1 50 6 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25945/archive/files/f47a8c96a9d1ee7a0a939609d57b7251.pdf?Expires=1784764800&Signature=I8FtwyiZQHWuxkAAzpbqnLc8a5uk%7Es9%7EtsBjnKen3unSCY%7EtDbNLktA%7ExoGlSTprOejGH5DCmwzS-KbmS91yd5dgX5f3KWmgrX3HTOL76eLV7jLvE1Q9EuiGp5ogdNUd0mgg1wQCkqYPwK%7EAnDLaKVhyKBKl8zMffIXkAxvc2fFnxpikkjPqIcY%7EfgLW%7EHnXCz4lZG2S005gGDtsCOym%7E8VJWPObsJjCd3dwQsXsnB51xKwZlky4mFEOD32NlfypgikzxaWorV7BBwCFMaO2xDdXNrJPZ6bPgzK1NqalfSETKiYN5UaI7PI5-XutLJrtdhdJI--k9RBacAYvpS5cDA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 44b71c54f110e6ed7964fff1c80347f9 PDF Text Text �Wi-lakenon-pa DECEMBER The Twelfth Moon ii# I /I: ;"'. ~w/ -~ /s.1. Dakota (Sioux) Henry EDITORIAL . Beaudry OFFICES EDITOR 2nd floor, 310 - 20th Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K OA7 INFORMATION THE SASKATCHEWAN All correspondence chewan Indian. should be directed to the Editor of the Saskat- INDIAN The Saskatchewan Indian has an editorial staff of four covering the entire province of Saskatchewan . 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Advertising deadlines following edition. ads and prices for ads running full colour or the back Saskatchewan Indian , Advertising , 2nd floor , 310 Saskatchewan S7K OA7 , or telephone (306) are the 15th of each month for publication in the DEADLINES Deadlines for all editorial material , that is; stories, photographs , letters , events, will be the 15th of each month for publication in that month's edition late material will be held and used the following month. �TABLE OF CONTENTS .. . EDITORIAL ................... . ... ... ... . .... 2 INTERNATIONAL ·Running Brave' Visits Saskatchewan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NATIONAL Escalating Litigation Costs Tremble Indian Treaty Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NEDP Advisory Board Members Announced ...... .6 Indian Treaty Rights Protected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 PROVINCIAL Gabriel Dancers to Perform at Expo '86 ........ 14 INAC Indian Unversity Scholarship Award ... . . .. . 1 5 S.I.E.D.C. Economic Development Strategies Projects is Now Underway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 The Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 6 Great Plains Dance Troupe to Perform at Expo '86 ............................ . . . ... 17 S.I.F.C. Annual Report ....................... 19 REGIONAL Prince Albert District .................. . ..... 22 Saskatoon District .......... . ............... 35 Fort Qu'Appelle/Touchwood/File Hills District ..... 37 North Battleford District ........ . ............ 40 Meadow Lake District ....... . ................ 45 Yorkton District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7 ENTERTAINMENT Book Review - Spirit of the Bison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Radio Play Review ........................... 48 PROFILES . . ........................... . ... 49 ELDERS BOX .............................. 55 The Saskatchewan Indian magazine is the official monthly publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The editorial offi,es are located at 2nd Floor, 310 - 20th Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K OA7. The magazine has a second class registration number 2795. The newsmagazine is intended to serve as an effective communication vehicle for Indian opinion in the province of Saskatchewan. Since the magazine represents divergent views from Indians in this province, signed articles and opinions are the views of the individuals concenred and not necessarily those of the Federation . Submit all those materials for publication to The Editor - The Saskatchewan Indian, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, 310 - 20th Street East, 2nd Floor, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K OA7, before the 15th of each month for publication that month. Editorial Board Sol Sanderson Doug Cuthand Elsie Roberts F_elix Musqua Editor Bryan Tootoosis POETRY ................................. . 57 Reporters Deanna Wuttunee Archie King LETTERS ................................. . 59 Martha Ironstar Secretary Mary-Ann Ketchemonia FRONT PAGE COVER Production Co-ordinator Bryan Tootoosis Northern Reserve photographed by Bryan Tootoosis 1 Pre-Press Production Graphic Arts Department Sask. Indian Cultural College �EDITORIAL In 1985 there were unique problems that faced Indian people throughout Saskatchewan. These problems were social, economic and political differences with the rest of Canada due to the treaties that were developed, signed and acknowledged by the federal governments of the day. As Indian Nations continue to develop, the challenge to achieve grows on. Differences between the Federal Government and Indian Nations hinder the process of understanding needs of Indian people and for the Federal Government to adhere to its committment by the treaties that were signed by our forefathers a century ago . Indian people could do just fine if given the opportunity to justly exercise what is theirs rightfully - Indian Government. On the other hand, the Federal Government should and could neatly co-exist with Indian peoples in this province with a clear understanding of sovereignty, jurisdiction and so forth. If s0ciety expects Indian people toc ontinue contributing to society by culture, taxes, manpower, and human resources , there must be respect and a common sense of dignity by society and other governments similar Federal, Provincial and municipal government relationships that exist today in this nation of ours. We all understand that the First peoples in this country were different Indian peoples, all co-existing in harmony with nature. Indian people in this region must be allowed to function internally at their own rate and develop with the growing pains that come with this type of political process. Naturally, there will be political differences that will continue to separate ideologies, philosophies and so forth. This is democracy in motion. 1986 will obviously br.eak new ground for history to be recorded and part of that history will be about Indian people. In the past year we all have had an opportunity to struggle for fundamental growth and to develop collective cooperation. All individuals contribute to the democratic process through political, social and economic will. The year has meant successes and failures in all areas of our lives. May we continue to assist, share and understand by maintaining our culture, your culture. Let's all appreciate the past events that have affected us and look to the future for greater things to happen for all of us. We have enjoyed laughter, tears, lost friends and experienced down and out feelings that constitute life. We must survive to pass on our rich culture to the young and prepare and encourage our people to share with the unborn. Our culture will change with society; nature will change too. Let's prepare to accept the technological changes that affect us, our children arid our political leaders. The tasks for bands in Saskatchewan and throughout Canada will be difficult. Band councils will continue to do their best to fulfill their mandates with direction from their band membership. This time of the year we will all enjoy Christmas day in prayer and in a joyful spirit. Let's take time to share, consider, help, feel, appreciate and be thankful for what we have today. Let 1986 bring some dreams into reality. 2 �INTERNATIONAL 'Running Brave' Visits Saskatchewan Billy Mills signed autographs for over an hour following the dinner. REGINA - Billy Mills, the 10,000 metre Olympic champion in 1964, addressed a fund raising dinner for F.S.I.N. at the Regina Centre of the Arts, December 11. His win has been called the greatest upset in Olympic history and stunned the world by overcoming odds of 1000 - 1. It was immortalized in the movie Running Brave starring Robbie Benson. Mills is part Lakota Indian from the Pineridge Reservation in North Dakota. An elder referred to his win as "counting coup" . For the Lakota, this is the greatest honor an Indian can earn; to be able to touch the enemy without killing him and escape. The reservation gave him a gold medal made from the Black Hills. In the two decades since then, Mills has developed a philosophy, "Formula to Success " and lectures extensively. The backbone of the philosophy is to be able to put yourself in a risk situation and use your total effort, mentally and physically. You will end up accomplishing basic dreams and aspirations or accepting defeat with dignity, analysing it and going onto a higher plateau. · A friend of his capsulized it when he said: "True competition is not for me to compete against you or you against me, but for each of us, individually and collectively, with a support system to reach within the depths of ourselves to the greatest extent A segment of the circle of the roundance. 3 we're capable of. In that sense, we become aware of the many, many weaknesses we possess. Some of us will change. Others enjoy too much." To give credibility to his philosophy, Mills owns a profitable insurance agency 1n Denver, Colorado. " His address also drew analogies to present Indian issues, of the Lakota he said: "Every right we have in the United States as Indian people are not rights given to us but rights retained for us by our leaders in the past.'' The Lakota signed a treaty in 1868. However, it was broken when gold was discovered in the Black Hills. The Indians are still pursuing a final settlement on this. '' A defeat can be a legacy. You may be confusing defeat with failure. The fact that land has been taken away, a way of life changed, that's a defeat, not failure. You can continue with what exists and you can create a legacy.'' Mills responded in references to his address about treaties as defeats. F. S. I. N. Senator Henry Langan said of Mills: "He seems to have a sense of direction where youth are concerned. He would be a very inspiring man especially in the area of �Senator Henry Langan Billy leading the round dance wi th help from the Cannaught Dancers. suicide prevention. Our young people give up so easily. That ' s what he talks about, regardless of opposition, there is always a brighter side. With youth today, there's only that one shot deal, then they give up. What he talks about is a fact of life. Thats something the old people used to talk about. Sometimes you run into a bush and there's no way you can go around it. You have to go through it. That's the hard times they (elders) talked about. They ran into problems, got despondent, but when they come out of it, they learned something.'' The proceeds from the dinner were earmarked for the capital fund of the First Nations Holdings Investment Fund. The First Nations Holdings Company was formed to recycle dollars among Indian institutions and bridge the business gap between Indians and non- Indians. Blizzard weather, a fee of $140. 00 a plate and a ticket drive of three weeks kept the attendance to a little over 300. Guest Speaker George Solomon, super businessman and owner of Massey Ferguson farming implements . p 4 �NATIONAL Escalating Litigation Costs Tremble Indian Treaty Rights The history of this country shows that different governments have rubber-stamped legislative laws to sterilize the special rights and the original constitutional agreements signed by the treaty Indians of this land. Various groups of people, armed with the poisonous tip of a draftsman ' s pen, have raided Indians' treaties and rights guerrilla warfare style. This "guerilla" style is used because how else can we describe laws and legislation that are catching the Indian people unaware. In the last 12 years there have been numerous discussions with both the Federal and the Provincial Governments with respect to correcting the legislative injustices done to Indians in the areas of hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering. Concerns were raised that the efforts of the legislatures are using their draftsmen to restrict, circumvent and sterilize Indians' rights deliberately. Indians with special rights have cried out to the deaf ears of our governments that they wanted consultations first before making laws that would affect them. Case after case has been won by the Indian people in the courtroom regarding hunting issues, embarrassing the governments in their ignorance of Indian treaty and special rights. Almost immediately, the Indians' successes in the courts have only made better draftsmen out of government workers in making sure that they would change the law so as not to lose to Indians again. Without shame governments have conspired against the Indians. Over the course of the years, the winds of injustice fanned by the government rednecks have blown against the Indian nations. There are numerous legislative changes that have surfaced , the latest being Saskatchew 'an's amendment of its legislation to the Wildlife Act , Section 38(6). It was rewritten so as to eliminate an implied right of access to private lands where the land was not posted . This law was introduced shortly after Moosehunter had gone before the Supreme Court of Canada reaffirming the right of Indians to hunt for food on lands to which they have access. Anyone with common sense would analyze that Section 38(6) was specifically drfated to get at Indian hunting rights. If the section had restricted itself to the hunting season only , then it would not be "discriminatory." However, Section 38(6) does not restrict itself to the hunting season only. And, of course, since the only people who can legally hunt in the off-season are Indians , the section could only be intended to get at Indian hunting rights. This is evident because a non-Indian hunter hunting at any time other than at hunting season would be subject to prosecution under various .existing sections of the Wildlife Act . It is reasonable to expect that only Indians will be charged under Section 38(6), having regard to the other provisions of the Wildlife Act which appear to adequately cover off-season hunting by non-Indians. This amendment to the Wildlife Act was passed by the Provincial Government without consultation with the Indian people for whom it was intended to affect. Then , there is no doubt that there is a legiti\nate question as to whether the government acted properly. This is a case of clear evidence of dictatorship being applied to Indian people in this supposedly democratic country. When there is no consultation in the changing of laws, then dictatorship prevails. For the Indian people of this country to survive the onslaught of tacticians and political conspiracy , it has been a long, treacherous climb. The dishonest and illegal prudence of governments over the years have bungled Indians' attempts to attain their rights as a nation to exist. One example of deliberately chocking Indian people in regulations, red tape and the slowing down of services for Indian people is the criteria set by the Department oflndian Affairs to receive funding for litigation. The Department of Indian Affairs has, in its budget , money set aside for any litigation that might arise for challenging the treaties or the Indian Act. Their regulations or guidelines set out to get at this money is the same thing as the flash of a mirage in the desert. It is there but you can't get to it. How many Indians can utilize this money at the present criteria for receiving it is as rare as the Queen's visits to this province. And yet the Department of Indian Affairs has lawyers of different specialities to help them in the administration of Indian monies. This money that sits like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, where does it end up? Most of it is used to create another bureaucracy. While this money sits there, in 1983 in Saskatchewan there were over three hundred cases involving Indians being charged with hunting. We have since lost count, but we do know that Indians are being harassed , hounded and charged week by week. The Indians, in their minds backed by their right to hunt, know that they have not broken a law. In the meantime , they go to court. Countless hunters, trappers and fishermen, and even old women picking berries have pleaded guilty just for the sake of getting it over with. Some might have gone to jail, paid fines or worked out in the fine-option program. Most people charged are the ones who are destitute who have no way or means to afford a lawyer. As of 1984 , the legal aid system has closed its doors to defend Indian hunters. This is another great conspiracy by the Provincial Government to starve out Indian defences in the courts. 5 �At this pace, the Indians of this province are faced with a mammoth task of going against a government with no financial backing. Donations from a few bands and employees of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations have trickled in, but this does not even fill a portion of the amount required. Since 1981, a total of $528,551 has been spent on litigation and legal services. We are operating at a climbing deficit. There are still monies outstanding in this regard. At this rate the estimated amount of money required would rise easily up to $100,000 annually. Again, the Indian people want a say in how their money should be spent. They do not like the idea of criteria dictating how monies are to be used like in the Departmental Test Case Funding Program. Instead of just funding appeal cases regarding challenges to all treaty rights and the Indian Act and related cases, the program sho,.1ld be brought down to fund lower court costs. A board made up of the Department oflndian Affairs and Indian Government officials should decide on the cases to be funded. The criteria for receiving this money should be able to be more easily available to Indians at the grass roots level before the lower level of court cases mushrooms out of such proportions as we are now expenencmg. The chiefs of this province and across the country need to make the Department oflndian Affairs change its ruling and remind them of their obligations to treaty Indians as servants of the Canadian people to uphold what was agreed to in the beginning of settling of Indian lands. Their obligations include upholding the treaty rights and Indian Act rights from the grass roots level and not after the Indians were dragged through the different levels of courts creating hardships to a lot of Indian people hunting for food. The way it seems is that the Indians have very few allies. With the introduction of the Department's unattainable criteria in test case funding, it has become like the biggest back stabbing of Indian treaties""since Brutus turned on the great Julius Caesar during the time of Roman history. More and more Indian treaties are seriously being pounced upon from all angles. How long can we hold out? NEDP Advisory Board Members Announced Small Business Minister , Andre Bissonnette OTT A WA - Ten new arpointments and five re-appointments to the Native Economic Development Program Advisory Board were announced today by the Honorable Andre Bissonnette, Minister of State (Small Businesses). Re-appointment of Chairman is Mr. Ken Thomas, a Native businessman from Regina who was appointed interim Chairman in August, 1985. Appointed as ViceChairman is Mr. Mark R. Gordon of Montreal who is President of Makivik Corporation. Other new members include: Chief Roger Augustine (New Brunswick), Mr. Yvon Cyrenne (Quebec), Mr. Albert Diamond (Quebec), Mr. Ron Jamieson (Ontario), Ms. Marie Jewell (Northwest Territories) , Ms. Cec McCauly (Northwest Territories), Mr. Bob Pasco (British Columbia), Ms. Muriel Stanley-Venne (Alberta), and Chief Joe Guy Wood (Manitoba). Re-appointment to the Advisory Board are Mr. Walter Twinn (Alberta), Mr. Paul Birckel (Yukon). Mr. Jack Anawak (Northwest Territories), and Mr. Murray Koffler (Ontario). All appointments to the Board are made by Order-in-Council and are for -=t.two year term. Mr. Bissonnette congratulated the out-going Advisory Board members whose term expired on October 31, 1985 for their dedicated service to Aboriginal people and praised their efforts in helping to design and implement a unique program to encourage economic and business development within Canada's Native community. The NEDP has broken new ground in the field of Aboriginal economic development programming'', the Minister said. "It is the only program of of its type open to all Aboriginal people in Canada and where a Nativecontrolled Advisory Board oversees all aspects of the Program's operation'', he added. 6 Mr. Bissonnette said that he wants the Advisory Board to apply strict private sector principles in its assessment of proposals. ''Only projects which have the potential to be commercially viable will help develop long-term Aboriginal economic selfreliance", the Minister said. He added that Aboriginal entrepreneurs who tke the personal risks necessary to make a project succeed will find the NEDP an important source of support. The announcement today brings total Board membership to nineteen. The four other members, who were appointed in August for a similar two year term, are Mrs. Anne Noonan (Ontario), Ms. Rachel Marshall (Nova Scotia), Mr. Zebedee Nungak (Quebec), Mr. Noel Hutton (Newfoundland and Labrador). The Native Economic Development Program is a special initiative administered through the Department of Regional Industrial Expansion that is desiged to assist in the development of Aboriginal self-reliance. Mr. Bissonnette will be meeting with the NED AB on December 9 and 10, 1985. Biographical summaries of Advisory Board members are listed below. �NEDP Advisory Kenneth C. Thomas Mr. Thomas is currentl y a senior executive in a number of Saskatchewan businesses. He is a Program Manager for the Saskatchewan Indian Agriculture Program In c. , President of its wholly-owned subsidiary , Saskatchewan Indian Loan Company Ltd . and President of SIAP Marketing In c. Mr . Thomas is also Chairman of the Board for Chitek Lake Lodge , a partner in Leo Thomas and Sons Farms, and Vice-President of DC Venture Capital Corporation . H e graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science degr ee . Mark R. Gordon (Vice-Chairman) Born in Kuuijuaq , Quebec , Mr. Gordon, has worked on behalf of th e eco nomi c and social interests of the Inuit of Northern Quebec . Among the positions he has held are Chief Negotiator for th e Northern Quebec Inuit Associa tion , Special Advisor to the Federal government on Arctic and Inuit concerns at the Law of the Sea Conference and Executive Director of th e Inuit Tapirisat of Canada . In 1983 Mr . Gordon was elected first Vice-President fo Makivik Corporation and in 1985 was elected its Presid ent . Jack Anawak Born in C heste rfield Inl et , Northwest Territories , Mr. Anawak has served as President of the Inuit Cultural In stitute , as a Board member of the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada and as Vice-President of the K eewati n Inuit Associa tion . H e was named spea ker of the Keewatin R eg ional Council in 1982 . Mr. Anawak has held a numb er of positions in the private sector and is cur rently the Marketing Manager of Northern Purchasing and Expediting Ltd. Roger J. Augustine Mr. Augustine is from the Eel Ground Indi an R eserve , New Brunswick . He graduated irom St. Francis Xavier University in cou nselling and was elected a Band Councillor in 1977 and subse qu ently Chief in 1980. He has served as Chairman of the Advisory Board on Dru g and Alcohol of the Union of New Brunswick Indian s, Dir ecto r of the Eel Ground Drug and Education Pro gram , Member of the District School Board in Newcastle (New Bruswick), and a member of the Board of Directors of the Union of New Brunswick Indi ans. Paul Birckel Born in Burwash Landing , Yukon , Mr. Birckel ha s served as the Executive Director of the Council of Yukon In dians and is currently Chief of the Champagne -Aishihik Band . H e is Pr esiden t of Aishihik Enterprises Ltd., a band owned company involved in trucking, constru ctio n and tourism development and is the owner-manager of Rain bow Business Services Ltd ., which specializes in providing word pro cessing and oth er office services . Yvon Cyrenne Mr. Cyrenne was educated in commerce at the University of Ottawa and is a chart ered accountant. He ha s served as a tax policy expert to clients in both the privat e and public sectors and has been an active member in a number of business associations including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Montreal Board of Trade. Currently Mr . Cyrenne is a senior tax partn er in the firm of Ra ymond , Chabot , Martin Par e and Cie of Montreal. Albert W. Diamond Mr. Diamond was born in Rupert House , Quebec and was educated at Trent University. He has worked as an ed ucator and served as Band Manager to the Rupert House Band and Treasurer ofthe Grand Council of the Crees of Quebec . Currently , Mr. Diamond is Interim Director General of the Cree Regional Authority and is President of two companies , Cree Construction Company and Creeco . In addition he is Chairman of the Board of Compensation and Chairman of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay . Noel C. Hutton Mr. Hutton is from St. John 's, Newfoundland and has extensive experience in business development and marketing . He has served on several Provincial Royal Commissions and is a former Dire cto r of the Newfoundland and Labrador Development Corporation . He was educated at St. Bonaventure 's College in St. Jofln 's and is currently the owner of several successful packaging businesses . Board Members Ronald L. Jamieson Mr. Jamieson was educated at the Toronto School of Business in Business Administration and is currently an executive in a securities company . He is also the co-owner of a restaurant in Ohsweken , Ontario and President of an investment company . He is a founding member of the National Native Business Summit and a member of its Executive Committee . Marie Jewell Ms . Jewell was born in Fort Smith , Northw est T erritories. She has been active in business and communit y service and has served as Pr esiden t of the Metis Association of Fort Smith and Vice-President of the Metis Association of the Northwe st Territories . Currently, Ms. Jewell serves as a Town Councillor in Fort Smith. Murray B. Koffler Mr. Koffl er is the Chairman Koffler Stores Ltd. which operates the Drug Mart chain of stores. He is currently on the Boa rd of Dir ectors of a number of larg e Canadian companies and has served as a Dire ctor of many social service organizations. Mr. Koffler has receive d num ero us awards for hi s humanitarian work, among th em the Ontario Society for Crippled Children Distri ct Service Citation , 1972 , the Canadian Council of Christians and J ews Humanitari an Award , 1974, and the Ord er of Canada, 1977 . Mr . Koffler is th e founder and Chairman of the Canadian Council for Native Busin ess, a non-profit associat ion designed to prom ote better access by Aboriginal bu siness people to the resou rces and opportunities of the private sector . Muriel Stanley-Venne Ms. Stanley Venne is currentl y General Manager of Settlement Sooniyaw Corporation, a developm ent cor por ation founded to serve the economic and bu sine ss development needs of Metis located in Northern Alberta . She has had extensive expe rien ce in the private sector, servi ng as the manager of community relations with a large multinational cor por atio n and as an execut ive with the Native Outr each Association. Walter Twinn Mr. Twinn is Chief of the Sawridge Band , Slave Lake, Alberta and is Presid ent of the Sawridge Companies . These include Sawridge D evelopment Company ( 1977) . Mr. Twinn is Pr eside nt of the Lesser Slave Lake R egiona l Council and served as the first Pr esiden t of th e Indian Equity Foundation . Joe Guy Wood ,, Chief Joe Guy Wood was born at St. Theresa Point , Manitoba and was educated at the University of Winnipeg . H e has been employed as a community development worker and program coordinator for the Manitoba Indi an Brotherho od . In 1980, he was elected Chief of the St. Theresa Point Band and ha s been active in many social and economic development initiatives including serving as a member on the Advisory Board of the Northern Development Agreement and a member of the Advisory Board of th e Special Agricultural and Rur al Development Agreement. Cec McCauley Born at Fort Norman, Northwest Territories, Ms. McCauley has been active in busin ess development and management. She is Chief of the Dene Band Council and was a founder of the NWT Women's Calition and has served as a Board Member and Advisor to th e Native Court Workers of th e NWT and the Alcohol Counselling and Information Services of Inu vik. Currently, she is a member of the Executive of the Mackenzie Delta Dene R egiona l and a regular columni st for News North. Rachael Marshall Ms . Marshall, from th e Millbrook R eserve in Nova Scotia , was elected Canada's first woman Chief in 1967 . She ha s been very active in many volunt ary services and civ ic activities . In recognition of her community services she has received awar ds from the Native Women 's Association of Nova Scotia and the Town of Truro . She served as Pr esident of th e Senior Citizens Centre , Truro, Nova Scotia from 1975- 1978 . Anne A. Noonan Ms . Noonan is currently a partn er in an Ottawa-based consulting company specializing in program deve lopment and poli cy analysis in the Native affairs field . She has extensive experie nce in the publi c sector through her work with various Government departments including Treasury Board , Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Supply and Services Canada. Ms . Noonan has also served as an advisor to the Assembl y of First Nations and the Ontario Native Women ' s Association. Zebedee Nungak Mr. Nungak is currently co-C hairperson of the Inuit Committee on National Issues . He has extensive experience with Inuit organizations and has served as a resource person for the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada at the 1983 First Ministers ' Conference . He is a founding m em ber of Avataq, the Cultural Institute for the Inuit of Northern Quebec , and is a columnist for Tegralik, a magazine serving the Inuit communities of Northern Quebe c . Bob Pasco Mr. Pasco is a rancher from Aschroft, British Columbia. He has been active in agricultural organizations in cluding serving as President of the Western Indian Agricultural Corporation and Vice-President of the Ashcroft District Rancher's Association . He graduated from Eastern Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts . Mr. Pasco is a past Director of the Yale Distri ct Credit Union and is currently Chairman of the Nl 'akapxm Nation Tribal Council which repres ents 16 Bands in South Central British Columbia . 7 Marty Bear & Reunion Band Ole Tyme Country Rock Fiddle-music Very versatile band. Call Dwight Peigan 352-0945 Regina �Aboriginal Trappers Federation of Canada company, agency or department might be able afford so that we may plan an education campaign in Canada, the United States, Europe and possibly, Japan . The educational campaign material will consist of pamphlets, books, slide presentations, movie productions that are currently available and other displays for the various functions. Simply, we wish to tell our side of the story! No contributicm is too small. Please direct all inquiries and contributions to: Recent years have seen the intensification of the effort of certain groups of "conservationists" to discontinue both the harvesting and making of wild animal pelts and other products. These efforts have had some success, most notably the banning by the European Parliament on the importation of seal pelts . The Aboriginal Trappers Federation of Canada believes that these developments present a serious threat to the economic, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of native people and communities. There is great potential for the termination of the fur and related harvesting pursuits . The impact on native people would be destructive because traditional harvesting is important to the native economy in most, if not all provinces and territories. This land is home and the harvestable resourc es have always been part of an intricate bond between native people and other elements of existance. Our value system is such that we do not seek to subdue the earth , but to live within the harmony of the great circle of life in which life leads to death which , in turn, creates and sustains life. The appearance of the newcomers opened up new possibilities in rendering this living ' ' on and of the land'' easier in that the bounty we gathered could be traded for new and more durable tools. Yet , it was possible to maintain a connection with those cultural •and spiritual roots which see birds and plants and animals as brothers and sisters, each an element within the great circle of life. It was even possible by these gathering pursuits, to contribute to the wealth of the new nation that was emerging even after the development had reached stages of enterprise of which the native people knew little, having emerged from a culture and way of life with wholly different imperatives of their own. It is in this that whatever remains of the possibility of cultural survival and economic independance largely rests . Now, once again, the evolving sensibility of the now dominant society is denouncing our values and the morality of the harvest. Whatever the merits of those moral arguements are with regard to the internal consistancies of the world view and attendant culture from which they arise, the fact remains that there exists another world view that we regard as equally valuable and that must survive if we are to survive. We can no longer accept the arbitrary definitions of what is right and wrong by people and movements who have historically and continually denied any value to our ways! As in so many aspects of our existance we are now engaged in a struggle with people and ways. The preservation of our right to engage in these economic pursuits reaffirms, for us, our place in the circle of life. We are engaged in the struggle for the right to survive. We need the support from as many people as possible. We are accepting any amount of funding that you , your 8 Aboriginal Trappers Federation Canada 450 Rideau St. 4th Floor OTTAWA, Ont. K1N 5Z4 of or F.S.I.N. 310 - 20th St. East Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 0A7 Salient Facts on Fur Harvesting • A well-developed and conducted harvest by skilled people can be and is respectful of the quarry and helps aleviate the debilitation of natural diseases, etc. and their threat to human beings. • The continuation of the harvest is now seriously threatened by groups of people who have little connection with the land and even less understanding of the complex interrelations of native people and culture with the land and its renewable resources. • The native people of Canada are organizing to answer this threat to their cultural, spiritual and economic survival and independance. • The fur industry was instrumental in the opening and development of the continent to European-generated exploration and development . • The fur resources of the nation are greater now than in the pre- European era due to complex interrelationships of natural propogation, land use and resource management factors . • The fur industry continues to be an important sourc e of wealth in Canada, generating some $600,000,000 to $1 billion annually. The harvest is also an important �ed in tr apping . Th e ca sh ea rn ed is a major sou rce of di spo sable in com e available to these people, their fam ilies and comm uni ties. • T h e invo lve m ent in th is h arvest is, beyon d the econom ic factors, an importa nt element in the cultural and spiritual wellbeing of native people . • Despite the claims of some of the more volatile groups, the technology of trapping is in transition to allow a more human harvest. source of protein in many areas, particularly native communities. I • There are in Canada some 60,000 native people who are actively engag- ''Our peopledo not kill our animal brothers and sistersfor sport'or pleasure. All life is sacred to us. If we are hungry we kill an animal, bird orfish to eat and we thank the great spirit who sent it. We kill only what we need, wasting nothing. Only thoughtless ones boast of killing and only cowards lack considerationfor the life and feelings of all creatures''. 512.9 Million in NEDP Contributions Approved in Principle OTT A WA - The Honorable Andre Bissonnette, Minister of State (Small Businesses) announced today his approval in principle of contributions totalling $12,945,000 under the Native Economic Development Program (NEDP) to four major Aboriginal economic development initiatives. Negotiations will begin with a new, Metis-owned financial institution in Alberta, Settlement Investment Corporation of Edmonton, toward its capitalization through a $4,220,000 NEDP contribution. The profitoriented company intends to offer loans to agricultural and other businesses as well as equity investment and business planning services to the 4,500 residents of the eight Metis Settlements in Northern Alberta which own and operate Settlement Sooniyaw Corporation, sponsor of the new company . It is estimated that over ten years up to 500 new jobs and $16 million in total new investment in the Settlements' economies would be generated as a result of the establishment amd expansion of Metis farms and other businesses using financial services of the corporation. Negotiations toward a $5,750,000 contribution agreement will be gin with the Saskatchewan Indian Equi- ty Foundation of Saskatoon. The con tribution would capitalize the Foundation and enable it to become a selfsustaining, financial institution providing interest-bearing loans and businesses advisory services to commercially viable, Status Indian businesses throughout Saskatchewan. It is estimated that 560 new Indian Businesses could be established over a ten year period creating approximately 2,800 jobs. The Foundation is an independantly managed, economic development agency accountable to the Status Indian population of Saskatchewan through the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The Manitoba Indian Agricultural Develoment Corporation of Winnipeg has received approval in principle for a $1,975,000 NEDP contribution. With the completion of a negotiated contribution agreement, the corporation would be capitalized over two years and begin to offer direct loans and loan guarantees to Status Indian farmers in Manitoba for capital purchases and operating costs. By providing these services, the corporation intends to develop viable Indian farms and increase the access of Indian farmers to conventional lending institutions, and providi n g farm credit 9 and extension services. As a result of its financial assistance program, the corporation expects to assist up to 600 Indian farms and attract over $13 million in total new investment to the Indian farm economy in Manitoba over ten years. A $1,000,000 contribution representing 75 % of project costs has been approved in principle to enable the Pehtabun Chiefs Tribal Council of Red Lake, Ontario to establish a company to acquire and operate Sabourin Lake Airways Limited. One-third of the contribution is to be repayable. The company to be formed would be operated on strict commercial principles and be owned by the 3,400 Status Indians of the area. The initiative is expected to generate revenues for re-investment in other businesses and economic development opportunities for the area's Indian population. "These are all imaginative and important enterprises demonstrating the great capability and determination of Aboriginal people to become economically self-reliant,'' Mr. Bissonnette said. He added that the Government of Canada is committed to supporting and encouraging Aboriginal entrepreneurship and that he is delighted that the Native �Economic Development Program is playing a key role in working toward that objective. The NEDP is a special initiative administered through the Department of Regional Industrial Expansion to assist Aboriginal Board composed of a majority of Native people. The Board meets regularly to make recommendations to the Minister on which projects are to receive assistance and advise how the Federal Government programs and policies can be maximized to assist Native enterprises. Mr. Bissonnette met with the Advisory Board at its Ottawa meeting, December 9 and 10, to welcome recently approinted members and to review the operations of the Program. 51 .5 Billion Plan Made for Waterfowl by Barry Wilson OTTAWA (Staff) - The Canadian and American governments are proposing a 15-year, $1. 5 billion plan to protect and increase North American waterfowl numbers. The majority of the money would be spent on the Canadian Prairies to expand the nesting grounds for pintail and mallard ducks. Environment Canada officials say most of the money would go to farmers who co-operate in the effort by protecting marshland and other nesting areas on their land . Nesting grounds for the birds have declined in recent years because of drought and intensive farming practices that have destroyed many traditional nesting grounds and wetlands. The decline of the soil and spread of soil salinity are also seen as problems for the wildlife lobby, which estimates that duck hunters and watchers contribute $1 billion annually to the Canadian economy. But while farming practices are identified in the draft plan as the problem , Canadian Wildlife Service official Jim Patterson said farmers are not being blamed . '' The sector is under pressure and there are reasons, " he said in an interview . " This is not a finger pointing exercise that agriculture is bad. I think this could help both sectors. " One result of the effort could be financial incentives to farmers to convert marginal land back to forage that could accommodate migrating birds. The proposal published for comment last week suggests that 3. 6 million acres of additional prairie land be protected and improved for the ducks. Some of this land is now in grain production even though it is of marginal quality. Farmers will be offered per-acre payments to encourage them to take the land out of grain and to return it to forage or pasture land that could be used by ducks . The $1.5 billion would be contributed by Canadian and American public and private sources and would be administered by a Canada- U.S. committee that would include farm representatives. It would be in addition to an estimated $600 million in spending planned by Ducks Unlimited by the end of the century. Patterson of the Canadian Wildlife Service said drastic action is needed because during the past decade, the Canadian population of mallard and pintail ducks has decreased to less than 5.5 million from 1970's levels of 15 million. ' Part of the program would include increased money to farmers to compensate them for waterfowl damage to their grain crops. It is estimated that $1 billion would be spent on the Canadian Prairies. Three quarters of the money would be raised in the United States and spent in Canada. The American benefit by hunting ducks in Canada and because the birds migrate from Canada into th e United States during the year. Reprinted SIFCsaskatchewan Indian Federated College Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada March 17 - 23, 1986 8th Annual Pow-Wow March 22 - 23, 1986 AgribitionBuilding Regina ExhibitionPark {use Lewvan Drive entrance) ,~i Other Special Activities ~~ )~ ·. • Noon Hour Entertainment • Displays • Children's Activities SIFC • Speaker's Forum 10 by permission of th e Western Produ cer. �Treaty Hunting Rights Protected Simon v. The Queen under the Treaty. These provisions conflict with Simon's '' right to possess a firearm and ammunition in order to exercise his free liberty over the lands covered by treaty." In circumstances where such a conflict arises, "the terms of the treaty prevail.'' This is an exciting decision for Indian hunters across Canada. It recognizes the importance of the treaties and treaty hunting rights which cannot, in certain circumstances, be restricted by provincial legislation. It would now appear that Indians exercising their treaty rights should be at free liberty to do so unrestricted by such provincial legislation as that dealing with the carrying of unregistered firearms, carrying uncased weapons, perhaps loaded firearms, etc., as long as those activities are done in a safe manner. Although the treaty provisions in Saskatchewan are clifferent from those in Nova Scotia and the terms of the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement affect Indian hunting rights in Saskatchewan, the Supreme Court decision in Simon is a positive decision in support of protecting treaty hunting rights from provincial regulations which are in breach of those rights. This decision will be of great assistance to Indian hunters in Saskatchewan in their fight to protect not only their hunting rights but their treaty rights in general. Nov. 21, 1985 Supreme Court of Canada James Simon, a Micmac Indian from Nova Scotia, was convicted under the provincial Lands and Forest Act for possession of a rifle and shotgun cartridges. Simon argued that he was not guilty of the offence based on his right to hunt under the Treaty of 1752 and s. 88 of the Indian Act. The Treaty said that the Micmacs have the "free liberty of hunting and fishing as usual'' and s. 88 provided that provincial laws of general application applied to Indians, subject to the terms of any treaty. Mr. Justice Dickson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, for the Court, upheld James Simon's arguements and found not guilty by allowing his appeal. The Supreme Court made the following important findings in allowing the appeal: 1. The Treaty of 1752 was validly created by competent parties with the intention of establishing ''mutually binding obligations which would be solemnly respected.'' 2. The Treaty, as it was worded, constituted a positive source of protection against infringements on hunting rights.'' This supports the view that Indian treaties should be given a "fair, large and liberal construction in favour of the Indians . " 3. There is an implicit right in the Treaty that James Simon '' has the right to possess a gun and ammunition in a safe manner in order to be able to exercise the right to hunt." In other words, a hunting right, to be effective , includes "those activities reasonably incidental to the act of hunting itself. . . '' 4 . An Indian treaty is unique; it is "an agreement sui generis (unique) which is neither created nor terminated according to the rules of international law.'' Once a valid treaty has been entered into, the burden is on the Crown to prove that treaty rights have been validly terminated. Strict proof is required of the fact that a treaty has been extinguished. 5. There was no evidence that Simon was hunting from a highway off the reserve, which would have raised different questions since the Mousseau case forbade this sort of activity under certain circumstances. 6. In order to establish Indian traditional rights, evidence need not be conclusive since Indians did not keep written records and their traditions were oral in nature. 7. Where terms of a treaty come into conflict with federal legislation, the federal laws prevail "subject to whatever may be the effect of s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982." This raises for the first time the suggestion thats. 35, which protects ' ' existing treaty rights'', might prevail over even federal legislation. This issue was not pursued further by the Court. 8. The provincial law, although designed to promote the preservation of wildlife by placing seasonal limitations and licencing requirements on the rigltt to possess a rifle and ammunition, tries to restrictJames Simon's right to hunt HUNTING RIGHTS IN _B.C. REJECTED Arthur Dick v. The Queen (October 31, 1985) (Supreme Court of Canada) Arthur Dick was a non-treaty Indian member of the Alkali Lake Band in B.C. who was charged with killing a deer out of season without a permit contrary to the provincial Wildlife Act. Arthur Dick killed the deer for food on traditional hunting grounds off the reserve. He argued that the provincial law impaired his status and capacity as an Indian and was invalid because only the Federal Government could regulate with respect to Indians under s. 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867 (formerly the B .N.A. Act, 1867). He also argued that provincial laws , if they were of general application, do not become part of the federal law under s. 88 of the Indian Act. The Supreme Court supported his conviction in this case. Mr. Justice Beetz , speaking for the Court , found that the B.C. Wildlife Act was a law of general application which applied to Arthur Dick by its own force, or even if it did not affect him as an Indian, this law became part of the federal law by '' referential incorporation '' under s. 88 of the Indian Act. The same basic approach was taken in the Jack and Charlie case . Jack and Charlie v. The Queen (October 31, 1985) (Supreme Court of Canada) The two accused were Coast Salish Indians who were charged with hunting deer out of season contrary to the Wildlife Act of B. C. The deer had been killed for use in 11 �of the Indian Act or of its own force. This provincial legislation applied so long as it did not '' impair the status and capacities of the accused asindians. '' They concluded that there was no evidence from which it could be inferred that the Wildlife Act was directed against Native persons in any unfair or discriminatory way. Neither was there any evidence that the legislation impaired the status and capacities of the accused as Indians. The Jack and Charlie and Dick cases can be distinguished on several grounds. First, they involved hunting in an area not covered by treaty. Secondly, the accused in B. C. were hunting in an area not covered by the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement which specifically recognizes that Indians can hunt at all seasons of the year as long as they are hun4ng for food and on land to which they have a right of access. Thirdly, the court was careful to point out that the incident occurred before the Charterof Rights and Freedomswas proclaimed. Perhaps the religious arguement could be raised again as a breach of the Charter provisions. Although the Jack and Charlie case and the Dick case did not result in favourable decisions in support of Indian rights, they bare limited to their own facts. The Simon case recognizes the protection provided Indian hunters covered by treaties. Probably , much of the reasoning in the B.C. cases would not apply to hunters in Saskatchewan. Fotunately, the Supreme Court still recognizes the importance of the treaties. an ancient religious ceremony involving the burning of raw deer meat. The accused argued that the Act should not apply to them as it interfered with their fre~clo~ of religion; that in interfering with their religion the legislation affected their Indianness by purporting to regulate the accused qua Indians (which provincial legislation couldn't do); and hunting went to the root of their culture and way of life so that its prohibition affected them qua Indians. It should also be noted that the incident occurred before the Charterof Rights and Freedomswas proclaimed. None of the lower courts in B.C. supported the Indians' · arguements and upon appeal to the Supreme Court, the unanimous judgement of the Court was to dismiss the appeal. They held that the Wildlife Act 'sprohibition of killing deer raised no question as to freedom of religion or the practice of an aboriginal religion . There was no suggestion that the deer were killed as part of a ceremony or that the Act interfered with or prohibited the Indians' religious practices which could be carried out with deer meat kept in storage. In other words , the hunting itself was not a religious practice but merely a motive for obtaining the meat to proceed with a religious ceremony. The arguement that the hunting went to the root of Indian culture and any legislation which prohibited hunting was inapplicable if it affected Indians qua Indians was dismissed . They found that following the reasoning in an earlier Supreme Court decision, Kruger and Manuel,(1978) 1 S.C.R. 104, the Wildlife Act was a law of general application and applied to Indians under s. 88 WINTER/SPRING 1986 ROUND DANCE DATES AND LOCATIONS February 14, t 986 February 14, t 986 February t 4, t 986 Hobbema, Alberta-Bull Reserve Witchekan Lake, SK. Thunderchild, SK. February 2 1 , 1986 February 2 t , 1986 February 2 t , 1986 Sweetgrass (Pooyak's) Hobbema Ministikwan February 28, 1986 Onion Lake (cowboy) March 1 , 1986 March 1, 1986 Onion Lake, SK. (wedding) Little Pine, SK. (cowboy) March 2, 1986 Thunderchild, SK. March 29, 1986 Sturgeon lake 12 �The Saskatchewan Indian 2nd Floor, 310 - 20th St. East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7K OA7 I am enclosing $21.00 by cheque or money order for a one -year subscription Please send the newsmagazine to: Name : _________________________ _ Treaty No .: __________ Address: _ Band :__________ _________________________ L ______________ . _ _ Postal Code: ___________ _ ~ 13 �PROVINCIAL Gabriel Dancers to Perform at Expo '86 Stewart Greyeyes(Mu skeg Lake) of the Gabriel Dancers performing before the appreciative audience. The Gabriel Dancers, a group of Indian and Metis teenagers have been selected to perform before a world au dience at Expo 86 this summer. They are all students in Saskatoon but hail from across the province. Ron Camponi and Judy Lemaronde organized and tutored two groups last year, the teenagers and another younger set. Their performance includes jigging, Drops of Brandy and the Duck Dance among others. They have performed all year in schools, public events and cultural gatherings. The youngsters have worked all year juggling school, practise and performances. Sharon Rope , a student at the Indian Teacher Education Program assisted with supervising and transportation while other parents Caroline Miller and Geraldine Greyeyes helped with practise and taught new dances. When tryouts commenced, Camponi envisioned adults forming the group. He said: " But let's face it. Kids are better dancers. ' ' The group includes Mitch Miller , Stewart Greyeyes, Jody Wuttunee , Laurie Baldhead, Darcy Camponi, Melinda Miller, Sheldon Chic.pose and Tania Cam poni. The philosophy of the Saskatchewan Expo 86 Corporation was to assemble a showcase which reflected the ethnic mosaic of the province. A total of 250 applications of top calibre solo performers and groups were received by the Corporation. Selections were extremely difficult in view of the talent displayed. The Saskatchewan pavillion will also include 25 artisans and craftsmen selling their products. This is a first for Saskatchewan. Corporation President Gordon Staseson said: "The showcase will have two components, a continuous variety show will be presented daily (May - October) and will be augmented by a core cast production with a Saskatchewan theme specifically written and produced for the Expo 86 stage.'' GabrielDancers - Back row: Cary Gaddie, Sheldon Chicouse,Harry Glover. Front row: Dorthea Glover, Lisa Gariepy, Judy Wuttunee, Melinda Miller and Nancy Laplante. 