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The way Native people are treated by judges was the topic of a recent conference in Banff. One speaker accused judges on judging Native people by white middle class standards. Another said racism was a form of genocide. See stories on Pages 4, 18 and 19. Protest at Grouard AVC By Terry Lusty the other as mayor of High Prairie. The people of GROUARD -A volatile, Grouard feel he should be though peaceful demonstra- representing and serving Indian Minerals West tion is in effect where local community interests, but residents are incensed with wonder how he can when to be probed by IAA a political decision to build he is also the mayor in an Alberta Vocational town. Centre married student By Monday, May 26, the By Albert Crier progress report at the housing comnplex at High nucleus of a protest group upcoming IAA annual Prarie rather than Grouard. had stationed themselves Alberta's oil and gas pro- meeting to be held June 10, The complex would house just outside the AVC. ducing Indian bands have Il and 12, at Duffield. 50 families. Local organizer and given the Indian Associa- Indian leaders from all The decision to locate spokesman Jeff Chalifoux tion of Alberta (IAA) a over Alberta came to the the housing at High Prairie expressed bitterness and mandate to strike up a late hour emergency meet- has not been well received dismay towards Shaben Task Force that would look ing to respond to recent at all. Many of the commu- and Dumont whom, he at the alternatives to the reports of government nity people who spoke with claims, were the driving present handling of Indian mismanagement of oil and "Windspeaker" condemned forces behind the selection resources. gas development on Indian both the president of AVC, of High Prairie. (Chalifoux The decision was made lands. Fred Dumont, and MLA is the Zone 5 board member at an emergency meeting One of the problems with Larry Shaben for having for the Metis Association of May 28 in response to the way things are run "stabbed them in the back" Alberta.) reports of Indian Minerals regarding oil and gas pro- and "sold them down the The hair is up oil the West mismanagement of duction on Indian reserves river." back of the necks of the resource development on is the lack of communica- Signs reading, "Leave community residents. their lands. (See stories, tion between Indian Miner- AVC in Grouard, move Youth and adults alike were Page 3) als West and Indian bands, Dumont," were typical of parading up and down the "The producing bands according to McDougall. feelings which are running road in front of AVC. Even have mandated the IAA to "Indian people do not high. Dumont's involvement some Elders are participa- set up a task force," said receive information; they in the decision to have the ting. Wilf McDougall, president (Indian Minerals West) complex in High Prairie has The momentum of the of the IAA. The task force have never released any been interpreted as a protest, by Tuesday evening, will review the present actual figures and this has "conflict of interest" appeared to escalate with situation, look at the LOCAL GROUARD ELDERS because of his dual roles options available and give a Continued Page 3 ...peaceful support one as president of AVC, Continued Page 10 New Native ministers (more coverage, Page 4)
By Clint Buehler
Alberta has a new Native Affairs minister - in fact, it has two of them. Premier Don Getty has named Neil Crawford min- ister responsible for Native Affairs (program unit) and Jim Horsman minister responsible for Native Affairs (legal unit). No information has been released on how the changes will affect provincial government dealings with Native people. Crawford and Horsman ROUND DANCE assume responsibilities STUDENTS, friends and relatives joined hands for a round dance. The pow- formerly handled by Milt wow was part of a Native awareness project held at Edmonton's Oliver Pahl, minister responsible Elementary School. For more coverage on the event See Page 12. for Native Affairs in the Photo by Ivan Morin previous government, who - was defeated in the May 8 provincial election. Crawford will also serve as minister of municipal Loivent abuse tackled Page 7 affairs and government house leader, and will have responsibility for housing and for the Public Service Employee Relations Board. Horsman is also attorney general, minister of federal MILT PAHL and intergovernmental affairs and deputy govern- ig replaced by two ment house leader. r--- -
PAGE 2, MAY 30, 1986, WINDSPEAKER National Crombie touring Soviet Union Native, northern communities Indian Bands to get Indian Affairs Minister Union together share much undertake high -level portation vehicles; and discussions with polit- examine the expe- compensation for David Crombie is on a two - of the opportunity week tour of the Soviet responsibility inherent in ical, governmental and riences of the Soviet mercury pollution Union. economic development of scientific decision - Arctic and Antarctic The tour will take the the polar region. makers regarding Institute in Leningrad, minister and an 11- member Soviet northern devel- and the Siberian Branch delegation to areas in the "As External Affairs opment policies as of the Academy of OTTAWA - Indian Affairs Soviet Arctic never before Minister Joe Clark made they relate to renewable Sciences in Novosi- Minister David Crombie visited by an official clear during his Soviet visit and non -renewable birsk, in light of an has introduced legislation Canadian group, and rarely last year, the government resources; ongoing study into the in the House of Commons seen by westerners. of Canada fully recognizes learn first -hand about feasibility of a Polar that will enable the awarding that development of the the Native population Institute for Canada. of compensation for mer- While in the Soviet polar region must take of the Soviet north, The minister's Soviet cury pollution to two Indian Union, the minister will place in a spirit of interna- and the hunting, fishing, host for the visit is Dr. G.I. Bands in northwestern examine first -hand Soviet tional cooperation. My goal and trapping activities Marchuk, the vice- premier Ontario. northern development in visiting the Soviet north which form the basis of of the Soviet Council of A $16.667 million settle- strategies, the impact of is to strengthen such their traditional lifestyle, Ministers and the chairman ment agreement was development on traditional cooperation." and which they share of the State Committee on reached with the Grassy Native communities and on The minister said the with Native people in Science and Technology. Narrows and Islington the Arctic environment, tour will provide "a unique Canada's north; The formal invitation was Bands in November 1985 to and explore opportunities opportunity to learn about explore the market extended to the minister compensate the commu- for strengthening Canada- the socio- economic, cultural potential for Canadian last year when he met in nities for mercury contam- USSR scientific and and economic development northern technology, Canada with V.I. ination of the Wabigoon- economic cooperation in of the more than 900,000 especially for off-shore Vorotnikov, the premier of English River system. Of the circumpolar region. Native people living in the oil and gas develop- the Russian Republic. the total settlement, the The minister says that Soviet north." ment, housing con- The minister will return Grassy Narrows Band will "Canada and the Soviet It will also allow him to: struction, and trans- to Canada on June 9. receive $8.667 million and Islington, the remaining $8 million. The bands will use CENSUS COUNTDOWN the settlement funds to address pressing social and DAVID CROMBIE economic problems attrib- ...made change utable to the pollution. A Message to All Aboriginal People... The Grassy Narrows the settlement. The two and Islington Indian Bands paper companies involved Mercury Pollution Claims in the negotiations, Reed Settlement Act provices for Inc. and Great Lakes This is the final "Census Countdown" feature. In the president of the Metis Association of Alberta, said the settlement of claims Forest Products Ltd., are past four weeks, the Aboriginal Peoples Program, with "hopefully, the Metis members will co- operate in a arising contributing $5.75 million from the contamina- the co-operation of "Windspeaker," has published manner by which we can achieve a proper head count. tion, and all and $6 million respectively. abolishes articles highlighting the importance of the Census and Metjs individuals missed by: the Census due to existing and future rights of The contamination of the the message to "count yourself in." intentional purposes and not by error is one thing, but I action of Band members. A river system was discovered This week's article will reiterate the important points am quite happy with the Census. sum of $2 million from the early in the 1970s, and the of the June 3 Census. "It's about time that this program came about. total settlement will be source of the pollution was (A) By June 2, every household in Alberta will have However, it gives us an opportunity to take an accurate devoted to a Mercury traced to a Dryden, Ontario received the short or long census questionnaire. The and proper head count of the Metis people. I think the Disability Fund for the paper mill owned by Reed. main point to remember is -- this Census involves self - onus is upon us. payment of benefits to The mill was subsequently enumeration and is by no means subjective. Fill out the "This census is of importance to us; it's so vital those with health problems purchased by Great Lakes Census questionnaires as accurately and completely as towards our arguments for land, resources, self - consistent with mercury Forest Products in 1979. possible. If a household has more that six members, determination. If Metis people miss this opportunity, I poisoning. Crombie paid tribute to please ask for additional forms from the Census am sure problems will later develop in determining the "These two communities the determined efforts of representative in your area. head count but it will too late." have endured much hard- the Honourable Emmett (B) Question #7 in both the short and long forms For further information, contact: Laurent C. Roy, ship and despair during the Hall in achieving a fair and requires self -identification. Aboriginal members Edmonton Census Regional Office, (403) 420 -2129 or past sixteen years," Mr. comprehensive settlement residing in temporary accommodations such as motes, Carole Lavallee, Calgary Regional Office, (403) 292 -4914. Crombie said. "While we acceptable to all parties. hotels, work camps, etc. will be asked to fill out Form 3, should not forget this The minister appointed Mr. the transient form. Question 12 in Form 3 addresses the tragedy, today we can Hall, a former Justice of the tw ethnic question. These questions, numbers 7 and 12, anticipate a new beginning Supreme Court of Canada asks each Canadian to indentify themselves either as for the Grassy Narrows (1962- 1973), as his special A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, MAY 30, 1986, PAGE 3 Task force formed to review Indian resources From Page I cussion at the IAA annual leaders and individual IAA bly in the 45 -year history of powwow that will be held as and comfortable surround- meeting. members. the IAA. part of the three day IAA ings. happened in the past," said "We hope to make it a Some of the Elders from annual meeting. There is ample room for McDougall. "Everything is running special event, seeing that it the Paul Band who were Chief Bird reports that campers, trailers and tents smooth," said Chief Enoch is an anniversary for the involved in the organizing an all -out effort by the Paul in the campgrounds on the It is expected that the Bird of the Paul Band, who Paul Band also," said Chief of the IAA in the early days Band members will ensure reserve. There will be issue of management of will be hosting the 43rd Bird. The Paul Band was are still around, said Chief that people attending the security personnel on duty Indian resources will be annual assembly of chiefs, one of the first reserve to Bird. These Elders will be IAA assembly will be 24 hours, throughout the given a lot of time for dis- councillors, community host an IAA annual assem- honoured at the traditional accommodated in pleasant event. Mismanagement of Indian resources charged ByLesleCrossitaghain "Managing the large geographically dispersed Reports confirming the and technologically Department of Indian demanding oil and gas Affairs has failed in its trust resources of Indian bands is Provincia responsibility for Indian oil a major responsibility and gas have been released which has never been met, to western bands and the and evidently, has gone expected by the bands. "seismic information having media this week. unrecognized by senior "It is almost inconceivable reef potential has not been The reports, written managers within the Indian any organization, public or analyzed." almost a year ago by John Affairs program," said private, responsible for oil The consequences of Pashniak of Calgary based Banta. and gas production would this state of affairs, continues Norco Resources Limited Because of the shortage not regularly generate such Pashniak, could be dev- and Russell Banta, a of staff, many errors have basic and essential resource astating because if problems consultant on contract to been made in accounting management information," are not timely identified, Indian Minerals West and administration, contin- he continued. bands cannot include (IMW), confirmed similar ued Banta. This culminated The Pashniak Report performance revisions in charges in former IAA in the department allocating also cites similar negligent their budgets. president Joe Dion's report $117,000 to assess the cost practices within the Because of these negligent leaked to the press in of remedying these errors. organization, saying the practices which go back to February. This remedy will ultimately department is at present 1978, IMW has underpaid In his report to Deputy cost the department an functioning in a "crisis - cash cost allowances and Minister Bruce Rawson, estimated $800,000 in management" mode, retroactive