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Rebels with a cause dig in at Lubicon

By Lesley Crossingham Windspeaker Correspondent

LITTLE BUFFALO, Alta.

Hector Whitehead and Johnny Seeseequon throw another log on the fire in the middle of "no man's land" one kilometre outside the boundaries of the Lubicon Lake Indian Nation. The two youngsters are part of the Lubicon Nation's "front guard" and take turns manning the border stations the band erected when they asserted their jurisdiction Saturday Oct. 15. There are four border stations located on the major roads running into the 10,000 square km traditional Lubicon land and each station is manned 24 hours a day by a team of dedicated band members, some as young as 14 years of age. But Hector and Johnny don't see their role as being rebellious, they say they are just protecting their land. They are prefaced to stay out there as long as it takes. And they are not the only ones. Each day new contingencies from churen groups, supporters and other Indian nations across the country arrive at the small Indian Nation volunteering for service. Billy Two Rivers expressed his support for his brothers saying the Lubicons should take back their land without asking. "If you take something back from a thief you'll see how mad he gets," he says, drawing a parallel between the Lubicon border crossing and the RCMP checkstop located one kilometre into Canadian territory. Two men were arrested on Saturday and charged with impaired driving. In the village of Little Buffalo many residents said they were surprised at the "swarms" of media and the support they received from other nations. 'No man's land': Chief Bernard Ominayak and young sign holder at the barricade front line "I feel excited," said an exuberant Rene Jobin. "There are so many people. The younger people are going to start rebelling but they won't be using bows jurisdiction, local oil companies made a last minute blockade, Johnny and Hector left their school books and arrows,' he added, referring to the newly erected barricade. mass evacuation. As reporters from all parts of in their tents to check a passing car. They warmed Veronica Whitehead said "people were concerned about what other people Canada struggled into Little Buffalo with their themselves by the fire as they watched the blue were going to do," adding she was pleased so many turned up for support. cameras, satellite dishes and mobile film labs -- oil flashing light on the RCMP squad car one kilometre "I feel better. There is somebody else supporting us, not just fighting us," rigs were dismantled and loaded on huge trucks. away. said a smiling Dennis Laboucan. Pump jacks were stopped and camps were deserted. "We don't mind the cold" says Johnny, "we're A few short hours before the Lubicon Nation said they would assert their But as the sun rose on a frosty .third day of the going to stay." Barricades torn down by RCMP Lubicon supporters jailed

By Susan Enge 20, RCMP moved into olds, Quakers, and church Moore from the .Court of Randall, a member of the Windspeaker Staff Writer Lubicon territory and began representatives were also Queen's Bench in Calgary. Committee Against arresting anyone manning arrested. According to Chief Ominayak is call- Racism. LITTLE BUFFALO, Alta the barricades and tearing Peace River RCMP ing for more supporters to Attorney General Ros- man newly re- established down the ropes strung up spokesperson Staff Sgt. tad is calling the block- Six days after road between wooden poles. Julyan, approximately 20 barricades, says Terry ades "illegal acts" and Kelly, a Lubicon blocks were first erected in Earlier in the week, people were arrested and assistant says they were taken down Little Buffalo, the Lubicons are in custody. in Edmonton. Church Getty refused to negotiate "in the interests of safety- - group representatives from have finally forced renewal with the Lubicons until all While rushing to the for the people living and with Pre- the Edmonton Interchurch of negotiations four blockades were taken main road block Chief working in the area --and mier Getty over the disput- Council are busy preparing down. However, after they Ominayak was turned back protection of the environ- land another delegation for Lit- ed claims. were forcefully removed, by his close advisors who ment." He says he saw At tle Buffalo. press time, Getty Getty called Chief Orni- did not want him arrested Lawrence "no alternative but to seek Courtoreille, vice- presi- expressed desire to meet nayak and requested a pri- because he was needed to an injunction against the with Bernard Ominayak in dent for Treaty 8 Chiefs, is vate meeting. negotiate with the province. Lubicon band. Peace River on Oct. 21 with During the raid armed A court injunction was organizing a special sup- the hopes of reaching an police officers arrested sev- issued Oct. 19 after it was port group. Lubicon members are agreement over the amount eral Lubicons as well as applied for by Attorney "Everybody is prepared not recognizing Canadian of land the Cree want for lawyer James O'Reilly and General Ken Rostad. The to go out (be arrested) so jurisdiction or laws on their reserve. chief advisor Fred Lennar- injunction was approved we need people out here," their lands which covers a The day before, on Oct. son. Women, fifteen year yesterday by Chief Justice said an excited Daphne 10,000 square km area. Page 2, WINDSPEAKER, October 21, 1988 CLOSE TO HOME ï,:i,e,:%eWA.S>."ictiOM./.7%iVA/:'M.%%í3"i.W:WO© /i'L;ï;ï TERRY LUSTY. Special to WiM,peeke, Lubicons still in land claim limbo By Susan Enge pation angers the Cree area. To date, the revenue Windspeaker Staff Writer leader. made from oil resourced "If we can get an agree- here has not been shared EDMONTON ment in principle, we with the band although would take the blockades efforts have been made. Negotiations are stalled down to work out other "We started at 10 per between Alberta govern- issues. But, we can't cent (revenue share) which ment officials and Lubicon afford to play hide and is negotiable. But, we At the roadblock: Leaders converge nation Chief Bernard Orni- seek with the federal min- haven't received a red cent nayak. The tw:; sides do ister anymore," said Orni- so far," said Ominayak. not appear close an agree- nayak. Since blockades went ment as both parties begin The most pressing issue up and the Chief declared to dig in their heels over facing all sides is the their traditional lands as a Natives unite at blockade what size a Cree Indian question of membership. sovereign nation, totally reserve should encompass The Lubicon nation leader independent from Canadi- By Susan Enge has not been heard." critical need for communica- on the shores of Little says there are 477 eligible an jurisdiction, every Windspeaker Staff Writer He said the Lubicon's road tion links between the band Buffalo Lake in northern land claim recipients out- pumping oil station has blockade barring free entrance office and blockade stations. Alberta. lined in their geneology shut down and their rigs LITTLE BUFFALO, Alta. to 10,000 square km is "not Larry Desmeules, presi- Premier Getty told study. However, federal have been dismantled and civil disobedience." He said dent of the Metis Association reporters in Calgary on negotiators cannot agree trucked outside the area. Rose Auger jumped in her they have the right to assert of Alberta sent a letter to Pre- Oct. 17, negotiations on this number. They Resumption of their activi- vehicle in Faust early Monday jurisdiction and he plans to mier Getty affirming his sup- would not resume with the claim the band has ties will not continue until morning, Oct. 16, with one "stand side by side, shoulder port for the Lubicon land Lubicon Indian nation approximately half that each company purchases a thing in mind - to help protect to shoulder with our broth- claim. His major concern until their barricades, on number. Because the size $300 permit from the the "traditional ways" of the was for the safety of Metis four roads leading into of the reserve is based on Lubicon nation, says Orni- Cree. A long time Alberta residents in Little Buffalo their traditional lands, its membership, resolution nayak. If court injunc- She was dressed in a Native leader felt negotiations who may require medical were dismantled. of the dispute remains in tions are sought by various brightly coloured dress with has gone on long enough. attention and need to cross In response, Ominayak limbo until both sides can oil company officials multicoloured moccasins, her "All it takes is McKnight the blockade. told reporters the next day agree to the membership forcing the barricades hair was decorated with a (Federal Indian Affairs minis- Harry Allen, acting that road blockades would question. down to allow entrance, beaded rosette hair tie. ter) to phone Bernard (Omi- national chief of the Assem- come down if the Premier According to Treaty 8 Ominayak says their court Although she speaks Cree flu- nayak) and say let's make a bly of First Nations said a let- would resume discussions signed in 1899, every orders will not be recog- ently, she spoke in English to deal. We've waited a long ter was sent to Prime Minis- on his latest rumoured '90 member is entikled to 128 nized. a pack of reporters that after- time but we're grateful to Pre- ter Brian Mulroney urging sq. miles offer.' acres of land. This treaty noon at a press conference. mier Getty for helping resolve him intervene in discussions "If he said 90 sq. miles, was made with Indian A week ago, the Cree Her message carne across the land claim," said so that a quick resolution can then, now's the time to say bands in northern Alberta. leader and a dozen of his loud and clear. Lawrence Courtoreille, Alber- be made. so," said Ominayak. However, the Cree living band members walked out "We are the keepers of this ta's representative of the "We've touched base with "The Lubicon people are in the Lubicon Lake area of Calgary's court of land. We have the answer of Assembly of First Nations the United Nations because prepared to temporarily were busy hunting in appeal renouncing the how our people will survive. national organization. we are questioning how our suspend the operation of another section and were Canadian court system. It will come to pass, what The chief of the Blackfoot rights are being violated. Peo- our check points while we missed by the Indian He told reporters the we're asking for. I hope the in southern Alberta sees ple are getting arrested while attempt to reach a negoti- agent. Lubicon people would set Red Indians will wake up and strength in unity. He feels it is there are no negotiations," ated settlement." The Lubicon nation up their own set of laws. come and support the people a key factor and compulsory said Allen. Information is This time, Ominayak claims it has 477 members Talks with Alberta here," she said in an emotion- national hopes Premier or fed- if treaty 8 to successful land claims reso- being provided to the which, based on government are in a stale- al presentation. lution. and international media about eral minister of Indian formula, calculates into a mate position now. is not Auger alone. "Too may times we've the Lubicon issue. Affairs, Bill McKnight reserve of 95 sq. miles. Although the final land Native leaders are begin- phones are ringing stood alone. Because of that "Our "make the effort" to meet Federal and provincial claims agreement must be ning the second to unite. On we've fallen alone. All abo- off the hook," he said. in his territory which has government negotiators reached with the federal day of the road blockade their riginal people should stand The houses in Little Buf- not yet happened. disagree with these figures was government, Ominayak presence clear and they together- united as one," said falo are packed with visiting "We could pitch up a and cannot endorse the wants provincial backing took turns speaking to the They are for making treaty Straiter Crowfoot aboriginal leaders. little tent band's fundamental princi- on key issues. media in a crowded commu- Almost half the Alberta sleeping on floors in their between our barriers and ples. nity hall. chiefs took time out to show sleeping bags. And, they are where the RCMP are sta- Although an additional The residents of Little "We are the land owners support at the Lubicon's main getting up early to stand tioned," he added. 30 sq. miles remains in Buffalo continue to live in and it's about goddamn time blockade. Metis and non -sta- beside the Lubicon Nation's Since the Lubicon peo- dispute, the area in ques- substandard houses. they (Canadians) pay the rent tus leaders were also present 'front guards' manning their ple decided to assert juris- tion is rich in oil and tim- There is no running water to the fullest," declared an "We have to make sure border stations. The diction, Minister of Indian ber resources which may and no sewer system. outspoken Billy Two Rivers, there is no isolation. Make community's cooks are busy Affairs Bill McKnight has be preventing a quicker There are outhouses Mohawk Chief of Kanawake sure our moccasin telegraph is preparing hot meals for their not made any overtures to resolution. behind every home. Most reserve in Quebec. "It's been in all locations," said Billy guests including moose meat resolve the dispute. And, There are over 100 oil of the residents collect too long that the Indian voice Two Rivers indicating the and fresh fish. the absence of his partici- producing wells in the welfare every month. SUSAN ENGE, Windspeaker Teapot eager to trap, but waits

