Quote of the week: Housing crisis hurt- "There are already cases ing -P 2 where tenants are getting Task force probes murders- booted out, and they don't Pg. 2 have any recourse. The law Justice system for Mohawks - really has to be changed to Pg. 3 protect them." - Ann Harvey, Montana band sues feds - director of the Inner -City Pg. 7 Housing Agency.

January 12,1990 North America's No.1 Native Weekly "fewspaper Volume 7 No. 45 Paddle Prairie to vote in referendum Residents to decide on separating from federation

By John Holman said his department will be Windspeaker Staff Writer meeting with the council on that issue. PADDLE PRAIRIE SET- "We just want it to be TLEMENT, ALTA. clear so there can be no misunderstanding of the Paddle Prairie settle- wording," he added. ment residents will vote But council spokesper- Jan. 18 on whether to ac- son Cora Weber -Pillwax cept or reject a decision to contradicted that state- pull -out of the Federation ment. of Metis Settlements. "I don't think the coun- On Nov. 14, Paddle cil has even considered Prairie council voted to that the government separate from the Alberta would have any say on the Federation of Metis Settle- referendum, at all, in the ment Associations (AFMS) wording," she added. because some of the coun- Weber -Pillwax con- cillors felt the concerns of firmed the referendum the council were being will be monitored by by the AFMS's all- Municipal Affairs, noting, settlement council. "they're the ones that The Jan. 18 referendum wanted the vote." is the end result of a Dec. Dennis Surreñdi, the 28 meeting between the assistant deputy minister Paddle Prairie settlement of Municipal Affairs' im- Jeff Morrow, Windspeaker council, settlement resi- provement districts and A place dents, and Municipal Af- Native services division, meeting fairs, according to Rick consulted the council in Shirley Parmar of The Mission consoles Russell Bone from Brandon, Manitoba who came to McDonald, director of the December, wanting a Edmonton looking for work. The mission, a newly formed inner-city drop -in -centre, is a meeting Metis settlements branch clearer understanding of place for Edmonton's destitute. of Alberta Municipal Af- the council's resolution to fairs. separate. He questioned if About 65 people at- they had the support of tended that meeting, he settlement residents. said. Weber -Pillwax indi- New pulp mill slated for High Prairie "That was the outcome cated the three councillors of the meeting... to let the who voted for the pullout By Dana Wagg people decide on the reso- are "confident" of winning Windspeaker Staff Writer lution," he claimed. support for that decision. High Level pulp mill plans abandoned The referendum will be know that they have HIGH PRAIRIE, ALTA. organized by the Paddle a lot of people that support been submitted by a Cana- mill wouldn't add pollut- there's economic good in Prairie council and moni- them," she added. A $600 million pulp dian company - ants like organochlorines, it. But on the other hand, tored by the depar rent. Paddle Prairie council and paper mill is being Polyboard Manufacturing dioxins and furans to the there are traditional pur- The council will hire some chairman Robert Paren- considered for the High Corp. - which wants to area's river system, said suits on a settlement we independent people to run teau and councillors Pat Prairie area but a similar - build a chipboard plant at McLeod. like to uphold like hunt - the referendum. Gaucher and Emma sized project planned for High Prairie. Gartaganis But "it won't be without ing." However, acceptance of Martineau voted to sepa- High Level is now on gave a ballpark figure of its challenges," he said, al- It's too early to pass the vote results by the rate from the AFMS on hold. $100 million for the luding to the rough ride judgment on the project government will depend Nov. 14. Windspeaker has Polyboard plant. given to pmposed pulp and since the settlement has on the wording of the ref- The vote caused a bitter learned that YFY Pulp & The developments paper projects by environ- yet to see any of the com- erendum and McDonald split on the council. Coun- Paper Canada Ltd. has would be located between mentalists and Natives. pany's plans, be said. A cillors Mervin Bellerose completed a feasibility Peavine and Gift Lake "We'll just have to wait meeting scheduled for and Joe Cardinal who were study and has submitted a Metis Settlements and the and see what the reaction is. earlier this week was can- not at the meeting said proposal to the province East Prairie Metis Settle- The project is a good one for celled by the company. they would not have sup- to build a chemither- ment. Also nearby are the the province,' McLeod Meanwhile, Cliff ported the motion of sepa- momechanical (CTMP) Sucker Creek, Grouard and said. "We will be doing a Smith, acting deputy ration if they _had been mill about 15 miles west of Driftpile Indian Reserves. very, very detailed environ- minister of forestry, rands present. Father, near High Prairie. "It's a question of the mental impact assessment." and wildlife, confirmed The council wanted High Prairie is located government evaluating the The pulp mill will em- reports an American amendments to Bills 64 366 kirometres northwest different proposals and ploy 150 people while an- multinational pulp and and 65, allowing munici pal of Edmonton. deciding if one or the other other 150 will be employed paper company, Parsons - self- government on the YFY is subsidiary of a is suitable for the area," said in woods' operations. Whittemore, has shelved settlements. They wanted Taiwan company called Gartaganis. When the fine paper ma- plans to build a pulp mill settlements to get jurisdic- Yuen Foong Yu (YFY) Both projects would chine is added five years near High Level. tion over their own lands Paper Manufacturing require similar amounts of later, another 150 people That mill would be lo- and policy -making powers Corn ny Ltd. The mill timber both from Forest will be hired at the mill. cated north of Paddle instead of the AFMS all would be the first major Management Areas and Dennis Cunningham, Prairie Metis Settlement council. Taiwanese investment in nearbyprivate landowners, Peavine Settlement admin- and near the Dene Tha' In a letter to Wind- Canada. including Metis settle- istrator, said while the and Boyer River Indian speaker, Parenteau It's one of two forestry ments, he said. number of jobs to be created Reserves. charged his council has developments proposed Martin McLeod, YFY by the project sounds The move follows con- "been placed under tre- for the High Prairie area vice -president, said the promising, the mill's 150 troversial hearings held mendous pressure" by currently under review by company hopes to meet in jobs would be of minimal on the $1.3 billion pro- Municipal Affairs to have a the province. the near future with repre- benefit to his settlement, be- posed Alberta- Pacific referendum accepting or Recommendations sentatives of the Metis set- cause it would be too far for pulp mill, which would be rejecting the motion of have been submitted to tlements and Indian bands workers to commute. built near Athabasca. separation. cabinet, according to Nick located near the proposed "The bushland opera- After observing that of- "It should be under- Gartaganis, director of site. tions might be of benefit to ten very bitter public hear - stood that this is supported economic and financial He said the company is everybody," he added. ing process, Parsons - by the Council, not be- analysis with the provin- confident it can win public Cunningham expressed Whittemore decided to cause of Dr. Surrendi's cial forestry, lands and support for its pulp and mixed feelings about the back off, said Forestry pressure but because our wildlife department. paper project. The CTMP YFY project.' Anytime you Minister LeRoy Fjordbot- people have requested it." The other proposal has mill, unlike a bleached kraft take timber out of an area, ten. PAGE 2, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 12, 1989

HOUSING 'Skyrocketing rent hikes force . CRUNCH poor to scramble for housing By Jeff Morrow ances for welfare recipi- ning to see an increase in "There are already Windspeaker Staff Writer ents and a lack of secunty renters being left out in cases where tenants are deposits required by the cold. getting booted out, and EDMONTON many landlords. She's expecting a rash they don't have any re- "The amount of money of applicants from renters course. The law really has Skyrocketing rental they're getting for rent is who do not fall under the to be changed to protect prices in Edmonton have very low. Its just not Landlord Tenant Act and them," she said. the inner -city poor scram- meeting the cost of hous- who have not been able to Joe Blyan, Metis vice bling to find an affordable ing on the private market. fpay their rent in the last president of Zone 4, said place to live and housing It never did," she said. ew months. Natives are having a diffi- agencies are expecting a The maximum shelter "We're beginning to cult time already because surge in applications from allowance for three people get some indication this is they don't have anyone to people coming into the is $490 and the price of a happening. We just don't vouch for them when they cm three bedroom apartment know to what extent yet," come into the city to live. T inda Trottier, housing is $520. she said. "It's going to be even placement worker for the Trottier said the num- The Landlord Tenant more devastating to Na- Boyle Street Co -op said ber of people she helps has Act requires a landlord to tive people. It's hard she is starting to detect a jumped from 60 to 150 a give a three month warn- enough now because they steady increase in the month and she expects the ing before an eviction no- don't have any refer- number of people coming number to go even higher tice is sent. ences," he said. to her centre for help find- in the coming months. However, renters who Alberta Social Services ing rental accommoda- The Co -op housing liv'e in boarding houses Minister John Oldring tions. service acts as a referral where kitchens are shared announced this week his "The main problem I service for families and in- with other renters, do not department will be con- see right now is the wait. dividuals having trouble fall under the act. sidering raising housing It's getting harder to find finding rental homes. She expects boarding allowances in response to housing," she said. Many of its clients are house tenants to be hit the the rising rental rates. She said there are more Native people coming to hardest. City landlords have people looking for rentals Edmonton from their Harvey said there are raised the rental rates for now then shehas seen in northern reserves or set- "hundreds" of boarding the first time since 1983 the three years she has tlements to find work. houses in the inner city, and say the costs will be- worked at the centre. Edmonton Inner City many which are occupied come higher over the next Trottier blames it on in- Society director Ann Har- by Natives living on social few years because of the sufficient shelter allow- vey said she is also begin- assistance. declining vacancy rate. Affordable housing is becoming more difficult to find. Native groups demand more action on crime Task force to study downtown murders

