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January 18, 1991 North America's leading Native newspaper Volume 8 No.21 Re- opening of wells prompts threat by Chief Ominayak

By Amy Santoro Windspeaker Staff Writer

LUBICON LAKE NATION, ALTA.

The chief of the Lubicon Lake Nation says Norcen Energy Re- sources will be "dealt with" for re- opening its wells. Bernard Ominayak says he cannot "specify how Norcen will be dealt with," but he says the company is' stealing our resources and we intend to follow through with our position. We're not going to sit back. We're moving in and we'll pick the time and the place." Peace River RCMP Staff Sgt. Lynn Julyan says "if the Lubicons commit any illegal activities we will investigate them." Norcen decided to re -open 18 wells, which had been shut -in since Nov. 301989 after threats of sabotage from Lubicon members, be- cause the shut -in wells were not helping to resolve the dispute be- tween the Lubicons and both levels of government, says Steven Nengle, Norceñ s manager of northern production. "It's a matter of economics for us. This is a dispute between the band and the government. We're just caught in the middle." The first well was re- opened Dec. 5. The others were re-opened within two weeks. A Norcen news release estimated lost revenue from the shut -in wells since Nov. 301989 at $10.8 million, including $3.2 million lost by Norcen. On Nov. 8 Ominayak issued a warning to developers working on Lubicon -claimed land in Little Buffalo, 360 km northwest of Edmon- ton. He said they would need Lubicon Nation permits if they "wished to continue exploiting resources from unceded Lubicon land." The permits, says Ominayak, follow government guidelines, with the cost of obtaining a Lubicon Nation development permitbeing the same as getting a licence from the province. Nengle says he doesn't expect any confrontations to occur in the area. But Lubicon band adviser Fred Lennarson says re- opening the wells, partly owned by Petro-Canada and Husky Oil, has increased Dianne Meili tension in the area. Elder Dorothy Smallboy of Smallboy's Camp in the Rocky Mountains is one of the featured "They are escalating the situation and if it escalates much further elders in A Sharing With Those Who Know, a book being written by former Windspeaker things are going to happen we can never undo." He says both the editor Dianne Meili to commemorate elders from the 10 different nations in Alberta. The federal and provincial governments are working with private indus- book will be published in 1991. try to "crush the Lubicons." Julyan confirmed officers are "patrolling Norcen wells because of problems that have arisen." Julyan is referring to the Nov. 24 torching of equipment used by To receive Buchanan Lumber of High Prairie to harvest trees on land claimed by Windspeaker Peigan election the Lubicons as their traditional hunting and trapping area. The in- cident led to the arrests of 13 Lubicon Lake band members. at your doorstep... Meantime, Ominayak says the band will challenge the province with a jurisdictional argument in court. He says the province had no Name: a setback for right to lay charges because "they have no jurisdiction in our area. If the RCMP really want to enforce the law, they should get the thieves the hell out of here." Address: He says it's time the territorial question is looked at in the courts. Lonefighters The Lubicons rejected a federal offer of $45 million and a 246 - By Amy Santoro sq.km reserve to settle their land claim. The Lubicons want $167 mil- City/Town Z Windspeaker Staff Writer lion in economic compensation. Nine preliminary hearings, for April 29, May 6 and r¢ scheduled PEIGAN NATION, ALTA. May 29, have been set for the 13 Lubicons. Postal/Zip They remain out on bail. Lonefighters leader Glenn North Peigan said most Lonefighters bidding for council seats in that reserve's recent election lost in part "because people were afraid the council would become too militant." Phone: ¢ ZC'.:Z Peigans were concerned a dominant Lonefighters' presence on p council would mean "an aggressive council that wouldn't be willing to compromise with outside agencies," he said in an interview. Please et CD : Z or Another factor was the number of people seeking election, he said. money o - n The Jan. 3 election saw 42 people vying for 13 council seats. in the an North Peigan and Devalon Small Legs, another Lonefighters' included ¢ - leader, went down to defeat in the election. Windspe =1 George Little Moustache was the only known Lonefighters' sup- box eves M porter elected. one yea ,ñ da Little Moustache declined $40. Win - I- comment on the election. But North Peigan said he doesn't see the defeat Lonefighters 112th A Z. of the File photo i'; T5M 2V6 Please see page 2 Lubicon Chief Bernard Ominayak PAGE 2, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991 News Al-Pac's jobs welcomed by northern Natives By Amy Santoro Al -Pac spokesman Brian most benefit from the mill. Windspeaker Staff Writer Hetherington says the company But despite the economic "has a solid commitment to- benefits the mill may bring to the ATHABASCA, ALTA. wards hiring Natives." Al -Pac, Prosperity area, 180 km owned by Crestwood Forest northeast of Edmonton, staunch The proposed Alberta- Pacific Industries in B.C. and backed by opposition to the project exists. pulp mill is being welcomed Mitsubishi Corporation and Chief Dorothy McDonald of with open arms by some north- Honschu Paper Company of the Fort MacKay band is "totally ern Alberta Native people. Al- Japan, has set up a Native liaison against the pulp mill because of though others have concerns committee to help officials the pollution it will cause to the about its environmental impact, understand Native needs in the river.' they say the mega -mill is a area, he says. Chief Alphonse Lameman of golden opportunity for increased Al -Pac has already awarded a the Beaver Lake band near Lac la economic growth in an area $10- million catering contract to Biche says court action may be a plagued byb high unemployment. the Athabasca Native Develop- likely solution to settle the dis- Loretta of the Calling ment Corporation which is ex- pute over the controversial mill. Lake Community Centre says pected to employ about 150 The Indian Association of people "don't make a fuss about people. Alberta earlier withdrew its sup- the environmental concerns be- Athabasca Tory MLA Mike port of the project. President cause the bread and butter issues Cardinal, an active supporter of egena Crowchild says the prov- override the environment." the mill, says the development ince has "in effect exercised ex- Natives are concerned with will help curb the area's "chronic clusive control of the environ- employment, she says. "We unemployment and welfare ment." In 1989, under former want to know how we are going problems." About 16 per cent of president Roy Louis, the IAA to fit into Al -Pac's plan." Calling the community is unemployed. supported the development. Lake is 32 km from the Al -Pac He says those communities with In March 1990 an environ- mill site. the best attitudes will get the mental review panel suggested delaying the mill until more studies determined the effect of the project on the river and fish and people downstream in northern Alberta and the North- Mike Griit west Territories. But the govern- Environment minister Ralph Klein giving the finger to pulp mill oppo ment called the report biased and nents Dec. 20, 1990 when Al -Pac was approved commissioned a new panel. The findings of the second panel Lawrence was charged with Lawrence, who is to appear in were never made public. causing a disturbance and resist- Athabasca provincial court Jan. Meanwhile, the Native and ing arrest Dec. 20 in Athabasca 21, says the law on "disturbing environmental activist charged after the Alberta government the peace is too vague and after giving Environment Minis- announced its approval of the broad." ter Ralph Klein the finger will $1.6-billion Al -Pac mill. He says the decision to give fight the charge under the Char- Lawrence, who claims Klein Al -Pac the green light to build its ter of Rights and Freedoms. initiated the gesturing by "giving bleached kraft pulp mill near the Randy Lawrence, a member me the finger first," stormed the town of Athabasca will "run fun - of Friends of the First Nations, a stage at the Athabasca perform- damentally against the interests group formed in support of ing arts centre and "responded of Native people and the public Mohawks in Quebec, says the in kind" to the minister. Law- at large." Construction on the charge limits his freedom of rence considers his move "a mill, sated to open in 1993, is to expression. democratic right." start this winter. Councillor wànts chief removed By Amy Santoro He has circulated a petition The Janvier band follows a Windspeaker Staff Writer calling for the chief's removal. band custom election process According to band custom a which is approved by the depart- JANVIER, ALTA. non -confidence vote must be ment but does not fall under the supported by 75 per cent of the terms of the Indian Act. A Janvier band councillor voting membership. There are 87 Chief Janvier dismisses the wants to drive Chief Walter Jan - band members eligible to vote on attempt to remove him saying vier out of office. the reserve 340 km northeast of those involved are "just a bunc Archie Janvier, who isn't re- Edmonton. Janvier has gathered trying to cause trouble." He says lated to the chief, says he is put- 67 names to support his non -con- the petition is questionable be- ting forth a non -confidence vote fidence motion. cause "people were harassed Bert crowfoot against him for not informing the Indian affairs spokesman Ken into signing it." Glenn North Peigan band of council activities. "He Kirby says the department will He says Coun. Janvier does has never released a financial look into the issue when the peti- not have the support of the band report or details of future plans tion is received. Kirby says if the membership. But the dissident and he doesn't attend council petition has the support of 75 per councillor says he will take the Peigan election is a meetings." cent of the voting population petition to Indian affairs after Janvier says the chief by "Indian affairs cannot interfere gathering additional support. "being a dictator" is not perform- with the termination of the He claimed he is supported setback for Lonefighters ing his role properly. chief." by at least one other councillot. From front page as a lack of support for what the society is trying to achieve." The Lonefighters oppose construction of the Oldman River Dam University watchdog to for environmental and spiritual reasons. In September, members of the group attempted to divert the river around a weir supplying the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District. Had the diversion been suc- cessful, water would have been cut off to several hundred irrigation go to bat for Natives farmers. RCMP stepped in to stop the diversion attempt and arrested Lonefighters' leader Milton Born With A Tooth. The diversion work was later By Amy Santoro more difficult and are significantly older than other repaired by Alberta Environment. Windspeaker Staff Writer North Peigan said the main stumbling block for the Lonefighters students resulting in the campus' 150 Native stu- dents possibly being treated differently from non- is ignorance on the part of some reserve members. EDMONTON "You can't educate people how to vote. You have to realize that in Native students. The average age of a Native attending the uni- the Indian world, people still vote in a very clannish way." The new The new human rights watchdog at the Univer- versity is 28 years. council makes for an uncertain future for the Lone- sity of Alberta will pay particular fighters, said a dispirited North Peigan. attention to The human rights office opened this year as a Native rights, says human rights officer Anna result of a recommendation in a report of the presi- "The old council was starting to understand and support us Pellatt. towards the end but now we have to dent's commission for equality and respect on start educating all over again. Pellatt says she expects to see "a lot of Then at the end of two years when they are educated, we'll have to Native campus. start complaints but I'm not sure what form the com- The commission was struck last year following again with a new council." plaints will North Peigan said take." complaints about sexism in the faculty of diversion of the river will continue but he said She says it is hard to know he may have to "re- his what to expect since engineering. Pellatt says the office, located in Ath- evaluate" role and "maybe change tactics. But the human rights body is the first its kind if all hell breaks loose, I'll be there to protect what's ours." of for the abasca Hall, exists to provide "people with a place Meanwhile, university. to go to discuss their experiences.' Chief Leonard Bastien was re- elected for another term Pellatt says the as were 11 complaints may stem from She says the U of A is not immune to the prob- five of incumbent councillors. New members to the coun- "Native students facing found cil include Gordon No Chief, Leroy Black Eyes, Lionel special educational issues lems of racism in the community at large. Crow Shoe, which other students coming to campus do William Big Bull, Joseph Yellow Fabian North Peigan and not." Although the human rights office does not have Wilma Little For instance, Pellatt says Natives on campus enforcement powers, Pellatt wants Native students Moustache. Incumbent Lonefighters' supporterLeander have different financial find with Strikes. With A Gun was defeated. problems, the transi- to come forward any concerns they may have tion between non -university and university life involving racism, sexism or discrimination. WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991, PAGE 3 News IN BRIEF I Trial date set for Potts EDMONTON -A trial date has been set for Indian Association of Alberta vice- president Percy Potts. Potts, who faces six poach -" ingg- related charges will appear in court March 11 along with four others charged following a two -year provincial sting operation. Potts says he will represent himself in the case which is expected to revolve around the issue of treaty Indian hunting rights. Two months ago 65 charges were laid against Potts, nine other people and a numbered Alberta company. The charges included hunting, for the purpose of trafficking wild game and possession of wil game for the purpose of trafficking. Lawsuit threatened YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. - The 12,000 -member Dene Nation will hit Ottawa with a lawsuit unless negotiations resume on their land claim. The Dene Nation will challenge the federal govern- ment in the Supreme Court to prove the Indians gave up aborigi- nal title in the Western Arctic. An Indian affairs spokesman said the federal government has no plans to negotiate with the Dene people. The $500 million Dene -Metis claim collapsed over the issue of aboriginal rights. After declaring the deal dead, Ottawa decided to deal, with the land claims on a regional basis involving the five Dene -Metis districts. Stonewalker rehired HOBBEMA, ALTA. - Boxer Danny Stonewalker returns to his old job as coach of the Samson Band boxing club in Hobbema replacing fired coach Jim Stevenson. Stonewalker, the Canadian light heavyweight champion, was coaching at the facility before going to jail on impaired- driving charges. Stevenson claims he was fired for his anti -drug stance but the band council denies the Dana Wagg allegation saying Stevenson was fired for "just cause." A blockade set up by Kahnawake Mohawks in the summer of 1990 on Highway 132. Chateauguay is beyond Europeans on fact -finding tour the barricades. KAHNAWAKE, QUE. - Members of the European Parliament have come to Canada to find out how Native people are dealt with. The delegation is on a five day fact -finding tour as a follow- Police provoked confrontation, Cáto a motion made by the European Parliament censuring nada's handling of the summer crisis at Oka. The parliamen- tarians say they are in Canada at the request of Native people. They will talk to Native groups, government officials and human says Kahnawake chief rights organizations. By Amy Santoro construction program in The not alarmed by the recent out- Windspeaker Staff Writer Pines. burst of violence in Kahnawake, Chief advocates Native armies University of Alberta political said the chief of the Whitefish OTTAWA, ONT. - An Ontario chief wants Natives to establish KAHNAWAKE, QUE. science professor Gurston Dacks Lake band. their own armies to deal with confrontations similar to the one at said the most distressing feature Eddie Tallman said "the Oka, Que. Chief Roger Jones told a meeting of the Assembly of Kahnawake Grand Chief Joe of the Jan. 8 confrontation at chiefs are not concerned right First Nations that Natives must be prepared to respond to future Norton RCMP He 8 federal The which says the and Kahnawake was "the police now." called the Jan. con- confrontations with the overnment. proposal, Quebec provincial police pro- learned nothing from the frontation isolated was not voted on, went unchallenged by the chiefs. sum- an event and voked recent violence on his re- mer's events." July 11 was the said he's confident violence "will Anti-logging bid fails serve by venturing onto private beginning of a 78 -day standoff not continue in Quebec and it VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. -A Vancouver Island Indian property. between Mohawks and police in won't spread to Alberta." band has failed to save the Tsitika Valley from logging. The B.C. "They attempted to stop a Kanesatake. Eight Natives were arrested Court of Appeal rejected a bid from the Tlowitsis- Mumtaglias vehicle for a minor infraction Dacks said the police were following the bloody uproar in Tribal Council to appeal rulings which allow logging on the east outside their mandate which is to being "irrational by continuing Kahnawake, which started when coast of the island. The court questioned why the band waited patrol the main highways," he to be hostile and throwing their an RCMP cruiser stopped a until logging and legal action had already begun before claiming said. weight around." He said Quebec Mohawk truck about 2:30 p.m. the Tsitika Valley as sacred territory. Norton said the "ultimate provincial police are angry east of the Mercier Bridge on provocation" occurred when the "which has caused them to for- Highway 132. The driver fled his Team name protested police "stopped traffic on High- get their responsibilities." vehicle and ran to a nearby lum- CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - Officials at the Charlottetown way 132, blocked the Mercier Conflicts can be resolved in beryard. Rural High School are resisting pressure from members of the Bridge (linking Chateauguay to one of two ways, said Dacks. The RCMP were soon joined Assembly of First Nations and Native leaders throughout Atlan- Montreal) and confronted com- "You can either decide to under- by members of the Quebec pro- tic Canada to change the name of the school's football team, the munity members." stand and negotiate or you can vincial police. A fight broke out Redmen. A petition circulated by the island's Micmacs demands Norton said the "massive attempt to control. The police after Mohawks began arguing that "all stereotypic emblems, chants and other paraphernalia force was unwarranted and ap- have decided to control the with police over jurisdiction. which are considered racist by our people be removed as soon as peared to be a set -up to provoke Mohawks." When the fighting stopped, possible." However, a school committee says the symbols "are a confrontation." He said Quebec police need to police called in reinforcements, meant to honor the Indians." Now, say the Natives, they to plan He incident in in riot join currently active big -league protest movements against profes- said the was be retrained strategies of con- including -equipped officers sional teams that include Football's Washington Redskins, base- "no way associated with recent flict and "they need extensive and shut down the bridge. ball's Cleveland Indians, along with hockey's Chicago Black - events at Oka." Kanesatake training in how to deal with About 5:00 p.m., 180 police offi- hawks. Mohawks clashed with police Natives in Canada." cers with riot gear faced off with near that village over a planned Meanwhile, Alberta chiefs are 120 Mohawks. Police cruisers were sur- rounded by angry Natives carry- ing baseball bats and two -by- Citizens Forum on Canada's Future fours and nine police officers were beaten. Mohawks began to disperse is 'not the answer' for Natives after Norton and band mothers calmed the crowd. By Amy Santoro Chief Eddie Tallman of the But police in riot gear moved Windspeaker Staff Writer 'We need the opportunity to air our Whitefish Lake band in northeast forward, banging their sticks Alberta shares Dacks' skepticism against their shields, and a stand- EDMONTON concerns but give us an avenue' about the Spicer commission. off developed. According to re- "I'd rather see a royal commis- ports, after one officer was hit A University of Alberta politi- He says the commission's the impact may also be felt by sion which would deal specifi- with a club thrown by a Mohawk cal science professor says the agenda is focused on "the chal- Natives." cally with Natives. It would have during the melee, police charged Citizens Forum on Canada's lenge Quebec posed to Confed- Dacks says a royal commis- the authority to deal with gov- the fleeing Mohawks, smashing Future has no commitment to eration as we know it." sion would be more effective in ernment policy." the windows of Mohawk cars significantly address Native The 12- member commission educating Canadians about Na- Tallman is worried the Spicer with their riot sticks during the issues. Gurston Dacks says the has posed 14 questions for tive affairs than the Spicer com- commission is "not taken seri- pursuit. real intent of the forum, headed people to answer in search of a mission. ously by Canadians or by gov- Montreal photogra- Keith Spicer, is new Canada. deals with royal Gazette by to determine One "A commission could ernment." Dave Sidaway, who wit- public opinion on the relation aboriginal people but Dacks says present a clear argument to the The chief of the Dene Nation pher half- between English and French the "questions are carefully neu- government on behalf of Can- says the Spicer commission isn't nessed the incident, said a Canadians. tral." ada's aboriginals and it would the answer to Native issues. "We dozen officers caught one Na- 'There will be no comfort for The questions are not de- educate Canadians, preparing need the opportunity to air our tive, surrounded him and aboriginals from the Spicer corn - signed to produce any particular them for policies they might oth- concerns but give us an avenue," "kicked the shit out of him." mission." response whether sympathetic erwise resist." said Bill Erasmus in a telephone Then they pulled his pants off The federal government has or hostile, says Dacks. A royal commission can com- interview from Yellowknife. in the bone- numbing cold. thrown in the aboriginal angle to Although Dacks isn't optimis- pel witnesses to appear and it The forum has until July 1 to The incident ended after shots the forum "merely because it tic the commission will have any may also commission extensive put together a final report telling were fired into the air, most of didn't want a lot ofmedia atten- impact on government policy, he research studies; the citizens' the federal government what them apparently warning shots tion on a Quebec commission," says "to the extent it may have forum does not have such pow- shape Canadians want the coun- from Mohawk weapons. says the Native politics specialist. some impact it's feasible to think ers. try to take. PAGE 4, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991