14 �INAC's Indian University Scholarship Award by Cathy Buburuz INAC's annual awards to Saskatchewan's top Indian university students were presented at the Saskatoon district office on December 18, 1985. The scholarships, valued at five hundred dollars each, not only recognize individual achievement, but serve to promote an awareness of Indian success in the non-Indian community. To qualify for the scholarship students must be enrolled in a fulltime accredited university program. The selection of candidates rests with the department's review committee and the final decisions are based on the students grade point average. Wil Sinclair, regional superintendent of the post seconday education program, presented the awards to the following students who achieved the highest standards in their respective programs: • Garnet Eyahpaise, a member of the Beardy' s & Okemasis Band, Indian Teacher Education Program, University of Saskatchewan; • Blaine Favel, a member of the Poundmaker Band, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan; • Adelle Iron, a member of the Canoe Lake Band, Indian Teacher Educa- tion Program, University of Saskatchewan; • Brian Kiskotagan, a member of the Red Pheasant Band, College of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan; • Iris Loewen, a member of the Flying Dust Band , College of Education, University of Saskatchewan; • Leanne Poitras, a member of the Muscowpetung Band , College of Arts and Sciences, Sa~katchewan Indian Federated College; and, • Laurie Peyachew, a member of the Red Pheasant Band, College of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan. Wasikaw Pisim Conference society in the field of health. Native health professionals are now voicing their destiny and strengths. We have deep respect for our Elders and they, too, played a key roll in the success of the conference,'' Ms. Isbister said. Guest speakers included Maria Campbell, · Verna St. Denis, Allan Genereaux, Paul · Severight, Evie Smith, and Elsie Kerestes. Although the topics of discussion focussed mainly on solutions to problems in the Native community, it was agreed by many that the difficulties are shared by the whole of society. During a dicsussion led by Allan Genereaux, conferenceparticipants agreedthat programs are needed to educate those affected by alcoholism. submitted by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada The Wasikaw Pisim Conference, held at the Regina General Hospital on October 10-11, 1985, provided a forum to address current issues and concerns related to Native health care. Sponsored by the hospital's W asikaw Pisim Native Counselling Services (formerly Awasis Atoskewin), the conference was the second of its kind held in Saskatchewan. The theme of the two-day event, '' Our Endeavours: The Strengths of Our People,'' attracted 80 people from across Canada and the United States. The participants attended workshop sessions on Drug Addiction, Suppression and Oppression, Alcoholism, Suicide, Sex Abuse and Child Abuse, and Wife Battery. Lillian Isbister, the co-ordinator of Native Services at the Regina General Hospital, said the success of the conference was due mainly to the expertise and wisdom shared by Native speakers, and the positive interaction and feedback, at the conference workshops. ''Our Indian values were respected and through our discussions we were able to let other professionals and the community know that Native people, working with Native families, do make a difference in the delivery of services. As a changing agent within the institutions, we work as ambassadors within the Native community and we have a lot to offer 15 Guest SpeakerPaul Severightsaid, '' Reaching thosepeoplewho contemplatesuicide, while they are still ambivalent, is an important task. '' �S.I.E.D.C. - Economic Development Strategies Project is Now Underway The Saskatchewan Indian Economic Development Commis. sion is pleased to announce that they have signed a contract with the Department of Regional Industrial Expansion Special ARDA Program to provide support for continued economic planning and research. The S.I.E.D.C. has already completed a major document on province wide strategies for economic development. This new agreement will allow for districts to become involved in this process as well as formulate their own plans for economic development at that level. A careful review of the Phase I report reveals that the objectives set out have been successfully attained. The S.I.E .D.C . now has a document which pro vides a data base on the cur•,ren t status of Indian economic development and the economic conditions which are experienced by Indian people. It also provides an analysis of prospects in the provincial economy on a sectoral basis and an analysis of the potential for Indian people to access those opportunities. Moreover, the report details current economic development strategies at the regional level and indicates future directions in strategy development. Finally, the report contains district profiles which detail the consultation process with the districts , indicate the The Saskatchewan directions they are taking , and reveal the choices they ha ve made related to development in specific sectors . Earlier work on the project yielded a listing of specific projects and opportunities that have been considered by individual bands. One of the primary tasks involved in Phase II will be to relate the evolving district strategies to the opportunities identified at the band level. One of the important outcomes of the Phase I work was the identification of the differences in strategy development and the development of district economic development institutions at the district level. Clearly, there are some districts which have fairly detailed economic development strategies in place while others have just begun the process. The Phase II work plan attempts to recognize these differences while continuing to address the original goals and objectives for the project. Without the full involvement of the District Chiefs Councils or district economic development corporation , any strategies that might be produced run the risk of receiving limited support and backing from the district. For this reason, S.I .E.D.C. is negotiating agreements with each of the districts to carry out the work on their behalf . One of the conditions that will have to be attached to the agreements with the districts is the requirement of sharing information. In districts where the work involves detailed strateg y development , this will not be an issue . In districts where they are proposing to carry out sectoral or specific opportunity analysis, it might pose some problems . As indicated in the Phase I report, some districts are hesitant to reveal their detailed or specific plans for policy and business reasons. The S. I.E. D. C. proposes that the detailed plans made available as a consequence of or derived from Phase II not be revealed to other districts without the specific consent of the originating district. Of course , at the very least, outlines of the district plans will have to be made available to the Commission and Special ARDA for the purposes of the final report. Co-ordinating the efforts of seven participating district organizations in an attempt to meet priorities established at the regional level is not an easy task. Nonetheless , the S.I.E.D.C. believes that the proposed project structure and organization can accomplish this task while allowing the districts to establish their own priorities. They will be meeting with each of the districts during the last week of January to finalize arrangements. The start up dates for all district projects is February 1, 1986. Indian Languages Institute by S.I.L.I. Staff making these available in the form of printed books • to train Indian language curators to conduct the taping, transcribing and storing of these texts • to train Indian language teachers • to train Indian language specialists • to develop Indian language teaching materials: text books, tapes, teachers' manuals, workbooks and readers The Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute emerged from the Saskatchewan Indian Languages Program in May, 1985 with a new Director, a new mandate, a new administrative structure and some new staff members. The staff of the S.I.L.I. presently includes: • Fre~a Ahenakew, Director • Smith Atimoyoo, Elder • Shirley Fredeen Van Vliet, Researcher Developer • Barbara McLeod, Researcher Developer • Judy Smallchild , Secretary • Lorna MacDonald, Linguist The principle objectives of the Institute are as follows: • to preserve the Indian languages of Saskatchewan • to preserve the wisdom of the elders, by recording traditional stories, historical texts, myths and legends, and by Despite severe · shortages in staff and in funding, the staff at the Institute is well on the way to meeting these objectives. Teachers' manuals, student workbooks and readers have been completed for both Cree and Saulteaux from Kindergarten to Grade Three. Picture card sets, audiotapes, a song book, and a revised university level textbook have also been developed. All of these materials are available for sale through the Institute. 16 �During the summer of 1985, four summer students were hired to write and illustrate children's stories. To help them in their work , these students were able to attend a Workshop on Children's Literature, conducted by Jessica Latshaw and Susan Schneider for Institute staff and students. The students completed twelve stories, which will soon be edited and printed. In the past several months, members of the Institute staff have attended a number of conferences dealing with both language teaching and linguistics, and have presented papers at these conferences. In addition, Freda Ahenakew received funding from the University of Manitoba which enabled her to travel to Winnipeg and complete the final editing and the glossaries for two Cree publications, kiskinahamawakan-acimowinisa and waskahikanowiyiniwacimowina . The first has been published and is available for sale through the Institute; the second is at the printers. Smith Atimoyoo has spent time travelling throughout the province in order to do the fieldwork necessary for the various functions he performs at the Institute. From its inception in 1972, the Saskatchewan Indian Languages Program has been offering university level courses to Indian language instructors throughout the province. Most of these instructors do not yet have their B.Ed. degrees, and upgrading them to this level has become a major goal of the S.I.L.I. To this end, three six-credit courses were delivered by Institute staff in the summer of 1985 to thirty-five Indian language instructors; these courses were Cree 120, Linguistics 110, and Edind 365. In the fall of 1985, two additional courses have been offered at the Institute, English 90 and Indian Studies 100. A group of langu~ge instructors from communities throughout Saskatchewan have been coming to Saskatoon for one week each month to attend classes. For the remaining three weeks every month, these instructors are able to remain in their communities and continue their own teaching duties. In this way, their employment is not interrupted as they are upgraded towards a B.Ed. degree. Beginning in January 1986, two more courses will be offered, Math 90 and Indian Art 100. The language instructors served by the S.I.L.I. require a teacher training program with specialization in the following four areas: • the Indian language to be taught (Cree , Saulteaux, Dene, Assinboine or Dakota) • methods of teaching Indian languages • linguistics • Indian studies Since there is no one University in Saskatchewan offering a B.Ed. degree with specialization in all four areas, the Saskatchewan Indian Langllages Institute is establishing a B.Ed. program through an existing institution, the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College at the University of Regina. •Future plans of the Institute include offering a more advanced level of teacher training to accommodate those language instructors who are further along in their programs. It is expected that this will begin in June 1986. The teacher training program, though still in its infancy , has received enthusiastic support from both the bands and the language instructors. To encourage a high level of academic achievement among those students participating in the program, the Institute will be awarding an annual scholarship, the Ida McLeod Memorial Scholarship, which has a value of $1,000 . This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of the late Mrs. Ida McLeod, the founder of the Saskatchewan Indian Languages Program , as a tribute to her dedication to preserving the Indian languages of Saskatchewan. Great Plains Dance Troupe to Perform at Expo JBS BACK ROW :_L to R ; Ronald McNab, Trevor Ewak , Daryle Goodwill , Tim Rosebluff , Henry Beaudry , Patrick McNab , Walter Bull, Roy Bison .MIDDLE ROW : L to R · Suzette Bull Lisa Ewak, Tina Bull, Irene Goodwill , Frank Merasty, Clayton Daniels, Hazei Ahenakew , 'Ruth Bull , Tina Dar:1iels, Lind~ Standing .TJIIRD ROW : L to R ; Atchak Ahenakew , Kishe y Ah enakew , Chrissy Goodwill .FRONT ROW : Kneeling ; T erran ce Goodwill , D ennis Morrison Jr ., R yan McNab, Kelly Daniels . 17 The Great Plains Dancers, a troupe selected to perform at Expo ' 86 in Vancouver will perform a variety of traditional Indian dances . Children , always crowd pleasers, will perform in each category. Participants of the group are the best professional traditional dancers in Saskatchewan , many of whom have performed throughout the world. The Plains Cree , Saulteaux , Dakota and Assiniboine tribes are all represented in the troupe , ranging from 2 ½ to 71 years old. Battle Creek from Red Pheasant, provide the singing and drumming. A unique feature of the group is the educational fromat of their performance. Each dance is accompanied by the history and purpose of it's performance and the regalia worn through narrator, Eric Tootoosis. This can �evoke highly colorful images as well as bring history alive. In this way, participants are living their celebration of life in their traditional way as well as promoting cross-cultural awareness. This uniqueness of the group has led to other projects. Videos and tapes have been made for the educational purposes and the coord in a tor of the group, Tyrone Tootoosis in conjunction with staff from the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College _are also planning a book and brochures of the performers who number between 29 - 34 . •The Cultural College is a sponsor of the troupe which fulfills their objective of cross-cultural awareness. Tyrone views Expo '86 as an opportunity to expand beyond the borders of Canada and will be making contacts there to promote the troupe to the international level. The following are brief descriptions of the dances the troupe performs. Grande Entry This kicks off all afternoon and evening programs and serves to introduce the Canadian and American flags as well as honor the eagle staffs, war veterans, elders, princesses, organizers and participants. lnter-Tribals This dance and song unites all tribes and nations heedless of borders , therefore any participanting drum can sing. Gifts are exchanged to honor participants. The Crow Hop A traditional dance of the Cree tribe, this dance has a slow heavy beat which can change to a more rapid beat at the whim of the drummers. The surprise factor makes it valuable for cometitive dancing, but it is also used in inter-tribal dancing. The Shake Dance This is originally a dance of the Blackfoot Prairie Chicken Society so it imitates the prairie chicken during breeding season. Often used interchangeably with the crow hop in contests, the objective is that the total regalia - leathers, bells, beadwork, etc. not remain stationary . Primarily used in male competition and requires total body movement. Hoop Dance This dance represents a warrior sneaking on an enemy's camp. The hoops are symbolic of how the warrior reaches his destination and may vary in number and sizes . The Owl Dance A social dance much like the waltze shows the European influence. The women choose a partner. Both dancers face the same direction, one arm around each other and hands joined in front. When music changes, the couple make a complete turnaround (circle) and proceed. The Round Dance The Plains Cree received this dance from the Assiniboine which involved joining hands in a circle and shuffling sideways in a clockwise circle . This was originally held during times of sickness but has evolved into a social dance , to offer friendship. Solos One dancer will catch the eye of the audience and the public will request a solo encore, in exchange for a gift. Great Plains Dancers use this opportunity to demonstrate a comparison of how the dance has changed and evolved over the years. Team Dancing Three or four dancers of the same sex perform a synchronized perfor- 18 mance although dress may differ. This is a popular dance at pow-wows. Great Plains Dance Troupe Mr. Henry Beaudry - Eagle Staff carrier, World War Two V eteren, Traditional Dancer. Mens' Traditional Walter Bull - Little Pine, Patrick McNab Gordons, Timothy Rosebluff - Muskopetung Mens' Fancy Dance Roy ''Crazy Horse ' ' Bison Whitebear, Ronald McNab - Gordons, Frank M~rasty - Sturgeon Lake, Tyrone Tootoosis Poundmaker Ladies' Fancy Dance Irene Goodwill - Nikaneet, Lisa Ewak - Whitebear , Tina Bull - Red Pheasant, Suzy Bull - Little Pine Junior Girls' Fancy Rae Dawn Bison - Whitebear Junior Boys' Grass Dance Junior Ryan McNab - Gordons , Clayton Daniels - Sturgeon Lake Mens' Grass Dance Gerald Baptiste - Red Pheasant , Trevor Ewak - Whitebear , Darrel Goodwill - Nikaneet Ladies' Traditional Ruth Bull - Little Pine , Tina Daniels - Sturgeon Lake, Linda Standing - Whitebear, Hazel Ahenakew - Sandy Lake Junior Girls' Traditional Kishy Ahenakew - Sandy Lake, Sekwun Ahenakew - Sandy Lake , Christy Goodwill - Nikaneet, Carla Standing - Whitebear Junior Boys' Fancy Terrence Goodwill - Nikaneet , Junior Hoop Dancers Beamer Morrison - Ochapowace , Kelly Daniels - Sturgeon Lake . �SIFC Annual Report PRESIDENT'S REPORT We're on the move! For SIFC, 1986 will be an important year as we will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary: 1976 to 1986. To our young people, ten years may seem like a long time. However, for many of us , especially our Elders, ten years is like yesterday. And in such a short time, we have come a long way. The College owes its success to many people . But none were more important than the Elders and leaders who had a dream - a dream that we could control our own college, our own destiny. Today , that dream is reality. SIFC is unique: it is the only Indian controlled institution in Canada , offering degree programs. The struggle was not easy . Their dream went against the prevailing attitude of governments and others at the time . Nevertheless, our Elders and leaders kept on and found other people who shared their dream. Eventually, we found a home at the University of Regina. And as noted in our Chairman's remarks, the University has not only provided moral but also financial support. For this we are thankful. More important , we are thankful to our Elders and leaders who persevered in what some people thought was an impossible dream. They persevered and they won. The success we see today is the result of that dream. One out of every four students going to university in Canada attends the SIFC. Because of the College , Saskatchewan bands have the highest per capita percentage of students attending university in Canada. We have students from over 50 Saskatchewan bands attending the SIFC. Our academic success is reflected not only in our increased retention of our students but also in the excellence of our graduates. To date over 250 have graduated from the College. Many are nw leaders in their own communities , and as part of our 10th Anniversar y celebrations we will form the SIFC Alumni Association. The struggle, however , is far from over. The College continues to strive for academic excellence. To achieve this goal several obstacles must be overcome. First , our financial situation must be resol ved. While we are one of the fastest growing in North America ( our enrollment increased by 19 percent this fall over last winter). our funding from the federal and provincial governments has not kept pace with this dramatic and unexpected increase. Since 1976 , when we first opened our doors , we have grown from our initial enrollment of nine to 53 7 students registered this Fall semester. We also provide instruction to another 300 students who are not formally registered full-time with the College but take our classes. This past spring, for example, we had 60 Band Welfare Administrators attend an accredited training program. In order to survive, SIFC must achieve financial parity with other universities and colleges. Unless its funding problems are resolved, the College will be unable to meet not only future enrollments, but alsb the ever-increasing demands placed on SIFC by our communities. The second obstacle the College must overcome is the defecit it has accumalated over the years as a result of under-funding. To putitself ona sound financial footing, SIFC must meet this debt. The Board of Governors will continue to take action to address this problem. Third, in order to enhance the offering of quality Indian education in a proper academic environment, the College must provide better facilities for both students and staff on our Regina and Saskatoon campuses. At present we have over 130 students and eight staff in Saskatoon crowded into an office building. This 1s unacceptable. ' As you can see, much work still has to be done. In regards to our academic direction the majority of our students are either in the Faculty of Arts, Social Work or Education. We have few students in management and administration or the sciences. The Board has set a priority to address these two areas. Towards this end , the College is in the process of enhancing our Indian Management and Administration program by adding a Business School component. It is also in the process of developing an Indian Health Careers program designed to get more of our people into the health professions. In addition, over the next few years , we hope strengthen our Faculty of Science. Other areas where we want to become involved in the future, are Human Services (i.e . Child and Family Services), Graduate Studies , an Indian Justice program, and programs supporting the traditional livelihoods of hunting , fishing, trapping and agriculture. We ' re on the move! However, the first step in building for the future is to pause and relfect our past. Our 10th Anniversary provides us with the opportunity to do just that. With this in mind , your comments and suggestions would be suggested. It is your College! We've come a long way from the dream espoused by our Elders and leaders. To show you just how far we have come , I would like to provide you brief highlights of our accomplishments this past year. Del C. Anaquod President HIGHLIGHTS • SIFC experienced a 19 % enrollment increase over Winter '84. • SIFC graduated a total of 34 students during the Spring and Fall of ' 85. • SIFC graduated its first student in Indian Communication Arts. • The SIFC Act passed its Second Reading at the Winter ' 85 Chiefs Legislative Assembly. • SIFC - the only Canadian Indian Institution to be accepted as a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) which represents 18 tribally controlled colleges in the United States. 19 �• The College was successful in securing funding to launch its new Health Careers Program. • 55 Band Welfare Administrators completed a Band Welfare and Family Service Workers Training Course . The students took two Indian Social Work Classes over a four month period at St. Peter's College Residence in Munster, Saskatchewan. Participants in the program were given one week off each month by their bands to attend . • The Department of Indian Management and Administration offered its second annual "Summer Institute in Public Administration' ' . Again, the course, because of an over demand, had to limit its enrollment to 26. It attracted Band Administrators from B.C. , Alberta , Manitoba , Ontario and Saskatchewan. • Once again, the College's Annual Cultural Week attracted 7,000 people to its two day Pow-Wow and another 2,000 people participated in regular events such as the Children's Events and the Prairie Classic Basketball Tournament. • The College initiated preliminary plans to officially form an Alumni Association . • The Indian Art Department hosted an international meeting of Indian Artists in post-secondary teaching. Artists came from as far away as Buffalo , New York . • The SIFC and the Nursing Faculty of the University of Saskatchewan will be offering a nine week Nursing Institute modelled on the Program of Legal Studies for Native People. The Indigenous People's Access to Nursing Program will be offered in the summer of 1986. • Ho Qun, the first student from Inner Mongolia , Peoples' Republic, China, to attend a Western institution, began his second year of studies Indian Studies at the College. • The Department of Indian Communication Arts, compiled, edited and produced its own workbook for use in the classroom by INCA students. • Cultural Camp - Social Work 352 was held at the Mistawasis Reserve. The camp was a success. It was also the largest camp ever with app:roximately 90 people, including Elders, 25 students, and their families. • Two second year students of the Department of Indian Social Work completed their four month practicum with Mapuch Indians at the lndigeous Institute of Temuco, Chile, South America. • Oliver Brass, Associate Professor in our Department of Indian Studies received his doctoral degree at the University of Regina in the Spring Convocation. He was the only person to do so out of 1,000 graduates. • Blair Stonechild, Head of our Department of Indian Studies was elected President of the Canadian Indian/Native Studies Association, and Bill Asikinack, Assistant Professor was elected Secretary-Treasurer. • The Department of Indian Studies was successful in developing a new progam. Bachelor of Arts Honour (Individual) in Indian Studies is now an option available for Indian Studies majors. • The Department of Indian Studies has completed a survey of community support irr Regina. Of 890 Indian/Native respondents, 87 % are in support of an In- dian Controlled High School. In a random telephone survey of 100 Reginians, 66 % said yes. • 1120 items were added to the SIFC Library this year , this included books, video-cassettes, records and other printed items. • For the period Fall 1984 to Fall 1985 the Department of Continuing Education/Extension has offered a total of 58 classes off campus on such reserves as - Cote, Beardy's, Little Pine, Ochapowace , Red Earth , Peepeekisis , Poorman, and Sturgeon Lake as well as in the communities of La Ronge , Fort Qu' Appelle and Munster . • For the Fall 1985 Semest er there are 115 students in off-campus programs and classes . • The Beardy's full-time teacher training program began its third year with 11 students cu~;ently doing their internships. • The Peepeekisis full-time teacher training program began its third year with 12 students currentl y doing their internships. • The Sturgeon Lake full-time teacher training program began its second year with 18 students. • Peter C. Newman , internationally renowned author , columnist , and former editor of Maclean's joined the College as Special Professor. • John Munro , former Minister oflndian Affairs, joined the SIFC as Special Professor. • John Tootoosis, well known Elder and Indian Statesman, has joined the College as a Special Professor. • Dr. David Ahenakew, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and former Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, has joined the SIFC as a Special Professor. • Chief Solomon Sanderson of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, has joined the staff as a Special Professor to speak at student and public forums. • The SIFC, under the FSIN was instrumental in initiating an International Agreement with the First Nations of Central America, namely CORPI (the Cordinadora Regional De Pueblos endiors) for the exchange of expertise, information and support. • High Commissioners of Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Nicaragua, and New Zealand, visitors from Chile and delegations from China visited the SIFC to learn of our developments and how these could be applied to the educational needs of their Indigenous populations. • The Executive Director of CUSO and the Chairman of OXFAM Canada visited the College to learn more of our developments. Both are interested in getting SIFC involved in Third World overseas projects. • CUSO contracted the SIFC to conduct a study on training needs for Indigenous peoples in the Caribbean. The November, '84 recommendations of former Chief Tom McKenzie and Bill Logan, Acting Department Head of Indian Management and Administration are being implemented. Bill Logan and Dan Bellegarde, President of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (former SICC) will be attending a working meeting in November '85. 20 �• Delegations from six communit y colleges from Alberta and Saskathchewan visited SIFC to learn of the College ' s developments. • Stephanie Rogers , Communications Officer, was invited to attend the 12th World Festival of Youth and Students in Moscow , U.S.S.R. in July , 1985. • Following our international agreements with different minorities institutions in China , the Central Institution of Nationalities in Peijing has accepted an invitation from SIFC to send one of their academic staff members to lecture the SIFC students on national minorities policies in China. This visit will take place in the fall of 1986. of the College's growing national reputation , our out of province student enrollment has increased by over 80 % . Through strong financial direction established by the Board of Governors, the College for the first time in its history has stopped the continual rise of our deficit of five hundred and fifty (550) thousand which has been accumulating since the inception of the College. At this time the Board is pleased to announce that SIFC has received core funding under a one year agreement with the federal government. The Board authrotized payment of the five hundred and fifty (550) thousand to the University of Regina. At this time we take the opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation to the University of Regina for its upport in carrying our deficit over the years. The Board also set aside two huoored (200) thousand as its contribution to the establishment of the Joseph Stauffer Endowment Fund. The fund was created from a bequest of six hundred (600) thousand from the estate of Joseph Stauffer, a man who had a lifelong interest in the Indian peoples of Canada. The College through the Board will use the interest monies accumulated on the principle of the fund on a yearly basis for SIFC initiatives . Once again, this year has proven to be exceptional for the College's growth and maturation. Roland Crowe , Chairman of the SIFC Board of Go vernors SIFC ANNUAL REPORT CHAIRMAN'S REPORT To the Indian People of Saskatchewan: On behalf of the Board of Governors, I am pleased to present our Annual Report for 1984-85. The College continues to expand into new areas , as we actively affirm our ongoing commitment to evolving an institution of academic excellence which serves the educational needs of our students and the Bands. This year we have seen numerous developments in all of our program areas and we are actively pursuing several new fronts in our mandate. The College has experienced a 19 % growth in enrollment over the 1984 Winter Semester. In addition , because RNWA Housing Project to be Finished in Time by Martha lronstar The $1.5 million RWNA (Regina Nati ve Women ' s Association) housing project at Fifth Avenue and Pasqua Street will be completed on schedule and within budget - and likely for the owner it was intended , Calder Hart President, of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, said in an interview recently. That owner is the Regina Native Women's Association. Earlier this month Hart said he would delay transferring ownership of the 24-unit complex until the 14-yearold-organization dealt with staff, financial and political problems that became obvious this fall. Some of the conflicts between the R WN A were settled last weekend with the election of new President, Caroline Goodwill and Board of Directors. Theresa Stevenson was elected Vice-President and Victoria McCallum was elected Treasurer. Norma Welsh will continue to se·rve out her term as Secretary. But the Association is still having its financial affairs reviewed to clear up any questions of theft by staff or board members. In the meantime , ' 'things are back on the rail" with the project , Hart said. He expects families to move into the condominium-like development by mid-January and that the Native women will be managing the complex. ' ' I believe in their capacity to do a good job," Hart said. Though the native women will be managing the building, there is still some question as to whether the Association will be named the owner, as was the plan when the project was initiated last December, he said. 21 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN FEDERATED COLLEGE MAY 1985 Acoose . Bertha At1moyoo. Sandra Badger. Barbara Ba ldhead . w,11,am Bird . Irma Caisse . Don s Cuth and . Eileen Flett . Mavis Goodwill . Ro sella Greyeyes . Donna Kingfisher . Donna Linklater . Lynd on Longman Mary McLeod . Loui sa Opwam Irvin Pattras . Mane Alma Ra ll . Donna Ratt . Solomon Rogers . Stephanie B ISW BI w C ISW CISW BIS W C ISW C IS W C I SW BISW B I sw B ISW C I SW C I SW C ISW C ISW Sak1may Little Pine s M1stawas1s One Arrow Saskatoon La Range Little Pine Pegu1sReserve . Mani toba Standing Bulfalo Muskeg Lake Sturgeon Lake Couch1chmg Re serve . Ontario Gordon Jame s Sm ith Sweetgras s BA BA BA B.A Peepeek1s1s BFA LaRonge LaRonge Ch ipp ewas o l Sarn,a Band Cert Ind Comm Arts Stand1ngready . M anon Simms . Michelle Wolle . Marilyn B ISW BA BISW OCTOBER Ahenakew . Franees Ontario Whtie Bear Reg ina M1stawas1s 1985 Ch1ckeness . Darlene Goodwill . Irene N1ghttrave ller . Zella Opekokew . Mary Rose Ro per . Ma rgaret Royal. Cec,ha Sh1ngoose. Connie Thoma s . Eileen CISW CI.SW B. Ed El (Ind) C ISW BISW B.ISW C ISW CIS.W BI S.W ' B.A B.I.S .W B.F .A B.Ed El (Ind) C.I.S.W . Ce rt. Ind Comm . Art s Bachelor o l Arts Bac he lor ol Indian Social Work Bachelor ol Fine Arts Bachelor ol Edu ca tion (Indian Edu ca tion) Cert1f1cate m Indian Social Work Cert11tcate 1n Indian Communicallon Art s Sandy Lake Poundmaker N1kanee1 Llll le Pine Canoe Lake Nut Lake Moo se Woods Cote �REGIONAL PRINCE ALBERT DISTRICT Mayor Norman Nat eweyes by Deanna Wuttunee SANDY BAY Some 300 members of the Sandy Bay community are seeking to form a new reserve under ahesion to Treaty Six. Sandy Bay is in Northern Saskatchewa, 126 miles southeast of Flin Flon, Manitoba and has a population of 1,000 people. The new band, to be named at a later date, was formed under the leadership of Acting Chief Norman N ateweyes and four headmen, Len Merasty, Melvin N ateweyes, Magloire Dorion and Philip Bear Sr. They are presently negotiating to secure a land base for their membership. Nateweyes gained the support of Saskatchewan Chiefs through a resolution passed without opposition at the fall sitting of the Legislative Assembly in October. The new applicants are now seeking to locate birth certificates requested by the federal Indian Affairs Minister David Crombie's office. Treaty Six was selected because more land is available under that Treaty. Treaty Indians began settling on the banks of the Churchill River in the 1800' s and the 1900' s. The river funs through Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and the Indians used it for their livelihood, transportation, trapping, hunting and fishing. In the 1900's the government announced, without consultation, that a hydroplant will be based there to provide power for the mining industry. This provided jobs for about 80 people but it also flooded the river and affected their livelihood. The steady employment created the settlement of Sandy Bay. In the 1930's and 1940's the people organized and obtained a school, hospital, church and the delivery of other services. Since the Indians were now gainfully employed, the government proposed their enfranchisement. They understood that they would retain hunting, fishing and land entitlement rights but gain the right to vote as well as other benefits. Without legal The dam which had such a major impact on the reserve. 22 �Kathy Nateweyes (12) poses with some of her medals. Mayor Norman Nateweyes (bottom left) and his staff counsel they signed agreements they did not fully understand. However, the Hydro-plant has since become fully automated. Today, the town has a municipal government with Norman Nateweyes as the mayor. One of the civic associations is a Flood Committee which is seeking compensation for loss of livelihood caused by the flood. They've been unsuccessful to date. The government has claimed it has already compensated the community by moving some houses into the settlement at a cost of $90,000. The question of establishing a new reserve has caused some tension in the community. However, N ateweyes is determined to regain his heritage. His grandfather was originally from the Peter Ballantyne Reserve but fled north following the Riel Rebellion. Many Indians involved in that strug- gle were branded "rebels" and had to disappear to avoid prosecution. N ateweyes said that the first language of the people is being lost. He was stunned, after a brief rest from politics, to discover that the Cree language program had been replaced with French. However, the children do have some survival training in the school. There are over 340 students enrolled in the kindergarted to Grade 11 school. In response to his relationship with the Department of Indian Affairs, Nateweyes thinks they have too much control and that Indian people should dismantle it: "Indian Nations will never be able to handle their own affairs if they have no control. If they can't take over, we have to find out why and start replacing the Department with rn ·dian people," he said. The Health Centre at Sandy Bay. 23 �A Boarding Home in P.A. Building Blocks to Health & Indian Government The Sprucelodge Boarding Home is the offspring of the Prince Albert District Chiefs Council, which represents the twelve ( 12) Bands in the Prince Albert District. The Projec t was initiated in 1982 as an attempt to bring quality medical boarding home services to Indian people from the Prince Albert District Indian Bands . The home functions to serve the short-term lodgi.qg requirements of Indian people who come to the City of Prince Albert for medical reasons. The service provides board and lodging for those people who are receiving medical treatment outside of inhospital care. It includes all ages of clientele from newborns to the elderly. Normally clients stay for periods of five days or less. Through the Prince Albert District Chiefs , Sprucelodge is representative of the extension of services into the City of Prince Albert by the Band Governments in the Prince Albert District. The Chiefs are proud to be a part of the development of the community through the services being offered at Sprucelodge . Sprucelodge receives its revenue through a fee for service agreement with Medical Services Branch of Health and Welfare Canada. The t Spruce Lodge Boarding Home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. by Deanna Wuttunee PRINCE ALBERT-The Prince Albert District Chiefs are on the roll! The grand opening on November 22, 1985 of the Sprucelodge Boarding Home at 807 - 15th Street West marked a shift in focus for the Chiefs in gaining and exercising control in education to include the health services. The $434,000 facility will provide 18 beds for Indian people who come into the city for medical reasons and will serve the 12 bands in the district as well as other bands in the immediate area. This will fulfill the short term requirements of people in a cultural setting. Hotels simply cannot provide this service. Allan Joe Felix, the director of Sprucelodge said the facility caters mostly to northern reserves. Cree and Chippewan are spoken by at least one member of the staff. He added, ''We have a lot of needs (Indian people) but the way we have to address them is to phase in programs to provide quality service. ' ' Operating costs will run about $220,000 annually . Four chiefs are directly responsible for health and social services programs in the district. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) assumed most of the building costs under a 35-year mortgage. National Health and Welfare pay for services provided by the home on a per diem basis. Clients do not need in-hospital care but are in transit between medical- Chief Sol Sanderson, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations; delivers his address at the opening ceremony. related appointments and home; hence the reason for catering to northern reserves. F. S. I. N. Chief Sol Sanderson saw this centre as another symbol of the building blocks for the framework of Indian Government in this province. He said, ''Our people have been victims for too long in the area of health services and social development. It is efforts like this that are going to move forward to correct these problems and concerns. It's always a solution when we have direct control over Indian jurisdiction. We find solutions that have been a mystery to non-Indian governments. This is another example of that Indian jurisdiction and that control - finding solutions for our people and with our people . '' 24 Milton Burns, District representativeaddresses the visitingguestsat the openingof Spruce Lodge Boarding Home. < �Govtrnmen1 c,Canada L&aouvernement du Canada ett Canada Mortgage d'avo1r contr1bu6 par and Hou1lng COTl)f>TaUonIs Socll!\6 eanadlenne thrcugh p1ennd to have ct>ntrtbuted to tho develoi,ment ct th\t project. h&UfGUX rentremlse de la d'hypothlques ot de logement fl la r6811satlon de c& prolet. Allan Joe Felix, director of Spruce Lodge Boarding Hom e. project receives an interest subsidy through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and is otherwise supported through a long-term loan. The project was initially funded and supported through the Community Health Demonstration Program of Health and Welfare Canada, as well as through the Department Regional Industrial Expansion. of Prince Albert Indian Student Residence Officially Reserve Land ing centre in 1942 and finally purchased by the Anglican Church in 1948 for the purpose of establishing a residential school. Foil owing an agreement with the federal government , the church provided homes and an education for children lost in forest fires in the Onion Lake and La Ronge area. Soon , children were recruited from Saskatchewan , Alberta and Manitoba. In the last decade, the leadership in Saskatchewan have taken steps to exercise control over the quality of Chief and Council of the Peter Ballantyne Band . by Deanna Wuttunee PRINCE ALBERT - The formal transfer of the Prince Albert Indian Student Residence was celebrated in a lavish extravaganza of food, remeniscing and tributes on November 22. The property within the city limits now has reserve land status following a probationary period. The Peter Ballantyne Band claimed the 41 acres in 1981 as part of its land entitlement. According to Chief Ron Mitchell of . the Peter Ballantyne Reserve , over 340 students from northern Saskatchewan attend the school. He said, ''Here, we can offer them the best education available today. The residence emphasizes the development of each child to his full potential. We off er a solid academic background, vocational skills and an excellent recreational and athletic program provided in a caring home environment. This is important because the child's performance is dependent on this. The school provides a model for the province and the rest of Canada.'' ''We must include in our school curriculum materials that emphasize Indian culture. Our heritage is something we can all be proud of and it can never be taken away. It is part of our identity. We retain our cultural identity in the face of many challenges and problems," he added. Chronologically, since 1884, the land has been the headquarters of the R.C.M.P . during the Riel Rebellion, was converted to an army basic train- 25 Chief Ron Mitchell cuts ribbon. �John Petersfrom Sturgeon La ke. A trainee wit h Saskatchewan T raining I nstit ute wit h Will I nns has f inished his short order cooking classes and wi ll commence wit h commercial cooking in October and f inish in April . Th e institute pr epar ed a fabulou s f east f or the celebrations. K ids ex cited about transfer celebration. Chief R on Mi tchell) Peter Ballan tyne R eserve. Chief Roy Bi rd) Montr eal L ake R eserve. education their children were receiving . In 1974 the Prince Albert District Chiefs initiated negotiations to do this and in 1985 an agreement was reached with the Public School Board to rent the Queen Elizabeth School for an in-school program to be operated by the District Chiefs. They assumed complete control of operations in all aspects of the program. ' 'One of the real reasons we decided to take control under Indian jurisdiction was to reorganize the programming so that it will enhance Indian culture and Indian values and languages ,'' said Chief Sol Sanderson . All Indian residential schools in the province are now under Indian control. Under the Chiefs of Saskatchewan, 400 students have graduated from Grade 12 annually in the last four years. Prior to 19 73 , Grade 9 graduates were almost non-existent. There are close to 1,000 students each year in university. Over 4,800 Indian people are employed in the field. of education. Bands now own and Gary Wou ters) director of operations (INAC ) . Sask) R egion. operate schools, student residences, four colleges and have a number of educational institutions complementing the overall educational strategy. It was the drive of past students of these residential schools that gave them the determination to change the quality and nature of the education system. But the road was often bumpy. Politics were intense and support often quiet , not active . Singers from Sturgeon Lake Re serve. 26 D an Goodleaf, R egional D irector General (IN AC ) Sk. R egion The celebration festivities gave tribute to the network that went unnoticed during the struggle ; of people who worked long hours to make the official transfer of the P.A. Indian Student Centre under Indian jurisdiction a reality. Chief Mitchell quoted an elder who said, " Let us put our minds together and see what kind of a life we can get for our children. ' ' �Band Vote May Add 30,000 Acres of Land by Earl Fowler of the Star Phoenix Members of a northern Saskatchewan Indian band are slated to vote Sunday on the first manjor land entitlement settlement in the province since the early 1980s. All indications Friday were that Fond du Lac residents will accept the offer of three parcels of Provincial Crown land, totalling about 30 ,000 acres at the end of Lake Athabasca. Chief August Mercredi said adults among the 862-member band must decide whether to accept the parcels of as a fulfilment of their treaty right to more land. "I expect the vote will pass, because the band is very, very anxious to settle,'' said Al Gross, director of reserves and trusts in Saskatchewan for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. He said he expects the federal and Saskatchewan ministers of Indian affairs, David Crombie and Sid Dutchak respectively, to formally ratify the settlement if the band accepts it. The parcels include about 20,000 acres adjoining as existing reserve at the southeast end of Lake Athabasca, 5,000 acres along the Otherside River and 5,000 acres along the Mcfarlane River. They are all in the vicinity of Fond du Lac, about 80 kilometres south of the Northwest Territories border. Gross said the parcels have a rich potential for mineral development. If the land is transferred to the band, the companies now holding mineral leases will wind up under federal instead of provincial jurisdiction. Royalties from future developments, if there are any, would flow to the band instead of to the provmce. Gross said the only other Indian land claim now close to settlement involves part of a community pasture near Mayfair. The 60-member Luckyma l Band, which is now landless, has selected 7,680 acres of the 65,000-hcre Meeting Lake Community Pasture. Native Land Transfer Gross said '' negotiations are going well'' between representatives of the band, the federal and provincial governments, the pasture patrons and the rural municipality in the district. The federal and Saskatchewan's governments recognize that 30 of the province's 60 bands have valid claims to more land under century-old treaties. I 1---~ 17 • # r~*::: fit • I~ .l 12 4 PRINCE ALBERT DISTRICT • I ..----rr•~ r_\ :.-:::;-~'-t • im e NORTH :f IATTLEFORD ~ I DISTRICT I ft :!:,, 1 e --'.;,if ::: ---~ 27 • Albert aPrince ____ _ ~ - - il :-;p ••1 -(t. \ -~---~, 21 ,; I _____ '•'--/J I ' J I I Saskatoon, YORKTON I DISTRICT J 13 ,, _ # i' I I - 11 2sl e 211 •: SASKATOON11Dl5TRl.f~~: • 141 ■ I I • I 21 • !: HILLS{TOUCHWOOD FORT QU'APP::::I: : DISTRICTI l.-~if H,:; ~~ •~= %=, = ,,,,,,, '""-" ___ __ _,.._--=_,, _________ ________ __________ _.-____ . __ , _~.--- -= -= -:::: Treaty Land Entitlement Claims - Saskatchewan Validated Saskatchewan Formula (acres) I_ 23_ 4_ 5_ 6_ 7_ 8_ 9_ Beardy's & Okemasis Ca noe Lake Pelican Lake Eng lishRi ver Fond du Lac Flying Du st K eesee koos Lu ckyman Muskowekwan IQ_ Nikaneet I I _ One Arrow 12_ Peter Ballantyne 13_ Piapot 14_ R ed Phe asa nt 15_ Saulteaux 16 _ Star Blanket 17_ Stony R apid s (settled) I 8_ Thunderchild 19 _ Witchekan Lake 20_ Okanese 21. Mosquito 22 _ Poundmaker 23_ Jo seph Bighead 24 _ Sweetgrass 25 _ Moosomin 26 _ Onion Lak e 27 _ Musk eg Lake 28 _ Nut Lake 29 _ Ochapowace 46 , 080 44 , 773 22,285 44 , 401 29 , 76 I 9,596 83 , 200 7 , 680 49,408 I 5, I 3 6 55 ,936 229 , 284 _3 6 60 , 4 95 63,616 44,238 9,536 29,924 88 ,384 23 , 027 I I , 5 7 I _7 I 6 , 5 4 3 _8 4 25 , I92 28,704 6,235 _7 7 1 5 , 522 _42 I 6, 9 I 8 _9 48 ,384 I I 7 , 2 7 3 _6 I 7,664 Total 1, 338 ,466 . 6 27 by Earl Fowler of the Star Phoenix A proposal to transfer about 30,500 acres of provincial Crown land to a northern Indian band is now in the hands of Indian Affairs Minister David Crombie. Ratification of the settlement by Crombie will transfer three parcels at the east side of Lake Athabasca to the Fond du Lac band. The province has already ratified the agreement, said Sid Dutchak, the Saskatchewan minister responsible for Indian affairs. Band adults voted overwhelmingly Sunday in favour of accepting the transfer, as a fulfilment of their longstanding treaty right to more land. About 950 people voted in favour of the transfer, and only one or two against, said Al Gross of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Crombie is likely to approve the settlement, said Gross , director of reserves and trust for the department. But how soon is anyone's guess, he added. The parcels include about 20,000 acres adjoining an existing reserve at the southeast end of Lake Athabasca, 5,000 acres along the Mcfarlane River. They are all in the vicinity of Fond du Lac, about 80 kilometres south of the Northwest Territories border. If the land is transferred, companies now holding mineral leases will wind up under federal instead of provincial jurisdiction. Royalties from future mining developments, if there are any, will go to the band instead of the province. Dutchak said evidence of gold and uranium on the land has been amassed. Land claims by about 30 bands are recognized as valid by the federal governments. They stem from the failure of past governments to honor treaty promises to allocate more reserve acreage. The Resources Transfer Agreement of 1930, which transferred Saskatchewan's natural resources from federal to provincial jurisdiction , �required the province to make unoccupied Crown land available for new reserves. In 1975, the Saskatchewan government agreed to offer all its Crown lands, occupied or vacant, under the following conditions: that the federal government make its lands available on the same basis; where occupied Crown lands (such as community pastures) were selected, lessees would be compensated; acreage for the settlement of the treaties would be based on the band population established at Dec. 31, 1976 Under that formula, agreed to by Ottawa and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, the entitled bands still have about 1.3 million acres coming to them. That compares with a total present reserve acreage of about 1. 