By Jeff Morrow longer. Why are we having such a Windspeaker Staff Writer During its meeting in migration into the city December, the police com- every fall? It's simple. EDMONTON mission requested that the There's nothing in the Edmonton Police Depart- North," he said. The Edmonton Police ment devise an "action In the past, the social Commission wants Native plan" to study the social problems of Native people groups to help cleanup the problems that are affecting in Alberta have never been city's image but Alberta the area. recognized by the City of Native leaders insist that This week, the police Edmonton and the Native the commitment should be department announced it people living in the down- more involved than sim- will form a special com- town core have never been ply downplaying its vio- mittee to study crime in a the focus of any municipal lent reputation. target area to determine government initative, he They want the city to why it is happening and charged. recognize the needs of what can be done to lessen He said the city should Windspeaker file photo Native people and not it. start recognizing Native City police are often responding to an increasing amount of violent crime near areas view them as the source of The area borders 114th people as citizens of Ed- like Boyle Street. the city's high crime rate. Avenue on the north, 111th monton who need help Pohcecommissionvice- Street on the west and the and not outsiders who are Edmonton, Louis noted, group in an effort to ad- Friendship Centre, said she chairman Wayne Drewry river on the south and east. causing problems. and the city council should dress Native needs. received the letter from the said Edmonton's reputa- Drewry, an Edmonton "There are people meet with Native groups GeorginaDonald,direc - commission but hasn't tion as the "murder capital lawyer, said the commis- crying for help. Our agen- to establish a working for of the Canadian Native decided whether to reply. of Canada" is a dubious sion wants Native groups cies are plugged up, he distinction the city can do to become part of the plan. said. without. He said the commission Roy Louis, president of He wants to form a task issued its position paper to the Indian Association of force to study the problem Native organizations in Alberta, said he has been Catch the of Native violence and al- Edmonton late last year pushing for the city to set cohol abuse near the down- seeking their support and up a task force into Native town core. recommendations for social problems in Edmon- Last year there were 24 undertaking the compre- ton for more than a year. Spirit murders in Edmonton, hensive research plan. He said there should be eight were in the down- The commission is wait- a Native Standing Corn - HEARD DAILY ON CBC -TV town core. Drewry said ing to get a response. mittee on Urban Affairs es- 6:00 a.m. - 9:00a.m. daily on CBC -TV "that's just no t a cceptable." But Metis zone 4 vice - tablished "to investigate "We have to find a way president Joe Blyan said the horrendous social to tackle this thing and find the commission's focus is problems affecting the Daily broadcasts - -- up to the minute news, out what the problem is," too vague. Native community in Ed- much more. he said. He said the root of monton." entertainment and "We're not very happy Edmonton's social prob- Louis said Native Edmonton and Area with this title, particularly lems extend into northern people make up a very when we see a lot of the Alberta where Native significant part of Edmon- Northern Alberta murders happening in a people become frustrated ton and their problems & defined, geographic area." with the poverty in their should be taken into con- Red Deer Area Drewry noted that most own communities. sideration by city council. of the violence that occurs He said they eventually He said there are more For more information call: in the inner city involves wind up in Edmonton than 30,000 Native people CANE -FM Ray Fox Station Manager Natives and alcohol abuse. looking for work, but en- living in Edmonton. P.O. Box 2250 Lac La Biche He said the five -member counter poverty all over The issue should not be board is not going to ig- again. focused solely on bringing (Direct) Tel. 423 -2800 Lac La Biche Studio 623 -3333 Fax: 623 -2811 nore the problem any "We're the victims. down the crime rate in JANUARY 12, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 3 On The National Scene !National News Notes)

Mohawks to get own justice system More funds urged Precedent- setting agreement by Quebec band for C -31 Indians OTTAWA By Jeff Morrow power to hold trials and Windspeaker Staff Writer hand down sentences. Canada should commit rare money to help Indian The arrangement will women and their children regain lost Indian status, KAHNAWAKE RE- not "necessarily" have a according toaNafivepanelholdingcrossmimtry hmr- SERVE, QUEBEC mechanism for appeals to ings on Bill C -31. Quebec and federal rul- After passing legislation allowing reinstatement, The Kahna wake Mo- ings, Ciaccia said. the federal government committed $295 million to hawk Nation is on its way 1-le also said Kahna- cover the costs of restoring status to an estimated 65 ,000 toward judicial independ- wake Nation could be women and children. ence from the provincial viewed as a model for But Chief William Montour of the Assembly of First and federal governments. other bands across Canada Nations said the number of people seeking reinstate- An agreement to allo- who want to have their ment has exceeded all government estimates.Arecent cate corn lete "judicial own justice systems. commitment of $13 billion to help the bands may not autonomy" to the 5500 - Kahnawake Grand be ewugh since costs incurred could nm to $5 billion member band near Mon- Chief Joe Norton told by the end of the decade, he said. treal is expected to be final- Windspeaker the agree- Montour said the government will also have to dal ized in March. ment will help the Mo- with the need by some bands for more reserve land The Quebec Minister of hawks enter the 1990s with for the returnees. Native Affairs said this a modern focus. Montour said 65,000 Aboriginal people have al- week "the ultimate goal of He said it will enable ready sou t reinstatement and 40,000 still have to be these talks is to recognize the Kahnawake Mohawks P the Mohawks as a nation, to have "control over their not only in words but in own lives." practice." And it will help them John Ciaccia said the settle problems that have Kahnawake reserve will erupted with band factions "be a nation within a torn between traditional June referendum for values state." Wtodspeaker and contemporary Ciaccia said the Mo- Kahnawake Chief Joe Norton file photo systems. hawk people will have settle family and contrac- power of arrest. The dispute involves northern land claim legal power to control their tual disputes. The band has only had the development of an on- own judicial system in The Kahna wake re- the power to settle dis- reserve bingo parlor, YELLOWKNIFE,N.W.T. both criminal and civil serve's 13 -member police putes within its member- which many of the Elders cases. force will be expanded to ship through mediation, and traditional Mohawks NegotiationsontheDene /Metisdaimin theNonth- They will also be able to 18 and will be given the but it will now be given the object to. west Territories must be finalized by the end of March and then go to a referendum in June, according to the NWT Matis Association. If there is no final agreement by the end of March, the federal government will cut off negotiations, according to a Matis Association news release. In art-cent letter to the Dene Nation and Matis As- sociation, Pierre Cadieux, the minister of Indian and Kehewin lawsuit dropped, says councillor Northern Affairs, stated he's committed to reaching an ague t by March 31,1990. By Dana Wagg But it has yet to be Dion said Gadwa ing anybody, that he was T7neMswantajointassemblyoftheDereNa- Windspeaker Staff Writer served on any of the indi- "didn't serve anybody and taking everything back," tion and Matis Association before the end of January viduals named in the suit, he's refusing to serve any- said Dion. to instruct the Dene /Metis negotiating team in final - KEHEWIN RESERVE, according to band council- body. He backed out on it. "But come election time izing negotiations. ALTA. lor Roland Dion, one of the "We point -blank asked in March, I'm sure you'll The association also wants a referendum on the 13 people. him for them but he have a few pages to write comprehensive claim, which is for $500 million over A Kehewin councillor And it must be served to wouldn't give them to us. then," he said. 20 years and 70,000 sq. km. of land. says Chief Gordon Gadwa be effective, according to We wanted to be served," While there's some hard hasdropped plans to sue 13 lawyer Dennis Roth, who's he said. feelings between Gadwa band members for $500,000. representing the 13 people. It looks like a dead issue and the councillors, "we're The chief filed a state- Roth has yet to file a for now, he said. all trying our darndest to ment of claim Sept. 25 at statement of defence in Gadwa was confronted try and work as closely as Edmonton's Court of response to the claim. before Christmas at the we can with each other RCMP detachment Queen's Bench as uncer- "Unless they're served, band office by all 13 people, regardless of the situation," tainty surrounded his fu- there's nothing more we said Dion. said Dion, who doesn't called 'training centre' ture. need to do," he said. "He said he wasn't serv- intend to seek re -election. "I think people will sur- vive until March." CARDS-TON, ALTA. Named in the suit were The RCMPdetachngrt in Cardston was dismissed five of the six councillors, as a training centre for recruits in 1980 shortly after TIONIST/SECRETARY who attempted in August a Blood blockade of its businesses, an RCMP officer RECEP to have Gadwa removed as told a public inquiry this week. chief. Commanding officer Peter Wright said the deci- reception duties. Gadwa in his statement sion followed a meeting in which food representa- Duties: and general Switchboard of claim said the 13 people tives and RCMP K- Division officials agreed constables processing as required.req mail, courier, fax. libelled him by accusing stationed in Cardston were too inexperienced. Rookie processing outgoing incoming and Dept him of bribery, manipula- constables were often sent there for six- months Handle filing system. and Administration tion, intimidation and pa- training. Maintain present to Accounting lieas systems of incoming supp tronage. They also accused The Blood blockade drew attention to their land Maintain reportingrepo distribution receivingivin and him of "being evil" and cast claim. The band blocked access to Cardston, 255 km Ordering, "aspersions as to his ances- south of Calgary , and to some businesses on High - try, he said. way 5, south of the Blood Reserve boundary. Qualifications: client needs In Aug. 17 Band Wrig,ht also testified adetachmenton the reserve to nail to an Ability skills. Council Resolution, the was a bad idea. The Blood's six-man police force organizational individual.indi for RCMP de- Good and ertive and dissident councillors ac- caused a lot of problems the Cardston courteous organizations tribal police force often dropped Friendly, of of language,g tachment in 1978. The skills culture, cused the chief of acquiring RCMP holding cells Word dge Aboriginal treaty number off intoxicated people at the and outstanding a "through without authority. Knowledge questionable means," ac- proper a definite asset. telephone. If the RCMP are to be replaced on reservations by communities and on the cording to a court docu- work on own both in person Native police, those officers must be disciplined and Ability to mmunicate bo ment filed by Gadwa's effectively well-train d if they are to do a proper job, Wright said. Ability to lawyer. etween the benefits. Theofficeralsoblamedpoorrelationsb Excellent Gadwa, who had been Blood and the RCMP on the reserve's former direc- locked out of his office in resume to: tor of protective services, Wilton Good Striker. Please send your August regained control of Good Striker told the Caniston detachrnert in 1976 Susan St. Laurent the reserve in late Septem- that RCMP visits to tine communi ty weren't welcome, -112 Avenue January 26, 1990 ber after meeting with the said Wright, who testified at an inquiry in Lethbridge 15001 Alberta Date: Edmonton, Closing council and threatening examining strained relations between the Blood and of Alberta after a month-long 1 2V6 Society legal action. RCMP. The inquiry resumed Jan. 8 Multi -Media Gadwa and his lawyer Christmas break. Aboriginal Saul Birenbaum couldn't be reached for comment. PAGE 4, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 12, 1989