liability estimated BRUCE RAWSON Banta cited numerous interest payments. "devoid of proactive plans, at $7 million plus interest, ...made more changes instances of understaffing The Stoney Band, west and lacking in resources says the report. and neglect of the depart- of Calgary, is currently and authority to meet Pashniak concludes his responsibilities are, regard- term matters such as ment's trust responsibility. repaying royalty payments mandate objectives of report by recommending ing oil and gas and other amendments to the Indian "The office (IMW) is so to IMW due to an error Indian bands." IMW.begin immediate resources on Indian lands." Oil and Gas Act. critically understaffed, made in 1978. These The organization current- restructure in order to give In his covering letter to "I want to assure you underfunded and under - payments are ly has less than half the the agency the ability to the chiefs, Deputy apparently Minister that this task force, the equipped and that it is crippling the Band and a required staff to fulfill the fulfill its mandate. Bruce Rawson says changes majority of whose members incapable of performing Stoney oil spokesman, directorate mandate and in The cost of restructure is within IMW are already will be Indian people, will some of the most basic Felix Poucette, confirmed fact it is recommended that "minor compared with taking place and the also be consulted on short resource management recently that the Band is the "qualifications of all staff potential exposure of the department will be increas- term organization changes," functions," said Banta. still considering legal action members" be reviewed. department to judgements ing staff from 26 to 65 with said Rawson. Banta was also highly against the department. Pashniak also points out related to mismanagement "even greater relative critical of what he called the Banta also points out that IMW has completed and breach of trust action," increases in the operating Rawson is proposing "miniscule" budget alloted that IMW has not completed only 30 detailed geological concludes Pashniak. budget." IMW be replaced with a to IMW which is a "sum any technical estimates of studies and only two Banta's report makes Rawson attended an oil new organization called equal to 16 one -hundredths oil and gas reserves and percent of regional mapping similar recommendations, and gas workshop in Indian Oil and Gas Canada of one percent of the 1983 consequently there is is complete, with half of the and points out that senior Edmonton last month and a and that the new task force royalty revenues, slightly "inadequate information to maps already out of date. department managers recommendation was made participate in the selection less than 15 hours of the base forecasts on duration "Essentially, no mapping "must change their basic that the department estab- of the chief executive annual oil and gas produc- and volumes of production of heavy oil in Saskatchewan perceptions of what the lish a task force on oil and officer of the new organiza- tion from Indian reserves." and revenues that can be has been done," and nature and scale of their gas issues to consider long fion. Reports cite negligence by IMW ByLesleyCrossighmn launched ajoint suit against Minerals West, but it was additional $4.1 million to be the federal government put on the shelf to collect added to the previous The Banta and Pashniak saying it failed in its trust dust. Then in June 1985, budget of $500,000. reports, which cite serious responsibility to properly Pasniak and Banta sub- However, it seems these negligence within Indian manage their resources. mitted their reports, which changes may be too little Minerals West, could prove The band had acted on were only released to the too late as Indian leaders to be the final nail in the the Dion Report, which was public after requests under are discussing the possibility coffin for the department as first published by the the Access to Information of launching breach of trust irate Indian leaders met this Native press early this year. Act. And a reorganization lawsuits against the govern- week to discuss further The report, which was kept report written in December ment. action on the reports. under wraps by the depart- 1985 and released exclu- In a telephone interview, In meetings in Edmonton ment for almost two years, sively to Windspeaker in IAA President Wilf and on the Stoney Reserve said the department benefits March also recognized the McDougall confirmed that west of Calgary, leaders are from its trustee position need for changes within these discussions are going gathering together to over oil and gas resources. Indian Minerals West. on but added that as far as discuss the new reports However, although -the However, until recently, he is aware, no chief has as which confirmed similar discrepancies within Indian no major changes have yet made a definite decision. accusations made by Minerals West is receiving been made within the However, McDougall former Indian Association widespread publicity, the organization has continued said most chiefs are against of Alberta (IAA) president department has been to be hampered by the lack the department's plans to Joe Dion in his 1984 report aware for at least two years of a permanent manager expand IMW into a bigger on Indian Minerals West. that there are major for more than two years. bureaucracy called Oil and Last month, just before a problems within Indian Deputy Minister Bruce Gas Canada. department -run oil and gas Minerals West. Rawson has now announced "As far as I know, workshop in Edmonton, The Dion Report, written that staff will be increased everyone is opposed to JOE DION the Saddle Lake and in 1984, pointed out many by 38 and that Treasury these plans," said ...suspicions confirmed Goodfish Lake bands discrepancies within Indian Board has approved an McDougall. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 4, MAY 30,1986, WINDSPEAKER NEW ALBERTA CABINET Don Getty Premier David Russell Deputy Premier Minister of Advanced Education (Responsible for Bureau of Public Affairs) Neil Crawford Minister of Municipal Affairs Govemment House Leader (Responsible for Housing) (Responsible for Native Affairs program unit) Responsible for Public Service Employer Relations Board) Jim Horsman Attorney General Minister of Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs Deputy Government House Leader (Responsible for Native Affairs legal unit) Larry Shaben Minister of Economic Development and Trade Dick Johnston Provincial Treasurer (Responsible for financial institutions, including trust companies, credit unions and insurance companies) NEIL CRAWFORD JIM HORSMAN Neil Webber ...programs unit ...legal unit Minister of Energy Les Young Minister of Technology, Research and Telecommunications Split of Native Affairs Al Adair Minister of Transportation and Utilities (Responsible for Northern Alberta Development not yet known Council) impact Marvin Moore NEWS ANALYSIS with Native leaders or discuss their Native Minister of Hospitals and Medical Care By Clint Buehler responsibilities with the media. With the next session of the Legislature scheduled LeRoy Fjordbotten The provincial government appears to have a new for June 12, Crawford, as government house leader, Minister of Tourism scenario for its handling of Native Affairs. and Horsman, as deputy government house leader, are But it may be some time before we find out exactly heavily involved in preparations for it. Ian Reid what it is. In addition, each has other major Cabinet Minister of Labour All we know for sure is that Cabinet responsibility for responsibilities that make severe demands on their time (Responsible for Personnel Administration) Native Affairs has been split, with Neil Crawford in and attention - Crawford with municipal affairs, (Responsible for Human Rights Commission) charge of the "programs unit," and Jim Horsman in housing and the Public Service Employee Relations (Responsible for Professions and Occupations charge of the "legal unit." Board; and Horsman as attorney general, as well as Bureau) Efforts to find out exactly what changes will result federal and intergovernmental affairs minister. Connie Osterman have so far been unsuccessful. Speculation on what Premier Don Getty may have No one at Native Affairs is talking, and the new had in mind with these changes is difficult because he Minister of Social Services ministers are unavailable. It may be weeks before has made no public statements on Native Affairs, nor formally addressed in the Don Sparrow Crawford and Horsman even have a chance to were Native Affairs consider their Native responsibilities, never mind meet Progressive Conservative campaign. Minister of Forestry, Lands and Wildlife Ken Kowalski Minister of Environment (Responsible for Public Safety Services) Ernie Isley Minister of Public Works, Supply and Services Alberta's judicial system criticized Peter Elzinga Minister of Agriculture ByLesleyCrossúgfwm going on here that is even Lake Band, echoed times more success outside Shirley Cripps less sanitary. In the 1970s, Lennarson's views, but the courts than in it and it is Associate Minister of Agriculture BANFF - Alberta's the Lubicons tried to file a pointed out that lower some reflection on our judiciary are biased, caveat against the provin- court judges are more likely great society." Dennis Anderson discriminatory and are part cial government. The to be ignorant and insensi- In an interview after the Minister of Culture of the political "old -boys province didn't argue the tive on Indian issues. conference, organizers and (Responsible for Alberta Advisory Council on network," said some case but asked for a "Once you get to the chairman Al Lucas said he Women's Issues and the Women's Secretariat) delegates during a heated postponement. They Supreme Court, at least was disappointed that and emotional discussion rewrote the law, making the you have judges who are Alberta's judges had not Norm Weiss on the judicial treatment of changes retroactive to familiar with the larger attended the conference Minister of Recreation and Parks Natives held here May 24. before the caveat was filed issues But in the lower generally, and especially However, the messages and then it was dismissed courts you must remember this particular discussion. Rick Orman delegates had for the as no longer having any the case is usually against "We contacted them and Minister of Manpower judiciary went unheard as basis in law," he said. the government and most tried to persuade them," he (Responsible for lotteries and financial assistance to the conference was boy- Lennarson pointed out of the judges are appointed said. "But I am sorry to say major exhibitions and fairs) cotted by Alberta judges that many judges are by the government. We they refused to come who declared to the directly or indirectly working must remember that usually saying the conference Nancy Betkowski organizers that the with the provincial govern- any land claim is threatening would be biased." Minister of Education conference itself was ment and often have strong to the government and to The conference was biased. ties with cabinet ministers. the general social establish- called socialization of Ken Rostad During the discussions, "This is a serious and ment," he said. judges to equality issues, Solicitor General Lennarson, who is currently profound problem. A "I don't want to say there and was organized by the working for the Lubicon problem of power politics. is no hope for the judiciary," law faculty of the University Elaine McCoy Lake Band on their land We've got Indian people concluded O'Reilly. "But of Calgary. The conference Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs claim, said judges who had with very little resources there is a long way to go. It's dealt with issues ranging attended hearings on the going to court against strange that we have to ask from equality of the sexes Jan Dinning band's claim were in some judges and lawyers who the question of socialization to the rights of children, Minister of Community and Occupational Health cases also working for the listen to the case and then of judges. We wouldn't and was attended by out-of- (Responsible for Workers' Compensation Board) large oil companies who go to the Petroleum Club have to pose the question if province judges, lawyers (Responsible for Alberta Alcoholism and Drug naturally did not want the for cocktails." it was not a problem. It's and law students. Abuse Commission land given over to the band. James O'Reilly, the terrible to say that the "And there is something lawyer for the Lubicon Lubicon people have 2,000 More on Pages I8& 19 ANEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, MAY 30,1986, PAGE 5 Government rapped for ignoring Natives By Clint Buehler Housing Project save that Johnston, indicated that have consulted with the the recommendation to the Cabinet had decided on IAA regarding the closure A statement deploring locate in High Prairie was January 23, 1986 to locate of Cold Lake to Indian "the lack of consultation mentioned in the report of the Project in High Prairie. Domestic Fishing. He did and outright deception that one of the five workshop "So much for Mr. Shaben's not. "This has got to stop. If has become rampant in the groups of the meeting," claim that there was no final they can get away with lying provincial government's Freeman says. "There was decision. "This type of about consulting with dealings with Native people," no discussion of any of the double -dealing and manip- Indian groups, who is to say has been issued by the groups recommendations, ulation of Native people that they are not lying Treaty 8 office of the Indian and there was no vote or was also evident during the about consultations with Association of Alberta consensus developed. Cold Lake Fishing Crisis," other groups in our society. (IAA). Further, the Native people Freeman says. In this case, Is this really what the The statement was listed on the PACCA list the deputy minister of Fish people of Alberta want prompted by the protest were virtually unanimous in and Wildlife had claimed to from their government ?" over the location of student their opinion that the housing for the Alberta housing project should be Vocational