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Indeed, Saskatchewan is one of the best places to live in the world, and it is easy to see why. Our province is home to unique, breathtaking landscapes, peaceful, caring communities and warm, friendly people. We have an abundance of natural resources, a healthy growing economy, and citizens with a co-operative and innovative spirit second to none. These are all treasures beyond measure, treasures each one of us can take pride in. At this special time as we gather together as a community, as a family and as friends, we can remember to give thanks for these riches we have been blessed with and be proud of the contributions we have made to preserve and strengthen them. Once again, season's greetings to all. My wife, Eleanore, joins me in extending sincere best wishes for warmth and harmony, peace and goodwill during the holidays and throughout the year. Roy Romanow Premier 2 SASKATCHEWAN 1111191~111 December 1996 �HEWAN 1111 Vol. 26 #1 Renewal of OTC .................. ..................................................... .........4 Indian Act Amendments ................................................................. 7 File Hills Telecommunications ....................................................... 8 Elimination of FSIN Deficit ..................... ...................................... 10 FSIN Fall Assembly .................................................... .................... 11 Bear Claw Casino Opens ................... ........................................... . 12 FSIN 50th Anniversary Celebrations ........................................... 15 Community~Based Justice ....................................... ......................26 First Nations Bank of Canada ....................................................... 27 Uranium Debate .................................................................... ......... 29 Lebret Eagles ............................................................................. ....32 SIVA.................................................................................... .............. 35 Saskatchewan Indian is published by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations . Editor : Lori Bateman Copyright 1996. All rights reserved. ISSN 0048~9204 Printed in Saskatchewan by PrintWest December 1996 SASKATCHEWAN illiil91A.lliil3 �FSIN and Federal Government Sign Renewal of OTC land claims in Canada. The Memorandum of Agreement that renews the OTC for an additional five years was signed by Chiei Favel and Minister Irwin. The FSIN and the federal government have been engaged in the process to renew the OTC since March of 1995. Their goal was to give the OTC a broader and more independent role in treaty implementation and self~gov~ ernment. MinisterIrwin,Chief Favel,MinisterCroffordsigningProtocol Under the terms of the Agreement. agreement, the OTC is estab~ On October 31, 1996, a Memorandum of lished as an independent body to coordi~ Agreement renewing the Office of the Treaty nate and facilitate the bilateral process Commissioner, a Protocol Agreement estab~ between the FSIN and the federal govern~ lishing a Common Table with the federal and ment; assist in defining the rights and oblig~ provincial governments and draft Orders~in~ ations resulting from the Treaties; and mon~ Council proclaiming the new Treaty itor the implementation of those rights and Commissioner were signed during the Fall obligations. Session of the Federation of Saskatchewan The mandate of the OTC has been Indian Nations (FSIN) Legislative Assembly. expanded and now includes treaty rights The signing was attended by FSIN Chief Blaine Favel, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Ron Irwin, Saskatchewan Lieutenant~Governor Jack Wiebe, Premier Roy Romanow, Minister of Indian and Metis Affairs Joanne Crofford and former Treaty Commissioner Cliff Wright. "This is an important and his~ toric occasion," said the Honourable Jack Wiebe. The Office of the Treaty commissioner is the first and MinisterIrwin,ChiefFavel,PremierRomanow,MinisterCrofford unique process of resolving with signeddocuments. 4 SASKATCHEWAN illllBi.A.81 December 1996 �and/or jurisdiction in the areas of child wel~ fare, education, shelter, health, justice, treaty annuities and hunting, trapping, fish~ ing and gathering. The priority given to each of these topics will be determined by the FSIN and the federal government and may be defined further if necessary. The Protocol Agreement establishing a Common Table between the FSIN, the Crown and the Province was signed by Chief Favel, Minister Irwin and Minister Crofford. The Common Table will provide a forum for the parties to discuss issues of mutual con~ cem and facilitate common understandings related to jurisdiction and fiscal matters. Intended to identify and facilitate effec~ tive processes for negotiating and imple~ menting self~government among Canada, First Nations and Saskatchewan, the Common Table will also be used to discuss the interrelationships between jurisdictions and fiscal arrangements related to the development of First Nations self~govern~ ment. The Common Table will consist of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, the Minister of Indian and Metis Affairs and the Chief of the FSIN. Other Ministers or Vice~Chiefs may be invit~ ed to participate when matters falling within their scope of responsibility are being dis~ cussed . In addition, the Treaty Commissioner may facilitate the work of the Common Table with consent from each of the parties. The agreement is effective for a five~year time period, during which the parties will meet on at least one occasion per year . The final document signed was the draft Order~in~Council that will allow the Governor~General of Canada to proclaim the new Office of the Treaty Commissioner and the new Treaty Commissioner. The OTC and the Treaty Commissioner are independent from government. Among the many duties of the Treaty Commissioner is the facilitation of meetings between the FSIN and the Crown and the arrangement of mediation ser~ vices when requested by both parties. The Treaty Commissioner is also required to prepare an annual report with --~-copies going to both the FSIN and the Crown. in Saskatchewan __ The signings demonstrate the intent of the federal and provin~ Crown Life strives to improve the quality of life cial governments to begin exam~ throughout Saskatchewan by supporting culture, ining their treaty obligations to recreation and the arts. First Nations people in The impact of Crown Life is equally important to Saskatchewan . In a statement the province's business community, with direct after the signing ceremony, annual expenditures accounting for over $70 million Chief Favel said, "We hadn't had in economic activity. [a fair and objective treaty process I prior to today. It's an With a continued focus on our key markets and products, Crown Life is firmly positioned to achieve ongoing historic move on the province's prosperity for the future. part. It's the first time they've acted on their commitment to For more information, please contact us at 1-800-827-6965. the inherent right of self ~govern~ ment." The Governor~General is expected to appoint the new Treaty Commissioner before the end of the year . " ', Building Better Futures® -~ 1 - ••• Crownlife® December 1996 SASKATCHEWAN ill91A.II 5 �bucks sounds in my jeans good to me." Evenwhen he's relaxing, Brad Hertzlikesto be aggressive.He expectsa lot from himself and from the companieshe does businesswith. That'swhy BradchoosesSaskTel. "I signedup for RealPlusExtra.LastmonthI saved$40." With the Real Plus ExtraTM SavingsPlanfrom SaskTel,you save up to 25% on directdialedand most CallingCardlongdistancecalls.Yousaveeven morewith extendedevening,late nightand weekend discounts. "Priceis importantbut serviceis thenumberone thing.SaskTelhas givenme 100%service." "Theyprovidemy cellphone,officephones,and my phoneat home. Onestopshopping." SaskTelis the only telephonecompanythat goes furtherthan long distance,givingyou one complete communications packagewith all the options. "It'sourphonecompany.And I onlyget one phonebill." At SaskTelwe'reworkinghardto meetthe challenges of customerslike Brad Hertz.And for someonelike Brad, havinga phonecompanythat you can counton makeslifejust that mucheasier. All of whichgives Bradmoretime to do what he likes best.Succeed. SaskTel SimplifyingYourWorld. �Federal Government to Amend Indian Act The Indian Act has long been described by told Assembly of First Nations Grand Chief First Nations people as, at best, colonial, Ovide Mercredi to reject the unilateral changes at a recent two-day conference in paternalistic and archaic. In light of the fact that the Act has remained unaltered since Winnipeg, Manitoba . 1951, 45 years ago, the federal gov~rnment Saskatchewan's Chiefs have also come out has recently developed a number of amendin opposition to the unilateral nature of the ments to update some of the more antiquatamendments. At a Special Session of the FSIN Legislative Assembly, Saskatchewan ed sections. Chiefs passed a resolution that rejects the .., In a recent interview, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Ron Irwin proposed amendments. The Chiefs also stated that his department began looking at established a task force to review the the Act approximately two years ago. At that amendments at their Fall Assembly. "If there time, a number of changes were proposed. are issues that we want to stop, if there are The Department of Indian Affairs and sections of the Indian Act that we want to Northern Development (DIANO) then stop, then we have to do it collectively," said polled the 608 First Nations Chiefs and the FSIN Chief Blaine Favel. Tribal/Grand Councils across the country. In light of First Nations opposition, Irwin Irwin says that it was always his intention to has stated, "Nothing is written in stone." At make the amendment process a partnership the FSIN Fall Assembly, he assured the with Canadian First Nations. Chiefs that there will be an "opting-out" A plain language version of the amendclause for Bands to whom certain amendments was released in September 1996. The ments do not apply and that any amendproposed amendments fall, generally, into ments that are considered offensive will be four main categories . The first category deleted. Irwin points to the lease-hold would see the powers of the Minister and amendment that was removed from considFirst Nations restructured, leading to more eration after First Nations registered their local control of revenues and land transfers. concerns about its potential repercussions. The second would see processes streamIrwin has also stated that "the federal govlined; Orders in Council would be needed ernment will continue to respect its fiduciary relationship with First Nations . It is my less often and First Nations could set their clear intention that Aboriginal and treaty own methods of elections. The complete repeal of some sections is rights will not be affected." the third category and involves outdated The amendments are expected to begin ideas such as Ministerial approval of First the Parliamentary process in the House of Nations agricultural sales. The final category Commons by the end of the year. " would see the validation of current practices. Among these , Band councillors would be simply required to sign MAH KmNG BCRs instead of Saskatchewan's EXHIBIT and holding a formal GRAPHICS Company meeting. Saskatchewan's Advertising Contact the Trade Show While a number SalesCentre Specialists at: of the proposed amendments are Regina 569-2404 1-306-565-3808 beneficial to First Nations people, Saskatoon 652-6640 Canadian Chiefs ~ •tll TARGETWEST f' December 1996 SASKATCHEWAN ll\tllBIA.l\tll7 �File Hills Telecommunications The File Hills Telecommunications Corporation (FHTC) was established in July 1995 and has enjoyed substantial success during their relatively short existence . Because telecommunications are still under federal jurisdiction, the company was incorporated federally by the File Hills First Nations. FHTC is mandated to provide a national telecommunications service to First Nations people by a First Nations-managed corporation. Chief Eugene Poitras of the Peepeekisis First Nation says FHTC is concerned with "First Nations controlling their own destiny with respect to telecommunications." The long-term goal of FHTC is to create employment for First Nations people and to provide training and professional development opportunities . General Manager and Chief Financial Officer James Jestrab says, "File Hills Telecommunications was created to provide a less expensive telecommunication option for First Nations . We also want to be a leader in the fields of employment, education and training. For example, we can train people through the Internet and then employ them through File Hills." Jestrab is referring to a sister company of FHTC, First Nations Internet Association (FNIA). FNIA offers home page or web site development services that will be accessible to the estimated 40 million Internet users world-wide. Among its clients are the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) who developed a home page detailing its Treaties, history and past Presidents. While many see the Internet as the future of business, FHTC is certainly the present. With the Saskatchewan long-distance market expected to open up on November 25, 1996, 8 SASKATCHEWAN illil9i~llil the FHTC product is timely. The company is primarily a long-distance telephone service reseller. Chief Poitras explains that FHTCpurchases a block of access to long-distance service through AT&T.They then resell portions of this block to individual companies and subscribers as a discount service . SaskTel remains the local access provider and maintains their current service obligations. As a result, customers of FHTCwill not see a change in telephone number or service delivery. As an incentive to Saskatchewan First Nations, FHTC is offering ten per cent cash back to Bands who subscribe. The cash back is effective on all individuals or companies who subscribe under the Band. Therefore, non-Aboriginal people who sign up under a Band's subscription generate the cash back for the Band. Chief Poitras stresses that the money is for the Band to do with as it pleases . "We're here to try and promote [First Nations] economy," said Chief Poitras . "Our company is not making a lot of money off of this. The opportunity is there for First Nations to do that." And, with its involvement with AT&T,Poitras sees the opportunity for First Nations companies and individuals to develop ideas for new programs. FHTC is eventually planning on expanding nationally . Jestrab has already met with First Nations in Alberta to discuss services and expansion plans. FHTC representatives have also explored expansion possibilities in Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia . They are also examining the financial feasibility of laying new lines and expanding a fibre optics network. Their aggressive entrepreneurship has made this company a true success story in First Nations business. ~ December 1996 �Providing Service to You. Discount Long Distance Pre Paid Calling Cards 1-800 Service * Business Calling Cards * Residential .., Resale Program Cash Back 10% cash back Sign up your local communities, Generate revenue! Sign up now! Sign up now! File Hills Telecommunication Corporation 1101 Kramer Blvd., Regina, Sk. S4S 5W4, Ph: 1-800-69 7-7177 FAX: 306-586-2912 Internet Site: http://jirstnations.ca/jhtc, E-mail: jhtc@firstnations.ca OJ C C (J) 0 en :J (l) (1) (J) (J) :i..... (L -+ 0 +- 0 C C OJ 0 U) en :J (l) :i..... (1) (L U) U) Nation - to - Nation First Nations Internet Association 1101 Kramer Blvd., S4S 5W4, Ph: 306-586-2565 or 586-2621, Fax: 306-586-2912 Internet: http://firstnations .ca, E-mail: fnia@firstnations .ca December 1996 SASKATCHEWAN illtUtiAlill 9 �FSIN On Course to Deficit Elimination In a time of government deficits of astronomical proportions, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) is leading the way to responsible spending . For the first time in its 50-year history, the FSIN is expected to be debt-free by the end of this fiscal year. The fiscal year ending March 31, 1994 saw the FSIN with an accumulated debt of over one million dollars. Close to half of its $8.53 million budget was being spent on travel and consultants . During the 1994 elections for FSIN Chief, Blaine Favel's campaign was based on financial accountability. Since being elected, Chief Favel has stood by those campaign promises and changes have been made in the Finance Department. Among the changes, compensation to retiring or defeated executive members was cut in half, travel policies were tightened, travel budgets were reduced and an independent Treasury Board was established to monitor and control spending . The Board is composed of a number of Saskatchewan Chiefs, Tribal Council representatives and FSIN staff. The implementation of these policies, brought about a $215,000 operating budget surplus in the first fiscal year. Vice-Chief Lindsay Cyr says, "We were able to bring the debt down 49 per cent." Since that time, Chief Financial Officer Keith Martell reports that permanent salaries have gone up eight per cent, largely because staff has increased by ten per cent. However, this increase in permanent staff has reduced the number of contract workers. Staff travel and legal expenses are also both 10 SASKATCHEWAN I IIIIIH lH.&liill down significantly . "We plan our expenditures and live by those plans ," says Martell. The FSIN is currently reporting a standing deficit of just over $300,000. This debt should be eliminated in its entirety by the end of the 1995-96 fiscal year . Its elimination means that more money can now be devoted to FSIN programs . ~ FSIN WOULD ~IKE TO THANK THE SPONSORS OF THE INFR 1996 RODEO December 1996 �FSIN Holds Fall Legislative Assembly The Fall Session of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Legislative Assembly was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on October 30~31, 19.96. This particular sitting proved to be significant in that it marked the 50th Anniversary of the FSIN. In his opening remarks to the Assembly, Chief Blaine Favel stated, "We gather in the footsteps of history." These words proved to be meaningful on a number of issues . First, Vice~Chief Lindsay Cyr reported to the Chiefs~in~Assembly that, for the first time in its history, the FSIN is about to elim~ inate its deficit. The current deficit of slight~ ly more than $300,000 should be eliminated by the end of the current fiscal year . Proposed changes to the Indian Act were also a subject of discussion. For the first time in 45 years, the federal government is planning to amend the Act. The Chiefs passed a resolution that will establish a task force to review the amendments and report back to the Assembly in January. The FSIN has come out in opposition to the proposed amendments on the basis that it is a unilat~ eral proposal and contains some changes that are offensive to First Nations. Since its inception in 1946, the FSIN has seen a number of organizational changes. Saskatchewan's Chiefs recently mandated the FSIN to provide a structure that would effectively support its function. Vice~Chief Dan Bellegarde reported that the re~organi~ zation plans are progressing and that they should be ready for implementation by October 1997. Another milestone for the FSIN is the introduction of the First Nations Bank of Canada. Expected to open in January 1997, the First Nations Bank of Canada will be the first bank in Canada with First Nations involvement. The highlight of the Legislative Assembly was the signing of a Memorandum of December l 996 Agreement that renews the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) and a Protocol Agreement to establish a Common Table between the Province, the Crown and the FSIN. The Memorandum of Agreement between the federal government and the FSIN establishes the OTC for a period of five years under an expanded mandate. The ,, Protocol Agreement will establish a Common Table for the parties to discuss issues of mutual concern. The documents were signed by Chief Blaine Favel, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Ron Irwin and Minister of Indian and Metis Affairs Joanne Crofford. The signing ceremony was attend~ ed by the Honourable Jack Wiebe, Lieutenant~Governor of Saskatchewan, Premier Roy Romanow and former Treaty Commissioner Cliff Wright. During opening remarks to the Legislative Assembly, Chief Favel stated, "The ambition of our people was to live with respect." With 50 years of initiatives from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, Saskatchewan First Nations have done just that. ~ SASKATCHEWAN llillBiA.111 l I �Bear Claw Casino Opens at White Bear Saskatchewan's newest casino recently opened its doors on the White Bear reserve. On November 12, 1996, dignitaries gathered to commemorate the .grand opening of the Bear Claw Casino with a ribbon~cutting cere~ mony held in the early afternoon. Attending officials included E. Dutch Lerat, Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Blaine Favel, White Bear First Nation Chief Brian Standingready and former White Bear First Nation Chief Bernie Shepherd. Described as the "sparkplug" in bringing casino development to the forefront, Shepherd was one of the key players in establishing the Bear Claw Casino. In his remarks, Shepherd acknowledged the role of Elders and members of the White Bear First Nation in the development of the casi~ no, "They were the real driving force behind having a casino here." He went on to say, "The bottom line is unemployment on our reserve . If you look around, I think the proudest moment we're looking at here is all these people in the white shirts that are working today. That's what it's all about." The Bear Claw Casino currently employs 100 people and provided additional jobs during the construction of the 15,000 square foot facility. Ancillary employment is provid~ ed through the restaurant, gift shop and the eventual operation of a 36~room hotel adjoining the casino that is currently under construction. The casino features 53 slot machines, 67 video lottery terminals, eight blackjack tables, a poker table, a roulette wheel and a big wheel. The works of local artists are high~ lighted throughout the casino as well as a large replica of a white bear on its hind legs located in the lobby. The Bear Claw Casino is the first casino in Canada to be located on reserve land. However, it is, in fact, the second time that the White Bear First Nation has established I2 SASKATCHEWAN llilliti.&1111 a casino on its reserve. White Bear's first attempt at an on~reserve casino came in January 1993. At that time, legislation pro~ hibited on~reserve casinos and, in March 1993, the RCMP stormed the facility and closed its doors . After much negotiation, the FSIN and the provincial government entei; ,ed into an agreement on gaming in November of 1995. Under the terms of the agreement, SIGA could establish four casinos anywhere with~ in the province. In his remarks at the opening, Dutch Lerat, the CEO of SIGA, referred to White Bear's ground~breaking attempt stating, "We want to .. .acknowledge that 1~2 punch that kick~started gaming in Saskatchewan and in Canada." The first two SIGA casinos, the North Battleford Gold Eagle Casino and the Prince Albert Northern Lights Casino, opened their doors in March 1996.Yorkton's Painted Hand Casino is expected to open its doors later this month. ~ bear caw 1 casino December I 996 �Tribal Councils Hold Fall Assemblies GrandChiefAlphonseBirdgivingacceptance speech. With the end of the year drawing near, many Saskatchewan Tribal Councils are holding their annual Assemblies. In recent weeks, both the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) held their Fall Assemblies . Both were significant in that the position of Tribal or Grand Chief was up for election. The STC Assembly was held on October 17, 1996 at the Whitecap Dakota Sioux First Nation. Joe Ouewezance of the Yellow Quill First Nation was elected to the position of Tribal Chief by acclamation. In his acceptance speech, Chief Ouewezance stated, "There lies ahead of us some very hard decisions we must make for our people." One of these difficult decisions that STC is facing is how to encourage and promote the participation of urban members. Chief Ouewezance said, "We are attempting, at this time, to create an atmosphere of participation for our urban First Nations ." In his report to the assembled STC delegates, Tribal Vice-Chief George Lafond acknowledged the economic growth of the Tribal Council. At its inception in 1982, STC had an annual budget of $200,000. That number has grown over the years and last year STC's annual budget was over $8 million with economic development providing December 1996 additional revenues. Continued economic growth remains the goal for the STC. The PAGC Assembly was held over two days, October 28-29, 1996. During the first day, the Annual Report of the PAGC was reviewed. Al Ducharme, the Executive Director of Deloitte & Touche, verified the financial statement. October 29, 1996 was devoted to the election of a new Grand Chief. The candidates were incumbent Alphonse Bird and A.J. Felix. The ballots were counted and in a landslide victory, Alphonse Bird was elected to his second term as PAGC Grand Chief. In his acceptance speech, Bird stated, "I give my commitment, my strength and my time ." Grand Chief Bird also spoke of his commitment to boosting the economic sector of PAGC. He sees mining, natural resources and forestry as means for the more northern regions of the province. In the urban areas, such as Prince Albert, he sees an expansion into the business sector, specifically housing and real estate . With economic development remaining a main priority for both STC and PAGC, these First Nations corporations will surely continue to provide financial benefits for their members. ~ STC ChiefJoeOuewezancegivingacceptance speech. SASKATCHEWAN ltl91Atl 13 �The Saskatchewan Indian Instituteof Technologies welcomes all new and continuingstudentsto programs throughoutthe province. Diploma Programs SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN Business Administration - Prince Albert Community Services, Justice - North Battleford First Nations Child Care - Onion Lake TECHNOLOGIES First Nations Public Administration - Saskatoon Indian Business Management - Fort Qu'Appelle Integrated Resource Management - Meadow Lake 100-103APackhamAve. Local Health Administration - Saskatoon INSTITUTE OF .., Saskatoon , SK S7N4K4 Phone: (306) 244-4444 . 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If you would like to speak to one of our call centre representatives about your telecommunication needs, give us a call toll-free at 1-888-414-2300. �INFR Main Attraction at FSIN 50th Anniversary INFR GeneralManagerClemMcspaddenat OpeningCeremonies. The Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) were held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from October 31 to November 3, 1996. For the first time in its history, the event crossed the American border and was held in Canada as part of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) 50th Anniversary celebrations. The INFR was established in 1975 to give Aboriginal cowboys the recognition that they deserved . The contest is the World Championships for these talented contestants. The IN FR made its home in Albuquerque, New Mexico until last year when it was held in Rapid City, South Dakota. Saskatchewan was chosen as the site for 1996 following a successful bid proposal by the FSIN. Earlier this year, a contingent of FSIN Executive Members travelled to Oklahoma backed by a substantial prize payout package and corporate and government support. Clem Mcspadden, General Manager of the INFR, says that the FSIN's bid proposal was impressive and, "they have more than delivered." Delivery of the package was contingent upon corporate sponsorship and Saskatchewan businesses met the challenge. Major sponsorship came from Nelson Homes and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. SaskTel, CJWW,Labatt's, December 1996 Pepsi, Confederation Bingo and the FSIN also made substantial contributions. The support of these companies produced the largest prize payoff in the history of the INFR. In addition to cash prizes, saddles and buckles valued at $20,000 and additional merchandise valued at $30,000 brought the total payoff to over $200,000. .., The size of the payoff was motivation for contestants from the 12 regional rodeo associations across the United States and Canada. Each association holds its own finals in September or October in saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, ladies barrel racing and ladies breakaway roping. The top two competitors from each event qualify for the INFR. The Kick-Off for the INFR was held on October 30, 1996 and was attended by Clem Mcspadden, FSIN Chief Blaine Favel, ViceChief Eugene Arcand, representatives of the corporate sponsors and by the cowboys and cowgirls. Competition began on Friday, November 1, 1996 and continued throughout the weekend. When the dust settled, Jay Lyle Louis of Vernon, British Columbia had captured the title of All Around Cowboy. Louis placed second in the saddle bronc riding competition and partnered with Jay Crawler from Morley, Alberta to compete in team roping . Louis takes home a brand-new pick-up truck in addition to his cash prizes. Lesa Arnold of Pryor, Oklahoma rode her way to the All Around Cowgirl title . Arnold won the ladies barrel racing event and placed third in ladies breakaway roping. In addition to her cash prizes, she won a Championship horse trailer. In bareback bronc riding, Kenton Randle of Fort Vermillion, Alberta won with a fourevent time of 303 (76-70-84-73). Randle came out of retirement to compete in the first INFR to be held in Canada. Also notable in the bareback competition was second place winner Curtis Taypotat of Broadview, SASKATCHEWAN lllillliAllil 15 �1996 Indian National Finals RodeoChampions. Saskatchewan. Taypotat was one of four Saskatchewan competitors and the only one to place in an event. Spike Guardipee of Browning, Montana won the calf roping competition with a four~ round time of 45.2 seconds. Steer wrestling was won by Howard Edmundson of Dewar, Oklahoma with a four~day time of 20.1 sec~ ands. Smiley Sierra of Kyle South Dakota took home the title of World Champion Bull Rider. His four~event total was 303 (74~79~77~ 73). With a four~event time of 36.5 seconds, Dee Keener of Inola, Oklahoma and Joel Maker of Tahlequan, Oklahoma won the team roping competition. The World Champion Ladies Breakaway Roping title went to Whisper Alexander of Bozeman, Montana. Regional results saw the cowboys and cowgirls of the All Indian Rodeo Association of Oklahoma earn 772 points and first place standing. The Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association placed second with 733.5 points and the United Indian Rodeo Association came in third with 649 points. The sportsmanship and talent of all of the cowboys and cowgirls of the INFR con~ tributed to making the competition unfor~ gettable for family, friends and fans . Spectators, organizers and competitors alike are calling the 1996 Indian National Finals Rodeo the best ever. " INFR Rodeo Results Bareback Bronc Riding I st 2nd 3rd 4th 4th Kenton Randle Curtis Taypotat Steve Meridith Harold Blyan Mike Brown Cowgirls Breakaway Roping 303 291 283 281 281 $2,800 $2,100 $1,400 $ 350 $ 350 291 288 283 266 $2,800 $2,100 $1,400 $ 700 303 225 224 214 $2,800 $2,100 $1,400 $ 700 Saddle Bronc Riding 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Marty Hebb Jay L. Louis Wyle Wells Ramos Benny Smiley Sierra Hank Winnier C. L. Johnson Dale Wagner Cali Roping 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Spike Guardipee Karl Dennison Jay B. Lytle Ed Holyan 45.2 46.2 52.3 52.7 $2,800 $2, I 00 $1,400 $ 700 58.57 58.86 58.98 59.23 $2,800 $2,100 $1,400 $ 700 Whisper Alexander Traci Vaile Lesa Arnold Shannon Williams 5.7 6.9 7.3 9.6 $1,146.66 $ 859.99 $ 573.33 $ 286.67 20.1 24.0 29.5 39.8 $2,766.66 $2,074.99 $1,383.33 $ 691.66 Steer Wrestling I st 2nd 3rd 4th Howard Edmundson Richard Bish David Shade Jay Bob Lytle Team Roping 1st Bull Riding 1st 2nd 3rd 4th I st 2nd 3rd 4th 2nd 3rd 4th Dee Keener & Joel Maker Don Bettelyoun & Terry Fischer Rudy Yazzie & Alfonso Begay Victor Begay & James Begay 36.5 $2,800 each 40.8 $2,100 each 43.8 $1,400 each 47.0 $ 700 each Cowgirls Barrel Race 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 16 SASKATCHEWAN Lesa Arnold Traci Creighton Sharon Small Traci Vaile IIIIBIAIII December 1996 �Miss Indian Rodeo America Crowned ChiefFavelwithMiss IndianRodeoAmerica PerrieBrettWhidden. The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) hosted the Miss Indian Rodeo America Pageant which complement~ ed the Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) and other events during the FSIN 50th Anniversary celebrations. Each year during the INFR, a young woman is crowned as Miss Indian Rodeo America. Miss Indian Rodeo America was established to promote the sport of profes~ sional rodeo and to serve as an ambassador at the national level. This exceptional young lady reigns for one year, representing all twelve regiohal rodeo associations affiliated with the Indian National Rodeo Association. The national title and crown of Miss Indian Rodeo America has become the most presti~ gious of all Indian rodeos . This year , contestants from across North America competed for the national title . These Rodeo Queens were required to par~ ticipate in various events throughout the week, being judged at all times. The six judges of the Miss Indian Rodeo America Pageant were Mary Ellen Turpel~ December 1996 Lafond, Albert Angus, Alma Favel~King, Mike Obey, Sheila Musqua and Mary Obradovich . They selected Miss Indian Rodeo America based on a point system consisting of horsemanship skills, personali~ ty, appearance, public speaking skills and modelling in western and traditional dress attire of their nation during the Web of Dreams IV Fashion Show. The contestants who competed for the Miss Indian Rodeo America title were: Amanda Jimson of the Navajo Nation of New Mexico representing the Navajo Nation Rodeo Cowboys Association; Mona Lee Lasas of the Waterhen Lake First Nation representing the Prairie Indian Rodeo Association; Joy Pike of the Apache Tribe of Arizona representing the Southwest Indian Rodeo Association; Perrie Brett Whidden of the Brighton Seminole Tribe of Florida representing the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association; and Crissy Jo White Wolf of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota rep~ resenting the Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association. Miss Perrie Brett Whidden was crowned Miss Indian Rodeo America l 996~1997 on Saturday, November 2, 1996 during the Indian National Finals Rodeo competitions at Saskatchewan Place . ~ The fiveMiss IndianRodeoAmericacontestants with the reigningQueen ValerieKey. SASKATCHEWAN H\IIJliAIII 17 �, am lttt,iatt I am vro,«t, to be I am t~ e l1eartbeat ., of tl1e lmn &ttb ~ e \.floot, of Motl1er £artl1 1 am lttt,iatt 1 am pro«t, to be tl1o«sl1 for ce11t1,1ries 1101,1l1ave s1,1rro1,111t,et, itt met,iocritl1 �31« 3A~'1. uo ~3.J..t~dl«! J'loh3.S~3lMOUll ~u~ k.in~"-.i1.i1ds"'-! ~3s.a. 14~!~"'-l"'~ l �FSIN Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Powwow The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) 50th Anniversary Powwow was held November I -2, 1996 at Titan Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan . The event attracted competitors from across North America . The Masters of Ceremonies for the two-day powwow were Gordon Tootoosis and Russell Standingrock. The host drums were the Whitefish Juniors from Big River, Saskatchewan and Eagle Claw from Kawacatoose, Saskatchewan. The Drumkeeper was Todd Seeseequasis. Powwow Coordinator Janet AhenakewDodwell reports that they had 678 registered dancers and 17 drum groups. Drum judges were Jason Goodstriker, Garnet Eyaphaise, Ron McNab, Clifford Rabbitskin, John Waditaka, Ervin 20 SASKATCHEWAN lllliH.&.11 Whitehawk, James Thunderchild, Robert Gopher, Dennis Emusso and Troy Shepherd. These judges selected Wild Horse from North Battleford, Saskatchewan for the first place $1,500 prize in the Singing category , sponsored by the FSIN Executive Council. Pipestone Creek won $1,200 for second place and Star Blanket Jr. won th,e $900 third place prize. Grand Entry was held each day at I :00 and 7:00 and was followed by consistently high-calibre competitions. Among these were the Specials in honour of the past Presidents of the FSIN. The Hand Drum Special was sponsored by the Tootoosis family in honour of John Tootoosis, the first president of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians . The Little Island Cree, World Champion Drummers, won the Special and its top prize of $350. Chitek Lake placed second and Battle Creek placed third. The Men's Traditional Special was spon sored by the Deiter family on behalf of Walter Deiter, the fourth president of the FSIN who held office from I 966-68. Darcy Anaquod of Regina, Saskatchewan placed first in the Special, winning the top prize . Tom Christian placed second and Conrad December 1996 �Rope placed third . $1,900 was divided amongst the winners. The Teen Girls' Jingle Special was span~ sored by the Ahenakew family in honour of the fifth FSIN president, David Ahenakew who served from 1968 until 1978. Jenifer Jones of Rolling River, Manitoba won the top prize. The Ladies Grass Dance Special was sponsored by the Thunderchild and Carriere families in honour of Delores Thunderchild . Delores is described as a caring and patient person who has dedicated herself to hon~ ouring Elders. "The family wanted to honour her in a special way," said Doreen Carriere. Jolene Standing Rock of the Rocky Boy Cree Nation in Montana won the Special and its December 1996 $700 cash prize . She was also given a trophy and a Frances Paul painting valued at $300. This was the first time that a Ladies Grass Dance Special was held at a Saskatchewan Powwow. An estimated five to six thousand spectators attended the Powwow on a daily basis . One observer said that it was the largest Powwow held in conjuction with the Indian National Finals Rodeo that he had ever seen. Spectators were drawn largely to the quality of the dancing. In fact, Ahenakew~Dodwell reports that many com~ petitions required tie~breakers and occa~ sionally even second tie~breakers because of the level of excellence being judged . The FSIN 50th Anniversary Powwow ended on Saturday, November 2. "On behalf of Vice~Chief Cameron and myself," said Ahenakew~Dodwell, "I would like to extend our sincere thanks to all committee mem~ bers and volunteers who worked so diligent~ ly in making the 50th Anniversary Powwow such a huge success ." ~ SASKATCHEWAN ilil9i~lil 21 �FSIN 50th Anniversary Powwow Results Junior Boy's Traditional Junior Girl's Fancy I st Adonius Benson 2nd Shianne Bull 3rd Jaime Gadwa 4th Angel Faith 5th Kristen McAdam Red Pheasant First Nation, Saskatchewan Red Pheasant First Nation, Saskatchewan K'ehewin Cree Nation, Alberta Ocean Man Nakata Nation, Saskatchewan Big River First Nation, Saskatchewan 2nd Charity Dawn Kakakaway Wenonah Daniels 3rd Larissa Gopher 4th 5th Lacy Albert Angelin Gadwa Justine McArthur Chelsa Bull 3rd 4th Junita Little Tent Whitney Yuzzicappi 5th Tara Sandy 2nd 4th Darrel Charging Moyah Hawk Brando Okanee Moyah Curtis Albert 5th Dwight Eagle 3rd Regina, Saskatchewan I st Nita McAdam Kawacatoose First Nation Saskatchewan Saulteaux First Nation, Saskatchewan Gallivan , Saskatchewan Kehewin Cree Nation, Saskatchewan 2nd Kanani Nahanee 3rd 4th Marci Eashappie Toni Running Rabbit Raelynn Carriere Junior Girl 's Traditional I st 2nd Jessie Standing Rock Rocky Boy Cree Nation, Montana Mistawasis First Nation, Saskatchewan Thunderchild First Nation, Saskatchewan Pound maker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan Chitek Lake First Nation , Saskatchewan, , Teen Girl's Fancy Junior Girl's Jingle I st I st 5th Big River First Nation, Saskatchewan North Vancouver, British Columbia Hays, Montana Siksika / Blood First Nation, Alberta Fort Ou 'Appelle, Saskatchewan Teen Girl's Jingle Regina, Saskatchewan Little Pine First Nation, Saskatchewan Regina, Saskatchewan Standing Buffalo First Nation, Saskatchewan Oak Lake Sioux First Nation, Manitoba I st 2nd Jenifer Jones Cyrina Bull 3rd Kristy Yuzzicappi 4th Tara Thompson 5th Rachel McArthur Rolling River, Manitoba Red Pheasant First Nation, Saskatchewan Standing Buffalo First Nation, Saskatchewan Carry The Kettle First Nation, Saskatchewan Pheasant Rump Nakata Nation, Saskatchewan Teen Girl's Traditional I st Sherisse McKay 2nd Stephanie Wutunee 3rd Leanne Bonaise 4th Ashley Bear 5th Cheryl Bonaise Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Manitoba Red Pheasant First Nation , Saskatchewan North Battleford, Saskatchewan Muskoday First Nation, Saskatchewan North Battleford, Saskatchewan Teen Boy's Fancy Junior Boy's Fancy I st Preston Little Tent 2nd Rylan Baker 3rd Dickie Lee Baptiste 4th 5th Dustin Strong Ann Adrian Alexson Kawacatoose First Nation, Saskatchewan Three Affiliated Tribes, North Dakota Red Pheasant First Nation, Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Junior Boy's Grass 22 I st 2nd 3rd Nathan Mitsuing Rylan Thomas Noble Drags Wolf 4th Tiny Tootoosis 5th Ryan Standing SASKATCHEWAN lltitlA.lt Loon Lake, Saskatchewan Spiritwood, Saskatchewan Three Affiliated Tribes, North Dakota Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan White Bear First Nation, Saskatchewan I st Waylon Little Tent 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Lance Alexson Lawrence Piche Cree Go Forth Travis Thunderchild Kawacatoose First Nation, Saskatchewan Saskatoon , Saskatchewan Dillon, Saskatchewan Regina, Saskatchewan Thunderchild First Nation , Saskatchewan Teen Boy's Grass I st 2nd Jon Olney Terrance McNab 3rd Ryan McNab 4th Blair Rain 5th Shane Onedsoo White Swan, Washington Gordon First Nation , Saskatchewan Gordon First Nation, Saskatchewan Wabamun Lake Nakata Nation , Alberta Hobbema, Alberta December 1996 �3rd Hazel Ahenakew 4th Mary Lou Olson 5th Gaye Sparvier Ahtahkakoop First Nation, Saskatchewan Brokenhead First Nation, Manitoba Cowessess First Nation , Saskatchewan Men's Fancy 4th Amos Yazzie Jerry Cleveland Landing Eagle Go Forth Lazz Roan 5th Craig Lewis 1st 2nd 3rd Teen Boy's Traditional I st Stacy Spence 2nd Nikki Kam 3rd Anthony Standing Rock Beamer Morrison 4th 5th Brandon One Feather Vera Kingbird Maggie Black Kettle Irene Yuzzicappi 4th Georgina Thunderchild Tonia Ackerman Guardipee 5th Redby, Minnesota Calgary, Alberta Standing Buffalo First Nation, Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Browning , Montana Walter Bull 2nd Harvey Yuzzicappi 3rd Larry Anaquod 4th George Ceepeekous Dave Spence 5th Donetta Ewak 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Lisa Cleveland Georgina Jones Sarah Milward DYanni Smith Ocean Man First Nation, Saskatchewan Regina , Saskatchewan Rolling River, Manitoba Calgary, Alberta Albuquerque, New Mexico Women's Jingle I st Yvette Iron '£tar 2nd Nellie Goodwill 3rd Lillian Gadwa 4th Jennifer Young Bear 5th Jolene Redman Delbert Wapass Darrell Goodwill 3rd Byron Goodwill 4th Ron McNab 5th Gerald Baptiste Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Standing Buffalo First Nation , Saskatchewan Standing Buffalo First Nation, Saskatchewan Gordon First Nation , Saskatchewan Red Pheasant First Nation, Saskatchewan Men's Traditional 1st Tom Christian 2nd Darwin Daniels 3rd 4th Darcy Anaquod Rod Atcheynum 5th Keith Shade Fort Peck Siou x/Assiniboine Tribe, Montana Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan Regina, Saskatchewan Sweet Grass First Nation, Saskatchewan Lethbridge , Alberta North Battleford , Saskatchewan Onion Lake First Nation , 2nd Pipestone Creek Saskatchewan Star Blanket First Nation , 3rd Star Blanket Jr. Saskatchewan 4th Crooked Lake Agency Cowessess First Nation , Saskatchewan Poundmaker Cree Nation , 5th Fly in Eagle Saskatchewan Little Island Cree Ministikwan First Nation , 6th Saskatchewan 7th Three Affiliated Tribes, North Mandaree Dakota Stoney Nakota Nation , Alberta 8th lnyan He Nakota Red Pheasant First Nation , 9th Battle Creek Saskatchewan I 0th Young Eagle Creek Sturgeon Lake First Nation , Saskatchewan 1st Little Pine First Nation, Saskatchewan Standing Buffalo First Nation, Saskatchewan Muscowpetung Saulteau x Nation, Saskatchewan Kawacatoose First Nation , Saskatchewan Duck Lake , Saskatchewan Women's Fancy I st 1st 2nd Singing Contest Results Men's Golden Age I st Pigeon Lake First Nation , Alberta Onion Lake First Nation , Saskatchewan Men 's Grass Spruce Home, Saskatchewan Sweet Grass First Nation, Saskatchewan Rocky Boy Cree Nation, Montana Ochapawace First Nation , Saskatchewan Oglala Sioux Tribe , South Dakota Women's Golden Age I st 2nd 3rd Navajo Nation, New Me xico Regina , Saskatchewan Regina , Saskatchewan Wild Horse Ocean Man First Nation, Saskatchewan Standing Buffalo First Nation, Saskatchewan Kehewin Cree Nation , Alberta Three Affiliated Tribes, North Dakota Standing Buffalo First Nation, Saskatchewan Women's Traditional I st Linda Standing 2nd Ruby McArthur December 1996 White Bear First Nation, Saskatchewan Regina , Saskatchewan SASKATCHEWAN illilBiAllil 23 �Web of Dreams IV Features Aboriginal Designers Web of Dreams IVwas held at the Ramada Inn in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on November 1, 1996 and featured talented designers from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. · The concept behind the Web of Dreams Fashion Show was developed four years ago by the wives of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations {FSIN) Executive members to recognize youth and designers from the Aboriginal community. It was first showcased at the 1993 North American Indigenous Games. In its four years, the Web of Dreams has featured the talents of many Aboriginal designers and models and has launched some of them onto the national scene. The Master of Ceremonies for this year 's event was Earl Magnuson . Dorothy Thomas provided the fashion commentary. 