1 50 1 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25945/archive/files/86c79f40520472b5ac1b78e357bde293.pdf?Expires=1789603200&Signature=XgpHeVTv%7EWoa96yog8vcufgxWXCAx%7E97T0RGQaiUnGjM0JpZnnJ5gx1wl9QmrGn0bcOH35OIfbKGvHrpOaMCzIsy9sx9TqI6L8pN2VpaxGtU5tvNCkY7JPtUCT49xt4QXnERrKDWjCFGJ6eXDrQddufSBBJL9Qf%7EtE2Ht0566gQrKIOVaQTXAW4%7E-cqNZYPNdsas2D3KO%7Ek5pGAs1ckjwVIsvyE3QB1AXz0qjQTAYl1s8fyjNX-0dgd74yCjpfP4rHBe3f-C2D3MrGHY1f8iTffH5qTfw1hBMwBKJ1GWdiojGXKsSZlPgmx%7Ebc4aBthEl1Nz3fivXEA1e%7EbWALNdTw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 0750d0f1d94bb4cb6ff9ee4e7b31bdc7 PDF Text Text JULY, 1979 THE CONSTITUTIONAL JOURNEY ,, 8811 AOMd Ol9~tr �J\JlouQtu1g · J\Jlorn1 R,.y,f?C(ALLUM ;,.. N.A.J: 77 The name of this month reflects another stage in the life of birds. It is a time when they lose their feathers. Ducks start this process about the middle of the month. When ducks moult, they are easy to catch because they do not fly. Indian people take advantage of this situation often with the help of a dog. The practice of actually catching ducks was common before Indian people were introduced to the gun. Today, they, like anyone else, use guns for hunting. �\ ~,, afc.{_ /'~'9, !~/ The Saskatchewan Indian magazine is the official monthly publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSI) . The editorial offices are located at 1114 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 5T2. The magazine has a Second C la ss Regis tration, Number 2795 and a n International Standard Seria l Number (ISSN) 0048-9204 . The news magazine is intended to serve as an effective co mmunication vehicle for Indian opinion in the province of Saskatchewan . Since the magazin e represents divergent views from Indian s in this province, signed ar ticles and opinions are the views of the individuals co ncerned and not necessarily tho se of the Federation . Submit all material s for publication to the Editor-in -Chief, The Saskatchewan Indian, 1114 Central A venue, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 5T2, before the 30th of each month for publication the following month . EDITORIAL BOARD Sol Sanderson C liff Starr Doug Cut hand DIRECTOR of COMMUNICATIONS Alex Greyeyes 244-1146 EDITOR-in -CHIEF Louise Cuthand STAFF REPORTERS Ruth Ahenakew Saskatoon District 764-3411 Archie King North Bauleford District 445-6126 Morl ey Wat son Yorkton Distri ct 696-2428 Lyla Lavallee File Hills-Qu 'Appelle District , 525-9842 Florence Poorman Prince Albert Distri ct 764-341 I Naomie Seib Meadow Lake District 236-5654 PRODUCTION Edgar Thomas Bob Troff Kathy Ahenakew RADIO Keith Howell Producer 764-3411 - 244-1146 Th e Official Monthly Publicati on of the Federa tion of Saskatchewan VOLUME 9, NUMBER 7 Indians JULY 1979 TAB LE OF CONTENTS THE CONSTITUTIONAL JOU RNEY ..... .. .... ....... ..... . .. 2 DOCUMENT IN SUPPORT OF NIB PRESENTATION ............. 16 Tapwe . .................. .. ....................... . ....... 28 District Chiefs Meetings ...................................... 31 Band Election Results ............ . . . ................. . ....... 32 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Profiles ....... .. ~ ......................................... 35 Statement By Indian Affairs Minister ........................... . 36 Zone Conference For P.A. Nurses ............................... 38 Walk-a-thons .. .. . ................ . ......... . ............... 40 4-H Report ............... ... . .... .. ......... . ..... .... ...... 41 Farm Talk ....... . ... .... .................................. 43 EDUCATION New School Opened At Mosquito .................... Official Opening Of Sturgeon Lake Gym ......................... Indian Educator Honoured ................................. Deborah Chatsis Wins Scholarship . ............. ..... Graduations .... .. .. . ... ....... .. . ......................... EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUN ITIES . ....... . ..... . ......... 45 46 . .. 47 .. ... .. ... 48 49 .. . .. . . . ...... 57 • SPORTS Can. Women 's Native fastball Championships .. . ....... . .. . . .. ... 62 Sports Commentary ... ..... ... . .· . ... ........ . .. . .. .. . . ... . .. 63 N.B. Friendship Centre Golf Tourney . . .. .................. . . .... 64 P.A. Student Residence Awards Night .. .................. . ; ..... 65 Waterhen Awards Day ...... ... ....................... .. . .. . . 66 Patuanak's Hockey Banquet .. . .............. ...... . .. ......... 67 Track And Field Results .. . .... ... ... ...... . .................. 69 Prince Albert Rodeo Results . ...................... . . .... . ... .. 72 This month's cover shows Chief Joe Williams standing his ground in his wheel chair in front of Big Ben, Lo ndon, England. Joe's fortitude and determination to reach outwards for the goals of Indian people were typical of the efforts of all who made the journey. SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL LIBRARY �OUR CONSTITUTIONAL JOURNEY This year our chiefs made one of the most important and potentially beneficial trips in our history. The Canadian Constitution, the British North America Act, is being discussed and rewritten but the Indian People have had no significant role played nor have we had any assurance that Treaty rights will be entrenched in the new constitution. Prime Minister Joe Clark went so far as to advise the Queen not to meet with our delegation. The results of his move went in our favor as the politicians and the press then became interested in this group that was such a "threat" to the Canadian government. The British Parliament originally passed the B.N .A. act and therefore the British Parliament will have to legislate it out of existance. The feeling in Canada is that such legislation would be passed without debate. But the Indian delegation pointed out that Britain has a "residual" responsibility to Indian natives within Canada through Treaties and the Royal Proclamation of 1763. The British Parliament can debate a new Canadian Constitution and various members of Parliament stated that they would support a move to see that treaty rights were placed in the new constitution. Support for the Indian Delegation came from this side of the Atlantic as well. The Toronto Star ran an Editorial in support of the Chiefs. ''The Canadian Government made an unfortunate decision when it advised the Queen not to see a delegation of Canadian Indian Chiefs opposed to any Changes in the British North America Act." The Star stated. "If the Chiefs' visit with the Queen serves to embarrass Canada in the eyes of the world, so be it. If we did not provide grounds for it, we wouldn't be embarrassed." The NOP leader Ed Broadbent criticized the government, "I strongly urge the Prime Minister to reverse his advise to the Queen ·arid instead encourage Her to meet with the delegation of chiefs for ceremonial and symbolic purposes while they are in London. To do otherwise is to be worse than indifferent to the concerns of the Canadian Chiefs." Page 2 I �continued from last page . . . Previous delegations had been humiliated by the ignorance of the British Press so this time our delegation showed up at meetings in business suits and projected a serious and professional image. One British M.P . Bruce George stated "Maybe they have disappointed you (The Press) by not having attacked a London Transport bus or coming along in headdresses." He added that the case was too serious to be distracted. Our case has now been stated. It is up to all Indian people to carry on supporting our leaders and working for recognition of our treaty rights. We may not see immediate results but we know that the seeds have been sown. History will record that the first week of July, 1979 was the turning point for Indian Government. It was the week we came of age. Queen Elizabeth II British Houses of Parliament have America from other lands, debate to allow Canada's constitutional reand negotiate new Constitutional quests to whistle through the House arrangements in our land." of Commons and House of Lords Chief Starblanket said that since without debate." the First Canadians have been shut out of these Constitutional deliberaFurther to that Chief Starblanket tions, they have desperately exsaid ''it is our view that British plored every possible avenue which Parliamentarians have a residual might alter the Canadian Governresponsibility to the original peoples ment's decision to disallow full parof Canada - the peoples who signed ticipation by Indian people in the the Treaties with the Crown, fought present Constitutional renewal proand died as allies of the British Emcess. pire in early wars and gave their He added that the British Parlialives in defence of Great Britain in ment has a unique opportunity to World War I and World War II." help Canada's original peoples in He asked for British Parliament's their struggle for simple Constitusupport when the Canadian Governtional justice . ''Great Brittain is in ment asked the British Houses of this unique position because Parliament to patriate the Canadian Canada. unlike anv other countrv Constitution ''that you can ask the has its Constitution housed in Canadian Government to include Westminster. The British North the original peoples as full parAmerica Act is Canada's Constituticipants in the Canadian tion which is an Act of British Parliamentary process and ask the Parliament passed on July 1, 1867 Canadian Government to entrench and whenever the Canadian governIndian Treaty and aboriginal rights ment wishes to amend the Canadian in Canada's new constitutional arConstitution, it must ask the Parliarangements." ment of Great Britain to pass an He reminded Westminster not to amendment to the BNA Act." desert the Indian people again and Constitutional renewal discusthat they now have a chance to sions have been stepped up in fulfill their responsibility to their Canada and there has been much talk about patriating the BNA Act original Canadian Treaty Partners. to Canadian soil. To do this, the . "We have travelled at our own expense from Canada to inform Canadian Government must ask the British Parliamentarians they have a British Houses of Parliament to residual responsibility and an oppass a law sending the BNA Act portunity to help us in our drive for back to Canada. social and Constitutional justice in Chief Starblanket said "it is the Canada. We have confidence that considered opinion of the legal the political representatives of the authorities that the British Parliagreat people of this land will hear ment does not have to immediately our case and heed our plea for comply with the Canadian Govern assistance. It will be too late when ment's request. Neither does the Page 3 BNA ActTo Remain InWestminster "We have travelled this long way because we have not been allowed to sit at the current Constitutional discussions which are now taking place in Canada," said Chief Noel Starblanket, President of the National Indian Brotherhood during a press conference held at the British House of Commons also known as the Palace of Westminster on Monday, July 2, 1979. '' Although my people have lived in Canada for as long as man can remember, we have been forced to sit as observers as people, whose ancestors originally came to North �Canada's Constitution is oatriated from Westminster to Canadian soil." Chief Starblanket said, "in the Treaties that were signed, the Indian people are referred to as the Red Children of our Great White Mother, the Queen. I just say to you in conclusion, 'Your Red Children have finally grown up'." Chiefs Request BNA ActRemain InWestminster A delegation of six Chiefs led by Chief Noel Starblanket, President of the National Indian Brotherhood presented their case to the Queen's executive secretary on Wednesday, July 3rd. They had hoped to be received by Her Majesty the Queen. However, the Queen had declined on the advice of the Canadian Government. In a petition made public, addressed to the Queen, the Chiefs stated that the Indian people of Canada had sought the recognition of their Treaty and aboriginal rights by the Government of Canada. They petitioned the government for recognition as a legitimate participant in the constitutional discussions which are underway in Canada. The Canadian Government in a letter from the Governor General's office dated June 18th to the National Indian Brotherhood had misinformed and misled Her Majesty, the Queen. "You informed us the Canadian Government stated British MPs listen ToChiefs During the recent historic journey taken by approximately 300 Indian Chiefs and leaders to London, England, a mass lobby was held at the Grand Committee Room of the Westminster Hall on July 3rd, 1979. The mass lobby chaired by Mr. Bruce George, Labour MP for Walsall South, gave the National Indian Brotherhood an opportunity to bring their case before the British MPs. Page 4 Prime Minister Joe Clark that we were 'involved particularly in discussing constitutional matters. ' "We have never been involved as full participants with the First Minister's Conferences which have been set up to discuss Canadian Constitutional renewal. There has never been a suggestion that we would even be accepted as full partners within Confederation." The petition asked the Queen, the Government of the United Kingdom and the British Parliament to refuse patriating the Canadian Constitution unless the Indian people of Canada have been full and equal participants in the formulation of the request for patriation and if the amended constitution will guarantee the legitimate political and legal rights of the Indian people. Mr. David Annels, former Health Minister in the Callaghan Government received a standing ovation when he gave a strong statement of support. "We ought to do everything we can to support the case which has been put before us. There are many Canadians who know of the deputation and have asked that we should support them ." He said "I think there are many people in Canada who would be disappointed if, from this Mother of Parliament, there is not a response as positive as can be to the case that A letter of support from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians reaffirmed the obligation of the Crown to uphold the provision of the many Treaties entered into by Her Majesty and the Indian Nations. "These treaties ensured the continuation of our Government and our jurisdiction. They ensured that the Crown would honour the Trust of preserving the Indian Nations and the special status we presently enjoy. We request that the British North America Act, the Canadian Constitution, remain with You and Your Government at this time." In addition to this support "The F.S.I., on behalf of all Indian nations of Canada , wish to advance a concrete and tangible evidence of our mutual search to resolve the present situation.'' The Federation formally invited Her Majesty, the Queen to join an assembly of All Indian Chiefs of Canada in August of the year 1980 in Regina, Saskatchewan. They asked that at that time, Her Majesty, the Queen "bring to us the message of reaffirmation of our mutual Treaty Principles an undertaking to honour these agreements in a new Constitution for, as in the words of your own Commissioner, "as long as the grass grows and the rivers flow.'' The Indian people of Canada said they are turning to the Queen and her Parliament in frustration because relations with the Indian nation s are a prerogative of the Crown and have been since the early years of British settlement in Canada. has been put before us." Several questions were raised by different MPs such as the role the y would play should they be asked to consider a new British North America Act. The National Indian Brotherhood responded by saying that their formal request is that if these questions involving Indian rights within Canada are not adequately resolved that the British Parliament chose to debate this question if there is a request for patriation until these matters have been resolved within Canada. �Mr. han Lawrence, Progressive Consen at ion MP was quite con1:erned about Canada's diplomatic ties should the British Government support the Indian cause. Chief Starblanket said "we are not asking for diplomatic confrontation . What we are asking is for British Parliament to satisfy the needs of the Indian people to seYer completely colonial ties. If in 1867, your people felt that it should sever its colonial ties, I suggest to you that the BNA act, that all Colonial ties, are not seYered. '' Further to Mr. Lawrence's concern, Chief Sol Sanderson said "as a responsible parliamentarian, you already signed treaty with the United States that affects Indians and Indian rights. That is the Jay Treaty and you signed this with United States government on behalf of Canada and ourselves." He said ''in spite of the diplomatic relations you are concerned with, you proceeded to do that when you signed the Jay Treaty which is in existence respecting Indian rights to cross the borders freely." Another question raised was what partic .ular rights or guarantees the Indian people are looking for if they should be successful in these talks. The British MP was told that the Indian people are asking for recognition of cultural, social and economic rights. Mr. Eric Heff er, Labour MP, said "I have heard all the Constitutional rubbish but tell me, what do you want? You will have a great friend in me if I know what you \\.'ant." Senator Wallace LaBi'Ilois, of NIB said "What we are asking is to continue existing. Entrust to the Canadian government to respect our treaties. These treaties give us hope to keep on living." He said "we won't have these rights anymore if the British North America Act is brought to Canada. The Indian people will b_e wiped out." Mr. Heff er was also told that the Indian people want a third level of government, known as Indian government and for this government to be instituted, guaranteed in the Constitution of Canada. "We want this government to be chosen and elected by the Indian people of Canada. We want to determine Bruce George, M .P., who chaired the mass lobby makes opening remarks. Seated to his right is Lord Earl Grey and to his right Chief Starblanket and Chief Sanderson . what our government are going to be and who our leaders will be." In his presentation Mr. Bruce George said "there have been thousands of lobbies to this House of Commons, but few can have 'rivalled yours today. He said it is an amazing achievement for the NIB to have assembled so many Chiefs to make this long and arduous journey to the Mother of Parliament. Mr. George said his analysis is a general one for the British Parliament will be most reluctant to interfere in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation. But, he said, "the Brotherhood and its constitutional advisors have argued with great force that this Parliament DOES have a legal responsibility." In an earlier statement, Chief Noel Starblanket, President of the National Indian Brotherhood stated that ''the British North America Act is an Act of this Parliament and it is not a Canadian piece of legislation and that therefore you have, as members of Parliament, the legal responsibility of telling Canada, if it is your wish, that they should include the original peoples of the country of Canada in Constitutional discussions.'' Mr. George concluded by saying "you are disappointed that you are not meeting the Queen, but I am more disappointed that you are being deliberately avoided by the Government. Are relations between Canada and Britain so delicately poised that even a meeting with you will cause a diplomatic incident?" He said "I can understand why this Government would not wish a meeting with the Provisional IRA, the PLO or Red Brigade, but you are ardent admirers of this country with whom you have signed sacred treaties. Time cannot erase treaty obligations. I hope this historic meeting will contribute to the success of your cause." 1 Canadian Chiefs Hold Meeting The All Chiefs meeting which was held at the Strand Palace Hotel was a meeting of great significance. This was the first gathering of Chiefs from across Canada. The general consensus from this · meeting was that the historic journey was a success. Over 100 · MPs and government officials listened to the plight of the First Canadians. Even though the Queen . did not receive the Chiefs, they look upon her as the figure-head with power at the British Parliament. · They were also confident that Lord Earl Grey and Bruce George, MP. who strongly supported the Page 5 �Chiefs' cause would relay t h ~ message to the Queen. Because of their obvious interest in the Indian people's cause, the National Indian Brotherhood suggested inv iting Lord Grey and Mr. George to the NIB conference to be held in Mon treal in September, 1979. A Chief from Burns Lake, British Columbia said "Being here togethe r is really an accomplishment in itsel f. This is definite proof that we have come to one mind. Definite proo f that we are one of the governmen ts in Canada." Another speaker added to this statement, saying that if we keep up with the kind of lobbying we are involved with, we will even tua lly have our own government. Chief Sol Sanderson con gratulated the Chiefs and leaders for making a special effort to make this journey a success. He also thank ed the National Indian Brotherhood for their effort in making this tr ip possible. He said he feels very strongl y about our relationship with the Queen. "Those who understand the Treaties are deeply insulted but do not despair. That special relat ion ship is there." Chief Sanderson said "we are at a serious cross roads. We know this is only the first of a series of discus sions which have been a long time in coming. We hope to set some of those wrongs right." An elder reiterated Chief Sander son's statement about this journey being the first of a series. "We should further our efforts. If you have something to work for, the n you have something to fight fo r.'' One Chief said it for all when he said, "We are making history . But it is not for us. It is for our children. " There were many different support groups pledging their assistance to the National In d ia n Brotherhood. One such group is "Survival International" , an organization which helps aborigina l p~ople to protect their rights. Ba rbara Bently who is head of thi s organization, was with the National Indian Brotherhood throughout the whole week of lobbying. The following resolutions were brought forward at this meeting : WHEREAS our Constitutiona l Journey has now formally begun and WHEREAS our India n Governmental powers, our Special Status and our National interests Page 6 Clive Linklater of the NIB chaired the All Chiefs Meeting held at the Strand Palace Hotel. mus! be guarded and advanced on a f ormal and continued basis BE I T RESOLVED the Indian Nations of the Dominion of Canada commence to set up a permanent embassy in London, England and in Ottawa, Canada to formalize political and dip lomatic relationships among our Nations. WHEREAS the British Crown and the Royal Parliament of the United Kingdom and Great Britain have now been advised of the position of the Indian Nations regarding the Trust obligations they must exercise in the Constitutional issues concerning the . Domini on of Canada and WHEREAS formal response is required and continued action must occur BE IT RESOL VED that the assembly present support the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians in convening a National Assembly of Chiefs of the Indian Nations of Canada in Regina, Saskatchewan in August 1980 to advance our mutual Indian Governmental concern. WHEREAS there is an historical and present relationship between the Indian Nations of Canada and the Universal Church of Rome and WHEREAS His Eminence, Pope Paul II has a spiritual and a political responsibility to Canadian Indian Nations and to worldwide peace and goodwill among all Nations BE IT RESOLVED that this assembly authorize the National Indian Brotherhood to arrange for formal audience with the Pope to present our Constitutional position and concerns and secure affirmative support and action from the Vatican. FSIDelegation Meets Archbishop A delegation from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians met with Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace on July 5, 1979. Doug Cuthand, spokesman, for the group said the Indian people recognize that His Eminence cannot advance political positions. However the Archbishop is the spiritual head of the Church of England and the Queen is, by tradition, the Secular Head. Mr. Cuthand said "our committment to our Treaties is spiritual; they are entered into with prayer to the Almighty and with hands on the Sacred Book, the Word of God. It is in this Spirit we seek a renewal of that spiritual committment to the relationship between our people, the Church of England and the British Cr own.' ' He said "we require that, in audience wit h Her Majesty and �members of Royal Parliament, you personally advance the Principles and Actions clearly described in the accompanying document .'' He also extended to His Grace , an invitation "to bring to our people at a formal Chiefs Assembly to be held in the month of August, 1980 at Regina Sask ., a message of affirmation of your understanding and a committment to mutual resolution of this matter. This will tangibly express the sacred committment to the Trust Obligation undertaken on your behalf by Her Majesty Queen Victoria." His Eminence expressed great concern for the position taken by Canada's first inhabitants . He said he can't get involved politically, however, he will speak to the Queen as the Queen is a personal friend. Rev. Gordon Ahenakew, Senators Edwin Pelletier and Walter Deiter in front of a mural before touring the poppy factory. Defence OfEngland ATrust ToBeReturned Senator Edwin Pelletier presents piaq u e to Mr. White, Executive Secretary from the Order of The British Empire (O.B.E.).The writing on the plaque reads as follows : Presented to: The British Veterans of the Two Great Wars from the Sask. Indian Veterans Association who fought as brothers for Queen 's country . 1979. During the recent week long lobby at London, England, various delegations of Chiefs and leaders met with Parliament, Churchman, di ff erent embassies, High Commisions and individual politicians. The Saskatchewan Indian Veterans played a major type of role in their support. They took this opportunity to meet with and present F.S.l.'s paper in support of the N.I.B. presentation to Mr. White, Executive Secretary from the Order of The British Empire. Mr. White pledged his support and said he will do everything possible "to support-you for personal as well as for legion reasons" ... He also said he will lobby other governments in support of the Veterans who fomiht in defence of FngJancl . Mr. Walter Deiter explained to Mr. White the purpose of the Chiefs trip to London, England which is "to reaffirm with Her Majesty, Elizabeth II and the Royal Parliament of the United Kingdom and Great Britain, the special relationship we have with your Nation." ''Through the many sacred Treaties we have signed with the British Crown, we have a unique Constitutional status. We have Indian Governmental Rights and Jurisdiction as well as Treaty Principles and guarantees''. · Mr . Deiter said "The British Crown and the Royal Parliament solomnly undertook a Trust obligation, which cannot be altered, to protect these Rights forever. It is for that reason we have journeyed here." Mr. White said he wiil give our c'ase added publicity by submitting Saskatchewan's paper into their monthly magazine which reaches approximately 800,000 members. While in London, the Veterans also laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldiers at the Westminster Abbey. One of the Chiefs from the Treaty 9 area in Northern Ontario attended the ceremony. His father died in action and is buried someplace in Normandy. In reference to a newspaper headline 'Shut-out Indians on the Warpath', Walter Deiter said "the only time we were on the war path was in defence of Great Britain ." He said the British media should be made aware of that. Page 7 �\\'alter Deiter registers as Delores .