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15001 -112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 (403) 455 -2700 FAX: (403) 452-1428 Bert Crowfoot Publisher Riot squads and traffic tickets Peigan a powerful symbol Well, they're kicking ass at Kahnawake again. Mohawks rioted and Quebec police retaliated by swinging billy clubs, knocking some out. Another Mohawk had his trousers pulled There's really only one image off. Wonderful photographs of the action made the front pages of that defines the year in Indian newspapers across Canada. country. One image that stands Why do Quebec provincial police continue to harass Mohawks? out amidst the starkness of It's as if they're looking for any sort of excuse to rile Mohawk masked warriors, rock -throwing people to charge them with anything from not having enough air in Quebecers, stone -faced overn- their car tires to simply just looking Mohawk. ments and stern-faced Native Federal Solicitor General Pierre Cadieux has committed the RCMP leaders. A single image that cap- to work with the provincial police. He says it's to ensure Mohawks tures the essence of Indian reality respect the law. circa 1990. OK, so after a Mohawk carrying a truckload of lumber refused to Milton Born With A Tooth stop for police on a traffic violation (a red flag wasn't tied to the poised at the lip of the l'eigan di- lumber), angry Mohawks gathered at a lumberyard on Kahnawake version, rifle in hand, has be- velopment of the Peigan people. elected chief and council on any- reserve. Suddenly police backup arrived and a confrontation took come the quintessential symbol The government sees it only in thing except "day-to -day busi- place. Confrontation? More likebloody violence. for the continued trampling of terms of votes, capital and some- ness." After what took place during the summer of discontent at Oka, Indian rights in Canada. thing thinly disguised as prog- Again, in mainstream terms, Kanesatake and Kahnawake, you would think police would be bet- When he fired shots into the ress. this is tantamount to saying the ter prepared to tread lightly, but this outburst of stupidity shows the air in an attempt to halt an Milton Born With A Tooth average citizen should stay away police are about as smart as Prime Minister Mulroney, the rest of his RCMP -led invasion onto Peigan said no. No to the dam, no to the from their MLA, MP, city council clan on Parliament Hill and Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa. land in September, the Lone - RCMP and no to the continued or community association. The It only proves they are looking for a fight. Why? Because they were fighter leader echoed sentiments economic, political, sociological Indian people of this country, made to look like fools at Oka last summer for the world to see? Or which first percolated into the and spiritual oppression of the thanks to the Indian Act, the de- are they trying to save face or are they simply out for revenge, using national consciousness from a Peigans. No. One word that rang partment of Indian affairs and their badges and the Constitution to back up their bullying of the tiny Quebec village called Oka. louder and carried farther than federal -provincial miscommuni- Mohawks? The reverberations from those the warning shots he fired harm- cation have become 24 -hour Why didn't the police back off, leave the reserve to avoid a con- shots will continue to be felt lessly into the air that day. people. Every move they make frontation and arrest the traffic violator later under better circum- throughout the breadth and No. It's a dangerous word in comes under the auspices of stances? width of Canada for years. Indian country. The government some legislation, department or When a traffic violator is wanted by the police, it's far from routine Because Milton Born With A of Canada still smarts from its agency. Autonomy is obsolete. to send a riot squad and 10 or 20 patrol cars to arrest the culprit. Tooth and his subsequent deten- sting. For this one syllable ut- Day -to -day business can be con- Cadieux says the police were led into a trap. What trap? The police tion, as well his February trial on tered by a soft -spoken Cree MLA strued as anything and every- officers entered reserve land knowing tension existed between Mo- weapons charges, represents the in Manitoba led to the demise of thing. hawks and police. It was at the lumberyard that Mohawks alerted to stoical "one- man -against-incred- the Meech Lake accord. Uttered Chief and council are, in ef- the chase began to gather. Again what trap? ible -odds" stuff that crosses all by a small band of Mohawk fect, the parliament of reserve No. Cadieux is wrong. It smells too much like police wanted a con- cultural and political boundaries. Warriors, it vaulted Canada into Indians. For the courts to deny frontation. And it smells like it's been going on since the Mohawk The Lonefighters Society of the international spotlight for 78 Milton Born With A Tooth full warriors walked - not surrendered - to the barbed wire last sum- the Peigan Nation was attempt- tense, nationally traumatic days. and complete access to his duly mer and were arrested. Believe it. We can smell it from right here in ing to divert the Oldman River. And finally, uttered by a grittily elected political representation is Alberta. The Oldman River Dam threat- determined Peigan, that same nothing less than heinous tram- The Mohawks are paying for their blockades of the Mercier Bridge ens a river valley that for genera- syllable leads us to a critical ex- melling of rights purported to be and the other blockades and especially their battle with provincial tion after generation has sus- amination of everything implied protected by the Charter of police at Oka. And it won't stop until police have their way - any tained the physical, cultural, by the word justice. Rights and Freedoms. way they can get it. spiritual and philosophical de- Milton Born With A Tooth Rather than set him up as an spent 100 days in custody and example to other insurgent abo- failed in fourbail hearings. This riginals the government's fear - STAFF CONTRIBUTING ADVERTISING despite Mohawks involved in a motivated handling of Born Dana Wagg far more serious incident and With A Tooth has resulted in his WRITERS SALES PEOPLE facing more serious charges becoming a symbol of political Editor Sharon Barbeau being released immediately. malfeasance, pandering and Rocky Woodward Dianne Meili Jenifer Watton Ryan Chouinard When he was finally released outright apartheid tendencies. Reporter In -government rela- Heather Andrews Gail Chouinard prior to Christmas there was no Indian Reporter Advertising copy must be received bond posted. There were, how- tions there is indeed justice and just Amy Santoro AMMSA BOARD no later than Friday noon to guaran- ever, several curious restrictions. -us. tee publication in the next issue. To The first said he could not go Milton Born With A Tooth Reporter Leona Shandruk advertise, call (403)455 -2700. Fax: closer than a mile to the site of represents the year in Indian Lori -Lee Mowbray President (403)452 -1428. the Lonefighters' diversion of the country. He represents the angst Ed. /Sales Assistant Carol Wilson River. In mainstream which continues to simmer in Vice -President Oldman Tina Wood terms this is like saying you can Native circles coast to coast. He Executive Assistant Chester Cunningham MEMBERSHIPS Treasurer have the run of your own house represents the grit, determina- Wild Fire Productions Native American Journalists of Rose Marie Willier but stay out of the yard. The tion, stoicism and spiritualism Production Association (NAJA) Indian Act itself refers to reserve those communities as well. 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A thank -you to Windspeaker and Alberta Natives from Quebec Mohawks Dear Editor. our hearts and minds to know nent because they would have all someone cared during our bleak- been killed. You have everything I am from Kahnawake, Que- est moments of the Mohawk cri- to be proud of as the "Real bec. I am writing to thank Wind- sis. You gave us the strength to People" of this continent. speaker staff for their excellent re- carry on in the face of over- And don't be intimidated by porting of the Mohawk crisis and whelming force. racists because they thrive on other Native issues. If it was not I am crying as I type this letter beating on the meek. If push for your reporting, Native to you because it saddens me to comes to shove, defend yourself. people would not be as well in- read there are still racist people There is no crime in self- defence formed about important issues who cannot learn to live with and you can only reason with a which concern us today and Native people as reported in person interested in making tomorrow, the future of the un- your Nov. 9, 1990 issue. I had peace. born generations. been to the city of Lethbridge Most importantly we have You have helped create a when I was on an exchange trip given all Native people a new stronger solidarity among Na- with the Blood people of the dignity and pride. It was a wel- tive people and a forum for Na- Stand Off reserve. I see the atti- come morale boost to all who be- tive people to speak about their tude of the people of Lethbridge lieve in justice, equality and problems. I encourage you to has not changed. When will human rights. keep up the good work because these type of people ever learn? Keep up the fight. Through many issues about Native people I have some words of advice hard work, sacrifice, dedication are censored here in Quebec. It to share with all Native people: and education we can build our makes us happy to know there be proud of who you are because future. are other Native people across you have nothing to be ashamed Nia: wenkowa tanon onen ki this continent standing up for of because our ancestors were wahi. their rights. not savages. They were kind to Thank you very much and Also I would like to thank all the white man when he first good -bye our brothers and sisters who came to these shores. supported us through their If they were savages, no white Michael Rice words and actions. It touched man would exist on this conti- Kahnwake, Quebec Will Getty live Best wishes from the up to his name? Feather of Hope Society Dear Editor. Don Getty named after one of the key Native signatories to Treaty Dear Editor: travels to your communities. di 8? I suppose a name, once given, can't be taken back. But once given, And I have always left with AAi'S would like to ex- I understand, it must be lived up to! I would like to express best something that is a comfort to tend our sincerest appreciation Getty's 'environment' minister Ralph Klein was given a Blackfoot wishes for those we met in 1990 my heart every time. Our people to Native newspapers for the name, I am told, some years ago. Just recently, protected by a small for a "promising new year and a are listening out there, and I have positive coverage. You have army of heavily -armed RCMP, Klein invaded the sovereign territory healthy one at that" since we not been subjected to any abuse. been most essential in helping of a confederate Nation, the Peigan. Perhaps he and his government have been travelling to the vari- My faith in our people to accept educate your readers of HIV/ will now lose the Oldman Dam case. ous communities in Indian coun- me for who I am -and not what AIDS. For this we thank you. Since that case has gone before the Supreme Court of Canada, it try providing important infor- I am - will remain in my heart To the southern brothers /sis- has gained tremendous constitutional significance. Seven provinces mation regarding HIV /AIDS. when my days will come. ters, I have always sought a (including Alberta and Quebec) as well as the Dene Nation, the Metis The Feather of Hope Aborigi- The first year was to be a part strong spiritual strength when I Association of the N.W.T. and the AFN have now joined Friends of nal AIDS Prevention Society of a provincial group, to create a arrived in the south. I am eter- the Oldman River v. Canada. Whatever the ultimate decision on the (FOHAAPS) would like to ac- society for Alberta for aboriginal nally grateful to you in sharing specific issue, whether construction must be stopped, the big decision knowledge the support of CHRs, persons who share the honest your land and people with me. will be whether the environment (Mother Earth) legally exists at all schools /colleges, friendship and sincere desire to work to- There will always be a special or is merely provincial natural resources. centres and chiefs and councils gether. I had planned to educate section in my heart since I was A decision early in 1991 for the provinces, in this regard, could who allowed our group to be a communities, provide required given that which I'd yearned for amount to a severe challenge to recent aboriginal victories in the Su- part of the educating process. training programs, establish an so many years. preme Court like Sparrow and Sioui. In short, to Meech by the back Honorable mentions to the fol- up-to-date resource library and My prayers were answered. door! lowing: Heart Lake, Whitefish work with existing groups on Thank you Leo Daychief and a But then, Robert Bourassa and Kinnosayoo were among the chief Lake, Beaver Lake, Enoch Band, special HIV /AIDS projects. very special lady Jane Daychief architects of Meech Lake. Just because that catastrophe was derailed Alexander Band, Driftpile, The second year of my per- for giving me something of most once by Elijah Harper does not mean the same train is not even now Sucker Creek, (A.V.C.) Grouard, sonal goal was to form an abo- value - my Indian name. steaming down a new set of tracks. Frog Lake, Sturgeon Lake, Hob- riginal-persons-living-with-HIV Thank you to all. Have a I can't think of greater threats-to all the treaties, aboriginal rights berna, Gleichen, Peigan Nation, society. We need to become ac- new year as the Great ffpirit and Mother Earth in Canada than Getty, Bourassa, Mulroney and Blood Tribe and the O'Chiese tive and help meet medical, grants you good health. their respective cabinets. The Alberta premier serves the interests of youth conference. Thank you physical and emotional needs. If First Nations, I would submit, to about the same degree Tory Sena- once again and we look forward we can put this into action, we Ken Ward tor Walter Twinn serves the interests of Canadians at large. to travelling new roads and see- are setting some precedents for Feather of Hope Society Will the new Kinnosayoo keep his hands off the Lubicons and ing new fnendly faces hearing others to come out and live with Edmonton their land? Will he stop persecuting Milton Born With A Tooth? Are the truths about HIV /AIDS in there any whitefish left in Utikama Lake? Indian country. The honoring of Premier Getty in the current context of pulp mill The Feather of Hope Society Daishowa should settle development and the struggle for aboriginal rights is a highly parti- would also like to thank from san political act given the original Kinnosayoo s celebrated concern our hearts the elders for their about treaty signing and for the environment. His spirit might very guidance and strength: Nancy with the Lubicon band well be troubled at the latest turn of events! Potts, Dr. Anne Anderson as well Dear Editor: as elders from the Blood Tribe Randy Lawrence and Peigan Nation. Without With regards to the issue between Daishowa and the Lubicons Edmonton your recognition and presence, published in the Oct. 13, 1990 issue of Windspeaker. As a Grade 9 there would be an emptiness Native student of the North Talky ee School, I think Daishowa should within our travels. We thank you make an agreement with the Lubicons because they would be better for your time and patience. off. On a personal note, the soci- In this settlement they should not interfere with the band, the In search of...... ety recently completed filling government or the law. I'm a neighbor to the band and I'm very Dear Editor. positions on the board of direc- concerned about this settlement. I hope the band pulls through with tors and we welcome those who a good share of the land without using any violence. I am looking for my mother, who is French-Canadian and Cree. have made commitments. We An alternative that Lubicons can choose is to sell a fair amount of She was born about 1932. I think she had three brothers and four are currently working on gather - land to Daishowa for profit. If the Lubicons settle the claim and sell sisters: ing professional resource indi- some of the land to the company, they might have limitations to log My name at birth was Normand Charles Smith and I was born viduals for an advisory commit- on only the land they have requested. June 17, 1959 at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton. If anyone has tee. I hope the settlement can be peaceful. If the Lubicons sold the land information about my mother, please contact my friend Ray Enswin- I would like to reflect back on for a high profit, they would have more things material wise, but less ger at 433 -4524. this year and how quickly my life things in a way like culture and adaptability. If they did this, they Thank you for your help. has been quite productive. I had might speed up the claim because the band has waited long enough. asked the Great Spirit for two I hope it's successful for the band. George Prevost good years and for the Grandfa- Dennis Meneen Edmonton thers to guide me well in my Fort Vermilion, Alta. 1991 PAGE 6, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18,