5 million acres. The Conservative governments in Ottawa and Regina have both backed away from the agreement, but consider it a rough guideline. Reprinted by permission of the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Red Earth The tragic shootings of the weekend of November 15, 1985 have shocked and distressed everyone. Emotions for all are a blend of anger, anguish, sorrow, confusion and resolve to ensure that such a thing never happens agam. In a setting of such high emotions, it is to be expected that people will lash out in all directions to peg responsibility and find fault. Media reports and personal exchanges have evidenced some of the rash and harsh conclusions people have drawn from the tragedy. It being two and a half weeks since the shootings, it is time to put some things in perspective. In the past seven years, Red Earth has experienced phenomenal change. In 1978, there were fewer than eight jobs in the communities that were filled by band members. With an adult work force of 150, this indicated 95% unemployment. In 1985 there are over 60 adults employed with a futher 15 engaged in training programs. Jobs for a further five adults will be open within two weeks as the band opens its own store. Red Earth is responsible for launching the first publicly traded Indian controlled company in Canada. Red Earth Energy trades on the Vancouver Stock Exchange. The band has invested in mineral exploration on several sites ranging into Manitoba. Prospects for further \ork appear good. Red Earth established local control of schools and various education ·programs in 1980. Since expansion to Grade 12 in 1981 /82, the band schools, in joint operation with the Shoal Lake Band, have graduated an average of 10 students per year. This compares with an average achievement of three graduates per year under federal and provincial jurisdictions in each of the five years preceding 1982. This also equates to a per capita achievement level surpassing any Indian community in the province, or in the country, and in excess of the average for non-reserve schools for Indian students and nonIndian students alike. The Red Earth and Shoal Lake Bands have been responsible for launching the first small community based independant television station in the country. This initiative has been accompanied by development of a two-year Media/ Arts Program for high school students. Red Earth and Shoal Lake had a reputation for being one of the most unremarkable ~thletic programs anywhere. In four years these communities have accomplished a program of significant note. The High School Volleyball Program has produced a team in this short time that earned a bronze medal for their performance in the Provincial Finals. Young adult teams have earned an enviable reputation in the adult volleyball circuit in the north central part of the province. The Red Earth adult hockey team composed of band members and residents won every tournament in the northeast last year. Chief Alvin Head 28 �Dorothy McKay(72) , may be in a wheelchair, but has not lsot her humour. Sh e wanted a XMas gift - someone around Santa 's age. The Band has gained entry through several young people to the provincial track and field finals. The two Bands jointly launched a Teacher Training Program for 22 adults in 1985. This program was the first Band-controlled University service on the reserve in that courses are purchased from the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, the University of Saskatchewan and managed internally utilizing Band staff. The Bands have direct service contracts with these institutions without intermediaries such as I.N.A.C. The design of the program is unique and wholly the effort of the two Bands. The schools at Red Earth operate with attendance levels exceeding average attendance for public schools in the province. High attendance has always been most evident since the onset of band control. The Bands run Program Ancillary to routine school courses. These programs are for adults of all ages. Students range in age from 18 to 80. Courses run every week in the evening and involve over 100 registered adults. Programs range from Religious Instruction through Home l\jaintenance, Art, Home Economics t6 Basic Academic Upgrading. This program is to our knowledge, unequalled by any school in the province in terms of response and scope . • Th e Industrial Workshop at the School. Parents also came in to make things like sleigh runners. In the joint high school, program initiatives have included Media Arts, a full program of Teenage Retreival with emphasis on Life Skills and Outdoor Education, a sophisticated Computer and Business offering, a full Fine Arts program, as well as a range of academic offerings one might find only in schools twice as large . The Bands have always been receptive to Teacher-proposed initiatives and have implemented many ideas emanating from staff. Such initiatives have included the Retrieval Program, a full program of Cross-Country Ski- Th e School has $50-60 , 0UU worth of computers. The students made X-Mas banners for the School using them. 29 ing, Introduction of Firearms, and Bows and Arrows to the Program, extensive field trips to locales such as Ottawa, Vancouver and Churchill as well as excursions involving canoe trips, train rides and other adventures. The Bands have invested considerable money in In-Service Training for teaching staff. Teachers have been sponsored for numerous conferences, University courses, summer sessions and other opportunities. The vast majority of this investment has been in non-band members. The Red Earth in concert with Health and Welfare Canada has sponsored a Counselling Education Agency on site to deal with alcohol concerns. Minnegowin Control employs three band members who counsel stressed individuals and families who produce . community newsletters and materials on alcohol abuse for use in the schools. The Red Earth Band launched a Trades and Life Skills Training Pro gram five years ago for young adults. This has evolved into Thenatacam Construction Company. This company now employs up to 60 people at a time , better than ½ of these being band members . While doing a volume of better than $2 million a year, this company is mandated to apprentice and train band members to five dif- �ferent trades. The company has expanded into markets up to 100 miles distant from Red Earth. The Red Earth Band has sponsored individual band members in initiating various private enterprises. Privately run taxi and accounting businesses have been achieved. The Red Earth Band has developed a comprehensive Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Plan in the past two years. The province of Saskatchewan asked that implementation be delayed pending their thorough analysis of the plan particularly in light of the constitution and the New Young OffendersAct. To date , the feed back is that the province not only is impressed by the effort , they are using it to model community based strategies for the entire province. The Red Earth Band has been working in concert with senior RCMP officials to establish a subdetachment on-site . This initiative has been three years in the works. In a meeting held the week of November 9 , 1985, the RCMP and the Band finalized plans to accomplish this objective. At that time it appeared that six months was needed to lay the onsite groundwork. The Red Earth ( Band made property and buildings available for this purpose . The RCMP have apparently never encountered this depth of commitment with any community. It is hoped that in light of the tragic events of November 16, 1985, the implementation schedule will be accelerated . The Red Earth Band has been working to convince Indian and Northern Affairs of the wisdom of establishing a family worker on-site for several years. This initiative has proved unsuccessful to date. In addition, the Band has sought support to construct and establish a crisis group home on the reserve . The intent would be to afford safe haven for stressed children and to function as a coordinating agency for family intervention and counselling. Numerous other initiatives have been and are underway. The Red Earth Band has not been complacent or stagnant in pursuing these objectives . When one analyses these accomplishments and initiatives, it becomes patently obvious that the key strength in the Band's effort has been and continues to be the existance of a stable and energetic Chief and council. Chief Alvin Head has been in office since 1978. He has been elected by acclamation in two elections this decade. His council has been very stable with minor changes in the several elections. The Chief and Council command respect and credibility from many and varied agencies. The Chief and Councils have constructed management and administration of sufficient strength that, tht, Red Earth Band was nominated and selected as one of five bands in the province to receive funding from the federal government in a block and without the usual regulatory conditions. This Chief and Council have worked hard to gain that respect. The federal government through Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and the provincial government regard this Indian Government as an outstanding example of the dignity and courage of Indian communities. Chief Alvin Head commands attention regionally and nationally for his efforts on behalf of Indian people. He serves on numerous Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations provincial commissions and as Spokesperson in Education for Indian bands throughout the prairie provinces . Chief Alvin was instrumental in accessing $17 million for Special Educa- FSIN Chief Sol Sandersonand R ed Earth educationdirectorK en Hodgesonat a press conference in Saskatoon. 30 �( tion for Indian bands nation wide only two years ago. Chief Head has served as campaign manager for a candidate in the last federal election. He serves on numerous boards of companies and organizations, he and his council have earned high regard from other Indian governments regionally and nationally. These recent tragic events have tested the spirit and resolve of everyone concerned. A segment of the teaching staff at Red Earth have determined that circumstances on the reserve do not suit them. I,t is difficult to assess blame to them and the band wishes not to do so. The resigning teachers are comprised largely of young energetic people, all good. They come largely from urban middle class backgrounds. Their stress and concerns should nor be seen as unreasonable. It is the forte of young people to be impatient with inadequacy. It would be more surprising if the staff was complacent about their experiences. They encounter and live in the midst of appalling socioeconomic disparity. All staff, in spite of band efforts to expose the reality of reserve life in the hiring process, nevertheless, end up being shocked immensely by the distress of this or any Indian community. The Band's desire is not to desensatize these good people. Rather it is to engage them in the Band's efforts to make the best of bad circumstances and to change the circumstances. The loss of these people arising from this tragedy is a terrible setback. Red Earth, like all our reserves has immense ability to rebound, to carry on. Red Earth Band members intend to not absorb these events as a setback. Rather, the Band has and will lick its wounds and push on. It will and has initiated an accelerated effort to address immediately many concerns, much of which coincides with concerns expressed by some of the teachers. Effective Tuesday, November 26, 1985, in an overwhelming referendum, the Band voted itself into Dry Reserve Status. The Band has sought and gained model legislation to regulate gun use. Various committ'ees such as the Women's Association and One of the older homes on the reserve. the Recreation Committee have accepted the challenge to expand efforts to off set leisure time. The Band was and has stepped up efforts to implement a comprehensive economic development strategy for band members. The essential thrust of the program is to support and promote individual initiative. This has and will be done by providing or accessing training and capital opportunities. The Red Earth Band has decisively set forth to construct Indian Law under their Indian government and to empower the Chief and Council to enforce law and order. It is the Red Earth Band's wish that events of this circumstance, magnitude and consequence, never again befall any community. Furthermore, it is the Bands fervent desire that in closing ranks on addressing the issues arising from this tragedy, that these ranks be allinclusive. There is a compelling need for all agencies and jursdiction to address and support the efforts of the Indian Government of Red Earth as they strive to work through solutions. I will be meeting later this morning with Mr. Gary Wouters, the Director of Operations for the Saskatchewan Region of Indian and Northem Affairs Canada. At that time I will be seeking Mr. Wouter's commitment to a process of coordinating federal and provincial reponse. As a consequence of this tragedy, members of the Red Earth Band including its Chief and Council had the 31 good fortune to meet with representatives of the Late Jeff Bredin' s family. This family, particularly these representatives displayed immense courage and strength in travelling to Saskatchewan, and to Red Earth to share their grief and their convictions. Their journey and genuine kindness to the communities in forcefully impacting that they viewed this horrible event, not as a Red Earth issue, rather as an irrationally symptomatic act of much broader societal shortcomings is a conclusion we would hope all can draw and act upon. Their expressions of gratitude and appreciation to Red Earth and to the communities neighboring on Red Earth for experiences Jeff Bredin had communicated to them as rich and wonderful helped us all. Again, their courage and conviction has and continues to be an inspiration. Red Earth and the farming community of Smoky Burn have always enjoyed a strong relationship and mutually constructive interdependence. These events have obviously strained these relations and the Band members of Red Earth fully appreciate the anxieties and anger brought about by this tragedy. It is immensely difficult to express to the family of Mr. James Kitely the measure of the Band members sadness for the terrible pain and suffering they have and continue to experience. While knowing that continued efforts to prevent such crimes at this stage cannot alleviate their �pain, the Band members grieve the suffering inflicted on the family and hope and prey for Mr. Kitely's full recovery. Red Earth residents have also enjoyed strong social and economic ties with the town of Carrot River. It is the Band's fervent wish that these relations be restored and that the two communities can carry on with what Red Earth feels has been a mutually respectful and appreciative interdependence. Again, while these events have been horrific and tragic, our collective responsibility is evident. We owe it to all to address forcefully the shortcomings that permitted such tragedy to occur. (Left) Principal Lloyd Scott and Sol Sanderson, who has beenjanitor for 25 years . Red Earth The Chief and Council sponsors of the workshops for students grades 1-12 . FSIN representatives participated as resource people. (Left) Principal Lloyd Scott and Sol Sanderson, who has beenjanitor for 25 years . ( RED EAR TH - The reserve was still reeling from the tragedy that struck their community when the media decended on them in droves. A young white teacher was shot and killed by teenage prowlers in his yard. The Chief and council have since initiated steps to counteract the negative feelings resulting from the publicity. One of these counter measures was to get the Institute for First Nations Law and Government office (FSIN)to set up a workshop for grades 1 - 12 for a period of two weeks on the reserve. The focus is on their cultural identity and the responsibility it brings. Chief Alvin Head said: ''They really put things in perspective. I think the students got more from that ses-. sion than they would get in an entire Going home! 32 year. I'm getting good reports from it." The Indian Government program dealt with the history of Indians and the treaties, Indian cultural identity and alcohol and drugs. Along with First Nations Law and Government staff Linda Opoonechaw, Howard Walker and Danny Musqua, other source persons came m groups. Representatives from FSIN, district chiefs, PTNA, Cultural College and Elders participated. FSIN Chief Sol Sanderson kicked off the program. Because it was a joint venture with Shoal Lake, the program passed on leadership roles and developments of the two reserves and the provincial �Red Earth students ready to go home (with a smile) after a full day 's education. and national political network of Indian people. Assignments dealt with self-esteem and the type of support systems available for Indian people. "Howard, Linda, Danny and Thelma, gave us two of the best weeks of the year. Their enthusiasm for students is appreciated. They talked to individual students. We gave them both large and small groups of children to work with. They were flexible enough to handle anything. The children reponded well. Discipline was great. In November, the band members voted to become a dry reserve through a band referendum. This has wrought many exciting changes. Chief Alvin Head is looking forward to the new year. "It's been very different since the reserve has gone dry. You can work with people. You can go and visit people. You can start doing things with them. It's going to make a major impact. It's really a good feeling." he said. Prior to the refe}endum, the Chief and council were working in islolation from the membership. Now social events, committee and volunteer work have accelerated. Band membership has set up an advisory council under Indian government along with a recreation council. A youth council has been given additional responsibilities. The Chief and council has initiated a comprehensive economic development plan, training programs and a family worker program. Chief Head is planning the development of I Indian Government structuring the Said Chief Head: "This is the birth the band has been waiting for. I see a lot of positive things happening in the future. I believe where it is going to come from is Indian government structures . I have a positive feeling you' re going to hear a lot fronj us next year." J ''I want to conclude by saying we appreciate the support we've been getting from so many people through our difficulties. If it wasn't for that support we'd be in bad shape. But because of the support we received, we were encouraged to carry on. I'd like to thank everyone who did.'' he added. creation of an Education Act, a SelfGovernment Act and a Family Services Act after the new year. •. Red Earth Band Office Red Earth School 33 \,...i �by Mary Agnes N aytowhow This article is about alcohol on my reserve. The points that I hope to discuss are: • why people drink • what class of people use alcohol • what alcohol does to the user • how people obtain it • how many lives have been lost because of it. Some of the reasons people use alcohol are to have fund, to celebrate, or to relax after a long week of work. Some people use it because it makes them feel good, while others drink because they are bored. Some people drink to forget their problems. The store bill is so high and it seems they are never able to overcome the huge amount of bills. The jobs they are holding do not pay enough, and their lack of education prevents them from looking for a higher paying job. Still others drink to block out the harsh realities of life. They drink to experience courage, self-confidence, and to make friends. Still others drink for health reasons. My father used to say, "I drink because Jesus made wine for people to use when they are celebrating''. He also used to quote from the Bible (Proverbs Chap. 31, verses 6 and 7): '' Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish, let them drink and forget their poverty''. When he quit drinking, I was still in my prime as an alcoholic. My dad used to try to talk to me about drinking, and the verse that he had quoted from the Bible saved me from getting into long, defensive battles. That is, until he found other verses to quote from: (Proverbes Chap. 4, verses 14 to 17( ' 'Do not set foot on the path of the wicked''; '' They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence' ' . It would almost ;s-eem that alcohol has a mind of its own. On my reserve, I have seen children 'bombed out of their minds', some as young as two years old. Their parents thought it amusing for the child to stagger around in soggy disposable diap~rs, and they would brag about how little Johnny, a 'chip off the old block', was drunk last night; "The little bugger refused to be put to bed". Just the thought of me laughing with them makes me sick. Now the boy is eight years old, and because liquor, when it is available, is too well guarded, and bee ause gas is more easily obtained, he sniffs gas to the point of passing out. I have seen elders who have the actions of newborn babies. They are drunk and have no control over their bowel movements, or over their bodies, for that matter. I have seen them in fields, where they were passed out from a night of overindulgence, being rudely splashed awake with ice-cold water by young children. They reach desperately for the bottle of wine being held just out of their reach. With a promise that is broken before it is made, they finally get their prize, and their faces contort as they taste the urine contained in the bottle. Teenagers who want to be a part of the gang become so only after they can brag about getting a girl drunk and getting into her pants. The girls, just trying to run away from incestuous relationships at home, have gone from one nightmare to another. The only difference is that the new nightmare is blessed with drunken oblivion. They don't care if they are sexually abuses, gang-banged by the teenagers who are trying to belong. One person, who has been sober for seventeen years, told me that, when he drank, alcohol was his vehicle to enter a land where there was no fear, a private kingdom of his own where he was the best of everything and everybody. People who use alcohol become addicted to it. What I used to do was hide drinks from the people who brought over their own. When I thought I had enough for myself, I would start a fight just to break up the party. Then I could drink alone without the fear of running out of booze. I was always in a fighting mood. People obtain alcohol from bootleggers, a practice that the band is trying to stop. Sometimes they buy Lysol and hairspray from a local store. How 34 people pay for their intoxicants is an interesting tale. Some of the people I know who are alcoholics get welfare. The welfare officials, being smart, give these people food and clothing orders instead of cheques. The alcoholic, being driven by an unseen force, is always a step ahead of the game. He already has his voucher sold before he even gets it. Most often, he sells it for whatever he can get, and hopes it is enough to buy a good stash of alcohol from the liquor board. Lysol, since it is considerably cheaper and has 80% alcohol, is preferred by most people. If all else fails, there is always after shave lotion and homebrew. Some people sell their furniture and anything else that will be of value to the bootlegger. The lives that have been lost because of alcohol are many. One police officer that I talked to said that, in the one year he has been on my reserve, seven people have died. A couple passed away after drinking all night; the policeman said the cause of death was hypothermia. Another man passed away on a beach where his drinking buddies had left him. His clothes were all west, and he had no way of getting home. Cause of death: exposure. Another man was in a shooting accident while he was drinking. He and his friends were shooting targets on the river when another man, at a different party, thought he was being shot at and returned the fire. Cause of death: gunshot wound. Yet another man died in hospital after drinking too much Lysol. Cause of death: unknown. Two children, the eldest being four, were sexually abused then murdered by a man who was drunk. Cause of death: strangulation. Treatment is offered on the reserve. There are weekly meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, but this helps only those who admit that they are alcoholics. Another centre will be opening soon. Alcoholism is defined as a sickness, but doctors don't seem to be able to treat patients with this problem. Alcoholism is a form of insanity that has no morals, scruples, feelings or prejudices. �SASKATOON DISTRICT NEDP Contribution to Saskatoon District Chiefs Development Corp. WINNIPEG - January, 2 7, 1986 -A $115,600 contribution under the Native Economic Development Program (NEDP) to a recently incorporated, Native-owned economic development institution was announced today by the Honourable Ray Hnatyshyn, Government House Leader, and Member of Parliament for Saskatoon West. Mr. Hnatyshyn made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Andre Bissonnette, Minister of State (Small Businesses), who is responsible for the Program. The contribution will assist the Saskatoon District Chiefs Development Corporation to undertake an eight-month study to develop a comprehensive business plan to include identifcation of investment opportunities from which the corporation could earn revenue sufficient to enable it to be self-sustaining. The contribution represents 48.1 percent of the cost of the study. The corporation is wholly owned by eight Indian Bands in south-central Saskatchewan: Beardy' s and Okemasis, Kinistino, Moose Woods, Mistawasis, Muskeg Lake, Muskoday, Nut Lake and One-Arrow. The contribution was approved under NEDP EJement I which assists in the development and establishment of Native-owned economic and financial institutions. The NEDP is a special initiative administered by the Department of Regional Industrial Expansion to assist in the development of Aboriginal economic selfreliance. Muskeg Lake - Proud of Their Reserve Muskeg has another source of pride. Since the 1960's, there have been graduates from Grade 12 on a regular basis. Lately, this trend has extended to the university level. Less students now drop out at 16 years of age. The band leadership took over education in 1980. Two trustees sit on the local trustee association and Alpha Lafond is on the Division School Board. A positive relationship has developed between band members and the school staff at Marcelin, 6 miles away. The reserve has a nursery and kindergarten school which is one of The small Church that was first built on the reserve still stands. by Deanna Wuttunee MUSKEG LAKE - The reserve recently had a gr~nd opening of a $198,000 multiplex which houses seven offices, a reception area, a board room and a large fire hall. Although a year behind schedule, the Muskeg spirit was at an all time high during the celebration. Government officials from the federal, provincial and municipal levels gave and received tributes for completion of the project. George Lafond, a member of the band and Special Assistant to the Federal Indian Affairs Minister David Crombie was on hand to represent his boss. The afternoon included participants from the young people, - kindergarten and nursery - , who sang in groups before the appreciative audience. Band officials, past and present were also honored for their contributions. Muskeg has a population of 700 in the books but many people leave to find seasonal work in the summer. However, the project provided jobs for 10 people this summer using a $62,400 contribution grant from the Employment Division Branch. Presently, band government is the biggest business on the reserve. It employs about 20 people. However, 35 Councillor Alpha Lafond with granddaughter Bev. �Education Councillor Harry James Lafond. The new Multi-plex at Muskeg Lake. the best-equipped in the area. The and Irene Caplette and group also older children attend Marcelin came in to perform traditional and old School. Therefore, Indian content in time dances. the curriculum is governed by how The children were also involved in much influence the members can many extra-curricular activities such wield at the local and divisional school as hockey, gymnastics and figure boards. skating. The band provided transporThe past year has been successful. tation on a voluntary basis. In addiThe school follows a whole language tion to sports activities, the education program where staff identify a theme counsellor, Harry James Lafond and inter-relate it to social studies, the established a 4-H group for the 8 - 12 language arts and other courses. In year olds. '' Explore Your World'' January and February, "Indian and was the theme. The drug and alcohol Metis People'' was the theme selected , counsellor, Sarah Greyeyes organizand the students did many innovative . ed a camp out on 'the island' where the high school kids were the peer projects. One project was to take over band government and jobs at Muskeg counsellors. Four ladies and a night for one day. The project caught the watchman helped with meals and interest of the Star-Phoenix and the Qsu perv1s10n. Line television program. Bill Brittain A Satellite College for plumbing, heating and gas fitting was started on the reserve in February, 1985. Five people are apprenticing to date. The College draws enrollment from across the province. Councillor Alpha Lafond identified the primary social concern as housing for the elderly. There are 60 people over the age of 50. In the next decade they will require special health services. Even now there are several elderly in homes in Saskatoon because the reserve lacks the facilities to provide this care. ''We are not giving them the honor of having a dignified old age and the option of staying with relatives,'' said Harry James. Often, loneliness drives them back to the community. The band plans to Diane Ledoux, Band employer. Sarah Greyeyes works at the Band Office. Chief Wallace Tawpisim 36 �.~/ ,,· ~ Mitress of Ceremonies, use the old band office as a drop in centre for the senior citizens. ''We need our old people so that we don't become totally white-oriented. They reinforce Indian identity. When I visit an elder, I get a feeling of belonging. If we lose them, we lose something. We are doing them an injustice. They will die of loneliness. This is a real concern of the band,'' said Alpha. This focus on education will eventually pay off for the band, according to Councillor Alpha Lafond. On Indian Government, she said: "The way I would like to understand it, is that the band is going to take total control of most of the programs ex- cept for Reserves and Trusts. That's going to take a little time because that's where our treaties are. They (Indian Affairs) hold them in trust and I can't see that coming to the band yet. But I can see where people like Harry Qames Lafond) who are coming out of university. They will thoroughly understand administration. I think it's a good thing for bands to take control of their destiny. And I can see it coming fo:r: Muskeg. I can see a lot of the work has been done already. I've paved a lot of roads and it's just for these people to come in now and take it over.'' Wallace Tawpisim is the Chief and he has a council of six. FORT QUJAPPELLE/TOUCHWOOD/FILE GRAVESITE SETTLED Nora Ledoux teachestheyoungsters how tojig. HILLS DISTRICT DISPUTE by Martha Ironstar A dispute between a builder (Cal Davis), and Chiefs from the Touchwood/File Hills/Qu' Appelle district over a burial ground has been settled by the provincial government. Saskatchewan's Indian and Native Affairs Secretariate has announced an agreement between the Chiefs and Davis, a Fort Qu ' Appelle automobile dealer who wanted to build two condominiums on four lots in downtown Fort Qu' Appelle. While Mr. Davis was digging foundations earlier this year, he uncovered bones from an Indian burial ground. When the Chiefs won a court injunction to stop the digging, the province intervened. Archeologists soon unearthed 130-year old bones of about 27 people. Gravesiteat Fort Qu ' Appelle 37 �VerneBellegarde(First Vice-Chief FSIN) reviews the gravesitein Fort Qu' Appelle. Under the agreement, the Chiefs' council will buy the two lots on which most of the skeletons and funeral art-ifacts were found. Remains from Mr. Davis' other two lots will be reburied there. The province then will buy the two remaining lots to build a court house and the Indians will lease theirs to the province for a park. For three days each year, Indians will have the exclusive right to the park "to commemorate the dead who lie buried there and to celebrate their significant histor~c days.'' The Chiefs' will also commission a sculpture or monument for the park. Did You Know Starblanket Band Farm Began in the 1880 1 s? by Martha Ironstar '' Ancestors of the Starblanket Band began farming establishments in the late 1800's in the area of livestock mainly, where cattle, horses and sheep were raised. In the 1920's grain farming came into existence, while livestock farming still persisted. The participants by this time were such people as Charles Bigknife, Victor Starr, Joe Starr, deceased Louis Starr and others. These first farmers and those who have struggled through the successive decades, experiencing the yearly problems of farming are, in spirit, the genesis and inspiration of the Starblanket Farm today,'' said Gerry Starr, Manager of the Farm. The Starblanket Farm was funded principally from four main agencies in the period 1972 to 1982. Total funding of $600,000.00 in this period. The Starblanket Band Special ARDA Dree SIAP Other agencies -CW ,IAB ,WOP $210,000 175,000 105,000 110,000 $600 ,000 ''The threat of drought, the rise of interest rates, the tight money situations, the soaring costs of conducting farm business, are only a few of the many challenges Indian farmers face today,'' said Starr. Starblanket Farm , through it's council, and the conscientious efforts of Gerry, Willard, Gilbert Sr., Mervin Kinequon and George Starr are willing and able to meet the challenges of the 80' s. To this end, the band has 35% 29% 18% 18% 100% The farm is administered and directed by the council of the Band, along with two other Band members, and is not presently incorporated, however the farm maintains it's own set of records. Although numerous changes have occured throughout the years, the Band's original objective remain the same today. That is to promote the interest of Indian peopl~ in agriculture, a nd to develop an economically viable farm unit. Band Farm property. 38 considered and instituted several alternatives. They are: • to understand agriculture related training courses • purchase adequate farming machinery • institute the uses of chemicals and fertilizers • ladies of the Band to implement courses, host functions • youth involvement in summer employment ex. 4-H • discussing Housing and Land Use policies • use of front end loaders for transporting hay and winter feed • implementation of a cropping plan • use of grain dryer • garage and grain feeding with the use of mix mills as well as pasture rotation. Since 1972, the farm has paid out some $550,000.00 in wages. Honored by visits from Secretary of Aboriginal Economic Policy - Australia, Mr. Bill Gray, Chinese delegation relative to state farms, visits by other reserves and by Manitoba and Ontario Indian Agriculture Program delegations. The livestock herd has increased from O in 1972 to 500 head in 1985 but the farm is currently in the feedlot area, with individuals in the cow/calf areas . Cultivated acreage has increased from O in 1972 to 3500 in acres today. Total land being utilized by the Farm either as pasture of cultivation is now 10,500 form one in 1972. �Around 1974 when the Farm had a basic herd of about 65 head, there was no water facilities. The workers had to haul the water, pail by pail in order to water the herd over winter. They contributed some 50,000 hours which represents 1/3 of the total hours in the last nine years. There are other workers who have assisted this farm over the years ( some 76,000 hours) and Gerry would like - to thank these people as well, they are; Brian, Allan, Marcel, Michael, Lindsay, Gilbert, Lynn, Leslie, Dennis Starr, deceased Floyd Kinequon, Allan, Albert, Albert and Gilbert Keewatin, William Akapew, Sidney, Robert and Ken Akapew, Jake and Ryan Akapew. In conclusion, Mr. Gerry Starr extends best wishes to everyone mentioned during the festive season and the ensuing years ahead. Tri-Reserve H unt ers an d T rappers Have Pow-Wow with Wildlife Officers LITTLE BLACK BEAR COMMUNITY PROFILE. by Martha Ironstar Band: Little Black Bear . Chief: Clarence A . Bellegarde . Councillors : Gilbert W . Bellegarde , William Bellegarde , Eldon B. Bellegarde, George P. Bellegarde . Reserve Name and Number: Little Black Bear Reserve #84 . Land Base : 17,058 acres . Location :40 miles NE of Fort Qu' A ppelle . Little Black Bear signed Treaty 4 on Sept. 15, 1894. Population: Statistics as of 1984; On-reserve-105 , Off-reserve-123,Total of 228. Accessability: The reserve is accessable by road . Public Services: The reserve has a health clinic and Band office . Many homes and other facilities have individual water systems and trucked distribution . There are power and telephone services . Main Economic Base : Agricultural-there is some employment provided through Band administration and public works. by Mary-Ann Ketchemonia A recent meeting held in Keeseekoose was quite informative to local Indian treaty hunters from Keeseekoose, Cote and Key Reserves. Charles Tourangeau opened the meeting with a prayer. Chief Albert Musqua from the Keeseekoose Band realized band members on his reserve do a lot of hunting, fishing and trapping. He was quite concerned about any kind of legal issues the hunters might be burdened with, so he organized an informational workshop inviting the game wardens from the Duck Mountain Provincial Park and the Porcupine Provincial Park, better known as the Hudson Bay. The neighboring reserves, Cote and Key were invited to participate. As a result, hunters and interested people of about 100 attended this workshop at St. Philips School gymnasium on November 21, 1985. The local game wardens, Garnet Murray, John Edward and Roy Wall from the Hudson Bay-Woody Lake area gave prese~tations on the jurisdictions of their areas. They gave map outline details where an Indian can go out and hunt for food. The methods and limitations were questioned from the floor by by the hunters. The officers clearly stated that Indian hunters can hunt anytime, by any method without limitations of game in areas where they have access to. The question of roads was brought up by one of the local hunters and the officers stated that people cannot hunt from any numbered highway. They were told that they can go and hunt 400 yards off of each side of the highway. Charles Tourangeau of the Cote Band questioned the officers about permits enabling one to shoot out of a vehicle. The officers stated that such permits are issued from Regina and are given to hunters with a doctor ' s certificate stating that they are unable to get out of a vehicle to shoot at wild game. Various questions concerning the Safety Measures Act, attitude of officers, arresting procedures of officers was generally a hot topic. The officers were almost apologetic on some of the methods of giving out tickets. Band Councillor, Leonard Ketchemonia, who was chairman of the meeting skillfully kept the meeting in order, in spite of the hostility the people have against the Wildlife Act which they believe in infringing on many Indian treaty rights. Councillor Gerald Straightnose of Keeseekoose made a strong stand about the Wildlife Federation's propaganda against Indian hunting. He stated the provincial government is selling out game by selling licences for profit. He does not believe that an Indian has to have a licence for game, to cut wood and to trap. He clearly stated that game has been set aside by Indian people during the time of treaties for Indian benefit. He would like to question where all the licence 39 money goes that should really go back to the Indian by right. He also does not like the provincial government having the Wildlife Federation dictating laws for their Wildlife Act and went further by stating that Indians are being blamed for depletion of game. He strongly denied that Indians are killing off game but this is being done by modernism. He does not want his people to be dragged into the courtrooms because of Indians wanting to put food on the table. One spokesman also made similar sta :ements but flatly disagrees with 400 yard no-hunting zones on roadwa_,s as contrary to treaty, slowly we are giving more and more of our treaties up and this is going a little too far . FSIN first Vice-Chief, Vern Bellegard made some recommendations to the assembly that the lines of communication are long overdue. He also stated for those people who have permissions to go on certain lands to hunt, a signed document would be to their advantage. Fourth Vice-Chief, Sterling Brass also commended this assembly for having sessions of this type in where an actual education process transpires. He also recommended that a local level consisting of a few band members and area conservation officers could be established. In conclusion, this meeting was very beneficial to everyone that attended. �NORTH BATTLEFORD DISTRICT Band Reaches Milestone at Communiplex Opening Elder Alex Gopherpreparesto cut the ribbonwhile Rodney Gopherand Chief GabrielGopher(right) look on. by Archie King SAULTEAUX "We are gathered here today to bless and officially open this communiplex which will serve two important functions for the band: as a centre for our band government and administration as a centre of the delivery of public and human services,'' said Chief Gabriel Gopher during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Also taking part in the ceremony included Band Councillors Rod Gopher, Archie Moccasin and Ray Martin, District Manager for Indian Affairs while Elder Alex Gopher performed the ribbon-cutting. Other words of praise were delivered by Dwayne Adams, Regional Director of National Health and Welfare, Ray Martin and Dan Goodleaf of District and Regional Department of Indian Affaii:,s. The new structure will house the Administration offices, Health Clinic and Fire Hall. Recently-elected First Vice-Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vern Belle garde said, "It takes years of hard work and dedication to finally see the fruits of your labour and it will make it easier for you to carry out programs and to handle the administrative duties,'' as he made his first official visit at Lhe band level. "As Indian people, we have to able to govern ourselves. We have to know where we are going, and we will need the leadership to get there. It is you people on the Saulteaux Reserve that tell the Chief and Council what you want and as an Executive member it is my duty to listen to the Chief and Council of the province to further their wishes and to continue to uphold and maintain and protect our treaty rights," added Bellegarde. Also, "This facility is designed to meet the challenge of tommorrow, this momentous occasion still opens another chapter in the proud and noble history of the Saulteaux Band and it is noteworthy that the foresight of this Band Office is from the wisdom and strength of Band leadership," said Dan Goodleaf during the evening banquet. Goodleaf also committed funds to the Band to conduct a plan for an extension to the school. Carrying the portfolio as Project Manager of the development, Councillor Archie Moccasin directed a debt of gratitude to the Chief, project management team and to federal officials who were involved in the project. ''The new communiplex is a symbol of solid project management and it is a facility which the Band, Indian Affairs and Medical Services can be 40 proud of,'' said Moccasin. Also revealed by Moccasin were various projects the Band would be pursuing in the near future. "Band governments need effective executive management and the leadership from the Chief and Council, which occurs as it's founding," said Rod Gopher. Meanwhile, "The official opening of the Saulteaux Communiplex bear witness to a proce~s of careful planning and strategic management for we have proven our ability to plan, we have proven our ablility to work constructively with federal officials, we have proven our ability to marshal Band resources to manage our projects and we have proven that Indian government and leadership works in a concrete fashion,'' said Chief Gopher. ''The Communiplex is both an expression and result of self-reliance and band govenment in action, for we are in a better position now to monitor the treaty responsibilities of the Crown, to maintain effective intergovernmental affairs with Indian, federal and provincial governments and to maintain effective executive and program management,' ' said Gopher. Also, Chief Gopher gave special recognition to the Band's project rµ-anagement team who so effectively and efficiently handled the project. Concluding Chief Gopher asked for support from Band members in giving respect and recognition to one of it's own. ''Wisdom comes from the body of our Band's culture and traditions, but this wisdom is also found in Lawrence Katcheech, a man who has provided long and outstanding service to the people of Saulteaux and to the Band Council," said Chief Gopher. �Talent Show Provides Top Talent Oliver Wuttunee, on fiddle , with Winston Wuttunee on guitar (left) . NOR TH BA TTLEFORD - A vocalist from a near-by community recently won the best all-aro~ performer at the third annual talent show sponsored by the Battlefords' Indian Health Centre located in this city. Kelvin Colliar of Meota was chosen as the top performer at the annual talent show sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centre. Colliar's rendition of "Farmer's Song" was enhanced with stage presentations and a strong booming voice. It was hosted by local radio station, CJNB's David Dekker and co-hosted by Chief Lawrence Weenie of Poundmaker. The gala event was held to raise funds for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centre's programs not funded by the Health Centre. Also, judges for the event included Franz Ziedler of Battleford and Henry Bartel and Francois Lamathe of North Battleford. According to Dekker, the one performer who stole the hearts of many was Anita Starbla~et, a four year old. She performed a duet with her father Cedric Starblanket from the Sandy Lake Indian Reserve. The duet later won the novelty category. Other event winners included best female vocalist, Anita Cardinal from Onion Lake and best male vocalist went to David King from Meadow Lake. Honorable mentions went to Donald Delorme of Cochin and Paul Bottolfson of Cutknife and best junior performance went to Laurie Church of Meadow Lake. Annie Stone of the Mosquito Indian reserve and Harry Delorme of Cochin shared the prize for golden age performance. The best duet was won by Liz Hurlburt and Gary Vermette of the city. Tied for the best instrumental was Oliver Wuttunee of Red Pheasant and Ernest Eyahpaise of Beardy's Indian reserve. The ever popular jiggers included junior Charlotte Ehaypaise of Beardy' s Indian reserve and senior, Irene Caplette of Saskatoon. Each event winner received $25, a keeper plaque and a trophy which will be displayed at the Indian Health Centre. During the program, carried live on C]NB radio, director of the Indian Health Centre said that the money raised from last year's show went to the cultural camp held on Sweetgrass Indian reserve. '' This year's money will be primarily earmarked for community awareness programs dealing with alcohol and drug abuse.'' said Alma King. The director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centre, Ben Weenie, said the centre provides counselling services, counselling programs, school and community awareness workshops and this year we have a youth worker. The total money raised from businesses in the area and from phone pledges hit the $3,000 mark but could reach higher. Kelly Atcheynum and the Laredo Band which includes Joe Murray, Fergie Olson and Rod and Clifford Laplante provided the back-up music for the performers and also for the dance which followed. 