33 attrac~ tive young Aboriginal men and women served as models for the clothing which ranged from the traditional to the avante garde . The fashions were provided by Leroy Lachance of the Big River First Nation, Bruce Omeasoo of Hobbema, Alberta, Jeff Chief of the Onion Lake First Nation, Collene Charette of the Peter Ballantyne First Nation, Eva Lizotie of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Gary Oker of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Hillary Harper of Cochran, Alberta, Rosebud Manufahuring of Balcarres, Saskatchewan, Irene Andreas of the Cowessess First Nation, Pat Pitche of Bon Accord, Alberta and Karen and Blanche Little of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. " Photosby KevinVoinorosky 24 SASKATCHEWAN i "1BiA "1 December 1996 �ATTENTION YOUNG ARTISTS WTCIHITOWIN LOGO CONTEST The Wicihitowin Foundation was unveiled at the Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association Dinner of Honour in 1995. The Foundation acts as a living legacy to honour and remember First Nations Veterans who served their country with distinction in both World Wars and international conflicts. Wfcihitowin focuses on building bridges between cultures and empowering Indigenous youth for future leadership by helping to develop individual strength, self-discipline and self-confidence. Wfcihitowin's motto can be found in the English translation of its Cree name, Wicihitowin, which means 'helping each other'. Wicihitowin is a not-for-profit Saskatchewan organization and was recently registered as a Canadian charity. Wfcihitowin's finances are managed by professional investment fund managers at Greystone Capital Management Inc., a Regina-based, Saskatchewan-owned, private investment counselling firm and one of the top investment managers in Canada. Wfcihitowin needs a logo and is sponsoring a contest to find one that visually reflects its motto, its legacy and its focus. First Prize, sponsored by SaskTel Second Prize, sponsored by the FSIN Third Prize, sponsored by Wicihitowin $1,000.00 $ 750.00 $ 500.00 ELIGIBILITY All Indigenous youth in the Province of Saskatchewan who are eligible to try out for the 1997 North American Indigenous Games. REQUIREMENTS Draw or design a visual image that explains Wicihitowin's motto, legacy and focus, as described above Use a clean sheet of unlined, white paper, 8 1/2" x 11" Three colours or fewer are preferred Describe, in writing, the meaning of the various components of your artistic drawing Mail your entry, postmarked not later than January 30, 1997, to: , Wfcihitowin Logo Contest Selections Committee Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Suite 200-103A Packham Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 4K4 Attention: Rick Gamble A panel of Judges will select three winners based on Creativity, Originality and Simplicity. All submissions become the property of the Wfcihitowin Foundation. Only the three winners will be notified personally. The results of the contest will be published in the Saskatchewan Indian. �Community ...Based Initiatives at Heart of FSIN Justice The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Strategic Plan for Indian Justice was developed by the Indian Justice Commission with Tribal Council representa~ tives and technicians over the course of two months. It was presented and ratified at the FSIN Legislative Assembly on May 1, 1996. "Our people at the community level strong~ ly believe the treaties are the key to the future of our children, and that is what our strategic plan is based on," said FSIN Chief Blaine Favel. The Strategic Plan was developed to clar~ ify the function that the FSIN plays in sup~ porting the justice initiatives of Saskatchewan Tribal Councils and First Nations and to assist in their implementa~ tion . In developing the Plan, the Commission attempted to create a system that would restore traditional First Nations values, culture and spirituality. In addition, the participation of Elders, women and chil~ dren was encouraged. As a result, a system that involves community~driven justice was produced . Community~Based Justice Initiatives (CBJI)are one such example. For a number of months now, trainers have been going out to the First Nations to provide them with information on justice alternatives. The FSIN is now preparing to turn the program over to the Tribal Councils in the new year, following one more session . Darren Winegarden, the Director of Justice for the FSIN, says that the FSIN will remain somewhat active in the process after the transition to ensure that their curriculum on training is being followed. The Tribal 26 SASKATCHEWAN illilliliAllill Councils and First Nations will have the abil~ ity to modify the training to suit their partic~ ular needs . Many First Nations are now turning to sentencing circles as an alternative to the court system. Winegarden says, "We want to do a protocol on sentencing circles" in an attempt to establish some guid~lines . While there are a number of First Nations now using sentencing circles, there are currently no standard formats on which to base them. The goal is to establish a traditional basis and incorporate that into a format for use in the future. The attraction of sentencing circles, says Winegarden, "is Indians providing solutions for Indians" as opposed to the court system in which non~Aboriginal people impose judgement on Aboriginals. As recipients of a portion of the $1.6 mil~ lion allocated by the federal and provincial governments to Aboriginal groups undertak~ ing community justice programs, the FSIN is currently developing a new initiative . They are now working to establish the Community Justice Committee of Saskatoon in conjunc~ tion with the Saskatoon Police Service and a number of other groups. In addition, FSIN Justice is becoming active with young offenders. Winegarden states, "We're really active in trying to create a presence [in the courts]." He believes that judges are responding favourably to the interest that the FSIN is taking in Aboriginal youths. "I think we're doing good things for Indian people," says Winegarden. "[This work] needs to be done." ~ December 1996 �First Nations Bank of Canada Clearing Final Hurdles Canada will soon have its first bank with First Nations involvement and ownership. The First Nations Bank of Canada has cleared the initial approval stages and has received its letter of patent from the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). Following the licence to commence business, also from CDIC, in December, the First Nations Bank of Canada will be legally ready for clients. "It will be a milestone for our people," said Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Blaine Favel. The First Nations Bank of Canada, a proposed Schedule II bank, has involvement from the FSIN, the Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation (SIEF) and the TorontoDominion Bank . The Toronto-Dominion Bank, which currently has the highest securities ranking of any Canadian Bank, has committed to an $8 million investment for startup capital for the First Nations Bank of Canada with SIEF contributing an additional $2 million. Under the terms of the agreement, threequarters of the operating profits will be returned to SIEF for reinvestment. It is expected that the First Nations Bank of Canada will be fully Aboriginally-owned and controlled within ten years. As such, all of the profits will be returned to First Nations in Saskatchewan. "The Bank is a structure that ensures ,Jinancial self-sufficiency," says Keith Martell, FSIN Chief Financial Officer. The First Nations Bank of Canada is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors. December 1996 Four appointments were made by the Toronto-Dominion Bank, four by the FSIN and SIEF and two by the Toronto-Dominion Bank based on recommendations by the FSIN. Barry Menary has been appointed to the position of President. Menary has spent the past 11 years in Aboriginal banking and investment. He served as Manager of Aboriginal Financial Services for TorontoDominion Bank for the past four years. "This is a tremendous opportunity for Canadian Aboriginal peoples," stated Me nary . "As the bank expands, it will introduce new jobs and career opportunities for people who want to serve their communities through banking ." Clients of the First Nations Bank of Canada, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal individuals and businesses, will have access to a full array of services. These include chequing and savings accounts, VISAs, personal loans and lines of credit. Expanding the services of the First Nations Bank of Canada to a national level will be a priority once it has opened its doors. The Toronto-Dominion Bank will serve as an agent for the First Nations Bank of Canada. Clients will be able to access their accounts through any of the 949 branches of the Toronto-Dominion Bank throughout Canada. "That's how national expansion will be achieved quite quickly," says Chief Favel. The main branch of the First Nations Bank of Canada, located in Saskatoon, is expected to open in January 1997. ~ SASKATCHEWAN llilillA.111 27 �Casino Employment on Track When the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) opened its first two casinos in North Battleford and Prince Albert, they were paving the road to a new industry. Many Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan had never held a job in the hospitality industry and, as a res{Jlt, the workforce from which SIGA officials had to draw was relatively unskilled. SIGA began the daunting task of training casino staff in November of l 995 to prepare for the openings of the North Battleford Gold Eagle Casino and the Prince Albert Northern Lights Casino in early March, l 996. This tradition continues as staff is now being trained for Yorkton's Painted Hand Casino and training was recently completed for White Bear First Nation's Bear Claw Casino. Milton Tootoosis, Chief of Human Resources, estimates the current number of employees within SIGA at over 400. Of these approximately 70 per cent are Aboriginal. In addition, SIGA believes that it supports sev- SIGA has worked with the Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council (STEC) to develop the hospitality training required for most casino positions . Most employees receive about 30 hours of training in hospitality and an additional two weeks of job-readiness training, bringing the total to approximately 90 hours. "The extensive training helps overcome the barriers caused by hiring people who are basically inexperienced," he says. "It comes with kick-starting a new industry ." SIGA is striving to be a proactive employer. As part of the Human Resources Program, employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP gives employees the opportunity to receive counselling, should they require it. Ben Weenie, the sole program coordinator, helps employees address basic issues that are affecting them and their work. He is currently working out of the SIGA Head Office. The allure of Aboriginal employment with SIGA is largely due to pride in ownership . Aboriginal people may again take pride in the opening of the Bear Claw Casino on the White Bear First Nation Reserve on Tuesday, November 12, l 996. The Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton is slated to open its doors on December 14, l 996 . ~ PA Casino eral hundred employees in the spin-off industries such as contractors and suppliers. In cases where SIGA has hired nonAboriginal people because of experience, they generally have Aboriginal assistants in a type of informal mentorship program. Tootoosis says that the casinos have been "about giving people a chance." 28 SASKATCHEWAN il!IDiA.11 North BattlefordCasino Photosby KevinVoinorosky December 1996 �Uranium Royalties Subject ·of Controversy in Northern Saskatchewan For quite some time now, northern Saskatchewan has been the scene of contro-versy concerning uranium mining. First Nations, Metis and municipal organizations are all con-cerned about the sharing of royalties and the effect that mining is having on the environment, in the north . In 1991, a joint federal/provincial panel was established to review the effects of five pro-posed mines in northern Saskatchewan. In 1993, the panel made a number of recommendations to the provincial government. Sharing the royal-ties from uranium mining was one of the recom-mendations made . However , the provincial government rejected this recommendation, claiming that it was pro-ceeding with training and health care initiatives in lieu of the royalty--sharing. In the three years since that time, very little has changed. In an attempt to demonstrate the flaws in the system, John Dantouze, Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Vice--Chief and the only Aboriginal member of the panel, resigned his position on October l, 1996. His resignation was provoked by the lack of attention given to the panel's recommendations by the federal and provincial governments and by deficiencies in the Environmental Impact Assessments from the mining companies. Since Dantouze's resignation, the northern municipalities of La Loche, Sandy Bay, Stony Rapids and Beauval have demonstrated a dis-play of solidarity and joined with three Dene First Nations in cancelling their participation in panel discussions . The northern communities are requesting an audience with the federal and provincial governments to express their con-cerns and come to a joint resolution on uranium mining. PAGC Grand Chief Alphonse Bird states that they want to see a bilateral agreement or Memorandum of Understanding with the province. Bird equates the situation with that of potash mining in southern Saskatchewan. "We have a share in the natural resources," he says . He sees no reason why revenue--sharing on that scale would not work for the northern communi-ties. However, the governments are refusing to come to the table until the panel process has been completed. Until then, northern communities may have no other choice but to settle for the status quo. ~ province with comprehensive directories for their personal use, featuring the White and Yellow Pages™, plus postal codes, maps and more. 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The FSIN Office of Education will work with Saskatchewan Education to ensure that the K~12 provincial curriculum con~ tains accurate information and input from First Nations educators. This involvement will contribute to curbing the existence of what Minister Atkinson calls "systematic racism". Chief Favel stated, "The curriculum development partnership is designed to correct the historical record as it pertains to First Nations people in Saskatchewan and, the outcome of this initiative should foster greater social harmony in the province." Changing demographics in Saskatchewan have necessitated changes to the provincial curriculum. The increase in the First Nations population must be reflected in educational reform. In addition , better understanding of First Nations people in the province is required because they represent a key component in the future labour force . In the end, First Nations children, both in band~controlled schools and in the public system, will learn their history as part of the regular curricu~ lum. As well, non~ Aboriginal students will, for the first time, learn about First Nations history, culture, tradi~ tions and the significant contr ibutions made by First Nations people to both the province and the country. The final draft of the con~ tractual agreement was com ~ pleted in June 1996. Writers are currently review ing the Saskatchewan Education cur~ riculum policies with the assis~ tance of a Curriculum Committee made up of mem~ bers from both Saskatchewan Education and the FSIN Office of Education . Regula r meet~ ings are planned to identify solutions for educational issues affecting First Nations students. ~ Chief BlaineC. Favel; Pat Atkinson,Ministerof Education "Thecurriculum development partnership is designed to correct thehistoricalrecord as it pertainsto First Nationspeoplein Saskatchewan ... " discussingcurriculumdevelopmentpartnership. 30 SASKATCHEWAN lll91AII Pnotoby Sean St. George December 1996 �Prime Minister Chretien Welcomed by FSIN Chiefs PrimeMinisterChretienand ChiefFavel On August 18, 1996, Prime Minister Jean Chretien made an appearance at the Prince Albert Inn to meet with Chiefs of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) in honour of the FSIN's 50th Anniversary. Fred Starblanket, Speaker of the FSIN Legislative Assembly, made opening com~ ments and Senator Hilliard Ermine offered a prayer. Chretien was escorted into the room by FSIN Chief Blaine Favel, Prince Albert Grand Council Grand Chief Alphonse Bird, drummer and singer Jerry Fineday and Winston WalkingBear. Chretien congratulated the FSIN on its 50th Anniversary and expressed his plea~ sure at meeting with the Chiefs. He went on to say that, heing French, he understands the importance of preserving language and culture . The Prime Minister commended the FSIN on the work it is doing to protect and pro~ mote First Nations language, heritage and culture . He also stated that one of the rea~ sons for his visit was to make note of the ini~ tiatives and cooperation between the FSIN and the federal government. Following his speech, the Chiefs had the opportunity to meet and speak with the December 1996 Prime Minister. Many of them gave the Prime Minister gifts reflecting their heritage. In completing the visit, Chief Favel, on behalf of the FSIN, presented the Prime Minister with a smoke~tanned jacket with CHRETIEN and Canadian flags beaded on the back. While the reception remained free of political agendas, Chief Favel, Grand Chief Bird and the Prime Minister met to discuss several key issues in private talks preceding the reception. Described by Chief Favel as straightforward in nature, the talks covered the renewal of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, regional health budget dis~ parities, FSIN justice initiatives, First Nations housing issues, FSIN banking initia~ tives and the unresolved Dene claims in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. ~ Jacketpresentation SASKATCHEWAN ll!IBl~l!I 31 �Lebret Eagles Begin Fourth Season in SJHL The success of the Lebret Eagles began when they made it to the playoffs in their first season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). In their second year, they outdid the previous record, advancing to the second round of the playoffs. Last year, the team finished first in the league but was defeated in the sixth of seven games in the semi-finals. Eagles President Noel Starblanket says this year will be even better. "In the four years, this is the best talent we've seen ." The success of the Lebret Eagles began when they made it to the playoffs in their first season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). In their second year, they outdid the previous record , advancing to the second round of the playoffs. Last year, the team finished first in the league but was defeated in the sixth of seven games in the semi-finals. Eagles President Noel Starblanket says this year will be even better. "In the four years, this is the best talent we've seen." Starblanket and two of his friends, Morley Watson and Vern Bellegarde, started the team in 1992. Starblanket says that they had been travelling around the province the year before supporting other hockey teams when they began to notice "a sprinkling of native hockey players in the league." They reasoned that if Aboriginal hockey players could attain Junior 'A' hockey excellence, then putting them together on a single team would give Aboriginal people something to be proud of. In their first year, the Eagles had players from across Canada and North America. First Nations, Metis and Inuit hockey players have all been features of the Eagles . This trend to multiculturalism has continued, and the team now has players from Sweden and Russia as well. Because the age requirement is 16-20 years, many of the players attend classes at White Calf Collegiate. Starblanket says the situation is ideal because of its.,proximity to the arena, The Eagledome . However, he stresses that while hockey is important, education does come first. Players must have good grades to go along with their talent. This appears to be the case since between seven and eight Eagle players have received full scholarships to play hockey in the United States. Starblanket and the Eagles also believe in giving back to the community. "We believe that the success of the program comes from us getting involved in the community and the community getting involved with us ." The players visit schools and talk to the youths about a variety of topics including drug and alcohol abuse and how to achieve excellence. All of the community programs are encouraged by Director of Hockey Operations and Eagles Head Coach Doug Hedley . Hedley, whose background is in education , knows how to relate to youth and motivates the players to achieve their full potential. The Lebret Eagles are already off to a great start this season. Fans can catch their games in person at the Eagledome, on the local Yorkton radio station or via satellite with TV Northern Canada. ~ BackRow:CoachDougHedley,Jason Bird,JohnHewitt,Shane Campbell, Franz Arildsson,BillCameron,Tobias Svensson,Tom Johnston,Mike Moran,Assist.CoachDon Chesney. MiddleRow:CoryBast, Earl Keewatin,ChristianSchroder,Davy Caldwell,JerryCunningham,Brian Tucker,RobertCardinal,Morris Elderkin,Vinny Jonasson . FrontRow: JarrodBull,AaronSparvier,Jeff Peddigrew, Shane Watson,Charles Keshane,Scotty Lewis, Adam Piri. 32 SASKATCHEWAN HtHliiAII December 1996 �Regina's Landmark Inn Owned and Operated by Ochapowace The Ochapowace First Nation surveyed the Band membership fairly recently to determine the direction that their economic development should be taking . What the Chief and Council discovered was that a large number of their urban Band members in Regina were interested in pursuing careers related to the hotel industry, including cooking, restaurant work and housemaid positions. According to Dennis Bear, the Landmark Inn's CoManager and Human Resources Coordinator, they considered their options and when the Landmark Inn became available in Regina, the Ochapowace First Nation "took a shot at it." They became the official owners in May of 1996 and retained the existing staff. Since becoming hoteliers, the Ochapowace First Nation has begun reno vating the facility. Bear reports that the first orde r of business was to repair the roof at a cost of $100,000. They are currently upgrading the guests' rooms and the banquet and meeting rooms . In addition, they are working on the general appearance of the exterior. The Landmark Inn features 186 rooms, a whirlpool, sauna, waterslide and pool, conference rooms, a shuttle service for guests and banquet and catering facilities. There are a numbe r of peripheral businesses located in the hotel including Checkers, a popular nightclub, the Wheat Sheaf restaurant, Shades Hair Design and the Digital Print Centre . December 1996 Bear says that after acquiring possession of the business, "We realized that the hospitality industry is basically customer service and the people must be trained before they are put in those demanding positions ." As a result, the Ochapowace First Nation Human Resource Corporation and the Landmark Inn have entered into a partnership with a number of agencies and organizations to offer Aboriginal people training in the hospitality industry. There are currently 50 people receiving training at the Landmark Inn with respect to the hospitality industry and personal development. Upon completion of the program, 40 of these trainees will become employed with the Landmark Inn. The remaining ten will begin work in other establishments. The Landmark Inn is located at 4150 Albert Street in Regina . They offer sports packages and special rates for First Nations customers. For reservations, call 1-800-667981 I. ~ SASKATCHEWAN 111.191.&.II.I 33 �Regina's Rainbow Youth Centre Rainbow's PeerHelperAids AwarenessGroup. The Regina Rainbow Youth Centre 's Peer Helper AIDS Awareness Project has been selected as one of five Canadian entries in the 1996 Royal Commonwealth Youth Service Award Competition and the only one from Western Canada . The project description has been sent to London, England to compete with finalists from the 52 othe r countries. The winner of the competition receives a grant of 1,000 pounds sterling ($2,000 Canadian). The peer helpers were also invited to Ottawa to present their project at the Laurier Youth Forum , part of this year's Canada Day activities . The audience includ ~ ed the l 996 recipients of the Order of Canada . Co~ordinator Keitha Kennedy and three members of the group made the trip to Ottawa courtesy of event~sponsors , Heritage Canada . The on~going program has trained youth in peer~helping and assertiveness skills, as well as increased their knowledge of prob~ lems related to HIV/AIDS, suicide and racism. Program participants have done sub~ stantial community outreach, and have been presenters at conferences in San Diego, California as well as various communities in Saskatchewan . ~ Citizen of the Year Nominations The Citizen of the Year Award acknowl~ edges the efforts and accomplishments of First Nations people in Saskatchewan and recognizes their strengths as individuals, their contribution to the well~being of others and their distinguished service to the com~ munity. The candidate must be a member of a First Nation signatory to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations convention. He or she must also have made significant contributions at the community, provincial, national or international level and demon~ strated outstanding achievement in times of adversity. To nominate a Citizen of the Year: • State the nominee's name , address and phone number • State the nominator 's name , address and phone numbe r • Briefly describe the nominee 's life history from childhood to present , including places of residence , schooling and family 34 SASKATCHEWAN 11!191~1!1 • Describe the nominee 's formal education • List the nominee's accomplishments in his or her profession • List the nominee 's civic involvements and interests such as clubs , associations or volun~ teer organizations • State the nominee's personal accomplish~ ments and interests • Give other pertinent information such as awards, publications or newspaper articles Forward the nominations to Mr. Rick Gamble Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Suite 200~103A Packham Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 4K4 All nominations must be in writing. The deadline for nominations is Monday , January 6, 1996. ~ December 1996 �S.I.V.A. Attempting to Locate First Nations Veterans The Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association (S[VA)is working to gain recog~ nition for the many First Nations youth who fought in various wars throughout the past century. Because there appears to be very few records that clearly demonstrate First Nations involvement in international con~ flicts, SIVAis attempting to establish its own records. SIVA Grand Chief Howard Anderson believes that there are many First Nations veterans who remain unaccounted for and who are not receiving benefits they deserve. These veterans are encouraged to contact SIVAto establish their entitlements . INTERVIEWWITH GRAND CHIEF HOWARDANDERSON Howmany veteransbelongto SIVA? "That 's a real problem, we are trying to fig~ ure that out right now. We have contacted all the reserves but have not received respons~ es from all of them. We know there are many veterans out there who have been missed. I have a feeling most of them don't know who all the veterans are. I want to begin calling to see if we can locate everyone." What is the structureof SIVA? "SIVA has a Grand Chief and area presi~ dents and vice~presidents. The province is divided into three areas. There is a presi~ dent and vice~president of each area. The three areas ' are the South, the North Battleford area and the Prince Albert and Saskatoon area. I am currently working out of Regina." In whichwarsand conflictshave the veteransbeen~ involvedin? "From the turn of the century, the Boer War in South Africa, through WWI and II and Korea. We have some Vietnam veterans and Canadian Forces Peacekeepers . We have some members who took part in Desert Storm just a few years ago." December 1996 S.I.V.A. Grand Chief HowardAnderson What do you see as the importantissuesfacingSIVA overthe next year? "Getting more recognition by the federal government, mostly Indian Affairs. We need to insist on more being done for the veter~ ans . I would like to see the formal recogni~ tion of all Native veterans ." Do you feel that SIVA has been given enough sup~ portand recognitionwithinthe FSIN? "Oh yes, they have been supportive and continue to support our efforts. When we ask for help they make every effort to assist us. For example, when we needed a lawyer for some work, the Chief made one available right away." What wouldyou like to accomplishas Grand Chiefof SIVA? "I want to establish a more regular sched~ ule of meetings. We don't have the money to meet as often as we would like to, but, with the support of FSIN we will look at ways that we can meet more often and strengthen the organization. We will keep working towards formal recognition and the betterment of the veterans and fair compensation for their contributions to the country." ~ SASKATCHEWAN iilllitiA.111135 �Artist Allen Sapp Allen Sapp, a member of the Red Pheasant First Nation, demonstrated a tal~ ent for painting at an early age. He grew up with his grandmother who always encour~ aged him to continue his painting. She believed that one day he would become a fine artist. Despite discouragement from some peo~ pie who felt that he was wasting his time, Sapp has gone on to become just that. Today, the 67~year old is internationally acclaimed for his paintings. Unlike many other First Nation artists who prescribe to symbolism in their artwork, Sapp uses a realistic style that depicts a tra~ ditional way of life on the prairies. He draws on his own memories from early childhood to create his art. His paintings demonstrate his love for life, family and his people. These feelings are apparent in the paint~ ing featured on the cover of this issue of Saskatchewan Indian, entitled "Playing 36 SASKATCHEWAN ifilllliAII Hockey at Sundown ." After supper and when the sun was going down was a good time to play outside. A little bit of ice behind the house would be all that was needed for a few children to play hockey. In another of his paintings, "Lots of Wood for Everyone", Sapp recalls an earlier time, before he was a full~time artist, when he gathered wood to sell. He d'escribes the feeling of cutting down poplar trees and gathering them together. He explains how to feather them to start a fire and the smell of the logs once they are burning. In an era of technology and changing times, Sapp strives to capture and preserve these forgotten scenes of Saskatchewan First Nations heritage for generations to come. He says that he values the past and wants to share it with others . His ability to recall early memories and his attention to detail combine to create the vivid imagery of his paintings. His talent and dedication to his work have brought him many honours. Allen Sapp has received the Saskatchewan Award of Merit and the Saskatchewan Arts Board's Lifetime Award for Excellence in the Arts. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Allen Sapp was honoured by First Nations people in August 1996 at the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Legislative Assembly for his recent induction into the Saskatchewan Art Hall of Fame. Saskatchewan's Chiefs formally recognized Sapp's contributions and achievements. Sapp believes that his success comes from hard work, perseverance and respect for who he is and where he came from. He continues to contribute to his community and culture. Sapp is a traditional dancer and takes pride in remaining active in Pow wows. The artwork of Allen Sapp is available in galleries throughout Canada and in two books he has published entitled Two Spirits Soar and I Heardthe Drums. ~ December 1996 ��Withtwo manufacturingplants, full and half web presses - cold and heatset, sheet-fed presses, complete pre-press services, inhouse binding, problem-freeshipping, distribution, on-time deliveryand individualized customer service ... just think of PrintWestas your full service printer. 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Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 26, no. 1 (December 1996) Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals Description An account of the resource Contents: FSIN And Federal Government Sign Renewal Of OTC October 31, 1996, a Memorandum of Agreement renewing the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, a Protocol Agreement establishing a Common Table with the federal and provincial governments and draft Orders-in-Council proclaiming the new Treaty Commissioner were signed during the Fall Session of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Legislative Assembly. By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Federal Government To Amend Indian Act By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Bear Claw Casino Opens At White Bear By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 INFR Main Attraction At FSIN 50th Anniversary The Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) were held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from October 31 to November 3, 1996. By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 FSIN Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Powwow By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Community-Based Initiatives At Heart Of FSIN Justice By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 First Nations Bank Of Canada Clearing Final Hurdles Canada will soon have its first bank with First Nations involvement and ownership. The First Nations Bank of Canada has cleared the initial approval stages and has received its letter of patent from the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). Following the licence to commence business, also from CDIC, in December, the First Nations Bank of Canada will be legally ready for clients. By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Casino Employment On Track When the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) opened its first two casinos in North Battleford and Prince Albert, they were paving the road to a new industry. Many Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan had never held a job in the hospitality industry and, as a result, the workforce from which SIGA officials had to draw was relatively unskilled. By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Uranium Royalties Subject Of Controversy In Northern Saskatchewan By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Partnership On First Nations Curriculum On July 22, 1996, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Blaine Favel and Provincial Minister of Education Pat Atkinson announced a partnership to develop new curriculum with significant First Nations content and to begin introducing it in provincial schools. By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Prime Minister Chretien Welcomed By FSIN Chiefs By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Lebret Eagles Begin Fourth Season In SJHL The success of the Lebret Eagles began when they made it to the playoffs in their first season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Regina's Landmark Inn Owned And Operated By Ochapowace By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 S.I.V.A Attempting To Locate First Nations Veterans The Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association (SIVA) is working to gain recognition for the many First Nations youth who fought in various wars throughout the past century. By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Artist Allen Sapp By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1996 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996-12 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Saskatchewan 1996-12 Education Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Office of the Treaty Commissioner Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association Veterans https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25945/archive/files/5122b2f8c3ca3b58d14af0e7af61ec35.pdf?Expires=1789603200&Signature=QenQ25-e2p%7EEaacoqcVx76cOcnrk1VF4qiLDZu-ha18l5WgNGL6boz1lqMdwItUpbSommCpEgjwjFIj68qSAAot9xOzBydk2eDtDvwiJ4tpT7%7E7F-W1YYEb-1OXXJ6xGd2AIGe-GKdQRu0qKQ-OwcbH3q47FeKjCCtxrWGuFg%7EY2OtNzqT2NU3HgyeyAsyR8oUe17zexW5n1PbFmV4tk-BtF9TdqCDCRosSWVthwK1l60Ld55Mmoi%7E8wJ9tiuY4a7bN2Ib4MoZHOSpX3g1HB4CXgLdqCyaoCVz4ewfGTuNmDQsIwu3Q7IKNy1RuZlD-r2O0BCeoO-teaTuRdzXI5NA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 36e90f614c3ce463f05545da3415aa3c PDF Text Text �'[f!j}@ 9.00/flYW-idt/(1 1300 / The Information Station HOTcountry CBDJqNB ~NS ----- Mervin grew up on the Key First Nation. He has his Degree in Communications and Journalism from the University of Regina. He has previously worked for the Edmonton Journal, Regina Leader Post, and CBC Saskatchewan ------- -~~~~~ FIRST SAliURDAY.S SASKATCHEWAN1S NATIONS CURRENT AT 6PM, S:31DPM ONLY AFFAIRS IN PROGRAM PRINCE ALBERT �- Jndil,,, Nlllimls Swte 20fJ.. l 03 A Pacleh,m,.Aw. S7N4K4 Ttlephone: (306) 665-1215 Fax: - Indian Outlook ................................................................................... 2 The Chief's Agenda ............................................................................. 3 Ahtahkakoop Publishing Launches First Book .................................... .4 $du,td,euNm bidian Fedm#io,, of~ Saslr4loon. Sas~ ~ --~ , .., H E W A N (306)244-4413 The viewsand opinions expressed by contributors to Saskatchewan Indianarc their own and do not nec.essarily reflectthose of Saskatchewan Indianor the Federationof Saskatchewan IndianNations Revival Begins at Home ...................................................................... 5 Juno Win for Chester Knight and the Wind ....................................... 7 Sam Bagder on Raising Awareness ....................................................... FSIN Elections 2000 ......................................................................... 9 10 Movement on the Plains - Northern Plains Artist Association ........... 11 Healing Gathering Held in Nekaneet.. .............................................. 15 Pioneer Leads Way for Future Generations ........................................ 16 A Unique Collection of the Past ........................................................ 17 Another Saskatchewan Star Shines ..................................................... 18 A Different Approach to Cultural Awareness ..................................... 20 Mother and Daughter's Fight with Leukemia .................................... 23 Readers' Submissions ......................................................................... 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WINTER 2001 �Greeting to all Chiefs, Councillors, and First Nation people throughout Saskatchewan Indian magazine. our region and readers of the As we enter the new millennium we also enter the 31st anniversary of the publishing of the Saskatchewan Indian magazine. The Saskatchewan Indian magazine continues to play an important role in sharing information, educating and promoting our First Nation people, culture, traditions and successes. This year we plan to produce four regular editions and two special editions. Those plans included a special 30th anniversary edition, to be produced later in the year along with a special celebration to commemorate the magazine's 30th year in production. I hope you enjoy this and future editions of your magazine and I encourage you to submit your stories, story ideas or comments to the Saskatchewan Indian staff. 2001 is already shaping up to be a promising and exciting year for the Saskatchewan Indian and the FSIN. An exciting start to 2001 was the 1st annual FSIN Corporate Circle Job Fair, held February 1, 2001. 65 public and private sector companies teamed up with the FSIN Corporate Circle to provide more than 1,100 post secondary students and graduates with a door way to education, training and employment opportunities. Other important initiatives are also moving forward in a positive way. We are getting closer to a recognition and compensation package for our First Nation Veterans. The Treaty Governance Processes are moving forward and our gaming operations under the direction of the Economic and Community Development Commission and a new Board of Directors are operating smoothly and efficiently. The Board and been successfully implementing new and greater internal policy and procedural controls. I won't elaborate too much in this issue of the Saskatchewan Indian as we will be providing brief updates as we move forward on major initiatives in future editions. As we move from winter to spring, it is my sincere wish that you and your families enjoy a safe and happy Easter break. On behalf of the Executive, Senate and staff at the Federation, best wishes to each and every one of you. Take care. Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde ~ FSIN Election 2001 Acceptance Speech WINTER 2001 �AHTAHKAKOOP PUBLI A Landmar~ Publication Prf!.senting a Firs.tNation History As it has Never B(!en Tol .d <Before AHTAHKAKOOP PUBLISHING LAUNCHES FIRSTBOOK A pleasant surprise was in store for the 200 plus people who attended the Ahtahkakoop book launch November 27, 2000 in Saskatoon. Ahtahkakoop's new book entitled "Ahtahkakoop - the epic account of a Cree Head Chief, His People, and Their Struggle for Survival 1816 - 1896" is to be the first book published by the newly formed, band owned Ahtahkakoop Publishing. The Band formed Ahtahkakoop Publishing after seeing a void of Aboriginal literature and history in the public school system . The gala book launch was an affair of formality, cultura l exhibition and a monologue delivered by the actor Gordon Tootoosis. Amongst the dignitaries and speakers were : Assembly of First Nations, National Chief Matthew Coon Come, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Her Honour Dr. Lynda Haverstock, FSIN Chief Perry Bellegarde and several other Provincial and Federal Officials. Ahtahkakoop decide to take it upon themselves to document their history and write the book in a way which oral traditions are balance with historical document sources. Chief Barry Ahenakew of the Ahtahkakoop First Nations is a keeper of oral teaching and has spent his life dedicated to learning and practicing the traditional culture. Chief Ahenakew - who is a direct descendant of Chief Ahtahkakoop was one of the key individuals in the development and research of the book. With over 12 years in the making, the research and development invested in this book finally became a reality. "The book tells the story that First Nations people may already know but the public at large in Canada and abroad are unfortunately lacking" say the author and researcher Deanna Christenssen. Christenssen, an author and journalist, has been published by Oxford University Press and has worked for many First Nation organizations including the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College in Regina. The book was written and researched by Christenssen at the request of the Chief and Council of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. Christenssen spent years researching government documents, church archives, and the oral history of many Elders at the Ahtahkakoop community. "This project will capture a wider audience. The book is not a political document, it is a factual, historical account - no other First Nation has undertaken such a comprehensive historical review." Says Willard Ahenakew project coordinator of Ahtahkakoop Publishing. "This book will be a model and a resource for years to come" adds Ahenakew who is also a great-great grandson of Chief Ahtahkakoop. "Ahtahkakoop" (Cree for Starblanket) the Chief was a signatory to Treaty Six signed at Fort Carlton in 1876. (continued on page 6) 4 SASKATCHEWAN ltlBiA-111 WINTER 2001 �REVIVAL BEGINSATHOME - GLORIA GREYEYES better english because at that time - the mid 60 's - in their household , cree was their first language. Left: Freda It wasn't until some time later Freda Ahenakew realized that the tables turned. Now it was her younger children who were Irene Freda Ahenakew was born and speaking only english and raised on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation didn 't understand cree. So it seemed that (Sandy Lake). In 1951 she married into in her efforts to help her school age Muskeg Lake and became Freda children cope, her family was losing their Greyeyes. mother tongue. Shortly after getting married Freda'snew When Freda and her family moved family moved to British Columbia where the back home around the late ?O's and she three oldest of her childrenwere born. In the saw that not only her own children were early yearsof childhood Freda'schildren spoke losing the cree language, but most of the cree. When the children became school age, children on the reserve were speaking they entered into the public schoolsystem. only english. The gradual loss of the cree Being cree speakers, learning in a non- language was happening not only in her aboriginal school was difficult. The home but in homes of others. teachers said that her children would do Freda resolved that there needed to be much better if they spoke fluent english. a balance of culture for First Nations Freda decided that to help her people. So, she initiated her education children , she would teach them to speak and went back to Grade 12. With 10 children in tow and she began her lifelong career to "Teach th e Children. " Today, Freda is internationally known as a Cree linguistic. Recently th e Saskatoon Tribal Council recognized Freda at the 3rd Annual Aboriginal Women 's Opportunities Gathering 2000 with a Community Service Award. On March 16, Freda was recognized at th e National Aboriginal Achievement Awards in Edmonton, Alberta as one of this year's recipients. Throughout her 21 year career she has been a great support and role model for not only her 12 children and man y grandchildren but for numerous friends and colleagues. In 1997 Freda suffered a series of strokes, which affected h er communications skills. To date , Freda is about 80% recovered and happil y retired in her dream log house. ~ Ahtahkakoo TheEpicAccountof a PlainsCreeHeadChief,HisPeople, andTheirStrugglefor Survival1816-1896 One hundred and twenty-four years ago,the PlainsCree people were faced with makinga monumentaldecision...the signingofTreaty Six. This event ushered in the greatest challengeever faced by the Cree people. From buffalohunter to agriculturalist...from traditional spiritualityto Christianity... this monumental,hard cover book, beautifully illustrated with originalartwork, photos and maps,tells a true story as it has never been told before - from a First Nation's perspective. invaluable resource f or anyone interested in the history and development of First Nations in Canada Professor of Indian Studies, SIFC WINTER 2001 lo Order $49.95 854 pages TOLL FREE 1-877-534-4437 Telephone: 306-468-2744 Fax: 306-468-2994 Website: www.ahtahkakooppublishing.com AHTAHKAKOOP PUBLISHING SASKATCHEWAN ll/ilB ■ ~llil 5 �CORPORATE CIRCLEJOBFAIRBOASTGOODTURNOUT - JEFF CAMPBELL They came. They saw. They schmoozed. Armed with power suits and stacks of their resumes, about 600 post-secondary students from all over Saskatchewan gathered recently in Saskatoon at the 2001 edition of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Corporate Circle Job Fair. The fair offered not only one-on-one contacts between potential employers and students seeking jobs, but also information workshops on resumes, job searches and interviews. This first-ever event of its kind brought together over 60 corporations, government agencies and educational institutions seeking Aboriginal employees with students from all over Northern and Southern Saskatchewan. Some students, like Stacy Bird from Regina, were taking a wide view. Bird is a first-year university student considering a business administration career. "Right now I'm getting some ideas for my summer job search, and just not narrowing things down too much at this point." He said he was grateful for the chance to meet with his potential employers. "Overall, I think it's been worthwhile coming down here." Other students working the crowd and touring the trade show booths took a tighter focus. Peter Dorion from Saskatoon is in his third year of the Certificate in Indigenous Business Administration (CIBA) program. He was primarily looking for a summer job to finance his next year's education, but had an eye on his long-term career plans. 'Tm looking at summer employment in a clerical role, hopefully in accounting with either the government or INAC. But I am also looking at some of the crown corporations too like Sask Tel or Sask Power. As he navigated the aisles of corporate booths, Dorion said he would like to see more banks, especially representatives of the big six Canadian chartered banks, at any future job fairs. Roseanne Robillard, originally from Stony Rapids, is about to graduate from the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) in the spring. She showed up with a stack of resumes to give to potential employers in the government sector who are looking for finance and administration specialists like her. "We just got here, but from what I have seen, it looks quite good, a good turnout. " John Lagimodiere, who was covering the event for his new publication, Eagle Feather Business, said he's encouraged to see the corporate and Aboriginal worlds interacting at events like the job fair. "I think the walls are still there , but they're coming down. And they're coming down rapidly." Lagimodiere said the job fair proved a revelation to recruiters and students alike. "They 're saying, holy smokes, all our staffing woes could be gone if we start hiring Aboriginal people. All these Aboriginal kids are saying, holy smokes , are these people interested in what I do?" Bob Merasty , Executive Director, Corporate Circle said he was well pleased with how everything turned out. "People from the organizations were here saying, 'We're here and we're ready to hire .' Next year we're looking at something even bigger and better and overall the corporate people were very impressed. Ahtahkakoop Publishing Launches FirstBook BeAFoster Family (rontinuedfrom page4) > ~o~ The Foster ) Families Program is looking for Metis \ and First Nations families to care for a child or youth in their home . Support , training and financial compensation is available. For more informati on call: 1 - 800-667 - 7002 Ahtahkakoop lived through a time of upheaval and was considered to be a visionary. Through his struggles and achievements Ahtahkakoop explains the untold history of the Plains Cree people . The reader is given the opportunity to hear about a part of Saskatchewan's history through a First Nation perspective. Another unique aspect of the book is the 41 original illustrations. Willard Ahenakew was not only the project coordinator for Ahtahkakoop Publishing but was also the main illustrator and art director for the book. The illustrations are designed to accurately reflect the history and lifestyle on the plains. The illustrations bring the book to life. Other contributing illustrators were Ed Peekeekoot from Ahtahkakoop First Nation and Regina's Brent Christenssen. To order the book or for more information contact: Ahtahkakoop Publishing at: Toll Free 1-877-534-4437 Fax (306) 468-2994 Mail: Box 190 Shell Lake, Saskatchewan SO]2GO or visit the website: www.ahtahkakooppublishing.com ~ r--.-i LJillLJ Saskatchewan Social Services 6 WINTER 2001 �JUNOWINFORCHESTER KNIGHT ANDTHEWIND - ELIZABETH MOONEY It is an exciting time for Saskatoon based band, Chester Knight and the Wind . By the end of 1999 the band was recognized as one of the best Aborigina l bands in Canada. Chester Knight and the Wind won the Prairie Music Awards in Winnipeg in late fall and were then honored in Toronto at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in December, as best group. Their CD Falling Down is gaining International recognition as listeners everywhere are enjoying the band 's unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. Along with Chester Knight, Falling Down was recorded with the help of brother Vernon Knight, his sister Thelma, Hal Schrenk, Brent Taylor, Don Froese and Elder Cy Standing. When rumors began to circulate about the second Juno nomination, Chester felt that there was strong competition for the nomination and for winning the Juno. He noted the talents of Vern Cheechoo and felt that Vern had a good chance of winning a Juno. He heard abo ut the nomination over the internet, and On March 12, 2000 Chester Knight and the Wind won the Juno award for the CD Falling Down as best Aboriginal music recording. The win was a real thrill and Chester once again want ed to th ank th e Kookum awuk and the Moo shum awuk , his family and friend s, th e FSIN , th e Saskatoon Trib al Coun cil and th e recording studio for thei r help and support along the way. He said it was wond erful to share the moment with his broth er Vernon and th e group of friend s that made the trip to Toronto for the Juno awards. Much of the music in Falling Down and in the first album Freedom , reflects th e per sonal experiences of Chester Knight who wrote the lyrics and music. The songs reveal a journe y through hard tim es and heartache. Chester talked about the difficult times he had as a youth growing up in Saskatchewan and he stated that ; "it is a little hard to believe that good things actually can happen. " He related that about 95 % of First Nations people are experiencing or have experienced hard times in their lives. WINTER 2001 Chester Knigh t, by day , Knigh t is a Student Counse lor at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, Saska toon campus and by n igh t, is an awarded winning Canadian artist . When Chester and his siblings were in school, racism , lack of culturall y relevant curriculum and the scarcity of positiv e role models influenced how he viewed him self and his life. "There were very few First Nations people in positions of power in society, there were no ceremomes and no positive reinforcement. " He felt that, "there was no place for Chester Knight in this world. " "The only places where you felt accepted were the Barry, the Baldwin and the Albany. " A close listen to the traditional sounds of the drum and the heart wrenching lyrics in Roll on Thund er from th eir first CD Freedom , reflects the sense of communi ty in th at setting. Ch ester said th at he struggl ed to leave th at life style wh en he was in his twenties. Although he would never drink in front of parents and credits th em with influencing his decision to quit drinkin g, he says that it was his uncl e Dann y Musq ua that really mad e a difference in his life. He taught Chester about fasting and the traditional ways to begin his healing journey. He learn ed that to quit addictions , you must rise above your own needs and do it for your family and for others. Danny Musqua taught him (continued on next page) 7 �JurwWinForChester Knightand theWind(rontinuedjrom previouspage) Federation of Saskatchewan IndianNations corporate circle MEMBERS Alliance Pipeline CamecoCorporation Canadia11Association of Petroleum Producers CHIP Hospitality Clifton Associates Ltd. Crown Investments Corporation Crown Life Insurance Company Direct West Enbridge Pipeline Farm Credit CorporationCa11ada Federated Co-operatives Ltd. Federation of SaskatchewanJndia11Nations First Nations Bank of Canada Foothills Pipeline GE Ca11ada Harvard Developments Ltd. Hitachi Canadianllldustries Ltd. KPMG LLP Mei;ers, Norris, Penny Chartered Accountants Millar Wes/em Pulp (MeadowLake) Ltd. Mitchell's Gourmet Foods Nelson Lumber Nu-Fab B11i lding Products Ltd. Raw/co Communications Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association Ltd. SaskntchewanIndian Gaming Authority SaskatchewanLiquor and Gaming Authority SaskatchewanW/1eat Pool SaskEnergy SaskFerco SaskPower SaskTel SIAST TronPower Turtle Island Financial Corporation U.M.A. Engineering University of Regina University of Saskatchewan Wascana Energy Inc. Weyerhaeuser Canada YankeTransfer C o CH A IRS Chief Perry Bellegarde, Federation of Saskntchewan Indian Nations Mark Olson President - Sask Radio Raw/co Communications A Corporate Commitment to the Future of Saskatchewan '] e.k uition of da1 kalch.E. wan !Indian c:Nation1 R o b e rt M e r as t y E xe cuti ve Dire c tor FSIN C o rp o rat e C i rcl e Ph o n e ( 3 0 6 ) 665 - 1215 Fax (3 06) 244 - 441 3 8 SASKATCHEWAN I MalA M that first came family, then community and then the world. Chester explained that learning the traditions opened his eyes to what is really important in the world . Chester discussed the difference between mstant gratification and instant solutions prevalent in today's fast paced society and the traditional world of fasting and spirituality." He explained that "traditional teachings reveal the disciplines of love, disciplines of caring and disciplines of respect. Mainstream society does not teach these as actual disciplines. They see them only as desires and emotions, and are not taught how to develop and practice them. I learned that giving is first a physical thing, it's unconditional. To give is to be perfect ...the act of giving trains us to become good human beings." This idea relates to his experiences in developing his musical talents. Chester feels that when he puts his thoughts, emotions and experiences to music, he is taking a huge risk. This is an act of giving because he and the band are giving of themselves to others, which may result in acceptance or rejection. The Juno winning CD Falling Down is the chronology of a personal journey. The album reflects much of Chester Knight's efforts to become a better person. Chester feels that "in trying you fall down. It's about wishing you would never make mistakes, never get angry and never say things that you would regret. The lyrics are about trying to make amends and about trying to make things right." The lyrics tell a story and so does the music. He explained that the relationship between the words and the music bring into being something unique and whole. The chants are intrinsic to the message, with the Saulteaux chants "adding the bounce that creates meaning, and the Cree chants that portray history and the things learned over time." On a lighter note, the Juno win has meant more recognition and a financial situation that has lightened a little. Chester explained that "the win is only one thing in the life of the band ... this kind of thing is fleeting." He said the band must continue to work hard to promote their music. The CD Falling Down was released in the States on May 12 through Sound of America Records and it earned great reviews in Billboard Magazine. As part of their promotional plans, Chester Knight and the Wind are working on a website soon to be completed at www.chesterknight.com. Chester is also writing some music for a movie being made in the States and the group is already working on the next CD, Road Warrior. He explained that the tide Road Warrior comes from looking at the world like it is indeed, a global village. ''To me, being a true road warrior is having the ability to communicate with other cultures and to be respectful of the many diverse cultures all over the world. Like Don Quixote claimed , "you must always be 'an impeccable warrior' because you never know when you are going to die." Chester said that all the plans are a little scary, but he recalls advice from his brother Orville who said, "never let fear stop you." There are several confirmed concert dates ahead for this talented group of musicians. It is in performing where the band members are honing their craft. Chester pointed out that performing is exhilarating and it is where he visualizes the group's success. He feels that the microphone becomes , "the spiritual connection between myself and the audience.'' Chester says that making connections in the music business is much easier than it used to be. He points to the more than 200 Aboriginal radio stations in Canada and the many more in the States that are ready and willing to promote new groups. He advises new musicians out there to spend some money making a good recording and to send demos out to all the Aboriginal media. "Develop your craft and remember that the first 10 songs you write are not going to be as good as the 90th song. The business has its ups and downs but it's a really good time to ge~ involved and its only going to get better. Chester Knight is a member of the Muskoday First Nation. Bass player Darryl Ross is from God's Lake Narrows, Manitoba. Lead guitar player Todd Duncan from Saskatoon and drummer Shea Geisbrecht from Whitebear First Nation joined the band in February. WINTER2001 �SAMBADGERONRAISING AWARENESS - D ARREN D ESCHAMBEAULT Russel (Sam) Badger believes in the importance of cross-cultural education. His goal is to dispel the myths that mainstream society continues to hold about Aboriginal people. ((Many people have preconceived notions about Indian people out there because of what they see or hear. I think it's important that we have to educate people on what we are all about," he explains. Badger is an actor whose most recent work is Shanghai Noon, a western comedy that takes place in the 1800s. The film stars action hero Jackie Chan, Ally McBeal star Lucy Liu and Simon Baker, who has appeared on North of 60 and in other productions. The whole production includes about 500 people with all the Aboriginal roles being played by Aboriginal people. Despite chis attention to authenticity, Badger says that the movie raises a lot of cultural biases, for example, the pipe, dance , powwows and language. He believes chat most Aboriginal people will recognize the humour intended in the comedic feature but expects that the production will offend some. The plus side of this, he says, is that ((maybe if I can get a few of my people ticked off, they will do something about the issues". Badger considers this film to be an opportunity for cross-cultural education. ((Sometimes it feels like I'm trying this cross-cultural awareness by myself," he says. ((I chink there should be more people trying to educate more people about cultural issues. There are a lot of our own Native people our there that do not know their own culture." This accomplished actor began his career in 1987 on a show called Jenny. The local production was shot in Lac La Ronge and aired on Superchannel. He calls his involvement in the film a ((fluke". His name was mentioned to the casting crew and they approached him to see if he was interested. After several weeks, he received the part. He believes chat he got the role WINTER 2001 On the set: Top:Jackie Chan star of the movie "Shanghai Noon" plays around with Saskatchewan 's own Sam Badger . Bottom: lead actress Lucy Lui poses for photo with Badger. largely because he ((looked the part" with his Aboriginal features and long braids. Badger says that the acting coaches taught him what was expected from him. He found his first experience as an actor to be exciting and interesting. Badger's next job was a commercial, which featured Maxwell Smart. He recalls se1zmg the opportunity to challenge some stereotypes, saying, ((I talked to him about who Native people are in my culture." Cross-cultural awareness is beginning to pay off, Badger believes, judging from the increase in the number of roles offered to Aboriginal people. Last year, he, along with 34 other First Nation people, went to Italy where they worked as movie extras for four days. Jan Cash owns a talent agency called Iron Star Agency under Falcon's Dream in Prince Albert. She does many programs throughout the year and some of her clients have received parts in commercials and movies. She agrees with Badger's assessment saying, ''Aboriginal People's Television Network will be looking for programs in the near future, so there is potential for a lot of work. There is a need for Aboriginal actors out there." If young people are interested in acting she advises them to contact an agent. ((The agent does all the work for you," she says. Cash also encourages young people to get experience wherever they can. ((I think theatre is a good thing for young people if they are interested in acting," she says. As for Sam Badger, he was ((pretty thrilled " to meet Jackie Chan and is looking forward to the premiere of Shanghai Noon in Los Angeles. He hopes that if enough Aboriginal people are not happy with the movie they will go out and do cross-cultural awareness education of their own. When he's not acting, Sam Badger counsels at Youth Futures and penal institutions in Prince Albert. He has a Bachelor of Education degree and has taught for eight years. ~ SASKATCHEWAN a All 9 �FSINELECTION 2000 Under the FSIN election act, the candidate with the fewest amount of votes is required to drop out of the election race. Prior to the second ballot, Eddie Head had also conceded his name for the second ballot. The second ballot had Allan Adam and Greg Ahenakew vying for the position. Results of the second ballot: 1. Adam Allan 2. Ahenakew Greg 3rd Vice-Chief Lindsay Cyr sworn in for his 4th consecutive term by Senator Edwin Baldhead The start of the new millennium brought many new challenges to the future of First Nations. For the First Nations and their members it also meant selecting a leader that would head up the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The fall of year 2000 had delegates from First Nations selecting who would be the Chief, 1st Vice-Chief and 3rd Vice-Chief for the next three years. Incumbents Perry Bellegarde (Chief) and Lindsay Cyr (3rd Vice-Chief) retained their respective positions. Greg Ahenakew required two ballots to win the position of 1st ViceChief The position of 1st Vice-Chief became available when Morley Watson decided to run for the position of Chief. Terry Sanderson and Terry Lavallee had also indicated their intention to run for the position of Chief. Terry Lavallee's candidacy became invalid when he could not get anyone to second his nomination. The official results of the election were as follows: For the position After being sworn into their respective offices, the Assembly gave gave each candidate the opportunity to say a few words. As they graciously accepted the results of the election, all candidates pledged their allegiance to the unity of FSIN. Unity within the Federation is vital for the strength of the organization. For Chief Perry Bellegarde it was business as usual. His immediate tasks include delegating responsibility of different portfolios to the Executive. Achieving a positive resolution for our First Nations veterans is something that is a high priority. His immediate plans also include calling a special Assembly in December to deal with areas such as Indian Gaming, Treaty Governance and ensuring the development of a communication network on all aspects of the FSIN. Being the newest member of the Executive, 1st Vice-Chief Greg Ahenakew said he would work hard on the portfolio that would be assigned to him. He said his platform is to create better dialogue with First Nations, ensuring the needs identified by the grassroots people are heard, the protection of our Treaty Rights are all the items he wants to devote his efforts on. A proven track record of being an executive member who has been able to produce results is what gave Lindsay Cry the mandate to continue on his term. Vice-Chief Cyr said he was very happ y to once again have that confidence and support to continue his efforts in attaining a better future for our First Nations. of Chief (won in the first ballot): 1. Bellegarde, Perry (incumbent) 2. Sanderson, Terry 3. Watson, Morley For the position 309 351 472 37 238 of 1st Vice-Chief (gone to second ballot): 1. Adam, Allan 2. Ahenakew, Greg 3. Head, Eddie 4. Omani, Leo For the position 218 239 144 141 of 3rd Vice-Chief (won in the first ballot): Newest FSIN executive 1. Cyr, Lindsay 2. Pelletier, Terry 424 317 member - Greg Ahenakew wins Office of the 1st Vice-Chief 10 SASKATCHEWAN I 91...._lil ' ..,r WINTER 2001 �Battlefords Tribal Council Pee-wee Volleyball Team SASKATCHEWAN INDIANWINTERGAMES2001 For the second time within the last six years the Prince Albert Grand Council hosted the Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games April 16 to the 19, 2001. And for the second time as host of the games, participation records for athletes attending the games were broken. There were an estimated 3,000 First Nation youth athletes descending upon Prince Albert to compete in Hockey , Volleyball , Broomball , and Badminton. The games officially commenced following the formal Opening Ceremonies Sunday April 15, 2001 at the Prince Albert Comuniplex Arena . Immediately following the dignitaries ' opening well wishes was an indoor firework display and the traditional "Lighting of the Torch". Trevor the Moose , Winter Games mascot , amused the crowd and youth participants during the athletes' parade with a few new powwow moves and set the mood for the week. The success of the 2001 Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games can be attrib uted to the hard work and planning of Prince Albert Grand Council and its contingent of dedicated volunteers. "At times it seemed like I was doing 60 things at one time" exclaimed John Fitzgerald , Sports and Recreation Director for the Prince Albert Grand Council. Fitzgerald was one of the key organizers and one of the people who contributed countless hours in providing a first rate event of this magnitude . This year 's edition of the games witnessed a significant change in the competition schedule for the games ' participants. The younger groups, Novice, Atoms and Pee-wee competed in the first half of the week with the older groups, Seniors, Bantam and Midgets arriving in Prince Albert to compete in the later half of the week. WINTER 2001 Fitzgerald explains, "The reason why we did this is because in the past the games have cost a fortune feeding , sheltering and providing enough venue space. By splitting the age categories it cuts cost down by half." In the first half of the games, Fitzgerald estimated about 1370 athletes , coaches and chaperones with second half numbers hovering around 1780 people. "The Winter Games are normally held during the Easter break to allow the kids to go from school to the games and then back to school." Fitzgerald adds. " With the split , families can get a bit of break during the holidays." Women Hockey is now an Olympic event and was introduced as a new competition to this year 's games. Women 's Hockey was demonstrated in hopes of Winter Games 2001 Athletes' Parade , Opening Ceremonies SASKATCHEWAN l l:IBIA l:I 11 �Saskatchewan Indian\VinterGames2001 (cantinuedjrom page 4) 2001 Winter Games 2001 Athletes ' Parade , Opening Ceremonies becoming a regular eve nt. There were no points awarded for this years competitio n . The Games organizing committee featured arm wres tling as this year's demonstration spor t to replace the usual fighting spor ts suc h as boxing , wrestling or tae kwon do . "Arm wres tling w ill still allow the kids to go back home and be proud of their victor ies and accomp lishments" Fitzgerald states. This year 's games also highlighted a Provinci al First Nations Role Model and Wellness Program. The Provincial Role Model program was open to all First Nation 's yo uth and not limited to games participants only . The Role Models were First Nations youth nomin ated by Saskatchewan 's 10 Tribal Councils SASKATCHEWAN WINTER GAMES TRIBAL COUNCIL TOTALS OFFICIAL RESULTS 1st Meadow Lake Tribal Council 449 pts 2nd Prince Albert Grand Council 333 pts 3rd Battlefords Tribal Council 323 pts 4th File Hills/Qu' Appelle Tribal Council 294 pts 5th Saskatoon Tribal Council 294 pts 6th Agency Chiefs Tribal Council 280 pts 7th Onion Lake First Nation 246 pts 8th Yorkton Tribal Council 246 pts 9th Touchwood Agency Tribal Council 204 pts 10th Southeast Treaty #4 Tribal Council 156 pts and selected on the merits of their var iou s achievements in academics , ath letics and commun ity. The PAGC Health Department is to be commended for hosting the Wellness Program. Various ve nu es were stationed throughout the Winter Games to educate the games participants about healthy lifestyles and we llness initiatives. The Wellness Program provided information on such topics as smoking, dental health , drugs , alcoho l consumption, safe sex and even about the importance of drinking water . The legacy of the games provides a few days to come together and compete aga inst old and new friends , build self-esteem and confidence of our future First Nations commu nity leaders. The Prince Albert Grand Council were exce llent hosts and truly honored the principles of the 2001 Games ' theme, Strong Hear ts, Strong Minds , Strong Nations. ~ FIRSTNATIONSBANK ••j#U:t-Hi THE FIRST NATIONS BANK OF CANADA WAS CREATEDTO SERVETHE GROWING NEEDS OF CANADA'S ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY. We proudl y gffer* a full range of: • commercial deposit and loan products • personal deposlt and loan products • term deposits, G IC's and investments • PC and t elephone banking services Visit any First Nations Bank of Canada or TD Bank to open your account with First Nations Bank of Canada today . OR For more information or to open an account , call toll -free 1-888 -825 -3458 FIRS T NATIONS BANK l:Jl!1:mll Head Office 224 Fourth Avenue South Saskatoon, SK SlK 5M5 An Affiliate of Ei]eANK Phone: (3 06) 955-3622 Fax: (306) 955-6811 Team Member, File Hills/Qu 'Appelle Tribal Council 12 * Some products and services are offered through TD Bank Financia l Group, which means the Toronto -Dom inion Bank and its subsidiaries , which include TD Securities Inc. (TD Waterhouse Investor Services Canada Inc. and TD Evergreen Investment Services), TD Asset Ma nagement Inc. and TD Trust Company . Trade-mark of TD Bank. WINTER 2001 �Darren Gowan. WINTER 2001 diversity of om work." The show · was made . possible from grants and donations from Saskatchewan Arts · Board, National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, and Saskatcl~ewan Indian Gaming Authority. Without the support of these organizations the NPIM would not have been able to host the show. "It is truly a testament to what can happen when Indian people work together towards a common goal." acknowledges Gowan. The NPIM has been run on a volunteer basis, with thousands of hours being invested by individual members to develop the association and it's mandate. SASKATCHEWAN ■t'!l>iA~ 13 �"That is the strength of any successful organization, says Gowan. "What the members are willing to sacrifice personally really shows their belief in the goals of the association." There is a cross-section of style, medium, discipline and experience in the association, making for a truly dynamic and talent group. "Senior artists assist the younger artists with technical expertise and the association works together to disseminate information and promote each other's work." Gowan adds "Also, at the same time we can help each other to develop and grow as artists." The associatioh is currently looking for new membership. The NPIAA is eager to work with like-minded people. To contact the association contact: phone (306) 344-2590 or write to Box 367, Onion Lake Saskatchewan SOM 2E0. To view NPIAA website you can located it at: www.npiaa.com. CHAD MORIN - Chad is a self taught artist, combines a variety of black and white, ink and lead, wild life art in a fantasy art form. This unique brand of art is inspired and symbolizes his aboriginal ancestry and culture. He was first introduced to his spiritualism at the age of ten, and still follows that way of life being drug and alcohol free. Respecting other people, their culture beliefs and treating everyone equally, is a part of his culture. Being family oriented and combined with his spiritualism are his biggest influences with his art. He would like to be an inspiration to everybody as a person and as an artist, to enjoy life and always believe in him or herself. 14 SASKATCHEWAN iidttiA.t.1 AUDREY MORRIS - Audrey is from Onion Lake, Saskatchewan and is the only girl of 6 children. She was born in Fort Vermilion, Alberta and lived there until the family moved to Fort Pitt, just east of Onion Lake. The farm was 2 miles north of the old Hudsods Bay Trading Post, which is on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Her brothers taught her to hunt and fish, as that was always on their minds and the fort was a frequented spot. She was glad to be able to keep up to her brothers or be left behind to do the chores in the house - which is something she enjoyed trying to get out of. This love of nature is reflected in her surrealistic abstract painting ((God's Half Acre", a scene of the river where she grew up. For as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the water flows, reflects the spirit of the Treaties that were signed at Fort Pitt, bright and hopeful. Audrey enjoys expressing herself on canvas and believes that art is healing not only for the Artist but also for the person(s) enjoying the art. ((Millennium" is part of what her Mother lovingly refers to as the ((Trinity Series" and is a vision for her people ready for the next century. The style she chose is reminiscent of stained glass blended with the legends of Turtle Island. Two worlds that come together yet are split down the centre, as she is part of two cultures the Neyheaw (round) and the manias (linear) to exemplify the healing that is coming to those who endured residential schools and their families. First, for the individual, then the family, and lastly, the nations of this world. It is her sincere desire that when people see her art, it brings healing to their mind and bodies. Audrey feels free to use colour and not conform to any genre, keeping true to herself. Audrey is currently studying at the University of Saskatchewan, majoring in Aboriginal Justice and Criminology (ABJAC) and raising her two daughters. WINTER 2001 �CLARENCE KAPAY - Clarence is quickly gaining recognition for his artistic work after just a few short years. Born on the Day Star Reserve, Saskatchewan, Kapay is a member of the Cree Nation. ~ LLOYD N. PINAY - The vital relationship of mankind to his environment is evident in the wide range of artwork done by Lloyd Pinay. At ease with both realism and surrealism, his self-taught style shows the experience of sculpting in stone and bronze. Freedom and spirituality , central themes in his art, are also in his ancestry. Being a registered Treaty Indian, he can trace his forefathers for the Plains Ojibway, Plains Cree, and Sioux origins. The nomadic lifestyles they once enjoyed are a constant source of inspiration for the artist. --;:-, , a.a~~ Initially he pursued an education in Journalism for native people, however, Kapay soon realized he was destined to be an artist. In 1993 Kapay convocated with a Bachelor of Visual Arts, gave himself three months to see if he could make inroads in the art industry, and after completing 13 paintings and selling ten, he was on his way. Today, Kapay is known for his ability as a diverse artist. His works range from representational to semiabstract. Kapay enjoys painting landscape, portraiture, and wildlife. Kapay's paintings often depict Indian life from the past and present highlighting his people's traditions, symbols, and spirituality. 1999 was a busy year for Kapay. He won the Artistic Award of Excellence from Tourism Saskatchewan for promoting Saskatchewan and it's beauty. Kapay attended several art shows including the prestigious Buckhorn Wildlife Art Show in Buckhorn, Ontario, and the Pacific EUGENE MCNABB - Eugene has a simple philosophy about his talent and passion, "paint how you feel." Eugene uses oil acrylics and watercolours in his art, working in a mixed medium of realism, abstract, surrealism and free form. Eugene is a member of the Peepeekisis Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan, but makes his home in Regina. He has been involved in artwork for approximately twentyeight years. "My mother was an artist and I always wanted to be one" Pinay's artwork has been collected in exhibitions throughout the United States and Canada. It has won him acclaim in both juried exhibitions and monument commissions to honour his forefathers. At present, Pinay sculpts and paints in northern Canada. He plans to continue developing his artwork with the belief that art can foster apprec1at10n and preservation of the natural elements of the land. Rim Art Exposition 111 Seattle, Washington. The new millennium is also rather hectic, as Clarence was the only Saskatchewan artist chosen for the Ducks Unlimited Art Print Portfolio 2000. He participated in the Northern Plains Indian Artists' Association show held in Banff, Albert in June. Also, Kapay was invited and participated in the Native Arts Pavilion at the July, 2000 Spruce Meadows - North American Event. Among other projects, l\apay was busy preparing for his return to the Buckhorn Wildlife Art Show, Buckhorn Ontario held in August 2000. Kapay's works can be found on the dust cover for the RCMP's 125th Anniversary book release "Red Coats on the Prairie". His images have also been used for promotion of business on city buses, as well as on compact disc/cassette covers, and business greeting cards etc. �1 ·.•::·:·.:~(_,:'.:, · ·:·.,. >.:-:•.·.<_· ,. :.··:.·:.(\::_-,:~/:'./?'·:1•\i: ''ERNIESCOLES ·~, ~".·n~ember of the 13ar;~rii..La11{ Incli~~.•,B~~4W«ras.•·· born ··ar CqmBerlc:1rd•• ·; Hou5:r , ·,s;i.fk.~ffhewaP . i .n - !?6~; -~111.raise i11,~or¥ern ··1v1.1 9i~ot>aIr -was_ih_~re rl;at he dev~loped -a deep feeling for ·nature . and wildlife, ta.king advantage of every opportunity to explore the woods, Jakes, and streams during his childh9od .and school years. \xrhile living .in Winnipeg, Ernie met Isaac Bignell, a .well known Native Artist. Isaac got Ernie started first selling his paintings for him, and then taught him the arr of painting. " Isaac was my mentor and inspiration, as well as my close friend", Ernie says. When Isaac had to fly out to Calgary one day, he couldn't find his paints. He told Ernie when they did show up, he could have them. 'That's how I got my first set of paints, peoples hearts", Ernie and what got me started and put me Largely self-taught and working where I am today. I lost my good friend traditional Cree imagery Ernie finds: a few years back, he will be missed by my "When I'm painting I have a great family as well as countless other friends, feeling of peace and harmony with colle~tors and people who loved and nature and I feel a powerful connection 8 ARTHUR JACK - From Alabaster to Moosehorn - Arthur can carve it. Arthur is an artist from Beauval Saskatchewan and sculpts in alabaster, soapstone, marble, moosehorn, wood, and bronze. His father is from Ahtahkakoop and his mother is from Big River First Nations. Arthur is a self- taught sculptor, never rook any classes. Arthur realized his talent at the .age of ten, while he was staying with his grandmother. Arthur began carving what was to be the first piece in a long journey to what now has become his choice discipline. Arthur's work has been collected by such famous people as: the Governor General of Canada, Garth Brooks, The Duke and Duchess of York. Among his clients, Arthur sells many pieces to FSIN, SIGA, Federal Government Officials and private business such as Yankee Transportation Co. His works have been brought world-wide- even as far away as Japan. Arthur is able to carve anything he sets his mind to. He has never limited himself to one thing. Arthur still hears his dad's words "never give up my boy, if they knock you down get back up and keep trying". Living the life as an artist is something he still struggles with. "It is not as easy as people so often assume." says Arthur "but the support of family makes the choice of remaining an artist a lighter decision". 16 SASKATCHEWAN llt81.&lm DARREN GOWAN - On the Cover of the Saskatchewan Indian is a sculpture done by Darren Gowan. The sculpture was done in steeitite. "The relationship amongst humanity, the elements, and the entirety of creation are a large part of the inspiration of the works that balance between my idea and what the material will allow. Ir's a balancing act working with stone or antler". Having th~ benefit of excellent mentors, Gown is not selfraught. "Certainly my style and approach to sculpting is my own, however I have been shown a few tricks about a few things from great many artists whom I respect and admire, so to say I am self-taught would be untrue." Gowan is a Plains Cree and a member of the Day Star First Nation . He finds great satisfaction in his chosen career, growing and developing as an artist. Gowan's works can be found predominantly in Western Canada in private and public collections, however some of his r--~--=,-----.