The weather was cold; the welcome wasn't Droppin' In columnist and I visited the Native cultural munity of the upcoming con- fellow reporter Rocky Wood- arts program at the Alberta Vo- struction and operation of the Al- ward is away from his desk this cational College and met stu- Pac mega -mill, slated to open in week, so I got elected to try to fill dents in their handicraft class. A less than three years. Clarence his size 10 shoes. thanks to instructors Pat Bruno, Cardinal, elder Francis Cardi- And that's great news for me Velma Willet, Kathy Maccagno nal, Marvin Nipshank, Barry because I just got back from a trip and counsellor Floyd Thompson Schmidt and Loretta Gladue to the Lac la Biche and Athabasca for the time they spent with me. talked with me for over an hour areas and it gives me a chance to Next stop was the provincial and a half, discussing issues like say 'thanks' to all the folks who building where Dianna Wabie employment, economics, voca- spent time with me during my and the guys at the wild fur tional training and housing. three days on the road, talking education office brewed up We plan to look into some of about all the things happening in steaming cups of tea while we these concerns over the next few their hometowns and settle- admired Dianna's beautifully issues. ments. crafted work -jewelry made of At the school, principal Karl Roger Littlechilds at Kikino deer antlers and bone, porcupine Adamowicz also expressed con- spent a lot of his valuable time quills and various kinds of fur. cern about possible effects of the telling me all about plans for the No trip to Lac la Biche would mill project and local teachers settlement's future. be complete without stopping in Gladys and Clarisse Cardinal The kids and staff at the at Native Counselling and hav- talked about their work with the school showed me their beauti- ing a cup of coffee with Liz Shar- 135 students of the school. ful, new facility and Mabel ron and Kathy Donofrio. There was time late in the af- White explained her Cree lan- Thanks ladies for your tips con - ternoon to stop in at the AVC guage program to me. Principal cerning future stories from the classrooms and say hello to the Jon Sigtena, the staff and the Lac la Biche area. students and teachers Alvin parents of the 118 kids at the ele- The friendship centre at lac la Hershberger, George William- mentary school have big lans Biche was closed as were all the son and George Meathering- for their future too, including a schools in the area. The frigid ham. The relaxed, friendly at- computer program. temperatures had closed every- mosphere of the adult -students Lac la Biche was registering a thing down in Caslan, too, as the and their teachers made a perfect temperature of -42 C the next phones rang unanswered in sev- ending to the three days of trav- morning and the friendly desk eral offices when I called later in elling and visiting. clerk at the La Biche Inn cheer- the day, so I joumeyed on to Ath- To those folks at Heart Lake, fully informed me the tempera- abasca. Goodfish Lake, Whitefish Lake, ture at the nearby mission was Several residents of Calling Caslan and other settlements and even worse at -51 C! But the Lake met with me the next mom - towns which we didn't visit this ing. time, we're looking forward to welcome and hospitality was Heather Andrews if the was They are very concerned meeting you all next time. warm, even weather near Lac not. about the impact on their corn- Maybe it won't be quite so cold! The Notre Dame des Victoires Mission was established la Biche in 1853. Indian children attended the residential school and local Native families worshipped in the church pictured here.

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Indian summer turns into winter of discontent By Jack Todd ous incident in which angry Mohawks who saw the pur- Mohawks leapt atop an RCMP suit called the Mohawk Nation It had to happen. cruiser and ripped off the lights Office, RCMP officers called for No one was paying much at- on the roof. Surete backup, the cruisers were COMMENTARY tention, as our Indian Summer McLaughlin and I made surrounded by angry Natives turned into a sullen winter of vague plans to go out to Kahna - carrying two -by -fours and base- sticks against their shields. A violations or for no violations at discontent in Kahnawake and wake to talk with some of her ball bats - and nine police offi- standoff developed between all - to have their windshield - Kanesatake - but the few sources when I returned from cers were beaten. about 100 stick -wielding Mo- washer fluid checked, for people who were watching vacation -but stories don't wait With Kahnawake Grand hawks and an equal number of instance. Ryan said at the time he knew this was coming for columnists to end their holi- Chief Joe Norton and band riot police, a standoff which was leaving it to the Surete du A couple of days after Christ- days. mothers trying to calm the hot- turned into a melee after one of Quebec to use discretion in its mas, reporter Ann McLaughlin On Jan. 8 RCMP officers heads in the crowd, the Mo- the riot cops was hit with a club dealings with Natives - which told me Mohawks were furious stopped a truck for a check on a hawks, according to Gazette re- thrown by a Mohawk. is like expecting a hungry lion to over what they considered con - service road by a Kahnawake porters, began to disperse. At that point the riot police be discreet with a side of beef. stant "provocations" on the part lumberyard, triggering an after - At that point, for reasons took off after fleeing Mohawks "They've been ordered to act of Surete du Quebec and RCMP noon of ugliness which left known only to police, officers - taking time out from their hot responsibly and with as much officers. She said there had al- Mohawks and police alike with armed with riot gear began to ursuit to shatter the windows of prudence as possible," Ryan ready been one potentially seri- little of which to be proud. move forward, banging their Mohawk cars with their riot said. "The rest must be left to sticks. their judgment." Gazette photographer Dave Police, for their part, say Sidaway, who witnessed the they've been taunted with insults incident, said that at first it didn't an pelted with rocks when they Council and dissidents to meet look as if the cops were going to attempt to ticket Mohawk cars. By Amy Santoro of the band's financial affairs in conducted by the department catch any of the Mohawks. Then "Its like a little Beirut in Windspeaker Staff Writer September. They walked 350-km not "just an analysis." a half -dozen officers caught up to there," one RCMP officer said to Edmonton to protest what Group supporter Mike David one Native, surrounded him, before the Jan. 8 incident. STURGEON LAKE, ALTA. they referred to as the council's said the department is involved and in Sidaway's words: "kicked Knowing that, why didn't the mismanagement of band funds. "in a cover -up because the issues the shit out of him." RCMP officers break off their The Sturgeon Lake group of But a 10 -page Indian affairs which were brought forward Then, in a gesture which pursuit? Why did riot police six will get a chance to meet face - report concluded there was no have not been dealt with." amounted to torture in the frigid move in when Mohawks were to -face with the council it accuses evidence of financial misman- The group charged the coun- temperatures, cops also pulled beginning to disperse? of mismanagement. agement or illegal or improper cil with placing the band into a the Mohawk's pants off. You can't blame the cops for The council has already been activities. Instead there was a $1.5 million deficit, selling prop- The incident ended after shots all of what happened last week. cleared of wrongdoing by an lack of communication between erty without membership ap- were fired, most of them appar- You can blame those in power, Indian affairs report. the council and the protesters, proval and withholding financial ently warning shots from auto- however, for failing to under- Ken Kirby, director of Indian said Kirby. statements from band members. matic or semi- automatic weap- stand the only way to bring long- services for the Alberta region, The group's spokesperson Chief Ron Sunshine, who said ons the Mohawks fired into the term peace to the reserve is to get said he will chair the Feb. 12 Cecilia Soto is not optimistic the allegations are unfounded, air. Gazette reporter Lynn the RCMP and the Surete out. meeting between the group of six about the outcome of the meet- isn't sure whether he will be able Moore, trying to stay out of the As long as police officers can and the Sturgeon Lake chief and ing. to attend the meeting. Council- line of fire, saw at least one police be so brutal and unprofessional council. He said he wants to cre- "As usual we'll be hollered at lors, however, will be present. officer fire one shot at the fleeing as to break car windows and to ate an atmosphere where "ra- by the chief and we won't get Sunshine said the meeting Mohawks. strip a Native when the wind - tional discussion can take place straight answers. We'll just get "will not go anywhere, so I'm not For now, Claude Ryan can chill factor is off the charts, we'd to deal with concerns." the runaround." worried about not being there." thank his lucky stars no one was be better off leaving the reserve The six women band mem- She said the group wants "a Kirby said if the group isn't killed as a result of this latest to Native peacekeepers - until bers demanded an investigation thorough investigation" to be satisfied with the findings of the outbreak of bad judgement on they prove beyond any doubt report, the members can take the part of the cops patrolling they can't handle the job. their concerns to the RCMP. Kahnawake - but its only a Given the bitter hatred on Ottawa funds family crisis centre But Soto said the group is matter of time. both sides, keeping peace on the running out of steam - finan- Ryan can't say he wasn't reserve is simply outside the cially and emotionally. warned. On Dec. 17 Norton told abilities of the Surete and the By Amy Santoro which sleeps 17, has seen 600 "I am poor, on welfare and I him Mohawks were angry over RCMP. If you don't believe me, Windspeaker Staff Writer children come and go since the can't afford a lawyer or anymore constant police harassment on just ask the people who planned doors opened three months ago. trips to Edmonton. I'm just a the reserve. Norton complained to take the Mercier Bridge Jan. 8. PRINCE ALBERT, SASK. She says the staff of 19 child -care poor person hying to help the Mohawks were being pulled (Todd is a Montreal Gazette col- workers use a "preventive ap- people on my reserve." over for the most trivial traffic umnist) The city of Prince Albert has proach by doing follow -ups with received $726,792 from the de- the families." partment of health and welfare Although the initiative was Co- ordinator to set up a centre to help Native intended to serve Natives, 25 per children and their families in cent of the children coming Mental Health Referrals /Addictions emergency situations. through the centre are non -Na- The director of the Children's tives, says Hegeman, because Haven and Child Crisis Centre "there was nothing for kids in Requirements: says the 24 -hour service was es- the city before we opened our - a individual in the field of addictions and tablished to provide children doors. " We are seeking dynamic experienced with a safe place during times of Children may stay a maxi- program management. family turmoil. mum of three days in the short - The centre is for children term care facility. - Will be required to co- ordinate mental health services, and whose families are in crisis so Hegeman is confident the co- ordinate and develop an addictions program in the communities of Fox Lake, families have time to sort things centre will have its funding re- River out and the kids are safe," says newed in three years when the John D'or Prairie and Garden Nella Hegeman. program is reviewed by the fed- Qualifications: Hegeman says the centre, eral government. - Must have sobriety and the ability to motivate the community.