41 Anita Starblanket, four years old, gets helpfrom dad, Cedric Starblanket . �Official Opening of Band Office MOSQUITO - ''Today marks a very special day for us to be operating from an office like this one, for the past years we have been operating from a renovated house and moving from year to year.'' said Chief Doug Moosomin during the official opening ceremony of its temporary administrative centre. Chief Moosomin' s welcome address came at the official opening of the temporary band office located at the community's school site. The modern building is on loan from the district department of Indian Affairs. Chief Moosomin also said the building is only temporary and that Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has committed another office in '86-87, written in black and white. Also on hand at the official opening were regional director qf INAC Dan Goodleaf, director of Operations Alex Printer, district manager of INAC Ray Martin, district Chief representative Chief Gabriel Gopher, Indian elders Annie Stone and John Moosomin and members of band council, band employees and various band members. Ceremonies were brief due to the windy conditions. Martin emphasized that he has only been in the area for six months and although the opening of the band office is his first accomplishment, he vowed this is only one of many more to come. Earlier, Goodleaf also said, ' 'We would only provide new offices on a temporary basis. I have felt that when INAC has provided offices, it usually lasted for 15 years. I guaranteed the Chief that we would not repeat that same period of 15 years. ' ' Adding his support, ''I want to congratulate Chief Doug Moosomin and his council for getting a facility like this one which they worked long for. I know the frustrations they went through this last year." said Chief Gopher. Following the congratulatory messages elders Annie Stone and John Moosomin presented traditional gifts to Dan Goodleaf and Ray Martin while school principal George Faver presented Chief Moosomin a flower plaque. Capping the cceremonies the group were treated to a chicken lunch held at the school. Don Pooyak Elected Chief Don Pooyak SWEETGRASS' - Don Pooyak was elected Chief of Sweetgrass Indian Band. During the band council elections held November 25, 1985, Pooyak defeated hopefuls, former Chief Gordon Albert and newcomer Henderson Paskamin. Rod Atcheynum did not seek re-election but returned to re-open his grocery store. Also, successful for councillors included Wesley, Fred, Augustine and Adam Pakamin, Tom Opum, Solomon Albert, Ken White and the the only female council member , Alice Albert. The band council were elected for a two year term. Erasmus Visits Indian Leader by Archie King NOR TH BA TTLEFORD President of Assembly of First Nations (AFN) was not singing 'On the Road Again' when he held a 3 ½ hour meeting with Indian leaders at the Tropics Inn located in this city. According to Georges Erasmus he has been travelling to various Indian communities, since his election, on a fact-finding tour regarding the past performance of Assembly of First Nations. Addressing the sparse crowd, Erasmus said, "I am interested in having a dialogue with people and I am open as to how the assembly should be changed or what approach we need to take to keep one end to the other of this country satisfied in how the organization works for everybody.'' Stating that changes are in motion in the national organization Erasmus said, "We have begun some restructure at the national level, we are looking at how the assembly can be more of a service to people and get the impetus of people in areas, achieving rights, assisting chiefs in getting more funding, more programs and getting day to day problems solved at the district level. ' ' '' I like to do something in treaties but I need instructions, very clear instructions as to what you want.'' added Erasmus. Responding to the volley of questions directed at him, Chief Erasmus was noncommital and directed the force of questions towards parties concerned. Alex Kennedy, former executive member of FSI, inquired as how to get the two groups, PTNA and AFN together so that they can start working together. Chief Erasmus responded, ~'We need to take a lesson from our past, the way all first nations had respect 42 for each other, at anytime our first nation spoke, there was silence as people paid attention, listened with their hearts as they tried to comprehend what the person was saying. We don't do that anymore, for we are extremely bureaucratic and we are more interested in getting the majority to vote our way.'' Chief Don Pooyak of Sweetgrass inquired about Bill C-31, the Constitution, the First Minister's conference · and the AFN Assembly, which Chief Erasmus said will be hosted by Newfoundland, a neutral territory. Various leaders also directed questions leading with treaties, in relation to PTNA and AFN, which according to Chief Erasmus still considers as a voting member of AFN until written withdrawal is received. Chief Erasmus later paid a visit to the Yorkton District, which consists of seven Indian bands. �Unveil Mass Grave by Archie King BATTLEFORD - ''We are not here to pass judgement on the Indian people who lie buried here in this mass grave, that was done 100 years earlier when they were arraigned for acts of violence during the Rebelion but, this gravesite marker will serve as a call to peace and a reminder that violence and war is never the solution,'' said Culture and Recreation Minister Rick Folk. The comments came as Folk was addressing a sparse crowd during the mass grave dedication ceremony of Indian people hung at Fort Battleford and buried below the hill north of the fort. The Indians included Little Bear, Wandering Spirit, Miserable Man, Round the Sky, Manachoos, and N apaice or Iron Body for participating in the Frog Lake Massacre and Man-Without-Blood for killing a farmer and Ikteh for Killing an Indian agent. Attending the unveiling of the interpretive sign included chairman of the North West Centennial Advisory Committe ·d (NWCAC), Irwin McIntosh; Chief Lawrence of Poundmaker, NWCAC member Gordon Tootoosis; researcher Harvey Johnson, director of the NWCAC; Alderman Stan Rick Folk delivers a short messageat gravesite. Grover and Gordon Yards and event orgamzers. Whether it was because of the subzero temperature, not much was said but still Chief Weenie noted the event got together both Indian and nonIndian, on friendlier terms, 100 years after the event and also, Tootoosis noted that the gravesite had no headstone, teepee poles and a permanent interpretive sign, which will be completed in the spring. ''This mass grave commemoration is the last historical date of any significance in the North West Rebellion,'' added McIntosh. Funding for the event was about $14,000, a project shared equally by Battleford and NWCAC. The NWCAC mone was obtained through a grant from the provincial Department of Culture and Recreation. Interview with Chuck Cameron by Martha lronstar Native Police Co-ordinator, Chuck Cameron talked recently with ''Saskatchewan Indian" about the Native Special Constable Program. The . following was discussed in the . . ' mterv1ew. Saskatchewan Indian: When did the program begin? Chuck Cameron: The Native Special Constable Program begin in January of 197 5 with a troop of eleven or twelve. Saskatchewan Indian: What is the objective of the program? Chuck Cameron: To achieve a positive relationship and commuinication with Indians in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Indian: Tell us about the program. Chuck Cameron: When selected, trainees go in to the R. C . M. P. barracks in Regina where they are instructed on care and handling of prisoners, first aid, self-defense, swin nimg, general physical fitness, hygiene, Human Relations Training such as effective speaking, dealing with anger, etc. The list goes on to include: report writing, typing, crisis intervention, drill, crowd control, firearm use, driving skills, academic orientation, cross-cultural issues, history of the force, Laws such as the Criminal Code, Federal Statutes, R.C.M.P. Act, restricted/prohibited drugs, serving supoenas and warrants, police identification services, and recently Police and community 43 relations programs. and Crime Prevention Saskatchewan Indian: What is the ultimate goal of the program? Chuck Cameron: The ultimate goal is to have a police population that reflects the province. Saskatchewan Indian: Do you believe that the relationships between the Indian people and police have improved through the program? Chuck Cameron: Yes. Saskatchewan Indian: Concerning full-time policing on Little Pine and Poundmaker reserves, how is this venture doing? Chuck Cameron: It's effective, we have community support which counts for a lot. In 1981 we establish- �ed a satellite office in a cabin on the reserve and we have two Native Special Constables working out of it. We would like to see it expanded to other reserves. Saskatchewan Indian: How many trainees so far? Chuck Cameron: There will be 61 hired Native Special Constables in the province after the January troop is finished in 1986. This number includes the Constables who have entered the regular force. Saskatchewan Indian: How many Special Constables have entered the regular police force? Chuck Cameron: Ten, one female and nine males. Within the Native Special Constable Program there has been five females so far. Another term for the Native Special Constable Program is the 3-b Option Special Constable Program. This is because the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief who was then Dave Ahenakew opted for the 3-b program instead of Tribal police and so forth. Saskatchewan Indian: How many intakes does the program have in a year? Chuck Cameron: It varies ... but generally there are six to seven trainees per troup. Saskatchewan Indian: Who would be your ideal trainee? 8th ANNUAL CULTURAL WEEK Cp - SIFC POW-WOW March 22 & 23, AgribitionBuilding 1986 Regina Exhibition Park (use Lewvan Drive entrance) Regina Saskatchewan Men's Golden Age (50 years and older) 1st $500 2nd $350 3rd $200 4th $100 Ladies'Golden Age (50 years and older) 1st $500 2nd $350 3rd $200 4th $100 Girls' 16 & Under Traditional 1st $100 2nd $ 75 3rd $ 50 4th $ 25 Boys' 16 & Under Traditional 1st $100 2nd $ 75 3rd $ 50 4th $ 25 Men's Grass Dance 1st $500 2nd $350 3rd $200 4th $100 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Ladies'Traditional $500 $350 $200 $100 Girls' 16 & Under Fancy 1st $100 2nd $ 75 3rd $ 50 4th $ 25 Boys' 16 & Under Fancy 1st $100 2nd $ 75 3rd $ 50 4th $ 25 Men's Traditional $500 $350 $200 $100 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Men's Fancy 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Team Dancing Top Four Teams Ladies'Fancy $500 $350 $200 $100 - Singing Contest $500 $350 $200 $100 All Drums Must RegisterSingers No Drum Hopping Drum Money Paid Dally Supper Served to Elders, Singers and Dancers $200.00 each Tiny Tots Dance (7 years & under) Non-competition - day money only GRAND ENTRY 12:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. DAILY Traditional Giveaway Special Daily Performances: Eagle Dance, Hoop Dance All RegistrationclosedNoon Sunday Committee Members President: Sid Fiddler Elder Advisor: Bill Peigan Drum Keeper: Oliver Brass Vice-President: Rick Favel Arena Directors: Morris Manyfingers Blair Stonechild Secretary: Carol Cyr Registration : Sharon Carrier No Alcohol or Drugs Allowed Committee Not Responsible for Injury or Accommodation For Information Call: (306) 584-8333 Chuck Cameron: A Native person who met medical requirements, eyesight good, physically fit, driver's license, a grade ten education, a desire to become a police officer and to work with Native communities to provide a sensitive policing service, an understanding of Native culture, to develop a relationship between Native people and police, and good linguistic qualifications, (knowledge of a Native language). Saskatchewan Indian: How is the program relationship regarded within the force? Chuck Cameron:' Our own force, we support the program and we can see the benefit. The Special Constables, they don't work apart, they work in concert with the force and this eases racial tensions. Although the trainees would like to see some changes, more administrative internal changes. Saskatchewan Indian: What's in the future for the Native Special stable Program? Chuck Cameron: Conceivably, it would be under an Indian Jusitice system, which would be part of Indian self-government, there will be an Indian Police Force, outside the R.C.M.P. In the meantime the responsibility is ours, the most effective way to provide good policing for Native communities is through the involvement of the Native Special Constables in our force. Saskatchewan Indian: How are the trainees funded? Chuck Cameron: Trainees are hired and put on a payroll. They get $24,808 a year with a Federal percentage paid by Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. For all other members outside Special Constable program the Federal percentage is paid through the Solicitor General's Department. Saskatchewan Indian: Have you any further comments? Chuck Cameron: Since the inception of the program we have received the Indian people's support through their elected officials, this is necessary to help the Native Special Constables provide effective policing service. We also encourage anyone interested to apply. This can be done by contacting your nearest detachment of R.C.M.P. Toll Free in Canada: 1-800-667-8060 SIFC - SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN FEDERATED COLLEGE under the jurisdiction of the Indian Governments of Saskatchewan, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations 44 �57th Anniversary -\: ➔ ·-Abraham and Annie Stone prepare to cut cake. CANO 0Relatives and friends ~e to help celebrate with Abraham and Annie Stone on their 57th Anniversary recently held in this neighboring community. Earlier, Abraham and Annie received their marriage vows during a ceremony performed by Reverend David Lajeunesse of Saskatoon. During the banquet, Master of Ceremonies, Gavin Wuttunee introduced the head table guests including Chief Doug Moosomin, Noel and Solomon Stone and Cecil Wuttunee. After enjoying a feasty meal prepared by the ladies the gathering listened to speeches by members of the family. Solomon Stone delivered an emotional speech on behalf of the four members of the family. Grandson Mervin Stone cited a memorial message representing the 42 grandchildren. Great-grandchild Andrea Rowan said a remarkable piece representing the 62 great grandchildren. Chief Moosomin also said that the elders play an important role at functions but also at band coucil meetings. In conclusion, Cecil Wuttunee gave a toast to the bride and groom. Delivering her closing remarks, "During our marriage, we've had many good times and some bad times, but the reason we've had such a successful life together is that we struggled together through the bad times until the good times returned. We were not a perfect pair in our younger years. We had our family problems but we always reconciled.'' said Annie Stone. MEADOW LAKE DISTRICT The Big C Ban~ Behind Their Chief \. The garage does a brisk business. \ 'i\_ I '-\ 45 l Ill by Deanna Wuttunee LA LOCHE - The Big C Band, 10 miles east of La Loche, was formed in 1981 through the monumental efforts of Chief Frank Piche. Through a band referendum, the band members named the reserve after him to show their gratitude. To obtain the present site (7055 acres), the band traded straight across with the province for another parcel ofland. Since the move from the town of La Loche, 85 % of the people have quit drinking. Although housing is limited, more people are moving into the reserve. The population now totals 400. While living in La Loche, �problems were not only alcohol related but also arose from paying taxes and lack of resources to maintain homes. However, the new band is off to a good start. Although the children are bussed to La Loche for school, a complex is in the works to accommodate kindergarten to grade three. A store has been established on the reserve alon with a garage, a welding shop, taxi service, arcade and billiards, a . band construction company and a , glass outlet which serves the residential, auto and commercial need of the . community. There are seasonal jobs available in housing and forestry work. The band is in the process of putting in a sewage system. The people still hunt, fish and trap, primarily for domestic use but the band members also have a market for fish in Buffalo Narrows. Band members have retained their Chippewan language. There are plans to insert outdoor survival training in the curriculum once the new school is in operation. Piche has been chief for the past 10 · years and has four more to go, but public life has taken its toll. Last year, he spent 29 nights at home with his family. However, he says he wants nothing but the best for his people and all he is asking is that services and funding due to his band be delivered at long last. It has been neglected for too long. Before his term is over, Piche wants to see a sewer system in place for the community as well as a gym and drop-in centre for the youth. Then he Bottom left: Big C Band Office 46 plans to step down as his family have sacrificed tremendously to enable him to do his work . He also wants to work for the implementation of Indian government. Until Indian people can decide their own destiny, they will continue to suffer. Even traditional hunting rights are being jeopardized and this impacts on the community since it is a source of food, he said. Commenting on Bill C-31, Piche foresaw some problems unless the federal government also brings in the extra resources Qand, public services and funds) needed to deliver services to the new membership. He said the bill was a tactic of the government to erode treaty rights. ''There are 150-300 people affected by the bill in this community. The best way is for new members to get their own land with their own chief ar.id start from scratch. This is the only ~ way it will work.'' said Chief Piche. �YORKTON DISTRICT Erasmus Visits Yorkton District /...,, . ,, / First Vice-Chief of FSIN Verne Bellegarde addressed Erasmus. by Deanna Wuttunee YORKTON - In an attempt to sweep away some cobwebs of confusion that surrounds relations between the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), the Yorkton District Chiefs invited AFN Chief Georges Erasmus to an informal meeting, December 5. Emotions ran high as Erasmus fielded questions for over three hours from the gathering of over 100 people. Questions were blunt and answers forthright as the group sought to cleanse some wounds from the past and clarify positions and concerns. ''I'm telling you right now, I'm going to do everything I can to make one strong organization.'' declared Erasmus, who attributed the reason for the conflict wait the strong emotions and the strong leaders involved. Erasmus was elected national chief, July 30, in Vancouver defeating incumbent David Ahenakew. Relations have since been strained between the AFN and FSIN. Communications have been almost non-existent. Since then FSIN has been a leader in focusing efforts to rejuvenate The Prairie Treaty Nations Alliance as the organization to protect and enhance treaty rights. A major concern of several members at the meeting was that the treaty position was drastically changed at The First Ministers' roundtable as to be unrecognizeable from its original position. Erasmus said that if the Constitutional Working group was not working then it is time to change it. Several members of the assembly called for a directive to be sent to FSIN Chief Sol Sanderson to meet with Erasmus to begin the massive task of hammering out a position for further entrenchment of the Treaties. Vice President Sterling Brass of the FSIN said: ''The treaties are international agreements that we have to protect at all costs. We cannot let personality differences be our quiding Chairperson was District Bellegarde. 47 Representative, principles. If we're ging to be like that, then it's time to make room for other leaders. I say this to you too, George.'' Brass said that Indian people have to negotiate, at any expense, how they are going to further entrench treaties in the constitution or time will lapse and the opportunity gone. ''If this fight (AFN and FSIN) continues at our expense and you guys don't want to set it aside, then let us get somebody else who is man enought to get the work done!" added Brass. Erasmus' position was that he was prepared to meet with Sanderson. However, he was not waiting with baited breath whether FSIN will separate under the umbrella of PTNA or stay in AFN. AFN is not an association of provincial organizations but an organization of chiefs. His mandate was to make one strong national organization. But he was prepared to initiate meetings with FSIN under any terms. Other topics of concern were funding for Bill C-31, the First Ministers' Conferences, AFN funding, incumbent Dave Ahenakew and his record and Erasmus' meetings with Federal Indian Affairs Minister Dave Crombie. Erasmus denied sending any directive to Crombie's office regarding FSIN funding arrangements. AFN Chief Georges Erasmus �ENTERTAINMENT Book Review by Deanna Wuttunee SPIRIT OF THE BISON Pemmican by Beatrice Culleton Publications Inc., Winnipeg, 1985 ($6.95) The White Bison is a plea that goes beyond the cry for self determination for Indian people. It pleads that mankind learn from past mistakes because the magnitude of weapons are escalating in an alarming rate. Protecting philosophies and values phased on control and power is so romanticized in movies that past tragedies like the massacre of buffalo to control Indian people and the killing of six million Jews lose significance and impact. Even the nuclear threat touches only a few. The future of man may very well rest on few being heard. The White Bison is an analogy between the extinction of the buffalo and the extinction of mankind being a deliberate, calculated and uniformed risk. The tale is narrated by the White Buffalo in sensitive yet simple style to engage the attention of youngsters. Women and children will enjoy this book. Beatrice Culleton is well in the way to becoming a well-known writer of prairie literature. She also wrote In Search of April Raintree. RADIO PLAY REVIEW by Deanna Wuttunee ACOOSE - MAN STANDING ABOVE GROUND by Janice Acoose-Pelletier Janice Acoose-Pelletier wanted to write a good story. So she wrote about a person that has influenced her a great deal, her grandfather, Paul Acoose of the Sakimay Reserve. Paul was a long-distance runner undeniably of the same calibre as Tom Longboat, the famous Onondagan Indian. He beat the Onondagan once. "It was a good story and the cultural aspect of Indian life has to be told and passed on. My grandfather was an inspiration because he was fighting to retain pride. So much has been taken from Indians, including pride. '' said Acoose- Pelletier. Acoose- Pelletier works for the KaTimAim * Media Productions Ltd. in Saskatoon which was established to tell history from the Indian viewpoint. CBC, Telefilm and the provincial education department have all invested time and money for KaTipAim work. Man Standing Above Ground has some minor problems with continuity at the beginning but is excellent on the whole. It was wonderful to see work of this calibre produced by and based on the life of a Saskatchewan Indian. I enjoyed it because of the sense of joy and well-being conveyed. Indians have respected the land and nature since time immemorial. To have a talent that complimented these values must have been rewarding indeed. * KaTipAim was shortened from Katipayimsocik which means to have control over ourselves. AND BABY MAKES THREE by Richard Agecoutay My Porsche 911 purrs smoothly as I zip down the freeway at a stiff 120 m.p.h. Well weathered leather, hot metal and oil, the breeze in my hair, the blur of landscape. Every nerve is aware. Pushing the limits of man and machine. This is heaven, a cool crisp autumn, a sleek sports car, an open road. It doesn't get much better than this. Wait a minute. I hear a loud ringing. Where's it coming from? There's no other car on the road, yet the ringing is getting louder, it's getting too loud now. I'd better stop and find out where it's coming from. Ring, ring, 48 ring, when will it stop? Hey, wait a second. Where did my Porsche go??? The crisp country air ... The blur of the landscape. Oh, jee-whiz! ! It was only a dream, but that ringing is not a dream. I quess I'd better go and answer it. ' over a chair and As I get up, I stumble find the door. The phone continues to ring. As I race up the stairs, I stub my toe on the first step and scrape my shin on the third one. The phone continues to ring. By now I'm dizzy from getting up too fast. I must answer the phone and kill whoever is on the other end. As I limp up the stairs to the kitchen, I notice the time - 2 a.m. Who could be calling at this time of the night? It has now become a quest. I must answer the phone or die. As I round the kitchen corner I see it, the cause of my pain - the phone - and it's ringing even louder. As I limp towards it my dad comes out of his room and snatches it off the receiver. By now I'm ready to kill. I overcome my need to kill when I hear my dad talk to the party on the other end of the phone. By the way he's talking, it seems that whoever is calling must be talking in jibberish. "Slow down. What's that, Pat? I can't understand you, you'll have to speak slower. Uh-huh, really, when? At what time? Boy or girl? How much? Okay, I'll tell the boys." By this -time my brother gets up and all three of us are standing in the hallway in our jockey shorts. My dad hangs up the phone. On his face is an expression that looks like he's the proud owner of a prizewinning dog or something. He is just beaming. He sucks in his stomach and sticks out his large chest and blurts out, "Pam just had a baby girl." This, of course looks sort of funny. There is my dad standing there with this look of pride on his face and only his jockey shorts on. "She what?" I ask. "She had a �baby girl," he repeats. This, of course, calms me some, but now I'm curious. Pam is my older sister. She has been married to Pat for three years now and they have been trying to have a kid for as many years. Pam is a receptionist for Nova Oil and Pat is a building manager. When they wed, Pam decided to keep her maiden name and take on Pat's name as well, "McCormick". She also decided to change the spelling of our last name to match its pronunciation " Atjecoutay". I then start to quiz my dad on the particulars of the birth. He is still standing there with that look of pride on his face. "When did she have the baby?" I ask. I look at my dad who is obviously off somewhere in thought. He then replies, ''What?'' Remembering where he is, says, "Oh, the baby. She had it about an hour ago." It is 2:05 now, so that puts the birth at about 1 a.m., Friday, September 27. "How much did it weigh?" I ask. His reply: "Seven pounds, 4 ounces. A seven pound, four ounce brand new baby girl. ' ' By now my brother awakes from his standing slumber. "Huh? Who had what? What time is it?" My dad then tells him the facts and my brother replies, "Wake me up when it's five years old. ' ' With this, he turns around and walks into the wall and stumbles back to bed. I then inquire, ''What are they going to name it?" My dad looks at me and replies, "Holly-Beth." A blank and far away look appears on his face. Holly was the name of my late sister. She died of bone cancer on December 20, 19,s. She was only twelve years old. He must be thinking of her, judging from the look on his face. A small tear starts to form in his eye. He then wipes the tear away and says, "Tomorrow I'm taking a week's holiday and going to visit my first grandchild.'' He then turns around and goes back to bed. I stand there for awhile and then I hear him say "Holly-Beth." NOTE: INCA is a 2 year program of study leading to a Certificate in Indian Communications Arts accredited with the University of Regina. Students in INCA study the mass media - print, radio and television news reporting, photography, advertising, management, interviewing and writing. They also take classes in Indian studies, economics, art, history and Indian languages. For more information phone (306) 584-8333 or 1-800-8060 (toll free number) THE PLAY by Richard Keith Agecoutey On January 1 -8, a half hour radio play was produced at the CBC facilities in Regina. The play focuses on the life and times of the Indian long-distance runner, Paul Acoose. Janice Acoose, the great granddaughter of Paul, co-wrote and narrated the play. The play was co-produced and codirected by Wayne Schmultz, a CBC radio arts producer, and Will Campbell, a producer for Gabriel Crossings Productions. Gabriel Crossings is part of KITIP A VIM SOCHICK, a private consortium of native writers, producers and performing artists based in Saskatoon. The goal of this consortium is to produce such projects as this play, written, performed and produced by native people. Will Campbell was pleased with the results and hopes in the near future that his group will receive the same cooperation from the CBC as he and Janice received during this production. Janice, a long-distance runner herself, conceived the idea for this paly about a year ago. At the time it was a mere dream, but now that dream has transormed into reality due to J aQice' s hard work, determination and the love of her grandfather. Paul Acoose was a world class longdistance runner from 1900 to 1910. He has been inducted in the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements. Held the world record for a 15-mile race a,t a time of 1 hour, 22 minutes, 22 se~onds. During his career he has beat Tom Longboat in a race that was called the Redskin Chapionship of the World. He ran professionally for only a short time, brief was his career, but long living is his legend. The part of Paul Acoose was played by Albert Sheepskin. Alex Wolf played the part of Samuel Acoose. F. Nelson Smith, Paul's promoter, was played by William Butler. Dan David, a native writer and broadcaster for CBC Reginer, played the part of the reporter. Other bit parts were played by actors from the local actra union. · The play centers . around Paul's development as seen through the eyes of his granddaughter, Janice. During the play, Janice runs and has flashbacks of her grandfather, such as the first time she met him, and the stories he told her about his great races and some of his not-so-grtat races. During the play some of the events of his life are reinacted as well as some early parts of his life with his father, Samuel. The play was aired February 7 and 8 on February 7 it was played on CBC 340 at 8:00 p.m. and on February 8 it was aired at 8:00 on Stereo 98.6 F.M. PROFILES Winston Wuttunee by Deanna Wuttunee Winston Wuttunee will be performing at Expo '86 for three weeks in May. He views his musical and songwriting talents as sacred gifts from the Creator and therefore a responsibility. He uses his music as a medium of instruction for cultural awareness and life. Much of his time has been spent in schools and public events that are geared to Indian peo- 49 pie, especially youth. "A person who doesn't .know who they are have no responsibility to assume.'' he declared. ''Culture acts like a rudder through life.'' He talked of a little rose in the hearts of children and how they try to hide it. He said he's been blessed by the old people to bring out these little roses. He spoke of prophecies of elders �Winston poses with his family. (L to R) Les Maclean, Laura Calmwind, Wasaskwan Wuttunee, Rachel Wuttunee, Winston and Niska Calmwind Wuttunee. who have told him this was his destiny, his magic long before he knew it. Winston is a person of dreams. He spoke of dreams where the drum talked to him and took his hand. A dream revealed that ancestors camped at Batoche during Riel Days this summer. Some songs were given to him in dreams. See the Arrow, his biggest hit was revealed to him in a dream by Indians from the hereafter who have never had the chance to reveal their talents. It is a song that portrays the agonizing over the treaties by the Chiefs. As they signed, it was as if they were sending an arrow of hope and love into the hearts of every Indian person today. These songs are given to him usually after he has learned an important truth. He said, ''I learned who I am, my own personality. I realized that I am a role model for many Indians and that's one of the reasons why I quit drinking. I had to accept the responsibility of being a role model. It was scary. I thought I had to quit everything. Kids look up to me because I've done something." '' I never expect everyone to understand what I'm talking about when I perform because I already saw it in a dream that not everyone would.'' he added. He does not write to be clever but to be a winner. His music deals with every aspect of life. I Have a Horse for You, an analogy to Indians is about a good horse that has been abused by an inconsiderate person but whose spirit never died. Why, T'is Only in Death is a deeply philosophical song of his questioning, his desire to know the truth and his belief that we must remain childlike to facilitate spiritual growth. Kayas Nehiyau describes the freedom of yesteryear Indians and conveys a strong message of a sense of pride with Indians today. What Have You Got in Your Canoe deals with alcohol and drug abuse. Others deal with suicide, hope, romance and personal growth. Wipston and his wife, Sylvia, hold workshops wh~re each song is used as a topic for discussion, a concert with meaning. '' Indians bless nature with their songs. We were given this gift by the Creator. As soon as you sing an Indian song or participate in an Indian ceremony, your ancestors are right there with you. The reason for this is Winston expounds feelings about his music while holding Niska. 50 �\JiNsi oN\Jull.u.Ne~ ,J~ J,t . S.l DE ONE tl'd'd$ED/l1Y A MOOSE/ URBAN INOl,A N t NORTH TO ALAS KA / FOl.lB NIGHT$ DRU.NK / AN JNDIAN !.•ENT /i HH1H!R.TMAN TH E HIGH EST MOUNTAIN , w •·••. SIDETW O l\tiY""Ot(OMGAVE TO ME/ SONG OF THE ARCTIC/ SINGO BABY BLUES/ JIGGING § ...... AND JOKING Wi nston reads his music seriously. that you are your ancestors . ' ' he said . " Standing Room Only" was a CBC documentary on Winston David Wuttunee. Overseas engagements in other countries included France, Denmark, Cypress, Germany and 11 England. He ' s appeared in several radio and television programs as well as before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa. Winston holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Saskatchewan and has taught at the University of Brandon. He has lectured extensively on cross cultural awareness and music. Winston has composed 150 songs including the theme songs for the World Assembly of First Nations and " Our Native Land" CBC, Winnipeg. He SONGS FROM WABUN" featuring WINSTON WUTTUNEE S ide " A " Corne Fly With Us loo k Out Your Window The Animals Ta le (of Wa bun) The Snowy Tratl L rtt le Black Fly _.♦•· M r. Summer I Nam a rs · T~ s ;de " ff ' At The Kuchen Table White Snow "' .. . .·. , ...·. ·.•. .•·.·...·.•. , .··.· ·., , . .• . . ·, , ~ ~ ·· C , p ""..; J ~ :ia.i - The Little To '\.. . ·. p Dancing ' , ~,s;•;i B ird 51 SIDE 1 SIDE 2 DEAR• I'll ASK Y . OU A QUESTION HEART OF CEMENT THOSE SILLY CARES REMINISCING MARRIED AND STILL HANG UP STRANGER IT'S NO GOOD TO LOVE ANOTHER NO ONE HEARS RUNNING AROUND l"M SAD IS IT POSSIBLE �'· • 'f my ; ~l±b1 \:: yayaya • ..( SOME I ARRIOR friends • ' ~ :()N~wµlTY~~ .., SIDE1 SIDE 2 BY FUR AND FEATHERS THE BOO, BOOSONG BOSSYOLD DAD MOTHER'SLOVE FRIENDSHIP ti DADDY'S NOT MY i:RtENO has also contributed to the Canadian POOPYTHE BUFF~LO Dictionary of Music and has produced NINESTOSIN ~h eigth tapes. OMA NIKAMOUNIS Winston wants aspiring Indian LITTLE HIAWATHA,i PAPAHAKWAN musicians to train under him and ex- tends this invitation to anyone interested in his philosophy. He sends Spotlight on Caroline Goodwill by Martha lronstar NAME: Caroline Goodwill (nee Sanderson) PLACE OF BIRTH: File Hills Reserve (Peepeekisis) WORK: New Careers Corporation, 1260 - 8th Ave., newly elected President for Regina Native Women's Association. WHAT WOULD YOU RATHER DO? Write a book. PROUDEST MOMENT: When I became a mother, then a grandmother. DARKEST MOMENT: Death m family, losing my mom, dad and husband. WHAT BAD HABITS WOULD YOU LIKE TO BREAK? Habit of being too involved. LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY: Reading, good movies, visiting and shopping. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST IN OTHER PEOPLE? Honesty, straightforwardness, friendly, kind and forgiving. WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE IN OTHER PEOPLE? One who holds a grudge, one who gossips and one who can't face reality. GREATEST FEAR: Nuclear war FAVORITE FOOD: Chinese food FAVORITE DRINK: Iced tea FAVORITE MOVIE: On Golden Pond FA VO RITE SONG: Amazing Grace FAVORITE FANTASY: Going to Heaven FAVORITE BOOK: April Raintree WHOM ' DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? Liz Taylor WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT SASKATCHEWAN? Climate, the cold winters and warm summers. WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT SASKATCHEWAN? It's too flat and bare with not enough trees. HOW WOULD YOU CHANGE THE WORLD? So that everyone had employment that wanted to work and no one suffered from poverty. WHAT DO YOU THINK PEOPLE SAY WHEN YOU'RE NOT AROUND? I couldn't care less, if they don't have anything nice to say, then don't bother saying anything about me. Oust a gut feeling.) 52 one message to elders: "Personally, I have tried to remember things told to me by elders. They saw in me things they couldn't get across. I want to tell them I'm saying the things they wanted me to say." Allen Sapp to Receive Merit Award Allen Sapp, RCA, internationally known artist from North Battleford, is one of eight distinguished Saskatchewanians to be chosen as the first recipients of the Saskatchewan Award of Award of Merit. He will be invested with the new provincial honor by Lieutenant -Governor Frederick W. Johnson December 5 in Regina, along with Hilda Allen of Regina, along time threatrical director; Mildred Baldwin of Yorkton, a retired teacher and active volunteer; Dr.Jacob A. Brown, a professor of agricultural economics at the University of Saskatchewan; T.C. (Tommy) Douglas, former Premier of Saskatchewan; Dr. Frederick Gathercole of Saskatoon, retired educator; George Solomon, a prominent Regina businessman; and Dr. Phyllis Steele of Balcarres, a pioneering medical doctor and provincial coroner. The eight recipients were chosen from 228 nominations across the province by a 12 person advisory council chaired by E.M. Culliton, a former Chief Justice of the province. Paintings by Allen Sapp have been exhibited in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Toron- �to, Montreal and other centres in Canada, as well as in New York, Washington, Los Angeles and London, England. His paintings have been presented by the Government of Saskatchewan to Princess Margaret and by the Government of Canada to Governor General Schreyer on his retirement. In 1975, Allen Sapp was elected to the· Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and ('A CreeLife: TheArt of Allen Sapp)) was published in 1977. He has been featured in numerous documentary films including a 1985 CBC production entitled <<FourPrairie Artists)). Sapp was born on the Red Pheasant Reserve. He has encouraged youngsters' artistic abilities in many schools in the area through demonstrations and talks on his work and lifestyle. Sapp will receive a silver and enamel medal designed by Vic Sotropa manager of the federal government's Visual Identity Office. The medal is in the form of a stylized prairie lily on which is superimposed the provincial shield of arms surmounted by a crown. It is worn with a green and gold ribbon. He will also receive a lapel pin and scroll at the formal ceremony and dinner. prairie climate and our agriculture. Says one critic, "with charm and disarming simplicity, the Sapp paintings tell the universal story of people on the land". Allen Sapp's reverence for nature shines through the serenity, simplicity and fidelity of his work. Yet an international reputation has not come easily to Allen Sapp. In childhood and early youth he struggled against ill health and poverty. He had little schooling. He is a self-taught individual - whose natural talent and photographic memory enabled him to triumph against all odds. He underwent the cultural confusion of the In- dian coping with white man's society - yet emerged with his native culture and religion solidly confirmed. In so doing he has been an inspiration and example to his own people. And he has amply justified his name in his own tongue: Kis-kay-etum (he perceives it) - Sa-pos-kum (he passes through). Your honor, I present to you for investiture with the Saskatchewan Award of Merit - a distinguished artist, proud representative of a proud . people, a sensitive portrayer of our land, Kis-kay-etum Sa-pos-kum. Reprinted with permission North Battleford News of the Optimist ALLEN SAPP From the Red Pheasant Reserve near North Battleford, Allen Sapp, one of the most talented Native artists of our time, has drawn his motifs: the people and culture and religion of the Cree; the subtleties of the Saskatchewan landscape; the rigors of the Allan Sapp wears Merit Award from provincial government. Allan and Margaret at home. 53 �ChildrenJs Corner My Goals in Life by Maureen L. McKay All my life I always dreamed that one day I would become a nurse. Because I spent most of my childhood in and out of hospitals, nurses always gave me the idea of becoming a nurse. The idea stuck, since I started high school I began thinking seriously about my future. There were so many things to take up in University but College never occurred to me. When I dropped out of high school, I would visit relatives and friends in other reserves. I would be amazed at how they keep their culture compared to mine. Young people my age knew Indian culture. I looked around our community and saw that our culture was dying but Cree is our first language. I did alot of consideration and it was up to me to keep what was left so I talked to a high school graduate and who will be enrolling in U niversity this January. He hopes to become a counsellor in the future or even a chief. Recently a tragedy caused my people great despair. I decided to become a lawyer and support my community or possibly become an important leader like Sol Sanderson and be recognized as a proud Indian. I'm glad that we are having this program. I think it has made alot of students aware that we, as First Nations, are important people . I'm enjoying learning about the Indian Heritage and would like to learn more. I do a lot of sttldying and so far I'm satisfied with my marks. I hardly have time to do the things I used to do with friends. I even lost a boyfriend! Story Telling Competition As part of its continuing effort to encourage the use of the Indian languages of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute announces a Story Telling Competition. Both adults and children are encouraged to participate by submitting an entry in one of the following categories: ADULTS' COMPETITION • Traditional Story • Original Story • Funny Story • Poem CHILDREN'S COMPETITION • Original Story • Funny Story • Poem The stories must be in one of the five Indian languages spoken in Saskatchewan - Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Assinboine, or Dakota. They may be written (using either the Roman alphabet of syllabics) or on tape. You may submit as many stories as you want; just be surte to indicate which category each story belongs to. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 14, 1986. Judging will be done by members of the S. I. L. I. staff and by Elders; in some cases (for example, if a story is submitted in language that no staff member is fluent in), additional judges may be required. The following prizes will be awarded: For Each category of the Adults' Competition: FIRST PRIZE-$50 SECOND PRIZE-$30 THIRD PRIZE-$20 For each category of the Children's Competition: FIRST PRIZE-$30 SECOND PRIZE-$20 THIRD PRIZE-$15 All stories and poems will become the property of the Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute. Winning stories will be edited and published in the The Saskatchewan Indian; other stories may be edited and printed in booklet form by the S.I.L.I. Elders 1 Messages 1986 New Year or Kissing Day as it is known to all Indian Nations was one of the days most observed because it is a day we have reached a milestone. Again, we can look forward or reminisce or perhaps take an inventory of the many things that we can account for and a positive outlook for the future. Perhaps a correction to a way of life that means something for real. Perhaps also a real meaningful and positive look at our culture and awareness that we can not overlook. Especially when we seem so close to achieving a.,~~ntrol over our desi!ny by having ' our own Indian government. But we need to understand a lot of things that ·we will enable us to make a good government. There are many unique ways the Indian nations have yet to learn. The importance of the knowledge of the 54 language. The awareness of our culture which is very unique. Even at this stage with advances and changes fast and furious, we do not want to change the old traditional laws, philosophies, etc. We have to understand the traditional ways that still fit in any situation. Good luck and many blessings are shared with the elder community all over. Awahay. �ELDERS BOX by Smith Atimoyoo First of all, on behalf of the Elders of our nations we li.ke to extend greetings to all who re a:'d the '' Elders Corner''. From time immemorial our elder system has operated. This was our education system which encompassed all aspects of learning , beginning from the time our movement began inside our mothers . We beleived that at that time our learning started . In order to survive, respectability , cooperation came into place. For instance elderly women were called upon to share their wisdom with the mother to be, her responsibilities for the child she is to bear. Seriously the mother carried out the advice she received then , the words of wisdom she passed on to her unborn child, the lullabys she sang were full of promise and prayer that the child may grow up be an elder . So it was the mother, father and the elders shared their strength. At various stages of growth the child was introduced to various methods of guidance from his parents, relatives and Elders. Many values were stressed to permit a natural growth, both physically and moreso mentally. Since the inception of the Cultural College in the early '70s, it was and is still the objective to learn about the traditional values which could lead to accept ourselves (Indians) still capable of being a helping vehicle in the growth of our Indian Nations . \, Each year we have our Elders being called to the "Great Beyond" . We have been saddened by this loss of our loved ones. We miss the ever loving care of these Elders have placed on their people but these old people are saying when we are gone the onus is on you to carry on because you have to be thankful you have children. So with these words even though they could have been said in a better way , the best of wishes and happy days with you and your families . Li <17 i?A· ·c!L! 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Slowly I approachedto pick it up) dug a hole) and gently Placed it there - that Poor squirrel. - Ronald (Conrad) Ballantyne 57 �MY LOVE, ON OUR WEDDING DAY On this day) the beginning of a new day, we join our hands) a symbol of the union of our spirits. For as mati and wife, we are the beginning of a family. It is the beginning of our new life together. On this, !fJ.epeginning o I wis{ 'io_pledgemy in a special I pledge thal will be as strong that withstands sto Yet understandingand acce as the willow that bends q,n<i bows to the win"'N or,es that touchnerfrom :.thecJourdirectio JACKIE Child of my body bornfrom my womb I lovingly carriedyou from the unknow{ i :t~ 0.. I k~ie you with ple!lsure 1Wff3 : you with pain brought u into this world and gave you a name My love wi!l /be-l~t~ing like t~e 5wtars tliat shi;/,e }jorever .• iri the heavenlyskies. Yet giving· As mother earth 'My love wil~ he gentl1 ana 1':,~w·n like a ~(J,hhlingbrook),. · or a'ientleJain, ,. bringing.the Zif~ Jv,rceof Yet my love will .'!)otbe_ , wi( / for nature httf ·emot and touchesus in 10 58 �LETTERS INDIAN HEAL TH PROGRAM CAREERS The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC), is federated with the University of Regina and is the only Indiancontrolled, degree-granting, postsecondary institution in America. The College is pleased to announce the development of a new multidisciplinary INDIAN HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAM which will provide pre-professional education for students who wish to pursue careers in health and allied health disciplines such as nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, occupational therapy and medical laboratory technology. Scheduled to commence in June of 1986, with an enrollment of 30 students, the program will offer upgrading and preparatory classes as well as first and second year university classes in sciences, mathematics, english and other subjects required for admission to professional schools of health in Canadian universities, colleges and institutes. The SIFC Indian Health Careers Program is one of several health careers programs funded under the auspices of Health and Welfare Canada's "Indian and Inuit professional Health and Careers Development Program" initiated by the federal government in 1984. Indian students from across Canada are already offered a choice of eight academic areas at SIFC in which to major and to graduate, including Indian Social Work and Indian Teacher Education. The Health Careers Program provides new options for individuals of differing ages, life experience and academic backgrounds who wish to begin or continue their education in the field of health. SIFC is unique in being able to provide a cultural, social and academic milieu which fosters knowledge of Indian history, strengthening of cultural identity, and academic excellence within the university setting. Participants in the SIFC Indian Health Careers Program will be assisted in several ways to make the transition from their home communities to urban living and an academic setting; and subsequently from the SIFC Indian Health Careers Program to professional programs of health in other institutions. Students will also be assisted to explore health careers options, to select a careers path and to apply for admission to professional programs of their choice. Inquiries are welcome and may be directed to the Coordinator, Indian Health Careers Program, College West 127, University of Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2 Phone: (306) 584-8333/8334 or the Toll Free number (1-800-667-8060). Letters to the Editor -.. Dear Editor: Substance abuse is a many-sided malady, which in one way or another adversely affects almost every human activity in the world. In Canada the insidious effects of abuse manifests itself most visibly in the Native population. It is within this population that the horrors of abuse are directly translated into personal grief. Unproportional numbers of our people are represented in penal institutions, in suicidal statistics and in the number of children in care. Substance abuse has directly contributed to the slow economic and social development of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. Until approximately 1975 there were no Native Addiction Services in operation . There are now approximately 30 Native Treatment Centres across Canada which offer services designed to meet the special needs of the Native client. These centres operated in almost total isolation and found that most of their energies were directed at just survival and that the 59 development and implementations of appropriate programs was a task which was often limited by lack of financial or human resources. In 1982 as a result of a meeting of a small group of treatment directors the National Native Association of Treatment Directors (NNATD) was formed to address the problems encountered by operation in isolation. To date NNATD comprises a membership of 31 treatment directors with voting rights and many associate and honorary members. It consistantly proves that cooperation and sharing, the traditional philosophy that has enabled aboriginal societies to survive as distinct nations is still in operation. The general mandate for NN A TD is '' The promotion of high quality alcohol and drug treatment services." To date NNADT has promoted ''quality'' by providing forums for treatment directors and staff members to meet and share information and to address specific problems. It has hosted and co-hosted workshops on suicide prevention, community development and sexual abuse . It has completed Phase I of IV Phase project on Therapeutic Recreation and Physical Development which, when complete will provide a model all Native Treatment Centres can utilize to increase the quality of care delivered to their clients . NNADT is presently in the process of expanding its areas of specialization to include special problems that youth encounter with solvent abuse. We hope that in the near future we will be able to provide information sharing workshops and training sessions for counsellors as well as for communities who may want to utilize such a service . Presently the NNADT is focusing on providing training models and staff sessions especially designed to meet the needs of treatment centre staff. The fulfillment of this commitment has required the operation of the traditional sharing philosophy of Native societies. Networking and in- �formation sharing to access resources already available in Canada has resulted in the development of a more consistant philosophy regarding specific issues in the treatment and prevention of substance abuse. New strategies and techniques for the promotion of high quality treatment services are constantly investigated and brought to the attention of the general membership. We have, as part of our networking philosophy established good working relationships with many other organizations concerned with this subject such as The Four Worlds Development Project, The National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, the National Native Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, The Nechi Institute and many more. Although NNADT is only 3 years old its contribution to the attainment of quality lifestyles for the abuser and his community has made it an indispenible tool for the treatment centres across Canada. NNADT is also setting up a mini centre and welcomes any new information on addiction, including new PRAYING HARVEST FOR A techniques in treatment, new medical information, additions of our bibliography which included A. V. materials as well as papers and books. Directors of Native treatment Centres are welcomed as new members and will be given the opportunity to attend the information sharing workshops, as well will be able to meet and discuss issues that concern them. For further information please contact: Rod Jeffries, Executive Director National Native Association of Treatment Directors 820 - 7th Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7H 0Y5 (306) 665-0010 Alice Klassen, President National Native Association of Treatment Directors Round Lake Treatment Centre R.R. #3, Comp. 10 Grandview Flats North Armstrong, B.C. VOE 1B0 CORRECTION In Margaret Cote's article in the September, 1985 issue of The Saskatchewan Indian"The Importance of Reviving and Retaining our Indian Languages'', several paragraphs were excerpted from Mr. Robert Sterling's article "The Role of an Indian Language in Indian Education, Northwest Languages Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 1, April, 1983. The published article did not contain an explicit acknowledgemen't. The author and The Saskatchewan Indian apologize to the estate of the late Robert Stering, and regret any inconvenience to the readers. In conclusion, let me reiterate my sincere apology for the ommission of an acknowledgement. I thank you for your anticipated co-operation. Sincerely, Margaret Cote GOOD by Gloria Shepard They came from different ethnic, racial, economic and social backgrounds to gather at this humble little church at 701 Pasqua St. With hands lifted up and tears streaming down their faces they give thanks to God. Every Sunday and Wednesday evenings this is how the congregation worships of Pastor Van Johnson of the Mirarcle Center in Regina. This charismatic or Holy Spirit movement in Regina began around 1979 amongst a small group of Indian and white people. Since then it has reached almost every reserve in Saskatchewan and a church on the Whitebear Reserve has been started. The regular services, including the revivals and camp meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and go on until 12:00 or sometimes even later. To walk into a service while in progress, one would think that everyone there is crazy. For many reasons these born-again believers don't follow tranditionaf patterns of religion. However they teach, preach, and believe that the Holy Bible is the "Word of God" and live according to it's doctrine. When the singing of praises and worship begin, a warmth and a peace fill the whole church. People are standing with their hands lifted up praising God and tears running down their cheeks. Their faces seem to glow and they look really happy. It's a scene that toushes the heart not like a story or movie. In this congregation about twothirds are Indian. They come from different reserves in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. There are members who have moved from Alberta, Ontario and Quebec to work for this church. There are many reasons why these Indian people chose this way of life. One reason is that the Indian people are sensitive to the spiritual aspects of the teachings of their Elders. This church meets their spiritual needs. Near the end of the service, the Pastor asks,'' Does anyone want to ac) 60 cept Jesus as their Savior?" Some people raise their hands they walk towards the altar. By this time they are crying uncontrollably and together with the Pastor they say a prayer which invites Christ into their lives . The rest of the congregation are also crying and thanking God for the souls added into the Kingdom of Heaven. The Pastor closes the service with this statement: "No where in the world is the general population more familiar with the importance of harvest time than here in Saskatchewan. All the years activities are spent in preparation and expectation of the harvest. All hopes, dreams ans aspirations not only of the farmer but of the entire economy rest with the harvest. So we in our Christian life all else that we do is so futile if we miss the abundant harvest of precious souls. Let's beleive God together that as individuals and a church family all we live for and do is in the harvest time on God's time clock." �SILVERSAGE MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION lnvitesjouneymah, apprentices or individuals with equivalent wprk e?