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DORIS RONNENBURG, president of the Native Council bf Canada (Alberta) is interviewed by Rocky Woodward. Page 8\ 6,

PRISON CRITICISM is reviewed by Gunnar Lindabury in at` special feature. Pages 12 to 14. 1

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT was the topic at a symposium on "Native People and Renewable Resource Management." Pages 10 and 11.

LC -31 causes turmoil Page 29 National Native communication g ro ', Ray Fox first presic:ii it ut LNative grads honored Pages 26, 27 elects as By Laurent Roy He said that the national society's elected executive not "fear the work- Driftpile business opens Pages 16,17 VANCOUVER - Twenty - should one Native communica- load because of the exper- L tions groups gathered at a tise that exists among the founding conference here Native communications LArtist profiled Page 20 recently to solidify the for- societies across Canada." mulation of a national Abo- Also elected to the exec- riginal communications utive were Inuit Broadcast- society. ing Corporation (IBC) pres- Stanley -Venne At the four -day founding ident Rosemarie Kuptana conference, Native com- as vice- president; Manito- munication administrators, ba's Native Communica- asked to resign news editors, radio and tel- tion Incorporated (NCI) evision producers and and Mikisew Broadcasting journalists, wintessed an general manager Ron from NEDP historic occasion. The Nadeau as secretary; and atmosphere was one of Bert Crowfoot, general By Rocky Woodward up with Andre Bissonnette, accomplishment and jubila- manager of the Aboriginal minister of state for small tion. A dream of many Multi -Media Society of Muriel Stanley -Venne business and minister Native journalists and radio Alberta (AMMSA) and the has been asked to resign responsible for the NEDP. and television broadcasters Aboriginal Radio and Tele- from the board of the On May 6, Thomas became a reality after nine vision Society (ARTS), as Native Economic Devel- phoned again and said that years of constant struggle. treasurer. opment Program (NEDP). he had been instructed by The first elected presi- "The elected executive The phone call from Bissonnette to request her dent of the new National can always rely on the exist- NEDP chairman Ken resignation from the NEDP Aboriginal Communica- ing resources available Thomas, asking for her board. Venne says that she tions Society, Ray Fox, among our Native com- resignation was received by had been given to under- aèáreibutes the success munications societies and Venne only two days stand that her resignation towards the establishment with their commitment to before her election bid as a was being requested of the national society to support the national entity, candidate for the New because of her involvement the "individuals who perse- our work will be easier," Democratic Party in the in the current provincial vered with the concept and said Fox. Meadowlark riding in the election. had the commitment The new president is May 8 provincial election. On December 3, 1985, towards the objective. NNATCOM EXECUTIVE confident that the objec- According to Venne, on Venne was appointed to Without these individuals VP Rosemarie Kuptana, President Ray Fox, tives of the society will be May 5 Thomas phoned her the NEDP advisory board, who had firm courage, (front), Secretary Ron Nadeau, Treasurer fulfilled because these to inquire about her invol- and in April of this year she commitment and vision to Bert Crowfoot (rear). objectives "reflects the vement in the provincial received official notification pursue such a dream this needs and concerns" of the general election and then and a letter of congratula- creation of a national com- casting, is director of radio Fox, a veteran in Native 21 respective communica- advised Venne that he munications group would of the Aboriginal Radio and communications and a would be taking the matter Continued Page 3 not have transpired." Television Society (ARTS). specialist in radio broad- Continued Page 2

Tories win but lose seats

By Clint Buehler

The Progressive Conservatives were returned to power in the May 8 Alberta provincial election with a reduced majority. The New Democrats showed the biggest gain, increasing their opposition seats from two to 16, although Jim Gurnett lost a close race in his bid for re- election in the Dunvegan riding. Liberals also made a showing, gaining four seats, including one for party leader Nick Taylor. It was Tay- lor's fifth try for a seat and the first time provincial Liberals have held a seat since 1968. Veteran MLAs Walter Buck and Ray Speaker retained their seats for the Representative Party. Among the Conservatives to lose their seats were Native Affairs Minister Milt Pahl and five other cabinet ministers from Edmonton ridings: Tourism Minister Horst Schmid; Municipal Affairs Minister Julian Koziak; Technology, Research and Communications Minister Dave King; Culture Minister Mary LeMessur- ier; and Workers' Compensation Minister Bill Diachuk. GIFT EXCHANGE House Speaker Gerry Amerongen, an MLA since 1971, also lost his seat. White Braid Society President ChristFne Daniels (left) presents an Indian doll to a visiting Ainu from Japan See stories and photos on Pages 18 and 19. (More election coverage next week) PAGE 2, MAY 9, 1986, WINDSPEAKER New communications organization formed

mature stages of its growth. From Page 1 The strategies involved are outlined in the societies' tions societies across prescribed operational Canada. manual endorsed by the 21 The objectives of the societies of Canada and new communications this operational manual is society are: (1) To establish National the "heart and soul of the a national organization of new national body," said Aboriginal communica- Fox. for the pur- tions societies The detailed operational from time to time consist- mom imam S' ilimS' pose of reflecting the com- manual calls for solidarity if with the common needs t.rrw* t mon needs and concerns of ent % +e 1_111t1 _.. the new society is to suc- To and concerns of member :.111111111116a .. member societies: (2) .611666...... ceed with its objectives. To be non- develop and promote Abo- societies. (3) 111Mi' °amor 61666.6 Fox recalls the years of riginal media through servi- partisan: (4) To preserve imissw . .e '819111161109 aw struggle to develop the ces that may include, but and promote and enhance constitution and by -laws; are not limited to, the fol- the development and the governing structure, facilitating the growth of Aboriginal lan- lowing: (a) and said, "the dream of guages and of exchange of information cultures some dedicated Native and programs among Canada: (5) To promote journalists, such as Jeff members; (b) establishing a and develop the training Bear, Caen Bly, Bert Crow- and employment opportun- national Aboriginal com- foot, and others, to become munications library, print, ities for Aboriginal people in a reality is evidence to radio, television and film, the communications field in demonstrate to Canada and (6) To carry out audio -visual, other Canada: that the Native personnel expression that such other matters as may. mediums of involved in this field are Aboriginal peo- be required, from time to reflect the now on the edge of pioneer- ples of Canada; (c) facilitat- time, to ensure the objec- ing into telecommuni- of Aboriginal tives of the society ing marketing are met. cations." produced print, audio and With a mandate of this visual mediums for the magnitude and complexity, The phrase of the now primary benefit of its Fox stresses the need for defunct Alberta Native members; (d) facilitating total commitment and co- Communications Society radio, television and print operation from the 21 socie- (ANCS), "From Smoke access by members to pub- ties which have one repre- Signals to Satellites" lic and private distribution sentative respectively on created a new dawn in tele- systems and technology; the national board of communications. Since (e) and/or any other servi- governors. then this theme has been ces, as may be required Recognizing the need for RAY FOX nurtured by a new and ...NNATCOM's first president growing breed of Native journalists, and managers continuous monitoring and of the new society includes in the- exchange of printed as demonstrated at the consultations between the (a) management strategy: news; (2) The following founding conference in executive and the 21 socie- and (b)' network (a three years, phase two will Vancouver. ties, Fox said that there are three -year Work plan). see full networking and the Roy Gould, executive working mechanisms esta- Under the three year work beginning of satellite lin- director of the Nova Scotia blished "to guarantee on- plan are three phases: (1) kage in the broadcast Communications Society, going consultations with The first three years, phase mediums, and (3) A detailed remembers the times when the members" and as a -one -will develop the man- proposal for phase three "we were pounding the result of these consulta- agement and operational will be developed over the tables in 1977 trying to con- tions, the executive can structure of national Abo- first three years of opera- vince the governments that "plan the course of action riginal communications tion of the national com- the societies need a national based on directions received society including the actual munications society and communications group. by the members," said Fox. linking of office's through will be presented as the We finally reached the Other operational plans automation. This will result society reaches more plateau."

CENSUS COUNTDOWN A Message to All Aboriginal People...

Statistics. Canada has began its field operations. Native individuals will be tested and interviewed by JEFF BEAR The Census commissioners responsible for their the Census commissioner. Following the interviews ...journalistic dreams come true respective designated enumeration areas have or will are the training sessions provided by Statistics Canada. make contact with Indian and Metis councils. After the training sessions, the successful Native All Indian bands and the eight Metis settlements Census representatives will be responsible for home have been designated as special enumeration areas. study. In these home studies, the Native Census The collection procedure in these communities will be representatives will familiarize themselves with the the one -to -one method, interviewing the head member collection system. of each household. Most of these training sessions are provided by Upon contact with the Indian and Metis councils, Statistics Canada. These training sessions usually the Census commissioners, will ask the councils to entail four half days plus the home studies. recommend local individuals who upon qualifying will The Aboriginal Peoples Program, a component of carry out the duties of the census representatives. the 1986 Census conducted by Statistics Canada, with Allen Jacob Bert Crowfoot officers has made the initial President These qualified census enumerators will conduct the its Native informational General Manager census in the respective Indian and Metis communities. contacts, either by letter, phone or visits, with the Clint Buehler Rocky Woodward In this phase of field operations, Statistics Canada, Indian reserves and Metis settlements. These initial Editor News Editor through its Census commissioners, will guarantee contacts provide information pertinent towards the that local Native individuals from and purposes of the 1986 Census and of Ivan Morin Kim McLain Indian reserves and explanation Reporter Production Editor Metis settlements do carry out the duties and the Aboriginal Peoples Program. responsibilities of a census representative. The Census countdown continues. If you have any John Copley George Poitras by calling collect, Carole Lavalee, Advertising Manager Copy Editor & Upon completion of the visitations to the Indian questions, contact Production Assistant reserves and Metis settlements, the recommended (403) 292 -4914; or Laurent C. Roy, (403) 420 -2129. Dave Calahasen Gail Stewart Joe Redorow Ad Sales Cree Syllabics

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WINDSPEAKER, MAY 9, 1938, PAGE 3 NEDP seeks Stanley -Venne resignation

From Page 1 that she could not see how for my resignation was that comment and suggested they could not know it might have some effect on that the chairman of the tions from Prime Minister because, `7 had just finished the contribution agreement board of NEDP, Ken Tho- Mulroney on her official running in the 1984 federal that we had been involved mas, be contacted.

appointment to the board. election. The thought that with. But, I received by air - At the time of the phone The board administers they would not know that I velope this morning (May 7) call, Bissonnette was funds through NEDP was a New Democrat is that the agreement has unavailable for comment. towards small Native busi- inconceivable." been signed." Thomas could not be ness ventures that may At the December meet- Bissonnette had said in reached- at his office in need start -up capital on the ing when Venne was first December that he discour- Regina. basis of proposals submit- considered to sit on the aged board members from Venne says her greatest ted by the ventures pro- advisory board, Bissonnette running for public office, disappointment abou^ ponents. mentioned political invol- something Venne under being on the board was tha "When Ken Thomas vements to the board, but stood but says, then, she she assumed that this was called me the first time and Venne says that she was cannot understand why he business development asked me what my inten- already well known as a pol- appointed her. board. tions were with regard to itical person. She did not "I never made any "As I stated in the Native resigning, I said, well, the take much notice to Bis- attempt to hide my candi- press, I found out that it elections will be held on sonnette's comments, dacy and the possibility that was a government pro- Thursday (May 8) so I because "they had to know my running for office could gram, which is a radical dif- would tell him on Thursday. about my political prove to be a problem in ference. I tried with all the If I was elected I would cer- involvement." this regard never occurred energy that I have to make tainly resign but I told him Asked about her role as to me. it into a business -minded that there was only two general manager of Settle- "If those responsible for board. days to go and that in two ment Sooniyaw Corpora- the program administered "We as Native people days I would give him an tion, and if that could have by the board and, I suspect had too many programs answer. had any effect on a decision more importantly, the min- laid on us, dictating to us "The very next day he being made to ask for her ister of state for small busi- how we should operate and called me back and said he resignation Venne com- ness under whose authority what we should do. Most of was requesting my resigna- mented that, "Settlement the program operates, wish the time, it was doomed to tion because of my invol- Sooniyaw is the owner of MURIEL STANLEY -VENNE me removed from the failure." vement in the provincial the corporation that is to ...only recently appointed board, then they will have Venne said that she elections," said Venne, receive NEDP funding and, to proceed by way of would like to see the Native while commenting further by the way, that contract the investment corporation ment Corporation, sö I Cabinet order rescinding groups express their con- that Thomas did not men- has been signed and fully for the eight Metis Settle- don't have any direct ties to the order which appointed cerns, "if they have them." tion at any time the NDP executed." ments in Alberta. Venne that corporation at all. I me," stated Venne regard- "I feel very sorry about and her involvement with it. A proposal for funding has been working for the - wanted to mention that I ing the request for her this and cannot believe that Asked if it was possible had gone through from Set- corporation for approxi- am really pleased that the resignation from the board. they would take these mea- that they (NEDP) were tlement Sooniyaw Corpo- mately four years. contribution agreement She emphasized that "she sures two days before the aware of her being a ration before Venne's "The board that is has been fully executed. My will not resign." elections. Why they didn't member of the new Demo- appointment was approved. responsible for the monies one worry about going pub- Bissonnette's office in immediately ask for my crat Party, Venne stated Settlement Sooniyaw is is the Settlement Invest- lic on this matter of asking Ottawa would not make resignation, I don't know."

Miskito leader seeking support Group claims strong representation BEAVER LAKE RESERVE Autonomy for indigenous - Dr. Armando Rojas, people in Nicaraugua can for Alberta off -reserve Indians director of the Miskito set an example to other Indian organization of countries with indigenous Nicaragua, made a stop at populations, he said. For By Albert Burger consulted its membership, Beaver Lake, Alberta, on the first time Indian people and told the AABORI April 18, 1986 as part of his can have a legitimate The Alberta Association meeting, "the real argument is that today I get a vote, but Canadian tour to speak government," said Rojas. for the Betterment of Off - we never had that in the about his people's efforts He compared the self - Reserve Indians (AABORI) toward autonomy. determination efforts of the was incorporated in 1984. (NCC -A)." Rojas sits on the Indian nations in Canada For two years the associa- About general list Indians Indigenous Committee on with the autonomy aspira- tion has struggled to joining AABORI, Willier Autonomy which is looking tion of his people. become a viable voice for notes: "It shows unity. A at how to achieve regional The indigenous popula- off -reserve Indians, and unified front between autonomy for the indigenous in is following a special manual tion Nicaraugua Indians that are not on the . people and communities of composed of about 80,000 meeting April 29, a new reserve and the general list the Atlantic coast of Miskitos (including those in executive is looking to the Indians. Nicaraugua. He reported neighboring Honduras), future with hope. that there are talks currently 30,000 Creoles, 8,000 President (and founding "We need to negotiate underway between the Sumus, 1,500 Garifunas member) Ray Tallman of for ourselves. The chiefs Nicaraugua government and 800 Ramas. There are Grouard says the Native are using us as blackmail, and indigenous people. also 120,000 mestizos Council of Canada (Alberta) telling the federal govern- "The Indian struggle has (Spanish -Indian mixed has recently said it ment they need land for us. never been a struggle to people) who live in the represents off -reserve and We want to do our own overthrow the government same Atlantic region. general list Indians, but "we negotiating." member in power. We demand Rojas extended an invita- were incorporated before -- AABORI board mutual respect and tion to Treaty Six Chiefs we're valid and strong." RAY TALLMAN Harry Campiou of Driftpile participation in constructing and councillors to a Lawrence Willier of ...valid and strong also says NCC (Alberta) a new society in Symposium on Indigenous Faust was a founding "can't claim to represent us Nicaraugua," said Rojas. Peoples to be held in member of NCC (Alberta). "The chiefs are using us for now that we have status." "Internally, we are about Managua, Nicaraugua July He says it was organized telling the And, he adds, "Indian to finalize talks on autonomy 15 to 17, 1986. This and "designed to help non- blackmail, chiefs cannot represent us by the end of this year," conference will focus on Status to regain their government they need the until the new membership added Rojas. Aboriginal rights and what status. We fit the criteria land for us." codes are in place." Rojas did admit that self -government means to (of the Alberta Association - Lawrence Willier Also elected to the new were Rob Walker there was a problem at the indigenous people. for the Betterment of Off - executive beginning of the Sandinista "I hope this is just a Reserve Indians) to a T Natives who recently was elected vice -president as treasurer and Wendy as secretary. government which had beginning of our relationship because we are now off - gained status. He told them of AABORI. Freeman overthrown the former with you," concluded reserve Indians." they could represent Willier charges that the AAßOR1 expects to launch Samoza regime. Rojas. Willier is one of many general list Indians ?" Willier NCC (Alberta) has not a major membership drive. PAGE 4, MAY 9, 1988, WINDSPEAKER C -31 reinstatements now exceed 4,500

Over 4,500 people have documentation is missing. or reserve residency rights). who married non -Indians been reinstated to Indian The office also has two People on the Indian reg- are eligible for all the bole- - Status since Bill C -31 information lines which are ister only may have to wait fits which go along with became law in June, 1985. constantly busy -"Over two years until bands either band membership. This but that still leaves a waiting 200 calls are answered each write their own member- generally includes voting list of over 22,900 applica- day," said Mrs. Jette. ship codes or the federal and residency rights and, in tions from across Canada Since all reinstatement government automatically some cases, per capita dis- as of January, 1986. applications are processed places them on a band list, if tributions from oil and gas "The number of applica- and approved in Ottawa a membership code is not royalties. tions has far exceeded what (although staff in Edmon- in place. This group in However, as outlined in was originally anticipated," ton will help fill out forms limbo is mostly made up of Section 64 of the new said Debbie Jette, director and find the proper docu- the first generation children Indian Act, reinstated band of Bill C -31 implementation. mentation), up -to -date fig -` of people who lost their sta- members must repay the Processing applications ures on reinstated people in tus through marriage or money they received upon is time consuming. Each Alberta are unavailable. enfranchisement. enfranchisement or mar- piece of information has to However, as of November, Many other men and riage outside the band. be verified by researchers 1985, 151 people had been women have been rein- Although the reinstated who use records from reinstated to the Indian reg- stated directly to band member does not have to Indian Affairs, the Public ister only (these people will membership because they repay any sum under Archives of Canada and receive the general treaty lost their status as a result $1,000, she or he will owe Vital Statistics. Sometimes rights such as education of discriminatory sections the band any sum over an application will be and medical care, but do of the Indian Act. People $1,000 including interest delayed if information or not have band membership who enfranchised or women from the time of enfran- chisement. Doug Stephenson, head of statutory requirements in the regional office of Indian Affairs, has been travelling around Alberta talking to Indian groups ever since Bill C -31 was passed. He said he sees two major groups of people who are interested in going /4°S back to the reserve: young, single mothers and old people "who say they want WHO'S NEXT? to die there." THE 1986 ALBERTA NATIVE PRINCESS PAGEANT * *. CLIFFORD FREEMAN 1%.400000' But there's more to sill ...urges bands to apply for funding

