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August 17, 1990 North America's No.1 Native Bi- weekly Newspaper Volume 8 No.11 Okanagan runners bringing feather of peace to Quebec By Wayne Courchene into position near the blockades. Windspeaker Correspondent Arnie Louie, Okanagan spokesperson for the runners, SIKSIKA NATION, ALTA. said in an interview near the Siksika Nation reserve in south- Over 35 young marathon ern Alberta that the run is their runners from the Okanagan way of taking 'direct action' and Indian First Nation in Oliver, to get public support for the Mo- British Columbia are running hawks. the length of the Trans -Canada Not satisfied with the short - Highway to emphasize the need lived tactics of sympathy road for a peaceful solution to the blocks and informational pickets Quebec standoff. in B.C., which highlighted land Stopping at Indian reserves claim issues there, Louie con- on their odyssey, the peace run- ceived the idea of the marathon ners hope to reach Oka, Quebec with his friend Ron Hall. by Sept. 4 with a peace feather Their idea was initially re- they're carrying. On the return jected by Okanagan Tribal trip the Okanagan Indians plan Council, but undaunted the two to stop at Indian reserves to give young men took their idea to eyewitness accounts of what people in the community where they saw in Quebec. they found suppor.. Kanesatake and Kahnawake In a matter of days they Mohawks have been holed up pulled together runners willing behind blockades since July 11 to meet the challenge. after an assault by Surete du "We took four days of sweats Quebec police officers on a and preparation mentally with Kanesatake blockade July 11 our elder Glen Douglas," said near Oka. The Kanesatake Indi- Louie. ans were attempting to block The run, which started July expansion of a pnvate golf 31, began near the U.S. border in course onto land they-claim is Okanagan Nation country and theirs. Cpl. Marcel Lemay died then went through Upper and during the police attack. Lower Smilkkanmeen, Osoyoos, Prime Minister Brian Mu- Penticton, West Bank, Okanaga lroney recently appointed Chief Reserve, Spalluncheen and the Justice Alan Gold of the Quebec Shuswap Tribal area. The run- Superior Court to mediate a so- ners stopped at each reserve to ayne Courchene lution to the month long stand- raise awareness about their run. off. And this week under the Their first Alberta stop was Derrick Bateau, a peace runner from the Okanagan Tribe, on Highway 1 on the way to Oka direction of Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa soldiers moved Please see page 2 Council opposed to Peigan diversion By Jackie Red Crow that likely wouldn't have come The committee would consist ern Irrigation District (LNID) Windspeaker Correspondent forward had it not been for the of chief and council, Native Af- which assures water for 113,000 protest. fairs Minister Ken Rostad, MLA acres of land and domestic water PEIGAN NATION, ALTA. The council's decision came Fred Bradley and Fjordbotten. for about 900 farm families and the same day the province The meeting is expected to be the towns of Picture Butte, Bar- The Lone Fighters Society warned it would take quick and held before the end of the month. ons, Nobleford, Iron Springs and z vows to continue work to divert decisive action if water is di- Lone Fighter spokesman Glen Turin, if they're successful in water from the Oldman River in verted. Cabinet ministers North Peigan contends it was their diversion attempt. an attempt to stop construction stopped short, however, of spell- pressure from his group, which That agreement followed a 23- of the controversial $350 -million ing out what steps the govern- made the provincial government day blockade started May 9, 1978 Oldman River Dam. ment might take. willing to negotiate. But that's by then Chief Nelson Small Legs At a news conference Tues- "That anyone would commit not good enough, he said, be- Sr. over a diversion weir and day Peigan Chief Leonard an illegal act and disrupt the flow cause the province already pro- canal, which the band claimed Bastien broke his silence to tell of the river is unacceptable," said vided money several years ago sat atop tribal land. The irriga- reporters the Lone Fighters don't Forestry Minister Leroy Fjord - to study the economic, cultural, tion district claimed it was on have the backing of the council, botten, who represents the nding social and environmental impact Crown land. which plans to meet with federal of Macleod. of the dam. The Peigan claimed $500,000 and provincial officials to start a "Be ready for the sparks to I can't help but be cynical in compensation for disruption series of meetings to resolve the start flying (if water is diverted)," because the goverment has re- of reserve land and payment by issue "peacefully." said Lethbridge West MLA John ceived numerous studies and the province of an annual fee for But he emphasized he under- Goc they've ignored all of them. Why the use of the waterworks. After stands the Oldman River protest. tien said a goverment pro- should they listen to us now ?' a series of confrontations, the "Personally, I'm against the posal outlines four areas for dis- asked North Peigan. province agreed to pay the Oldman River Dam because of cussion. They include conduct- The Lone Fighters, equipped band a cash settlement of the cultural genocide on our ing an environmental impact with a small bulldozer, began $4 million lus an annual people," he said. asessment study; studying the their attempt to divert the water "user" fee of $300,000 for the He feels the actions of the economic development benefits Aug,. 3. water rights. In exchange, the group have brought out issues of the Oldman River Dam project astien said the Lone Fighters band would provide the prov- which need to be addressed at and reviewing the social and group may violate a 1981 agree- the bargaining table - issues land claims issue. ment with the Lethbridge North- Please see page 2 PAGE 2, WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990

HERE'S WHAT'S Lone fighters press Oldman diversion HAPPENING IN From front page Fighters camp with officials from North Peigan claims the was up to chief and council to rta environment, LNID and band's stand on the Oldman inform band members about our YOUR ince with the continued use of Indian Affairs. "I think they River Dam over the last 12 years efforts." about 300,000 acres of land. understand our position." has been filled with contradic- Another Lone Fighter sup- North Peigan said "the chief North Peigan insisted the tions. porter, Lorna Born, says lack of WORLD has no business making deals diversion project - expected to It's been hypocritical because communication about their di- with the province because he be completed this week - won't initially the band was against the version attempts has created Brought to you by didn't initiate the action. We feel be abandoned until work on the construction of the Oldman Dam confusion and division among the Windspeaker insulted," adding the Lone Fight- dam is halted. because it would involve the Peigan membership. ers aren't surpnsed they didn't "Our actions are not based on flooding of tribal burial Numerous media reports receive the support of chief and economic concerns, it's an Indian grounds." about Peigan splinter groups council. and environmental matter," he He explained that in 1983 then opposing the actions of the Lone Has your employer He said they'll likely not at- said. "It's not too late to save Chief Peter Yellow Horn spoke Fighters group have appeared threatened to fire you if tend the government meeting to Indian burial sites and other of a "$100 -million price tag for daily in local newspapers and discuss the diversion dispute. plants, roots, etc." the rights and lands involved" in television reports. you don't date him or give Bastien and some members of The $350 -million dam is about the construction of the dam. The group hasn't refuted in to his sexual de- council met last week at the Lone 75 per cent completed. Later that year the Peigans pro- claims by the Peigan women's posed to have the dam built on groups and others who have mands? the reserve, however, the prov- expressed their opposition to the Has your supervisor Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre ince chose the present site be- Lone Fighters actions. touched or pinched cause the 'Teigans were asking "We don't want to fight with you for too much money." our own ple. Our battle is when you don't want him CULTURAL About five years ago the band with the federal and provincial to? filed a claim in Court of Queen's governments. DAZE Bench because they believed "Our protest is for one goal Has a co- worker or cus- they owned Oldman River water only - and that is to save the September 13, 14, 15 & 16, 1990 ri ghts. The dispute is still before River. Money tomer made unwanted Thursday, September 13: Oldman and pub-

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pageant the courts. licity are not the issues," said jokes or comments about According to a Lone Fighter Born in an interview at the Lone your.- body, clothing or tt it member who attended a band Fighters camp. 8:00w9:00p.m. Stew 8 Bannock meeting Aug. 13 (which was She believes their efforts will sex life? 9:00 - 12:00 a.m. Round Dance - Native Drummers closed to the media) band mem- benefit the future generation. Note to. rate. erau, "If nraturattratt.ratt Dance bers were split on whether to we don't take control of the For free, Friday, September 14: support the Lone Fighters. Oldman River, our kids will live confidential infor- 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. Family Dan e lot e..,.na "" c don't think a of people with consequences that will be mation and help on per- raltrw1 fully understand the impact of very sad. Our ancestors left us the dam. They think there will be this land to enjoy. sonal harassment and SzSaturday, September 15: 8:30 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast lots of economic development "In the future water is going other employment related 11:00 . 1:00 p.m. Jam Session and job opportunities. They're to be a currency like gold. Euro- 1:00 1:30 p.m. Moose Calling not looking at the long-term ef- peans, Japanese will be looking problems, call the Edmon- 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Kiaskewan (liars) Contest Categories: -17 years fects," North at this area to purchase water. If ton Women twer Waking hot- 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Children's Comedy Hour Peigan said. we lose control, we'll never have 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Jigging and Fiddling Contest He said only "a handful of that chance." line at (403)429 -3370 \ 8:30 :00 a m. Dance (Cabaret)baret) \ urar ourIll Ganef women opposed the group using She contends if chief and Sunday, September 16: the name Lone Fighters group. council had moved quickly to 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Team Challenge We have members who are di- inform band members about the 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Bull and Queen of the Woods Contest area cfl :w rect descendants of the clan." Lone Fighters attempts, then lop 11i;n: Band members were upset more people would have under- 5:00' p.m Horseshoe Tournament they learned of the group's ac- stood their protest. We bring MIDNIGHT TWILIGHT COUNTRY tivities from the media. "We The group says it's not wor- your world warned the chief and council two ried about a provincial threat to For further information or to enter events, months ago and we told them sue. "Those are pressure tactics to you. drop by the Friendship Centre on 6th Avenue N.E. or Phone the Program Coordinator at 845 -3039 again prior to (starting) diversion to stop what we re doing," said (work)," said North Peigan. "It North Peigan. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Okanagan runners COMMUNITY HEALTH LIAISON WORKER From front page son working from Oliver, B.C. The who is in telephone contact with Alberta Indian Health Care Commission requires a Community Health Morley. the runners daily said four Mo- Liaison Worker to work with Indian First Nations in the Treaty 8 area in the The runners alternate, run- hawk women have since joined development of community -based health care delivery systems. The position will ning one mile at a time and then the peace run. handing a peace feather to the "Once the runners reached be based in the Edmonton office. next jogger. The group averages Saskatchewan publicity icked about 16 hours a day. Some of up. The Mohawks heardabout Qualifications:1) Completion of secondary school. the athletes sustained injuries the peace run and sent female 2) Knowledge of Northern Alberta Indian communities. because at the beginning of the representatives to join the effort," marathon, they were too exuber- said Clarence. 3) Knowledge of programs for Indian people including health ant. He said the reception in care programs. Louie said if a peaceful resolu- Regina was so strong the runners tion to the situation in Oka is stayed an extra day. 4) Maturity of judgement, tact, assertiveness, ability to listen, found before they get there, the He said media interest grew adaptability. runners will continue in celebra- as the runners approached Mani- tionof the peaceful resolution. If toba. 5) Ability to speak to groups and to articulate ideas effectively. tragedy occurs, they will mourn Phil Fontaine, Grand Chief in 6) Excellent written communication skills. but continue carrying the mes- Manitoba, contacted Louie by 7) Valid sage peace must prevail. phone and asked the runners to driver's license and willingness to travel. He blasted Indian Affairs' slow their pace so their arrival in Minister Tom Siddon for avoid- Winnipeg coincided with a Desirable: 1) in in Fluency an Indian language spoken the area. ing the Quebec situation. "Sid - chiefs conference being held 2) Formal training at a post- secondary level in a health care field. den took off and has been going there. British first 3) Direct in a health care delivery field. through Columbia. I On the day of the confer- experience don't think he should be in Brit- ence in Winnipeg, the Mohawk ish Columbia. He should be in spokesperson went ahead to Salary: $28,000 - $32,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Quebec. He should be on the Winnipeg to address the chiefs. front line. He should be there Fund -raising efforts at the con- Starting Date: Term position September 1, 1990 - August 31, 1991. every day because that's his re- ference netted over $1,700 in sponsibility." support of the run Send resumes to: Alberta Indian Health Care Commission Stksika people were unaware organizers are accepting 1390 First Edmonton Place of the visitors to the reserve on donations to help cover costs the August long weekend. But as associated with the run. Dona- 10665 Jasper Avenue soon as council member Clar- tions may be sent to Run for Edmonton, Alberta ence Wolf Leg received word of Peace, C/O Clarence Louie, Site' T5J 3S9 the Okanagan runners from 25, Box 1, RR 3, Oliver, B.C., tribal police oficers he made ar- VON ITO. If any money is left date for rangements for a small delega- over, it will be used to establish Closing receipt of applications is August 31, 1990. tion to meet them. an Aboriginal Peace and Justice Clarence Louie, a contact per- Fund. i WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990, PAGE 3