By Susan Enge support at road blockades. to do anyway. I started that many lynx around any- Windspeaker Staff Writer "We've come this far, we trapping at 15," he adds more." can't back off now," says with a faraway look in his LITTLE BUFFALO, Alta. Teapot. "There's nothing to eyes. Teapot is heading for the be afraid of because we're bush any day now, despite The early morning air is doing the right thing." Trapping is just not as the poor catch he expects good it crisp in Little Buffalo and He says everyone feels as used to be. He this season. the leaves and grass are the same way. But, he finds it frustrating but the explanation is simple. "The For the time being, coated with frost. The sun's says some of the older however, he plans to quell warm rays send sparkles of hunters and trappers are reason we're not catching as much anymore is his urge for the bush. light through the whole feeling a little restless because there are too many oil rigs Instead he jumps into his community. remaining in town when the in the area. There's too pick -up truck and heads Winter is on its way and trapping season has begun. much traffic day and night. toward the main road the change of season is urg- They want to move into roads, blockade to help man the ing one trapper to the bush. their bush cabins for the The cats are clearing they're cutting down trees." station. His message is Joseph Laboucan, whose winter season. This urge, clear. He wants a land nickname is "Teapot ", is he says, is common. He says his catch of claims settlement large anxious to check his traps. "We grew up with trap- marten, fisher and lynx was enough to sustain his tradi- But, he feels drawn to stay ping. I like doing it plentiful ten years ago. tional lifestyle and he's not in the community to lend because I have somethfi? Now, he says, "There's not willing to settle for less. Lend support at blockade: Joe 'Teapot' Laboucan October 21, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 3 CLOSE TO HOME MO:.: MCNIMMWMOMMWM:,;,7cci.,MWeer ,000.As 00' AMIN=Wag WA WINOSPEANEP FILE PHOTO

WINDSPEANEF FILE PHOTO Non -Status council in the red $35,000 By Lesley Crossingham fmal decision of exactly how Wiodspeaker Correspondent much the council owes the auditing firm could see the EDMONTON deficit drop to as little as $16,000 says Ronnenberg. The Native Council of The council has not held Canada (Alberta) is finally an annual general meeting for pulling itself free of a more than two years because massive $35,000 deficit and a of the deficit says lawsuit with its auditors, says Ronnenberg. its president Doris "The (last) annual meeting Ronnenberg. at Rafter 6 cost $18,000 and WantsJohnstone -Martel out: MAA's Joe Blyan The lawsuit was launched another assembly that would by Price Waterhouse, after probably cost about $20,000 Blyan writes Edson: Ronnenberg claimed the last year our deficit would auditors had overcharged her have climbed. organization by between "We've improved our $15,000 to $18,000. deficit. We are not in the Local will be struck That was one of the black yet but we are a lot reasons we are in a deficit of healthier than we've been in a quits $35,000," she said in an long time," she added. unless prez interview from her Edmonton An annual assembly is ing and then they talked to office. We say we should expected to be announced By Keith Matthew the Zone 5 vice -president, have been charged between within the next little while. Windspeaker Staff Writer Peter Campion, who the $12,000 and $15,000 for the The tentative venues are Edson group had originally work they carried out." either Trout Lake or Peerless EDSON approached to forward After some negotiation, Lake. bring Edson Metis local 44 their suggestion about the lawyers for the council Price Waterhouse was faces a stiff challenge from appearing before the board and Price Waterhouse have contacted for comment but Zone 4 Metis Regional of directors for the MAA. agreed to negotiate for a no statements were released for financial fitness: Ronnenberg Council who say they will "He is the secretary of Struggling settlement out of court. The at press time. strike the Local from the the board so that is why I Metis Association of Alber- called him to see if we ta if they persist in keeping could be put on the agenda," Sharron Johnstone - Martel says Findlay. as president. "He did bring it up at the In a letter sent to the meeting this morning (Oct. Edson Local by Joe Blyan 14 board meeting) to have as the vice -president of us put on the agenda but at Zone 4, he states: "Pursuant that time they decided not to to the by -laws of the Metis listen to us." Association of Alberta we After receiving the letter are unable to recognize from Blyan, the Edson Sharron (Johnstone) Martel Local approached the Edson as president of Metis Local town council which gassed #44...non- members of the a resolution to invite the Assocation are not entitled minister responsible for to hold office in the Associ- Native Affairs, Ken Rostad, ation or any of its affiliates. out to see the work that the The letter continues, organization has accom- "...until such a time as Mrs. plished without funding Martel has her membership from the MAA. reinstated by the Metis "Town Council in Edson Elders Council of Alberta; are very pleased with the she cannot be considered a work that our local Metis member in good standing. Homeland sought: Left to right, Yvonne Dumont, Clem Chartier and Larry Desmeules group has been doing and The membership should be all of the services that they advised that should they have been providing in our persist in recognizing a non- community. Their drop -in Manitoba Metis want 1.4 million acres member as their leader they centre has been an asset for run the risk of having their our community," says the By Dianne Meill deprive Metis people of base ... and then it was and Manitoba, claiming Local struck." letter. Windspeaker Editor their right to land in Man- abandoned by the govern- laws passed by both gov- The threat to strike the It also urged Rostad to itoba. We're looking for ment of Canada. Through ernments were unconstitu- Local from the MAA would see that no legal action be EDMONTON adequate compensation interlocking legislation tional and measures must mean that they would be taken against the Edson for land ... money for eco- between the province and be taken to restore rights struck from the Societies Local until a court decision The Metis National nomic development and the federal government to the Metis people. Act, thus cutting off the is made on Sharron John- Council has voted to sup- education," explained laws were passed to According to Dumont, Local's main source of rev- stone- Martel's bid to be port the Manitoba Metis Dumont. He said the undercut the rights of the any compensation to be enue. The Local might be reinstated through the Federation's fight to gain Manitoba Metis Federa- Metis," Berger said. gained from the lawsuit cut off from fund -raising courts. compensation for 1.4 mil- tion, of which he is presi- He explained, for and subsequent land claim like bingos or lottery sales if A regional council meet- lion acres of land in Mani- dent, was forced to take example, that parcels of would be shared amongst it is removed. ing for Zone 4 is being toba. action through the courts land had been turned over the Metis in all four west- As a result of this letter planned by the MAA to be Yvon Dumont, who in 1981, after the federal to Metis children and then ern provinces since so three Edson Local 44 repre- held Oct. 29 in Edson and was elected as spokesper- and Manitoba govern- laws were passed to many left the Red River sentatives came to Edmon- on the agenda is the fate of son for the national coun- ments refused to negotiate remove protection from Valley when land became ton for a meeting of the Local 44. Edson Local 44 cil at its Oct. 20 - 23 with them. them for having to pay unavailable. There are Metis Association of Alber- is also holding an annual assembly held here, said Berger, who was invit- taxes on the land. approximately 52,000 ta on Oct. 14 to see if they meeting and is inviting all Vancouver lawyer Thomas ed to the national council "Of course, eight -old- Metis in Alberta. could address the problem. Metis Locals from across Berger has been hired to to explain the history of year olds couldn't pay Dumont also explained However, they were Alberta to attend. seek appeal to the the land claim to dele- taxes on the land," Berger it was important for the denied a chance to address Dan Martel, ex -vice- Supreme Court of Canada gates, explained the land said, adding that it wasn't Metis National Council to the meeting according to president of Zone 4, says, regarding the legality of was given to the Metis in long before speculators "intervene as a nation of Valerie Findlay, a board "Our meeting is still a go Manitoba laws which dis- the 1860s after Riel and and lawyers moved in to Metis people" into the member for Edson Local for the end of the month. possessed the Metis of his delegates negotiated take over the property and case because "it will open 44. "We asked them if we We've invited all of the land in their Red River for it in Ottawa. soon the Metis had lost doors for land claims could be put on the agenda Locals in Alberta to show Valley homeland -in the "There was a scheme their land base. throughout Western Cana- and that we wanted to dis- up to our meeting." 1870s. set up for a Metis town- The Manitoba Metis da." cuss a letter that was sent to When reached by tele- At that time "the gov- ship along the Red and Federation will bring law- Berger is hopeful the our Local by the vice- presi- phone, Zone 4 vice -presi- ernment passed an order Assiniboine rivers. There suits against the attorney case will go to trial some- dent, Joe Blyan." dent Joe Blyan would not in council to deliberately was an idea for a land generals of both Canada time in 1989 or 1990. They sat in on the meet- comment on the situation.