I . \.. C -3I than just reinstate- I i O ment. The Bill C -31 imple- from the Indian Act will bands to develop codes. mentation office is also continue to apply. However, he said, "The 1 . . responsible for funding and Clifford Freeman, Treaty money they're I ...... giving at this ,' , -. approving membership 8 vice -president of the point will only help in giving O Mg codes designed by the 'fp 11118111110 Indian Association of workshops. Bands without . . bands. Alberta, said there is some funds will need more : : 11 1 ii is to i i_ "There ajob be done interest in his area for crest- money to pay lawyers." here for another five ing membership codes, but By January the Bill C -31 ...ase ii i i _.i years," said Mrs. Jette. many bands have other implementation office . "We are not only con- more immediate ' ° problems received 80 applications for cerned with treaty status to worry about such as funds from across Canada but the implementation of a .. unemploymenf. For its including 12 from Alberta. . . new law." part, the Indian Association The office began distribut- Under the revised Indian willprovidelawyersatband ing funds in January, i i: Act, bands have until June workshops to explain the although several bands . Yi. of 1987 to create their own legal implications of treat- have gone ahead without membership codes and ing a membership code. government funds to create then take control of mem- Mr. Freeman said he has their own codes which have bership on the reserve. If encouraged bands to apply already been approved. bands do not create codes to Ottawa for up to $7,000 by 1987, membership rules in funding available for (ReprintedfromACCENT) Bishop Raymond Roy welcomed Eugenes By Diane Parenteau Church, warming Roy and share in the feast the faces of the congrega- of Confirmation. Alberta will have an optional, formal wear will be one person may chaperone FISHING LAKE - The tion. A celebration ~he Princess in 1986. required for the banquet Iwo or three the "more of contest- night was calm and quiet, She will be selected at the and traditional Native rega- ants at the same time On that Saturday evening beautiful than the feast of 1986 Alberta Native Princess lia will be required for the 8. W nner of this pageant will glorious golden rays of of May 3, a large crowd of Christmas...old as the Pageant to be held at the final judging. be effected to represent the sunshine penetrated the young and old joined to Canadian Native Friendship The following miles and Alberta Native people and Pentacost." Centre (CNFC) in Edmonton reguldlons win apply for the she must be able to travel. colored windows of St. welcome Bishop Raymond Juno 20 and 21. 9. Bishop Roy celebrated Mear* - Contestants must be sin- \146 The pageant wit be spon- 1. Contestants must be of gle with no dependants. mass for the congregation sored by the CNFC and the Native descent. Since neitheralFC. AMMS4 and gave confirmation to 18 Aboriginal Multi -Media 2. Contestants must not be nor the Pageant Committee Society of Alberto (AMMSA). less thon 16 years of age nor will be responsible for any of children and adults - A panel of the judges will older than 22 years of age as the expenses incurred by the PONOKA NEWS renewing the faith and holy select two runners -up and April 1, 1986. of Roof of age contestants and /or their spirit received the pnncessbased on thefol- must be provided. chaperones, each contest- at Baptism. lovving qualities: poise, per- 3. Contestants must have ant is urged to obtain a "Jesus is sending us sonality. speaking ability. been a residen? of Alberta for sponsor who is willing to pro- his dress, talent and overall at least one year. vide her with sufficient funds AND spirit in the hearts of the beauty. The first day of the 4. Contestants must have a for expenses for herself and boys and girls that are being pageant, contestants will traditional dress. her chaperone as well as a meet the confirmed tonight," judges on a casual S. Knawledge.of the Native "sash" acknowledging her. ADVERTISER said basis and will be interviewed culture would be an asset to sponsor. Should a contestant Bishop Roy. indiddually, and a banquet the contestant. enter on an independent Printers & Publishers The candidates will be held in their ha,. 6. and their Contestants must be pre- basis. she and her chape- 1949 where they will be asked to pared to give a two or three rone will be responsible for Serving Central Alberta since sponsors lined the aisle of give a self-profile. minute speech on a topic of their own expenses. Creative Printing & Graphic Design the modest church. Then The following afternoon, her choice. must display a More information and two by two they knelt the final judging will be talent and will be asked to enlrytonhls can be obtained FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING AND at the completed and the 1986 answer an impromptu by contacting the Canadian alter to be "sealed with the Alberta Princess will be question. Native Friendship Centre, gift of the Holy Spirit." crowned. 7. Each contestant must be 10176.117 Street, Edmon. ADVERTISING NEEDS the mode of dress for the chaperoned throughout the ton, Alberta, T5K 1X3, tele- Following the services, a interview portion will be pageant events, community although phone 482-6051. PHONE: effort provided 783 -3311 lunch and tea in the church basement. WINDSPEAKER, MAY 9, 1986, PAGE 5 Ethnology meeting to focus on Native issues

Lubicon stand By Terry Lusty The afternoon session Fort Edmonton Park. The for Friday and Saturday. All runs from 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. conference organizer is conference sessions and Metis and Indian issues at Lister Hall. Again, four trying to confirm a perform- the books and crafts sales concerns Metis are to be one of the major speakers will participate by ance there by the White will occur at Lister Hall. focusses of the "Canadian addressing "Multiculturalism Braid Society. The conference is jointly Ethnology Society Annual in the North; A Special Sunday, May 18 subsidized by Secretary of Meeting" at the University Case." The speakers Sunday will primarily be State, the Minister of State. of Alberta from May 15 to include; Alootook Ispellie of devoted to winding up the for Multiculturalism, and Alberta's eight Metis 18. the Inuit Circumpolar conference during the the University of Alberta. settlements are expressing Sponsored by the Conference in Ottawa, Bill morning period, with no Registration fees are $30 some concern over Premier Erasmus a Metis from further activity in the per person ($20 for students) Getty's remarks regarding Canadian Ethnology Society, this is the first year Edmonton, Louis Jacques afternoon. and may be paid at the a "hard line" being drawn that Edmonton will host the Dorais of Lavalle University, From 9 a.m. 'til 12 noon, registration desk in Lister by the province in dealing conference. year it and Mary Black- Rogers of Dr. Milton Freeman of the Hall. with the Lubicon Lake Last was in and in the Royal Ontario Museum. Department of Anthro- For further information, issues. Toronto, Vancouver the year before. pology, U of A, will chair a interested parties may "In some respects, these The main theme for this panel, with discussions contact Dr. Tony Fisher at issues parallel our own," Saturday, May 17 concentrated on the 432 -3879 or the U of A says Garry Parenteau, year's conference is multi- Saturday's (May 17) with four multiculturalism theme. conference office at 432- of the Alberta culturalism sessions, beginning at 1:15 president A book and Native Arts 4281, between 9 a.m. and specially invited theme p.m., will be chaired by Dr. Federation of Metis and Crafts sale is scheduled 4:30 p.m. Settlements Association. lecturers. Of the four days, Tony Fisher, Department only two are of major the Metis of Anthropology, U of A "Although significance, Friday and Settlements have tradi- who will introduce Guy Saturday (May 16-17). tionally worked with the Lavallee, an Oblate priest WHY BE LEFT OUT? provincial government, we from the University of B.C. Friday, 16 1. now find the programs May Lavallee will present "An ' Friday's morning (which have been) an- session, Approach to Indian Self - 47¡, ,®\ \. "The Issue of Metis nounced prior to the Identity Government: The Sechelt _ ç _ election call and throughout Past and Present," begins Indian Band Approach." 5 the campaign are not at 8:30 a.m. and is to be Following Lavallee's accessible to the Metis addressed by four separate paper, five others are to be speakers, of which two are settlement members." presented: (1) "Hydro - too can keep up td date on Natives. You He goes on to list a Dorothy Daniels, Electric Development and all the latest news of the Native number of recently - the manager of the Native Native Trapping," by community by reading the announced initiatives such program of the Alberta James Waldram from the Windspeaker newspaper every week. as the Seniors Home Attorney General's University of Saskatchewan; And1riat's ñöt all to enjoy, for Windspeaker also includes Improvement Program GARRY PARENTEAU Department and Marc (2) "Multiculturalism and ...FMS leader an entertaining selection of Extension, which allows LeClair of the Metis National Autonomy," by Victoria commentary, history, stories, grants of up to $3,000 for Parenteau says these same Conference are to address University's Bruce photos and cartoons. Don't home renovations for concerns would be raised the topic. The other MacLean; (3) "Indian miss a single issue. senior citizens; the $500 regardless of whatever speakers are Trudy Nicks Ideology and the Question million Alberta Municipal government is in power. from the Royal Ontario of Development: The SUBSCRIBE TODAY Partnership in loyl govern, "The jvletis settlements Museum and Julie Harrison Andrean Case," by (only $20 per year) ments to make development have traditionally committed of the Glenbow Museum, Bernardo Verdichewsky, decisions based on local themselves to working with who authored the book from Capilano College, Eodosedisa for mY subscript ion loWindspeaker priorities, and the Alberta the provincial represent- "Matis." B.C.; (4) "Band Control of Small Business Term atives time and again. A noon hour luncheon is the Education Process," by Address.._.... However, what we are slated in the banquet room Peggy Brizinski, University TowitzCi¡y_..,. PrWince...__...... Assistance Plan, an initiative : relepha,e...... which will provide debt saying is that we are of Lister Hall. As has been of Saskatchewan; and (5) to concerned about equal the custom in previous "The Time-is Now: Parity in financing assistance Sed To: Wu r.ISoq 112 Ave. Ednxeuun, AkTm. TSM2Vf small businesses throughout access to these various years, a keynote speaker Education for Indian Youth," the province, as examples programs. We would like will deliver the Harry by Saul Arbess of Bowkus of how the settlements see some assurance that our Hawthorn Distinguished and Associates of Victoria, themselves being excluded. unique position as Aboriginal Lecture. This year's B.C. Although the criticism is people will not jeopardize speaker is Bill Reid, a At 5:15 p.m., a bus will directed at the present our individual opportunities prominent Northwest depart from Lister Hall for a speaker Tory government, Mr. as Albertans." Coast Indian artist. $25 buffalo barbecue at

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By Clint Buehler Sinclair has accused the provincial govern- ment of stalling on MAA requests for funding The results of the May 8 Alberta provincial and of stonewalling in negotiations regarding election are certain to make politics in this pro- Aboriginal rights and the Canadian Constitution. vince much livelier. Ominayak has refused to negotiate with the For a start, the gains by the New Democrats federal government on his Band's land claims if and the Liberals the expense of the Progres- the Alberta government is present -at by farmers and the oil industry. And still others because of sive Conservatives- provide a great deal of the way Alberta has handled will say -as has been said by Tory opponents the issue. meat for both amateur and professional political throughout the campaign the losses were Those or only two high profile issues among analysts to chew on. -that a result of government arrogance and inacces- many others of concern to Alberta's Native peo- There is also an opportunity to speculate on ple sability resulting from its massive majority. ranging from self -government and land who will replace ousted cabinet ministers and claims to day -to -day problems such as training how those changes will affect government For Native people, one of the first concerns and employment, economic development, edu- policies. will be who is appointed to replace Native Affairs cation, housing, health care and social services. In the long term, there is the chance to try to Minister Milt Pahl, who was defeated in Edmon- Native leaders cannot help but hope that the forecast the role the increased Opposition will ton Mill Woods. decreased Tory majority will make them more play in future Legislature debates, and how that willing to listen and respond to Native concerns, will affect government policies and programs. Metis Association of Alberta President Sam and that the increase in the size of the Opposi- There will be those who will blame the Tory Sinclair had called for Pahl's removal from the tion will provide a more effective alternative losses on the record low turnout of 50 per cent of position even before the election was called, and route through which they can have their con- eligible voters at the polls. Others will attribute Chief Bernard Ominayak and his Lubicon Lake cerns aired. the losses to economic conditions -high unem- Indian Band have been at loggerheads for some The days ahead should be interesting ones ployment and the severe problems being faced time. indeed.

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Dear Editor: The Fish and Wildlife Division has open lines of Recent news articles communication to Indian create the incorrect people to inform them of impression that the Fish proposed policy and regu- and Wildlife Division avoids lations and to hear their consultation with Indian concerns. people about fishing and hunting regulations, and Members of the Indian Association of that it selectively applies the Alberta (IAA) sit on the Fish and law to persecute people in the pursuit of their treaty Wildlife Advisory Council, which advises Minister rights to fish and hunt for the food. of Forestry on all matters of legislation The Alberta government policy, and pro- grams relating policy on Indians fishing to fish and wildlife management. and hunting for food is clear. The priority of fisher- To improve our working ies and wildlife manage- relationship, the division ment is to secure the con- created a Native liaison tinuance of the Indians' officer to communicate supply of game and fish for directly with Native people. their subsistence. We have Clifford Freeman's the responsibility to keep assertion that he was fish and wildlife resources viable for all-Albertans Continued Next Page WINDSPEAKER, MAY 9, NW PAGE 7

Sinclair blames Native tragedies Reader concerned on neglect from government error might have changed meaning Dear Editor:

The recent tragedy in Peerless Lake, Alberta, must be seen for what it is, the result of government neglect Dear Editor: of the seriousness of the economic and social problems Opinion in Metis communities, and for that matter in all north- I appreciated the fact you printed my letter to your em Native communities. Faced with perpetual unem- paper re: the Life Values program at Blue Quills ployment and latent racism the Aboriginal peoples of Aboriginal participation is essential if the community is School, issue April 18th, page 7. I do NOT appreciate the north often succumb to the lures of alcohol and to break the bonds of wardship and begin the move the fact you missed an entire line of my original letter drug abuse. The flurry of government interest has been towards self- sufficiency. causing a very critical misrepresentation of the true sparked by the media attention, and one fears that as Although economic development is an important facts. the media attention subsides, so will government inter- first step, it alone will not solve the problems. What is A sentence about parent responses to this program est. What these communities require is for government required is a more comprehensive approach. Peerless was partially deleted and it should read "During Saddle involvement before, not after, tragedy strikes. Lake underscores the need for new arrangements Lake and Goodfish Lake parent interviews conducted Peerless Lake is a community of approximately 150 between government and Aboriginal people. Aboriginal to date, 29 out of 33 documented and identifiable people people. There is the potential for oil exploration, fores- people must be given every opportunity in a democratic strongly recommend the Life Values program. They try and tourism development which would serve as a society to regain control of their lives and communities have voiced concerns that need to be addressed but major employer for community residents. Statements so they can work to uplift those who have lost their this is great - it gives focus and direction to future to the effect that few Natives are hired because of lack hope and self- esteem. program devleopment." of qualifications, like that of the Canadian Petroleum The time for action must no longer be delayed. Why Please note, your deletion of the underlined phrase Association, simply affirms the status quo, and lays the is it that Canadians must be shocked into action by would lead to one to believe 29 out of 33 people were roots for more tragedy. tragedy? We must act, and act responsibly now, to dissatisfied and that is certainly not the case at all. Governments must end their neglect of communities prevent further tragedies. Please advise your readers of this error as soon as like Peerless Lake. They must act to improve the eco- possible so parent support of this program is properly nomic prospects of members of these communities. On Yours sincerely, presented as they have expressed it. this note it should be pointed out that a federal -Alberta agreement on Metis development has been concluded Sam Sinclair, Sincerely, but the Metis Association of Alberta and its local affil- Executive Member, Sharon Steinhauer iates have been excluded from participation to date. Metis National Council Parent

6 a responsibility to From Page IAA have Other people who are smarter, tougher and to indi- provide information stronger than me are still going round and round in that the unaware of the intention to viduals or groups that maze of sanity and life threatening days. waters to fish- member may no close certain council Once you get out, there are no guarantees you'll ing in the spring may be longer represent, for what - stay out for good either. A guy who first sponsored correct. However, the alle- ever reason. yragíarnese.... my mom in A.A. had been dry for twenty two years. no I members of the gation that thels told'tI A couple of summers ago he took a drink and has with IAA is Cold Lake IndiarrBa consultation been alit e4Qir3iñce. " th incorrect and misleading. the Treaty Six Chiefs t Sometimes that old thirst creeps up in my throat, the communication As a member of Fish our lines of not so often these days but every once in a while. Advisory failed in the case of the and Wildlife Then I have to do sore. serious self counselling, receives of Cold Council, the IAA spring closure serious pacing, or fall into a serious sleep until that briefing packages for coun- Lake. In the interim, we Hi. Howdy. And Hello. So how have things been crazy notion passes. At other times just thinking cil meetings, is invited to have offered to license Cold with you? back, or catching a whiff of the stale stuff on the meetings and receives Lake domestic fishermen Say, have you ever woke up, looked out into a somebody's clothes or their breath is enough to get of the for nearby waters not all the minutes drizzly sky and couldn't remember for sure whether my stomach shivering and my body aching meetings. affected by the closures it was morning, noon or night? Have you ever had to remembering what those days were really like for The need for improved and, where available, to lay still as a stick for a day and a half because the me. fisheries management regu- provide confiscated fish. sound of your eyeballs moving or the grass growing One thing that really bugs me is the reaction I get lations and the develop- The fishing closure aplies hurt your head? Have you ever tried to drink coffee from other people when they find out I don't drink. ment of a policy package equally to all Albertans. To from a cup that kept rattling against your teeth? The reaction ranges from a shrug, to hostility to strategy suggest that there is selec- and regulatory - Coffee that tasted like broken teeth sliding down awkward silence. including spring closures tive enforcement against your throat? Have you avoided looking into the eyes ' Some people have said to me, "so what's the on selected waters have Indians is unfair, incorrect - of friends afraid to see a smirk there over what a fool matter, you can't handle your drinks or what ?" Or, been topics at and misleading. frequent you'd been again? "Don't you know how to have a good time ?" Other council meetings for three Because of the break- If you can say yes to any of these then you people just avoid me in social situations like I'm a years. down in communications, probably share similar memories as I do from those walking condemnation of the fact that they still drink. The council is unanim- our Fish and Wildlife- offic- drinking to excess days. It was the same knowledge To those who ask, Ijust say that I must have drank ous in supporting the regu- ers have taken a low key, of liquor's mean work that caused the chiefs in up my share of whatever pleasure there was in it. latory strategy and con- non -confrontational ap- negotiating the treaties to ask that alcohol be banned Other times I say it's because I just got tired of tinues to press for further proach in the face of inten- from their still -to -be- created reserves. Apart from making myself sick or stupid, and usually both. modernization of the pro- tional breaking of the fish- knowing drinking has been a problem amongst us To the hostile ones I react back with anger. Part of vince's fisheries manage- ing regulations. The law is for awhile now, there is not much more I can say that is due to the fact that it's hard to admit that I was ment program. not enforced on the basis of about the subject with any certainty. too weak to deal with something better than I did. It's We have frequently dis- race or creed. The regula- The question probably comes down to, why did I, still hard for me to put it that way even to myself cussed the fact that fishing tion is sound in law, and the my own Whitedog, Ojibway, variety, type, self end today. Facing up to the barefaced fact is part of regulations apply to all closure is a key conserva- up getting overwhelmed by drink in the first place. dealing with it, though. Yeah, so it's true. I admit Albertans and that spring tion measure. In the long Because my mother left me? Because the way of life can't handle my drinks but then again my drinks closures would be imposed term, benefactors of this that made us more sure of ourselves left her? don't handle me anymore either. on lakes to protect action will be the Indians certain Because the parts necessary to deal with our There are lots and lots of Indian people out there fish stocks. who fish for food. problems left us? Or we left them? Who knows. who are successful drinkers, however. Successful in The April I to May 16 do It is our responsibility, Maybe its a mix of personal plus big picture reasons. the sense they can enjoy themselves and not get sures are to protect walleye under the law, to enforce Whatever it is, the full weight of all that ends up carried or dragged away. All I say to them is "way to while the fish the closure. I have asked populations resting on each of our already burdened shoulders. go." Might be a good idea to keep one stern eye on spawn. Considerable pub- the Cold Lake Indian Band Is it any wonder individuals get knocked to their yourself, though, because liquor can be mighty lic support exists for the members and the Treaty knees or flat on their faces from all of that? sneaky, addictive stuff. closures. Six Chiefs to work directly It's been ten years now since my last drink of To the rest of us fighting the bottle's pull from Regrettably, I was with my staff to plan future anything resembling liquor. I took my first serious inside oneself or from a distance let's try to unaware that the Treaty fish allocations and closed nip at age eighteen. In those five years I messed up a remember the difference between us is never more Six Alliance withdrew from seasons on Cold Lake and university education and my first relationship with a than one sober day. the IAA in 1983 and that our other lakes. Consultation person who cared for me back then. I went to jail, Well that's it for this week. Thank you once again direct communication with must also involve other made a fool of myself countless times, threw up on for your kind attention. Oh yes, one last thing. the Cold Lake Indian Band users, such as recreational my shoes a lot and on about 260 different Sunday Doesn't it seem to you that we are all sort of like too late. However, I fishermen. was and commercial mornings made up my mind to quit for good. mirrors for one another. We can't really see cannot accept the respon. Why and how that last time I decided to retire ourselves except how we show up in each other. If sibility for advisory council C. Dennis Surrendi from my end of the booze business has worked out that's so then as we go along, smiling away we're representatives conveying Assistant Deputy this long, I can't say for sure. I'm just very, very more than likely to have a smile reflected back. Well, information to their respec- Minister thankful that it has lasted so far. sounds like it's worth á try anyway. tive membership. Fish and Wildlife Furthermore, council Division representatives such as the Alberta Forestry F

PAGE 8, MAY 9, 1988, WINDSPEAKER INTERVIEW: Doris Ronnenburg

By Rocky Woodward Indian people to hunt on unoccupied Crown "The Native Council, both here and in Doris Ronnenburg, president of the Native land without a provincial license. Ottawa, will continue to press for such Council of Canada (Alberta) announced on Ronnenburg indicated that this develop- rights," says Ronnenburg. April 28 the exchange of letters between her- ment, one of many she wishes to see for off - In a recent interview with Ronnenburg, self and the assistant deputy minister of reserve Indian people, is of importance "Windspeaker" asked if she could clarify cer- Alberta Fish and Wildlife confirming recog- because it recognizes their rights at least as tain rights she and the Native Council are nition of the right of off- reserve (general list) far as Alberta is concerned. pressing for?