\ \cleod looks on. Delores \\'as taking registration of all the Canadian Indian \'eterans \\'ho \\'ent on the historic journey . Canadian Indian Veterans with Canon Baker before the laying of the wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This group along with other Sask. delegations attended a service in St. Margarets High Church of England. Rev. Gordon Ahenakew led the service assisted by Rev. and Chief Gilbert Bird. In the background is Chief Gilbert Bird, unidentified, Rev. Gordon Ahenakew, Chief Max Gros Louis, Canon Baker, Senator Edwin Pelletier, Senator Wilfred Deiter, Senator Angus Merasty and the last two gentlemen are unidentified. Page 8 �A delegation led by Dennis Nicholas , vice-president of the NIB, delivered a letter and attachments of petition to No. 10 Downing Street. Doug Cuthand mad e the presentation on Saskatchewan's behalf. The presentation was accepted by the Executive Secretary on behalf of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Canadian High Commission Commonwealth Institute Canada House Buckingham Palace 11 Bal t CouA · House of Commons Page 9 �APetition bytheIndian Peuple ofCanada toHerMajesty, Oueen Elizabeth II,theGovernment ofthe United Kingdom, and theImperial Parliament. The Indian peop/e ·of Canada have sought the recognition of their treaty and aboriginal rights by the government of Canada. They have petitioned the government for recognition as a legitimate participant in the constitutional discussions which are underway in Canada. The -government of Canada has consistently rejected these petitions. In frustration, the Indian people of Canada now turn to the Queen, the Government of the United Kingdom and the Imperial Parliament. They turn to the Queen because relations with the Indian nations are a prerogative of the Crown and have been such since the early years of British settlement in Canada. They turn to the government of the United Kingdom and the Imperial Parliament because they retain final legislative control over the constitution of Canada. We ask that the Queen, the government of the United Kingdom and the Imperial Parliament refuse to patriate the Canadian constitution unless (a) the Indian people of Canada have been full and equal participants in the formulation of the request for patriation, and (b) the amended constitution will guarantee the legitimate political and legal rights of the Indian people. IN SUPPORT OF OUR PETITION, WE STATE THE REASONS WHY WE HAVE SOUGHT THE AID OF THE QUEEN, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. A. THE CROW'.\ PREROGA Tl\'E FOR RELATIO'.\S WITH THE l'.\DIA'.\ ,ATIO,s OF CA'.\ADA. It was the Crown which established the basic relationship between the United Kingdom and the Indian nations of North America. The Crown recognized a special responsibilit y to the Indian nations (a) in treaties with non-Indian nations, (b) in prerogative actions establishing colonial government in Canada, and (c) in treaties with the Indian nations. In the Treaty of Utrecht of 1713, between the United Kingdom and France, the lndi"an allies o f both powers were protected. Their rights to move and ,trade freely were recognized. The Jay Treaty of 1794 brtween the United Kingdom and the United States confirmed Indian rights to free movement. The Articles of Capitulation of Montreal in 1760 pledged that the Indian allies of France would be protected in the lands they occupied. While colonial settlement gradually increased in British North America, control over the relations with the Indian nations was maintained as an imperial responsibility, to be handled by officials directly representing the Crown. In 1760 Charles II instructed colonial officers to protect and defend the Indians for "peace is not to be expected without the due observance and preservation of justice to them ... " In 1755 Sir William Johnson was appointed as Indian Superintendent, reporting to the Commander of the Forces, who Page 10 was directly responsible to the Crown. In 1763 George III issued the Royal Proclamation which has often been referred to as the Indian "Magna Charta". In the Proclamation George III directed the Governors and Commanders in Chief of the colonies (officials directly responsible to the Crown) to respect Indian rights. Indian lands were only to be purchased from the Indians by the Crown in the name of the Crown. With the evolution of colonial government in British North America, Crown jurisdiction over Indian relations continued. In 1837 the Select Committee of the English' House of Commons on Aborigines in British Settlements proposed that the jurisdiction of the Crown (executive jurisdiction) should continue as a matter of principle: The protection of the Aborigines should be considered as a duty peculiarly belonging and ap- · propriate to the Executive Government, as administered either in this country or by the Governors of the respective Col.onies. This is not a trust which could conveniently be confided to the local legislatures . In proportion as those bodies are qualified for the right discharge of their proper functions, they will be unfit for the performance of this office, for the local legislature, if properly constituted, should partake largely in the interests, and represent the feelings of the settled opinions of the great mass of the people for whom they act. But the settlers in almost every Colony, having either disputes �to adjust with the native tribes, or claims to urge against them, the Representative body is virtually a party, and, therefore, ought not to be the judge in such controversies ... Subsequently a committee of the Executive Council of Lower Canada (Quebec) investigated this question. It concluded: ... that the Indians must continue to be, as they have hitherto been, under the peculiar care and management of the Crown, to which, whether under French or English domination, they have been taught exclusively to look for paternal protection ... Lord Glenelg, Secretary of State for the Colonies, responded to the report, saying: It should be regarded as a fixed principle in any arrangements that may be made regarding the Indians, that their concerns must be continued under the exclusive care and superintendence of the Crown. These statements were quoted in 1845 in a Report on the Affairs of the Indians in Canada, prepared for the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada. The Report concluded that the existing arrangement, whereby Indians were "under the imm~diate control of the Representative of the Crown within the Province, and not under the Provincial Authorities" should continue. Between 1713 and 1763 a series of Treaties of Peace and Friendship were signed between Indian nations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and the Crown. These were political documents in which Indian nations established a special relationship with the Crown. Financial responsibility for Indian policy was shifted to Canada in the 19th century. This gave an appearance of exclusive Canadian responsibility for Indian affairs. But the reality of continuing Crown authority is clear in the history of the Indian treaties negotiated after confederation. It is also confirmed by imperial legislation protecting Indians in _1870 and 1871. Between 1763 and 1956 the Crown entered into numerous treaties with the Indian nations of Ontario and western Canada. The source of authority for such treaties did not lie in Canadian legislation, but exclusively in the Royal Proclamation of 1763. In the Proclamation the Crown dpegated authority to imperial officials· to negotiate treaties with the Indian nations. In compliance with the terms of the Royal Proclamation, the Governor General (after confederation) appointed commissioner~ to negotiate treaties. The power exercised was a Crown prerogative power, parallel to the Crown prerogative power to appoint commissioners to negotiate treaties with nations such as the United States or France. The treaties that were negotiated were not ratified by Canadian legislation. Compliance with the instructions of George IU in the Royal Proclamation of 1763 was sufficient to complete the treaty making process. The commissioners who negotiated the treaties indicated that they represented the Queen who lived in England. They said they had no power to alter anything which was written and remained in "the Queen's house beyond the sea.'' They asserted imperial authority for their actions and, by the Royal Proclamation of 1763, could correctly do so. The negotiators referred to the Indian tribes as nations and described the purpose of the treaties as establishing permanent peaceful relations between Indians arid whites . . At the negotiation of Treaty No. 1 in 1871 the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, the Honourable A.G. Archibald, introduced the chief negotiator, Mr. Simpson, and stated: When you hear his voice you are listening to your Great Mother the Queen, whom God bless preserve long to reign over us. Your Great Mother, the Queen , wishes to do justice to all her children alike. She will deal fairly with those of the setting sun , just as she would with those of the rising sun. She wishes order and peace to reign through all her country, and while her arm is strong to punish the wicked man, her hand is also open to reward the good man everywhere in her Dominions. The Lieutenant Governor made it clear that the Crown would not force European ways upon the Indian nations: Your Great Mother wishes the good of all races under her sway. She wishes her red children to be happy and contented. She wishes them to live in comfort. She would like them to adopt the habits of the whites ... But the Queen, though she may think it good for you to adopt civilized habits, has no idea of compelling you to do so. This she leaves to your choice, and you need not live like the white man unless you can be persuaded to do so of your own free will. The negotiator, Mr. Simpson, was satisfied that the Indians had "a firm belief in the honor and integrity of Her Majesty's representatives ... " The Honourable Alexander Morris, who became the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, was the major negotiator of the treaties in western Canada. In negotiating the Qu' Apelle Treaty _in what is now Saskatchewan, he stated: What I have to talk about concerns you, your children and their children, who are yet unborn, and you rriust think well over it, as the Queen has thought well over it. What I want, is for you to take the Queen's hand, through mine, and shake hands with her forever ... In the same negotiations he said: You are the subjects of the Queen, you are her children, and you are only a little band to all her other children. She has children all over the world, and she does right by them all. She cares as much for you as she cares for her white children, and the proof of it is that wherever her name is spoken her people whether they be red or white, love her name and are ready to die for it, because she is always just and true. What she promises never changes. She knows the conditions of her people here; you are not her only red children; where I come from, in Ontario and Quebec, she has many red children, and away beyond the mountains she has other red children, and she wants to care for them all. He said of the Saulteaux Indians, with whom he had negotiated a treaty: In our hands they feel the Queen's, and if they take them the hands of the white and red man will never Page 11 �undasp. In other lands the white and red man are not such friends as we haw always been, and why? Because the Queen always keeps her word. always protects her red men. She learned last winter that bad men from the United States had come into her country and had killed some of her red children. What did she say? This must not be. I will send my men and will not suffer these bad men to hurt my red children. their liYes are Yery dear to me. The treaties were to last foreYer: The Queen thinks of the children yet unborn. I know that there are some red men as well as white men who think only of today and newr think of tomorrow. The Queen has to think of what will come long after to-day. Therefore. the promises we ha Ye to make to you are not for to-day only for to-morrow. not only for you but for your children born and unborn. and the promises we make will be carried out as long as the sun shines aboYe and the water flows in the ocean. Lieutenant gO\·ernor l'\torris stressed the high imperial status of the negotiators: This is the fi(st time you haYe had white chiefs, officers of the Queen, so high in her Councils. so trusted by her among you. The "Queen's hand, full of lo\ ·e and generosity" was being held out to the Indians. The Indians were assured that ~the words of the Queen "ne\·er change" and her ''tongue and the tongues of (her) messengers were neYer forked ... " One Indian Chief, Kamooses, asked: Is it true that my child will not be troubled by what you are bringing him? Lieutenant GoYernor Morris replied: The Queen's power will be around him. The negotiators did not refer to the government in Ottawa or to the Canadian Prime Minister. The Queen was not described as a symbol of the Canadian government. Her role as head of the Empire was made clear. Lieutenant Governor Morris, in negotiating Treaty No. 3, described the Queen as having "children all over the world ... " In negotiating Treaty 6, he described his previous work in relation to Treaties 3, 4 and 5: Three years ago I went to the north-west angle of Lake of the Woods, and there I met the Chippewa nation, I gave them a message and they talked with me and when they understood they took my hand. Some were away, next year I sent messengers to them and I made a treaty between the Queen and them ... I then went to Lake Qu-Apelle the year after, and met the Crees and Chippewas there, gave them my message and they took my hand. Last summer I went to Lake Winnipeg and gave the Queen's message to the Swampy Crees and they and I, acting for the Queen, came together heart to heart; and now that the Indians of the east understand the Queen and her Councillors, I come to you. And why is all this done? I will tell you; it is because you are the subjects of the Queen as I am. She cares as much for one of you as she does for one of her white subjects. The other day a party of Iroquois Indians were taken to England across the ocean; the Queen heard of it and sent to them, saying, 'I want to see my red children,' took their hands and gave each of them her picture, and sent them away Page 12 happy with her goodness. The treaty process recognized the tribes as nations and accepted the authority of the Indian chiefs and headmen: The Chiefs and head men are not to be lightly put aside. When a treaty is made they become servants of the Queen; they are to try and keep order amongst their people. Lieutenant Gowrnor Morris explained that uniforms were giwn to Chiefs and headmen "indicating their office" in the same way that he, himself, wore a uniform. The authoritv of the Crown for Indian relations was established to p~otect the Indian people of Canada. It continued as a fundamental part of the treaty process. \\'hile the gowrnment of Canada assum~d financial responsibility, the power and the ability to establish treat\" relations with the Indian nations has continued to he \,.ith the Crown, to be exercised by Crown officials under the terms of the Royal Proclamation of 1763. This conforms to the statements of the negotiators which haYe been quoted. The continuing concern of Her Majesty is justified (a) because. as is widely known, many of the treaty commitments undertaken in the name of the Crown, have been broken, and (b) because, in spite of the Royal instructions of 1763, no treaties have been negotiated in major parts of Canada. B. THE POWER OF THE IMPERIAL PARLIAME'.\T Imperial authority in relation to Indians lay with the Crown. As a result, the role of the Imperial Parliament has been fairly limited. The Royal Proclamation of 1763 neither needed nor received endorsement from the Imperial Parliament. In 1867 the Imperial Parliament enacted the British North America Act, establishing the present constitutional structure for Canada. Section 91, subsection 24, gave legislative jurisdiction over "Indians, and Lands reserved for the Indians" to the Parliament of Canada. This did not end the role of the Crown. In terms of the Royal Proclamation of 1763, it meant that the Crown representative responsible for negotiating treaties in the name of the Crown would be the Governor General of Canada. The power remained a power of the Crown, to be exercised in compliance with the Royal Proclamation. No legislation exists, in Canada or in the United Kingdom, transferring this power and authority from the Crown. The Imperial Conference in London in 1930 and the Statute of Westminister of 1931 laid the foundations for the modern structure of the Commonwealth. The Statute of Westminister · provided that, from that time onward, no stature of the Imperial Parliament would apply to Canada unless it had been requested by a~d consented to by Canada. But the Statute of Westminister did not repeal past legislation applying to Canada nor did it repeal Crown enactments such as the Royal Proclamation of 1763. Additionally, the Statute of Westminister did not create an obligation on the part of the Imperial Parliament to enact any legislation (such as patriation legislation) requested by the Canadian government. There is no question but that the Imperial �Parliament could refuse to enact patriation legislation because of a concern for Indian rights in Canada. C. THE DILEMMA OF THE INDIAN PEOPLE OF CANADA The Indian people of Canada trusted the promises of the European colonizers. New diseases, the destruction of the buffalo and other game and rapidly increasing European settlement ended the traditional selfsufficiency and independence of our Indian nations. In place of the old order, we accepted the promises of protection and care made by the representatives of the Queen, always understanding that we retained the basic right of self-government within the new colonial structure. We found that the colonizers made increasing demands upon us. The education which had been promised became an attempt to end our religions, cultures and languages. The reserves, which were to be the basis for a new agricultural economy, were cut back by the federal government. The rights to hunt, fish and trap, protected under the treaties, were gradually restricted by both the federal and provincial governments. Reserve governments were never accorded proper respect by the governments of Canada. For much of the history of Canada normal social services, available to nonIndians, were not available to our communities. We were denied the vote in federal and provincial elections until well after the second World War. We did not receive the protection and care that was promised . In its place, we faced both discrimination and hostility from the non-Indian governments in Canada and the European people who had taken over our land . In the last twenty years there has been a great rebuilding of the strength of our Indian nations in Canada. Our leaders have sought justice from the government. But they had faced rulings by the highest courts in Canada which have deprived them of treaty and aboriginal rights. They have seen hydro-electric projects flood Indian land over the objections of Indian people. There is still a ''frontier ethic" in Canada which makes development projects more important than social values or Indian rights. In 1969 the federal government proposed the ending of the Indian treaties and rejected any recognition of aboriginal rights. While the government has been forced to officially retreat from that proposal, it continues to represent the thinking of many officials and politicians in Canada. The Indian nations of Canada want their rights protected by the Ganadian constitution. We are not seeking to separate from Canada. We maintain our strong allegiance to the Crown. Indian governments exist today within the structure of the British North America Act of 1867. We seek to have our governments strengthened and respected as legitimate and fundamental parts of Canadian federalism. We would strengthen the Canadian constitution, not destroy it. In 1978 Mr. Noel Starblanket, President of the National Indian Brotherhood of Canada, asked the Prime Minister of Canada to agree to representatives of the Indian nations of Canada being full and equal participants in the constitutional conferences that were underway. This recognition of Indian governments within Canada would have helped to decolonize the relationship bet- ween the Indian nations and the government of Canada. It could even serve to difuse the tensions between French and English, which have been dominating Canadian life. The request was refused by the government of Canada. The Indian people are excluded from the constitutional conferences, though the decisions of the conferences can affect our lives and our governments. One more route to recognition of Indian treaty and aboriginal rights seems to have been closed. It is for this reason that we have turned to the Queen, the Government of the United Kingdom and to the Imperial Parliament. D. THE PRINCIPLES WHICH SHOULD BE RESPECTED It is clear that the Imperial Parliament could refuse to enact patriation legislation because of their concern for Indian rights in Canada. Imperial legislation requires the approval of the Queen. That approval could .be withheld. Some may argue that a refusal by the Imperial Parliament and the Queen to patriate the Canadian constitution would be contrary to well established conventions and represent a revival of an outmoded British im; perialism. But the United Kingdom cannot escape the fact that it was an imperial power and that the dilemma of the Indian nations of Canada is the direct result of British imperialism. The legacy of imperialism cannot be overcome by the United Kingdom washing its hands of the past. The historic justification for Crown authority over Indian affairs was to protect the Indian nations who were the great potential victims of British imperialism. In the words of a great Canadian Jurist, Mr. Justice Rand, the "care and welfare" of the Indian nations is a "political trust of the highest obligation." Protection is the theme of the Treaty of Utrecht of 1713, the Royal Proclamation of 1763, Section 91, subsection 24 of the British North America Act of 1867 and the treaties between the Crown and the Indian nations. To abandon this historic concern for the victims of British imperialism would be a final act of imperial immorality. We urge Her Majesty the Queen, the Government of the United Kingdom and the Imperial Parliament to reaffirm their legal and moral committment to the Indian nations of Canada by refusing to patriate the Canadian constitution until the rights of the Indian nations have been respected by the Government of Canada. Page 13 �On behalf of the National Indian Brotherhood, Chief Noel Starblanket presents a painting to Lord Earl Grey. Lord Grey received a star/blanket from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. The manager of Industrial presented with a painting. Staff of Industrial Communicatio .ns were presented with National Indian Brotherhood kits. Page 14 Communications was �LEFT: On behalf of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, Chief Sol Sanderson makes a presentation to Bruce George. Mr. George was also presented with a beautiful star/blanket. BOTTOM: Isobel McNab makes a presentation to a staff member from St. Ermins Hotel. TOP: Doug Cuthand makes a presentation to the manager of the St. Ermins Hotel. RIGHT: Senator Walter Deiter makes a presentation to W.S. Mutimer of the poppy factory. Page 15 �document in support of the National Indian Brotherhood presentation Page 16 �Noel Starbla nket President National Indian Brotherhood TABLEO F CONTENTS Preamble United Kingdom/Canada/Indian Relationship The Crown/Indian Treaty Relationship Invitations To Her Majesty A nd To His Royal Highness, The Prince Of Wales .. Indian Loyalty And Allegiance Treaty Symbols Canada's Breach Of The Crown/Indian Trust Relationship The Need For Action Page 17 �I' ltreamble . our Majesty, as the duly elected representative of your Indian/Dene Governments lying wholly or partially within your Dominion of Canada, we thank-you, on behalf of · all your Indian subjects in ·canada, for graciously according us this opportunity to appear before you. ' We are indeed honoured and extr~mely grateful that you have granted this audience and we wish to begin by re-stating and reaffirming the loyalty to Your Majesty of all your ' Indian subjects in Canada. ' In fact, we believe that no group, among all of Your Majesty's subjects in Canada, has maintained a more dedicated and unwavering allegiance to Your Majesty and to the . Crown than your Indian subjects. Our allegiance to and special relationship with the British Crown flows in an unbroken line from the Royal Proclamation of 1763 through the British North America Act and our Treaties with the Crown to this present moment. Since the time of our Treaties with Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, we have never assembled, as the heads of your Indian/Dene Governments in Canada, in an audience with the Crown. We feel that, after more than 100 years since the establishment of the Dominion of Canada and the making of Treaties with Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, it is appropriate that we should come to you directly to reaffirm our loyalty and allegiance, not only to Your Majesty, but also to the true subjects in Canada, established by the Royal Proclamation, the British North America Act and our Treaties. We feel it is appropriate also that we discuss these matters, nation to nation, with representatives of Your Majesty's Parliament of the United Kingdom and Great Britain. However, we do come also with heavy hearts, bearing news that we would have wished was not so tragic. Your governments in Canada, since 1867, have not kept faith with the solemn and sacred relationships established between the Crown and your Indian subjects. They have not fulfilled the trust that was handed to them by Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, through your Parliament of the United Kingdom and Great Britain, in the British North America Act of 1867. · In most of the former colonies of Great Britain, when they achieved independence, the power of self-government was .returned to the original inhabitants and they adopted a constitution and formed a government. In Canada, New Zealand, Australia and, more recently, Rhodesia, it was the descendents of the colonies who assumed the power to establish self-government and adopt a constitution. Page 18 �In Canada, Indian /Dene self-government prior to Confed eration was recognized in the Royal Proclamation of 1763. The trust responsibility recogni zed and accepted by the British Crown in 1763 was protected by the inclusion of Section 91-24 in the British North America Act and the rentention, by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and Great Britain of the power to amend that Act. . In post-Confederation Treaties with the Crown, Indian/D ene self-government was clearly reco .gnized . .Only nations can make Treaties. Treaties do not make nations . . . . . . .