DESIGN CONTEST - Must have a good theoretical knowledge of program development, administra- tive evaluation, monitoring techniques and community development principals. SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM requires a design for the cover of our new brochure containing informa- - Must possess a basic alcohol and drug counselling certificate plus a post tion on the warning signs of suicide and community secondary certificate in a related field. resources. The brochure will be printed in English and Cree. The - Should have four years formal alcohol and drug counselling experience with one year of supervisory experience. design is to be completed in ink. approximately 3 - 6" in length and not more than 6" wide. The graphic - Fluency in both English and Cree an asset. chosen will be able to be reproduced in miniature. The design should reflect Native Culture and the idea -Expereince in working with the Native communities and a commitment to work of people helping each other through crises. in the North essential. Prize for the winning design - $200.00 Salary: Contact Barbara Campbell, 539 -6680 - Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. for more information. Apply to: Deliver or mail designs to Connie Campbell, Directory of Social Development SUIDICE PREVENTION PROGRAM Little Red River Cree Tribe #202, 10118 -101 Ave. Box 1165 Grande Prairie, Alberta High Level, Alberta TOH 120 T8V 0Y2 Closing date for application is January 31, 1991, however, competition will Deadline - February 15, 1991 remain open until such time as a suitable candidate is selected. PAGE 8, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991 i Sucker Creek III. BEARWOMAN & ASSOCIATES WE HAVE AVED This is to cordially invite you to an pep house at our new premises. Refreshments will he serer bring a friend. Looking forwOPENard W seeing you then. ;EHOU; January 23,1'991 ì pm toy pm at 16447 -117 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

UP WHERE YOU BELONG THE CROSS CULTURAL WORKSHOP Facilitated by Blair Thomas Facilitated by Lee Brown & Sharon Hladun In this workshop you will learn about the Indian To know the self is to know all of who we are, histories, teachings and prophecies that were all of which are worthy to be shared with one told long before the Europeans came to North another. This workshop is a personal growth America. You will discover how the numerous experience that includes intuitive counselling, Indian nations are interconnected by language body work, gestalt, breathing techniques, and beliefs. This workshop will also focus on ceremony and symbols. Participants can deal the building of a national community and the with issues and the ways that they may be importance the 4 races of man have in this interpreting their lives. national community. February 22, 23 & 24, 1991 February 28 - March 1 -3, 1991 BEARWOMAN & ASSOCIATES HEAD OFFICE SUB OFFICE P.O. Box 16447 - 117 Avenue 1975 Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3V3 Morinville, Alberta TOG 1PO Ph: (403) 451 -5078 Ph: (403) 939 -5674 Fax: (403) 451 -0745

ST. PAUL EDUCATION

is seeking applications for the following positions Rocky Woodward effective February 1, 1991: Sucker Creek's Doug Badger, chef and owner of Carrie's Diner

1. Cree 15 / 25 Teacher for St. Paul Regional High School Real down -home (must be eligible for Alberta Teacher Certification). 2. Native Support Personnel for St. Paul Elementary Community country cooking School (fluency in Cree essential). at Carrie's Diner Applications will be received until January 25, 1991 at: By Rocky Woodward St. Paul Education Windspeaker Staff Writer P.O. Box 5000 4901 - 47 Street toi \ 1 .....7747 ' SUCKER CREEK, ALTA. ST. PAUL, ALBERTA It's somewhat off the main highway that runs from Edmonton to TOA 3A3 High Prairie but when you see a sign saying Sucker Creek reserve, perhaps you might want to stop at Carrie's Diner for some real down - home, country cooking. Fax: 645 -5789 Owner Doug Badger promises a great cup of coffee or a hot meal Attention: Deputy Superintendent for hungry customers at his diner, which is but one kilometre off Highway 2. "We specialize in home cooking and we'll service all your catering needs," he smiles. In Oct. 1988, Badger decided to open his own diner after studying under a Bulgarian chef and receiving his chef's papers. Then he attended the Alberta Vocational Centre (AVC) at OF LETHBRIDGE Grouard, where he earned a certificate in small business manage- UNIVERSITY ment. CENTRE FOR ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING "I was a cook at a hospital for five years, so when it came time to OFFERS TWO WORKSHOPS FOR ABORIGINAL MANAGERS approach a bank for a business loan, I knew what I was talking about," Badger says. His diner, named after his mother Caroline (Carrie), who passed Indian Labour Law - $295.00 Organizational Design - $395.00 away in 1987, is homey with red and white tablecloths and white walls with red trim, where a wooden, red clock with his mother's name on it hangs. Even the menu is pleasing to look at. February 6, 7, 8, 1991 February 11, 12, 13 & 14, 1991 have it "The diner is furnished the way my mother would done Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver, B.C. and I believe when people come to visit they should feel at home," Badger explains. Holiday Inn Metrotown Holiday Inn Metrotown Most of his business comes during the summer. He would some- 438 -1881 438 -1881 day like to expand his operation, possibly to the town of High Prai- rie. "I get business from band members and band businesses. With March 4, 5, 6, 1991 February 25, 26, 27, 28, 1991 rodeos and baseball tournaments, it picks up a lot in the summer. Edmonton, AB Edmonton, AB Just recently he received a $2,000 small business award, which is funded from profits from the Coffee Pit, a student run concession Convention Inn Convention Inn business at AVC Grouard campus. To be eligible for the award stu- 434 -6415 434 -6415 dents must start a full -time business and invest at least $2,000. Badger says he will use the money to expand his business. His catering business does well also. March 12, 13, 14, 1991 March 19, 20, 21, 22, 1991 "I get a lot of business at Christmas time and for graduations and Regina, SK Regina, SK weddings. Last year I catered for a wedding that had 300 people at it," smiles Badger. Hotel Sasktchewan Hotel Saskatchewan Badger's diner, which seats about 20 people, is located at the 522 -7691 522 -7691 Sucker Creek Community Centre. He has a movie rental service as To REGISTER - Contact the Centre at (403) 329 -2148 or write to CAMET, well. Drive, Lethbridge, AB Ti K 3M4 Badger always wanted to be a chef and now that he is he says The University of Lethbridge, 4401 University "Carrie's Diner offers the best in home-cooked meals to our custom- Fax (403) 329 -2038 ers." WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991, PAGE 9

NORTHLAND SCHOOL DIVISION No. 61 Northland School Division #61, of Peace River, is offering the following used School Buses for sale by tender on an as is where is basis.

Asset# Unit# Description Serial Number 1813 552 1981 Chev/Thomas 2GBG6P1A2B5300110 3489 559 1982 IHC /Thomas 2HVBA17B5CCA11881 8272 564 1982 Chev/Thomas 1G BF6P1 B7CV128561 9294 569 1983 Ford /Thomas 1FDJE3764DHB06643 1817 553 1980 GMC/Thomas T16PBA5555636

Asset# Trans Fuel Passenger 1813 A.T. Gas 36 3489 A.T. LPG 54 8272 A.T. LPG 54 9294 A.T. Gas 16 1817 A.T. LPG 48 These buscs are stored at Northland School Division #61 Service Centre, at 10501 - 75 Street (West Hill Industrial Back row (left to right): Heather Willis (program coordinator), Judy Richards (Valleyview), Judy Subdivision) and may be Willier (Sucker Creek), Linda Grinde (High Prairie), Dickie Willier (Sucker Creek), Lyle LeGrande viewed by contacting Mr. Robert (Grouard), Josephine Twin (Kinuso), Darlene Willier (Sucker Creek), Doug Heckbert (instructor, Lefebvre at 624 -2060. Grant MacEwan Community College). Front row (left to right): Sandi Smith (High Prairie), Lynda Lauck (High Prairie), Penny Carpentier (High Prairie), Suzie Swanson (Valleyview), Marlene LaF- Sealed bids, clearly marked Used Bus Tenders ", along with a leur (Atikameg). Missing: Barb Okemow (Sucker Creek). deposit of 10% of the bid price, certified cheque or money order, will be received by the Secretary- Treasurer, Mr. Fred Correctional services grads DeKleine, until noon Friday, February 1, 1991. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Deposits will have a promising future be returned on unsuccessful bids GROUARD, ALTA. INTERIM RECREATION CO- ORDINATOR A celebratory luncheon was held Dec. 14 at AVC Lesser Slave Lake, Grouard Campus, to honor six students who completed the FOR THE HAY RIVER BAND correctional services program. The two -year diploma programs were THE HAY RIVER DENE BAND HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR AN offered at Grouard and brokered through Grant MacEwan Commu- INTERIM RECREATION CO- ORDINATOR ON THE HAY RIVER DENE RESERVE. nity College. DUTIES OF This is the first time the programs have been offered in northern THE POSITION INCLUDE: Alberta and already the programs and students are meeting with 1) The co- ordination and organization of Sport and Recreation Program on the Reserve; success. 2) The Supervision and scheduling of Recreation Staff and Facilities; Two students have applied to university to further their education 3) Training and Supervision of the Recreation Leadership Program Student; and the rest will be entering the job market after graduation. Students 4) Development of Local Leadership opportunities. who are willing to work or relocate to work are practically guaran- teed Foobs, according to program co- ordinator Heather Willis. This is a two year term position and applicants are required to have a University Degree or "The students should be complemented for completing these College diploma in Recreation, Physical Education or related field; plus a minimum of one programs. They require a great deal of hard work, effort and commit- years experience in the Recreation Field. Northern experience is preferred with a proven ability ment," says Keith Wright, program head of Grant MacEwan 's correc- tional services program. to work in a cross cultural environment. "These programs have been tremendously successful. I am confi- dent the students will all be employed in good jobs and making con- THE SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS. tributions in their field," he says. HOUSING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $450.00 PER MONTH. Judy Richards, a child and youth care graduate from Valleyview, knows firsthand the commitment it took lust to attend classes every- MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: day. Hay River Dene Band "I drove from Valleyview to Grouard campus everyday and did P.O. Box 1638 field placement in High Prairie and Grande Prairie," says Richards. Hay River, N.W.T. XOE ORO Telephone: (403) 874 -6701 "The travel was really hard on me and my family but they gave me Attention: Chief Pat Martel Fax: (403) 874 -3229 lots of support. I have always wanted to take a college program like THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ABOVE COMPETITION IS: JANUARY 31, 1991 this and it would have been impossible for me to relocate to Edmon- ton to attend college. When I discovered the program would be of- fered at AVC Lesser Slave Lake, I was thrilled. It was a great program and I would definitely recommend it." Sandra Smith, a correctional services graduate from High Prairie, echoes Richard's praise. "The program was excellent. There was a wide variety of people KAPOWN CENTRE in the program - from high school graduates to grandmothers. We all grew and learned a lot about ourselves and other people. The instruc- Rehabilitation & Treatment Centre tors from Grant MacEwan and the local instructors were very ood. During the two -year program, I did field placements at the Peace - Chemical dependency treatment services directed toward people 16 years of age and older River Corrections Office, the John Howard Centre in Grande Prairie - Minimum 6 week residential program and the Edmonton Remand Centre. The travelling and the place- - "Total Person" Concept utilized ments were demanding, but the program was definitely worth it," - 24 hour in- she says. patient care - Continuous intake -*Patients referred to the centre must have: Minimum 72 hours sobriety THIS IS THE AD YOU'RE HOPING Personal grooming items such as comb, toothbrush and toothpaste SOMEONE Extra clothing with one set suitable for outdoor wear EISE WILL SEE. Two pairs of footwear, one suitable for indoor use and for outdoor wear Valid Health Care Card or equivalent THIS IS THE AD Completed admission form which include referral and medical report. This form can SOMEONE ELSE be brought in by either the patient or mailed prior to patient's admission date. IS HOPING YOU'LL SEE. Prearranged and completed transportation arrangements to and from Kapown Centre Adequate tobbacco supplies if patient uses these items. * No perspective client is refused treatment due to lack The giving begins with you. of resources KAPOWN CENTRE General Delivery GROUARD, Alberta TOG 1C0 I1:1GIN1:"' (403) 751 -3921 PAGE 10, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991

