years Years Years of Metis of Metis of Metis Settlements 5 Settlements Settlements Best Wishes Congratulations to the Congratulations to the People Metis Settlements of to the Metis Settlements Celebrating 50 years Alberta on our 50th of Alberta on our of Metis Settlements Anniversary 50th Anniversary Wind- from from speaker Paddle Prairie East Prairie 15001 -112 Avenue Metis Settlement Metis Settlement Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 General Delivery Box 1289 Telephone: (403) 455 -2700 (403) 452 -1428 Paddle Prairie, Alta. TOH 2W0 High Prairie, Alberta TOG 1E0 Fax: Windspeaker is a publication of the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta Page 4, SETTLEMENT ANNIVERSARY SECTION, June 23, 1989

The Metis Settlements of Alberta

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)\`f. ç:. ' _ .\:`íG::'r,uc, `v : ';t:%. \. \\Y::< \.::Y \`Yk:v'` AF:` a. x:'. :'><>?-; «.á\'.`'t á :kauzÉ`"i`:,:..,..,:.;a> 82 students honored at Blue Quills graduation 15th "All across Canada, Indi- class by class, was called on Parenteau the Blue Quills First home after classes to a sink - "All of those tears late at By Diane an people are emerging...the to the stage to receive his Windspeaker Correspondent Nations College Annual full of dirty dishes. night have been worth it," Graduation Ceremonies day of the Indian has diploma or certificate. "Sometimes we'd get Makokis said during her come," Brass Elder Henry Gadwa pre- Si PAUL June 17. said. down, but we made it," acceptance speech. sented each graduate with This year, 82 students Director of the post-sec- graduate Wayne Jackson As each group paraded an eagle feather. A tipi frame in the centre were honored for achieve- ondary programs Larry said triumphantly. off the stage through the of the gymnasium towers ments in university entrance Kaida expressed pride in the The graduates stood Management studies stu- tipi, the McGilvary Drum over the hundreds in atten- programs, management number of graduates who together on stage with arms dent Ruby Houle summed Group from Saddle Lake dance. At the stairway lead- studies, social services completed their courses linked together or holding up the feelings of many played the honor song. ing to the stage, an arch is worker programs and Bach- despite financial cutbacks at hands. graduates when she said: Saddle Lake Elder Louis decorated with tanned elor of Arts degrees. the institution last year. During the ceremony, "Time has brought us McGilvary presented the moose hide and eagle feath- "Today we have proud "This year again, we they were filled with mixed together in friendship and Bella McGilvary Memorial have ers. families and proud chil- demonstrated we can emotions; the pride in what trust." to six deserving scholars. These traditional sym- dren," the President of the do the impossible. We have they had accomplished and This year, three women Bella McGilvary bols together with the Saskatchewan Indian Feder- here today 25 per cent more the fear of leaving the famil- were presented with Bache- received her Bachelor of streamers and balloons of ated College Dr. Oliver graduates and that was done iar surroundings of Blue lor of Arts degrees from Arts diploma in February, more contemporary times Brass said in a speech. "The with 30 per cent less fund- Quill. Athabasca University. 1988 from her hospital bed reveal the cultural mix of children are proud of us ing," Kaida said. Graduates recalled their Evelyn Makokis accom- in Two Hills. people gathered together for when we succeed." Each graduate in turn, struggles to overcome racial plished the astounding feat The award was given to and language barriers. They of completing the four -year those students who dis- remembered braving snow- program in just three years, played the drive and deter- New Lubicon group to raise awareness storms on early winter setting a new academic mination that she epito- Members of the group It is hoped that demon- mornings and returning record at Blue Quills. mized. By Carolyn Pogue are concerned that the Cana- strations will be held Octo- Special to Windspeaker dian government has made ber 20, the day RCMP EDMONTON no progress with the band in arrested several band mem- their 50 -year land -claim dis- bers and supporters who Program A coalition of Albertans pute. held the barricade. Survey Technician Grouard Campus has formed to support the They are worried the Lubicon struggle and con- The coalition is made up Programs begin September 5, 1989 public is unaware that a set- of representatives from tinue to pressure the Cana- tlement has not yet been The Alberta Vocational Centre - Lesser Slave Lake, Grouard dian government for a just Friends of the Lubicon, the reached. is currently accepting applications for the September intake of land -claim settlement. Committee against Racism, Campus The group met in Red Plans are under way to the Edmonton Interchurch the Survey Technician Program. Deer June 10 at the Sunny - mark October 15, the Committee on the North, The 32 -week program provides training in surveying procedures and brook United Church to dis- anniversary of the day a the United Church, Oxfam, equipment usage. Practical field exercises and classroom instruction women's grbups, church cuss strategy and to pool blockade was erected at Lit- specific job -related skills as knowledge and resources. tle Buffalo. groups and organized labor. are combined to provide students with required by government departments and survey companies. Employment prospects for qualified Survey Technicians are excellent. Applicants should be 17 years of age with a Grade 10 academic SUMMER standing. Equivalencies will be considered based on a personal interview. CLEARANCE SPECIALS! Financial assistance, accomodation and day care facilities may be available Inquire when registering. Enrollment is limited - apply now! To apply for the program, or for more information, please contact: Endurance HRX BF Goodrich Radial T/A's, Mud Terrain Alberta Grouard Campus EG.30x9.5R15 $150 Vocational Centre Mission Street A Grouard, AB Lesser Lake Tel (403) 751-3915 33x12.50815 $195 Slave v 35x12.50815 $225