Candidates off and running in MAA elections By Everett Lambert

Windspeaker Correspondent

EDMONTON The gates are open and they're off and running to win leadership positions in the Metis Association of Alberta. It's a ritual that takes place every three years. The main prize is three years in the president's seat with some $60,000 a year plus expenses to go along with it. Tallied up that's about $200,000. That's the main story. But behind the scenes the MAA's chief electoral officer and her helpers are making sure the race is fair and run properly. Joey Hamelin said her office is an independent, stand -alone or- ganization. "Our role is to conduct a fair and impartial election," she said, Rocky Woodward underlining it's "separate from the MAA." Protester Charles Desjarlais stands idle as a city police officer talks with an MAA official. In the Along with an estimated 150 workers Hamelin will run the elec- background Pierre Fournier is taken aside to be questioned. tion with an advanced poll on Aug. 25 and the main election on Sept. 4. The MAA's elections are "more complex" than any municipal, Metis association office picketed provincial or federal election, she said. A three ballot system will be used, one each for president, vice- president and director. By Rocky Woodward Fournier was ordered not to enter the MAA Alberta is split into six zones. Windspeaker Staff Writer building but was allowed by police to continue Hamelin also watches over the membership list. If a voter has a his picketing outside the premises. card and is not on the membership list, he must be vouched for by EDMONTON Fournier, who denied the allegations, said he two members who are on the list and have already voted. was there because of a long- standing grievance To get on the voter's list, membership information had to be Two Metis men angry with the way they'd with the MAA over a trucking deal that went submitted to Hamelin's office by August 13, said Beatrice Mathias of been treated by the MAA picketed the office on sour. the electoral office. Members have to join locals, who will further Thursday. MAA president Larry Desmeules said submit their lists to the electoral office. Pierre Fournier, owner of the Aboriginal Fournier did make threats against some of the Members can, however, buy membership cards tight up until Group, a company that picks up waste oil in women working at the MAA. He said he had met election day, but they will have to be vouched for. Edmonton, and Metis farmer Charles Desjarlais the day before with Fournier "over seven hours With a complicated system like this, one can expect the election were confronted by Edmonton city police after and he seemed satisfied with the meeting." workers to huff and puff once in a while especially when the MAA's MAA officials alleged Fournier threatened staff Desjarlais said although Fournier was loud last election recorded almost 2,700 voters. with violence. "he did not threaten anyone." Some of stations very busy, Edmonton's inner -city. The last one was at the old friendship centre. Both sides of the gymnasium were lined with polling stations from city locals and the place was abuzz with polling people, voters and scrutineers. To make the election more interesting, eight people are running for Candidates vy for Zone 4 post the presidency - Lester Howse, Dorothy Daniels, Joe Blyan, incum- bent Lany Desmeules, Jeanette Calahasen, Fred House, Sam Sinclair By Rocky and Dan Martel. Woodward Donald is a single parent and the ture in place to deal with these Windspeaker Staff Writer father of three children. issues," Plante says. A couple are somewhat new faces like Howse and Calahasen. He Others are not so new, like Daniels Martel. worked as a photojournal- When he was president of and Others yet are old EDMONTON ist with Windspeaker for local 1885, political warhorses like Blyan, House and And in seven the local founded Sinclair. any politi- years, four years with Metis Chil- Metis cal scrap the incumbent always has kick Children Services. The a decent at the can. As far as Metis Lyle Donald is most recently The sheer numbers makes it mathematically interesting. With dren Services and service is now under the um- concerned the only way Metis with Native Network News. brella of the MAA and its name eight people running, a candidate could get in with as low as 14 per cent people are going to make things Stan Plante is the only other has been changed to the Metis of the vote in the tightest of races. If the vote count were similar happen is by to the last working together as candidate running for the posi- Children and Family Service of election - about 2,700 - the winner could get in with less a team. tion Plante, Alberta. than 400 votes. the founding presi- A candidate for the MAA dent of Metis Local 1-885 in I am proud of the work our There are 34 - also an additional candidates running for zone vice Zone 4 vice presidencies and directorships. -president's position Edmonton, has been involved in local did," Plante says, who Donald says for too long Metis, local Metis for like to see a Hamelin's will be an interesting job indeed. politics many. would better joint especially in Zone 4, have split as years. Since 1988 he has been effort among Metis locals and a community because of leaders coordinator of the MAA /Alberta Metis people to take advantage who want to do their jobs indi- government framework agree- of the framework agreement and Roman Catholic Church vidually and not as a team. ment. a strong regional council. He believes all Alberta zones "It is an enabling agreement "It is these goals I will work are too vast, which results in between the MAA and the pro- towards if elected," Plante says. opposes armed struggle numerous issues important to vincial government which pro- Plante is married with seven the Metis not being solved vides a process to deal with children and proudly admits he within a reasonable time. Metis issues and to put a struc- is now the grandfather of two. "We must address all con- By Jeff Morrow cerns of the zone by coming to- Windspeaker Correspondent gether as a community and give Calahasen seeking the the same attention to everyone, EDMONTON whether dealing with problems in Edmonton or problems in a MAA's top job The Roman Catholic Church would not support the spilling of town, for instance, Grande EDMONTON Calahasen says she "will be blood by armed Mohawk Indians from Oka, Quebec, who are strug- Cache," Donald says. effective leader for people living gling to retain their traditional lands, says a spokesperson from the Donald says he would tackle Jeanette Calahasen has an- in both urban and rural areas. Roman Catholic Social Justice Commission in Edmonton. this problem, if elected, by form - nounced she is running for the "Instilling pride and unity" But it is one that's recognized as a last-ditch" effort by the coun- ing two councils - one in the presidency of the Metis Associa- are also high on the list of priori- try's aboriginal people fighting for their rights, said Linda Winski. Edson, Marlboro, Hinton, tion of Alberta. ties for Calahasen. "It's time for Native Canadians have been docile in their approach to maintain Grande Cache area to deal with Calahasen said she will pro- Metis people to pull together," their rights while the government of Canada has continued to take problems in that specific area. vide "significant and effective" she said. advantage of them, she said. He says he would also bring leadership for Alberta's 60,000 Calahasen has served as 'They've (Indians) had enough talk. They've found it doesn't together the Metis Council of Metis people through "team- administrator at her home settle- work." She said the federal government and the government of Edmonton to deal with the needs work." ment in Paddle Prairie and is a Quebec have left them no choice but to rely on force. and concerns of Metis people. Calahasen said she will pro- former executive director of the Armed Warriors continue to hold their round during a land - "I will, with the direction of vide "significant and effective" High Prairie Native Friendship claim dispute that gained the support of Native groups from across the regional council, work on leadership to change the social Centre. Canada. A July 11 gun battle between Indians and Surete du Quebec forming a new zone so the rural and economic fabric of the Metis police ended with the death of Cpl. Marcel Lemay. It became a con- council can take over their own community. She particularly frontation many observers believe was fuelled by federal government affairs. wants changes in the Metis hous- Correction neglect of abonginal rights. "And I will revive all the ing and employment picture. Steven Didzena was incor- Winski said the fight of the Mohawks is not isolated to Quebec and Metis locals that folded over the Unemployment rates hover rectly identified in the Aug. 3 warned more violence may be imminent in other parts of the coun- last few years and help the Metis around the 50-70 per cent in issue of Windspeaker as a Dene try where Natives are struggling through government oppression. in these locals understand how many Metis communities. As Tha' band councillor. He is, as "The church has always preferred the option of non -violence. But to take advantage of the frame- well, most housing authorities the story correctly noted, the historically when people get pushed to the limit, they feel they have work agreement,' says Donald. dealing with Metis people and band's community operations no other options (but violence)," she said. Born and raised in Edmonton, families have long waiting lists. manager. PAGE 4, WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990

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Bert Crowfoot. General Manager Revolution underway The revolution in Indian country is gathering momentum and there's little now the federal government can do to stop it. It of course started with Elijah Harper'sis defiant and courageous opposition to the proposed Meech Lakeaccord. But things really took off when Surete du Quebec police officers stormed the Kanesatake Mohawk blockade near Oka, Quebec. Oka is now a rallying ay and an inspiration to aboriginal people across the country. John Wayne rides And there áre other potential in again Okas every province. The Brocket area could be the scene of the next serious confrontation. Near there Peigan Band Lone There's a new anthem making Fighters have started work to divert the rounds in the Oldman River, which runs through the northwest corner of the Indian country. reserve. It goes: And they're continuing their work despite the O Canada, your home's on Na- concerns of the chief tive land, and count . Georges Erasmus warned the With new patriot love we balk at governments disenchanted young your aboriginal people would start taking matters in their own hands if the command, serious issues facing their communities weren't addressed. His With knowing hearts, we seethe prophecy is now coming to past. and rise The Mohawk, Blood Governments can only be thankful there has been little violence so and Cree, far. And guard our stand, O Canada, The violence which did occur happened at Oka where We'll guard our stand on thee. Kanesatake God The as Mohawks acting in self- defence returned fire when attacked by owns the land, army usual is simply a Surete du Quebec police officers. Not you or me. Some very silly politicians rather than trying to cool the flames are O Canada we take a stand on pawn in a political chess game. In making some rather intemperate remarks. thee. MLA John Gogo says if water is diverted by the Peigans,'be ready O Canada we take a stand on this case however only the white for the sparks to fly." thee. But the man who takes the cake no, not - Oka mayor Jean While pieces get to move. Ouellette - is Progressive Conservative MP Ricardo Lopez, who is mainstream acceptance enraged the army won't storm Mohawk blockades. of the revised version may be a trifle slow in It's a real joke," he said. "It's about time the army moved in to coming, the lyrics almost 500 years the Indians parliamentary process, cast off clear the scum off the bridge." indicate the growing dissatisfac- have encountered superior force the labels and emerged unified, It reflects a numbing unawareness of the tion on the part of aboriginal of numbers in the "civilization" fortified and deep-seated reasons why groups justified.. They've Native people in Canada have said, "Enough is enough. We want across the country and of North America. Mulroney's become a political danger. justice and we will fight to get it." the accompanying unity. The deployment of troops is simply For the times Mohawks in Oka to The revolution need not at all be violent, if the governments recog- - as the old song goes - reinforcement of historical pre - gain anythingisa loss to the gov- they are a- nize the legitimate rights of Native people and face up to their re- changin'. cendent. John Wayne rides again ernment. It's another sign to the sponsibilities. In days not long past it was and "them savages" need to be country there's something virtually impossible to The federal government finally did that when it appointed - unite Na- put to rout. wrong with the federal a rep five in position. sected mediator to resolve the impasse with the Mohawks at Oka. groups Canada. The gov- The history of North America The army, as usual, is simply It is that type of approach which will ensure the ernment had done a masterful isn't the romanticized "pluck of a pawn in a revolution is job of political chess game. peaceful employing the age-old the pioneers" stuff we've all been In this case, however, only the divide -and -conquer method raised on. It's the history of white every pieces get to move. single time issues arose. struggle for control of the land. Perhaps all that time spent in There was always a different IYs the history of ethnocide manner George Bush's pocket ishaving WHAT of dealing with treaty, disguised as democracy and its desired effect. After all, it's not OTHERS SAY non -status, Metis and Inuit con- progress. It's the history of ava- sensible cerns. Indians to send troops all the Native people in Alberta oughly disenchanted with the had effectively rice and the constant flaunting of way to the Gulf when you can 'teed no lessons from Mohawks legal route to reform. become people of the label. Unity the might of the white. IYs the kill off was a few hundred people n Oka about the frustrations of We should not forget what problematic as long as gov- history of smallpox- infested right at home. The winning, after and disputes. They are experts happened in 1988 the ernment dictated the ways in blankets, residential schools, all, is when Lu- which everything. to their own turf. bicon Lake Cree set up a to approach them. banning of spiritual practices, If it comes to it, killing the Their measured response to roadblock, without guns, to Treaty groups were reluctant child abduction, the denial of Mohawks won't to work end the dispute. he Mohawk blockades is par - press their 50- year -old claim with the Metis because self- sufficiency and flagrant There's unity in Indian country icularly admirable in this light. near Peace River. their rights and, therefore their breaches of international cove- and despite the apparent might kfter years of waiting for fair Armed RCMP officers broke concerns, were different. Metis nants. of the whites, they're not going to esolutions to their own land down the barriers with - organizations wouldn't work Through it all, the sacred go chain with away. There's a new anthem laims, their natural sympathy saws and arrested 15 people. non-status groups for fear hoop of the Indian nations re- making the rounds in Indian tust lie with the Mohawks of The federal goverment began of impeding their own initia- mains intact. country and a tives. Mulroney would be )ka. campaign to discredit the band Non -status lobbyists If you're not familiar with this wise to realize it's not just the Alberta chiefs certainly sup - and recognize a rival group, looked resentfully at the political particular history, you're not the motions Indians doing the singing. Port their objectives. At the Woodland Cree, to subvert the of all the rest since they familiar with the real history of EAGLE FEATHERS to all ame time Alberta chiefs make negotiation process. The had no aboriginal rights at all. Canada. Nor are you familiar Native un- The Inuit organizations in Canada clear they don't want militant settled claim is still a black quietly worked away with the graphic realities behind for pulling, together and continu- )nfrontations in this province. mark on Alberta and at their settlements. the lives of Canada's Indians and ing the coun- It's to fight for "the true north s Enoch Chief Jerome Morin try. taken some time and a lot the history of their struggles for strong and free". its it, "We of effort on have a lot of public Yet Lubicon Chief Bernard the part of the Indi- survival. (Richard Wag is a full -time pport across this country Omniayak, like his counter- ans and their politicians to bridge Most importantly, you're not reporter with The we the Herald. d want to keep that sup- parts across the province, still considerable gaps created by familiar with the real reason the He is also an associate producer of ine puts his faith in government labels. These days prime minister sees fit to peaceful nego- Indian milita- Spirit People,a Native documentary This moderate position isn't tiation and courtroom argu- country has national rize the negotiation process. program produced by ways rather CFCN -TV in easy to defend, particu- ments. than regional boundaries. Fear. The Indians have al- Calgary. His column is a weekly -ly The presence toyoung eople impatient The patience of Alberta's in- of the military in ready won a major battle with feature in The Herald and The justice that's long in coming. digenous people is not infinite Oka is going to accomplish noth- the efforts of Elijah Harper in Toronto ing more than Star. Wagamese was re- Native communities in Al- and it should not be tested too to further unify sinking the Meech Lake accord. cently nominated and finished as ta whether recognized long. We don't want Oka the Indian nations as a kinetic They've already realized the runner - to political -up in the National Newspa- ids on reserves, non -status happen in the Peace Country. entity. political game in this country can per Awards for column fans or Metis The Mulroney writing and settlements - (Editorial in Edmonton Jour- government be played by anyone with was nominated for the President's every reason to be thor- nal /4 Aug. 1990) would be wise to consider this. enou h savvy to manipulate it. Prize Because for column writing for the it's nothing new. For They've already infiltrated the Southam newspaper chain.) WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990, PAGE 5