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Rent controls needed before it's too late The rich get richer. The or get poorer. That'sthelesson behind the new year's early Christ- mas gift for the poor as landlords jack up rental accom- modation by as much as 25 per cent for 1990. Already beleaguered inner-city residents, many of whom are elderly and are on fixed incomes, will proba- bly face one of the worst housing crisis in years in Ed- monton. More and more poor people, including many Native people who fall in that category, are knocking on the doors of such places as the Boyle Street Co -op and the Letters to the Editor Edmonton Inner City Society as they desperately struggle to find an affordable place to live. Ies all a sign of the times, say some landlords and Time to get on with The Metis Dream" developers who say that the rental 'holiday' for Edmon- tonians in the 1980s are over and local renters should Dear editor. opportunity for all, plus cord and must vote before with the community plan- expect to pay as much as anyone else in Canada for creating a true democracy anything may be done ning. decent accommodation in the 1990s. The early Metis people by making the Metis with the land. The all - Always when people Rental holiday? Considering that Edmontonians in fused in classic Metis fash- people Okemowan. council must then agree, become too selfish and the 1980s came through one of the worst recessions in ion, the equality of man Elders like Maurice L'Hi- Then the Minister must greedy, they lose every- modern Canadian history, you have to wonder where and democratic rights with rondelle, Sid Beaudry, agree. All three things thing. If the accord pro- this kind of assessment comes from. the Indian traditions of Fred Carifelle, Joe McDer- must be done before any - vides opportunity for all, It's time for landlords to wake up and smell the coffee consensus and respect for mott, Richard Poitras, thing is done with the land. why try for another gen- because the shoe can fit on the other foot, too. the wisdom of elders. Asolphus Ghostkeeper, Joe What would happen if eration for more? In the The provincial government has at its fingertips a These principles of de- Cardinal, Fred Martineau, the land is deeded to a set- meantime the wrong chance to play the responsible role in helping the poor mocracy and fair play have Rober Aulotte and Adrian tlement and the old act re- people or the wrong eco- and needy who clearly cannot afford to pay the outra- historically been an essen- Hope. tained? The settlement nomic circumstances may geous rents that money -grubbing landlords are foisting tial part ofthe Metis way of The following quotes council would still be arise and with the stroke of on renters. doing things. are excerpted from "An Okemowan. a pen, all would be lost. Before it's too late, the government should act quickly The Metis people were Historic Meeting ", the A quorum of three Actually the federation and decisively to implement rent controls in this prov- homeless, but always car- record of a meeting of people could theoretically had its roots in the St. Paul ince before rent hikes get out of control and force the ried in their hearts a two - Metis Elders held in 1979. sell the settlement land. Metis Constitution of 1932. poor and the elderly out on the street. part dream: 1) a Metis "The finest thing that No, I like the cross checks I feel we will need the With the city's vacancy rate at its lowest since 1981, homeland and 2) an eco- ever happened to the Metis of the Accord. strength of unity even renters are at the mercy of landlords. nomic chance for all Metis people is that they got to- Democracy under the more in the future. The Given the state of housing in some sectors of the city, people. gether and organized accord would mean the wisdom of the elders is there's no question that while the price of rental accom- Metis people were al- themselves and got land people of each settlement useful today. We should modation will be going up, it's very unlikely that the ways skilled negotiators set aside for them... We are Okemowan and pass also have more respect for quality of decent housing will reflect that price hike in the and organizers. Through must continue to work their own rules, not on a our elders. tenement -like housing offered by slum landlords in the the skills of negotiating together for the betterment quorum of three people as I do not like all of these city. and organizing, the settle- of our people in the fu- it is today. strangers coming here and and time again, unscrupulous landlords have ments were born. ture," said Elder Maurice The accord has enouph speaking for us. We are been forced to upgrade housing conditions to a tolerable, The settlements were L'Hirondelle, East Prairie. economic development perfectly capable of speak- decent level only after complaints have been lodged by and still are on Crown "If we had not been funds to give everyone a ing and deciding for our- renters. land. The mere stroke of a united in 1939, the Govern- chance, instead of a few. selves. In this city alone, there are people who are living in pen in the hands of some- ment would have refused Today our young Besides they do not live housing without proper plumbing, without heat, with one biased against Metis to grant us the settlements. people do not have a here, so have absolutely no faulty and dangerous wrong. You name it, you'll find it peoples and settlements But we were united and, chance. Under the accord, way of understanding in this city. would vanish. therefore, they gave us the they have every opportu- anything about what's Skyrocketing rent hikes are a reflection of the times, as The old Metis Better- land. Cooperation is still nity. We have already lost going on here and are some landlords say. ment Act and very limited the key- we must remain far too many youth to the probably a large part of the That's a telling statement. Because what it really economic opportunity in agreement among our- cities. Much more and the current problem. shows is the difference between those in society who put combined to create a very selves," said Elder Adol- settlements will become an The ballot box is better. profit before compassion, self- interest before the com- chaotic problem on settle- phus Ghostkeeper, Paddle old age home and vanish. It preserves everyone's mon good. ments. Prairie. We must think of the fu- dignity. A date for the Landlords do not have to jack up rents by astronomi- At first the Government "The most important ture, youth, that is the duty ballot established by the cal amounts. They should have a legitimate right to profit used settlement supervi- thing about the settlements of elders. settlers here is better than from their endeavours but not to the point of gouging sors, then went to settle- is that they gave the Metis No one can really guar- one imposed from the out- renters, particularly those who cannot afford to live ment councils. One group people a land base. No antee anything in this life. side. Now it is up to each anywhere else. on a settlement could get a matter where they go now, We have plenty of ability, individual here to decide. It may be a capitalist marketplace. But within this majority of its members they always have a home all we lack is the opportu- This time lets respect place is the underclass of society - the poor and needy elected to council. to go back to," said Elder nity. Our young people consensus, or pretty soon, who do not have much but would like to keep a roof Under the old act, the Robert Aulotte, Fishing don't have a decent place no one will believe us. If under their heads. council is Okemowan, so Lake. for dancing, sports or any - we give respect and dig- For Native people who fit in that category especially, everything would flow to The Alberta Accord is thing else. Under the ac- nity, we will recieve it! skyrocketing rent hikes will add another barrier to seem- the one oup. Everyone the product of the elders cord package, a sports Then let's get on with the ingly endless ones that stop them from making headway else barely survived in a actions to correct problems arena /meeting hall is pos- Metis Dream, before it with their lives. state of despair and help- and at long last, secure the sible. becomes the Metis Night- The Alberta government talks about keeping families lessness. Metis dream. If Paddle decides to mare! together in times of need. A group of Elders de- I feel the accord uses continue with the accord, It's a time of need now. cided to correct these prob- great wisdom in securing the youth should consider And it's time to act and act fast before too many, lems by securing Metis the land. The people are making their views and Lawrence Graham people are hurt. lands, ensure, economic, Okemowan under the ac- priorities known and help Paddle Prairie JANUARY 12, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 5