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guage retention By Bea Lawrence rather than forced to move from new ments of Alberta at Kikino," Windspeaker Staff Writer ethnic culture, Morneau- offices at 10006 149 St. to she said. Gray explained. Campiou -Zarutzky's resi- The dance troupe also President Martha Campi- dence. EDMONTON has an invitation to perform ou-Zarutzky is worried The White Braid Society for the bishop in Lac St. about the future of preserves The White Braid Society the soci- and promotes tra- Anne, Edmonton's Native for ety, which is saddled with a ditional Native is scrambling funds to culture Heritage Days games in $10,000 operating debt through stay alive, says the society's dance perfor- August and the Edmonton treasurer. Campiou- Zarutzky said mances, arts and crafts Folk Music Festival at Gal- The financially- the society will begin a demonstrations and sweet - strapped lagher Park, July 29 to fund -raising drive to keep grass and society learned last Tuesday pipe ceremonies. August 12. they will only receive $500 above water. Last year, the White in provincial grants this "I'm not a quitter. We Braid Dance troupe gave Morneau -Gray plans to year, said John Morneau- still have our hopes up," she more than 250 perfor- stay on without pay as the Gray. said. mances, including appear- society's treasurer and Organizers applied for The society has been ances in London, England office co- ordinator. $26,000 from the province self- sufficient for the last and Turkey, where they "I would really like to eight three years, Campiou- were the first months ago to keep Canadian see the society go on. It's the Zarutzky said. dancers to in society afloat for anoth- compete the changing. There are new er year, he said. Last year, it's operating Turkish Radio and Televi- ideas and new people. I budget was only $121,000, "I came down to earth sion Children's Festival. refuse to go away," said rather with about $8,000 And quickly," Morneau- donated Campiou -Zarutzky Morneau -Gray, who has by the Alberta government is adamant Gray said after receiving the the dance troupe been with the group five and about news. "We'll retreat, we'll $3,000 raised will carry out their summer years. hold up. We just won't be through fund -raising bingos, itinerary as planned. able to function at anywhere performances and private "We just finished hosting "I've seen youths grow near the same capacity with- donations. the North Country Fair at up to become professional out major funding." However, the society has Kinuso last weekend. The dancers. I don't want to Earlier, the Secretary of been suspended from the next major function we're walk away from it. Our pro- State turned down the soci- Fort Bingo Association. committed for is the cele- grams have been helping ety's grant proposal because They plan to meet with brations for the 50th youth, theatres and perform- the federal government bingo officials Saturday. anniversary Metis Settle- ing arts members," he No quitter: Martha Campiou- Zarutzky emphasis is now on lan- In May, the society was added.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL... $35,600 BRENDA SAYESE (306) 764 -3431 Singing /Drumming Contest (Total Payout) $4,500 Handgames (Total Payout) $5,000 Prince Albert Saskatchewan Prince Albert COMMITTEE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR Saskatchewan ACCIDENTS OR LOST PROPERTY ON GROUNDS June 23, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 11 JEFF MORROW. Wndepeake GRASSROOTS :.,.. ,.,..,.,::.::,, :....,:...... *::: :..... Fraser empathizes with Natives in touch with their pride the could prove valuable to his ing or leasing on the bases By Jeff Morrow same way the blacks did in current position. of race. A complaint has to Windspeaker Staff Writer the American South," he "When someone called be made to the commission says. an investigation can EDMONTON me a black when I was a before Fraser, 57, credits the kid, I was afraid. Now I'm be done and it brought The recently -appointed new wave of traditional proud," he said. before the Alberta Legisla- chairman of the Alberta values on the high -profile Discrimination also fol- turc for review. Human Rights Commission, Nativeleaders who have lowed Fraser as he made his During his 38 years of believes there's a strong made their marks in white way through Western Cana- experience in communica- comparison between his society. da. tions, Fraser has concentrat- own life -long struggle He notes the Native com- He recalls being refused ed on the development of against racial injustice and munity has not produced a an apartment by a cultural and human rights. that of the Native Canadian. leader as dynamic as Martin Saskatchewan real- estate In 1987, Fraser was Fil Fraser views the Luther King to guide their agent in 1963. appointed to he Canadian plight of the Alberta Indian struggle for equality. "I remember not being Multicultural Council and in as being similar the black But Fraser believes a rented an apartment because 1985 he was presented with American who fought to change in attitude of Alber- I was black. I know what a AHRC award for his con- Righting human -rights wrongs: Fil Fraser overcome discrimination in tans is imminent as long as it's like to be discriminated tributions to human rights. the U.S. South of the Natives work individually against in that way," Fraser He is a former director of 1960's. with the Alberta Human says. the ACCESS radio network but says there is still a long for is changing, but chang- Fraser, a black, says Rights Commission He fought the landlord and founder of the Banff way to go before equality ing attitude is another thing. Natives are at a point in (AHRC). and won his case using Television Festival. among races is achieved. People have to understand, Canadian history where "Native people are start- Saskatchewan's Human Fraser praises Canada for "We have to make peo- if you are going to be a civi- they can fashion social ing to become players in Rights Act. the success it has achieved ple recognize there are laws lized society, you have to change and build an aware- society. They have come a Fraser says the law can in changing the views of against discrimination and treat everyone the same," he ness for Native rights. long way. But we have to be effective in protecting the society since he was a boy, why they are laws. Behav- says. He says he wants to be a establish a relationship with rights of minorities if they part of that change. them. I don't think they can learn to use them prop- "It's a personal priority know how we can help. It's erly. of mine to address where our business, and we should The primary function of Native people fit into soci- let them kpow," he says. the Alberta Human Rights ety," Fraser said. The former broadcaster Commission is to investi- "I can see enormous and film producer says his gate charges of discrimina- progress already. I can see a days growing up in racially - tion against minorities in the rebirth of traditions and val- clouded Montreal helped workplace and at home. ues in the Native communi- him develop a deep -rooted Under the Human Rights ties. They are getting back sense of racial injustice that Act, no one can deny rent- NEW LOCATION! - NEW STOCK! Tan Color Moose Hide, Deer & Elk, Snowwhite Deer & Deersplit Lots of Beads, Feathers, Bells, Sinew, Turquoise and Stroud. Free Catalogue, Bead & Braid Charts New Address: 8629 -126 Ave. (Go north off Yellowhead at 89 St) Edmonton, AB T5B 1G8 NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR MAIL ORDERS (403) 474 -4989 Alexis Powwow July 7 -9