()ur right-to sel(go vernment within the Canadian Confe deration, even though we ·· '.did _affir·111 ·loyahy ind· allegiance to the British Crown, was never bartered away. In fact, the education , health, social and economic provisions of the Treaties were intended to assist us in developi ng the skills and acquiring the means to establish, under t.he Crown and within C0nfedera tion, modern-day, contemp orary Indian/Dene Governments. It was intended, by the Indians and by the Queen that, when the necessary skills · and means had been attained , Indians would establish our Parliament and exercise the rights we had retained and reserved to oursel ves. Canada, by assuming Parl iamentary and legislative pow er over Indians, violated our . Treaties as wellas the trust relati •onship with the Crown establish ed in 1763 and maintained through Section 91-24 of the British North America Act. Our position differs markedly from that of the Gove rnment of the Province of . Quebec in that we have always recognized Your Majesty as the Head of State and we continue to do so to this day. We are not talking abou t separation from the Canadian Confederation. Quite the contrary. We are talking about exercising our long-term, hist orical and legal right to take our place as a full-partner within the Canadian Confederati on. We say that the Royal Proclamation, the British North America Act and our Treaties guarantee us that place within the Canadian Conf ederation. We say that the true spirit, intent and interpretation of these foundations of the Crown-Indian relationship guarantee that the Canadian Confederation will consist of Your Majesty's Government of Canada, Your Majesty's Government of the Province and Your Majesty's Indian/Dene Governments. Part of the trust responsibility by the Crown in 1763, re-asserted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and Great Britain · in the British Nortli America Act of 1867 and confirmed in our Treaties with the Crown is to assure that Canada makes room, within the Canadian Confederation, for Your Majesty's Indian Government system at such times as we declare our willingness, intention and readiness to assume our responsibility, exercising our inherent, historical and residual right to self-government. Page 19 �Your Majesty's Parliament of Canada and Your Majesty's Parliament in the various provinces have no more right to assert authority over Your Majesty's Indian/Dene Governments than they have to assert authority over Your Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom and Great. Britain. We conclude this preamble be referring to the third article of the Atlantic Charter signed in 1941 by President Franklin Roosevelt of the United States and by Prime Minister Winston Churchill of the United Kingdom of Great Britain: " THIRD, they respect the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live; and they wish to see sovereign rights and self-government restored to those who have been forcibly deprived of them. " Bnittb if\fngbnm/ Qranaba/ Jnbian i&rlatinnslJip } • In fact, the Kingdom is a kind of agent or Trustee for Canada. The Parliament of the United Kingdom cannot, on its own behalf, enact laws for Canada because of the Statute of Westminister (1931). Only when there is a specific request from the Government of Canada, can the Parliament of the United Kingdom enact a law for Canada. This is done with little debate and without amendment. In the same way, the nature of the Treaty relationship between the British Crown and the Indian/Dene Governments who signed Treaties, wherein the Crown in the right of Canada is Indians' trustee and agent for that relationship, means that: a) Canada has delegated from the Crown in the right of United Kingdom and Great Brittain, legal power to enact laws extending to Indians and Indian/Dene Governments; b) In legislation for Indians and Indian/Dene Governments Canada cannot act on its own behalf but rather as an agent or trustee, through the Royal Proclamation of 1763, Section 91 of the British North America Act and Treaties, for Indians and Indian/Dene Governments. Canada is bound never to exercise its legislative power for Indians except in compliance with a specific request by the Indians; Page 20 �c) Such legislation cannot be debated or amended by Parliament, but must be passed as proposed by the Indians; d) Canada may legislate Canada's relationship with Indian/Dene Governments, just as the United Kingdom may legislate that country's relationship with Canada, but Canada may not legislate the internal affairs of Indian/Dene Governments. 2. The special character if Indian issues and the relationship between the British Crown and the Indians flows not only from the British North America Act and the Treaties, but also from the Royal Proclamation of 1763. The trust responsibility of the British Crown and the Imperial Government toward Indians is clearly recognized in the Royal Proclamation. While the United Kingdom, because of the Statute of Westminister, would not be justified in using its residual powers in relation to most aspects of Canadian internal affairs, the place of Indians and Indian/Dene Governments in Canada is not purely an internal matter for Canada. In fact, Your Majesty's Parliament of the United Kingdom and Great Britain was remiss in not seeking the endorsement of Your Majesty's Indian subject in Canada prior to passing the Statute of Westminister in 1931. Since the Statute had the potential of opening the door to detrimental effects on the trust relationship between the Crown and Your Majesty's Indian subjects, as well as to the sacred Treaty relationship, it would seem to have been appropriate for your Majesty's Parliament of the United Kingdom and Great Britain, as well as Canada, to seek the prior compliance and endorsation of Your Majesty's Indian Governments in Canada before passing the Statute. Because of the Royal Proclamation, the British North America Act and the Treaties, the British Crown in the right of the Parliament of the United Kingdom would be not only justitied in using its residual powers t<;> protect the rights of Canadian Indians, but also has clear prior-committments to do so. The reason that Section 91-24 of the British North America Act was included was to assure that the Crown and the Imperial Government would be able to act to assure the trust relationship between the British Crown and the Indians of Canada, established by the Royal Proclamation, could not be eroded in the future. The Royal Proclamation has never been repealed and still has the force of a statute. Page 21 �3. It is not unusual for the United Kindom to act in cases where the rights of the aboriginal inhabitants of one of its former colonies are threatened by the action or proposed action of a national government formed by the descendants of the former colonists. The initial relationships, which provided access to Europeans to what is now Canada, were formal relationships established between the British Crown and the Indian/Dene Governments of the day. ,, Those relationships carried with them undertakings, on the part of the British Crown and the Imperial Government, to assure that the committments made for the protection of Indian rights would be honored in perpetuity and guaranteed by the British Crown. Because Indians were party to Treaty, Indian consent must be obtained before the Constitution can re-patriate the Canadian constitution without a prior guarantee to maintain Section 91-24 in perpetuity is a clear threat to Indian rights. The .Parliament of the United Kingdom would not only be justified in refusing to patriate the constitution without such a guarantee, but has a clear duty to do so. 4. Canada must make a precise and specific committment through an Act of Parliament. to ratify Indian Treaties Sueµ action must be taken at the request of the Indians and the bill must have the prior consent of the Indians before it is introduced. The bill should be passed almost automatically, ments. with little debate and no amend- Canada must make a committment to such action, as well as to retention of Section 91-24 of the British North America Act, before the Parliament of the United Kingdom permits the patriation of the constitution. wlte<!rrnwn/ JnhianIDreatu l\elatinnsltip The Treaties guaranteed that our ''way of Life'' would be protected and not in• terfered with. "Way of Life" includes, but is not limited to, our own social, economic and political institutions, including our own form of government within Confederation. 1 Canada, as the Crown delegated representative in the trust-relationship, was assigned under the Treaties an obligation to protect, preserve and enhance this inherent Indian right. Page 22 �2. Under the Treaties, it is Canada's duty to ensure that: a) Services in health, education, social services and economic development assistance, paid for in perpetuity by granting Canada access to the Indian lands and resources which are the source of the wealth of the Canadian nation c}nd which form the geographic and economic foundation of Confederation, are provided at a level which will meet the needs of Indians - as identified by Indian/Dene Governments; b) The guarantee that Indians would never be subject to any form of taxation, since the granting of access by Treaty to the land and resource wealth upon which Canadians could build a nation prepaid Indian taxes in perpetuity, would be honoured and protected; c) Indians have the uninhibited right, subject only to the laws and regulations of Indian/Dene Governments, to those resources necessary to the exercise of our guaranteed rights for hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering; d) No public or private agency or institution may interfere with, threaten or abrogate any Indian right without the formally expressed consent of affected Indians and a specific federal statute . aborgating a voluntarily surrendered right; .. , e) Canadian law and Canadian administrative practice reflects, protects and enhances Indian - rights and the special place of Indians within Confederation; f) The Canadian public and other nations are fully informed of Canada's special obligations to Indians and of the fact that Indians have first call on Canadian resources; g) Canada legislate only Canada's relationship with Indian/Dene Governments, and not the internal affairs of those governments. Page 23 �11nuitatiuns tu Jltr !lttjtsty ttnb tu Jlis iRuyµlJligltntss. tlJtJrinct uf lllttlts· We wish to extend an invitation to Her Majesty to visit with us in Canada, approxChiefs of 1• mately one year from now, at a National Conference of your Indian Canada to discuss progress on the issues being raised at this time. ,, 2. We wish to extend an invitation to His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, to come to Canada as a guest of Your Indian Subj ects in Canada during the coming year to study, with our elected leaders and with our Elders, the true spirit and intent of our Treaties with the British Crown. 1lnbianfluyaltyanbAlltgianct We wish to re-state and re-empha size our unswerving loyalty to the British Crown } • and the committments made by our ancestors in the Treaties with your ancestor, Her Maj esty, Queen Victoria. 2. This loyalty has been manifested in many ways, one outstanding example of which was the participation of Indian Canadians, unde r the British flag, in the Boer War, in the two World Wars and in Korea. Our young men participated voluntarily in defense of the British Crown. Under the Treaties, Indians could not be conscripted, but also under the Treaty alliance our ancestors had made a commi ttment to def end the British Crown, British honor and the British flag. 3. In all official Indian ceremonies in Can ada , the British flag is still the predominant flag. This symbolizes the fact that the predominant relationship with non-Indians is the Treaty relationship between the British Cro wn and ourselves. When Britain was threatened, our elder s reminded our young men of our committ111entand our young men responded with a valiant and dedicated effort. 4. Now we are threatened; your Indian /Dene Governments, our Treaties and our way of life are threatened; and we ask you to remind your government of the United Kingdom and Great Britain of Britain's committm ent to the Treaties between us; Treaties signed under the British flag in the name of the British Sovereign and under the oath of British honour. Page 24 �IDreatu ~umhnls We have brought, for you to see, several of the original Treaty parchments and an flag. 1• original They have been kept, handed down from generation to generation, as sacred symbols of the very deep spiritual as well as political, economic, social and legal committments made by your government and ours when the Treaty was entered into. 2. Like the British Crown and the British flag, the sacred stem symbolizes the continuing, perpetual relationship between your governments of the United Kingdom and Great Britain, as well as Canada, and your Indian/Dene Governments. It is indicative that the bargain struck was not simply a "real-estate transaction", but rather, a sacred, solemn committment, establishing, in perpetuity, the formal relationship between yourself and ourselves. We ask again that you assure that your government, in the right of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, assure that those committments are fulfilled. 1 <!tanaba s illreaclT nf tile <!trnwn/ 1Jnbian IDrustfB.datinnnlTip There now exists clear evidence that, in administering Indian lands, officials of your in Canada were guilty of unlawful violations of the sacred trust responsibility for the management of those Indian lands with which Canada was entrusted by the British Crown and your Parliament of the United Kingdom. 1• government We may be forgiven for asking whether the British Crown and your Parliament of the United Kingdom, can, in good conscience, associate itself at this time with compliance with an even further delegation of trust and responsibility to a national government which has so blatantly involved itself in a breach of the trust already delegated to it. 2. Let it be clear that we bring these reminders and assert these positions, not for political reason-s, but rather because of the extremely difficult living conditions in which our people find themselves. We, the original owners of the lands and resources which have brought great wealth to the descendants of the European colonists, have been pushed aside in povert ·y and destitution while the colonists enjoy the fruits of our lands and our heritage. The sacred Treaties, between your ancestors and ours, symbolized our willingness to share our wealth and permit both our societies to develop and progress side by side - with neither being over-run, submerged, or assimilated by the other. Page 25 �I .- 3. In various official documents of a series of your governments in Canada, the policies· of assimilation, abrogation of Treaty Rights, and abrogation of Indian Rights are clearly documented. · · Such policies are, however, highlighted, from time to time, by certain overt policy initiatives of your governments in Canada. We refer specifically to: a) The Detribalization Policy - mid 19th Century b) The 1947 "Plan to Liquidate Canada's Indian Problem within 25:.years c) The 1969 "New Indian Policy" .,, d) 1973 Canadian Cabinet Documents proposing methods to eliminate the special status of Indians and Indian lands · e) The 1975 Guidelines of the Department of Indian Affairs f) 1976 "Native Policy" g) 1976 "Government-Indian Relationship Policy" ully.e Nttb fur Artinn What is required is a clear unequivocal committment from Canada that all levels of l • your governments in Canada reject assimilation policies, in respect to Indians, and commit themselves to fulfillment - to the satisfaction of the Indians, the British Crown and the Parliament of the United Kingdom - of the trust obligations inherent in the Royal Proclamation of 1763, the British North America Act and our Treaties with the Crown. f' ~ ' ~ • ✓ 2. Our wealth and our lands have been usurped; we have been left destitute at the mercy of the descendants of the colonists, which your ancestors and ours granted access to, andwe are left dependent on the legislative whims of the governments which the descendents of the colonists elect. This is not the bargain which we struck with Queen Victoria. This is not what the Royal Proclamation, the British North America Act and the Treaties intended. 3. Your governments in Canada have failed to fulfill the sacred trust placed in their hands by the British Crown and the Indian/Dene Government Treaty-Makers. They have broken trust not only with the Indian/Dene Governments, but als~: with t the British Crown and the Parliament of the United Kingdom. 4. The trust responsibility recognized ~nd accepted by the Imperial .Government in. the Royal Proclamation of 1763 was delegated to Canada in Section 91-24 of the· British North America Act. ·· 5. Since the 112 year succession of Y.Ourgovernments in Canada have proven themselv~s either incapable or unwilling to fulfill the trust given them, we ask that your Parliament of the United Kingdom act to secure certain committments from Canada, in ~espect to Page 26 • �your Indian subjects, as a prior condition of any further delegation of powers to your government in Canada. The evidence of Canadian failure in all aspects of its fulfillment of the Crown's trust obligation to Indians manifests itself in many ways: - Indian life expectancy is slightly over 40 years while the Canadian average is 70 years; - More Indians die by violence, poisoning and accidents than any other cause; - 4 times as many Indians as non-Indians in Canada die from violent causes; - 9 times as many Indians as other Canadians die in fires; - The infant mortality rate for Indians is 4 times the national Canadian average and in some areas is increasing; - Unemployment runs as high as 800/o on some reserves while the number of Indians of employment age will increase by 750/o over the next 10 years; - Over 55 0/oof our population is under 16 years of age; - On the average, Indians who are employed earn less than $2,000 per year. The Canadian average is over $12,000. - The average level of educational achievement is below elementary school graduation; - At least 250/oof Indian families are without homes - forced to live with relatives or friends; - Of the houses that do exist, over 900/o have no sewer or water or telephone; - One Indian child in 10 is in the care of a government agency. The ratio of nonIndians is 1 in 300. - An Indian man is 12 times likely as a non-Indian to end up in jail; - An Indian woman is 112 times as likely as a non-Indian to end up in jail. Statistics like this go on and on. The statistics are not the problem. They are only symptoms of the problem. The real problem is the failure of your Canadian governments to fulfill the trust, the obligation and the duty assigned to them, in respect to Indians, by your Indian people, the British Crown and your Parliament of the United Kingdom. Surely a national government that has failed so dramatically in this aspect of the trust placed in it, cannot be considered capable of exercising even greater responsibility, shouldering an even higher trust. Your Majesty, through your Parliament of the United Kingdom, has the power to insist that Canada fulfill its obligations to Indian-Canadians. In the name of our sacred Treaties and the long-standing trust rel~tionship accepted and recognized since 1763, we ask the honour of the British Sovereign, the British flag and the British Parliament be restored and that your Parliament of the United Kingdom take the action necessary to remove the blemishes placed on that honour by your government in Canada. Page 27 �TA PW E - by Doug Cuthand . The Chiefs' Trip to England will go down in history for its significant contribution to Indian rights but it will also be remembered by those who took part for many personal memories. . Our first encounter came in the form of jet lag and a seven hour time difference. It was only 10 p.m. Saskatchewan time somewhere over the North Atlantic when we met the dawn. From then on our biological clocks were fouled up. Brian Tootoosis took days to adjust. He kept falling asleep during the day and staying awake all night. When he finally got turned around it was time to go home. The British Monetary system took some getting used to. A pound is worth $2.50 Canadian money but the cost of living was so high we were spending pounds like dollars. Senator Angus Merasty was afraid to get into a poker game for fear that he wouldn't know how much he was winning or losing. Senator Ed Pelletier ref erred to ten pence coins as "those big dimes". ' Another change that took some getting used to was the traffic. Over there everyone drives on the other side of the road. It was not uncommon for us to look the wrong way step off the curb and almost get hit by a truck (They call it a Lorry) Jim Roberts pulled that stunt and narrowly missed getting mowed down by a motor cycle, although its hard to imagine who would have suffered the most damage. I never got used to the taxi cabs. The driver would go tearing down narrow side streets toward on comming traffic and veer to the right. There were no lines painted on the streets and it was only a gentlemans agreement that seemed to avoid major pileups. Pat Woods took a cab to a meeting and paid 60 pence fare. After he decided to walk home. He walked one block turned the corner and there was the hotel! That's what you call getting ripped off. Besides the taxis and the shoe leather express, there was the bus system. Chief James Burns was the first to figure out the system and after that he took to the top floor of the double decker buses like a duck to water. Londfn isn't laid out like a nice little checker?oard_. I~ fac~ the streets show no rhyme nor reason m theu direction so if you want to get anywhere fast you take the undergaround or "tube". Some of our party got to be fairly good at the subway system and we took all the longer trips by "tube". Our "First Canadian" hats were a big hit. Shortly after we got there a group went to the British Parliame1_1tto watc~ the house in session. The security pohce saw their hats and started up a conxersation. "The British were first," said one to Sol Sanderson. "~o you weren't", said James Burns, "You were thtrd," At first _they ha~ thoug~t we were French and they were qmte surpnsed to fmd we were Indians. One read Sols hat "You're the first Indian I've met" he stated. And then he met Jim Roberts "And your the biggest Indian I've ever met." "Do ~ou eat real meat?" Before we left Canada, we had been warned about the attitude the British Press had toward Indians. ~revious_ delegations had been embarassed by the racist and ignorant articles done by the British press. So we decided to out English the English. It was all three piece suits, ties and umbrellas. The only thing we lacked was a bowler hat. The result that the p~ess gained a whole new insight into Canadian Indians. They saw us as professional leaders instead of hollywood Indians. Chief Max Gros Louis & the Press. They were made for each other. Chief James Burns & Cliff & Iona Starr & a London Cab. Page 28 Chief Max Gros-Louis from Quebec wore a buckskin jacket much to the delight of the press. We went together to BBC Radio for an interview and someone o~ the street asked "Who's that cowboy?" We did several good interviews with the BBC. The one that Max and I did was heard at 1 p.m. I asked the interviewer how many people might listen and he replied "millions". I gasped. �ri During the taping of the interview the ancient equipment went out of order. The interviewer told us "This equipment is about as old as your treaties". And we replied "But our treaties still work for us". After the press -reported our presence we were receiving visits at our hotel from Canadians either living or visiting in London. They were all happy to meet us and wished us success in our meetings. It was incidents such as this that made us feel good and renewed our faith in the decency of Canadians. As ·well as lobbying with the press and the general public, we set up a number of meetings with governments officials. A meeting was scheduled with Rt. Hon. James Callaghan, the leader of the opposition labour party. He was very interested in speaking to the Saskatchewan representative about the Progress of socialism in our Province. Our leader, Sol Sanderson, replied politely biting his tongue. While the provincial leaders were meeting with Callaghan another group of vice presidents and second stringers under the leadership of Dennis Nicholas went to the Prime Minister's residence at Number 10 Downing Street to deliver our paper to her secretary. We were standing around waiting for our appointment when a fly started buzzing around Dennis's head. It landed on our position paper where he swatted it. We spent the next little while scrapping it off hoping that the Prime Minister wouldn't notice. We also touched base with the Canadian Consulate and while the government opposed our trip, we still took the courtesy to let the consulate know of our activities. They invited us to their Canada Day celebration which we declined. During our visit to the embassy we witnessed a behind the scene flap as Ernie Bennedict an NIB elder, showed up at the airport with a passport issued by the Mowhawk nation all duly signed and witnessed by his Chief and Council. The phones kept ringing as various diplomatic officers stewed over what to do. The Canadian consulate was prepared to issue a temporary passport but Ernie refused. In the end the British government stamped his passport and sent him through. Score one point for Indian Government. The highlight of the trip was the mass lobby at the House of Commons during which time we got our message out to close to 30 members of parliament. We sat beside a reporter from the Daily Mirror and got a running commentary "He's a twit, and he's a twit in the house too". "He's not ·used to speaking this long because he's always shouted down." I reminded the reporter that the London Daily Mirror was owned by a Canadian, Lord Thompson of Fleet, and that he had a duty to give us good coverage. As it turned out the Daily Mirror is a real rag and they couldn't accurately cover a dog fight. After the main lobby we gathered in a little park across from the Parliament buildings and posed for a group picture. We had to race across the street dodging buses and cars. Chief Joe Williams was in his wheel chair and with a little help from his friends he tore across the street at top speed half way across the rubber tire separated from the rim (we told everyone he had a blow out). After a quick repair job it was as good as new. Repairing Joes wheelchair under the shadow of Big Ben. 1 Ernie Benedict and his Passport from the Mohawk Nation. In order to give Indian Government an international statute we scheduled some meetings with various embassies. We attended one meeting at India House and had a very good chat with the Ambassador. He got a big kick out of meeting a group of North American Indians. He stated "Columbus was looking for us and he found you". But he had a very good grasp of what we wanted and was sympathetic. He summed it up very well. "You want to be included in confederation but you want autonomy''. But it wasn't all work we took a half day off to tour the city among the places we visited was Madam Tusseauds famous wax museum . The wax figures looked so lifelike it was hard to tell them from the real thing. At one point Chief Joe Williams was unable to navigate his wheel chair into one particularly crowded area so they left him out in the hallway. Joe wheeled himself over to a bunch of wax figures and waited. Another group came along and stopped, "Who was this old Man" somebody asked. They all stared at him. Joe didn't bat an eyelash. Page 29 �II And so concluded one of the biggest and busiest week in our lives. Aside from the jet lag and the clos- ed in feeling, we had done alright. Some final thoughts. Imagine 9 million people in 600 square miles and you have London. All of Great Britian could easily fit within Saskatchewan. So it is one crowded small country. Add to that, the fact that no street seems to run for more than two blocks before they turn or disappear. Then add to that, the fact that all the buses and taxi cab~ are powered by diesel engines. It's enough to drive you nuts! After one week we had enough. We had to get back to the wide open spaces where the air is clear and you can see the horizen. As soon as I got home, I went to the Pow-Wow at Little Pine and a workshop at Onion Lake. Was it good to get home! One final thought. Upon our arrival back in Saskatoon we were standing around the ·airport all exhausted and dragged out when Brian Tootoosis looked at the clock. "If I hurry I can catch the last race." But life goes on. Back home next door Joe Dion was fighting for his Political Survival and won. The Alberta Regional Director Dave Nicholson called a Treaty 7 Chief a "Bastard" and was swiftly and quickly recalled to Ottawa where he is now Director of Program Support (Whatever that is). And Emil Korchinski fell victim to a high speed chase. A car with the police in hot pursuit went out of control and ruined a corner of his house, crashed over his two cars and ended up in the neighbours living room. Meanwhile capitol Dollars weren't re)eased for Housing & school Construction and everything slipped into the midsummer slump. ED CHILDREN Bt ADMITTED TO THE ~EitEL HOt!SE UNLESS ACCOMPANIE. BY AN.ADULT. KEEPEROF THE JEWELHOUSE Chief Joe Williams autographing copies of "The Saskatchewan Indian". Page 30 Our Tour Guide, John Connolly describing the horror of the Tower of London to Henry Delorme & Chief Andy Michael. �P,.