WINDSPEAKER: FIRST OF ALL, CAN YOU It is important to note that requirement of proof of Years back when a man could no longer hunt for a EXPLAIN GENERAL LIST INDIAN PEOPLE? status be obtained by the Indian-person wishing to hunt living or work, there was no welfare and no pension RONNENBURG: As you know, as a result of Bill on unoccupied Crown land, either through a letter from available to them. Some of them signed away their C -31 certain individuals are getting their treaty rights the Department of Indian Affairs, certifying Indian sta- rights to get these benefits. back. Some of them are getting their Status rights and tus (including under Bill C -31), or a card from the You must realize many people during that time did Band rights. Those are the women in what they call the Department of Indian Affairs or a Band certifying that a not know how to read or write, so many of them did not "Double Mother" people clause. person is an Indian. realize what it was they were signing because it wasn't The other one's are the mother's illegitimate child- WINDSPEAKER: WHO ARE GENERAL REGIS- explained to them properly. So it is these people and ren. They too get their full rights back. TRY INDIAN PEOPLE? their first generation children that can receive general There are other individuals who just get their status RONNENBURG: People that you hear about who registry Indian status. will get rights is rights back, which is the relationship with the federal their back said to be the women and These are the people I am referring to that can hunt government. They will be called General Registr- that it is a women's issue. We feel at Native Council of on unoccupied Crown land without a license as long as Indian people. Our estimate is for quite a few thousands Canada (Alberta) that it is an Aboriginal people's issue, they have a letter saying that they are registered Indian under that category (approximately 11,000). and that the women's component in this issue is a big people. Those people who have general registry Indian status one, but not the total picture. WINDSPEAKER: WHAT ABOUT A HOME FOR under Bill C -31 now have the right to hunt on unoccu- The women are going to get their full band and status THE PEOPLE YOU REFER TO AS GENERAL REG- pied Crown land without a license. That is one of the rights, which means they can go back to the reserves if ISTRY INDIAN PEOPLE? CAN THEY GO BACK TO rights that we have clarified with the provincial govern- they so choose, but their children go on a general THEIR ORIGINAL RESERVES? ment. However, for the general registry Indian people, registry roll and their grand and great grandchildren are. RONNENBURG: These people have to wait for there are other rights that we must work towards. out. approximately two years until each of their Bands puts WINDSPEAKER: WHAT ARE SOME OF THOSE So what I am saying is that it is the second and third together something called a band membership code. RIGHTS? generation children from the mother who had lost her The Chiefs and Councils and the full population of RONNENBURG: We need a greater clarification on status that we are concerned about. The first genera- those reserves have to vote On the Band membership education rights for these people, aside from the post- tion person receives status rights but not band rights. code. They have a choice to make the code flexible to secondary education that the minister has promised There is another category of people too that is called take these people back or they can restrict it and say them. We feel that these people should have education "voluntary enfranchisement" and pertains to Section 'no you can't come back' and there is nothing that these below post- secondary, because many non -Status 109 of the Indian Act. people could or can do about it. Indian people did not finish high school. Therefore, These are poeple and descendants of people who However, they (Bands) don't have that choice in university education is not something that they can gave up their rights because they wanted to vote, drink, terms of the women and the double mother clause take advantage of right away. went to war, took pension and wanted to keep their people and the illegitimate children. They don't have Another right that we are working on is land. How- children at home while being educated instead of send- those options. dust on the general retry people. ever, for the beginning we thottiht*hiintigg marts had to ing them two and three hundred' miles tdVesidential It is the general registry people tirät we are working be taken care of. As you know, many of our people schools. with and we are working towards something called depend on wild meat for their' fables in One who to work off the Band So many of the people will be their families. reserve or even visit someone off the reserve, needed a from the general registry list--those people that cannot So now, as long as you are an Indian'pefsbn under knlit. What was happening, the Indian agent would go back because the Band membership code is too Bill -31, C and are classed as general registry, or let's say, have them sign a paper, but they were giving up their restricted. - you have your full band rights but you are an off -reserve rights for themselves and their families. How voluntary WINDSPEAKER: CARE TO EXPAND ON THE Indian person, you can still hunt. was that? NEW BAND CREATION? RONNENBURG: Not at the moment. WINDSPEAKER: WHEN DID NATIVE COUNCIL "Just remember, I am not talking about anybody but OF CANADA (ALBERTA) BEGIN AND WHY? our focus always has to be the non- Status Indians, RONNENBURG: It grew on us because it was a those that qualify under Bill C -31, to be registered Indian concern. First of all, I don't know if I mentioned that our organization was formally in it's the clarification of rights for set motion on the 19th of people again and for August, 1984. those people that our organization seeks." We were accepted by Native Council of Canada to - Doris Ronnenburg be the Alberta affiliate and that fall we started organiz- ing with Manitoba and British Columbia, to see how best we could set our priorities for each of the provincial memberships. One of the things that we did is research and a study that was combined, with the three provinces involve- ment, as to what kinds of non -Status people were created since the beginning and through different changes to the Indian Act. We came up with a category of 18 concerns and we have found four of them were not addressed by Bill C -31. One of the concerns that the minister said no to, are the descendents of those people that took scrip. They are out! Although the previous government, under Bill C -47, the Liberal government, said that they would look at those people. But this government said no. In fact they said, "no way!" WINDSPEAKER: BUT YOU HAVE ACCOMP- LISHED SOMETHING? RONNENBURG: In our letter to Dennis Surrendi (Assistant Deputy Minister, Fish and Wildlife Branch, Government of Alberta) our main focus was for hunting rights. Fishing rights are a federal jurisdiction and they told us once that we could get a permit, one that we would not have to pay for, which we could use. But our main focus was to hunt moose, deer and elk, and we succeeded. Just remember, I am not talking against anybody but our focus always has to be the non -Status Indians, those that qualify under Bill C -31, to be registered Indian people again and it's for the clarification of rights for those people that our organization seeks. WINDSPEAKER: WHERE DO THE METIS STAND? RONNENBURG: Some people that have identified as Metis are, in fact, non -Status Indians, but we do not promote the fact. It is up to them to make the choice. WINDSPEAKER, MAY 9,1988, PAGE 9

to him and he said, "that's when Mom spends a me out of the house. They were giggling! As if it was a whole day at West Edmonton Mall with me." joke! It's no joke at 40 below! He's the kid that bought a toy truck for my When I had the flu and needed bed rest, all five of Dropping Christmas present. them sat at the end of my bed, hoping! The sad thing is that Cory is beginning to look like I it's who trained my four ugly dogs to think Cory them. hate me. I came home from work the other day and Rocky I refused him fifty cents for ice cream, so they heard a noise down in the basement. When I went rolled me! Then they rolled the ice cream man and Woodward down, there were my dogs tearing up pants and got away with it because no one would believe him. shirts of mine! And Cory was hollering, "smell the Mother's Day was supposed to be a happy affair, scent, smell the scent!" so they bought her a cake and ate it! The awful thing I went to holler at him, and all the dogs at once is that they never did tell her they bought a cake. said, "Don't!" They just ate it! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Happy Mother's Day, It's true! It's getting real weird around our house. To all you mothers out there who have little weird Gail! Now Cory has a five -piece band in the basement, boys with ugly dogs, don't think for once, when The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you and the crazy thing about it is that they harmonize you're giving heck to your child and the dogs ugly just keep on cooking...in more ways than one. well together?? little ears perk up, that they don't understand. I asked my son, Cory, what Mother's Day meant I woke up once and found the five of them carrying Happy Mother's Day!

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PAGE 10, MAY 9, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Unique program trains resource managers

By Ivan Morin NWT. Other Indian and Metis students have come "The Arctic College from the Yukon Territory. Renewable Resource Inuit and Inuvialuit make up a percentage of the stu- Technology Program is a The goal of the RRTP has been to establish a stable dents at RRTP, and have a unique northern post - seconday program," says indigenous work force trained in renewable resource 40' <, success rate. Most Jack Van Camp, an instruc- Inuit and Inuvialuit students tor at the college. management. come from Inuvik, Kitik- Van Camp was in meot, Keewatin, and Baffin Edmonton, along with regions of the NWT. Non - some of his students, to Native students come from speak to a symposium all parts of the Northwest entitled "Native People and Territories. All non -Native Renewable Resource students who have taken Management." the RRTP have been long- The program was Campus of Arctic College, symposium, has largely NWT's Department of have the required academic term Northern residents designed by Dr. John Kel- in Fort Smith. been achieved, with a 86% Renewable Resources. abilities will be put through (up to 10 years or more). to sall in 1976, to provide a The Renewable Resour- graduate employment Other employers of RRTP an upgrading schedule In October 1986, the the abilities general program in renew- ces Technology Program record in the renewable students have included bring his academic Department of Indian and able resource technology (RRTP) is a two -year post- resource field. federal government (i.e., in line with the requirements. Northern Affairs will be for the people of the north secondary program directed Van Camp says that DINA, Department of the A breakdown of the stu- turning over responsibility in their own setting. toward producing general affirmative action in the Environment, Department dents who have attended for forest protection to the Selkirk College at Cas- technical graduates in the north, and northern prefer- of Fisheries and Ocean). the RRTP shows that 47 government of the North- tlegar, B.C., was con- fields of wildlife, fisheries, ence hiring policies of the The Dene Nation has also Indian and Metis have been west Territories. This tracted to establish the forestry, water resources, government of the North- hired an RRTP student. through the program, with transfer will more than program and offer the first parks and land management. west Territories, has Criteria for entering into a 44.6% graduation rate. double the number of posi- three years of the program The goal of the RRTP has resulted in a high demand the program includes a Statistics show that Indian tions in.the Department of at Fort Smith, NWT. In been to establish a stable for RRTP students. Most good academic record, and Metis students are Renewable Resources. 1980, the program was indigenous work force students who graduate are sponsorship by a potential mainly members of the With this increase in job taken over by the North- trained in renewable hired as renewable resour- employer, proven work Dene and their descend- opportunities, Van Camp west Territories govern- resource management. ces officers and RRTP experience, and supporting ants from the Mackenzie says that the demand for ment. The program is now This goal, according to the graduates now hold 34% of references. Van Camp says Valley and Great Slave RRTP students should offered at the Thebacha paper presented at the the officer positions in the that students who do not Lake area of the western remain strong. Lac La Biche enterprises Order Form for 1987 work despite recession NATIVE BUSINESS DIRECTORY By Gunnar Lindabury bdard and the whole Ranching Assciciation has administration is now been in the Lac La Biche FOR ALBERTA Two Native enterprises Metis. area only since 1979. The in the Lac La Biche area But the changes did not area being used for the show promise in spite of stop here. The co-op tried ranch was no good for province -wide bankruptcies, selling whitefish roe caviar, farming, but the 700 people efforts to increase awareness in As part of BANAC's continuing said Regional Economic a product now called who founded the association we are again communications between Alberta industry and Native business Development Council "Golden Caviar." Although saw potential in bison for distribution producing the Native Business Directory For Alberta (REDC) Director David there were some problems ranching. In 1980, they set in January of 1987. McArthur. in the first year, Golden aside land for corrals. Then profile Native business in Alberta we are In order to preesnt a complete of The Lac La Biche Fish Caviar was an "instant in 1981, 24 bison were and organizations, small or large, profit or requesting all Native businesses Co-op is a long established success," and sales volumes purchased from Elk Island information for inclusion in this annual non -profit, to send us their operations business which has had to have increased annually. It Park, east of Edmonton. form and mail immediately. If you publication. Please fill in the following order diversify to survive Alberta's has received gold medals in The land base was made notify us of any changes for the 1987 appear in the 1986 Guide please recession. In contrast, the international competitions larger over the next few Directory. Kikino Wildlife Ranch is a as well. years. Sixty more bison recent experiment with a Another experiment was and 40 elk were brought Corporate Name: promising future. Both into liquid food, mostly for into the project. Over the Corporate Address' now exist despite the pigs, made of fish offal. last year, the infrastructure recession. Liquid food is better than has been developed: the soy says feed, and Phone: Bus. ( ) Res. ( ) The fish co -op pays supplements, slaughterhouse locals, mostly Metis fisher- McArthur, and is very packaging areas (in Contact. men, on a per kilogram popular in Europe. Unfor- Okotoks) were set up. This basis. Its market has tunately, it was not so infrastructure will provide Products and/or Services: changed through the years. popular with Alberta jobs and economic develop- Accommodations & Food Industry In the 1950s, when mink farmers, and not much was ment for the entire region, Agriculture & Related Industry farming was popular here, made. Full scale production said McArthur. Business Service Industry fish was sold for feed. When of liquid food has been As yet, the herds are not Communications Industry this market was gone, the halted for the moment. entirely viable, and the Construction Industry co-op tried to package and The co-op Is also expe- association cannot sell elk Heavy Construction Industry Finance & Insurance Industry sell the fish elsewhere, but riencing problems in meat. With natural Fishing & Trapping Industry government authorities competition, mainly with reproduction, it will take at Logging & Forestry Industry said the packaging was not tourism and recreational least five years for the Manufacturing Industry good enough. Today, fisheries. These groups ranch to begin making a Mining Industry much of the fish is sold have stronger lobbies than profit. - The association Other Service Industries through the Winnipeg the commercial Co-op and plans to speed this up by Recreation & Sporting Facilities Freshwater Marketing Co- have made it difficult for the getting more animals from Retail Trade Industry work. Transportation & Storage Industries op. The rest is bought by Native fishermen to Elk Island Park. remaining local mink However this, too, is Otter As well, it is working to farmers and residents. changing. The province is change the legislation Additonal Comments on Goods/Services: In 1978, the co-op had working with all of the against the sale of elk meat. financial problems, and groups to distribute fishing It is good that "the Native asked the La Biche areas fairly. As well, the Lac people are using a renewable REDC for help. The REDC jurisdiction over fishing is resource for economic If you are interested in taking an ad out in the next publication. suggested a change in the being transferred from the BAN AC please indicate and we will contact your offices. development in a useful management and the federal to the provincial YES__ NO_ manner," said McArthur. running of the co -op. By government, said McArthur. Please return to 1980, the co -op "had Solutions are being Despite the "murky" established itself as a found to many of the future of the co-op and the BANAC, *200,11738 Kingsway Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5G OX5 provincial leader in problems the co-op had in experimental nature of the 1978. be a ranching association, to ensure your listing in the 1987 Directory. packaging and quality Today, it can control, "and more business, McArthur expressed his For further information call Mavis @ 451 -6700. was financially prosperous much stronger, says said McArthur. pleasure in the work that McArthur. Half of the The Kikino Wildlife had been done. WINDSPEAKER, MAY 9, 1986, PAGE 11 NWT government committed to development of resources THE TALL HOR;11 By Gunnar Lindabury revenues of $60,000 in is still dependent on Introduces: 1984. Many people have southern imports, said The Northwest Territories had to accept social Sibbeston. - Top quality saddles at economy prices government is committed assistance. Fishing has declined over for pleasure, trail and event riders. to the development of its Public feelings about the the last few years because - Saddles built by the original people on renewable resources, says leg -hold trap have also been of lower sales and higher NWT government leader difficult for the Native costs. As well, Sibbeston identical patterns used at Clover Bar Nick Sibbeston. trapper. feels that Arctic fish are not Saddlery a few yrs. ago. The Native MLA's key- Another drawback to being well promoted by the note address at the Native hunting is money. "A fish marketing board in People and Resource modern hunting culture Winnipeg. Only one Management symposium needs cash input to support operation, Arctic char, is May 1 at the Westin itself," said Sibbeston. not heavily subsidized. declared, however, that Modern hunters and Fishing is kept now only for "there can be no renewable trappers need $10,000 employment and domestic resource development annually to finance their use. without considering the work. Their lifestyle and Forestry is an industry cultural and social aspects. culture is really endangered with "some potential," The renewable resource by people who don't producing some $2 million sector is a major part of the understand." annually. Again, its use is NWT economy. Hunting, Yet the northern Natives basically domestic, including trapping, fishing, forestry have been able to protect local construction and and agriculture make up their resources. Oil firewood. Three of four $50 million of the budget exploration has been sawmills in the NWT need Fully Guaranteed Tree and Rigging. and employ 4,000 people. In restricted, said Sibbeston, subsidies. There is some English Bridle Leather Sibbeston's home, Fort by the traditional Inuit concern about forest Embossed Flower Simpson, it is estimated attitude towards land. As renewal, and Sibbeston Patterns, that 95% of the Natives are well, the government has wants the industry under Oiled & Polished employed as hunters. or helped to increase the government control. 14" or 15" Seat trappers. If tourism, which bison and caribou, and to At this time, agriculture is "directly related to re- establish the musk oxen 3/4" Double Rigging. $495 is not a major part of the renewable resources," is as northern herds. territorial economy. Don't forget the super selection of included, that adds another The traditional lifestyle Sibbeston feels that the Receiver's Boots for +50.00 and up. $50 million. has been kept for a number South Mackenzie and Felt and Straw Hats, Fantastic Savings. With the drop in oil and of reasons. Although the Liard Valley would be decline in base metal fur industry dropped from productive farming areas. prices, even the sheltered $6 million to $3 million 6411 -118 Ave., Edmonton Territorial agriculture will NWT is beginning to feel between 1978 and 1985, it have to be subsidized and Ph. 471-1468 the squeeze of the recession. grew by 10% between 1984 promoted if it is to work. Because of this, said and 1985. Sibbeston. was Sibbeston, "the traditional confident that the upward , Any resource develop- or other- way of living the hunting trend would continue. In ment, renewable - must respect and and trapping - is becoming the meantime, the govern- wise, very significant to the ment has encouraged trade make compensation for claims, people. between settlements, and Dene and Inuit land and the "needs and goals of $CASH BINGOS Yet even the harvesting the development of new of wildlife, the major products. Sealskin brief- the Native people," said Native resource resource of the eastern and cases look very similar to Sibbeston. will $900000 Total high Arctic Inuit, is cow leather. management councils Payout on Regular Games traditional threatened by white Other aspects of renew- be set up, and the will be attitudes. Three commu- able resources, like fishing, and social patterns nities have been badly forestry and agriculture, integrated into resource affected by the anti -seal are still being developed. planning. 16 Games in Total campaign, said Sibbeston. 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DELEGATES LISTEN TO SPEAKERS ...many Natives attended PAGE 12, MAY 9, 1986, WINDSPEAK ER Changes in Native lifestyles reflected in jail statistics