----~---=-works are owned by people as far away as Germany and Japan. He currently works and resides in Onion Lake First Nation WINTER 2001 �HEALING GATHERING HELDIN NEKANEET "People have been in need of something like this. That is why I have come from B. C." said one lady as we sat along side of a lodge. I "Anyone waiting to speak to the Keeper of the Mayan Calendar?" announces a man. "That sounds interesting" and off she goes. Nekaneet First Nation was host to Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations 1st Annual International Traditional Healing and Medicines Gathering 2000. The gathering was a four-day event held August 21 - 24, 2000. It was estimated that 8000 people attended, many of whom traveled from abroad. Each morning the healing gathering would begin with a traditional sunrise pipe and sweat ceremony. Then at noon, participants would assemble at the Interpretive Tent. The Interpretive Tent was designate for presenters and group discussions. The Interpretive Tent encourages participants to listen and ask questions. Cultural protocol was explained in the tent and it was here that an international assembly had the opportunity to speak of wellness and social issues that face the Indigenous community around the world. "There are many traditional ceremonies, medicines and healing practices. There are ceremonies for almost every occasion before during and after a person has lived on the earth. These ceremonies and practices have their specific, general, individual purposes, time, and circumstances when they are to be conducted." said FSIN Vice-Chief Lindsay Cyr who's portfolio responsibility was the FSIN Health and Social Development Commission. The comm1ss10n initiated the gathering because they felt that in order to proceed with any forward vision of wellness, Aboriginal communities need to get back to the foundation. "We started this process because after dealing and talking with the First Nation communities on Treaty Rights and health issues it was learned that we as First Nations people need to get back to our traditional healing practices. We were losing this scared knowledge and this should be the foundation of First Nations people." said Cyr. "The ceremonies, their keepers, as well as those who conduct and participate in them are meant to assist and enhance life on earth and to create a stronger and more fulfilled individual in their personal search for a meaningful way of life." Cyr adds. There were other North and South American sites considered for the gathering. A council of elders picked Cypress Hills for the gathering. The Cypress Hills area was a frequent meeting place for First Nations' people. The Cypress Hills site is located on the Nekaneet Cree Nation. It is rich in wildlife and offered a wide range of medicinal herbs not available anywhere else on the prairies. There were a wide range of traditional healers at the gathering, fifteen whom were from South America . Sacred healing ceremonies were held for individuals who seek help. "It is not magic that I have to heal you with. The Creator gives me this gift and I used this gift to help heal you with (the Creators) medicines. I am not doing the healing, the Creator is. I am thankful that the Creator has allowed me to do his healing," tells one women healer. In a women's circle, two women healer from Ecuador, talked about healing from inside. In delivery of this message they asked the group to form a circle and crunch down so that the individuals was in a fetal like position. In this position of "humility" the group was then asked to forgive. Forgive the ones who have harmed and more importantly, to forgive themselves. From this exercise, there was a great release. (continued on page 19) WINTER 2001 SASKATCHEWAN 17 �PIONEERLEADSWAYFORFUTUREGENERATIONS In Memory of Senator "Alpha" Mary Lafond 1926 - 2000 - BONNIE KEESE* *Bonnie is the Eldest Grandchild of Late Senator Alphonisne Lafond. Chair of the Saskatchewan Indian Nations Senate Alphonsine ''Alpha" Mary Lafond, passed away on August 17, 2000. Alpha was born on March 7, 1926 to Georgina and Bernard Venne of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. She spent some of her childhood on the reserve where she learned many different traditions from her mother and grandmother. When she was seven years old, Alpha was sent to St. Michael's Indian Residential School where she remained until she was sixteen. While attending St. Michael 's Alpha learned much about the Catholic faith and remained dedicated to the church for the rest of her life. Many of Alpha's lifelong friendships were made while attending school. After leaving the school she moved to Saskatoon to work and later moved to Vancouver. Alpha worked in various positions within the private sector and often spoke about her experiences as positive and encouraged her family to travel and become aware of new ways of living. Alpha returned to the reserve and married Albert Lafond with whom she had seven children. She lost one daughter, Mary Gail, as an infant. She raised her children and worked at the band level promoting education. It was Alpha's desire that her children be educated at the nearby town school rather than have them sent to residential school. In 1960, her oldest daughter, Carol, entered grade one at Marcelin School and the rest of her children attended there as well. In 1960, Alpha Lafond was elected Chief of a First Nation in Saskatchewan. Before and after this, she sat on the Band Council. Alpha was dedicated to helping those in her community by various means; her home was the first on the reserve to have a telephone. Community members would often call on Alpha with a variety issues to resolve. In the 1970's, Alpha was the first Indian woman Justice of the Peace. When she accomplished something, she would always give recognition to her family and community members. Around this time, Alpha's life took on another course 18 SASKATCHEWAN 111181 II - Grandmother. Her grandchildren were important to her and she always welcomed us into her home with love. As well as a political figure, Alpha was a family person. She was extremely close to her sisters, Eva and Irene; their children's achievements were as important to her as her own children's. Alpha also had two brothers, Emile and Harry, as well as another sister, Mary, who lived in Vancouver whom she loved dearly. Alpha's children remained close to her by calling or popping in on Sundays for church and the delicious dinners that followed. After dishes were done and Alpha had her rest, a game of Pay Me would take place with her sister and who ever else happened to be around, all sitting around the table focusing on the nickel jackpot. Alpha also joined the Marcelin Seniors Centre and often participated in their Friday night card party, which she often referred to as "old fogey" night. In 1987, Alpha's life was changed when her youngest daughter Judith Lynn was killed in a car accident. Judy left behind a six-month old daughter Kaila Marie. Alpha committed her life to raising Kaila. Her sister, Irene, aka "The Nanny" often helped Alpha raise Kaila with much love and discipline. Though she had a toddler at home, this did not keep Alpha from continuing in the First Nations political arena. Her role (continued on page 22) The Government of Saskatchewan strives to increase and retain the representation of qualified persons from the designated groups - women, persons of Aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups - in the Public Service. For more information about Employment Equity, please contact: Saskatchewan Public Service Commission 2100 Broad Street, Regina, SK S4P 3V7 Tel: (306)787-2424 Fax: (306)787-7434 Or visit our Web site at: http://www.gov.sk.ca/psc/ m - Government of Saskatchewan WINTER 2001 �A UNIQUECOLLECTION OFTHEPAST Photo Credit: Barb Frazer Top:The FrazerMuseum has been in opertionfor 40 years, Right Top: "Funny Rock" greets visitors, Right Bottom:John and Mathilda Frazer proud owner of the museum. - BARB FRAZER Frazer's Museum carries the honour and distinction of being the only First Nations owned and operated museum in Canada. For over 40 years entrepreneur John G. Frazer along with his wife Mathilda Frazer, have offered the public a rare glimpse into the rich heritage of the province. The museum represents a lifetime's work of endless gathering to celebrate the proud cultures of the Cree, Dene and Metis whose ancestors who settled the area. The collection is best described as an eclectic range of precontact to the fur trade era, naturally chronicling the settlement of the north. John found his first artifact while helping his father with the farm. As a young boy he remembers quite clearly finding the groove stone maul most likely used for butchering in the fields next to the Ahtahkakoop First Nations. Today, as he looks back to how the collecting all began, "It seemed as if things would come to me naturally - like it was easy." He recalls that once he had overheard his father telling his mother he worried about the hobby their son had chosen. Mr. Norman Frazer pondered out loud if perhaps their son was 'crazy' for storing people's old junk in their shed. Soon people began to hear about the endeavors of young Frazer and wanted to see what the fuss was all about .. Therein, begin a WINTER 2001 life long affair with antiquities. Before he passed into the spirit world, Norman acknowledged his son's work and importance of keeping the past alive. Frazer's Museum is located 14 km south of Beauval, near the 'Forks' of the highway 155. In essence the museum is located at the doorway leading into northwest Saskatchewan and since 1969 has served as a good will ambassador for the region. Visitors and friends are greeted by a huge painted rock called the 'Funny Rock', which stands at the entrance into the museum. For those who wish to visit, the facility is open free of charge to the public during the summer months, however donations are gratefully accepted. John and Mathilda raised 8 children, who all became tour guides when they could walk and talk. It was important to give their children a good foundation with the mix of traditional and western education. Both parents encouraged their children to get the best possible education available to them and above all to be curious about life. They also instilled a hard work ethnic because living in the north meant one is always in preparation, be it picking berries or piling wood for the winter months. Today, the grandchildren have assumed the role of tour guide replacing their parents during summer holidays and continue on a family tradition in keeping the history of artifacts alive. Whenever possible they still accompany their grandfather on tours listening to the stories associated with each piece in the collection. The collection is varied and diverse, which amazes the visitors both young and old alike. For many of the seniors the museum is a reminder of their childhood and a glorious past revived. John and Mathilda can tell whether their hard work and dedication has been appreciated, just by the amount of time a person spends touring the museum. Those who peruse at their leisure often recall using many of implements in the museum and compare how drastic the changes have been in lifestyle. The most common sentiment expressed by visitors is 'how hard one had to work in order to survive' and quite often lament that modern times have been reduced - to pushing buttons. Frazer's Museum is a place that honors the superb and masterful craftsmanship of our ancestors and above all it is a The museum provides storage house. both education and entertainment for their children, as well as a symbol committment between John and Mathilda. ~ SASKATCHEWAN I 1111•· 19 �ANOTHER SASKATCHEWAN STARSHINES - K ENNETH N OSKIYE For a 33-year old man, Micheal Greyeyes has accomplished more than many people do in an entire lifetime. A member of Muskeg Lake First Nation, Michael is a graduate of The National Ballet School in Toronto. In 1984, he went on to apprentice with The National Ballet of Canada before he joined the company as a full Corps de Ballet member . While with the prestigious National Ballet, he performed in all the major classics, including Swan Lake, Giselle and Romeo and Juliet. In 1990 he left the National Ballet to join famed choreographer Eliot Feld in New York City. While in The Big Apple, Michael danced in many performances as a soloist, and as a featured dancer in many roles. 1992 was a turning point for Michael, this was the year he choreographed his first aboriginal-related play, Glory of the Morning. "I've always been proud to be First Nation," he says. "The arts, either it be dance or film is a way of showing the rest of the world what we have to offer." He continued to choreograph for stage and film, which included two productions of Tomson Highway's The Rez Sisters. Since 1993, he has devoted himself to film and television. He has appeared in featured roles in such films as TNT's Geronimo. He played "Gooch" in Bruce McDonalds' Dance Me Outside, a popular film that is currently still available on video. He also played the title role in Crazy Horse. He has appeared in television shows, as a guest star, on Millennium, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and as a co-Star on CBS's Stolen Women. All this success has not gone to his head though. "I am doing something I really enjoy," he says. "I believe our people are gifted and it's great to see so many aboriginal people starting to pursue their dreams. " Michael was happy to be back in Saskatchewan to work on the 4 hour mini-series for CBC Television "Big Bear," starring Gordon Tootoosis. "I never forget where I came from, " says the humble young man. Parts of the series was shot on the Pasqua First Nation. Big Bear is set in the 1880 's and recounts the story of the Northwest Rebellion, through the perspective of the legendary Cree chief. Dancing, along with acting, is not enough as he still holds one dream. "I want to teach, " he says. "My parents taught me to believe in myself and I want to teach young people, especially First Nations children ," he says. His parents, George and Mary-Jean Greyeyes also members of Muskeg Lake First Nation, have been a big source of inspiration for him. "My dream is to go back to university and get a degree in teaching. " Michael, who has been married for 5 years, his wife's name is Nancy. When not busy with his career, he also Grassdances. "I was taught this traditional dance by Boye Ladd, " he says proudly. ~ WINTER 2001 �FSIN OFFICES: HEAD OFFICE Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve Suite 200-103 A Packham Avenue Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 4K4 (306) 665-1215 Telephone: Fax: (306) 244-4413 FSIN EXECUTIVE PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT REGINA SUB OFFICE Regal Plaza 1962 Albert Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2S6 (306) 721-2822 Telephone : (306) 721-2707 Fax: OFFICE OF EDUCATION SECRETARIAT Regal Plaza Suite A - 1680 Albert Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2S6 (306) 721-3600 Telephone: Fax: (306) 721-3610 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF - Chief Perry Bellegarde Joint Executive Council/Indian Government Commission (IGC) Assembly of First Nations Constitution Review FSIN Corporate Circle FSIN Executive Gaming Independent Bands Inter-Governmental Affairs (shared with Vice-Chief Lonechild) International Affairs Legal Counsel Media , Communications , Data and Information Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (NRTA) North ern Affairs Committe e (NAC) Office of the Legislative Assembly Office Of The Treaty Commissioner (OTC) Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) ~::t:~~~::~ fir~\~~tia=~et~~11' s~Ji~tJn Saskatchewan First Nations Women 's Council Senate Taxation Treaty Protocols / Treaty Governance Processes Commissions and Boards Joint Executive Council/Indian Government Commission Gaming Commi ssion OFFICE OF FIRST VICE-CHIEF - Vice-Chief Greg Ahenakew Lands and Resources Secretariat Treaty Land Entitlement Directorate (TLE) Bill C-68 (Gun Control Legislation) Dakota/Lakota / Nakota Affair s Eagle Feather Cross-Border Transportation Forestry, Mining and Water Resources Hunting Fishing , Trapping & Gathering Lands Use Management Off-Reserve Urban SARM/SUMA Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT) Saskatchewan Indian Training Assessment Group (SITAG) ~~~s~f~~ ~:1'.:r:t Lands and Resources Commission SIIT Board OFFICE OF SECOND VICE-CHIEF - Vice-Chief Guy Lonechild Economic Development and Community Development Secretariat Aboriginal Capital Corporations Amalgamations Alliance Pipeline First Nations Bank Grey Owl Marketing OFFICE OF TREATY GOVERNANCE PROCESSES Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve 200 - 203 Packham Avenue Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 4K5 Telephone: (306) 667-1876 Fax: (306) 477-5115 ~~¥!;:15il and Gas Canada Indian Resource Council of Canada INPRO-West Investment Inter-Governmental Affairs (shared with Chief Bellegarde) Jackfish Lodge - LTD Partnership Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation (SIEF) Saskatchewan Indian Loan Company (SILCO) Wholesale Project Youth Assembly (co-chair with Vice-Chief Cyr) Commissions and Boards Economic and Community Development Commission OFFICE OF THIRD VICE-CHIEF - Vice-Chief Lindsay Cyr Education and Training Secretariat Bold Eagle Program Canada First Nations Transfer Agreements (CFNTA) First Nations Education Authorities Association (FNEAA) Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Center (SICC) Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) Sports, Youth Culture and Recreation Youth Assembl y (co-chair with Vice Chief Lonechild) Youth Employment Strategy Youth Powwow Commissions and Boards Education and Training Commission Bold Eagle Management Committee Treasury Board Guy OFFICE OF FOURTH VICE-CHIEF- Vice-Chief Lawrence Joseph OR VISIT THE FSIN WEBSITE AT: http://www.fsin.com Health and Social Development Secretariat Justice Secretariat First Nations Add iction Rehabilitation Fund (FNARF) Healing Fund Indian Child and Family Services (ICFS) National Aboriginal Clearing / Connecting House on Disabilities Issues National Child Tax Benefit National NNADAP Role Review Saskatchewan First Nations Network On Disabilities Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Licensing (SIGL) Social Security Reform Commissions and Boards Health and Social Development Commission Justice Commission SIGL Board HealingGathering Heldin Nekaneet (rontinuedfrom page 15) The International Traditional Healing and Medicines Gathering, because of the traditional and spiritual significance, will WINTER 2001 be held for four years. Next year's gathering the Elders' Council decided to return to the Nekaneet Cree Nations sometimes in August 2001. ~ SASKATCHEWAN llllal..&.11121 �A DIFFERENT APPROACH TOCULTURAL AWARENESS - MARJORIE RODEN For some, getting an education about another culture means reading books, watching videos, or surfing the internet. Others take the more direct approach by totally immersing themselves in the culture, like Mort Van Duzee did. At first, Van Duzee simply attended powwows as a spectator. While he lived for several years in Vancouver, B.C., he first got to know some of the Aboriginal people of the region. "That's where I first met (Chief) Dan George. He is an actor, and the elder of the Bernard band," said Van Duzee. Although not of Aboriginal ancestry, at the time Van Duzee was looking for something else in his life. He found it within the different Aboriginal cultures he has observed from both the inside and outside. "You know, it's hard sometimes to connect with what you really want, and 22 so at one time in my life, I was free to do this, so I started with the powwows and the events with the (Aboriginal) people." Then, when Van Duzee moved away from British Columbia, an event happened chat changed his life. About 12 years ago, at a powwow at Sturgeon Lake, Saskatchewan, Van Duzee met an elder from a tribe in Nayarit, Mexico. He made quite the impression on her, as she invited him to come to Mexico to visit with her and her people. In turn , her people made a lasting impression on him , as his visit wound up lasting between two and three years. In chis time, he helped the people build houses and improve their living conditions, asking for nothing in return. As a gift to him, the people in the village gave him some of their clothing so he could dance with chem in their powwows. And as homage to their kindness, whenever Van Duzee is in North America in the summer months , he will register as a dancer and partake in the powwow activities chat he had only observed before. "People have always been very friendly to me , and welcomed me," said Van Duzee of his trips into the powwow circuit. ''I get some smiles, and I get some remarks sometimes, but I understand where they're coming from because I'm different than they are. My clothes are different, but on a number of occasions, I've been asked to talk to the people and tell them about these clothes. These are everyday cloches in Mexico, from that particular tribe." Van Duzee understands how racism sometimes tends to build barriers, as he has seen it from both sides. "I chink the people on both sides if the fence are victims of peer pressure," said Van Duzee. His eyes welled with tears as he added, "I really feel sorry for people chat have these racist feelings, because they're cheating themselves, and it goes for white people, it goes for Aboriginal people, it goes for Asians, it goes for African, it's everybody. "I find the people, all the people, special. I guess I get a bit emotional because I feel like chis about people. I've lived in the caves with the Indians in Mexico. Dirt floors. I've done everything, and I've been sick from it. It doesn't matter because it's a small price to pay for the experiences." One thing chat comes with living in Aboriginal communities is chat once the people accept a person, they are thought of as family. Such was the case with Van Duzee , who now lives the winter months either in Mexico or in South America, where he lives with different Aboriginal peoples. He has actually been made a part of one family in Ecuador, being named godfather to a child of a family he befriended. And in following the giftgiving tradition when visiting people , they have, on more than one occasion, touched Van Duzee in ways he did not expect. "It 's customary to bring lots of present s. This family is poor, they don't have doors on their home , and they don 't have windows in their house. They gave me a dozen eggs. At chis point in the interview, Van Duzee began crying before adding, "Later on, they came and they gave me two guinea pigs. They're very special guinea pigs, they're not pets, they're food. It's a special gift, because at weddings, at special times, they will give food mostly. This is more than they could afford, because I know the family well. It's very touching , I feel very honoured. " The biggest life lesson that Van Duzee has learned through his experiences on both the North and South American continents is the value of life, and how precious it is. "Life is wonderful," said Van Duzee. "I only wish chat all people would come to realize how lucky they are to have people in their lives because we don 't have anything else. We have material things, but material things can be replaced. They don 't amount to anything, but people are special, they come into your life. You're lucky to be able to share a little bit of time with them." WINTER 2001 �First Nation Members Living Off-Reserve Have you Registered to Vote in your First Nation Election On-Reserve? If you are a First Nation member living off-reserve and you wish to participate in your community's Indian Act elections and referendums held on or after November 20, 2000 - register to vote by providing your name and address to your band office. First Nation elections between November 20, 2000 and January 7, 2001: 1. You must register no later than 31 days before the election. 2. Nomination meetings must be held 23 days before the election. 3. The Electoral Officer will send mail-in ballots to registered off-reserve voters three weeks before the election. First Nation communities with terms of office expiring between November 20, 2000 and January 7, 2001: Ontario: Big Grassy Batchewana Whitefish River Manitoba: Brokenhead Pine Creek Swan Lake Ebb and Flow Alberta: O'Chiese Tsuu T'in a Driftpile Saskatchewan: Key Fishing Lake Canoe Lake Flying Dust Waterhen Witchekan Lake British Columbia: Fort Nelson Musqueam Semiahmoo Cape Mudge Comox Nazko First Nation election on or after January 8, 2001: 1. You must register no later than 79 days before the election. 2. Nomination meetings will be held six weeks before the election. 3. The Electoral Officer will send mail-in ballots and voting information to registered off-reserve voters five weeks before the election. For more information on these first stage changes to the regulations, or the plans for the next stage of consultations on Corbiere conta<;t: 1-888-543-0004 Website: www.inac.gc.ca l♦I Indian and Northern Affairs Canada WINTER 2001 Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada Canada SASKATCHEWAN I 9 23 �PioneerI.eadsWayfor FuhtreGenerations (rontinuedfrom page 16) changed from tireless promoter of education to advisor to leaders of First Nations. In 1988, she received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. In 1992, Alpha was appointed to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Senate; an honour she was very pleased to fulfill and traveled energetically to meetings across the province and country. Alpha sat on the board of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre and dedicated much of her energy to the promotion of the Centre. She also worked closely with the Saskatchewan Indian Women's Secretariat discussing the various gender barriers she faced through her life of political endeavors. In 1999, she received a lifetime achievement award from the Women of the Dawn. In the last years of her life, Alpha sat at the Treaty Table on behalf of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, offering her knowledge of the Treaties. She often would finish meetings and stop by to visit her newest grandchild, Alphonsine, and sit and have tea with her son George and her daughter in law, Mary Ellen. Alpha loved family occasions where all of her family was present: daughter Carol and her children Bonnie and Kevin Kreese, Bev Lafond and Bill Leask, son Robert and his wife Marlene, son Allan and his companion, Bonnie and his children Dustin, Jody and Albert Stoney, her youngest son Dean and his companion Yvette and especially her special granddaughter, Kaila. Discussions around the table were always very educational; topics ranged from world events to how well the Petequacay Blades or the Muskeg Lake .N.slooked this season. On August 21, 2000, people from all walks of life joined the family celebration of her life. The Lafond family is touched by the support of the extended family, friends, community members, colleagues and past and present political leaders who came and paid their last respects to Alpha. I doubt she realized all the lives she touched. She will be missed. I FIRSTNATIONSBANK OF CANADA ,___ THE FIRST NATIONS BANK OF CANADA WAS CREATEDTO SERVE THE GROWING NEEDS OF C2ANADA'S ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY. We proudly offer* a full range of: • commercial deposit and loan products • personal deposit and loan products • term deposits, GIC's and investments • PC and telephone banking services Visit any First Nations Bank of Canada or TD Bank to open your account with First Nations Bank of Canada today. OR For more information or to open an account, call toll-free 1-888-825-3458 FIRSTNATIONSBANK l·ilf ·i:Od Head Office An Affiliate of 224 Fourth Avenue South Saskatoon, SK SlK 5M5 Phone: (306) 955-3622 Fax: (306) 955-6811 *Some products and services are offered through TD Bank Financial Group, which means the Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries, which include TD Securities Inc. (TD Waterhouse Investor Services Canada Inc. and TD Evergreen Investment Services), TD Asset Management Inc. and TD Trust Company. Trade -mark of TD Bank. 24 SASKATCHEWAN 111181~111 WINTER 2001 �MOTHER ANDDAUGHTER'S FIGHTWITHLEUKEMIA - MARJORIE RODEN Gloria Greyeyes of the Muskeg Lake First Nation is a typical mother who will do anything for her children. When one of her children is in need, she will go through whatever lengths necessary in order to help that child. Which is exactly what she is doing for her three-year-old daughter Jasmine. "(Jasmine) was two," explained Gloria. "She was diagnosed with Leukemia September 21st, 1999. " The typical thing for any person in this situation to do - especially when one is a parent - is to get prepared for a worst-case scenario, which is exactly what Gloria did upon receiving the news. "When you think Leukemia , you think transplant , of bone marrow " said Gloria. "They wouldn't test her and stuff because, I didn 't realize it at the time, there are stages (of Leukemia). There's standard risk, which she is, and then there's high risk, and then there's whatever's worse than high risk." For all standard risk patients, there is a corresponding standard treatment, which Jasmine has been going through for roughly a year. What this treatment includes is two years and two months worth of treatments which include Jasmine having to go through Chemotherapy, as well as having to take doses of several high-powered drugs, including Vinchristine , which is injected through tubes that go straight into Jasmine 's heart, and Pregnazone, a powerful steroid. If, after this treatment, the symptoms are gone, she is on her way back to being considered "cured ". Once five years have passed from the end of the treatments where Jasmine is no longer displaying symptoms of Leukemia, she is then considered "cured". However, this is a best-case scenario that could be in Jasmine's future. If there are complications, Jasmine might require either new white blood cells or bone marrow, or even both. Yet if this is a route that must be taken, yet another challenge will undoubtedly arise. "T hat was the one main thing I kept hearing, was that there 's no Aboriginals, there 's no representation on the (Canadian Blood Services and national bone marrow) registry for Aboriginals ," said Gloria. "There's 1600 out of 6 million. The numbers, it's one in 750 and those are the odds for finding a bone marrow match." For any Aboriginal person, hearing these statistics sends a chill up one's spine. This feeling is especially strong for a mother whose child has been diagnosed with Leukemia. Realizing how low these numbers are inspired Gloria to take the initiative to not only help Jasmine, but also other Aboriginal people who might possibly come to require either a blood transfusion or a bone marrow transplant. "I didn 't want to wait until they told me that she needed the bone marrow before I started looking, or getting people to register, because why can't they?" said Gloria. "Why can't they anyway, not only for Jasmine, but for everybody, for all the little kids ." There have been times that Jasmine has required platelettes, and Gloria recalled one such time when the wait was of concern to her, and drove home the point of more donors being needed. "We went in (to the hospital) one night, because Jasmine was bruised up so badly. It was like every time we touched her, she bruised up. We could almost watch the bruises happening. Photos:First photo: GloriaGreyeyes, Photofar right: 3 years old Jasimne with big.sister, Sabrina. WINTER 2001 "We checked her blood, and they said yes, she needed platelettes , and there were no platelettes for her, but she wasn't an emergency, meaning she wasn't bleeding to death at the moment. "With these things, they kept me going and made me realize the importance of it all whether it's for my own girl or for my neighbor 's kid, or somebody. It was just ... I couldn't believe that that would actually happen in this day and age." Because of this, Gloria Greyeyes has been on a one-woman crusade over the past year to raise awareness amongst First Nation people across Canada. She has been working on her own , and through generous donations received from Aboriginal governmental organizations such as the FSIN and the Muskeg Lake Band Council, posters will be distributed to all of the First Nations across Canada. These posters raise awareness about the lack of registered donors in the Canadian Blood Services registry amoung the Canadian Aboriginal community. "They have really been a help, all along the way," said Gloria . "I want to continue being an advocate for Canadian Blood Services." ~ �Wanuskewin Heritage Park At Wanuskewin Heritage Park, we welcome and entertain guest and strangers with warmth and generosity. This · leading scientific, educational, and cultural endeavor is a world-class tourist attraction and an unprecedented interpretive centre. Nestled in a valley on the outskirts of Saskatoon, Wanuskewin is an opportunity to celebrate 6,000 years of First Nations History. It is place for bridging, sharing, and healing. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Chief Executive Officer reports directly to the Board of Directors and under your leadership, Wanuskewin - a national historic site - will continue to develop as a cultural touchstone for First Nations people. Candidates must possess a university degree, a minimum of five (5) years experience in senior management appropriate to the position, must have an intimate knowledge of the internal working of First Nations and non-First Nation governments. They must also have a broad knowledge of First Nations issues and developments generally, and exceptionally strong interpersonal and different contributions and divergent perspectives of First Nations, business, government and community initiatives. Above average skills. You will be a facilitator and innovator, building strength from the government and community initiatives Above average skills in management, marketing and fundraising will be required. (HRC-E-91-09) (HRC-E-91-17) Closing date for applications Reply in confidence March 30, 2001 to: C.E.O. Selection Committee Wanuskewin Hertiage Park R.R. #4, Penner Rd. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3J7 Tel: (306) 931-6767 Fax: (306) 931-4522 J~~Rve __ 0 wELCOffiE TO ~--------------------0 Ko1<-u ·s C12£E,(._ 1ST~AL 0 26 Pew-Wow SASKATCHEWAN lllal• WINTER 2001 �Your Voice in SASKATCHEWAN ildUltiAlll Readers Submissions RABBIT HILL Ron Keewatin, Peepeekisis First Nation THE STORM Kim Archibald, Peepeekisis First Nation It started out as an ordinary day. Sun was beating its hot rays onto Mother Earth. Robins were calling to the skies for rain. A gentle breeze blew soft messages through the leaves and left a whisper in the grass. All of a sudden out of the blue, the breeze picked up and became a swirling gust of fury, shoving clouds out of the way. The sky turned dingy and murky as all signs of sunshine disappeared. The booming of thunder was heard in the distance. The jagged fingers of lightning bolted through the murkiness crashing to the earth. Slow drizzle fell from the sky like silent tears , changing to thundering downpour. The rain left as fast as it came. The sun once again peeked out from the shadows and cast its rays to the earth and the wind spoke silent times , as it once again becomes an ordinary day. SASKATCHEWAN There are special events, places, times or a moment in our past that are connected to a community or that are talked about from time to time. Some bring back good memories and others are tragic happenings, i.e.; the Jim Jones suicide, Charlie Manson, Sputnik or Elvis sightings (I heard from a good source that he was in to see Fran about getting a welfare cheque for the month of July, only on Peepeekisis, eh!). We used to live way back in the sticks when I was very little. There was a whole bunch of Keewatins living around that area. They soon all decided to move away, some to the city, the rest to other parts of the reserve. My Mom and Dad moved to where they live at the present time. Back then you couldn't see our house from the road because there were so many trees and bushes around the whole area. There was only one big road that went through the four reserves and that is the one that is still there today, however, it sure looks a lot of difference. You're probably wondering why I'm talking about this road, I know there is nothing spectacular about the road but somewhere along the road there was a place called "Rabbit Hill". Recently, I went out there and stood on the very top of that road and looked for miles and I thought back, (I was shape-shifting, cha ...). I thought of a lot illlBIAlll Is inviting articles, photographs, artwork and letters from our readers. If you are interested, please call or forward your submission to: ATTENTION: SASKATCHEWAN ililDiAlil cl o Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Suite 200 -103 A Packham Avenue Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 4 K4 Phone: (306) 665-1215 Fax: (306) 244-4413 WINTER 2001 of things and many good hunting experiences that I have had with many old guys and some of the younger ones. I can remember walking on some pretty frosty days, 40 below weather and not thinking anything about how cold it was, knocking off the occasional rabbit because there were so many of them. I used to hunt there with Chappy and Ole Bill. Ole Bill used to always brag about how good of a shot he was. He would say - most seriously, "every rabbit I've ever shot was always and I mean always, was a head shot". You should have seen some of those rabbits, you know the ones shot in the head by Ole Bill. Pitiful things with their guts hanging out and everything. I never saw so many rabbits in one area as Rabbit Hill. When we would knock off 20 or 30 there was always more to fill their place. Rabbit Hill was a real breeding ground for them. We never had to snare them because they would just sit along the bushes by the road, never moving, making them easy targets for us. Our theory was that we were such good shots they never had time to go wild. Then there were the "Rabbit Hills girls". I guess most of the families that lived in the area who had daughters got stuck with the title "Rabbit Hill girls". I can say that some of the girls didn 't like to be known as that. Apparently they would get bugged at the residential school in Lebret about that name. I would assume that they didn 't want to be associated with rabbit soup, fired rabbit or just any darn rabbit - what about Bugs Bunn y? I moved on to bigger hills and places before they cleared the bush and got rid of the rabbits, (who also had to find bigger and better bushes). Today, there are no bushes and rabbits around Rabbit Hill, just the name remains. To me, Rabbit Hill will always be there as long as there are stories told to keep the place alive. To contact, Ron Keewatin leave a message at: Peepeekisis Pesakastew School (306) 334-3100 SASKATCHEWAN IIEtiA..11 27 �1• f My H 1 - Name e is Jasmine Greyeyes and I aJD 3 Years old. My mom and dad ar ·e Milton and Gloria Greyeyes. On Septemb~:1:,021, diaflnosed 28 SASKATCHEWAN 1111■1~111 l"f!ifl I was ~\.···· ·tu ·: WINTER2001 �SaskTel's scholarsh ip progra m encourages Abo riginal stud ent s to pursue post -secondary edu cation in fields related to th e telecommunica tions ind ustry. SaskTel, in partners hip with the Saskatchewan Indian Instit ute of Techno logies (SIIT) has established scholarships for stud ents stud ying in areas relevant to SaskTel. Th is year, six stud ents received scholarships to help th em compl ete their programs. Kendra LeaMcKay isanAboriginal student fromJamesSmith Cree Nation. Shehas achieved a veryhigh academic standing while atthesametimebeing ,, involved inmany extracurricular activities . Kendra isenrolled inthefirstyearManagement course at SIil, andhergoalistocontinue onintothe Computer Information Systems program. Janice Pelletier isa FirstNations student fromWaywayseecappo currently inthe Management Program at SIil,Prince Albert Campus . Hergoalisto complete herBusiness Administrative Diploma andpursue a career in business. Janice hasachieved a veryhigh academic standing while atthesametime , balancing herfamily needs . LouisBellegarde a FirstNations student fromLittle Black Bear , iscontinuinB inthe Business Administration , , Course at Sill Heis veryinterested in ./ furthering hisstudies incomputer programming anapursuing a computer -relatedoccupation . l Amanda Dessureault isentering theAccountancy program thisfall.Amember ofthePeterBallantyne Cree Nation, shehascompleted a diploma inBusiness Administration attheSill t,.-· Campus inPrince Albert witha highaverage whilebalancing a family andwor~ing parttime. TanyaWhitehead isa member ofthe JamesSmith Cree Nation . Shehas completed her Diploma inBusiness Administration and willenterthe Accounting program inSeptember . Tanya hasachieved anacademic standing inthe topthreeofherclasswhileraising a family. Sheplanstopursue a careerin thefinancial sector. DarylLeaJohnston , a FirstNations student fromtheMistawasis Band , isentering hersecond yearintheSIilBusiness Administration program . DarylLea 's ultimate goal aftergraduation isto become involved inthecommunity sothatshe canusehereducation andexperience tohelp otherpeople . ~~' ~ ---·~ _;_.L ~--, ~/ SaskTe/= �� 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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Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 31, no. 1 (Winter 2001) Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Greyeyes, Gloria Mooney, Elizabeth Deschambeault, Darren Keese, Bonnie Frazer, Barb Noskiye, Kenneth Roden, Marjorie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Saskatchewan 2001 Description An account of the resource Contents: Ahtahkakoop Publishing Launches First Book By: Saskatchewan Indian Winter 2001 Revival Begins at Home Irene Freda Ahenakew was born and raised on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation (Sandy Lake). Today, Freda is internationally known as a Cree linguistic. By: Gloria Greyeyes Winter 2001 Juno Win for Chester Knight And The Wind By: Elizabeth Mooney Winter 2001 Sam Badger on Raising Awareness Russel (Sam) Badger believes in the importance of cross-cultural education. His goal is to dispel the myths that mainstream society continues to hold about Aboriginal people. By: Darren Deschambeault Winter 2001 FSIN Election 2000 By: Saskatchewan Indian Winter 2001 Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games By: Saskatchewan Indian Winter 2001 Movement on the Plains: Northern Plains Indian Artists Association By: Saskatchewan Indian Winter 2001 Healing Gathering Held in Nekaneet Nekaneet First Nation was host to Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations 1st Annual International Traditional Healing and Medicines Gathering 2000. By: Saskatchewan Indian Winter 2001 Pioneer Leads Way for Future Generations Chair of the Saskatchewan Indian Nations Senate Alphonsine "Alpha" Mary Lafond, passed away on August 17, 2000. By: Bonnie Keese* Winter 2001 A Unique Collection of the Past Frazer's Museum carries the honour and distinction of being the only First Nations owned and operated museum in Canada. By: Barb Frazer Winter 2001 Another Saskatchewan Star Shines For a 33-year old man, Michael Greyeyes has accomplished more than many people do in an entire lifetime. A member of Muskeg Lake First Nation, Michael is a graduate of The National Ballet School in Toronto. In 1984, he went on to apprentice with The National Ballet of Canada before he joined the company as a full Corps de Ballet member. By: Kenneth Noskiye Winter 2001 A Different Approach to Cultural Awareness For some, getting an education about another culture means reading books, watching videos, or surfing the internet. Others take the more direct approach by totally immersing themselves in the culture, like Mort Van Duzee did. By: Marjorie Roden Winter 2001 Mother and Daughter’s Fight with Leukemia By: Marjorie Roden Winter 2001 Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations First Nations Artists Language Museums Music https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25945/archive/files/eaf9f0d3186facd8d15a31a8e07ae506.pdf?Expires=1789603200&Signature=OzKC2I8Luc8Zx6G7EU4gONvGna7M41ip2AARq494KLIBQWKBpE1BfTBlHGTi3x%7Ehw5OMLwo8vmhMJiN8VzZO31rzQbMLxkrnl04admzi6oTEYxilcUlPUaxWEL-2Apx2zWyNZ75-TRBdHrDjmivSxSi2abeRZuO2PL2ffKnwARKZWYvqSjhk4L-w51l21oI5VK7VHdbuakIMJAvwf28vAsPw9jYUqmRv0hCeSG0CdlJx1hqZLK7lwyNYLjg0KUyY3pYgaFWSFE5y6fWd2VZMLO2ZZNeAcROjPrk7d8P8eIYb0QVhJPxpvpk8yzie6iKTXwXedIlffNVKJmcAAUxVoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 865b0b9623c468b2ff35f5a3b5c7ae36 PDF Text Text �Join Regular and 1-800-856-8488 National Defence Defense natlonale ,,.,-,,WlNW~dnd.ca ~ Canad\¥ �s CH WAN Iii Vol. 30 #2 IN THIS ISSUE ~ s.(AJCHEWAN IN"IANCULWHAL Ct:fiUtE LIBRARY DEPAR TMENT 1.20 · 33rd STREET EAST Indian Outlook ············· SM«tIQQ~··s;-.sK~lG.HE W.AN··················2 The Chief's Agenda......................... S7.K.. 08! ····································3 Communities Demand Inquiry ........... ................................................ 4 . Telephone:(306) 665~1215 Fax: (306) 244-4413 How will Indian Government Look in the Future ............................... 5 Treaties: A Two Culture Process........................................................... The views and opinions expressedby conmbu~ torsto Saskatchewan Indianarcthierown and do nor necessarilyreflect those of Saskatchewan Indianor the Federationof SaskatchewanIndian Nations 6 The Historial Formation of the FSIN ........ .......................................... 7 Aboriginal Financial Officers Association ............... ............................. 9 INAC and FSIN Start Off the New Millennium ............................... 10 Lack of Respect for Treaty Rights has Resulted in Court Battle ......... 12 DIAND Stomps on PAGC ........... ........... .......................................... 12 Community Consultations ................................................................ 13 FSIN Provincial Hockey Tournment ................................................. 14 The Impact of Saskatchewan's Growing Aboriginal Community ....... 18 Intensifying Goals to Create a Representative Workforce .................. 19 Chief Bellegarde on Treaty Governance ............................................. 20 On the Cover: Ernie Scoles ............................................................... 23 Readers' Submissions ......................................................................... 