a Page 4, WINDSPEAKER, October 21, 1988 YOUR WORDS spéáké rffEffre eS:e:en.n.x.rsrrer Windspeaker is published by the Stay sober, Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to provide information primarily to Native people of northern dares chief Alberta. Windspeaker was Dear Editor: established in 1983 and is politically independent. This message goes out to all Head Office Native leaders, chiefs and 15001 - 112 Avenue councils regarding the National Edmonton, Alberta TSM 2V6 Addictions Week Nov. 13 -19, 1988. (403) 455 -2700 The chief and council of the O'Chiese band wish to offer a FAX: (403) 452 -1428 friendly challenge to all the Sort Crowfoot chiefs and councils and Native General Manager leaders in Canada to to Dianne Meill agree Managing Editor abstain from the use of alcohol Keith Matthew and drugs during National News Editor Addictions Mark McCallum Awareness Week, Reporter Nov. 13 -19. Susan Enge As leaders, we can offer our Reponer Kfm McLain visible support by taking up this Production Edna challenge and proclaiming our Margaret Deslartals commitment to our local Production Assistant Joe Redcrow addictions programs activities Cree Syllabic Translator during this week by being role models. Our actions speak louder AMMSA BOARD than words in our communities. Fred Didzena Join in the spirit of National President Addictions Awareness Week and Noel McNaughton take up the Vice-president challenge. Chester Cunningham We are looking forward to Treasurer hearing from you. Please send June Fleming your reponses to: Nechi Institute, Secretary National Addictions Awareness Leona Shandruk Rosemary Wittier Week Program, Box 3884, Station D, Edmonton, Alberta, SUBMISSIONS T5L 4K1. The editor encourages readers Chief Theresa Strawberry to submit news articles, and O'Chiese Band Council photographs, features and community news. Submissions should be typed and double spaced whenever possible. Chief okays Editorial copy must be received by 5 pm. Tuesday in order to be printed in the next issue. track story LETTERS TO Dear Editor: THE EDITOR RE: Mark McCallum's article Windspeaker welcomes letters on Enoch Racing Track Chiniki one of three to sign treaty to the editor. Letters snould be brief and include the name. On behalf of council and all address and telephone number band members of the Enoch Chief John Chiniki (also spelled Chiniquay) Rocky Mountain foothills, east of Banff. of the writer. We will not print band, I wish to say a special was but one of three Stoney head chiefs to sign The Chiniki reserve is based at Morley unsigned letters unless there is a thank you, to you and your paper Treaty No. 7 on Sept. 22, 1877 at Blackfoot whereas the other two are at Eden Valley and .good reason for withholding for the story and coverage. Crossing. near your name and even then the Nordegg. Total population of the three editor must know the identity of It is through efforts such as The Stoney are believed to be a branch of stands at over 2,6000 and the Morley reserve the writer. Windspeaker reserves yours that the Native people will the Assiniboine Indians who, in turn, are comprises 109 square miles. the rightto edit letters for length. be able to accomplish their goals reputed to be a branch of the Sioux nation from Today, the reserve benefits from natural gas taste and. libel. and objectives with pride and rated States. Accorditig to Jesuit records, royalties and several economic endeavors enthusiasm. Thank very broke away from the COPYRIGHT you Sioux around 1640 including a tourist camp, a service station and much. Sincerely, and travelled north and west with the fur trade a restaurant along the Trans- Canada Highway. Advertisements designed, set Chief Howard Peacock to what is now their present location in the - Copyright, Terry Lusty Collections and produced by Windspeaker as well as pictures, news, Enoch cartoons, editorial content and other printed material are the property of Windspeaker and AS I may not be used without the SEE IT... expressed permission of XISEMMEMNaalIglaItEatalaMW r;x,aca.ny Windspeaker. SUBSCRIPTIONS Canada $20 Foreign $30 --Send Sense of justice unites Natives behind Lubicons cheque or money order payable to Windspeaker and be sure to The provincial include your name, address and government's tactics used this week at Ominayak stated it was "time to start showing a united postal code. Please notify as by Little Buffalo are not harming the Lubicon - telephone Nation's fight front." or in writing if you for a just and fair land have a change of address. claims settlement. As a matter of Aboriginal leaders are doing just that. They are not fact, their actions are creating quite the opposite effect. alone. Supporters from all ethnic backgrounds and Never has there been ADVERTISING such a large show of support from organizations are standing alongside the Lubicons on this aboriginal nations across the country for the Lubicon. This Advertising issue. Salespeople: fight is Uniting the Cree with the Mohawk, the Blackfoot, The question isn't just over agreeing to a 236 square km kW Miller Halda, Metis and non -status. Ron Louis No longer are our leaders reserve anymore, it's a matter of principle. If the Lubicon Joan Kapuecinakl falling prey to the old 'divide and conquer' tactic used by accept less than they are entitled to, a dangerous precedent Advertising copy must be provincial and federal governments in the past. received no later than Friday will be set for other outstanding Alberta land claims. Bands noon to Our leaders are guarantee publication in setting aside their petty grievances to will no longer 'negotiate' land claims, rather they will find the next issue. To advertise call stand alongside their brothers and 455 -2700 sisters at the battle front. themselves weakly proposing positions. today. And, this unified stand was displayed to Canadians on all Aboriginal people cannot afford to give an inch for fear major television networks and MEMBERSHIPS newspapers. of the provincial and federal governments wanting to take a Native A young American Press Blackfoot leader describes this move well. "All mile. In this case, the Lubicon are compromising far too Asaociation(NAPA) aboriginal people should stand together. Too many National Aboriginal Communica- times much land already. They own 10,000 square km of land we've stood Eons Society (SACS) alone - and fallen alone," said Strater which they never ceded, but they are willing to settle for Crowfoot. 236. SECOND CLASS MAIL REGISTRATION And in the middle of a NO. 2177 press conference Bernard Now you tell me who is being fair? By Susan Enge October 21, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 5

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By Keith Matthew partner, Darrell Lafrance, Windspeaker Staff Writer has experience in the area. "His family used to own a EDMONTON chain of stores and he was the manager of one of John Beaver is a 28- them. He was involved all year -old Metis entrepreneur of his life in the store busi- who has recently opened an ness." Edmonton upholstery busi- Beaver's partner is also ness and has some hard the business manager for won knowledge about com- the company and owns a 40 peting in the business per cent share, with Beaver world. owning the controlling The new business is "set interest with 60 per cent. up to do antique work in With his business now automobiles. We also do a open, Beaver says that the lot of furniture but our spe- experience is rewarding. cialty is antiques - "There were lots of prob- restoration and customizing lems, lots of hassles. It was of automobiles." an exciting experience. It His shop opened for was a good time to learn business on Sept. 15 and he what I learned to set up this has four or five contracts business. under way with expecta- "What really surprised tions for more business. "I me is that you have to get know a lot of people who so many permits to do own other businesses that whatever you want to do. are giving me work too. Just to get a sign up you We are also starting an have to get a permit." The antique car lot and that will amount of paperwork and be going in about half a red -tape to register the block from here." name of the company is a 'I have a mark against me': Businessman John Beaver, 28 Beaver worked for about big hassle but necessary, he six years with various com- adds. ing your own business the whether you are white, lifestyle and adapt to who- see a Native person in there panies "in and around Currently his company responsibilities are still black or Native - running ever you are dealing with," it is like a white person sit- Edmonton" before deciding employs five people includ- there. "I have to stay here a business in the city is a Beaver exclaims. ting in the bush, they don't to strike out on his own. ing himself but Beaver is because I am operating it whole different story know what The location for his they are doing "When I was younger I looking forward to expan- and the owner and every- because as soon as they or which way is south, east, business was an important seen other people do it and sion if business is good. thing. I have to make sure come walking in here they or west. They (the Native) consideration when he was I had a relation of mine that "Over the next couple of everything is operating the see me. are walking around the mall planning his shop. "I want was into it and as time went years I hope that will go up way I want it done. I don't "I've got a lot of calls to deal with Native people looking at this and looking on I got working into the things allow any work out unless I and talked to a lot people to eight people once at that they are having a business" and he found out check it and it has to be they cheery the and being in the west end - pick up. am open 13 and are on good time but they are that the profit margin for hours a day, five days a good work or else we redo phone but when they come and close to the West - Edmonton Mall Native lost and you can see it in the companies was good. week and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. it" and see me the attitude the people who do come into their eyes that they are lost "I am into business to on Saturday and Sunday. The importance of pro- changes real fast." town money make money. The idea of "In the next six to seven viding the best service to However, he has advice and spend "So when I go walking come into the west end." doing something with your months I am going to open the customers is very much to future Native up to them it is like a good He says that he looked for hands and creating some- a night shift. It makes it at the forefront of Beaver's entrepreneurs on dealing old friend, l've found some- about a year before he thing" is why he decided to more convenient to the con- mind. "I have a mark with people. "You have to one who knows something. finally chose his location. open his own company. sumer," he adds. against me right now - be on top of everything all I will shake their hand and He says he has no man- He says although there being Native. Just running of the time - don't act "When I go walking give them my business agement experience but his is a lot of freedom in own- a business is hard enough Native - change your through the mall here and card," concludes Beaver. Dr. Anne moves centre, more space, less rent

By Dianne Meili evening. The store set up culture almost single - She maintains the Windspeaker Editor in the middle of the huge handedly. She has written language contains area features moccasins, numerous books and has spirituality and the beliefs EDMONTON beaded jewellery and other made the centre available of the people. "It's in the handicrafts and a glass case to anyone wishing to learn way the language is More space, less rent, displays a head dress and more about the Cree written. The Indian thinks better location. medicine bags given to Dr. people. the whole world is spirit. The people behind Dr. Anne (not for sale). In Now in her 80s, she is The trees are spirit. Elders 4 Anne Anderson's Native another corner is her office considering retirement. ... if they hear something in Heritage and Cultural and yet another space is "But I can't see this thing the forest they say it's the Centre are settling into occupied by a rack of die. We need financial help spirit." their new office at 10826 - historical clothing which and people to learn the Dr. Anne continues to 124 St. and no one is she often lends out for language. I'd like others to put in full days at the happier with the premises special occasions. come in now to teach centre because she feels than Dr. Anne herself. Though Dr. Anne says language and give culture making people know who "We've got 4,000 square "we're still living from lectures. they are is essential to feet of basement floor here. month to month," the "We're in a new era. We success. "I don't want to It's not as crowded as it centre is kept afloat with need an educational reform hear that we're failures. I was before," she says. funds which come in from for the young people. This want to know that we're "This is closer to the sale of historical, means teaching. The succeeding as Native downtown and the number cultural and language whiteman's education never people ... and our language five bus goes right by." books, donations and rental taught us about us. And we gives us vitality." The old location, in the fees from a tenant who need that ... the children Love of people is what west end of the city near occupies an office at the need this." keeps her going, too. "I the Yellowhead Trail, was a centre. She hopes Dr. Anne stresses there just love to see people little out of the way for government grant money is an enrichment in heritage coming down the stairs people, she admits. will be forthcoming after languages. "If you know into the centre. People are The doors have been April of next year. your language and culture just like brothers and sisters open since Oct. 17 at the This year marks the you are a full person. This to me." new location. In one cultural centre's 20th last little while l've had so An open house to corner desks are neatly birthday. Throughout the many young people come acquaint the public with lined up in a row - this is years Dr. Anne has been up to me saying 'I don't the new centre location is where Dr. Anne teaches encouraging the survival of know who I am? What am planned in a month or so, A better location: Marjorie Wright and Dr. Anderson Cree each Monday the Cree language and I ?' ' says Dr. Anne.