By Gunnar Lindabury area, but much of their time Native people comprised incarceration rate was was often spent on trap - 26.5`x of the people in pro- about 56`0. With our The Native lifestyle has lines and with small family vincial jails according to the courtworker program, it's changed in many ways over groups, perhaps sleeping 1984 annual report from the between 18 and 23. Mani- the last 100 years. A century under the stars of a north- solicitor general's office. toba and Saskatchewan ago, Metis and Indian peo- ern summer night. Today, About 13% were status Indi- are still above 48%. I think ple in Alberta were nomads many Natives will see the ans; the rest were Metis that's what it is. The objec- and trappers. Occasionally, stars through the bars of a and non- status. This is tives of our organization HOURS: they lived near a central prison cell. down marginally from are to lower the Native as well as 11 am - II prq Monday - ilwrsdoy 1976/77, when the rates incarceration rate II am - 3 pm Friday & Salurday were about 33%; 20% status to help the court under- and 13`sß non -status and stand the Native culture." 11 am - 8 pm Sunday Metis. Yet, the Native pop- Much of the problem ulation in this province is addressed by Native Coun- near 5`, Does this mean selling has to do with RIEL that one third of the crimes Natives simply not under- are committed by one standing what their rights twentieth of the people? are and how the system - LIFE Are Natives truly such a works, says Cunningham. criminal society? Often, Natives cannot Or, are they simply an understand court language DRAMA. incarcerated society, one or procedure; they would whose people are unable to rather just admit to a crime

° ` deal with a justice system and get out of court instead NM' not of their own making of coming back; often, they BATOCHE and have sometimes adapt- don't return after an origi- ed to it as if it was part of nal appearance; sometimes You will feel the wind against social welfare? they consider a jail term a your face as you ride into Is it indeed fair to judge status symbol, and many B & G Dairy Service battle, smell the gunsmoke Natives in terms of the times they can't pay fines. white system of "Prior to that, there was as you face odds of 10 to 1 at Canadian the Battle of Fish Creek, justice? Often, it seems that no communication," says when you have a mostly Cunningham. "A guy Yes! We deliver to your home. ANNIVERSARY hear the music and laughter of the Red River fiddle. Dis- provincially paid national would go through the Every Wednesday & Saturday. cover the pain and sadness of battles lost and the police force enforcing fed- whole process without . and knowing what happened to joy and triumph of victories won as the 1885 eral laws arresting High Level, Alberta who will be judged him." Northwest Resistance comes to life with 64 pages people 1I Tí ìV3 - and sentenced by a,provin- Native Counselling can of stories with over 50 photographs and, illustra . supreme help in many cases, explain- tions. This historic saga is written by Metis histo- cial federal or then incarcer- ing to Natives in their own rian, Terry Lusty. Also included are articles by court judge, by federal or provincial.. language what they must Allen-Jacob dealing with the Frog Lake Massacre ated officers and do and how to avoid future 926 -4619 and a fictional account of Metis women in battle correctional paroled to private halfway problems. Yet, they can't by Vi Sanderson. 926-2733 houses, one wonders if do everything, and Cun- 926 -4156 SHARE THE ADVENTURE anyone really knows what's ningham believes that they - will not be lower the Fill out the coupon below, then send it along with happening. able to $3.00 (plus .504 for postage and handling) to the "For convenience's sake incarceration rate further Windspeaker office and we'll mail your copy of we call it the Canadian jus- without going into homes Paddle Prairie on Thursday, "Back to Batoche: 100th Anniversary" tice system," says John and working to change on a executive group or level. Fort Vermilion on Monday &Friday. Send your cheque or money order to: Howard Society society director, Howard Sapers, Prisoners, says Sapers, Back to Batoche "when actually it doesn't are often poorer and less c/o Windspeaker meet any of the minimum well educated people. This Look for our white trucks in your 15001 - 112 Avenue requirements for a system. led early sociologists to neighborhood. Milk for all its worth. Edmonton, Alberta Often you've got compet- believe that "lower class" T5M 2V6 ing ' goals and interests people commit crimes among the major players. more than rich ones. In Criminal justice is sup- fact, these people do get in NAME posed to be for the goal of trouble for small crimes, ADDRESS preventing crime, but peo- don't know how to defend TOWN /CITY ple do that in different themselves, and cannot PROVINCE to get POSTAL CODE ways. Sometimes that one afford crack lawyers major goal gets pushed them lighter sentences or aside by bureaucratic or quick parole. administrative needs- - "It's the same way with sometimes the method the non -Native," says Cun- becomes more important ningham. "Look at the than the end product." gangs that were in New P`N The Canadian system York City. They were from, Don't leave it until the last minute becomes more inapprop- among the poor. Chicanos to buy your GET-A -LONG Red or riate when it is understood were the same way (as that in the Native culture, Indians); almost at the bot- Black Angus Yearling Bull. o Indoor Pool Elders describe how arrests, tom. Lots of Native people judgement and punishment will say `let's go out and get o Whirlpool are all shared by the group drunk and be somebody.'" o Sauna or band rather than assigned Natives, as a whole are o Hot Tub Our record speaks for itself! to a few people within the poor. Like other poor peo- o Cable N Our customers are band. Punishment is direct, . ple, they will end up in jail, o Convention Facilities and does not involve long and since a greater propor- our best recommendation. expensive stays in jail. tion of Natives are poor Native Counselling than in white or non For Great Rates: director, Chester Cun- Natives, maybe it's not sur- RESERVATIONS ningham, also sees prob- prising that they should be Free delivery for 200 miles during May. lems between the Natives in jail. ' and the justice system, but Among the many valid 422 -SKIS thinks that Native Counsel- programs supported by the (422-7547) -a -k ling has done a lot to provincial solicitor general change this through the is a "Correctional Center Jasper Direct Line (No Charge) STOCK FARM Native courtworker system. Visitation Program," which Box 2080, Jasper, Alberta TOE 1E0 DENNIS & SHELLY ERICSON "I go back to when I gives guided tours of jails to R.R. K2 WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA T9A 1W9 started," recalls Cun- PHONE: (4031352-7630 ningham, "the Native. Continued Next Page WINDSPEA rER, MAY 9, 1986, PAGE 13 Many different efforts being made to change relationship between Natives and penal system

the non -Natives shared this From Page 12 would be useful in assisting distinction. More Natives special constable so he can the RCMP in their duties, become responsible to juveniles and young adults. were third time or more they are "not operationally their needs as a commun- "This program attempts to offenders than not, while needed," and funding for ity. In this way, he can inform young offenders of this was opposite for them is not yet available, organize visitations and the harsh realities of incar- whites. says Onyskevitch. help teach the Natives ceration," says the 1983/84 Native Counselling and Although it was first about Canadian laws and annual report. These harsh the John Howard Society thought that RCMP should corrections. Onyskevitch realities include single have made many sugges- post a spécial constable admits that some people rooms, television, heat, tions for changing the sys- back to his own reserve to may not like the route of clean clothes, baths, toilet tem to work better for keep him in his own home education, finding it takes facilities, perhaps a nominal Natives and society as a and provide his people with too long to change things, amount of money for work whole. One major push in an officer they could trust, but feels it is essential if projects, three meals a day these suggestions has been problems soom arose with permanent change is to and exercise facilities. a towards the use of the Div- On this. "What I'm finding happen. reserve, young people ersion Programs in keeping more and more," says As well, he feels that the often have veryfew of these Natives and other people Onyskevitch, "when a spe- problems that Natives have things. Harsh realities to from already overcrowded cial constable completes with the criminal justice the solicitor general's office jails. A second suggestion is his training, going back to system are bigger than any can be a dream come true that Native liaison workers your home community, it's police force can help over- to a young Native offender. and courtworkers be used extra pressure on you. night. "If you don't have After all, the provincial more fully in assisting Guys get into trouble; we something to offer; a govemment pays between Natives with the criminal can't expect them to do a career, recreational facili- $20,000 and $40,000 per justice system. good job when they get ties or anything, let's face it, person annually to keep The premise behind the peer pressure on your boredom is the big prob- offenders behind bars. Diversion Programs is that CHESTER CUNNINGHAM back." lem. In an environment like "Being up north, among prisons serve only to pun- ...jail can be status symbol Special constables are that, do you expect lawyers some of the Natives, it's a ish convicted offenders intended to increase - number of offenses not hired for a special job, to from these people ?" status symbol to end up in and only about 5'% of understanding between included in the Criminal help their people. "If we just Onyskevitch says he is trouble and be in jail," said offenders actually are con- Natives and the criminal Code. waiiTed to police the trying to wörk- tö have the victed and Cunningham, "they find sentenced. Pri- justice system. Native Special constables were reserve, we would send in Native Liaison system the in jail are sons do not protect out conditions society; Counselling has proposed first posted to eight Alberta four highway cops," improved, but "change better than home; they get they often instruct people the use of courtworkers at detachments in 1975. Pres- explained Onyskevitch. takes time and money. In clean sheets, 3 meals a day . in hatred and more efficient all stages of the system, ently, 46 such constables "That gets the job done, but two years, a lot of changes I remember once a judge criminal behavior; they do from arrest to release into work in 34 RCMP Native that's not understanding." have occurred; it's very sentenced a guy I was not deter people from society. policing detachments in the Chief and council are committing crimes, they do Continued Next Page counselling to 3 months. Native Counselling as province. Although more expected to work with the The guy was happy, getting not help the victims, and well promotes awareness of a trip out from the govem- they cost a lot of money' to And use of community ment. That's not a deter- run (spending in federal and members as lay judges and rence. I don't think the provincial correctional sys- traditional Native practices judges really have an idea. tem increased from 293 mil- such as mediation and ban- t It's not the judges' fault. A lion in 1961 to 3,824 million in ishment to provide real lot of groups should tell the 1980, according to Donald impact on Native offenders. judges altematives." Demers of the federal solic- Courtworkers should be- "The stories that you itor general's office). come aware of Native cul- hear about people breaking One area in the Diver- tures, and court should be into a church basement in sion Program is fines. This held in isolated communi- October, hoping to get 90 was divided into four sec- ties; otherwise the system BEiCPS days, so they can get room tions in the Native Counsel- will remain remote and and board for the winter are ling report to the Canadian meaningless. true," agrees Sapers. "It's Sentencing Commission. The solicitor general's sure better to spend. the First, standardized fines of, office and the RCMP have $2995 Wra winter in the Peace River for example, $200.for tried to deal with these sug- CDN /AMERICAN correctional center than impaired driving are easier gestions in a positive under the Peace River for a middle class person to manner, and both groups JEANS CUT bridge. pay than they are for a have been recognized for "He's not a criminal case. poorer worker. Fines their efforts with Natives by LEE BOOT CUT JEANS He's a social welfare case. should take income into both Native Counselling ( 995 But then, the criminal jus- account. Secondly, fines and the John Howard tice system was quite able are shared with the com- Society. to take care of this guy. munity in which court is Ken Onyskevitch, the He's not on welfare. He's held, rather than the com- provincial Native Liaison not among the unemploy- munity which suffered the Officer, is the third person crime. The victims should - ment rolls. He may be sur- to takethe position since it BOOTS SANDER TEXAS BOOTS plus labour if you agree with receive some fine revenue was started in July of 1978. REG. 527900 FROM Marxist teachings. But he's as a form of restitution. His office is involved with accounted for under cor- Thirdly, sending people communications between $13900 $9900 MENS 7 -12 SELECTION rections. we need to to jail for two weeks or a . "all of the Native associa- AHD LADIES Do SELECTED STYLES Mee have social control, to take month for not paying fines tions; bridging between the away his freedom because is more expensive to the Mounted Police and all he's poor, cold and hungry ?" courts and to the offender these other organizations." WESTERN HATS Many of the things that than it's worth, and small, Part of the job includes Natives are in jail for are not claims court would proba- monitoring the Native polic- $1995 reflective of criminal behav- bly be a better route. ing program in this pro- ior. Like non -Natives, they Finally, the Fine Options vince. The Native policing SIDS'STRAW HATS program, although it doesn't are imprisoned for murder, program, referred to as $795 1 > robbery, assault and break take money away from "option 3b," employs and entrys. Yet, between 15 people on welfare and Natives; status and non- and 25 of major offenses allows the community to status Indian and Metis, to benefit a have been alcohol related, from punishment, assist detachments in the COInOT including public intoxica- is not trusted by Natives. policing of reserves. They "Additional 10% discount TOORS tion and illegal conveyance. The program, says Native work mainly in crime prev- for Native persons with a The non -Native rate is near Counselling, should be ention and community rela- valid Native organization four per cent. In addition, expanded to allow more tions, helping to set up membership card." 18% of jailed Indians are Natives to supervise the workshops to teach young there in default of fine pay- sentences. Natives about the law, and THE STORE WITH THE BLACK HORSE ments, compared to 6.3 ". Encouraging the invol- advising regular officers on - Main Floor of non -Native prisoners. vement of more Native liai- Native culture and condi- Next to Sears In 1977, 36' of Native son people, from lay judges, tions. Although they do not WEST EDMONTON MALL offenders had been jailed 5 through courtworkers, to carry firearms, they are or more times. Only 6.3'' of Native special constables is expected to enforce a i PAGE 14, MAY 9, 1986, WINE/SPEAKER Kaport finds many flaws in jail system be broken into many offenders, compounding their inabilities, and themes: first, that prison sentences By Gunnar Lindabury prison sentences, filling them with hate and a desire for retribution." "twelve categories of maximum years," which should Eventually, 99% of them get out; they are released from extending from one to twelve Canadian jails do not rehabilitate; they offer little crimes, and reduce jail, "ready to do unlawful things with new skill and result in similar penalties for similar protection to society and do not deter people from in prisons. Secondly, increased rage." Clearly this does not protect the the amount of wasted time spent commiting crimes, says a report from the John Howard should be public. it states again and again that "imprisonment Society to the Canadian Sentencing Commission. Prisons do not deter offenders. Many return to the used only as a last resort." Almost 90% of people that commit crimes do not go to the report suggests same jail twice, three times, and often over five times in In avoiding imprisonment, jail for them. As well, there are unfair differences in "Diversion options their lives. The report suggests that people aren't expanding the Diversion Program. punishments between provinces, and too many Indians potential for thinking of jails when they commit crimes. Smart offer the community the greatest are imprisoned, continues the report. utilized for young people can be very stupid when it comes to crimes. participation, and if successfully justice system exists for the "protection be applied to adults The criminal "All the available evidence indicates tht swiftness and offenders, could quite legitimately report. It is supposed to do either of the public," continues the certainty of punishment have a much greater deterrent as well. The other range of alternative sanctions, "punishment; incapacitation, deterrence, i.e. and conditional this through effect than a long prison sentence. Punishment of a existing or proposed, absolute Yet, though punishment restitution and rehabilitation." guiltyindividual may well give notice to the community discharges, probation, restitution, forfeiture, be a noble purpose for civilized nations to and intermittent sentences, "may not that such conduct will not be tolerated, but ... the community service orders to be the only role that prisons fill. enforced." pursue," this seems protection granted is purely symbolic." all have metit if fairly and consistently both are part of the Punishment can be seen as an almost sick need for Restitution, or helping the victims of crime, is not Fines and community service Howard report revenge on the part of society, whether they were done by putting offenders in jail. Diversion Program, but the John problems and that it actually hurt by the "criminal" or not. "Practically no Finally, jail does not lead to rehabilitation or reform. suggested that fines involve some a community service order one will admit to its being a proper concern, since we all "It is impossible to train men for freedom irra condition might be better to impose to ask for fine recognize the primitive and unworthy nature of of captivity." If anything, jail means lost jobs, family rather than waiting for the offender vengefulness. Yet, any thoughful observation of our structure and other problems. option. Native admissions to handling of offenders makes it clear that underlying our Essentially, jail is good only for punishment, and The report also says that the Native women, legal formalities there is a need for revenge which shows revenge at that. Yet, despite a 5% conviction rate, the provincial prisons are far too high. at 90% of the female itself in the emphasis on a minimum denumciatory prisons are full. Canada imprisons - at great cost especially are overrepresented is being subjected period of imprisonment." -111 people per 100,000 population. This compares to prison population. "A minority group yet clearly understood The report asks why, since punishment is what rates of between 28 and 88 per 100,000 for many other to imprisonment for reasons not implications of society wants, it is done through imprisonment? Jails countries. Austria imprisons 114 per 100,000 while the or documented. The cultural and legal Native ancestry in are costly and not as satisfying. Corporal punishment is U.S. imprisons 270, but these two, like Canada, appear this overrepresentation of persons of in need of just as useless for reforming criminals, yet it is very to be exceptions. our prisons presents a critical problem satisfying (the turnout to the last hanging in Scotland The John Howard report proposes two main immediate attention," says the report. was phenomenal). In addition, it has "one community benefit which imprisonment never has and never will be - able to match. 1M tpping'istüeap.' From Page 13 The provincial solicitor Woodbury. community, but it often The other objectives of "protecting the public;" that general's office has also Sapers admits that both gives the worker a feeling is, incapacitation, deterrence, restitution and favorable." supported a number of the RCMP and the provin- that he or she is doing rehabilitation, do not happen. He urges people with programs which specifically cial solicitor general have something that's useful. A Incapacitation means that criminals will be kept away complaints and problems affect Natives. Leslie been working hard to help third benefit is that the sta- from the public for the safety of the public. Yet the to come forward with them. Woodbury, public relations the situation. "I've got to tus of a jail term is not the federal solicitor general admits that 60% of major crimes Communication is an officer for the solicitor gen- take my hat off to the same as community work; are not reported. Of those are_are,,only 20% lead to important part of his office. eral points to the forestry RCMP who are -usually it actually is more of a convictions. This means that i', of indictable "Let's talk about it. We camps, community resi- responsible for (the deterrent' than being in jail. offenses are not punished by jai s a all." can't sit in separate offices dential centers, and proba' reserves). On balance, the It has beën suggested The people that do go to jail learn to survive in a and about which have RCMP since violent place, which "corrodes, hardens and handicaps other," Onyskevitch says. been set up to assist responsibilities with the who could be on Fine Natives in reform. utmost of balance and Option do not take it The Beaver Lake Fores- duty." because they don't know try Camp, near Lac La He also calls attention to about it or are afraid, they Biche, and the Westcastle specific programs set up by could be sentenced imme- Forestry Camp near Pincher the solicitor general's office. diately to community ser- Creek have been operated "One of the things this pro- vice rather than a fine. odgson is Yet, many Natives are H since vince can be proud of its by Native Counselling Pontiac Buick CMC Ltd. the early 1980s. Both camps Temporary Absence Pro - still imprisoned because fIRon take 20 Native inmates to gram," says Sapera. "Alberta they didn't pay their fines. fine t work on Alberta Forest has one of the best in Can - As well, neither the a iF t,o r eu.Jart toi . MeAvtt Services projects. As well, ada. The Temporary option nor the community the inmates are involved in Absence Program allows service program seems to community service work inmates to apply for tem- be used as much as short Previously Owned Vehicles and academic or trades porary and conditional prison terms. courses. release before their release Finally, it has been said reha- \d Another Native Counsel- date. It works extremely by many people that 1984 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC Mena well in this province. We get bilitation, in the form of 'ix ling project is Kochee 4X4 DIESEL' TON House in Edmonton. It also a lot of people out of the Native Counselling or Fully Loaded Including: l MEG provides beds for 20 Native prison and into the com- another community organ- Air Conditioning/Tilt Steering \, inmates on conditional munity early enough that ization, should be involved CruiCruise Control / Power Windows & Locks peciaQs release from federal and their reform can be with the offender from the r. ---A. provincial prisons. effective." day he first steps into the $12,333 #LPÓ15 There are three Native Yet, in some areas, the jail. Only seven Native liai- alcohol treatment centres correctional system is still son workers are employed -. paid for by the solicitor not working towards reha- in a prison system with 1979 BUICK LESABRE general. Poundmaker's bilitation or restitution in hundreds of guards. Only 16 1 1981 BUICK SKYLARK SEDAN it j ESTATE WAGON Lodge, the Bonnyville the Native community. probation officers and only V6 i /Automatic ! 1 Limited /Fully Loaded 7 Indian -Metis Rehabilitation Although the forestry 3 community corrections I Power Steering & Brakes i IV Centre and Sunrise Lodge camps are a good start, administrators are Native, $3,997 include Native culture and they ony took forty Natives despite the fact that $5,541 #P-1625A ¡; religion in their education out of 553 inmates in 1984. Natives account for one C.` programs. The work experience in the quarter of the prison A Fine Option program camps and in the institu- population. ( 1982 DODGE OMNI 3 DOOR HATCHBACK \ has been in operation in tional work programs, "is Yet the "fault," agree 1 5 Speed /Power Steering Alberta since 1977. Many of designed to motivate and Cunningham and Sapers, - °ç Power Brakes the employers who take on encourage sentenced in- does not belong to the cor- fine option workers (usually mates to develop and main- rections system. The $4,444 #6 -1023A /,' government or govern- tain good work habits. " Yet responsibility for reform lies ment funded groups or this is of questionable value with the whole community, Native Friendship Centres) for Natives in isolated from pressuring judges to "Present this ad to our sales representative have been pleased with the communities and people in consider alternative sent- and workers, and some have a high unemployment ences, to supporting the receive an additional $100 discount on the offered continued employ- economy. alcohol treatment and work advertised specials." ment. "At present, the pro- Another area which experience programs, to gram is well established on could be used more fully is accepting released offend- 5 Galarneau Place several reserves, Metis set- the Fine Option program, ers as contributing citizens. tlements, - which allows the offender A view of the stars unim- St. Albert, Alberta Phone: 458 -7100 isolated and semi T8N 2X3 isolated Native communi- to work off his fine in com- peded by prison bars is not ties wherever possible and munity service. Not only a privilege of those rich 'The Dealership of Champions!' at Native agencies located does this result in positive enough to afford education in towns and cities," says help to members of the and a good lawyer. WINDSPEAKER, MAY 9,1986, PAGE 15 Metis carpenters to get tickets