24 ON THE COVER: "TIME GOES ON " ARTIST: ERNIE SCOLES See page 23 for more on Ernie Scoles spring 2000 Saskatchewan Indian is published by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indi an Nations . FSIN Comm unications: Director of Communications Dar cy McKenzie (306) 956-6916 Communications Coor din ator: Jocelyne Wasacase (306) 956-1012 Advercisment: FSIN Co mmun ication Unit (306) 956-1012 Copyright 2000 . All rights reserved. ISSN 0048-9204 Printed in Saskatchewan by Digital Print Centre (306) 931-3113 SASKATCHEWAN ililliHA.111 �IndianOutlook April 20, 2000 Sask. Indian Winter Games Fund Raiser "Highway Express" Union Centre Saskatoon, Sask Chief Henry Neapetung (306) 322-2304 Yellow Quill Development Corp. (306) 933-4588 April 20, 2000 Rumble in the Hood Scott Collegiate Gym Regina, Sask. Mel McGhee (306) 537-3096 April 23 - 27, 2000, SaskatchewanIndian Winter Games 2000 Variouslocation Saskatoon, Sask. SaskatoonTribalCouncil (306) Visions Marketin~Inc. (306) 934-4706 SASKATCHEWAN'S FIRST NATIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 29, 2000 Golf Tornnament Willows Golf & Countr y Club Saskatoon, Sask. Shelly Bear (306) 536-4105 May 30, 31 & June 1, 2000 FSIN Legislative Assembly (Spring Session) Centennial Auditorium Saskatoon, Sask. FSIN - Carol Burn s (306) 956-6912 May 31, 2000 , First Nations Jambore e Union Centre Saskatoon , Sask. Women of the Dawn Inc. (306) 651-3 7 18 Regina (306) 79 1-6501 Onion Lake First Nation to James Smith First Nation Elder Jacob Sanderson, (306) 864-3502 Ernie Sauve (306) 953-7248 or cell (306) 961-11 49 July 26, 2000 SICC Golf Tournament Willows Golf & Country Club Saskatoon, Sask. Eric Tang (306) 244 - 1146 August 20 -24, 2000 Traditional Healing Gathering 2000 Nekaneet First Nation, Sask. FSIN Health and Social Development (306) 665-1215 Nakan eet Band Office (306) 662-3660 (Corporate tables June 5 & 6, 2000 FSIN Veterans' Saskatoon Inn Saskatoon, Saskatoon Lorna Arcand (306) 667-1876 June 8-10, 2000 Sask. Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Conference Radisson Hotel Saskatoon, Sask. Joel Young, Young & Associates (306) 93 1-1203 Darrel Balkwill (306) 956-0306 April 28 & 29:t 2000 PAGC Child Care & Education Centre presents Sexualized Behavior: The Assessment and Treatment of children under 14) Prince Albert, Sask. Sarah Walker, Leona Sorenson, Diane Knight (306) 953 - 721 0 For Bookings call: Melinda Naytowhow (306) 953 - 72 10 June 11-14, 2000 8th Symposium on Violence & Aggression Delta Bessborough Hotel Saskatoon, Sask. University of Sask. (306) 966-56 42 June 16, 17 & 18, 2000 Canadian National Competition Pow-wow Northlands Agricom Edmonton, AB Tribal Chiefs Ventures Janet Trotti er (780) 645 - 4288 June 28, 2000 4 - Person Texas Scramble Ahtahkakoop First Nation Moon Lake Golf Course Saskatoon Jefferey/Doug (306) 468-2744 (306) 468-285 4 July 7, 2000,12 :45 SIIT Golf Tournament Willows Golf & Countr y Club Saskatoon, Sask. Monte Carrier (306) 244-4444 July 10 - 13, 2000 Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly Landsdowne Park Ottawa , On Assembly of First Nations (613) 241 - 6789 July 21 - 23, 2000 Onion Lake International Powwow Onion Lake First Nation , Sask. Gerald Belly (306) 344-2525, Janet Strick (306) 344-4550, Charlene Quinne y (306) 344-2525 Phototaken at theFSINP1YJ vincialHockey Toumament2000, Gordonsvs.Sturgeonlake LOOKING AHEAD Special - 3 rd Annual Powwow Special Issue Summer 2000 - Women & Health. Fall - Business & Resource Guide . Focus on FSIN Econom ic & Social Development Commission Special - Saskatchewan Anniversary Issue Indian 30th Winter 2000/2001 - Youth & Edu cation Please call for (306) 956-1012 deadline dates July 22 - August 9, 2000 Millennium Ride "Ride into History " sprin g 2000 �Greetings and on behalf of the Executive and staff of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations welcome to the spring issue of the Saskatchewan Indian. The first few months of the New Year have been exceptionally busy within the Federation. Although we have been dealing with many important issues, the ones chat are probably on the minds of most of you is the recent controversy surrounding the Justice System and the Provincial Government's new tax policy charging First Nations the PST off-reserve. I also want co couch on a few of the other major issues facing us as First Nations people such as gaming, Veterans, the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (NRTA) and the Corporate Circle initiative. Once again the government, chis time under the Roy Romanow coalition government, have displayed a coral lack of respect and honour toward our people and our Treaty and Inherent Rights through the implementation of the new off-reserve PST policy. Our right co tax immunity has been the subject of criticism in the media by groups like the Reform Party, Sask. Party and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. They of course have been demanding the government charge our people the PST. The provincial government has obviously sided with the opinion of these groups, rather than respect our Treaty Rights. Our people are outraged and we will not stand for chis type of treatment, especially from a government chat professes co represent the interests of all of society in chis province. Our people want action. So, in response to the provincial government's new PST tax policy, the Federation has followed through on its position and filed a Statement of Claim on March 31, 2000 in the Court of Queen's Bench challenging the government's jurisdiction to implement chis arbitrary and unilateral tax policy. Over the past few years the courts have consistently ruled in favour of First Nations in relation to issues pertaining to our Inherent and Treaty Rights and Treaty interpretation and I am spring 2000 confident the same will happen with chis court challenge. I want to thank all the Chiefs of Saskatchewan for their support on this court challenge. Our unity will provide us with the strength co succeed. This issue of the Sask Indian is also timely in a sense that we wish to assure the First Nations community that we continue to pressure the federal and provincial governments co act on our demand for a comprehensive public inquiry into the Justice System. Within the Federation it has always been our opinion that First Nations people have never been dealt with fairly by the Justice System. The Saskatoon area "Starlight Tours" and subsequent deaths of three of our own people only confirm our beliefs. Although it is the mistreatment of our First Nations people at the hands of the Saskatoon police that continues to be the focus of the media, there is no doubt the problem is much broader. We believe the mistreatment of First Nations people crosses all sectors of the Justice System . That is why we muse have a public inquiry as a process chat will assist us in addressing the historical injustices. I want to assure the First Nations people of the province chat your leadership will continue co not only demand a public inquiry, but we will take all the action necessary co bring comfort, reconciliation, healing and truth with respect co our people and che Justice System. Indeed, if the governments do not agree to work with us in a sincere effort to conduct a public inquiry, we are left with no choice but to conduce our own inquiry. In face, the Justice Unit within the Federation has hired our own private investigators. These investigators will look into che many incidents chat have been reported to the FSIN through our toll-free Help Line. We are of the opinion chat our own investigations and study are absolutely necessary given the level of injustices experienced and the injustices we continue co experience. Ultimately, the voices of our people must be heard and our stories must be told. Equally as important we muse find real and meaningful solu- tions to this crisis to ensure chat they do not continue. I would like co personally thank all the Executive, Tribal and Band Chiefs and all of the First Nations people who have supported us during this difficult time. Your support and solidarity is critical if we are to move forward together. I would also like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families and communities who have lost loved ones to this Justice System. We will continue co update on chis issue as it changes and moves forward . Although the Justice portfolio has taken a tremendous amount of time and effort, we continue to work hard and progress on many other fronts. The Natural Resources Agreement (NRTA) or Constitution Act 1930 was the instrument used to (continued on page 22) SASKA TC H EWAN lll iill~DI �COMMUNITIES DEMAND INQUIRY Photo Cred it: Elizabeth Maier by Don Kossick The recent tragic deaths of Lawrence Wegner and Rodney Naistus, the admitted abandonment of people by the Saskatoon City Police at the Queen Elizabeth Power Station, and questionable circumstances of other deaths in Saskatoon has sent shock waves throughout commumt1es m Saskatchewan. It has been one of those devastating moments that asks people to question what is happening in their communities, and to ask how people should live and work together. Hundreds of people participated in the vigil organised by the students of SIFC to mourn Lawrence Wegner. A week later hundreds (both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) walked down 20th Street to the Saskatoon Police Station to call attention to the deaths of Lawrence Wegner and Rodney Naistus. They all carried a deep emotional message for an end to the silence and violence, and the need to get to the truth of what has happened. Getting to the truth of what has happened means cutting deeply beneath the surface of the tragic events. A police investigation into the actual circumstances may bring to light what happened in those particular circumstances, and will examine who should be charged. However, what it will not do is get to the heart of why this happened in the first place. What historical and contemporary conditions within our society have led to a situation where people can be treated 4 SASKATCHEWAN this way? In addition, getting to the truth of these circumstances will be the most disturbing but the most important process that could happen now if any justice is to emerge from these tragic events . It means that non-Aboriginal people facing up to the continuing social and economic inequities that destro y Aboriginal communities and individuals; Facing up to the economic and social deprivations that many people suffer under, while others live in wealth and privilege; Facing up to a society that contains within it systemic racism that humiliates , isolates and kills and Facing up to those who will not come to terms with the legacy of colonialism and who would fight any attempt to create a just society through any measures, including employment equity programs. FSIN 's leadership is calling for a public inquiry into the whole justice system in (continued on page 16) Getting to the truth of what has happenedmeans cutting deeply beneaththe surface of the tragic events FSI~ :I-IELPLI~E 1-877-353-FSIN (1-877-353-3746) SASKATOON LOCAL: 665-2240 The FSIN Helpline has been sec up co cake calls from persons who have experienced problems with the justice system in Saskatchewan. • Do you have information regarding the current investigations being done into the deaths in Saskatoon? • Have you or has someone you know been "dropped off" by che Saskatoon City Police, RCMP, or any other police service? • Have you experienced cruel or violent treatment at the hands of ... • A police officer - City or RCMP? • A correction officer? • A parole/probation officer? • Any ocher individual employed within the justice system? • Do you have a general concern or complaint regarding the present justice system? THEN CALL THE FSIN HELPLINE NOW All calls will be kept confidential, unless callers clearly scarechar they wish co file a formal complaint with either the RCMP, the Office of Public Complaints or the FSIN 's own investigation ream. Helpline Operators are able to handle calls in either Cree, Saulteaux, or English and are available from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays spring 2000 �dian Government ok in the Future? TopPhoto:left to rig~t,ElderJimr:zyMyo, MinsterJack Hi/Ison, Minster RobertNault, Chief Bellegarde, Elder Larry Oaks, Right Photo:Rick Gamble,ExecutiveDirector of TreatyGovernanceProcesses First Nation peoples have always exercised their own forms of governance. While it is easy to reflect on the past and trace the development of Indian Government over the past few decades; it is much harder to answer the question, "What will Indian Government look like in the futur e?" As Saskatchewan First Nations set out their self-determining journe y to re-establish genuine First Nations self-government through new governance and fiscal arrangement s, we need a common understanding of what the destination might look like. At FSIN , the Office of the Treaty Governance Processes (TGP) a vision paper is taking shape. TGP is working to develop common und erstandings that will form the basis of that future vision of First Nations m Saskatchewan. In an interview with TGP Executive Director , Rick Gamble , he commented: "We should have had thi s process or vision 125 years ago when the Treaties were signed. Instead the Federal government tried both to exterminate and assimilate First Nations peoples by the imposition of policies with those end objectives. 125 years later the federal government is cognizant , the Treatie s are substantial and enduring agreements that need to be realized." Gamble talked about how the process is set up , "We have four "tables" or forums. The bilateral table is where the federal government and FSIN explore Treaties and th e Treaty relationship . That 's the Treaty Table . We also have a Common Table (FSIN, April 1997 Canada, Saskatchewan). The province participates in these negotiations because it recognizes First Nations in Saskatchewan have an inherent right to claim and assume their jurisdictional capacity in the various sectors of governan ce as their First Nations governments evolve. The Governance and Fiscal Relations Tables were created next. These tables work collectively to establish new governance and fiscal relations amongst Canada , Saskatchewan, and First Nations." A Framework Agreement is being developed through discussion with Federal and Provincial authorities. This all began with an agreement signed on October 31, 1996 which created the forum for developing new structures and arrangements for First Nations Self Government in Saskatchewan. Only the Federal government officials and First Nation officials participate at the Treaty table reflecting the two original partners to Treaty. The provincial government officials sit at this table as observers only. Gamble emphasized , "it's fitting that the Governance and Fiscal Relations Tables get their direction from the Treaty Table. As the elders often point out to us, it's the "boss table." The Treaty Table is where Canada and First Nations authorities work toward common understandings on the Treaty rights and or jurisdictions in Education, Child and Family Services, Shelter, Health, Annuities, Hunting , Fishing, Trapping and Gathering, Land and Resources, and Justice ." Part of the process at the Treaty Table is developing "Treaty context papers ," Gamble explained : "This includes hearing from the elders and their oral evidence , obtaining direction from the FSIN Co mmi ssions, getting feedback and having detailed discussion s on each sector topic. There draft s, revisions , reviews, and th en discu ssion s at the Treaty Table before papers move forward. The pattern is the same for each sector. For example, in education, th e parties followed this process and once they were satisfied that th e paper on "education in the treaty context " was complete, it was referred from the Treaty Table to the Common Table." "Treaty Table is where the "terms of reference" for Treaty rights are affirmed through the involvement of elders, chiefs, senators, and technician s of the FSIN. It must be noted that they are not re-negotiating our Treaties but we are coming up with contemporary and common understandings of our Treaty rights in the eight different sectors." The Treaty Commissioner facilitates the Treaty Table discussions and remits reports to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs and to the Chief of the FSIN. In turn , these guiding documents go from the Minister and Chief to negotiators at the Governance and Fiscal Relations Tables. Over the past two years the parties at the Governance and Fiscal Relations Tables have explored and discussed a range of governance and fiscal issues related to the future of First Nations' governance in Saskatchewan. The Province of Saskatchewan is signatory to the Framework Agreement and participates at the Governance and Fiscal Tables because they occupy the jurisdictional fields First Nations will eventually occup y at the end of the process. The framework will lead to a province wide self-government arrangement for First Nations in Saskatchewan. It will effectively establish a "third order of Government." Canada, Saskatchewan , and First Nations will then be partners in inter jurisdictional arrangements and agreements. The future vision includes First Nation 's laws being recognized by the other jurisdictions. This translates into a rebirth of First Nation s' governments that will be required to re-establish their own laws, regulations , (continued on page 8) SASKA TC HEWAN 1111.IAIII 5 �TREATIES: A TWOCULTURE PROCESS Since time immemorial, North America was home to thousands of distinct First Nations. While distinct in their political organizations , economies , social systems and environments, First Nations respected differences and accommodated change. As well, First Nations modeled their societies in a way that reflected their sacred relationship to Mother Earth. All relationships that they formed respected this basic rule. When Europeans explorers first arrived in North America, First Nations entered into new alliances in the form of sacred Treaties . Both the Crown and First Nations concluded the Treaties through the exchange of solemn promises. These solemn promises were entered into in the presence of the Creator through the sacred pipe ceremonies. First Nations therefore believe that they made covenants with Her Majesty, which are unalterable arrangements of the highest order. The Treaty-making process contains the customs of both the Crown and First Nations, which give shape to the Treaty relationship. The Treaty-making process was a demonstration of the mutual recognition of the authority on behalf of the Crown, and the Chiefs and Headmen on behalf of their First Nations to enter into treaties. The Chiefs and Headmen entered into treaties freely. In doing so, they retained their inherent authority over their territories. In this regard, the Treaties are nation to nation agreements. More than a century has passed since the conclusion of the first Treaty in what is now Saskatchewan. Treaty First Nations continue to express a strong hope that the Treaty relationship will continue to serve as the foundation for an enduring treaty partnership with the Crown, Her government and Her citizens. SOME COMMON UNDERSTANDINGS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE TRFATY GOVERNANCE PROCESSES political relationship between Treaty •First Nations and the Crown. ❖ Treaty -making was a way to build lasting and meaningful alliances between the Crown and First Nations that would foster the future well being of the people they represented. ❖ Treaties were foundational agreements entered into for the purposes of providing the parties with the means to achieve survival and stability, anchored on the principle of mutual benefit. ❖ Treaties gave shape to this relationship, creating obligations and expectations on both sides. ❖ T he treaty-making process involved the exchange of solemn promises , based on mutual respect for the spiritual and traditional values of the other. The Crown and First Nations entered into the agreements freely and of their own accord as the best possible means of advancing their respective interests. ❖ T he relationship between the First Nations and the Crown is one in which both parties receive benefits from and create responsibilities to each other. The treaties created mutual obligations that were to be respected by the parties. TREATY RELATIONSHIP IN THE FUTURE ❖ In entering these agreements, and First Nations recognized authority an d capacity to treaties on behalf of peoples. ❖ The treaty-making process includes the principle of maintaining the honour of the Crown and the honour of Treaty First Nations in maintaining the treaty relationship. Equally important was the conduct and behavior of the parties to honour and respect the commitments made in the Treaties. ❖ The treaty relationship is one in which the parti es expect to resolve differences through mutual discussion and decision. ❖ The parties share a common commitment to reinvigorate the treaty relationship and to address the well being of both parties in a respectful and supportive way. ❖ Treaty First Nations and Canada can enter into arrangements that build on their existing treaty relationship so Treaty First Nations will be able to exercise jurisdiction and governance over their lands and peoples. These agreements are not to alter treaties, they are implement the treaty partnership in a contemporary way while respecting the principles of treaty making. ❖ The parties recognize the Government of Saskatchewan has to participate to make progress in implementing Treaty First Nations ' jurisdiction and governance in Saskatchewan. The parties believe the principles of the treaty relationship are beneficial for all people in Saskatchewan. the Crown each other 's enter into their own THE NATURE OF THE TREATY RELATIONSHIP P URPOSE OF TREATY-MAKING ❖ 6 Treaty making incl uded the customs of First Nations and the Crown (both parties to Treaty) and created a fundamental SASKATCHEWAN 1•·•· ❖ Treaties were to provide for peace and good order between the parties and amongst the First Nations. April 1997 �THEHISTORICAL FORMATION OFTHEFSIN Many First Nation men had enlisted to go into battle during World War I, despite the fact that their Treaties exempted them from having to serve in any of Great Britain 's conflicts. For most of them , their service overseas was the first taste of life beyond th e Indian Act. However, their freedom was short lived. Those who survived the war returned to find that nothing had changed. These young men were denied benefits given to other veterans and were still expected to submit to the existing government policy. Their experiences overseas however had opened their eyes to their common problems experience with organized Indian politics on a broad scale. John Tootoosis of the Poundmaker First Nation was one of the delegates at this meeting . Soon he became very involved in the politics of the time . In 1929 , the Indian League of Canada was renewed in the Treaty 6 area and becam e known as the League of Indians of Western Canada . John Tootoosis became the first president of this regional organization. Residential schools and land issues were identified as its primary concerns. At approximately the same time that the League of Indians of Western Canada was Their Treaties. They adopted the mandate to protect Treaty Rights, Indian lands and resources and to work for better education in schools on reserve. Another First Nation organization was formed in Saskatchewan in 1943. The new group , the Association of Saskatchewan Indians led by Joe Dreaver , quickly became one of the largest in the province. First Nation political organizations took a major step forward in 1946 when then Premier of Saskatchewan , T. C. Douglas became involved. Premier Douglas was concerned about the plight of First Nation peo- Ferderationof Saskatchewan Indians, Fall Conference 1960 Valley Centre, Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan of poor living conditions and government bureaucracy . As a result, things began to change significantl y in First Nations politics. A Mohawk Indian by the name of Lieutenant Frederick Loft sought an audience with the Privy Council and the King of England regarding the serious problems facing First Nations people throughout Canada. Both the Privy Council and the King encouraged Lt. Loft to organize his cause and upon his return to Canada , he did just that. In 1919 , Lt. Loft became instrumental in the establishment of the Indian League of Canada situated in Ontario. Its constitution was subsequently passed and adopted . The League's first goal was to prot ect the rights of all First Nations people in Canad a. In 192 1, th e annual Congress of th e Indian League of Cana a was held at th e T hunderchil d First N ation in Saskatchewan . For many of the Saskatchewan delegates who attend ed and par ticipat ed, this was their first April 1997 making inroads in Saskatchewan , a group of Treaty No. 4 First Nations ; Pasqua, Piapot , and Muscowpetung , formed the Allied Bands. The leaders, Ben Pasqua, Andrew Gordon , Pat Cappo, Charles Pratt , Harry Ball and Abel Watetch , joined together to express their displeasure over the Soldier Settlement Act. Under this federal legislation , First Nation veterans were eligible for land jus t like non-First Nation soldiers . However , the land allocated for First Nation veterans came from existing reserves. As a result, the First Nations ' land base was being eroded and many people were beginning to voice thei r con cern . Th e Allied Band s soon expanded into th e For t Q u'Appell e area becomin g th e askatchewan Treaty Prote ction Association. In 1933, th e organization again changed its nam e to bet ter reflect its mandate , becomi ng the Protective Associatio n for Ind ians and ple in Saskatchewan. He was interested in helping to unite the three major First Nation organizations in the province. A 1946 meeting of the League of Indians of Western Canada was convened at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan. Henry John of the Protective Association and Joe Dreaver of the Association of Saskatchewan Indians were both invited to attend . The issue of amalgamating the three provincial organization s was discussed at great length during the Duck Lake meeting. The consensus was tha t one collective , provincia l voic e would help unify Saskatch ewan First Nation s' position. Later that year a second meeting on thi s issue was held at th e Barry Hot el in Saskatoo n. It was at this meeting tha t th e three provincial First N ation organization s joi ned forces to becom e the Union of (continued on pag e 16) 7 �Howwill ''IndianGovernment Lookin theFuture? (continued.from page 5) "Staging" will reflect the First Nation's community priorities and capacities. It could take two, three, or more generations before we see full control over jurisdiction on any or all sectors of First Nations' government. The issues of increased jurisdiction by First Nations will depend on the community's capacity to rake over, and the willingness of the Provincial and or Federal government to vacate certain fields of jurisdiction in favor of the First Nation. This reflects the need for a "framework for negotiations " which the Governance and Fiscal Tables have developed . In short, the rules for negotiation after the comprehensive agreement-in-principle has been signed, are in place. It means all parties agree to play by the same rules. The actual negotiation by First Nation Government begins a new era in our Nation to Nation relationship. The Framework for negotiation is a clear indication all parties agree the development of Indian self-government is an evolutionary, incremental process. This is not your typical imposed government process where DIAND hands First Nations a blueprint for self-determination. New fiscal arrangements between governments are needed and will need to embody the principles of fiscal equity, comparability of programs and services, accountability, GROWING OPPORTUNITIES. affordability and stability. The path InAprilof 1999 , theGovernment ofSaskatchewan anno1mced . fora majorexpansion oftheprovince's forestindustry, to self-government, while honoring with unprecedented participation byFirstNations andnortq unities.Proposed businesses havethepotentialto Treaty obligations, will be specific to create10,000newjobsoverthenextseveralyears, mosJ, ,frh askatchewan. . I the needs of its First Nation peoples, FORESTS FOR Now. FORESTS F and will require First Nation Sincetheannouncement,Saskatchewan Environme ement (SERM) hasbeenworkingwithforest endorsement . This approach will companies, FirstNations, comm unitiesand others t ng-termhealthoftheforestis protectedas ensure development of a new govdevelopments moveahead.Landuseplanning , 10, !ans,Environmental ImpactAssessment ernment system recogn izes and a vital pai:tofeachoftheseprocessesis cons1d affirms the unique traditions, histoYOUR VOICE MATTERS. ry, and culture of First Nations. Any new governance system will need to andopinions. Publicmeetings , newsletters , In theweeks andmonths ahead , wehopeyou'~t newsmediaandourWebsite arejustsomeof'th ou in touchwithwhat'shappe~,ng. reflect these qualities and confirm the First Nation community is the FormoreinformationaboutSaskatchewan basic unit of governance. ~ SERjt,ForestEcosys temsBranch Bo j\ 003,PrinceAlbe11, Saskatchei l Qt;~ltour Websiteat www.serm.gov.sk.q / policies, for each sector that falls under a First Nations Constitution or Convention. The establishment of a "third level of Government" will require each First Nation to consider including a "forward delegation clause" in their constitution . This will enable First Nations to work collectively with the Tribal Councils, District Chiefs, Agency Chiefs and the FSIN on issues of common interest. As Gamble commented, "The concept of a "forward delegation" isn't a new concept. An example of its manifestation is the establishment of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College. It made good sense, because we can't have a university for each First Nation . So the First Nations of Saskatchewan essentially "forward delegated" their authority in education to their respective Tribal Councils, District Chiefs or Agency Chiefs. The authority was then "forward delegated" to the FSIN Education and Training Development Commission, who then "forward delegated" to the Chiefs-inAssembly which in turn lead to the establishment of SIFC." ~-~:rt f{~. Saskatchewan Environment and Resource anagement k 8 The concept reflects the willingness and desire of all First Nations in Saskatchewan to work collectively toward a common goal. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre, and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, are also positive results of "forward delegation." Access to resources and tools to generate opportunities for contribution to the economy of Saskatchewan is key. Having these tools will provide First Nations with social and economic conditions comparable to the non-First Nations communities. This will generate positive growth not only in the First Nation community but also for the Province of Saskatchewan. The Fiscal Relations Table has a working group that has compiled data on First Nations' expenditures and demographics . A statistical unit has been established as part of the foundation for new fiscal relations and models of funding mechanisms are developed. The implementation of this new governance system, once accepted by a First Nation, will follow a "staging-in" process. ,./ ( / \ ,./.i April 1997 �ABORIGINAL FINANCIALOFFICERS ASSOCIATION Submitted by Donna Morin CMA,CAFM The financial officers from Aborig inal organizations had their first organizing meeting on November 24 and 25th , 1999 in Saskatoon. The objective of this meeting was to seek support of financial officers from Aboriginal organization s for the formation of a professional development organization . Th e on e hundred participants attending the meeting agreed that it would be very beneficial to work together in the areas of education , accreditation , cod e of ethics areas, man agement-r elated works ho ps, networki ng, an d sharing of ideas. The movement to organize financial officers began five years ago in British Col umb ia. They have 109 members of which 40% - 50% are First Nations. Their strategic plan is to increase membership by 20 members per year. The y have developed a financial polic y manual and undertaken activities such as a derailed review and analysis of the latest Canada First Nation Fundin g Agreement for their membership . Thi s manual and review can be found on their website. These are some of th e develop m ent s that are occurrin g when people get together to share ideas. T he level of sharing will help financ ial officers develop their financia l manageme nt capacity . There is also a national organization called the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada. The AFOA is a national professional association serving th e need s of individuals working for or aspiring to posmons with First Nation 's organization s. It is responsible for providing training , certification, and profes sional (continued on page 20 ,, I ~a~ , Ten $1000 scholarships will be awarded to single-pa rent wome n who have successfully completed at least 60 per cent of a full course load in their first year of full-time postsecondary study and want to continue their second year of education . • MOM scholarships are designed to be applied directly to your outstanding government student loan debt. • If your loan debt is less than $1000 , you will receive a cheque for the difference after your loan is repaid. • If you receive a MOM scholarship and you have no student loan, you will receive a cheque for $1000. This scholarship , if used to reduce a government student loan, will not affect the amount of student assistance you receive. • Application deadline is June 30, 2000 , and successful applicants will be notified by July 21, 2000 . For application forms and further details, contact: Saskatchewan Women's Secretariat 1855 Victoria Ave., Regina, SK, S4P 3V5 Phone (306) 787-7401 or Fax (306) 787-2058 Application forms will be available after March 31 , 2000 , from the above address or any post-secondary educational institute in Saskatchewan . FOY e,vo~ s-t::-~ ■ Apr il 1997 Saskatchewan Women 's Secretariat ev-eryUMteY'e--_, ~~ U s-t::-o~ t::-o~ richer ~. ~ Hon. Joanne Crofford Minister Responsible for the Status of Women SASKATCHEWAN IIIBIA II 9 �HOCKEY.... THE FSIN vs. INAC CHAILENGF ANNOUNCERS: INACANDFSINSTARTOFFTHENEW MILLENNIUM Clarence lrnn. i'vlissinnippi Broadcasting Honor.ir\' :-.-laster of CcrcmoniL·s Lawrence \X1ecnil'. \'nice of Sask.Hchcw,ll1'sIndian Sports R EFERFFS: Judg.: D.1\'id Arnot. Trc.m · Commissionc-r by Marj Roden To open the millennium, the FSIN and INAC started a new tradition. Hitting the ice in a battle for pride , the likes of Assembly of First Nations' National Chief Phil Fontaine, FSIN Chief Perry Bellegarde and others from the FSIN faced off against the Right Honourable Robert Nault and the rest of the INAC crew at the first annual FSIN vs. lNAC Hocke y Challenge. The game was held at the Beard y's Okemasis hocke y arena near D uck Lake Janu ary 18th , 2000. T he IN AC team won by a score of 12 to 10. O f course, the game was just th at to everyone on the ice, includin g honourar y referee Eugene Arcand, who even tossed the game ref into the sin bin for a couple of minutes for interfering with the game - a temptation for most people at virtually any given hockey game. "I think the purpose of the game was just to have some fun, to get to know the people you work with. Of course, we have a very strong relationship with the Chiefs of the FSIN, so we just thought it v10uld be a good change of pace, to get out and do some things together, " said the Right Honourable Robert Nault. "Of course, as you know, we can't get away with running off with the trophy and then not coming back, so I suspect we'll have to do this more than once," he added with a gnn . T he FSIN Chiefs defend their net Eugl'nc Arcll1d. STC According to some of the players from che FSIN Team , the game's final score was actually in their favor, a straight-faced Chief Perry Bellegarde, explained while a few of his teammates chuckled in the background . "You know , there was another side to the game that a lot of people didn 't know about. T here 's a lot of initiatives that we're working at the Federation , and we told the minister "Look, we'll let you win the game , we'll let you guys go ahead , but look positively and favorabl in our favor when we start talking about th ese initiati ves we want to imple1 em here in th e region. " T hose were some of th e little thin gs going happening on the side. "T hat 's our orficial line, and we're sticking to it!" Phil Fontaine agreed. "There was a fifty million dollar housing program riding on this game, and if we'd have won, we'd have lost that, so we had to let them win ," said Fontaine with a goodnatured smile. Saskatoon Tribal Council vice chief George Lafond was a bit more serious when asked about the game. "Minister Nault , a number of months ago, initiated a conversation I believe with Chief Darcy Bear, that he (Nault) played some junior B in northern Ontario, and Perry (Bellegarde) overheard the conversation , and one thing led to another," said Lafond. INAC STARS Co,Kh: Chil'f Richie· Bird - :-.lmmc.11Lakl' First Nation Hon. Robe-rt N.utlt :-.tinisrcr INAC D.111idCh .irh.1nc,1L1 INAC Rm· Bird INAC Bl.1irCarlson INAC Rici Bdlcgardc· INAC Denis Carign.111 Gan · I\,·krasn · Dan:1· fkar Chief \VhirL·c.1p Dakot ,1 Simi, Darrell Havson INAC I 0. Brnr Durric NAC I I. Roh I-larvL •1· INAC 12. Dw.n·nc Johns INAC 13. Gan · Span ·in INAC l 'i. Duke l'L"llticr STC 1'i. Bill C1111L"rn11 Jr STC 1(,. '.\:,·ii \Vird1_.k.111 First N.Hion 9. l:'JN : FSIN CHlffS 1-lc:adC:D.1d1: Gr.ind Chil'f I Inward AnLkrslln. SI '.\:\'.-\ Gl'nl"r.11'.\1.tn.~c-r:J",· Qucwoanu : - Trih,d Chief ST( · I. Pnry BL·lkgarJc ' Phil Fontai1ll' Chi,-f FSI'.\: '.\:atilln.d Chid Al\: 3. Cui l.onL·child 2nd \ 'iLL'ChiL.f FSI'.\: '-1. Bruce :1:lorin Chid . Big Rivn hr,c \: .ui,111 'i. lc·d ,·\moinc Chil'I° f'oundm.tkcr First \:.1tion (,. DukL' Crc, ·c1·cs FSli\: \l ·tcran•,& sl'lla[e Robert S,·lw\CcT ( :hie!' Birch \: ,1rrn\\·, Fir,1 FdJi.: 1-ll'ad C:hid. j.1111L·, Smith C:rl'L ' \:.1tio11 \: .uinn Chiei'lkh .1po11.tcL · l'ir,1 \:.11ion I 0. Ltrn 0 .1kc·, C:hid. \:ek .1ncc·1Firsr \:.11io11 11. Bri.111.\k'.\: .1hh Chief l;ordon s Fir,r \: .Hi.in 12. LL·on.ml H.mllocrc Cr,111dVice-Ch id f'M ;c u. c;l'<llgl' Lafond \ 'iLL ·-Chid ' ST( . h. .\like FincJ .1, Trihal Rq, . A< Tl I 'i. Eric \ice · Chid .\!ITC I(,. ( :llml'II lkllq:arlk \,,1. Tribal l~q, l'l-l<~TC: 1~. Rogn Bird .\l<111tr, -;d l..1kL·l-ir\C \:.11i<1n \\ hi1L·c.1p/ lhkot .1 Fir\! \..1tion 'wlvl ' S[l'r 18. hank Rm·al I'). :vlurra1 Sp.11Yi e1 \"1. Trih,tl Rq, . YT<. 20. Rolxn .\kr .tst\' FSI\: C:orpor.llc Circk 21 . Ci,dk !SI\; C<1rinti<1m Lav.din D.1rc,· \kl<cn zic ( ;;1 Lcdou , ISi \: Sport & Rn re.Hion Photo Credit: Marj Roden IO SASKATCHEWAN i ll itiA. 11 April 199 7 �INACand FSINStarlof theNewMillennium (continue) Photo Credit: Mari Roden hockey players can have fun also. We can lee loose and have fun, and (hockey) doesn t always have to be a serious business. Bill played his junior A with Lebret, and did a fantastic job there. Duke played hi JUn10r wich the Weyburn Junior ream , and was also pare of the ( two rime reigning Canada-West Champions) Huskies for cwo years." "Ir's all in good fun, and it's abo ut good relationships,' ' stated Fontain e. 'We played Indian Affair here and I chink it's a good opportunity for people co have a lot of good fun outside of busin ess." " Left to Right Back Row Cal Arcand, --,--,--, Blair Clarson, ~,... .. Curtis Standing, Duke Pelltier,Bill CameronJr., GeorgeLafond,--,--, Front Row: Robert Nault, GaryMerasty,Phil ' Fontaine, Neil Witchekan, Leonard Hardlotte, --, Riel Bellegarde,Gary Sparvier,Roy Bird The youth of Beardy's were che ones who truly beneficed from the evening's events. To scare off with , all the proceeds from the game wen r cowards the Beardy's minor hockey program. ''Any little bit of money we do make, we want co put it cowards the kids because of course that 's what builds self-esteem," said Nault. ome of the younger role models who played in the game were the second benefit co the youth, according to Lafond. 'We've got some very good hockey talent here in Saskatchewan, and they don't go unnoticed, " explained Lafond . "I chink che purpose for Bill (Cameron Jr.) and Duke (Pelletier) being on the ice is co show young people premiere marquee Leadership: Choices 2000 + A Provincial Career Symposium for Youth May 10 & 11, 2000 Saskatoon Prairieland Exhibition Park Saskatoon, Sk. Canada Hosted by: STC Urban First Nation Services Inc. & Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nation s Over 3,000 Youth Expected to Participate from Grade 6 to Grade 12 Vital Career Information Informative Workshops Inter-active Tradeshow Exhibits Most Viable Options in High Growth Industries: Forestry Computer & Telecommunications Public Service Armed Forces Policin g Technology Science Hea lth Transportation Apprenticeship Trades Tourism and Complimentary Registration Reserve Your Spot Now: Call Visions lVlarkding Incorporated @ (306) 934 -4706 Toll Free at 1-877 - 772 -7790 Toll Free Fax 1-877 -934 -6819 Visit us @ www.saskatoon.quik.com/ choices much Minin g more �LACKOF RESPECT FORTREATY RIGHTSHASRESULTED IN COURTBATTLE The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations will immediately file a Statement of Claim challenging the provincial government 's jurisdiction to implement its new tax policy charging First Nations people PST for off-reserve purchases, Chief Perry Bellegarde announced March 29, 2000, one day after the provincial government released its budget. The provincial government announced the new PST First Nation tax policy today in its fiscal 2000/2001 Budget. The new PST First Nation tax policy will take effect April 1, 2000. "This provincial government has now demonstrated through the implementation of this new tax policy that it has no respect for First Nations people or our Treaty Rights. Under our Treaties, First Nations people agreed to share the land in exchange forcertain Treaty Rights, which includes immunity to any taxation. Not only have we not received our fair share of the wealth from the resources taken from our lands, this coalition government dearly has no respect for our Treaties or the contributions First Nation; people have made to this province over the last one hundred years," Chief Bellegarde said. The Federation accuses the provincial government of caving in to the recommendations from the Vicq Report on taxation and the pressure lobby by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation with no regard or respect for First Nation Treaty Rights. "T his new PST tax policy is arbitrary and has been implemented with no direct consultation with First Nations and we are prepared legally and intend to fully defend our Treaty Right to tax immunity," Chief Bellegarde said. The Federation says that First Nation leaders are also challenging the government 's position with respect to implementing the new PST tax policy as a matter of tax fairness. Chief Bellegarde says chat the public is lead to believe that First Nation people do not pay any taxes, when the opposite is true. 50 per cent of the province's· First Nation population live in urban centres, which means most of those First Nations people pay income, GST, property, utility, insurance and all other forms of taxes the same as the rest of society. "Not only is this new PST tax policy an affront to our Treaty Rights as First Nations people, it is a policy that taxes the most economically disadvantaged group of people in our society. This will dearly have a negative and lasting effect on the relationship between First Nations and this provincial government," Chief Bellegarde concluded. The FSIN filed its Statement of Claim challenging the implementation of the PST to off-reserve purchases with the Court of Queen 's Bench in Saskatoon on April 1, 2000. f4 HOCKEY. • • • DIANO Stomps on PAGC By RON MERASTY To usher in the arrival of Spring (and perhaps the imminent arrival of another lean fiscal year), the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) All Stars pummelled the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Selects 13-2 in a game played at the Prince Albert Communiplex March 21. While the score may have been one-sided, that is not to suggest that the game was unentertaining. It was a raw display of power that the Department has not flexed since the days of Eeyore. They set aside their fiduciary duties for a couple of hours to administer a good old-fashioned thrashing of their supposed beneficiaries. Vice-Chief Leonard Hardlotte, the keen but over-worked netminder for PAGC had never seen so much vulcanised rubber in his hitherto stellar career. 