A new year is a time for reflection Tansi, ahnee and hello. hard enough I could have families and lives. and traditions. This morning there is believed that this evidence In this modern world it Nature is a great re- new snow. pointed to the early arrival is possible to do the same. minder. The biggest thing Each individual flake of springtime. I didn't. TOUCHING At the turn of the year the that I can do for myself on a spirals lazily through the This is the first moon of THE CIRCLE fashionable thing for day to day basis is to stop purple haziness of early the year. The Old Ones people to do is to make moving around first thing morning like a dancer. called it the Earth Renewal By Richard Wagamese resolutions. in the morning and take a If ou close your eyes Moon. This is the moon This is the time when all good long look at what is and listen, the right way that is born of the longest kinds of promises are made happening in ,the world you can almost hear the and darkest day of the to ourselves to either quit around me. Even a small beat of the drum they fol- year. something or start some- winter thing like falling low. It travels through what's thing. This is the time when snow has its message. Our In the wind is an honor left of the old year and on we assess the good and bad world is the greatest spiri- song. Morning emerges into the new. It brings with the last few years is that human beings. things in our lives. tual teacher. elegantly, gracefully like a it an elegant motion in- nature seldom does any- In the oldgdays, the eld- The time when we focus This morning, I am into planned thing. ward. It is a time of con - thing by accident. In every ers would tell stories and on things we'd like to a new year and a new dec- Snow. templation. small change of rhythm legends around the tribal change or add to the daily ade. The 1980's were a In the past few days The color of this time of and condition there is fire. Because everything routines of our living. great learning time for me. there has been the teasing the year is white. The pure something there for me to was in a state of rest they The winter is the direc- I grew up there. The 1990's presence of a false spring. glistening white of the learn or use. believed that the spirit tion of the north on the hold a great deal of prom- The river opened up a little snow that falls outside this With this in mind the world was in the same Great Wheel of Life. It is the ise. What I need to remem- and the people everywhere window. It is the color of snow this morning be- state. direction of wisdom. This ber as I move into them were walking with the ex- purity and wisdom. It is the comes an indication that They could talk about is the time on the Medicine however are all of the hard tra jump to their step that only color that is a combi- it's time to remember the the good and bad spirits Wheel when human beings lessons I had to learn comes from warmth and nation of all other colors. A things the Old Ones said safely without fear of an- reflect on all the teachings through the old decade. As sunshine. balance and a harmony. about this time of the year. gering the unhealthy spir- that have come their way I move into this new year I From my window, Maybe it's just coinci- It is the time of renewal. its. their travels need to recall all of the les- those mornings, I could see dence that the snow is f all- Underneath this soft blan- When the teachings and around the wheel in the sons contained in that one the grass again and the ing as I prepare myself to ket of snow and ice, the stories were finished, the past year. year of 1989. hard -grey face of the pave- enter a new year. Maybe earth is gathering its ener- people had more time to This is what the snow This is the Earth Re- ment. Perhaps if I had tried the climatic conditions just gies. dwell on their meanings. has reminded me of this newal Moon. Like the happen to be occurring this The tiny seeds which There wasn't as much ac- morning. Sometimes it is so moon I move graceful from way. will become plants and tivity during the winter easy to take things for one year to another. Like STAFF Maybe the snow this trees are coming into har- months and there was less granted. Sometimes I can the moon I take the time to morning is just Old Winter mony with the ground. The distraction. bet so caught up in the day contemplate all the teach- Jeff Morrow Man announcing his con- animals which are the The people had more y day events in my life ings in the travels I have Assignment editor of things sleeping ones are resting than enough time to con- that I forget to put them gone through in that last Dana Wagg tinued control the teachings of into the proper perspective. year. I gather my energies Copy editor /reporter until the real springtime and allowing the universe template I forget a coming Josie Auger chases him into shadow around them to offer them the elders. Through the that making and move into the Arts /Entertainment once more. protection as they rest from long winter nights they success of life in this mod- seasons with grace and reporter Maybe. one season of growth and could go inward and see em world for me is based dignity . Leta McNaughton One thing I've managed prepare for another. how these teachings ap- entirely on belief and prac- Until next week, Commnuity reporter to learn and believe over It is the same with plied to their individual tice of those old teachings Meegwetch. John Holman Sports reporter Real Pelchat Production Assistant Translation of 'Thuching The Circle' by Joe Redcrow Susan St. Laurent Manager Office Pr 40\6'1>A.' r^CA /D^ V5d CA^d- 44r" AIC Tina Wood aP` Lb Marketing Co-ordinator cor 4CA5 ,rpLrn, rrb P4

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Dr. Anne Anderson Letters to the Editor I Native Heritage & Parenteau defends Paddle Prairie pullout Cultural Centre Dear editor. the five settlement council- the Metis people, they at any time, be forced to lors, then once again by the would not support this apply for permits. As chairman of the five council members at a deal either. require a person with recep- Paddle Prairie Settlement special meeting convened Hearing only from the In general, all of these Council, I would like to immediately. Two mem- Federation executive and points can be used against tion skills, typing & basic clarify for your readers a bers of the council opposed the government in their the Metis people of Al- few points regarding the the motion to withdraw explanation of this deal berta, if the government in computer knowledge. position of the PaddlePrai- and three supported the means the people only hear the future says that this rie Council and the recent motion. As chairman, un- one viewpoint. ' Accord is the way that we, Work 20 hrs per week. happenings on our settle- less I totally misunder- I ask the people of all the as Metis, have determined ment. stood how democracy settlements: have you ever what aboriginal rights we $7.00 per hr. Despite Mr. Hardy's works in this country, I had the opportunity to are prepared to give up. statements, it is true that take this to mean that the hear from another lawyer, In other words, the Fed- Ability to speak Cree would the Paddle Prairie settle- motion is carried. or to hear a second view- eration has through this ment is no longer a part of Since the memorable point on this deal? proposedsed Accord agreed be an asset. the Federation of Metis day of November 14, 1989, Has anyone ever told and is trying to get all us Settlements. one of the councillors who you the disadvantages and to agree to sign away those Position available immediate For those who are un- opposed the motion has the dangers of going rights which are ours if we aware, there is no legal continued to attend the through with the Accord as continue to support each problem with this with- Federation All- Council's it is set up? Consider these other. drawal. meetings and Mr. Hardy points at least: We have not forgotten Please phone Dr. Anne The corporation's and the other Settlement that the other side of the bylaws of the Federation in Councils continue to recog- 1. You are signing over negotiating table is the Anderson, 452 -6296 to ar- Cause 6 state clearly that a nize his input as represen- the ownership of your set- government of Alberta. settlement council can tative of Paddle Prairie. tlement lands to another We have been placed range for an interview. withdraw its membership The same councillor, body, the General Council. under tremendous pres- at any time with notice in Mervin Bellerose to be The option was there from sure on our settlement by writing to the Federation. specific, also met several the government of Alberta Dr. Surrendi's insistence This notice in writing times with Dr. Surrendi, to have the land held by that the people must hold a was provided to the Fed- the assistant deputy minis- each settlement, but his vote to demonstrate sup - eration on Nov. 15, 1989, ter of municipal affairs. plan puts all land and port for their council before the day following the mo- Although we requested therefore all power in the he will deal with their tion to withdraw. Dr. Surrendi to meet with hands of the General motions. Native Venture The chairman also at- the council, we were only Council and the Minister; I He has done this on no tended the November Fed- granted one meeting and can't believe members of a other settlement but has in eration All -Council meet- that was to be told that he settlement would so easily the past sent groups of ing and read aloud the had no intention of discuss- hand over their lands to be concerned settlement Capital Co. Ltd. motions to the assembly. ing our motions or our held by someone other members back to "go The government of Al- concerns until he had than themselves. through their elected repre- ... A source berta was also informed of heard from "the people." 2. Your are signing sentatives" to be heard. the decision at the same He proceeded to follow away trapping, hunting We are proceeding with of business time. his own process of pressur- and fishing rights anytime a vote on the Paddle Prairie financing The reaction from the ing the people at Paddle the province of Alberta Settlement on January 18, for Federation and the govern- Prairie to get back into the wishes to impose provin- 1990. It should be under- Alberta Native ment has been similar. Both Federation and continue cial law in these areas; stood that this is supported parties, as represented by the Accord process. 3. You are signing away by the council, not because business Mr. Hardy and Dr. Sur - We have made it clear to altrights and claims to sub- of Dr. Surrendi's pressure rendi, continue to deny or both the Federation of surface resources. Yet, the but because our people attempt to ignore the deci- Metis Settlements and the fact that a litigation has have requested it. sion made by the Paddle government of Alberta that been in process for at least As chairman and on (403) 453-3911 atulki Prairie Council. we do not consider our- 14 years proves that this behalf of the council, we 4IIii They have stated di- selves out of the negotiat- should not be a decision have not acted yet without rectly or indirectly that the ing process. But we are reached without full un- the dirction and support of decision was made at an definitely, at this point, not derstanding and input the majority of our settle- iinproperly called meeting a part of the Federation. from all settlement mem- ment members. We did our where two councillors We do not support the bers; own referendum of sup- were absent. legislation (Bills 64-and 65) 4. You are signing away port through an informal Again, these statements as they are being proposed all rights to have any say petition where we received and suggestions are un- by the Federation and the about the water on the set- a wide majority of support. true. Government of Alberta. I tlements. The government Sincerely, The motions were made think if the other settlement can proceed with water Suite 202 at the Accord meeting and members took the time to diversion plans at any time Robert Pareanteau 11738 Kingsway Ave. voted on twice - once by consider all the implica- without your involvement. Chairman Edmonton, Alberta everyone present at the tions of this Accord, which To use the Water on your PADDLE PRAIRIE T5G 0X5 Accord meeting, including could threaten the future of settlement means you may, SETTLEMENT COUNCIL Native Communications