By Gaalen Evans Alberta's Metis Settlements. tion as qualified journeymen examinations have been GROUARD - The first A total of 26 applicants carpenters. The apprentices passed and the required Congratulations to 600dfisla group of indentured were chosen from the spend eight weeks of every and hours have been logged. Saddle lake lkuds ou this - their 100th apprentices from the Metis settlements of Peavine, Gift year studying classroom The examinations are ensure. Stop in sharing your visit Settlement Carpentry Lake, East Prairie and theory at the Alberta administered by the Alberta to one of local will the ball tournaments, Program soon be Paddle Prairie. Of the 26 Vocational Centre - Apprenticeship and Trade rodeos or powwow dugs. graduating and entering the original apprentices only Grouard, for a total of 240 Certification Branch and working world as journey- two did not complete the hours. Once examinations successful students are men carpenters. full program. are written, they return to awarded the journeyman The program, which is "We were expecting up their settlements where certification. sponsored by the Sooniyaw to 50% to drop out," says they spend about eight Of the 24 apprentices Corporation and admin- AVC -Grouard's carpentry months gaining practical involved in the program, 11 istered through the Alberta instructor, Nick Roshuk. on- the -job experience are in a position to graduate. Vocational Centre -Grouard, With the possibility of under the guidance of a They have finished a 22- has proven itself to be graduating up to 24 journey- qualified journeyman hour practical exam which much more successful than . men carpenters over the carpenter. They must log involved the building of a was originally expected. next year, the program is 1600 hours of practical tool chest, and on May 1, a The program was initiated considered a great success. experience by working on final exam will be written. more than four years ago The Metis Settlement housing and renovation The remaining 13 aprentices when the Sooniyaw Carpentry Program is no projects. have one more year of Corporation approached different from any other After four years of study, study to complete. Their the Apprenticeship Board apprenticeship program. It the apprentices will be eventual graduation will in the hope of sponsoring involves four years of certified as journeymen mark the end of the Metis an apprenticeship carpentry technical and practical carpenters providing the Settlement Carpentry program for the people of training resulting in certifica- practical and written Program. The Sooniyaw Corpora- tion's purpose for initiating the carpentry program was to sponsor training for Proprietor: metis settlement residents. John Dombowsky With skilled tradespeople, the settlements would then be in a position to improve their own housing situation without having to rely on outside help. Due to the 411 dedication of the large group of apprentices that entered the program, this goal can now be reached. VILNA Ii(rrh:I, Vilna, Alberta Graduates of the Metis Settlement Carpentry Program (left to right): (Gaalen Evans is with Allan Lamouche, Vern Cunningham, Glen Bellerose, Richard Ander- the Communications son, Nick Roshuk (instructor), Lawrence Anderson, Richard A. Ander- Division of AVC 636-3524 son, Wayne Ghostkeeper, Henry Carifelle, Stanley Laderoute, Thomas Grouard) Cunningham and Lawrence Cunningham. Quality Tack Chiniki Turbo 881 -3914

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Reinstated Band member opens store

By Rocky Woodward Driftpile, Hank Giroux, your spirit and also your at all that this business will also welcomed the Schelds leadership. I am immensely flourish because the Schelds DRIFTPILE - Almost 25 home. "We are pleased to pleased that NEDP finally have demonstrated a years ago, Margaret see a Band member take on did come through with the character trait that I very (Giroux) Scheid gave up an enterprise such as this. funding after two and one- much admire," commented her Indian status on the We haven't given them a half years," said Long. Driftpile Reserve when she crystal home welcoming Ronnenberg, president of The grand opening began married a non -Native, yet, but we are pleased that the Native Council of with a prayer by Elder Sam Hans Scheid. they are here." Canada (Alberta). Isadore and then guests Today, Margaret and According to Margaret, It was Ronnenberg and were asked to mingle as Hans are still together, but who was somewhat speech- Long who helped the they enjoyed lunch. things are a little different less due to the occasion, Schelds through the The grocery and gas now because of Bill C -31. her husband Hans and business end of their store is located on the Margaret was reinstated herself will try their best application for funding from Driftpile Reserve, near last November 15, and just running the business and, NEDP. Highway 2, that runs from three weeks ago she "it is especially nice to be "Over 50 meetings in Edmonton, Slave Lake, received her Treaty number, back home where I have Winnipeg, Ottawa and Driftpile and High Prairie. 620. known people all my life. I Edmonton, Mrs. Scheld The president of the After living off her home would like to also thank and her husband Hans High Prairie and District two Doris Ronnenberg and were put through a great reserve for over MARGARET (GIROUX) SCHELD Chamber of Commerce, deal for decades, Margaret has ...home again Richard Long, for helping this funding. Wally Stokes also attended come home and now the us all the way. If not for "I think the thing that is and wished the Schelds Schelds have taken over someone who lost or gave didn't," said Chief Jim them, I may not be standing really remarkable, and I every success while ownership of a gas station up their treaty rights, Band Giroux, adding humor to here today. would like to commend mentioning that he likes to and store with total support membership, 20 years ago the celebration. "I wish to say it was a both of them for it, is the see small business grow from her Band. - and afterBill C -31 reinstated Master-of Ceremonies great pleasure to make sure stick- to- it- ivenss they and expand. "That's what Driftpile Reserve is them, all of a sudden and band manager for this event happened. I saw portray. There is no doubt the economy is all about." approximately 70 km west they're back, right next to of Slave Lake. their home reserve with a The Schelds have owned new business," said Shields. the store since August Shields further com- 1985, and on May 3, the mented that the Schelds Store cited as good NEDP example grand opening took place. are blazing the trail for The Schelds takeover of others, and in his view, it is the store, resulted from "a very important and what $63,000 contribution from NEDP funding is all about. By Rocky Woodward now. Forget it. We want to the Native Economic "You can imagine how do small business. We Development Program much $350 million can do if DRIFTPILE -Jack Shields don't want to do any more (NEDP). it is used in this way. Let's says there has been a prob- studies. It seems that is The contribution was support this small business lem with the Native Eco- what we were always doing. announced by the Member at Driftpile," said Shields nomic Development Pro- The time has come for of Parliament for Athabasca, while extending greetings gram (NEDP). small business and that is Jack Shields. on behalf of Minister of The member of Parlia- what we want to do now," Casting aside a scripted State (small Business) and ment for Athabasca says said Shields. 10 -page news release, Minister responsible for the the problem is that every- When asked if the econ- Shields, who flew to Slave NEDP, Andre Bissonnette. body who makes applica- omy flop hurts small Lake from Fort McMurray "We would like to wel- tion to NEDP wants to do a business, Shields was quick to be at the grand opening, come Margaret back home. study, "to see what we can to state that he did not elected to talk without it to She really belongs here on do and how to use the think so and that is when Band members and invited the reserve. Twenty years funding. small business flourishes. guests at the ceremony. ago Margaret lost her "No one is really coming "I think small one and "As far as I know, this is treaty number and just forward for small projects two -man operations can the first small business recently she got it back. We such as this." Shields was stand the cut in overhead, venture in our aria started were hoping instead of referring to the Driftpile where big businesses have through NEDP. I think it is number 620, that she would Store, a Native business JACK SHIELDS to cut back, lay off people pretty that get 630 CHED, but she significant assisted by NEDP and ...flew in for opening and, sometimes, lose the owned by Driftpile Band business. member Margaret (Giroux) (Andre) Bissonnette Shields stated that there "I think when you are a Scheid and her husband, (Minister of Small Business were problems starting the small business, you. handle Hans. and Minister Responsible NEDP working in the it yourself and control your Shields had flown by for the NEDP) that this proper direction. overhead and if you can do plane from Fort McMurray economic development "The program has only this, then you can survive." to Slave Lake to attend the fund that was set aside or been in operation for two Shields believes the small May 3 grand opening of the announced prior to the last years. It was announced business venture at Driftpile store. federal election that is two years ago. Then to get is an excellent idea because that this He commented should be used for small it staffed took a couple of there is a need for it in the small business is the first business. That's the months and then there community and ... "everyone the venture started through intent," Shields said. were the elections, and with knows where it is and now Native Economic Since then, Shields says a new minister some of the it is up to the community of for Development Program when they took over the board were changed, and Driftpile to support it and this area. reigns of government, then the applications came spend some of their grocery Shields, believes the approximately 18 months through. dollars there." NEDP was losing some of ago, they have been "But the problems we The NEDP contribution its intent and objectives concentrating on getting it were having is that, for towards the store represents because people were back on the track and example, one application 33 per cent of the purchase coming in with projects towards small business. from Alberta wanted $10 or price of the business. worth $3 and $5 million and The NEDP is a give -year, $15 million to do essentially Besides the owners, that this was not the intent special initiative admin- what we were doing. So Margaret and Hans Scheid, of the fund. istered by the Department much more money was the business will provide "The intent was to do of Regional Industrial spent, $50,000 and $150,000 one full -time and one part - exactly what we did here Expansion to assist in the time job. Both CONGRATULATIONS OFFERED to do studies on how the positions will today. I have been trying to development of Aboriginal money should be spent. be filled by members of the ...by MP Shields (left) instill the idea, through Mr. economic self- reliance. Hey. That time has gone Driftpile Indian Band.

COMMUNITY PROFILE WINDSPEAKER, MAY 9, 1986, PAGE 17 COMMUNITY PROFILE

Chief reflects on role 1 Many changes since treaty signed as end of term nears

By Rocky Woodward dealt with Native studies, Giroux stated at the pres- over the last while, im- "We have a recreational By Rocky Woodward focusing on three other DRIFTPILE Born and ent there are none. provement of homes. centre, health centre, that - contracts they will raised by his grandparents "When we took over the When Treaty administration facilities and school and Band office make bids for. DRIFTPILE - in Driftpile, Jim Giroux was school, we said that we 8, was signed in recreational outlets, has now. Wort( is scarce and "We have five people Number first elected as Chief of the would put our traditional 1899, the government of been remarkably great, due we do know that we have to learning carpentry trades at Driftpile Cree Band in 1976. ways into the school, but to hard work by Chief and give our Band members the Alberta Canada recognized Chief Vocational Since then hé has been that we would move slowly. Council and support from something to do, but if you Kinosayo as the spokes- Centre in Grouard. Once Chief, on and off, for the We do not want to bury the Band members. go anywhere in Canada they return man and leader for the five home they will past eight years. Giroux ourselves to where we can't The present Chief of the you will find that employ- be an asset to the Band. We Slave Lake Cree groups has also spent two years as dig ourselves back out. to Driftpile Band, Jim Giroux, ment is scarce. It's not only are presently doing a feasi- who were referred col- Band councillor and he "We are looking at it for a admits that the economy is the reserves," said Giroux. study regarding lectively as "Kinosayo's bility fiscal does not hesitate to say...it future prospect but we did down, but also feels the Not only are new build - planning on things like put- has been 10 years of political not want to jump all over band is dealing with it ings appearing, such as the ting in more houses and an The areas where these experience. the place, just because we accordingly. well- designed teachers' extended sewer system, people lived included Drift - "I have enjoyed what I took over the school," `,'We have people work- accommodation, but Band but it depends on how suc- pile River, Swan River, have been doing, but this commented Giroux, who ing on a water line for the members are undertaking cessful we are," said Sucker Creek, Sawridge year will be my last year as says the possibility of reserve right now, and business ventures as well. Giroux. (at the end of Slave Lake) Chief. I will not be running Native programs being there are many things that The "corner store" at Giroux views the past and the Grouard area. The for some time now," introduced into the school we have planned for the Driftpile was recently pur- two years at Driftpile as five groups were treated as Giroux said. Elections for curriculum could happen in future of our Band members chased by Band member very busy. It has kept him one and shared the reserve Chief and Band Council will a year's time. and the reserve. Margaret Scheid and her away from his family and areas jointly. take place sometime this fall. A big concern for Chief "Just recently, we pur- husband Hans, and mem- now, in the not too distant The reason for Giroux Giroux and the Band as a was not until 30 years chased a Caterpillar and we are pleased to now he It bers future, says he will be not running for another whole is the loss of tradi- after Treaty 8 was signed will be land clearing for our deal with a Band member - resigning his as post term as Chief are because tional values over the years. the Bands people here. Hopefully, owned establishment. manager. that four of of medical problems and "I know we are losing our and dis- they will be able to start "I will became separate Band manager since be leaving my job, "my health comes first." culture on our reserve. We their own farms," corn - tinct entities, with their own 1984, Hank 'Giroux, has possibly next week, but I At time Giroux talk Cree to the kids and councils. mented Giroux. leased the Driftpile Sawmill will stay on as a counsellor. chiefs and weighed 230 pounds and he most of them just look at (Grouard did not have its Giroux believes in the from the Band, and after a My brother T.J. and I have has lost a lot of weight since you. The don't understand. own council until 1972.) way of the Elders and he lot of groundwork, has signed a partnership and being told by doctors to go I think a year or so from added that when you go to decided to enter the timber since we have been set As the Indian people on a diet. now, we will have a Cree an Elders' conference, the business. back financially, I have to depended less and less on "My health is priority and language program in our Elders will talk about how it "I will be going into a con- pay more attention to the hunting and trapping, farm- to my family. I also want school and hopefully, our was a long time ago, when tractor enterprise with the business," said Giroux, ing became a more pre- time to spend with my fam- children will learn to speak all a person needed to sawmill. It has been closed while mentioning that dominant economic activ- ily and énjoy their company Cree again." make a livelihood for him- down for two years, and things are looking good for ity, and there was a now." Chief Giroux will be the self and his family was a when council was unde- the Band and that it is a significant migration to Talking about education, first one to say that even his small portion of farm land, cided what to do with it, I good feeling to see it Driftpile and Swan River Giroux explained that it only son does not know "so I think that's what we approached them," said happening. where soils were most fertile. was two years ago when how to speak Cree. are looking at" Chief feels the Giroux. Giroux the Band decided to take "When I was adopted by Reserve Since Giroux was elected approaching busi- The Driftpile After same way Hank does, over their own education my grandparents, they told in 1901 for Chief (he has been Chief, to find his timber was surveyed nesses although there are some for their school for Grades me before they passed Kinosayo and his people, off and on, for the past eight resources and where to sell setbacks. I to 9. At the moment, the away to make sure to teach in 1912, additional land years and has also spent it, says it is good "We have positive things and Giroux school board is thinking my children Cree and I to the reserve two years as a Band Coun- was granted news for the Band, because happening such as a new about buildinga high school failed to do that. Today, as a result of an increased cillor) there has been visible they will be able to employ water treatment plant. But at Driftpile, but this still when I talk with my son in change for Driftpile, com- least 10 members from there are things that population. at other remains to be clarified. Cree he just smiles and that the population of pared to a few years ago. the when the sawmill be looked at such as a Today Band must When the Band did take is how it is all over." "If you go to houses here the Driftpile Reserve has opens. new Band administration over their own school, Giroux believes that reached 831 residents on you will see that they now Giroux also mentioned Right now, we are building. Giroux says they needed a approximately 99 per cent 15,688 acres have running water and that they have picked up a the old health centre approximately using place to house teachers, of the youth at Driftpile the Drift - indoor bathrooms. There to do slashing a a of land. Although contract for Band office because instead of them living at have lost their Native has struggled was a time that people had in Kananaskis Pro- ago Band office pile Band work year our Slave Lake or High Prairie tongue and in one more "hard times" to use outhouses and haul hav- through many vincial Park this coming burned down. We are and having to drive each generation, they will lost it earlier days, water. for 15 weeks and are receiv- since those July ing some problems day to Driftpile. Today the all. financial assistance for ing Band has just completed "If it keeps up this way the the construction of the building of a beautifully we will be speaking nothing building, but we will con- designed structure to but the white man's Ian - tinue to pursue it," said accommodate the teachers. guage. We don't want to Giroux. Although the Band has lose our Cree tongue so we The Driftpile Band has taken over the school, they will be definitely looking a long ways in a short come are still under the provincial into it." period of time. The people curriculum. Because Giroux will not and of Driftpile are open "Right now, the school is be running for Chief again, friendly and have access running smoothly, although he says that he is not wor- mem- right in their Band we have had some prob- ried that any of his ideas will future leaders, bership for lems, as any school division be pushed on the "back, level and if at a community across Canada will have. burner" with the election of further than a wanted, even "We had a principal that a new chief. rural level. was overspending the "I think whoever becomes If you visit the Driftpile school budget. He was here our new Chief, the Cree Reserve, you will see this in for about three months and language will be one of his the way they live, in the during that time the budget priorities. faces of Elders and the was almost spent, so we "I believe when one Chief youth. It is a small wonder had to replace him. gets beat, the new one does that when community "The principal we have not try to be bigger or bet- and leaders like Jim Giroux now is responsible and ter. I believe when one per- Hank Giroux say there is a things are beginning to look son starts something, the future for the people of it is good." next person makes sure Driftpile, you can easily Asked if they had pro- kept going," concluded believe them. grams in the school that Giroux. DRIFTPILE STORE If you don't, just take a ...a Native business assisted by NEDP look at Driftpile today.