{perience to apply for the following full-time trades positions: BASEMENT FORM WORK Three positions available for individuals experienced in wood and concrete basements. FRAMERS - Three positions available for experienced individuals in new construction and renovations. FINISHING CARPENTER - One position available. "JOURNEYMAN BCUMB·ER'- One position available for residential .work. PAINTERS - 1wo \. po~itions available, oneJourneymah required, one with two years experience preferred. ·ROOFER.- One position available for individual witq2-3 years experiencr. Salary: N.~gotiable }v,ithan establisp.ed range, and de:fpendant upon qualifications .and experience. Candidates will have qualifications: - Valid drivers license - O~n vehicle - Own tobls these Status Indian treaty or registered number - Re :Shme to include education and work experience and references. Silver Sage is willing to sponsor "serious career minded individuals through a Saskatchewan technical or trade school. We will also offer short courses and on-the-job training in some of the above mentioned areas to successful applica nts. Forward all re .mmes with written application to: Robert Korbo Foreman Silver Sage Maintenance 105 Hodsman Road Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 5W5 Huntings Fishing and Trapping by Lloyd Brass There are people in this country who do not know why there is a race of Treaty people with special rights in this country. In reality these treaties were not the schemes of the Indians but the foreigners who desired Indian lands. In the United States, land was gained by bloodshed, whereas in Canada a Peace Treaty was made by foreigners to avoid war with the Indians. The whole objective was to have a peaceful co-existance with certain promises to Indians that if they allowed settlers to live on Indian territories that their government would take care of them. Therefore, Treaties were drafted up and negotiated with the various major tribes of Canada. One elder who has always advocated to the Chiefs of this province and to the two major governing bodies saying "the Indians have given up a lot by exchanging this great land for Treaty promises. Beware that the day when lands are filled up foreigners of whom will do everything to destroy the Treaties just as cunningly as they connived to make the Treaties with Indians . '' Treaty Indians are distinct from all other citizens of Saskatchewan in relation to fish, wildlife, land, timber, water and other renewable resources. By our Treaties with the Crown, and by the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement, we are guaranteed the right to use these resources as long as the sun shines and the rivers flow. All other citizens are granted a privilege, providing sufficient resources are available, to use the resources, but the first call on the resources is for the fulfillment of Indian rights. According to the Supreme Court decisions, the province does not have the legislative authority to restrict Indian hunting rights guanmteed by the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement. Nor can the province, on its own, define the terms of the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement. The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) are offering political cooperation in areas which cannot be legislated and which only create bad feelings and needless costs by attempts to settle them in the courts. We need not mention the huge burden created by the Amendment of the Wildlife Act Section 38(6) on both the Indians and the province. We say the focus must go beyond the application and enforcement of Provincial Law. Indians who were residents of this province long before divisions of lands were defined must be considered as such and not as internal enemies but to live in friendship as to the intent and spirit of the Treaties. Attention should be extended to the management, development and enhancement of all renewable resources, an area in which Treaty Indians have a mutual interest and responsibility. The Indian leaders view this entire area as a matter of responsible economic development - long-term economic development. 61 �Hunting 1 Fishing and Trapping Studies have shown that the use of wild meat, fish, berries and other renewable resources constitutes the same proportion of our northern domestic, non-cash economy today as it did at the beginning of this century. So these resources are important to Indians economically, as well as cuturally. Indian leaders recognize these pressures, on the provincial government, from non-Indian users of these resources, but those pressures do not releive the Crown, in the right of the province, of its obligations under the Treaties and the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement. Indian fisherman are alarmed that the Department of Parks and Renewable Resources is currently circulating, for Public discussion, without Indian input, a proposed new fisheries policy that would, if adopted, be clearly in violation of Indian fishng rights. It is even more alarming that such an approach also threatens to undermine the spirit of goodwill and good intentions that was exhibited by all participants at the recent First Minister's Conference on the Constitution . The FSIN insist that the provincial government not only recognize and respect our hunting, fishing and trapping and gathering rights under Treaty, but also recognize the economic development opportunities which can be realized from the responsible exercise of those rights. 62 �Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Besides the contribution OPf>Ortunities: to the domestic economy which have already been mentioned, there are many other 1. Wildlife • The feasability of small, on-reserve tanneries should be studied and considered • The use of hides in craft industries can be expanded and enhanced. • Secondary and tertiary processing of hides and furs and garment manufacturing should be studied and considered. • The potential for domestic fur primary, secondary and tertiary activities should be explored. • Game ranching, wildmeat processing, distribution and marketing should be considered. 2. Fish • We recognize, as most recognize, that in many areas this resource needs to be enhanced to meet the expanding domestic, commercial and recreational demands. • The opportunity for Indian-owned and operated Lakeside Hatcheries and rearing ponds, under contract to the provincial government and the Federal Freshwater Institute should be investigated. • Processing, distribution and marketing opportunities should be explored. 3. Wild Berries • The opportunities for cottage-industry processing, for distribution and marketing of jams and jellies made from wild berries should be studied. •The feasibility of increased production through enhancement activities such as fertilizing,irrigation,plot-tending and the like should be considered. 4. Other Concerns • The requirement that Indians obtain permits to cut firewood on Provincial Crown Lands is clearly a violation of our Treaty Gathering Rights. • The requirement that we obtain permits to plant and harvest wild rice is still another violation of our gathering rights. • The same is true of the need to obtain domestic fishing permits. • Traditional hunting grounds being turned into off limits for Indians by introducing various land definitions. • Legislature being passed without prior consultations of Indians in Indian concerns and Indian jurisdictions. • Indian fishing nets being pulled out, unreturned and other hasslementcausedby irresponsible rookie conservation officers. • Other problems encountered in Hunting, Fishing and need attention. 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CJ~ • ) [>l. ~ II ~ ) ' MINWENTAMOWIN OMA AHKiNK MAKOCE UNWANCA WOYUNSKIN NI HO TS EN AHE DONE LI / 1 C ' JOY TO THE WORLD LA TERRE EN JOIE ALEGRIA PARA EL MUNDO ~~A~ 1976-1986 ~ ~ ~ ~ A ~~~ . l>.l,' Seasons Greetings from the Board of Governors, Staff and Students of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College '}); * . t;;, ½ -, ~ . § -~... ,:+' �8th ANNUAL CULTURAL WEEK SIFC POW-WOW March 22 & 23, 1986 Agribition Building Regina Saskatchewan Regina Exhibition Park (use Lewvan Drive entrance) Men'sGoldenAge Ladies'GoldenAge (50 years and older) 1st $500 2nd $350 3rd $200 4th $100 (50 years and older) 1st $500 2nd $350 3rd $200 4th $100 Girls' 16 & Under Traditional 1st $100 2nd $ 75 3rd $ 50 4th $ 25 Boys' 16 & Under Traditional 1st $100 2nd $ 75 3rd $ 50 4th $ 25 Men'sGrassDance 1st $500 2nd $350 3rd $200 4th $100 Ladies'Traditional 1st $500 2nd $350 3rd $200 4th $100 Girls'16 & UrfderFancy 1st $100 2nd $ 75 3rd $ 50 4th $ 25 Boys' 16 & Under Fancy 1st $100 2nd $ 75 3rd $ 50 4th $ 25 1st 2nd 3rd 4t h \ Men'sTraditional $500 $350 $200 $100 Men's Fancy 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Team Dancing Ladies' Fancy 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Top Four Teams - $200.00 each $500 $350 $200 $100 SingingContest $500 $350 $200 $100 All Drums Must RegisterSingers No Drum Hopping Drum Money Paid Daily SupperServedto Elders, Singersand Dancers Tiny Tots Dance (7 years & under) Non-competition - day money only GRAND ENTRY 12:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. DAILY Traditional Giveaway Special Daily Performances: Eagle Dance, Hoop Dance All RegistrationclosedNoon Sunday Committee Members President: Sid Fiddler Elder Adv isor : Bill Peigan Drum Keeper: Oliver Brass Vice-President: Rick Favel Arena Directors : Mo rris Manyfingers Blair Stonechild Secretary : Carol Cyr Registration: Sharon Carrier No Alcohol or Drugs Allowed Committee Not Responsible for Injury or Accommodation For InformationCall: (306) 584-8333 Toll Free in Canada: 1-800-667-8060 SIFC - SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN FEDERATED COLLEGE under the jurisdiction of the Indian Governments of Saskatchewan, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian Magazine Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals 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 1970/2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF 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 1970/2011 Description An account of the resource The <em>Saskatchewan Indian</em> was the official publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and served as an effective communication vehicle for the First Nations in the province of Saskatchewan between 1970-2011. It provided coverage of people, issues and events both entertaining and informative throughout First Nation communities. The magazine was distributed to all First Nation communities in Saskatchewan and to all First Nation groups, organizations and institutions throughout the duration of its publication. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre<br />#305 - 2555 Grasswood Road East<br />Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7T-0K1<br /><br />Phone: (306) 244-1146<br />Email: library.services@sicc.sk.ca<br />Website: <a href="https://www.sicc.sk.ca/" target="_blank" title="Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.sicc.sk.ca/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian (December 1985/January 1986) Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals Description An account of the resource Contents: Treaty Hunting Rights Protected By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1985/January 1986 The Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute The Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute emerged from the Saskatchewan Indian Languages Program in May, 1985 with a new Director, a new mandate, a new administrative structure and some new staff members By: S.I.L.I. Staff December 1985/January 1986 Prince Albert Indian Student Residence Officially Reserve Land By: Deanna Wuttunee December 1985/January 1986 Did You Know Starblanket Band Farm Began in the 1880's? By: Martha Ironstar December 1985/January 1986 Unveil Mass Grave [Battleford] "We are not here to pass judgement on the Indian people who lie buried here in this mass grave, that was done 100 years earlier when they were arraigned for acts of violence during the Rebelion but, this gravesite marker will serve as a call to peace and a reminder that violence and war is never the solution," said Culture and Recreation Minister Rick Folk. By: Archie King December 1985/January 1986 Profiles: Winston Wuttunee By: Deanne Wuttunee December 1985/January 1986 Allen Sapp To Receive Merit Award By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1985/January 1986 Allen Sapp By: Saskatchewan Indian December 1985/January 1986 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 1985-12/1986-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute Wuttunee, Deanna Ironstar, Martha King, Archie 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 1985-12/1986-01 First Nations Artists Hunting rights Language Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian Magazine Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals 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 1970/2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF 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 1970/2011 Description An account of the resource The <em>Saskatchewan Indian</em> was the official publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and served as an effective communication vehicle for the First Nations in the province of Saskatchewan between 1970-2011. It provided coverage of people, issues and events both entertaining and informative throughout First Nation communities. The magazine was distributed to all First Nation communities in Saskatchewan and to all First Nation groups, organizations and institutions throughout the duration of its publication. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre<br />#305 - 2555 Grasswood Road East<br />Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7T-0K1<br /><br />Phone: (306) 244-1146<br />Email: library.services@sicc.sk.ca<br />Website: <a href="https://www.sicc.sk.ca/" target="_blank" title="Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.sicc.sk.ca/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper 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/. Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 23, no. 6 (July/August 1994) Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals Description An account of the resource Contents: Chief Again After fifteen hours and three rounds, Ovide Mercredi gained the 60 per cent of the votes needed to win a second term as National Chief. By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 Links To Prosperity Deep in the heart of Battlefords Provincial Park, on the shores of Jackfish Lake, is the sportsman's ultimate getaway - a gracious lodge with every convenience, just steps from the first tee of an 18-hole, professional-standard golf course. This is Jackfish Lodge, 40 kilometres north of North Battleford, owned jointly by the Saulteaux Indian Band, First Nations entrepreneur Ray Ahenakew and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN). By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 Taxation M.O.U. Signed Vice-Chief Ernie Cameron, FSIN Executive in charge of taxation; recently announced that the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations have reached an understanding with the Government of Canada on the process and the parameters within which they will examine what treaty rights and taxation are all about. By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 Solid Gold At 14 What's a father to do with two little boys, a year apart, with more energy than they know what to do with, and a propensity, like all little boys, to scrap? Put them in boxing gloves and put all that energy to good use. By: Saskatchewan Indian July/ August 1994 Paving The Way To Healing Justice Minister Allan Rock has put his support behind the development of a separate justice system for aboriginal people. By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 Prosperous Partnership In A Green Future: First Nations/Province To Co-Manage Resources By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 Do Firearms Provisions Protect Treaty Hunting Rights? By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 Legends Live On Janice Acoose is a runner. She finds it quite natural to run, she says. And that is hardly surprising. Being fleet of foot runs in her veins. By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 Alternative Sentencing For Hunting Charges By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 Mandate For The Future Our treaties must be honored by Canadians and their governments. First Nations need to deal with the federal government on a Treaty by Treaty basis. The role of the AFN is to assist First Nations in establishing treaty implementation processes that honour the spirit and intent of their Treaties. By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 Strength In Unity At Thunderchild Treaty Six Gathering By: Saskatchewan Indian July/August 1994 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 1994-07/1994-08 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 1994-07/1994-08 Hunting rights Treaty 6 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25945/archive/files/570523e4a333b1eea41b382afc9139d8.pdf?Expires=1784764800&Signature=k3rl8OKHwbGUjCfWsGsj3YkEahnFpEaRIFSkJgAFdirw3MihIotQc6tkUTbJviYbOg-Df0oIDMMRE4BrT5esyViDLC1y9Z1fG85YOIx-wu9aoahiRp0CPCg8eUBsTGzTSCX84F390T-p8cPjmG7zJ6UUhStgWTKCeJxaV3%7EVl3SVJ3Ecdvi1P7LKPqSgBp7xuJ-6YtBeTZIvlZ4QprI3TONY8yRAD%7ENQiM2hdxqmhJi3kJsm9m1AmjgnY%7E8vx1yrR1NprbYfnnhqTz6ASUG4NT6GQYnUZVZsx%7EnyFPBE0BqbBIcGe7t95lUrsBmWPTvWR6ihvmZ58REWi0mOwRWzSA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 850de986631d189debd528646808a228 PDF Text Text ��jffj flhe Saskatchewan INDIRN ltttttttttllltltttttl Education is that which is left over, after you have forgotten everything you learned in school - Albert Einstein. The monthly publication of t)J.eFederation of Saskatchewan Indians 1114 Central Avenue, Prince Albert , Saskatchewan DIRECTOR of COMMUNI CATIONS and EDITOR Doug Cuthand 764-3411 I REPORTERS [Sports Editor] Lloyd Brass · Y orkton District 542-3104 Second Class Mail Registration Number 2795 - Return Postage Guaranteed Inside EDITORIAL ................ .. .. . ..... .. . . ..... ... ... .. . ... .. Page 4 NEWS ..... .. . . .. . ... .. .. . . . ... . . . . .. ..... .. . . ... . .... .. . Pages 5, 6 LETTERS ................ . ....•. .... .. ... .... . .. ...... ... Pages 7 - 9 NEWS ................... .. . ... .. ... ... ... .. ~ . .. . . . .. .. Pages 10-15 EDUCATION .. .. .... . ..... .. . . . .. ...... .. . ~ .. . .. . . ... -. Pages 16- 23 TREATY 6 ...... . ..... . .... . .... ... ......... . ... .. ..... Pages 24 - 43 SUMMER GAMES . .. .. ... .. . . ........ .. ... . ... ... ...... Pages 44 - 52 4-H . . . ...... . ... .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . ... ... .. .... ... . . .. . . Pages 53 - 55 'CIDLDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ·.. . . . .. ... . . . . . .... .. . . . Pages 56 - 59 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 60 - 66 Lyla Lavallee File Hills - Ft . Qu'Appelle District 525-9842 · Richard Martell Meadow Lake District - 236-5654 Louise Cuthand Saskatoon District 764-3411 Florence ,Poorman Prince Albert District 764-3411 James Thunde rchild North Battleford District 445-6126 TYPESETTING, LAYOUT and PHOTOGRAPHY Edgar Thomas Bruce Squires MOCCASIN TELEG .RAPH Larry Christie Radio Producer 764-3411 Dale Bums Technician This month our front and back covers were taken at the recent Treaty 6 Commemorations at Onion Lake. The front cover is Andrew Paddy and Ed Thunderchild displaying the original Treaty flag of the Thunderchlld Band. The back cover is Lawrence Quinney from Frog Lake, who was one of the entries in the parade at Onion Lake. 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. Signed articles and opinions are the views of the individuals concerned and not necessari ¥- .uu.a.ts.....w-,U.1£-A.:.S:.Y:..-l- eration. N ______ ...,.. ................. ., SEP2 21 fROVINCIAL -ll&RARY · �EDITORI AL Emmet Hall said it best, .,The · second century must redeem what the first century failed to do." This month Saskatchewan Indians are not celebrating the centennial of ·the signing of Treaty No. 6, but rather solemn commemoration of the single most important event in recent Indian history. ' With a stroke of a pen, our forefathers signed away their claim to the land in return for special rights and promises of help in the future . . Only one promise was kept. They said they would take our land and they did. This year the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the treaty signers again received gifts from the Queen symbolizing the ongoing strength of our treaties with the Crown. We have progressed little in the past century, the second century must restore tl,e · ln_dian nation to its rightful place. V7/ <J~ .6r'r"'11br1 P 11r.6•S.) 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His advisor had advised him to stay away since he wasn't the centre of attention and wouldn't be making any presentations. His advisers were wrong. He would have been asked to speak. But he wouldn't be the centre of attention . The Treaty Six Chiefs would be. It is our Treaty and Judd Buchanan only the trustee. Also be wouldn't make the presentations. Mr. Justice Emmet Hall made the presentations on behalf of the Crown. The Minister of Indian Affairs is the Trustee of the Treaties and not the party with whom we made treaty. Judd Buchanan is a typical white politician, he is 90 per cent P.R., 9 per cent Opportunist, and 1 per cent Brains. He must be the centre of attention, in front of the camera selling himself. All his spe,ches are pres,,s·releases .and official announcements are 11\adefor the benefit of the press rather than the people they affect. His meetings last as long fl-Sthe camera and press are in attendance. As Minister of Indian Affairs, he is constantly making non-statements and non-speeches. When it comes down to the crunch and he has a chance I to meet Indian people on their own land and wish them well, he refuses to show. In the end, it re.ally doest:;1't matter because' he shou}d be replaced in the next Cabinet shuffle anyway. By DOUG CUTHAND and jumped in the first available pick-up truck -and tore off to watch the finish of the race. As it turned out, the race took over half an hour and they had a good fifteen minute wait until the first runnet showed up. Indian Affairs recently announced appointments of a number of prominent Indians to government ·posts : The most important position yet to be filled by an Indi~n has been given to Fred Kelly as he fills his new role as Director General of the Ontario Region. . . · Bill Thomas from the Peguis Band in Manitoba has 1 I?een appointed that province's Regional Education Consultant. · Three new special assistants have been ~ppointed to Cam Mackie's office. Ahab Spence , the former President of the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood and .Danny Goodleaf, a graduate in Law from ~aughnawaga have both been appointed. Danny Goodleaf was formerly with the Native Youth program when Ciaccia wa&A.D.M. A third special assistant yet to be named is Ron Kfrky from the Caughnawaga Reserve. Kirky was recently defeated by Andrew Deslisle as Chief of his reserve. He had been outspoken in his opposition ofthe Indians of Quebec Association. What do these appointments mean? Is Cam Mackie surrounding himself with Indian speciaf assistants to act as a buffer and isolate him from the Indian people or are they hired as the official announcements say "To At the recent Treaty 6 Commemoration at Beardy's, · Improve Communications''. John Diefenbaker wore one of his headdresses he received when he was made an honorary chief. When he Time will tell, but ·meanwhile, the special assistants will suffer the frustrations of being the men in the middle got up to speak, the wind proved to be too much for the between the department and the Indians. headdress, so he took it off and passed it over to Davey The appointment of Fred Kelly as Regional Director Steuart, who carefully rolled it up, and placed it in a safe General is significant in that it is a first for Ontario. But place . a note of c'aution must be sounded. A few years ago when When he got up fto speak, he exp,13:inedhis concern the civil service was trying to catch up on the number and for the headdress. _"When Mr. Diefenbaker handed me · positions of French Canadians, it became apparent that his headdress , I took special care to see no harm came to many were promoted too fast and soon found themselves it. Coming from Prince Albert, I know that you don't ruffle John Di_efen_baker 's feathers." beyond their depth. This gave all th~ bigots and those against French Canadians the chance to point and shout that they were no good and shouldn't have been appoint~d in the first place. At the Onion Lake Traditional Games, the start and The government stood behind its French civil serfinish of the five-mile Cross Country Race required a long round -about route for those in cars. vants, out will they do the same for their Indian civil servants. History has shown us that they haven't, and all too Those who watched the start had to drive like hell to get over to the finish line (or at least tMy thought). often Indian people have been set, up to do the dirty jobs such as the welfare program. · One wild driver, Wally Simaganis, missed a turn at a T-intersection and ended up in the ditch. No sooner I wish Fred Kelly all the best and a lot of luck because he' ·s going to need it._ had the car come to a rest than everybody climbed out 1 Page 5 - �NEWS I THE SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN CULTURAL COLLEGE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT IS NOW . A FEDERATED COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF REGINA - the College and University will offer an Indian Studies program leading 1towards a B.A. Degree. · - injtial classes offered: - Indian Studies 100 (Introduction to Indian Studies) • Indian Studies 101 (Intr~ductory Cree Language) - for further information contact: Office of the Registrar University of Regina Office of the Assistant Dean of Arts University of Regina ·Indian Studies Program Room 205.6 Humanities Bldg. ph. 584-4651 ' Indian Hunting ~ight~ The rights for Indians to hunt and fish has been a controversial point since it was first outlined in the treaties. Treaty Number Six states, "The said Indians shall have right to pursue their avocation of hunting and fish, ing throughout the tract surrendered as hereinfore described subject to such laws made by Her Government of Her Dominiqn of Canada". The original Treaty signed wished to see that their future generations would be able to hunt and fish for food. Many, Indian people today depend on hunting to feed their families and reduce their food bill. This is especially true in the north where meat is either frozen or comes in a can, both of which are costly. Indian people view their right to hunt very clearly as a treaty right. But there are abuses. Cases have been reported of senseless killing and wastage of meat. Other cases have been reported of the selling of game by Treaty Indians. It is no wonder then that a white backlash is developing. Sometimes Indian people can be the biggest · threat to their own treaties. Of course, the abuses are the ones that the most is heard about. Little or nothing is heard of the majority of the Indian people who follow their traditional methods of . conservation, hunting only for the food ,they need. Another area of concern is the fact that Indians are allowed to hunt on unoccupied Crown land only. Each year there is less and less available. Page 6 Each year Indian people are charged under the Migratory Game Birds Act for hunting out of season. The ' migratory game birds convention was agreed betw·een three nations: Canada, United States, and Mexico. A fourth nation, the Indian nation was ignored. The result has been that the Migratory Game Birds Act has caused more confusion and frustration among Indian people than any othe,r piece of hunting legislation. The Saskatchewan Chiefs have instructed the F.S.I. Executive to negotiate Indi~n hunting and fishing rights rather than fight it in a court of law. A court will hand down a decision that will be binding and set precedence. If the court goes against the Indian people, we will have a lengthy and expensive fight to the Supreme Court with no assurance of success. · The Provincial Government agrees with the F.S.I. on this issue and is prepared to. negotiate with the Indians and the Federal Government. They have also taken the same stance . with respect to the resolution of partial land entitlement that negotiation is pn;ferable to the courts. The original treaty signees gave us the right to hunt 1 and fish in free9om. They wanted to see the Indian way of life continue. But times change. The land is now settled and conservation laws abound. We must face certain realities and correct the abuses or the loss of hunting rights will not be entirely somebody else's fault. l �LETTERS Reactions . Dear Editor: Please find my reactions to the following articles as outlined in the · May issue of 'The Saskatchewan Indian'. Second Meeting More Productive I question where does . the productive come in. Since the meeting with various resource people, little if none was or has been gained. Except of course, the 111ealthat was provided (was to the advantage to the freeloader). . I would like to quote Mr. Bishop's statement, "You have not accepted these India9s as equals", unquote. It is true and quite noticeable since the White Bear Band has its own store. White Bear Indian reserve has been the economical back-bone for the existence of Carlyle. Coupled with this, is the White Bear Lake Resort. Where does the hostility come in? Hardly from the reserve, being that the reserve has its abilities to recognize ·and depend on its resources to become dependent, hurts the . economy of Carlyle. Much is appreciated from an ou_tside agitator, it awakens the ignorance of the White Bear members. Unequal is evident from the mayor's statement, quote: "I'm not listening to a bunch of garbage" unquote. A very unreasonable attitude from a mayor. I criticize the procedure of Mr. r Langan's chairmanship .- managing to keep everything under control. I assume it was the parliamentary procedure (to be articulate has its psychological effects). By the time you've finished one subject, you for- / got what you were going to say on the next subject. O:qe of the bureaucratic procedures. It is another · way of agitating people. I agree, it .is very good to have a better understanding of the Irldian's way.of thinking. That 1 is, if you are . not racist. Fine Option Program I criticize the criticism given to this subject. I think it is untrue that it takes employment away from the people who work for a wage. Let me put it this way. Before the program was introduced on the reserve, I haven't seen so many people working. It not only gave them a· sense of morale support, it also gave these people a sense of self recognition, a coritinuing of family ties, since so many families are broken up due to incarcerations. And besides, these people who have· worked off a fin~ were, and are not concerned of Carlyle's revenue. I believe the , Indians gave t h e i r support in that direction l o _n g enough. In my back-up statement to. Chief Shepard's, "Where funds are li.mitep", the reserve's budget or annual budget is geared in such a manner only to control the Indian people and their initiative. Drop-out Rate Concern I have my feelings about the wellbeing of our children. (as I read, this is Kid month), why not this month and the next? Why not the future of the younger ~enerations? At the present, it all begins with the social and economic depressions. In the past, it has been this way from generation to generation. , In my day, I didn't like school, I didn't know why then. It was boring, lacking interest. Maybe I had higher potentials. Despite this, I made my grades and skipped four and si~. I was expelled· when I was 15 years of age and in grade nine. It was the enjoyment of the outdoors which compelled me, chasing rabbits and riding calves in the community pasture. Over the years, much of everything have changed. Mainly that alcohol has played a major role on the White Bear Reserve. It is not the weaknes~ of the Indians that they use alcohol extensively. It is mainly a cushion to meet the impact of today's society and its drastic functions. Thus this• leads to the stigmation which reflects on our children. Eventually leading · our children to believe what he or she he·ars, i.e . . name-calling, lazy, drunken Indian, etc. So with what pride and dignity a child has left leaves school, lack of morale support, lack of interest, lack of motives, etc., etc. With the percentage of drop-outs and the average age at which they drop . out or quit school is in the age bracket of around 14 years. At an age where they just begin seeings the realities of their surroundings. Panel Discusses Police · I have been an advocate in Indian judiciary system, Indian policing, the whole system for Indians. Only for the reasons of creating a better communications, unsurpassing the history of our ancestry, Indian people did not have laws similiar to those of to-day. If there was law, it was a natural law, nothing man made. ~ontrary to -the British North America Act, man has the freedom of -choice. That includes having and consuming beverages in your own home. I could not help but hear of some of the incidents where doors of the Indian homes being kicked in to pick •up drunks. As it states in the article: "The Indian people felt that often times the R.C.M.P. take advantage of the ~uthority given to them by using their discretion of picking up drunks*'. Near every Indian reserve, a detachment can be found, quite populated too. In closing, these are my remarks to the meeting held in May on the White Bear Reserve. There was a lot of hedging in the answering of the questions. Wallace McArthur, White Bear Reserve. ( <;ontinued on next page) I Page 7 I �I ' LETIERS (Continued from last page) Thanks •, I Dear Editor: . · S0on I will be leaving Saskatchewan for a new position with National Health and Welfare in Ottawa . I ·would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to all of the Indian people in this province for 4 years of friendship and happiness. I must confess that my clecision to move was not an easy one. I recall very vividly how little I knew and how anxious I was ,to meet the Indian people in this province during the summer of 1972. I am not ashamed to adinit that after many pow-wows, meetings and tra r els I still ani, filled with that interest to know more ~bout the Indian~. Consequently, it is with mi xed emotions that I leave the security and friendship of Sask~tchewan for the challenge of the Eastern bureaucracy. : I sincerely hope that in the future I will have an oppor t unity to serve the Indians in this prov ince with renew ed vigor and a better understanding qf their goals and ' methods as they prescribe them. I am taking with me ·enumerable happy memories and valued lessons taught at the hands of Indian people. I can not express enough ' my gratitude for this in1 delible mark on my life. I believe in the Indian leadership in Saskatchewan and in their desire to achieve a ipanifest destiny so consistently and dearly pronounced by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians . . On behjllf of my wife and children I would like to thank all of' the fine individuals within the , Indian ~ovement in Saskatchewan for four years of .kindness and patience, 4 years of learning and growing - a family · odyssey devoutly to be cherished. Most sincerel y, Skip Brooks Regin<1;,Sask. Pen Pal Dear Editor: I got your address from National Indian Brotherhood, Ottawa. I am look~ng for an Indian pen pal ~ in Canada, because I want to know more about Indians today and I think corresponding is a good way. I am 23 years old (girl) and live in the western part of West Germany and I would prefer to ·correspond with a boy or man between 15 and 30 years old. If somebody is interested in corresponding write to: Resi Witten Corneliastrabe 45 5190 · Stolberg West Germany ·Bad ges Dear Editor: . I have in rec.ent years starte d a small collection of police an d milit ary cap badges and shoulder flash es etc . Knowing that ~ome of th e Indian reserves have their own ' poljce force ,' it would be an honor to have the ir flashes an d bad ges displayed in my collection . I am writin g to see if you can supply me with th ese for my collection . Of course, if necessary, 'i ny cost for them would be carrie d by me. Tha nk you very much for your consideration on this matter . Fra ser Whitbread, 2423-17A St. S.W . Calgary , Alberta. Pen Pal , De'ar Editor : ·1 would like to-have an Ind ian boy my ag¢ (13) to write to. I am 13, enjoy hiking , skiing , stamp s, coins, ar d all sports. He can be one year older or younger, but I prefer a 13 year old boy. Mark Solada y 26 Alder Ave. San Angelmo Calif. 94960 Un ited St ates I 1:. A-~ Oh No! It looks like 'we've been dis~o-v,ered! Page ·s �LETIERS (Continued from last page) created especially for the whiteman. Where-ever you go the whiteman is basically the same as is true of Indians although most individuals would refuse to accept this attitude. It is the whiteman and Indian under standing each other as do Gene Chovin, Austin Tootoosis, and Gloria Tootoosis which opens the lines of communication and freedom of thought which frees the imprison_ed mind and allows for growth of human individuals both Indian and n~:m-lndian to proceed as freedom in Indian country has always allowed. It is when the whiteman thinks that he can't understand the Indian because the Indian is doomed to be an extinct species of rare animal that communications fajl to work, such as they are doing in Wounded Knee, lmpress~d 1 am writing mainly in praise of three staff members of your Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College, Austin Tootoosis, Gloria Tootoosis and Gene Chovin. I was invited by them, as a resource person, to give a presentation to those gathered on the Poundmaker Reserve for the week of August 15-20, 1976. I was deeply impressed by what your own Indian people, the Cree people are accomplishing for their own people and the freedom of movement they seemed to have regarding funds to run the Cultural College. Your cultural college is a completely novel idea in Indian education and to learn, also, that you have 95% Indian teachers is also amazirtg! Down here in the U.S.A. to find that number of Indian teachers in Indian Education in any institution which · handles Indian people's destinies would be like finding a revolution and insurrection of thought which is fr e e beyond anyone's dreams. The freedom of thought which I found in the Cultural College was refreshing as compared with the oppressive atmospheres of most U.S. institutions which deal in Indian Education. The freedom of thought which was exhibited by the involved members of the Cultural Camp helped me· personally to understand people as invidivual 's more clearly than anything I had experienced up to that time. The basic honesty which was shared by all who were at the camp was refreshing and stimulating, unlike our own college picnics which can serve to block communications between -adults rather than open them up, if you happen to be Indian, which I am, from the Chippewa-Cree Reservation in Montana. · I don't mean to sound, ot be dogmatic, but I am writing to you of a very difficult subject to understand and that is the .fundamental differences between the Indian attitude towards the universe and the whiteman's attitude towards that same universe. It seems at times as if one pair of eyes was created especially for Indians anc;l one pair of ~yes was South Dakota. Custer started that myth and unfortunately the people of the U.S.A. and much of the world believed the liar. In praise of the hard-working Indian people at the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, then, am I writing this letter. I might add that I work in television and take communications very seriously, both p~rson to person and over long distances. Truth and honesty are very rare combinations to find anywhete and I found them at Poundmaker . Sincerely, Alfred Young Man Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell, Montana 59901 U.S.A. THE NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS (Continued on next page) SOCIETY of tlie WESTERN N. W. T. requires an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Native Communications Society of the Western N.W.T. is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. This position is in Yellowknife and will be filled within two months. N.C.S. is a Nati~e run government supported society aiming to meet the modern communications needs oflnd ran, Inuit and Metis people through radio and videotape programs, and the Native Press new~paper. Duties Include: working with the Board of Directors to administer policies, arrange meetings; to take charge of a staff of sixteen people, represent N.C.S. to the people and various levels of government; and maintain financial control. Qualifications: The ability to communicate with people and work with staff, administrative experience, and a knowledge ~f the North and northern people will be a definite asset. The following are not essential but will also be assets; a background in media c0mmunications and a high school education. ' Salary: negotiable. / A,pplications including a resume of past work experience, penonal history, and education should be sent to: Chairman of the Board of Directors, Native Communications Society of the Western N.W.T. Box1992 Yellowknife Page 9 �NEWS -✓ Chiefs Discuss Problems Several concerns were expressed by the Saskatoon District Chiefs during their District Chiefs meeting held recently. Concern one is the lack of communication between the Chiefs and the Executive of the F.S.I. This lack of communication has shown itself in one particular issue, that of the Migratory Game Birds Act. The Chiefs would like some confirmation as to the stand they should take. They suggest that a letter from Chief Dave Ahenakew be sent to all the bands regarding this issue. They mentioned that a resolution had been sent stating that they don't want the federal government to change the act without their involvement. The other area where there is a lack of communication s t r o n gly opposed to is when there is a meeting (Continued from last page) Police Brutality? _ Dear Editor: In .your last two issues of your publication, there was a couple of articles related to "Police Brutality" at the time of my arrest. I wish your staff would get things, such as facts, straight before printing anything related to me. I wish to state, "I was not unlawfully at large for having escaped from Regina Correctional ·centre'', as your paper so incorrectly stated in two publications. I appreciate your genuine concern over _the "police brutality" ... (Carlyle Detachment) in my case when I was arrested, however genuine concern or interest is of no value to me, I need support more than concern or interest. SUPPORT to retain a lawyer to present my charges of "police brutality" to the courts. Page 10 I between the federal government and Indian representatives. When such meetings take place, the Executive or the Indian representatives should report back to _the District Reps. and they in turn would report to the Chiefs. Only this way, the Chiefs felt ; will they be up to date on matters of great import .ance. Another concern resulted in a motion made by Chief Ernie Mike and seconded by Chief Art Ledoux _that the District Rep. will concentrate two days .out of a month on each reserve within the Saskatoon District. The Distr~ct Rep. hasn't been spending enough time on the reserves. Other topics discussed at this meeting was housing, high school student employment, and ad u 1 t education programs. A police force investigating another police force is not right, nor should it be allowed to continue as I and many other native people can attest to in any court in Canada. There is something definit e 1 y wrong with the judicial system of the 'white society'; when we have police investigating police. It's like a man investigating his son's behaviour for the courts, no doubt, the man would neyer say anything detrimental of his son's behaviour patterns to the courts. I would have appreciated it much more if you would have sent one of your reporters here to hear the facts of what happened to me when l was arrested, perhaps then something could have been done to help me in my struggle for justice in regards to the police force of my home district. Instead I am left with scars to remind me over and over of "police brutality" in this so-called "civilized" country. Hopefµll }\my letter will be printed for the sake correction and in the ·understanding of my struggle for justice in a supposedly civlllzed country. · Willis Pewean, P.O. Box 160, _ Prince Albert, Sask. of Barn Converts To Grader Terminal Starting up a grader could be a very cold experience especially if it happens to be 20 degrees below zero and the grad~ had been sitting outside. This problem will be a thing of the past for the John Smith Reserve. The reserve has very rec1ently converted an old barn into a grader -terminal. The barn was owned by the bapd farm, but hasn't been used in recent years. With the exception of the -electricity and the heating sytem, all other work involved was done by three members of the band - Ivan Bear Roland Bear, and Sidney Bear. The; had to lay the concrete floor, insulate the building, put plywood on the inside, put siding on the outside and also paint both the inside and outside. The total cost for renovations will run around $6,000. ,- but it be worth it, both for the upkeep and maintenance of the grader and starting it in winter mornings will be a little easier . The grader, wor:th $52,000 with trade-in, was purchased by the band in 1:ns. will Prevention Meeting Held There was a meeting on Fire Prevention held at Montreal Lake reserve on June 29. The council of the Montreal Lake reserve were confident they would ~ake the program. Forming a committee will be a step taken in the near future. l Mr. McKenzie from Saskatoon was · hired by the Department of Indian Affairs to give information on the program. �CONSUMER'S · PROBLEM OF THE MONTH "I intend to purchase an electronic calculator by mail. Is -there anythi~g should be aware of?!' ANSWER: Yes . . . a great deal of risk can exist in mail-order purchasing . Learn to measure this risk in any given situation and then attempt to decrease it to your satisfaction- in order to prevent major problems. THE WISE CONSUMER WILL ALWAYS \ CHECK: ·· • to determine the reputation of the company by obtaining from it a small list of custon:,ets in your area. Then, contact some of these people and tind out if they were satisfied. • to find out all the facts about a product before making a purchase. Ddn't rely on information provided in an advertisement. • to see if a satisfactory equivalent to the product is available·locally. ) REMEMBER: Never send full payment by mail in advance unless you are satisfied with a company's reputation. ·A small down payment should indicate your sincere intention to pay for merchandise when it arrives on -a C.O.D. basis. It is questionable if any money should be sent to only a box number. 1 H you are unable to resolve a consumer prpblem, contact: THE SASKATCHEWAN DEPARTMENT .OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS I Regina, Phone: 565-5550 Saskatoon, Phone: 373-3433 ·Call us collect, or Write: Box 3000, Regina. �NEWS Fort Battleford Pow-wow Draws A Large CroWd The Fort Battleford Pow Wow Committee held their annual pow.wow on July 29 to August 1, 1976, seast of the fort. There were close to ;s,ooopeople in attendance who came from various parts of Western ,Canada and the U.S.A. ~ Competitions in various tradition- ·· al dance styles were held during the pow-wow as well as a celebration ceremony commemorating the 100th ,-anniversary qf the signing of Treaty Six. · The ceremony was on Satur9ay night with Andrew Paddy and Ed Thunderchild carrying the Union Jack and the American flag. Prayers were said in Cree and Dave Ahenakew, · Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan . Indians, spoke about the treaty and urged the Indian bands to strive to maintain it , and mind what the treaties really say. · ' The d an c e competitions got underway Saturday afternoon with the warm-ups. There were 298 dancing competitors from the various Indian bands in the Western Region as well as the States. Steve Pooyak, advisor-organizor and treasurer of the pow-wow c.ommittee, said the pow-wow is the biggest held in Western Canada and the most well-respected. He said this was the first year it was officially classed as an international pow-wow ·rather than just a celebration. In being classed as such, the Committee was eligible for a grant from the Federal Government. The men's Fancy Dance competition was won by Arsene Tootoosis of Poundmaker Reserve, Kenneth Roan of Small Boy's Camp, Hinton, Alberta took second and Ronnie Lewis of Chitek Lake was third. , .Men's Traditional Dance was won by Eric Tootoosis of Edmonton, Alberta, second place by Alex Too,toosis of Poundmaker Reserve, and Page 12 third to Richard Redman of Standing Buffalo, Fort Qu' Appelle. The Ladies Fancy Dance competition was won by Geraldine Hoops of Fort Bellnap, Montana, second by Mary Stevens of Warm Springs, Oregon, and third by Geraldine Moosomin of Mosquito Reserve. Ladies Traditional Dance was won by Irene Tootoosis of Poundmaker Reserve, second by Georgina Thunderchild of Thunderchild Reserve, and third by Lillian Roan of Sweetgrass Reserve. The Boys Junior competition was won by Noel Paskimin of Sweetgrass,. second ·by Brian Scott of Edson, Al' berta and third place was won by Gerald Baptiste of Red Pheasant Reserve. Boys 12 and under was won by Tony Earthboy of Fort Kipp, Montana, second place was won by Gary Baptiste of Red Pheasant and third place was won by Lee Roan of Small Boy's Camp, · Hinton, Alberta. The Junior Girls competition was won by Lorna Horse of Thunderchild. . Second place was won by Glenda Spyglass of Mosquito and third place went to Doreen Thunderchild . of Thunderchild. Girls 12 and under was won by Elqine Standingwater of Thunderchild. Verna Paddy of Thunderchild won second and Corrine Thunderchild of Thunderchild won third. Th~ Drumming competition was won by the Mosquito Juniors. The All Round Performer was won by Geraldine Hoops of Fort Bellnapp ; Montana. Trophies were donated by Anderson's Drilling Ltd.; Polsky's Men's Wear; Bank of Montreal in Battleford; Windsor Hotel; Crown Mart Lumber; South Town . Gulf; Boyd Chevrolet Ltd.; Harry's Cafe; Victory Motors; Battleford Meat Packers; Lighthouse Texaco Service; Maple Leaf Beverages; Battleford Handicraft; Rae's Jewellers and the Fort Battleford Pow - wow Committee. Maybe next year we -can afford ·a trailer. ·~ , �Over77,000 ' , ·ALASKA-NATIVES have al ready received money, la~d _ • a nd a lot of pride : ' . ' But some people .may have ·missed out ... we wa nt to .make sure -that: every Alaska Native has a shar e ·inthese benefits. · ) ' No matter where you live, no matter where you were born-, .even if you are adopted, a _stepchil d, etc. You are eligible : 1. IF you are a cit izen of th e United States . . 2. IF you ar~ at least 1/4 Alaska Indian, Eskimo or Aleut. 