Centre (AVC) located in Grouard. "Also, in Grouard (originally since the housing project is slated to be built at primarily designed to serve Grouard) in High Prairie. the needs of students from The statement signed by the isolated communities in CAREER OPPORTUNITY IAA Treaty 8 Vice- President northern Alberta, our office Clifford Freeman, says the contacted the communities. is with the Family & current protest in Grouard The opinion was again now available is "a direct result of the lack unanimous. They do not Community Support Services at Fort of respect for Native want the Housing Project Chipewyan, Alberta political structures displayed built in High Prairie. in recent months not only "So much for Mr. POSITION: Community Services Trainee by appointees of the Dumont's claim of full and DUTIES: To assist the director in all phases provincial government, but extensive consultation." of program administration at F.C.S.S. Freeman says that after also by members of the SALARY: 5600 per hour /30 hours per week provincial Cabinet. failing to receive a satisfac- Freeman says that when tory response from Mr. This position has excellent he heard that the site of the Dumont, the Community potential for advancement married students' housing Association of Grouard, complex might be moved along with representation Submit resume to: Pat Flett to High Prairie, he wrote to from the Metis Association P.O. Box #348, Fred Dumont, president of and himself, arranged to Fort Chipewyan, Alberta AVC Grouard. meet with the MLA for the TOP IBO According to Freeman, region, Larry Shaben. DEADLINE for applications is June 13th, 1986, for in his response (dated "At our March 26, 1986 further information contact: (403) 697 -3811 February 21, 1986) Dumont meeting with Mr. Shaben, stated that: "The Alberta he said that no final Vocational Centre, Grouard decision regarding the has been involved in housing project has been extensive consultation for made. He committed the past five years with the himself to meet with the following groups of stake- deputy minister of Advanced holders: CLIFFORD FREEMAN Education and Mr. Dumont, LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 1. The Lesser Slave ...not satisfied then meet with all interested Lake Indian Regional parties. There has been no Indian Association of Alberta Council. the next five years has been of the Bands agree with the meeting conviened by Mr. (Edmonton Office) 2. The Sucker Creek, extensive and most fruitful." proposition that they be Shaben which in any way Driftpile, Swan River, Freeman then conducted located in High Prairie. resembles the one discussed DUTIES Whitefish Lake, Horse - telephone survey of all the "The survey of the at our meeting. Further, to meet the lakes (sic), Blood groups listed by Dumont, Native people listed as right after the election, Mr. Maintains a Data Resource Centre needs of the I.A.A. and Indian government users; Indian bands, three and all of the Native PACCA members proved Shaben informed the Metis Settlements. representatives on PACCA. to be even more enlighten- Grouard Community Assists in the preparation of educational 3. A broadly based Neither the Lesser Slave ing. Many of the people Association that the decision materials for conferences and workshops; Advisory Committee Lake Regional Council, nor listed were totally unaware to locate in High Prairie was referred to as the any of the Indian Bands that their name appeared final. He made no attempt In consultation with users, makes acquisitions President's Advisory listed had been consulted in on the list. Of the Native to communicate with the for the D.R.C.; Committee on Centre any way regarding the members who attended the IAA or any of the surround- Affairs (PACCA) ... change in plans as to the last PACCA meeting, none ing reserves or settlements." Scans the print media to secure revelant ...Hence we feel that location of the Married recalled any discussion A letter dated May 20, information and stores and distributes it. consultation regarding Students' Housing Project, regarding the location of 1986, from then Advanced Freémán says. did the Married Students' Education Minister Dick QUALIFICATIONS what should happen during Nor any Knowledge of Treaty and Aboriginal Rights and commitment to protect them; knowledge of an Indian language; Completion of a two -year programme or the IAA Vice -presidency position sought equivalent in similar training and experience; Several years of relevant experience, prefer - discussions with Indian worked for the Assembly of ably working for an Indian government or Narcisce Blood, a Blood readily available. political organization. Tribe member currently Blood also believes that nations to develop and First Nations on the Penner living in Lethbridge, has the IAA should stay out of clarify constitutional protec- Report on Indian Self - ABILITIES declared his intention to program areas and con- tion of Treaty rights. Government, and with the High personal initiative; co- operative attitude run for the vice- presidency centrate on political devel- One of Blood's greatest AFN Treaty Unit. He has in liaising with information users; of Treaty 7 in the upcoming opment. "I feel that Treaty concems is the desperate been involved with the IAA Indian Association of 7 bands know what they social and economic situa- on various committees, Familiar with word processing equipment. Alberta (IAA) election. want in terms of their own tion on reserves. He particularly on constitutional Blood stated that the government. However, the intends to work politically and education matters. He SALARY upon training a things that prevent this to have the resources made has been involved with the Negotiable, depending IAA needs well-organized and experience. and developed strategy to from happening are provin- available to bands to deal new Prairie Treaty Nation Alliance. Blood protect Alberta Treaty cial and federal policies. with this. Currently, Apply by June 15th; Starting date July 1st, 1888. Indians' concerns. He Their lip service to our Blood was instrumental is the constitutional director noted that information is a rights is different than their in organizing an active for the Blood Tribe. Apply to: vital tool in politics. "I would policies." Indian student political work to co- ordinate the Blood noted that the movement while at the The IAA elections will be Personnel /Finance Committee flow of information to the upcoming constitutional University of Lethbridge. held at the General Indian Association of Alberta Treaty 7 Chiefs." Blood First Ministers Conference He served several terms as Assembly, at Paul Band, 11630 Kingsway Avenue has expressed concem in in 1987 is only a minimum a board member and June 10, 11 and 12. All Edmonton, Alberta the past that the IAA has requirement. He argues president of the Native Alberta Treaty Indians are T5G 0X5 entitled to attend and to failed to have current policy that the federal govemment Friendship Society of Telephone: (403) 452 -4330 and political information should continue bilateral Southem Alberta. He has vote. A NEW. DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 6, MAY 30, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Lower priorities for Natives? By Clint Buehler Leo Piquette of the Lac La Biche- Athabasca riding as the New Democrat Native Affairs critic Premier Don Getty has certainly made it clear in the Opposition. that Native Affairs will have a lower priority and Editorial Both he and his leader, Ray Martin - and less focus in the new provincial government. Grant Notley before them - actively showed First, by splitting the programs and legal their interest in Native issues long before the aspects of Native Affairs, he has signalled a special status for Native people in the province. election. departure from a unified approach to dealing That could indicate an increased effort on the Now that there is a larger Opposition, Martin, with Native concerns. part of government toward assimilation of Piquette and their colleagues can provide a voice With Jim Horsman, the new attorney -general, Native people into the mainstream of society, in the Legislature to ensure that Native concerns responsible for both intergovernmental affairs directly denying their special rights guaranteed are dealt with in public debate instead of behind and Native legal issues, we can expect a more in the Canadian Constitution. closed doors. direct approach to dealing with such matters as One bright spot may be the appointment of That has to be a step forward. the Lubicon land claim. It remains to be seen whether or not that will speed the process or produce acceptable results. Neil Crawford likely won't have much time or attention for Native programs. As minister of municipal affairs, he has a big job ahead mending the rift between the provincial government and Alberta cities. That can be expected to be his major priority as the Tories seek to regain the urban seats lost to the New Democrats and Liberals. On top of that, when the Legislature is in session, Crawford has the additional heavy load or organizing and spearheading Tory participation in the sessions as government house leader. Crawford also has responsibility for housing and for the Public Service Employee Relations Board. That doesn't leave him much time for Native Affairs. If this means that Native people will now have direct access to individual government departments in addition to continuation of support for programs to meet their specific needs, this could be a positive change. But if Native people are to continue to be funnelled through the Native Secretariat, the severe downgrading of Native Affairs in Cabinet could well mean a trend toward denying any Reader tired of hearing Native `cries' The following letter, including the Editor's Note, appeared in the May 8, 1986 issue of the `Bonnyuille to discredit Aboriginal rights is being undertaken, Advocate." Editor's and to wonder if the provincial government Notebook instigated it. He has gone so far as to try to seek out (Editor's Note: This leged person what they the people whose names appear on the letters to see really letter has been edited think of the . issue and By Clint Buehler if they exist. for legal reasons.) you're sure to get your ears If the letters are not part of an organized blistered. campaign, then they cannot be ignored, for they Dear Sir; The rest of us less privi- reflect the attitude of at least a portion of mainstream I have just finished read- leged groups have fish and society. An increase in the number of such letters, ing your April 14 issue with wildlife to thank. If the and in their vehemence, could indicate increasing an editorial headlined s `Cold management of our natural opposition to Aboriginal people, or at least to their Lake band defies fishing resources was left to the special status and the benefits that result. ban.' I have never written in likes of the First Nations, Elsewhere on this page is a letter reprinted from response to any newspaper I'm concerned our fish the "Bonnyville Advocate." It has been reprinted in A key factor in that change might be the difficult article but I can withhold no would be gone, the moose "Windspeaker" because it refers to Native people, economic times we now face, with high longer. extinct and all the timber and we believe our readers want to know what is unemployment and the hardships that result. I personally have had my bumt. being written about them in other publications. Racism, opposition to special treatment, negative fill of Indian rights issues. The Native people on the It is also reprinted here, and discussed in this stereotyping - none of these are new to Native It's about time the Cold Cold Lake Reserve have it column, because many similar letters are appearing people. But over the past 20 years or so the public at Lake First Nations band easy, extremely easy. Oil more and more frequently in daily and weekly large has been generally supportive, and the and the rest of the special revenues, free land, subisi- newspapers throughout the province. government has been generally responsive to rights groups, notably dies, social services and Almost without acception, these letters - with entrenchment of Aboriginal rights, just settlement of and efforts to improve Native, woke up. What peddle a bit of moose and varying degrees of vehemence - challenge "special Aboriginal claims social and makes them so special? fish when short of cash. treatment" for Native people. Often, they note that economic conditions for Native people. Are they contributing in It's about time the silent there are many non- Native people who are "worse Recently, governments have begun to take a some secret way to the wel- majority spoke. It's about off" than Native people, but who don't get similar harder line, possibly as a result of the economic fare of all the people of time the Cold Lake First assistance. And sometimes, they include racist downtum, and very likely because they believe that Alberta or Canada? Nations band did some- generalizations - often based on negative is what the voters want. Letters such as these can The First Nations is cry- thing constructive. stereotypes - alleging that Native people squander serve to reinforce that change and motivate elected to it further. ing again over violation of Regretfully I must with- the assistance they do receive. officials carry their so- called sacred hold my name because of The increase in the number and intensity of such We don't like these letters. But the reality is that rights. Well it's a crock! The business commitments. letters has prompted at least one Native activist to people are writing them. And because they can have whole song and dance is a But my feeling are shared speculate that an organized letter -writing campaign an impact on Native people, they can't be ignored. crock! Ask any less privi- by many. DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, MAY 30, 1986, PAGE 7 Society to combat solvent abuse By Terry Lusty Lake, Trout Lake, Native teachers, Cree- Wabasca- Desmarais and speaking social workers, A newly- incorporated Slave Lake. The letters of and others are being sought society geared to working support which they are to assist the society in with Native youth is seek- seeking is "to