COMMUNITY PROFILE PAGE 18, MAY 9, 1988, WINDSPEAKER. Two different cultures Culture learn from each other

By Rhonda Malomet SUCKER CREEK - Two Aboriginal cultures, the Ainu of Japan and the Cree "I want to pray for them so Indians of Canada, had the chance to learn from each they can regain what we lost." other in Sucker Creek's - Elder George Okimaw recreation hall recently. First, the Ainu were hosted at a traditional ban- quet which included moose meat, and moose nose soup. Later, the visiting child- "The style of the singing by band members. A dem- ren split into one group of is similar, too," remarked onstration of hand games boys and one of girls, Cardinal. was also held. donned traditional robes to David Young, a Univer- Residents and band perform Ainu dances and sity of Alberta anthropol- members of Sucker Creek songs led by Mr. Kayano ogy professor who has stu- who had never heard of the and his wife. They sang and died the Japanese, said Ainu until the visit were danced songs about their similarities exist in the pleased to witness a sample language, one about the designs of the costumes of of a culture and people sim- swallow and there was also the group and those of ilar to their own. a call and response song in Canadian Natives. "I am happy to see Ainu and Japanese. Trans- "It's similar to the designs they're like us. They have lated by Masami Iwasaki, the Indian of B.C.'s north- lost a lot of what we had,"

the verses went: - western coast use. For said Jim Badger, chief of example, they use body Sucker Creek. The Wolf slipped and fell parts such as the eyes or Said Elder George down on the ice it's hands or joints, and abstract Okimaw, 93, through a because ice is greater them into design. Cree translator, "I want to than the wolf but the sun Similar designs, he said, pray for them so they can melts the ice away have been noted iman Abo- regain what we lost." because the sun is riginal people who lived in "It's great that the cul- CULTURES UNITED greater than ice...trees China 6,000 years ago. tures of the two people can Visiting Ainu Indians from Japan join in with White Braid Society are cut down by human Although it is not conclu- be shared like this," said dancers at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton. that's because the sive, it is quite possible that Agnes Wright, who is in - Photo by Ivan Morin humans are greater than the Ainu are related ta charge of the crafts de- trees but humans will Canada's Natives, said partment of the High die, when humans die Young. Prairie Friendship Centre. you blow into their The Ainu were also As Professor Young mouth and they will treated to a round dance remarked earlier in the day, it was an historic occasion survive. - accompanied by drumming and singing and performed for both peoples. Do You Know An Aspiring Alberta Vernon Cardinal, who dances with the White Native Artist Who... Braid Society and who met the Ainu last summer in a visit to Japan, observed "I am happy to see they're - to a name in the art community would like establish some similarities to Cana- like us. They have lost a lot of - deserves more recognition for their artistic talents In any dian Native dance. what we had." media "They dance clockwise as we do, they clap their - Chief Jim Badger - would be interested in selling their work at a reputable in Edmonton during August, 1986 hands and they move up gallery and down as we do, - could benefit from an award of: although he says the Indi- $500000 Scholarship for 1st Place ans tend to jump more in $100000 Cash Award for 2nd Place their dances. $50000 Cash Award for 3rd Place towards the purchase of Ott supplies - would welcome the opportunity to earn 100% of proceeds on works sold

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AINU DANCERS ...some common traditions WINDSPEAKE.R MAY 9, 1958, PAGE 19 Ainu identity Japanese `Indians' fight to preserve witness ceremony By Rhonda Malomet

Shigeru Kayano realized By Rhonda Malomet Masami Iwasaki. some of his most important . Kayano believes that the goals of preserving the Ainu SUCKER CREEK -A Ainu and Canadian Indians culture by brining fourteen traditional religious cere- are similar in that both cul- Ainu youngsters to Canada mony witnessed by visiting tures worship nature and to meet Canadian Indians. Ainu `Indians" from Japan they believe in the spirits In an emotional lecture has certain similarities to that live in nature. The Ainu which capped off an some Ainu customs, ac- beliefs in particular revolve exhausting four -day visit, cording to Mr. Kayano, an around the bear. he told an audience at the expert in the culture. Kayano also believes University of Alberta just The ceremony, held at that the Ainu and the Can- how much the preservation the home of herbal medi- adian Indians share similar of his culture meant to him. cine man Russell Willier of problems in the preserva- He cried as he recalled Sucker Creek was "not just tion of language and cus- the time from his childhood a domonstration" for the toms, but in some ways when his father was arrested benefit of the visitors, says things are more difficult for for salmon fishing in the vil- Willier. Instead it was a cus- the Ainu. lage of Nibutani. tomary spring offering to For one thing, the Ainu "My father looked up the Great Spirit to ask for are fewer in numbers. with tears in his eyes as the help in the spring season There are 25,000 Ainu on police asked him to come To illustrate the- serious- the island of Hokkaido, and with him." As his father was ness of this, Willier asked all 6 million Japanese. Only 10 being led away he recalls media to put down their Ainu are speakers of their other people crying as well. cameras so they wouldn't Native language. Salmon has long been a offend the Elders. Then bits "Our condition is worse," staple of the Ainu and to of hot coal in a small pan he said. For example, if you this day, the Ainu have no were brought to some catch salmon or deer, you fishing rights. Elders in a teepee. After- can be arrested. Here, it is They also don't have ward, five Elders spooned my understanding that you land rights, said Kayano, moose meat into the fire aren't arrested if it is for and most of the traditional and circled slowly, praying personal use," But Kayano villages were forced to exist to the souls of the Elders is optimistic he can work on "land that was not the and ultimately the Great towards preserving the cul- best." The population is Spirit. Two other Elders sat ture and exposing the l4 vis- also in constant danger of on the side smoking long iting young people between assimilation with the Japa- wooden pipes, as fish and the ages of 10 and fifteen to nese on the island. meat hung over another fire it on this visit is a start. Kayano said he grew up as a sacrifice. "I know that it is a difficult r in a unique situation Bringing the coals to the task, but we are working in because his aging grand- Elders reminded Kayano of that direction with the mother lived at home and a specific sacrifice that the government. The informa- he was forced to speak Ainu make to the fire God tion we will gain on this trip Ainu there. His grand- before starting their cere- will be of great use to us." mother taught him the Ainu PROFESSOR SHIGERU KAYANO mony. The pipes reminded ...gives Kayano, himself an Ainu, customs and songs and his emotional lecture Kayano of a "sacred stick," runs a school in Hokkaido father took him to the bear ing the Elders on every pos- items, some of which he he admitted he wasn't of the Ainu. "I was sur- dedicated to the preserva- sending ceremonies, one of sible detail of language. He showed in a slide presenta- aware of some of the ongo- prised to see similar equip- tion of the language and the most important in the now has 1,000 hours of tape tion. And he has authored ing problems, of the Cana- ment," said Kayano in Jap- culture of his Native Ainu culture. and has opened a language several books on the Ainu dian Indians. anese, through interpreter people. In 1953, he became school in Nibutani. and their folktales. As for the children's enraged and humiliated He also continued to Seeing Northern Alberta reactions to the trip, he said when anthropologists acquire the traditional Indians was "the best it has been mostly surpris- wORTtf LOO/(lNC7 INTO, started digging up graves, implements and artifacts of memory that I have had ing to them but it is impor- confiscating some of his his people, and in 1972 from this trip." And he tant they have seen it. family's traditional tools opened a museum in Nibu- hopes that the Ainu too will "The future of our and coldy examining the tani containing 1,000 pieces have the same Aboriginal ancient group of people lies ALBERTA HERITAGE physical characteristics of of 300 different types of rights one day- although with them." the villagers. Kayano LANGUAGE bought back his families tools and that was the DEVELOPMENT beginning of his lifelong CARIbOU 11AiR TUfTEd WORkS OF ART AWARDS work to preserve his peo- ARE AVAilAblE. ple's culture, tradition and Nominations are now being accepted for TRAdiTIONAI ART FORMS ARE language. the 1986 Alberta Heritage In 1960, he began record- AppliEd TO jcwEIIERy, fRAMEd Language Development Awards PICTURES Arid MITTS. AGr° !n;v -?] w M Telecommunications á.1 ,O6ptI[eHb ! GOOD NEWS d If you know of anyone who has made a significant voluntary contribution to #84 Congratulations Box the development of heritage languages STANdoff, ALbERTA, TOL 1 Y4 in Alberta, send in your On Your 100th Phone JOYCE 1403) 7374761 recommendation to Alberta Culture. Anniversary ! Awards will be given for both outstanding achievement and Saddle Lake Band continued commitment to serve. Goodfish Lake Band Nomination forms and further information are available from: Many successes on Between Two Worlds your fun -filled ALBERTA CULTURE program of events with Kim Kopola Cultural Heritage Division this summer. 2nd Floor, 12431 stony Plaits Road Edmonton, Alberta T5N 3N3 427 -2927 "a talk show for and about Native people" PUT IT HERE Each SUNDAY Morning TO lrye CASA OR Valita TITO MOON Or 10001 tfe/gngtoenrich your /VlLxz IW 000.100 0000 NOWS Olf 1100S NOT 0.1000045 3, Cable 2 CULTURE YOU 1.11110 COVITTOOT AOT CFRNT1i Channel at 8:30 a.m. on PAGE 20, MAY 9, 1086, W!NDSPEAKER Artist finds inspiration in Native themes

By Terry Lusty remained unsold in less than an hour. When the Irene Klar is not a Native gallery closed that evening, person but her art is of 25 had been sold. How else Native people. Further- - can one describe it other more, her concentration on than to say it was a Indians as subjects of her resounding success. art is reaping good div- Klar, incidently, had not idends. expected such a good Montreal -born; this response from the public Edmonton resident (since due to the recession in 1973) is today a largely Alberta and despite a sell- successful artist who out when she exhibited in commands sell-out showings Edmonton last year. She of her work. At 36, she has was surprised by what she accompli hed what many called an "overwhelming still strive for at age 56. success." Klar, the mother of two At the same time, she children, is not an idle "found it a little bit person by any stretch of the embarassing" that people imagination. Besides had to wait in line to have minding her children, the first opportunity to teaching art, tending a purchase her work. "I husband who teaches law really don't see myself as at the university, and such an exceptional pursuing her penchant for commodity," said Klar. art, Klar has a full life. The subjects of the art In the past two years she exhibit were Indians of the has made two major trips, American southwest - "You can perhaps be less tal- one of which was to Hopi, Navajo, Zuni. Klar's ented but keener and then Australia. When and work depicts them in you'll succeed whether it's in where possible, her travels rugged contours that art or in any other field of include her family. "We balance with the austere endeavor. If will really enjoy being stimulated landscape so typical of their the and the by other cultures, meeting homeland. The canyons, drive is there, then you'll different people, and eating cliffs, and hills provide the accomplish it." different foods," said Klar. background illustrating the - Irene Klar Over the past few years, symbiotic relationship of they have toured the likes the Indian and the land of Australia, New Zealand, which is not only symbolic, Asia, Alaska, the American but, also, realistic. southwest, etc. The lines of her art are The art of Klar enjoys the strong and impressive as is status of being collected by ARTIST IRENE KLAR the landscape to which her ...and one of her works (top) CP Air, Alberta Art Indian subjects are as one. Foundation, Canada Meanwhile, the color tones to painting blanket -wrapped the silence is such a sense, the aesthetics of the have about art." Art Bank, Council Esso are basically of a subdued Indians. Her interest in powerful force that you culture I am working with." Some of Klar's schooling Resources, and many hue leaving one with the fabrics came from Japanese can't leave it out." For the sake of expe- in art came from "now and more. She has exhibited in impression that there is a kimonos and Indian silk The canyons of north- diency, Klar works mostly again" courses at McGill, various parts of the world calm sense of serenity and scarves. Then she was eastern Arizona "humble in watercolors, although York, and the University of such as those mentioned in belonging to the environ- exposed to Indians of the you," Klar said. To her, she does do some oils from Alberta, where she . the places she's toured, ment. The soft tones southwest, a consequence "there's an increase in time to time. She also completed a fine arts while others will undoubted- coupled with the fluid of excursions into such spirituality when you are expressed concern about degree in 1973. ly come along. expression of her style regions as New Mexico and made humble." the fumes from oils and "That's when I actually Recently, on April 21 to provide one with a relaxing Arizona. Klar, however, is not about the good qualities of let loose and went into art be exact, she exhibited 26 consciousness so subtle "It suddenly struck me always able to fully recall watercolors. "It is not full time," she said. pieces at the Horizon Art that many viewers are that here I could finally what she has seen. Because messy, washes off easy, In commenting on the Gallery in Edmonton which probably not aware of it. combine my interest in she does not do any and is always ready to pursuit of art as a career, attracted a line -up four Having had a sentiment pattern and textile with the sketching while travelling, work." It's a "fluid - Klar thinks that it's more hours before her exhibit for the human form as well human form," said Klar she relies on a certain medium...l like the way that than a question of sheer was to open. And, when it as fabrics or textiles, it who, shortly after, found amount of research, the color spreads over the talent. "You can perhaps did open at 7:00 p.m., only seemed quite natural that herself painting more and picture- taking, and re- paper and the inherent be less talented but keener five of the 26 paintings Klar would eventually turn more blanket- wrapped experiencing her feelings qualities," she offered. and then you'll succeed figures." for whatever physical As an individual, Klar's whether it's in art or in any Her subjects are almost presence she had expe- favorite pasttime is art. "I'm other field of endeavor. If all faceless with just the odd rienced. She also resorts to happiest when I'm painting," the will and the drive is one exhibiting a barren a lot of historical photo- she said. She also likes to there, then you'll accomplish outline of, perhaps, a cheek graphs in research and she swim, ski, garden, cook, it." Culture and chin. When queried on reads. and share time with friends. At one time, Klar had the matter she explained As an artist, Klar is Since 1978, Klar has given thought to pursuing a that the human face is concerned with accuracy. been teaching watercolor career in architecture but, "such a powerful image that "I try very hard to make art at the University of given the success she immediately, that's where sure that the elements I Alberta's Faculty of enjoys as an artist, there's the viewer looks." incorporate are not in- Extension which she has little doubt that she harbors As for a background of accurate and that they are found "a good experience no regrets over her decision. canyons, cliffs or hills, Klar authentic." in that I get away from the And, her clientele is happy. attaches the people -land She further expressed studio and, rather than Although her work is not in COMPLETE SERVICE FOR relationship. "They just her sensitivity in talking to painting, it forces me to talk a museum, it is moving well TANNING LEATHER seemed to belong...the "Windspeaker ": "I don't about painting and maybe and, obviously, satisfying AND DRESSING FUR presence of the land and ever want to insult, in a distill some ideas that I may the buyers. BEADS NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED W GLASS SEED BEADS In Memoriam AND BUGLE BEADS Blackeyes Tiny (Leatherwork) May 9, 1983 MANY NEW COLOURS Specialty & Customized Indian Clothing, 426-7349 422 -2751 4267358 Mocassins, Buckskin Dresses, Shawls & Belts. (FUR BUYERS) `YI?hs% cÌienn.CL` . WeP,Pe,rase 10529.105 Avenue REASONABLE PRICES ! When days are dark and friends are few, Edmonton T5H 3X7 Dear mother, how we think of you. Friends are friends if they are true Box #47 - Brocket, Alta. We lost our best friend when we lost you. Phone: Mrs. Tiny Blackeyes: Owner Sadly missed by your (403) 965- 3937 husband, John & family. WINDSPEAKER, MAY 9, 1986, PAGE 21

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various diamonds will be provided by the organizers dampened their spirits. They have had some offers sports of the Slam -a -rams Sb -pitch Tournament. from other teams for games, but because of the Tournament social events include a beer garden, weather conditions they haven't been able to get out Roundup entertainment and dancing. to a game as of yet. Ray says that Poundmakers is Tournament headquarters will be at the Winnipeg interested in having teams come to their diamond By Ivan Morin Convention Centre. and play or Poundmakers will come to your Information on hotel and camping accom- diamond. This offer will be open all year round (ball modations as well as tourist activities in and around season that is), for those of you who want to take Winnipeg are available through Travel Manitoba: them up on their offer. 1- 800 -665 -0040. If you would like entry forms I have some available. EDMONTON MAX - Warren Raphael and You can either come down and pick them up or I can all the Brothers in the Native Brotherhood are still mail them out. Write or call me at, 15001 -112 looking for some response from teams who might be Hi there. Well, we made it through another week. Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2V6; phone 455- interested in going but to the Max to play the I've only got a few minutes to do this column, so I'll 2700. Or you can phone directly to the organizers of Brotherhood team in whatever sport you want (ball, try to get in as much information in as short a time as Slam -A -Rama, in Winnipeg, at (204) 668-4769. If volleyball, field hockey, even tennis). I got some possible. you're sending a cheque, send it to SLAM-A-RAM, pretty good news a while back. Seems my cuz, who Ball season is about to start in a whole bunch of P.O. Box 489, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2J3. was a good ball player the last time I saw him play, is communities and I'll be trying to keep everybody up about to tie the knot in there. O.K., Shots. Sounds to date on tournaments, and the winners and losers. SLAVE LAKE- Just had a brief conversation like a winner, that Shum does. Rodeo is also another popular event for our with Alex Courtorielle, who is the jack-of-all-trades people at this time of year. I come from a family of up there. He's put away his boxing coach suit to KIKINO - Margaret White, who does a little rodeo riders so Ill have a pretty good grip on things throw on his softball coach suit. Alex tells me that ball coaching, and I had a brief conversation by on the amateur and professional rodeo circuits. they started their ball program up there on May 5. I accident (I called the wrong number) and she tells There are also a number of other community guess they had a lot of fun amid the mass confusion me that they have three girls' ball teams up on the events that could easily find their place in my of a good number of little guys wanting to play settlement. The Squirts, which is for girls 12 and column, so if you have anything, just write or phone immediately and not do any organizing. This year under; Pee Wees, 12 -14, and the Bantams, 14 years me (Address and phone number at end of column). boys have been registered in the T -ball, Mosquito, old and up. and Beaver divisions. Alex coaches the Beavers (11 They also have some boys teams for the guys that WINNIPEG -A recent press release tells me and 12 year olds). are 12 years old and under and a Pee Wee team. that there is going to be a mega -team slow -pitch Most of the minor league games are going to be Their league play starts on May 8. Margaret says tournament in Winnipeg from July 17 to 20. played on the diamond across from the Sawridge that Kikino travels to such far away places as Winnipeg will host the inaugural Slam -a -rama Sb- Truck Stop. Callington, New Brook, Wandering River, and pitch Tournament. Alex also says they have 24 slo -pitch teams ready Athabasca. Rumor has it that Kikino is one of the Slam -a -rama entry fees are $300, after April 30, to go in Slave Lake. most active areas when it comes to ball season They 1986. (We didn't get the release until after the 30th). And, finally, the ladies' ball players will start to always have lots of players. And if you can believe it, there will be a limit of 300 organize on May 8. Alex will get back to me for a teams. don't Teams have to be registered with any contactaprrson on that. FLOG LAKE - Here's a place I know pretty sb -pitch league to get to play. good - my home town of Meadow Lake, Each team is guaranteed to play five games. There POUNDMAKER -NECHI - I talked to Ray Saskatchewan isn't too far from there, Ill be will be an "A," "B," "C," "D," and "E" division - in Paskimin, who works in the recreation program at phoning a lot of communities like this, that didn't both mixed and non -mixed play. Poundmakers and he tells me that they are trying to have a lot of sports activity over the long winter, but Tournament games will be played at a number of get together a ball team made up of some of the sure get into playing ball of any sort. diamonds around Winnipeg. Transportation to the patients in there, but the weather has sort of I talked to Willard Cross and he says that Frog Lake,,j as two slew tct a into the Elk Pint and surrounding area.. a team Will rd coaches is the 'Frog'Lake'Ço nselling Services team, and the other is a team fro the Frog Lake School Willard also says that Frog Lake has a little guys ® team thatip ays in the same league they do, from MAYLAG SPRÚtELAND Frogt.aké. The kids in the league are 7 to 12 years old. Whirlpóql RADIATOR LTD. Although they haven't got a fastball team together 962 -8797 yet, they'll be playing the game as much as,they can Fa Frigidaire the 20 OSWALD DRIVE, SPRUCE GROVE over summer.