Games poorly organized Dear Editor. Prior to the game we got I attended the North Ameri- vague information on the time can Indigenous Games held in and dates of our games. The Edmonton. Although the games games' committee entered us in meant well, I found and so have the open age category when we other athletes I have been talking were only junior boys. The with that the games were not so games' committee should have organized. handled us in a professional We were scheduled to play manner. Hobbema at 8:00 a.m. When we In conclusion the games can arrived there were no umpires or be described as "no class ". scorekeepers. The umpires showed up two hours later. Trevor Cardinal What kind of show did they Goodfish Lake Jr. Fastball think they were trying to run? Goodfish Lake, Alta. Last minute schedules and preparations inexcusable Dear Editor: out until the last minute are inex- I am somewhat disgruntled at cusable. We are Indians, but Wrestling at the North American Indigenous Games in Edmonton last month. ert ro oot the way the 1990 North Ameri- must we have a self- fullfilling can Indigenous Games were prophecy of being on "Indian handled. I thought an organized time". committee would at least put on Consider the athletes who put Aboriginal people need to be heard a better showing. in hours to practise; raise funds Last minute preparations and and contact sponsors, only to Dear Editor hardly any new job opportuni- Order of Canada for saving this schedules that were not given arrive at the games to be turned This is a copy of a recent letter ties in areas, Which traditionally country. Do you agree with me, away or told to extend their stay sent to Prime Minister Brian experienced problems with high sir? on a limited budget. Mulroney. unemployment. So where is Your government's popular- We will not participate at any Canada's future? The plans your ity has decreased drastically and other indigenous games unless Mr. Prime Minister. government are hying to impale- I don't think your government STAFF the committee can prove it is Several years ago you ad- ment do not help in any way but will last much longer. You have Dana Wagg clear and organized in the events dressed a letter with your signa- we seem to be headed toward a brought it upon yourselves. Copy Editor / Reporter and scheduling of the games. ture to a band councillor on my downward trend - a country Certainly when it comes elec- Rocky Woodward reserve extending your views, breaking up, possibly. tion time, the Progressive Con- Reporter Wayne Jackson wishes, future plans and goals. Yes, the 90s are here and we as servatives are history in my Tina Wood Manager for Canada as a nation. aboriginal people need to be books. I do not apologia7a for stat- Executive Assistant St. Paul Running Rebels You addressed your concerns, heard. Once again, thanks and ing this because of the way my Dean Michaels St. Paul, Alta. your aspirations for a better hats off to Elijah Harper for people have been treated - Production Co-ordinator Canada, for a better tomorrow. bringing aboriginal people into TOTALLY UNFAIR! Joanne Gallien Are we, the aboriginal people of the spotlight. For far too long we I know many people will Accounting Pen Pal wanted Canada, included in this process havebeen left out in the dark and strongly agree on the things I Karen Powless of a it is we I like Secretary Dear Editor. better country? high time have spoken. have stated and would to I'm a Native brother calling Recently, I have noticed this is We did and it did not take too extend my gratitude for that. CORRESPONDENTS upon you for help. I'm in Wil- not the case for myself and my many words but a simple two Diane Parenteau liam Head Institution and I'm people. Take for example the letter word "NO" for us to be Ernest Z. Monias Wayne Courchene getting kinda bored. if it's pos- Meech Lake accord. You and heard right across the land. It Band Councillor sible, could you please run an your government do not recog- sure got everybody's attention. I Cross Lake Band Jackie Red Crow nize aboriginal people as distinct, think Elijah Harper deserves the Cross Lake, Manitoba Rudy Haugeneder item for me in your paper for a pen pal? It's a good way to keep but your government wants to Jim Goodstriker in touch with the community as recognize Quebec. What gives? Heather Andrews well as meet "a friend" through Mr. Prime Minister, we want Save your opinion Everett Lambert the mail, someone I can talk with to be part oT the constitutional Joe Redcrow to ease -my mind and share my process. We believe, as aborigi- Cree Syllabics words with. nal people, we have a choice and for the editorials AMMSA BOARD I'm 21 and I was born in Mer- a say on any constitutional is- ritt, B.C. My hobbies include sues. I, further believe, we abo- Dear Editor: need - nor do I desire - the Leona Shandruk weightlifting, baseball, Native riginals are on the right track and writer's opinion. Save your opin- President spirituality, Native sweats and we want to make progress as After reading Jeff Morrow's ion for editorials. Fred Didzena pipe ceremonies. I like rock much the same as everyone else. article "Sinclair seeks MAA For several months almost Vice -President music, dried fish, Calvin and You stated also in 1984 the presidency" of July 20,1990, I am every issue of this newspaper Chester Cunningham economy was in trouble, federal - compelled to register my concern has written tirade after tirade Treasurer Hobbes, powwows and ust having a good time. I dislike provincial relations were un -' regarding this opinionated, anti- against the Metis association. I Rosemarie Willier stable, the nation's finances were MAA article. must question the ethics of such Secretary people who think they're better than others. in disarray and our international I am a member of the much yellow journalism. Noel McNaughton relationships were uncertain and maligned MAA. Mr. Morrow, a What ever happened to objec- Carol Wilson you were determined to bring journalist, has determined the tive writing? If your writers can- Harrison Cardinal David Abbott William Head Institution forth a new and different ap- 'Indian Association of Alberta not control their emotional out- Joe P. Cardinal Box 4000, Station A proach to solving these prob- (IAA) and the Metis Association bursts, perhaps they should Dan McLean Victoria, B.C. lems. of Alberta (MAA) are both in reevaluate their role as writers. Albert Wanuch V8X 3Y8 It seems to me today you are need of restructuring." He does I urge all people who believe not sticking to the approach re- not indicate on what basis he in ethical journalism to register SUBSCRIPTIONS ferred to in your letter, Which makes this claim. your concern about this type of CANADA $26 Inhospitable was written because of an im- When I read a newspaper I reporting. The newspaper we FOREIGN $40 pending national election and is expect to read articles based on read is or should be responsible Send cheque or money order not worth the paper it was writ- fact, not some writer's opinion. I to its readership. payable to Windspeaker and be treatment ten on. Yes, there is much work am capable of assessing a situ- sure to include your name, ad- Dear Editor. to be done all right, but it won't ation based on facts and making Judy Daniels dress and postal code. Please informed decision. I do not Edmonton My parents, my children and I work unless your government an notify us by telephone or in writ- took part in the pilgrimage to Lac participates and cooperates with ing if you have a change of ad- the provinces and the people. dress. Ste. Anne last month. We thought it would be nice One thing is for certain, your Thinking about you ADVERTISING to stay in some trees for shelter government is not looking after By Davis I feel so lonely, I feel so blue from the sun and wind so we Canada's interests. For example, Gail SALES PEOPLE I feel so empty inside stayed in a campground adjacent I see free trade issue as a partial Ron Louis I'm lying here trying to sleep I wish I was talking with you to the pilgrimage site. process in becoming a part of the I had to hide David Lewis Never have we been treated United States. Every day we hear close my eyes and lay in bed or somewhere re- When you, my friend, Ieemm to see Advertising copy must be so inhospitably, unreasonably or hints and rumors indicating a I you here with me Well, yoú see my friend ceived no later than Friday noon discourteously. move toward becoming a part of wish were in I really care and need you to guarantee publication the My father said they made him the United States. next issue. To I guess I need someone to hold When life feels like such a task advertise, call feel like a dog they wouldn't let You believed back then your I guess I need to talk I know my feelings will soon pass (403)455 2700. in the yard. My mother, who has job was to assist - not to inter- MEMBERSHIPS fere and to cooperate -not to I hope I don't seem so bold But when I think of you, my friend travelled thousands of miles in - but let's meet, and take a walk All my hurting seems to end. Native American Journalists' the last little while, was shocked intervene. Again, you are doing Association (NAJA) as she had not encountered such the opposite. Instead you have National Aboriginal treatment before. My eldest taken some bold initiatives like Letters Welcome Communications' Society daughter couldn't understand Meech Lake and free trade. Your Windspeaker welcomes your letters. But we reserve the (NACS) why those people acted as they new regional development ini- abuse, ac- tiatives have not encouraged any right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, personal SECOND CLASS MAIL did. curacy, good taste, and topicality. Please include your REGISTRATION #2177 economic diversities but have produced cutbacks in various name, address and day -time telephone number in case we Kathi Dickie -Ball to reach you. letters will not be printed Fort Nelson, B.C. programs and there has been need Unsigned PAGE 6, WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990