tus Page 6, WINDSPEAKER, October 21, 1988 LEARNING .:. . ::. .W.:94Xttzt*ttitttrAtttsitttt.met.,Kt*Xtttttt, ttXtssittx,ss.::!..o: University of Lethbridge Lougheed advises grads

cation plans on hold after By Jackie Red Crow address, Lougheed congrat- Strikes With A Gun cred- Windspeaker Correspondent ulated the graduates, working at a number of its her family and retired pro- praised their university jobs on the Peigan reserve fessor, Cal Dupree, for giv- LETHBRIDGE degrees and offered some and in Calgary. Finally, in ing her pep talks when "I felt fatherly advice. 1984, she decided to return I had no energy or enthusi- Three Native women "I have to say that its to university with the goal asm. I learned perseverance received their baccalaureate going to be harder for of graduating four years means hanging in there." young people, because it's later. degrees at the University of She was honored at a going to be more competi- Strikes With A Gun Lethbridge inaugural fall name- giving ceremony dur- 1 tive. University marks will decided to major in educa- convocation on Oct. ing the Peigan Indian Days tion after realizing that the which also featured former carry further weight when in August. She received her premier of Alberta, Peter it's hiring time...and there Lethbridge schools didn't grandmother's Blackfoot Lougheed. will be a series of careers in offer much about Natives. name, Aahtayoohtoowa "I thought here in Leth- Gayle Strikes With A most people's lives." which means bridge, there are two Sings Under in Gun of the Peigan reserve Lougheed also urged English. obtained her bachelor of grads to be active in their reserves close by - Blood education degree; Harriet communities because their and Peigan - and yet there Strikes With A Gun also North Peigan, also of the education carries a respon- was very little on Natives worked on a number of cur- Peigan Nation, received her sibility, "don't isolate your- in their curriculum. All riculum materials for ele- bachelor of arts degree self...don't opt out." children should know more mentary school children dur- majoring in sociology; and His most important about Native history and ing her university studies. Ruby Eagle Child, Blood point was: "Don't sell your- culture." She is now working as a pro- band member, received her self short. Don't underesti- She also realized that ject manager with the Four professional diploma in mate your strengths. By some teachers had miscon- Worlds Development Project education. aiming high, people live a ceptions about Native stu- at the U of L. Over 120 degrees were fuller and more satisfying dents' progress. "They did- She lives in Lethbridge conferred in various under- life. go for it, and you'll do n't know that many Native with her husband Jack Mer- graduate programs. it.' parents and students are credi and son Darcy. Lougheed received an hon- In an earlier interview, going through so many orary doctorate of law Strikes With A Gun said adjustments and changes Eagle Child and North degree. she always wanted to attend from migrating to urban Peigan could not be reached In his convocation university. She put her edu- centers," she said. for comment at press time. Learned perserverance: Gayle Strikes With A Gun School's out for potential business bosses

By Jackie Red Crow (B.E.S.S.) to three Native Joyce Billy from Chase, classes and courses geared said a business education is future careers or if they Windspeaker Correspondent students who completed the B.C. to the special social, "another choice that Native decide to set up their own year and a half program In the past, graduates economic, political and people can take advantage business. LETHBRIDGE held their own graduation legal needs of aboriginal of to become economically after he had conferred over Roy Erasmus was activities apart from the -sufficient." 120 degrees in various communities. self awarded an academic annual spring convocation But she cautioned the faculties. Since the program achievement certificate for For the first in its ceremonies. graduates saying that time They included Peigan started four years ago, 30 receiving the highest grades four year George Lermer, director "book- learning" doesn't history, students Joe Yellowhorn, Roy Knott Natives have graduated in the program. He is who of the School of necessarily mean that they graduated from the from the Wassagamach from the program while 13 currently studying Native Management, told the have acquired all the at the management reserve in Manitoba and have continued their studies University of Saskatchewan program audience that no other knowledge and expertise in at the University Debbie Aaron from the Six towards a management for a law degree. Canadian university offers a business. of Lethbridge were Nations reserve in Ontario. degree. Two B.E.S.S. She encouraged Native management the graduates Joe presented their certificates students to to match their Yellowhorn, a band and degree are expected at the inaugural fall Other students who certificate graduate this spring with formal education with manager with the Peigan program. He said standards convocation on Oct. 1. graduated but did not attend their degree. "hands -on experience" to Nation for six and a half U of L president and the ceremonies were Celene are the same for the polish their skills and gain a years is continuing his vice -chancellor, Howard Antoine, Fort Simpson, certificate students who After the ceremonies, a better insight into their education towards a second Tennant, handed out the N.W.T., Roy Erasmus, must complete dinner was held in honor of career goals. management certificate; certificates in the program Yellowknife, Joyce academically with other the Native management Iuog said above all Aaron is working towards a called Business Enterprises Mandamin, Edmonton, management students at the graduates at the U of L students must have a B.E.S.S. management and Self- Governing Ethel Lamothe, Fort universtiy. dining room. Narda Iuog of positive attitude so they can degree and Knotts is Systems of Indian, Inuit Simpson, Lena Hinks, Certificate students the Canadian Council for overcome any obstacles working as a financial and Metis Peoples Williams Lake, B.C. and attend regular management Native Business in Toronto they may face in their administrator with his band.

The Dove is up! iank,you for your interest and support

Please join us as we celebrate the Next spring the project will be completed LOUIS RILL as we arrange for landscaping and apply an Dove of Peace acrylic coating on the dove. At that time we Dedication Ceremony will also be placing a plaque at the dove site, and burial of the 2nd National Child Care Conference displaying the names of those individuals, organizations and companies who time capsule contributed to the project. 12 Noon "Well Being Of The Metis Child, Our fundraising will continue long after on Sunday, Oct. 30, 1988 the October ceremony as we hope to put a at the Dove of Peace Site Family And Community" trust in place for maintenance of the dove Muttart Conservatory Hosted by 2nd and site. the National Committee of the 9626 - 96 A Street Metis National Council We look forward to seeing you on Oct. Edmonton, Alberta 30th! Nov. 16-19, 1988 Dove Winnipeg, Manitoba of Peace Project For more information call: Manitoba: Merv Moar 204 -942 -8304

Go 9807 -106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5K 1C2 Telephone: (403) 441-6075 Saskatchewan: Ron Rivard 306 -373 -8855 fi Alberta: Joey Hamelin or Carolyn Pettifer 403- 452 -6100 October 21, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 7 LEARNING

M%/::9H:%Y:f35i:::::::::::::::::::./N.%?R::::::::/..: /d Yi/:rH//. Nearly 700 enrol at Slave Lake campuses