[ Chiefs Press ForHousing Progress The Prince Albert District Chiefs met at Sturgeon ilake ·reserve for a day of discussions to make a final assessments of 1pecision on the housing and to complete ~operations for the reserves. _. .Tl)e resolutions made at the last meeting on housing twere discussed but no advancement had been made. The .'. Chiefs are determined to ha~·e better housing for the Indian p~ople on their reserves. Harold Kingfisher a member of the Sturgeon Lake ''band was chairman for the meeting. Garry Wouters, ~superintendent : for the Dept. of Indian Affairs made a ihou .si1;1greport to .the Chiefs. Mr. Wouters, explained \ vh~t hacfto b'e dorie to ge,t more dollars for the housing !budget. He said "there are definitely no more dollar~ available." The Chiefs agreed in principal to hire a coordinator ·to work for District Chiefs. The leaders find it difficult '.to tr~veL as it takes time away from other pertinent dQtieS,on the reserve. In this agreement the proposed coordinator .would perform certain duties the Chiefs cannot ger to. , At that time six Chiefs were appointed to go to ,Regina to meet with the officials early the following \veek. · ;,_ Agaln the ·oept. 's Officials brought up the sugges1 ;Training Days, Grants, -, ·Treatment Centre In ForefrOnt-Df Discussions Mr. Rod King, acting · district manager for this area for six weeks was introduced to the chiefs. He ~old the chiefs he hoped that they 'o/OUldbe working together. He also fnformep them of the many vacancies at the office which were not filled due to -the freeze brought on by the Clark government . He said (rav-el expenses for field employees have also been cut. . The ' first item discussed at length was the allocation of training days for this . fiscal year. The Dept. · of Continuing Education has allotted 41,000 'training 1days to the Saskatchewan Indian Community College. Each district was then allocated their share. Fort Qu' Appelle, the large.st district was .allotted . 10,080 \ days. Prince Albert followed next \ with . 8,190, the.n Meadow Lake & North Battleford with 6,300 each. \saskato·on & Yorkton · each received 1 ,S.,040days. The .skill/trade courses. which will l?e· ,ayailable. for each band is as follows: Cabinet making - Piapot and baystar; Drywalling- Pasqua,Stan• I tion of training a manager for the District office. The Chiefs gave considerable thought on this management position but vetoed it as a "Joe Boy" social rank. Don Pooyak, gave a progress report on the SocioEconomic program the F.S .l. is developing. Mr. Pooyak, described on the Economic scene in the midst of prosperity of Saskatchewan. The Indian population is subjected to unemployment, poor health, poor housing, poor education, and inadequate community services. The potential of the Indian Economic development program will have a great impact in the lives of the Indian people in Saskatchewan. The Prince Albert Indian Student Residence administration staff pr~sented the Chiefs with a report of the school's affairs. The over-all operation of the school was relatively good for the year. There were a few problems which were dealt with by the staff. Howard Bighead is the Administrator, Gerry Desnomie, the Principal, Mrs . Isabelle lmpy, the Director of the Child Care Workers, Education Coordinator Larry Goldade were all in attendence. There was other minor items discussed and the meeting concluded with a lovely supper served by the ladies of the Sturgeon Lake reserve. ding Buffalo and Peepeekisis; Farm Welding - Muscowpetung, Little Black Bear; Upholstery - Okanese; Handicrafts - Carry the Kettle; Poorman will have Upgrading classes 9-11; Nikaneet 5-10 upgrading with life skills; Starblanket 5-1 I; F. L. - 5-10; Muskowekwan - Business Education; Gordons - will have a course when they decide what they want. Their first priority was Heavy Equipment but SICC does not handle this class. Monthly district chiefs meeting will be held every second Monday of the month. The August meeting will be on August 13 with the executive of the F.S.I. in attendance. They will be holding their monthly executive meeting at Fort Qu' Appelle following the district chiefs meeting . The Cultural grant for the Region was $32,500.00. n1e district allocation was made by on reserve population as of December 31, 1977. Fort Qu' Appelle received $5,380. Each band in this district received their grant based on their total population. The next item discussed was the New Dawn Valley Centre, an alcoholic treatment Centre. This centre has been in operation since May 1978 with funding from the National Health & Welfare in Ot- -H,ORt:Nn: POORMAN tawa. It is run by a Board of Directors from the local Community. The Board of directors are Mrs. Eugenie Lavallee - Chairman from Piapot, Mrs. Susie Yuzicapi from Standing Buffalo, Mrs. Irene Desjarlais a nurse from zone field services at the hospital, Don McCallum, a newspaper man from Fort Qu' Appelle, Vic Poitras from Lebret and Fred Smith, mayor of Lipton. Problems arose at the centre and another new board was set up. However neither board knew what was going on and after a lengthy discussion, the old board was told to go ahead and solve the problems facing the staff. -1.\'l,A l,AVAU,EE NIKANEET Pow-wo·w dates are changed to AUGUST 24, 25, & 26 ,, Page 31 j\. t 1;; �II NATIVE GRACE and BEAUTY THEME 3rd Annual A.A. Round-Up Sandy Bay Saskatchewan August 17, 18, 19 FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Registration Fee - $12.00 Kick-Off Speakers SATURDAY,AUGUST18 Breakfast - 8 a.m. Open Speakers - 10 a.m. Lunch - 12 - 1 noon Al-Anon - 1 - 2 p.m. AI-Ateen - 2 - 4 p.m. Guest Speakers - 4 - 5 p.m. Banquet - 6 - 8 p.m. Dance - 9 p.m. (music by Ivan McNabb) SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Breakfast - 8 a.m. Farewell Speakers for more information phone Liz: 754-2184 or Charlie: 754-2050 ·Large Voter Turnout Installs Mercredi Under sunny skies Fond Du Lac residents held an election for Chief and Councillors on June 19. The winning contestants will hold office for two years. August Mercredi won the race with 152 votes. Running for Chief were, August Mercredi , Peirre Fern, Eli Adams, Fred Derange, John James Mercredi and Marvin Adams. In the Councillors positions the winners were: Roger Mercredi, Norbert Fern, Clement Pische, George Mercredi, and Marvin Adams. Electoral Officers were Gil McCormick, from the Dept. of Indian Affairs, Caroline Isadore and Tom Kelly worked for the band at this election. The election turn out was excellent. -FLORENCE POORMAN Delorme of Cowessess. SAKIMAY - On Wednesday Election Results FromApril 25th, 1979 the residents of the Sakimay Reserve re-elected Chief 4 Southern Reserves Joe Williams as chief. The final WHITEBEAR - Four of the eight Reserves here in the Yorkton District went to the polls recently to elect leaders of their Reserves. On April 17, 1979 the people of Whitebear Band elected a new leader, Chief Bryan Standingready out-polled four other opponents including the incumbent Norman Shephard. The final results were Bryan Standing ready 54 votes, Norman Shephard 31 votes, Albert Maxie 26 votes, Ken Standingready had 17 votes, with Steven McCarthar finishing with 7 votes. For councillors, twenty individuals contested 12 positions on the White Bear Band Council. Elected were: John Lonethunder 103 votes, Francis Lonechild 89 votes, Joe Ewack 83 votes, Laura Big Eagle 81 votes, Angus Littlechief 77 votes, David Littlechief 71 votes, Leonard Big Eagle had 70 votes, McNeil Mccarther 55 votes, Ivan Lonechild 54 votes, Laura Big Eagle 81 votes, The elected officer was Henry BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Chief & Mrs. Sid Fiddler are the proud parents of a baby boy Jonathen Fredrick Fiddler. He was born on June 9, 1979 and weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. Master Jonathen was born a day after Treaty Day, so his father said, "He missed his five dollars by one day." Congratulations to Chief and Mrs. Fiddler from the Meadow Lake District. Page 32 count was Chief Joe Williams 16 votes, Raymond Acoose 15 votes and Sam Bunnie 14 votes in a real close election as the final tallies have indicated. For council 12 people vied for 6 positions. Harry Penny finished on top with 25 votes, followed closely by Richard Kaye, Thomas Kaye who finished with 24 votes, Lyle Acoose & Gwenn Acoose rounded out the successful candidates with 21 votes each. OCHAPOW ACE - Voters of both Ochapowace and Kahk. went to the polls to elect leaders for their respective reserves. In · Ochapowace Chief Cameron Watson was reelected as he out polled his only opponent Lester Henry, by a count of 42 votes to 24 votes. For council 8 individual contested for 5 seats on council, Denton George topped the polls with 49 votes, followed closely by Robert Bear with 46 votes. and Morley Watson with 44 votes, . newcomers Wesley Bear, Berle George rounded out council with 36 & 34 votes respectively. Electorial officer was Richard Kaye of Sakimay Band. KAHKEWIST AHA W - Over in Kahkewistahaw Chief ·Louie Taypotat retained his position by defeating Bernard Bob and Bill Francis. The final results were Chief Taypotat 41 votes, Bernard Bob 22 votes, and Bill Francis 4 votes. For council Leslie Sparvier was tops 'with 44 votes, Urban Louison finished with 43 votes, Robert Alexson had 34 votes, Carl Taypotat had 32 votes, Bernard McKay 31 votes, and Bernice Taypotat finishc:d with 30 votes. -MORLEY WATSON �StartingJuly1, therewere somech~..... -------s madeto Unempoyment Insurance. Unlessyou· worked atleast 20weeks_ inthepastyear, thesechanges could apnlytoyou. In December 1978, Parliament changed the U nemplo .yment Insurance Program. Changes starting July 1 mean that some people will have to work longer before they can qualify for U nemploymen t Insurance benefits. Have you worked 20 weeks or more in the last year? If so, this message does not apply to you. Twenty weeks work qualifies for your regular Unemp loyment Insurance benefits and for UI illness and maternity benefits or the one time benefit at age 65. Did you get UI benefits in the last year? If you got UI benefits in the last year, there are new rules that may apply to you - unless the unemployment rate in your area is over 11.5%. The most you will have to work to qualify for UI benefits is 20 weeks, regardless of how many weeks you previously drew UI. Are you working for the first time or coming back to work? Generally, if you are working in your first job or you are coming back to work after more than one year, you will need to work 20 weeks befor e you can qualify for UI benefits . There are some exceptions to this 20 week rule, depending on what you were ' doing during that period . Canada's Unemployment Insurance Program Workingwithpeople whowantto work. •• Employment and Immigration Canada Emplol et Immigration Honourable Ron Aikey l 'honorabl• Min later Mlnlatr• Canada Ron Aikey C ada Page 33 �I' letters to the editor V.I.P. Reader Dear Cliff: As I told you personally, I am · very much impressed with the Saskatchewan Indian magazine. I read it from cover to cover, and , find it most informative. Furthermore, it is so well put together that I wish yoµ would extend my congratulations to your comembers, Sol Sanderson and Doug - Cuthand of the Editorial Board, Alec Opikokew and to the Editor-in-Chief. Oh May 19, 1979, Treaty Day was held at Canoe Lake, Sask. With kindest regards, I am Joe Whitehawk, district manager; R.C.M.P .; John Michaels, community Yours sincerely, affairs; Isabelle Dosdall and Chief Frank Iron assisted in the treaty payment. The Rt. Hon. Chief Frank Iron, commenced the day by receiving his traditional five John G. Diefenbaker, dollar bill from Constable Roland Bosjarlais with other band members proC.H., Q.C., M.P. ceeding him. ·one of the older citizen, Alec Opikokew, 83 years young paused to get his picture taken . He has lived here all his life and he has seven children - 3 boys Old Old _ and 4 girls. He said, "Man what alot of money I received today, five whole Dear Editor: dollars." I am usually a satisfied reader, Numerous activities were provided, card games, bingo and Nevada tickets. but would like to make a few sugA concession booth was provided at the adjacent band hall. A cold plate , gestions as to subjects I'd like to see soft drinks, corn on the cob and many other goodies were provided. A nice treated in The Saskatchewan Indian place to spend your five dollar bill. -NAOMI SEIB in the future. I'd like to read more biographies of interesting older people (not just their obits); I'd like more practical information about fishing, trapping, cooking, etc.; would love to see more old photos, especially of people in their dancing "Commit to faithful men . who shall be able to teach others also.. 11 Timothy 2 :2 outfits; would like to read more book-reviews, movie-reviews, AFFILIATED WITH. "NATIVE NEW LIFE OUTREACH' .. drama-reviews; and I'd like Bible Centered ... Evangelistic ... Pastoral everyone to keep up the good work! Sincerely, The purpose of " NATIONAL NATIVE BIBLE COLLEGE .. is to train Indian men and Rosemary Lessard women in the Word of God . who in tum will go forth. bringing effective teaching and Treaty Day Side-Lights More On People,Ways ''NATIONAL NATIVE BIBLE COLLEGE'' Stay InThe Ball Game Dear Editor: Thank you very much for the photo of the . soccer teams - I am very pleased to have it returned to me. Has anyone come forward with names of the Mistawasis team members? I was really impressed with your last edition and your reproduction of the picture, it was a professional job. You have improved the quality of the paper and also the material in it. Good luck with it. Your si_ncerely, Ben K. McIntosh Page 34 preaching ministries to their own people . Further. it is a school that is staffed with dedicated and experienced teachers . N.N.B.C. is also a school with a heartbeat for Evangelism . with its foremost aim : the establishing and strengthening of Indian people 1 in the Word of God! At ''NATIONALNATIVEBIBLECOLLEGE'' YOU WILL BE INVOLVEDIN: • • • • Native Ministers and Christian Workers Retreat Practical Outreach Evangelis Deeper Life Conferences The Singing Tribelaires N.N.B.C. ·s Campus is located on the Tyendinaga Reserve and is near the beautiful Bay of Quinte . For Information for the Fall term call: 613-396 -3163 or Write to Director . Rev . R. W. Maracle Box 292 Deseronto . Ontario �PROFILES Lake through the Federated ColWork With People Leads lege. In 1973 he was chief of the Canoe ToVaried Occupations Lake Band for a period of one year . Joe Opikokew of Canoe Lake, Saskatchewan is one of the notable members of the Canoe Lake Band. His involvement of sixteen years with his band has up-graded the status of his reserve. His educational background is varied. He mentioned that he has attained numerous courses in human development. With a physchology credit being the more recent one. This credit was acqi.;ired at Loon He was also a band councillor and at the present is working as an educational councillor for Canoe Lake. In this capacity, he oversees students from Canoe Lake w h o are attending the ·various schools. He stated that some students are attending schools in Canoe Lake, Valleyview and La Plonge High School at Beauval, Saskatchewan. In total, he supervises 165 students in the field of counselling and maintaining attendance. The attendance has been good so far, he stated . One of the complaints which he mentioned was that the students sometimes found the ride tiresome. He went on to say that parents should participate in working closely with the band , teachers and the educational councillor to insure that their children are receiving a good educational standard. He said "Education is a worthwhile objective and children should be encouraged." As well as his reserve involvement, he serve as a secretary treasurer in the local co-op fisheries at Canoe Lake as well as sitting as a board member in the northern newspaper NATOWTA WIN. Community Work Credited by K.C. Jamont, S/Sgt. Native Policing Co-ordinator In 1973, in recognition of the R.C.M.P. Centennial, members of the Balcarres Detachment sponsored a "Citizen of the Year" award. This award is to be presented annually to a citizen of Balcarres or district who has provided leadership and performed outstanding community service. A committee of 7 persons from the area meet each year to decide who the recipient will be. The popular choice for 1978 is Mr. Prisque PINA Y of the Peepeekisis Indian Reserve. He has been a resident of that reserve all his life except for the time he spent in the Armed Service during the second World War. He is an active member of the Balcarres Legion and is involved in numerous activities both in town and on the reserve. The presentation was made on the 4th of May, 1979 during the Balcarres High School Graduation ceremonies. Sgt. R.E. ANDERSON, · the N .C.O. in charge of Balcarres Detachment, made the presentation, Prisque justly received a standing ovation from the large crowd present. ATeacher Through And Through Vitaline Iron, has been a teacher aide for the past eleven years. She mentioned that the first year was the hardest one, often wondering if she was using the right method of teaching. This was so strong in her mind that she eventually persuaded the department to allow her to work with a certified teacher. She said that teaching became easier as she went along. The more she understood her pupils, the educational system and the .nethodology, the more beneficial her teaching became to her students. She teaches the nursery, kindergarden, 1 to 4 reading and music (singing) for the whole school. Her day becomes very busy and rather interesting at times, she commented. Mrs. Iron is working towards attaing her standard of certificate. She has a total of eight credits through summer classes and courses offered in the varous reserves. As well as teaching, she is very active in the school committee and through her efforts has maintained it strong and active within that reserve. She does voluntary work in the reserve to assist her people in whatever capacity they need her. The councillors of that reserve would like to say a special thankyou to her for her services in that reserve. -NAOMIE SEIB Page 35 �EDIT ,OR'S NOTE: This was Jake Epp's first public statement to the Indian people of Canada. It was made at the NIB - executive council meeting held in Vancouver, June 20, 1979. The new Minister of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) is Arthur "Jake" Epp of Manitoba. Epp, 40, has been a Member of Parliament since 1972 and has been the Opposition critic for immigration and multiculturism. Epp is a former high school teacher who has represented the Manitoba riding of Provencher ,in Parliament since 1972. He taught history and civics after getting degrees in arts and education from the University of Manit,oba. He had his first brush with politics as a member of the Steinbach town council in 1970 and in 1971 as a board member of the Bethesda Hospital. He also served one term as Deputy Mayor of Steinbach. Epp is married to the former Lydia Martens. They have one daughter, Lisa Dawn. Let me begin by saying that I consider it a great personal tribute to have been chosen by Prime Minister Clark to serve Canada and her native people as Minister of Indian Affairs. Mr. Clark has asked me to convey his sincere best wishes to this Assembly. We all know this position carries with it many heavy responsibilities and a trust, an historic relationship that has guided successive ministers in this portfolio. I want to assure you that I am aware of the seriousness with which native people regard the Minister's unique relationship. I too take it seriously, with as much respect for the weight of the task and as much humility as any man, but with the enthusiasm oft freshness and new dedication. Right from the outset, I give you my word that I will honour that trust to the limits of my abilities. I only want to ask one thing of you in return -- that you don't judge me now, that you save it for later, after I've given it an honest try. All I can tell you at this point that you may not already know about me is that I am dedicated to a set of principles and that, naturally, I intend to apply them to this task. I believe they will serve me well and that the familiarization period won't be prolonged. I've heard, as you undoubtedly have, the murmurings with which some people have greeted my appointment. "Jake Who?" They asked when it was announced along with the others on June 4. I should tell you that I ran my first campaign using that as my slogan. I should also tell you that Jake who got to be pretty well known around Provencher in that election. We had a brochure, and on the back of it we had printed: "Jake Epp, that's who!" By the end of the campaign, the voters knew who Jake was and they elected me to represent them in parliament. You know, people raised similar questions about another Prairie Conservative in March, 1976. He seems to have overcome the handicap, for today he represents all Canadians in Parliament as their Prime Minister. I want you to know that I am familiar with native people and their aspirations. There are about 13 Indian Reserves in or around my riding, with more than 4,000 people living on them. While I may not know all the inner workings of the Department of Indian Affairs yet, I Page 36 know a lot of Indian people. My first contact in this portfolio was with Indian people at the headquarters of the National Indian Brotherhood . As an MP and as an individual concerned about other people, I've listened to Indians and helped them with their problems when I've been able. The new government of which I am part is se_risitive to the needs and aspirations of Canada's Indian and Inuit people. We are aware of the requirement and safeguard the special status of Indians and Indian lands; we recognize the importance that Indian people attach �to the maintenance and preservation of their culture - an identity which is simultaneously distinct from and yet part of the larger Canadian society; we know there is a need to ensure that Indian people have the ways and means at their disposal to manage their own affairs more fully than they have for more than a century; we have familiarized ourselves of Indian peoples' rights and interests in the historic treaties and the federal government's other legal commitments. We know how vital these things are to all Indian people and how fundamental they are to their relationship with other Canadians. I think it ·is important at this point for me to say that my government shares these concerns, and on its behalf I want to reaffirm our commitment to them. Prime Minister Clark has demonstrated a concern for Indian people in words and actions during his years as a parliamentarian. He has been a member of the Standing Committee on Indian Affairs and Northern Development. He has called the settlement of Indian land claims "a critical concern" and has pledged that a Conservative government would act quickly to come to some agreement with Indian representatives. "We have a commitment as a nation to recognize and live up to the spirit of the treaties ... We should be seeking settlements that provide a self-sufficient life for native people. We need settlements that place native people in an equal position in all respects to all other Canadians," he has said. It is an aim of this government to establish statutory and other favourable conditions in which Indian people, both in groups and as individuals, can achieve social, cultural and economic progress. It is our objective to clear the way for a better standard of living, in circumstances of freedom and of opportunity. Having said that, we all recognize there are various ways to achieve these mutual objectives. There are constitutional and legislative tools that can be employed in various ways to achieve the same ends. In an exercise of such complexity, we have to be extremely careful to choose the right process. The work must be built on a foundation of co-operation - on a partnership - between the major participants. It requires a climate of understanding in order to make progress, whether we choose constitutional, legislative or negotiated approaches to deal with the issues of mutual concern to us. Of course the two mechanisms that are getting most of the attention at this point in our history are constitu- tional reform and amendments to the Indian Act. The new Cons~rvative government is committed to continuing the process of constitutional renewal which has begun by the First Ministers at their conference in Ottawa in February. That commitment includes an increased involvement for Indians and other native people. Beyond that, we are engaged in a detailed review of the various suggestions for Indian involvement that have been made. It would be premature for me to predict the outcome of that review, but I want to assure you that we understand the importance Indians attach to the renewal process. I want you to know I see it as essential that native participation will occur, within an expanded assembly for Constitutional reform which will be sensitive to the concerns of special groups within the country. Above all, I want to deal honestly and openly with you and Chiefs and Councils in this country. We are now in a new era of Government - Indians' relations in this country. Let's put the old confrontations behind us and start afresh to forge a mature and longlasting relationship. In regard to the Indian Act, there are clearly many day-to-day matters affecting the lives of Indian people that require more immediate action than the process of constitutional reform can be expected to produce in the short term. They are interrelated processes. However I and my government would want to be satisfied that Indian Act amendments accurately reflect the attitudes of Indian people. In order to do this, I am writing each association and all the chiefs in Canada to send me their views by the end of the summer on the proposals put forward by the previous government. I want to see their ideas on the content of the proposed amendments and on the process that has been prescribed as well. We will be able to make a judgement on how to proceed on the basis of first-hand knowledge of a broad range of Indian attitudes. My overriding concern is that Indian people and those individuals affected in a discriminatory way by the present Act jointly review their positions on certain sections of the Indian Act. I believe in the concept of Indian self-development and I want to give you the chance to work out your own differences of opinion in such areas as "membership" before I go to my cabinet colleagues with a proposed approach for revising the Act. Indian local government can begin to be practised now, and to me, this means your taking the initiative in dealing with all issues affecting your communities. My early reading of some of your views on Indian Act revision and Constitutional reform is that Indian people are faced with some fundamental decisions - on an historic trust relationship and what it means to increased authorities for Indian administrations vis a vis my powers as your Minister. I seek your guidance on this as we jointly decide how next to proceed. So in a general way, that is how I will be approaching my introductory months as Minister of Indian Affairs. I hope these words provide you with some useful assurances. I trust that we in the government and you in the associations can overcome any awkward uncertainty qufckly and that we can get on with the task of providing for Indian self-determination in an appropriate constitutional and legislative framework. I should tell you that I was chosen for this role by a . Prime Minister who was looking for two particular Qualities. He told me he was looking for a candidate who had his feet planted firmly on the ground -- one who could find practical answers to practical problems; he also said he wanted someone for the job with compassion, with a sympathy for people. I want to end this orientation phase as quickly . as possible and demonstrate to the Prime Minister that his faith was well-placed. I want to show Canada's Indian and Inuit people as well, as soon as I can, that I understand and act on their legitimate and valid concerns. I look forward to meeting you again in the near future individually or collectively - most importantly, in your own home territories. Page 37 �Zone Conference forPrince Albert Nurses A three day assembly was held in Prince Albert for the nurses and Community Health Representatives of the area. It was well attended . by staff from National Health and Welfare. Genevieve Teed, from the Saskatoon Community Clinic made a presentation to the delegates on the physical and mental condition of the workers. Seeing Indian people with poor living conditions can get very depre.ssing. Both the nurses and the C.H.R. 