Well, I've tried to call a lot more communities than have here on paper and hopefully as the week drags PARTS & SERVICE TO ALL MAKES & MODELS on here I'll be able to get some response from all the Of MAJOR APPUANCES communities I called and we'll get a concensus on MICROWAVE OVENS Automotive or Industrial We repair them all their ball programs. The ones I'd really like to get Cleaning Repairing ahold of are the Metis Settlements, because I know Recoring Steam Heaters they have a lot of ball activity on them. I'm Metis and HUBERT'S APPLIANCE LTD. Gas Tanks Repaired Oil Coolers for most of us our middle name is "Baseball." Transmission Coolers New Heaters For those of you who like to listen to my radio programs, which are aired every Tuesday and Friday on the NATIVE PERSPECTIVE, I've started to do 352-7703 my community reports again. I'm going to need all 5429 - 36 Avenue the help I can get from the community to make sure I 'h mile south of hwy. 16 on Golden Rd. South of Canadian Tire Spike have enough material to fill up my spot. I need WETASKIWIN people to phone me in the scores and upcoming tournaments of any kind. I'll try to keep in touch with all the program directors in your community so we don't miss anything. If you' know of any score, SLIM DOWN tournament, player that needs recognition, etc., call HAPPY MOTORING! me collect, at 455 -2700. If you're phoning for the FOR SPRING Tuesday show, please phone on Monday afternoon. FOR THE SPRING & SUMMER If you're phoning to tell me the date of a tournament, POW WOW & RODEO TRAVELLERS Lose those extra pounds and inches you picked phone on Thursday afternoon. up over the winter or even over the last few years. Well, that about does it for another SPORTS ROUNDUP, and well catch you next week. And i The program is almost effortless remember to KEEP SMILING, the sunshine is good and highly nutritious. for the teeth.

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By Albert Crier Gary Jackson, B.Ed.; Matilda McNeill, M.Ed. in The University of Alberta Education Administration; grad celebration night at Ruth Randolph, B.Ed.; the Continental Inn West August Shirt, B.A. in Eco- on May 3 proved to be a fun nomics; Martha Wakefield, evening for students, par- B.Sc. in Home Ec.; Darlene ents and friends as they J. Wilier, B.A. in Sociology, gave the 1986 U of A grad- and Darlene Nadeau, B.A. uates an official send off. in Anthropology. Nadeau is "It's been rough and the first graduate from the rocky," was the theme fol- Sunrise transfer program of lowed in this year's grad the- Lesser Slave Lake program, with about 120 Regional Council. people in attendance to A lot of credit goes to honour the grads and next Irene Morin of Enoch for year's freshman students. organizing a well -prepared The 1986 graduates and program which brought out their respective degrees laughter, tears, fond are: Mel H. Buffalo, B.A. in memories and great music Political Science; Larry throughout the evening. Chartrand, B.Ed.; Con- Morin, a former U of A stance Deiter, B.A.; Sharla student herself, began Douglas, B.Sc. in Rehab planning and preparation Medicine; William Eras- months ahead of the event. JOHN FLETCHER mus, M.A. in Anthropol- "I think it turned out just IRENE MORIN ...MC for graduation banquet ogy; Debra Jackson, B.Sc., great; it made me feel good ...guest speaker to see the students again," commented Morin on the Dion. of certificates to those outcome of the '86 grad. Dion remembered her transfer students who Elder Mary Louise Wil- grandfather's advice on completed a reduced uni- EDUCATIONAL lier of Driftpile, and grand- having faith in oneself and versity workload through mother of Darlene Willier, setting goals, and also tell- the Coordinated University gave the opening prayer ing her that "whatever you Transfer Program, so they AWARDS PROGRAM before the banquet and do, do your best." She could enter as full time evening commenced. added her own advice to freshmen next year. For Natives Martha Wakefield then the grads, saying "use your Jeanine Laboucane, act- said a special prayer for her skills and use them wisely." ing director of Native Stu- fellow graduates. Dion, who had gone to dent Services at the U of A; John Fletcher served as Blue Quills boarding school presented the d tificates. the Masterof Ceremonies, with Morin, now teaches at The: °85 /'8&`CUT stu- keeping the evening mood LeGoff, Alberta. dents and their home very enjoyable with his Mattie McNeill, the communities are: Cheryl humour..; '85/'86 president of the Uof Anderson of Edmonton, Special guest speaker A Native StUdent Club, Evelyn Cardinal of Saddle was Irene Dion, a U of A afterward thanked the Lake, Howard Gopher of alumini member who grad- speakers and everyone for Rocky Mountain House, uated in 1984, at 45 years their support to the club Dwayne Makokis of Saddle old. throughout the year. Lake, Ralph Makokis of Dion delivered a heart Gifts were presented by Saddle Lake, Tim Margetts warming talk to the grads, Dion and Morin to the 13 of Edmonton, Mike McRee most of whom she knew graduates, making them of Kinuso, Alice Quinney of when she was studying at the highest number of Saddle Lake and Mike campus. Native students to gradu- Sigurdur of Enoch. "It was through the help ate from U of A. Along with the many of the younger students An added feature of the proud parents in attend- that I got my degree." said program was the awarding ance, special guests pres- ent at the event included former students Willie Lit - It's your tlechild and Tony Man - damin. Both earned their law degrees at the U of A. Other included NOVA, AN ALBERTA CORPORATION will be presenting four choice guests Stan (Butch) Educational Awards in 1986 to qualifying Alberta Natives - Indians, Plante, presi- Métis and non -status Indians. The Native Communications dent of Metis Local 1885; Gary Parenteau, president Award Program offers a selection of Each will consist of: of the Federation of Metis - annual BURSARIES of $3,500 for up to two academic years, and credit courses for students Settlements; Tracey interested in improving - an offer of SUMMER EMPLOYMENT with NOVA during the Ladouceur, Miss Metis recess between first and second academic years. communications within the Alberta `85/'86 and George Native community. To be eligible for an Award, a Native must be: Arcand Jr. of the Alex- ander School Board. - interested in preparing for a CAREER in INDUSTRY, and lake your choice of any, or The evening celebration enrolled in one of the Company -approved two -year TECHNICAL, - all, of these was concluded with danc- ACCOUNTING areas of or SECRETARIAL programs offered by Alberta ing to the superbly versatile colleges study: and technical institutes. f sound of the Wildwood Applications, accompanied by high school or college transcripts, music band. must be submitted by JUNE 15, 1986. Newsletter Television "I really enjoyed organiz- Further information and application forms may be obtained by Newspaper Native Culture ing this event, I feel almost contacting: like a big sister to these Photography Slide -tape grads," said Morin, who Native Affairs Department Telephone Radio Ad Campaign knows them all personally. NOVA, AN ALBERTA CORPORATION 290 -7882 For further information contact: Morin said the event was P. O. Box 2535, Postal Station M partly sponsored by the Calgary, Alberta T2P 2N6 Native Communications Program Box 1796 Native Affairs Secretariat of Alberta. Support also Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2P2 (403) 428 -1029 came from the Indian Association of Alberta, NOVA Grant MacEwan Native Venture Capital and BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH ENERGY Community College Peace Hills Trust, which bought $200 worth of admission tickets each, NOVA. AN ALBERTA CORPORATION which were distributed to student guests. WINDSPRAXER, MAY 9, 1986, PAGE 27 Alexis college graduates source of pride for Band Community Social Services Diploma Program By Albert Crier

Three members of the Alexis band made their home community very Community Vocational Centres will be offering the proud when they graduated Education first year of a two year program beginning Sept., 1986. with two -year diplomas in early childhood develop- ment from the Grant If you are interested in pursuing a career in a helping MacEwan Community work towards an admin- was personally important profession you may wish to apply for this program. College this year. istration diploma in early to her was learning and Velma Alexis, Martha childhood development appreciating that "kids are Some of the courses covered in the first Letendre and Sherry (ECD), which means human beings." year are: Letendre received their another two years at It's a wide open field diplomas, along with about GMCC, Letendre sees her when it comes to jobs using Counselling 1,000 other graduates at future work in child this kind of training. Grads the Grant MacEwan psychology, a study which can get work such as Psychology Community College deals with children's teaching or directing Human Relations (GMCC) Convocation, behavior. daycare centres, according held at the Jubilee Along with raising five to Letendre. Native Issues Auditorium in Edmonton kids, Letendre found "As long as there are Group Dynamics on April 26, 1986. studies hard to do, but she kids, there is need for this All three began their also found it helped her "a kind of studies. I would Part of this program will include three months of field studies at Alexis reserve, 50 lot as a parent." encourage Native men and miles northwest of "I feel very happy that I women to take this placements with community agencies. Edmonton, taking a one- succeeded, it was very program," said Letendre. year GMCC outreach early challenging for me," said Letendre plans to go to For information on childhood program, then Velma Alexis. university later, but for now admission requirements finished their second year The ECD program is a she is going to apply for a and to register contact: at the GMCC Mill Woods study that looks at ways of teacher -aide job in any campus. understanding children, school with lots of Native This particular pilot and how to help them, kids: The Registrar's Office program ran so successfully explained Alexis. Francis Alexis, band Community Vocational Centres that it has been extended to At first, Alexis found that councillor, was on hand to Box #1280 the Enoch reserve, which city living interfered with immediately congratulate just finished its first year her school work, but she the graduates. Slave Lake, Alberta recently, according to eventually got used to it, TOG 2A0 "I Doreen Alexis, a first year Alexis plans to use her feel proud, I'm happy for Alexis graduate. training to help her people, these people," said Please register by May 31, 1986. All three graduating although she sees more Alexis. Late applications will be considered. students were feeling very schooling in her future. "In the last five years we excited, as they related "I encourage others to had more of their experience getting take up studies; the world is entering into post- secondary OCATIONAL their diplomas. changing, we have to studies. We come from a ENTRES Martha Letendre said change with it," said Alexis. poor reserve; sometimes she feels "really good," and "I think it's great, it's it's a hard struggle. I hope plans to continue studies in been a good experience others follow these the same field, on a part - going to college," said graduates' example," said time basis. She's going to Sherry Letendre. What councillor Alexis. NATIVE AFFAIRS

Husky Oil, one of the largest Canadian -owned oil and gas corporations, is involved in virtually every aspect of petroleum activity Native student from exploration and production to refining and marketing. Husky's Native Affairs function has applauded within its mandate Native Business success Development and the employment of Native people. In support of these objectives, the Company has developed an Educational Awards By Program, said Kay Feehan, Program designed to assist Native Albert Crier Charlotte Agnemark of St. director of the SSW pro- people to achieve greater success Paul; Patricia B. Butcher of gram at the in professional career opportunities. Student of Native ances- GMCC Mill Two Hills; Lise Marie try were walking up to the Woods campus. Robinson of Lafond; Emes- These awards are for people of podium, with their Training in the SSW along tine Cardinal of Kehewin; Native ancestry in B.C., Alberta, non -Native course can lead to a variety contemporar- and Beatrice L. McGilvery, Saskatchewan and Atlantic Canada of jobs in the Social Servi- ies, to pick up their diplo- Roselie A. Cardinal and who possess suitable academic mas amid the loud applause ces field, added Feehan. qualifications, are in need of financial Nancy M. Cardinal all of given them Audrey Willier- Samson, assistance, and who demonstrate at the Grant Saddle -Lake. MacEwan Community Col- originally of Sucker Creek, an interest in preparing themselves Graduating with two - lege Convocation, on April now of Saddle Lake, is one for a career in the oil and gas year diplomas from the industry. Individuals 26. of the nine graduates of the pursuing Grand MacEwan SSW academic studies at the post- Aboriginal students are Blue Quills Social Services program are: David Langu- secondary level at a university, Worker (SSW) Program. becoming more visible in edoc of the Saugeen community college or technical ranks of post- Willier- Samson finished the secondary reserve near South Hamp- institution are eligible to apply. her studies in December, graduates at these kind of ton, Ontario and Susan functions. The Blue Quills 1985 and is at present Applications for the 1986/87 Languedoc of Ottawa; Bert completed Social Services and Child employed as an on -line academic year must be J. Auger of High Prairie; and returned by June 1, 1986. If you Care programs, and the worker with the St. Paul Pauline Gladue of Calling are interested in getting more Develop- Crisis Line at St. Paul. She Early Childhood Lake; Florence Willier of information or wish to apply for an ment and Social Services does counselling over the Faust, now living in Edmon- Educational Award, please contact programs of phone Worker Grant or with walk -in ton; Bertha Laboucan of us at the address below: few clients MacEwan were a of the on such cases as Gift Lake; Ruby McLean of depression, courses which saw a wife- battering, Sturgeon Lake, and Mar- Native Affairs Department of and number Native people child sexual abuse, and garet Kappo and Judy Husky Oil Operations Ltd. graduating this year. gives referrals to appro- Daniels of Edmonton. EDUCATIONAL P.O. Box 6525, Postal Station "D" This year has seen more priate agencies. Judy Daniels, who was Calgary, Alberta Native students enrolled Other graduates who raised in Grande Prairie, was AWARDS T2P 3G7 and graduating from such received their two -year chosen Student of the Year for PROGRAM Telephone: (403) 298 -6666 GMCC courses as the two - diplomas from the Blue the whole Grant MacEwan year Social Services Worker Quills program are Anne Community College. PAGE 28, MAY 9, 1988, WINDSPEAKER DIA budget priorities explained

By Erin Ellis to the department before water and sewer systems, Canada Mortgage and the figures are adjusted in schools, roads and many Housing Corporation and It's the beginning of June and November. This other facilities. Projects are band funds.) another fiscal year and the way the department's approved according to a The total housing budget Alberta region of Indian budget can adjust to any five -year capital plan which is set in Ottawa based on Affairs has $184 million to changes in conditions at the is developed with band band population and the spend on its operations for band level. input and maintained by the cost of building a house on the next 2 months. In the case of education, regional office. The capital a certain reserve. For The regional budget the twice yearly adjust - plan is updated twice a year instance, an isolated reserve appears to be shrouded in ments can also provide and is designed to provide receives a larger subsidy mystery for many: How are band schools with funds for bands with facilities based than bands near cities. the budget figures set? additional program costs on the need for health Economic and employ- Where does all that money like curriculum develop- safety and education. ment development will go? ment. The capital management receive a $5.7 million Fifty -four per cent of the Education's $59 million committee uses a proposed budget this fiscal year. Dis- budget will be spent on budget for the1986/87 fiscal budget obtained from cretionary funding such as education and social devel- year covers the costs of Ottawa to develop the capi- economic development has opment. This money is operating federal schools, tal plan for a five -year not increased substantially allocated on the "data- transfer payments to the period. (The committee in the last few years. base" system which means province for Indian children consists of the Director of Unlike formula -base it covers the actual cost of in provincial schools, band Operations, Don Murphy, funding which is distributed providing services to treaty operated school programs as chairman with members according to band popula- Indians, within Indian and post- secondary educa- from capital management, tion and other statistics, Affairs guidelines. For tion for Indian students. engineering, finance and economic and employment instance, if there are 100 Social development has DENNIS WALLACE education.) Some large pro- development distributes its more students in elemen- a $41 million budget to cover ...director general of Indian Affairs jects, such as schools, will funds on a project -by- tary schools this year, the social assistance and social be funded over two or three project- basis. The section data -base is adjusted to services, such as child wel- actual cost of schooling factors as band population, years rather than paying receives proposals for band reflect the increase and fare. This includes a fund of children and providing the level of programming the full cost in one year. enterprises, individual Ottawa covers the extra half a million dollars to pro - social services, departmen- administered by the band, Of course, the capital businesses and employ- cost. vide preventive social ser- tal and band employees in the number of staff deliver- management committee ment or training projects. The trick to dealing with vices like day care. The these areas are obliged to ing programs transferred has some tough decisions Economic and employment the data -base system is to preventive social services keep accurate records of from the department and to make since many reserves development has also get the number of students fund has not increased in the number of people they the band's remoteness. could benefit from capital funded provincial Indian (for band-operated educa- many years, but not all serve. This is the only way Regional staff use this for- construction projects each organizations like the tion programs) and the regions in Canada even the region can justify its mula to calculate the year. Once the priorities for Indian Equity Foundation, number of people needing have such a fund. requests for more funding. amount of money each the region have been the Alberta Indian Agricul- social assistance (for band- Since over half of the Once the regional budget band should receive from determined, the depart- ture Development Corpo- operated social services) in region's budget covers the projections are approved in the total regional band sup- ment enters into contribu- ration and Indian Business tion arrangements with the fae144. Ottawa,. money is distrib- port budget, $10 million in Development Services. 4,1101 bands for the uted to bands and district `86/87, which is calculated implementa- 'Tile lands, reserves and tion offices which, in turn, dis- with the same formula. of the projects. trusts section will receive Sometimes there is "slip- tribute the money as The $15 million fund for $480,000 to fund bands page" in PONOKA NEWS budgeted. community capital facilities the budget which which report their own means not all the money membership and cover The next largest chunk includes $500,000 for band budgeted for a project is office expenses and travel. of the budget is spent on constable programs ánd technical services provided actually spent on that pro- Finally, and probably AND band administration, public ject. This situation may contrary to population buildings on- reserve and by the department. The arise, for instance, because opinion, only 11 per cent of utility systems on- reserve. rest of the fund, used for operating and maintaining the contractors could not the budget, or $19 million, About 31 per cent of the finish ADVERTISER various facilities (buildings, the job in one season. goes 'toward the wages of annual budget, or $57 mil- In roads, water systems), is that case, the capital departmental employees lion, is controlled through management Printers & Publishers calculated in the Alberta committee and keeping the wheels of band support and capital will turn the money over to the bureaucracy turning. management and engineer- region on a cost -per- other priority construction Paying the wages of 545 ing and square -metre or cost -per- Serving Central Alberta since 1949 architecture. projects in the region. staff members in the region, Ottawa sets the annual linear -metre basis. Indian Creative Printing & Graphic Design Funding for the unfinished including over 200 teachers, budget using the same Affairs staff in Edmonton project will be placed in the takes up $18 million. The criteria the region does uses these regional costs following year's budget. rest pays for general admin- when it allocates funds to and the size of the facilities FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING AND Of the total budget for istration costs such as the bands. maintained on- reserve to set budget levels for the capital construction, about office supplies, travel, mail ADVERTISING NEEDS In the band support area region and individual bands. $10 million is set aside for and courier services. for instance, housing. The department contributions The region has $31 million (Reprinted from the PHONE: 783 -3311 from the department are to construct capital pro- expects to subsidize the construction Department. of Indian based on a national funding jects in this fiscal year. of 335 houses Affairs newsletter formula which uses such These projects include in 1986/87. (Other sources of subsidies include the "Accent. ")