'I just went bananas' Droppin' In Hi! IYs official. Joe Blyan has have voiced their true feelings His views have never changed. By Rocky entered the race for the presi- and more than once, the true He says we need a strong lob- Woodward dency of the Metis Association of feelings of many Metis people? bying force and that is the role Alberta. Not many have been as vocal as the MAA must play. He says we Tell me, have you ever heard Joe has been over the years. need a strong voice to argue Joe speak Cree? Some people Joe has always said what is on Metis concerns with government may differ, but I believe Joe is his mind. And I believe if people and we all know Joe can argue a we perceive him to be because of is that blueberry picking, ban- one of the best - if not the best would stop and listen to his sound case with the best politi- other influences. nock making, pass those bingo -Cree I have ever heard. views, instead of labeling him cians the governments of Canada DROPPIN' IN: Recently I went cards buddy of mine, Delphine And when it comes to politics, immediately, then maybe they have to offer. on vacation to beautiful British Erasmus? Joe LIVES politics. would see Joe does make sense. No, I'm being fair when I say Columbia and camped near Port I haven't heard from you for Many people over the years I see a difference between Joe Joe is politically sound. And Alberni on Vancouver Island. so long, I'm beginning to have seen Joe as somewhat of a and many other politicians. I see given the chance, the opportu- Because I went cheap, I decided think... ou just don't care. radical. But how many of our Joe not making promises, the nity, maybe Joe could lead the to hitchhike to Victona. And, I need to talk to the politicians have stood out and same promises we as Metis Metis into the 90s. After being passed by many spokesperson of the Kikino blasted government officials for a peoplehear every election. But of course we have to look vehicles I finally got a ride with Northern Lights dance troupe. Is deal that's gone sour, how many I have listened to Joe speak. at the real Joe Blyan and not what an old friend I hadn't seen in that you Gerald White? Please years. call. Why I just went bananas COLCHESTER: It's not far from when I recognized Mort! And of Edmonton. Noel Cardinal says course Mort went ape when he the Edmonton Eagles ball club saw me. will be holding a modified (co- SLAVE LAKE: He's hot on the ed) fastball tournament Aug. 25- trail! Sam Sinclair is busy travel- 26. Entry fees are $250 per team. ling Alberta, meeting with For more info call Noel at 461- people as he nears the end of the 5757. campaign trail. Teams must consist of six men Sam is making a run at the and four women. MAA residency. Fastball is coming back. Didyou know Sam recently EDMONTON: IYs a high time, a had his truck stolen in Edmon- good time, you maybe missing if ton? you fail to listen to the country OK! Who took Sam's truck? band Celeste L'Hirondelle and Anything to slow you down Don Sative...Taste of Nashville. I wrote a song for Angela and BONNYVILLE: Remember a Gordon Buffalo who were mar- few Windspeaker editions back ried Aug. 4 at Hobbema. In less we ran a photo of Karen Collins than four hours we had put the posing at the Moose Lake elders' music, Don's guitar licks and gathering? She looked like a Celeste's harmony, together. professional model. Just shows how professional Well, now this well respected these two wonderful people are. lady just returned from a trium- Thanks. phant trip to Halifax, Nova Sco- Taste of Nashville just fin- tia where she was re- elected ished a road trip to Wildwood president of the Canadian Native and Leduc. They are busy. Friendship Centres' Association. Till next time drive carefully, Congratulations Karen. backs to the wind, one for the Mort (the gorilla) and Rocky cruised B.C. in Mort's convertible. KIKINO: Oh, where oh where, gipper and all that rot.

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Going camping? Eat oranges, not bananas The Treaty Indian Envirom- Leave a box beside your photo- ence these odors. So when camp- and their nonbiodegradable when not in use ". ent Secretariat (T.I.E.S.), an or- copier/Fax in which to place ing keep eating oranges and spray containers. School is ready to start so Iganization sponsored by the ruined sheets, which can be used don't eat bananas! Insects don't KID'S CORNER please check around the house ndian Association of Alberta, in a variety of ways. You can cut like the citrus smell our skin Leaving the lights on in your for last year's school supplies. it's promotes action on environment the paper into quarters, staple gives off when we eat oranges house wastes energy. So use nice to have new, shiny binders issues and concerns. Each issue and use for memo pads, but they do like the smell of your crayons and paints to make and pencils, but try washing and we bring you important plans of Try not to include throwaway bananas. By using this natural re- a colorful sign for your family cleaning up last year's supplies. action. This column includes junk in your lunches. Use a plas- pellent, you are also eliminating that says "Please save energy, You'll be helping to save the energy and money saving tips tic or cloth lunch bag and a ther- the use of harmful insect poisons shut off all lights /appliances environment. for your home, your office and mos. This will eliminate plastic your personal grooming habits. bags, drink boxes /cans and Remember the 3 R's: Reduce, paper bags. Recycle and Reuse. PERSONAL USE: Choose NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER AT HOME: Grocery shopping toothpaste wisely tips The hard plastic pump -style "FALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS" When you go shopping buy toothpaste containers are not the largest possible packages of biodegradable and these use up SEPTEMBER 1 & 2, 1990, LABOUR DAY WEEK -END non -perishables you can afford. more of our resources and This will save you the hassle of landfill space than toothpaste ONION LAKE, SASK. always running out of items like tubes. Try to buy larger sized small quantities of rice or pow- packages. This is both economi- 'OPEN PONY CHUCKWAGONS dered milk. You will also be sav- cal and less harmful to the envi- & CHARIOTS ingg on unneccessary overpack- ronment. -GYMKANA EVENTS ENVIRONMENTALLY - - FLAT RACES (starting gates available) Buy in bulk whenever possible. SOUND CAMPING SATURDAY, SEPT. 1st - RACES at 5:00 p.m. This includes grocery items and If you wash your dishes in a hardware items. Find a hard- basin, be sure to buy environ- SUNDAY, SEPT. 2nd - RACES at 4:00 p.m. ware store that sells in bulk so mentally- friendly soap. And FINALS at 7:00 p.m. - TOP 4 CHUCKWAGONS you can buy nine loose screws don't throw the water directly - TOP 4 CHARIOTS without packaging instead of 12 into a lake. Drain it at least fifty - $500.00 DASH for CASH (split 2 races) screws in a package that must be metres from the lake, so some of - 54 inch Ponies thrown away after. Buying in its harmful properties will break PLUS bulk also saves you money be- down before reaching the lake. 2 DAY cause bulk items are cheaper. Insects are either repelled by or 24 TEAM CO -ED SLO -PITCH TOURNAMENT AT THE OFFICE: Save paper are attracted to the odors of the $200.00 entry fee - Prize money - $5000.00. and eliminate waste body and the foods we eat influ- Send entries by certified cheque or cash to: Canada Day Committee or Lawrence Weenie Onion Lake, SK SOM 2E0 B.T.6.T.C., 1002 - 102 St., 1'ólle,Icce%tancet North Battleford, SK S9A 1E6 AND Mobile Homes SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, - 1:00 - 5:00p.m. ALL NATIVE MUSIC JAMBOREE AND TALENT SHOW Noble Homes Ltd. will take old Band Mobiles on trade - Host Bands - "BLUE RIVER" and "YOUNG COUNTRY" (any condition) on new 14', 16' & doublewide mobile DANCE from 10 p.m.to 2 a.m. homes. Buffalo Narrows' Bunny Peterson & more We manufacture the highest quality mobile homes in the SEPT. 2, 1:00 p.m. TROPHIES /PRIZE SPONSORS: SUNDAY BINGO MONEY for all events industry. See us before you purchase any mobiles. Onion Lake Canada Day Committee Phone: (403)447 -2333 For more information & entries Meadow Lake Tribal Council ADMISSION PER DAY: CONTACT: RAY WHITSTONE B.T.6.T.C. Adults $5.00 - 344 -2107 or 344 -2330 Students $3.00 or WALTER PAHTAYKEN & - 344 -2049 Proceeds go to the youth of Seniors PAINTBALL COMBAT GAMES or LAWRENCE WEENIE the Battleford Treaty 6 area 12 years old $1.00 - 445 -6126 Preschool FREE WARRIORS! HEALING Poundmaker's Lodge GROUPS INDIVIDUALS TRAINING COURSES HEALING ACCOMMODATION CULTURAL CENTRE WE CAN OUR , First National OUR ALSO BRING THE GAME TO YOUR COMMUNITY Nate_ Conference on

BOX 96 FORT VERMILION TOH 1 NO 927 -4470 Adolescent Treatment tit SEPT 17 -20, 1990 YOUTH YOUTH Notice of Notice of THE EDMONTON INN EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA Temporary Temporary Explore the need for adolescent treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Guardianship to: Guardianship to: Learn new intervention strategies for identifying children at risk. Exchange information and innovations in the addictions field. DENNIS WILMA Examine current research in treatment and prevention of adolescent alcohol and drug abuse. Discover new strategies in combatting chemical dependency in our schools. KALVIN RAIN Interact with other concerned community members and professionals serving Native youths. BIRD Conference Costs: A Conference for: Native Take notice that an ap- Take notice that an ap- Early registration fee is $225 Counsellors plication for Temporary plication for Temporary Canadian if received before School Counsellors Guardianship of your Guardianship of your August 20, 1990. Late fees af- Educators children, born on March child, born on Septem- ter August 20, 1990 are $275 Clergy 13, 1979, January 3, ber 21, 1987, will be Canadian. The cost includes Court and Probation Officers 1981, November 24, made on August 27th at registration, access to all ses- Youth Workers 1984, January 26, 1987, 9:30 a.m. in Edmonton sions, a booklet, resource ma- Adolescent Treatment Professionals November 23, 1988 will Family Court, Court- terials, session handouts, a Government Officials be made on September room #41. breakfast, luncheon, banquet And other people who are concerned with 7th at9:30 a.m. in Stoney dinner, and entertainment pro- Native youth and substance abuse, and the Plain Family Court. vided by the conference. terrible results when they occur together.

Contact: Spencer Speedy Contact: Spencer Speedy Conference Registration Director Alberta Family and Social Alberta Family and Social REGISTER NOW! Box 3884, Station D Phone: 458 -1884 Services, Services, For a conference brochure and Edmonton, Alberta Fax: 458 -1883 (city) Spruce Grove (city) Spruce Grove registration forms, tele- phone, fax, write: Canada, 151 4K1 Telephone: 962 -8681 Telephone: 962 -8681 PAGE 8, WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990

Heat no deterrent for powwow / rodeo participants

By Diane Parenteau Windspeaker Correspondent

BEAVER LAKE, ALTA.