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to Australian cowboys S 2 to take part in the festivities. cowboys had their work cut By Keith Matthew Manyfingers says the out for them soon after b Windspeaker Staff Writer o cowboys left Vancouver in arriving in Australia. o 1939 by ship for Sydney. EDEN VALLEY RESERVE At that time, there were n The trip took 25 days at sea. no rodeos in Australia so Lefthand family of "It was a good trip," said The when they arrived, they had b Stoney reserve Manyfingers. "I enjoyed this small to build corrals and rodeo it was the host of a rodeo held the trip but I never got a facilities. They raced ti to pay tribute to girlfriend," he said, with June 16 -17 against time to train the ani- a eight Native cowboys who tongue firmly planted in mals for the rodeo, sched- ventured to Australia 50 cheek. after they arrived. ri the The 75 -year-old cowboy uled tow years ago to promote a says they made a scheduled Calgary Stampede. Lloyd Chalifoux Jr. won tl group of stop in New Zealand which The original top honors for boys steer tl eight southern Alberta cow - he remembers fondly. riding. George Montour Young "We looked all over in boysconsistedof: Joe placed first in bareback rid- b Jim Starlight New Zealand. They have a Pine (Blood), ing. Tom Dixon won the n (Sarcee), Joe Crowfoot good zoo," he. said. top award for best calf-roper : (Blackfoot), Edward The trip was planned to Sheldon Twigg was and o Onespot (Sarcee), Frank promote the five tribes of named best bull- rider. Manyfingers (Blood), John Treaty Seven in southern c Lefthand Sr. (Stoney), and Alberta and the Calgary Other winners included 2 Douglas Kootenay (Stoney). Exhibition and Stampede. Steven and Robert Bruised - Bearspaw Chief Una Manyfingers did quite head for team roping. c c Wesley dedicated the Eden well at the rodeo Down Lewis Little Bear took the Valley Rodeo Arena and Under, winning the all - top bronc riding title. Agriplex in the name of around cowboy title and Myron Eagle Speaker won S a Johnny Lefthand Sr. placing fourth in steer rid- the title as best steer Lefthand, Manyfingers ing. It was the only stop for wrestler. In senior barrel a and Onespot are the only the group, who headed racing Sandra Lefthand took living cowboys from the home after the event. the title and in junior barrel n group. Both Lefthand and According to Manyfin- racing Melissa Okeymow Entertaining the crowds: Rodeo clown si Manyfingers were on hand gers' daughter Gerri, the walked away with top prize.