sponsor a achieving its primary goal ing support to develop a summer camp which will to "provide health produc- solvent abuse treatment take eight youth for six ing ways for Native youth to centre in northern Alberta. weeks through a mini have the opportunity for "Oskatisewin Youth treatment /cultural aware- adolescence to be a pre- Society" is based at Slave ness camp" from June 28 to paratory time for produc- Lake. It's president, Ann August 9. tive adulthood." Thompson, says that her The program is to include Thompson brings to the main interest is to "work attending the International society training and expe- with Native youth using Native Congress on Alco- rience incounselling through wholistic treatment" for the hol at Alkali Lake, B.C. in Nechi, volunteer work with physical, emotional, men- early July, a sundance in Poundmakers Lodge and tal, and spiritual growth and Saskatchewan, sessions AADAC, administrative development of youth. with Elders, and taking in abilities, psychology, edu- Originally from St. Albert an Alberta powwow. cation, and familiarity with where she was raised by Also on the roster of her Native culture. her grandparents, Thomp- activities are life manage- Dillman, originally from son says she became ment exercises, new corn- Manning, holds a diploma "very attached to people in munication skills, self in social work from Red isolated areas" and "found expression, sports and Deer College, worked for them to be very caring, team activities, arts, crafts, three years in child welfare, completely sincere, and and music. and ran a battered womens' ANN THOMPSON AND CAROL DILLMAN trustworthy." The group has been lob- shelter in Yellowknife. ...want to work with the youth The society's secretary - bying with Forestry for treasurer, Carol Dillman, Crown land just south of contends that solvent Slave Lake that would abuse in the back lakes become their camp base. communities is "very The concept has been well a laugh a minute serious." received but will have to From Úm-: The minister shows me the door and reminds me of "Even in Slave Lake," illustrate that it has financial services on Sunday. Yeah, sure, if there's anything left said Dillman, who is soon backing before any land is of me to save by then. He feels the chill and offers me a taking on the role of pro- alloted, said Dillman. For r wagamese.... ride. No thanks. gram supervisor for the now, they have acquired a Back out on the road the asphalt turns to crusty Slave Lake Friendship 25 -year lease on 23 acres of snow. My footsteps creak and echo off the stiff hills. Centre's addiction pro- land approximately Il My shadow with the pluming out, swims along gram, "kids as young as kilometers east of Slave heat always just a ahead of me. eight have, been in the Lake. step If I had anywhere else warm enough to sleep I'd turn AADAC office" for solvent The camp will be co- right around and head there instead. Yeah, well, guess abuse. educational with two full - Hihowareyá , hihowareya', hi- how -are -ya? If you what, there ain't no such place. So my social worker On a provincial level, time staff and some part - ever run into Charlie Hill, the Native comedian, that's keeps tellin' me. Nobody wants to keep an Indian kid nobody specializes in the time workers. Its probably how he would greet you. whose grown up past the cute and cuddly stage. treatment of solvent abuse, participants will be housed This friend of mine told me this story about the time Might as well quit school for all he cares. They'll points out Dillman. She in a large tipi and four tents. he was learning to read. The upgrading instructor probably go ahead and kick me out anyway. Maybe I'll says that while organiza- The society has its fin- would show him cards with letter and sound combin- tell them passing out in front of Big Ben was the result tions do take on solvent gers crossed that CVC will ations printed on them. "Okay Same, to make the `th' of being over -awed by the birthplace of the Canadian abuse cases, none are spe- provide them with the use sound first put yuour tongue up behing your teeth. parliamentary system. Too bad. Here it is March. Not cifically versed in handling of two of their vans for the Then as you say it blow some air out at the same far til' Then summer, then maybe university. them. summer. The financial sup- June. time." Sammy just gave that guy his big toothless grin There's no way I'll make it, not staying where I am. Dillman and Thompson port has been applied for and they went straight on to the next lesson. Even What did the character Dan George played say in are hoping to conduct a from Secretary of State and with all their teeth in, some Objibways whose first that movie, "Cold Journey "? You educate an Indian feasibility study to deter- the Native Affairs Secreta- language is the Native one sometimes have trouble past Grade 6 and he isn't an Indian anymore. Is that mine if there is a need in a riat is being considered as a making that `th' sound when speaking English. To why there hasn't been another Indian kid in the same community for a treatment last resort for funds. them, the subject of this week's talk is yute. class as me for two years? Oh, oh. centre for youth and par- The efforts of Oskati- Ah yes, finally, the much delayed youth column. My home life, my school life and Indian life are all ticularly for Native youth. sewin, however, do not What exactly is youth anyway? When does it start going downhill but what can I do about it. Maybe if I They realize that it won't be stop here. Other major and where does it end? Government funding of youth wasn't born so homely. Maybe if I could talk to other easy and that a lot of work aims are in the works. programs goes up to age twenty four. The law says people as good as I can talk to myself? Why am I is required on behalf of the The society intends to most people under seventeen shouldn't go through walking all alone out here in the cold when even God is society. encourage and solicit the adult court. Social services figures eighteen. Whatever at home busy keeping warm? Maybe nobody figures At present, their focus is involvement of many age it is falls into the category of looking back over the on Peerless Lake, Loon resource people. Elders, I'm worth saving after all. shoulder stuff to me. What you are reading here are The weight of all that thinking made me just stop. the thoughts of somebody who used to play in an `old Out there, out on that back road, in the middle of the stiff' volleyball league in Saskatoon. night, with no reason to go on, no reason to go back, is Probably, though, at no other stage is the distance where all those suicide statistics come looming up to so great from one phase to another. Going from adult the shape fo a warm and dark possibility. Despair and to older person is sorta like a sideways slide. To go helplessness shine down from the cold face of an from innocence to knowing, from.carefree to being unblinking moon. When that frosty light gets so bright responsible, can be a rough and rocky climb. all you want to do is somehow close your eyes against The high school I went to once organized a trip to it. Some of us do temporarily, some permanently. Europe. At the last minute someone kicked in some How I kept on going and didn't freeze solid to that money to send along a few model Native students. spot is what next week's column will be about. Well, after I discovered England is famous for beer, My entire youth wasn't all that bad, though. It just France for wine and Germany for even more beer, kind of makes me, you know, just sort of shrug and they ended up wishing they had shipped along a wish it could've been just a little better, that's all. wooden model of a Native student rather than the real There are a lot of bright, strong young people thing. around who are doing real good for themselves. They We want your opinions When we arrived back in town, it was already are out and about developing their talents and their around midnight. All the other kids had people there identities as individuals and as Native people as well. to pick them up. Me, my shadow and two suitcases Obviously ther is a shiny and bright side to growing up Please write: slunk off down the moonlit, twenty below highway for and the more of them there are means the better we the ten mile walk back to where certain people were are going about more of out affairs generally. Editor paid to love me, but weren't, I suppose, given gas Did you know there is a tribe in the United States Windspeaker money to haul me around. called Utes? What do you suppose their young people At the outskirts of town I swallowed my pride and are referred to, if they have the same `th' problems, as 15001 - 112 Avenue banged on a church door intending to ask for a ride. my friend Same has so much fun with. Edmonton, Alberta The guy hands me a scarf from the lost and found and Can you imagine someone standing up to speak at a T5M 2V6 says I'd be welcome back on Sunday. I talk him into conference and saying something like, "well to my way letting me use the phone at least. of thinkin' at least, the way things have been going "Oh it's you. If you can find your way back from with our Ute yute is " England a bigshot like you can get yourself home over Alright, until next time then, thank you very much this last little bit." Click. Those foster parents of mine, for reading my stuff once again. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAt DOMMUNICATIONS PAGE 8, MAY 30, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Nistawoyou annual meeting a success By Ivan Morin progressive this year in it's time; Trudy Cockerill, a recognize, Jim Carbery of activities because of the non -Native member, who Syncrude Native Affairs, FORT McMURRAY - "I diversity in talent that was was elected as secretary, for being the master of think this year's meeting elected onto the board. and Jim Rogers, who was ceremonies, and the staff at was a 100% better than last He also says that a new voted onto the board as the the Nistawoyou Friendship year; there were no internal time set for the length of non -Native member. Centre for all the work they clashes and we weren't office for the board members The Nistawoyou Board did in setting up the there half the night settling will allow for consistency on would like to thank and meeting. little squabbles, and every- the board from one general thing went really smooth," meeting to the next. The said John Chadi, of the length of office on the board Nistawoyou Friendship of directors will be staggered Castor elected Centre Society Annual between two and four Meeting, which was held on years, depending on the May 14. new president number of votes a candidate The meeting saw a new receives. The four top president elected. He is candidates will be on the By Ivan Morin William Castor, an honorary board for four years, while board member last year the four gaining the least "He brings with him credibility with the people, and a volunteer at the votes will be on the board responsibility as a nineteen -year employee of Suncor Centre for over 23 years. for two years. Limited, and a broadened vision that the centre He defeated other can- Other successful can- requires," says John Chadi, executive director of the didates, including incum- didates for the board of Nistawoyou Friendship Centre, as he speaks of newly- bent Adlas Trembley. directors included Camille elected centre President William Castor. Castor, a man spoken of Kootenay, a board member Castor was elected president May 14. Castor, who very highly by the from last year who was has been a volunteer at centre since 1963, was elected Nistawoyou Friendship elected as vice -president; over the incumbent, Adles Trembley, on the first ballot. Centre staff, was a founding Lenore Mulawka and Edna After being a volunteer for nineteen years, Castor member of the society in Trembley, who were again said he felt it was time to seek an elected position. 1963. elected to the board; Having been one of the founding members of the John Chadi, executive George Alook, Noella Nistawoyou Friendship Centre Society, Castor feels he director of the Nistawoyou Harpe, and Stanley knows what's needed at the centre, and how to go JOHN CHADI about getting it. ...pleased with results Friendship Centre, said Wigmore, who were elected that the centre will be to the board for the first Chadi says that the centre was involved in too many small ventures that weren't really getting the centre anywhere. With Castor as the president, he feels that the centre's activities will pick up somewhat. He would like to begin with the setting up of a housing -0AL-70 PJPL- coop. Castor is also high on implementing such a housing co-op,-and includes programs for youths and Elders as priorities on his list. He says that these two dbb9L-7C. DL PrIT`rJ a-O b< a ' rETy° P L o < P p o D y O b C b D C ^ P ' . L b a J'7 C P A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, MAY 30,1986, PAGE 9 "I am a member of the Blackfeet Nation and I have a very dear friend, Harry Rusk, in Edmonton. Mr. Rusk is a Slave Indian from British Columbia and I recently invited him to the states to do a concert. "Mr. Rusk put on two fine performances for our Rocky children at the Browning High School gymnasium. Woodward He along with his music companion, Gladys McVige, were guests at our home. Mr. Rusk also put on a program for the Blackfeet Nursing Home and the Developmentally Disabled. He also did two shows on Friday and Saturday for the general public. Fora secure future in Indian Languages "Mr. Rusk gave us a copy of the Windspeaker. I would like very much to receive this paper. please attend: Hi! According to Dino Agecoutay, a group of "Once again, thank you so much for some Native prisoners are trying to co- news ordinate an about our brothers and sisters from Canada." "Edmonton Max Freedom Folk Festival" that the Native Language will Thank you for the kindly letter, Lynda. concentrate on showcasing Native talent inside and & Local Control Conference outside of the prison. DRIFT PILE: This wonderful lady is Mrs. Mary "What we are attempting to accomplish is a Campiou and like what Gary Neault had to say of WHEN: June 2427,1986 means I of communication with the various outside her. WHERE: Travellers Motor Hotel