JOB OPPORTUNITY With THANK YOU TREATY 7 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION I would like to take this opportunity to extend our special POSITION: Thank You to all the people and Major Sponsors who contrib- General Manager - Manager of Operations for the Treaty Seven - Business Development Corporation. uted to our 1990 Christmas Rodeo making it a success. The Treaty 7 Business Development Corporation is a non -profit organi- zation with a mandate to assist individuals and businesses to start or expand small Thank You all for your Patronage business enterprises on the Treaty 7 Reserves. from Rodeo Manager will be respon- Coming the Staff and Committee Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Memorial Agriplex. sible for all day to day operations of the Corporation. These will include but not be of the Panee limited to, the preparation of recommendations for financial assistance; ensuring that assisted businesses receive appropriate technical assistance, as well as all those duties normally associated with managing a small organization. Hobbema Rodeo Circuit Peace Hills Trust The individual hired must be a self starter, able to work with minimum Davis & Company Pioneer Chrysler supervision. This individual should possess the following qualifications and Panee Agri-plex Clean Brite Chemicals experience. Molson Breweries Ron Willy Esso QUALIFICATIONS: Turbo Resources Riverside Motor Inn

1) A Post- secondary Certificate or degree in Management and /or Commerce. Esso Resources Fuller Janitorial Supplies 2) The ability to communicate effectively in a Cross -cultural Environment is Vold Rodeo Company Alberta Native News essential. Master Supplies Native Perspective EXPERIENCE: Midland Chemicals Native Sports News Samson Recreation (H.B.M.C.) Ponoka Herald 1) Experience in reviewing and analyzing loan applications, including financial Ranchman's Saloon Q91 Radio statements, business plans and assessing the viability of such business projects. Gingrass Cattle company Touche Ross & Company 2) Experience and background in Business Development and a thorough Windspeaker Newspaper Wetaskiwin Times knowledge of the base economics of the Treaty Seven Tribes and Nations. C.K.R.D. - T.V. 3) Experience and contact with the business community including financial institutions, Government funding agencies and other related organizations. 4) Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial operations. 5) Management skills including supervisory planning, organization, communication and personal relations. SALARY: Range from $42,000 - $45,000 per annum. Please direct your application to: Peter Yellow Horn, Coordinator TREATY 7 COMMUNITY FUTURES DEERFOOT 17, SUITE 200 2710 - 17 AVENUE S.E. Tace grac/ CALGARY, ALBERTA T2A OP6 9-1'12Ue Treinorial7yriplex - Janee Downs PH: (403) 273 -9855 FAX: (403) 272 -5400 7oC iXo DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 31, 1991. /aa/.1es-.1J7n Your first step to a Trades career.

The Alberta Vocational College - Lesser Slave Lake is now accept- TRADE PROGRAMS, to be held at the Grouard Campus beginn- ing applications for the following I4 -week PRE -EMPLOYMENT ing February 4, 1991:

Carpenter Trade Cook Trade Motor Mechanics Trade Welder Trade

The pre -employment trade programs allow students to begin their Entrance requirements: Applicants should be at least 17 years of apprenticeship training before obtaining sponsorship with an age with a minimum Grade 9 academic standing. Applicants not employer. meeting the academic requirements will be accepted based on a pass- ing grade on an Entrance Examination. Upon successful completion of a pre -employment trade program, students can write the First Period apprenticeship examination and Note: Although not essential, some experience in the student's chosen if successful, can be employed as apprentices. In addition, classroom trade would be an asset. time may be granted as credit upon the employer's recommendation. Apply now! Programs begin February 4, 1991

COLLEGE ALBERTA VOCATIONAL For more information and /or registration, contact Liz Heighes, Careers Division or AVG lesser Slave lake Glenna Anderson, Registrar AVC Lesser Slave Lake Grouard Campus, Grouard, AB TOG 1CO Phone: 751 -3915 WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991, PAGE 11 Anzac Wind- - Fond memories of summers speaker in northern Alberta By Rocky Woodward INTRODUCING 2 NEW EXCITING PRODUCTS Windspeaker Staff Writer COLD WEATHER PROTECTION FOR YOUR VEHICLE ANZAC, ALTA.

I remember Rose Cheecham from when my father would send all us kids packing for the summer holidays to Anzac, a distance of about 50 km east of "JIFFY" FOLDING TRUCK CANOPY Fort McMurray. The answer for trucks with Propane There were four of us in the Tanks or Tool Boxes. It gives the WORK- family and our father worked for ING TRUCK a versatility as never before. the department of public works keeping the diesel motors tan- PORTABLE TEMPORARY GARAGES ning on a snag boat that pa- Protect your vehicle from ICE, trolled the waterways between Fort McMurray and Lake Ath- SNOW and FROST. Sizes to fit abasca. So when school was out, Mini Cars to Motorhomes. it was understandable why he T-Gar Distributing 12860 - 52 St. 448 -1725 had to ship us off to our granny Suzanne Woodward for the summer. Those were tremendous WORLD WIDE COLLEGE OF months - except for the berry picking of course. And it was Auctioneering, Inc during those sunny days I first met Rose. Rose has lived at Anzac, a (Formerly Reisch) small hamlet just a short ways 50 years - World's largest from Gregoire Lake, most of her life. She is a member of the Cree Term soon. Approved for V.A. band and still lives on the reserve a few kilometres from Anzac. Free Catalog She had the kindest eyes, yet they had a look of wisdom about them - and she was kind. COL. GORDON E. TAYLOR I first saw her at her house. Box 949, Dept. W.S. She invited my sisters and I in for bannock and wild strawberries. Mason City, IA 50401 It sticks in my mind because it was one time I didn't have to (515) 423 -5242 pick them, only eat them. Outside, hanging from poles tied together by twine, strips of whitefish were hanging. During - CORRECTION - those youthful years much of our January 4, 1991 Windspeaker Indian heritage was taken for Rocky Woodward granted so I thought nothing of Anzac's Rose Cheecham, like sunshine on water BEARWOMAN & ASSOCIATES the fish, until Rose came out with a bowl of ground, dry fish "You're never too old to travel she said with another smile. "Adventure in Communications" smothered in butter. like hippies," laughed Rose, who There's another book Rose SHOULD HAVE BEEN It tasted immaculate! turned 63 Nov. 20. wants to write before she dies. DREAM WORKSHOP Like all the people who lived It was her first time to the "Over the years I have taken (INTENSIVE) my life. in the Anzac area in those days, elders' conference and she was down a lot of notes about Facilitated by Lee Brown Rose could take wild meat, fish, enjoying it. There'sa lot I can write about the prairie chickens, you name it and Many elders here don't old ways, like trapping. It's been The focus of this workshop is to teach participants an effective ap- make a meal no one could ever speak English. I like speaking an interesting life, she said. proach to counselling and personal growth through the interpretation forget. Cree with them. It gives us a There's something else about of our dreams. There will be ample opportunity for each one to Rose has lived all her life in chance to talk in our Indian Rose that is quite impressive. practice new skills in the use of our dreams and their meanings the traditional way. Not often tongue, nothing else," she Although she won't admit it, she February 18 -20, 1991 Edmonton would you find her in town - smiled. has done some of the finest can- February 21 -23, 1991 Calgary she'd go there only when neces- She adds Indian tradition in vas oil paintings I have ever seen. For more information call Ph: (403) 451 -5078 sary - and never would you the past was losing its value, Faces of Indian elders and BEARWOMAN & ASSOCIATES Fax: (403) 451 -0745 find her in Fort McMurray bars. especially among the younger nature - she is at her best. 16447- 117 Avenue. Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3V3 I also remember Rose and her generation. "I've sold a few paintings and husband Wink Flews trapping But now she believes it's then I retired my brush for before he passed away. being revived. awhile," she laughed. Rose and Wink had just re- "It's things like this elders' "But now I've started to paint turned from their trapline. The conference that are reviving it. again." house was filled with fur on Look at the young people here. Rose Cheecham is quite con- wooden stretchers. I had never They can and they are learning tent with her life and of course seen so much fur in my life, but the old ways once a ain," Rose she has four grandchildren to fur was abundant then. beamed as she looked around at keep her company and to eat And I also knew Rose could the young faces. bannock and wild strawberries NÑrthern Lights wild the top think young people need the way my sisters and I did shoot a chicken off NORTHERN LIGHTS WILD RICE a spruce tree before we kids oldtimers like us. Ws a knowl- when we first met her and her INC. even knew a chicken was edge they can never receive in traditional smile -like sunshine P.O. BOX 480 perched on its highest branches. school - and we _give our wis- on water - during those warm LA RONGE, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA SOJ ILO So I knew it wasn't just Wink dom with a bit of humor too," summer months. who had trapped all those furs Of course Wink would never admit that. THIS IS THE AD YOU'RE HOPING Rose once said she is going to write a book on how to skin SOMEONE ELSE WILL SEE. moose and beavers and tan their hides and pelts. She said since a COMPLETE LINE OF WILD RICE AND lot of this type of knowledge is being lost somebody should THIS IS THE AD SOMEONE ELSE WILD RICE PRODUCTS write a book. She is also one of those ladies IS HOPING YOU'LL SEE. who never missed a summer at FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Lac Ste. Anne's annual pilgrim- age. A firm believer in the spiri- The giving begins with you. PLEASE CONTACT: tual way, religion was never made fun of in her presence. Just last year I ran into Rose at SALES AND MARKETING OFFICE Moose Lake, near St. Paul. An elders' conference was being (306) 931 -3059 held there and Rose made the 750 km journey in a van with a SASKATOON, SASK. group of ladies. J A \ _ A R Y F E B R U A R Y "A=CI- S M T W T F S S M T W T FS S M T W T F S

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PAGE 14, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991 The High Level Native Friendship Centre requires Focus on Native Business i an Executive Director. The Executive Director will be responsible to the Board of Directors and shall: Manage and supervise the total operation of the High Level Native Friendship Centre and carry out the responsibilities for planning and developing programs, policies, and longterm objectives for the centre, and shall regularly submit same to the board of directors for consideration and approval. Requirements: -Administrative experience an asset; -Knowledge of Indian culture, Indian language would be considered an asset. Salary negotiable. Deadline: March 31, 1991 INDfM/i Please send resumés to: 0.0E Fill Personnel Committee *74._ High Level Native Friendship + fo0 Centre Society = ) ú, Box 1735 IÚ High Level, Alberta " TOH 1Z0 - Ph: (403) 926 -3355 For More info contact: Elmer Cardinal, Acting Director