's expressed that this part of the meeting was very interesting. Jim Eaton, from the Regina Emergency Measures Organization spoke on Disaster planning. Al Taylor from Regina, spoke on the New Horizons Program. Dr. Brian Habbick, Pediatrics Dept. Saskatoon, presented a topic on Child Abuse. Beryl Barnes, also spoke on a subject-matter, Rape which is sometimes associated with shame and fear. Peter Rogers, the Occupational Health Officer, for Prince Albert area presented two films, "Health is Not For Sale" and "Who will I sentence Now." On Thursday June 7, the nurses met with Dr. Elizabeth Ives from the University Hospital who spoke on Genetics. The Zone Nursing Officer spoke on the Nursing profession. The C.H.R .' s met at the John M. Culenaere Library with Darrell Shalley from the Consumers and Corporate Affairs who spoke on "safety". Debbie Gillis shared her knowledge on Prenatal Nutrition and Nutrition for Diabetics. In Administration Dr. Bhimji and Mr. Moore found themselves in difficulty with resolutions they presented in regards to funding. There was a long discussion on patients transportation as no change has been made on mileage since 1972; 17 cents a mile is still the rate paid for patients and the nurses were asking for at least a 13 cent increase. This rate would not be such a dramatic increase if the officials who make these rates had to travel these roads on the reserves. Private car services are nil due to the price of gas and in some places in the Prince Albert District the gas is $1.20 a gallon. Page 38 Health and Welfare officials announced that as of July 1st 1979 any Band in the Prince Albert District who does not have a contract with the Regina office for transportation services, will not be eligible for cost of the patients travel to doctor and hospital. Both the nurses and the C.H.R.'s mentioned the session on "Burned Out" was very interesting and informative. - Health services for Indians in Saskatchewan is by no means the fault of the performances of the nurses or the C.H.R. 's they are given instructions from head quarters. The Dept. of Indian Affairs and National Health and Welfare are responsible for a good health care programme. What the Indian people definitely need is an up-dated health program. -FLORENCE POORMAN ,, Promote Balanced Growth InChild Rearing 1979 is the International Year of the Child. Baby Clinics are one way to give your child the right to grow and develop into a healthy, responsible adult. Health is one of our greatest assets. Most parents don't give Baby Clinics a second thought. Taking their child to a clinic is something they do naturally, just one of the steps in bringing up children. Most parents don't realize just how important these clinics are. The clinics are the public health nurses' way of providing regular health supervision for infants and pre-school children on a regular basis. This supervision is carried out through: 1. Basic physical assessment. 2. Assessing personal, social and language development and guidance at specific ages. 3. Identifying any problems a child may have. 4. Providing guidance about areas such as normal growth and development, nutrition, safety, and importance of play to each child as a learning experience. 5. Discussing methods of parenting and aspects of childhood. 6. Checking vision, hearing and for scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine). 7. Discussing with parents the possible need for a physician, education psychologist, speech therapist, nutritionist, social worker, mental health staff, Saskatchewan Hearing Aid Plan, etc. 8. Communicating special needs of the child to educational authorities. 9. Teaching the parents about immunization. 10. Acting as a spokesman on behalf of the child. Because health needs of individuals in a family are interwoven and interdependent, the consideration of the family unit is important. When the public health nurse observes and assesses the child at the Baby Clinics, she also observes and assesses part of the family relationships of that child. Mothers and fathers are encouraged to attend these clinics with their children. The public health nurse's contact with the parents and the child at these clinics is one way the nurse can contribute towards the rights, interests and concerns of the child. It is their way of helping that child grow and develop into a healthy, responsible adult. Hope to see you and your child at the next Baby Clinic. �I I I I a.1'-'.JI/4\ fm . I ,e-lf•li.>- 8' -~I { l.. \~+ :••'-~ r~.-t'.' •,:-'\. . Songs OfSpirit Reach Out Through Bars The Native Brotherhood of Sask. Pen. attained a degree of cultural recogniti()n along its path of trials and aspirations. Today, it is the current INTER-TRIBAL SINGERS who project this on-going form of restoration! In short , they are the heartbeat of what Culture we hold inside c! concrete jungle. The INTER-TRIBAL SINGERS are Inaian · brothers who are determined individuals; They fell hard and for them prison signif ys a time to think ·and to try and leave old haunts and habits upon their respective return to Society. They do this endeavor best by their practise of Traditional Pow-Wow singing on most evenings of the week out in the Prison yard. They are good and there's no doubt they will be a part of "Big Tops" and other functions one day out there in "Freedom" land. Inside the walls of this maximum security prison, they , obviously as well, provid~ the highlight of any workshop or function with outside guests . The practise sessions fo~lude continuous replays of Traditional songs from recorded L.P.'s their own progress from video-taped re-runs and so on!! John Favel, a Cree of Poormans reserve, Sa~. is the Lead Singer; Joe Campeau, a braided Saulteaux of Porcupine Plain, Sask. is the N.B.H. Pow -Wow Chief. The other singers • are; . King Bighead, Saulteaux of Nut Lake, Sask. (As well as the current President of N.B.H.); Ralph Bear, Cree of Little Pine Res. ; Ralph Stonechild, Cree of File Hills, Sask.; Gabe Wolfe, Saulteaux of Muskowekwan Res . Sask.; Norbert Dumais and Vince Day Chief. Last but not least well deserved Cree/Saulteaux Singer from White Bear res., Steven Jim my. ! fp. ' 4,; " . IP'~ s,SOW' . - ... , ~+ ~ °'• ~ Sponsored by Keesee koose Band AUGUST 10, 1979 7 :00 p.m. at K eeseekoose 1st Prize - $150 .00 p1 ,,, ,,,1,, ..,, ', r ·soot on CKCK Sm,,, ,, c, ·;~•:'·. 2nd Prize - S100 .00 · 3rd Prize - $50 .00 Arena Gue st perf orm a nces by •eco rding art is ts Ja n.De ite r & Ivan McNab Bac k up ba nd - Bear cl aw Ma ster of Ceremonie s - Iva n M c Nab Compet it or Entr y Fee : S10.OO Admission: $2.50 per person, S4.00 per · couple FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT AL VIN MOSOUA · 542 -269 2 Dan cP.to follow with Bea rcl aw They naturally use a Traditional Drum, which was originally made in Alberta . This past spring two elders from the Regina Area came in, Bill· Creely and George Mantee, to perform a Sacred Pipe ceremony. At the same time they blessed the drum. Our · grateful acknowledgements to them for that. Prison is no place to be for anyone. Our intentions are NOT to praise prison - but merely to let you know, that, we are involved in some way in the continued growth of Cultural renaissance. As the drum beats and the INTER-TRIBAL SINGERS chant, it is a message delivered in the winds of Mother Earth's heart-beat. Catch that message in the Sacred Winds of Creation because it is for you, all our brothers and sisters, Elders and emphatically, for our children and little people who are the leaders of tomorrow's Sun-rise! . In Spiritual Harmony Billy Brass - Indian Artist Page 39 �Kinookimaw Beach Money Raiser Each year, boys and girls from the Gordons reservation have a week-long camp out at Kinookimaw Beach called Porky's Camp. This year funds were raised by a IO mile walk called Pork-a-thon with 30 participants. Thev raised over $1,000 dollars. To make this walk a little more challenging, prizes of $50.00 were awarded to the first male and female to complete the walk. There was also a prize of $50.00 for the youngest and the oldest participant. The walk started at the east end of the reservation and finished at the band office. The weather was comfortably warm but not a scorcher. A good day for a 10 mile hike. Debbie Geddes was the fastest female walker completing the walk in 2 hrs. and 5 minutes. She won tht: $50.00. Mark McNab and Deon Bitternose tied for first place at 1 hr. 5 l minutes. They each received $25.00. Angela McNab, 7 years of age was the youngest walker. She took home $50.00. Nancy Bitternose 58 years old, won the $50.00 for being the oldest participant. She completed her walk in 2 hours and 39 minutes. Another $50.00 was also given to the person who collected and made the most money. This was not paid until all participants collected from their sponsors. The last persons to complete the walker were Melvin McNab and "Porky" Roland Pratt, organizers of the camp. The band staff, Helen McNab, Jeannette Bitternose, Shirley McNab, Councillor Wm. McNab and Irene Walters a teacher, all completed the walk but were quite exhausted. Lunch was served at the band office by the many interested members of the band. All in all, it was a very successful walk and the many children going to camp will appreciate eveyone's efforts. -LYLA LAV ALLEE Page 40 Twins of Barbara Bitternose wait patiently for their father to come in at the Gordon's Pork-a-than. Melvin McNabb and Porky Pratt, organizers of Gordon's Walk-a-than, came in last from the 10-mile hike. Walking Together, From 3 To83 Forty-five members of the Muskoday Band actively participated in a Walkathon to raise money for the Recreation Club. The money raised is to be used for big projects such as the outdoor skating rink. The oldest walker of the day was eighty-three year old Joe Smith. The _youngest walker was three year old Kerry Lyn Smith granddaughter of Joe Smith. The first person to reach the end of the nine mile track was Alfred Crane. The person who raised the most money was awarded a trophy. Laverne Bear had the most pledges. The Walkathon was followed by a picnic and an Outdoor Church service by the river. -RUTH AHENAKJ:W �PEN PALS My name is Claudette Carrier and I am 12 years old. I would like to hear from young people 12-14 years old. My hobbies include: basketball, volleyball, writing, reading and more. Write: Claudette Carrier, Box 10, Craven, Sask. S0G 0W0. My name is Cheryl Pelletier and I am interested in having pen pals 15-16 years of age. Write: Cheryl Pelletier, 1139 Cameron, St., Regina, Sask. Hi! My name is Fred Tuckanow and I am 11 years of age. I would like to hear from anyone, any age. My hobbies are: sports, music, baseball, disco-dancing, and riding horses. Write : Fred Tuckanow , 1746 Ottawa, Regina, Sask. Hi! My name is James Dieter. I am 11 years of age and my hobbies are: riding horses, swimming, dancing and any kind of sport. I would like to hear from boys and girls 11-12 years of age. Write: James · Dieter, Q.l.R.S ., Lebret, Sask. S0G 2Y0. My name is Kelly Crowe and I am 12 years old. I am from the Piapot reserve and I would like to have pen -pals ages 11-13. My hobbies are : riding bikes, swimming and playing all kinds of gam es. Write: Kelly Crowe, 2066 Alexander St. Regina, Sask. Hi! My name is Lorna Wapach, I am 14 years old and I would like to hear from bo ys or girl_s,ages 14-16. My hobbies are: swimming, meeting new people and horsing around. Write: Lorna Wapach, Box 70, Sedley , Sask . S0G 4K0. Hi! My name is Carmen Ahenakew . I would like pen pals between the ages of 11- 16. My hobbies are: disco dancing, ballet, riding horses and writing letters. Write: Carmen Ahenakew, Box 224, Canwood, Sask. S0J 0K0. Hello! My name is Shirley Pechawis . I am 16 years of age and I would like to hear from boys between the age of 14-16. My hobbie s are: writting letters. Write: Shirle y Pechawis, Box 4 R.R. 1, Mont Nebo, Sask . S0J lX0. My name is Linda . Peekeekoot and I would like to hear from girls and boys between the ages of 14-16. My hobbies are: going to school, riding horses and all kinds of sports. I will answer all letters. Write: Linda Lynn Peekeekoot, Box 314, Debden, Sask. S0J 0S0. Evan Redman is 13 years old and is from the Standing Buffalo Reserve. He enjoys going to pow-wows, horseback riding, swimming and other sports. He would like to hear from boys and girls between the ages of 13-14. Write: Evan Redman, 5010 1st Avenue. North, Regina, Sask. My name is Donna MacDonald. I would like to hear from pen pals 9-11 yea rs old. My hobbies are: bike riding, reading, outdoor sports, writing. I will answer all letters. Write: Donna MacDonald, c/o Ivan MacDonald, Onion Lake, Sask . SOM 2E0. 4-H REPORT RESERVE REPORTS Pelican Lake - Summer assistant Janet Lafond held a meeting with the Chief and Council on July 3. There is interest in starting a 4-H club - possibly in the fall. Witchekan Lake - There appears to be considerable interest in starting a 4-H club - possibly in the beef project. Chief Ed Fineday, Counsellors Ron Fineday, S.I.A.P. Extension wc)rker Clarence Fineday, F.S.I. workers Ruth Ahenakew and Shirley Bighead and 4-H Coordinator Les Ferguson attended a meeting on the reserve on June 27. Little Pine Achievement Day was held Friday, July 6 along with the Pow Wow Days. The 16 members displayed their work they had done. Projects included foam crafts, knit- . ting, quilting, beading, and other crafts. Janet Lafond of the 4-H Office attended. Project leaders Myrtle Bear and Shirley Frank contributed their time and effort to 4-H in this club. Kahkewistahaw - The 4-H club held their Achievement Day on June 30. Although attendance was low, the members present were pleased with their work and the trophy and ribbon award s. Thanks to 4-H Leaders Greg and Sandy Frick and Carol Lavallee for their work during the year, Key 4-H garden club members. 4-H VISITS Key, Keeseekoose, Cote, Little Black Bear, Starblanket, Okanese, · Peepeekisis and Fishing Lake Reserves were visited in June by 4-H staff Janet Lafond and Deb Hauer. Les Ferguson, 4-H Office, visited . Day Star, Poormans, Gordons and Muskowekwan in June as well. KEY RESERVE - On June 20, a garden planting bee was held at Key Reserve. The Key · 4-H Garden Club has 9 members with Eric Keshane as the leader. Deb hauer and Janet Lafond of the 4-H office attended. 4-H members busy pfanting the corn .. continued Page 41 �4-H continued TIMER BAY BUSY BEES The Timber Bay 4-H club has completed a successful 4-H club year. Our club was supported by the : Advisory Council with a $300.00 grant. We also had money raising projects all winter . In January, we had a film at the hall which was well received. A skating party with hot chocolate and hot dogs was held in February . The re was a large turnout · at our bakesale in March. All of the projects were finished in May (Cooking, leatherwork, needlepoint, firearm safety, plaquemaking and candle making) and our Achievement Day was held on June I 1. We finished the 4-H year with a picnic for the members at Prince Albert National Park. Lorna Ducharme Timber Bay Busy Bees Left to right - Angie Davies, Vicky Cowen and Eldon Bird,display plaques, cookbooks and member's certificates. INDIAN 4-H CAMP August 22 - 26 Camp Rayner, Lake Diefenbaker. This camp is open to Indian boys and girls in Saskatchewan. Eligibility is in favor of those who are 4-H club members and those who have· never attended a previous camp. Application forms may be picked - NAME-----------------________ ADDRESS __________ RESERVE ________ Lett to right - Rene and Gary Bird stand beside their firearm safety display. up at your Band office, Ag. Rep. office, F.S.I. office and Indian Affairs office or complete the following and mail to: Indian 4-H program Room 209, Kirk Hall University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Sask. Phone: 343-5529 or 343-5600 _______ -------, ____ I ______ BIRTHDATE -----------TELEPHONE ____ _________ LASTSCHOOLGRADECOMPLETED ______ HOSPITALIZATION NO. __________ SIGNATURE OF CAMPER _________ SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIA N . -------CAMP STAFF · ___________ WANTED: Qualified staff is needed to work at Indian 4-H Camp this summer. · Senior Counsellor - adults who have had experience working with youth and are available for at least a 2-day orientation prior to c~p. I I ____ . __ J . -------- 1 would like more information on becoming a I [ ] Senior, [ ] Junior Counsellor. INAME _______ _______ 1 I BIRTHDATE -----------RESERVE ______ ________ IADDR NEAREST TELEPHONE _____ ESS _____ _________ / I. I I I ____ I f. I (Please send to: Indian 4-H Program, Room 209, KirkHall, I t· Page 4Z I I i I Counsellor-in-Training - senior teens who have had experience at 4-H or similar camps and who would like to gain more leadership experience. They would assist a senior counsellor and a p~ogram continued r.-------------------- Sandra Lavallee watches while Marion Lavallee tastes the member's cooking. I I I L University of_Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sask. S7N OWO.)_JI -- -------------- --------~---- �FARM TALK with Art Irvine There is a right time to harvest every crop. Grain should be swathed at about 35 per cent moisture, when kernels are firm but easily dented with the thumb nail. The kernels should be slightly firmer, with about 20 per cent moisture, where grain is to be used as seed. Swathing permits earlier cutting and reduces the possibility of insect, hail and frost damage. It is generally preferable to straight combine extremely short crops. Straight combining is also preferable under wet weather conditions, because the crop dries quicker and quality is more easily maintained. The combining operation should be considered during swathing. The capacity of a large combine cannot be fully utilized when picking up a windrow narrower than the body of the combine. Heads distributed evenly across the windrow facilitate even feeding of the combine. This is best achieved through a parallel windrow or a combination of parallel and herringbone. Double swath attachments are often used to build a windrow which makes better use of combine capacity. These attachments may be arranged to lay two swaths side by side. One swath on another tends to reduce pickup loss, but combines slower after a rain. Double swaths or wide windrows compound straw-spreading problems. Straw spreaders should be used unless the straw is to be baled. The combine should have a straw cutter where straw is exceedingly heavy. Reel speed should be adjusted to be slightly greater than forward travel. Optimum reel index values are from 1. 1 to 1.2. Reel index is the tip speed of the reel divided by the speed of forward travel. Check the kernels on the ground before and after combining. The loss of twenty to twenty-five kernels per square foot represents one bushel an acre. Grain losses include pickup and machine loss. Pickup losses ref er to grain lost before entering the machine. These losses are minimized by intelligent windrowing and careful operation of a well maintained pickup. Machine losses consist of; cylinder, straw walker and cleaning shoe losses. These losses are minimized through proper machine adjustments, and operating in accordance with the operator's manual. Even feeding of a smooth, uniform windrow similar in width of the body of the combine facilitates desirable performance. Material should be directed as near to the center of the machine as possible. Cylinder losses usually occur as unthreshed heads or damaged grain. Reducing the amount of returns reduces grain damage at the cylinder. Proper adjustment of concaves and cylinder speed is required. Straw walkers usually cause the largest machine grain losses. These result from overloading the walkers with material, the resultant mat moves out the back without sufficient agitation for separation. A realistic feed rate is essential. Cleaning shoe losses are caused by; overloading the shoe, too little wind, or too much wind. The wind · should be adjusted to allow material to float above the chaffer. Rape should be swathed and completed as quickly as possible when 25 per cent of the seeds have changed from green to brown. The pods may still be green. Seeds normally mature 5 to 10 days after swathing. Threshing should begin when seed moisture content reaches 10.5 per cent. Pickup speed should be adjusted to pick up the swath as gently as possible. Rape may be straight combined, but shattering will occur if left too long in the field. Extreme caution is required during the harvest of malting barley. Green or damaged kernels cause downgrading. Swathing should start a week before the stage of maturity. Combining should take place as soon as the grain is dry. Do not burn the stubble . Straw adds fibre to the soil, acts as a fertilizer and improves long term fertility. Use straw spreaders. Use straw cutters where necessary. The oscillating harrow is a good machine for spreading the straw. Pull type combines are more economical than self-propelled models and should be purchased more often than they are. Fall use of disc implements on stubble reduces moisture storage and usually reduces yields. Use the cultivator if working fall stubble is necessa ry, this leaves standing stubble to trap the snow. Free information is available at Agriculture Representative Offices throughout the Province. Use this service, it is provided for your use and benefit. , 4-H continued group of youth. If you are interested, send the following to the ln_dian 4-H: YOUTH EXCHANGE: North and South Reserves How many File Hills Reserve youth have been to the far north reserves? Or, if you live in a reserve community on the Athabasca River system (near the North West Territories), have you ever thought of visiting Regina on your way to visit the Qu' Appelle reserves? Or Maple toon, Sask. S7N 0W0. Creek and W ollaston Lake? Or Y orkton and Dillon? ALCOHOLISM YOUTH An exchange between reserve SEMINARS youth on either side of the 55th . The Youth Session of the Calder degree latitude (approximately La Alcohol Rehab Center is sponsoring Ronge) is now a greater possibility . several one week programs for inThe Secretary of State (Federal terested young people. There is Government) will provide assistance room for 25 people per week. Five for such exchanges. qualified staff help with each group. If there is interest in your comThe dates are: August 7-10; August 13-17; August 27-31. munity, please contact the 4-H office at 343-5529 or 343-5600. Or If interested, please call Diane write: cl o Extension Di vi son, Ens at the Calder Rehab Center, 23 University of Saskatchewan, Saska- R.S. Saskatoon, (664-5840). Page 43 �.............. ..................................................... .....•.........•................. ......... Rated as one of the best Indian publications in North America, The Saskatchewan Indian is the united voice of Indian people in Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Indian 1114 - Central Avenue Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 5T2 Free to Indian people in Saskatchewan (include Band and Treaty No.) I am enclosing $9.00 by cheque or money order for a one-year subscription. Please send the newsmagazine to: Name: _________________________________ _ Treaty No.:._______________________________ _ Address: ________________________________ _ Postal Code:,_______________________________ ············································ Page 44 ·························································· _ ······- �EDUCA TION 5 ·--!SZ!i i&!