YOUR INVITATION TO ATTEND NORTH PEACE Louis Bull Annual r STAMPEDE ASSOCIATION Golf Tournament July 7th, 8th, 9th, 1989 Wetaskiwin Golf & Country Club, 33rd North Peace Wetaskiwin, Alberta TOURNAMENT FORMAT FLIGHTS: Mens -18 holes daily /36 hole medal play Ladies -18 STAMPEDE holes daily /36 hole medal play Seniors -18 holes daily /36 hole medal play Open Section -(Mens) 18 holes daily /36 hole medal play Complete with thoroughbred & Juniors -9 holes daily /18 hole medal play Pony Chuckwagon & Chariots ENTRY FEE: $100 /Juniors -$40 A CAR FOR A HOLE IN ONE!!! Includes: B.B. Que on Saturday - ACCOMMODATIONS: Fort Ethier 4 -6 Lac Cold Plate on Sunday - Green Lodge, Wetaskiwin, AB -Rates: August Cardinal Park Fees for 3 Days - Cash Prize- Single $40 /Double $44- Phone: /Merchandise -Trophies & More!!! (403) 352- 9161/Wayside Inn, Six miles from Grimshaw or Berwyn *(Golf Carts are not included in entry Wetaskiwin, AB- Rates: For double August 4, 4:30pm August 5- 6,1:00pm Evenings at 6:00 p.m. fee due to limited number of carts at $47/Triple $52 -Phone (403) 352 - Amateur course. Preference to Ladies and 6681. CASH, MONEY ORDERS All Pro Events Daily Local Events Seniors ONLY. No men will be AND /OR CERTIFIED CHEQUES Saddle & Bareback Bronc Saturday & Sunday Only allowed to use carts at any time.) ACCEPTED. NO PERSONAL Bull Riding Queen Contest TEE TIMES: Friday, July 7th: CHEQUES PLEASE. Steer Wrestling Bareback & Saddle Bronc Practice Round begins at 10:00 Registrations must be in by June Calf Roping Boys Steer Riding a.m. Call Golf Course to set tee 30th, 1989. Golfers who register by Amateur Ladies Barrels times at (403) 352 -5342 (AI). this date are eligible to win an all Wild Cow Milking Saturday, July 8th: Begin 9:00 a.m. expense paid trip to our annual Wild Horse Race Thoroughbred Chuckwagons & from 1st hole & 10th hole -Horse Louis Bull Las Vegas Tune Up in Novice Bareback Chariots, Pony Chuckwagons race to begin after tournament. February 1990. Pro Ladies Barrels & Chariots Every Evening Sunday, July 8th: Begin 8:00 a.m. For more information or to register from 1st hole & 10th hole- Awards & please call (403) 5854075 or write Entries close July 27 at 3 p.m. - Phone 338 -2184 Presentation after tournament.WIN to the address below. Come camp with us for family fun - Free camping by the lake M.F. Wagner Midway with many added attractions every day 01,_s Make payable to: Dance Friday & Saturday nights with the Smoky River Band Covered Grandstand and paved roads LOUIS BULL GOLF CLUB '%0P.O. Box 130 Further information phone 338 -2184 HOBEMA, AB TOC 1N0 June 23, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 13 SPORTS & LEISURE avc:.v ..:tiSilxi... .ëig. : q' <:\!h,i{M1OrM,:$,a+:A`T. x `.`.':`n.:änr.:.v.\:i::::u.....w..n.n..::: :..N:.::`. 9i::::i. ./:.vf`:M. .. M.FM .ov.. ...+5.'.v..`.,`.}`ÇX:?. MO:::::. . . S:R.< `i: Native women's fastball deja vu