HOUSING MANAGER The Lloydminster Metis Housing Group Inc. is now accepting applications for Housing Manager. The Housing Group has 109 units & a support staff of 4. The Housing Manager will be responsible for daily operations, working with Board of Directors & CMHC. Job Description - Yearly budget, determining nature & extent of all mainte- nance & to see that all work is undertaken & completed. Applications submitted to: Lloydminster Metis Housing Group Inc. 5009 - 48th Ave. Bert Crowfoot Lloydminster, Sask. S9V Ova Brian Gaudry, Jr. and Buddy Gordon watch as Brian Gaudry, Sr. of Kanata a scrap jacks automo- ATTN: bile onto a trailer. Michael Medd Applications accepted until Jan 28. 1991. Salary Negotiable. A revisit with some WANTED of 1991's entrepreneurs 99 people to lose 10 - 29 lbs in one month. recommended. Every month for the past year The Native -mn company proved mindful their offer also faces a the Focus on Native Business col- many valuable products that fast approaching expiry date. We Pay you. umn has profiled a Native entre- were to be buried at the city's Both sisters are nevertheless feel- preneur, from grocery operators crowded landfill could be re- ing optimistic. "We hope to starting in crowded kitchens to trieved and reused. Kanata somehow reach people back Call Francis at 491 -8879 sandblasters working in indus- wanted to proceed to a six - home so they'll come and see us trial parks, from consultants month pilot project to test the - at the salon." Edmonton, Alberta working in downtown highrises feasibility of operating on a to recyclers sifting through mu- larger scale. If successful, Kanata DENNIS REID nicipal landfills. Each story has felt their salvage efforts could For many years Dennis Reid told the struggle of a person with extend the life of the city dump watched contractors haul heavy an idea and a hope. All the sto- and open the door to an environ- equipment to job sites near his ries have had at least one thing in mentally friendly enterprise. home on the Buffalo Lake Metis common - they detailed a Na- The ambitious pilot project settlement in northeastern Al- MAYTAG five businessperson struggling with the city did not emerge. "It berta. After several years of Home Style Laundromat for independence and success was taking too much time, ' says working for construction compa- while retaining important links Kanata president Blayne nies in the area, he decided it 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to the community. In this Lefebvre. Not to be discouraged, made good sense to buy a Cater- 7 days per week month's column, we revisit some partners Harry Breland and pillar and compete for available of the entrepreneurs profiled last Bryan Gaudry have worked out jobs. year to see how they're doing a deal with the Enoch band to The past year "has been a little 5421 - 36 Avenue and what their hopes are in 1991. begin a six -month project in quieter," according to Reid. His Wetaskiwin, AB April at the reserve bordering Cat developed engine problems JANE HUMMEL Edmonton city limits. The city and planned repairs will be ex- 352 -8707 "We're still giving the best and private haulers will bring pensive. On the positive side, he service in town," says Jane truckloads to Kanata for salvage. reports the settlement council is Hummel of her Rimbey gas bar, If it works, a full -fledged opera- now responsible for all road convenience store, car wash and tion could see 130 employees at work at Buffalo Lake. This has laundromat. Hummel's six conveyor belts sorting for a meant a more aggressive con- FURNITURE PALACE Gas'n'Splash faced a few difficult cache of metals, appliances and a struction program and addi- 2 Locations months in 1990 but with some host of perfectly good garbage. tional opportunities for Reid's - Maskwachees Mall - Hwy 2 short -term financing and a re- company (Darcor Construction) - Samson Condo Warehouse #2 consideration of her product line, LYNN AND FERN VOGT and other settlement -based con- Appliances the former group home operator Last year the Vogt sisters, tractors. is confident about her prospects originally from Fort Smith, His wife will be completing Stereos in the coming year. N.W.T., were hoping to open a an accounting course in another TVs "I watch what I buy, "says beauty salon in Edmonton. Fern year and will then add her exper- Furniture ROD SADDLEBACK Hummel, who vows to focus her had experience as a stylist in the tise to the company. Despite Owner Manager purchasing and stay away from N.W.T. and Edmonton, and some setbacks, Reid 1991 Phone: (403) 585 -2425 I i Fax: 585 -2424 thinks novelties. One novelty she has to Lynn's background as an admin- "looks pretty promising." MANY get used to is the GST. It has istrator completed the manage- OPENING & IN -STORE SPECIALS meant retraining her staff of 25 ment team. They decided it was Focus on Native Business is a employees and learning to take wisest to purchase an existing monthly column about Native entre- the anger of some consumers business with a reliable clientele preneurs. It's sponsored by the Eco- NORTHPOINT about the new tax. rather than start from scratch. nomic Development Discussion All businesses, she says, have "Things were going slow," Group, which meets four times a LAND SURVEYING LTD. to be careful not to include GST says Lynn. Four five or salons year to discuss Native employment proceeds in general revenue. became it LEGAL - CONSTRUCTION - CONTROL SURVEYS available and was tak- and business development. Current I'm learning what's taxed and ing some to REAL PROPERTY REPORTS time put the final members include: Alberta Power what isn't. I have to make sure I touches on a business Last SUBDIVISION & PLANNING plan. Limited, Amoco Canada, keep on top of it." month an offer was made to one BANAC, ROAD & OILFIELD orator. To clinch the deal the Esso Resources, Husky Oil, Indian B. SAWCHUK, ALBERTA LAND SURVEYOR KANATA ENVIRON- Vogts are waiting for approval of Affairs, Indian Oil and Gas Canada, D. WIBERG, ALBERTA LAND SURVEYOR Alberta BOX 2358 MENTAL SERVICES an application for federal fund - Municipal Affairs, NOVA BOX 6029 Corporation, the Royal Bank, Last spring Kanata completed ing Shell SLAVE LAKE TOG 2A0 PEACE RIVER T8S 1S1 a 28 -day, $10,000 test project at "1 can't see why they Canada, Syncrude and TransAlta Edmonton's Clover Bar dump. wouldn't assist us," says Lynn, Utilities. 849 -5580 624 -1800 WINDSPEAKER. JANUARY 18, 1991, PAGE 15

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RAY MARTIN Heather Andrews Ron Solonas came to Alberta to a new challenge MLA EDMONTON Artist's career began to NORWOOD and the OFFICIAL blossom in Vancouver OPPOSITION CAUCUS By Heather Andrews white and black. "But eventually I began to use blue Windspeaker Staff Writer to signify sky and water." A lot of his work is from memory, from the WORKING EDMONTON coastal area of B.C. especially where mountains and TOWARD A HEALTHY the ocean are in the background and birds and ani- When Ron Solonas left McLeod Lake in north- mals pertaining to Native culture are in the fore- FUTURE FOR ALBERTA ern British Columbia and moved to Vancouver, ground. his career as an artist began to develop. "I love to draw all wildlife, but grizzly bears and Solonas had lived in the tiny settlement, 90 eagles are my favorites." Room 205 miles north of Prince George, all his life. By the time Solonas, 35, left B.C. to head to a new Legislative Building OFFICIAL "I have been drawing since I was very young challenge in Alberta, many Vancouver area stores Edmonton T5K 2B6 and at home in McLeod Lake I concentrated on and businesses had pieces of his work in their collec- scenes from nature and from my culture," says the tions. Telephone: 427 -2236 OPPOSITION Tsek'hene Indian. Although he's only been in Edmonton a few On arriving in Vancouver he found Indian short weeks, Solonas already has paintings hanging artists from all over Canada. in the Bearclaw Gallery and the Fourth Door on "It seems to be a athering place for Native Whyte. "I hope to get in on some Alberta art shows, artists from all over the country. It's not just the too,' he says. pleasant weather, but opportunities seem good Solonas enjoys working by commission and will for artists to develop their careers there." tackle almost any work a potential client suggests, For over six years, he shared the values and although he does not do portraits of individuals. Join us at techniques of the other artisans, comparing cul- To be successful an artist has to practise his craft tural beliefs and art styles. every day, he says. the 7th Annual "I learned from every kind of craft, from carv- "Having a talent helps Indian people get ac- Native American Journalists Association ers to painters and we really helped each other," cepted into the mainstream of society," says Solo- he says. nas, who is looking forward to meeting Alberta Conference At the :inning of his career Solonas' artwork artists. "It's good to share and to learn from each wasp y scenes from nature, in colors of red, other." "Computers, Cassettes, Cameras: Slave Lake Covering Native News From.A11 Angles." Native Friendship Centre March 13- 16,1991 Landmark Inn TALENT SHOW 455 South Colorado Blvd. FEBRUARY 15, 1991 at 7 P.M. Denver, Colorado. Admission: Adults - $3.00 For conference information *rite to: Children - $1.50 Laverne Sheppard Executive Director, - NO REGISTRATION FEE - NAJA University of Colorado -Boulder Deadline for registration - February 11, 1991 P.O. Box 287, Boulder, CO 80309 For more info call: call (303) 492 -7397. Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre 416 - 6th Avenue N.E. Conference open to students in journalism, mass communications - Slave Lake, AB radio, television, print, and public relations. TOG 2A2 Midnight Twilight (Conference coincides with Denver March pow w weekend.) Phone: (403) 849 -3039 Country PAGE 16, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991

Counsellor dedicated to Total Family Hair Care Earpiercing OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY helping others find sobriety WEDNESDAY THURSDAY By Rocky Woodward & FRIDAY EVENINGS Windspeaker Staff Writer "Getting Ahead With Style" ONION LAKE, SASK. One morning Edmund Waskawitch woke up to find his family gone. Inside the house, cold and hung over, he gazed at empty liquor bottles. He says he knew that day he was down in the gutter with nowhere to turn and was now deserted by the family he loved. 382-505 5 "I realized I needed help. It Confederation Park Plaza took something drastic, my fam- 300 Confederation Dr. ily leaving, to make me realize what I had lost because of my Saskatoon, Saskatchewan alcohol problem," says Waskawitch from his Onion Lake office. When that realization hit him he couldn't stop crying. "I prayed to the Creator to remove the alcohol trail I was following. I asked it from the bottom of my heart. Over and Have a Happy & Prosperous over I prayed and cried. That was the turning point in my life." New Year That same day, 17 years ago, Waskawitch found the courage From... to admit himself to the Meadow Lake rehabilitation centre. He Chief Ed Benoanie hasn't touched a drop of liquor since. Band Manager Emile Hansen "It changed my way of think- Rocky Woodward ing. Deep down I made a silent Edmund Waskawitch Council & Band Members promise I would dedicate my life to helping others find their sobri- must turn around the harm (al- board chairman is up this June, ety, to help others who have cohol and drug abuse) that has Waskawitch says he'll never give problems, big or small," smiles plagued our people for years," up helping others even if he steps the father of 11 children. says Waskawitch. down. HATCHET LAKE BAND Since 1974 Waskawitch has Apart from making sure I made a promise years ago been involved with prevention clients receive help, especially and I intend to stick by it. Alco- of alcohol and drug abuse. counselling, the centre arso has a hol and drugs are very cunning. Since his entry into the rehab program that teaches Native cul- It destroys people's lives. Alco- centre, Alcoholics Anonymous ture. Waskawitch says a lot of hol almost destroyed mine. has been part of his life. In 1978 clients who go through the full "We have very few elders left he began work as a prevention program get to know who they here at Onion Lake but those counsellor at the Onion Lake are. who are left get visits from the General Delivery drop -in centre. "They are being taught alco- young people all the time. It's Wollaston Lake, Sask. He's now into his third year as hol was never a part of their cul- important they learn from the board chairman of the Ekwes- ture and it does not mix with elders' knowledge and if they SOJ 3C0 keet rehabilitation centre at On- Indian people. benefit from me, good. Ph: (306) 633 -2003 ion Lake. "Now when young people go "When I see them coming to But his position does not stop through the 28-day program and me for help, I remember my Fax: (306) 633 -2040 him from working with people, aftercare treatment they are find- promise and when I see them especially young people. ing their roots. Sure it takes time changing around their lives for OFFICE HOURS 9 -5 Monday He believes Indian culture is for them to realize where they're the better, I smile to myself be- to Friday being lost because Native youth at, but already some have gone cause in my heart I know it's a are mixed -up between the white back to their culture after going worthwhile promise to keep," he culture and their Indian heritage. through here," he says. says. "Many of our youth don't And Waskawitch says the speak their own language any- program can only get better be- more, only English. They leave cause of a strong board of direc- the reserves for schooling or jobs tors which stresses the impor- GABRIEL DUMONT INSTITUTE and enter the white mans world tance of culture. OF NATIVE STUDIES AND and consequently they lose their "Our board members are all APPLIED RESEARCH culture." in their 60s so they know the 11TH ANNUAL CULTURAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE He says alcohol plays a huge importance of our culture. We role in destroying any chance firmly believe Indian spirituality January 31 - February 1, 1991 Native youth have to do some- should be a part of the program, Delta Bessborough Hotel, thing with their lives. so it is. And all our counsellors Saskatoon, SK "You know history. You speak Cree and English fluently know alcohol was never a part of so our clients can communicate Theme: EDUCATION AND THE FAMILY our lives until the Europeans in either tongue they choose. arrived. 'People in the community OPENING SPEAKERS: Hon. Ethel Blondin, MP for Western Arctic "Our elders taught us about participate. They hold sober Hon. Beattie Martin, Minister of the Family the spiritual ways but now Na- dances and even teach oldtime CULTURAL SESSIONS: Metis Fiddling & Jigging tive people have lost it through dancing and powwow dancing. SUNTEP Theatre alcohol and drugs. That's why have workshops and hold LUNCHEON SPEAKER: Louis Lamothe, Former Director, Edmonton Catholic Schools. it's important to me to make AA meetings weekly." WORKSHOP SESSIONS: myself available to the youth. We Although his appointment as (1) Labour Force Development Strategy Howard Greene and Steve Valentine HOUSING MANAGER (2) Aboriginal Writing & Story Telling The Lloydminster Metis Housing Group Inc. is now accepting applications for Panel of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Writers Housing Manager. The Housing Group has 109 units & a support staff of 4. (3) Healing and the Family The Housing Manager will be responsible for daily operations, working with For more Information, contact: Board of Directors 8, CMHC. Rupert Arcand Job Description - - (4) Of Beads, Silk and Quills Yearly budget, determining nature & extent of all mainte- ERMA TAYLOR nance & to see that all work is undertaken & completed. Sherry Farrell -Racette and Calvin Racette Applications submitted to: - (5) Community Language Retention Gabriel Dumont Institute Lloydminster Metis Housing Group Inc. Liz Troyer and Cathy Littlejohn 121 Broadway Avenue East, 5009 - 48th Ave. Regina, Saskatchewan S4N OZ6 Lloydminster, Sask. BANQUET SPEAKER: Mr. Elijah Harper Phone: (306) 522 -5691 S9V ova BANQUET and AWARDS: Holiday Inn ATTN: Michael Medd The ORDER OF GABRIEL DUMONT Toll Free No. Applications accepted until Jan 28. 1991. Salary Negotiable. will be awarded at the Banquet 1- 800 -667-9851 (Sask. only) WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991, PAGE 17 Urban Natives need improved services By Rocky Woodward each other in a common goal, maker's and for eight years Windspeaker Staff Writer that of fighting for our rights,' worked as a social worker in said Tootoosis. child care. His wife Kimberly POUNDMAKER'S RESERVE, At the University of Regina also has a bachelor's degree in SASK. Tootoosis earned a bachelor's social work. degree in social work and for Because the couple wanted to When Poundmaker's reserve two ears after he worked for see Native children get a break band member Arsene Tootoosis family services and welfare in they became involved as com- was attending the University of Lloydminster for the province of munity homes operators. Regina he was fortunate enough Saskatchewan. "We looked after two young to be part of a powwow dance He said it was a great experi- offenders. Rather then seeing group that travelled the globe. ence because it gave him the them serve time in jail we In fact Tootoosis danced his chance to learn more about his wanted to see them going to way across Sweden, Finland, people, specifically urban Indian school. Norway, England, Australia, eople, "Some of these kids have alco- Chile, Peru and Argentina. "I had a lot of public contact hol and social problems, many 'The dance troupe actually with Native people in urban problems. We wanted to give began at the University of Leth- centres. What I found out is them an opportunity, a chance in bridge and was tied in with the when Native people move off re- life and to be there for them World Council of Indigenous serves to big centres for better when they needed parental People. We did traditional danc- housing, education or employ- guidance. We did it for two years ing," Tootoosis said. ment, life can be better but not contracted by social services," Tootoosis is presently em- when they're unskilled. And said Tootoosis. ployed by the Onion Lake re- most people leaving the reserves The Tootoosis's have four serve as executive director of the are unskilled and uneducated. children: Colby, Milan, Jolannie Ekweskeet rehabilitation centre. 'qt's sad because these people and Tishanna who is adopted. Raised on the Poundmaker's face a lot of hardships. Most have They had wanted for a long reserve, he attended school there a difficult time adjusting. They time to run a group home but and finished his Grade 12 at St. can't find work and usually go there was too much red tape Thomas College at North Battle- through many prejudices until fi- involved, said Tootoosis. "So ford, Sask. nally they return to their re- when the community homes He said his travels abroad serves, sometimes worse off than program came into being, we showed him aboriginal people when they left," Tootoosis said. jumped at it," he smiled. around the world face the same "I would like to see more and Along with the centre's pro- basic problem North American better services made available for gram co- ordinator, Austin Indians face -they have to fight those Native people leaving re- Tootoosis, they are presently for their rights. serves trying to find a better life revamping the program format Rocky Woodward 'The people we came in con- in big centres." at the Onion Lake centre to better tact with were mostly aborigines Tootoosis said he has always suit its clients. Arsene Tootoosis is a finn believer in youth development like Laplanders in Norway and cared for his people and stresses "We work hand in hand with Aborigines in Australia. After education is the route to a good chief and council," said Arsene. Tootoosis said he plans to be I enjoy working with clients. visiting these countries, I believe life. And although he has only there for a long time. What satisfaction do I get from the indigenous mandate is to Leaving Lloydminster, been at the drug and alcohol "I wouldn't have it any other my job? Watching people grow," come to an agreement to educate Tootoosis went back to Pound- centre since last November, way. I enjoy the field I am in and he smiled. Centres help students learn in their community IT PAYS TO By Rocky Woodward own time. "It would cost for someone to Windspeaker Staff Writer "Sure it means a longer period do it on their own," she said. to finish a course, about a year, And there is also the availabil- FLYING DUST, SASK. but everybody's situation is dif- ity of instructors. ADVERTISE IN ferent and we treat it that way," "Let's say someone needs Ever since learning centres Fiddler said. help to write a resume. We have were developed on nine reserves Fiddler said she has two la- computers here and I'm here to in northern Saskatchewan, dies who work come to morning help students. They couldn't do people in those communities classes four days a week. this anywhere else," Fiddler said. have greatly benefited from "One lady works at the hospi- The centres on the nine re- them. Now, for many, education tal and the other has a janitonal serves have established a close- has become a priority when once service. But they make the time ness with people in the commu- it wasn't. to come to class. Another lady nities. Since its beginning three speaker The learning centres help 5W- comes to class two hours a day. years ago, more and more people dents upgrade their education "That's what unique about are taking advantage of the while setting, own class the centres. It gives people the learning centres to further their schedules and they don't have to freedom to attend courses ac- education. NOP offers basic liter- leave their home community. cording to their daily schedules," acy classes, adult basic educa- Programs allow students to Fiddler said. tion, high school upgrading, uni- 0\ce Cree upgrade their marks and in- The centres provide all the versity and career information, crease their grade levels so they necessary material needed to personal development and em- \ N can eventually enter a trade complete a course and Fiddler ployment readiness training and oo school or university. says for many it's a blessing. occupational instruction. The uniqueness of this pro- 4 0 gram is educational services are C#%§ offered annually in the commu- May you have a happy nities. Many of the reserves are long distances from main school- all-O-fY1t1t1C and prosperous ing centres and at one time only & short-term community programs transmission towing service and correspondence courses New Year from... were available. Learning centres 24 -HR Service - 7 Days a Week got their initial start in 1988 un- der the New Opportunity Project CHIEF DENNIS WHITECAP (NOP). The project is sponsored by the Meadow Lake Tribal COUNCIL & MEMBERS Council and its nine member bands and the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies. One such learning centre is lo- Your Local Transmission Specialists cated at the Flying Dust reserve REPAIRING SERVICE CUSTOM BUILDING EXCHANGES near Meadow Lake, Sask. Instructor Sandra Fiddler 2591 98th Street \ teaches Grades 5-10 adult basic kb,,,, Box 51 education, an upgrading course. North Battleford r.R, 3 1 / i Pakwaw Lake, "The learning centre is open five days a week but our stu- 445 -7757 Saskatchewan dents come only when they can. The program is great because it SOE 1G0 allows students and mothers, MANAGER: DON NOLIN who have children at home to (306) 768 -3551 gain their upgrading on their (0 PAGE 18, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991 DIRECTOR - TECHNICAL SERVICES G.S.T. and The Athabasca Tribal Corporation is seeking a highly moti- vated self- starter capable of providing technical advisory services and complimentary training within the field of Civil Engineering to five ADVERTISING Indian Bands in the Fort McMurray district. Will the G.S.T. increase your advertising cost? Candidates must possess a minimum of five years experience NO *. For business expenses, such as advertising, as a Professional Civil Engineer preferably at the supervisory level, the G.S.T. is a flow- through tax. For every dollar and demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal communication you pay out in G.S.T., an equivalent be skills. credit can claimed against the G.S.T. you remit to the gov- Candidates must have experience in new building construc- ernment. The G.S.T. is a cash "out and in" proc- tion, housing renovations, municipal maintenance management and ess when you purchase advertising space in our multi -year construction capital planning and construction project man- newspapers. agement. Experience in municipal and structural design, MS -DOS based computer systems and various spreadsheet, database and Will my invoice show the tax as a separate project management software programs is an asset. item? The successful candidate will be located in the City of Fort YES'! Revenue Canada requires us to charge our McMurray and must be prepared to travel. The Athabasca Tribal advertising and related services. The G.S.T. will Corporation offers an attractive employee benefits package. appear on your invoice as a single line item, calcu- lated as a percentage of total charges. Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience. How can you claim your Closing Date: Resumes must be received not later than January 31, 1991. tax credit? Using your G.S.T. registration number you can claim an "input tax credit", you simply deduct the G.S.T. paid out on business expenses, such as advertising, from the G.S.T. which you collect and must pay to the government at month end. If you have not already applied for your G.S.T. registra- tion number, you can obtain an application from Please submit your resume in confidence to: your district taxation office. THE ATHABASCA TRIBAL CORPORATION Attn: Tony Punko, Executive Director #212 -9714 Main Street, The G.S.T. will increase Fort McMurray, Alberta, T9H 1T6 advertising costs to businesses, such as financial services, who spéáker Fax: (403) 791 -0946 make "tax exempt" sales.