• i?S?Si'9.2:SZ New School Opened AtMosquito Official banner snipped by Annie Stone assisted by Evelyn Clay (left) and Pauline Spyglass (right). MOSQUITO - "I think our education for Indian people is going at a great pace reaching a pace it has not reached before," said Ida McLeod addressing the crowd attending the official opening of the new federal school at Mosquito. The school occupied since February was officially opened in a ribbon cutting ceremony performed by Annie Stone assisted by youngsters Pauline Spyglass and Evelyn Clay dressed in traditional garments. Indian and non-Indian dignitaries attending the school opening included Steve Pooyak, FSI executive member; Chief Martin Spyglass; Special RCMP Constable Emma Kytwayh-at; Jean Spyglass, band councillor; Henry Bird, band councillor; Jim Freeman, assistant regional director of education; Emil Korchinski, regional director of operations; Alex Pinter, district manager of Indian Affairs; Jack Funk, district superintendent of band schools; Randy Martin representing Ted Cow MLA; and Ted McNight, federal MP. The ceremony was opened with the singing of the national anthem by the school's choir which was followed by the raising of the Canadian flag by Special Constable Emma Kytwayhat. Ida McLeod Many words of commendatory were expressed by the visiting dignitaries and the presentation of a plaque was made by Emile Korchinski. Responding to principal Ernie Kozun's request of "Where Indian Education is Heading?" Ida McLeod mentioned that in the province there are three different colleges which are available to Indian people, '!There are opportunities for everybody. Nobody has to go without an education if they want and I think tha.t our future looks yery bright for our people because our people are beginning to take the responsibility of taking over the education,'' said McLeod. Concluding her talk Ida McLeod left this message to the people, "You work hard in your school, look after your school, speak your language, learn about the whiteman's way, be an Indian because it is only thing that will help us, know about ourselves and know about the life," said McLeod. Later the people were treated to a fine lunch and tours of the new school were made as many of the children enjoyed a day from school. -ARCHIE KING Chief Martin Spyglass Page 45 �NoMaintenan~e Funds, School Suffers No renovations for many years has resulted in neglect for the James Smith schools and the Indian people, teachers and the students gave their view of the situation to · the Chief and Council. James Smith Reserve has been known for making Education a priority for many years and have classes from K to 12 and one University class. It's rather. astonishing to find the terrible conditions this school is iri. The rats and mice have moved in since the school closed on the 8th of June 1979. It would seem that the Dept. of Indian Affairs have forgotten their responsibility for services to the Indian people once more. When the Chief and Council asked for schools on the reserve the buildings they received were temporary structures and the Department figured these buildings should last for years on end with out any repairs. The principal of the James Smith School Mr. Garth Hibbert, said in his eight years at this school that no repairs had been made and during the interview, Mr. Hubbert, took me on a grand tour of the deplorable conditions these students, teachers teacher-trainnees, kindergarten class, the day-care centre and the janitor of this Education facilities had to work in. ln division 1 school, in the boys facilities the rest-room doors are missing from two cubicles, no catches on doors, sinks are plugged, toilets do not flush, taps leak, and the girls' facilities are much the same. The drinking fountains in both do not work. Tiles are lifting in the rooms and in the hall ways. There is no fire alarm system. Windows are totally inadequate. The rain, snow and sand blows in, and there is not enough light in the classrooms. Sound proofing between rooms is inadequate. With the condition of the water and sewage system the children have missed 10 days eL classes. The students had longer days of classes resulting in a shorter school year to compensate for the fire fighting job the community has to work at this time of year. The 25 furnaces did not always work especially during Official Opening OfSturgeon lakeGym A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Sturgeon Lake reserve for the official opening of the gymnasium on June 19, 1979. There were approximately 50 people attending this event. The Prince Albert District Chiefs were on hand along with Garry Wouters from the Dept. of Indian Affairs, Mr. Morris from Beaver Lumber Co. who supplied the material, Senator Angus Mirasty and elders of Sturgeon Lake. Mr. Absolum Roberts, 85 year old elder of the community, Chief Andy Naytowhow, and former chief, Harold Kingfisher, did the honors of cutting the ribbon. Chief Andy Naytowhow then welcomed the audience and thanked the past Chief and Council with all the work they did on the reserve. In commending the previous leaders the Chief said, "I will pass the credit to the past Chief and Councillors. The gymnasium is beautiful aqd was in use for some time now.'' The Chief mentioned the elders as his leaders and recommended their guidance they so readily give. Allan Bird,· District Representative for the F.S.I. congratulated the people of Sturgeon Lake reserve for the facility and said it will be a great asset to the young people. "It will help the ones who will run our affairs in time to come." George Ermine, an elder from the reserve advised the people never to forget the trust in God, to help our thoughts for the good and not for the misfortunes of the world." Senator Angus Mirasty, F.S.I. gave thanks to the people responsible for this event and was oleased to witness the gathering. Garry Wouters, District Manag_er for the De~t. of Indian Affairs commended the past Chief and Council for the work performed for the people of Sturgeon Lake. He also made a tribute to the school committee. Harold Kingfisher, the former Chief made a few compliments to the crew of the construction. "Henry Felix is a symbolic member to the struggle of the Indian people," he said. "This gymnasium will help to develop the children in various aspects of sports." The people responsible for supplying the material for the gymnasium were also honored for the excellent service Beaver lumber did. Mr . Morris said that in the building of this structure, "No one sat back to see this happen, everyone worked together.'' Each of these invited guests were presented with a beaded necklace. William Turner made the presentation and Pat Ermine, an elder thanked the guests for travelling to help celebrate this occasion. This event was concluded with a chicken dinner and all the trimmings served by the ladies of the community. This building will service the youth for generations to come. It will also be a place for the parents to see their chil~ren learn different types of sports. Page 46 continued �SCHOOL continued t·he bitter cold in the past year . In division 4, classrooms have been temporary for 5 years. There are barrels and pails sitting in the middle of the floor to catch the rain and melting snow. "The Teachers and students did a good job regardless of conditions" the principal said. In March 1979 a rubber hose was used to s'upply water for the school rooms and the ·janitor had to gather up at night because the hose would freeze. . The most obvious factor here is the question of what's to be done now for these buildings to be in satisfactory condition for the 79-80 school year. It will be interesting to find out what happens. The Dept. of Indian Affairs has had the reputation of being able to cajole or squeeze out of the responsibility they have for the Indians people. Go to any reserve to-day and it's the same thing, just like the revival of an old horror movie where Federal schools ar e operating. The construction of a new school for James Smith was approved by the Education Department but that is some time later. Indians have always worked to-wards an ideal based on Treaty Rights and the control of Indian Education is one way; ·to assure the human rights and fundamental freedom for the Indian people. James Smith is not alone in their grievences to ask for justice where injustice still prevails. Makeshift bolt-together style of facility. Barrel collects rain-water leak inside building. -FLORENCE POORMAN In 1938 Edna married Robert Indian EducatorHenry Bear from the Muskoday · reserve of the John Smith Band. Honoured They have two children, Bobby and · A banquet and dance was held at the Muskoday 'band hall to honour Mrs. Edna Bear upon her retirement from teaching. The evening's activities planned by band members came as a complete surprise to her. Mrs. Bear's career as a teacher spans over a period of 25 years. She is originally from the Peepeekisis reserve in the File Hills area. Her elementary school years were on the reserve followed by a 3 year stay at the Brandon Indian Residential School. Upon completion of High school Mrs. Bear taught at the File Hills school helpingthe teacher with grades 1 to 8. Eleanor, and many grandchildren who live in the Prince Albert District. While Mrs. Bear's children were growing up she worked as child care worker at All Saints Indian Residential school, (now known as the Prince Albert Indian student residence) for a period of 3 years, 1957-60. Following this she was subteaching on Muskoday reserve. ·From there she put in a year of teaching kindergarten in The Pas Manitoba in 1966-67. Mrs . Bear then began attending classes in Saska toon to further her education in the area of kindergarten teaching. She has taught kindergarten on the Muskoday reserve from 1967 till her retirement in June 1979. Mrs. Bear also took an active role in community affairs. She has served as chairman of the school committee since 1967. She was also a councillor for the John Smith Band for a 2 year period. It is for her active role in the community affairs and teaching that the band council and the community honoured Edna. Music was supplied by Walter Bear, on the fiddle along with Eric and Rosalie Bear, and Max Gamble playing old time and comtemporary music. -GAIL BEAR Page 47 �students. Officiating for this ceremony was Rev. and Chief Gilbert Bird, who presented the tropie s and medals to the students. The Master of Ceremony for the occasion was . Beverly Bird. The students were honore d in three categories for achievement, improvement and attendence, and this reserve school has classes from · K to grades 11. In Kindergarten, for Attendence was Wally Ballantyne; Improvement Bernadine Bird; and Achievement Donny Bird. GRADE 1: Attendence, Julie N aJ :..,.., ,,,; L •.;,. •eme L, Dean Bird; Achievement, Genevieve Bird. GRADE 2: a tie, Burton Bird and Lorretta Henderson for attendence; Improvement, Cindy Stewart; Achievement, a tie Leona Bird and Bernice Bird. Mrs. Edna Bear with presentation. GRADE 3: Attendenc e - Glenda Henderson; Improvement - Milton Bird; Achievement - Gerald Bird. GRADE 4: Attendence - Vesper Bird; Improvement - Norma Bird; Achieveme nt - a tie between Sydney Pau l Bird and Stella Bird. GRADE 5: Attendenc e - Allan Bird; lmorovement - Georgina William Cha rles gymna sium at Naytowhow; Achievement - Pat Montreal Lake Reserve was the Henderson. scene of excitem ent during the GRADE 6: Attendence -Jonathan Awards presentation s to the Nort hern School Offers Distinct ims Deborah Chatsis proves herself in challenging field. Page 48 Bird; Improvemen t -Eldon Henderson; Achievement -Richard Bird. GRADE 7: Attendence - Calvin Naytowhow; Improvement - Darwin Bird; J\chievement - Calvin Naytowhow. GRADE 8: Attendence - Glenda Henderson; Improvement - a tie Elaine Henderson and Judy Bird; Achievement - Glenda Henderson. GRADE 9: Attendence - Martin Bird; Achievement - Martin Bird. GRADE 10: Attendence - Leslie Ballantyne; Achievement - Bernadette Nagy. GRADE 11: Attendence - Danny Johnston; Achievem,ent - Danny Johnston and Lorraine Hender son. Th re were trophy A wards given for sports activities. The Sportmanship award went to Bobby Henderson while Bud Bird won the Most Valuable player award . Perfect At tendence went to Allan Bird. The ball team won a trophy which was presented to the Captain, Bobby Henderson. To conclude this event a bingo was held which was followed with a lunch . Mr. Louie Nagy , principal of the Montreal Lake school expressed the satisfaction of the increase in enrollment. -FLORENCE POORMAN Deborah Chatsis Wins Physics Scholarship Proficiency Award Deborah Chatsis, a recent graduate of St. Mary's High School in Prince Albert was the recipient of a Physics scholarship and a General Proficiency award . Deborah represented St. Mary's High School in the Saskatchewan Physics competition and placed in the top half of one hundred and one competitors. Deborah deserved the scholarship donated by Gary Diemart, because of her tremendous effort and determination. Deborah was also awarded a General Proficiency award. These awards are presented annually to the top fourteen students of the school by Provincial Government. Don and Noreen Chatsis are the proud parents of this young lady. Deborah plans to enter the College of Engineering, U. of S., Saskatoon Campus this fall. -RUTH AHENAKEW �c-••******** ·************Aaaaa•**•***••• BEARDY'S GRADE XIIGRADUATES WILSON SUTHERLAND KEITH MICHAEL DENNIS ESPERANCE SHARON THOMAS MARY ANNBIGHEAD BMWWWMWWWWWWWWWW&&WWB&X&&BW&H&¥¥¥¥KWWMW Page 49 �PETER POND'SGRADUATING GRADEEIGHTS Left to right: Smally Billette, Vennita Sylvestre, Rose Billette, Brenda Btllette and Donald Chanalquay. gratulated the students and parents for their achievements. He was enth used to see the students' achievements thus far and he wished them all the best as they continued their education. A banquet and dance concluded the graduation exercises. Grade 8 Graduation Peter Pond Indian Day School, Dillon, Sask., held their graduation June 22, 1979. Graduating in this class were: Smally Billette, Vennita Sylvestre, Rose Billette, Brenda Billette, and Donald Chanalquay. A mass was conducted in the morning followed by the presentation of awards. Mr. Murray Valiaho presented his graduating class with a commemorative plaque. Commenting on his students, he said, "they were ready to share a smile and they are good workers." He commented that he tried to maintain a half a step ahead of Smally Billette. Athletic award in Phys. Ed. was presented to Smally Billette. Citizenship award went to Rose Billette. Mr. Doug Cuthand, executive secretary of F.S.I. addressed the parents and students. He con- Page 50 -NAOMI SEIB Payepot School Graduation A banquet and dance was recently held in honor of a graduating class of 10 students from the Payepot · school. These students wili now be attending classes within the surrounding areas as the Payepot school has only nursery to grade ten. The graduates were Brenda Anaquod, Ron Rosebluff Jr., Madeline Benjoe, and Wendell Benjoe from Muscowpetung. From the Piapot band; Ramona Kiaswatu'm, Lorraine Desjarlais, Walter Desjarlais, Dawn Fourhorns; and Gerald Francis. Another graduate was Nora Ray Guest speaker Ms. Grace Adams. of Flin Flon who lives at the Piapot reserve. Mr. David Benjoe, a ~ouncillor from the Muscowpetung band, spoke to the graduates. He said there is no end to education and that he is still educating .himself every day through experience. "Excontinued �GRADUATION continued perience is a good teacher.'' He was glad to see his granddaugther graduating along with the others. Chief Ron Rosebluff from Muscowpetung told the graduates to keep going. He said he was glad to see the young people of today accomplishing something. "You have ·come this far through the hard work of the teachers. As education is a right for Indian people. Each of you will go on and many things will hinder you but you must not give up," Chief Rosebluff said. Ms . .Grace Adams, one of the first graduates of Lebret Indian School, was the guest speaker. "The answer is education for Indian people today," she told the students. "There is a great demand for Indians in education and once you discover who you are and what you expect out of life, then you can accept yourself as an Indian." She said, "We may feel comfortable in our own society, but once go out in the world, it is hard. You Chief Ron Rosebluff presents gift to graduate Brenda Anaquod at Payepot Grade 10 graduation. The graduating class from Payepot School. Missing is Gerry Francis. -------------.......... -----.........._,' --.......... ......___ ......___ "--.........' ----~--......... ......___ -----' ---------~-......... '"--.........' '"-......... -·-- -----~ ~ ~ ~ ~ sometimes can't be yourself." She urged the graduates to ''think of our people. Listen to your parents., they have lived life and they are the ones with doctorates. Learn to be proud and you will see it is great to be an Indian.'' Miss Madeline Benjoe, one of the ~ ~ ~ ~ graduates was the valedictorian. She said that this was one of the stepping stones in education. ''We have made it to here and we must go on We as the youth of today, will have to keep trying, as in time we will be the leaders of tomorrow.'' She thanked the parents for their ~ ~ ~ support and the teachers for counselling, guidelines and the many hours of homework to get them where they stand today. Both bands presented each graduate with money to show their appreciation of the year's work. A dance at the recreation centre ended the evening. Page 51 �Graduation exercises were held for Grade eight students from the Waterhen Reserve. Education Versatile you must press on." He cautioned the .students, to evaluate what they Tool-Waterhen are told and taught, and not to accept things at face value.'' A grade eight graduation was held June 15, 1979 at the Water hen Reserve. Graduating were: Harold Jacko, Alice Larocque, Florence Larocque, Barbara Lasas, Edith Lasas, Dennis Martell, Donald Martell, Gladys Martell, Michael Martell and Josephine Vincent. Chief Sid Fiddler, congratulated the class. He said that more and more Indian people are directing their own destinies. He said, "Education is a stepping stone to fulfilling one's dream and aspirations." Mr. Armand Fiddler, education councillor, stated that we must pursue education for our own benefit. He said "we must attain knowledge for understanding ourselves, as well as others. We need skilled knowledge to understand and protect our treaty rights. We must understand the systems of our land and technical knowledge for our future careers." Mr. Ray Brown, principal of Waterhen reserve congratulated the students. He said "This is the beginning of your educational process Page 52 The Valedictorian was Josephine Vincent. She thanked everyone and especially to the parents for their support. She said, "without your love and encouragement, we couldn't have gone this far." A buffet supper and dance followed the exercises. For the grade seven class, the best attendance award went to Aylmer Bilette. Others awards were presented previously to students leaving early. New awards which were not given before were in existence this year. The awards being religion award and Chipewyan. Religion award went to Saraphine Catarat and the Chipewyan award went to Colin Catarat. Following the academic trophies, track and field trophies were presented to the various age groups. This year also they formed an S.R.C to strengthen the · student body, as well as, to assist in fund _ raising for the school projects and. activities. All the rooms were represented in the S.R.C. with Rose Billette as President. -NAOMI SEIB New Generation ToVerify Facts OfOld Spence POUNDMAKER : "The more education you get the less Indian you become," said Dr. Ahab Spence addressing former and present graduates of this Indian community. continued Dr. Ahab Spence at Poundmaker Graduation. �GRADUATION continued Making the statement Dr. Spence explained, "that for 112 years we've been depending on someone else to give us the knowledge, tell us what to do, do the work for us, interpret the treaties for us and now there is a new era of young people coming up,'' he said. Concluding his address, "In the future we will need strong leadership, responsible leadership, people of Indian ancestry. Indian people will have to be leaders, they have to do their own research, make sure of the fact.s they get, make sure to be determined not to be intimidated by uniforms or prestige of high floating sounding positions in the department of Indian Affairs. But to come up and do their own thing, for you can do it and we are seeing it," said Spence. Guests attending the open air affair included Dr. Owen Anderson, regional director of Indian Affairs; Alex Pinter and Ed Nelson, district department of Indian Affairs; RCMP Staff Sergeant Skip Antonsen; and Indian elders Mary Kiskotagan, Alex Semaganis, and John T ootoosis. Making his first visit to the area Dr . Owen Anderson addressing the honored graduates and guests reflected on the past history and future outlook for the Indian people. ''The characteristics that you will have to survive in the 80' s and 90' s are not that much different from Chief Poundmaker had to have,'' I~~~ Chief Henry Favel credits student with diploma and feather. said Anderson. Regarding the future of Indian people, "I think we are going to see many developments in the next decade, but it has alot to do with you graduates, because you are preparing yourself, you are acquiring the skills you need,'' said Anderson . Other Indian Affairs officials congratulated the graduates and also paid tribute to the present Indian leadership under Chief Favel for bestowing such an honor upon its graduates. Indian elder Mary Kiskotagan better known as Koo-koom to many gave praise to the graduates and also encouraged them to continue. In- -~~~ 2Jc=:=IJ~ ~ r=1.fc:? I2 teresting part is that the Indian grandmother only received a grade five education. In a uniaue ceremonv John Tootoosis presented to each graduate an eagle feat her, a symbol of great achievement only presented when a Indian accomplishes such a feat. Irene Tootoosis, band councillor and guidance counsellor commended the graduates emphasizing "the importance of not forgetting who you are but also of what you are.'' A dance followed the joyous occasion for many of the younger graduates and by lively guests as was promised by one of the visiting guests. -ARCHIE KING I~~~c=! Education is something more than the crowd that Gwen Watson wasn't just having a piece of paper saying able to attend the affair but did send you have graduated. It is a continua message filled with warm wishes ing process, a growth of awareness and much success to each of the within every person that never graduates. ends." Indian elders Napachit FrenBrian Krislock recall fond cheater and John Tootoosis in a duo memories he shared with the role spoke in native tongue comgraduates. monly known as saying the grace in He told the graduates to, the non-Indian society. "Carefully examine your leave of Returning for a visit were former educators Jeff Park and Brian . absense, look to see if any negative reactions result from these reactions Krislock who were given the honor and if negative reactions result then of addressing the graduates and change these actions.'' parents. "Look at your environment and Reminiscing about his association if it requires improvement change it, with the graduates, Jeff Park left and also one should ask, What am I these few important words with the doing? Do I want it? for the sorriest graduates; "My hope is for you people I know are people who let graduates to further your education their friends run their lives for for education is something young people don't always appreciate. continued Pehtokahanopewin Honor Undergraduates PEHTOKAHANOPEWIN - It has become a annual school event for this Indian band controlled school to honor its Junior High graduates and to present awards to its teaching aides and students . Initiated by out-going principal, Gwen Watson, the gala affair not only brought together the students and parents but also made it possible for the sharing of fellowship amongst the teaching staff and band members. Though it was a night of happiness, some sadness was felt when acting principal Garry Vermett told Page 53 �GRADUATION continued them," added Krislock. Toasts were presented to guests by Warren Baptiste; graduates by Richard Favel; staff by Myles Kakum, and to its Chief and council by Paul Chickosis. Other toasts performed by students included to mothers by Ruby Semaganis, · to fathers by Elmer Bull, and to fellow students by Mark Kennedy. Congradulatory and words of wisdom were extended by . Indian lea~ers C~ief Henry. Favel of Pound maker and - band · c:ouncillor _Johnson .Kakum representing Chief Casey Kennedy _6f •Little : :P(ne~ The . two Indian leadets emphasized .the · importance of attaining an education in todafs world and continuing to further their education in order for them to take their dghtful place in today's society. . Brenda Kam read the last will and testament, Debbie Kennedy read the ten commandments, and in a duo role Doreen Kosokeo and Noreen Sapp read the grade ten prophecies. Debra Nicotine in her valedictory speech gave many thanks to friends and parents for their encouragement to continue their education at the university or college level. Leaving these few words to her fellow students, she said "Be enthusiastic, and ambitious. Whatever you do for enthusiasm and ambition are human qualities essential to succeed. In our situation we should take in the old saying, 'To know the cunning of the whiteman is to get a education.' said Nicotine. Presentation of awards were made to Candace Frank, Arlene Pete, and Brenda Kam for their winning performances during the district Indian schools' track meet. Writing scholarships, made possible by. Ennis W ellet of Paynton, · were also presented to Rena Semaganis, Anna Semaganis, Sharron Pete and Janis Tootoosis. One of the highlites of the evening was the presentation of the merit award to the top student and the plaque to its teacher aide. Kenneth Brown was awarded the merit award from educator Valentine Nighttraveller and the top teacher aide was presented to Mary Jean Favel by Mrs. Erickson. The top student award went to Debra Nicotine presented by Dave Lalrey. Donor of writing scholarship Ennis Wellet addresses gathering. tation of a eagle feather, symbol of reaching great achievement. It was presented to each of the graduates, by FSI senator John Tootoosis. A disco dance was held for the students to conclude another long school term. -ARCHIE KING Another highlite was· the presen- JUNIORHIGHGRADUATES Front row, left to right: Debra Nicotine, Ruby Semaganis, Brenda Kam. Back row, left to right: Elmer Bull, Richard Fav~I, Mark Kennedy, Myles Kakum, Paul Chickosis, Warren Baptiste. Page 54 �SCHOLARSHIPWINN.ER Sharon Pete receives award from Loretta Nighttraveller. S.LF.C. UnitProvides Off-Campus Classes ' The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College is now accommodating requests for Off-Campus Classes during the 1979 Fall Semester. Any persons interested in offering classes in 'their community are asked to call the Extension Department of Saskatchewan Indian Federated College. I am very pleased to announc~ that there has been a large number of students that . have been successful in previous classes that they have attended and encourage more students to go into university classes. If any community would like more information on the complete structure and process of what happens after a class is requested we would like to see these requests come to our College during the summer when we have students hired to do the public relations work. Congratulations to all those who have been shccessful and also to those who have tried. At this time I would also like to express my gratitude to those sessional lecturers who have put in many long hours in preparing classes behind the scenes. I don't think a lot of us realize what amount of work goes jnto preparing for classes and marking, etc. · Thanks again to all those people involved in making our Off-Campus program wprk. Yours In Indian Education Carole Cyr Admln/E:xtenslon Department RECEIVES MERIT AWARD Kenneth Brown displays plaque received from educator Valentine Nighttraveller. TOP TEACHERAIDE Mary Jane Favel receives plaque from Mrs. Erickson. RECEIVES MEDALLION Candace Frank receive~ award from school's recreation instructors . Page 55 �Attenance Division I; Primary Btardy's Band Honours -Sewella Mike, Kindergarten Duane Smallchild, Nursery - Tina Their StudentsGamble. DUCK LAKE SCHOOL The members of the Beardy's Band gathered together with friends and educators to recognize the effort of their students and graduates. Mr. Andy Morgan (Education Counsellor I.A.B.) was the Master of Ceremonies assisted bv Jake . Mike (Education Coordinator), of Beardy's. Mr. Morgan brought greetings on behalf of tae education staff of the Saskatoon District. He said, "In our day and age education is not a luxury but a prerequisite for a person to meet the high cost of living.'' Master of Ceremonies called on band councillors, teachers and elders to present the following awards: BEARDYS DAY SCHOOL: Best BLOCK: Best Attendance - Raymond Mandes, Best Effort - Merril Gamble, Most Improved - Bradley Gamble. STOBART HIGH SCHOOL: Best Attendance - Maureen Waditaka, Best Effort - Darren Okeymaysim, Most Improved -Wen dell Michael. STOBART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Best Attendance -Yvonne Okeymaysim, Best Effort -Connie Ballantyne, Most Improved - Lori Ann Gamble. ROSTHERN HIGH SCHOOL': Best Attendance - Maureen Esperance, Best Effort - Debbie Gamble, Most Improved - Lucille Esperance. ROSTHERN ELEMENT~~y SCHOOL: Best Attendance - Kelly Esperance, Best Effort - Yvonne Gardipy, Most Improved - Lyle Gamble. Vicky Greyeyes with the Alcohol and prug Abuse program presented a plaque to the Beardy's Youth Club in recognition of their efforts and progress made for the past ye,ar. The Youth Club in return thanked all the parents, elJ.ers, friends who took the time to help them in their endeavours. Joe Gerenscer District Superintendant of Education presented the five graduates of Beardy's with gifts and wished them the best. Mr. Max Gamble provided musical entertainment while Connie and Cheryl Mike sang country & western tunes. The evening program was followed by a dance with music supplied by Eric Bear and Gang. SaskatoonBoardof Education R.G.Fast, M.Ed.,FhD Cm:ta ct Ed..x:atm CREE KINDERGARTEN CLASS The Saskatoon Board of Education wishes to advise parents of Indian origin that it is prepared to conduct a Cree kindergarten class if at least 15 pupils are enrolled. The kindergarten class is intended for children who speak only Cree and for whom English would be a second language. Parents may enrol their children in the Cree kindergarten program by completing the statement below and returning it by August 15, 1979, to: Saskatoon Board of Education, 405 Third Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1M7 (Attention: M.J. Kindrachuk, Superintendent of Schools - Elementary). If you require more information, please phone 244-2211, Ext. 221. I intend to enrol my child _______________________ (Full name of child) _ in the Cree Kindergarten Program beginning in September of the 1979-80 school term. Date: _______ _ Name:----'--------------Address: ___ ......,:._ ____________ _ Signature of Parent/Guardian Telephone: ______________ --L05 Page 56 Thd AerU2 &xlth, ~, _ Sasotch2vvcn S7KlM7 Tel.'X)6 244-2211-- �FEDERATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INDIANS SASKAT CHEWAN INDIAN FEDERATED COLLEGE Regina, Saskatchewan EMPLOYM ENT OPPORTUNITI ES ACADEMIC AND SUPPORTIVE POSITIONS - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES HAVE BEEN GIVEN A MINIMUM JOB DESCRIPTION CLOSING DAT E FOR APPLICATIONS: AUGUST 10, 1979 INDIAN STUDIES LECTURERS DUTIES: To instruct classes, successful candidates must be prepared to teach off-campus for a minimum of one semester. To assist in seminars, worksho ps and other activities relating to Indian Studies. To particip ate in ad hoc committee meetings with elders, resource persons and Indian people in the development of Indian Studies curricula, ability to do research. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree with appropriate research methodology. Ability to work with and respect Indian perspective. Teaching experience in post secondary institutions would be an asset. LINGUIST DUTIES: Assist instructors in Cree and other Indian languages in developing curricula. Instruct classes in introduction linguistic and applied linguistic s. Assist in training of people of Indian ancestry for Cree and other Indian languages as language instructors. Participate in administration of Indian languages division of the College. QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced degree in linguistics or the equivalent. A thoroug h know ledge of the structure of at least one of the Indian languages spoken in Saskatchewan, preferably Cree, and an ability to teach this knowledge to others. A willin gness to travel extensively in the province, as 90% of our classes will be off-campus. An ability to commu nicate with students, Indian elders, band councils and faculty in this and other university departments. INDIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR DUTIES: To coordinate and direct on-campus and off-campus· degrees in the following areas; 1. Indian Guidance Counsellors, 2. Indian Bilingual/Bicultural training, 3. Indian Library Science, 4. Indian Child Development. To develop and direct Indian education programs for the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College as directed by the Indian people of Saskatchewan, the Faculty of Education, and the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College. QUALIFICATIONS: Recognized post graduate degree in education supplemented with post secondary programming experience and demonstrated competence in educational administration commu nication skills, ability to work effectively with Indian people, utilize elders in all programs and freedom to travel. Several years of teaching experience with Indian people an asset. INDIAN EDUCAT ION RESEARCHER/INSTRU CTOR/ CONSULTANT DUTIES: To assist the education department in researching and developing teaching materials for use in methodology classes and schools. To assist in the identification design and evaluation of teacher education programs (urban and rural). Must have knowle dge of Indian psychology and trends in teacher education philosophy. Must have knowle dge of curriculum design for teacher training. Encumbent must have several years of teaching experience, be mobile and prepared to instruct classes. Areas of specialization to be developed Languages/Environment Education/Teaching English as a second language. Page 57 �INDIAN GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR DUTIES: Under direction of Director and Indian education coordinator, to be responsible for overall coordina.tion of the academic development of the Indian Guidance Counsellors Program. To ensure the coordinating of the functional operations of the counselling personnel. Must be able to take direction from the executive of the Indian Guidance Counsellor Association and to work cooperatively with the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College and the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College. ' QUALIFICATIONS: A recogni.zed degree in education or social sciences specializing in psychology, and/or equivalent experience to coordinate the training and direction of Indian Guidance Counsellors in respect to Indian communities. EXTENSION DIRECTOR .., DUTIES: To develop and deliver off-campus academic credit courses through the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College in the areas of: Indian management and administration, Indian education, Indian fine arts, Indian social work, and other programs being developed by the College. The Director will work closely with the Extension Department, University of Regina, The Saskatchewan Indian Community College; and the encumbent will coordinate field workers in all Saskatchewan Indian Federated College programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledgeable in academic programming; admission procedures of the Extension Department and University of Regina; and how to use Indian elders in determining· programs. Communication skills; freedom to travel; and a university degree or equivalent experience are also required. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (DEAN) To assist the Director (Dean) in academic and administrative matters. The position carries responsibility for the establishment of academic objectives for the development and coordination of academic programs that would meet the educational and professional goals of Indian communities. Candidate should have established reputation for scholarship and a demonstrated record of administrative achievement with Canadian and Indian experience. Must have a recognized degree by Canadian universities. PROGRAM IN INDIAN MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT COORDINATOR (P.I.M.A.) DUTIES: Under the general direction of the program coordinator, the assistant coordinator will be responsible for: I. Establishing and maintaining contact with Indian Band Governments in the assessment of management training needs in the field of economic and resource development. II. Assisting in the research, development and implementation of various credit and non-credit courses in "Band Administration" in both an oncampus and off-campus capacity. Ill. Assisting in the coordination of a Co-op work/study program approach in the training of Indian managers for various band economic development projects. IV. And other related duties that the program would deem necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: I. A university degree in commerce or business administration and/or equivalent .experience in administration. II. A specific knowledge of administrative procedures and managementpractices of Indian Band Governments and the ability to assess the training requirement~f Indian management personnel. Ill. A good knowledge of Indian history and the economic, political and social environment of Indian reserve communities. IV. A demonstrated ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a variety of personnel from the government agencies, Indian institutions, and private organizations. V. Demonstrate a high level of communication skill both verbally and written with persons from various organizations and organizational levels. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I. Applicants will be required to meet any additional criteria as may be set down by the selection committee. II. The applicant must be prepared to attend at least one interview with the selection committee. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Page 58 �INFORMATION OFFICER DUTIES: Knowledgeable of ongoing operations and developments of all Saskatchewan Indian Federated College programs, to relate to Indian communities, general public, and the University of Regina. To work cooperatively and effectively with the public relations officer. Based on close contact with the director and academic staff, will be required to answer inquiries about the college and its program. QUALIFICATIONS: A number of years of writing experience in a directly related field, preferably combined with post-secondary training or a combination of training and experience, specifically : I. A number of years of writing experience in the news media or public relations; II. A high degree of s~_illin interpersonal communications and human relations; Ill. A knowledge of print reproduction techniques and requirements, supplemented by a. familiarity with communication graphics; IV. Post-Secondary training in a directly related field, such as journalism, pubic relations or advertising, would be an asset but is not essential; V. Knowledge of lndian ·communities and an Indian language would be of benefit; VI. Knowledge of operation of university and its procedures would be an asset. RECEPTIONIST DUTIES: To operate switchboard as required, handling incoming calls and being able to screen calls accordingly. To be able to meet the public with a pleasant and polite manner in order that he/she may direct contacts to respective directors and department personnel. To have a general knowledge of the University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan and the Federated College. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Successful completion ,of--~o years of secondary school. 2. Verbal ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels. 3. Ability to operate switchboard and type at least 40 wpm. TUTORIAL COUNSELLOR DUTIES: Experienced person who is knowledgeable in remediation procedures. To be able to communicate to students to assist them in acadmeic faculties. To revise existing on-campus study skills program and adapt for use in an off-campus setting. To act as a liaison between students with academic problems and concerns, and the teaching staff_of the University of Regina. Other related duties. QUALIFICATIONS: Recognize post-secondary degree in education supplemented with several years of teaching experience. Ability to communicate and relate well with Indian students. INDIAN BILINGUAUBICULTURAL CO-ORDINATOR DUTIES: Under the direction of the College and the co-ordinator of the teaching training program to be responsible for the overall development and implementation of the bilingual/bicultural teaching training program. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Recognized education degree or equivalent experience. 2. Must be knowledgeable in the trends of learning styles of Indian children and teaching styles of Indian teachers. 3. Must be experienced in curriculum , design. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DUTIES: Determines manpower requirements in the administrat~ve section of the college. Establishes methods of work schedules for the staff collaboration of duties with the program co-ordinators. Assists the Director in the hiring-assigning of duties to the staff. Co-ordinates activities of various departments and estimates materials and supplies needed by those departments. Initiates or suggests plans to ensure personnel policies of the College are adhered to. Such other duties as assigned by the Director of the College. QUALIFICATIONS: Recognized business administration degree or equivalent educational experience with several years administrative work. Experience in Indian organization with a working knowledge of an Indian language and/or English language. Knowledge of Indian history, culture and the developing Indian organization in Saskatchewan would be an asset. Page 59 �SALARIES: Commensur ate with qualifications and experience. IF INTERESTED IN THE A BOVE POSITIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Mr. Charles Hudson, Admin ist rative Officer, Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, Classroom Building, C-4, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatche wa n S4S OA2. THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO BOTH MEN AND WOMEN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIAN & NORTHERN DEVELOPM ENT is recruiting for a TRAINEE in the Staffi ng Field in its Saskatchewan Regional Office in Regina. PERSONNEL OFFICER TRAINEE (Staffing) (PSC Clearance No. 529-197-022) gained through education or experience with researching data, preparing correspondence, writing reports and applying regulations. Experience in dealing with socio-economic and cultural problems "Of Indian people on reserves. Knowledge of the English language is essential. Salary: $15,200 - $19,000 - $21,800 per annum (Performance Pay Plan) "Additional job information is available by writing to the address below" DUTIES: Provide advice, guidance and informati on to Officers and staff in the Region, select and recruit employees, organize departmental staff selection competit ions, consult with managers and employ ees on t he resolution of staffing and human relations problems, assist in the development of training materials, and assist in the administration of the University Indian Summer Student Placement Program. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary school. Some familiarity Staffing Human Resources Section, Indian and Inuit Affairs 2332 - 11th Ave. Regina, Sask. S4P 2G7 or call (306) 569-5967 Regina HOW TO APPLY: Send application form and/or resume to: Public Service Commission of Canada 1867 Hamilton Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2C2 quoting reference number: 79-IAN-REG-211 All applications must be received by: 15 August 1979 - -- - -----------community colleges, technical institutions and Indian TH E DEPARTM ENT OF INDIAN AFFAIRS & NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT is recruit ing for a REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR in the Saskatchewan Regional Office in Regina REGIONAL CO-ORDINATOR - Indian, Non-Status Indian, Metis & Inuit Employment (PSC Clearance No. 529-197-021) Salary: $17,400 - $21,700 - $25,000 per annum (Performance Pay Plan) DUTIES: Plans, develops and co-ordinates programs aimed at the increased employment and effective utilization of Indian, Non-Status Indian and Metis, and Inuit persons in the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs; provides advice to managers and personnel administrators on factors affecting recruitment, training and career development; develops and maintains inventories of potential employees; assists in the development and co-ordination of action plans to achieve increased participation at all levels and occupations; establishes and maintains effective liaison between the department and representatives of Indian and Native communities to ensure their active participation in the development, implementation and review of policies and programs; and maintains liaison with other programs, provincial/governments, other federal departments, private employers, universities, Page 60 and Native organizations. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have experience in planning and co-ordinating policies and programs related to the employment and career development of Indian, Non-Status Indian, Metis, and Inuit persons in Saskatchewan, the ability to communicate effectively with representatives of national, provincial and local Indian and Native organizations, and experience in dealing with complex problems related to the needs and aspirations of Indian and Native people. Completion of Secondary education or equivalency. Knowledge of the English language is essential. "Additional job information is available by writing to the address below" Mr. Wes Marks, Regional Personnel Manager, Indian & Inuit Affairs 2332 - 11th Ave. Regina, Sask. S4P 2G7 or call (306) 569-5967 Regina HOW TO APPLY: Send application form and/or resume to: Public Service Commission of Canada 1867 Hamilton Street Regina, Sask. S4P 2C2 quoting reference number: 79-IAN-REG-212 All applications must be received by: 15 August 1979 �CANADA EMPLOYMENT CENTRE Creighton, Sask. (sub-office of LaRonge) EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR RM 2 (English) SALARY: $17,859 - $20,120 (under review) Isolated post allowance will apply until June 1, 1980. OPEN TO: Residents of the Province of Saskatchewan. DUTIES: Counsels clients on Employment programs, services and facilities; provides information on labour market conditions; employer requirements, vocational training facilities and rehabilitation services; interprets and explains employment programs and related legislation; refers clients to other agencies when required; approves mobility grants and commitments under the AOT Act; may suggest improvements in programs when deemed required. BA.SICREQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent combined with related experience in counselling OR successful completion of post secondary schooling with specialization in a discipline such as public administration, industrial relations, economics, political or social sciences, psychology or counselling. Experience in interpreting, applying Acts, Regulations and directives, interviewing and guidance of individuals. RATED REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge: - of the objectives of the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission and of departmental directives and regulations. - of selection and placement techniques and procedures. - of counselling and interviewing techniques. - of the occupational composition of the labour force. - of the roles of various social services available through other government and private agencies. Abilities: - to analyse and evaluate job requirements and applicants' qualifications. - to organize workload effectively and efficiently. - to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - to interview and counsel clients. Personal Suitability: - effective interpersonal relationships especially when dealing with job applicants and employers. - initiative, maturity. - tact, persuasiveness, discretion, empathy. COMPETITION NUMBER: 79-CEIC-OC-LR-51 CLOSING DATE: August 10, 1979 OTHER INFOR~ATION: The primary purpose is to establish an eligible list to staff anticipated vacancies on an indeterminate or term basis. This eligible list will be valid for a period of one year. APPLY TO: Staffing Officer, Public Service Commission, Bank of Commerce Building, 1110 - 11th Floor, 1867 Hamilton Street, REGINA, Saskatchewan. TELEPHONENUMBER: 569-5720 NOTE: Your application must be received by the Public Service Commission on or before the closing date of the competition. No applications will be considered after this date. HILLTOP EDUCATION CENTRE DRUMHELL ER PENITENTIARY, ALBERTA invites applications for the following full-time position: INSTRUCTOR NATIVE STUDIES the successful incumbent will also be required to teach English as a Second Language. The ability to speak a native language would be considered a definite asset. Qualifications for this position include Alberta Professional Teaching Certificate and an appropriate academic background. Experience in adult education desirable. Position commences September 1, 1979. Please submit resumes immediately to: Personnel Department Mount Royal College 4825 Richard Road S.W. Calgary, Alberta T3E 6K6 KLUANE TRIBAL SCHOOL TEACHER WANTED GRADES 4- 8 The Kluane Tribal School in Burwash Landing requires a full time teacher with a recognized Canadian "Teacher's Certificate to teach a mixed class of grades 4-8. This teacher will work with a curriculum developer and local elders to create a relevant curriculum for the needs of this school. Applicants must be able to effectively relate to Indian students. This position is effective September 1979. Local Housing Provided. The Salary Negotiable. Contact: Mary Easterson Kluane Tribal School Burwash Landing, Yukon Terr. 403 841-4274 Page 61 �SPORTS 2 Saskatchewan Teams Show Fastball Strengt The Canadian Women's Native Fastball Championships were held over the long weekend at Kelowna's King Stadium. A total of 18 teams from across Wes tern Canada and a team from Ontario competed in a modified double knockout tournament. Teams competing' from Saskatchewan were the Cote Selects, and Meadow Lake Friendship Centre. The third entry from Saskatchewan, the North Battleford Stingers had to with-draw from the tournament due to lack of players, and illness to some of the players. The Meadow Lake Friendship Centre won their opener against North Shore Skyliners from B.C. by a score of 2-0. Their second game was played on Sunday against their .:__ ~counter parts from Saskatchewan, the Cote Selects losing to them by a score of 5-0. Their third game of the tournament (and second of the day) was against Alberta entry, the Nechi Skyhawks, losing by a score of 9-7 and therefore eliminating them from further competition. At one stage of this game they were leading by a score of 5-1, but due to a few too many miscues or errors went down to def eat. The Cote Selects went further in their attempt to bring the title back to Saskatchewan. In their first game they beat a strong entry from B.C. Greenwood, winning by a score of 7-3. Their s·econd game was against the other Saskatchewan entry, Meadow Lake Friendship Centre, beating them by a score of 5-0. Their third game was against Thomas Corner, Ontario, the current champions, losing to them in a close game of 6-3. Monday morning the Cote Selects played against Nanaimo. Score was Poundmaker Sports Day Takes Advantage OfFine Weather A total of 10 men's an 8 ladies's teams battled it out in their respective divisions for top honours at the annual Sports day held on this historic reserve, located about 50 miles west of North Battleford. After .the smoke had cleared in men's fastball, it was the Cut Knife Lakers defeating their farm club the Cut Knife Seed-Coats. Placing third were the Ruth Rustlers. The SeedCoats advanced to the final by virtue of receiving a bye into the final. In ladies' fastball it was the home team Poundmaker Raiderettes going all the way with the help of the strong-arm pitching of Waverly Antoine, beating out Cut Knife in the final. Third went to Muskeg Lake. In exhibition midget soccer, Poundmaker and Little Pine played in a two game total game series. The first game ended in a 1-1 tie. The second game Poundmaker narrowly defeated Little Pine by a score of 3-2 therefore winning the two . game series 4-3. The boys played excellent Page 62 ball as indicated by the scores, and both coaches should be commended for their efforts in this very good conditioning and skill game of soccer. Also on the program were gymkana even.ts, flat and chariot races. The half-mile memorial race was won by Mike Baptiste of the Red Pheasant reserve for the second year in a row. This race and trophy is put up annually by the family of the late Adam Tootoosis, who was a well-known horseman in both white and Indian communities. Also added to this year's ball tournament were all-star selections with trophies for both divisions as selected by a panel of judges. The following are the selections and the donors: MENS FASTBALLALL-STARS catcher - Albert Demerais Lakers - trophy donated by Bob's Westend Service. 1st base - Bob Rewerts - Lakers trophy donated by Lamb's Variety tied at 1-1 after 6 innings of play. Errors proved costly for the Saskatchewan gals as two unearned runs at the 7th inning cost them the game and were therefore eliminated from further competition. Overall it was Thomas Corner from Ontario winning the Canadian Native Women's Fastball Championship for 1979, beating the Saanich Butler Bros. in the final game 9-2. Another B.C. entry, the Penticton Bravettes finished 3rd. Cote Selects finished 4th with a 3-1 record. The host club, the Monashee Jewels finished in sixth place, along with Meadow Lake Frienship Centre. So with the title going to Ontario, they'll likely be hosting 1980 Canadian Native Women's Fastball Championships . -LA WREN CE WEENIE Store. Pitcher - Karp Chorney - Lakers trophy donated by T.C. service. 2nd base - Niel McDonald Lakers - trophy donated by Paynton Credit Union. 3rd base - Lester Favel - Poundmaker - trophy donated by Herb Fiddler. Shortstop - Brent Boggust - Paynton - trophy doanted by Clark's Red _ & White. Left Field - Howie Hebson Lakers - trophy donated by the Cut Knife Coffee Cup. Center Field - Jeffrey Nighttraveller - Little Pine - trophy donated by Hickson Weenie. Right Field - Larry Pellerin - Ruth Rustlers - trophy donated by Lawrence Weenie. LADIES ALL-STARS Catcher - Joanne Tootoosis Poundmaker - trophy donated by Lane's Store. Pitcher - Bernice Badger - Little Pine - trophy donated by Cut Knife IGA. 1st base - Loretta Nighttraveller Poundmaker - trophy donated by Leo's Corner Service. 