The sometimes unbearable hot weather did little to deter partici- pation at Beaver Lake's Third Annual Sports Days and Powwow. Pleasing crowds gathered to watch and take part in a $2,400 Men's Fastball Tournament, Wild Rose Association Rodeo and the first time competition powwow August 3-5. We brought in the competition and we brought in new dancers," said Beaver Lake Chief Al Lameman, referring to the powwow which ran for two years previous as a traditional daily payout event. "About 90 per cent of the events were sponsored by families on the reserve," said co-ordinator and band councillor Marilynn Gladue. "It was a bigger turnout with competitions, although (prize money) really wasn't that much. This was the first time and we're looking at bigger prizes and even looking at new grounds." Community people were also giving of their time as much of the preparation, organizing and grounds work for the three days of activities was done by volunteers. "We're such a small community we have to utilize all our re- sources," said recreation director Gary Lameman. "I'm pretty proud of how well they put in. They really came together." Only six teams vied for top pnze money in the men's fastball event. That may have been due to an All -Native Provincial Fastball Tournament being held in Lac la Biche the same weekend. Laird Electric from Fort McMurray came away with the $1,200 first prize beating out Canoe Lake which took home $800. Beaver Lake placed third winning $400. Seven main rodeo events and a couple of novelty additions enter- - 'tained the die -hard fans who braved the scorching sun during Satur- day's and Sunday's shows. Bloomer races and mutton busting con- Mutton busting at the Beaver Lake rodeo cluded the two-day event. "It was kind of hectic because there was a rodeo and ball tourna- ment going on with the powwow," said Gladue. "Some people like it that way and we'll probably keep it the same next year. Without Peguis School Board the help from the community, we couldn't have done it." There are plans to expand the existing grounds or build larger grounds, Education Authority ANNOUNCING which could accommodate many more people and more Wind -wow campers, said Chief Lameman. Teacher required for the Pequis Central School for speaker now available are every MAC'S store in September 1990. Edmonton and It pays to advertise in Language Grade X English Business Law Grade XII Calgary Submit Applications to: Mr. W.C. Thomas, Superintendent Pequis School Board ,sspeakeriéáké Box 280 Hodgson, Manitoba ROC 1NO IN AUSTRALIA! Phone: 1-204-645-2648 Hiring. Construction Workers, Medical Fields, Manufacturing, Transportation, Etc. EKWESKEET REHABILITATION CENTRE Excellent Pay /Paid Transportation. Sydney -Melbourne- Perth -Western Australia. ONION LAKE, SASK SOM 2E0 CALL NOW! 1- 206 -736 -0770 Ext. K340A5 JOB OPPORTUNITY Introducing Vice -Pres. Candidate Treatment Co- ordinator - A minimum of three years work experience in the area of addictions. MIKE - Formal training in the area of chemical abuse is a requirement. Certification as an alcohol counsellor (C.A.C.) a definite asset but a career goal of upgrading formal education in the substance abuse field would be considered. AIKEN - A university degree in an appropriate discipline a definite asset. - A minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a human services setting. Mike has been a member.of the M.A.A. for the past 12 years, serving as - A thorough knowledge of an administrator in Zone's 3, 4, and 1 respectively. Currently a member Native culture is a requirement. of Local 1935 in Fort McMurray and an administrative advisor, he is - Fluency in both Cree and English a definite asset. seeking the Vice -Presidency of Zone One. - Must be an abstainer (both alcohol and drugs). If a recovering alcoholic, must Q. Why are you running for Zone Vice- President/ A. My reason for seeking the Vice- Presidency is to secure cost effective representation for the Melts people of have been continuously sober for a minimum of four years. Zone 1.1 want to provide leadership that will serve the people and add ress their concerns according to priori- ties established by them and no a political agenda.' am alarmed by the inactivity by the members at the local - Good verbal and written communication skills is a requirement. level and the self- serving actions of some of those holding power. Unless we re- activate and represent the members, pretty soon we'll have an organization of bureaucrats representing a self-made ideology instead of - Must exhibit a therapeutic orientation a r heritage and culture. and nurturing personality. Q. What makes you differe nt from the other politicians? - Computer experience an asset. A. Although elected vú the political process,' am not a politician. I am an administrator who, through cost- effective administration will provide leadership for the people; responsive and representative leadership. As a - Must hold a valid license. leader with administratico expertise that doesn't out extra, I will be able to reduce administrative costs and driver's free up dollars to service locals and tier communities.I will transfer administrative dollars to locaLo on a ro. - tatingbaaiq provide a full range of services at no cost previously unavailable and instead of empty promises, Experience doing voluntary community work an asset. 1 will commit in writing each and every promise made to any individual member. I will represent members on a fully disclosed fixed budget. I won't use expense claims to supplement an already more than adequate income. Primary Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Executive Direc- Q. What are the major abst les for your getting elected? A. Because this is an elected position instead of an appointed one, I will have to obtain a majority without tor, the treatment co- ordinator is responsible for the following areas: benefit of popularity or fanny relatbns. Hopefully, people will cognize; as the past has shown, being related or being po lardoes not qualify one for leadership. Leadershipdemands particular popleskills and techni- A. cal akills Program Development Myuresume will attest to those skills and the leadership I have provided. Being Mohawk I am limited in my ability to speak Cree and myoppmition will try to take advantage of that. I am trying to learn more and B. Program Delivery until I do a translator will help rre. Q. What do you see as the major issocs? C. of A. I see the election as having two specific issues. Leadership and ideology. Do we want politicians ur do we Supervision counsellors, casual staff and night attendants want leaders. Poldiciana lie; Leaders Lead. What does the Association represent? Political ideology or the preservation of our Heritage and Culture? These questions can only be answered if those involved respond by D. Miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Executive Director. thinking with their heart and head. The vnger, to ensure leadership, vote responsibly. He or she must be informed and involved; and vote accordingly, electing the best person for the job. The on being elected, once elected has a responsibilitysioto provide leadership. Instead of doing out d political expediency, one mouse Deadline for applications is August 31, 1990. be conunttd to serving the peo Ie. This can only be done by listening withy head, your head and t the people. The person el teed must beaccou ratable and responsive. They have to be accessible on an ongoing basis; not just at election time. For more information, please contact the Executive Director at (306)344 -2094 Q. Any dosing comments? or A. Regardless of who you vote for vote responsibly and If you're not a member of the MAA. get involved. (306)344 -2380. Get a membership and have a voice in the future for yourself and your children. Be proud of your heritage and keep your culture alive. WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990, PAGE 9

Paddle Prairie I Natiue Counselling Services of Alberta Grierson Correctional Centre Requires a Program Facilitator effectiue September 17,1990 The successful candidate must haue eHperience in facilitating group sessions, developing lesson plans, and a broad knowledge of Natiue culture. The ability to speak a Natiue dialect and Life Skills coaching certificate a definite asset. Please forward resume to: Terry Brady Deputy Director of Programs 9516-101 Ruenue 6i Edmonton, Alberta T5H 083 Phone: 424 -1023 Closing Date: September 3, 1990

LESSER SLAVE LAKE INDIAN REGIONAL COUNCIL Has the following job opportunities REGIONAL CHILD WELFARE WORKER(S) (Permanent Positions) HIGH PRAIRIE: We are seeking experienced and ambitious Child Welfare Workers to work with assigned band(s) of the Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council. The prospective workers will provide a full range of Child Welfare Services mandated under the Alberta Child Welfare Act as well as providing assistance to the bands in the AMMSA board member Albert Wanuch areas of Resource and Community Development. The workers will also be working closely with the Local Child Welfare Committees and the Child & Family Services Workers. This is a unique opportunity to work with an Indian Child Welfare Program. Metis leader laid to QUALIFICATIONS: Social Services Diploma, B.S.W., R.S.W., or M.S.W., along with some related Child Welfare experience in working with Native Communities. An ability to speak Cree is a rest on settlement definite asset. A valid drivers licence is a requirement. Everett Lambert of Alberta and the eight Metis SALARY: As determined by Federal Pay System Windspeaker Correspondent settlements, and the following decades which led up to the crea- SEND RESUME TO PADDLE PRAIRIE METIS tion of new laws promising a PRICILLA LALONDE SETTLEMENT, ALTA. secure future for his fellow set- A/ DIRECTOR, CHILD WELFARE tlers. A big part of Paddle Prairie Northern Alberta's Metis L.S.L.I.R.C. culture has been laid to rest. people are proud of his achieve- P.O. BOX 1740 Albert Wanuch, a long -time ments. HIGH PRAIRIE, ALBERTA resident of the community, The funeral was held on TOG 1E0 passed away Aug. 11 at the age Thursday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. at DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: August 24, 1990 at 4:00 of 63. Wanuch had a sincere de- Christ the King Church, Paddle p.m. sire to stand up for Metis people. Prairie. Father Charlie O.M.I. His life centred around them. officiated. Internment followed He was born at Carcajou, on at Paddle Prairie Cemetery. August 31 - Sept. 3, 1990 the edge of Paddle Prairie settle- ment - where he spent most of Campers' Night - August 30 his life - just prior to Chistmas WELLPINIT, WASHINGTON in the winter of 1927. His formative years took in what the world knows as the "Dirty 30s." These were the years speaker $12,000 IN WAR DANCE when his fellow Metis people is available in endured especially hard times. PRIZE MONEY Living through these years and microform f watching the hard times Metis -FIRST PLACE PRIZE MONEY INCREASED- people lived through was one of Back volumes of this publication the reasons Wanuch became TRADITIONAL, FANCY & OTHER interested in working for his are available in people. microform Spokane COMPETITIVE DANCING For years he served as Paddle (film or fiche). All Competitive Dance entrants must register Prairie s chairman. His spirit will IN PERSON no later than 6:00 p.m. live on in the many reminders he For further information, Indian Saturday, September 1, 1990. left for his people. contact One of his major contributions is the family he left behind: wife NATIVE AMERICAN FOOD, Florence, his three sons and their ARTS & HANDICRAFTS wives John and Jill Gaudet, Days Garry and Marilyn Gaudet and Ray and Nola Wanuch, along ¡A EXHIBIT HALL with his daughter Debbie and husband Brian Callihan. Micromedia Wanuch also leaves behind 12 Traditional Native & Contemporary Gambling grandchilden along with his four Limited WAH -LUK STICK GAMES INDIAN LOTTO brothers and three sisters. PULL TABS POKER BLACKJACK BINGO His interests were far- reach- LABOR ing. He was heavily involved Canada's Information with the Federation of Meris Set- People NO ALCOHOL OR tlements and was selected re- DRUGS cently to represent Paddle on the 158 Pearl Street ALLOWED Metis Appeals Tribunal about to Toronto, Ontario Your vehicle may be subject to search. become law this summer. M5H 1L3 DAY Grounds will be patrolled He was also a board member for Windspeaker newspaper and For more information, contact: once operated a grocery store in 416 -593 -5211 Paddle Prairie. Spokane Indian Days Committee 1- 800 -387 -2689 He lived a rich life, which POW -WOW P.O. Box 97, Wellpinit, WA 99040 spanned the era which saw the (509) 258 -4581 or 258 -7142. creation of the Metis Association 11111111'

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Photos By Bert Crowfoot

Rosie Crier and Alice Okeymow relax and enjoy the intertribal dances during the Sunday evening finals of the Ermineskin Powwow, August 10-12. Thirt selec WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990, PAGE 11

James Big John and Charley Ramsey pile up the assortment of items that were given away by the Four Band Chiefs and counsellors of Hobbema.

Wolfman Richard Piffoubiffy is a Comanche from Oklahoma and is a regular on the Alberta - Saskatchewan Powwow circuit.

Heat had organizers praying for rain By Bert Crowfoot wow. Windspeaker Staff Writer The powwow is an annual event hosted by Ermineskin band. But it had donations HOBBEMA, ALTA. from the Montana band; all four Hobbema bands contributed to the giveaway. The annual Ermineskin powwow was This year's powwow had over 500 about to change its name to the rain- dancers and 24 drums competing for over maker's powwow because of the annual $24,000 dollars in prize money, trophy Flooding of the powwow grounds. buckles and trophy saddles. Usually after the downpour, the pow- Winners of the trophy saddles were wow committee would move the event to Johnathan Windy Boy of Rocky Boy, Mont. the arena where the powwow could be for the men's grass dance and Tim Eashap- completed. pie of Hayes, Mont. for men's traditional This year blistering heat and dust had dance. organizers praying for rain to relieve the Next year the powwow committee will dancers and spectators, but to no avail. be praying for a compromise between the The crowds endured the heat and dust unbearable heat and the floods. Maybe and wrapped up another successful pow- something like Indian summer. Thirteen year old Georgette Johnson of the Samson Band was selected as Miss Four Nations, 1990. PAGE 12, WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990

CHILD WELFARE WORKER Competition No: ER90E8111- 011 -WDSP VARIOUS LOCATIONS - We have positions in various urban and rural locations within the Edmonton Region whose responsibilities may include investigations of child abuse or neglect, provision of family support, case management, case plan development, report preparation, presentation to Family Court, and liaison with both departmental and community resources. QUALIFICATIONS: Academic preparation in the field of Social Work/Social Sciences or Human Services, with an emphasis on; counselling or family studies or child development. Community and resource development experience in a Social Services setting; a BSW /MSW or completed RSW are assets. Related experience in Child Welfare will be considered in lieu of directly related course work. This competition will be used to staff present and future vacancies. Own transportation and valid driver's license required. Please indicate location preference. Salary: $25,008 - $40,524 Salary Currently Under Review Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidates are Selected Family and Social Services