For further information phone (403) 791 -6538 DAKOTA OJIBWAY Saddle Lake Winter Festival February 15, 16 & 17 TRIBAL COUNCIL Hockey Tournament February 15, 16 & 17 WINTER TRIBAL DAYS $6400 total prize money $400.00 entry fee / team FEBRUARY 1- 3,1991 For more information contact Rene Houle 726 -3829 Fry ins r

For more Horse Wagon Decorating Parade information contact $305.00 prize money Debbie McKay or Don Graveson at: $20.00 entry fee / team Dakota Ojibway Tribal council For more information contact Whiskeyjack 726-3829 Box 1148 Brandon, Manitoba DANCE - FRIDAY AND SATURDAY R7A 6A4 Music by: BLUE WATER BAND (204) 725 -3560 Telephone Friday at Saddle Lake School gym (204) 726 -5966 Fax Saturday at St. Paul Rec Centre WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991, PAGE 19 Profile: Lac la Biche /St. Paul Area mil On Behalf Of The Mayor, Council And Staff, We Wish To Extend A Special Salute To The Residents Of Cold Lake, St. Paul, Lac La Biche, Bonnyville And Area.

We Are Proud To Be A Part Of This Great Community We Live In!!

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We take pride in our Community Heather Andrews Kikino settlement administrator Roger Littlechilds LA P,

Metis agreement giving ., ALMAC .1. Kikino economic boost MOTOR HOTEL i RESTAURANT ALNIAC LOBBY C2Ì owl IIIli min 13y Heather Andrews hope to attract more to the an- ployment and Immigration to Windspeaker Staff Writer nual event," says Littlechilds. develop a training program for A rodeo is held the same carpenters. Fifteen new homes KIIUNO METIS SETTLEMENT, weekend. were built recently and appren- ALTA. Match Windspeaker and the tices received firsthand experi- local media forte date of this ence. Other training opportuni- 80 Fully Modern Rooms The administration offices at year's event." ties are also planned to be insti- Kikino Metis Settlement are Another project expected to tutad as needed. Satellite Television buzzing with plans for several increase the settlement's eco- Littlechilds feels the future is Fully Licensed new activities. Employees are nomic resources is the establish- bright for Kikino and he believes working on details for beach ment of a wildlife ranch. Two careful planning for spending Ample Parking development at nearby White- hundred bison and 125 elk are the money from the recent agree- fish Lake, an annual rodeo and presently roaming over 11 sec- ment will ensure the creation of triathlon, an equestrian centre tions of the settlement. many benefits for residents. and a wildlife farm. "We are building up the herds 'We'll be hiring more admin- 623 -4123 Settlement administrator and want to get into marketing istrative staff to handle the in- will create Roger Littlechilds says the land the meat as well as attracting creased work and that FAX: 623 -2200 in tourists to view the animals simi- employment. As well we are claim agreement completed LA BICHE, AB TOA 2C0 November is largely responsible lar to the attraction at Elk Island studying the possibility of build- 10425 - 101 Ave. LAC for the increased activity. park," says Littlechilds. ing a communiplex in about two "After the agreement was The Kikino council also bar- years and we have plans for signed with Premier Getty, we gains with gas and oil companies more programs for youth and were able to do a lot more of our which come onto the land to seniors." own planning for the future." build lease sites or to cut service Littlechilds recognizes the ef- The historic agreement turned lines through the bush. forts of the residents too. "We over 1.25 million acres of land to "For example instead of pa - have good community involve- Alberta's eight Metis settlement ing in cash, we ask them to build ment. We have lots of volunteers along with sizeable yearly cash a good road which will be bene- who help make our local events a Best Wishes to the residents of contributions. ficial to us after they are gone success.' "We need to build up our and we ask them to use local In 1989 the settlement hosted St. Paul, Bonnyville, Lac La Biche, economic base so we can create people as employees and local the 50th anniversary of the Al- more employment positions equipment in the construction," berta Federation of Metis Settle- Cold Lake and area. right here at home," says Lit - he says. ments Association. "Over 3,000 tlechilds. The settlement has also co- people attended and thanks to At least 70 per cent of Kikino operated with Alberta Voca- the volunteers it was a big suc- residents are employed at jobs tional College and Canada Em- cess," he says. outside the settlement, but the We are proud to be a council hopes to soon get that number down to at least 50 per We take pride in our community! part of this Great cent. The beach expansion project Community we live in! will see 10 quarter sections of Fishing Tackle Groceries Meats land on the shores of Whitefish Cold Drinks Ice Greyhound Bus Depot Lake developed. "There's 90 campsites there Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning) Rental now, but we want to increase that number so special interest NOW OFFERING FAX SERVICES The Town of St. Paul and school groups are attracted and to encourage people who are Box 1480 on vacation to stay for several CHOI'S days or weeks, not just for a weekend," Littlechilds says. 40) St. Paul, Alberta Kikino already holds its Metis TAGS triathlon at the site, featuring Husky TOA 3A0 traditional events like horseback 623 -2806 riding, canoeing and running. At The Traffic Lights "Last year we had 37 four - 645 -4481 member teams competing from LAC LA BICHE, ALBERTA all over Western Canada and PAGE 20, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991 Profile: Lac la Biche /St. Paul Area.'

Blue Quills First Nation College Box 189 Saddle Lake, Alberta TOA 3T0

Heather Andrews Proud of our Carolyn "Bunni" Goode, shown here sewing traditional crafts, is one of the students from the Native cultural arts program preparing for a cultural awareness day at AVC Lac la Biche Feb. 7. community and the Native cultural arts students people in it! learn everything from scratch VER LAKE

By Heather Andrews AVC's program is divided education," says Maccagno. Windspeaker Staff Writer into two areas of study. The emphasis is definitely on "The cultural arts worker tradition, she says. LAC LA BICHE, ALTA. courses prepare students for "For example students learn teaching Native crafts, culture everything from scratch. They Students enrolled in the Na- and traditions. There's a scarcity walk into class and find a dead tive cultural arts program at the of teachers out there right now,' porcupine laying there waiting Lac la Biche campus of Alberta says Maccagno. for them to skin it and they get Vocational College have a learn- The other component pro- the quills for beading." '1''EATME ing opportunity unequalled in all duces Native artisans. Subjects Students attend from from all of Canada. include carving, Native foot- over the country including "We are the only institution wear, decorative arts, marketing Newfoundland, Montreal, Sas- WAH -POW DETOX & which includes an in -depth hide and product development. katchewan, Manitoba and Fort tanning course using all tradi- "Graduates from this pro- McPherson, N.W.T. "Some goon tional methods," explains Kathy gram are welcomed into em- to work and others to university TREATMENT CENTRE Maccagno, one of the program ployment in the Native art pro- and colleges to further their instructors. duction field or as independent skills," she adds. Many students Box 1648 Lac La Biche, AB TOA 200 Students spend three weeks producers." are adults coming, back to school with elder Elsie Quintal at When possible students take following several years at home. 623 -2553 nearby Owl River preparing one year in the artisan program, "We see the learning process hides and becoming familiar then another year in the teacher as including improvement of Beaver Lake with some traditional living program. study skills and increased self -es- skills. "It makes for a well- rounded teem," says Maccagno.