With the recent almalga- mation of the former Alber- ta Vocational Centre - Grouard and the Communi- ty Vocational Centres based in Slave Lake, the new Alberta Vocational Centre - Lesser Slave Lake is begin- ning the school year with a sense of optimism and excitement. New students are arriv- ing to attend more than 35 Feiner «Mn. programs of study being offered in 18 communities served by the new institu- tion. In total 689 full -time HIGH > :uck., . adult students are enrolled tt. at the Alberta Vocational sivf Centre- Lesser Slave Lake campuses as of this week. Campus developments: The continued increases in enrollment and the number of new programs offered at Denotes campus location the campuses over the past - Lesser Slave Lake few years have made it nec- Alberta Vocational Centre essary for Alberta vocation- CAMPUS LOCATIONS al Centre- Lesser Slave Lake to develop and expand physical facilities. renovations New organization: Since At the Grouard campus, March of 1991. now enjoys summer the amalgamation the the much -awaited student In the interim, negotia- completed over the of - lab a two institutions the new students family housing project was tions are underway for the new computer and Practice makes perfect: Nursing and survey administration of the Alber- started over the summer. Slave Lake campus to secretarial arts area com- plete with a lecture area, ta Vocational Centre- Lesser of the two administrations get of about $8 million and Phase I of the project receive the use of addition- lab Slave Lake has been work- is continuing. Dan Vander - will serve over twenty involved site and servicing al leased space in Slave instructional and a sim- ing AVC- communities from Swan the Lake. The additional space ulated office area. to integrate the program meulen, president of preparation and creation Hills in the south to Peer- the will provide more class- These renovations will services and support sys- Lesser Slave Lake states, of plateaus or steps on less Lake in the north and a library enhance the training stu- tems. "The planning of many hillside overlooking Buffa- room facilities, from Father in the west and other functional dents receive in their pro- The integration of the aspects of the administra- to lo Bay. The actual town- integration will be Calling Lake in the east. house -style housing units requirements. Five new grams. two institutions has been a tive done by the staff them- Because of the size of both will be built on these educational facilities were Despite a new portable two -part process. While a Val - as they identify the operating budget and plateaus. recently opened in the com- classroom campus at new management team has selves functions which should be service region, the new Phase II of the project, munities of Gift Lake, Call- leyview, officially opened been developed from the modified or changed. We institution will be decen- the actual construction, will ing Lake, Peerless Lake, last year, expansion of ser- senior staff of both institu- no difficulties tralized to a large degree to be at the end of Cadotte Lake and Smith. vices, particularly continu- tions, the Council of Com- anticipate tendered that no better facilitate program- September of early Octo- These new portable class- ing education courses have munity Education Commit- and are optimistic will be required to ming and services. ber. At this time next year room facilities were neces- resulted in serious over- tees (CCEC) is being staff the first student families sary to alleviate space crowding. As an interim expanded to receive repre- relocate." by AVC- will be moving into the problems and poor condi- measure, the summer's ren- sentation from more corn - The new institution will (Story and photos new three and four bed- tions that were evident in ovation program has pro- munities. Since the orienta- have a base operating bud- Lesser Slave Lake) room family units. the former buildings. vided an additional double - tion of the new institution A new state -of- the -art The new Peerless Lake wide mobile classroom unit is largely community - daycare with a capacity for and Cadotte Lake facilities with all the necessary ser- based, input from the com- 60 children is also part of each contain a large class- vicing. munities of the institution's the family housing project room, a smaller meeting The project has also pro- service region is encour- and will be open at the room and a counsellor vided utilities for the aged through the education WHY BE LEFT OUT? same time. The daycare instructor's office. At Calling mobile cook training lab committee. facility will be operated by Lake and Gift Lake the new from Slave Lake campus to While the integration of the Grouard Daycare facilities are equipped with be used in the 16 -week pre- instructional programs was Society. two classrooms, and a employment cook trade completed in time for the At the Slave Lake cam- seminar room which also program currently under- beginning of classes in pus final planning for the serves as a typing/computer way in Valleyview. September, the integration new campus and aquatic room. The facility at Smith centre is nearing comple- contains two classrooms, a with tenders expected seminar room and a com- tion You too can keep up to date on all the latest news of plete kitchen. to go out by January 1989. AT the Native community by reading the Windspeaker campus, NEW Construction will begin in The McLennan week. And that's not all to enjoy, former newspaper every the spring of 1989. Occu- which occupies the also includes an entertaining public school for Windspeaker pancy is expected by McLennan selection of commentary, history, stories and photos. PENTAX Don't miss a single issue. zoom 00 r Now everyone can afford a today. Zoom compact with the Subscribe introduction of the new low (Only $20 per year) Crazy Bear Jewelry priced Zoom 60. The ONLY $ 319 AutoEverything" camera for Enclosed Is $_ for my subscription to Windspeaker. announces the whole family. the opening of their new r-- -SUPER SAVINGS COUPON - -, Name store in Wetaskiwin's i t Address DEVELOPING & PRINTING Town /City Prov. 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HOBBEMA The Samson club and the one recently started on The Samson Indian the Ermineskin reserve will band at Hobbema have be jockeying for spots at won a bid to host the pres- the Golden Gloves. Both tigious Golden Gloves box- have some very able fight- ing tournament in Febru- ers with the likes of Roy ary. Crane, John Martinez and As finalists in the bid- Dennis Tylee in the upper ding, says Samson Cree age brackets while Jake Nation Boxing Club trainer and Marty Soosay and Stan Crane, they beat out Jason Yellowknee are ter- Jim Gilio's Ermineskin rors in the junior ranks. boxing club. "It's the biggest fight of "I was approached by the year and winners auto- Perry Bruneau and the matically get a spot into the The provincial change: Crane wins unanimous decision over Martinez newly- formed Alberta Canadian at Victoria on Native Sports Games to bid Nov. 4," says Crane. The for the tournament," says prospects get his adrenalin Crane. The card, he adds, going 'to beat 60.' "Hobbe- will include junior Hobbema boxer aims for top rank both má s never had a provincial and senior open divisions or Canadian champ," he By Terry Lusty years," says trainer Stan The son of Samson band win over Lac La Biche's as well as the senior novice exclaims. But, one can see Windspeaker Correspondent Crane. members, John and Flo- Bruce Sinclair at the West - and intermediate open. in his eyes at the the gleam The number one con- rence Crane, Roy's win em Canadian Native Cham- The fights are slated to mere mention of the likeli- HOBBEMA tender for the Canadian over Martinez was impor- pionships hosted by the go Feb. 4 -5 at the Howard hood. light heavyweight title, tant and symbolic given the Samson band, Roy laid off Buffalo Memorial Arena at OFF THE WALL: Tour- A Cree band member Danny Stonewalker (Lind- fact he dedicated the fight training for the summer. the Samson band townsite. naments upcoming include; from Hobbema is deter- strom) agrees. "With his to his dad. Now he's back at it harder You can be sure that Oct. 29 at Edmonton mined to someday win a desire and heart, he could The decision in that than ever. Hobbema will be well rep- Southside Legion, Nov. 12 Canadian boxing title. And, take himself all the way." match was unanimous as In professional ranks, he resented," boasts Crane. He is the Bronze Gloves at if his recent win at Roy would like nothing was his Oct. I win over fancies the style and abili- advised Windspeaker that Drayton Valley, Dec. 3 is Medicine Hat is any indica- better. He's training for it Jason Orbell of Medicine ties of Sugar Ray Leonard. they now have about 45 the Western Invitational at tion, he just may achieve and, should he win it, he Hat the day before. He further admits to admir- boxers ranging in age from Hobbemá s Howard Buffa- that goal. thinks he'd rate a solid shot "He hammered him right ing some boxers styles that 11 to 27. lo Memorial Arena, and Roy Crane, 20, recently at going still further, per- off the bell...the fight are closer at home, people It's a young club, barely Dec. 17 is the Silver captured the lightweight haps the 1992 World should have been stopped like Stonewalker and his over a year old. But, don't Gloves at Wetaskiwin. division at the Oct. 1 -2 Olympics. "However, he'd in the first (round)," claims latest ring victim, John Aloerta provincial champi- have to also compete in a his trainer, Stan. Matinez. onships when he took a box -off to actually qualify," Stan speaks admirably Roy has no thoughts of CALENDAR OF EVENTS unanimous decision over adds Stan. of Roy's "deadly right leaving the area. He feels John Martinez, also train - "He lives boxing 24 uppercut," and claims "he he can operate as well as s E ing out of Hobbema. hours a day," claims Stan, is one of the very few who anyone from home and still "Of all the Canadian "although he does a bit of comes out with straight left make it. To help him as far Country Fiddle Dance, Oct. 21, 9 p.m. -2 a.m., contestants, he's the best work with quarter horses at jabs that simply devastate as local stability goes, is Poundmaker Lodge Gym. Music by Glory Road Band. prospect for a Canadian home." His father raises his opponents." the presence of girlfriend, Diamond 5 Rodeo, Oct. 22 -23, Ponoka. !RCA '89- title within the next two and trains them for rodeo. Following his June 4 Rina Conway, of Kehewin. 90 season) Defensive Driving Course, Oct. 24 -26, Goodfish Lake reserve.

CH Halloween Dance, Oct. 28, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Enoch Recreation Centre. Music by Glory Road Band. Prizes for best costume. Halloween Dance, Oct. 29, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m., The 1988 Poundmaker /Nechi. Music by Peter Morin. Prizes for best and worst costumes. 0 4th Annual Native Indian Photography Conference, Oct. 28 & 29, Hamilton, Ont. Contact: Annual National (416) 529 -7477 or write to 124 James St. S., Hamilton, Ont., L8P 2Z4. National Show & Sale of Canadian Indian Arts & Oct. 28 -30, of Crafts, Edmonton Convention Centre, Shows and Sales 9797 Jasper Ave. O Halloween Masquerade Dance, Oct. 29, Rich Lake. Canadian Native Children's Halloween Hoot, Oct. 31, 6 -8 p.m., Fort McMurray Friendship Centre. Free to members, $5 for others.

t J Health Roundup: Theme - "Taking Care of Your Arts and Crafts Health, Nov. 1, 10:30 a.m. -'3 p.m., Sunchild & O'Chiese reserve. Call: (403) 845 -3660. FREE ADMISSION. DOOR PRIZES DAILY.

l] Native Education Conference, Nov. 1 -3, Edmonton Convention Centre. EDMONTON: Referees Clinic (Hockey), Nov. 5 & 6, Goodfish Lake reserve. Call: Rec Dept. 636 -3622. October 28, 29 & 30 at the Convention Centre t] Volleyball Tourney, Nov. 10 -12, Blackfoot 9797 Jasper Avenue Sportplex. Call: Harlan 734 -3070/3833. CALGARY: Men's & Ladles Volleyball Tournament, Nov. 11 November 4, 5 & 6 at the Hospitiality Inn & 12, Deerfoot Sportplex, Gleichen. 135 Southland Dr. S.E. No -Hit Hockey Tournament, Nov. 12, Goodfish Lake. For more information call Rec. Dept. 636 -3622. Fri: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Windup for National Addictions Week Round Proudly presented by the Alberta Indian Arts & Crafts Dance, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. - 4 a.m., Poundmaker /Nechi. Society. Lunch will be served. Drummers paid. Telephone: (403) 426 -2048. l] Co -ed Volleyball Tournament, Nov. 19 -20, Louis Bull. Contact: Bill or Ann 585 -4075. p October 21, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 9