12 SASKATCHEWAN i It didn't take long for the fireworks to puck in the net. They were waxing while the begin. DIAND's Rob Harvey lifts the cur- PAGC were waning. tain on "Showtime" as scores on a breakaway That is not to say that the PAGC Selects at the 19 second mark of the first of two 25- didn't have their moments to shine. They minute periods, foreshadowing the debacle had their chances but were unable to (continued on page 15) to follow. He whistles a shot from the right face-off circle low to the stick side of Leonard Hardlotte, and voila! The ice is, figuratively speaking, broken. To be fair, the PAGC side had a more mature assembly of skaters. Probably overripe, but eager to show their stuff. Meanwhile, the 1 DIAND All though having players, were younger, faster, meaner, hungrier, PAGC SelectsFront row, left to right: GeraldSanderson,Vice-Chief and, ultimately, more LeonardHardlotte, Henry McKenzie, ChiefMarcel Head, Eddie adept at putting the Head, Eric Lathlin. Back row, left to right:Dennis Whitecap, Chief Walter Constant, GeneDer, Brian Carriere,Dwight Mirasty, April 1997 �COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS: By Elizabeth Maier A CHANCE "I have to be wise as to what I can see ahead for those not yet born. my grandchildren's children, not yet born ... that they will feed from the benefits [of Treaty} .. .I want to see something that's far better...for the future as their generation goes on and on and on... " Treaty 5 Elder John James Head - January 1998, Saskatoon The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is doing its best to see that Elder John James Head's concerns are met. Through the Treaty Governance Processes (TGP) established in 1996, exploratory talks are taking place between the FSIN and First Nation residents of Saskatchewan. According to Dorothy Myo, Coordinator of Treaty Governance Processes, the key to addressing these issues is to share information about the ongoing implementation of treaty rights with people at all community levels throughout Saskatchewan. Based on agreement between the FSIN and Canada, with the Province of Saskatchewan as observers, the process is well underway with a framework for negotiations expected early this year. The Treaty Table seeks to prioritize issues and to act upon input, ideas and suggestions. There is a dedicated group of people at Office of TGP seeking to ensure that the grassroots individuals will be involved each step of the way. They are visiting communities across Saskatchewan with a series of exploratory talks based on a two fold agenda. Clearly treaties cannot and will not be renegotiated. However, Dorothy Myo explained that the TGP is intent on taking information to urban and reserves areas explaining the treaties, and describes what the Governance Table sees as practical implementation. Secondly, they are seeking feedback from all April 1997 Treaty First Nation peoples, so that communities and individuals have a say in the policies that will ensure the spirit, intent and the written agreements are addressed on an ongoing basis. TO LEARN' LISTEN AND discussions are based around current issues and oral history compiled from the Elders in the province. Phase 2 will assess the information gathered on these topics and will pull together the major areas of concern examin- SHAREIDEAS "We are herefor a very important reason,it is for our grandchildren,so that they may have a goodfuture." Senator Allen Bird, Montreal Lake First Nation, 1997. By meeting with Chiefs and Band Councils, who will then seek to inform their memberships, discussions are undertaken to identify models of self government based on past and present perceptions of self determination. Communities are encouraged to share their ideas, integrating traditional values with concepts of First Nations Governance. Off reserve Treaty members will also be consulted and urban residents will have ongoing opportunities to come listen and to speak. The presentations include verbal presentations presented in the language of First Nations throughout the province, a reading package and a video that will help explain the Office of Treaty Governance's agenda. The TGP mandate is to formulate an 'umbrella agreement in principle' after the extensive consultation process is completed. The TGP will incorporate the feedback from all that participate, and will share the information in published reports when the process is complete. First on the Governance Table during Phase 1 are discussions on child welfare, education, justice, health, with annuities, shelter, hunting and fishing and trapping and gathering to follow. The topics of lands and resources have been added to the list of issues for the Treaty Table to assess. The talks and ing changes and mapping out the appropriate course of action. Dorothy Myo stressed that the staff at the Office of Treaty Governance will see to it that concerns in the communities will be heard and considered. She says that a big part of the processes includes listening to the views and interests with respect, based on mutual understanding and hope for a brighter future. She hopes "people will not become discouraged by the pace which at times can seem slow. There is a process involved and the results will be well worth the time it takes. Remember that the chance to build and to restore treaty obligations for our children is driven by us, and comes from within." The Office of Treaty Governance Processes recognizes that public education and that awareness about treaties is crucial to the success of their mandate. The FSIN and the office of Treaty governance will keep you informed of the events and consultations scheduled for each community as they occur. SASKATCHEWAN •·••~· 13 �AND MORE HOCKEY! FSIN Provincial Hockey Tournament The FSIN Provincia l Hockey Championships would like to thank che participants , officials, spectators, and of course the many volunteers needed to stage this event. Many games were lose and many were won, but the Provincial Hockey Championships brought together our First Nacion community from every corner of the province to showcase the finest talent in the sport of hockey. The FSIN will be expecting an even bigger tournament next year ALL STARS - SENIOR M EN'S CONTACT Goal Darwin Morin Right Defense Horace Ratt Left Defense Dana Arcand Left Wing Don Boyer Center Stacey Sutherland Right Wing Morris Elderkin Peter Ballantyne Peter Ballantyne Muskeg Lake Peter Ballantyne Muskeg Lake Peter Ballantyne LEGENDS CHAMPIONS M USKEG LAKECREE N ATION CONTACT PETER B ALLANTYNE OPAW STARS Nick Lafond Bernie Arcand Spencer Greyeyes Gil Ledoux Barry Ledoux Joey Ledoux Dwayne Arcand Pat Lafond Dean Moreau Jackson Wolfe Barry Longneck George Lafond Elvis Lafond #20 #4 #16 # 14 #19 #17 #7 # 15 #21 #10 #7 LADIES CHAMPIONS MINISTIKWAN LADI ES Stacey Chief Savanah Crookedneck Miche lle Alexan Darla Lewis Christa l Chief Lana Crookedneck RobynCrookedneck Maoassah Crookedneck Charlene Crookedneck Carmen Lewis Clarissa Crooked neck Sherri Chief Vanessa Trottier Stephanie Trottier Kelly Alexan CJ.Crooke dn eck Mandy Ernest Jana Crookedneck #9 #27 #18 # 15 #22 RE CREATIONAL CHAMPION S GORDON 'S HAWKS #35 #19 #14 #29 # 11 #7 # 12 CHAD CAMERON MEMORIAL S ENIOR MEN'S Darwin Morin Leroy Bloomfield Adolph McCal lum Peter Bird Morris Elderkin Ron Highwa y James Custer Alphie Dor ion Les Bird Brenann Janvier Don Boyer Sam Beatty Lambert Custer Rocky McCa llum Nick Michel Joe McKay Horace Ratt Darrell McCall um Mel Linklater #29 #00 #96 # 19 #1 l # 17 #93 #14 # 15 #66 #38 #68 #39 #94 #32 #24 #88 WESTERN CANADA NATIVE MINOR HOCKEY CHAfdPIONSHIP APRIL 14 - 16, 2000 WINNERS WERE: PRE-NOVICE Co nrad McNab Barclay McNab Terrance McNab Bryan McNab Jr. Trevor McNab Mitch McN ab Albert McNab Roy McNab Calvin McNab Ron McNab Ryan McNab Lyle McNab Pat McNab Russell McNab Chris Anderson Brian McNab - Coach/G M #35 #30 #44 #2 0 # 12 #17 #26 #1 0 # 15 #33 #93 # 19 #16 #25 #24 1st Valley Lil Eagles , 2nd Red Earth , 3rd YFC Braves NOVICE DMSION 1st Sandy Lake Chief , 2nd Kitsaki , 3rd Ochapawace Thunder ATOMDMSION 1st P.A. Predators, 2nd Island Lake, 3rd James Smith PEEWEE DMSION 1st Mudjakit Moose, 2nd Red Pheasant Chiefs, 3rd Sandy Lake Senators BANTAM DMSION 1st Sandy Lake Chiefs, 2nd Poundmaker , 3rd Saskatoon Timberwolves MIDGET DMSION Photo Credit: Kevin Voinorosky 14 SASKATCHEWAN illl8i£.lil 1st Onion Lake , 2nd Saskatoon Selects, 3rd Three Nations April 1997 �DIANDStomps 011PAGC (continued.from page 12) convert. In their mind's eye, they could see themselves executing a great play, could see the uck floating gracefully into the net behind the goaltender , helpless to cry to stop it, and raising their sticks triumphantly above their heads with grateful and happy ream-mates gliding over to congratulate chem for their athletic , if not artistic virtuosity. Alas! The reality did not live up co the dream . Unfor tun ately, when you spend more t ime in the boardroom than at the rink, your puckhandling skills start co flag. Cunis Standing, who is normally a Northern Lights Casino taskmaster v ia Wahpeton Dakota First Nation, moves his side up 2 - zip with a nice feed from John O merod. hen Ro er Bird , a since-timeimmemorial native of Montreal Lake, ' in s 'l shoe off the iron for D IAND. DIAND pretty much owned the ice. Example: Riel Bellegarde skates from behind his ner, spots a streaking Darrell Haysom and fires a hard, accurate pass to him , right on the tape before he crosses centre ice, who then Headmans the puck ahead to a wideopen Curtis Standing who has nothing but clear ice ahead of him , but canno t solve the riddle chat is Hardlocte. He is foiled by the stalwart Hardlotte, who is performing what is known only in the sporrs journalist 's trade as "a yeoman 's service." We don 't know quite what it means but it sounds like a lot of good work. Gerald Sanderson, of the James Smith Cree Nation, then has a breakaway, is stop ped , and with the goalie sprawled helplessly on his back like a tortoise, can't find, as it were, the "handle" on the puck, and is thwarted again. Moments later, on a rush, PAGC's Dunlop Muskego makes several nifty moves before depositing the puck in the back of the DIAND nee. There is new life with a 2-1 score. There is hope . But in every 7-2 or 9-1 pasting , the losing side always seems to be down only 2-1 in the early going, as is the case in chis (mis)match. The PAGC doesn 't quit. Soon it is Jas. Smith 's Eddie Head combining with Dunlop Muskego: a perfect feathery pass from the right point co a waiting Dunlop Muskego in the deep slot - and (rats!) a great save by DIAND. April 1997 DIAND starrs to pull away when Greg (no relation to Anson ) Carter bulges the twine on a great feed from Roger Bird , making it 3-1. (Sitting in the stands, I begin wondering when was the last time the Department actually gave me my promised ann ual Treacy No . 6 allotment of twine? It's been a while.) Not long after, Rob Harvey for DIAND has a breakaway, is stopped, and with the puck set up perfectly, Curtis randing picks the cher ry, making it 4-1. Gene Der, coach of the PAGC Selects looks around for ice a-la- coccy Bowman, but finding none affects a Bowmanesque expression of nonchalance. You'd think his team was up 4-0 and on cruise control. Robin Meleo , associate coach (I think ) ight be mulling over a new career as he chin s of his gruelling lace-night drive back co tanlev Mission . Gerald Sanderson of Jas. Smith is stoned (that is, is stopped cold) on a point-blank opportunity. Moments lacer, over at the ocher end of the barn, Riel Bellegarde, DIAND's North Central District Manager via Little Black Bear Reserve, caroms another shot off the post. Moments later, he notches another marker on a wriscer chat just trickles over the line on the stick side . Leonard Hardlotte would like to have that one back, and several more. As the 25minuce period ends, the score is 5-1 for DIAND . The second period has just started when Darrell Haysom beats Hardlotte with a low blow, er, shoe. Then PAGC mounts an offensive, with Hillary Cook from the La Range Indian Band (locality Bell's Point?) nicely setting up Stanley Mission's (fellow band member) Brian Hardlotte (who might as well have had the shoe teed up), but who doesn 't quite get eno ugh oomph on his shot . Maybe he doesn't golf(ataykee). The score is still 6-1, that is, until Rob Harvey, who seems to know chat Leonard Hardlotte might have a certain achilles heel, fires a low, laser-guided wrister to the glove side, making it 7- 1. Too low to snare with the mitt and coo fast co kick the leg out. Soon thereafter, after a face-off deep in PAGC traditional territory , Riel Bellegarde earns another feather in his bonnet as he fancy dances around Leonard Hardlotte and it is now a 7-goal cushion . He's so good that I'm starting to think there might be a chance he might become a Brashear to one of PAGC's McSorleys. Luckily it isn't chat kind of game. I'm beginnin g co wonder if calorierich, nutrition-poor per diem lunches interlarded with , well, lard, haven't come back co haunt the somewhat overmatched PAGC side . Roger Bird displays Gretzkian playmaking abilities as he fires a hard across-the-goalcrease pass co ob Harvey - a play that is reminiscent of Great One-Anyo ne - and the puck easily crosses the threshold of a yaw ning cage. Heck, Granny could have completed that one - o easy it was to execute. It is now a 9-1 bulge, and yet only about 8:30 as expired in the second and lase fran1e. (I think about chat twine again . ·el Bellegarde's from Treaty No . 4 and he's pro ably got bundles of twine at his homestead. ) Gerald Sanderson is foiled again on a breakaway. Then Chief Marcel Head of the hoal Lake Cree Nation has the goaltender at his mercy but decides on a last-second reprieve and grants clemency. At the 12 minute mark , Bellegarde fires a quick shoe high to rhe stick side with enough force to startle the water bottle , bringing the bad guys to double digits . At this point, even the most die-hard PAGC fans, who are mentioned below in passing, may be starting to think, that just maybe, the game may be out of reach. Chief Walter Constant of the James Smith Cree Nation finds himself alone in a showdown with th e DIAND goaltender, but loses this round. DIAND is not in a treating mood. At the other end, Greg Carter bangs it off the post yet again . Eric Lathlin , a PAGC mercenary from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, brings his side co within eight, as he slides the black disk past what has to be a startled DIAND netminder. Soon after, Brian Hardlotte and Gerald Sanderson miss their chance. The DIAND goaltender is sprawled out much in the typical fashion of the wonky-groined, soon-tobe-put-out-to-pasture Dom Hasek. DIAND scores yet again (perpetrator unknown, as I was making my way over to (continued on page 22) SASKATCHEWAN ■ DIB ■Ailll 15 �Community DemandsInquiry (continued.from page 4) 1beHistorialFon11atio11 oftheFSIN (co11ti11uedfrom page 7) Saskatchewan. Such a process, if done right could expose and develop solution s to the deeply rooted problems we all face. If the government heeds the words of Chief Perry Bellegarde and Vice Chief Lawrenc e Joseph , their leadership and vision will put in place a If all parts Aboriginal and common cask than apart, we of our commumt1es - non Aboriginal - can initiate chis of working together rather could create the climate that Photos:Right, GrandmothersVigilfor justice Below , After the CleansingCeremony,Queen Elizabeth PowerPlant March 25, 2000 Photo Credit: Elizabeth Maiers public inquiry chat could reach deep into communities finding solutions going beyond narrow legal definitions. Many communities are ready for chis coming together to find common solutions for the good of all. They are sickened by the most recent events and disheartened by the economic and social misery chat many live with each day. There is a bridge of awareness growing between both Aboriginal and nonAboriginal communities creating an overall climate with zero tolerance for violence within and between communities. There is also zero tolerance for the violence carried out by the institutions of the dominant society. le means a common stand against the poverty and powerlessness and a willingness co jointly challenge the institutions chat perpetuate the inequities. le means a walking together and bridging between communities and their cultural diversity, but also the need to stand together and not be separated in a common fight against racism and for economic and social justice for everyone. ensure peace and harracher one of silence and violence . If chis process could happen here m chis provrnce it could go beyond being just another public inquiry done by a few, but rather has the potential co be an open public community to community process chat could be embraced by many. le could be the blocks laid down by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. The Royal Commission called for sweeping changes in the way communities see each ocher and live together. Ir has in its numerous recommendations the seeds for how to erase from our society the cancerous attitudes chat permit behaviours such as the "Starlight Tours." This is our common struggle; To reflect on and learn how communities are able to live together and overcome inequities and racism, to face squarely the anger, hurt and sorrow and to build an anti-racist, peaceful , equitable and harmonious society for all. Don Kossick is Director of the Saskatoon Community Outreach and Education Centre and Producer of the radio program Making the Links , on CFCR 90.5 FM Saskatoon. Saskatchewan Indians. The delegates elected John Tootoosis as President , John Gambler as Vice-President and passed a new constitution . The Union of Saskatchewan Indians identified the following goals: ❖ The protection of Treaties and Treacy Rights ❖ The fostering of progress in economic, educational and social endeavours of Indian people ❖ Co-operation authorities ❖ with civil and religious Constructive criticism and thorough discussion on all matters ❖ The adherence to democratic procedure ❖ The promotion of respect and tolerance for all people It was in 1958, the Saskatchewan First Nations organizations became the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (PSI). The following year the structure of the PSI was determined. For more than two decades, the PSI worked cowards fulfilling its mandate, which was centered around th e protection of Treaties and Treaty Rights. Significant progress was made in a number of areas. New inroads were made in education with a 1972 policy paper chat called for "Indian Control of Indian Education". Shortly after, band controlled schools were established to replace residential schools. The PSI also established various institutions such as the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College (now called the Cultural Centre) in 1972 as a teaching institution. As demand for programs grew over the years, the PSI initiated other institutions. The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, the Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation and the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies were all established by the PSI, as they continued to meet the increasing educational needs of Saskatchewan First Nations. Despite the progr ess chat the PSI was making on behal f of First Nations people in Saskatchewan, concerns were raised regard(continued on next page ) 16 SASKATCHEWAN llliH~II April 1997 �1beHistorialFonnationofFSIN (continued) ing the non-profit status of the organization. It was felt it did not accurately reflect the organizations changing nature or mandate . In keeping with these concerns, a massive re-organization of the FSI was undertaken. On April 16, 1982 Saskatchewan Chiefs agreed to form Ca nada' first Indian Legislative Assembly. T he po itical convention the y signed restructur ed the F I. As a result, the provincial governin g body was no longer a non- pro fit organization but a true Federation of Na tion s. Ir was at chis time the FSI expanded its name to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations . The Chiefs gained control of the executive and administrative functions of First Nation government at the band , tribal council and provincial level. A resolution was adopted on October 19th , 1982 to draft the Provisional Charter of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. This charter is now known as the Convention Act, which, outlines the governing body and structure of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The first Legislative Assembly of the Chiefs of Saskatchewan was held one year later on October 19th, 1983 . Since that first Assembly, Saskatchewan Chiefs have made significant progress in the struggle toward recognition of Treaty Rights and the creation of a better future for First Nation people. For more than fifty years now the Chiefs have worked as a collective, unified voice for the protection and implementation ofTreaty Rights. FSIN LEADERSHIP 1958 1961 1964 1966 1968 1978 1979 1986 1994 1998 - 1961 1964 1966 1968 1978 1979 1986 1994 1998 present April 1997 John Tootoosis David Knight Wilfred Bellegarde Walter Dieter David Ahenakew Albert Bellegarde Sol Sanderson Roland Crowe Blaine Favel Perry Bellegarde CONGRATULATIONS • winners OFTHE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Congratulati ons on winning the first ationa l Aborigi nal Achievement Awards of a brand new mi llennium ! These awards represent the highest ho nour Canada 's Aborigina com munity can bestow upon its ach ievers. They are also a reminder to all proud Canadi ans of the enorm ous fulfilment that comes from recog nition at this level. Eac h of you has earned the attention and respect of your peers by virtue of your ability to inspire others with your hard work and devotion to cause. While such individual accomplishments are personally rewarding , they also reflect greater collective improvements in Aboriginal communities across the country , where strength and independence of spirit continue to be the hallmarks of achievement. I would like to offer my praise to the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation for establishing the tradition of bringing such contributions by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada into the national spotlight. By acknowledging these impressive talents often , we cannot help but foster both creative and intellectual development m the younger generations to follow. Again , congratulations! Chief Simon Baker (Khot-La-Cha), OC Heritage and Spir ituality Ambassad or .for the Squamish peop le and a national and internaiio nal pe1f orme1: Joh n Charles Bernard, Bus iness and Cl)mmerce He turned a p assion f or computers into a multi-mi llion-dollar e111 erprise. Paul J. Birckel (Nashia), Co mmun ity Development Spearheaded one oft heji rsl land claims settlements in the Yukon. created a templat e.for j i,ture agreements in Canada. Dr. Joseph Arthur GosneH (Sim-oogit HLEEK ) Lifetime Achieve ment Preside nt of the Nisga 'a Nation and Chief Negotiator ja r the Nisga'a people . Fjola Hart-Wasekeesikaw , R.N. M.N., Hea lth and Medi c ine President of the Aborig inal Nurses Associatio n of Canada. Waneek Hom-Miller, Youth Award This champion sw immer will lead Canada into the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Leetia lneak, Media and Communications A writer, director, and producer of children's television. Edith Josie, CM, OC, Heritage and Spirituality This historian and Justice of the Peace writes jar the Whitehorse Star s Here Are the News The Honourable Judge Steven Point, Law and Justice Appointed to the bench to serve British Columbians. Miles G. Richardson (KILSLI KAJI STING) Environment This B.C. Treaty Commissioner designated Gwaii Hanaas as Canada's.fi rst national pa rk reserve. The Honourable Robert D. Nault, P.C., M.P. Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Dr. Jo-Ann Archibald , Educat ion A p ioneer in the adva ncement of First Nations educat ion. ~1 Ministre des Affaires ' indiennes et du Nord canadien Konrad Haskan Sioui, Public Service He invited the Innu to join the Quebec Assembly of First Nations. Chief Roy Albert Whitney (Onespot), Business and Commerce l eader of the Tsuu T'ina Nation, Chairman, Treaty 7 Tribal Council, and Chair, National Aboriginal Economi c Development Board. Tsa-qwa-supp (Art Thompson), Arts and Culture Master artist designed 1994 Commonwealth Games medals, carved totem pol es jar commission s in Canada and the U.S. SASKATCHEWAN lllal•II 17 �THEIMPACTOF SASKATCHEWAN'S GROWINGABORIGINAL COMMUNITY Saskatchewan and Aboriginal Peoples in the 21st Century: Social Economic and Political Changes and Challenges examines the changing population demographics of Saskatchewan and the impact of Aboriginal businesses in the provincial economy. In 1996 the FSIN commissioned a team of experts at the College of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan to utilized the Provincial Economic Model of Saskatchewan (PREMOS) to produce a fifty year forecast. The purpose of the fifty year forecast was to provide timel y analysis to inform decision makers. The forecasts in the study are not statements of what is anticipated to happen , but they are predictions based on no changes in the economic situation for Aboriginal peoples. Here are some of their findings ; POPULATION GROWTH: • Aboriginal population of Saskatchewan is to increase threefold within the next half-century. It is projected that the Aboriginal population in Saskatchewan will increase from 135,000 people in 1995 to 434,000 people in 2045. By the year 2045 , Aboriginal people will make up approximately 1/3 or 32.5% of Saskatchewan's population compared with 1/10 or 13.3% in 1995. • The total population of 15 to 24 years old is projected to decrease 6% by the year 2011, while the corresponding Aboriginal cohort will increase by 71 %. In the O - 24 age group, Aboriginal people are expected to comprise 38% of the population by 2011. • Over the next two decades, the aborigi nal 25-34 age group is projected to increase by 38% from 21,700 to 30 ,000 while the non-aboriginal university age population will experience a substantial decline. They are projected to lose 66,700 individuals, just over 25%, by the year 2011. LABOUR FORCE: • As early as 2001 , one quarter (25% ) of all labour force entrants and on e third (33%) of all new school entrants will be 18 SASKATCHEWAN I Aboriginal with the vast majority being First Nation. EMPLOYMENT GAP: • Status Quo scenarios predict that the Aboriginal employment rate of 31 % in 1995 will drop to 19% by 2015 and drop further to 11% by 2045. • The scenario shows an Aboriginal population that is growing rapidly whil e employment for Aboriginal people continues to grow at the current rate, which is less than the population growth. • Aboriginal employment must increase from the current level of5.4% to 14.6% during the forecast just to keep the problem from getting worst. In order to solve the problem and close the employment gap to the provincial level, the pro portion must increase from 5.4% to 23%. In other words, the proportion of jobs held by Aboriginal people must more than quadruple during the next fifty years. EMPLOYMENT INCOME AND PERSONA L INCOME: • While it is expected that Aboriginal employment income will grow at the same rate as non-Aboriginal employment income, average Aboriginal real personal income is expected to decline over the fifty year forecast period in the status quo scenano. • The reason for the decline in personal income is the decreasing Aboriginal employment rate. As the employment rate falls, the proportion of Aboriginal people who are unemployed increases, where the unemployed are receiving a much lower income. This has the effect of reducing the average personal income of Aboriginal people. ECONOMIC GAP: • Given that Aboriginal people on th e average receive abou t 75% of thei r income from emp loyment, the economic impact of the status quo is devastati ng for Aboriginal people and Aborigin al communities. The net effect for Aboriginal people is ever decreasing average personal income and more reliance on governments for assistance. This economic impact is of significant impor tance to the province of Saskatchewan . EDUCATION GAP: • The problem of the education gap is compounded by the fact th at the Aboriginal population is growing at a significant rate. Consequently , enrolments in educational programs must increase at a rate to match the emerging population rate and an additional increase is required to close the education gap. In order to close th e Aboriginal economic gap, the education gap will have to be closed. Training and education initiatives must be part of economic development strategies for Aboriginal . communities. ELECTORATE IMPACTS: • In addition to revealing the changing population demographics, th e study was intended to examine what kind of politi cal impact the increases in population could mean in federal and provincial elections. Although it is unlikely the Aboriginal population could solely determine the result of an election their numbers could potentially increase to a point where they make up 15% to 20% of the electorate in certain constituencies. ABORIGINAL BUSINESS AND TREATY LAND ENTITLEMENT SURVEY: • Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) will have a $516 million impact on the economy of Saskatchewan over the next few years. TLE agreements increased fund s for First Nations to purchase lands and engage in major economic activities in the province of Saskatchewan. • The distribution of on-reserves and offreserve businesses are relatively even. In total 45 .3% are located on reserve, and the other 54. 7% were located off reserve. • The survey indicate s that 38 .7% of Aboriginal busine sses are in the service m ustry and 24.5% are in th e who leAp ·1 1997 �1beImpactofSaskatchewa11 's Gmwi11g Ab01igi11al CommunitJ (continued) 1 sale/ retail trade industry. T he third largest is 9.6% in the construction industry. • In many of these Aboriginal owned businesses 2 1% of management positions and 23% of non-management position are staffed by non -Aboriginal people. T he study also found that 32 % of Aboriginal businesses reported having a non-aboriginal partner. CONCLUSION - FOUR FSIN CHALLENGES: 1. Developing First Nations Business, Employment and Education Strategies: Corporate Sector 2. Developing First Nations Business, Employment and Education Strategies: Government Partners 3. Developing First Nations Employment and Education Strategies: Organized Labour 4. Improving Training and Education Opportunities for First Nations The current socio-economic conditions within First Nations ' communities will not be adequate to support their future or Saskatchewan's. First Nations' must become part of the solution and must be involved in finding the means to continue to develop , contribute and participate in all aspect of Saskatchewan 's economy and society. Policies need to be implemented so that the forecasts presented in this study do not happen. Aboriginal leaders want to ensure that all partners in Saskatchewan's public and private sectors, have accurate and detailed data about the Aboriginal population so we can plan together our common future. Aboriginal leaders see the future prosperity and health of the Aboriginal community as intertwined with the future of all Saskatchewan citizens. Aboriginal leaders want to plan for a stronger Saskatchewan economy, which will improve the well being of all citizens. ~ April 1997 ~~ lf~~ Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations corporate circle INTENSIFYING GOALSTO CREATEA REPRESENTATIVE WORKFORCE First Nations and Corporate Leaders Meet in Saskatoon M embers of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Corporate Circle gathered in Saskatoon March 30 and 31, 2000. The gathering is aimed to intensify efforts to create a representative work force and representative participation in the economy of First Nations people throughout Saskatchewan 's public and private sector. "We are very excited about the progress our Corporate Circle has achieved since April 1999 and the objective of our meeting is to investigate ways of increasing the number of training and employment opportunities for First Nations people in the public and private sector, " FSIN Chief Perry Bellegarde said. This was the third meeting for the Corporate Circle's membership . The FSIN Corporate Circle was officially launched in April of last year. The Corporate Circle gatherings are held quarterly and the next meeting is tentatively scheduled for late summer in Regina. The FSIN Corporate Circle is a unique initiative focussing on strategies aimed at providing a vibrant and sustaining economy for the future of all Saskatchewan people. The Corporate Circle initiative pursues a wide range of opportunities that will be tailored to the business needs of the participating companies. These include: Employment opportunities, Training opportunities, Investment opportunities by FSIN or First Nations in existing businesses, Investment opportunmes by Saskatchewan businesses in existing First Nations companies, Investment partnership or joint venture opportunities in new or existing business, and Opportunities for First Nations businesses to become suppliers to new or existing companies. T he gathering was hosted at the Saskatoon Inn by the Saskatoon Tribal Council and had the participation of approximately 100 CEO 's and First Nation leaders. In addition to the well-attended Information and Dialogue Forums there were 29 individual meetings between parties with common business interests. These individual meetings were specific to discussion of possible business joint ventures and partnerships among key figures from Corporate or Private sectors and First Nations communities. T he Corporate Circle was initiated in 1999 to respond to future demographic trends that predict First Nations people will represent nearly a third to one half of the province 's population by 2045. The FSIN invited the province 's corporate and private sectors to address the future of Saskatchewan's economy through a collective approach. Robert Merasty, Executive Director of the Corporate Circle said, "the corporate and private sectors response has been overwhelming. The CEO 's and presidents of these companies have demonstrated a sincere commitment to working with the First Nations in employment and economic development. The long term benefit of this commitment is that it will lead to a more prosperous and vibrant economy for our province." The F.S.I.N. Corporate Circle is Co-chaired by FSIN Chief Perry Bellegarde and Ron Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer of SaskEnergy. The Corporate Circle has a membership of 40 companies from the Corporate and Private Sectors. ~ SASKATCHEWAN lllal•II 19 �CHIEFBELLEGARDE ON TREATY GOVERNANCE By Warren Goulding Federatio n of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Perry Bellegarde sees the day when th e much-maligned Indian Act will be a thing of the past. And while it can't come soon enough for Bellegarde, the process that is leading to a new governance and fiscal relationship with the federal and provincial governments has been long and at times trying. "You've got to remember we've had th e Indian Act for over 100 years, so you can't totally get rid of it overnight, " Bellegarde says. In 1996, Canada, Saskatchewan and the FSIN began a process that will eventuall y result in a new relationship with th e two levels of government and Treaty First Nations in Saskatchewan. The parties established the Common Table in October of '96 as a forum for developing a new stru cture. Two separate tables - Governance and Fiscal Relations - were created. Since then , the federal government, the province and th e FSIN have explored the many complex aspects that will be part of any new agreement. Discussions with First Nations peopl e have been ongoing. "We're engaging in Phase Two, which is a community consultation process getting our co our 72 First Nations at the band level," Chief Bellegarde said in a recent interview. "We are going to start focusing on the urban centres like Regina , Saskatoon, P.A., the Battlefords. They're the hot spots, where a lot of our First Nations members reside." Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (continued from page 9) development opportunities in financial management. AFOA of Canada had its first Annual Conference in Winnipeg on February 9-12, 2000. The conference was a great success. There were 300 participants from all across Canada. Some of issues discussed were the future of Aboriginal fiscal relations, bench marking and performance indicators, financial reporting practices as well as many other current issues financial people have to deal with. 20 SASKATCHEWAN IMal~M Currentl y, approximatel y one-third of First Nation s people live off-reserve. It is these people , Bellegarde stresses that must be involved in the process leading co a Treaty Implementation Act. The FSIN Chief says replacing the Indian Act and ensuring that the Treaties are honoured will go a long way toward recognizing the rights and needs of First Nations people living in urban centres. "It will finally see a new fiscal arrangement based on total population on and offreserve, based on the needs of our people, based on the portability of programs and services and based on their inherent and Treaty rights ," said Bellegarde. "We've had the Indian Act since 1876 and we've always maintained that our rights do not come from the Indian Act. We have inherent rights and we have Treaty rights and we have to find a mechanism to give legal effect co those treaties and that 's why we have co have this Treaty Implementation Act. "So I wish we could have had it in place yesterday." The Chief says the tough slugging is taking place now as officials crisscross the province providing updates and seeking input . "It never moves fast enough for my liking ," Bellegarde concedes. "Bue you can only move as fast as the people." Clearly, Bellegarde is not prepared to compromise the wishes of his people in a rush to secure a new agreement. The consultation part of the process, including utilizing the wisdom of Elders, is vital, he says. "We know it's not going to happen overnigh t. A lot of our people feel comfortable that at least we're engaging in a process. We have a formalized process that will hopefully bear fruit for our children and grandchildren. " The federal government has said that making th e Treaty Implementation Act work effectively in Saskatchewan is important , since it would serve as a model for other jurisdictions. The Saskatchewan process is the most comprehensive in Canada. "We must commit ourselves to finding new and innovative solutions that will enable First Nations people co move toward greater self-sufficiency and stronger economies ," Indian Affairs and Northern Development Minister Robert Nault said in November. Bellegarde agrees the importance of the process cannot be overstated. "We've always maintained that we'll always have treaties as long as the sun shines, rivers flow, grass grows. We've all heard that. We've got them enshrined in Canada 's Constitution under Section 3 5". "The question is, do we want to leave it to the Supreme Court of Canada to fill up that box of rights or do we rely on ourselves to fill it up ourselves according to the process we've established. " One of the guest speakers was Chief Phil Fontaine from AFN. He said that selfgovernment is about designing our own system of accountability. He spoke about developing such institutions as First Nations statistical, taxation, financial authority, and financial committees. Chief Fontaine emphasized that financial officers would play an important role in chis system of accountability. Another guest speaker was the Auditor General of Canada, Denis Desautels. He spoke about sound financial management reporting which is an essential ingredient for successful program delivery. He also spoke about an audit tool that his office has recently developed the Financial Management Capability Model. This model describes the key elements of effective financial management. It sets out a path that an organization can follow to develop into a fully accountable organization. In addition, at the AFOA national conference we held the first annual convocation of graduates. The graduates received the professional designation CAFM (Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager). This desig- 1bisarticlefirst appearedin FagleFealberNews. Wamm Goulding is a Saskatoon.freelance writer. ~ April 1997 �Road Restriction Advance Notice Spring road restrictions will soon be placed on some provincial highways and municipal roads to prevent damage by heavy vehicle loads during the spring thaw. Generally, restrictions are in effect for a six week period. Restrictions may change on 48 hours notice. Spring Road Restriction Orders are updated by 12:30 p.m., CST, every Tuesday and Friday. Restrictions typically begin around early to mid March. Load Restrictions Steering Wheels - 10.0 kg per mm (560 pounds per inch) width of tire (manufacturer's stamped dimension) to maximum weight of 2,750 kg (6,063 pounds) on each wheel ; to a maximum of 5,500 kg on the steering axle (except for straight trucks on primary highways which are allowed a maximum of 7,250 kg on the steering axle with appropriate tire size). All other wheels - 6.25 kg per mm (350 pounds per inch) width of tire (manufacturer's stamped dimension) on any wheel to a maximum loading of 1,650 kg (3,638 pounds) per wheel. ALLOWABLE AXLE GROUP WEIGHTS FOR COMMON TIRE SIZES (kg/group) Tire Width ·1 Steering 1*- Manufacturers stamped width 2* - Four tires per axle 9 inch 10 inch 11 inch 12 inch 245 mm 265 mm 275 mm 295 mm 4 572 5 080 5 500 5 500 4900 5 300 5 500 5 500 Single •2 Tandem •2 Tridem ·2 5 715 6 350 6 600 6600 6125 6 600 6600 6 600 11 12 13 13 12 13 13 13 430 700 200 200 250 200 200 200 17145 19 050 19 800 19 800 18 375 19 800 19 800 19 800 How to Obtain Road Restriction Information By calling any Highway Hotline number or by polling our fax line at (306) 933-5673. On the Internet at http://www.gov.sk.ca/g ovt/high ways/ The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) will broadcast a fax of current road restrictions to their members and other interested parties. To subscribe to this service, contact the STA at (306) 569-9696 . Highway Hotline Numbers (recorded information) Calling from Saskatoon city and surrounding area .......... 933-8333 Calling from Regina city and surrounding area ................ 787-7623 Calling from all other areas of the province ............ 1-888-335-7623 Out of Province callers ........................................... 