2nd base - Valerie Stapley - Cut continued �SPORTS DAY continued J(nife - trophy donated by Yellowhead Cafe. · · 3rd base - Lorna Sayers - Cut Knife - trophy donated by A & B Shoprite. Shortstop - Roxanne Tootoosis Poundmaker - trophy donated by Clark's Red & White. Leftfield - Patsy Favel -'- Poundmaker Bantams - trophy donated by Wettlaufer Garage. · Centerfield - Pauline Favel Poundmaker - trophy donated by carpenters. Rightfield - Gloria Wolfe Muskeg Lake - trophy donated by Irene V. Tootoosis ·. The committee would like to thank all the trophy donors who made the tournament that much more interesting and of course ex. ~iting. -LAWRENCE WEENIE took home $100.00 each. Fastball Dominates For the ladies fastball, there were only seven teams entered. In the first round it was the Fort Fillies Action AtPeepeekisis def eating Standing Buffalo, while Men and Ladies fastball was the main attraction for the annual sports day held on the Peepeekisis Hill. There were 16 teams entered in the men's division. A total of $700.00 was the prize money for the 4 top teams. Little Black Bear Blues successfully knocked off the Invaders, Peepeekisis 81's, and the Melville Sky Hawks advancing into the finals against the Moose Jaw Selects. This game was very exciting, which ended with the Moose Jaw Selects def eating the Blues by a score of 2-1 winning the top prize of $300.00. The blues took 2nd place and won $200.00. Melville Sky Hawks an Melville Orioles each the Peepeekisis Tom Boys defeated Little Black Bear. The Fort Fillies then knocked out Peepeekisis Tom Boys and advanced to the finals. The File Hills Rejects won over the Pasqua Raiders and the next game by default when Cote failed to show up. They then went into the finals against the Fort Qu' Appelle Fillies. The Fillies sneaked by the File Hills teams and won first place money of $100.00. The File Hills Rejects won $75.00 and Peepeekis,is Tom Boys $50.00 All fans saw many exciting games throughout the day. Most of the children focused their attention at the small midway. -LYLA LAVALLEE . I File Hills Classic Ball Tournament, September 1 & 2, $3,000 in prize money, $100 entry fee non-refundable with player passes. For i'lformation phone 334-2812 or 334-2820. SPORTSco ........ ENTARY by ArchieKing let ourkidsenjoythegame It has been about eight years ago that I started to learn something about the wonderful world of sports. I admit it is a late start, considering that it came after the birth of my son; but what I learned the second time around was from a completely different perspective. This time I looked at sports through the eyes and with the patience and raw talent of our In -= dian kids. They're subjected to the same pressures and impressions as youngsters anywhere, but unfortunately to a greater degree. The more I learned from them, the angrier I got. My anger wasn't directed in any one direction. It was aimed at myself, parents, educational and sports authorities, government officials and politicians, coaches --- anyone who was even romotely connected with the conduct of sports and our attitude towards it. This isn't a blanket condemnation. There are many people working there hearts out for kids, doing what they feel is best for them. It seems our interest in a player or team is aroused only when we face the prospect of having a "winner". Now there's nothing wrong with having a ''winner'', but when kids barely into their teens are pressured into this rut, there's something wrong somewhere. Once a few of our people become provincially known through amateur sports, many parents anct band members figure they aren't measuring up. So the scouting and money pot is heated up a few more degrees -- win, win, win. Who's got the time for basic training? If our youngsters concentrate on fundamentals until they are in their teens, how the heck can they be on equal footing with the non-Indian? What I am trying to say is that in most sporting activities the basic training is mostly neglected. The myth that stardom lies ahead for every Indian kid who participates in sports should be done away with. So must the impression created by teams of "Superstar Warriors" which draws attention away from where it rightfully belongs -- with many of our reserve teams who are learning about sports at a normal pace. What Indian bands do with their recreation programs is their business. But when 'winning attitudes' are pushed onto our young people who in turn expect to win everytime, it's a problem that should concern every parent who is interested in sports. So let's ease off on the pushing and let out young people concentrate on the game basics. Let them have the fun until they are physically and emotionally ready to develope their potential or to go after their dreams. In the long run it will give the coaches, and the reserve's disappointed fans, enough talent to take on any challenger, Canadians Europeans or the Russians . Page 63 �,, FLIGHT WI NN <i Front row, 1-r:1 ~, ,u1..,. 11: 11rst) , Cr ..:,tine Pellet" , lauies), Leo Sasakamoose (championship). Standing, 1-r:Chris Wolfe (junior), How ard McMaster (second), Alex Bedegarde (third), Ace Thompson (fourt h), Mark Prafke (fifth). Missing is Fred Starr (sixth). Sask ..And Alta. Golfers Fac e OffInTourney North Batt leford Indian ansJ Metis Friendsh ip Centre held its 1st Annual Golf Tourna ment at the Battleford's Prov incial Park, June 16 & 17th. Com ing from all parts of Saskatchew an and Alberta a total of 94 men and lady golfers participated in this two day event. CHAMPION SHIP FLIGHT: 1st -Leo Sasaka moose; 2nd - Marcel Greyeyes; 3rd - George Cameron. FIRST FLIGHT: 1st - Roy Goodwill; 2nd - Tony Sparvier; 3rd - Roy Bluehorn. SECOND FLIGH T: 1st - Howard McMaster; 2nd - Ray Arcand; 3rd Wilf Blondeau. THIRD FLIGHT: 1st - Alex Bellegarde; 2nd - Leon Baptiste; 3rd - Fred Dejarli s. FOURTH FLIGHT: 1st - Ace Thompson; 2nd - Hickson Weenie; 3rd - Alphonse Lavallee. CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY Harold Greyeyes, tournament coordinator , presents trophy to top golfer, Leo Sasakamoose. Page 64 FIFTH FLIGHT: 1st - Mark Prafke; 2nd - Ray Gladue; 3rd - Armand Greyeyes. SIXTH FLIGHT: 1st - Fred Starr; 2nd - Ray Cutknife; ISrd- Rod King. LADI ES CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: 1st - Christine Pelletier; 2nd - Elizabeth Boudreau; 3rd Lillian Gladue. FIRST FLIGHT: 1st - Rose Ann Antoine; 2nd - Joan Greyeyes; 3rd Kathy Ahenakew. , L ONGEST DRIVE: Dennis Boadway and Clarence Baptiste. CLOSEST TO PIN: Roy Goodwill and Willie Littlechild. MOST HONEST GOLFERS: Terry Atimoyoo and Dorothy Blondeau. �Awards Night Combines Entertainment And Honour Howard Bighead, school administrator, and Rev. Gilbert Bird, pose with the Prince Albert Student Residence award winners. Picture below shows Garry Michel standing with Roy Kingfisher, recreation director, with the bicycle he won. An Annual Awards Night held at the Prince Albert Indian Students Residence on June 22, 1979 was a night very special for the children. In the last ten months the child~en have been involved in a tremendous amount of sport activities. The coaches in the winter season have had 10 or more hockey teams playing in various divisions. Soccer has 14 teams and brings much excitment to the school. The Hockey teams were presented with medals. The teams were the Blades by John McDonald, Residence Sabres by Mrs. Emma McDonald; Residence Islanders by Joyce Crow; Residence Blues by Howard Bighead; and Residence Canucks by Mr. Roy Kingfisher. Soccer Awards were presented for Under 10 girls by Karen Marion; . under 12 girls by Velma Sanderson; Under 14 girls by Sam McKenzie; under 1OB Boys by Mr. John McDonald; under 10 A. Boys by continued Page 65 �AW ARDS NIGHT continued .~ Dennis Sanderson; under 12 B. boys, by Pat Head; under 12 A. boys, by Roy Kingfisher; and under 14 boys by Howard Bighead. During intermission, Valerie and Sandra Sanderson entertained the audience with two songs "Crazy Arms" and "Before I'm Over You" accompanied by Mrs. Ross on guitar. Indoor Sports awards and medals for .basketball were presented by Karen Marion, and the Volleyball medalists' also by Karen Marion. In the Track and Field awards the gold medal winner was Bernice Morin which was presented by Mrs. Lorraine Webb. There were two silver medal winners, Patricia Laliberte and Maggie McKenzie. The bronze medal was won by Robin McKenzie. The residence has had team representation on the city finals on many occasions. The outstanding male athlete award was presented to John Fiddler by Robert Fiddler. Some of these students recieved two or three medals for their achievements in the various sports. Special invited guests were Reverend & Mrs Gilbert Bird, of Montreal Lake reserve. Rev. Gilbert Bird, presented · medals to Senior girls, Elizabeth Joseyounen; Senior boys, Pat Head; intermediate girls, Pauline Jobb and Irene McKenzie for Honorable mention. Intermediate boys, Gene Ermine, Junior boys, Scotty Smith. Howard Bighead, presented the following medals to Fred Stewart for Honorable mention and Junior girl Fiona McKenzie. Primary · girls 10 and under Pamela Longjohn; Honorable mention to Annie Bird, and Sally Roberts. Primary boys under 10 Gordon Sewap; and Honorable ·to Myles McKenzie, and Darryl Longjohn. At no time did the children forget to applaude their colleagues in the presentations. The highlight of the evening was a raffle for a beautiful green 3-speed bicycle. Twelve year old Uarry Michel was the lucky win-· ner. There was a special presentation made to all volunteer coaches who helped the regulars with the children. Mrs.- Isbister made the Page 66 Chief Sid Fiddler presents Emily Laroque with the female athlete award. . . Awards Provide Track Season Wrap-Up An Awar.d's Day was held May 15, 1979 at Waterhen Reserve. The fem ale athelete award went to: Emily Larocque and this award was presented by Chief Sid Fiddler. The outstanding mal~ athlete award went to John Fiddler which . was presented by Robert Fiddler. presentations to Karen Marion, Sam McKenzie, Pat Head, Delma Moosehunter. Who says volunte _ers are out of style? Despite the many medals and trophies that were presented at this event Howard Bighead, Administrator of the School summed it . up right when he said, "As far as I am concerned you are all winners, there are no losers." -FLORENCE POORMAN Intramural sports 1978 - "House of Wolves received the award from Judy Manderscheid and Marty Krause. "The House of Muskrats" captured the award presented by Charlie Fiddler and Gerald Hoehn. The five R track meet which was held earlier awarded their trophies to the following: Girls 8 & 9 - Esme Brown, Boys 8 & 9 - Dale Fiddler, Girls 10 & 11· - Joyce Mistikokat, Boys 10 & 11 - Wayne Fiddler, Girls 12 & 13 - Pauling Lasas, Boys 12 & 13 - Norman Fiddler, Girls 14 & 16 Emily Larocuqe, Boys 14 & 16 Harold Jacko. This concluded the track and field events of 1979 school year in .Waterhen Reserve. -NAOMI SEIB �Patuanak Pats Hold First Hockey Banquet BY FRED CAMPBELL The Pats banquet was enjoyed by all who attended. CLASSIC BALL TOURNEY Peepeekisis Ball Park $100.00 entry fee for both ladies,and men prize money over $2,000 watch for posters for more information phone Eldon Bellegarde 334-2812 Jim Cathrea was the master of ceremonies. The Patuanak Reservation held their first annual hockey banquet in nonour of the Pats, Saturday June 2nd. The hall was filled with a majority of the hockey players, their escorts and invited guests. The supper consisted of chicken and turkey, and when the feasting was almost done, Jim Catherea introduced the head table guests: Ovide Mclntyr~ and wife Lillie, Etienne Black and wife Rose, Brother Gene, Father Claude Sheehy, Bernie George. Jim was the Master of Ceremonies. He thanked all the people for attending the banquet and thanked the ladies for the fine supper and the Pats cake. In sbort Catherea encouraged the athletes to carry on playing the sport and passing it on to the young hopefuls who are coming up. He ended his speech by congratulating all the players. Catherea told the people that the . winners of the awards were selected by the hockey players and some of the well-known supporting fans by secret ballot. The awards went to as follows: Ernest Laliberte for most improved player; Louis Gardiner was ·chosen for most popular player; Garry George for Gentlemanly player; Alex George for Best Forward; Alex George for Highest Scorer; Abe Apisis was· the most Valuable player; Dave Moostoos for Goalie of the year; Ed Black for ·Best Defenceman and the best supporting_fan was Jean Laliberte. Each received an individual trophy a.pd one big annual trophy which will remain at the Band Office~ Ovide McIntyre, Band Councillor t_hanked all the people for coming out to support the team and he said, "We will be buildinga new hockey arena in the fall and with these facilities, we will be a greater competitor in the field of sports." Jim Catherea, thanked everyone who participated in the helping of the program and as the awards drew to a close, the band from Saskatoon, "Bearclaws" took over and everyone enjoyed themselves throughout the night. continued Page 67 �Abe Apisis (right) receives trophy for most valuable player from Ovide. Dave Moostoos receives a trophy tor goalie of the year from Ovide. Ed Black (left) receives trophy for best defence from Matt Lariviere. Alex George (right) receives trophy for best forward from Etienne. Brother Gene presents Ernest Laliberte a trophy tor most improved player. Alex George receives trophy for highest scorer from Fr. Claude. Page 68 �Marieval Shows Winning Ways InfieldEvents Marieval, for the second straight year, walked off with top honors in all four divisions. Coach Bob Breaker's strategy of participation and hard work payed off as in two division's the Marieval athelets went uncontested and picked up valuable points for their school. Listed are the winners of each of the different divisions. In the Mitey Mites division, Marieval was the only competitor with Dodie Burns and Christopher Lavallee winning the top athlete award in this division. Dodie Burns (Lerat) received a gold medal for the fifteen points she chalked up while Christopher Lavallee received 19 points. Silver medals were awarded to Laura Lee Lerat with 11 points and Colin Kay with 18 points. Bronze medal winners, Nola McArthur with 8 points and Brendon Delorme with 3 points. In this division "A" Marieval received a total of 80 points. The other student residences did not have any children in this age bracket. In the Squirt division, the gold medallist was Vincent Breaker from Marieval with 22 points. Both Kenny Gamble and Donnell Wasacase tied for the silver medal. Each received 11 points. For the bronze medal, it was a four-way split between Robin McKenzie from Prince Albert, Spencer Bear from Duck Lake, Billy Francis from Marieval and Darren Hotomanie from Lebret. In the Tom Thumb division, Blaine W asacase from Gordon's finished first in four events and placed a second' in high jump. He Chalked up 23 points for the Gordon residence, winning with a gold medal. His closest contender was Michael Bob from Marieval who received a total of 9 points and a silver medal. Brian Kinnewis from Duck Lake was the Bronze medal winner. For the girls, it was Denise Albert from Duck Lake winning the gold medal. She netted 14 points for a first in Long Jump and the 50 meters, along with a second in the 75 meters and a fourth in standing broad jump. Charlene Kitchemonia from Lebret received 8 points for first place in standing broad jump and a second in long jump. She walked away with the silver medal. Muscowequan's athlete Vera Slippery won the Bronze. In the Pee Wee division, Doug Breaker from Marieval earned a first in high jump, triple jump, 75 meters, and 100 meters. He netted 20 points and received a gold medal. Second was Preston Gardipy from Duck Lake with 8 points. He received a first in long jump and a second in 100 meters. Tied with him was Carmen Crane from Lebret. He was second in high jump and triple jump and a third in long jump. Both received silver medals. Sheldon Smoke from Gordons was the Bronze medalist. For the girls in the same division, Shelley Pinacie from Lebret and Sonia Littlecrowe from Duck Lake both received 10 points. Shelley topped every girl in long jump, received a second in triple jump and a third in high jump. Sonia placed first in both the 7 5 and 100 meters. Both received gold medals. The Silver medal went to Patricia Laliberte from Prince Albert, for a first in triple jump and a third in long jump. The bronze medal went to Holly Delorme from Marieval. Marieval topped this division scoring 108 points in their favour. Second was Duck Lake with 78 and third was Gordons with 56. Lebret placed fourth with 52 followed by Prince Albert with 31 points. Last was the Muskowequan residence with 25. In the Bantam division, one of the gold medalists with a perfect score of 25 points was Warren Starr from Lebret. James Sewap from Duc k Lake placed second and received the silver medal for his 14 points. Wilfred Delorme placed third for a Bronze medal. It happened the same way for the girls . Linda Nashacappo from the Muscowequan residence received 25 points for 5 first place finishes in high jump, triple jump, long jump and the 200 and 400 meters. Tracy Sparvier from Marieval placed next with 7 points. Claudette Sewap from Duck Lake qualified for the Bronze medal with 6 points. Bernice Morin from Prince Albert was the best athlete in the Midget division. She nailed down the gold medal with 4 first place finishes. Elizabeth Nippi and Diane Quewezance both tied for the silver medal. They are both from the Muscowequan residence. The Bronze medal went to Bonnie Lavallee from Marieval. In the boys Midge! Division, it was Gilbert Lonechild from Marieval taking the gold medal with 20 points. He placed first in long jump, triple jump, 800 meters and the 1500 meters. Following close behind was Derek Favel from Duck Lake with 19 points. He received points for first in javelin, shot put and the 100 meters, along with a second in high jump and a fourth in triple jump. Allan Starr from Lebre t received the Bronze meda l. Ending this divis ion "B", Marieva l again snapped by 101 points. Lebret was second with 76, Muscowequan with 75, Duck Lake with 65, Prince Albert with 31 and Gordons with 23. In the Juniors, the only athlete with 5 straight wins was Glenda McNab from Gordons with the gold medal. Marion Still placed second with 12 points. In third place was Karen Kaye from Marieval with 11 points. She received the Bronze medal. For the boys, Barry Sparvier won the gold medal. Garry and Ken Lavallee tied for the silver medal. Perry Isaac had the bronze. In the Juvenile Women, Beverly" Prosper from Duck Lake defeated Barbara Lavallee (Lebret) by 1 point and Theodore Lavallee by two points. Winston Bugler was the gold medal winner from Duck Lake receiving 20 points . Limis Wasacase received 14 and Dean Redwood 13. In this division Marieval picked up 59 points, second was Lebre t with 52, Duck Lake with 47 and Gordons with 37. -LYLA LAVALLEE & -MORLEY WATSON Waterhen Wins 5-RTrack Meet On Tuesday, June 12, 1979 the 5-R track mee t was held in Ministikwan with the following schools participating: Joseph Bighead, Patuanak , Waterhen and Ministikwan. There was good stu- continued Page 69 �Cook (Chief Taylor), Donalda Adams (Sweetgrass) and Arlene .dent participation in all age groups. Pete (Pehtok.) shared in the 11 and Individual trophies were handed 12 years; Owen Lewis (Chief to the best athletes in each age Taylor) and Viola Frenchman group: (Moosomin) for 13 and 14 years; Girls age 8 & 9 - Esme Brown, Brenda Kam (Pehtok.) in 15 years Waterhen; 10 & 11 - Joyce and up; Dean Harper and Ron Mistikokat, Waterhen; 12 & 13 Harper of Onion Lake captured the -Pauline Lasas, Waterhen; 14 & 16 15 years and up including the Sr. -Emily Larocque, Waterhen. men. Boys age 8 & 9 - Dale Fiddler, • Rain wiped out the medallion Waterhen; 10 & 11 - Wayne Fiddler, presentation and the adding of Waterhen; 12 & 13 - Norman Fidpoints but this didn't stop the dler, Waterhen; 14 & 16 - Harold youngsters from their last run Jacko, Waterhen. around the track. The overall points trophy went to Final tabulation of points inthe Waterhen school for their 385 dicated that Pehtokahanopewin points. Congratulations to the entering with 72 entrants acstudents of Waterhen who parcumulated a total of 344 points for ticipated in the 5 - -R track meet. its win followed by Sweetgrass with A special trophy was presented to 74 entrants for a total of 274 points; the seven years old and under parOnion Lake with 82 entrants for a ticipants. This was won by Chester total of 228 points; Moosomin with Kiseyenewakup of Joseph Bighead . 57 entrants for a total of 208 points; Reserve. -NAOMIE SEIB . Mosquito with 36 entrants for a total of 39 points; Red Pheasant with 40 entrants for a total of 84 points, and Saulteaux with 17 entrants for a total of 60 points. Don Northey, principal of Sweetgrass school, indicated that the annual trophy will be kept at Pehtokahanopewin for one year SWEETGRASS while a smaller trophy will remain Pehtokahanopewin School, situated with the school. about 60 miles west of the BatEnding a successful track and tlefords, which straddles Poundfield meet at Sweetgrass Don Normaker and Little Pine Indian they gave praise to all participants reserves recently won the North Batand to the many people who came tleford District Indian school track out in droves to assist. and field meet hosted by previous -ARCHIE KING winner, Sweetgrass. Pehtokahanopewin accumulating 334 points disloged Sweetgrass with 274 points, last year's winner, followed with Moosomin, 208 points; Saulteaux, 60 points; Onion Lake, 228 points; Red Pheasant, 84 points; and Mosquito, 39 points. BY WILLIS McCALLUM The weather man was not too coOnce again the Pelican Narrows, operative but the young people managed to finish its last race while School had its Invitational Track the rain drops began falling. It was Meet. Five other schools attended this great event held on the 7th and actually the final run for shelter. 8th during the month of June. These Individual winners included Leroy Wright (Moosomin) and schools were from South End, Duck Leslie Bear (Sweetgrass) for six Lake, Red Earth - Shoal Lake, years of age; Farand Bear Sturgeon Lake, and Sandy Bay. (Sweetgrass) and Lavena Adams These schools and their students (Sweetgrass) for seven years; took part in different events such as Eugene Mooswa (Moosomin) and high jump, ball throw, running broad jump, triple jump, shot put, Candance Frank (Pehtok.) for eight years; Archie Wright (Moosomin) basket ball throw and the dashes. and Beatrice Adams (Sweetgrass) The cross country race, the for nine and ten years: Howard special event came next, after all the TRACK & FIELD continued Rain Fails To Dampen Enthusiasm AtSweetgrass other events were through. Some athletes were dissappointed they lost while others were still in the spirit of things. So it wasn't the winning that mattered. What mattered was that all these schools and students got together in one area and they competed together, talked and walked together and had fun together. All these students tried their best to win points for their schools. It was nice to see everyone try their best to win for the honor of their schools. On the first day of the track meet there was a dance that night. Sandy Bay had their own s'thool band and they played till twelve o'clock. It was fun and it was nice to get to know more students from other schools. When it came to total points it was Duck Lake in first place then Pelican Narrows, Sandy Bay, Sturgeon Lake, Red Earth Shoal Lake and last but not least, South End. Athletic Developme Aim OfMeet The federal day schools in the Qu' Appelle/File Hills area held their annual track and field meet. Schools participating were File Hills, Standing Buffalo, Payepot, Carry the Kettle and PasquaMuscowpetung. The Pasqua-Muscowpetung athletes topped all schools reaching 478 points followed by Payepot with 222, then File Hills, Standing Buffalo and Carry the Kettle. For the first time, each school participated in non-track events. It was meant for fun, exercise and a skill developing exercise for those unable to take part in the track events. Some of these events were Kick and Throw for accuracy, balance walk, putting and dropping the marble. Again, the athletes from the Pasqua-Muscowpetung topped all schools with 25 ½ points. In the track and field events, there were six division. In Division "A", athletes attaining the most points were Nicole Anaquod with 20 points and Rory Strongeagle with 17 points. The "B" Division had Heather Peigan and Tommy Cappa (Jr.) both tied with 19 points. Lana Missens scored 23 points continued 6 Schools Compete AtPelican Narrows Track And Field Meet Page 70 �TRACK& FIELD continued and Bradley Cappa with 14 in the "C" Division. In the "D" Division, the two athletes attaining top scores in five events for a total of 25 points were Kendra Dubois and Vern Keepness. The next division saw Lynne Agecoutay and Leroy Obey with 17 points each. In the "F" Division, Bob Keepness had 23 points and Portland Cyr with 18 points. All the division winners attended the Pasqua-Muscowpetung school. Many parents were in attendance along with teachers, counsellors and staff from the Department of Indian Affairs. Good sportsmanship from the athletes showed the many fans what the "little olympics of the reserve schools" stood for in every event. -LYLA LAV ALLEE One of the school banners paraded at the federal day schools field day in Ft. Qu'Appelle. CANADIAN NATIVE INVITATIONAL FASTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS AUGUST 24, 25, 26, 1979 SASKATOON,SASKATCHEWAN , PRIZES 1st - $1600 plus trophy 2nd - $1200 plus trophy 3rd - $ 700 plus trophy 4th - $ 500 plus trophy 5th - $ 300 plus trophy 6th - $ 200 plus trophy Gordie Howe Park MAXIMUM OF 24 TEAMS ALL STAR TEAM SELECTION and MVP AWARD tournament sponsored by Prince Albert Tribesmen . Page 71 �Some of the wagons rumble past for inspection. Chuckwagon Standings AtP.A. Rodeo A two day Rodeo was held at Prince Albert Rodeo grounds. There were 12 Chuck-wagon outfits and 12 Chariot teams entered from James Smith and two from Beardy's reserve. · Dedication as well as skill gave these drivers many excellent standings in the two day event which brought crowds by the thousands to the grand stands. Belonging to the Chuck wagon and Chariot circle is very expensive and makes for a plea- sant past time for the cowboys. The over-all standings for the Chuck-wagon races is, Rielly Burns, 33; George Sanderson, 29; Tom Esperance, 12; Morris Burns, 27; Stan Esperance, 26; Roy Gamble, 32; Ralph Burns, 8; Wayne Burns, 31; Wes Constant, 17; Les Sanderson, 28; Ross Burns, 18; Walter Constant, 21; Angus Esperance, 10-11; James Burns, 9; and Frank Burns 25. Finishing positions for the two days for Chariot races Rod Burns with 22; Mervin Daniels, 31; Maurice Burns, 8; Roy Gamble, 37; Darryl Burns, 26; Rielly Burns, 27; Les Sanderson, 16; Ernest Paintednose, 9; Ed Sanderson, 13; Wes Constant, tied, 12-13-14; Frank Burns, 3; Walter Constant, 11; and Herb Burns 33. After the races the cowboys were already talking about the next rodeo and looking forward to seeing one another again. -FLO RENCEPOORMAN Part of the Chief James Burns outf it. Page 72 �WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The two scouts in the middle wearing fifties style trousers are well known in the present day. Do you recognize them? INDIAN DELEGATESIN LONDON, ENGLAND PICTURED ON BACK COVER Clockwise ' are the following: (1) Senator Edwin Pelletier in front of Tower Bridge. (2) Bruce George, MP takes the time to pose with our leaders after the mass lobby. L- R: Bruce George, Chief Max Gros Louis (Quebec), Chief Noel Starblanket (Ottawa), Billy Two Rivers (Ontario) and sitting is Chief Joe Williams of Sakimay Reserve, Saskatchewan. (3) Doug Cuthand, Gordon Ahenakew, Chief Andy Naytowhow and Chief Gilbert Bird in front of the Westminster Abby following a chiefs meeting at the Strand Palace. (4) Saskatchewan delegation pose in front of Big Ben before the mass lobby. Back row : Doug Cuthand, Andy Naytowhow, Max Gros Louis, Dutch Lerat, August Mercredi, J.B. Sandypoint, Chief Sol Sanderson. Middle row: Chief Gilbert Bird, Gordon Ahenakew, Flora Mike, Iona Starr, Isobel McNab. Front row: Cameron Watson, Chief James Burns, Cliff Starr, Pelletier. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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In short, they are the heartbeat of what Culture we hold inside a concrete jungle. July 1979 Indian Educator Honored By: Gail Bear A banquet and dance was held at the Muskoday band hall to honour Mrs. Edna Bear upon her retirement from teaching. The evening's activities planned by band members came as a complete surprise to her. 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