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St. Paul Regional High School District No. 1

Box 870, Lac La Biche, Alberta TOA 2C0 (403) 623 -4414 St. Paul Early Childhood Services WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991, PAGE 21 Profile: Lac la Biche /St. Paul Area Teacher spoke Cree since she was knee -high

By Heather Andrews Windspeaker Staff Writer

KIKINO METIS SETTLEMENT, ALTA.

Teacher Mabel White doesn't need a university education to know how to pass on her knowledge of the Cree language. "It was all I spoke as a youngster and was my mother's only lan- guage," says the Kikino resident. White teaches Cree to 118 students at the settlement's new school two to three times a week. "I encourage the children to use Cree in their other classes, too," she says. She also often sends work home with the students knowing they will work on it together with their families. White has designed picture cards to use as learning aids in her classes. As well she works with the students on writing stories about themselves in Cree. "In both exercises we are learning about our culture as we discuss the meanings behind the words," she explains. White likes the inquisitiveness of the children. 'They often come to me outside class time and ask questions," she laughs. She has lived at Kikino all her life and is related to many of her stu- dents. School principal Jon Sigtena is pleased with the Cree language program. "It's a definite plus she's from the area," he says, adding the students are very comfortable working with White. The school is in its second year of operation. "Before that the kids were bused to schools in the surrounding area and that makes for a Heather Andrews pretty long day, especially for young students," says Sigtena. So far, Cree language teacher Mabel White at the new Kikino school designed picture cards to help 6 only. classes are held at Kikino for kindergarten to Grade pupils students learn their Native language "Maybe Grades 7-9 will be induded here in the near future," he adds. Supporting our community From... A break for women at Calling Lake Kikino Metis Settlement By Heather Andrews According to Roxanne Cardi- sisted in organizing the weekly Windspeaker Staff Writer nal, women's support worker for programs by her co- worker the community initiatives pro- Cindy Gladue, who is also the tx CALLING LAKE, ALTA. gram, the outing gives local community youth worker. women, most of whom have 'Every Wednesday we have i- ji Once a week mothers in the preschoolers at home, a social 10 to 14 young people gather Calling Lake area head for the time away from their daily here," says Gladue. The group tenerat Delivery Klkiïltti_. community administration of- household routines. has gone on field trips to Edmon- fices to enjoy an afternoon off= "We supply a babysitter and ton and participated in activities 623W786 and fellowship. usually have an activity like sock hops, model car build - planned," says ing and plastic jewelry making. Cardinal. The "We hope to get a building of women, who our own soon and then we can St. Paul & District number from run more recreational pro - eight to 10 every grams," says Gladue. Co -op Association week, work on One of the goals of the leaders handicrafts or is to teach young people they can Complete Shopping Service attend study have fun without using alcohol sessions which and drugs. they have re- "As well we address issues St. Paul quested. parents sometimes find difficult "Recently we to talk about, too, such as teenage 645 -3385 645 -3351 645 -3380 ran an eight- sexuality and maturing," she Lumber Store Petroleum week personal says. living program, The young people plan and where we exam- organize all the programs. 'They Co -op has More fined everything have to learn to operate by the from budgeting rules, because there will be ac- to self- develop- cepted procedures to which they to offer you! Heather Andrews ment." will have to adhere as adults, Monica Gladue and son Brent Cardinal is as- too," Gladue explains.

Supporting our community in every way from Lac La Biche Regional Recreation Department 4637 -35 Avenue - Daren Dwernychuk, Rec. Director - Terry Tichonuk, Rec. Facilities Manager St. Paul, Alberta - Lise Warawa, Rec. Office Coordinator TOA Kevin Warawa, Acting Facilities Foreman 3A0 Shane Manca, Arena Maintenance Worker Box 836 Lac La Biche, Alberta TOA 2C0 (403) 623 -4255 PAGE 22, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1991 Profile: Lac la Biche /St. Paul Area Wind-4=w

Alternate school meeting TRAPLINE CRAFTS Native Arts and Crafts with resounding success Framed caribou hair and fishscale art Jewellery designed with porcupine quills, By Heather Andrews "This is an important beads component part of our antler, fishscales, bone, and wild Windspeaker Staff Writer program and the young people learn pride in their fur Native culture through it," says Christensen, who is Dianna B. Wabie ST. PAUL, ALTA. no stranger to Native schools, having been at Box 701 - Lac La Biche, Alberta - Canada - TOA 2C0 Saddle Lake and Gift Lake schools for some time (403) 623 -4978 Students in the St. Paul area experiencing diffi- before coming to the life values school seven years culty in the regular school system are graduating ago. with resounding success from the life values Upon successfully completing their courses at school. the school, many students return to the regular According to principal Carl Christensen stu- school system, armed with a new learning ap- =sitifiiiiiiiiiiiii=iiitiiii=ilti dents are referred to the school by parents, social proach. Others go on to employment or vocational workers and court workers. Or they request training. Proud of our community and the admittance themselves. "We offer an alternative to "One student of whom we're especially proud is people in it, best wishes from the kids who, for whatever reason, are having prob- Krystal Arcand, who went through our program, lems staying in school." completed high school at St. Joseph's Composite Board, Staff & Members of the Thirty students, ranging in age from eight to 16, High School in Edmonton and has now been ac- 2122222222222222222222222222221 are bused to the school, located four miles from St. cepted into training to become a member of the Paul. The camp belongs to St. Paul's Native friend- RCMP," says Christensen. ship centre, which uses it only in the summer. The Prioriy is given at the school to hiring positive Lac La Biche Canadian school uses the facility from September to June. role models. "All our staff members are commited 'qt's an ideal setting, on the shore of a lake and to health and fitness and are non -smokers. We don't Native Friendship Centre in the midst of a natural forest," says Christensen. tolerate any kind of substance use or abuse by our Box 2338 Local students attend along with residents of staff," he says. Lac La Biche, Alberta Calling Lake, Saddle Lake, Frog Lake and Life values is partially funded by grants from Goodfish Lake. Those from out of town live in Indian affairs and the provincial government. "As TOA 2C0 group homes. well we raise a lot of our own funds, holding bingos 623 -3249 "The life values system works for these kids and other money -generating events," says Chris- because we practice an holistic approach. Three tensen. areas of concentration include the mind, body The school operates under the umbrella of health and fitness, and universal values," says Members of the Life Values Society for Effective Supporting our community in every way Christensen. For example, honesty, integrity and Education. The organization includes parents, staff respect for themselves and others are basic values and concerned St. Paul area residents. Some of the which are emphasized. money they raise goes for a daily, hearty, hot noon ST. PAUL "And we have some innovative teaching sys- meal, milk and snacks. tems, such as a remembering technique and mind The school is also hoping to raise funds to build VALUE DRUG MART mapping, which is a new concept in notetaking," a bigger facility. "But it will still have the concept of he says. a small school with no more than 40 students," says FOR COMPLETE The Native culture comes into daily studies, Christensen. "We believe in operating in accor- PRESCRIPTION too. "We have sweatlodge and sweetgrass ceremo- dance with human needs, which we believe are 645 -3063 nies and practise crafts such as beadwork, too," he more easily accomplished in smaller groups, with says. One year the students spent a whole month the highest possible ratio of staff to student popula- ST. PAUL, ALBERTA earning to prepare hides for tanning. tion."

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Elder remembers Dene prophet Nogha

By Dianne Meili a girl: Though it's been about 60 snow until it was ready. But the Windspeaker Correspondent years since his death, today even baby didn't get cold. the youngest Dene Tha' (a term I remember Alexandra Falls The following article has been ex- which means "ordinary people") (in the Northwest Territor- cerpted from A Sharing With Those can repeat stories heard about ies)...coming out of there in the Who Know, a book being compiled Nogha and his foretelling of springtime...March or April. by former Windspeaker editor changes to come, ending tradi- There was a lot of water, creeks Dianne Meili to commemorate eld- tional Dene life forever. running everywhere. We were ers from the 10 different nations in "I saw Nogha a long time ago. walking back with our mocca- Alberta. The collection of elder inter- He used to travel around on a sins. When we got to those views and poetry complete with horse. Everywhere he went there creeks, you just had to do it, you color photographs, will serve as a was always a big tea dance," had to cross. At night we hung lasting record of the lives and wis- Yatsallie recalls. Nogha used to our socks and moccasins up to dom of our beloved old ones, who speak of his predictions and urge dry. We slept on spruce branches embody the best of what it means to people to care for each other and with rabbitskin blankets. be Indian. Meili is the great-grand- pray to the Creator to help them "Sometimes we had a fire. It daughter of Victoria Callihoo, a well - through the hard times ahead, was outside the tent, not inside. known Cree elder, who was born in she says. He foresaw a black Sometimes it was very cold and 1860 in the Edmonton area. Her cloud over a large hill, near an we lived in this kind of tent. book will be published this year. area which would be designated Some were made of moosehide as reserve land years later, and - they were warm - and some MEANDER RIVER, ALTA. he predicted people would do were made out of canvas. In the bad things to each other when morning it was very cold but my As the hunters catch a they were drinking. mom put blankets around the glimpse of their Dene camp, they Sometimes Nogha's prophe- tent to keep warm. In the winter urge their tired dogs into a run. cies were full of despair, but he we really had to pile spruce Ahead on the trail, a woman was not a solemn man. On the branches on the floor to keep the walks toward them. Her face is contrary, Catherine describes cold out and keep the snow from set in grim lines because she him as a humorous man who turning to ice." must deliver an unsettling mes- loved to tease people. "One time When families moved, tod- sage to one of the men, the hus- he pulled the blankets off my dlers were tied into a tobboggan band of a pregnant woman who grandmother and told her she amidst a mountain of blankets has gone into labor. should get up ... then she got and cooking utensils. Yatsallie In a tent pitched well apart mad at him ... just pretending." enjoyed her younger days riding from the others, the hunter's When Yatsallie speaks about behind dog teams, but all too grandmother watches a battle for the old, powerful people she soon she was given a pair of old Me play out before her. She looks knew as a young woman, her snowshoes and made to walk. Dame Medi with great kindness into the grandchildren Stephen and Ar- "We used to travel by snow- Catherine Yatsallie glassy and unseeing eyes of the nold drift into the living room to shoes. My brothers used to make sweating woman struggling so hear her talk about Nogha and nice, fancy shoes, but mine were Not too many people had horses. lard pail and we carried that hard to bring new life into the add their own to impressions of never as nice so I used to throw It was really cold. In the summer keep the mosquitoes away. I world. Dene heroes and culture. them away. I didn't like them. there were Her mosquitoes. My don't know how I survived. I daughter -in -law has "Other tribes like the Cree "We used to walk and walk. mother would make a fire in a must have been very tough." given birth to 16 babies in the have medicine circles and differ- past, but she's too old to be hav- ent animals for the different di- ing children now, Old Lady rections. They have lots of cere- mutters to herself. The labor has monies. Our religion is simple. been long and difficult. We have the tea dance and the Suddenly, the moans subside. drum," Arnold, 18, explains. Old Lady checks the shallow As the conversation swings ." 1 1/ breathing and notices the back to Yatsallie's life, she quietly woman's lack of response to her explains she was born on a tra- Lt1 L ' urgent commands to "push", plrne about five miles from i I_ L l "push", "push ". Old Lady fears where her house stands in what i L ` the worst; she realizes the child's is now the Meander River re- spirit has already departed but serve townsite. But, as a young . now the mother is in danger and woman, the whole of because she has no strength left northern Alberta was her home A to expel the lifeless child within as she travelled with her family . her. following animals for fur and ,< Old Lady motions for her as- food. sistant to lay the woman down. "In the wintertime when we With gnarled, wrinkled hands, were kids - my father was still NATIVE she reaches for a birchbark water alive then - we used to go all AWARENESS WEEK SOCIETY container and sets it beside the the way to Wood Buffalo Park by fresh, sweet -smelling bed of new dog team. When we got there we spruce boughs and soft rab- shovelled snow and lived there bitskin blankets. Whispering a in a tipi. We went that far for fur ART prayer over EXHIBITION the water -a plea to and to hunt moose." the spirits to help the dying The endless ribboned tracks woman - Old Lady lifts her left by her family's dogsled in the CALL FOR ENTRY daughter -in -law's head and snow during winter travels pours a little between her lips. would number in the thousands Laying her down and cradling of kilometres if tallied. In the Alberta Artists of Native Heritage her head, she waits for the baby summer, her canoe cut the wa- Deadline for receipt to come. Not many minutes pass ters of the Hay River as it carried of application before it does. her to seasonal hunting and fish- February 16, 1991. If there were problems dur- ing areas and the camps of ing childbirth, my mother would friends enjoying a more relaxed give the woman some water. She pace of life in the warm days of Contemporary: Painting, would say a few words and the summer. Drawing, Video, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography baby would just come," explains The winding Hay River bends Meander River's Catherine to the north only a few yards Traditional: Beadwork, Quillwork, Tufting, Bark, Antler, Etc. Yatsallie, describing how her beyond Yatsallie s door, its wa- people helped themselves before ters a constant reminder of days Entry forms available the white man's medical technol- when she roamed freely. ogy was brought to them. "Whenever I think about that Contact: She speaks of men who re- river I get lonely to go up it. We ceived supernatural powers were always on the river with a NATIVE AWARENESS WEEK SOCIETY from animals after spending boat. In the summertime we'd go 125 - 9 Ave days alone in the bush. These up past Indian Cabins, some- S.E. people who have a power times all the way to Hay River. Calgary, Alberta through animals could help Yatsallie vividly recalls walk- people. They could cure all kinds ing behind her mother as they T2G OT8 of sickness,' she says. walked the miles between sea- Many spiritually- gifted sonal camps. Telephone: 292-3900 people existed among the Dene "Women were always pack- Fax: 292 -2134 Tha . Perhaps the best known ing babies in a packsack. They was the prophet Nogha (pro- covered their heads from the nounced Noah), who Yatsallie cold. 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