3. IF you were born on or before December 18, 1971, and living on that date . . ·· C < 1 If\ you are eligible, sen -d for information today. .Applications . must be submitted by Jan~ary 2, 1977. . ,,: r--------------Alaska Native Enrollment I - --- --- -7 I 1 1 Pouch 7-1971 · Anchorage , Alaska 99510 I Please send me an appli -cation a nd inst ruc t ion s : for the second Native Enrollme nt . I --- I : --St-re-et-a-dd-re-ss_o_r P-.0-_-B-ox___ I . : City State _ Zip Code ~------------------- " _ ---- ' ~ ~'·· AN~ . , ' l ----'----'---Full name ' . )' - . -_ \ , .1:: ;~ - · .__ - Alaska Native Enrollment ", �NEWS Enterprise 'Creaies Employment To create employment tor some band members and also to make use of their pasture land, l!eardy's and Okemasis decided to set up an industry or an enterprise on the reserve. It took them two years of organizing before they finally established the Okemasis and Beardy's Enterprise in April 1973. The enterprise is funded with a complete grant from DREE, but with a partial grant and a partial loan from the Department of Indian Affairs and $100,000 loan from the bank. The total budget was $334,000. Out of 36 applicants for the position of Farm Manager, some Take-over Attempt Charged By Friendship Centre Pres. for the past year in its present pilot Albert Robillard, President of the stage." Mr. Robillard released a copy of a Saskatchewan Association of Friendship Centres, has accused the Assoc- letter dated October 1975 written to the Hon. Hugh Faulkner, Secretary iation of Metis and Non-Status Inof State, from Jim Sinclair, President dians of Saskatchewan of attempting to "raid Friendship Centres for their of the former Metis Society of Saskresources and programs." atchewan. In his letter, Mr. Sinclair Mr. Robillard also accused the stated that, "Friendship centres are criticisms of the Courtworkers prounder the jurisdiction of the Metis gram by the association stating, Society of Saskatchewan and the that it had "impaired its developFederation of Saskatchewan Inment, demoralized the courtworkers, dians, and further that funding was and led to a general distrust of its · made available from the Secretary of future." State based on this agreement." "Their criticism has been taken In his reply to Mr. Sinclair's letter, directly to the Federal Justice DeHugh Faulkner stated that he was partment, which co-fund the prounaware of any agreement that placgram, with the object of gaining coned Friendship Centres under the • trol. The effect of aU this has been jurisdiction of the provincial organthat the provincial department 'has izations; but rather he viewed the evidently shelved plans for increased two programs as distinct a n d funding and had frozen the program separate entities. Page 14 / ' from British Columbia, A u g u s t Robin was the successful applicant. Mr. Robin, a retired farmer from Carlton, was hired on a five-year contract. He has considerable experience in farming, but had been retired for two years 1at the time of his appointment. Other appointees to the enterprise were five members from the reserve. Three of these men have been there since its lfeginning; Raymond Gardipy, Norman Gardipy and Billy Cameron. Lawrence Gardipy has been there for two years and Harris Cameron came on staff last fall of 1975. These five men are on full time staff, but extra help is hired during haying and calving time. ,Whe11: the enterprise was first established, Mr. Robin said they didn't have anything, no buildings, no machinery, no cattle. All they had was approximately 6,000 acres of pasture land. Since then they have increasetl the herd to 461 cows, 330 yearling heref9re and steers and 320 calves for a total of 110 head of cattle. Mr. Robin said they sell an average of 300 head per year. They farm one-half section of land for oats and feed and 1100 acres for hay alone. Mr. Robin said they sell from $10,000 to $15,000 worth of hay ev.ery year. Any profits are turned over to the reserve. The enterprise pasture their own cattle along with 350 head from the reserve. Mr. Robin said there are 15 to 20 families that have cattle with no land. They have approximately 6,000 acres of pasture land which is divided into seven different pastures. They have a special pasture for steers and another special pasture for the breeding of herefords. The breeding is qone with an Aberdeen bull. The enterprise has a board of six people from the reserve. They hold monthly meetings to discuss general business. Mr. Robin said when it is time for him to retire again, he will still supervise from Duck Lake or Rosthern, if the need should arise and if any help is needed he will gladly assist. �fAlM Dugouts and stockwatering dams make effective use of surface runoff. The reg uired type apd size of reservoir _is determined largely by topographical features of the surrounding land and the purpose for which the water will be used. ' Approximately 80% of available surface water is spring runoff from melting snow. Under prairie conditions, properly located and managed dugouts and dams provide good quality water storage. Properly designed facilities should meet immediate requirements and provide water supplies over dry periods. , The most common farm water reservoir is the dugout. Practically every farm has one or two sites where dugouts can be effectively located. There are several factors which should be taken into consideration before actual construction begins. The dugout should have a storage capacity to satisfy all probable uses. To estimate requirements ,' consider _the following: 1. Seepage and evaporation wastes roughly 1/J of the stored water. 2·. Dugouts for winter use should have provision to compensate ~for usable water loss due to ice formation. · 3. One acre-foot of water should supply annual requirements for 25 head of cattle or corresponding numbers of other livestock. · 4. Farm homes with pressurized water systems and modern phJmbing usually require over 1 acre-foot of water _each year. 5. Irrigation requires one acre-foot of storage for each 2 acres of irrigated land. Dugouts containing 2 acre-feet of usable water provide limited irrigation for up to 4 acres of garden or shelterbelt. D"ugouts should be in the best possible location to catch maximum amounts of runoff water. They should be located to ensure that drainage from barnyards, feedlots, or refuse deposits will not pollute the dugout. Dugouts should be placed in the most con- venient and advantagious location for dotnestic, livestock and other uses. Dugouts placed in sloughs or marshy hollows may be inaccessible for much of the year. · The drainage area and intended use largely determines required dugout size. Dugouts should generally be at least 14 feet deep, 70 feet wide and 200 feet long. End slopes of 4 to 1 and side slopes of 1 ½ to 1 are usually suitable. In some soils, it may be necessary to increase side slopes to 2 'to 1 to prevent sloughing. If so, the width should be at least 75 feet. TALk By ART IRVINE Dugouts with these dimensions are usually over 28 feet wide and 88 feet long at the bottom and yield 700,000 gallons of water. Excessive seepage limits dugout effectiveness. Prior to excavation drill test holes in the corners and center of intended dugout to determine the soil type. Clay type soils are most suitable since clay seals dugout walls and reduces seepage. Porous soils lined with clay, plastic sheeting or other impervious material prevents excessive seepage. Important points to consider in dugout planning are: 1. Steep slopes on fine tilled soil result in soil erosion during spring runoff. Silt carried into the dugout reduces its usefulness. 2. Water courses draining into the dugout should be grassed to prevent excessive silting. 3. Drainage from pollution sources should not be allowed to enter the dugout. 4. Snow traps help ensure dependable water supplies. Stubble fields produce double the runoff that finely tilled fields do. T r e e shelterbelts and snow fences help catch the snow. 5. Dugouts with a storage capacity of 2 acrefeet, or 550,000 gallons require approximately a SOacre drainage ar~a. Large excavations are quickly and efficiently accomplished with track - type tractor and scraper units, self-propelled scrapers, draglines or similar type equipment. Loose earth or spoil di should be levelled 10 feet or more from the dugout edge and seeded to grass. This assures side slope stability and prevents this soil from washtng into the dugout. Protective fences should be provided where direct stockwatering will damage the structure or where the water is used for domestic purposes. Protective fences prevent pollution, lengthens the period of dugout usefulness and provides safety for animals and people. A throwing buoy, attached to a good length of ¼-inch rope, should be placed near the dugout edge. Dugout water for household supplies requires a 1 filter system. Suitable topograghy may enable the provision of effective, inexpensive dams across coulees or gullies. Sites and dugout designs should be suited for prevailing conditions and circumstances. It may be advisable to request P.F.R.A. to do a preliminary survey and provide necessary plans in accordance with Water Right Regulations. Page 15 �EDUCATION Adult Education Program Successfully Completed a husband and wife team, Rema and Fred Turner were chosen as Best All-around Students, and B e s t Attendance went to Irene Abraham. Twelve 'students completed their training. The students formed a council during the program. Members of this council then arranged evening activities such as social events to raise money for the banquet. ' Lauara Steel, instructor for the three years at Sturgeon Lake reserve says, "I am happy with the co-operation · and real interest the students have shown in the program" and Wesley Daniels, Education Co-ordinator is very concerned in this field also, she added. . The school committee feels there is a definite need for an over-all Adult Education program. They hope to continue such courses in the future. For the third year, Sturgeon Lake Reserve has successfully held a sixmonth Adult Education program. · This program was sponsored by Manpower and run in c0-operation .with the band through the Community College of Prince Albert. The students celebrated the completion of their 5-i'O program with a banquet and dance held on June 28, '1976, at the band hall. · The banquet was attended by the students and their families, special guests from the band council, Mel · Curniski and Mike Sh~ridan from .the , Prince Albert Commun i t y _College, and Instructor Laura Steel d~rected the activities of the evel).ing. · Chief Harold Kingfisher presented special awards to /deserving students. The Highest Academic Achievement ,.went to Pauline Charles, Most Im·proved Studentto Doris Naytowhow, Our Trip To Edmonton r Curtis Opikokew Canoe Narrows We : were planning a trip to Edmonton for two weeks. We planned to cook our own meals for one .day, then the girls took cook it next. · We left on the 17th of June at 9:30 . in the morning. We got to Edmonton ~t 9:.00 in the ·evening. We took all the camping · equipment out of the bus and took it up the hill. Then we -set up camp and when that was done, Darlene and Caroline cooked the first meal. After we finished eating, Ronald and Richard had to clean up. Then it was 12:00 midnight, and we all went to bed. We got up af 7:30 a.m., ate cereal, then the bus came to get us. We had a flat tire on the way to Edmonton, we saw the museum, Page 16 - there were goldt:n rocks and. silver rocks. Then we went to the pop shoppe, the owner gave us each a free bottle of pop. Then on we went to the Valley Zoo in Edmonton, we went on a train ride, saw two kangaroos and the three little pigs. Then we werit tc MacDonalds to eat our dinner, went shopping at a big mall (bought wallets and candies). We then went to the carnival at Edmon- . ton. We rode on the ferris wheel, the airplanes - we went round and round. Then we went back to Elk Island Park, made our own supper and played baseball for three hours and then we went to bed. Next day we ~ent to see the buffalo, five miles from Elk 1;1and Park. When we came home from Edmonton, we had a water pistol fight, five guns got crushed. I COVERS WANTED Each month we would like to highlight a Saskatchewan Indian artist. U:you would like to see your work on our cover, contact the editor, Doug , Cuthand, at 1114 - Central Avenue, Prince Albert. An honourari11J!l,is provided and the art work returned. Guidance Counsellors Hold Summer Course Is there a way to bring education for the 21st century into harmo~y with the Indian values of past century? Indian Guidance Counsellors are trying to find a way as they attend a summer course at the Prince Albert Student Residence. Their goal is to impro".e their ability for the sake of the children they work with. Indian parents have long expressed their concern that education be an experience that will reinforce the Indian identity of their children. This course is unique in that the parents and Guidance Counsellors have input into the course based on ne~ds. Some of the topics they will cover during the two-week course will include: Indian philosophy, Sociology1 Psychology, Life Skills, Communications, and Identity and Counselling. This course will eventually lead to a certificate in counselling. It was set up through the Cultural College with Gene Chovin and Austin Tootoosis a~ the instructors. The Indian parents have recognized that an effective Guidance Coun.:. sellor can help their children from an identity that is in harmony with their past, while helping prepare them for the future. · �EDUCATION Dene Language Workshop Held By MARGARET REYNOLDS tlie instructions on the Dene language. The following days were spent Saskatoon :._ A four-day Dene correcting a booklet compiled on the Language Workshop was held at the Dene language, as well as learning Indian .Cultural College on August more about the language and the 10th to the 13th. The four-day workDene people. · shop was attended by five elders The success of ,the workshop was from Patuanak. They were: Mr. and due to the active participation of Mr . . Mrs. J. B. Garr, Mrs. Madeline Paul and the rest of the elders. ' · Maurice, Mr. George Paul, and Mr. Many thanks are extended to the Joe Gunn,also a consultant , Miss elders for their help and encourageJudy Herscovitch from Winnipeg. Margaret Reynolds from the Curi:,i- ment, and to Judy Herscovitch for her assistance in the structure of the culum Studies Department of the Saskatchewan Indian Cul t u r a 1 language. The workshop 'c losed with much College hosted the event. The workshop began with a Pipe - information gathered and with the hope to have the Dene language Ceremony performed by Dan Pellebooklet out for the fall. The elders tier and John Cappo. hoped to see their language taught in Immediately following the Pipe the northern Dene ·communities. Ceremony, George Paul took over Band Develop1nent Training Held PririceAlbert ...:..A Band Development training program was taken by 12 students from across Canada at the Prince Albert Student Resideqce for 10 weeks recently. The training program dealt mainly with personal development for vari<?usgroups in their communities. Joe .Jeanneau, Director for the Centre for Training, Research, and Development, said: "We have developed this training package on Band Development and several more will be processed on education, politics, and recreation. Jim Vickaryous, Instructor, in addressing the students said, "You are taking on a career which has its ups and downs" in relating to the job description and wishing the participants ~uccess. 1 Graduates Honored At Sturgeon Lake Graduation honors were given to 50 students from the Sturgeon Lake Reserve on June 29. :Present for this ceremony were the Chief Harold Kingfisher; ·representative for the Departmep,t of Indian · Affairs, Jim Roberts; Andy Pete, principal of the school; Dave Gofotih, vice-principal; and Jean Alexander, Katherine Goforth, and Chris Clinton, the staff of the school. The parents of the students were also present to show their appreciation. In an interview, student Bonnie · Sanderson said: "I like going to school on the reserve because it's better to stay close to home." They hope that next year and in the future they will have the opportunity to stay and finish all their grades on the reserve. Chief Kingfisher spoke on the trip to Ottawa and said that it was something "you will always remember." Jim Roberts spoke ontthe privilege the students _ have in staying home and going to school. · Supper was served by the local ladies club. The graduation dance that followed was enjoyed by the students and all the people that took part. In all, there were approximately 150 people present. Describing each student as a com~ass, he said, "Comber McDougall, when I look to the south I see him as dynamic, turn to the east I see love, to the west I see him as easy to get along with, and the north a man any race would be proud to have and call him one of them.'' Each of the pupils he described this manner. in. ' The 12 students have jobs upori leaving Prince Albert in their own areas. These participants and the people from previous .classes, held a year ago, will meet in Three Rivers, Manitoba, for a two-week session. In a token ,of appreciation, Instructor Vickaryous was presented with a lovely gift. This basic training package of Band Development is to help the leades in techniques which will make problem solving ~asier. Page 17 �. THE NATIVE COMMUN/CATIONS SOCIETY, ofthe WESTERN N. W. T. has the following positions available in the production ofttie NATIVE PRESS i EDITOR Duties _: To provide leadership to the Native Press production unit and enforce deadlines. To assign work to staff and provide daily supervision. To edit . copy and photos, and write editorials. Answer all mail. Maintain accurate records. ' Qualifications: Persons with previous newspaper ex- , perience will be preferred but thi~ 1s a training posi~ tion and we will give the right person the skills to handle the work. Assets fot this position are; a knowledge of the North and Northern people, ability to meet people and talk with them, typing ability and the personal qualities of honesty and good judge. ment. '\ DARKROOM TECHNICIAN Duties: To develop film and print photos for production of th'e Native Press and other job work. To maintain accurate photo files and records. Must be able to meet production deadlines and take assignments from Photo-Editor. Qualifications: Persons with previous newspaper experience will be preferred but this is a training position and we will give the right person the skills to handle the work. Assets for this position are; a knowledge of the North and Northern people, and the personal 'qualities of honesty and good judgement. LAYOUT-DESIGNER Duties: To make up and design ads, layout copy and art designs. Maintain a good filing system on art work, design and run on ads . Qualifications: Persons with previous newspaper experience will be preferred but this is a training position and we will give the right person the skills to handle the work. Assets for this position are; a knowledge of the North and Northern people, ability to meet ·people and talk with the~, typing ability arid the personal qualities of honesty and good judge- , ment. TYPESETTER Duties: To typeset ads and copy for newspaper reproduction and do other typing related to newspaper work . Maintain a filing system on copy and ads. Qualifications: Must.be able to type with a minimum amoun t of errors. Training will be provided to learn and operate the typesetter and headline machines. SALARIES: All salaries for-the above positions are negotiable depending o_n previous experience. A living allowance of $150 per month will be provided. I APPLICANTS: Are invited to send a brief personal history, expected salary and work experience to: CHAIRMAN NATIVE COMMUN/CATIONS SOCIETY OF THE WESTERN N. W.T. P.O. BOX 1992 YELLOWKNIFE, N. W. T. X0E1H0 I Page 18 �·EDUCATION Native Youth THE NATIVE COMMUN/CATIONS SOCIETY ofthe WESTERN N. W. T. is accepting applications for the positions of Employment John Smith Reserve is one reserve which has taken advantage of the grants made available for programs for high school · students and youths between the ages of 15 and 25 years. A grant of $4,321 was made available by the Department of Indian Affairs. Under the Native Youth Summer Employment, three projects were worked on: (1) Repairing the sports grounds and this would include the rodeo corrals and building bleachers for the ball diamonds; (2) Restoring a 35-year-old building which js being used as a recreation centre. The house has been painted. T h e students are also doing general 'repairs to the rec. centre; (3) Painting the inside of the curling rink and here again making general repairs. Mervin Bear, the steno clerk said they had originally asked for $7,200 but were cut back to $2,200. This is the first year the Department of Indian Affairs has funded the Native Youth Summer Employment pro- '1 gram. The Summer ,Student Employment Program is also funded by the Department of Indian Affairs. This program, the John Smith Reserve has undertaken since 1973, employs six high school students . Two of the~e students worked in the band office while the other four worked in recreation. ANNOUNCER-OPERATORS in RACJJOPRODUCTION These positions will be in Yellowknife, N. W. T. NCS is a Native run government supported Soc;iety aiming to meet the modern communications needs of Indian , Metis, Inuit and non-statu s Indians of the N.W.T. through radio programs and the Native Press newspaper. ~NOUNCER-OPERATORS Duties: Include working under the Radio Producer, recording and reporting events and programs of interest to native · communities and the genera l public ; extensive travel, and transcribing native language into English . Qualifications: Must be able to speak one of the three languages (Slave, Dog-rib or Chipewyan) . Ability to travel extensively, competent, interest ; must be willing to relocate, knowledge of the North and northern people and language will be a definite asset; establish commun ity contacts; imaginative ~nd creative. Experience not necessary, training will be provided. · Salary: Negotiable with a living allowance of$150 per month. No housing provided. Applications: May be picked up or written for to include a resmpe of past work experience , personal his!ory, and education should be sent to the following: 1 Executive Director Native Communications Society of the Westem N. W. T. P.O. Box 1992 YELLOWKNIF_E, N.W.T. ----------- ..... ,-----------------.It EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Communications Department of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians requires a Reporter Announcer for the weekly radio program "Moccasin Telegraph" , The reporter hired must: - speak the Cree language - be free to travel - have a suitable voice - be able to meet the public - be willing to train if necessary Thos~ wishing to apply are urged to contact: Doug Cuthand Director of Communications, Federation of Saskatchewan Indians 1114 Central Ave. Prince Albert, Sask. Page 19 �EDUCATION Students Enjoy Trip To Ottawa On June 7, 1976, 52 students, four parents and three teachers left Sturgeon Lake on a historic tour to Ottawa. The trip had been planned months ahead of time by the Chief and Councils, parents, teachers and students as part of the Treaty 6 commemorations. They had chartered a bus to carry the students and a small bus was use d for carrying food, luggage and tents. While we were on the road, the students were pretty . well excited about the tour. They behaved well on the bus, but were a little restless while travelling. I Mr. Goforth, our high school teacfler, had made reservations for the students, teachers and chaperones to have a steak supper at the Hayloft restaurant in Ottawa. During dinner we had an unexpected surprise when some of the staff at the Hayloft came out carrying cake~ with long candles on them and singing Happy Anniversary 100 years for us. ln this photo, the students are setting up camp in Jellystone Park. This was the second camp they had on the way to Ottawa. After touring Parliament HUI, a few students went to Dr. Holmes office. There some of the students had the honor of ~eeting both Dr. Holmes and Mr . .Marchand, two members of Parliament. Here the students asked questions about the Parliament. In this photo, Elmer Ballantyne pre~ents a plaque and beaded choker to Mr. Marchand. He also presented a plaque and a beaded choker to Dr. Holmes. Both men accepted with gratitude. Here the students, teachers and chaperones pose for a picture ih. front of one of the buildings in Ottawa. Page 20 • J �EDUCATION 32 Mistawasis Students Employed For Summer Summer students at work du,ring.MistawasisCommemoration. BEAUVAL STUDENT RESIDENCE requires CHllD CARE SPECIALIST Salary: $12,753 - $15,188 Duties: Under the general direction of the Student Residence Administrator; plan, organize and direct Child Care activities; design to assist students in the residential institution to effectively cope with the demands of education, personal relationships, and institutional living; to assume responsibility for the maintenance of child care standards as established by the Board of Directors through planning, organizing and directing the child care activities of a student residence. The work ,requires the ability to interpret behavior and to give advice on child care methods and techniques to meet the needs of children and to alleviate problems in living that some children experience. Qualifications: - Ability normally required complete secondary school education and evidence through work history of capability of working with I n d i a n people (or) university graduation with concentration in a relevant field such as pschology, social work, community development, with some work experience in the welfare field such as searching for reviewing, developing ancj adapting child care materials- for use in the child care program and activities of the student residence. Knowledge of the English language essential. - Knowledge of a Native language will also be essential. - Willingness to work irregular hours. SUBMIT APPLICATIONSTO BEAUVAL STUDENT RESIDENCE Helping out at the booth during Mistawasis' commemoration of Treaty 6 is one of the simpler tasks that the students of Mistawasis have had to deal with. Mistawasis Reserve received a total of $4,335 for their Summer Student Employment program. This money divided into two categories, (1) youth and (2) high school students, was used to employ 32 students but working for only a week each. / The boys are cleaning up ditches · by the reserve's main grid road, and they also help the girls paint homes for the older people. Both groups . have also had to wash and repaint both churches - Roman Catholic and Presbyterian , as well as cleaning graveyards of both churches. Earlier in the summer they had to get the recreation grounds ready _for their annual sports day and prior to the commemoration of Treaty 6, the pow-wow grounds had to be cleaned up. The students of Mistawasis have had a busy summer working towards the betterment of their community and the general consensus was that they enjoyed their work and, of ' course, they also made a few dollars for spending money. Chief Art Ledoux says these summer programs give participants a feeling of some responsibility. "They are all learning to work a regular day," he aid. NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN RECORDS& TAPES Over 150 albums on LP, 8-track, cassette Including Canadian, Blood, Creek, Blackfeet, Sarcee and Stoney Contac_t our distributor: Prairie Crafts, 25S - 2nd Ave. South, Saskatoon for free catalog CANYONRECORl)S Dept. S., 4143 North 16th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 8S016 U.S.A. Page 21 �EDUCATION SASK. IND/AN CULTURAL COLLEGE FEDERATION OF SASK. IND/ANS WHAT'S NEW? Books: Minamata, by W. · Eugene Smith and · Aileen _M. Smith. New York, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1975. A pictorial essay on the poisoning of a city in Japan. This •city has g.iven its name to a disease which can now be found in Canada. ' The Only Good Indian, the Hollywood Gospel, by Ralph and Natasha Friar, New York, Drama Books; 1972. This book discusses the idea that Hollywood should be made ; publicly accountable for its part in the distortion and destruction · of native American Cultures. Athletic .Fitness, by Dewey Schurman. New York, Atheneum, 1976. An athlete"s guide to training and conditioning for football, baseball, basketball, t e n n i s, volleyball, hoc~ey, golf, and skiing. Films: School is almost here agaif'!. Get your students in the mood by 1 showing some films. Talking Hands 22 minutes, color, University of Oklahoma Sign language or "hand talk" was the universal language of the Plains Indians. The film is a lesson which progresses from the words made by the ·use of one finger, to those depicted by the use of both hands. The culmination is a story of "The Battle of , Washita" or u_Lodgepole . River" told in sign language and simultaneously translated. Page 22 Treaties Macie - Treaties Broken 29 minutes, color, McGraw - Hill The Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854 gave the Indian$ of Frank's Landing on the Nasqually River, Washington, certain fishing and hunting ~ights. Now these rights have been res-cinded and the people are very disillusioned because of the broken promises. They ·stage a ''fish-in" demonstration, but are forcefully stopped by government officials. Two Indians, Red Reflections on Life 26 minutes, color, ITE An in-depth documentary study of two North American Indian high s c h o o I students and their classmates. There is no · narration to impose the white man's interpretations and value judgements on the attitu~es and values of the Indians. Did You Know ... ? How the town of lucky lake got it's name? It took it's name from a lake five and one-half miles north of the town. This lake had originally been called Devil's Lake. It was so named by the Indians because of a mysterious light that shone over it at night. No one was able to find out what caused this light. Then one day Jock Swansen, an early settler, had an experience that changed the name of the lake. He had hobbled his oxen but the mosquitoes were so bad the oxen became frantic, broke their hobbles and ran away! They headed irito the lake w h e r e Mr. Swansen was able to catch them. He was so glad that he said, This isn't Devil's Lake, this is Lucky Lake"; - and so it became. We found it in this library - in . What's in a Name, E. T. Aus .sell, 1973. 11 �8TH ANNUAL CONTESTFOR UNPUBLISHED THIRDWORLD WRITERS FIVE PRIZESOF $500 EACH - ( ELIGIBLE: African American, Chicano, Asian American, Native American and Puerto Rican writers who are previously unpublished in the children's book field are invited to submit manuscripts to the Council's 8th Annual Contest. JUDGES: Members of contestant's own minority group. STANDARDS: • • • • • Relevancy to minority struggles for liberation Authenticity of culture and characters Positive images for young readers Anti-racist and anti-sexist themes Literary merit RULES: 1. Any literary form except plays is acceptable-picture book, story, poetry, fiction or non-fiction~. Manuscripts may be submitted for any age level: pre-school through high school. 2. A manuscript must be an original work. Manuscripts should be typed on 8½ x 11 inch paper, double -spaced, on one side only. The writer's name, address and phone number should appear on the top right hand corner of the first page of the manuscript-and the writer's name or title of the manuscri;Jt on the top right hand cornet of each succeeding page. · 3. To have a manu script returned , the contestant must include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient return postage affixed. 4. Please keep a copy of the manuscript, because the Council is not responsi!Jle for loss or damage. S-e n d no original art work or photographs. , 5. A manuscript remains the property of the author who is free to submit it for publication wherever he or she chooses; however, if a manuscript is accepted for publication prior to its submission to the contest, or if it is published before the judges' decisions are announced, that manuscript is no longer eligible for a prize. 6. The decision ·of the judges is final. The judges may withhold prizes if they do not find manuscripts they think are of sufficient merit. 7. The judges will announce their decision by March of 1977. Non-winning manuscripts will be returned after that date . Winning manus-cripts, including runners-up, wil,l be submitted to publishers who have expressed interest in the contest. The Council's only wish is to help minority writers find publishing outl~ts; it does not act as an agent and accepts no payment for its services. 8. The contest ends December 31, 1976. All entri~s must be at the Council office on or before that date. IV SEND ENTRY Tf): Contest Committee Council On Interracial Books For Children 1841 Broadway New York, New York 10023 Please indicate your minority group. Your manuscript must be entered in the same category. Page 23 �TREATY 6 Onioll Lake :Pow-wow Centennial Parade Metis people were represented too. 1Sturgeon Lake Band <;ouncil and Ed Lavallee. I Page 24 - �TREATY 6 The Thunderchild float took first prize. Page 25 �TREATY-6 . Queen's Rep. Now Treaty Indian One hundred years ago we made Treaty with the Queens representative. Now one of these representatives is a Treaty Indian . The Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta, Ralph Steinl}auer is a Treaty Indian from the Saddle Lake Reserve and a member of the Treaty Six area. Speaking to the opening ceremon. ies at the Onion Lake Tradtional Games , he stressed unity and hope for the future. "When our forefathers m a d e Treaty, they were given promises but we also made certain promises. We promised to keep the peace and respect the flag. We have done that and today 's flag raising ceremony is a symbol of that. " He also expressed his sorrow over the events of the past century. "We have a lot of memories of the past one hundred years, many of them sad. This is ·not a celebration , but a commemoration of the signing of Treaty Six." Lieutenant - Governor Steinhauer and his wife Isabel were given gifts as a token of their aIJ-precation. The Lieutenant-Governor was given a beaded jacket by the pow-wow committee and the Onion Lake Homemakers gave :f\1rs.Steinhauer a wool blanket which she huddled herself up in , in spite of the hot day. The Onion Lake singers concluded by singing an honor song for the Lieutenant-Governor and his wife. The Department of Indian Affairs was represented by the Acting Regional Director General, Joe Leask. " The Indian people of Saskatche- , wan are on the move," he stated. He then referred to the Saskatchewan Indian Community College and other programs recently initiated by Indian people. "These moves are important to us as a trustee. Our role must change as well, so we can work together as partners," he stated. The Federation of Saskatchewan Indians was represented by Chief Sol Sanderson , First Vice-President and Chief of the James Smith Band. He expressed some of the frustration that Indian leaders are currently Page 26 feeling. The problem of recognition of Indian Government, the issue of land claims and the whole question of Indian rights and the trusteeship role of the Indian Department are all issues of current concern. "When we signed Treaty , our forefathers did not give away the right for our jurisdiction as Indian people, and yet we have been suppressed as Indian people. " Some of our lands have not been received yet. Th<;! Indian Affairs Branch as our tru~tee has yet, to recognize or · guarantee our rights." he said . Chief Sanderson stated · tha t the general public must be made aware of the current situation and gain the public support. " It is up to we Indian leaders to set the tone for the next 100 years." In concluding , Chief Sanderson congra tulated the Onion L a k e people for hosting the Treaty Six Commemoration and extended an invitation to everyone to attend the Summer Games to be held at Beardy's Reserve. [Above] Ralph Steinhauer and wife Isabel thalnkinl the Onion Lake Band for the gift of a jacket and blanket. [Below] Lieutenant-Governor Steinhauer and his aide pose before the Treaty flag. I �I I TREATY 6 Guests Well Cared For With over 6,000 -people camping at Onion Lake, the ration crew had their hands full making sure everyone was well fed. · The guests were given food every day at their camp site. These trucks were moving around early in the · morning, distributing items such as bread, potatoes, tea, sugar and beef for a variety, there was fish and moose meat. For this occasion, there was- six head of cattle butchered. The bandowned Triple O Ranch supplied two head from the large herd. . This is a camp of a kind, where else do you get free lodging, free food, free service and a free holiday. ''M.A.S.H.'' Unit Well Staffed Indian Health Services provided a first aid tent which was well ' staffed by regular nurses and Indian Community Health Representatives. The "~ash" unit was well situated and readily a ailable from all .parts of the camp. Dr. H. Graham and Dr. Warburton were the regular team who work on alternate days from Monday to Friday and reside in Paradise Hill. The people were very well looked after in , case there was ariy health problems. Only minor scrapes and cuts were encountered. The water supply was also tested and monitored , by the Medical Ser. vices staff. _Club Displays Handicrafts During the commemoration of Treaty 6 in Onion Lake, the local Home-makers Club displayed their fine arts and ·handicrafts. This club has been active since 1939 at various levels of activity. The club operates from sales.made by the members. There are 54 members who belong to this organization. The Board of Directors are: Preside'nt Maria Stick; Vice-President Emma Whitstone; Secretary Vivian Whitstone; Mrs. Mary Fox, Convenor for this group says, "It's hard to get all the 54 members ·interested, but we finally got going again." Mrs. Mary Fox is on the band council and is also the Community Health representative. The Onion Lake Handicraft booth had necklaces, purses, ve,sts, and other items for sale. The North Battleford Handicraft Co-op had a iisplay there also. · Page 27 �TREATY 6 F.S.I. CITIZEN OF THE Y EAR Will Be Presented At The Annua1·conference In O ctober We're inviting suggestions from the readers. If you hav e any suggestions please send name and reason to · Doug Cuthand ,Communications Directo,:-, F.S.I. 1114 Central Ave. Prince Albert Law & OrderPrevails Whenever there is a pow-wow or some other large gathering, it has to · be controlled one way or another. The Onion Lake Celebrations was one such gathering. First of all, the ·security force should be thanked; without these people, can y o u imagine the problems we would have to put up with. A total of 21 persons, men and women included, made up the Onion Lake security force. They patrolled in pairs and worked eight hours at three _dollars per hour. Head-manning the whole operation was Bruce Carter from Onion Lake. When asked about , problems that security encounters, Mr. Carter replied · that they received a few complaints but not many - "We can't watch every tent." When asked about the liquor problem, he stated that they stopped a lot of liquor from Page 28 coming in, but still some gets by and it's surprising that it is not people from the Onion Lake Reserve, but people from other reserves that try to bring liquor in. Asked i; all the men and women that compose the security force were from Onion Lake, he replied that the force is made up of people from different reserves. Some of these are: Saddle Lake, Thunderchild, and W aterhen Lake. He went on to say that this way the people · working from different reserves would be able to identify the drinkers from the nondrinkers. He stated that all complaints and liquor which is confiscated is turned over to the RCMP. "The whole operation is running smoothly and we do not expect any increase in complaints." The RCMP did double duty, participating in the daily flag lowering and raising ceremonies. �TREATY 6 Wendy ·Dillon (Centennial PrinceSs) Wendy Dillon, a 14-year-old girl from Onion' Lake Reserve, won the title of princess over 10 other girls from the surrounding reserves . The Centenn ial .Princess Pageant was held du ring the commem oration of Treaty 6 held at Onion Lake Reserve, August 9 - 15. Wendy deserves the . title because she had to work hard to earn it . First of all, she had to compete with three . other girls from the reserve to earn her the right to represent Onion Lake Reser ve at the Princess Pageant , an d then she had to compete with 10 othei.-girls . All the girls had to sell tickets which were selling th ree for $1.00 and Wendy won by a wide ,margin ha ving sold approximately $1,100 worth of tickets. Wendy's first ambition is to get her high school diploma after which time she would like to be a ~ecretary. Jimmy - First Runner-up at Princess Pageant Dian e Jimmy, a 19-year-old girl CENTENNIAL PRINCESS PAGEANT from the Thunderchild Reserve was · [Left-right] Diane Jimmy [Thunderchlld], Wendy Dillon [Onion Lake], and the first runner-up during the On ion Barbara Gladue [Flying Dust]. Wendy won the title as Princess. Lake Centennial Princess Pageant . Dian e "'.ho was picked by the Chief and Council to represent Thurt derchild :Reserve at the Pageant sold appro ximately $670. w o r t h of ticket s. Diane who completed her graoe 12 diploma is presentl y tak ing a Nurses Assistant course at Saskatoon. This cour se · is a one-year course . and Diarie has already completed half a year. When Miss Jimmy completes the course, she would like to go back and help her people by working at th e Tu rtlefor d Hospital which is situat ed in a town close .to the Thun derchil d Reserve . Gladue - Second ~unner -up at Princess Pageant Barbara Gladue , a 14-year-old girl was pick~d by the Chief and Council to represent the Flying Dust Reserve. She sold approximately $599.00 worth of tickets which placed her as the second runner -up . Barbar a is a grade nine student at Meado w Lake High School and her prese nt goal is to finish high school. Diane Jimmy receiving crown as First Runner-up at Princess Pageant. Page 29 �TREATY 6 CAMP SCENES Bannock and dried meat. • .nimm! Boy! The end of a hard day . :~. Gamblint is supposed to be illegal, but these two members of the RCMP enjoy watching as much as everyone else. ' · Nokum. Pow-wow time. Page 30 �TREATY 6 ~oodb ye Tent, Hello·Motorhome Remember when a canvas tent was the last word in camping equipmen t? Well times have changed. Now the well-equipped Indian pow-wow enthus iast shows up in everything, from the familiar canvas tent to a thirty-foot' motor hom~ and everything in between. , The g.-eatest invention since the travois is a pickup truck with a cab on the back. Page 31 �TREATY 6 / The Centennial Cake was divided up and eJ\ioyed by all. The canoe races took place first on the river and late r moved to a calm.er lake. Eric Tootoosis, busy ·losing his shirt at the hand gam es. " I' m sure I heard a nickel drop P' Page 32 Welcome Visitors - This year Saskat chewan was an import ant stop at the pow-wow trail. Shown are some of the places our guests c~me from. �, / TREATY 6 Onion Lake Track And Field RUNNING BOARD JUMP [Ages s ·.·9] Joanne Boucher [Elenore Lake, Alberta], Donna Whits tone [Onion Lake], Wendy Carter [Onion .Lake]. ONE-HALF MILE RACE Donald Quinney, Wayne Gadwa, Ralph Chief. STANDING BOARD JUMP Joanne Boucher [Elenore Lake, Alberta], Cheryl Spyglass [Mosquito], Donna Whitstone [Onion Lake] •. _ STANDING BROAD JUMP [Ages 10 and 11] Roseanna Okanee, Millie Whitstone, Donna : :· ~--·· RUNNING BOARD JUMP [Ages 10 and llJ Donna W apass [Thunderchild], Millie Whitstone . [Onion Lake], RoseannaOkanee [Thunderc~ildl. STANDING BROAD & RUNNING BOARDJUMP Lorraine Spyglass [Mosquito], Tina Hynne. (MeadowLake] Susie W askewitch lOnion Lake]. Page 33 �75-YARD DASH [Ages 12 and 13] Ivan Gadwa [Kehewin, Alberta], Ricky Gadwa [Kehewin, Alberta], Dwayne Anderson [Red Pheasant]. ) Girls ,( 14-15) ·Track & Field ·Events The first event was the Standing Broad Jump. This was won by Linda Weeseekusk of Thundel'child and second place was won by Rachel Quinney of Frog Lake. Caroline Fiddler of W aterhen Lake. placed third. The Running Broad Jump was won by Linda Weeseekusk of, Thunderchild and Caroline Fiddler of Frog Lake placed second. Third was won by Francis ' Quinney of Frog Lake. In the Hop , Step, and Jump event, Carolyn Fiddler placed first, with Rachel Quinney coming in second and - Linda W eeseekusk p 1 a cing third. . The 75-yard dash was won by Carolyn Fiddler, Rachel Quinney took second and Linda W eeseekusk , placed third. The Ball Throw event was won by Rachel Quinney, Francis Quinney second, and Linda Weeseek u s k third. A total of 10 girls took in all the events , the competition was ·very close all along. A large number of people were on ~and to see the events and cheer their representative in each event. Page 34 BROAD JUMP [Ages 12 and 13] Percy Lightening THobemma], Dwayne Anderson (Red Pheasant], Gerald W apass (Thunderchildi . . Buglar Places First In Boys 14-15 In spite of a hot day, the track and field events took place at Onion Lake Recreation Grounds. There were events for boys and girls - 14 and 15 years of age. The events included Running Broad Jump, Standing Broad Jump, Ball Throw, and Hop, Step, and Jump. Large numbers of people were on hand to see the action and performances .. In the boys 14 and 15 year old events, Lester Buglar took first in four events. There were a total of five events. The first event was the Running Broad Jump. Lester Buglar of Red Phesant took first, and Alex Peechow, Tbunderchild Reserve, took second and Winston Buglar, Red Phesant placed third. ,...,, The second event, Standing Broad Jump, again went to Lester Buglar. He jumped 8 feet and one and one-half inches, Alex Peechow placed second with a jump of 7 feet 7 inches. Third went to Ken Dufresne, jumping a distance of 7 feet 2 inches. The Hop, Step, and Jump again was won by Lester Buglar with a jump of 34 feet, 11 inches, and Dwayne Tootoosis placed second with 31 feet 7 inches. The third place went to Winston Buglar with a jump of 30 feet 10 and one-half inches. In the 100 yard dash, it was, once again, won by Lester Buglar, second place by Charles Stone, Jack Bouchu placed third. · The last event which was the Ball Throw, Kenneth Dufresne placed first, Deon Whitstorte second, third went to Dwayne Tootoosis. The track and field events were sponsored by the Onion Lake Band. Young . Men - 16 And Over Track and field events saw some great competition as some ten young men 16 and over from different reserves matched each other's stamina in the Running Broad Jump and the Hop, Step, and Jump. In the Running Broad Jump, it was Ralph 'Chief from Onion •Lake winning with a jump that measured 17 feet, one and one-half inches, in second place was Wayne Gadwa · from Kehewin at 16 feet, 7 inches, and in third place was Donald Quinney from Frog Lake with 16 feet, five inches. In the Hop, Step, and Jump, Brian Macdonald from Onion Lake won first place with a jump that measured a\ 36 feet, five and one-half inches, second was Cameron Mosquito with 35 feet, and in third was Ralph Chief with a 34 feet one-half inch jump. The crowd that was on hand got a few laughs as some of the young men could not get their feet co-ordinated and would end up not jumping at all. �TREATY 6 Alberta Runners Conie First In Five-Mile Race ; The cross-country race proved to be one of the most exciting events as 25 runners from Saskatchewan, ' neighbouring province Alberta and two .from the United States competed in the five-mile trek. The race was even more exciting for the spectators as one person hit the ditch when his brakes failed. He was driving back from the starting line to try and make it to the finish line before the first runner came in . This particular person ' didn't take the time to check and see if anything was broken in his car. He and his passengers jumped out, jumped into the back of a truck and away they went to await the runner to come in. As it was, they waited . at least 10 minutes before Wayne Youngchief from Kehewin Reserve , Alberta, came in first with a time of 33 minutes . Joey Quinney from Frog Lake, Alberta, came in three minutes later with a time of 36 minutes. Elliot Stanley, Onion Lake, Sask . came in third at 37 minutes; fourth place went to Edgar Baptiste , Red Pheasant, Sask. with 41 minutes; fifth place , Ron Ironchild, Little Pine, Sask. with 44 minutes; and sixth place went to Angus MacDonald, Onion Lake, Sask . with 48 minutes. Sixth place was hard fought between Leo Gadwa from Kehewin Reserve, Alberta and the winner Angus MacDonald. Angus reached · the last half-mile first , but after slowing down w.as passed by Leo. The last quarter-mile proved to be too much for Leo as he too slowed down, started walking and was then passed by Angus for the last time. This put Leo Gadwa in seventh place and Tyrone Tootoosis - in eighth place. These were the only runners to complete the five-mile race. · The boys were tired, but were happy for ~heir performances. ·The starters. The Finishers: [1-r] Wayne Youngchief and Joey Quinney. Page 35 �TREATY 6 15 Mile Relay - Closely Run Burton Lewis won the 15-mile twohorse relay · and Adam Tootoosis' horse came in second. Tootoosis' horses were ridden by Dwayne Tootoosis the first rider and Leo Tootoosis was the final rider on the last leg to the finish line. The third place winner was Jehu Baptiste. The course was laid out between the Onion Lake Recreation Centre to the Triple d Ranch at the distance of seven and one-half miles. The course was ridden by six teams of riders ,' each consisting of two riders per team. The first riders rode to the Triple O Ranch and the second riders rode the final leg of the course. The course was laid out through muskeg, hills and old country trails. As they crossed the finish line, Burton Lewis was ahead by half a horse length, with Leo Tootoosis riding Adam Tootoosis' horse com- ing in second. The third place winner was Jehu Baptiste, with Ken Tootoosis taking fourth and Eric Lewis in fifth. The judges times on the horses were: Burton Lewis 40 minutes , Adam Tootoosis, 40 minutes and one' second , Jehu Baptiste had ~he time of 43 minutes. The relay was sponsored by the Thunderchild Band, the total purse of $600 and trophies were donated by Thunderchild Band. The race was officiated by Joe Jimmy Jr., Recreation Directo r for Thunderc h i 1 d Band. A large number of people were on hand to watch the race. Flyin_gDust Takes Ball Tourney Even a reporter for the S~katchewan Indian got involved in the events.