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Seoul, Korea: One day after the gala opening of the eighth Paralympic Games, John Belanger has won bronze in SPORTS ROUNDUP the shot put event. By Kim McLain "He sounded happy....I'm happy for him," says Esther Belanger, wife of the ``; disabled athlete. Belanger phoned Esther MI < LVER: `, `` "` late Sunday night to tell her the good news. Telephone (403)455 -2700 to have your community sports happenings Although the phone connection was bad considered here free of charge. and the call was short he told his wife he was feeling a little sick. "Probably because of the different food and water," says members. Esther. But I knew he'd get something, I "We hope to become the first Indian Olympic team," had confidence in him. He always brings says Gilio. Of his Native boxers he says: "They're an home a medal." untapped resource. Fortunately the people at Belanger is one of more than 3,200 Ermineskin here have the foresight to see what a athletes from 65 countries potential they have. They only need professional that are vying for medals in coaching." 16 sports categories. The club who have already been training for He will compete in the - months make their debut Nov. 12 at a two -day card javelin event Wednesday and - in Drayton Valley. The club will then host their own discus Sunday. T h e show Dec. 17 -18 at Wetaskiwin. wheelchair athlete will return to Edmonton's international airport Oct. 25 on a flight direct from Korea via Los Angeles sometime after supper. Ermineskin: Fort EMILE McMurray boxer Danny Lindstro....00ps!....I mean OF MANY GUNS Stonewalker's next big fight will be Nov. 11 at Bismarck, N.D., when he takes on "GUNSMITHS" American Tony Willis. Willis Top to bottom: Edmonton's John is the No. I contender in the Belanger, trainer Jim Gilio and boxer Good - Keith Nepoose and Danny Stonewalker I-ie°P light heavyweight division _Fix cm while Stonewalker ranks No. I in Canada and No. 9 in the Commonwealth. Also in Hobbema The fight will be an undercard to the Willy boxing news: Wonder New and used guns Featherstone fight. Featherstone will be attempting to coach Jim Gilio has left win the world title. He last defended his Canadian light pro for amateur. Last Blackpowder guns & equipment heavyweight title when he defeated, guess who, year he coached the Reloading supplies Stonewalker. They fought twice - Stonewalker won Samson boxing club to once early in his career. great success. Now he Scopes and ammunition Now the two fighters are training under the same coaches the Indian roof - on the Ermineskin reserve. At one time people Nations Boxing Team would have to pay 15 to 50 bucks to watch the two at Ermineskin. Under fight. Now they can watch them spar every Monday his training now is not Ma through Friday at the Jim Rattlesnake arena 12:30 noon only Samson boxers, AV Oi MANY for free. but other four band GUNS REO

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It was also a time to visit, chat and feast Page 12, WINDSPEAKER, October 21, 1988

A. Special Drvppin In Feature By Mark McCallum

WINE/SPEAKER FILE PHOTO Land beautiful but untamed, people filled with contrasts

Northern Alberta is a vastly untamed land with Cultural Centre. The centre has compiled hundreds of surprises and breath -taking beauty at every turn. books used in local band controlled schools to This is true of a stretch of land between High Level youngsters about their Native past. The books are and Fort Vermilion and just beyond to the reserves of written in both Cree syllabics and English print. the Dene Tha, Boyer River, Little Red River and Tall Near Fort Vermilion there is also the Tall Cree band, Cree Indian bands. divided into the following reserves: Tall Cree North, The land and its people -the Slavey, Cree and Tall Cree South and Beaver Ranch. This Cree band is Beaver -are filled with many interesting contrasts. an enterprising bunch, undertaking a silk screening To the west near High Level, the Dene Tha' band operation that is almost certain to be a success. takes much pride in the old ways, which still have a Although this venture is still struggling, it's off to a strong place in this community. The people are proud promising start. of their young Dene Tha' Drummers who are becoming Leaving Fort Vermilion now, on your way back to more and more renowned for their traditional High Level, you will find the Boyer River/Child Lake performance of tea dances and other significant spiritual reserve. The Beaver Indian community here depends ceremonies. greatly on the agricultural industry to make ends meet. The Slavey Indians of thi9'band are not always eager It's a very difficult life. For the farmer, quite often the to accept change and life moves at a very natural pace only power he has over his future is a prayer. The for these people, who live mainly on three reserves weather can be a terrible enemy. (Chateh, Bushe River and Meander River). So, it's not Please take the time to read the next few pages about surprising to find that the band's leader, Chief Harry these people and their lives in this week's Droppin' In Chonkolay, has been in power for the past 50 years. special community feature. If you travel far to the east past Fort Vermilion, you will find the Little Red River Band, which is made up (This will be Mark McCallum's last Droppin' In of the Fox Lake, John D'or Prairie and Garden Creek column. After almost three years of freelancing and reserves. working as a staff writer, he has decided to move on. Here you will find the Cree band members working From all of us at the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of together to preserve their culture through the Kayas Alberta, best of luck in your future endeavors, Mark.) One last jaunt: Reporter McCallum

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High Level Friendship Centre Crafts folk offered fair shake By Mark McCallum their labors. mation Society which is shar- craft shop to do more cos- Windspeaker Correspondent "I don't think people real- ing space with the centre at tume work for buyers. This ize the amount of work that the new building. A Native venture may also be operated HIGH LEVEL, Alta. goes into making even a sim- Outreach and Metis local are like a Co -op for the crafts - ple pair of slippers," says also housed within the con- people, she adds. Judy Middleton wants to Middleton, adding craftspeo- fines of the centre's new The craft shop gained make sure craftspeople in ple rely heavily on a good facility. valuable exposure at recent this part of the province get a hunting season. She explains "People from as far away Alberta Indian Arts and fair shake. the work starts long before as Germany and the United Crafts shows in Edmonton Middleton helps operate a skilled hands begin looping States are dropping by now," and Calgary last year as well successful craft shop at the stitches and beads to form notes Middleton. as this year. And, Middleton High Level Native Friend- beautiful designs on a "sim- The friendship centre says, the centre is now work- ship Centre, which gets all of ple" pair of mukluks. does not currently have any ing closely with the Alberta its attractive and reasonable "First, they have to get a craftspeople on staff but does Indian Arts and Crafts orga- priced traditional crafts and moose so they can have hide buy goods from nearly 100 nization to establish contacts garments from local crafts - to work with," says Middle- locals from nearby places with mom outlet buyers. people. ton, adding the work doesn't such as Fort Vermilion, Middleton says they also Business has been good stop there either. "Then, they Chateh and Meander River, plan to put out a pamphlet on late. So in fact, of good, that have to scrape and clean and explains the centre's book- the craft shop once a pricing plans are made already being tan the hide...it's very hard keeper /secretary, Carrie scale has been devised, to to expand. But, Middleton work." McGillivray. She adds more give buyers a better indica- fears big business people Sales seemed to jump at costly items like moose hide tion of what the craft shop may take advantage of local the craft shop soon after the jackets are usually sold on has to offer. craftspeople. And, although friendship centre officially consignment. But, whatever happens, is she excited about the moved to a new building in If the interest of big retail Middleton says pointedly, the prospect of expansion, the June, says Middleton. She outlet buyers can be attract- centre will maintain a tough centre's referral counsellor attributes some of this suc- ed, Middleton says full -time bargaining policy with store- says the friendship centre's cess to a new influx of visi- craftspeople will be owners, to make sure local staff wants to be certain local tors coming to the centre via employed at the centre, craftspeople get "what they craftspeople get a fair price for One of a kind: Carrie McGillevray shows wall hanging the High Level Tourist Infor- which will enable the tiny deserve for their hard work." BUSINESS DIRECTORY ,,was" «:x.rWaiMM(Maan;ariaa:VMPa ..ei,smz'...irc.Viroamuamai

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HFALING. TORT.: THE LITTLE RED RIVER .g ?4: CREE TRIBE MARK MACALLUM. Wnnepaker Salutes the Native Based Economic Developments Serving the community.

Little Red Air Service Ltd. Little Red River Forestry Ltd. J.B.S. Logging Ltd. Little Red River Land & Cattle Company Ltd. Fifth Meridian Market Ltd.

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Kayas Cultural College Community Boards of Education Overcomes bad economy and weather: Boyer River Chief Harvey Bulldog

FROM CHIEF(JOHNSON)SEWEPAGAHAM Chief makes farm work many LITTLE RED RIVER CREE TRIBE despite drawbacks By Mark McCallum would have to oversee the compensation for lost crops. Box 1165, HIGH LEVEL, Alberta TOH 1Z0 Windspeaker Correspondent operation. Despite this seemingly Chief Bulldog was an endless string of bad luck, $ 759 -3912 BOYER RIVER RESERVE, overwhelming choice of the the farming operation has Alta. band members. But, he hesi- made small gains each year. tated at first because he read- When Bulldog first took Despite dry drought ily admits "I didn't know over the endeavor, it had lit- weather, early snow falls and anything about driving a tle in the way of farming an ailing economy, Chief tractor, let alone farming." equipment. But, the chief Harvey Bulldog has man- When Bulldog did finally salvaged a few thousand dol- aged to make a farming agree to operate the farm, lars worth of equipment operation in this community nothing could have prepared from the first failed venture Dene work. him for the headaches that and cultivated 200 acres of Band But, Tha' its been far from lay ahead. Everything was land that year. easy for Bulldog. In fact, the fine at first until the drought Today, the farming opera- first attempt to initiate a years of the 80s. tion has about $1.5 million in farming operation on the The weather played farming equipment and Boyer River /Child Lake havoc with him. He about 5, 000 acres of culti- Administer all programs reserve failed and went explains: "Because were so vated land. And, although bankrupt shortly after start- far north here, we also get a the rain delayed planting ing in 1972. lot of frost and early snow crops this year, Bulldog say Dene Tha' Construction Ltd. Bulldog blames poor falls in September and Octo- so far it's been "a really good management and outside ber." interference. The band And, to make matters Still, Bulldog says there Assumption Enterprises Store decided to give the farming worst, he says their insur- are "lots of times when you operation another try in the ance company refused to just want to walk away from mid -70s. But, to avoid give the band assistance. it. But, you can't because Zama Mills Ltd. mishap this time, band mem- The band is still in legal pro- there's nothing else up here, bers agreed that someone ceedings in an attempt to get no oil or timber. This is a Bushe Farming from within the community the company to give them farming community." Social Development Program Education SHERIDAN LAWRENCE HOTEL

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16 Fully Modern Rooms With Dene Tha' Band Showers And Baths Color Television Satellite Box 120 Telephones Chateh, Alberta Overlooking The Mighty Peace TOH OSO Tr (403) 927 -4400 Telephone: (403) 321 -3842 Box 460, Fort Vermilion, Alberta TOH 1NO Once again, owned & operated by Wayne Strach October 21, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 15

Tall Cree sets up silk screen shop

By Mark McCallum Windspeaker Correspondent

TALL CREE RESERVE, Alta.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what's a T- shirt valued at? Nearly enough to buy a new silk screening machine, according to Tall Cree reserve band administrator Ron Henriet. But this is no normal T- shirt. Created by workers at a recently opened silk screening shop at the Tall Cree reserve, the T-shirt is a timely endeavor that pokes fun at Edmonton Oiler owner Peter Pocklington for trading hockey hero Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings. The T- shirt, which refer,- Wolverine Ford the kingpin as a to Gainers A hot item: T-shirt shown by Ron Henriet "wiener ", has been the shop's hottest selling item working there only recently Limited edition prints is since it opened in March. completed their training another market scheme that Sales and Service The T-shirt has sold to the with Edmonton graphic is being considered, says tune of 1,500 and counting. artist Ron Varze. The Henriet, adding they would High Level 926 -2291 "We hope to make trainees also received be more than willing to enough money off these T- technical advice and hands - work with interested Native shirts to equip ourselves," on experience at artists on such a project. says Henriet, explaining the Edmonton's Grant Henriet believes the silk screening shop is still a MacEwan Community shop can compete with struggling enterprise. The College. larger silk screening only equipment the shop Henriet says the shop operations because "we're owns so far are hand made will now be focussing more still small and we're willing wooden silk screening attention on marketing their to scrabble for business." frames. But, if all goes products to potential Once the Tall Cree silk well with the T-shirt sales, buyers. In addition to T- screening operation is more the humble operation shirts, the shop also has self- sufficient, Henriet should be equipped with a cards and caps available to explains the band is +114 57,000 silk screening costumers. And, the Tall "prepared to turn the machine before the end of Cree band administrator operation over to the RECOVERY CENTRE the year. adds workers can create employees...hopefully The operation is still designs for team uniforms leaving behind a successful struggling mainly because and almost any other business that will be here the five band members surface. 20 years from now."