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By Albert Burger adopted the new member- It was this position of the outside of the process. ship rules, and Driftpile and MAA that caused the There has been serious The hamlet of Faust Swan River are expected to Native Council of Canada talk in Faust recently provides an illustration of do so soon. The rules allow (Alberta) to form in an among the new general list turmoil that is the coming for the admittance to band effort to represent those Indians of establishing a Community to many Native communities membership of an Indian non -status Natives and new band that only half - in the wake of the Canadian who "in the judgement of non -historical Metis. Willier jokingly has been suggested Constitution and changes the band council has a was a powerful force in the to be called the Tawow offer membership in a band advance on a small commu- in the Indian Act. Of the significant commitment to, north in helping shape this Band (the open band). to all Faust Natives regard- nity scale the concept of hamlet's 400 population, and knowledge of, the organization. His continuing Perhaps Faust at least can less of their legal status and Aboriginal unity. about 250 are Native - history, customs, traditions, changing status once again many of whom came from culture and communal life caught up with him, and he surrounding reserves over of the band and a character can no longer hold member- the decades after they and lifestyle that would not ship in the organization he bought out, became dis- cause his or her admission helped form. The Native Native Outreach enfranchised, or were in the band to be detrimental Council (Alberta) recently kicked out by an agent. to the future welfare or introduced bylaw changes Lawrence Willier was advancement of the band." that will allow status Indian Association born here 30 years ago. As The Metis Association of membership, and proposed a young Metis he expe- Alberta cannot represent a the formation of an aborig- rienced first hand the status Indian. It is interesting inal association. Willier of Alberta hardships and deprivation to speculate, however, says, however, that the that were common among what a continued affiliation position of a non -status REQUIRES A the Natives in those years with the MAA would have Native is quite different such a short time ago. meant to Wilier had he not from that of a status Indian Willier recently became a been reinstated. Presum- on the general list, and that status Indian, and his ably this would mean he one organization cannot do Public Relations Officer - Edmonton struggle with the nation's remained a Metis, even justice in attempting to changing perception of him though clearly eligible to be represent both. - as an Aboriginal person is an Indian. This, in fact, is Meanwhile, the Native indicative of the confusion the position of many people of Faust continue to Native Outreach is funded by the provincial government, Department and bewilderment many Natives in Faust who for be what they have been of Manpower, and is a Native Employment Agency that serves the Employment Natives feel today. one reason or another may since birth Indians, Willier Readiness, referral, placement and career development needs of Native Willier is an acknowledged not apply for reinstatement says the various organiza- people in Alberta. leader in his home commu- though qualified to do so. tions scrambling for seats nity and widely known Another complicating at constitutional talks and DUTIES: throughout the Lesser factor is the position the for funding to carry out Responsible for all public relations programs and materials within the Slave Lake area. His Metis Association has programs and projects to organization, working co- operatively with mother is a Treaty Indian taken in purporting to count the people they Edmontón based counterpart; Prepare and distribute news releases, annual report an all pertinent member of the Sucker represent only the "historical represent, or to put forth public relations material; Creek Band. His brattier is Metis," that is, those with a various Aboriginal claims, Works closely with management team; chairmar%of the East Prairie direct link to the Red River only has a net result of Develop and implement public relations program as identified by Metis Settlement. His settlement.. leaving the people in Faust - relatives cover the entire management. spectrum of Indian, Metis, and other recently created QUALIFICATIONS: Aboriginal status. For Old Sun Community College Good knowledge of journalistic principles, practices and objectives; many years, Lawrence has Welcomes Must have some knowledge of the Native community; been the president of Faust Prospective Post- secondary Students Ability to organize meetings, seminars and workshops and the informa- Metis Local #147, he is to attend the tion required for presentations; chairman of the board of Summer University and College Entrance Must have excellent communications skills; the Faust Regional Preparation Program (U.C.E.P.P.) Must have knowledge of technical aspects of public relations field; Community Development Must possess valid driver's license, vehicle and availability to travel. Corporation, and a founding - July 2 August 14, 1986 Submit resume by May 23,1986 to: member of the Native This six week program is designed for students Native Outreach Council of Canada (Alberta). beginning college or university in Fall 1986. Allan Willier, Chief Executive Officer Yet with all his political #301,10603 Avenue involvement, Willier will -107 Reading and study skills will be developed to the Edmonton, Alberta likely not have his position level of proficiency required to succeed in post- T5H OW5 represented at crucial secondary programs. Phone: 428 -9350 constitutional talks that are coming up in the near COURSES OFFERED ARE: future. 1. Study skills - to assess and improve study skills. The Indian Association 2. Philosophy 252 - Critical thinking, 3 credits - of Alberta, though rep- transferable to other universities. This course is resenting all status Indians, designed to improve the student's ability to analyze is controlled by Indian Band and evaluate arguments and assertions encoun- chiefs. Willier, not having a Addictions Resource Worker Program tered in daily life. formal band allegiance, however, has no say or SPONSORSHIP AND COURSE FEES: vote in the IAA's affairs. Treaty students will be sponsored by Indian Affairs Deadline for registration: May 23, 1986 for program commencing Many of the Indian bands in if eligible under U.C.E.P.P. guidelines. September 8, 1986. the Lesser Slave Lake area are at in the present students should contact the Director The Alberta Vocational Centre - Grouard, located in the community of process of adopting Non -Treaty of Student Services at Old Sun College about Grouard, 23 km north of Highway 2, near the town of High Prairie, is now membership rules. At a applicable fees. accepting applications for the Addictions Resource Worker Program. This plebiscite on the matter 10 -month program includes in -class and on- the -job placement training. The held last month on the Addictions and ACCOMMODATIONS rental accommodation is program of studies includes a comprehensive range of Sucker Creek Reserve, - psychology courses, report writing, first available in the single student's residence. counselling courses, university -level both Willier and his mother aid, and an 8 -week period of field placement. As a requirement of the program were denied participation for the field placement Applications must be submitted by June 9, 1986. students may be required to travel to other communities and were unable to cast portion of the program. their vote. Willier says the For further information: Call Director of Student new band codes being should have a minimum Grade 11 academic standing or equivalent, Services immediately at 734 -3862. Applicants adopted are very bad for be in good health and attend a personal interview. A minimum 50% grade in the Indian people. a A transcript and two letters of reference will NOTE: Supporting Documents on acceptance into English 20/23 is also prerequisite. Sucker Creek and the be required for full entrance. College or University must be presented. Sawndge Band have already Residence accommodation is available on campus.

owwn To register, call collect The Registrar Yay1Y Alberta Vocationalional Centre Grouard, Alberta (403) 7514915 PAGE 30, MAY 9,1999, WIND6PEAKKElt

DR. MORLEY JOHNSON OD. Mother's Day has special meaning OPTOMETRIST for five generations of women Serving Edmonton & Slave Lake Call For An Appointment Today By Lewis Cardinal This Mother's Day is a LOCATIONS special one for Mary Louise SLD BUILDING Moostoos. For the first P.O. Box tí834 time Mary Louise, 82, met with her daughter, grand Slave Lake, Alberta -grand Phone: 849 -4410 daughter, great daughter and great- great- #620, 6655 -178 Street, Edmonton grand daughter. Market Mall at Callingwood This is not only a story of Phone: 481.4597 five generations. It is about five "first bom" generations, -all first born being women. On a cold day, the first of December, 1921, Mary Louise gave birth to her Council of the Conne River Micmacs first born, Mary Moostoos was the Miowpukek Mi'kamawey Mawi'omi (now Wilier). Mary Government of the Conn. River Micmacs first of 9 daughters. Conne River, Micmac Territory, Nfld. On October 26, 1943, AOH 110 Mary Moostoos Willier (709) 882.2470 Telex 0164990 A Member of gave birth to Bertha Noela (L. TO R.) BERTHA WILLIER, JACKIE LAUCK, (SITTING L. TO R.) Togamkukwa Mi'kamaw Tribal Council Willier. The first born of MARY MOOSTOOS/WILLIER, PAMELA LAUCK AND MARY LOUISE seven girls, and two boys. MOOSTOOS Bertha Wilier was married ...a Mother's Day to remember always in 1958. On August 2, 1960 DIRECTOR Of SOCIAL SERVICES she gave birth to Jacqueline talked about the grand so many descendants, she Moostoos, signed Treaty 8 fhe Council of the Conne River Micmacs requires a Mary Debbie Cardinal, the children great grand replied, "I am very happy, Director of Social Services. and in 1899. KEE NOO SHAY oldest of three girls and two Prospective applicants should have a Masters Degree children. It took awhile, but but also lam sad that I can't OO was chief and Moostoos in Social Work and /or Social Service Administration boys. with the help of Christine see them all when sometimes the Head Man of Sucker equivalent experience. Having experience living and Jacqueline "Jackie" was Wilier they, came to..the I get sick." Creek. working in Native communities or being of Native married in 1979, and on total of 142 living descend- Mary Louise Moostoos Mary Louise married ancestry would be an asset. December 12, 1979, gave ants. was born in 1904 at the Jean Marie Moostoos in Duties would include the supervision and training of birth to her first child, Through Mary Louise's Sucker Creek Reserve. 1922. They remained staff and the development of Day Care, Home Care and Pamela Mary Lauck. nine daughters there came Her mother was Betsy married for 53 years until Family Counselling Programs. The Director will also be The five generations met 58 grand children, 72 great - Moostoos the sister of KEE Jean Marie passed away in responsible for the supervision & administration of in Joussard, Alberta, 320 grand children and three NOO SHAY OO. He was 1975. Social Assistance. kms. northwest of great- great -grand children. the chief of the Cree bands From all her 142 descend- Applications may be sent to: Edmonton where Mary Mary Louise marveled at in the Lesser Slave Lake ants, we would like to Louise now lives. Saqamaw Misel Joe this amount. When asked area. Both her uncles, KEE express a very happy Council of the Conne River Micmacs They sat together and how she felt about having NOO SHAY 00 and Mother's Day. Conne River, Newfoundland AOH IJO

Closing date for applications is MAY 30, 1986. Clifford Gladue top vote- getter in Fishing Lake councilors vote

Family Support /Prevention Worker By Diane Parenteau the most votes with 63. member gives him a lot of The five member council and Family Courtworker. Gladue returned to the background knowledge. will now choose a new FISHING LAKE - At the settlement last fall, bringing His familiarity with nu- chairperson among them- Varied Challenging Duties Include: close of the polls in the with him a University merous provincial and selves and each councillor general election held May 2, degree. He has worked in federal agencies will be an will be For the Family Support /Prevention Worker appointed to various - three of the eleven can- various government posi- asset. portfolios. - Providing in -home work with potential child didates were elected as tions in Edmonton and can The one -year term will go welfare clients, providing crisis counselling, resource councillors. share a lot of the past to Alvina Cardinal, who Of the 198 eligible voters, referral, follow -up and ongoing support to clients. A dozen people gathered experience and education beat out the remaining 8 98 exercised their right and This is a one year term position sponsored by at the administration with the community. candidates, with 38 votes. cast ballots. A number of NCSA and ASSCH. building, anxious and Gladue will be sworn in for Cardinal, a council member the names on the voters list serious about the outcome. a three -year term. for the last two years, held are settlement members For the Family Courtworker - Votes were tallied and Ross Daniels came in a the position of acting who hold a temporary leave confirmed by those present. close second with 59 votes chairperson during part of of absence and reside - Similar tasks to those listed above, but with a The winners were and will be in office for two that time. She also served elsewhere. Keeping this in focus on working with families already involved announced. years. This added on to his as a member of the school mind, voter turnout was with Provincial Child Welfare, and related court Clifford Gladue received past 17 years as council board for 15 years. excellent. work duties. This is a 6 month cover -off position. Qualifications: - experience in the social work field - must have knowledge and experience with Council of the Conne River Micmacs Native Child Welfare Miawpukek Mi'kamowey Mawromi - experience in working with Native people Government of the Conne River Menlo. - minimum Grade 12 education Conne Ricer, Micmoc Territory, Nfld. previous experience in working with the legal AOH 110 - (709) 882.2470 016-4990 Tole. A Member of system and social agencies Ilakoda Lodge - high degree of maturity and stability Togamkukwa Mi'kamaw Tribal Council - must have good communication and report money, Alberta writing skills - must have own vehicle and valid driver's Conference And Banquet Facilities Available licence The Council of the Conne River Micmacs requires - knowledge of Native culture and language Serving From 25 To 150 People would be an asset. four secretaries for office and administrative work. Salary range is from $16,000.00- $20,000.00 depending Closing Date: May 23, 1986 on qualifications and experience. Employees enjoy a SPECIAL group insurance plan and a pension plan. Sunday Brunches From 11 am to 3 pm Apply with resume to Michele Alook, Accommodations are available. Please send your Area Supervisor applications and resumes to: For Further Inquiries Call Native Counselling Services of Alberta e 5th Floor, victoria Place (403) 881-3949 10009. 108 Street Sagamaw Misel Joe EDMONTON, Alberta Council of the Conne River Micmacs T5J3C5 Conne River Reserve, Nfld. PHONE 423-2141 AOH IJO WINDSPEAKER, MAY 9, 1986, PAGE 31

INDIAN TRANSPORTATION A serial about Indian methods of transportation gave Indians Snowshoes GENERAL MANAGER greater winter mobility Settlement Investment Corporation requires the services of a General Manager. This financial and business development Corporation is wholly owned by Settlement Sooniyaw Corporation, serving the -eight Metis Settlements in Alberta by providing loan, loan guarantees and equity investment. By Terry Lusty than the bearpaw with measure approximately 12 respect to weight distribu- or 13 inches in width and 46 This is an excellent opportunity for a results oriented manager to get involved The high mobility for tion. to 54 inches in length. For in the formative stages of this exciting new enterprise. which the Indian was The rounded, narrow bush people especially, known did not really come Alaskan shoe is best suited they are a preferred style REPORTING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: to pass until the latter 1700s for fast travel in open or flat because they are easier to in western Canada. To that country but is otherwise navigate in and among Responsibilities Include: by in its use. The aver- trees and brush. point in time, travel limited - comprehensive presentations regarding both operations and policy was shoe of this style mea- While the majority of Indian people limited to age - evaluating business proposals and assisting in developing plans for remedial movement on foot. sures about IO inches snowshoes have a web or action where needed and 58 to 60 inches netted rawhide support The singular exception across - supervising all Corporation staff in their use length. system, such has not to the rule was in - representing the Corporation in negotiations with potential participants in of the dog. An additional The round -toed bearpaw always been the rule. The Settlement businesses beast of burden was the shoe is 10 inches by 26 to 30 Cree of Little Whale River moose. Although their use inches in length. It is the to the east of James Bay Qualifications: was not a common prac- easiest to use once learned used wooden snowshoes - under graduate or post graduate education in commerce or a related tise, they did prove to be and more manageable in which were more of a wider discipline would be an accet effective to the few who did the bush or over rough ter- but shorter version of the - experience in the banking and/or financial sector or equivalent go to the trouble to train rain. It has been most modem -day ski. Some of - strong financial management skills and a proven track record in business them. common in eastern Can- these were covered with and /or economic development During the winter months, ada particularly among the sheets of rawhide to pre- - should be a self- starter and innovative thinker travel was often difficult Algonkians. Its shape pro- vent the wood from rotting - familiarity with the Metis Settlements of Alberta would be an asset and this due to deep snow. Particu- vides a stabler foundation too quickly as well as pro- person should be at ease in a cross-cultural setting larly if it were a soft and when tramping through viding a smooth surface on powdery snow. At such deep or powdered snow in which one could skim their - Negotiable times, travel was near which they will not sink as feet rapidly over the snow's SALARY RANGE impossible. To combat this much as the other two surface. Your should be received by May 20, 1986 and be addressed to: problem, one invention standard models. In itself the true ski had application devised was the snowshoe. Although its rounded been unknown in early Chairman Of The Board The snowshoe has a long form leads many to think America. Even the tobog- Settlement Investment Corporation history in the Indian com- -that the bearpaw style is gan could be viewed as a 2nd Floor, 11104 - 107 Avenue munity but just how anti- `quite cumbersome and that multi -type ski which. was Edmonton, Alberta quated that history is, we it forces one to travel with adapted'fbrtransportation. T5H OX8 are uncertain. their legs farther apart The late 19th century wri- Most every tribe fash- when walking, this does not ter L.M. Turner, mentioned AP- ioned their snowshoes alike hold true. The secret to that Algonkians in the in terms of both the right good snowshoeing is to Ontario- Quebec region of and left foot being identical. have the inner edge of the the Ottawa River used "a The only tribe known to shoe frames skim over wooden snowshoe made have deviated from this each other as one moves from a single board cut to CALENDAR general rule was the along. the shape of the ordinary Chipewyan whose right For those unaccustomed webbed shoe..." and left shoes were differ- to using snowshoes, they Even today, although EVENTS skis a good means OF ent from one another. can prove quite tiring.and provide In general there are three insufferable even to the for snow travel, they do standard, or basic, kinds of strongest and fittest of require much skill and are has for bush Tune in to your local CBC -TV station Monday through Friday at 8:00 snowshoes; the Alaskan, people. But, once one not as appropriate news on the bea- adjusted to using them use as are snowshoes. a.m. for up -to -date, comprehensive Native coverage the bearpaw and AMMSA/ARTS' new "Radio over T.V. programs- Native Perspective." they are a God- Also, skis are heavier, more vertail (see diagram). By far properly, Onchimnahos Indian Days, May 16, Saddle Lake, Alberta. the most popular of the send and of immeasurable dangerous, and are not as three has been the beaver- help. suitable to one who must Alexander Band Spring Classic Pony & Chuckwagon Races, May 16, 17 tail. It has proven its effi- Beavertail snowshoes carry a packload. & 18, Alexander Reserve, Alberta. ciency under varying cir- are long, narrow, and cumstances and is better pointed at both ends. They (Continued next week) Samson Band Slow Pitch Tournament, May 16, 17 & 18, Hobbema, Alberta.

Goodfish lake Ball Tournament, May 17 & 18, Goodfish Lake Reserve, Alberta.

15th Annual Rodeo, May 17 & 18, Kehewin, Alberta.

Montana Band, Spring Bust Out Rodeo, May 17, 18 & 19, Hobbema, Alberta. Assembly of First Nations Education Conference, May 20, 21 & 22, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Bonnyville Foster Care Workshop, May 24 at the Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre, Bonnyville, Alberta. Elders Conference, May 27, 28 & 29, Morley, Alberta.

Saddle Lake Stampede, June 6, 7 & 8, Saddle Lake Reserve, Alberta. Beaver Lake Band Baseball Tournament, First 24 Teams, June 7 & 8, Beaver Lake Reserve, Alberta. Indian Association of Alberta (IAA), Annual Assembly, June 10, 11 & 12: Will Include Elections of Executive and Board: Duffield, Alberta. Louis Bull Administration Building Grand Opening and Powwow, June 13 & 14, Hobbema, Alberta. Treaty Forum, June 18 & 19, Red Pheasant, Saskatchewan. TYPE OF SNOWSHOES USED BY INDIANS Six ...(top) Bearpaw, (center) Beavertail, and (bottom) Alaskan North Country Fair and Folk Music Festival, June 20, 21 & 22, at Spruce Point Park on Lesser Slave Lake near Kinuso. For further information call Ellis O'Brien at residence 776 -2205 or work 5234511. tustrations by Terry Lusty PAGE 32, MAY 9, 1988, WINDSPEAKER WINDSPEAGALLERY KER

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