- Page 36 Flying Dust defeated Frog Lake by a score of 5 to O to win the Treaty 6 Celebrations trophy at Onion Lake. The game was fast and exciting with Robert Fiddler coming out as the winning pitcher. Flying Dust was the first on the score-board and that was the way the game stayed, with Flying Dust having the upper hand. Earlier Flying Dust had defeated Waterhen by a score of 11 to 4, and also defeated Onion Lake 8 to 0. Meanwhile , Frog Lake had defeated Kehewin and then got a bye. In other games , Poundmaker def e a t e d Thunderchild to place first in the B side. �TREATY 6 ·Baptis te Takes Top Hon or s A young lady from Pound ma ker Reserve showed the crowd what is ·done on the track and field , · when she walked off with top hono urs in four events and placed second fo one event and third in the oth er. The first event that took pla ce was the ba~l throw and Sharon Baptiste of Poundmake r captured th e first place while Bev Fiddler took second , with Violet Fiddler placin g third. . In the Running Broad Jump, it was once again won by Sharon Baptiste with a jump of 11 feet 9 inches, Violet Fiddler jumped 11 feet 5 and one-half inches to come in second. Lena Fiddler came in thi rd with a jump of 11 feet 5 inches. · The next event which w~s Hop, Step, Jump ·was won by Violet Fiddler of Wat erhen with a jump of 25 feet 7 inches. Sharo n Baptiste placed second with a jump of 24 feet 8 inches. Lena Fiddler jum ped 23 feet 4 and one-half inches for third. Sharon Baptiste won th e St anding Bro~d Jump and Viola Mayah of Frog Lake placed second , .the third place was won by Violet Fiddler. The 200 -meter race was won by Sharon Baptis te·· again and Lena Fiddler of Waterhen took second. Viola Mayah of Frog Lake pl~ced third. ·A total ·of eight girls ra n in this event. The last event was the one-half mile race and a total of five girls ran. Viola Mayah of Frog Lake ,won this . event and 12-year-old Glenda Spyglass of Mosq~ito · placed second. The third place was won by Sharon Baptiste. In spite of the hot weathe r and a faint spell, Sharo n Baptiste won four and placed on the other two event s·. Page 37 Last year's Princess Sandra Matheson c~owns Florence Sanderson. Sander son ·Crowned Princ ess Sanqra Matheson, last year's princess, officially crowned Florence Sanderson, Princess of the Mistawasis Pow-wow. Handing out troph ies for dance competitions at the end of the weeklong commemorations held at Mistawasis Reserve was one t ask Florenc e performed. Florence Sanderson was this year's princess. Florence is a 15-year -old girl who will be taking her eighth grade in the 1 town of Leask. Last year's princess, Sandra Matheson ,·is a 17-year-old girl, who will be taking her grade 10 in the town of Duck Lake. Sandra used to stay at the Duck Lake Ind ian Student Residence, but this year will be boarding out. During her stay at the Stud ent Residence, sh~ was quite a~tive in sports , belon ging to the volleyball, basketball, and softball teams. She was also a ' vice-pre sident for · th e student council. Both of th ese · girls are working under the Summer Student Empl oyment Program . CHIEF A}!T LEDOUX �TREATY 6 Chiel Rod OkeDlow Refuses Treaty Gifts Chief Rod King of the Lucky Man Band refused medallions for himself and his members of the Band Council at the ceremonies commemorating the signing of Treaty 6. Chief Rod King said it was a profound regret that he could not, in the name of his people, accept the presentation of the medallions from Chief Justice Emmett Hall, representing the Crown. The ceremonies wertt held at Beardy's Reserve west of Duck Lake. I have asked my brother Chiefs' to let me say a few words oh this occasion. I would like to speak for a few moments about this situation in which I and the members of my band, find ourselves in 1976, one hundred years after the signing of )'reaty 6. My band once numbered 872 p~ople. Today there are 48 of us. We are scattered throughou~ this province, on different reserves, in cities, and liv)ng under conditions which "civilized" people would not tolerate were they forced to endure them. We too are civilized people, with a culture and a tradition, of momenfal courage and perseverance, of great bravery and greater suffering. In this "civilized" country, we have become refugees. We have crossed no frontiers, we have no foreign passports, yet we, like many other nations, have 1 no country. My band , has no reserve. , The fundamental rights which were promised to my forefather, Chief Lucky Man, in July, 1879, have never been honoured. Men came from the Queen, they promised us ,land, housing, education, health care and treaty money. In ninety-seven years, the most fundamental of all human rights has never been granted to u's. There is a litany of broken promises which has followed us through the years. You offer respect, flags and medals, it is meaningless and empty for me and my people. Wt?are like the unknown soldier, buried in Westminster Abbey. He is honoured by all people. How much better for that honoured soldier if his own people could honour him in rest. My band is without a home. We are squatters on the reserves 1where we live, without a voic~ in the councils of those .reserves, without land, without pride of place or possession, without future for the generations of our people who may survive. We are here today to honour Treaty #6. To revive our culture, not for the whiteman to enjoy, and go home and forget about, but that our own children _may know where from they spring. Men have come again from the Queen, I ask these men here today ; if they will honour the Treaty -signed by Chief Lucky Man, ninety-seven years ago, will my people have a home, and honour and a future We, who have no home, ask in the name and spirit of Treaty #6, that this treaty _now be ~onoured, and our rights granted. , Page 38 , I would like to quote from a book by Chief Dan George, something which expresses our feelings, and which has relevance here today"We have diminished in numbers and paid for our past with . sorrow and pain , of which no generation of native people is without it's share. W ~ have suffered much, now we stand to lose all, unless we preserve whatever is left from the days of our ancestors. · There is longing in the hea,rt of my people to reach ' out and grasp that which is needed for our survival. There is longing among the young of my nation to secure for themselves and their people the skills which will pro. vide them with a sense of w.orth and purpose. They will be our new warriors. Their training will be much longer and more demanding than it was in the olden days. The long years of study will demand more than determina- · tion, separation from family will demand endurance. But they will emerge wit~ their , hands held forward, not to receive welfare, but to grasp t)le place in society that is rightly ·ours. I am Chief, but my power to make war is gone, and the only weapon left to me is speech. It is only with tongue and speech that I can fight my people's war." Ladies and gentlemen, we have _nothing left to preserve from the days of our ancestors except Treaty #6. It is with profound regret that I cannot, in the name of my people, accept your presentation to me today. It .is only with tongue and speech that I can ask, after ninety-seven years, that the treaty, which we honor today, be honoured by your gov~rnment, and the people of the Pap-A-Way Band receive the reserve they were promised so long ago. I thank you." �TRE,ATY 6 Treaties Should Be Legislated Mr. Diefenbaker told the assembled Indian bands that it was 73 years ago that he and his late father, mother and brother Elmer had arriv- · ed at Fort Carlton over the old buffalo trails. · "That's a long time in anyone's life ... I've ,seen the development of the west," the former Tory Chief said. , Mr. Diefenbaker spoke of visiting the Beardy's R~serve in 1904. · He spoke of carrying appeals to higher courts without charge when he practised law in Sas\(atchewan, believing --the native people should have equal access to justice. ' "One hundred years ago today, a treaty was made ... Number 6 ... a treaty that should be as effective as it , was when it was originally signed upon in 1876. "My stand is as clear as it can possibly be," he said. "The courts have decided the treaties are · not valid . . . I feel absolutely convinced that those treaties should be implanted into a statute of Canada by parliament. " Chief Ernie M i k e of Beardy's Reserve, addressing crowd at Treaty 6 Commemorations. While Judd Buchanan was unable to attend, his Parliamentary Secretary Iona Campagnola (L-Skeena) told Indians !the Federal9overnment is working towards making Indians an integraJ part of Canadian society while safeguarding their rights. Campagnola said a new policy announced by Buchanan August 10 will strengthe n government-Indian relations. The policy j ncludes areas like group control of treaty rights, control over policy change, social equity and environmental protection. She said the native people should remember the world of 1876 so the "integrity of culture could be maintained." The MP , who herself is of native ancestry, said the federal government is pursuing a redefinition of the ,agreements without changing their original spirit. We envision ·continue~ _t r e a t y rights, land claims, land entitlement ... she continued. Page 39 �TREATY 6 "WeM~st Uphold The ·vision" "The Treaty demands this of both " It is from this moment on that our nations." we, the Federal Government and InThe harmony Chief Ahenak~w dians , must pledge ourselves to -up-spoke of does not exist as he hold the vision of our ancestors continued: "Instead of the positive abou t th is Tre aty," Chief Dave 1 kind of survival the Queen assured Ahenake w stated at the recent Cenus would be ours thr ough the treatennial Commemo ratio n at Beardy's Reserve. , ties , we have found ourselve s struggReadin ·g from a prepared speech , ling through the years with underhanded bigots of the government the FSI Chief stressed the imporwhose · intent it was to destroy the - tance of the occasion and his hope for the future . I very fibre of our existence as Indians.'' • "This Treaty is the vow of our Reflecting on Indian Affairs Minforefathers to maintain harmony ister Judd Buchanan's speech at the with one another forever. The spirit Treaty 6 Commemorati on at Saddle and terms of the treaty are ·the means Lake, Alberta, Chief Ahenakew statby which this harmony is to be mained: tained. " "The minister talks ab out how, as "In the presence of God, we have committed ourselves for as long as we enter a new century for Treaty 6, the sun shines and the rivers flow to he would like to rebuild and develop live by this Tr eaty.'' with us, the original Treaty intent of "This is powerful medicine. " partnership. He says we must arrive Chief Ahenake w stre ssed the har - at common agreement on objectives and shared responsi bility for achievmony that was promis ed between the two signing nations . ' ing this partnership that the Treaty "As Indians , our elders have originally inten ded." always ta ught us to love our brothers In closing, he said , ."Let the begin nand to look into our own hearts and ing of the second century of Treaty 6 the hearts of other to understand mark the beginning of a commiteach other." ment to redress the past, to strength"T his is the work of harmony. " en our .relationship, and to work jointly towards the improvem ent of the situation of the Indian -0eoole." \ "The minister can be assured that we intend to do our part in that commitment. But' let the minister also be assured that as he also ; said , many Indians do not yet trust the government. I know this is because of the abuse of that tmst .by the government in the past." Emphasizing the government's trust position, Chief Ahenakew .called for the government to sit down together with the Indians and review what the Treaty really means. '' Once ·we have agreed together on the spirit, intent and terms of the Treaty, as well as our common objectives and mutual responsibilities , then we can begin. this second century of our Treaty confident in ·the knowledge that we have a clear direction to jointly follow that is founded in renewed trust and harmony ." Commenting on the Centennial Games, Chief Ahenakew stressed the 'important link between the youth and the elders. "It ·is especially a good time for these games to be held , for while our youth will be competing in a friendly way with one another , it will be within the context of an event that is of sacred importance to Indians in Saskatchewan." Chief Dave Ahenakew was the first to receive his Treaty medal. Page 40 �TREATY 6 Retiring Indian Land Claims Commissioner Dr. Lloyd Barber said when he first stepped into the job six years ago, he did not realize the significance of treaties to Indian people. And he said today most Canadians do not. But the treaty marked the end of a way of life for the Indian and helped define the past, present and future relationship of Indians to government. Barber, University of Regina president, said Canadians in the last decade seem to live up to the spirit of treaties. But it will only come with broader understanding of the treaties significance. JUSTICEEMMETHALL Problems Of Past Must Be Rectified · Retired Supreme Court Justice the Treaty 6 area, the existence of Emmett Hall, representing t rre treaties today makes it binding on Queen, assured band members past both government and band memproblems are being rectified. "I bers. "The fact that the Department think it would be reasonable to conof Indian Affairs is involved in the clude · that the government's particeremonies means that the govern- · dpation here today ... must imply ment still holds to the treaty." that the defaults of the past are being "The second century must redeem 1rectified and promises made 100 what the first century failed 'to years ago will be fulfilled," he said. accomplish. If the promises are not The Chief Justice was speaking kept in the future, then the·ceremonduring the opening of the Treaty 6 ies at Beardy's reserve have little real Commemoration ceremonies held at meaning." He went on to say that the the Beardy's Reserve, August 23. people at the ceremony should not The ceremonies, attended by Federal ·.dwell on the injustices of the past, but and Provincial officials, marked the should rather look to the future. signing of Treaty 6 100 years ago at The Chief Justice told the assemnearby Fort Carlton. bled Indian bands that in the week of commemorations which follows the Emmett Hall said in reply, to members of the 31 Band Chiefs in · ·Opening ceremony, "May it demon- strate that you have the desire and capacity to continue in efforts you are making and taking your place in Canadian society." "This is what the treaty should mean ... a demonstration to all . . .of the vitality and capacity of your forefathers in surviving to this time," Justice Hall concluded. I "Perhaps, it will take another 100 years before that we may reconvene in a more hopeful note ... that all of Canada can participate in our ceremony. During the opening ceremonies, Chief Justice Emmett Hall presented each Chief with silver and bronze medallions similar to ones given signatory Chiefs 100 years ago. Page 41 �TREATY 6 Mr. Ju stice Emmet Hall presented each Chief with a copy of the original treaty gifts. Each Chief received a silver me dal , each councill or a br onze medal, and th e Band received a Union Jack and Ma ple Leaf flag. Here Chief Miles Venne of the La Ronge Band receives his pr esentation ~ · Chief Dave Ahenakew adclreulng the crowd. Page 42 �TREATY 6 Early Photos And Sketches No pictures were taken at the signing of Treaty , Number Six even though other treaties were recorded on film. We were able to get these two photos from the Archives. One is a drawing of Chief Beardy . making a speech at Fort Carlton. The date is August 26, 1876. The photo is Courtesy the Public · Archives of Canada. The other is an 'early photo of Fort Carlton. The treaty was not made at the fort as some historians indicate, but at a neutral hill between the fort and the Indian encampment, thus indicating the · Queen's respect for Indians as a separate nation and owners of the land. This photograph is courtesy the Saskatchewan Archive$. �I '1976-------------, ,,; • CENTENNIA 'L INDIAN SUMMER GAMES . 197 4 Records S1nashed DUCK LAKE - Eighteen times, the 1974 Saskatchewan I n d i a n Summer Games records were rewritten as the Bantam athletes took advantage of almost perfect weather in the track and field events for 1976. Two years ago in August , the first Saskatchewan Indian S u m m e r Games held on the Cote Reserve was marred by wet and windy weather. In spite of the unfavourable conditions all events in track and field were automatically recorded as records. Marvin Tuckanow had seven gold medals that time as he was a dominant force bringing in points for the Regina District . This year again , the Regina area almost completely dominated as the dynamic duo of Kevin Walker and Craig Desnomie teamed up and tore apart Marvin Tuckanow's records in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and the 400 meter sprints. , Only two of Marvin Tuckanow's records still stand as Lester Buglar of the North Battleford District failed to edge out the 1974 record in the long jump. And in the triple jump taken by Craig Desnomie this year, Tuckanow's record of 10.54 meters still remains to be broken. Dale Whitecap of the Regina District cleared five feet one inch in the high jump, thus beating Tuckanow's record of four feet eleven inches. Donald Shingoose sprinted his way for a gold as he made the SOmeters in 6. 9 seconds flat, thus going down into the records topping another one of wonder boy Marvin's records by .4 seconds . There was a lot of speculation in what might of happen if Marvin Tuckanow did not have to run on damp muddy ground and windy conditions. If he had . had the same weather conditions as Duck Lake would his records have been different? Would they have been untouch. ed? Stanley Sasakamoose of the Saskatoon District edged out 1974 record holder Tommy Daniels in the 1500 _ meters by one second, while Kevin Walker went into the history books in his 800 meter romp in 2: 17 minutes. David Arcand heaved the shotput l 0.8 meters surpassing D a r r y 1 Buffalo's mark of 10:55 meters of 1974. Kevin Walker took his third gold medal and his second record breaker by smashing D a r r y I Buffalo's 30.38 meters by more than 1.62 meters in the discuss. Big Fred Cote of the Yorkton District sailed that javelin almost twice the length of Brian Obey's record of 1974 in 23.38 meters. Freddie's throw was 38.36 meters which is (Continued on next page) A very happy group of gold medal winners in the girls fastball events at Duck Lake. To get the gold, these well coached girls narrowly defeated Cote [Yorkton District] for the championship. These girls represent the North Battleford District, and are from the Poundmaker Reserve. Page 44 �\ SUMMER GAMES (Continued from last page) going to be very _tough to break if there will ever be another Saskatchewan Indian Summer Games. While the boys were picking away at the 1974 records, the· girls were -also slashing away at the old records. Just like the boys only two events in the long jump, owned by Seim~ Bear, and the triple jump taken by Sharon Baptiste ,both in 1974, will remain in the 1976 records . Frieda Watson of the Yorkton District holds the queen's title in the 200 and 400 meter sprints, while Theresa Desnomie of Regina reigns as a recot'd holder in the discus and shotput events for this year. Arlene Cote from the Yorkton District made a clean sweep of the SO meters dash by 7. 9 seconds topping the old mark set by Theresa Desnom ie in 8.3 seconds. Thelma Daniels of the Saskatoon District I beat the old mark almost by two seconds m the 100 meter sprints. Sonia McKay set a fii,riou s pace thus beating the old 1974 mark by an incredible 18 seconds . With this time, Sonia would of left Melinda McNab by about 100 yards in this 800 ~eter enduranc e race. Melinda McNab's 1974 record is 3:04.4. Caroline Fiddler of Meadow Lake run of 5:80 minutes in the 1500 meter race was good enough to beat . th e old mark of 6: 19.8 minutes held by Esther Shingoo se: • I Sonia McKay from the Regina District set a record~breaking pace staying ahead of hot pursuing Carol Fiddler in the 800 meter race. In the 1500 meters, the same girls had a furious two-way race at ·the finish stretch, but Carol Fiddler of the Meadow Lake District turned the tables around by winning the gold and thus breaking the 1974 record. _ _Florence Marion of Saskatoon cle.ared a heigh t of four feet by five inches to be at Linda Brittain's 1974 high j ump record of four feet one i-nch. Nora Bell's thro w of tbe javelin in 21.84 meters defeated the old record set by Zelda Shingoose by .26 meters. As was expected, the weather turned out perfect for •the athletes. Anothe r fact or that was in this year's advant age to the athletes was they had the comfort s of the Duck Lake Student Residence at their disposal instead of camping out. These are the Yorkton District girls from the Cote Reserve, who were runners-up in the fastball and volleyball events at the Saskatchewan Indian Summer Games at Duck Lake; Page 4S �SUMMER GAM ES Soccer A proud and happy team from the North Battleford Distr ict , who were a dominant force in the volleyball and soccer events at the Indian Summer Games at Duck Lake. They were clearly the winners in both events. Duck Lake - The Little Pines soccer team took the three-day soccer tournament at the Indian Summer Games in Duck Lake and went home with a gold medal. There were a total of three teams · that took part in the tournament. Each team played two games per day and the point system was used. The teams that took part were Sturgeon Lake, Beardy's and Little Pines. , On the first day of the tournament, each team won one game each and on the second day, Little Pine won both of their games and Sturgeon Lake won one. On the final day , Sturgeon 'Lake won over Beardy's and Little Pines won over Sturgeon Lake by a score of 6 to 1. The scorers for Little Pines were: Lester Buglar, three goals; Myles Kakum, two goals; and Garry Thunder , one goal. ' Th e- lone goal for Sturgeon Lake was scored by Danny Moosehunter. In the final, Little Pines had the gold; Sturgeon Lake, silver; and Beardy's won the bronze. The co-ordinator for the soccer tournament was Noel Turner. In spite of the high winds and rain, the soccer matches were not cancelled . A part of the soccer action at the Saskatchewan Indian Summer Games at Duck Lake. The North Battleford District took the gold, while the Prince Albert District took the silver, and the Saskatoon District walked away with the bronze medal. ' Page 46 ./ �SUMMERGAMES- Volleyball Duck.Lake -There were.six girls teams representing all districts in the volleyball events at the Sask. Indian Summer Carnes. These were, Mistawasis, Little Pine, Little Red, Peepeekisis, Cote, and Meadow Lake. In the first round, Mistawas is defeated Little Pine and Little Red defoated Peepeekisis. The losers then went to the B side. Little Red then played Meadow Lake and defeated them and advanced to the finals, with M~adow Lake going to the B side. Mistawasis and Cote played off and Cote won and advanced to the finals, and Mistawasis went to the B side. Mistawasis played Little Pine and won, along with Peepeekisis who defeated Meadow Lake. These teams then played off and Peepeekisis won winning the bronze medal on the B side. In the finals, Little Red defeated Cote by a score of 15-7 and the gold medal went to Little Red and Cote received the silver medal. Azaire Bird from the Little Red River reserve guided bis girls team to a gold medal in volleyball and a bronze medal in basketball. Azaire Bird, standing in the left side, represented the Prince Albert District. I Duck Lake - Poundmaker boys volleyball teatn had no trouble \vinning the gold medal. In the first game, they beat Muskeg two straight games out of three, with scores of 15-5 and 15-8. Next they tackled the Cote team and experienced more difficulty with this team, but eventually bested them winning two out of three games. , The first game was in their favour with a score of 15-1O; Cote took the second game by a score of 16-14 and the last game, of course, went to Poundmaker with a score of 15-11. The deciding game for the gold medal was played against Peepeekisis and here again Poundmaker The Peepeekisis girls representing Regina brought a gold in basketball and had no trouble taking two straight bronze medals in fastball and volleyball for this district. · games by score of 15-13 and 15-8. Peepeekisis took the silver medal , while the bronze went to La Ronge. I I , Page 47 �SUMMER GAMES Basketball ( . . . Duck Lake - In the girls basketball events, there were four reserves competing for the medals ;t the Summer Games . In the first game , it was Ochapowace defeating Mistawasis by a score -of, 31-14 where they .advanced to the final. , , The second g~me saw Peepeekisis defeat Little Red by a score of 38-19, and thus Peepeekisis wenf into the finals. · On the B side, it was Little Red defeating Mistawasis by a score of 34-24 · for the bronze medal. For the , final game , a very tight first half was played , but Peepeekisis played hard in the final half and defeated Ochapowace by a score of 33-12 to win the gold medal and Ochapowace winning the silver. And here are the guys re~ponsible for bringing in most of the points for the Regina Dista:ict. 1:hese fellows won medals in every event entered, a gold in fastball, a silver ID volleyball, and a bronz e in basketball. Kevin Walker [second from left, sta nding] and Craig Desnomie [fourth from left, standing] brought a total of2 7 points in track and field . The gentlemaii .with the cap is a happy Enock Poitr as, the coach from Peepee kisis. Duck Lake - La Ronge boys basketball team won the gold medal after beating Peepeekisis in the first game and then in their second game beating Muskeg by a close score of 3S-31. . . . Both ·teams were strong players and neither team could let ·up and relax. By the time 'the game was over, they were tired but a jubilant bunch of boys. As one bqy from Muskeg so aptly pout it, ",We still won the silver medal." The bronze medal went to rt:t:peekisis winning by a score of 26;22 ovet Cote. Only four teams competed in this event. The Y orkton District alias Ochapowace squeezed out a silver medal in the girls basketball events ·at Duck Lake. �• SUMMER GAMES 1976 SASK. INDIA N SUMMER GAMES TEA 'M SPO RTS RE SUL TS NOT INCLUDING RELAY RACES IN TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL Boys North Battleford (Gold) Regina (Silver) Prince Albert (Bronze) Girls Prince Albert (Gold) Yorkton (Silver) Regina (Bronze) / ,' Points · Prince · Albert 4 North Battleford 3 Regina 3 ·2 Yorkton ,SOCCER Points BAS~TBALL Girls Regina (Gold) Yorkton (Silver) Prince Albert (Bronze) Boys Prince Albert (Gold) Saskatoon (Silver) Regina (Bro°:ze) - Points Prince Albert 4 Regina 4 Saskatoon . 2 Yorkton 2 FA STBALL Girls Boys - - Regina Yorkton North Battleford Saska toon 2 1 Points Brought In Team Sports Points North Battleford (Gold) Yorkton (Silver) Regina (Bronze) I Regina (Gold) Yorkton (Silver) Saskatoon (Bronze) 3 Nort h Battleford (Gold) Princ e Albert (Silver) Saskato on (Bronze) Regina Pri n_ce Albert North Battle ford Yorkt on Saskat oon . 4 4 3 1 11 10 9 8 4 I . GIRLS TRACK & FIELD MEDAL - POINT RESULTS Name Frieda Watson Carol Fiddler Thelma Daniels Theresa Desnomie Arlene Cote Rose Lilly Charles Sonia McKay Lorraine Walker Florence Marion Nora Bell Linda Obey Charlene Head Betty Watson Karen Goodwill Kathy W atsoy Maryle Bear Elaine Daniels Eldeen Marion Kim Severight District Yorkton Meadow Lake Saskatoon Regina Yorkton Prince Albert Regin~ Regina Saskatoon r'jorth Battleford Regina Saskatoon Yorkton Regina Yorkt on Meadow Lake Prince Albert Saskatoon Yorkton I Gold Silver 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 - 1 2 I I 11 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - ' - - - - Bronze 1. / ·1 1 1 - Points 8 8 6 6 6 6 5 5 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 Page 49 1· �SUMMER GAMES BOYS TRACK & FIELD MEDAL - POINTS RESULTS I Name Craig Desnomie ,., Kevin Walker Lester Buglar Donald Shingoose Fred Cote David Arcand Stanley Sasakamoose Ambrose Charles Earl Cameron · Gordon Merasty Robert Merasty Lagerius Bear Bobby Badger Daryl Cofe Flen Henderson District Regina Regina North Battleford Yorkton Yorkton Saskatoon Saskatoon Prince Albert Saskatoon Meadow Lake Meadow Lake Prince Albert Yorkton Yorkton Prince Albert Gold 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 - Siiver 2 2 4 2 - - - . - Bronze 1 2 3 - - - 1 1 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - I • Po~ 13 14 13 8 3 3 3. 2 2 2 1 ,. ·1 1 1 1 •. . POINTS BROUGHT IN TRACK & FIELD EVENTS Boys District Girls Regina 20 Yorkton 19 Meadow Lake 10 Saskato on 13 7. Prince Albert North Battleford · J 27 13 . 3 8 4 13 Standing & Total Points Regina Yorkton .Saskatoon North Battleford Me_adow Lake Prince Albert RELAY RACES Girls Saskatoon Yorkton Regina • I . TOTAL FOR ALL TRACK & FIELD EVENTS . District Regina York,ton Saskatoon North Battleford Meadow Lake Prince Albert I Pag~ SO . Points 49 37 26 16 13 11 3 2 1 Boys Yorkton Saskatoon Regina 47 32 21 16 13 11 I 3 2 1 GRAND ~GGREGATE POINT TQTAL & STAN DINGS District Regina Yorkton North Battleford Saskatoon Prince Albert Meadow Lake ; Points 60 45 25 25 21 13 I �SUMMER GAMES GIRLS TRACK '& FIELD RECORDS • . I I / Event SO meters 100 meters 200 meters 400 meters 800 meters 1500 meters Long Jump Triple Jump High Jump Discus Javelin Shotput 1974 ' Desnomie I 400 meter •relay Record 1976 Thereasa Darlene Kingfisher Zelda Shingoose Esther Shingoose Melinda McNab ~sther Shingoose Selma Bear Sharon ijaptiste Linda Brittain Karen Marion Zelda Shingoose Karen Marion ~ .3 sec. 16.2 sec. 33 sec. 1:22.S min. 3:04.4 min . 6:19 .8 min. 3:87 m. 8:26 m. 4 ft. 1 in . 20:s2 m. 21:58 m. 7:16 m . Prince Albert 1 :06 sec. Arlene Cote Thelma Daniels Frieda Watson Frieda Watson Sdnia McKay · Caroline Fiddler Thelma Daniels Lorraine Walker 1 Florence Marion Thereasa Desnomie Nora Bell Thereasa Desnomie Saskatoon 7.9 sec. 14.4 sec. 30.1 sec. 1:12.2 min. 2:45.8 min. 5:80 min. 3:85 m. 8:10 m. 4 ft. 5 in. .23:02 m. 21.84 m. 7:46 m'., new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 still 1974 still 1974 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 1 :02 .1 sec. new 1976' ; BOYS TRACK & FIELD RECORDS 1 Event ' I ·1976 1974 SO meters 100 meters 200 meters 400 meters Long Jump Triple Jump High Jump 800 meters 1500 meters Shotput Discus Javelin Marvin Tuckanow Marvin Tuckanow Marvin Tuckanow Marvin Tuckanow Marvin Tucka riow Marvin Tuckanow Marvin Tuckanow Lost Record Tommy Daniels Darryl Buffaloe Darryl Buffaloe Brian .Obey 7 .3 sec. 13.5 sec. 26.2 sec. 60.8 sec. 4:97 m. 10:54 m. 4 ft. 11 in . 5:02 min. 10:55 m. 30:38 m. 23:38 m. Donald Shingoose Craig Desnomie Craig Desnomie Kevin Walker Lester Buglar Craig Desnomie Dale Whitecap I , Kevin Walker Stanley Sasakamoose David Arcand Kevin Walker Fred Cote 400 meter relay Yorkton 1 :01 sec. Yorkton ' I Record , 6. 9 sec. 12.2 sec. 25.4 sec. 60 sec. -4:95 m. 10:38 m . 5 ft. 1 in; ~:17.2 min. 5:01.2 min. 10:80 m. 32 m. ' 38:36 m. new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 still 1974 still 1974 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 new 1976 0:54.3 sec. new 1976 Page 51 �Saying It For Saskatchewan Indians .. MOCCASIN TELEGRAPH CJNB CKBI North Battleford° Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Prince Albert Saturday, 6:00 p.m. . CFAR Flin Flon, Manitoba Monday, 8:00 p.m. , CJVR Melfort Thursday, 6:00 p.m. CJGX Yorkton Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. CKSA CKRM Lloydminster Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Regina Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ,... Telling it lik~ it is weekly ; on seven radio s·tations I �4-HROUNDUP By: INDIAN 4-H PROGRAM Sub. P.O. #6 SASKATOON . Achievement Day Sale · 1 The Beardy's 4-H Beef Club held their 4-H Achievement Day Sale on Saturday, July 24 on their reserve. Nine members of the club auctioned off their calves before a good crowd that was gathe_red for the . Beardy's Sports Day. This 4-H Club is in its second year under the leadership of Arsene Gamble. Three of the present members have been in the club st.nee it started. Photo at right shows members of the Beardy's 4-H Beef pub . / 4-H Meinbers Attend Co.nference I Katie"Bighead and Alma Sandfly were a pair of tired · but happy girls recently. Katit: and Alma, from the Joseph Bighead Reserve, near Pierceland, Sask., were selected to represent . this province at the :Northern Manitoba 4-H Youth Conference held in The Pas, July 4-9. Katie and Alma both finished their project in the Joseph Bighead 4-H Beef Club. The club has successfully completed its first year of operation. · The Conference dealt with leadership and recreation. The participants enjoyed sessions in sports, arts, crafts, games, dances, nature lore and skits. · Page 53 �Third Annual Indian 4-H Ca~p Page 54 Take 82 campers mostly between 14 and 16 years of age, plus a staff of 15, mix in an outdoor setting including canoe paddles, beads•, and lots to eat for nine days - what do you get? You get lots of exited people, thats what! Such was the story of the third annual Indian 4-H Camp hel9 between August 20-28 at 4-H Camp Rayner on Lake Diefenbaker. The camp was spons.ored by the Saskatchewan Indian 4-H Program. · A lot of credit for the su.ccessful c'amp program must go to the staff who spent many hours with the campers during the program. The counsellors were: Errol Kinistino, Sharon Hildebrand (4-H Staff), Sid Fiddler, Alan Daku, Peter Laliberte, · .Dutch Lerat, Willie Bellgarde, Ray McCallum -and Myra Sage. Culture resource persons were Dan and Eliza Pelletier and Ernest Tootoosis. Camp coordinator was Les Ferguson of the Indian 4-H Program. Two vistors-from Africa, Teboho Mochobocho from Lesotho, and Johnstone Njamburi from Kenya were at the camp also. They were in Canada for the summer to experience living and sharing in another country as part of the International Crossroads Program.(Counsellor Sid Fiddler was in Africa in 1975 with the same program.) The campers were able to select the activities that interested them during the camp. A snake dance through the cabin aria ending up at a campfire, flag making, waterpolo, vollyball tournament, weiner roast, soccer, four-square , modern and pow-wow dancing, watching an elder light · a fire without matches , canoe races, a birthday party, girls vs. boys tug-o-war, slides of Africa, variety night, camp clean-up competition, tie-and-dyeing t-shirts, boat rides, photography, water skiing, making chokers and swimming were a few of the many and varied activities that campers chos) ...Because of the good we.ather most days, water activities were quite popular: Some objectives of the camp are to experience and learn through recreational , cultural, social, and leadership activities. Also that each camper learn greater resposibilities for themselves and others, meet new friends and of course - have fun. ,The 4-H staff , Sharron Hildebrand and Les Ferguson, led a short afternoon session on what the Indian 4-H Program is about and how campers might start a 4-H club in thier home community. Campers came from far and wide. Campers from as far away as fromNikaneet (Maple Creek), Cole, English River, Peter Pond, and Pelican Narrows travelled to Camp Rayner. One camper from Saddle Lake, Alberta, also attended. Unfortunately plans to have two campers. each from Northern Manitoba and the Crow Reserve in Montana could not be finalised for this year. Much credit goes to the field staffs of the F.S.I. and the Saskatchewan Indian Agricultural Program who arranged for the final selection and the travel of the campers ,. Staff and drivers included Wally Simaganis, Paul Laliberte, Wayne Ahenakew, Andy Michael, Ken , �4-H Thomas, Lester Lafond, Ken Sparvier, Caroline Goodwill, Bill Bryant, Louis Sylvestre, Brian Carrier, Joe Quewezance, Art Turner , Ray Whitestone, Ron Burns, Barbera Bitternose, Keith Wuttunee, Ed Pelletier, Dave Langille, Gordon Oaks, Louis Blacksioux, Rita Worm, Ted Strongquill, Edwin Martell and Art Martell, plus others whose names might have been missed unintentionally. • Campers at the 1976 Indian 4-H camp were: Kee1 seekoose: Joseph Quewezance, Calvin Quewezance, Carol Quewezance , Ivy Musqua , Karen Musqua, Darlene Musqua, Darcy Lorenz, Calvin Cote, Betty Cote; Ochapowace: Wanda Issac, Rose Ann Belanger; Cote: • Lorena Friday, Ivan Cote, Shirley Cote; Cowessess; Arthur Lerat , Mark Sparvier; Waterhen: Barbara Lasas; Canoe Lake: Daniel Coulineur, Tony Iron, Larry Iron; Joseph Bighead: Katie Bighead, Lena Bighead, Elizabeth Sandfly, Cameron Kisenwakup; Flying Dust: Selma Derocher, Darlene Derocher; Dillon: Flora Montgrand, Leona Billette, Venita Sylvestre, Wilfred Billette; Patuanak: Ronald Campell, Veronica Dejanais, Lorraine Campbell, Jim Black; Tumor Lake: Joseph Sylvestre, Roger Young; Little Pine: Shirley Frank, Carol Frank, Ina - Kennedy, Diana Blackstar, Jaqueline Kennedy; Moosomin: Brian Wright, Michael Kahpeaysewat; Thunderchild: Dennis Jack; Poundmaker:; Anita Simaganis, Blaine Pavel; Loon Lake: Norman Ben, Johnny Bear; Mosquito: Brenda Stone, Patricia Moosomin; Red Phesant: Denis Wuttunee, Lennie Wuttunee; Poorman: Darrell · Worm, Ramona McNab, Vernon W9rm; Gordons: Dale Hunter, Patricia Cyr, Wendy Sinclair; Starblanket: Denita Starr; Little Black Bear: Maureen Akapew; Maple Creek: Jacqueline Oaks, Grace Stanley, Caroline Mosquito; Piapot: William Lavallee, Gabe Lavallee; . Standing Buffalo: June Smith; Big River: Vernon Bear, Leonard Bear; Saddle Lake: Diane Stein: hauer; Thunderchild: Melvina Jimmy; Ochapowace: Airi Mae Kinistino, Angela Kinistino; John Smith: Marie Bear; Nut Lake: Melvina Quewezance, Irene Nippi; Pelican Narrows: Marie Adelle Custer, Clarise Custer; Cumberland House: Myrtle Settee, Caroline . Settee, Rebecca Laliberte, Sandra Settee, Rosena Laliberte. Page 55 �The Childre n's Section is a regular feature of this paper . It includes stories, legen ds, articles and puzzles on Indian peopl e and related topics. Please sent in your stories, poetry, art work, criticisms, etc. to: Anna Crowe, Curriculum Stu dies & Research Department, Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College, Box 3085, SASKATOON , Saskatchewan. ~ The Indian Encamp men t We hawe alrea dy learr~ed that Indian people of the Plains were nomads wh o followed ' the great her ds of b uffalo who in turn provided them w ith food, clothing and shelter. They had to move often, which is why their dw elling s were simply made and light enough to carry from one camp to another. Moving camp w,as no simple task. It required a lot of org anization 'and many things had to be cons idered. The headmen were the ones w ho decided when it was time to mo v e t o a different site. Scouts were sent out t o look for a suitable location which wou ld offer protection from the weather and from enemies. The new site had to be c lose to water · and wood, with good g razing grounds and exercise areas for horses. It also had to have plenty of roo m-for sports and recreational activities. Each membe r of t he camp .had a duty to perform and ev en the older children kept busy looking aft er the younge 'r ones while parents took down th~ teepees and packed their belon gings. · Before the arriva l of horses , moving was done on foot w it h people carrying or dragging whatever the y o w .n e d on tob ,oggans. Dogs were als o .used to carry packs on their bac ks o r to drag small Page 56 tr avo is. The arrival of horses made m ovi ng muc h easier because belongings cou l d now be lo aded on larger travois. In stead · of . w alk i ng, peop le rode on ·the horse's back or o n the travois. I Before setting up camp at the new site, el ders performed the pipe ceremony. T his was done so the people would be bles se d with good health and hunting · whil e living o n t his site. Te ep ees were always set in a circle. The ce nte r of the encampment was where most activities took place. This was where a fire was kept ' burning at all times, where the Council lodge was -set up and where Elders gathered each morning for the pipe ceremony. It was al so the place where t he Headman ·liv ed and where he met with his ri g ht hand men (CounciHors) to discuss aff airs of t he camp. Social activities such as g rass and round dances, hf'nd and stick gam es als o took place in this area. For religi ous ceremonies, the whole camp would m ove to a clean and unused place set ~side for that purpose. There was alw ays much activity going on ' in the enc am pment with each person _keeping busy in one way or another, but that's ano t her story. Look for it in the next issue. �CHILDREN IND/AN ENCAMPMENT[QUESTIONS] 1. Why did Indian people have to move camp so often? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ • • ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ • • • • • • • •• ••••• ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ • • . ■ ■ ■· ■ 2. What three things ·did the buffalo ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ • ■ ■ --. ■ ■ ■ I ■ ■ • • • ■ • •••• • • • . ■ •••••••••••••••• •a - ■ ••■••• •••••••••••••••••••••••• - ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ .. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ provide Plains Indian people with? ■ • ■ • ■ • • ■ • ■ ■ ■ • ■ • ■ • • ■ • • • I ·• ■ ■ ■ • ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 3. Who decided when .... to mo~e camp? .. ~ . . .......................................... 4. List four things scouts looked for when looking for a 'new campground. •••••• ■ • ■ •••••••••••••• ■ ••••••••••••••••• ■ • • • • • • ••••••••• ■ ■ ■ ••• ••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • •••••• . ••••• • ••••••••••••••••• • •. • • • • ••• 5. Why did Elders perform ••••••••••••••••• ••• • • • ••• •• •••••• • •••••••••• • ••••••• ••••••••••••••• ■ •• ■ .■ · • • ••••• ' ■ • • • • • • • • • •• • • • •••• •••••••••••••• ' • • • • • • I• • up camp? ■ •••••••••••••••• . •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• which took place in the center of the encampment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................... ·• . ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ II ■ . ... ........................................... ■ ■ ' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ .... ............................. I ................. ........................... '• I • . ANSW 'ERS TO LAST MONTH'S PUZZLE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ • ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ' . . ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ • ■ . ......... .............................. I I • ~ ••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••• - •••••••••• 6. Name four activities • ·• before setting •••••• ■ ■ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ■ • • ·• • •• the pipe ceremony ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ■ ■ J H W Z ([J''c I F I G) .-R..-I)J 1 k u M Q M w SI KIUTL ' GLD I ·SILTQ F LJ G G H R ----- ODAMP . · vsF RU , VJEO . AS I H N NB ARK x·N AOND01 Je .X 0 X P, T N N G. _G. - N H Z O C 0 I . DP ASL M E P· ·E E· L F AYB GI AK J T ND I AN Q L. ,C BY A HZ B D C Q E VHRDT R NT VA H F B C E K UA Page 57 �CHILDREN SEEK A WORD This puzzle is made of names of people and plac, es you have read about in the July, 1976 issue of '7he Saskatchewan I n d i a .n ". First, figure out the name of the place from the clue. Secondly, write the name of the person, reserve, city or town on · the b I a n k ·space. Third I y, look through the 'Seek .,. A-Word' and circle the right name. ' 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. . B C I P U J A I T G X A WO B G A J RAE B E. T I H WP V H ND PO CL KR C OA Q OB Q F S A RT I OP N VD YER T -L. JSR UC Q Y VD BR R I H C F S K X E C Y S M R E WK D G N D f-J A K N.A M.Z T Z ,L G Z I G T vi A D H F R W D U F O N D. D U L A C E .L ,X S G I R V E S A H· T F F L E A M C E M L P D Y G Y U I X H 0' I Q R Y LA A J ' N H· BT KRY KS MP AR B. E Z I OM ZOCH PU J WX NM I Q C T L X B WF X I E A I W I V Y E Z N Y L R .H R MJ Q O K G G H R·Y R WES I .0 AX Y SN EBE D TL N Q 0 R I WC Q T· S T A R R U T A S Z C F WU EK NV Q UM.JC F XTO BP J A D H V T, H U N D E R C H I L D G M L G L P WY A L V H E K WF Z E D Who is the Chief of the Piapot Reserve? Ken -------Which band re-elected Pere Fern as Chief on July 6th? _____ ..;___ _ Who is President of the Indian Association of Alberta? Harold _______ _ Which city does Ida Drake come from?-------Which ' southern reserve recently opened an Indian Handicraft Center at t h e i r ·reserve? _...:__..;______ _ 6. Who the canoe trips the Sturgeon Lake students took in May and June? Gilbertreported ___ .on _______ 1 7. Who is the Admi'nistrator of the Gordon Student Residence? Bill---8. Which reserve are Thomas and Annie Eashappie from?---~-----------9. What is the first name o~ the man who worked with the Cote Band for 13 ye a rs? ~-------CO~ . 10. What is the name of the Australian Aborigineed who was in Prince ' Albert -recently? Mollie____ · 11. What is the name of the Toronto Maple Leafs' hockey player who .was such a big hit at the Lebret -hockey school? Tiger _______ ;_ 12. Who was the Sports Director at the Lebret Stud~nt Residence? George ______ _ 13. Who won the annual foot race of Chiefs at Key Reserve Sports Day? Felix______ · 14. Who won the Third Annual All Indian North American Open Golf Tournament in Monticello, Utah? Lloyd-~------15. Who is the reporter for the Sask. Indian in the North B a t t I e f- o r d District? James-----------Page 58 �CHILDREN PUZZLE Fit each beadwork design into an empty spac(! on the leather pouches. Look carefully because eacfJ design is different and fits into only one space. Page 59 �Last Year's Fastball Ch.amps Dethroned As a matter of fact, his pitching ,,,..., wan Indians were not recognized by was so awesome that one of the the Saskatchewan Amateur Fastball · opposition questioned his eligibility Association. The reason was simple, to play in amateur fastball. It seems the Sports and Recreation Dept. did Mr. Constant had a brief appearance not submit their affiliation fee with in the professional Western Major the province's fastball association. Fastball League pitching for the And with that, the Redmen were Regina Molsons. This in itself hindable to utilize the big right arm of ered Mr. Constant from playing Constant and seemed destined to amateur ball for a term of one year. another provincial championship. But the James Smith Red men had Everything was falling into place the argument on their side as the for the Redmen as they shut out the _Sports and Recreation Department speedy Beardy"s entry 3 to O and outwithin the Federation of Saskatchepointed the highly-rated St. Philip's Blues 6 to 4. It was then the Cote Selects from the Yorkton Dis..trict come late into the picture which was the eventual downfall of the Redmen's prospect for another championship. The Selects came into the limelight after pounding Pasqua 13 to O which gave them the right to test their abilities against the Redmen. According to the sounds of enthusiiasm fro,m the crowd, this game has got to be the highlight of this two-day series as the crowd was very on edge as the two teams locked horns with almost flawless ball. Although the Redmen had six batters on base throughout the whole game, they failed to get a runner to third base. The Cote Selects, known to be a good and a very defensive-minded ban1 team, held their ground and stopped all attempts by the Red men to get even one run. · With Charlie Cyr-on the pitching F.S.I. SENIORMEN'S '~" CHAMPIONS mound for the Selects, they came [L-R, Kneeling] . Brian Shingoose, Presley Shingoose, George Keewatin, into this game as underdogs. · For this Alfred Stevenson, Carl Cote, Kenny Whitehawk. [L-R, Standing] - Scotty only the second year Charlie has Cote, Ivan Cote, Duncan Shingoose, Charlie Cyr, Norman Stevenson, Keith started to pitch, makes him a rookie Whitehawk, Larry Whitehawk. in comparison to Malcolm Constant. Pasqua - Malcolm Constant, tlie controversial star pitcher of the James Smith Redmen, threw everything at all opponents in his all-out effort to try to bring the Senior "A" Fastball Championship home for the third consecutive year. Malcolm Constant was an impressive spectacle as he flipped that ball past' a lot of dumbfounded and · often amazed batters. His big right arm was a blur just like a windmill in a hundred mile per hour wind as he delivered each well placed pitch. · Page 60 �SPORTS Charlie Cyr, bein g a top note~ competitor in hockey ap plied hi s fiery spirit into the game of fastb all and faced the Redmen hea d -on like a. Chief leading his warr iors to the enemies front liner s in a surprise attack. In the fifth inn ing, wit h t he score still nothing to nothing , the Selects started to find their range in Malcom Constarit's pitching. Scotty Cote, the Selects left field er, , came up to bat and kn ock ed the ball over the infield for a single , then Charlie Cyr was ·struck out which gave the Redmen one out with Scotty on firs t. It was then Keith Whitehaw, the Selects right fielder, pounded a long fly'to t he waiting arms of a Redmen fielder who failed to contain Scotty Cot e stealing to second base. It was two out for the Redmen and the Selects ha d a man on second. Larry Whit eh awk then came up to bat and seem ed to car ry the weight of the Selects ball team on his shoulder s. Immed iately, Malcolm Constant threw in two fast strikes across the SPORTS COMMENTARY · By LLOYD BRASS There seems to be a desi'te to have the Saskatchewan Indian Summer Games such as the Commemoration of Treaty No. 6 at Duck Lake df this year and the one at Cote two years ago to be held as an ann ual event. T hese Summer Gam es have certainly bee n looked forward to by our young peop le. And with the twenty records tha t were bu sted. in ~he track and field events, t he ath letes certainly come prep are d for this btg event. We all kn ow we are lagging behind the rest of th e country and sp?rts is no exception . We have sta rted a good thing in ha ving th~se Summer Games two years apart and everyone who participated I'm sure came away with a positive attitu de . Just like two year s ago, here agai n a lot of the athletes expressed a great desire to have this as an annual event. . Our young people who are the future leade rs of our -reserves are votcing out their opinions. And we, the older gen erati on, seemed to be blind and turn a deaf ear whenever t he young peop le want something of a p~it~en~ure. , The only time anyone listens to youn g people is when they become radical and strike ag ainst society such as ta ngling with the law. During the summer mont hs, th e childr en ha·ve nothi ng to fill the endless leisure hours they have . And t his is when t hey go looking for their own excitement unsupervised and a lot of times end up in t rouble with the law. All t he reserves t ha t beco me involved at Duc k-Lake this summer must have solved or at least knocked down t he j uven ile delinquency rate. Because the chil dr en h ad something to look forward Jo. It seems that this is the age group each reserve h~s th e m?~t t roub le with. ' . Piles and pile s of money is spe nt on ·~mng agents on d~lmq_uency problems. The counselling of t l].ese experts ts good, but there ts sttll t~e vacancy of too much leisure time and a lot of pent up energy stored up m these young people . · Now everyone must be wondering wher e we can get ab out $50 ,000 per year to mak e this an annual event. . The Indian Affai rs Branch is t he one who ha s all the Indian money and it is onJy right they be appro ache d. . . If th ey are willin g t o spend $14 ,500 for one proble m chtld per year, surely they can invest $50 ,000 per year to avoid 100 or more children from going wrong. I pla t e. On the third pitch, Whitehawk out-guessed Constant with a well plac ed hit between center field and right field which brought in Scotty Cote for one run and a double for Larry Whi t ehawk which remained that was until Brian Shingoose of the Selects grounded out to first base for the Redme n' s third out. Th e Re dman had the last bat and deci ded to use their bench power by bringing in Ron Burns and Solomon San de rson as replacements. Ron Burns m ade it to first base, but the Selects short st op Norman Stevenson' s big m itt was in the road as he snuffed out any fire of hopes the Redmen had in aiding his team to dethrone th e mighty James Smith Redmen. For Cot e , th e game against James Smith was a to ugh one as they faced the Pe epee~isis 81 's with two shutout victorie s for th~ finals . According to inside sou rc es , Peepeekisis was even tough er as they , bust through 'the Select s defen ce and scored five runs on Select s errors and base stealing · by Peepe eki sis short stop David Poitras. Almo st immediately , Peepeekisis opened its heav y artillery and led the Selects by a score of three to zip at one stag~ of the game. Peepeekisis were no push -overs as they too went into th e series as provincial defending cham pio ns shared with the James Smith Redmen from .last year's champi onship at Prince Albert. Ch arlie Cyr was a standout for the Selects as he ran in two runs along with singles from Norman Stevenson; John Cot e, Keith Whitehawk , and K enny Whitehawk. The se were enough runs for the . Cote Selects to defeat Peepeekisis for the Sen ior " A" Fastball F.S.I. title . For a · while, Peepeekisis had the Selects on the run on their last bat, thus narr owin g the score 6 to 5 but ' . . . failed to get that all ,mportant tymg run. . Aft er each team was knocked off fr om th e " A" side, each team had a chance t o play for the "B" side winners br acket . For t,his "B" side champi onship , the Gordon's Golden Hawk s were not match behind the plate pitch ing of Ralph Keshane of St . Philip 's. St . Philip's led all the ; way with a final score of 17 to 4 . Page 61 �SPORTS "- Little Black Be ·ar .Mauls M11:sc~wpetung Pasqua - Did you ever go to a golf driving range in where you see · golf balls soaring to all directions? This seemed to be the case in the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSI) Men's Senior "B" Fastball Championship as the Little Black Bear Blues soundly pounded Muscowpetung by a score of 1T to no score. COteWins F .S.I.Title For Fourth Time .../ Pasqua - For the fourth time in six Federation . of Saskatchew a n (FSI) Indian Ladies Championships, the Badgerville Selects has brought the title of " Champions " home to Cote Reserve in the A Division. Since 1970, the Badgerville girls has been a dominant fdrce in the Ladies fastball events within the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. They took it in 1970, '71, and '72. Then in 1973, the Mistawasis Ladies spoiled things for the Select girls. Mistaw a:sis wore the crown for that year. Again 1974, the Badgerville girls were foiled by Sweetgrass who also went on to be provincial FSI champions. On ea.ch of these occasions the Cote ladies were the runnerup. Last year at Prince Albert, the Badgerville Selects came better prepared as Earla Cote, their star pitcher, showed signs of great improvement. She threw straighter and a lot faster as they defeated Gordon's in three and one-half innings 1• Gordons conceded to Cote for the championship as they just couldn't · seem to hit Earla Cote 's swift pitching . Cote won back the title they lost for two straight years : · In Pasqua this year , the Badgerville Select girls swept victories of 38 to 4 over Montreal Lake, 3 to 1 over neighboring rivals Keeseekoose and once again met Gordon's in the Page 62 finals. Here again, the Badgerville girls had complete control over Gordons winning by <;tmargin of 9 to 1. The only real resistance the Badgerville girls had was the next door neighbors to Cote. It was a pitching fued between Keeseekoose pitcher Alvina Musqua and Cote's Earla Cote. It was very fortunate for Cote their clean-up batters Iona Cote and Diane Cote came up with .great efforts to account for two of the three runs scored. Zelda Shingoose ran home to get the first run for Cote as Iona Cote pounded out a double. Right after Diane Cote slugged out a two bagger and brought Iona Cote home and thus saving the Badgerville Selects from certain defeat. Eleanor Quewezance accounted for the lone run scored by Keeseekoose. Unlike last year at Prince Albert in where Gordons and Cote confronted each other for the championship, more teams were entered in the · "A" Division championship. These teams were Gordons, Peepeekisis, Keeseekoose, James Smith, Cote, Sturgeon Lake, and Montreal Lake. Just like the Men's "A" Division ::hampionship, the girls tournament had a "B" side to it. It was Peepeekisis and James Smith in the finals. Peepeekisis were the eventual winners for the "B" side bracket. ' Almost immediately Little Black Bear started raining balls towards the often hapless fielders from Muscowpetung who seemed to have had no clue where the ball was going to drop from the unpredicable heavens. For the Muscowpetung fielders, it was a hailstorm of fastballs for the five complete innings. For the Muscowpetung entry, it was nightmare time that evening in August 7 and very wisely gave up all thoughts of a title for the 1976 fastball season. To add to the complete dominance of the Blues over Muscowpetung, the latter only had two ru nners make it to· first base on the fo1:1rthand fifth innings on two separate occasions. For Muscowpetung, this was the only offence the y had shown. As for the Blues , it w~s like the cat torturing the mouse as almost everyone on the team accounted for a run or two. Verne Bellegarde nicknamed the " Cat " was as quick as a panther playing short-stop for the Blues who accounted for three runs. There were three home runs scored that day by Clarence Bellegarde , Morris Bellegarde and Alex Bellegarde. The only excitement the crowd had was everytime a Little Black Bear batter came up to bat was to anticipate a home run. Little Black •Bear were the masters over Muscowpetung behind the devastat. ing pitching of Morris Bellegarde. It was no contest from start to finish as Muscowpetung was completely outclassed. Very wisely M uscowpetung gave up the second game to the Blues on · Sunday of August 8, in what was to be a two-game total point series. The Little Black Bear Blues are declared the King of the FSI Senior "B" Fastball champions for the 1976 seas<?n. Canoe Lake, last year's champs, had failed to show up to defend their titles as they were able to defeat (Continued on next page) �SPORTS (Continued from last page) Little Black Bear _at Prince Albert last year in a very exciting game. The teams played a few extra innings as Canoe Lake won over the Blues 1 to 0. This year however, the Blues were very hot and it was speculated · that there might have been ·no team who could have beaten them · that . day. There was even some thoughts and controversy that they might of given the Senior "A" teams a lot of trouble. Senior "B" is classified as Indian reserves with a population of less than 500 and while the Senior "A" are 500 and over. While the Little Black Bear 1men were doing their thing, the ladies who call themselves the ,Little Black Bear Belles were also having a sweet time with Muscowpetung. The Belles were also jamming the Muscowpetung field with balls in every corner. As a result, the Belles won by a whooping score of 23 to 1. This will make the Little Black Bear Belles the queens of ladies fastball for the reserves with populations of under 500 registered Treaty Indians for the 1976 ball season. · Due to the lack of participation since the Sports and Recreation with the Federation of Saskatcl-Jewan Indians who initiated the idea of having ladies and men's fastball in the "B" division, the Belles are believed to be the first title holders in this regard. Even 'though the Muscowpetung entrance into the FSI fastball events were disastrou__s,' Scoring wise, they have to be commended for getting involved. In sports, that is the name of the game PARTICIPATION. U.S.A. - Site Of All Indian National Rodeo The All Indian National Finals Rodeo Commission has officially announced that the World Indian Rodeo and Pow Wow will be premiered on November 3-6, 1976, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The All Indian National Finals Rodeo, the name selected for the first ever Indian Championships is expected to be one of the biggest and best rodeos in America. The $130,000 Indian Rodeo Finals to be held •in the · Salt Palace Coliseum is being sponsored by the . National American Cattleman's Association in co-operation with American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. I \ of a federally recognized Indian tribe and/or band, or must show documented proof of at least being onequarter Indian. Another of the key rules states that a contestant shall be eligible to compete in the AINFR from only one Indian rodeo association. In all a total of 22 general rules have been drawn. The five members including Jay Harwood, Pres., John Fredricks, • Vice-Pres., Fred Gladstone, Sec., and Melvin Samson, Sgt. at Arms comprises the AINFR Commission. 