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AA. k"ALL" .,a.,eeker Standards raised since takeover, says chief Students shine at Tall Cree

By Mark McCallum found that when we took academic upgrading. He the last two years, Wndspeaker Correspondent over the school, the system adds many of the students attendance rates have also was failing our students, had fallen behind in at jumped from 40 to 90 per TALL CREE RESERVE, not the students failing." least one subject and cent. Alta. Although the school needed special attention The community is also only became accredited from a strong teaching taking a more active part. Educators have been two years ago, Campbell staff, which more than Campbell explains the steadily raising the notes students have already tripled in the last two band members completely standards for learning here exceeded the expectations years. organized Cree language since the Tall Cree band of the teaching staff. There is currently a 16- instruction and traditional took over education five "What these kids have member teaching staff who cooking classes. And, the years ago. shown us is that basically are split between two band members are But, this has not always they are very bright...they schools at the Tall Cree continuing to operate these been the case, says school have responded beyond North and Tall Cree South classes entirely on their principal Mike Campbell. our expectations." reserves. There is a total own. He believes students from Grades have improved of 112 students in the Campbell hopes to the reserve were neglected for many of the students. schools. improve their already before the band took over "In the past two years, we "We look for people strained teaching facilities education. have seen about 80 per who are going to be creative, to accommodate high "For so long, these kids cent of our kids score at innovative, not afraid to try school students. But, he have been considered to be grade level. They are no something because they adds this is unlikely to stupid or unable to handle longer three or four years don't think it will work, happen because the a regular school behind other kids," notes and I think that's been the Department of Indian curriculum. But, that's just Campbell. difference," says Affairs "only allows for so not true," says Campbell. But, to reach this point, Campbell. many dollars because we Tall Cree Chief Bernard the principle says a large This teaching policy have a small number of Meneen agrees. "We number of students needed seems to be working. In students."

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;: r;.^.;r.>..: .. i:.. Here to help Pollution blamed our community.

for tainted water Administer a variety of programs. Intensive job By Mark McCallum but it's better," Bulldog development Windspeaker Correspondent notes, adding the water is more pleasing to the palate program focused on employment of BOYER RIVER RESERVE, now. Alta. The end cost of the pro- ject was about $750,000. social assistant recipients If you planned on visit- But, Bulldog feels it was Good News ing the Boyer River /Child well worth the price and Fund Lake reserve in past years, will save the community Party Line youth development activities you may have been warned money in the long run not to drink the water. "because hauling water and a youth centre in Assumption. "It used to be a real from off the reserve was Ultreya problem," says the too costly." Kisemanito Centre, Grouard, reserve's Chief Harvey The water treatment Alberta. Oct. 29, 12 noon. Homemakers program. Bulldog, who blames pol- plant is located some five For more information and lution from industrial activ- km north of the reserve registration call Mary Elders ities for causing the water where 18, 000 gallons of 751 -3794 Home or support program. to have a tainted taste. water is pumped out of the 751 -3915 ext. 3276 Work The tiny Beaver Indian Ponton River into a reser- Receiving home in Assumption. community was confident voir each day. Filtered 4th Annual Native Indian their problems were over water is then shipped to Photography Conference when a water treatment home's on the reserve with Blue Flame Room, Union Gas Preventive social service program. plant and reservoir were a delivery truck. Building. Oct. 28-29. built near the reserve in Next summer, plans are Hamilton, Ontario. Contact 1984. But, still the unsa- already made to enlarge the (416) 529 -7477 or write: vory taste persisted until reservoir which can now NIIPA, 124 James St. S., about a year ago. hold some 750,000 gallons Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z4 A study showed that the Dene Tha of water. The reservoir is Ehts-Ande water filtering system was expected to hold a capacity PUT IT HERE. Social Development Program not working properly, but of about four million gal- Call or write the editor to include good Box 958 High Level, Alberta TOH 1 ZO Telephone: ' this was soon corrected. news of non -profit events you want to (403) 926 -2422 lons of water when it is share, courtesy of AGT. "It's still kind of cloudy, finished.

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Up to $2,000 available for small businesses

By Dorothy Schreiber gram, says a small fund was by BANAC; have a contract BANAC is preferable. The which is required by NVCC in slashing and clearing did made available to BANAC or other acceptable form of term "assignment of con- and that BANAC is "not in not have the necessary credit Since its inception two through Native Venture Cap- agreement; and have been tract" refers to the cheque the lending business." If to borrow operating capital years ago the Small Business ital Company Ltd. (NVCC) turned down by two or more being made out to BANAC loans are not repaid in a from a bank to enable them Loan Program (SBLP) has to provide operating funds standard financial institutes. and the operator. short period of time the fund to do the job. He says the assisted Native entrepreneurs for Native entrepreneurs The loans will be of a will not last very long, he SBLP was set up to address involved in a variety of busi- who secured small contracts. short term nature only and The loan is available to said. this problem. ness ranging from small are due within 12 months. those who qualify, but are He said the fund was ini- In the past two years manufacturers to slashing Johan Louw says loans of The business must demon- lacking in credit. It will not tially set up for Native BANAC has made loans to and clearing operations. up to $2,000 are available to strate repayment ability exceed $2,000 and a client entrepreneurs who had small about 12 Native The general manager of Native business people pro- within 12 months and these will be limited to receiving contracts with the forestry, entrepreneurs involved in Business Assistance for vided they meet qualifying loans will be for operating assistance no more than but no operating funds. slashing and clearing opera- Native Albertans Corpora- criteria required by the pro- funds only, says Louw. three times. Louw adds there tions, as well as a hair salon; tion (BANAC), which gram. The client must meet He stresses that the is a five per cent interest rate Louw explained many of a restaurant; and small man- administrates the loan pro- the general guidelines set out assignment of the contract to associated with the loan the small operators involved ufacturing. Craft sales reach $400,000 c .. . T By Dorothy Schreiber them develop and sell their nal works. ®p - jc-H- products. "We deal significantly in Native Creative, a mar- "Most small manufactur- reproductions in the forms dollars keting company in Edmon- ing operations don't have limited edition prints, art of r ton, is helping small the in -house capacity, don't o ru cards, hasty notes, pottery Nii,. Native -owned manufactur- have the money, and don't items (mugs and coasters), at ers sell their products have the knowledge to do sweatshirts and copper across Canada and into the the marketing," said Louw. framed reprints. As part of oodie's United States. Native Creative is its marketing strategy, gGeneral Store General manager Johan involved in all phases of Native Creative has put the Louw, says Native marketing, in Creative including prod- artists biographies on the Come now was officially incorporated uct research, product deve!- back of the products like almost two years ago as the opment, purchasing tech- coasters and tiffanies." marketing arm of Business nology, advertising and pro- Some of the artists Assistance for Native motion. whose work is being repro- Albertans Corporation Louw said there are duced include: Morris Car- (BANAC). more females going into dinal, Roy Solopree, Ray The profit -oriented com- manufacturing and "most of Baptiste, Alex Janvier and pany was established after our operations are dealing Fabian Yellowdirt. BANAC realized that the with Native women." According to Louw, goodie's operation could be Kainai Crafts, owned Stanfields in Truro, Nova General Store improved upon. and operated by Joyce Scotia, has agreed to manu- With Stores In: Louw said clients with Bruised Head, is one of the facture and market artists' Edmonton Calgary Red Deer small handicraft operations small manufacturers which reproductions on sweat- Wetaskiwin Glenevis Camrose - see for yourself! could receive business BANAC has been working shirts. assistance from BANAC, with. Artist Goodwill Industries. Our business works.So people can. Morris Cardinal, but there was no marketing Operations manager whose work is being repro- component in place to help Mavis Liddell explained duced onto sweatshirts, said that Native Creative was "it's pretty hard to get in able to help Kainai Crafts, with Stanfields...it's a located in Stand Off, estab- breakthrough." lish production for man- the Although Cardinal is no ufacturing of porcelain and longer actively involved, Job Opportunity ceramic jewelry. BANAC helped him pro- "The designer laid out a mote his work, and taught total package and went in him about business and the ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR there (Kainai Crafts) and value of his work. Jimmy Wolf Tail Memorial Society House) showed them every single (Halfway step and then I went and Some of the retailers showed them how to make who sell Native Creative the Under general direction of the Executive QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of sodo- it efficiently," she said. products include: United Director, immediate supervision of the program economie background of the type of cliental "One of the skills we Cigar stores in Canada's coordinator, the in- patient counsellor exercises within house; one year of training (two semesters, have here (Native Creative) "top hotels"; a 20 -store car- direct supervision of the in- patient residential training component) in the area of social is that we can go in and go pet chain in Kitchener, clients of the Peigan After Care Centre. The counselling from a recognized institute or through the assembly line Ontario; Dori Lynns Fash- primary function of the in- patient counsellor is to university training in therapeutic psychology, or and set it up (to make it) ion in Edmonton; and, ensure the quality of delivery of the program related work experience, or Nechi certificate in profitable," says Louw. Northem Images. content in consultation and guidance of the basic and advanced counselling; must have own Louw says Eatons will "We have to get the mar- various other residential côunselling staff. vehicle and valid drivers license; ability to be purchasing Kainai Craft kets going and we have to communicate in Blackfoot language an asset; at jewelry and has already develop the products, but TYPICAL DUTIES: Guide and direct the program least one year sobriety. completed a national adver- by the same token we're toward attainment of goals and taking tising campaign for the always thinking (of) how product. appropriate corrective actions through periodic Salary: Negotiable many Native people can Bruised Head says benefit...we'd like to see assessments; meet with counsellors and staff to Native Creative has helped more Native labor and own- coordinate their activities and formulate the Interested may to: applicants submit resumes to introduce her products ership as a result," he said. treatment services of the Peigan After Care Jimmy Wolf Tail Memorial Society, Box 73, across Canada. Centre; participate in weekly program schedule Brocket, Alberta TOK OHO, ATTN: Job Native Creative sales Native Creative has a will reach $400,000 this developed by counsellor; make recommendations Competition - phone (403) 965 -3773. network of sales representa- year and hopes to double to Program Coordinator regarding progress and tives across the country that figure next year. Native assessment of clients, treatment modules, etc.; Deadline for application: 4 p.m., Oct. 28, 1988 who sell lines, such as the Creative is now working on lead, guide and direct Kainai jewelry and rugs activities promoting expanding its markets to content produced by Cree- and personal development; perform other No applications accepted after 4 p.m. (Note: All ations include more of the United Weaving Co., in Kehewin written ancillory directives as related by applicants will be screened) States. superiors; treat matter related to the residents in as well as working with Native artists, but as Louw "I see a tremendous the most strict confidence. Interviews will be held November 18, 1988 says "we are mainly mar- future for Native people in keting productions of origi- this area," said Louw. Advertising Feature WINDSPEAKER, October 21, 1988