Start a Career in Communications COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER HL89E8110-003 -WDSP LAC LA BICHE - In this challenging position you will be Native Communications is a one -year students with an introduction to media responsible for the development of mental health prevention and promotion programs with primarily Native people and college program that will introduce and allow for wise career choices. communities in the Lac La Biche area. Responsible to the Area Clinic Manager and in consultation with the local Native you to journalism, radio, television Upon completion, opportunities exist Steering Committee, you will assist communities to assess and identify needs, develop programs, and evaluate and other forms of media. within the college for more specialized outcomes. A small counselling caseload is expected. Cross cultural awareness is essential. Ability to speak Cree an training in communications fields asset. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma plus The Native Communications Program related course work and several years experience. Equivalencies considered. NOTE: Must have own is practical in nature and many For further fields, contact Native Com- transportation and a valid driver's license. Dependant on applicant interest and availability, this position may be split courses are project oriented, giving munications in Edmonton at: into two half -time positions. lots of hands -on experience. The Salary: $24,108 - $38,396 (403) 483-2348 Closing Date:: January 19, 1990 program is intended to provide Native Alberta Health Or 483 2329 Please send an application form or resume quoting competition number to: Native Communcations Alberta Government Employment Office 4th Floor, Kensington Place Grant MacEwan Box 1796 10011 -109 Street Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S8 Community College T5J 2P2 JANUARY 12, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 7

Happy New Year to all my students and customers. Montana band sues feds for Marge Derksen CLASS 1 DRIVING I. SCHOOL LTD. reserve 80 F - EXCLUSIVE TRAINING IN loss of TRACTOR years ago TRAILER ` i UNITS - By Dana Wagg He said he had "no this charade of taking a long; members dispersed Windspeaker Staff Writer idea" how much the com- surrender of the reserve or joined other bands pensation might amount to from this group," said Nel- around 1890. The chief and VANCOUVER if the band's claim is suc- son. "They took the surren- some of his followers then 15 speed transmissions O. 1,2 5 3 license

cessful. der from the wrong group took scrip while others -0- tirbrake - P.O.I.C. S/ Endorsement The Montana Band The dispute centres and did the Montana Band joined the Samson and 327 -3144 Income I., deducible from Hobbema is suing the around the surrender of out of its land." Ermineskin Bands adjacent 4128 - 2nd Avenue N. Lethbridge, Alberta federal government for land to the government by The Montana Band isn't to the Bobtail Band. compensation for the loss former members of the challenging its surrender In 1896 a group of refu- of much of its reserve 80 Bobtail Band. of land in 1901 to the gee Indians took advan- years ago. The government at the Crown for the Calgary- tage of an amnesty and Twenty square miles time approached those Edmonton railway. returned from Montana - WISHES ALL OUR were taken by Ottawa members to surrender the The government paid a where they had fled after from the band in 1909 by land after Montana Band considerable amount of the 1885 rebellion - to / FRIENDS AND STUDENTS Ottawa and sold to settlers members "completely re- money to the former Bob- establish the Montana Re- in future years, leaving the fused," said Nelson. tail members for the land serve settling on land A HAPPY band with just 10 square "The government de- surrendered in 1909, which which had been earlier set AND PROSEROUS miles, claims the band. cided the Montana band left the Montana Band aside for Chief Bobtail and 'They came along and wasn't the proper ones with just 10 square miles. his band. NEW YEAR ate off two-thirds,' said from whom to take a sur- The area was originally Nelson hopes the case band lawyer Gary Nelson, render - even though set aside in the late 1800s will be heard this fall at the Sheila Provost in an interview from his they had taken a surrender fora band headed by Chief Federal Court of Canada in Vancouver office. from them eight years ear- Bobtail. But the band Edmonton and predicted Laura White Cow Nelson said if the courts lier - and they deter- didn't stick together too the trial will last five days. rule in favor of the Hob- mined the proper people bema band, it will have to were remnants of the Bob- Minnie Grey Horses decide how much should tail Band," said Nelson. be awarded. "They went through Rocky Mountain House National Board Members Native Liason Historic Park is recruiting park in- terpreters for the summer season. Pincher Creek Indian land claims Duties include presenting informa- tion to park visitors, participating School Division #29 nearing agreement in demonstration programs and a Box 3118 variety of other challenging tasks. Pincher Creek, Alta T0K 1WO By Dana Wagg ated is the Lubicon '' 1 Windspeaker Staff Writer Lake's 50 yeatold äiá Basic requirements include 2 years pate Talkgbrokeoffin' of post secondary education, ex- EDMONTON Jan.19ßR. Tie band ï5 asking for 246 sq. kir perience in interpretation, and in Three bands are of land centred near 3 of the following: public speak- likely to have their land Little Buffalo and $170 ing, creative writing, graphics arts, claims accepted 6y Ot- million. Ottawa has re- CJ\J////////i/IIIIIIII1 tawa in 1990 for nego- fused to budge, how- theatrical arts, or A/V presenta- tiation, says an Indian ever, from its offer of tions. Job Opp ten 4/Brien and Affairs' official. $4, million át, o Alexis, Janvier and Other' bands in- For more information call Dan BRAKEPERSON /YARDPERSON Alexander will proba- volved in formal nego- bly be added to the list, tiations with Ottawa Gaudet at 403 845 -2412. Salary CN Rail is starting the selection process and training to which would bring to include Grouard, the $2200 per month. Applications fill future vacancies in Edmonton, Alberta. 13 the number of claims Blood, Blackfoot, Cold must be post marked no laterthan in the province accepted Lake, Duttcan's Band, DUTIES: by Ottawa for negotia- Stoney, Louis Bull and 24/1/90. Successful candidates for such positions will work tion, said Allan Tall- Tallcree. under the direction of a Conductor /Yard Foreman and man, acting manager of Ottawa recently fi- will be required to ride freight and passenger trains and lands in Edmonton. nalized land claims Environment Environnement accordingly will be required to perform a variety of Canada Canada duties associated with the movement of trains on the Highlighting the list with Whitefish Lake ' +' Canadian Parks Service canadien des mainline and in yards. These duties include observance negoti- of claims being and Sturgeon Lake. Service parcs of the operating and safety rules, turning switches, coupling cars, applying hand brakes, making train inspections and protecting against movement of other trains. POSITIVE CASH FLOW OPPORTUNITY NOTICE OF WORKING CONDITIONS: - TEMPORARY Outdoor work in all weather conditions. On -call basic24 hours a day and must be available for duty on two hours notice. Possible assignment to a location other than GUARDIANSHIP where hired. Assignments require incumbents to be FOR SALE BY OWNER TO: away from home for variable periods of time. WILMA ANN RAIN QUALIFICATIONS': Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and TRUCKING CO. INC. must pass job related selection process and training Take notice that an program. They must also meet the medical and physical CENTRAL ALBERTA SERVICING application for standards, possess normal color perception and 20/20, 20/30 or 20/40 vision that is correctable to 20/20 with , T e m p o r a r y EDMONTON the aid of corrective lenses. ' Guardianship of your WETASKIWIN child, born on Salary and fringe benefits are defined in the Collective Agreement. While a training rate of $8.00 per hour will HOBBEMA 21, September 1987, apply for approximately 8 to 10 weeks, there exists an RED DEER will be made on extraordinary earnings potential over the long term. January 22 at 9:30 STETTLER Interested candidates should contact: a.m. in Edmonton AND ALL POINTS BETWEEN Family Court. CN Employment Services West Annex, CN Bldg. EXCELLENT GROWTH POTENTIAL 10004 - 104 Avenue Contact: Spencer L. VOLUME TO DATE MAY REQUIRE Edmonton, Alberta Speedy T5J OK2 IMMEDIATE EXPANSION Alberta Family and Phone: 421 -6283 REPLY TO BOX 6724 Social Services, (city) The Employment Office will be open to accept WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA T9A 2G4 Edmonton applications Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from Telephone:962 -8681 09:00 to 11:30 A.M. PAGE 8, WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 12, 1989