Please send an application form or resume quoting competition number to: Alberta Government Employment Office 4th Floor, Kensington Place 10011 - 109 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S8 Spike Guardipee snares a calf Facsimile No: (403) 422 -0468 Rookie and veteran tops at Kainai Days Rodeo By Jim Goodstriker what it's all about, just keep rid- Rob Hibbs and Slim Windspeaker Correspondent ing he added. Creighton were next in line at NADC Public Forum Hall just finished taking part 18.62 and 19.01 winning $489 STAND OFF, ALTA. in a movie at Billings along with and $349 pee vely. some of his friends from Brown- AnotherMontana hand Ron Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement A 17-year -old rookie and a 36- ing. It's an Indian version of Cus- Bird took two steers down in 4.22 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 1990 year -old veteran came through ter's last stand. Song of Morning and 8.45 to win a total of $1,041. Community Hall in the clutch to capture bull nd- Star is due to be released next Hank Shade was second at ing and saddle bronc honors year. 15.42 to take home $785. Jess The Northern Alberta Development Council here at the annual Kainai Days "This is only the fifth rodeo Starlight earned the same holds regular public meetings throughout Rodeo- I've been to this year. Usually at amount for a third place finish at Northern Alberta, giving everyone the oppor- Kirk Jack Knife of Grand this time of year, I've hit maybe 16.48. tunity to present briefs on matters of made debut 40 rodeos, movie has kept First round leader Matt concern and general information. on the IRCA circuit to win the me busy. But I'll be going hard Bruised Head, who had a siz- bull riding event. from here on in and hope to zling run of 3.75 seconds, man- The northern Native in only make it to the finals." aged to place fifth to win a total The Council consists of ten members and is his second year in rodeo, covered Hall was in fourth place with of $699. chaired by Bob Elliott, MLA for Grande Prairie. two Beaver rodeo bulls for 134 56 points on Mellan Camp in the Byron Bruised Head won the points, to win a total of $990. long go; he drew Honey Heart bareback event with a fourth (65) Groups or individuals interested in making "It's a nine hour drive from on Sunday and scored 60 points in the long go and a third (64) in submissions at this meeting may contact home but I'm sure glad I made it to win it all. the finals for a two head total of Council member Elaine Gauthier at 798 -3997 here, it's my first trip this far The bronc riders had a rough 129 points and $470. or 798 -3883, or the Northern Development south. There is lot sure a of nice go of it - only seven of 34 quali- Shawn Best was second at 129 Branch in Peace River at 624 -6274 for friendly ple, good facilities fied for Sunday's final. Three and winnings of $384 while Ha- assistance. stock, and the money missed their horses out and two rold Blyam placed third at 125 is really good," he said after his bucked off. going home with $241. win last weekend. Max Big Throat's 116 points The boys' steer riding event Jack Knife has been rodeoing on two gained him second place saw local cowboy Tyler Little mostly up north on the Lakeland and a return of $576. Bear winning the event with 126 rodeo circuit where he is cur- Local cowboy Evans Day points and $442. Alb3na rently NORTHERN ALBERTA in seventh place in bull Chief won the all -around honors Dave Okeymow of Hobbema DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL riding and ninth in saddle bronc. and a trophy saddle up for grabs had a 113 total to win $227 while "I lieard about the big prize to any contestant placing in any Morley's Steed Wesley and No- money in the IRCA and decided two events. lan Little Bear shared third place to t7 it out and see what I can He and Jim Gladstone won at 59 on one head each pocketing do. I'm sure glad I did and I plan the team roping with a two head $155. on working few more and hope total of 13.93 seconds and won In the barrel racing events to make it to the finals," he $1,257 each. Shelly Matthews of B-rowning added. They were second behind continues to dominate the senior Jack Knife won both go- Sam Bird and Dick Powell going event. She posted first place runs rounds to win the event. He cov- into Sunday's performance but of 16.471 to win a total of $1,024 =INFV. ered C51 for 70 points in the long went 7.16 to clinch first place. for a first place finish. go, then marked 64 aboard Bird and Powell came in sec- Jackie Little Bear of Stand Off HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER Commander Cody in Sunday's ond at 15.03 and split $2,357. was second at 34.399 to win $780 Competition No: LB90E8478-001-WDSP final for 134 total points. Day Chief also picked up $244 while another Montana cowgirl EDMONTON - This investigation position involves responding to Collin Willier of Edmonton with a fourth place finish in the Sybil Sangrey was third at 35.105 inquiries under the Individual's Rights Protection Act, establishing placed second with 128 points on long go to win a total of $1,501. and total winnings of $477. whether there is a basis for a complaint, and conducting investigations. two, collecting $709 while Al Red The calf roping winner was The junior event saw two Analytical skills are necessary to interpret and apply legislation and Crow was third at 125 points to Bob Hibbs of Cut Bank, Mont. Montana gals at first and second, policy, to plan investigations and to assess investigation results. win $383. He was rapid in tying two in 8.46 Jodi Brown at 34.983 and Jodi Mediation skills are required to achieve resolution of complaints. You While young Jack Knife was and 8.61 seconds to win a total of Hibbs at 35209, with total win- will require good written and verbal communication skills, and maldng a big debut, Pat Hall of $1,499. nings of $327 respec- organizational skills to manage a varied case -load. You may also be and $306 required to assist in the Browning qualified on two Ken Whyte of Browning was tively. delivery of educational programs. horses in the finals to QUALIFICATIONS: A related University degree; equivalencies win the just 79 tenths of a second behind Jera Dee Louis of Hobbema considered. Experience in investigation and mediation preferred. event and $712. for second place and total win- managed a third place finish at NOTE: Must provide own transportation. "I'm really thrilled to win it. nings of $803. 35 to pocket $153. Stand Off has always been good Salary: $24,996 - $36,528 Salary Currently Under Review to me, I got two good draws, Closing Date: August 31, 1990 there was a lot of good bronc Alberta Labour riders here and the stock was real good," Hall said while sipping CRUISE SHIP JOBS Please send an application form or resume quoting competition number to on a cool one. Alberta Government Employment Office At 36, while most bronc riders Hiring. Summer /Year Round. 4th Floor, Kensington Place are thinking of retiring, 'Judge' - $300 /$900 wkly. Photographers, Tour 10011 109 Street -as Pat is known to his peers - Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S8 plans to ride for a few more Guides, Casino Workers, Facsimile No: (403) 422 -0468 years. 'Z feel t have 10, good years Deck Hands. left in me. Heck, I m feeling Hawaii, Bahamas, Carribean, The Human Rights Commission Is dedicated to the promotion of good, still solid. I haven't had equal opportunities for all members of society. any major injuries. As long as a CALL NOW! 1- 206 -736 -7000 Ext. K340N5 guy is feeling good, I guess that's WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990, PAGE 13 Salute to Native Artists

Talent a natural gift 1 from the Creator

By Diane Parenteau Windspeaker Correspondent

SADDLE LAKE FIRST NATION, ALTA. "There are so many things all of us have - something we can do others can't. It's just a natural gift from the creator." This is how Saddle Lake's Lawrence Large describes his artistic abilities which include sketching, designing logos and greeting cards, illustrating books and painting acrylics. Being involved in the Saddle Lake Cree cultural program for the past 13 years Large has had the opportunity to work on and design interesting and popular projects for the community. "I did an annual illustration (children's) book which at the same time served as a coloring book. The names of the animals were writ- ten by the picture in Roman script, Cree and English," said Large. The book was used in the Cree language programs at Saddle Lake and in surrounding schools. As he flipped through the pages of the chil- dren's book, he mentioned a storybook he worked on. "I did story illustrations as told by the elders," said Large. That book was also used for school teachings. In the early 80s Large illustrated portrait calenders using various themes for his subjects. One year he did portrait sketches of the for- mer chiefs and another year it was wild animals. Each year the calen- dars were very well received. He said most of his ideas for drawings just seem to appear. He begins with an idea and the rest comes later. I might begin by thinking of one thing and the rest just material- izes naturally, says Large.

- He referred back to a national poster contest on nutrition he en- tered in 1956 while attending Blue Quills Residential School. Three posters were chosen from the school, including one of Large's, judged first in Edmonton then in Ottawa. His poster depicted a fat man talk- ing to a thin man. One wore a carrot feather in his hair. It won first place and he pocketed the $100 prize money which he shared with the class. Large, 48, doesn't find time to do a lot of drawing these days since a graphic artist was hired for the cultural program but a few of his pieces appear in greeting card form and are available at the Saddle Lake Cultural Museum where Large is Curator. The winter scenes done in pencil crayon offer detailed sketches of a deer and church scenery. Another shows the three wise men as Indians. The father of five plans to pursue his talent by enrolling in the Native artists' program this fall at AVC Lac la Biche. He also talks about a future project in his home where he wants to paint a prairie scene on his living room wall. Diane Parenteau "It's a real gift to be able to draw." Lawrence Large of Saddle Lake

(108 Metro Building) PINCHER CREEK All friendship centres, WHERE CAN I GET HOBBEMA Red Rooster Food Store band offices and Wind-tow ? Big Way Foods T -Bear Gas Bar /Food Mart Metis settlements in Ermineskin Arts & Crafts RIMBEY Alberta. The following are locations where Windspeaker is Ermineskin Auto Care Centre Hummels Gas & Splash made available to our readers in Alberta. Hobbema Auto Centre ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE ARROWWOOD Peace Hills Trust David Thompson Resort Arrowwood Grocery Alberta Metis Women's Council FORT McMURRAY (Maskwachees Shopping Ctr., Rocky Mountain House

BONNYVILLE (11339 - 88 St.) Safeway (131 Signal Rd.) Hwy 2A S.) Chamber of Commerce Native Handicrafts Bissell Centre (10527 - 96 St.) Safeway (Franklin Ave. & KEG RIVER Rocky Native Arts & Crafts

BOYLE Drake Hotel (3945 - 118 Ave.) Hardin St.) Keg River Cabins SLAVE LAKE Skelton Lake Resort (R.R. 1, Edmonton's Food Bank (10218 Peter Pond Shopping Ctr. (9913 LAC LA BICHE Angie's Candy Store Site 50, Box 6) -111 St.) Hardin St.) Almac Motor Hotel SPUTINOW BROCKET Klondiker Hotel (15326 Stony FORT VERMILION The Native Perspective (CFWE Sputinow General Store Ed's Service Plain Road) Fort Gas Bar 89.9 FM) STANDOFF CALGARY Indian Trader (West Edm. Mall) Freisen's General Store LETHBRIDGE Beebe Mart

Mac's Stores (All Locations) Mac's Stores (All Locations) Little Red Air Service Ltd. Club Cigar Store (301 - 5th St. Standoff Supermarket Calgary City Hall Money Mart (12614 -118 Ave.) Lucky Dollar Foods S.) Standoff Trading Post Harry Hays Building Native Counselling Services Sheridan Lawrence Hotel Green's Pop Shop & Grocery STRATHMORE

CARDSTON (9660 - 104 Ave.) GLEICHEN (613 - 13th St. N.) Strathmore Esso & General Cardston Shell Food Store (64 Peace Hills Trust (Mn Flr., Clay's Service Mac's Convenience Store (538 Store

- 1st Ave. W.) 10011 - 109 St.) Gleichen Lucky Dollar Mayor Macgrath Drive S.) Strathmore Value Drug Mart J -Mart Foods (253 Main St.) Settlement Investment Corp. Saveway Foods & Clothing Marketplace Shell (1818 Mayor Turbo Resources Ltd. (Trans

K & T Redimart Confectionary (2nd Floor, 11104 - 107 Ave.) Siksika Pharmacy Macgrath Dr.) Canada Hwy) (325 Main St.) ENILDA Thrifty Market Mayor Macgrath Mohawk VALLEYVIEW Red Rooster Food Store (364 Carrie's Diner & Catering GRANDE CACHE (1202 Mayor Macgrath Dr. S.) Raven Motor Inn Main St.) FORT MACLEOD Grande Cache Hotel MORLEY WETASKIWIN CLUNY Head -Smashed -In Buffalo Jump HIGH LEVEL Nakoda Lodge Bear Hills Service Ctr Bow River Trading Post Hodnett's IDA Pharmacy Ltd. High Level Super 'A' Stony Indian Park - Camp- (Hwy 2)

P.G.'s Enterprises (222 - 22 St.) Stardust Motel ground & Store Safeway (111, 3725 - 56 St.) Wilson's Service Java Shop (Greyhound Station HIGH RIVER PADDLE PRAIRIE Ft. Ethier Lodge(3802 - 56 St.)