1-306-933-8333 For information on policy and procedures only, (306) 933-5186. ■ Saskatch ewan Highways and Transportation nation was given to 16 graduates that had a professional accounting designation plus 5 years experience with an Aboriginal organization or if graduates had 10 years of experience in the Aboriginal finance accounting world. This designation is a definite sign of the times that First Nations people are developing their owns programs and systems to meet their needs. In the near future we see organizations requiring financial officers to have this designation as a requirement of employment. In addition, the education and training that will be attached to April 1997 this designation will make it very worthwhile to pursue and keep. In Saskatchewan, there is a group of volunteers working together to develop the Saskatchewan chapter. The next meeting will be held March 16 and 17th , 2000, at the Saskatoon Inn. Some of the proposed agenda items are: * Development of Saskatchewan Chapter * Project management workshop * Speaker from AFOA of Canada to discuss national organization * Fiscal planning calendar * Other fiscal management issues The Saskatchewan chapter will be working closely with AFOA of Canada co develop the necessary linkages to ensure that support and growth of our organizations occur. The professional development of financial officers will strengthen the financial management capacity in the Aboriginal world of finance. "'4 SASKATCHEWA N Ill 1•11 21 �OntheChiefsAgenda (co11ti11uedfrom page3) grant ownership and control of the natural resources to the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta by the Government of Canada. Given the circumstances surrounding the NRTA, the Treaties , our history as told by our Elders and the laws of the day, there is clearly a need to address the unlawful and inequitable exploitation of the natural resources within our Treaty Territories. Court actions against the governments on the NRTA continue in Alberta and we are assisting. Although we are also prepared to intervene, primary efforts are being made at the FSIN Treaty Governance Process in an attempt to reach a negotiated settlement to our concerns. Treaty Governance negotiators have been directed to make lands and resources a priority in their discussions which are aimed at a new benefit sharing agreement with the Crown . However , in the event we are blocked by governments through this process, we maintain the alternate position of settling our concerns through the courts. By the time you receive this latest edition of the Sask Indian, the Saskatchewan Government will have delivered its next fiscal budget. While have continually maintained that provincial tax laws do not apply to First Nations , the provincial government continues to play politics with our Treaty Rights through the arbitrary implementation of a new tax policy forcing First Nations to pay the PST off-reserve. Although the government insists it is a matter of tax fairness and attempts to provide a trade-off in the form of a tax rebate for lower income families , we maintain that the new PST policy is again an attack on our Treaty Right to tax immunity. Although we have worked hard to lobby and uphold our Treaty Rights, the government continue to ignore our rights and our sincere attempts to negotiate. So, we have no choice but to take the government to court. And we will. A statement of claim has already been prepared and shared with the Band Chiefs. It was filed in court on April 1, 2000. I am pleased to report that our strategy to finally get a much deserved compensation package for our First Nation Veterans is in the works. It has taken two years of intense 22 SASKA T CHEWAN Hil9i•II lobbying to get the federal government to finally agree on a process to settle our Veterans claim for proper compensation and recognition. Indian Affairs Minister Robert Nault and Veteran Affairs Minister George Baker have both committed to a process. Our Veterans feel that finally, after being forgotten for nearly half a century, they will receive the recognition and compensation the y richly deserve for defending our rights and freedom. We'll keep you posted on our progress . A third gathering of the Corporate Circle rook place in Saskatoon on March 30 & 31, 2000 . The overall objective of the Corporate Circle is to develop relationships with the public and private sector that will result in the establishment of a representative workforce for First Nation s people. Thus far we have 38 public and private sector companies that have joined our Corporate Circle membership and have committed to our goal of creating training and job opportunities within their respective organizations . This is positive news for First Nations people who are seeking employment or a job opportunity in the public and private sector. Corporate Circle staff are working on training and employment agreements with each individual Corporate Circle member. The agreements will produce specific points of support such as direct referrals for employment within each company or procurement and mentorship support, along with support for employment opportunities at the community level. A very exciting opportunity is the development of a First Nations employment network. The network would utilize existing employment centres and human resource centres, however the approach is that all three would be working together. We are also looking at the development of an internet based First Nations employment information system, which can be implemented in the employment centres. Corporate Circle members could go directly "online" and post employment opportunties on the system. The network would have access to the employment postings and potentially make referrals to the company. In addition, the Corporate Circle is prepared to support the development of key sec- tors of business through its opportunmes with Corporate Circle members. An example is the development of the agriculture sector in partnership with the Sask Wheat Pool. This is just a very brief summary of the developments within the Corporate Circle and future developments that are anticipated over the next year. In closing, so far the year 2000 has thu s far provided us a glimpse of the man y challenges that we muse face and overcome together as First Nations people. I want co thank the First Nations of Saskatchewan for their support and I look forward to working with you into the future . Take care! CHIEF PERRY BELLEGARDE ~ DIAND Stomps011PAGC (co11ti11uedfrom page 15) the PAGC bench when that happened ). Riel Bellegarde and Greg Carter round out the scoring, making it a score of 13-2. The fat lady is singing her heart out . PAGC Selects, exit stage left, the tragedy over. After the game, PAGC Coach Gene took one for the team, blaming himself for th e loss, saying chat his lack of experience cost them. (A good coach always protects his players. Look for Der to get re-signed by management.) Dutch Lerat, CEO of SIGA, was on hand to cheer on the PAGC Selects, as was the Northern Lights Casino general manager Alphonse Bird, but co no avail. After the game , an undeterred Leonard Hardlotte was planning yet another game. DIAND may have won the battle , but the war isn't over. The only unanswered question is who made Darrell Haysom a Headman . '4 April 1997 �ON THECOVER: 0 ERNIESCOLES The cover art features an original painting entitled "Time goes on" by Ernie Scoles. This original painting done especially for the cover of Saskatchewan Indian , illustrates the changes First Nations' people have faced and continue to face as time goes on. "I used the life symbol with the four directions which shows that we are still very full of life to fight for what was taken from us. Instead of using weapons that can kill, which the spear represents , we now use our knowledge to negotiate to bring peace amongst us, which is represented by the pipe, " said Scoles. Scoles, a member of the Barren Lands Indian Band in Manitoba was born at Cumberland House Saskatchewan. Scoles was raised in northern Manitoba and it was there that he developed a deep awareness for nature and wildlife. "When I'm painting I have a great feeling of peace and harmony with nature and I feel a powerful connection between our creator and all living things. I believe my images reflect a oneness of nature and our human feelings." SASKATCHEWAN Federationof SaskatchewanIndianNations corporate circle FOUND ING MEMBC/1S Scoles has taken advantage of childhood to explore the woods, lakes and streams. Scoles is largely self-taught and works in traditional Cree imagery. "In my work, I try to capture the spiritual interaction of life with the earth, sun, wind and sky. I always hope that at least one person will like the image I have painted. " His painting are found in collections throughout Canada, United States, Europe and Asia. In 1992, Scoles was awarded the Governor General's Canada 125 Medal for his contributions to his community. Scoles makes his home in Saskatoon with his wife, Doreen and their four children, Davian, Amanda, Cassie and Kalen. If you are interested in Ernie Scoles work, you can contact him directly at (306) 373-0156 m Saskatoon. ~ IMIII._M Is invititng articles, photographs, artwork and letters from our readers. If you are interested, please call or forward your submission to: Allir111 ce Pipcli11,:: CamecoCorporation Ca11ndiun Associationof Pctrolc11111 Prud11c ers C/-l!P f-fospita/ity Clifto11A.ssociat,::,; Ltd. Crow11Life lns11m11cc Conrpc111 y DirPctWesl Enbridge Pipeline Fann Cn'dit Corp<Jmti<J11 C1111nda FederatedCo-op<'mlivesUd. Fedemtion <J(Snskatche,va11J11dia11 Nations First Nations Bc111k rf Canada CE Canada Harvard Deiwlopmc11t s Ltd. I-litachiCanadian Industries Ltd. KPMC LLP Millar Western Pulp /Meadow Lake)Ltd. Mitchell's Cour111el Foods Ne/soil Lu111b er Nu-Fob Building Products Ltd. Renais.,,mce Energy Saskatc/1ewr //l Constructio11Safety Association Ltd. Saskatchewa11/11dia11 Cal!ling ,111/hori ty Saskatciiewn11LiquoraJJdGaming Authority Saskatc/1ezm11 Wheat Pool Sask£11ergy Saskl'Prco SaskPower SaskTi,f SIA.ST U11ilwrsity ,if'Regi,w Lhriversity of Saskatc/1ewlllr WnscmrnEnersy fnc. Wcycr/Ja('JJser Canada Yanke Tn111:sfer Co C! -IAJRS Chief Perry Bellegard<', Federationof Sasknlchcwan Judinn Nations Ronald S. Clark, P,·csidcnt & CEO SaskEJJcr gy ATTENTION: SASKATCHEWAN I ••• cl o Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Suite 200 -103 A Packham Avenue Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 4K4 Phone Fax A Corporate Committment to Saskatchewan's Future (306) 665-1215 (306) 244-4413 '] ,dcw tion of ,d)a,f'w.tch,wan !Jndian dVa tion, SASKATCHEWAN I I• is seeking FreelanceWriters Pleasecontact FSIN CommunicationsUnit for more information. April 1997 Robert Merasty Exec uti ve Director FS I N Co rp orate Ci rcl e Phone (306) 665-1215 Fax (306) 244-4413 SASKATCHEWAN illiliA.11 23 �Your Voicein SASKATCHEWA N l lll191AIII Readers Submisssions .ALIEN THUNDER Many moons ago at a place called One Arrow Almighty Voice fought like there was no tomorrow He flew from the law like an eagle in flight He ran like a deer with all of its might History says that he was eventually caught He broke his chains for freedom he sought Two other warriors joined his plight And they fought the law with all of their might His spirit lives and it will never die His Almighty Voice echoes like an Alien Thunder coming from the sky. by Francis Eyahpaise RED ROAD "Upon this road where our ancestors have been Are trails of spirits that cannot be seen ... Upon this road where our people walk Are trails of Sweetgrass, earth and rock. .. Upon this road where our children will be Are trails that will bring them to you and me ... " by Francis Eyahpaise WANT TO ADVERTISE IN THE: SASKATCHEWAN ····•· Contact: FSIN Communication Unit Suite 200 -103 A Packham Avenue Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 4K4 Phone Fax (306) 665-1215 (306) 244-4413 REBELLION SHE'LL BE T HERE... In 1885 there was a Rebellion very much alive About discrimination and all sorts of political jive They had a right to fight and fought with all their might But could not defeat the government on their lonely plight Many men were killed and a lot of blood was spilled Over the right to live on this land that God has willed. by Francis Eyahpaise She'll be there when crying wakes you up in the middle of the night , She'll be th ere to hold you after you and the mon ster had a fight. She'll be there for all your smiles, She'll be there to help you walk that road of life that doesn't end for miles She'll be th ere throu gh all your mystic time s, She'll be th ere through all your mystic time s, She'll be there to tell you all Mo ther Goose's rhymes. She'll be there when you need a friend, She'll be there when a boy says "H i", She'll be there when he says "Good-bye". She'll be there when pupp y love makes you blue, She'll be there when the man you love says "I do". Just like she was there for you at birth , You'll be there for her when it's time for her to leave this earth . by Tania Keewatin HERE I AM NOW Here I am now in this unfamiliar place, But wherever I look, I see a smiling face. Here I am now in a place that I want to be, Being here brings out the happiness hidden inside of me. Here I am now in these comfortabl e rooms, Over me, the shadow of darkness no longer looms. Here I am now in this place in which I want to stay, Being here, I no longer have a worry that it'll be a bad day. Here I am now feeling very content, I feel it's supposed to be, I feel I was sent. Here I am now in this place of caring, I'm glad that their school, with me they are sharing, Here I am now, where the teachers are nice, And I ended up here with a lucky roll of life's dice. Here I am in a place that is capable of feeling like home, When I leave, to the thought of this place my mind will roam. Here I am now in a place that I'd like to remember, So I'll always keep in my mind these three days of December. by Rochelle Lalonde ATTENTION: Pasqua First Nation Band Membership "Honor and History" Project On behalf of the Aboriginal Healing Project ongoing at Pasqua First Nation we are asking Residential School Survivors and Band Members for your assistance. We require input from Band members who wish to take part in providing stories, poems and pictures to be compiled into a book. Deadline Date is May 30, 2000 Contact: Andreanna, Carol or Lillian at the Administration office (306) 332-5697 spring 2000 �For More Information ... For nomination forms or other information . please contact Lorraine Delorme Phone 306 721 3600 To Re serve Your Corporate Table ... If your organization is interested in sponsorship through the purchase of a corporate table . please contact: Events Plus Management Sheila Musqua 306 764 5589 306 221 9600 Saskatehewan First Nations Cirele o, Honour r Ann•al llanq•el & Awards The Circle of Honour Awards is about First Nations honouring First Nations people who have demonstrated tremendous achievements, discipline, vision and excellence in the areas of Education/Training and Health and Social Development. Nominations are open to individuals or groups who belong to a Saskatchewan First Nation. A selection committee will be established by each Tribal Council and Independent First Nation which will determine the winner in each category. The three categories are: Academic Excellence, Teaching Excellence, and Healing and Policy Initiatives. 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By: Don Kossick Spring 2000 How will Indian Government Look in the Future? As Saskatchewan First Nations set out their self-determining journey to re-establish genuine First Nations self-government through new governance and fiscal arrangements, we need a common understanding of what the destination might look like. By: Saskatchewan Indian Spring 2000 Treaties: A Two Culture Process The Treaty-making process contains the customs of both the Crown and First Nations, which give shape to the Treaty relationship. By: Saskatchewan Indian Spring 2000 The Historical Formation of the FSIN By: Saskatchewan Indian Spring 2000 Lack of Respect for Treaty Rights has Resulted in Court Battle The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations will immediately file a Statement of Claim challenging the provincial government's jurisdiction to implement its new tax policy charging First Nations people PST for off reserve purchases, Chief Perry Bellegarde announced March 29, 2000, one day after the provincial government released its budget. By: Saskatchewan Indian Spring 2000 The Impact of Saskatchewan’s Growing Aboriginal Community Saskatchewan and Aboriginal Peoples in the 21st Century: Social Economic and Political Changes and Challenges examines the changing population demographics of Saskatchewan and the impact of Aboriginal businesses in the provincial economy. 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Communication Worker The Federation of Saskatchewan Indians is the oldest Provincial Indian organization in Canada. It started back in the 1930's, but due to the depression it phased out of active participation. Then several splinter groups organized throughout the province. All these splinter groups were known as the Qu'Appelle Valley Chiefs. The Protective Association, The Queen Victoria Treaty Protective Association and other bands later amalgamated to form the Saskatchewan Union of Chiefs. The Saskatchewan Union Chiefs existed from 1947 to 1957. In 1958 the name was changed from the Saskatchewan Union Chiefs to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. As a provincial organization we are still experiencing growing pains. However, a very solid foundation has been laid for us by energetic and faithful Indian men and women who toiled long hours for the cause. They realized the strength of speaking as one voice for the protection of our Treaty Rights and achieving those goals which we determine for ourselves. The Federation of Saskatchewan Indians started its first program in 1965 which was known as the Communication Program. We are presently attempting to expand this program from a staff of six (6) to thirteen (13). I will very briefly explain to you the present organization [illegible] programs. Again just outlining the objectives of each program. The Executive: Chief David Ahenakew, 1st Vice-Pres. — Peter Dubois, 2nd Vice-Pres. — Gordon Tootoosis, Secretary — Cyrus Standing, Treasurer — Henry Langan. Objectives of the F.S.I.: To protect the Indian Treaties and Treaty Rights. To promote the Welfare of the Indian of Saskatchewan. To foster progress in the economic development, education and social life of Indians. To co-operate with civil and religious authorities in matters pertaining to Indian interests. Membership: The membership in the organization consists of registered Treaty or non-Treaty Indians who are residents of Saskatchewan. The members residing on reserves are represented by the Band. The members residing off reserves are represented by the Band Locals, which are presently known as the Urban Indian Associations. Annual Conference: To have representation at the annual Conference the Band or Band Local (U.I.A) may elect two delegates for the first 400 band members or part there of and one member for each additional 200 members in the band. Election of Executive: Staggered elections are held, with three elected each year. Programs and the Objectives Communication Program: a) To keep the Indian people fully informed in terms of their rights as citizens of this province and country and to instill an awareness in the Indian people the nature and demands of the Modern Society. b) To keep in tune with the Indian at the grass roots level in terms of his needs, his aspirations and his development. c) To instill in the Indian a sense of hope and optimism regarding his future as a Canadian. Community Development Program: (Simply stated, our goal is as follows): a) We wish to see our Indian people become completely involved in the solution of problems and self management, even though mistakes will be made. We can learn from our mistakes if we are allowed to make them. b) Participation in self-help programs will, through the achievements and successes of the Indian people, increase their feelings of adequacy and responsibility, and move them out from their present state of frustration, dependence and hopelessness. We, too, believe that full-fledged equal membership in a nation must be earned. We need the opportunity to prove to ourselves and others, that we can earn it. Saskatchewan Indian College and Cultural Centre: Aims and Objectives: a) To act as an instrument whereby Indians can become aware of their history and culture as well as that of modern Canadian culture and to use this knowledge toward their self-actualization and personal fulfillment. b) To improve and rejuvenate the present and future elite, on and off the reserves, so as to provide the enrichment of the local cultures as described above and to radiate Indian Cultures in the majority society. c) To provide the urban-bound Indian with the basic minimum skills required to participate adequately in the Canadian society and developing a proud Indian identification. d) To begin developing a university accredited program so that eventually bachelor degrees can be conferred on the recipients of various courses related to Indian culture. e) To promote the teaching of extension courses in distant communities that cannot take full advantage of programs offered at the college site. f) To act as a clearing house for information about and concerning Indians in the province of Saskatchewan. g) To provide assistance, consultation and direction to all agencies serving Indians in the province of Saskatchewan. h) To collect, produce, and circulate all types of audio-visual materials dealing with Indians and Indian problems. i) To identify, promote and support Talented Indians in the arts, professions, and [illegible] j) To provide counselling services to Indians of all ages and occupations in the cities and on reserves. Task Force on Saskatchewan Indian Education: Objectives of the Task Force: a) Determine the reasons for drop-outs and age/grade retardation amongst Indian students in Public, High Schools, Technical and Vocational schools, and the University. b) Examine the present school programs with a view to enrich them to suit needs of the Indian students. c) Determine the scope and direction of the Indian Cultural Centre. d) Examine the effects of past and proposed transfer of jurisdiction from the Federal to the Provincial government in the areas of Indian education with special reference to the policy of integration. e) Examine and study the present role and relationship of school committees, Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, and the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. f) Examine and study the present Indian Affairs Branch administrative setup and policies to provide education services to the Indian children of Saskatchewan with special reference to the role of Student Residences. g) Examine the rights of Indian people to receive the educational services as guaranteed in the treaties and in the policies of the Department affecting those rights. There has been no attempt on my part to explain the involvement of each program. The justice each requires in terms of explanation can not be given in this short article. However, if you watch "The Saskatchewan Indian" there will be articles on each program presently in existence, then over a period of time you may determine for yourself what really is involved. Speaking of involvement, the success of the organization and its programs lies heavily upon your shoulders, as Indian people who will be affected by the programs. The direction that each program takes will be determined by all of us as Indian people. In the words of Chief Louis Henry of Ochapowace Reserve, "We are starting small but at least we have started." Federation of Saskatchewan Indians Senate: The Senate is the advisory body to the organization. They were honored as "Honorary Chiefs of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians" at the 1969 Annual Conference. In the words of the Senate: Mr. John Gambler of Muscowpetung Reserve. In reference to the young people becoming actively involved in the organization. "Where hope was fading, the fruits of the work are beginning to blossom." Mr. John Tootoosis of Poundmaker Reserve. In reference to the organization. "Sacrifices are many but the cause is great." Mr. Angus Merasty of the Lac La Ronge Band. "We may be advisors but we are a long ways from being dead." Mr. Joe Dreaver of the Mistawasis Reserve. "Education is not everything, experience helps too." Mr. William Kingfisher of the Sturgeon Lake Reserve. Encouraging the young people. "Your education allows you to express your desires better, but you can learn from our mistakes too." Mr. Allen Ahenakew of the Sandy Lake Reserve. In reference to the past and future of the organization. "Be careful, we know what has happened, ask us." Mr. John Skeeboss of Poorman Reserve. "I have followed the organization because I believe in it." In the next issue watch for the history of each Senate member. Solomon Sanderson, Assistant Chief Executive, F.S.I. The lighter side . . . .Two pretty young things who work in the regional office of the branch in Regina went out on the town one night not too long ago . . . the waiter met them at the door of the fancy dining room and bowed low. "Do you have reservations?" he asked . . . "Oh yes; one said excitedly, Peepeekisis and Ochapawace!" . . . . EDITORIAL This is the first edition of what we can only hope will be a successful modern paper representing the opinions of the Indian people in the Province of Saskatchewan. It is the intention of this paper to present, with candor and honesty a month by month assessment of the work of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, as well as glimpses into the life and customs of the people who live in the individual bands. The next few years will be the most important ones in the history of the Indian Nations, and it is especially necessary that, during that period, a continuous record be kept to show the progress (or where necessary, the lack of progress) of the delegate negotiations between the people and the Government of Canada. Indian People have the right to know, to be kept in the picture, and above all to have a definite voice in the proceedings now underway; proceedings which not only affect their own lives, but the lives as well of countless thousands yet unborn. For this reason as well, it is necessary to have a regular open forum for the expression of opinion, easily accessable to the people themselves. We welcome your letters, and all other expressions of opinion, as well as any news that would be of interest to the people who live in other reserves or in the cities of our province. What would be helpful would be for each band to appoint a reporter who could keep track of the Local Band happenings and report each month to "The Saskatchewan Indian", including information about the activities of the Chief and Council, sports events, pow-wows and other functions of the people. Other features of the paper will be a regular record of the activities of the F.S.I. Communications Workers, and descriptions of the problems unique to the people in their districts, as well as a regular report from the Chief of the Federation. It is our intention as well to use the paper to provide information about the happenings and problems of Indian people in other parts of Canada, and we welcome information and news from them, especially from our neighboring provinces of Alberta and Manitoba. Above all, remember, this is your paper, it will become what you want it to be, and we are sure that in a very real way it will be a yardstick to measure the progress of the Saskatchewan Indians as they advance into full nationhood. If it succeeds, so will they. News and comments may be addressed to: Mr. S. Sanderson, Prince Albert, Sask. Mr. D. Leitch, Dept. of Indian Affairs & Northern Development, McCallum Hill Building, Regina, Sask. IN THIS ISSUE .... Chief David Ahenakew has been very busy in his negotiations at the Regional and National Level in recent weeks .... we include his report .... .... F.S.I. takes over the Community Development function formerly handled by the Department of Indian Affairs .... .... Its Pow-Wow season again .... have a look at the calendar of exciting events lined up for this summer .... .... Walkum for Wampum .... a great idea to raise money for a new rink, and it all started at Onion Lake .... Anna Crowe (formerly Anna Chogan of Onion Lake) tells you all about it .... .... Who is your F.S.I. Communication Worker? .... June and July Pow-Wows and Indian Celebrations Gordons' — June 26, 27 and 28 P.A. Indian and Metis Days — June 19, 20 and 21 Piapot — July 10, 11 and 12 St. Philips — June 27 and 28 Sturgeon Lake — July 10, 11 and 12 Thunderchild — July 17, 18 and 19 Battleford — July 23, 24, 25 and 26 Sweetgrass — July 31, August 1 and 2 Duck Lake — Could be second weekend om August Hakemia, Alberta — July 7, 8 and 9 Saddle Lake, Alberta — July 14, 15 and 16 Sandy Lake — July 10 and 11 Onion Lake — Walkum for Wampum, June 20 Profile of a Chief Dave Ahenakew was born on the Sandy Lake Reserve on July 28, 1933. His father Edwin was a member of an Indian family that has produced such notable and historic figures as Dr. Edward Ahenakew. David attended the school on the reservation but dropped out to go to work on the farm, and then joined the Army when he was seventeen. During his sixteen years as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he was posted to Canada, Korea (where he saw action during the Korean War in the fifteen months of his service there), Germany, and Egypt (where he was a member of the Canadian contingent of the U.N. peace force). In spite of the fascination of his career, and the danger he was often in, Mr. Ahenakew recognized the need to upgrade his education, and successfully completed six years of academic training through correspondence school. The [success of his career may be measured by] the fact that he retired from the Army in 1967 after attaining the rannk of sergeant. His first job on civvy street was with the Indian-Metis Branch of the Provincial Government, which he left in May, 1968, to work for the F.S.I. At the annual meeting of the Federation he was elected Chief in February, 1969, a post which he has served with distinction especially during the difficult days since the proposals of the Federal Government were presented to parliament on June 25, 1969. He is married to the former Grace Ahenakew, and they have five children, aged six to fifteen years. Chief Ahenakew enjoys sports, and is especially competent in soccer, volleyball and fastball, but admits that he hasn't all the time he would like to take part in these pastimes since he assumed the demanding role of being Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. Joe Desiarlais Honoured The inscription on the trophy stated: Presented to Mr. Joe Desjarlais by the Teachers and Students of Touchwood Indian Agency — to Mark Our Appreciation of Long and Valued Service in Track and Field. Mr. Desjarlais has spent the last 20 years working at Muscowequan and Gordon's Student Residences. He continues to work at Gordon's as sports director. On Friday, June 5th at Muscowequan Student Residence Mr. Foulds of Gordon's on behalf of the Touchwood Agency Teacher's Local presented to Joe Desjarlais the former Touchwood Agency Track and Field Trophy. In presenting the trophy, Mr. Foulds noted that Mr. Desjarlais had spent 20 years working with the sports activities of pupils of this area. [Photograph] IN APPRECIATION — Mr. Joe Desjarlais, left, receives the Touchwood Track and Field Trophy" from Mr. Foulds, on behalf of Touchwood [illegible]. THE MONTH IN THE NEWS Western Canada's First Indian Doctor Many years of constant struggle and determination by twenty-five-year-old Melvyn Lavallee, culminated on May 11, when he received his M.D. degree at the 59th Annual University of Saskatchewan convocation ceremonies held at the centennial auditorium. Mr. Lavallee, who became Western Canada's first Indian doctor, was honored at a ceremonial banquet at the Sheraton Cavalier on May 12. The banquet sponsored by Hudson's Bay Company and the Indian Affairs Branch, was well attended, with 115 guests honoring Mr. Lavallee. At the banquet he was made an honorary medicine man and given the Cree name, Kaneehanapit. He was also presented with a ceremonial peace pipe and medicine rattle, along with a bone necklace similar to that of the older medicine man. Head table guests included Father Athol Murray of Wilcox, David Ahenakew, Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, and Harold Cardinal, President of the Indian Association of Alberta. Other guests included, Chief Victor Sparvier, of the Cowessess Reserve, Mrs. Jean Goodwill of Ottawa representing Jean Chretien, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Dean Moore of the College of Medicine, Joe Dreaver, Chief of the Mistawasis Reserve; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Anabel Laferte of Marieval, Saskatchewan and Edward Lang, Dr. Lavallee's first day school teacher and Mrs. Lang. Dr. Lavallee attended day school on Cowessess Reserve until the end of grade 8, took grades 9 and 10 at Lebret, Sask., and grades 11 and 12 at Notre Dame College, Wilcox, Saskatchewan where he graduated with an "A" average and was awarded a bronze shield for scholastic excellence. At the same time he was chosen by the Indian-Eskimo Association as the first recipient of a four year University Scholarship offered by the Hudson's Bay Company valued at $10,000. The Bay has also provided continuing financial support throughout the Medical course [illegible] now. At the University he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree before entering the College of Medicine. He will be spending the next year at the Hurley Hospital in Flint, Michigan. His future plans are undecided at the present time. Scenes from the March Conference — Saskatoon [Photograph] At a meeting of the Chiefs of the Indians of Saskatchewan in March, the first clear proposals for a takeover of the community development function of the branch were put forward. Chief Ahenakew addresses the gathering. Seated is the Hon. Jean Chretien, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. [Photograph] Translations are an ever present problem. Chief George Whitefish and Louis Thomas take advantage of the opportunity to get the proper meaning. Between them in the second row is Chief Simon Linkletter of Pelican Narrows. [Photograph] Chief Ahenakew interviews Jean Levert, Regional Director of the Saskatchewan Region of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. Gov't Indian Policy Honest Says Trudeau OTTAWA (CP) — Prime Minister Trudeau conceded Thursday, June 4th, that the government might have been naive in some of the proposals in its new Indian policy placed before Parliament a year ago. But the government had made an honest attempt to solve the problems that were at least 100 years old and which the entire Canadian public wants solved, he said. Mr. Trudeau was replying to a brief from the Alberta Indian Association that rejects the government policy outright and sets out alternative proposals. About 200 Indians gathered in the railway committee room of the Parliament Buildings where Mr. Trudeau and 14 members of his cabinet were presented with the Alberta counter - proposals. Mr. Trudeau took sharp exception to parts of the brief that accuse the government of bad faith or attempting to mislead the Indian people. "You can say we are ignorant, dumb or stupid but don't say we're dishonest or trying to mislead," said the prime minister. There was no way negotiations between the government and Indians would have a chance to succeed without mutual trust, he said. Mr. Trudeau obviously won friends from his Indian audience. Several times in a speech lasting about 15 minutes he was interruted by applause. But an Indian spokesman, David Courchene of Manitoba, said later before the Commons Indian affairs committee he would wait for government action. That would mean more than words. Indian Affairs Minister Jean Chretient told the delegation that the government policy paper was merely a series of proposals. He welcomed the Alberta suggestions and looked forward to receiving other briefs from Indians in the other provinces. The government white paper proposed, among other things, to turn over control of Indian lands to the Indans, and have Indians receive education and other services from the provinces the same as other Canadians. The Indian Act would be repealed and the Indian affairs branch closed in stages. The Alberta brief said the policy would mean that Indian lands would pass into the hands of others within a generation or so and Indians would wind up living in city slums. Indians should be given the resources to provide their own schools. A multimillion - dollar development fund should be set up to develop reserves. Instead of doing away with the Indian affairs branch, it should be changed to be more alive to the needs of Indians. Indians should continue to have special status. And a full-time minister should be created for the people. A new consultation group should be set up from several government departments to negotiate with Indianss. The group within the Indian affairs department should be dissolved. The Indian paper said the new policy already was being implemented and this should be stopped. "Before anything else can be achieved, however, the Canadian government must recognize the historical, legal, moral and constitutional responsibilities in relation to aboriginal rights and treaty obligations," President Harold Cardinal of the Alberta group said. Mr. Cardinal called for a "truly impartial claims commission, appointed after consultation with the Indians, with broad terms, wide powers and whose judgments would be binding on both parties." Scenes from the Lavallee Graduation Banquet [Photograph] Chief Ahenakew names Dr. Lavallee a "medicine man". [Photograph] Carol Lavallee, Dr. Lavallee, Mrs. E. Locker (Regina), and Stan Cutland share a moment of celebration. [Photograph] Family and head table guests — including Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lavallee, Alenis Obomasawin, Alan Ahenakew, Mr. W. Woodsworth, Dr. Howard Adams and representatives of the Hudson Bay Co. Some visible head table guests include Mrs. V. Sparvier, H. Cardinal, G. Ahenakew, Lloyd Saunders, Father Murray, Mrs. Ed. Lang, Dr. Moore, Mrs. LaFerte, Dr. Lavallee, Shelly Lavallee. [Photograph] Community Development Worker Jim Dalgleish and a well-known friend. Jim works among the people at Loom Lake. [Masthead] The Saskatchewan Indian Editor — Donald Leitch Editorial Board Sol Sanderson, Chairman Dave Ahenakew Peter Dubois Ernest Tootoosis Gordon Tootoosis Cy Standing Henry Langan This paper is the official voice of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. It is intended to serve as an effective vehicle for Indian opinion in this province. Chief's Report / David Ahenakew The National scene to date has been hectic and many things are happening — Some good and others not too good. The latest national event is of course the presentation of the "Red Paper" titled "Citizens Plus" by the Indian Chief of Alberta to Mr. Trudeau and most of his cabinet ministers. This is a counter proposal submitted by Alberta, which they began preparing since Mr. Chretien released his Indian policy last June, 1969. In this paper as submitted by Alberta the following are the highlights. The White Paper: (A) The legislative and constitutional basis of discrimination should be removed. The Red Paper: (B) The legislative and constitutional basis for Indian status and rights should be maintained until such time as Indian people are prepared and willing to renegotiate them. (A) There should be a positive recognition of the unique contribution of Indian culture to Canadian life. (B) These are nice sounding words which are intended to mislead everybody. The only way to maintain our culture is for us to remain as Indians. (A) Services should come through the same channels and from the same government agencies for all Canadians. (B) Indians have a right of access to the same services as are available to all Canadians plus those additional rights and privileges which were established by the British North America Act and by subsequent treaties and legislation. (A) Those who are furthest behind should be helped most. (B) These promises are bait to catch us in the trap of the rest of the policy. The Federal Government is trying to divide us Indian people so it can conquer us by saying that the poorer reserves will be helped most. Indian people and the organizations they support should be given the resources and the responsibility to determine their own priorities and future lines of development. (A) Lawful obligations should be recognized. (B) If the Government meant what it said, we would be happy. But it is obvious that the Government has never bothered to learn what the treaties are and has a distorted picture of them. The Government shows that it is wilfully ignorant of the bargains that were made. Lawful obligations, including those concerned with aboriginal rights, unfulfilled promises, and treaty provisions should be recognized. (A) Control of Indian lands should be transferred to the lndian [illegible] (B) We [illegible] with this intent but [illegible] that the Government is ignorant of two basic points. The Government wrongly thinks that the Indian Reserve Lands are owned by the Crown. These lands are "held" by the Crown but they are Indian lands. The second error the Government commits is making the assumption that Indians can have control of their land only if they take ownership in the way that ordinary property is owned. Control of Indian lands should be maintained by the Indian people, respecting their historical and legal rights as Indians. (A) The Government would be prepared to propose to Parliament that the Indian Act be repealed and take such legislative steps as may be necessary to enable Indians to control Indian lands and to acquire title to them. (B) We reject the proposal that the Indiann Act be repealed. It is essential to review it but not before the question of the treaties is settled and there is a concensus with the Indian people respecting their historical and legal rights as Indians. (A) Th e Government would be prepared to make funds available for Indian economic development as an interim measure. (B) We say it is not realistic to suppose that short-term assistance with economic development as an interim measure will be adequate. The promise of substantial funds must be followed by actually making these monies available. For Indian social and cultural, as well as economic development, with the emphasis in each case to be determined by the by the Indians concerned. (A) The Government would be prepared to wind up that part of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development which deals with Indian Affairs. The residual responsibilities of the Federal Government for the programs in the field of Indian affairs would be transferred to other appropriate federal departments. (B) We believe the Department of Indian Affairs, in its present archaic and paternalistic form, should be wound up. There should be established instead a smaller Indian agency more closely attuned to the needs of Indian people and responsible primarily for ensuring that the Queen's promises with respect to treaties and lands are kept. (A) The Government would be prepared to appoint a Royal Commission to consult with the Indians and to study and recommend acceptable procedures for the adjudication of claims. (B) We reject the appointment of a sole commissioner because he has been appointed without consultation and by the Government itself. He is not impartial and he has no power to do anything but a whitewash job. The Government should now, in consultation with the Indians, implement its 1963 campaign promise to establish an "Independent, unbiased, unprejudiced" Commission and it should have the power to call for any witnesses or documents that it, or the Indians, wish. Its judgments should be binding. This is what the Saskatchewan lndians have been saying for many moons through briefs, submissions, Resolutions and letters. We have now in the Federation, a number of documents which substantiate the voice of the Saskatchewan leaders. The next step is to put all these papers together, get the leaders to scrutinize, analyze and study the paper, then present it to the federal government via the N.l.B. You are very much aware of the position we have taken in terms of rejection of the White Paper proposal and the steps taken to gather public support (White) which will not permit the implementation of the Indian policy. We believe it is safe to say that the Indians made a good job in forcing the Federal Government to cease the implementation process. This belief is based on the words spoken by the P.M. "We will not force any solutions on you". Many chiefs and Indians are getting impatient as to what the Indian leaders are doing in stopping the breaches being made on our Indian rights. There have been many suggestions made which are valid and meaningful to say the least. i.e. "Throw out the Indian policy in its entirety and start all over again". This is what we believe is happening at the national level. We have been asked by the P.M. to trust his government. This may be hard to do because we were asked the same thing by the Queen's representatives, when treaties were signed and our forefathers trusted them. However, since then we have had nothing but broken promises which has left some great doubts where trust is concerned. We must begin to trust people again however, one must be sure that we trust only those people who are loyal, dedicated and are in fact knowledgeable of the Indian culture, beliefs and our aspirations where are rights are concerned. We cannot and must not start trusting any fast talking, so called do gooder. I get very angry and perturbed when a person starts telling me, what's good for me. We have expressed our desires and aspirations many times but as the P.M. also stated, "We have been perhaps naive, stupid and ignorant". This is not to suggest that all our white neighbors are in this category. This means that we have (all of us) a hell of a lot of work to do in terms of making the people understand that our rights must perpetuate or last forever. This my brothers is a challenge we all face. We must explain and demonstrate our sincerity in being good people, we must display our desire for better things for our children for they are going to be the recipients of our mistakes. Walkum for Wampum / by Anne Crowe Onion Lake Reserve lies along the Alberta-Sask. border about 30 miles north of Lloydminster, Sask. The landscape is bushy and hilly with many lakes, streams, marshes, etc. As one former Onion Laker states, "Not exactly God's country but ... God's people come from there!" This new (?) found cliche is very apt in describing the wholehearted effort that the people of Onion Lake and surrounding area put into any project that they undertake as was again proven by the results of the walkathon held on Saturday, June 20th. "Walk 'um for Wampum" (another new cliche?) was one of many projects all geared to raising funds for a $60,000.00 indoor rink to be built on the reserve. Other projects included sports and social activities which were very