Aboriginal awards night honor Ft. Mac locals

Hi! Looking for a hot band to play good music for The cost for this gala affair is set at $15 per person. I your social? Well, Don Sauve and his 'Taste of Nashville' think it will be money well spent. I also understand a are back in town and busy. But Don tells me they're avail- dance will be held later in the evening, with music sup- able for any gigs. plied by the Conklin group. Just lately, 'Taste of Nashville' la ed good country And Program Director Dora Palmer says the center is rock at the Sacred Heart School in Edmonton. They are looking to book round dance and powwow singers, lo- talented, especially with the lady Celeste L'Hrondelle cally. "Outside groups interested in visiting us and see - singing and picking away on the bass guitar. ing Fort McMurray. We would appreciate a call," she You can reach Don at 454 -7039. said. And how about this! The Ray Fox Road Show. Thanks for the info, Dora. In his spare time, Ray who now owns a school bus, ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE: It's a go! The Friend - drives vanous bands and individual singers to different ship centre will begin Cree masses on January 23. A mass gigs in and out of province. That's one way of getting our like to challenge you. But first of all, let me tell you a story will be held each week on every Tuesday evening. musicians recognized. about the team you'll be going up against, (IF) you decide The other thing the centre is high on is Alcoholic Ray, who is not a bad musician himself, has taken with to take up the challenge. Anonymous meetings. On Tuesday evenings beginning him on the road such known talents as, "The Weekend I have heard from the grapevine that you have a line at 830 AA meetings are held, Thursday evenings Alateen Warriors," Elvis Grey' and many others. called the SMURF LINE! I also hear they are pretty fast Meetings and every Monday evening the regular AA "It's basically a travelling band and although we are and know how to score goals. But they have never run meeting can be your call to sobriety. set up to play at any function, we also use talents from the into the BULLDOGS TWIN TOWERS, have they? The Program director Iris Schenk said that a crafts course community we are to play at. It's a great time," com- smurfs are history! and moose -hair tuffing course will begin sometime in mented Fox. Now as their coach I am not trying to scare you off but February. Did you know that Ray is also into recordings? He is when other teams have played us, they shake in their For more info., please call the centre at 845 -2788. and he goes under the handle of Crazy Fox Productions. little skates, faced by the awesome defense of the 'Twin Thank you, Iris. And that is the other side of Ray, who is kept busy Towers' and our forward line, simply called: The Metis, EDMONTON: Will Danny Stonechild, the light running the Native Perspective/ CFWE at Lac La Biche. French and Fighting Irish Connection. heavyweight, be a contestant next month on the under - WINNIPEG: It is so nice to hear from old friends. One time this line went down on oal, scored their card of the-Razor Ruddock fight, when they announce his Percy Tuesday recently called to tell me a search is going goal, crashed through the boards behind the net and opponent and IF the fight does take place? on right at this moment, to find out if his son Jason Tues- chased their opponent's parents home. I talked to someone from the boxing commission but day will be the first in Canada to graduate at age 15. It So, if you decide to take up the challenge, give us a call he says no information can be given out until everything would make him the youngest graduate from high at BUllDOGS 455 -2700. Coach Rocky (the bladerunner) is finalized. Not even a hint? school ever. Woodward. My guess is...Danny will be fighting. Proud father Percy says his son skipped two grades, is FORT MCMURRAY: It's a happening! On January Did you know that Joe Blyan has a club /lounge lo- a wiz in computer science, and his average is in the eight- 20th; The Nistawoyou Friendship Center will be host of cated on Stony Plain Road? Well, he does and Joe simply ies. the Regional Abonginal Awards night. calls it JOE'S PLACE. People will remember Percy from his days here in The awards night is held in recognition of individuals I understand a great New Year's Eve bash was held Edmonton. Percy used to do a lot of singing at Native from the Fort Mcurray area that have contributed in there, with local Native talent and...wild meat was on the functions and once appeared on Native Nashville North, some way to their community . menu! a CBC /AMMSA television variety show. Guest speaker will be Chief Billy Diamond from James That's different. Best of luck in your new business Percy is now a certified Life Skills Coach, but he still Bay, Quebec. venture, Joe. sings and plays guitar whenever time allows him to. Entertainment will be supplied by powwow dancers That's it! See you all next week and don't forget to Nice hearing from you Percy. right from the community and other local talents. drive safely. The person sitting next to you could be the ALEXANDER: Okay, Rene Paul! I understand you All of this will be held at the Mackenzie Park Inn with next president of the MAA, the next Chief of Tobbaco have one hot hockey team at Alexander. Well, Rene, I'd supper to start at 5:30. Hill, the next prime minister of Canada...