DUFFIELD 2302 - 2nd Ave.) Fort MacLeod Auction Marke Ghostkeeper Store & Husky Bar Tootsie's Arts & Crafts Paul Band Counselling Serv. Mac's Convenience Store HINTON PEACE RIVER WILDWOOD EDMONTON Midnight News Native Employment Services Seeken's Inn Mander Holdings (1980) Ltd. PAGE 14, WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990

Art world bound to see more of youthful painter By Heather Andrews plans to attend high school for one more semester Windspeaker Correspondent and then enrol at Grant MacEwan Community College or NAIT next January. "Any art course, EDMONTON especially air brush, would be lust great," she says. Fortier hopes to incorporate her Native back- "When I get started, I just can't quit till it's ground more into her art work someday. "My done," says Steena Fortier. The young artist, whose mom takes me to neighborhood reserves, where painting entitled 'Dusk" was accepted to appear in the rich cultural heritage can be found. We went to the annual Asum Mena art competition sponsored Alexis a lot when I was a child," she says. by the Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society, en- Fortier's mother Bea adds, "I grew up close to joys water colors and acrylics. Onion Lake reserve on the Alberta- Saskatchewan "I love the creativity of it," she says of her paint- border and have always been close to our Cree ing. "I paint landscapes, skies, animals, structures, culture." She is proud her daughter is interested in anything that catches my eye." Fortier, 19, has maintaining contact with her heritage. been drawing or painting most of her life. With Fortier's parents encourage her in every way. encouragement from her family, especially her "We want her to go further with her artwork and mother, her artwork has become a highlight of her spend as many dollars as we can on seeing she gets free time. all the training she can." "In high school at Onoway, I had an art teacher With her own enthusiasm and talent and the ea er n.rews named Linda Lawrence who really helped me and support of her family, the art world is bound to see A campfire, a tipi, and colorful earth tones combine to make this made me see more training is essential." Fortier a lot more in the future of Steena Fortier. work by Steena Fortier a welcome addition to the Asum Mena Festival at the Front Gallery.

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It's a changing world. And AGT is changing with it. We will soon be operating as an investor owned corporation with publicly -traded shares. Although we'll no longer be Alberta Government Telephones, our customers will still know our telecommunications operations as AGT, as they have for the past 84 years. In addition, because AGT is one of a family of subsidiary companies, we are adopting a new umbrella name, to encompass the whole family. That name is TELUS Corporation. Under this new corporate name, investors can participate in a growing, worldwide telecom- munications corporation, which includes the AGT our customers have always known. The TELUS family also includes NovAtel Communications, Alta Telecom International, Alta Telecom Inc., Alta -Can Telecom, AGT Cellular, and AGT Directory. Tomorrow's a new world. And we're evolving to serve Albertans even better. - tqk - t>_vL7

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Salute to Native Artists I No looking back for Fort Chip Native By Heather Andrews Crafts Society two years ago and Banff School in 1991. And I'd Windspeaker Correspondent has entered work in the last two love to get into a two-year pro- Asum Mena competitions. One gram offered in Miami, Florida EDMONTON of this year's entries, entitled to study at the university level." simply 'Wolf", reflects Gladu's He hopes to graduate eventually After more than 10 years out upbringing in the Fort Chi - with a degree which will enable in the work force Ernest Gladu pewyan area of northern Al- him to teach art. has gone back to school. 'l de- berta. "Animals and birds are a Gladu also enjoys having a cided I'd have to go back and big part of my work," he ex- little fun with his art too. "I enter finish Grade 12," explains the plains. "I had the advantage of poster contests and I like doing father of three. "Continuing growing up where seeing wolves signs and calendars." He also education at Victoria Composite and buffalo was a common welcomes the challenge of por- High School is where you'll find occurrence." His Indian traits and is finding requests for me most evenings for the next heritage shows itself in his them increasing from friends while." paintings, which are mostly and family. "It helps when you Gladu was employed in the acrylics. start to feel a little financial re- Fort McMurray area in the con- I use natural settings and ward, it's really encouraging," he struction business for over 10 scenery the way it is back home," laughs. years before making the decision he says. He sees potential in stu- Gladu's favourite subjects are to upgrade his education. "I took dents at his former Fort Chip his own children. "I paint them an Art 30 course a couple of years school. "Maybe some day I could lots, usually from hotographs," ago and that changed my life," go back and teach art." he says. His wife Jan is suppor- Heather Andrews he says. "I'd been pencil sketch- In the meantime, he is work- tive of his work and says she ing all my life, but after that I got ing at the Canadian Native enjoys seeing a painting come to serious.' Fnendship Centre in Edmonton life. Gladu says the teacher as assistant recreation director. Gladu says he received en- Ernest Gladu's "Wolf," an on couldn't believe he had received He keeps busy after working couragement from Fort Chi - acrylic canvas. no previous training. 'l guess I hours with school classes and pewyan residents too, who have experimenting a lot with soft the requests." just took to the lessons natu- trying to build up a portfolio to requested his work as going - pastels and oils. But I am becom- He plans to continue study - rally," he laughs. submit with his application to away lifts for various local per- ing known for my natural set- ing, showing and selling, and Gladu became a member of college. "I hope to get into the sonalities and to decorate homes tings, animals, eagles, and so on, making art his life. 'There's no the Alberta Indian Arts and Alberta College of Art or the and offices. "Right now, I am and that is the reason for some of looking back now," he laughs. Artist has nine works on display at Asum Mena By Heather Andrews sion in Asum Mena, the annual ment she needed. "An unbiased revival of crafts," she explains. future around it. "I'm going to Windspeaker Correspondent art exhibit and show sponsored buyer bought it, not a relative or "We are a people of many col- concentrate on another year at by the Alberta Indian Arts and friend," she adds. ors." Although she works in Grant MacEwan and then hope- EDMONTON Crafts Sociaty. "Two sculptures, Jones feels it's an exciting time various media, acrylics allow her fully try to get into a bachelor of five paintings and two drawings to be involved with Native art. the best expression of the color so fine arts program." "I guess going to Grant MacE- all went into the show," she says. "Any teachers I've ever had necessary to her art. Jones plans on taking art his - wan really helped," laughs Last year, Jones only had one have always commented on how Although she has only been tory as well with an eye to pos- Brenda Jones. She had nine exhibit in Asum Mena, but it my art reflects the Native influ- serious about her artwork for sible employment as a curator works of art accepted for indu- sold. That was all the encourage- ence, a feel for the earth, for the three years, she already plans her someday. "1 d like to be a curator of Native art shows, to promote Native art shows and to promote Native art," she says. "Et takes a who understands the Painting doubles as therapy fpersoneelings and emotions behind it it By from memory or thoughts that paintings," she to display successfully." Heather Andrews In the meantime there is a Windspeaker Correspondent pop into my head," she says. "I says. They love scenes from think the work poster contest and a series of painting for the Native New Mother Earth and memories of I do is neat." paintings EDMONTON Horizons Treatment in the olden days an elder or a Shirt enjoys Centre - to on, in lodge. ' Hamilton, Ontario work Kathy Shirt finds peace and sweat watching her work. She from painting. "Many Shirt spent part of her child- young people addition to school well-being also enjoys creativity in her spare need to be hood Lake. "From the as they mature of life's experiences at Saddle time with traditional and con- she says. And Shirt folks back home, I learned Cree and take on expressed, temporary crafts, jewelery and the folklore," she says. "I liked to more responsi- should know. Through years baskets. she has known good times and hear them talk about the spirit of bility in their like the Indian the northern lights and the belief lives. "The kids "My family is really suppor- bad attending tive of all my projects, she says. residential school at Blue Quills, loved ones who have passed on are proud of "They know when I need time to raising her children and getting are dancing in the skies." Several their Native myself, lose myself in my to city life. her paintings feature the heritage, too," to accustomed of work, whatever it might be at the "Then a few years back, I was northern lights' theme. she says. moment." in a motor vehicle Before her accident, Shirt was involved acci- Although Since she still lives at home, a Native arts' instructor at Al- she tried all with her berta Vocational Centre in Lac la media, Shirt she's in dose contact years, moving parents and sisters as well as a in your Biche for several finds the gentle his wife. 'If it's to the city in 1983. She had gone touch of acryl- married brother and They are so encouraging. They on to Grant MacEwan to study ics ideal for her heart, do it. when the accident changed accident -weak- decorate their homes and offices art to promote my work." going I her life. "I was originally to ened arms. The young artist credits the Don't worry wait until I retired to spend more can't do a lot of my annual Asum Mena festival with time developing art, but the mixing." promoting Native art as well. about compe- accident changed that," she ex- Her paint- Alberta Indian Arts and has had to ings The plains. Although she vary in (AIACS) are help- her for size from Crafts Society tition. Every- discontinue studies the mini- ful and keeping us in time being, she keeps in touch atures to 48 supportive, ... er n.rews touch with contacts for our with Grant MacEwan instruc- inches by 52 body develops Kathy Shirt's painting "Kookum" reflects her works. I would love to win the tors. "They are really encourag- inches. She for winning ing they have bought some finds working respect for the old ways and her concern Asum Mena award, their own indi- - Mother Earth. really promotes your work as an paintings, too," she says. only short artist' typical painting ses- spells is best, again because of Indian Arts and Crafts Society vidual style.' Today a She feels the marketing work- sion will find her heading out to effects of the accident. with encouraging.Native artists. helped However, "Chantelle is a real help to me," shops held by the society a park, classical music tapes and she also keeps busy put her ahead of other artists dent," she says. 'Tainting be- tape player under one arm, art with another unique project, re- she says, referring to Chantelle who don't belong to the society . came a therapy for me, part of supplies under the other. "Often searching Cree clothing. It's Favell, the society's program interesting "it gave me confidence to know I the healing process." Shirt feels I find people who let me draw to see the changes assistant. was displaying my work attrac- her painting has a strong mes- them; she says, 'like a young over the years," she says. "I go Shirt plans to finish school as her health allows her. tively. Presentation is so impor- sage, speaking of her own life as girl not long ago, who was so way back, to the days before soon as tant. well as modern themes. "Glob- beautiful and innocent, and her contact with the Europeans, even She says to young, aspiring art- it." She learned framing and pre- ally we are in serious whole family got involved." to the days when more of the ists "if it's in your heart, do from the soci- world was one, she fears, young paring biographies environmental trouble," she Shirt has a son and daughter, and we weren't Sometimes, ety as well and urges artists just 21 separated by finds are discouraged by warns. aged and 19 respectively, who oceans." She people starting out to get in touch with This year, her second time although they don't live at home she comes across other cultures, stronger, more accomplished worry about com- the society to help them get entering the annual Asum Mena anymore, are close to their although Cree is her main inter- artists. "Don't going in the right direction. 'l art competition and show, she mother and are proud of her art- est. 'There were many influences petition," she says. "Each one of us our own individual wouldn't be where I am without had five pieces of art accepted. work. "They say they have on our people," she says. develops AIACS, " she says. 'They are mostly portraiture, all learned a lot from me and my She also credits the Alberta style." PAGE 16, WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990 TOM'S HOUSE of PIZZA TOPPINGS FORT McPHERSON Salami Black Olives Pepperoni Onions Beef Tomatoes TENT & CANVAS Smoked Sausage Green Pepper Italian Sausage *Pineapple Ham Mushrooms P.O. 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"It really assures new artists at- EDMONTON to have that with your own a place to dis- Mervyn hopes to enter her enriches your understanding tendance at college, and practice, play your work. It's good pro- work in more shows and is glad when you see how other artists their own style will develop. To accomplish her dream of motion." attendance at college will enable interpret feelings," she says. Mervyn has her future attending Emily Carr College of Mervyn all just returned from her to do so. She was in Asum To other aspiring artists, she mapped out. "First I'll finish my Art and Design in Vancouver two weeks of painting in the Mena last year and has partici- has specific advice. "First of all next schooling and then I want to be a year, Dale Mervyn is work- Willmore Wilderness near Jasper pated in the local Sutton Art get a good art education. See professional artist." ing at two jobs. She's also con- National Park. "The Canadian tinuing to paint as often as she Parks and Wilderness Society can. sponsored several of us to paint "I need to make all the extra dollars I can this summer," she says. Mervyn entered six paintings in the Asum Mena competition and art show cur- rently running at the ... PEACE HIRS TRUST Front Gallery in Ed- monton. I was 'A dECAdE of SERVICE pleased when all six were accepted. They are all acrylics on ma- sonite," she explains, admitting to trying oil and water colors as well. IANN. "My mom is very /UAL artistic and we do a lot of work together," says Mervyn, who has taken art courses through the Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society and the Uni- versity of Alberta. Heather Andrews "And I've been able to The acrylic work "Chief Joseph," by have some private in- Dale Mervyn, one of six exhibits by the struction, too," she young artist in this year's Asum Mena. CONTE-.5T says. in the beautiful mountain scen- The 20- year -old has lived in ery," she explains. "! did five PEACE Hills TRUST takes pride in encouraging Native Artists to develop, four. in 12 preserve and express their culture through our "Before that we lived in White- ings will be donated to raise "NATIVE ART CONTEST" horse. My dad was a trapper. I funds for preservation of parks The Contest is separated into four categories: get my Native heritage from him and wilderness areas in Canada. AdultCategory / Children's Categories: (limit of one entry per he s a Slavey Indian." One of "Yardley child please). - Jones was along and Age 9 & under; Age 10 13; Age her dreams is to go back to the we had a really good time." to 14 to 17 north country some day. Mervyn has the support and All entries are restricted to "Two dimensional" art. "People have said they can enouragement of her family. Awards Adult Category Children's Categories see my Native culture showing "My older brother and two 1st Prize $2,000.00 $65.00 in my up artwork," says Mervyn younger sisters are great," she 2nd Prize 1,000.00 40.00 proudly. says. 3rd Prize 500.00 25.00 Mervyn, a member for the last She likes the hard work of We look forward to three years of the Indian arts and painting and the feeling of ac- your participation. RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Peace Hills Trust "Native Ar Contest' (NAO s open to Native Ind an Rendeste of Canada, except management, staff and employees of Peace Hills Trust who are not eligòle. 2. Entries shall: consist of a complete and signed Entry Form and a two dimensional work of an in any graphic medium; wig only be accepted from September 1st, 1990 1o490 p.m. on Monday, October 01, 1990, will be judged by apanel of adjudicators arranged through Peace Hills Trust whose decision will be final and binding on the entrants. 3. By signing the Entry Form, the entrant represents that the entry is wholly original, and that the entrant is the owner of the copyright in the entry: MAYTAG warrants that the entry shall not infringe any copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third panes. Each entrant shall, by signing the Entry Form, indemnify and save harmless Peace Hills Trust and Ss management and staff and employees from and against any daime inconsistent with foregoing the representations and warranty: waives his Exhibition Right in the entry for the term of the NAC, and in the event that the entry a chosen Home Style as a winning entry, agrees to waive and assign the entrant's Exhtition Right in the winning entry, together with all rights of copyright and Laundromat reproduction, in favour of Peace Hils Trust: agrees to be bound by the NAC Entry Procedures and Rules and Regulations. All entries complying with the Rues and Regulations will be registered in the NAC by the ()Hide] Registrar Mr. David Bdsvert. Late entres, incomplete entries, or entries which do not comply with the NAC Entry Procedures and Rules and Regulatons will be daqualified. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 4. All winning entries will become the progeny of Peace Hills Trust and part of its 'Native An Collection". Unless prior arrangements are made, coo - winning entries will be returned as follows: entries hand delivered will be picked up by the entrant; all other entries will be mailed in the original packaging it was received in. 7 days per week ENTRY PROCEDURES 1. Adult entrants may submit as many entres as they wish, but they must submit a separate Entry form for photocopy d) with each entry. Ensure that all spaces on Entry Form are 1 - the illed in correctly, and that the form is dated and sgned. 5421 36 Avenue 2. All entries must be UNFRAMED paintings or drawings and may be done in oil, watercolor, pastel. ink charcoal or any two dimensional graphic medium. All entries will be judged on the basa of appeal of the subject, ernrgg amy and the choice and treatment of the subject, and the creative Wetaskiwin, AB and technical merit of the artist. Entries which were entered in previous NAC competitions are nit eligible. 352 -8707 3. Peace Hills Trust will not acknowledge receipt of any entry. If the entrant requires notification, the entry sould be accompanied by a self- addressed stamped postcard which will be mailed to the entrant when the entry s received. 4. The completed Entry Form and Entry must be received on or before October 01, 1990 by: Peace Mille Trust, Corporate Office, 10th Floor, Kensington Place, 10011 -109th Street, Edmonton, Alberts, T5J 3S8. Entres submitted by mail should be postmarked no later than October 01.1990 and encased in protective material to prevent damage to the ent ry.Late orinconplete entries will be disqualified. Peace Hills Trust assumes no responsibility as to entries which are misdirected, lost damaged, destroyed, or delayed in transit. Peace Hills Trust assumes no responsibility "We are interested in buying for placing insurance coverage on the entries submitted to them or returned by them to the entrant. 5. Should you wish to sell your work while on display at the NAC, please authorize us to release your telephone number to any interested purchasers. your Paintings and Art -Craft" Should you not corrpete that ponan of the Entry Form, your telephone number will not be released I . r PLEASE CONTACT: ANNUAL Number NATIVE ART CONTEST PEACE HIiilk TRUST LOUISE CARRIERE ENTRY REGISTRAR'S USE ONLY 'AdECadEOf SERVICE' FORM IN DMad DATE: 2208 3416 -52 Avenue D Del. 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Applications and resumes must be received at the fol- lowing address, prior to August 31, 1990. (Assumption, High Level) Grouard Indian Band Band Manager Jim Herbison Positon: Coordinator Gen. Del. Grouard, Alberta. Social Development Program TOG 1C0 Ph: 751 -3800 Requirements: We are seeking an experienced person reporting to Dene Tha nive ,inn ár- Band Council to Administer /Supervise /Social Assistance and Adult Care Programs, to co- ordinate and develop Child Welfare Services in liaison with Alberta Family and Social Services to meet the need of band members. Qualifications: Social services diploma or B.S.W. or R.S.W. or solid equivalent. CONVENIENCE STORE & Experience in community development, administration, management and financial control is required. Experience in SELF -SERVICE GAS BAR working with Native communities and a commitment to work in the North essential. FOR SALE BY OWNER An ability to speak Native language would be essential. A valid drivers license is a requirement. Excellent business opportunity located on the Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Paddle Prairie Metis settlement in northern Al- Apply To: Chief and Council berta. This operation, newly contructed four years Dene Tha' Band ago, grosses sales averaging $530,000.00 per Box 120 annum. Sale would include; business, large stock, ASSUMPTION, Alberta equipment, and 2 bedroom attached living quar- TOH OSO ters. Current owners wish to relocate to pursue Phone # (403) 321 -3842 other business ventures. If this sounds like the Closing Date: August 31, 1990 opportunity you've been waiting for please write to: i Paddle Prairie Mall Corp. General Delivery Paddle Prairie, Alberta TOH 2W0 EKWESKEET REHABILITATION CENTRE Financial information will be provided to ONION LAKE, SASK SOM 2E0 serious inquiries. JOB OPPORTUNITY Alcohol Rehabilitation Counsellor General Requirements TRADITIONAL - Must be an abstainer (both alcohol and drugs). If a recovering ROUND DANCE alcoholic, must have been continuously sober for a minimum of two years. Thursday, September 13 - Preference for Native applicants. Starting Time: 8:00 p.m. - A thorough knowledge of Native culture is a requirement. - Fluency in both Cree and English an asset. - Must have a valid driver's license. Supper - Preference for high school equivalency or higher. Traditional Give -away - Experience in the addictions field an asset. Drummers - Experience doing voluntary community work an asset. Primary Responsibilities Lake Under the direction of the treatment coordinator, the counsellor is Slave responsible for: Native Friendship A. Counselling Centre B. Lecturing C. Client assessment and treatment planning D. Therapeutic Recreation Programs E. Upgrading personal knowledge in the area of counselling and addictions 14 F. Miscellaneous Deadline for applications is August 31, 1990. Midnight Twilight For more information, please contact the Executive Director at (306)344- Country 2094 or (306)344 -2380. WINDSPEAKER, AUGUST 17, 1990, PAGE 19