successful money-wise and more important in building up enthusiasm and cooperativeness of the people concerned. Any project of this big a nature: objective unlimited, involves a great deal of planning and headache but under the able direction and resourcefulness of H. G. Whitstone, Recreation Board Director, members of the Board, the Band Council, the Lloydminster C. of C., the news media, Mr. Glen Woods of the Onion Lake R.C.M.P., and many others, things got off to a rolling start. Saturday, June 20th, dawned bright and sunny, a perfect day for walking. The starting point was at Alcurve, halfway between Onion Lake and Lloydminster and was to end in Lloyd, a distance of 16 miles. A large number of wampers were expected but everybody was very pleasantly surprised when over 1,000 people ranging in age from 5 - 72 years showed up. They included not only people of Onion Lake but also from other areas. Eddie Gilroy, 5, from Lloyd, was the youngest, while Edward Fox, 73, of the Sweet Grass Reserve near North Battleford, was the oldest. A 72-yearold member of the Lashburn, Sask. community whose name is unfortunately unknown to your reporter also participated. lncidently, the three finished the walk, as did so many others. Some, however, found that their boots just were not made for walking and dropped out to dream of better days and possibly of skating. Wesley Scritch of Lloydminster decided to walk the 16 miles backwards for $25.00 per mile and made it. Pledges ranged from 10c to $1.00 per mile and came from as far away as Regina. Yours truly, sisters June and Gloria (former Onion Lakers!) pledged 50c per mile on a nephew. Unfortunately little Dickie had to be rushed to the hospital with appendicitus and was operated on the night before. All was not lost, however, his sister Darlene decided to take over and succeeded in finishing the walk. Our loss maybe, but a very worthwhile gain on their part. Speedy recovery Dickie! As was to be expected, there were many tired and blistered feet on Saturday night. Most people stayed home, sat back, soaked their feet and just generally feel proud of their efforts because it was such a big success. Money raised - $8,000.00. Congratulations! Know Your Communication Worker The following are the names of the Communications Workers of the F.S.I. and their addresses: SASKATCHEWAN REGION Phone CHIEF DAVID AHENAKEW Prince Albert — 1114 Central Ave.........764-3441 Regina — Midtown Centre........................522-9944 SOLOMON SANDERSON Prince Albert — 1114 Central Ave..........764-3441 CY STANDING Prince Albert —1114 Central Ave...........764-3441 GORDON TOOTOOSIS North Battleford — 1391 - 104th St.......445-8945 or 445-8216 ERNEST TOOTOOSIS Poundmaker Reserve — Box 35, Cutknife, Sask. PETER DUBOIS Fort Qu'Appelle — Box 722..........................332-4494 HENERY LANGAN HENRY LANGAN Kamsack...............................................................542-3375 Report of the 1st Head Counselor, F.S.I. (Peter Dubois) � As your elected representative of the Executive of the Federation, it is a privilege and a wonderful opportunity to submit this report, through the first edition of The Saskatchewan Indian. As our chief, David Ahenakew has already stated that the scene at the national level is quite hectic, I can only re-echo his sentiments and possibly elaborate on certain aspects. Having being elected to the National Committee on Indian Rights and Treaties as a Prairie Regional Representative, at the consultation conference in Ottawa on May 2, 1969; is a heavy responsibility needless to say that there certainly is a tremendous amount of work to be done in this area, and the work of the committee depends on the amount of interest you may have in the protection of our Rights as Indian people. As part of this report we must admit the Prairie Region of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan have been playing a leading role in the development of the committees work and responsibilities, and the future holds no less in store for us. With this in mind, this brings to the fore the mandate of the committee; to investigate the rights of Indian people of Canada, and research the rights of Indian people generally with special reference to treaty rights, aboriginal, hunting, fishing, medical, educational, timber, land, mineral and petroleum rights. These being the terms and reference of the committee at its inception and again ratified at a general assembly of the National Indian Brotherhood, in Montreal, May 27, 1970; makes us realize the need of your involvement in the future to make this a success. To date the Committee has been meeting quite regularly and is holding meetings with different Provincial and territorial organizations, to set up research committees in their respective areas. It must also be mentioned that the committee has set up office in Ottawa at 71 Banks Street. In view of the importance of the task of the Committee, and the time element a proposed program of Action has been adopted to make the work of the committee more effective. In addition, the committee has begun the compilation of a bibliography of all books, periodicals, documents and treaties, and the collection of available material and has opened files on all the areas contemplated by its man date. It has also actually begun some of the research and is in the process of establishing an effective means of communication, in conjunction with the Provincial and Territorial Research Committees for acquiring data and information relating to problems which Indian Bands of the country wish to have investigated and researched. In summing up the report may we say we are touching on the work that has been done and to be done very briefly, and hope in the future to present a detailed report of proceedings. Wishing each and everyone of you well. Respectfully submitted, Mr. Peter Dubois. Building Booms at Indian Reserve / by Gerry Seniuk, Staff Reporter GORDON RESERVE — Unlike elsewhere in Saskatchewan, construction at the Touchwood Indian Agency's pre-fab housing plant is booming. [Photograph] Workmen pre-build a house section However, the end of the boom is in sight and the Indian workers and Indian affairs administrators have begun looking for new markets to keep the agency's main industry from slowing to a crawl. The plant is located on the Gordon Reserve, seven miles south of Punnichy, and has been producing three - bedroom houses for the seven reserves in the agency since 1967. It has supplied 118 families with new housing and will provide 41 more this year. That rate of production, coupled with an extensive renovating program on existing housing has just about exhausted the demand for housing in the Touchwood agency, said Emil Boyko of the department of Indian affairs and northern development. Mr. Boyko, construction supervisor for the 18 reserves in the Touchwood and File-Hills Qu' Appelle agencies, said that unless new markets for the houses are found, production will slow down to a crawl in about nine months. The five or six new families added to the agency each year would keep the plant in operation but at that level of production many of the present 74 Indian employees would have to be laid off. To avoid this slowdown, J. E. Milward, Touchwood agency's superintendent, Mr. Boyko, and Indian representatives are attempting to sell their houses to other agencies still needing upgrading in their housing. As most agencies have similar plants, built to provide housing for their own areas, the Touchwood plant personnel admit they face a difficult selling job. They have contacted superintendents of other agencies and invited them and their reserve chiefs to discuss the proposal. Efficiency and bulk buying have brought production costs at the Touchwood plant below those on most other agencies, in some cases by as much as $1,000, said Mr. Boyko. The money to be saved by buying from the Touchwood plant is the main selling feature in the agency's bid to open a market on other reserves for its houses. To offset the unemployment this would cause at other plants, Mr. Milward said the plant would hire workers from the other agencies, how many depending on the number of houses their people will order. Another possibility is that the Touchwood plant only supply the component parts and Indian workers from the other agencies do the onsite assembling. Twenty such houses will be produced for the File-Hill Qu' Appelle agency this year and there are 15 Indians from there working at the Touchwood plant as a result of the sale. However, Mr. Boyko said that housing needs in the southern reserves were just about satisfied and that the potential markets are in Northern Saskatchewan. Until recently, these areas were inaccessible as the Saskatchewan River created a geographical barrier where bridges were too narrow for the passage of trucks delivering assembled houses. To overcome this, the Touchwood plant developed a split construction technique so that the houses could be shipped in two parts and easily bolted together on the site. Hilliard McNab, chief of Gordon Reserve, said the band was also considering competing on the open market to keep the plant going. To avoid unfair competition with other pre - fab manufacturers, the band would have to compete without any government subsidy. At present, the plant receives $7,000 a house from the government for its working budget. The actual cost of production to the plant is about $6,000 and although the cost to agency Indians is $135 a house, prices to those outside the Touchwood agency might be around$6,000 for an assembled unit or around $3,500 for the component parts only. If the Touchwood plant can sell its houses and keep operating, its workers can look forward to continuing at a paying job, earning between $1.80 to $3.00 an hour. If they cannot, most of the workers see no immediate prospect facing them except welfare. [Photograph] — Star-Phoenix Photos A PREFABRICATED HOUSE . . . built by Indians on the Gordon Reserve Native Hiring Slow in South South Saskatchewan hospitals, schools and municipal governments have shown little interest in hiring persons of native ancestry, says a report received by Hon. Clarence Estey, minister in charge of the provincial Indian and Metis department. The report was to have been presented Tuesday, June 9, to the task force on Indian and Metis opportunity to Gil McCormick, chairman of the public sector committee, but time ran out. "While spokesman for the public sector committee have received polite attention and sympathy, few of these oganizations in the southern portion of the province have broadened their scope of hiring people of native ancestry," the report says. Moral persuasion should be applied to school boards and municipal governments but "stronger representation" should be made to provincial hospitals and other organizations which receive direct government support, Mr. McCormick's report says. The committee has "strongly suggested" that a time limit be placed on obtaining voluntary co-operation of these organizations and that the Indian and Metis department report to the next task force, "the success or otherwise" of the action. At a recent meeting of the Indian and Metis department, the Saskatchewan Hospital Services Plan and of some of representatives the major general hospitals, a plan of voluntary co-operation was suggested but has not been followed. It is believed the SHSP offered training programs to help bring hospital staffs in line with the government's suggested five per cent native personnel plan. The Saskatchewan Hospital Association supported the plan. There are 26 native persons who have been trained at Yorkton Geriatric Centre and Wascana Hospital, but they remain unemployed, the newspaper was told. There are also hospital nursing aides available from northern communities which southern hospitals will not hire, The Leader-Post was told. The report notes that prejudice or lack of interest by supervising personnel bear some relationship to knowledge of Indian affairs and history. "The greater the degree of knowledge the easier to obtain the co-operation of the supervisors concerned," says the report. The public sector committee has recommended that the education department "take steps" to include the history of native people of the West in the standard education provided for the children of the West. The committee commended the government for its part in agreeing to the establishment of a vocational school for the Meadow Lake area and suggested while the school is still in the planning stages, a Northwest School Board be appointed to assist in planning the facilities and curriculum. But the report says the committee noted little progress in the provincial government area towards adopting a previous recommendation that academic requirements for skilled or semi-skilled manual jobs be reviewed so those requirements not really essential to the efficient performance of the job be eliminated. "It is again recommended that such a study be commanded in order that skilled people can be hired for what they can do rather than how far they progressed in formal schooling," the report says. �REGIONAL OFFICE NEWS [Photograph] Mr. Jean La Vert, Regional Director, presents Mr. H. Evoy with his 25-Y ear Service Pin. Major Evoy served in the Canadian Army in World War II and with the Civil Service since June, 1946. Currently he is administrative assistant to the Superintendent of Education and Administration of Indian Student Residences. Indian Constables Urged on Reserves / by Jim Neaves EDMONTON (CP) — The trend to use of natives as law enforcement officers on Prairie reserves is another step in the march of Indians to more self-determination, says Harold Cardinal. Mr. Cardinal, president of the Indian Association of Alberta and author of the book, The Unjust Society, says Indians have been asking for such measures, including the establishment of courts on reserves, for years. "There is a need for band constables as much as there is a need for officers to maintain law and order in municipalities," he said in an interview. There now are about 15 Indian constables working on reserves in Alberta and several in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. While there have been Indian policemen in the RCMP, the armed forces and on some municipal forces, the use of natives as constables on reserves is a relatively recent development. Reserve policing now is largely handled by the RCMP. In Alberta, the attorney general's department is encouraging Indian bands to hire native constables. "But it's a low-key campaign," said a department spokesman. While several Indian constables have been trained by the Alberta attorney - general's department at a school in Edmonton, many now are getting their training at the privately operated Canadian Security and Police Academy at Airdrie, 10 miles north of Calgary. The academy, opened in 1968, offers a six - week course in basic police work taught by a staff of ex-police officers. Ron Minion, a former RCMP officer who operates the academy, said Indian students are attentive and intelligent as white students although their educational standards are not up to the level of other policemen in the class. Many Indian policemen also benefit from periodic field-work training provided by the RCMP. "In many towns adjacent to reserves, the local detachment will often take an Indian constable on patrol to give them an opportunity to see how police work is actually done," one RCMP spokesman said. Indian constables may have the power to arrest in cases of drunkenness or minor offences, but are requested to get in touch with the RCMP or a senior force when major crimes or accidents occur on a reserve. Book Section There Is My People Sleeping by Sarain Stump, published by Gray's Publishing Ltd., 1970, Sidney, B.C. Price $9.50. Mr. Stump has created a book of beauty which eloquently puts into perspective the condition of his people. Here is a book that you read with your heart. The black and white poem drawings contain pathos, romance, irony, understanding, and death. In the title poem a lovely Indian girl lies sleeping. On the next page, the artist has backed away and we see lying near the same sleeping form, a buffalo with a knife through his tongue! Bitterness, irony and a surprising understanding are shown toward the white man. Stump's explanation of one dramatic drawing is that "the white man took our freedom ... without understanding completely what he was doing and he didn't see at all our new minds, feelings and dreams ..." In a happier vein, we smilingly identify with the young lover who has "Gotta be the best... All because she smiled at me And her father said He ain't gonna give her To who's not a man." But the mind keeps coming back to: "And I had been killed a thousand times Right at his feet But he hadn't understood." Born in Wyoming in October, 1945, Mr. Stump was given the name Sock-A-Jaw-Wee (the one who pulls the boat) by his Shoshone mother. Some of his other relatives are Cree, some Flathead (Salish). He considers the old paintings and drawings, and the Indians who explained them, to be his real teachers. He now lives in Eden Valley, Alberta, and wants to make his home in Canada. Windigo and Other Tales of the Ojibways by Herbert T. Schwarz, illustrated by Norval Morrisseau, published by McClelland a n d Stewart, 1969. Price $3.95. The Ojibway artist, Norval Morrisseau, wrote down some of the legends that were told to him by the wise men of the Ojibway, and then he painted them. He later told the same stories to Herbert T. Schwarz for re ., telling. Morrisseau's aim is to "reassemble the pieces of a once proud culture, and to show the dignity and bravery of my people". The red and black paintings depict the outsides of his character as he sees them, and the insides as he imagines them. Interdependence b e t w e e n characters is shown by wavy black lines. In reading the eight welltold tales, we learn why the Ojibways are afraid to eat mushrooms, and why they consider silver unlucky. The story of the great flood is told, but it is a powerful Medicine Man and Chieftain, Wee-Se-Kee-Jack, who rescued all living creatures by herding them onto a large raft made of stone. We are told that "in the eyes of the Great Manitou all living creatures, large or small, proud or humble, are equal". We learn that the Bear is an ancestor of all the Ojibways. "The Silver Curse" is the legend of a cruel and greedy white fur trader, who like all white men of the time "wanted to make a quick fortune in the new world and then return to live in comfort among his white brothers in Europe". Morrisseau and Schwarz have created a fascinating book. jobs are uncommonly scarce. With t h e s e immediate problems, and against the background of continuing long-term shrinkage in farm employment, the provincial government appeared to be working determinedly to avert a large-scale exodus from the province. In 1969, for example, the Saskatchewan Economic Development Corporation approved 45 business loan applications totalling $13 million that was more than 50 percent above the previous high, $8.3 million in 1967. The province has invested $1.5 million in the pulp mill at Prince Albert, which was opened in 1968 by Parsons and Whittemore Inc. This New York - based company will build a pulp mill north of Meadow Lake with a $1.8 million federal capital grant and $330,000 of provincial equity, or 30 percent. Additional funds for the project will be lent by the province. The pulp mill and a related . sawmill, by creating opportunities for hundreds of men to work in the woods, Herbert T. Schwarz was also aids the province's born in England. He grad- effort to create job opporuated from the Sheffield tunities for Indians. : University Medical School and the University of London. He emigrated to Canada in 1950 at the age of twenty. eight. He was consultant to the Quebec Pavilion at Expo '67. Born at Sand Point Indian Reserve on Lake Nipigon, Norval Morrisseau or Copper TJiunderbird is a descandant of Ojibway Chiefs. He is a self-taught artist. When the artist met Dr. Schwarz, he was executing a sixteen-foothigh mural for the Indian Pavilion at Expo '67. MillVeritabl .e Superboom forMeadow LakeDistrict MEADOW LAKE - Here the northwestern corner of the settled part of Saskatchewan, a sawmill and a pulp still are coming. They will create 1,400 jobs, a veritable superboom for a town of barely 4,000. In North Battleford, 98 miles south of here, a new factory makes mobile homes and employs 100 persons. In Weyburn, in southern Saskatchewan, t h e blackearth country that is glutted with unsold wheat, a distillery is being built. It will employ 25 persons. THE NEW YORK TIMES News Service, 1970 In a heavily agricultural province the size of France, but with a population of less than a million, no enterprise that creates or sustains jobs is too small to be noteworthy, especially now. In 1969, Saskatchewan's population fell by 13,000 to 948,000, the first decline since 1951. Continuation of such a rapid population loss, and S a s k a t c h e wan has \ JULY, 1970 known cosiderable population fluctuation since becoming a province in 1905, could be fiscally and economically disastrous. Two years of slow wheat sales in a heavily-supplied world market and completion of potash-mine construction projects presumably had much to do with last year's migrations. The wheat slump has hurt retail trade and tax revenues and cast a pall over the province this year. Even in North Battleford, a city of 12,000 in a mixed farming region that has suffered less than has the _wheat belt, business is off. Farm machinery and auto dealers here · and throughout t h e province have been especially hard hit. "People a r e d r i v i n g around in smashed cars," laments a. woman whose husband works in an auto body shop. There are more teachers than teaching positions. Students and Canada Manpower officials report that summer Federal Funds Rise forIndian Housing By Nancy Gelbey The federal Indian affairs department is spending more than $2,700,000 for reserve housing in Saskatchewan but is not getting much credit for its effort, a department official in Saskatchewan said. "We're spending a lot of money in Saskatchewan hiring native laborers and buying materials from local suppliers. We'll be helping the provincial economy. If the province announced a similar public works project there would be lots of publicity," Archie Masuk, regional engineering supervisor, said. Despite rising costs and limited budgets this year, Saskatchewan's proportion of housing money has risen from $2,000,000 last year to $2,720,000 this year, he said. "Our budget has risen every year in Saskatchewan, possibly to the detriment of other provinces, but this is in keeping with the government's policy of giving more to the needy," he said. A five-year plan to provide housing for all Canadian Indians h a s b e e n thrown off kilter by rising costs. Reserve houses which were planned at $7,000 now cost $8,500, he said. During the 1970-71 fiscal year, 290 houses will be constructed and 131 old horpes renovot~a in tlie six Saskatchewan agencies. Major emphasis will be in the north. The Battleford agency will spend $675,000 (Continued on Page 7) �JULY, 1970 (Continued from Page 6) on 80 houses and renovate 12. The Red Pheasant Reserve part of the agency received national attention in April when Chief George Nicotine complained of being turned down by both federal and provincial authorities when he asked for decent housing. The reserve will receive three new houses. Saskatchewan band chiefs and councillors meet each spring to decide how many houses to be built the following year will go to each reserve. Therefore any extra homes built on the Red THE SASKATCHEWAN Pheasant reserve would be at the expense of another reserve. There will be 69 new homes built in the Prince Albert division with $589,000 ; 17 in the Yorkton agency and 21 houses renovated with $207,000; the Saskatoon division gets $512,000 for 58 new houses and renovations to 16; Qu,Appelle, 25 homes valued at $172,000 ; and Touchwood, 41 new houses and 81 renovations for $564,000. INDIAN Corporation. W a g e s about $420 a month. are Mr. Thatcher said he was "really delighted" to learn that the federal government was paying part of the cost of establishing the industry which is "so important to the province and our native people. Page 7 Education Department Urgedto "TakeAdvice" The education department - support to an Indian culTuesday, June · 9th, was tural college in Saskatoon advised to "take some which begins classes this advice" from the task force fall. on Indian and Metis opporThe curriculum will be set tunity. by the Federation of Saskat"This is your own indus"It is unfortunate the min- chewan Indians based on try. If you succeed we'll ister of education is not here findings of their own educahave to start looking at to hear some of our pro- tion task force which begins others," the premier told posals. We hope he would its research within a few have listened closely," said weeks. the employees. The first course is for The opening was held fol- Arthur McBeath, chairman About 900 native persons of the education committee. leadership training, then cullowing a meeting of the task will be employed on a dayDr. Howard Nixon, a Sastural classes will be added. force on Indian and Metis labor basis from the 63 Rodney Soonias, from the opportunity. Task force katoon professor and former bands. members were driven to the education committee chair- Red Pheasant reserve and man, said the task force FSI education committee industry site. should encourage the educa- member, said the education Most of the employees' tion department to act. department has not been conday is spent dismantling "W e must show we here suited about the school. / railroad cars. It was the are a 11 concerned about Teachers will come from steel ribbon which holds the people of native ancestry. reserve schools and elders railway car to the carriage The department should take will assist with history courcountering with dry statewhich the premier cut with our advice and put some ses. Consultants will be ments of government policy. the torch. money in the pot for native called when necessary. He admitted that the govRoy Hynd of the Indian education," he said. The courses will be short, ernment's policy might have and Metis department said been "naive, too abstract, Most of the day-long meet- taught by different instrucand too theoretical" and about 425 cars from Ameri- ing was spent on education. tors and the 20 to 25 studcan railroads have been Task force members, white ents will live at Emmanuel somewhat hasty. botrght for dismantling by and Indian and Metis, con-: College, where the FSI is David Courchene of the the industry. sider education to have top renting space. -.__ Manitoba Indian Brotherpriority and Clarence Estey, Plans call for some classes "Thev are sent to Canada hood expressed the probable minister in charge of the becaus; of the American polIndian attitude to Mr. Truto be conducted in Cree. The $6,000 grant is to be deau's replies in his com- lution laws, which are much Indian and Metis departmore strict than in Canada. ment, said last December the divided between four schools ment that the government's actions would verify what Here we can burn the wood next meeting would be de- which will with the co-operation of their communities . Mr. Trudeau meant. The from the railway cars," he voted to education. Education Minister Mc- propose instructional proIndians are used to the words said. Isaac was not there, although jects. of the government by now. When and if they run out But it was not by accident of cars, there are scrap metal various department officials The funds cannot finance that Mr. Trudeau's statewere. a new course of study but piles which can be organized, ments drew applause from cut up and separated to feed The task force discussed will provide only for the U... ln<li<>.ns_ IPSCO furn.aces. __ _ __ aP-d.~It08-R~~~~~,W,.lw,,1,M ........i.11&.1.li'..li:.,..a~~aijr~t•lllli•iaiiiiiiii The prime minister, in tural college at Saskatoon, Mr. McBeath told the task \ The men and one woman, effect, said the government the Federation of Saskatcheforce. who is a cutter, work an was human, that it could be wan Indians education task Three project ideas so far eight - hour day in three wrong, but it did appreciate shifts. A crew comes on at force, and a $ 6,000 grant call for teaching social skills the Indians' position. As from the Saskacthewan in areas of work, family, prime minister he could not 5 a.m., then the main bulk Teachers' Federation, the community, leisure and self. of cutters at 7 a.m. followed have spoken lightly in sayfederal Indian Affairs de- Another proposes to study ing the government would by those who load scrap, at 2:30 p.m. partment and th e task force the inter - relationship of wait to hear the Indians' itself, to begin curriculum man, animals and their enpolicy views. Jim Parisien, manager, revision in schools attended vironment, and a third to be said this industry has to by Indian and Metis stud- based in a northern comThe government clearly compete with other scrap wants to make sweeping and ents. munity will study language metal operations. overdue changes in its Indian The task force will pro- development of kindergarten policy. The once apathetic "We won't put up with pose the government give children in a northern comand isolated Indian is now anything on the job," he practical - that is financial munity. being asked to share in the said. formation of policies pertainPeter Dubois of the Feding 'to his affairs. The gulf eration of Saskatchewan o f misunderstanding beIndians, who is president of tween Indians and government is still rather wide, at the company which is ena time when consultation and tirely owned by the native workers on a limited share compromise are essential. b a s i s, said "His spirits Considered by themselves, lifted" when he saw how the White and Red Papers- quickly the company had VICTORIA (CP) As enter law school next fall. might preclude compromise; advanced. far as Bill Wilson is con~ He has a non-Indian wife But Prime Minister Trudeau cerned Canadians liave no and, recently, a daughter. "There is a great deal of has left plenty of room for reason to be smug about the discussions considered interest among our people their attitudes toward disMr. Wilson said his wife's who finally believe they have necessary by both sides. parents were opposed to an equal opportunity to do crimination. their daughter marrying an Editorialsomething, both Metis and "The Canadian discriminaIndian. Regina Leader-Post. Indian alike," he said. tion is subtle, very subtle," "It was one of those cases he said recently in an interwhere they applied all the Operations began March view. old stereotypes. I was an 23 with 14 native emuloyees. "I have run into plenty of Indian, Indians are pretty All those working have been technically trained out of it. The same old things like bad types, they get drunk, I being served last in a crowd- was an Indian and so I was town, on the job. ed restaurant and not being . all those things. In the end The first announcement of allowed to date the belles of they had· to get down to facThe premier was decked out in a hard hat, goggles and the industry was made at the local community no mat- ing the fact that we are all the December, 1969, task ter what the girls think." protective fock~t and pant human beings and we had to force meeting. The i d e a coverings, for the opening. treat each other at face Mr. Wilson, 25, is an Incame from Jack Turvey, value." The unique all-native in- IPSCO manager. _ dian and a member of the dustry employing 45 men . Mr. Wilson, recently electKwakiutl triQe. He is a and one woriian, is run · in of Canada's Mr. Turvey predicts the fourth-year student of polit- ed president conjunction with the Internewly-formed Native Studmetal industry will have a ical science at the University provincial Steel and Pipe payroll of $250,000 a year. of Victoria and plans to (Continued on Page 8) AlbertaIndians andMr.Trudeau A delegation of 150 Alberta Indians went to Ottawa Thursday, June 4th, to present the federal government with a "Red Paper," in reply to the government's W h i t e Paper on Indian policy, issued ab.out a year ago. Because of the strong opposition by many Indians to the White Paper proposals, the meeting between · the Indians and more than half the Cabinet might have been expected to be hostile, or even acrimonious. Instead the meeting, if not friendly, indicated that attitudes are soft enough to permit negotiations an d compromise --..ut:1.ore new Indian policies are put into effect. The Red Paper predictably rejected the White Paper proposals and reiterated the Indian contention that the government was proceeding to implement them, although it had promised · to consult first with the Indians. It also stressed the need for sweeping revisions to the Indian Act and reorganization of the Indian Affairs branch but not before the question of treaty rights had been settled. The proposals of the Indians have been made before, but not in a policy brief like the Red Paper. The government has answered Indian positiGns, but never in the spirit shown by Prime Minister Trudeau in replying to the Indians in Ottawa. The prime minister told the Indians that the government was prepared to wait for several years, until the Indians were ready, before , going ahead with any policy changes. He also praised the Indian proposals, instead of Indian,MetisPlantOfficially Opened The Native Metals Industry, being run by Indian and ~ti,s.' was officially opened Taesttay..,.._ June 9th, with Premier Thatcher operating a cutting torch. "I can see why you need all these," said the premier as sparks flew by his eyes. Canada Discrimination Described as Subtle �Page 8 THE SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN JULY, 1970 ~ ·g}hcheP..k hon.P.si .J:mcl "p.er.m, =====• 1:••J~•~"'!"="C~rn ~ l-ii"ll==-ll= a,ar=== ,.•====== =::r. adminisuato a amrge anent tan." U1 before he took over the The Indian student leader presidency of the MIB in is concerned by the approach 1968. he and other young Indians . t th "Tawow", a Cree IndI·a·n I d. It b th t d During his convocation adare t a k mg o e reserves n Ian cu ure, o pas an dress, Mr. Courchene chaland is trying to discover how word meaning welcome, is present. 1 In t·he fI·rst I·ssue, there enged graduating students he and hI·s fellows can put the name of a new quarterly · pubrcI a t·IOn pr od uce d b Y th e are articles of interest to to "come to grips with the some of th eir· a d vance d t ram· problems of social devastamg at t h e d.Isposa l of. t h e D epar t men t of I n d.Ian Af - Indian women, contributions bands who still live on the fairs and Northern Develop- by well known artists and by tion and human wasteage of ment as a forum for Indian . many of th e younger peop Ie. Indian people". He said this reserves. "I suppose they were rela"Even when an Indian gets writers and poets. The articles cover such problem of wasteage was tively well off. My dad was a good education he is at Tawow is a cultural pub- varied subjects as the origin "as much a result of our a fisherman a nd later a fish best just used as an example. Iication and is edited by Mrs. of Indian place names in b 1ind a nd single-mi nd ed packer. He had his own boat But what are we doing for Jean Goodwill of the Indian Cape Breton, Tahahsheena determination to exploit our and we did well. Indian people as a whole? Affairs Cultural Develop- rugs in Sioux country, a resources as are pollution "But the white man looks Perhaps we are just becom- ment Section. Mrs. Goodwill, dance troupe in Paris and and ecological disaster". at the reserves, say some of ing sober peaceful copies of a Plains Cree Indian from Indian children in Ontario. He said: "In an effort to those around Victoria, and the white man. Little Pine Reserve, Saskatmaintain an element of indeOf general interest is "Inhe sees that they are not well "Perhaps. there is too chewan, was form . erly co- dian Urbanization' • , by An- pendence we have been slowdeveloped and he sees that much emphasis on educating editor of The Indian News. drew Bear Robe, former ly pushed to the last fronsome of the houses are run Indians and then getting Announcing the appearExecutive Director of the tiers - largely unexploited down. Right away the Indian them off the reserve. They ance of the fI·rst I·ssue of Ca 1gary 1n d.ian F rien . d s h.IP northlands ... Here we find is categorized because of the may decide to opt for a high- Tawow, IndI·an AffaI·rs MI·n- Cen t re, an d an I.11us t ra t e d a majority of our people in appearance of those homes. rise life or the security of ister Jean Chretien said the . 1 h k a worse relative position suburbia and there is no arbc e on ow to ma e th th t "This economic situation Indian people must have a Northern Woodlands Moccaan ey were a cen ury association back on the o makes a vast difference. Rel- reserve. chance to express themsins. A story on the ancient ag · ative wealth makes an even selves and through the creaPipe Ceremony is followed "What do we do now with "Sure, there are tremengreater difference. Appeardous failings in the reserve tion of Tawow, they are by an article on Norval Mor- these forgotten people ances make all the differsystem but it is still our last being given this opportunity. risseau, an Ojil;>way artist these living museum pieces ence." from Northern Ontario. of a century ago; these bastion. It's a place you can Very few people of Indian go and really call home. ancestry are acclaimed as All articles will be pubpeople with a quaint way of He said he has been turned life who can no longer make out of restaurants in Van- There is something about an authors and there is a gr.eat lished in the language writcommunity that's need for giving these people ten by the contributors. Only their way through tradicouver after the manager got Indian a medium through which in certain cases selected by tional habits and with tradia look at his straight hair, really · worth preserving." they can express their ideas the editors will the material tional skills? There are no and share some of their cul- appear in other languages. longer any far flung frontural background with their Great care has gone into en- tiers to which they can grafellow Canadians, he said. suring that the publication vitate. We have come to the An Indian is only six feet tall. If he leaves the Great The publication is expecth~s the widest possible apend of the road." Valley at daybreak - and follows the sun - he can reach Mr. Courchene said the the Sea by nightfal}. With a steady stride and good luck. ed to help uncover the work peal and participation. Ta w o w will be s o I d white man has been obsessed The white man covers the distance in less than an hour. of many talented native CanQueen's Printer with a single-minded obj~cHe races across the earth almost as swiftly as the sun moves adians, to promote it and, through at the same time, bring to bookstores at a cost of $1 tive of exploiting the reacross the sky. And without effort. A slight twist of his sources of this great nation wrist to begin, and then steady pressure applied through his other Canadians glimpses of per issue. leg to the ball of his right foot. Nothing more. He sits there, which has largely excluded , enclosed in a hunk of steel, rushing through space. any concern fQ.t. the mht:-- --J or otners. _..._ ¥ou whitl! men,think you are Gods. To travel fror,, foe Great Valley to the Sea in less than an hour. "This single - minded obBut not for free. The chrome horse demands its price. session sees man today sudYou must lay a hard mixture of rock and sand over the denly awakening to the fact brown earth. You must crisscross this land with huge, I ache for the darkness of night that not only has he ignored ---sm.Jl~ttl f}a-1Jl...,¥ 9"u Jt½l-J& ,;.css-too ~ h-6-vr..se&--':=:-9 u mu-s-t N ' ·~rre-arntrenn 1i;y'mg n ire eca1 n :;y I sa,n.~i=t-j, - l'f.:a: == remove the wild animals. You must make a part of the Where the sky glows yellow and the red and blue flash on the aboriginal owners of this world regular, even, predictable. land, he now threatens his and on and on ; What energy hurtles you through space? A series of But the darkness that is quiet own existence through small explosions in the centre of that hunk of metal. The darkness that is alive and full of black m o n u m e n t a I n e g lect, Explosions terrify my people. They are man-made thunder. through catastrophic polluThe darkness that covers the forest Man does not make thunder cheaply. The small explosions tion and through man-made But lets ea::h tree breathe freely fill the air with poison gas. Soon you will not be able to The clear, open, eternal darkness ecological disaster," he told breathe without choking, soon you will not be able to open Which stretches up and up into infinity. the graduating class. your eyes without crying, soon you will not be able to live "From an Indian's point at all. You can smell life when the sky is dark of view, perhaps we could be It is not an easy journey to walk from the Great Valley The musky swamp odour stings your nostrils forgiven if we are to suggest to the Sea. My people would not make such a journey withArid you breathe in the fresh wetness of the river. that this is poetic justice." out good reason. We would finish the day tired and hungry. Your toes are wet from the grass but you can't see it But when we travelled that distance we knew the earth we You know the tree is beside you in blackness as you touch Mr. Courchene took over walked across. We knew the leaves of the live oak, the the presidency of the MIB the scaley bark with your fingertips · chatter of the squirrel, the tap tap tap of the woodpecker. All around you the sounds and sm:ells carry your heart into almost three years a-go when White man, what do you know? he was chief of the Fort the darkness, Berkeley Tribe And in this darkness you know the strength of your soul Alexander Reserve_ near Pine From the Octopus, Ottawa. Falls, Manitoba. In April, and feel the majesty of life. 1970, he was elected to his -Michele Tetu. MRS. ANNA CROWE of society, second successive two-year A female of the species, 1829 Forget St., Regina term as chief. "\Vho Am I" - is a poem A wife, even a mother, During Mr. Courchene's -composed by Anna Crowe of But most important, presidency, the MIB's bud... I am me! the Piapot Band, Saskatcheg e t h a s increased from wan, formerly from Onion $30,000 to m o re t h a n I conform, I follow your Lake, Sask. $500,000 annually. Responsi,. rules, Anna wrote this poem for bility and services provided I learned to worship your an Education Class at the increased proportionately. God, U. of S., Regina Campus to The organization has grown express her experiences as I spend the same money, from a staff of one full time I give and I receive love, an individual in society. The honour represents the employee two years ago to Manitoba Indian BrotherSometimes I hate, Anna says: Non Indians, hood President Dave Cour~ latest in a long line of a current staff of more than ... I am me! chene was awarded an hon..,_ achievements by Mr. Courin the main, tend to general40 full time workers. ize in their dealing with chene - a '(armer labourer orary Doctor of Laws Degree Indians and overlook the Though not my wish nor my May 21 by the University and Indian Chief. The award In addition, the MIB has whole meaning of humanity command, of Manitoba -- the first. In- is; in p;:trt, recognition for a cadre of professional con:.~ that we are all individuals I am ........ . dian in Manitoba so hon- the elevation of the Mani- sultants on whom t,hey-1-efy that this holds true for And it sets me apart from ~iological, oured. Mr. Courchene was toba Indian Brotherhoc« -to-~ in the leg~ Indians too. a viable position during his economical and public relaone of four people who were you and him, tions fields. Sixteen people I see the looks, I read the given honorary degrees dur- term as president. WHO AM I The MIB president has are or have been on part ing the spring convocation thoughts, \Vho am I? you ask, time assignments in the last of the University of Mani- worked as a construction But you are wrong, Let me tell you, worker, pulp mill worker, year . . . . I am me! toba. I am a living being, a part = ~~!W iru~b!WJ~~ _g, R=~!.=. = ents As~ociation, emphasized the economic facets of prejudice at length. "There I·s the reserve and a!l the identification that goes with living on . one. 1 didn't grow up on a reserve. Fortunatelv Or Unfortunate ly my par~nts chose to live off the reserve. rndan ura gaz1ne k Ma es Its Debut The'' Chrome Horse'' Night ManitobaIndianBrotherhood President DavidCourchene AwardedHonorary _. Degree � 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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