Well, it's official. 14. Send a certified cheque Hobbema who went under the team name of Holly Jay and Summer is here as of June or money order to the the Hollies in the final game 5 -3. 21. SPORTS Saskatoon Indian and Metis Only three womens' teams took part in the tournament. Warm weather brings ROUNDUP Friendship Centre at 168 On opening day, Goodfish Lake Bravettes showed up to back memories of camping Wall Street, Saskatoon, play Bad Company but walked off the field and drove out and going salmon fishing By Keith Matthew Saskatchewan, S7K 1N4. home after warming up. on the Fraser River back in For more Tourney director Kara Currie said that the Bravettes my home province of B.C. information about this didn't offer any sort of an explanation about why they The feeling of camping tournament, phone (306) didn't want to play in the tournament. She was mystified beside the river is 244 -0174 and ask for Elaine as to why they would do something like that. indescribable. Listening to or Norris. In men's action, Lasso Construction of Lac La Biche the sound of rushing water and sleeping under the stars Edmonton: Ex -CNFC Recreation Director Gordon beat Hobbema Spirits 5-4 in the final game to win the are feelings which can't be matched. Russell dropped by the Windspeaker office to tell me eight -team tournament and the $1,000 prize money. We would wake up about 3 a.m. and walk down to the about a trip which he is planning for next year. Tournament Director Mel (Gooch) Bull said the final river because the salmon would start moving up the river He will be taking an all- Native women's fastball team day went off as planned and the weekend was capped off about that time. You could see the dawn breaking over to the Pacific Western fastball tourney in Honolulu, with a thrilling final game. the mountains and hear the wind whistling softly through Hawaii Aug. 11 -13 next year. the trees. The team is open to girls 20 years of age and under. Enoch: Indian Lakes Golf Course was officially Those are the moments, as you grow older, that Gordon has in impressive itinerary planned for the opened June 19 and yours truly got a lesson in golfing become more precious with time. That is what summer team. Besides Hawaii, the team will be playing in next from none other than Wetaskiwin Member of Parliament means to me. summer's North American Indigenous Games in Willie Littlechild. Saskatoon: Oh -oh. There are now two groups Edmonton in July before leaving for Honolulu. Also in our golfing party was Enoch band councillor offering to host the Native women's fastball On the way back the team is scheduled to play in the Clifford "One- putt" Ward and CFRN's sports announcer McCann. championships. North American Indian Athletic Association's fastball Al However, Erla Cote of Brandon (phone (204) 855- championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Boy, oh boy, can those guys play. It was a pleasure to 2536) assured me the one set to go with the men's Whew! I get tired just thinking about all of that play with such a good group of guys, too. They are all championships Aug. 5 -7 in Winnipeg is the real ladies travelling. winners and just being in the company of Willie was an championships. Gordon says he will be having tryouts for the team experience just by itself. The other "official" tourney will be hosted by the next January. For more information about this team, The guy is extremely charismatic and you can tell that Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre July 22 -23 phone Gordon at 456 -1039 or send a letter expressing he is a born leader just by the support he was giving to the players in group. at the Gordie Howe Park in Saskatoon. There will also be your interest and past fastball experience to 1523 -124 our a men's tournament at the same time. Street, Edmonton, Alberta. The entry fee for both tournaments is $400. Prize Louis Bull: Goodfish Lake's Bad Company proved once That's all for sports this week. We'll catch you sports money for both tournaments is the same: first $3,000; again how they earned their name when they took the title fanatics on the rebound. second $2,000; third $1,000 and fourth $500. for Louis Bull's fastball tourney this past weekend. As we say in Shuswap country, putucw (it means so The entry deadline for both of the tournaments is July They beat a combination of players from Sarcee and long, not goodbye). First Annual 3rd Annual Bruce & Delphine Gladue Buffalo Golf Classic WIN Golf Approved RIAS August 5 -6, 1989 Wolf Creek Golf Course Mixed Fastball Ponoka, Alberta Tournament $100 entry fee per person $60 entry fee for juniors 14 -16 Tee -off time 9am Sat. & Sun. July Novelty Prizes for each hole on the first day Enoch, Alta. Top 40 Qualify for Championship after first day $1,000 1st Place e Awards - Barbecue and Dance on Saturday night $250 - Entry Fee For Further Information:

Calvin at 585 -2648 Minimum 3 Females Carla at 783 -2771 Deadline for Entries July 7 Herb at 585 -4059 For More Information Contact: Pat at 585 -2111 Mike Gladue 451 -2870 (Days) Evelyn Marchand 456 -2480 (Evenings) Or send entries to: No Division Players Buffalo Golf Classic, Box 355, Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1NO

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The successful candidate will have 1 -5 years' experience demonstrating proven application development in a mainframe environment. Familiarity with relational data bases would be an asset. Director of Child Welfare Programmer Analyst

The Director administers and supervises the Child Welfare The successful candidates will have 1 -7 years experience with a mainframe preferably t 1NISYS. Program for Regional Council on behalf of the nine Member Strong COBOL backgrounds is essential. Familiarity with 4th GL packages and micro cc mputers would be an asset. Bands. The Director would be involved in negotiations with Provincial and Federal Organizations budgets and would We offer a comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary. Please forward your esume assume legal responsibility as delegated under the Indian stating desired positron and expected salary to: Personnel Officer, Alberta Blue Cross 10025 - 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1K9 Child Welfare Program. Employess at Alberta Blue Cross enjoy a smoke -free environment. Qualifications llllllllttlll The individual must have a Masters' Degree in Social Work (or equivalencies) and experience in the delivery of Child Welfare service, community development, management, financial administration, and personnel supervision. The individual must have the ability to work and communicate with Indian Communities. BLUE CROSS Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Send resume to: Jack Patterson, Executive Director Box 1740 Communications High Prairie, Alberta TOG 1E0 Deadline for applications: July 7, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. Assistant Alberta Blue Cross seeks an individual to produce a monthly employee newsle tter. Further duties will include assisting with the production of brochures, advertisir g campaigns and proofreading. You will also maintain the Blue Cross library, wh ich includes a photo library.

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St. Andrew's Catholic High School Could danger High Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 56 Box 789, High Prairie, be lurking in Alberta TOG 1E0 Telephone (403) 523 -4603 St. Andrew's Catholic High School will feature: 1. A student -centered school your lawn? Based on Christian values, family -like atmosphere, caring, respect, faith, hope, love and joy. 2. Personalized education -Teacher Advisor Each student is assigned a Teacher Advisor who takes a personal interest in his programs, school life, checks progress, helps set goals, assists in career planning and reports to parents. 3. Personalized Independent study Learning units will be developed for all programs with a variety of learning activities to accommodate individual learning styles. This will be supplemented by small group learning (discussion, seminars, sharing) and large group learning (assemblies, guest speakers). Role of the teacher is to provide the necessary guidelines, timetables, direction and structure to ensure the students progress at their optimum rate. When working with electrical 4. Continuous Progress -Self Pacing flexible timetabling, equipment outdoors, use only Students move through the program at their own rate of continuous progress, students take ownershp for their learning. a CSA approved outdoor 5. Advancement by Competency extension cord. For safety, it A.B.C. or Mastery learning, must complete the unit, pass the test with mastery 70%-80% before they should have a three- prong, advance to the next unit. grounded plug and a flexible, 6. Using Technology yet durable, neoprene cover- Computers, word processing, distance learning, audio visual. ing - like the cord you see plugged in. Next time you're Why the A.B.C. Approach for reaching an extension cord 1. Allows us to build on our strengths; ie. personalized, caring, faith. that about the yard, remember 2. Accommodates the individual learning styles and learning rates of students. Students learn at indoor cords are definitely out. different rates, and at different comprehension levels. For more information on home elec- 3. Students pees to be more active learners. Students need to learn how to learn, and how they trical safety. call or visit your local best learn. Students become responsble for their learning and prepares them for learning for Life'. TransAlta office. We need to provide the time, space, facilities, activities for students to pursue learning. 4. It is a positive approach- facilitates success, excellence, enrichment. 5. Allows a small high school to offer a wide range of programs. Facilitates distance educational learning. class, A 6. It is more efficient -allows the faster students to continue their progress, no waiting for the TiansAlta allows other students to work at a slower pace and master the topic. Teachers can direct several Utilities different programs in the centre at the same time. Students must become self disciplined, responsible workers. High achievers: progress at a faster rate. Goal oriented students: prepare for university and world of work and trades; want to develop their potential; serious about education; students who want to learn.

St. Andrew's School Grade 10 Registration Mr. Robert Cushon L.S. Remillard, B.A., M.E.D. Chairman Page 16, WINDSPEAKER, June 23, 1989

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