Jr. Windspeaker I

LONGLASTING LIFE

As OUR LIFE GOES ON WE CAN FEEL PEACE AND FREEDOM IN HEARTS AND SOULS LOVE FOR OUR LIVES AND OUR CREATOR WILL NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY. FOR WE ARE JUST AWAKENING AND STARTING A NEW LIFE.

Warren Wllller Jennifer Cardinal Age 11, Saddle Lake School Grade 7, Driftpile Community School Driftpile, Alberta

DEPENDING ON WHERE WE STAND, IT IS SOMETIMES VERY HARD TO SEE OURSELVES AS WE REALLY ARE ... IF WE LOOK BEHIND, WE SEE A TRAIL THAT IS MARKED BY ERRORS ... IF WE LOOK AHEAD, WE SEE NOTHING BUT DISTANCE AND UNCERTAINTY ... IT IS DURING THESE TIMES THAT WE SHOULD LISTEN TO OUR HEARTS. LIKE THE WIND, OUR HEARTS CAN HELP US DECIDE WHICH TRAIL IS THE BEST, THERE ARE A MANY TRAILS AHEAD. STOP ... TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO YOUR HEART. PROTECT YOUR SPIRIT AND YOUR PRIDE ...LEAVE YOUR MISTAKES BEHIND, WALK CAREFULLY, AND YOU WILL PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM ... REMEMBER ALWAYS ... YOU WILL NEVER REACH YOUR DESTINATION IF YOU CHOOSE TO WALK BACKWARDS ... IN SPIRIT. Drawing and poem by Elston Twoyoungmen 17 years old Stoney Reserve, Morley, Alberta

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For 'Your' New President JEANETTE CHALIFOUX CALAHASEN, was born and raised on the Metis Settlement of Paddle Prairie, Alberta. Jeanette is 37 years old, married to Roland and has one child, Roland Jr. Jeanette Believes: In the 'Team Work Concept', working together to build a better tomorrow for all metis people. That a Leader must not only have education and experience but must have 'Leadership Skills', the ability to communicate, listen and act upon issues, fair representation, equal distribution of funding and be accessible to the Metis people of Alberta. That it is time the Metis people pull together and get involved with the Metis issues and decisions that affect our lives. It is time to Rebuild This Great Metis Nation!! A time to work together, recognizing the achievements and accomplishments among the Metis of Alberta. Too many times the little guy gets lost in the shuffle and dealings, who will speak for the grassroots people that are always forgotten, if we cannot fulfill our obligations as elected leaders. The Framework Agreement is an excellent chance for All Metis People of Alberta, "BUT ", must be administered and distributed equally in all zones. Are you electing a Politician or a leader ?? Louis Riel, A Great Metis 'Leader', he fought and died for a just society. Anyone can become a Politician but not all have the skills to become leaders! We need to realize that Our Future, Our Children, Our Elders, Our Resources, will be affected by the choice that is made on this election!! EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Grade 12, Business Administration, Business Education, Education Technician, Life Management Skills Settlement Administrator, Executive Director, Policy Program Development, Public Speaking, Time Management, Internal Control of Budget Prepared and Submitted Core Budget Funding, Consultant for Grant Applications and Proposal Submissions Worked With and Negotiated with Local, Provincial, Municipal, and Federal Governments, Campaign Manager for Successful M.L.A. Lesser Slave Lake 1989, Northland School Board Member, Friendship Centre Board Member, Assisted on Applications on ERP, RRAP, Repair Programs Volunteer - Numerous Recreation and Cultural Events, Resource Person for Schools on Self Building, Local and National Television Appearances Host Own Radio - Talk Show Program, Internationally Known Gospel Singer, Recorded Single in Nashville, Tenn. CONCLUDING REMARK:

As President of the Metis Association of Alberta, I will put my education, experience and training to work for You! I will continue to push for more opportunities that will provide more and better jobs, housing, education and economic growth for the Metis People of Alberta.

"WITH YOUR VOTE, I WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" POLITICAL PLATFORM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

All Metis should get an opportunity to access jobs!! I will negotiate effectively for local hiring policies, equal distribution of funds and small business opportunities.

I will work for fair representation on economic boards, municipal boards, all boards that affect the survival of the Metis people. The Metis people need jobs Now!! HOUSING: People living in rural Alberta need decent housing and living conditions. Effective delivery of the repair programs and interpretations of committment by applicant prior to signing agreement. More Metis housing is needed in rural and urban areas! Special needs housing for the Metis student and the handicapped, Metis single parents and senior citizens are in need of housing! SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Fair treatment when dealing with social agencies and the justice system. Our people have been programmed to death!! METIS ISSUES: Aboriginal rights, environment, economic development, forestry, hunting, fishing, trapping and the unsung heroes, the firefighters!! EDUCATION: Education is important!! Education allows the Metis person the opportunity of working in "High- Tech" jobs that are such an important part of our future. Metis student's needs should be recognized and acted upon. Funding must be made available for the metis student going onto University, College and Post Secondary institutions. "A Vote for Jeanette is a vote for effective and significant leadership"