DOROTHY SCHREIBER describes some job creation programs in her "In Touch" column. Page 14. PAULINE DEMPSEY is the winner of the first David Crowchild Memorial Award. Page 4. MARK McCALLUM has a lot to report in' Sports Roundup" as activities swing into high gear across the province. Page 13. Cu "threaten alcohol program By Rocky Woodward crisis situation in November or as human beings ?" At the January meeting, totally a avoiding the issue particular meeting held at of 1986, and now they no questioned Didzena. Didzena requested $12,000 --which is flexibility." Assumption. It hurt Didzena longer issue us our monthy Didzena says it is Today, January 14, the that "at least" to work with. "Maybe a neutral group to hear those words that in cash flow funeral of a young man was to operate the difficult for him to accept NNADAP promised them could be looked at. This actuality were deciding the program," people living in their held at Assumption. His commented rented $25,000 by January 19, way we could do away with fate of people who needed Didzena. towers that dictate him death was due to alcohol. to pending a financial report. the fantasy of policy. The help and support delivered On this same day, the Didzena believes the what he should do to better "They advance us the system just don't work," by the alcohol program. stoppage of funding started band manager for the Dena his people's lives because money and requesting our added Pelech. .his people. The Administration, Fred when NNADAP began to "they hold the purse cooperation, but nothing The funding was cut off Didzena, along with his identify areas of weaknesses strings." has changed. They are on January 6, at this Continued Page 3 coordinator, Bill Pelech, their alcohol program had. met with the National One of the areas was the Native Alcohol and Abuse lack of reporting back to Program (NNADAP) the NNADAP on how the representative to inquire money was being used and why approximately $122,000 what sort of programs they %ßJINDSPEAKER funded annually through operated. n this organization to the "It seems that NNADAP band since 1981, is now is working to cut off funding 8 being held back. because we are not pro- "Since we have been viding them with little GALLERY operating the alcohol reports. People are dying program there has been a from alcohol abuse and lack of flexibility on the part they want a report? Do of NNADAP. We reached a they see people as statistics Only the beginning Fort McKay Band gets $4 million for services By Rocky Woodward ility. He says it is only the beginning of projects that For a few years now, the will occur on the reserve. community of Fort Mckay "We will be making a has sought to obtain presentation to the Native modem water and sewer Economic Development facilities for its residents. Program (NEDP) and are Now because of people like looking at a multiplex former Chief Dorothy facility to be established in McDonald, this quest will McKay. Still, I must say a become a reality. lot of work for this recent On December 16 at Fort agreement must go to McMurray the present Dorothy McDonald and chief of the Fort McKay Clara Shott," said Boucher. Band, Jim Boucher, signed Boucher says that the an agreement with the engineering for thee water federal and provincial and sewer project should governments for the be accomplished by April installation of a $4 million or March, and that con- water, sewer and utilities struction will begin in early project. spring and finish mid -1988. Chief Boucher sees this This of course means as the I --' ' -' ^ ^^ ^^ and employment opportunities acceptii b- for the people of McKay. "We have a stipulation in the federal and provincial contract that we will employ residents of Fort McKay, which we will be doing, "commented Bouch- er, while mentioning that feasibility studies to improve the economic conditions are on going in the community. The agreement was signed by Boucher as president of Fort McKay's Infrastructure Development Corporation. In attendance for the significant signing of the agreement were Alberta Minister of Recreation and Parks Norm Weiss and Jim Fleury of Indian Affairs. Fort McKay is located approximately 100 km north of Fort McMurray . A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 2, January 16, 1987, WINDSPEAKER National AFN knocks land claims policy OTTAWA - The federal opment of our land and "Rather than show the the next First Ministers the legitimate political recognized, protected and government's modifications resources is deliberately leadership we expected, Conference (FMC) on rights of our nations, enforced. The federal the limited although we are the the federal government "The Aboriginal people gosernment had better to existing comprehen- has Aboriginal rights. The a original and rightful owners. making have consistently said ìn come up with a much sive land claims policy are retreated by the federal government ob- constitutional the constitutional process stronger indication that it grave disappointment and "That is like telling a protection of self- government viously cares a lot more for that the basic elements of finally an insult to the first nations, landlord that he is allowed dependent supports our on the what some of the provincial land, resources and says the national chief of to rent his house for a few whims of recalcitrant minimum requirements governments think than for jurisdiction be properly the Assembly of First years but once he's made a provincial governments at leading up to the FMC." Nations (AFN). certain amount of money, Georges Erasmus reacted he can't make any more. angrily to the recent No Canadian would stand announcement of a long for that and we can't stand awaited policy change for it either," said Erasmus. A chance to travel which he expected would bring up -to -date an archaic "Taxpayers and the Are you looking for an alternative way to learn more your group. In the time that you spend in the approach to federal relations government are as tired as about thé world? Would you like to experience life in community, you will find yourself and your group with Indian nations. "The we are of our endless cycle another part of your country as well as in another part becoming a vital part of the community. You will offer protection of our cultures of dependency on the of the world? your resources to people and in return they will give you and the economic wellbeing federal government for our If so, then the Canada World Youth exchange an insight into their lives. of our peoples depend on existence, and the capping program may be for you. Canada World Youth is a All living expenses are covered by Canada World our ability to benefit from of resource revenue sharing seven -month program in which the first half of the Youth. And you even get some pocket money! More our lands, resources and will not help us to end the program is spent in Canada and the second half is spent importantly, however, you receive new insight into the our political control over welfare syndrome." in a country in Asia, Africa or Latin America. The world today. them. As a minimum we "The economic benefits program is open to youths between the ages of 17 and Canada World Youth is presently recruiting for its expected the government, to Canadians, of a broad 20, and you don't have to be a student to apply. Year 16 programs. Deadline for application is January after admitting its policies policy which recognizes The Canada World Youth program gives you a 16 and March 6, 1987. If you are interested, please have not kept up with our exclusive ownership of unique opportunity to peer into your own culture and contact our office to receive an application form and events, would have up- our lands and resources, the culture of another country. During the program, further information. graded the policy so that we are indisputable. This you live with members of a local community. Your days Canada World Youth would be able to enter into announcement, however, are spent working in the community, and building 10765 -98 Street truly comprehensive would stifle incentive for relationships with your billeting family, your exchange - Edmonton, Alberta relations with Canada. Aboriginal people to develop country counterpart and the rest of the members of T5H 2P2 "Instead, it now offers a their resources when they (403) 424 -6411 process in which our have a cap or limit staring benefit from the devel- them in the face. The task force said the same approach could be used with major Native land claims. Bill McKnight didn't buy Native women get that argument, however. Instead, he's offered a compromise. Under the new $387,000 grants policy, Native people will be able to keep some of their OTTAWA Aboriginal rights to some of their territory. But that OTTAWA - The Native of State David Crombie in means they will probably have to extinguish most of Women's Association of announcing the grant. REPORT their rights to most of their territory. They will have to Canada (NWAC) will The association is give up their rights over hunting, fishing, trapping and ownership to most of their land. receive $387,000 in support focusing its public awareness By Owenadeka (They may get a limited of programs to make program on the chronic form of hunting, fishing and trapping rights in return, Canadians more aware of unemployment level among though.) But they don't have to surrender their rights the problems facing Aboriginal women and the to language, culture or self -government.