organizations and local Indian Bands who would be "Ever since I met her she has been close to me. I Peace River, Alberta instrumental in an anticipated success of this have adopted her as my mother. I remember Mrs. project," says Agecoutay. SUBJECT: Native Languages in Public Campiou had lost her eyesight but she knew my Not only would it be an School Systems /Take Over Self Educa- entertaining festival, but voice. When she regained her eyesight back after an the group is also working on a proposal that would tion In Bands operation, I went to see her. She said: `Gary? That's enable them to produce a record album live at the you? I didn't know you were so ugly'." SPONSORED BY: festival. Gary laughed, and you knew that he was kidding. Treaty 8 Education Commission One top name who has shown an interest and has Avenue met on various occasion with the inside prisoners' 11630 Kingsway group is Clarence "Big" Miller. Edmonton, Alberta Big Miller would also be featured on the album, T5G OX5 along with talented individuals from within. A dance scheduled for June 6 will be held at the For more information please contact: Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton in Billy Joe Laboucan support of the prisoners' idea for the festival. Conference Co- ordinator Money earned at the benefit dance will go towards Phone: 455-2102 the prisoners for their food costs and other activities planned on their agenda. One of the things the prisoners are trying to offer, if things work out, is to have T- shirts made up with Indian design and a logo in regards to the Max Festival. "In order to make it work, we need the support of outsiders. We cannot do it alone without support," said Agecoutay. The festival will take place July 25 to 27, if they can find enough support. For more information on the festival and the upcoming dance, please call Giaou Taylor at 484 -1631. -, Let us not forget our brothers and sisters who cannot reach out as easily for support towards a RIEL positive goal, one that benefits their future as well as showing that we do care. SLAVE LAKE: Recently, I talked with the LIFE executive director of the Friendship Centre at Slave Lake, Alex Courtorielle, for support to find some Native talent for the Native Nashville North series. DRAMA. I just wanted to mention, Alex, that I appreciate EXPO '86: "We are having a wonderful time here. your support and that the series will not begin Rocky. Right now I am having lunch in a place that until TO September, when we start our fall taping. overlooks Vancouver, with the mountains all in BATOCHE Ten shows have to be filled with Native talent and view," said Winston Wuttunee. it is Native Nashville North's hope to fill it with Thanks, Winston. He phones to tell of all the talented individuals from the communities. excitement happening while I am sitting in my office You will feel the wind against Alex, we will be in touch, as there are a few typing about it! your face as you ride into months in between and up to September. Winston has been playing and singing songs with battle, smell the gunsmoke Maybe the friendship centre could hold a talent his band called "Not Quite White," and doing three as you face odds of 10 to 1 at show and under that it could be said "IN SEARCH shows a day. 100' the Battle of Fish Creek, OF THE STARS!" We sure would be up to some- Now what kind of name is that, Winston? ANNIVERSARY hear the music and laughter thing like that. "We're having a lot of fun here and that's just part of the Red River fiddle. Dis- If there are any friendship centres that would want of it," laughed Winston. But he means it. cover the pain and sadness of battles lost and the to participate in a "search for the stars" project and Winston, along with the White Braid Society, the joy and triumph of victories won as the 1885 would like to set up a talent show based on this, High Noon Singers from the Thunderchild Reserve Northwest Resistance comes to life with 64 pages Native Nashville North would love to participate. in Saskatchewan and Boy Ladd have been of stories with over 50 photographs and illustra- Call us at 455 -2700. performing to standing ovations every day. tions. This historic saga is written by Metis histo- "It's true, Rocky. Even the technicians were rian, Terry Lusty. Also included are articles by GIFT LAKE: Leonard Flett, your picture that you saying that they never expected this to happen for Allen Jacob dealing with the Frog Lake Massacre did not receive as Dropping In's winner for the the Native groups. We're just having a wonderful and a fictional account of Metis women in battle community tidbits for 1985 is now in the making. time," said Winston, rubbing it in a little more. by Vi Sanderson. Leonard says that there is a lot of activity planned Okay, Winston, but remember on June 5 you will THE ADVENTURE for the Metis Settlement and right now, they have be in Edmonton doing a one half hour CFRN SHARE seven slow pitch and eight fastball teams already program for me. I offer you a cold day in June. Fill out the coupon below, then send it along with playing. Not really, Winston. See you in June. $3.00 (plus .50¢ for postage and handling) to the "We only have two baseball diamonds here so BONNYVILLE: John Erasmus just called from Windspeaker office and we'll mail your copy of they are always filled. It will be tight scheduling but Metis Local 99 to tell me that the Local, in "Back to Bátoche: 100th Anniversary" we will make it work," said Leonard. conjunction with the Bonnyville Friendship Centre, Send your cheque or money order to: Leonard also says -that groups of people from Gift wil be holding a Slowpitch Mixed Baseball Back to Batoche Lake, Loon Lake, Trout Lake and other areas will be Tournament in Bonnyville on June 14 and 15. c/o Windspeaker leaving once again for Expo '86. Total prize money is $1,400 and trophies will be 15001 -112 Avenue The students that will be making the trip are all handed out to the lucky winning teams. Edmonton, Alberta enrolled in the Community Vocational Centres in "There will also be trophies available to the most T5M 2V6 various northem areas. valuable player, ladies and men," said Recreational "One other thing, Rocky. Aren't you happy that coordinator, Dave Dumais. the Montreal Canadians won the Stanley Cup ?" A dine and dance will be held on the 14th, and NAME No comment, Leonard. Dave says that everyone is welcome. ADDRESS I wish you people in Bonnyville all the luck and TOWN /CITY BROWNING: Is in the state of Montana and I just hope that it turns out as a positive, fun- filled two PROVINCE had to show this letter we received from Lynda Ant, days. POSTAL CODE a member of the Blackfeet Nation: Have a happy weekend everyone. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS Protest at AVC Grouard grows From Page 1 happened over the decades their anonymity and not many of those questioned is in the area. "They took the identifying them by name. the knowledge that, at the approximately 100 support- railroad from us ... they Allegations have been March meeting, Shaben ers on hand by 8:30 p.m. as took Northland School made that community promised a "freeze" on any opposed to about 30 from us .. they took our people were not properly "When he ignores a place in which decision as to where the around noon hour. Several high school ..." In these consulted on the matter in AVC resides and does not consult housing would be located. tents and tipis have been instances, Chalifoux question prior to the pitched. People have with the people or the outlying That freeze was effected continued, all they ever did decision arrived at by with an agreement that "it arrived from other commu- communities, then we begin to was sit back and say Shaben. would remain in place until nities in a show of support. "keyam" ( "never mind" or As early as February 13, question his integrity, his the new provincial cabinet Their solidarity is needed "so be it "). in a letter from the Treaty commitment, and where his posts had been and their designated presence adds to "We can't keep saying #8 vice -president of the lies." and the community had the of heart dimensions the "keyam" when the commu- Indian Association of enough time to protest. speak with nity lifestyle is endangered. Alberta (IAA), Clifford our people Representation from to discuss the That should never be Freeman, Dumont was issue," said a spokesman. areas such as Wabasca, compromised by one or informed "that the Native Little Buffalo, Gift Lake, two people, " he offered. He Because the decision communities which AVC was made before the Sandy Lake, Faust, Driftpile, claims that people will only Grouard serves must be the High Prairie site. of building one campus in cabinet shuffle of May 26, Sucker Creek, etc., were take so much before fully consulted prior to th From a March 26 meeting High Prairie would go and the people did not have on location. Delegates arriving at a breaking point. finalization of any plans with Shaben and Native [ PACCA from other communities Because comments were through. suggest an opportunity to discuss concerning the location of representatives of the write were expected to roll in solicited and received from to Shaben and say the issue, there are hard the new residence." communities and organiza- they don't later Tuesday night and on some AVC staff whose jobs want to be used feelings. Ina February 21 response, tions, Shaben said that the as tokens of one's greed." Wednesday and Thursday. may be threatened for Dumont wrote that "the One meeting was called recommendation came Others still are concemed by Shaben but he only Chalifoux expressed speaking to the press, people who reside in the "from the administration of that the is resentment of what has "Windspeaker" is respecting move only the "gave us an hour's notice," Hamlet of Grouard had a AVC Grouard and the start of things to come said Chalifoux. "How voice in selecting the site -a PACCA" larger plan to ultimately could we possibly get all our have the entire Grouard people together on such A community spokes- Geoff Davey, the campus relocated in High short notice?" person counters the state- Premier's news secretary Prairie. On this subject Also in question is ment, saying that "the said he was quite sure, if there appear to be con- Shaben's decision to go people" were not represent- memory serves him correct- tradictions as well in terms with High Prairie given his ative of the community but ly, that the decision, in the of size. comments on March 25, in "administration from AVC." end, was made by Shaben A document dated April which he acknowledged Dumont's letter also said himself, that it did not go 2 and captioned "AVC the difficulty Native students that the President's Advisory through the cabinet. As it Overview," says that long - face in urban centres. Committee on turns out, it was a cabinet Centre range plans should be These students ussually Affairs (PACCA) "has met decision of January 23. developed" including a total drop out. "It just doesn't - -- to address questions and When one couples the campus building(s) of 12 - work," he said. issues related to the future foregoing points, it would 16,000 square metres" In support of this development of the seem that, the final decision which is contrary to com- "Windspeaker" was told Vocational Centre systems." may not have rested with ments Dumont made at a that a few years ago, 10 of However, a large question Shaben but may have been March 21 meeting with the 14 Natives in a High Prairie looms regarding members influenced by Dumont. Grouard Community school dropped out and of PACCA. This is what community Council Society '(GCCS). this was largely due to Freeman, in an April 1 people express. They are The minutes of that meeting discrimination and culture letter to Shaben, told the irate at what they view as reflect Dumont's statements clash. MLA that of 15 PACCA games being played behind as being a "decision made A non- Native resident of members polled, "only one their backs. to build a campus of 1,000 Grouard openly and without person, a resident of High An AVC staff person had square feet," (error in hesitation concurred. He Prairie . expressed no kind words for Dumont. minutes ?) including class- said that discrimination and support" for the site to be in "When he ignores a place in rooms. prejudice is in High Prairie, High Prairie. which AVC resides and Of additional concern which is "redneck." It was further brought to does not consult with the are documents illustrating When asked to comment the attention of "Wind - people or the outlying that AVC plans to move on the protest, Dan speaker" that a number of communities, then we a Vandermeulen that, PACCA members were to his not only housing but also said being question good percentage of pro- "in many ways, they're not even aware that they'd integrity, his commitment, grams as well as the supporting AVC." He was been appointed to PACCA. and where his heart lies." administration system. also "pleased to note that This includes Frank Blonke Nor is Shaben being left It seems that there has it's (the protest) a very and Evelyn Thunder, the off the hook. Chalifoux been much support for the orderly one." superindentent and chair- charged that "he has RCMP person for Northland deliberately misled the housing to be situated at Native Constable Grouard and that this was Roland Calahasen men- School Division (NSD) and people of Grouard and the initial intent. For tioned that he does not William Beaver, former representative organizations example, the 1985 -86 AVC anticipate any trouble. Bigstone Band chief at (i.e. MAA, IAA); he has SPEAKER Calendar contained a Chalifoux says that JEFF CHALIFOUX Desmarais. They are ones deliberately used PACCA ...and Henry message from Dumont theyll protest for "as long Laboucan need to be heard who would have opposed as tokens so that his ideas stating "part of the physical as it takes." Right now, the expansion plan includes group is gearing up for provision for a student weekend activities which housing complex at the include a convoy into High main campus." The main Prairie. They hope to meet NSD takes stand in protest campus is at Grouard so with some government why have the housing in officials later in the week High Prairie? ask community and he says they have people. requested a meeting with By Terry Lusty Grouard as originally Grouard residents, people high program. The like- Yet another document, a the Premier and MLAs planned. Such a develop- from outlying Native com- lihood, said Superintendent letter of April 21 from Dave Russell and Neil On March 21 -22 the ment would add sub- munities, and NSD have Frank Blonke, would be all Dumont to the GCCS Crawford. Northland School Division stantially to the continued had an interest in having the greater. reads: "You are advised Fred Dumont and Larry (NSD) board meeting took growth and existence of the senior high school at that a proposed multi Shaben were not available a stand on where it felt the community." Grouard for some years. Blonke says that there campus development plan for comment at press time. future married student Unfortunately, the numbers has been whole -hearted has not been written ..." Dumont was away at a housing units for AVC NSD has, of course, have not made that possible. support for the housing to To the community, this is a conference in Calgary and Grouard should be situated. interest in what the final It is felt that, were Grouard be at Grouard and that denial that a five year plan is Shaben was in and out of In part, that motion.. outcome may be because to house the family housing Northland sent a letter to being developed, whereas meetings. Messages for reads; they encourage high "...to keep the school units, it could well help that effect on April 7 to the other documents show them to contact "Wind - condominium unit in situations in the communi- determine if Northland Grouard Community otherwise. speaker" failed to get a Grouard... should be built in mu nit ies they serve. would establish a senior Council Society. But, what really fires up response. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, MAY 30, 1986, PAGE 11 Natives plan business boycott of High Prairie By Terry Lusty GROUARD - The protest group here is planning to conduct a boycott of businesses in High Prairie. They are already spreading the word via moccasin telegraph, and hope to drum up cooperation from all the surround- WHO'S NEXT? ing reserves and Metis settlements. "Businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, etc., have THE a lot of clout and could exert some pressure on their 1986 ALBERTA NATIVE PRINCESS PAGEANT mayor, who could then press Shaben to reverse his decision," said spokesman Jeff Chalifoux. He said they (Natives) do not like to resort to such 1 tactics. "It is not in our nature to confront people in this 1 ' way, but our complacency has corrte to a point where 1 we're saying it's too much." 1 ' The group intends to show others that they are 1 serious about the issue and won't settle for anything 1 .: .- . short of being heard and acknowledged. 1 - 55555555 It is realized that the boycott, to be successful, would 1 need a lot of cooperation from community people and i i i 1 i also good communications. "Windspeaker," took the opportunity to poll a few 01_0_0_6_5_8_i _6_10_0_i businessmen in High Prairie to see how they would react to a boycott of their establishments. Ron Pillay from the House of Furniture doesn't think he'd be too badly affected as most of his clients come from the town itself, and so forth with very little from the Native communities. He did comment that "it's more feasible for the (housing) units to be right there (at Grouard)." Transportation and other costs would be t less that way, he added. i i Pillay's business has a nine -year history. A spokesman for one of High Prairie's local tavems i admitted they would suffer from the loss of many Native i customers. They rely heavily upon the Native dollar which time has proven to be a major impact on their business. The manager of a large grocery store was unavailable for comment and his staff did not wish to say anything that might be contrary to his views. . We talked with Fred Spendiff, who operates a . transport company. Being in business for many years, "it's something you don't even want to think about." He questioned whether therwould be enough participation n the boycott to really hurt anyone, while admitting that a sizable boycott would do damage and "is of concern to people like myself." : The boycott was scheduled to take effect beginning May 28. Alberta will hove an optional, formal wear will be one person may chaperone Native Princess in 1986. required for the banquet two or three of the contest- She will be selected at the and traditional Native rega- ants at the same time 1986 Alberta Native Princess lia will be required for the 8. Winner of this pageant will Pageant to be held at the final judging. be expected to represent the Canadian Native Friendship The following tules and Alberta Native people and Principal endorses Centre (CNFC) in Edmonton regulations will apply for the she must be able to travel. June 20 and 21. pageant: 9. Contestants must be sin- Grouard AVC protest The pageant will be spon- 1. Contestants must be of gle with no dependants. sored by the CNFC and the Native descent. Since neither CNFC, AMMSA Aboriginal Multi -Media 2. Contestants must not be nor the Pageant Committee Society of Alberta (AMMSA). less than 16 years of age nor will be responsible for any of A panel of five judges will older than 22 years of age as the expenses By Terry Lusty incurred by the their education in urban select two runners -up and of April 1, 1986. Proof of age contestants and /or their surroundings involve the princess based on the fol- - must be provided. chaperones, each contest- GROUARD -Stu Botsford "prejudice, discrimination, lowing qualities: poise, per- 3. Contestants must have ant is urged to obtain a is a school principal at course selection and life sonality, speaking ability, been a resident of Alberta for sponsor who is willing to pro- Grouard, but spoke with attitudes." dress, talent and overall at least one year vide her with sufficient funds "Windspeaker" not in that Cultural differences and beauty. The first day of the 4. Contestants must have a for expenses for herself and capacity, but as a board discrimination result in pageant, contestants will traditional dress. her chaperone as well as a member of the Grouard large dropouts in the town, meet the judges on a casual 5. Knowledge of the Native "sash" acknowledging her basis will Community Council Society he said "I feel the same and be interviewed culture would be an asset to sponsor. Should a contestant individually, and a (GCCS) which is like a would apply for the adults." banquet the contestant. enter on an independent will be held in their honor town council. He added that the GCCS 6. Contestants must be pre- basis, she and her chape- where they will be asked to to He said he feels good was specifically effected pared give a two or three rone will be responsible for about what's happening. give a self- profile. minute speech on a topic of their awn expenses "out of a need to combat The "The people have taken following afternoon, her choice, must display a More information and a and discuss the issue of the final very rational approach to judging will be talent and will be asked to entryfonns can be obtained moving the housing to High completed and the 1986 problems of the answer an impromptu bycontacting the Canadian community Prairie." Alberta Princess will be and people are trying to question. Native Friendship Centre, crowned 7. Each contestant must be 10176.117 right the wrongs of Botsford also pointed Street, Edmon- the mode of dress for the chaperoned throughout the ton, Alberta, T5K 1X3, tele- government who are trying out that, besides Northland interview portion will be pageant events, although phone 482ó051. to take the housing away." School Division, the Botsford stated that Improvement District 17 some of the problems of committee passed a motion, having students go out of unaminously, to support the communities to gain the housing for Grouard. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMIKDNICATIONS J PAGE 12, MAY 30,1988, WINDSPEAKER Oliver school celebrates anniversary Saddle Lake students with traditional Indian activities invited to celebrations By Ivan Morin ested in what he and the By Ivan Morin reluctant to participate, but other teachers had to all became involved as the "The children have teach, but now most of non- Native students program progressed The almost lost their tongue and them are really starting to of Oliver Elementary Brandenburg added that cultural heritage, and now enjoy and use what they (eased as School danced and soon as the dancing they're to come have been taught at the Natives do to starting the way the stopped today all the back," says Gordon school. up studies into the wrap students were asking when McGilvery, a teacher at the One of the students says Native way of life. when the next one (pow- that she finds the school on singers and Saddle Lake School. Native wow) would be." Due to the McGilvery, his wife and a her reserve much better from the Saddle dancers cost of the project, number of children were in than the mainstream schools and Ed- Lake School Brandenburg says that he Edmonton to perform at a that she attended in years Ben Calf Robe monton's doesn't see Oliver School 75th anniversary celebra- before. Shawna McGilvery School entertained for the making a yearly event of the tion at Oliver Elementary says "It's a lot easier to get occasion, May 23. powwow, but rather hopes along with the teachers weeks, the School. For six that other schools will The children, ranging because they understand students were taught how a consider taking on such from 6 to 17 years of age, better than the ones in the by the Sacred to dance program on a rotating danced and sang for the other schools." The stu- Sociey, a Society set Circle basis. crowd on hand. Most of the dents were also better up to enhance Native has a dancing and singing skills friends at the Saddle Lake in Edmonton Oliver School studies Native student population that the children .possess School because they were schools. The Sacred Circle of 10 to 20 per cent, and have come from their all the same, and "that Society also brought the Brandenburg feels that the teachers at the school at makes the school much history of the Native people six week program brought Saddle Lake. McGilvery better," she adds. Shawna to the students in the six students closer together, teaches culture, singing is a singer with the school week period. the in it substantially and dancing at the school. group. She has been sing- The reward for the six that the culture gap His wife Elizabeth teaches ing for about two years, and weeks of classroom work STUDENTS closed OLIVER SCHOOL home -economics Indian says she learns a lot of new when the students powwow between the students. came ...couldn't resist the fun of style, teaching the high songs at the school. got to sing and dance with This powwow was only school girls how to make The Elders have a great the students from Saddle the Edmonton Public Larry Brandenburg, one of many ways to bannock and other cultural influence on the direction of Lake and Ben Calf Robe School Board (EPSB). special projects co-ordinator celebrate the 75th Anni- needs Native women. the school. Gordon Jacky Hobal, social studies for Oliver Elementary versary of Oliver Elementary of Schools. The at the McGilvery frequently visits Norbert Jebeaux, an co- ordinator for the EPSB School, says that when the School, and Brandenburg students taught to with the Elders and brings Elder from the Kehewin helped initiate and fund the program was initiated, says that this one was an school are also play hand games, to make back the knowledge to the Band, was also invited by program for Oliver School. most of the students were overwhelming success. various crafts, and to speak students. Cree. The Saddle Lake singers Gordon McGilvery says and dancers were invited to 18, 19, 20 that when some of the stu- the Oliver celebration by July A Ernie of the dents entered into the Cardinal t , 1986 0 ttp school they weren't inter- Sacred Circle Program. 05 O Native consultant 'PIE teaches culture 1144% =IT By lean Morin Á Charlene Houle says Master of Ceremonies 4A Host Drum that she and other people in Native education try to HAMMOND MOTAH DAKOTA OYATE SINGERS build on the self- esteem of Carnogie, Oklahoma the children they teach and r * Point System bring back Native culture. MIKE HOTAIN tr * Registration deadline Saturday 1290 Noon Houle, who is originally Sioux Valley, Manitoba * Food Stands o110) 5150.00 advancead ance per day from Saddle Lake and oy * Handicrafts $100 00 advance for weekend attended school in St. Paul, * Camping facilities with running water a * Flag raising - 9:00 a.m. each morning is a Native studies consul- * Security - 0.0 T.C. Police and R.C.M.P. PI * No or Desp (Right to search aM seizure) and Sunday mornings tant the * Giveaways Sawmay 4 for with Edmonton - Waci * Ceftsor ee sottesponsiCle accidents*. * Rations available daily thefts or destitutions Public School Board. TOTAL PRIZES As a consultant, she * Grand Entry - Friday -700 pm DRUM MONEY teaches Native studies to 7 °0 - Saturday - 100 p.m. and 700 p.rn. both the students and HOULE - Sunday - 1:00 p.m. aM 7:00 p.m. CHARLENE $I ,900 6,000 °O teachers in Edmonton ...Doing a vital job schools. Houle says that s 12o0114 U B ROUß z the teachers learn by that Ben Calf Robe and SENIOR MEN'S SENIOR LADIES simply being in the class Awasis are more concen- Traditional Traditional Gnu Dance Grass Danes Fancy Traditional Traditional Fancy Jingle when she is instructing trated on teaching Natives 45 Yewa and Old Yea,e .40 Yeas 45 Yeas ana 15 Years .44 Yenn 1e Yearn and Okle, 45 Yea,: and Ole, 16 Years lo 44 Years ,a Yeas and aae, Dress ane, students. about Natives whereas at 1v Place 2m Place 3° Place 4s Place 1" Place 2 ^^ Place 3° Place 4'^ Place Houle adds that the *S00" *300.. `SO°°° *I00°° the Sacred Circle their *1,000« *1o0*° °S°°°° *300« Sacred Circle program is teachings are more broad r ar.uouR LG]4LLLLOLß getting a lot of feedback in the sense that they are ' from teachers, but says teaching other cultures JUNIOR BOYS JUNIOR GIRLS not Traditional Gnu Dance Fancy 10 Year Traditional Fancy 10 Years that there are just about the Native culture. m 16 Years 1 I I Years Y Under Y a , 1 0 5 Yea, Years e, Ye,s Years w. nscs (i Under 1 loin Yea (i enough people in the field. The Sacred Circle pro- Place z 1' Place 2 "" Place 3' Place ' 4^ Place 2 d - sum- , 1" Place 2^° Place 3° Place 4' a -sé Houle and others have gram has over 3,000 books °Ior« *75°° °S0« 3rd '5000 °25°° i *100°° ám and *ZS°° o *75» - w put together proposals and videos that are regu- V/ iMA-, 1b1$ *1 have set guidelines for a larly used in their teaching, program, and are now wait- and this certainly broadens -$D MOCCASIN DRY ing for an answer from the their perspective. SOCIAL C'vEzyon TOURNAMENT government. `Having attended the July 19th (? 