Compiled by Tina Wood and Connie Morin info. call Randy Metchawais at (403) 594 -1457. MEMORIAL ROUND DANCE; In Memory of Si- NATIONAL FILM BOARD, Special Screenings of Indian Country mon Prosper Jackson; Jan. 27, Goodfish Lake, AB; Aboriginal Films, beginning Sept. 6, every Wednes- Pipe Ceremony at 5:00 p.m., supper to follow; There day at noon, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; N.F.B. Theatre, 120 will be giveaways, singers will be paid; everyone Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton welcome; sponsored by Prosper Delver & Lillian ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ANNUAL FRIDAY Jackson & Family. NIGHT SUPPERS; Fort Vermilion; Starting Nov. ONION LAKE TREATY 6 NATIVE RECREA- 24; Doors open at 5:30 m. TIONAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT; January 27- ST. HENRY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH SUNDAY 28,1990; Lloysminister Centennial Civic Centre; To- SCHOOL; every Sunday in Ft. 10:15 yen Vermilion at s tal prize $2,400.00 trophies; Entry fee is $200; plus a.m.; children 3 -8 years old are invited to attend; for Deadline Jan 19,1990; certified cheque or money more info. call Leona Skulmoski at (403) 927 -3712. order; contact Ron Harper at 344 -2107 (days) or Ray POWWOW DANCING LESSONS; every Monday Chocan at 344 -4673 (evenings) from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; and Wednesdays from 7 -10 4th ANNUAL 1990 TUNE -UP GOLF; Feb.2- 5,1990; p.m.; BonnyvilleNative Friendship Centre; for more Sahara Golf & Country Club, Las Vegas, Nevada; for info. call (403) 826 -3374. more info. call Gina (403) 585 -4298 (home) or Bill FREE SOUP KITCHEN; Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 (403) 585 -2139 (home) or Emile (403) 585 -3805 (home). - 1 p.m.; Bonnyville Native Friendship Centre; for CO -ED NATIVE VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE; For in- more info. call (403) 826 -3374. terested Native Groups and Associations; Registra- AA MEETINGS; Tuesdays & Thursdays starting at tion deadline, Feb. 5, 1990; for more info. call Brian 8:00 p.m.; Bonnyville Native Friendship Centre Hall; Gladue at (403) 452 -7811. for more info. call Larry Ducharmes at (403) 826- C.N.F.C. NATIVE RECREATION HOCKEY 3374. TOURNAMENT; Feb. 16, 17 & 18; Held at Enoch NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS; Tuesdays starting Recreation Centre; for more info. call Rene Houle at at 7:30 p.m.; Bonnyville Native Friendship Centre; (403) 452-7811. for more info. call Brian Tercier at (403) 826 -3374. SENIOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT; March 16,17 SWIM NITE; Fridays from 9 -10 p.m.; Bonnyville & 18, 1990; Regina Exhibition Stadium - Exhibition Swimming Pool; free to all members; for more info. Park, over $7,000.00 in prizes; Entry Deadline: March call (403) 826 -3374. 9, 1990; for more info. contact Milton Tootoosis at HEAD -SMASHED -IN- BUFFALO-JUMP MINI - (306) 584 -8333. EVENTS; Each Sunday from Dec. through March; REACHING JUST SETTLEMENTS (LAND celebrating this rich Native heritage; Artifact dis- CLAIMS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA); Feb. 21 & 22, play; arrangements can be made to accommodate 1990; University of Victoria, Victoria B.C.; confer- large group tours; for more info. contact Louise ence sponsored by the School of Public Administra- Crow Shoe at (403) 553 -2731 or Calgary Office (403) tion Sr The Division of University Extension and 265 -0048. Community Relations, University of Victoria; for TEA DANCE; Jan 12; 7 p.m. tol a.m.; The Dene.Tha more info. call (604) 721 -8055. Dancers will be doing the honors along with Tallcree BUFFY SAINTE- MARIE: LIVE IN CONCERT; Mar. Singers; free moose stew and bannock will be of- 30, 1990 at 8 p. m.; Calgary Centre for the Arts, Cal - fered; there is no charge; High Level, Alberta gary; for ticket info. call (403) 294 -7472. PRINCE ALBERT INDIANMETIS FRIENDSHIP NATIONAL INDIAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIA- CENTRE 6TH ANNUAL ABORIGINAL TOUR- TION VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS; (Men/ NAMENT; Jan. 12, 13, 14, 1990; Prince Albert Corn - Ladies), April 7-8, 1990; University of Regina Physi- muniplex; Entry Fee: $550 payable in advance; 1st cal Activity Centre; Entry deadline: March 29, 1990 Prize - $3,200, trophy and jackets, 2nd Prize- $2,200, for more info. contact Milton Tootoosis at (306) 584- 3rd $1,100 & 4th $1,100; for more info call Prince 8333 or Fax (306) 584 -0955. Albert Friendship Centre at (306) 764 -3431. 12th ANNUAL SPRING POWWOW; April 14 -15, TALENT SHOW; $10 per entry per adult category 1990; held at Canada Centre East Building Regina and $5 entry for kids 1-5 years old and under; cash Exhibition Learn how Park; for more info. contact Melody prizes and tro hiesgivenout;smalladmissiontooff- to dance powwow Kitchemonia aat (306) 584 -8333 or Fax (306) set 584- costs $3 for adults, $1 for kids under 12, and Feb. 7; 13-18 year olds, males & felmales; for more info. 0955. Golden Age free (65 and over); Entries can phone the call Rene at (403) 452 -7811. BIRTLE INDIAN SCHOOL REUNION; July 1990; friendship centre and ask for Howard Walker at 926- CLIFFORD METCHAWAIS MEMORIAL HOCKEY Winnipeg, Manitoba; for more info. Write to W.C. 3255; High Level, Alberta TOURNAMENT; Jan. 26 - fish 280, Hodgson, ROC 1NO C.N.F.C. 28, 1990; Good Lake, Thomas,Box Manitoba, or MODELING PROGRAM; Jan. 17, 24, 31 & Alberta; no contact but slapshots are allowed; for more call (204) 645 -2648 (bus.) or (204) 645 -2456 (Hm.). JANUARY 12, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 9 It pays to advertise in Little Red River band pushes for Wînd- federal review of Daishowa pulp mill speaker By Jeff Morrow until a public review is Windspeaker Staff Writer held. Construction of the NORTHLAND LITTLE RED RIVER, hotly -contested Rafferty- ALTA. Alameda Dam in Sas- SCHOOL katchewan was recently The Little Red River put on hold until similar DIVISION No. 61 Band of northern Alberta hearings are held. isn't hying to cut down the Sewepagaham said if developers of a mega pulp the federal government can ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF mill in Peace River, claims do it in that case, they NATIVE PROGRAMS Chief Johnsen Sewepa- should do it here. gaham. "We're hoping to use The successful applicant will assist the Supervisor of They just want the fed- that as an example. It Native Programs in: eral government to recog- should affect the outcome supervising 18 Native (Cree/Chipewyan) Language nize its obligations to In- of the Daishowa mill," he Programs in the Division dian people. said. providing Inservice to Native Language Instructors in the He is pushing for a fed- Division But Daishowa vice - liaising with the Alberta Education and outside agencies erally- sponsored review of president Tom Hamaoka $500 in the development and implemention of Native the million Daishowa said his company has al- Language Programs Canada Ltd. project he ready spent $400 million on developing and implementing First and Second fears will damage the envi- the project, and a delay will Language Programs in the Division. ronment and affect the live- have a "substantial impact" lihood of his people. on the future of the mill. QUALIFICATIONS: After a recent decision Sewepagaham main- The successful applicant will: by the federal government tains the federal govern- have fluency of either Cree or Chipewyan to delay construction of a ment has an obligation to preferably hold an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be dam in Saskatchewan, eligible for Alberta certification, however, this is not a ensure forestry projects do mandatory requirement Sewepagaham is optimistic not contaminate the envi- Native be willing to live in Peace River concerns will be ronment with pollutants be willing to travel extensively in northern Alberta. heard here. Windspeaker file photo that could destroy Native And if the federal Envi- Chief Johnsen Sewepagaham Send resumes with supporting documentation and names' culture. of three professional references to: ronmental Assessment by the provincial govern- should clean up their act. It He said Natives in Review Office postpones ment," he said. will give the whole indus- northern Alberta have Brian Callaghan, development of the Dais- The Daishowa project is try something to Superintendent of Schools and Human think never been given an oppor- Resources howa project until public more than half -built and about." tunity to question the de- hearings Northland School Division No. 61 are held, "that just company officials say any The Little Red River velopment and operating Bag 1400 means we were right all delay in construction could Band is currently drafting a process of the mill although Peace River, Alberta along - that something jeopardize the project. position paper to present to the company convinced the T8S 1V2 was wrong with the way Sewepagaham said the federal government provincial government it Competition open until filled. the pulp mill was author- that's not his worry. demanding it step in and was ized and pushed through "I won't feel bad. They halt construction of the mill sound. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FIRST NATIONS RESOURCE COUNCIL Providing research, resources and public education for First Nations We deliver to a Assistant Manager INDIAN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (IMAP) multi -million which hires more than 50 distinguished university students each summer to work on projects with Native Communities. dollar Native DUTIES: You will work with the IMAP Manager in all aspects of program operation including: Proposal and Report Writing market. Budgeting and Funding Negotiations Presentations and Public Relations Native people are taking control of their Interviewing own affairs as they move toward self - Windspeaker is your key. government, develop their organizations and Windspeaker is the weekly newspaper Payroll and Book -Keeping expand their economic activity. serving Native people - the primary vehicle for Conference Organization and Research reaching this burgeoning market. 