Ninth Annual Small Business Week Small Business Week Calendar of Events 1 focuses on People, Oct. 23 -29 Date Event Information "People: A Resource for the Future" is the theme of this year's ninth annual Small Mon. Chamber of Commerce Kick -off Guest Speaker: Robert Carwel, OF Luncheon Cost Registration Business Week. The Week will run from Oct. 23 -29 all across Canada and is sponsored by Oct. 24 Westin Hotel President of Trason $15.00 426 the Federal Business Development Bank and organized jointly with the Canadian Chamber Reception 11:30 a.m., Lunch 12:00 Management -46211 noon of Commerce and local chambers and boards of trade. Last year, more than 150,000 people attended one of the many hundreds of events that make up this celebration of "Five Things Every Small Business Topics covered are: Employment Fret 426 -4620 entrepreneurship in Canada. During the Week, this year, entrepreneurs and potetial Should Be Aware Of" seminar Law,.Making Credit Available to entrepreneurs will be offered an opportunity to learn more about what it takes to plan and sponsored by the law firm of Customers, Dealing With The Banks, manage human resources effectively. Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Dealing With Your Landlord, In- Awards to Young Entrepreneurs - The Week will be launched in Montreal on Oct. 20 in a Farmer 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon surance Coverage. ceremony that will bestow awards on 12 outstanding young entrepreneurs from across "How To Buy a Franchise" This seminar will Canada, one from each province and territory. The recipients will have demonstrated both a appeal to anyone Free 426-4620 talent for innovation and a record of business success. seminar sponsored by Franchise considering purchasing a franchise or Concepts & Recruiting Ltd. 1:00 business of any kind. Special Workshops for Participants - A workshop entitled Building your Enterprise p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Through People will be presented across the country to show entrepreneurs how they can build their growth potential by having the right people in the right places, at the right time. "So You Want To Franchise Your This seminar will appeal to anyone Free 426 -4620 Some of the more popular workshops from previous years will also be back, such as Options Business!" seminar sponsored by. considering franchising their existing for - Starting Your Business outlining the three ways to start up a new business, and Franchise Concepts & Recruiting business or setting up a franchise. Developing your Market - a review of how markets can be developed for greater sales and Ltd. 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. profitability. "Developing Your A host of local activities has been organized with the cooperation of chambers of Market" Whatever business you are in, this Free 495 -227' workshop sponsored by F.B.D.B. workshop can help you examine new commerce and boards of trade as well as other organizations who have the needs of small business people in mind. See calendar of events. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ways to develop your market. Information sessions, open houses, award presentation, dinners and business breakfasts Tues. "Your Market Potential" seminar In the present economic climate, a Free 426 -4620 will provide entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs with the opportunities to share ideas Oct. 25 sponsored by Coopers & Lybrand re- assessment of the business and practical information. chartered accountants 8:00 a.m. to marketing strategies can be critical to Small Business Week was created in 1979 to recognize the importance of small business 12:00 noon. achieving sales goals. Of interest to to our economy and honor the individuals who start and manage small businesses. It also all owner /managers. seeks to inform small business owners of the services available from the Federal Business a) "Protection of Your Intellectual Trademarks /Tradenames, Free 426 Development Bank and other governmental and private sector organizations. For further copyrights, -4620 patents and confidential information information call the Federal Business Development Bank 495 -2277 or Edmonton Chamber of Commere b) "Credit and Financing - The 426-4620 Ar1anTA Legal Remedies That Can Be YKlwarrraaWtrarr Enforced By You and Against You" The Federal Business Development c) "Minimizing The Small Bank Businessman's Tax Bite." A presents series of three seminars spon- sored by the law firm of Bishop & McKenzie. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

"Accessing the Resources of the Speakers from this newly- created Free 495 -2277 SMALL BUSINESS Department of Western Economic Department will give an overview of Diversification." An Information their operations, program guidelines, WEEKln Canad Session sponsored by the F.B.D.B. and how to submit a proposal for 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. funding. October 2a3rd to 29th Wed. "How To Get The Best Results" This seminar will provide an over- Free 426 -4620 Oct. 26 seminar sponsored by the human view of career advertising and will be PEOPLE: A RESOURCE FOR THE FUTURE resources and communications firm of interest to individuals responsible of Cala. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. for placing advertisements for the purpose of recruiting.

is - Small Business Week October 23th - October 29th a time to recognize the "Retirement Planning is Good This two -part seminar describes how Free 426 -4620 efforts of people who operate their own independent business. To assist these Business - Strateeies for Emnlovers to separate retirement assets from businesspeople, or others who may be thinking of starting a small business, a & Employees." This seminar is business assets and how to provide number of workshops, information sessions and business trade fairs are being sponsored by Investors Syndicate an estate. The second part describes held across Alberta. For information regarding any of these activities contact Limited. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. increasing employee productivi- the Federal Business Development Bank or the Chamber of Commerce in your ty /moral through benefit programs. area. "Identifying Business Oppor- Whether you are already in business Free 495 -2277 Small Business Is centre stage this week but the Federal Business tunities" workshop sponsored by or just thinking of starting ode, this Development Bank has a variety of services which can benefit your F.B.D.B. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. workshop will indicate the many you can use business "52 weeks " a year. sources to identify business opportunities. FINANCIAL SERVICES Thur. "Insurance - Do You Know What This seminar will appeal to the Free 426 -4620 Term Loans To finance a variety of projects at flexible terms and Oct. 27 You Are Buying ?" Seminar spon- owner of any size of business and conditions. sored by the insurance firm of will discuss how many types of in- Financial Business people with money available to invest are Johnson & Higgins Willis Faber. surance coverage can affect your Matchmaking matched with business people seeking funds. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. business and the role of the in- Strategic To help you evaluate your competitive situation, and surance broker and what to look for Planning determine the resources your business needs to when choosing one. achieve its full growth potential. "Employment & Training Employment & Immigration Canada Free 495 -2277 Financial FBDB will prepare a report that can be used by Assistance Programs for Business ". and Alberta Career Development & Packaging financial institutions to assess your application for Information Session sponsored by Employment speakers outline funding. F.B.D.B. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Government programs beneficial to your business. Do-lt- Yourself Available on five management topics to help you Kits draw up the plans required for your business. "Building Your Enterprise Through This workshop will explain what Free 495 -2277 People" workshop sponsored by human resource planning could look INVESTMENT BANKING F.B.D.B. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. like in your own company as well as Investments The FBDB can purchase shares in your business, or forecasting the demand /supply of work with private sector financial institutions to obtain people for your company. the equity financing you require. Fri. The 7th annual Business Informa - Open to the public. Edmonton's 51.00 495 -2277 MANAGEMENT SERVICES Oct. 28 Lion Fair opens at the Convention largest business information fair. per or Centre - Halls A & B. 12:00 noon Meet Edmonton's Small Business person 426 -4620 Management Business management seminars, courses, to 8:00 p.m. Owner of the Year award winner. Training clinics and publications. Management The CASE Counselling Program offers specialized "Identifying Business Oppor- Ideas are a dime a dozen, however, Free 495 -2277 tunities" workshop sponsored by genuine business opportunities pre- Counselling advice tailored to your needs in all areas of business F.B.D.B. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. sent themselves less frequently. This management. workshop will show you how to find Information Free information on government programs for them. Services small business, as well as a wide range of market data and Speakers. from the Dept. of Regional Free 495 -2277 and statistics. "Exporting Trade Show Marketing ". An Information Ses- Industrial Expansion and the Alberta Contact your nearest F. B.D.B. branch for Information on these services sion sponsored. by the F.B.D.B. Dept. of Economic Development & and find out how we can assist your business. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Trade outline assistance programs, developing a marketing checklist and Federal Business Development Bank helpful tips for exporters. 606 Metropolitan Place 10135 -101 Avenue Fair - 160 exhibitors including fran- $1.00 495-2277 10303 - Jasper Avenue P.O. Box 10, Grande Prairie, Sat. Business Information con Over per or Edmonton Alberta T5.1 3N6 Alberta T8V 0Y4 Oct. 29 tisses at the Edmonton Convention chisers, services to business - (govern- Centre. Halls A & B. Noon to 6:00 ment & private sector) gathered person 426-4620 Tel: Tel: 495-2277 532 -8875 p.m. together to answer your questions.

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