20th Houle feels that the Indian Teachers Education Saturday, future of Native children in Program (ITEP) in Saska- 1986 the urban areas lies in pro- toon, for July 19th, 1986 REGISTRATION Saskatchewan, (W£rCOm£ ! - - grams like the Sacred Cir- three years, and spending 8:30 - 2:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon July 19th, 1986 p.m. - cle program. "Native Edu- one year at the University cation is vital to the Native of Alberta, Houle continues FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: COMMITTEE: people," Houle says. The to attend university and Sacred Circle is in pa. program hopes to attain her bache- Sioux Valley Band Office w51LVtl¢ some ways similar to the lor of education degree, DANIELLE , en. MICHELLE program at Ben Calf Robe specializing in secondary DIAN School and the Awasis and post- secondary (204) °I Yää=° ee, TAMMY EASTMAN 855 -2671 Program, but Houle says teaching. A NEW "DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, MAY 30, 1988, PAGE 13 Native display to tour world By Terry Lusty in particular, the managing promote Native arts and and the Secretariat. director of the Native crafts. Former NWT resident The one and final officia. Affairs Secretariat, Henry "What we hope is the Theresa Norwegian spent act performed by Native Theissen, as well as Mark display will present to the afternoon of May 23 on Affairs Minister Milt Pahl Gregory and other office audiences all over the world location demonstrating her prior to his departure from personnel during his term Culture the originality, the diversity abilities at bead and hid the Alberta Legislature fol- as the minister of Native and quality of Alberta work. And, Jerry Saddle- lowing his election defeat Affairs. Native handicrafts," back of Hobbema wowed was to cut the ribbon (a Gregory, who deserves remarked Gregory. them all with his ever - paper wrapping actually) to much of the credit in origi- On Saturday and Sun- polished talents in perform- formally open a travelling nating the travelling exhibit, day, crafts workers Rena ing the difficult hoop dance. Native arts and crafts show informed "Windspeaker" Arcand, Kathleen Cutarm, An added treat was story entitled "Things from the that the concept is about and Sara Carr were on telling by Joe Linklater and Heart." four years old but the actual hand to demonstrate bead- Gary Neault of Edmonton. The display was opened execution of bringing it into ing and craftwork. The Red Once it goes on the road, Friday afternoon, May 23, being comes from the River Wheelers performed the display will not include in the Legislature Pedway Communications Branch . on Saturday while the the art pieces -only the where it will remain for pub- of the Secretariat. He White Braid Society pres- crafts, which are valued at lic viewing until June I. made special mention of ented traditional Indian $4,500 and are the culmina- "Things from the Heart" the Alberta Indian Arts and dancing on Sunday. Thanks tion of six months of collect- is a collection of various Crafts Society, which to the co- operation of the ing. They were gathered Indian arts and crafts pie- sought out most of the col- weatherman, a large tur- from various Native com- ces which are of high qual- lected items. nout was on hand to munities ranging from ity, having been produced Society general manager observe the weekend dis- Alberta's deep south to the by some of Alberta's finest Lois MacLellan told - plays and demonstrations far reaches of the provin- Indian artisans. After June "Windspeaker" that some which were enjoyed ce's north. Another six I, they will be farmed out to of the crafts were pur- immensely. months and $11,000 was a host of cities as a travel- chased and selected at their In addition to the 54 indi- spent to construct display ling exhibit -to Toronto, own discretion through a vidual pieces that round the cases, shipping crates, New York, London, Ger- grant from the Secretariat. display are 30 pieces of art information panels in many and other cities in Other crafts were acquired by such noted Alberta French and English, and so foreign countries with through a competition they MILT Natives as; Roy Salopree, on. which the province has PAHL sponsored last fall. ...at last official function the 1985 winner of Peace Until June I, the display associations, as well as "We tried to take a var- Hills Trust annual Native can be viewed in the Legis- Canadian embassies iety of things unique to role. External Affairs depart- art competition, and Jane lature Pedway between overseas. Alberta," said MacLellan. "It is unique in that it is ment for some of the Ash -Poitras, Melvin Ben- 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Pahl informed the Additionally, space was a truly a travelling display," money required to send it son, Morris Cardinal, Faye weekdays and from 9:00 audience at the opening consideration as the display Gregory said. And, travel it to the many countries that Heavy Shield, Alex Janvier, a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on that, "Albertans can take could only accommodate a will, for about two years. It the exhibit will tour. For George Littlechild, Kim weed -ends. Further infor- pride in that this will have certain number of items. is being subsidized by the Alberta, this is a first to our McLain, and Don McVeigh. mation can be obtained by world -wide exposure." Thus, the size of certain Secretariat which is soon to knowledge and is meant to The selections are on loan phoning Edmonton Before closing, he thanked, pieces did play a deciding negotiate with Canada's create an awareness and to from art galleries, offices, 422 -1327. A new appnxtch to unweisilyeducation N7rtT Co oidthatedUniveisily 114ansferIogiam* ( *Subject to funding approval) Purpose This program is designed to assist native persons who wish to pursue a university education but who do not now meet regular Act now! admission requirements. Applications from persons wishing to enter the Program It is administered through the Office program must be received by July 1 by the of Native Student Services at the University of Office of Native Student Services. Student Alberta, in conjunction with Athabasca interviews are required. University. Interested persons should immediately contact All required courses are transferable as credits the Office of Native Student Services, at the University of Alberta. Students may 124 Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta, transfer into a non -quota faculty after Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E8; successful completion of five full- credit telephone 432 -5677. courses. Athabasca Services Support services to students are University1i available through the Office of Native Student Services, and students in the program will have access to University of Alberta campus -ooy>D l facilities. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 19, MAY 30, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Entertainment Country talent kept busy By Rocky Woodward friend of mine Gordon Gadwa came in and I would never have requested Whispering thought that Ervin John of River to "get down with the Kehewin Reserve some funky music!" So we could click his heels did! together two feet off the Gordon related some ground, but I saw him do it news from the chuckwagon at the Kehewin Country races that had taken place held out in Rodeo Dance earlier. He said that one the country near Elk horse died on the racetrack May 24. Point, and another was hurt. The ran in dance conjunc- All in all, the rodeo ran RIVER BAND tion WHISPERING with Kehewin's Rodeo smooth after the mishap. ...going into prison weekend May 23 to 25. It's been a long time since I have taken in a country Once again on May 24, dance, but this one was the Wildwood Band in genuine. The Whispering St. Paul playing home River Band from grown country music for Edmonton, played country approximately 600 people and rock for over 200 who attended the Slow people who attended, and Pitch Tournament indeed had a great time of Dance. it. The dance was held in Some time later, the the town's arena. There Chief of Kehewin and a was also a Beer Fest on the agenda. AGT' * * * Telecommunications A Benefit Dance will be GOOD NEWS held at the Canadian Native PARTY Friendship Centre in LINE Edmonton June 6. The dance is in support of the prisoners at the Edmonton Max who are trying to pull off a Native Festival scheduled for Congratulations July. WINDSPEAKER You can support them on your new by attending the dance. Tickets are being sold by Hague Mashuille support groups for the Morth CBC -N series prisoners and are set at airing fall of 19 $7.50. They can also be pur- NATIVE PARTICIPATION WANTED chased at the door. The Whispering River The Fringe Festival is one of the largest Band will play solid Alberta (AMMSA) has been asked to assist country rock for this theatre festivals in the world. This year, in organizing a meeting of Native groups important affair. more than 100,00 people are expected to and people interested in participating PUT IT HERE Show that you care and invade the Old Stathcona area of -theatre groups, musicians and singers, come on out for a fun -filled Edmonton's southside for the event, which traditional performers, individual evening while supporting a includes plays, musical performances, performers, food and crafts vendors, etc. worthy cause. street performers, art shows, food vendors and a variety of other activity. A meeting has been set to co- ordinate 92.5 FM EDMONTON Native participation in The Fringe for: presents In the past, there has been limited Native participation in the Fringe. Brian Paisley, 7:30 p.m., June 11 The founder and organizer of the festival Canadian Native The would like to see that change. He is willing Friendship Centre to provide space, publicity and other assistance to Native organizations and Country individuals to ensure significant Native 10176 - 117 Street, Edmonton participation in The Fringe. Road For More Information, phone Clint The Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Buehler at AMMSA, 455 -2700 Shou BRYAN FUSTUMIAM AND THE BATTLE RIVER BAND PLUS A SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST - AUGUST 16 24, 1986 Friday, June 13th Old Strathcona District, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Information: (403) 432 -1553 Poundmaket s Lodge new plays, old plays, dance, mime, music, mask . St. street entertainment, fun, and much, much more Albert 125 Shows, 600 Performances, in 12 Theatres! Tickets $1000 at the Pouridmaker's Lodge or call 458 -1884 A MAW DAW1Tlit AHÓRI6i8iAL COI$MIINIQATIONS WINDSPF A rwFR. NAY 30. 1986. PAGE 1 June 14 & 15, 1986 3rd Annual Louis Bull ß16A1 U , '5 s; :2 emo Fastball 12 Mens Teams 8 Ladies Teams Tournament Men's Prize Money Ladie's Prize Money 1st Place - $120000 1st Place - $80000 2nd Place - $90000 2nd Place - $50000 3rd Place - $70000 3rd Place - $30000 4th Place - $50000 4th Place - Plaque Entry Fee - $27500 Entry Fee - $20000 Entry Fee Deadline -June 6th, 1986 Women's Entries Contact Ann at 586 -2008 Men's Entries Contact Doug or Pearl at 585 -4075 All Star Jackets And Game Star Cap, Medals For Top 3 Places Send Entry Fee Cheque Or Money Order To lA)iliS Bull RCCI`eatlt)II BOX #13O Hobbciila, Alberta TOC 1TO A NEW DAWNIN ABORIGINALCGMMUNICATIONS PAGE 16, MAY 30, 1986, WINDSPEAKER McGilvery family continues WHY BE LEFT OUT? legacy of athletic daughter By Ivan Morin istration is at 8:00 a.m., and community. the race will begin at 9:00 The Rose McGilvery In 1984, Rose McGilvery a.m. Road Race will have four died of cancer. Today, her The McGilvery family is categories this year: the legacy lives on through the well known for their sports Men's and Ladies 17 years efforts of her family. Louis accomplishments in the and up, and boys' and girls' McGilvery and his family Saddle Lake area. Rose 12 to 16 years. hold an annual road race in McGilvery was no excep- Prizes for the event memory of his daughter, tion, as she was athletic includes $150 dollars cash Rose. throughout her school and a trophy for the men's You too can keep up to date on years. The idea for the road and ladies' winners, and $75 all the latest news of the Native This year's race will be race comes from a time dollars and a trophy for the community by reading the held in conjunction with the when Rose attended school boys' and girls' division. and won a long The trophies have been Windspeaker newspaper every week. Saddle Lake Indian Days in Grouard Powwow on June 29. 