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Helping Native youth a vocation for ex- offender By John Holman Over time he also came we spend before the fact ?," useful, that they are just on Windspeaker Staff Writer to believe, there was a bet- he asked. a self- destruct mode (and ter life for Native people Consistency and stabil- should be jailed)," he says. EDMONTON across Canada than a life of ity is the secret of a good "But you can take a poverty, which has so life, he says. And when negative situation and turn Native youth court many trapped in its ten- young offenders are re- it into a positive one if you worker Fraser Thompson tacles. leased, they find them- work at it. Anything that is can understand the frustra- It's poverty, he believes, selves back in their old life going to benefit you will tion and agony his young which spawns alcoholism of crime and poverty, he involve a lot of hard clients face. and crime, in the Native noted. work." He knows low self-es - community. To help them leave that For Fraser Thompson, teem kills the motivation to He says federal mis- behind, young offenders his hard work as a youth get an education or to lead treatment of Native people should be given support worker with Native a normal life. is the biF,gest obstacle to and be offered the oppor- people, is slowly paying Thompson knows be- overcoming poverty and tunity to get an education off. cause he has been in those crime. Through the denial and to take self-help pro- shoes. of self- government, the grams, says Fraser. The 32- year -old Cree failure to reimburse lost His answer and dream man has been working for resource revenues gener- is to see an elders' resi- Ili' T the last five years as a ated on Native land, the dence built in Edmonton, W= Youth Court advocate with threat to post- secondary which could serve as a cul- Good News Native Counselling Serv- education funding and the tural centre for Native ices (NCS), which helps in- mismanagement of money youth, as well as a place Party Line digenous people across the meant for Native bands where adults and youth province understand Al- and people and the insuffi- could get an education. MEMORIAL berta courts. cient funding for business "Education is some- ROUND DANCE Fraser knows the life of ventures, it has kept Native thing you have to use to a young Native in trouble people where they are. your benefit," Thompson In Memory of Simon with the law. Because, he Thompson criticizes the declares. Prosper Jackson; Jan. too, found himself in a lot federal government for Without it, job options 27, Goodfish Lake, of trouble as a youth grow- spending so little money are reduced and doors to AB; Pipe Ceremony at ing up in Edmonton's river on preventative measures further education remain 5:00 p.m., Supper to valley community of Clo- and programs that will closed, he said. John Windspeaker follow; There verdale. stop young people from In his work, Thompson will be Native youth court worker Fraser Thompson. W There was constantly continuing to commit continues to face barriers. giveaways, singers trouble to get into - you Thompson believes to get out of the rut of pov- crimes. The often stereotypical will be paid; Every- didn't have to look far," Native people must receive erty and crime and strive "I find so much money view judges have of young one Welcome; Spon- Thompson recalled. fair treatment in Canada's for a better life. being spent after the fact. Native offenders is a major sored by Prosper "(Kids) were expected judicial system. As a court "We're all the result of For example, it costs about headache. Delver & Lillian to be hardcore." worker with young offend- our environment," he ex- $165 Ja day) to reside a "People look at a lot of Jackson & Family. There were many Na- ers, he is fighting to ensure plains. Many poverty - young offender at the the kids and because of tive families in his old that happens. stricken youth, says Th- young offenders' institu- their inconsistency and PUT IT HERE. neighborhood which was He acts as a liaison be- ompson, fall into a life of tion," he says. criminal activity, (feel Call or write the editor to include good they news of non -profs events you want to steeped in poverty. Older tween juveniles, police, crime that continues on "How much money do the kids) are no longer share. courtesy of AGT. teenagers made crime a social workers and teach- into adulthood. part of growing up, coerc- ers, making sure Aborigi- "All of the young ing their younger brothers nal delinquent youths are people I've spoken to are and sisters into taking part. properly represented by very easy to converse with. Thompson grew up Legal Aid. They are all very bright, poor, as the oldest of seven On a regular work day, energetic children when UNCLE GABE'S brothers and sisters. After Thompson counsels three you give them the chance his father walked out on to five kids. to be," says Fraser. the family when he was 14- Native people, who He lays out the facts and FRIENDSHIP CENTRE years -old, his mother tend to be humble and shy, challenges them, asking if single -handedly raised the are often intimidated by they want to continue the family on her own. the legal system, he noted. way they're going and EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY As a teenager, Th- So Thompson offers infor- whether they enjoy it. ompson ended up in jail, mation and advice, helping "You know what it will ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELLOR not for long, but long them comprehend the judi- lead to," he tells them. enough to realize crime cial system. Thompson has seen Under the supervision of the Program Co- ordinator, you will provide as- was a dead end. His job is to help young up young offenders grow sessment, counselling, treatment referral and follow -up for community But it wasn't until his offenders understand the to be adult criminals, some alcoholic mother's tragic charges they face, which dying in their life of crime, residents. From time to time you will also be called upon to plan, design and suicide when he was 17, range from breaking and others getting locked up. conduct educational and /or personal growth workshops. Duties include that he decided to turn his enter to murder. Before training with life around. "Some want to plead NCS as a court worker, he regular liaison and consultation with other agencies and organizations in Now 32, the well - guilty right away," he ex- moved from job to job. But the community, maintenance of statistics and participation in program groomed, articulate young plained. he held a strong belief that man is driven by strong Fraser encourages his there was a better life for activities. ideals. clients to change their lives, him. Qualifications: An advanced counselling certificate from Nechi Institute Doors 4:00pm, Earlybirds 6:00pm or equivalent is required with a minimum of 3 years of addicitions counsel- Reg. Games 7:00pm ling experience. Candidates should also have completed courses in 50 GO -GO'S workshop delivery, posses excellent interpersonal and communication 3 BONANZA'S skills and have a good understanding of native culture. Native applicants are SAT. & SUN. perferred. 1/2 PRICE AFTERNOONS Salary is $24,670 /annum plus $5400 /annum housing allowance. DOORS 10:30 AM, EARLYBIRDS 12 NOON, REGULAR GAMES 1:00 PM Send resume A.S.A.P. to: 40 GO GO'S 2 BONANZA, 1 Executive Director Weekday Afternoon Mon. to Fri. TRIPLE CHANCE Doors 10:30 A.M. 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Agony of defeat goes beyond the ice Greetings from the Invisible Man. to get the goal that got the championship jackets, tro- I'm sure my clear visage in the last issue had a lot of phy and money. people guffawing over their coffee. I don't think my For all his trouble Joe Halfe (of Goodfish Lake) won editor was as happy though. I remedied it by drawing Sports the Most Valuable Player award.; Joey Potts of Hob- a happy face on my paper. berna took the best left defence award while Brian The National Sport: The Canadian love of hockey Beat... Halfe of Goodfish Lake won the best right defence and its heroes had not really made an impact on me award; another Goodfish player, Daniel Houle, gar- until recently when I sat beside a loving father and his With John Holman nered two awards as best centre and top -scorer; yet two kids at Edmonton's Northlands Coliseum, where another Goodfish player, Bobby Houle, was voted the the Oilers battled the Los Angeles Kings. best forward; the best goalie was Cliff Sherstabbitef The little girl, about six or seven years old, cheered from the Blackhawks, Craig McDonald from Enoch for LA, especially Gretzky, yelling "Go Gretzky!" even was the runner -up. when his shifts ended. The boy cheered whoever was The Edmonton Blackhawks are the ex- Goodfish cheering at the time, switching allegiances whenever Lake team but most of them are in Concordia Univer- he heard the thunderous Oiler's cheers or the occa- SPORTS CALENDAR sity, attending post -secondary education. sional nearby LA fan. This year the team is taking a one -year leave of ab- Whenever a goal was scored, the boy jumped off his F sence from the ACHL to restructure the team, since seat and excitedly clapped his hands, carried into eu- EVENTS most of the regular players are in Edmonton. phoria by the roaringboos or cheers of the crowd. - Lake Mbced!Curling; Bon- Bonnyville: There will be a snooker tournament The Oilers won 5-4. The little girl started bawling, Slave here from Feb. 16 to 18 with room for 32 players. It will pitifully wiping her nose and scrunching fists into her spiel Jan.19 -21. be held at Donny's Arcade and cash prizes will be eyes, pawing away her tears. offered. If you're interested you can callDonny at 826- Her father could offer no consolation, no matter - Clifford Metchewais Memorial 6810, or Eugene at 826 -3333, extension 14 or Herman at what he did. The boy happily tromped out of the arena the same number, extension 10, Herman also has a with them, unaware of the win - joyful from joining in Tournament Jan. 26-28 home phone number, 826 -4215. Whew! You can even with the final pandemonium of the fans. call Ray at 826 -4732. On Sunday, I saw the Calgary Flames burn the Oil- helped establish recognition for the Flames in the Alberta Lesser Slave Lake: The 11th annual mixed curling ers 3 -1. It was a brutal game and blood was spilled. Be- Centennial Hockey League (ACHL). bonspiel will be held here Jan. 19-21. Play will be lim- side me sat two old ladies, calling the play as it hap- The Edmonton Blackhawks took home $1,500, champ ited to 32 teams with a $100 entry fee. Interested teams pened. They even taught me some interesting ex- jackets and a trophy; the St. Paul Rockets took second and can call June Houle at (403) 849 -3039. pletives when some of Calgary's high-sticking and $1,000 plus a trophy; Enoch came third for $600; Hob- Goodfish Lake: The 2nd annual Clifford blatant holding offences went unpenalized. berna finished fourth for $400. Metchewais Memorial Tournament will be held here Other fans (from Calgary) incessantly screamed at The Blackhawks were beaten by St. Paul 4 -3 in their from Jan. 26-28, not from 22 -28 as it appeared in the the players to "fight, fight, fight! ". Flame Stu Crimson first game of the tournament. And since it was in a last column. Better call fast, though, the tourney is and Oiler Dave Brown accommodated that twice. double -knockout format, the Blackhawks were delegated limited to 12 teams with an entry fee of $300. Interested Fighting. Violence. That's when the fans seemed the to the B division. But St. Paul came out the losers when teams can call Randy Metchewais at (403) 594 -1457 in loudest. Pity. Edmonton played for six victories to meet St. Paul in Cold Lake. Goodfish Lake: Ten teams played good hockey back -to-back championship games. Remember folks, if you want a star Indian or Metis here from Dec. 28 -30, playing in the Chnstmas Casey St. Paul succumbed to the Blackhawks losing 5 -2 in the athlete to appear in Sports Beat, give me a call. Also, Halfe Memorial Tournament. It was named in honor of first game and battling to a 4-4 tie in the A final. So the you can drop me a line at 455 -2700 to let everyone Casey Halfe, who used to be the goalie for the Goodfish title came down to a shoot -out. know about your sports -related activities or tourna- Lake Flames and an outstanding sportsman. Halfe Blackhawk Joe Halfe snapped one from the centre line ments. ARE YOU LISTENING? 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TREATY SIX HEALTH CONFERENCE "HEALTH DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FUTURE" January 23 24. 25, 1990 Capilano Motor Inn, Edmonton, Alberta

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