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The prizes should be good for an event like this. And on June 8 and 9, the Bigstone Band will be Cold Lake will also be having their Sports Days on having their Treaty Day Celebrations. Baseball and a August 1, 2 and 3. Lorraine doesn't have all the host of other activities will be part of the schedule By Ivan Morin information for for this event, but she promises to get back the two days. to us as soon as everything is ironed out. Okay, we'll be Ernest says that once school is out, things will really looking forward to that. get going as far as summer activities are concerned. i FROG LAKE: Frog Lake is another one of those WINDSPEAKER /NATIVE PERSPECTIVE: I communities I'm talking to for the first time. I talked to forgot to mention in last week's column that advertising Larry Quinney in the recreation Hi There, I saw my first live professional baseball department, and he salesman John Copley came in first on the B side of our I tells me that the ball end of things haven't off game the other night. Wagamese and went out to gotten the pool tournament. Also placing on the B side were ground too far as of yet. That's watch the Edmonton Trappers take on the Vancouver not to say things haven't "Windspeaker" Production Editor "Slim" Kim McLain started to happen yet. As a Canadians. Well, I watched the baseball game and it matter of fact, on the day I and "Native Perspective" Announcer -Operator Doris phoned the wasn't bad - not like watching the Blue Jays or kids from Frog Lake School were in Bill, who took second and third respectively. anything like that, but it was still kind of exciting. For the Heinsburg competing in something called the County Another event that just finished here at Cup Fastball Tournament. most part the game was pretty slow. The tournament is held to "Windspeaker" was the hockey draft pool, and our decide the school champions in the The Trappers were down by six runs going into the area. main boss, Bert Crowfoot, took the money home. Kim Also coming out of Frog is sixth inning, but they managed to get four in the eight Lake the Northern Pony McLain finished second, while yours truly showed a inning, but baseball being it and Chuckwagon Races on July 12 and 13. Not only will baseball, sometimes takes a distant third, Seems I just can't win anything these days. while to they be racing ponies and chuckwagons, they'll also get into the game. be If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all. The Stanley Cup playoffs I having foot races for the two- legged creatures. And on are over, and as predicted It's kind of like those days when I get so broke it's kind a few weeks ago, the Montreal Canadians have won the top of that, they have a little horseshoe pitching and a of hard just to pay attention. tug-of-war Cup. I think it wasn't the series everyone expected it to or two. It sounds like a fun two days, so if you Well, that about does it for another "Sports like I can make it out there, it come highly be, expected the Canadians to win, but I didn't recommended. Roundup," and remember, if you have anything for my think they'd beat the Flames in five games. I was "Sports Roundup" in "Windspeaker," or on the "Native actually hoping for a seven game series. Perspective," please feel free to call me collect at On another professional sporting end, the Edmonton WABASCA- DESMARAIS-BIGSTONE CREE 455 -2700. Eskimos have started their workouts, and ni be going BAND: Every time Barb (our secretary) and I try to And mostly remember to KEEP SMILING and be down to Commonwealth Stadium to have a peak at call someone in the Wabasca-Desmarias area, we end happy. them sometime within the next week, and I'll have a up with the wrong number, but I also always end up good report for you in next week's "Windspeaker ". with someone who seems to know about the sports in Well, on the communities. that area, which is okay. This time I was trying to call Jamie Thompson at the Wabasca -Desmarais Recreation Centre and I ended up COLD LAKE: I had a chance to talk with Lorraine with Ernest Auger of the the Bigstone Cree Band's Loth, who works in recreation for the Cold Lake First Recreation Department and he gave me the low down Nation, and she tells me that Cold Lake will be having on the sporting activities up there. First, Ernest says Treaty Day Celebrations on July 18, 19 and 20. 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BANFF - The Canadian understands ownership as "This is a clear case of judiciary does not recognize his legal system defines it," the courts not recognizing Indian nations as distinct she said. what Indian people under- NATIVE PERSPECTIVE- Tune in to your local CBC -TV station Monday nations and tends to view Mandell went on to stand to be religious. at 8:00 a.m. for an up -to -date, comprehensive Native news coverage Indian cases from their own Maybe they'd recognize it if through Friday outline a recent case which T.V. program- Native Perspective." expres- on AMMSA /ARTS' new "Radio over white middle -class perspec- went to court in British it had a Christian tive, says a native lawyer sion, but it is clear the Deer Friendship Centre, Columbia. The dispute `Hairtufting' - Hands on Workshop, June 2, 3, Red from British Columbia. courts are guided by their Deer. was over the killing of a Red own non - Indian perspective Speaking to delegates deer which the Salish both legally and factually." Native Students Graduation, June 4 at MacEwan during a discussion on the people consider a religious University of Calgary The courts tend to Hall Ballroom. Grand Entry to begin at 8:00 p.m. University of Calgary Campus, treatment of Natives practice as it was done to judicial reflect the views of the Calgary. held here, Louise Mandell burn for a dead relative. larger Canadian society, said the judiciary seems However, fish and wild life - Workshop, June 4, 5, Red Deer Friendship continued Mandell. And ` Mocassin Making' Hands on incapable of looking at officials disagreed. Centre, Red Deer. the old policy of assimilation Indian issues from an Indian "Evidence was brought which has been used perspective. Porcupine Quills & Beaded Earring Making' - Hands on Workshop, to the court by Salish against Indian nations is Red Deer. June 6, Red Deer Friendship Centre, "One example is the case Elders, by historians, designed to make them of land. Hearings have anthropologists, chiefs and invisible and therefore not The World Council Indigenous Peoples Committee is hosting a been held where white hunters to explain the really part of Canadian preconference round table, June 4-6. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. For information call if Indians religious practice. But the society. Diana Phillips at 228 -5240. To be held at the Robson Square Media Centre, judges decide did not speaking at Vancouver, B.C. have title to land. But Supreme Court Mandell was because Indians have a recognize the practice as a law conference organized The UNN 10th Annual Assembly, June 4 -7. For information call 732 -3726, more religious and spiritual religious because by the University of Calgary Smithers, B.C. 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Indian Days Festival, August 10 -17, Coquitlam, B.C. 1 POSTAL CODE: \ August NIAA, National Canadian Native Fastball Championships, CITY /TOWN' 14-17, Coquitlam, B.C. \ \ I Alberta CONSUMER AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS 11WW D/1WN IN ABOI(IG(NAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, MAY 30, 1986, PAGE 19 Racism is resulting in genocide, Notice of Meeting anthropologist tells conference Anzac 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 1986 Community Hall ByL.esleyCrossinglimn land has been systematically destroyed traplines and trapping as leisure activities, The Northern Alberta Development destroyed by the multi- disrupted the way of life of not a full -time occupation, Council holds regular public meetings BANFF - The racism that nationals with the consent the Lubicon Lake people, and therefore the multi- throughout is endemic in Canadian of the province," she said. there was only 10 per cent Northern Alberta, giving everyone the nationals had more right to opportunity society and in the courts is Ryan went on to outline welfare rate; this has now to present briefs on matters continue their "important" of concern and general information. culminating is genocide for the band's dealings with the risen to 90 per cent. drilling activities. Indian nations, says a courts, pointing out that, in "In the judge's decision Ryan concluded her Groups or individuals interested in making Calgary anthropologist. her opinion, the courts he said that Indians do not submissions at the Anzac meeting should discussion by pointing out contact the Northern Speaking at a discussion were biased and totally have a culture or way of life Alberta Development that the judiciary are not Council office at 743 -7468 in Fort on judicial treatment of lacking in sensitivity for the that qualifies for protection McMurray accountable for their or the Northern Development Branch in Natives, Joan Ryan of the Indian way of life. of the law, " she sais, "unless decisions or the impact of Peace River at 624 -6274. University of Calgary told "The multi -nationals they forfill the Victorian their decisions on the delegates that she didn't argued they would lost $90 image of the noble savage people. use the word genocide million if the court imposed living in a pristine environ- lightly, but rather held the an injunction against ment with no contact with "They are not accountable view as defined in Webster's $80,000 estimated loss for technology or civilization." for the suicide rate, for the dictionary that genocide is the Cree hunters," she "This indicates a judicial welfare roles or the loss of the systematic destruction said. view that Aboriginal people self- confidence. And this is Alban of a way of life or of a "But the argument failed have rights as long as they a major defect on the NORTHERN ALBERTA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL people. to acknowledge or attribute remain in a fossilized and system which can only be "And that is what is any monetary value to primitive state. Their rights addressed in terms of social happening at Lubicon lifestyle," she said. "When are diminished to the change in the courts." Lake. There is a systematic you argue mega -bucks and extent they avail themselves Ryan was speaking at the destruction of a way of life, mini -bucks then you can't of the benefits of the 20th conference on the socializa- a culture, spirituality, assign any value to quality century." tion of judges to equality economics, politics, etc., of life or the well functioning The courts also have an issues organized by the because of their way of life of a society." unrealistic view of Native University of Calgary's law NATIVE VENTURE was all based on a relation- Ryan pointed out that life, said Ryan. They faculty and held in Banff ship with the land. This before the oil companies consider hunting and May 22 to 24. CAPITAL CO. LTD. INDIAN TRANSPORTATION ...sharing in the risks and A serial about Indian methods of transportation successes of Alberta Native Business Ventures. Toboggan, sledge were popular TE kph ONE: (403) 453.391 1 winter transportation means SUÌTE 202, 11738 KiNgswAy AVE. EÓMONTON, ALBERTA T5G 0X5 By Terry Lusty Siberian huskies and Alaskan malamutes were PART V the standard breed of dogs used but were very often Associated with the dog crossed with wolves, black as a means of transport- labradors and German - ation were two additional sheperds. developments which facil- Dogs were well cared for itated the conveyance of by the Ictmfeta for they goods. One was the tobog- were a valuable commodity. gan, the other the sledge. TOBOGGANS: NORTHERN CREE, WITH WOOD They were cherished for Both the sledge and FRAME k CANVAS SIDES. their companions*, their toboggan became quite ability to sense danger and popular and are still in use to guard and then to some degree at the time waen* Mfich could save of this writing - particularly the ifs of a person who in the northern regions of might be caught in a Canada's provinces as well snowstorm or severe cold as in the Northwest Terri- and be tl neatened with tories, the Yukon and to 10 feet long and 12 to 16 dogs. Such a athletic death. Alaska. inches wide, they were performance of endurance Dogs were easy to feed, easily pulled along the ice or would seem to warrant the as tT y would devour The use of the sledge was snow and simple in title of a "good runner ". almost anything at all, but You too can keep up to date on likely an origination of the construction. When desir- Whether delivering an most owners kept them on all the latest news of the Native from Inuit whom the Indian able, canvas sides and urgent message or trans- a high protein diet feeding community by reading the copied the every week. basic idea. driver handles could be porting a sick or injured them caught fish or meat Windspeaker newspaper This is all the more possible And that's not all to enjoy, added to form a more person, sledge drivers or they had trapped or hunted. and probable in view of the for Windspeaker also includes suitable conveyance for runners required endurance Much care and attention of fact that the earliest known an entertaining selection hauling goods or people and speed. They, along was given to their paws as commentary, history, stories, settlement area the of Cree (see diagram). with the pilots and workers they were of vital import to photos and cartoons. Don't was as a neighbor to the For many years the dog of watercraft and Red River the continued use of these miss a single issue. south of the Inuit around sledge was a key form of carts, had to have the animals. the James Bay and Hudson's transportation in the ability to overcome almost By and large, skidoos SUBSCRIBE TODAY Bay area. Also, the Canadian north. Drivers any obstacle and would have replaced the dogs on (only $20 per year) expanded use of sledges by were a hardy lot and probably be best described the trapline. However, the Hudeson's Bay Com- Enclosed iss for my subscription to Windspeaker commanded a great deal of as the men who were the there are still those who pany most likely contributed respect and admiration hub, or center, of the keep to the tradition of Name to their bing adopted by a from others. To be a good transportation industry. using dogs, for one does number of more southerly sledge driver in the north In the north, good dogs not have to worry about Indian groups, especially :re and to run forty miles or were highly desired and running out of gas or being the southerly Indian groups, in day, one could fetch a handsome plagued with mechanical Send To: Winrlspeaker.l5W1-112 Ave . Eh,Hmux,. Alleria.'r5M 2V( especially the southern more a single had to be a great man in a price from those who failures, not to mention the Cree who used toboggans. land of vast distances. needed and used them. fact that, in extremely cold The toboggans as a Some drivers were known Their presence on the weather, the dog can be mode of transportation was to cover a course of 80 to traplines today is still a mobilized where the ski- Winclow not used nearly as much in 100 miles in space of 15 to reality, although their use is doo might fail to fire up. 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