'Dainty Traveller' Sets/ Track .Record Jay Harwood,, president of the finals commission says the AINFR has been five years in the making. "Our intention is to draw the top Indian cowboys from U.S. and Canada in competition for world championship honors." In conjunction with the finals will be a national Indian Pow Wow, an important factor, says , Harwood, in the staging of this year's national rodeo olympics, because a Saskatoon - At Marquis Downs, pow wow of this calibre will draw an Indian-owned horse named large crowds from across the nation. "Dainty Traveller" set a six-furlong record on a m ttdd y track thi,s Eight recognized rodeo associasummer. tions from United States and Canada have been selected to take part in the ' Jockey Mike Halabi guided Dainty 1976 AINFR. Representation will be Traveller to an easy victory which coming from British Columbia, Al. was the featured race of the day at berta, Saskatchewan, New Mexico, the Saskatoon Exhibiton grounds. Arizona, California, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Oklahoma, Herbie Strongeagle of the Pasqua Florida, and Kansas. In all, the eight Indian reserve is the proud owner of rodeo associations rtrpresent over 100 Dainty Traveller. Mr. Strongeagle tribes in North America. presently has his speedy f 1 e e t Tentative rules and regulations running at Regina. ~ governing the AINFR have been set. At Marquis Downs, Dainty TravRules call for 15 competitors in each of the f0llowing:Saddle Bronc riding, eller will go down as the F. L. Marks Bareback riding, Bull riding, Calf Memorial winner. Ropipg, Steer Wrestling, Te am Mr. Strongeagle' s horse was one of Roping, and Ladies Barrel race. about 100 head of horses owned ~nd Any member of a bonified Indian trained -by Indian people at Marquis · Rodeo Association is eligible as a Downs. contestant but he must be a member I Page 63 �SPORTS Mistawasis Holds Annµal Sports ,Day The Mistawasis Sports Day was held on August 1, with events such as men's . and ladies fastball, and . soccer. In the ladies fastball champion.ship, it was the Prince Albert ladies and Leask playing, with Leask winning by a score of 18-8. Sandy Lake took home a trophy and some prize money also. In the soccer champions h i p, Sandy Lake .and Muskeg Lake played for first place money, plus a trophy. The Fort a la Corne Redmen came out victorious over the Shellbrook men's fastball team by a score of 5-2. The score after four innings was 0-0, but the Redmen rallied in the fifth to take a 3-0 lead-. The next inning was the same as the Redmen scored two more runs, making the score 5-0. Shellbrook managed to score two runs before the game ended . The Redmen recieved prize money and a trophy for the_ir win in men's fastball. Eric Peechawis, Sports and Recreation worker, said the tournament was pretty slow in starting, but after it got underway, things ran smooth ly. "Next year," he said, "there will be more teams and more prize money." Mr. Peechawis thanks all teams that participated. Page 64 I The Montreal Lake Sports Days were held on August 14 and 15. The attendance was excellent as there were about 200 people each day and the weath er co-operated. On Saturday, the Canoe Race was won by Ed · Henderson and . Frank Roberts taking first prize (money of $100; .Vic Lavalle and Thomas H. , placed second for $75.; and Marcel Nipshank ·with brother Robert took third for $50. In the afternoon, the following events were held: Nail Driving - (ladies) V~rna Bird first, (Men' s) Ernest Henderson, first. Laughing Contest - (Girls) Sandra Bird first, (Boys) Christopher Henderson first, (Ladies) Jennifer Bird first, and (Men's) Ervin Roberts first. Kissing Contest - Joyce Natowehow and partner Roy Bird were in motion for 35 minutes to win, (and Sunday, Roy was still puckered up). Garlic Eating - (Ladies) Joyce Natowehow, and in the Men's diviing they played Wolseley Zone 1 and sion Richard Bird placed first. · they defeated them by the score of 7 . Crying Contest - (Girls) Claudia fo 0. The scorers for Little Pine were Natowehow, (Boys) Leroy Bir · d; Leonard Pavel with four goals , Keith (Ladies) Pauline K i n g, (Men's) Jackson had two goals, and Rene Frank Roberts. , Nighttraveller scored one goal. On Sunday, in Men's Fastball , the On August 1-2, Little Pine met James Smith Red Men took first Swift Current and won by the score place money of $100 plus a. trophy; of 2 to 1. Both goals were scored by second -p_rizeof $75 went to MuskoMerle Moosomin. The following day, day, and third was taken by the Little Pine played Saskatoon AcadTimber Bay team for $50. ians and lost the game by 4 to 1. The In Ladies division fastball, James goal was made by Wayne Simaganis. Smith took first for $100. and a In the final game for the bronze trophy; Montreal Lake girls took medal, Little Pine met Regina Canasecond for $75; and the Prince Aldians Zo°re 2. Regina were ahead by bert Friendship Centre took the $50 the score of 5 to ·o in the first half. for third. Regina scored again in the fast half In the Horse-shoe tournament, Joe and in the final minutes of play, Britain and Alex Godfrey took first Wayne Simaganis managed to put for$15, Norman Bear with Mr. Vanthe team o:ri the scoreboard. The · dale t9ok second, and John Lavalle final score at the end of the game was and Henry Bird took third place .. 6 to 1 for Regina. A big thanks to the ladies for their The coach and manager for Little services at the concession booths (the Pine was. Ron.aid Pete. hamburgers were delicious). Little Pine Junior s Zone 7 Soccer Reps. Little Pine Junior soccer team .had the right to represent Zone 7 after defeating Poundmaker in the zone play-offs at Little Pine. There were three other teams competing in the play-offs. They were · Sweetgrass , Mosquito, and Poundmaker . The play-offs were held in North Battle- , ford with the final game being played at Little Pine. · At the Summer Games in Swift Current, Little Pine played Regina Zone 2 and lost by the score of 4 to 2. The goals for Little Pine . were scored by Glen Moosomin. The same even- Good Crowds Highlights Sports Days 1 �SPORTS Favel Wins Native Golf Tourna1nent By JAMES THUNDERCIIlLD FSI Reporter North Battleford The local Sports and Recreation sponsored a Native Golf Tournament at Riverside Golf Course in this city on ' August 1. About 25 local golfers too15.,, part in this one~day event. A total of 27 holes were played. After the first nine holes, the golfers were put in different flights according to their scores. There were five different flights. As it turned out four golfers ad-· vanced to the champi<;mship flight. They were: Hickson Weenie, Harold Greyeyes, Gilbert Pavel, and Lester F~vel. After playing the 18 holes, Gtlbert Pavel was declared the champion and Lester Pavel was the runner-up. Gilbert Pavel's score was 136 after 27 holes and Lester had 140. The first flight consisted of four golfers; Rick Morin, Clarence Baptiste, Roy Bluehorn, and Herman Bugler. Roy Bluehorn took the trophy for this event with the score of 144 on 27 ,holes. The runner-up was Rick Morin with 153. The second flight had some close scores. Leon Baptiste won this event with 156 and Dick Kennedy had 158, the others .were Lawrence Weenie and 1ohn Laliberte with 159. John Frank was the third flight winner with a score of 161 and the runner-up was Lawrence Konchenon with 163. Elvis Baptiste had a score of 165, and Bernard Baptiste had 1, \ The following positions · are required by Prince Albert! ndia.n and Metis Friendship Centre EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Duties: ' Under the direction of the Board of Directors, provide such services as counselling and referrals of native people to Social Services, Indian Affairs and other agencies. Responsible for overa11office administration and preparation of reports and budgets. Be able to deal with various problems encountered by Indian and Metis people. Qualifications: ' - Several years experience in similar type of employment. - Pr~v.enab_ilityin admi~istration and wor~ing with government agencies. - Ab1hty to speak a native language will be an asset. Salary: Negotiable. r I COURTWORKER ) Qualifications:' Mature, responsible person. Duties: To assist native people in court . etc. Salary: To be negotiated. Deadline for applications: SEPTEMBER 24, 1976 171. Joe Gopher ·won the fourth flight with a score of 168 and runner-up went to Tom Opwam with 188, John Baptiste had 190 and Lyle Villeneuve 203. Trophies were awarded to the wi~ners of each event. The longest drive was won by Elvis Baptiste. The closest to the pin was won by Rick Morin. . If you are [nterested in the above positions, ·send an application and resume to the address below: Personnel Committee . Indian & Metis F,:iendship Centre 1409 - 1st Avenue East PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. S6V2B2 Page 65 �SPORTS Last Oak _In Final Stages (Jf DevelOplllent After going through two major phases of construction the Last Oak Park is now in the final stages of its development. · The Last, Oak Park made-up of a Ski Area, a nine hole golf course and camping facilities is located on the Qu ·appelle Valley. · This park 1s owned and operated by the people of the Cowesses, Kahawistahaw, Sakimay and Ochopwace reserves just north of Broadview, Saskatchewan off the number one Highway. David Acoose who has been the Manager of the multi-dollar operation has resigned after seeing the park go through its major constructions. There was open competition for David's position and ·the choice was given to Bill Merrit to replace the hard working David Acoose. BILL MERRIT Manager, Last Oak Park golf course presently being used for various tournaments is very challen- ging and features 21 sand traps and spacious grass greens. If the back nine has any indication of matching the front nine in beauty the golf course . will be a haven for all golf nuts. Mr. Merrit announced that an All Indian Golf Tournament will be held on July 24 and 25. He also stated they will be holding two more golf tournaments one in the latter part of July and one in mid August. He also announced that they hope to be holding an Open house Ceremony in the fall to commemorate the completion of the Ski Area. Mr . Merrit originally from Melville, Saskatchewan is very confident that the ski area will be completed this fall. The Ski Resort will feature a brand new pro shop, expansion of the lodge along with redecorations, a new ski lift and night lighint of the ski slopes. The Last Oak Park Ski Resort is singled out to be the very best of its kind in all of Central Canada. · That°' is from the Rocky Mountains and to the Great Lakes of . Ontario. . The Ski Area has the highest vertical rise in the Q u' a pp elle Valley and has the longest runs in the province. With the lodge facilities, the ski lifts, the snow making machines and the natural terrain it is no doubt it is the finest in Central Canada ~ Mr. Bill Merrit also has ,high hopes of completing the back nine of the Golf Course by fall time to be used next summer. The nine hole Page 66 ,Site of Last Oak Park golf coursl . Subscribe to ACHIMO.OWIN!! 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Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 6, no. 8 (August 1976) Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals Description An account of the resource Contents: Indian Hunting Rights By: FSIN Chief Rod Okemow Refuses Treaty Gifts By: FSIN 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 1976-08 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 1976-08 Hunting rights https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25945/archive/files/590284431346981e425cd405344bba20.pdf?Expires=1784764800&Signature=TxaMj6lbAXd14yUixcvkwyMlwxdZhk%7EjRiarhf9hAIT-Qt-otNoh6lnwUTxlH8Jn6Rj%7EOp52GLUZQ-M4%7EcDPOENHxJ9veJjru58QXYtZtmeZa8YHcLSzLdS2c%7EB-uKcyxJaK%7EWGPJ61MNPu2gQSJtjCh5x-0ObwQ4y5pgEjeHiwe8Zp1rNZ%7E%7EO5ZmTIwbEj1WyYROX0TvcxK5rH7rRW2Dulz-R%7E03gfjbAeHcV-XvgCpgkSalOx0TE131TNKf2Pl9PlA2dZMmFlHFKHNUrha7LME99bU7%7ELW2UFxmpBtJ5WvHsORvCG4A7Va0b4FzyUgS3l4kxOzL0k4sXuNS1xAsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM b146d1db9e21b2da41f9de1276cd5756 PDF Text Text �( , , MONTHS OF THE YEAR MARCH NISKIPISIM GOOSEMO To the Cree, the month of March of geese again. as they head northward is As the geese honked over a means sign that near were always hard and there starvation, so March new Indian camps of stand outside to watch and say "Plrnatlslwln winters the return of brought were Spring. life will appear long ago, the petamawin" (bring hope for a on earth people would times when the Indian with it The sound me life). The people better life and were good hunting. One last storm usually occurs "Kiweytin [keewatin]lI. Kiway that the northwest wind is during means going this month. The Cree people call "go home". Kiweytin, therefore, back to where it originated. it means �/' '1 , DIRECTOR of COMMUNICATIONS Wayne Ahenakew C:, 764·3411 � ttttttttttttttttttttt The EDITOR Geoff White 244·1146 monthly publication of the Federatlon of Saskatchewan Indians I. 1114 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Second Class Registration Number 2795 REPORTERS [Sports Editor] Lloyd Brass ISSN 0048·9204 .Y orkton District 542·3104 . Return Postage Guaranteed Lyla· Lavallee Ft. Qu'Appelle FUe Hllls • District 525·9842 Richard Martell Meadow Lake District 236·5654 Louise Cuthand Saskatoon District 764·3411 Florence Poorman Prince Albert District 764·3411 lames Thunderchlld North Battleford District 445·6126 ' TYPESET1ING,LAYOUT and ,PHOTOGRAPHY Edgar Thomas loeThomas David Fineday \ . The visible on the faces of these two Red Earth boys does not reflect the health hazard which may exist on their reserve [See Page 5]. happiness MOCCASIN TELEGRAPH Keith HoweU Radio Producer 764·3411 Dale Bums INSIDE Technician LETTERS EDITORIALS NEWS REVIEW NEWS LIBRARY SPORTS 4-H CHU DREN ' ; ' � ......•.................... ,. : ' � . Page2 Page 3 Pages 4.- 14 P�ges 15 -16 Pages 17 35 Page 36 Pages 37 42 Pages 43 44 Pages45-48 - � , ' !' • - 1 .. , - •••••• This paper is the omciaJ voice of the Federation of Saskatche· wan Indians. ItIs intended to effective vehicle for Indian opinion In this pre­ vince. Sign� articles and opin. ions are the views of the Individu �weI'}l,. necessarU �libIefbf\ serve as an N· eration. PRovrnCIAl LIBRARY �, LEnERS LETTERS TO ,THE EDITOR young boys hunt yet. A Great Time 2S of the Gordon Student Residence dan c e r s in Stanley Mission. We had a great time while they were here. I would like to thank the principal Karen We would also like to invite the dancers up again the future. in, Sincerely, Genny McLeod Stanley Mission, Guns Are'nt Sask. Toys Dear Editor: I appreciate reading your publica­ tion for it is important for us to be kept informed of news and events concerning the Indian people and Indian reserves. that name providing yourself to among Indians concerning guns, the sake of our child­ ren. I see kids with guns pretending to go out hunting and all they do is shoot dogs for fun. Or target tin resentatives council invite the dan­ cers here. Student Residence. pen is tine, you identify the Editor. especially for Desjarlais of the Stanley Mission school for helping the students' rep­ Bill), Jason Tootoosis, Billy Briton, Ron Buffalo, Melvin McNabb, Jody Hanson, �ose Mineau and, most of all, the dancers of the Gordon Letters to the Editor must be signed, otherwise they will .not be printed. If you wish to withhold your name or use a too young to are They play with guns like toys and they are dangerous. Then there is usually someone shot by accident. There should be a stronger law Editor: Recently we had Dear I would like to express many thanks to a number of people. They are Mr. and Mrs. Bill McNabb (Big who . receiving a rough injuries. Hockey is game and no one from Gordon's would complain about injuries received in the course of play, but the hooking, spearing and other dirty techniques in Sunday's final game were unbelievable to cans, or scare other children and think that's funny. This is a serious cause. Children shouldn't be allowed with guns until they're over 16 or even older. Natives shouldn't have guns unless they're watch. A penalty did result when one of our players was clubbed to the ice with a stick, but another registered. Kids should get a fine if they ge,t caught with a gun. It's best for serious opposing player escaped without a penalty after spearing three of our boys in everybody. There's been two deaths in this area within two weeks over careless­ ness concerning guns in the hands of ·our young boys. And this happens all over in other reserves. People should do something about matters like this in their big meetings. This is better than having our children brought home in a casket when one of their playmates is' allowed to play with a gun. Too many children run their parents' lives and do as they like. A Very Concerned Mother, the crotch, a move that isn't allowed in any sport in any league. The Hawks have played clean hockey all winter, as their fellow teams in the Last Mountain Hockey League will testify and have not had to particip­ ate in this kind of .dirty tactics. Although there is no excuse for this flagrant abuse of rules, we would like to point out two possible causes. The draw required our opponents to play four straight games in one after­ noon. This reflects badly on the organization of the tournament. The officials seemed ignorant of many basic rules and regulations or else 'simply ignored them. Throughout the tournament the referee was too lenient in calling plays. Gordon Reserve Dirty Play I Hut it's usually the same thing about the same people, and yet you are supposed to cover the whole pro­ vince, The paper has never said anything about gun control concerning the natives and their children. Sure we must have rights to hunt, but we mustn't trust our young boys with guns. There have been so many accidents with guns among our Pagel Dear Editor: the Gordon Band and particularly the Gordon Golden Hawks senior hockey team wish to register these complaints about the F.S.1. tournament which was held in Kam­ sack on February 26 27, 1977. The sportsmanship of the other team in the final game was very poor. The Hawks Were very lucky to have survived the game without anyone - _ Since no one from your sports committee was in attendance at all times to watch these games, we thought we would bring these factors to your attention, as sponsors of the tournament.' Better organization and a number of impartial competent officals would do much to improve the tournament in the future. A Concerned Gordo� Sportsman Reserve �EDITORIALS Vigilance Will Assure Safety In this case, government vacillation must not be tolerated once the source of the problem -has been identified. The danger to the health of residents of the Red posed by the presence of radioactive radon gas in drinking water must not be underestimated. Already some government authorities and health experts have seen fit to minimize the danger which may Earth Reserve ' - The record of the Ontario government at White Dog and Grassy Narrows reserves was malevolent in its refusal to recognize the effects of mercury poisoning there. The federal government is negligent in its failure to be associated with the levels of radiation found at Red Earth. Surely if the tests are correct, and the radiation levels exceed the federal water quality standards by 70 times and the provincial standards by 225 times, it can act on the substantial evidence of arsenic poisoning . at Yellowknife, Efforts of the authorities to minimize the threat to posed by the Red Earth situation must be treated only be accepted there is a serious environmental problem there .. The provincial and federal standards were presum-' ably set in accordance with some principles of logical thinking. It can only be surmised that the auth rities believed that any amount of radioactivity which exceeded the standards could possibly pose a long-term danger to health with skepticism. I After all, neither health and welfare officials nor medical authorities in Saskatchewan have yet given con­ clusive evidence that radon gas dissolved in water is not a health hazard. In fact, they say they do not know. It is known, however, that radon gas breathed in dusty mine environments is responsible for an epidemic of lung cancer among Ontario uranium miners. It is also known, that the Saskatchewan government considered the collection of radon gas in Uranium City buildings serious enough to warrant immediate action to clean up the contamination. Only vigilance will ensure that the authorities do not neglect the situation at Red Earth. human health. Remedial action must be taken now. The chief of the medical services branch for the department of national health and welfare in Saskatchewan undoubted­ was correct when he recommended that reserve residents stop drinking the water But that is not enough. The source of the contam­ ination must be found and insulated from reserve water ly .. ' supplies. • A P�ople's Self,.Reliance Regina must be made aware of the devastating impact proposed Wintego Rapids dam would have on these largely self-reliant people. As the report points out, the dam, if constructed, would seriously disrupt the economic base from which the basin people so diligently extract their livelihood. And instead of vaulting the region into a brave new world of modern economic development, the darn would only serve to aggravate its present relative underdevelop­ If any further proof is necessary to put finally to rest the stereotyped image of the native welfare chiseller. one need only turn to the FSI's newly-published report on the socio-economic impact of the proposed Wintego Rapids hydro-electric development on the Churchill River. the ' The report's researchers determined that fully 58 per cent of the total value of all goods and services for the people of the Lac La Ronge and Peter Ballantyne bands, was produced by the people themselves for their own domestic ment. use. The dam would generate In the construction stage, In other words, the gathering of food, the manu­ facture of clothing, the building of houses and boats, and the fabrication of tools represent the mainstay of the Churchill River basin economy. Probably more than any other group in Saskatchewan society, the treaty Indians of the Churchill provide for themselves. The FSI study noted that only 14 per cent of total goods ments such and services took the form of transfer pay­ as welfare, unemployment insurance family allowance. In the light of this evidence, or new It would not . any authorities in very few I provide the infrastructure spin-off industries. or capital And it would extract from the area, during the dam's lifetime, electric power valued at $1.5 billion while pumping back virtually nothing. From the point of view of the 5,000 people who to­ make up the Peter Ballantyne and Lac La Ronge gether bands, the plans for the Wintego the permanent jobs. it. would provide skills to local residents. expansion for \ no new Rapids dam should not proceed. • Page 3 �NEWS Tapwe . By Doug Cuthand Was it something we said? On a recent trip to Ottawa two FSI staff members were approached by an obviously distressed Cam Mackie and asked the million­ question, "Why is Saskatchewan so paranoid?" dollar On February 24 Cam Mackie gave a speech in Toronto on Community Development and its history in the department. One statement was particularly reveal' ing. "Farrell Toombs", as a result of great insight on the part of Rudnichi and Valentine, had been recruited from the mental health field to Affairs people. bet provide training for Indian, The election numerous Headquarters is currently recruiting two Indians-to program. The program relies heavily on mortgage money and has been either rejected or reluct­ antly accepted by most Indian organizations. The two recruits will be handsomely paid for their efforts. As far as figureheads go the department is looking for an Indian to fill the regional director general's chair in Saskatchewan. A few years ago the FSI pressed for and got the position of associate' regional director who would be an Indian and would take over the position of regional 'director in a couple of years. The FSI and the department selected Albert Belle­ sell the housing . garde to take the position training basis. Bellegarde employee. Instead, he was placed on contract. A year later, the department simply chose not to renew his contract and the position and plans died right there. So now the department is looking for an Indian regional director after sabatoging the FSI's choice and method of training. Under the present system Indians in senior positions are figureheads with the real power held by long time trusted white civil servants. If an Indian-is to be placed as director of the Saskatchewan region he must have the was never put on salary on a as a full-time running full tilt with or currently under­ are compl.eted way. How do .you rate Indian leaders? There are many ways, but one of the best is to draw a line with a scale from one to ten marked out on it. For number' one, give the definition of what Indian Affairs sees as a good leader: Someone who follows orders, adheres to government guidelines, balances the books at all costs and respects and obeys departmental rules and regulations. For ·number 10, give the definition of what our elders and former chiefs see as a good leader: Someone who provides leadership, adheres 'to the spirit and intent of the treaties, who works to make those treaty rights a reality and who practices Indian government by involving all the people in the decisions of the band. The higher the score the better. When Indian Affairs is recruiting Indians you can they need it for propaganda purposes or they want a figurehead. campaigns band elections It's been quite a month, if you follow the white press. First Margaret Trudeau took a trip to New York (Who cares?). Then a unch of baby seals were clubbed to death near .Newfoundland raising the wrath of the I middle class bleeding hearts. (The type who would love to own a seal-skin coat). And finally Canada's defence department is going to spend two billion dollars (2,000,000,000.00) on fighter planes (the difference between men and boys is in the cost of their toys). A few years ago Indians wer� hot news items in the white press but over the years they have placed second to earthquakes, terrorism, separatism, famine, pestilence and the dedication of new manhole covers. It appears that we are no longer news; but our situation has changed little if any. We still suffer the highest unemployment rates (79 per cent), the highest' rates of infant mortality and the lowest standard of living in the country. My or message to the press is this: We don't want sensationalism. We want help! . pity , - - support of the chiefs and Ottawa must meet our condi­ tions for his power and authority. Otherwise, forget it! Page 4 The latest rumor going around in the department is that the assistant deputy minister, Cam Mackie will take leave this fall. So far two names have surfaced as I possible success­ ors: Fred Kelly, the regional director general in Ontario and Alex Deedam the former executive director of the Union of New Brunswick Indians. • �NEWS / 70 To 225 Times Standard Te'st Detects Radon In Red Earth Water But residents interviewed by the Saskatchewan Indian said they pre­ ferred the water for drinking because of its clarity. William Head said lower levels of Concentrations of radioactive radon gas 7Q to 225 times higher than the level considered safe for other radioactive elements, have been discovered in drinking water on the Red Earth Reserve, 60 miles northeast of ' radon gas have been found in all seven of the reserve's wells, but he did, not have the precise figures. On March 20, only three of the Nipawin. A survey by the minerals division of the department Indian affairs discovered concentrations of the gas of 675 averaging The .. picocuries per liter. wells, including the mill well, were operating. The other four were frozen and William Head said he was government considers 10 picocuries per ...federal literthe maximum allowable level of radioactive radium in provincial level is three picocuries per liter. trying water. The • A tion, picocurie a is a measure of radia­ process in which the structure of certain substances break down, emitting tiny, invisible particles. Radiation has long been considered a health hazard and has been linked to the development 'of cancer in humans. Dr. Pip Bentley, director of the medical services branch of the de­ partment of national he'alth and wel­ mill was built chief said. Al seven years ago, the environmental health officer for the medical services branch, had earlier denied the w�ll was used for drinking water Taylor said a branch employee who visited the reserve was told residents only used the well for washing because the water tasted bad. Taylor, to get Indian affairs to repair them: oJ an Because the level of radon gas in the mill well is "almost unbelievably high", Taylor said, a sample was sent to the Saskatchewan Research .. . Council (SRC) for further testing. Dr. Gene Smithson who perform­ ed the test said the SRC has no facilities to test for radon gas in water, but discovered only small [Continued Next Pagel fare in Saskatchewan, was informed of the Red Earth situation in a letter' from Indian affairs' regionaldirector Joe Leask. Bentley said the Red Earth band council that was reserve informed and advised residents be asked to stop drinking, the water. Band chief, John William Head said Sunday, March 20, he would tell residents to stop using the water that week. The well in which the during . abnormally radiation levels have been dis­ covered is located at the reserve's co­ high lumber mill. William Head said 36 operative people in adjacent using the water and they would now be asked to take their drinking water from Red Earth Creek. The well has been in use since the houses were high levels of radioactive radon gu by the'mlnerals division of the department of affairs. ThIrty-six people use the well for drlnklng water. The mill well at Red Earth Reserve where were discovered In Indian a survey done PageS �NEWS amounts of other radioactive mater­ erve, ials normally found in conjunction with radon. No radium was found and only O.S picocuries of lead 210. Radium and lead 210 are res­ pectively the "m 0 the r" and "daughter" products of radon. Smithson said the results would seem to indicate the source of the radon gas is not far beneath the will seep ground. on the health of those drinking Any of the radon absorbed by the bloodstream would be deposited in the bones, said Stuart Houston, a scientist at the University of Sask­ atchewan's College of Medicine, who is interested in the effects of radia­ tion on the body. On the basis of current evidence, Houston said the amount of radon gas found in the water was approach­ ing a hazardous level for adults, and was certainly hazardous for children. If the radon gas source is close to the surface of the Red Earth Res- - said there is a danger it through the soil and collect buildings-most notably the new school being built in the mill well vicinity. Generally, however, he minimized the danger. "Right now we don't think it's a problem and the people we're talking to don't think it's a problem." "But when it Authorities are uncertain what effect the contaminated water could have it. in Taylor comes to radiation everybody's a little hedgy including myself, primarily because I don't really know enough about it." Radon gas is known to have pro­ duced lung cancer among miners breathing the gas in dusty mine The source of the radon gas on Red Earth has not been identified, but officials are speculating it might betray the presence of a radioactive ore body which might-despite the hazard-yield econ­ current health omic benefit for the SOO-member band. The reserve is not located in a geo­ logical zone which scientists would . . to yield uranium or any other form of radioactive ore body, how­ expect ever. All Saskatchewan's known uran­ ore bodies have been -discovered further north in the pre-cambrian shield. ium environments. -- Onion Lake Youth Honor Indian Elders ONION LAKE The Onion Lake Youth Club recently held a special night for their elders and honored Senator Sinclair of the Saskatchewan I n d ian Women' s Association. Youth club president Vernon Chocan presented Sinclair with a - plaque. The re-organized Onion Lake old­ timers led by Charlie Chief were the feature of the post-luncheon poww"ow. Following an honor song per­ formed �y the group, Sinclair ex­ pressed her gratitude to the youth club. Elder Ed Fox praised the effort displayed by the youth in putting the show together and 89-year-old Jimmy Chief reminisced about old forms of transportation. , . Jimmy Cannepotato ended the meeting with a closing prayer. About 200 people attended the meeting organized by the 40-member youth club. Page 6 Chief John WUllam Head of the Red Earth Reserve leans on one of the res­ erve's well pumps. The chief said he was asking the people using the contamIn­ ated mill well to take their drinking water from Red Earth Creek. The well In this picture is frozen. �, NEWS FSI Study Challenges Official Repor� Dam Will. Demolish . - . Churchill Economy $3,303, of total income, while wages represented 27 per cent, or $6,366 The proposed Churchill River hydro-electric power development will offer no benefits to treaty Indians living per household. These figures contrast sharply with those 'of the official Churchill River Study which estimated the' value of domestic food production as in the area, according to the recently published report of the FSI's socio-economic impact study of the project, The proposed dam at Wintego Rapids "will only con­ tribute to the destruction" of the Crees' way of life, the report concludes. . The 475-page report is the product of 16 weeks of field-research among the people of the Peter Ballantyne and Lac La Ronge bands conducted between January and May 1976. The work was undertaken on behalf of the bands by the FSI with the assist­ of a-$SO,OOO grant from the de­ partment of Indian affairs. prod uction, and it will drain massive wealth out of the basin with no benefit for the people." The report argues that local pro­ duction of food, shelter and clothing for domestic use is still the chief domestic mainstay of the basin Cree economy. ance The study says none of the criteria for economic development is met by struction and will have after no "It describes environm e n t a I effects in terms of levels of returns to fishermen and trappers when it is clear that these earnings do not to approach the real value of fish and fur resources," the FSI no begin con­ economic study spin-off effects, the report says. "In its expected lifetime, the dam will produce power valued at up to . producers." The impetus for the development of the FSI study was generated from . for the area, nor area's investment " Finally, degradation of the envir­ onment will reduce productivity of hunting, fishing and trapping and further the impoverishment of the I Cree, it says. "The. hydro-electric installation proposed by the Saskatchewan Power Corporation represents a blow to the basin Cree. On the hand it will damage the environ­ severe one ment and the productivity of states. "At the very least, these effects should have been valued in terms of the ultimate consumer prices paid for fish and fur, which is many times greater than the prices paid to the $1.5 billion, almost all of which will accrue outside the Churchill River basin. The dam does not generate investment capital does it improve the potential. . Study is taken to task in several places in the FSI study report. Besides underestimating' the value of domestic production, the Chur­ chill River Study's cost-benefit. analysis also refuses to recognize the prospects for higher returns to produce. improve significant �ork-force gross underestimate." The Churchill River trappers and fishermen for their the proposed project. The low-skill jobs offered during the construction phase will not local skill levels. The installation will require per cent of total income. The FSI study calls this figure "a only eight Domestic production represented fully 58 per cent of the total value of production in the area. The report estimates the average household annually produced food for domestic worth $10,377, forming the major component of total domestic production of $13,556. Welfare payments, family allow­ the dissatisfaction of the Churchill bands with the conduct of the Chur­ chill River Study. Fieldworkers from the provincially and federally-funded project were refused entry to the bands' reserves, use ance and other transfer payments 14 per cent, or represented only The bands questioned the official study's methods and its terms of reference and objected that it refused to study the crucial issue of treaty (ContiDaed Nen PaaeJ Page' • �NEWS La Plohge High School Students .' . To Get Sex . Education, Chiefs Say , by Richard M�U education would give the students a better understanding of what sex is all about. of the Saskatchewan Indian MEADOW LAKE Meadow Lake district chiefs have decided to introduce a course of sex education to students in the Beauval Indian Student Residence. The decision came during a board of directors meeting called to discuss the critical areas of capital con­ struction, absenteeism I and sex education. Nurse Don Brown of the Buffalo health centre explained to the chiefs why sex education should be offered and how it should be offered. Brown stated that a course in sex - [Continued From Last He asked that the Chiefs give this matter some consideration and reach I -decision After rights. They . Cliff Semoliski told the chiefs attendance is considered normal at 92 to 95 per cent. Beauval has a rate of only 81 per cent. He went on to say that this would reflect poorly on Beauval and, its success might be them were uncomfortable regarding' this subject, they could discuss the curriculum with Father Lavoie beforehand. a on this issue. / discussion among the chiefs, a motion was made that the La Plonge high school offer a course in sex education. All the chiefs were in favor. Morris Trischuk, District Super­ intendent of Education, asked the Chiefs where priorities should lie for Capital construction for the year 77-78. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed the critical areas would be Beauval, Dillon and Joseph Bighead. Non-critical areas were Canoe Lake, Patuanak, Meadow Lake, Waterhen Lake, Loon Lake, Island Lake, and some . I Loche, listed in order of import­ ance. He told the chiefs that if any of Page] also charged the study refused to involve local people. From a series of interviews with _Q�q4 elders, the FSI report con­ cludes that the separate understand­ ings of the meaning of Treaty Six held 'by treaty Indians and whites differ substantially. The bands were adhered to Treaty Six in 1889._ "Cree knowledge has it that all they ceded by treaty was the dry sur­ face of the land and nothing else. The Indian way of making a living and the resources upon which their La questioned by Ottawa. Trischuk suggested that there be an admission policy whereby the student remains in the residence and leaves only once a month either when the parents pick up the student or when the students leave in a group - organized by guidance counsellors. Chief John Iron of Canoe Lake suggested that the residence send a designated group to each reserve to speak to the parents and explain this policy. The group will consist of Frank and Tony Leon­ ard. It was also suggested by Chief Merasty, Semoliski Jerry Nooltchosthat a letter be sent out to the parents before this group makes their trip to res�rves. _ lifestyle was based were to remain theirs for all time." The report's title, "aski-puko" (the land alone), reflects the notion that only the dry land surface was ceded by treaty, "The oral history of the present generation of Churchill River basin Cree makes it clear that the treaty's . 'signators explicitly attempting to protect their economy by assuring unbroken and unimpeded access to the very resources from which they were drew the entire economic substance of their lifestyle. From their point of view, it would have been irrespon­ sible to insist upon anything less than complete control of resources." John Smith Constructs pre- F abs Using Federal While the band will be f Grant making all houses, John Smith reserve has gone one step fur­ ther and is busy building four pre­ fabricated houses with federal labor general repairs on incentiv� program Even though (FLIP) monies. the money they .receive from the department of Indian affairs will not touch the cost of building material, it wiiI at least cover labour costs for 11 men. The material for these houses is being used from their 1976-77 capital funds. The labour costs for the houses will total $6,944. The Money labour, and material for house repairs will come to $4,655. Another project undertaken by the band is sanitation. In this area, two' men were hired to build 60 enclosed garbage stands as well as maintain­ ing a garbage disposal area. Repairing the curling rink and general maintenance of the rink kept two other men busy, while 11 others had to cut 100 cords of dry and green wood which was then hauled to house sites for pensioners, widows and the handicapped. The total amount of dollars allotted to the band was $25.000. , Page 8 . �NEWS Prairie Indians Call For Rights To CommercialHunting, accounts, and the fact that for The right to hunt, fish and trap commercially and for food on all unoccupied Crown land is asserted by the Indian organizations of the three Prairie provinces in a jointly-prepared position paper recently released. The paper also asserts the primacy of Indian hunting over all other hunting activity by non-Indians, whether 'for than or are only properly subject to the by treaty restrict hunting in settled areas," the paper states. ','Otherwise their hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering activity, whether for commercial or domestic purpose, is' properly subject to no restriction by boundar­ ies, or seasons, in terms of hunting methods or type of game." ... laws which The paper argues "treaties with prairie, Indians assured the Indians continued to the full range of access benefits utilization. These assurances con­ stituted. a guarantee that their hunt­ ing, fishing, gathering and trapping rights would always be distinct from and paramount to the rights of non­ to be derived from wildlife Indians." The three Indian organizations also insist on the right to hunt on all lands which are not actually in­ habited. The latter would include game reserves, wilderness areas, and national and provincial parks. "In the Treaties the Indian . people accepted the fact that the area of land open to them for hunting �nd trapping would be reduced by the occupation of land by settlers. They did not accept the right of any gov­ ernment to unilaterally declare tracts of land as occupied if these ands were not in fact inhabited." Parks, recreation and wildlife servation tied as areas are currently con­ classi­ -occupied. The Federation -of Saskatchewan Indians, the Manitoba Indian BrQ,­ therhood and the Indian Association of Alberta prepared the. paper for future submission to their respective . provincial governments. In SaskatchewanTndian hunting Ind,i,an ed. cised only where proven necessary for the conservation of the species arid after all other conservation measures have proven to be inadequate," the ment of Indian .affairs and the pro­ attorney-general's paper says. depart­ The paper charges that by not giving priority to Indian commercial trapping and fishing, non-Indians engaged in these activities have re­ d uced the opportunities for Indians The position paper' will be submitted to this committee. The paper is unlikely to meet with ment. the approval of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) which has recently called for more regula­ tion of Indian hunting. Nor will it be found easily palatable by provincial to make them viable ways of life. It calls on the federal and pro­ vincial governments to consult with the Indian organizations in develop­ officials in the department' of tourism and renewable resources. The ing "programs for the participation of Indian people in the formulation and implementation of conservation objectives. department's ministerAdolph Matsalla, accepts the right of In­ dians to hunt for food without res­ triction. but does not accept Indians' unrestricted right to hunt, fish or trap commercially. According to the position paper: "neither the written texts of the Treaties nor the verbal negotiations gave any indication the Indian rights would be restricted to hunting, fish-' ing and trapping for food only. "In fact, the treaties determined that the Indian people would be able to continue the hunting, fishing and. trapping practices to which they were accustomed. That the Indian hunted and fished as a commercial activity is 'borne out by the records of the Hud­ son's Bay Company, explorers' - A limitation of this kind should be ordered as "a lasf resort to be exer­ practices have been under study for several years by an ad hoc tri-partite committee of the FSI, the depart­ vincial more generation after the signing of bands." The only restrictions on hunting which the position paper says the three Indian organizations will accept, is the right of the federal gov­ ernment "to limitthe rights of/reaty Indians to harvest a particular species, and then only where the har­ vesting of this species by the non­ has been entirely prohibit­ commercial purposes. Indians a the Treaties, these activities were the chief source of revenue for most , recreation Trapping " And, it urges aid for the develop­ ment and stabilization of Indian commercial fishing and trapping. fMORE ON NEXT .' PAGE] -.....-----------. Culture Grant Awarded Loon Lake Recreation 'Board has been awarded a Project grant Department of The award announced Community Cultural of '$180.00 by the Culture and Youth. was among 24 grants by Culture and Youth Minister Ed Tchorzewski. The fund s will offset the expenses of reviving the pow wow and sun­ dance ceremonies. Page 9 �NEWS Indians, -Hunters Square OH Indians, white hunters and pro­ vincial officials agree on one thing about hunting-no species of big game in Saskatchewan is currently 27,000 hunters, fishermen and assorted outdoorsmen, called for the cancellation of Indian ileges." endangered. Edward Begin, the wildlife federation's executive director, betrays a Why then have the province's rec­ reation hunters so suddenly lost their cool over hunting "priv­ . treatyIndians' hunting certain embarrassment over the hard-line taken by the sportsmen and the imflammatory language which expressed their view (see box, this page). When stocks of game are depleted in some areas, "there is a tendency to blame the Indian hunt­ er, Begin said in an interview. David Ahenakew, FSI chi e f agrees. The recreation hunter is using the Iridian hunter as a scape­ goat. The sportsmen "should stop hunting for five or ten years, and then they would see it is not the In­ dian who is creating this depletion. ", I . rights? At its annual convention in Feb­ ruary, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), which represents " Two Solitudes Members of the Nipawin branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) hold strong views about Indian The biggest sore point between In­ dians and sportsmen is night hunting -probably tant factor in Canada to be cancelled." "Social aid and welfare no longer make it necessary for the Native to depend on our game for food," argue the Nip­ awin sportsm e n (emphasis Indians from all areas of the pro­ vince. The SWF argues that the bright spotlights used to stun animals at is to game and unfair night gives the night hunter an excessive advantage over his prey. The wildlife federation also says the practice poses dangers added). And surely the 100-year-old treaties which guarantee these hunting "privileges" should be updated "as is being done to other treaties and legislation." "The White Man. is being discriminated against" if "Na­ tives" can hunt all year round, while the white hunter can only shoot in season, say the hunters of Nipawin. These statements were part of a resolution the Nipawin (SWF) branch submitted to their 'provincial body's annual convention in February. The 27,OOO-member organ­ ization of hunters, fishermen and conservationists agreed In­ dian hunt i n g "privileges" should be cancelled. Page 10 the single most impor­ provoking the latest assault on Indian hunting rights. The SWF ciaims to have received complaints about night hunting by hunting. They want "the uncontrolled hunting privileges granted the Natives of our province and to people or livestock which might be area and struck by stray in the bullets. But Adolph Matsalla, minister of the department of tourism and resources, says night hunting is permissible under treaty rights. Although the SWF claims the practice is widespread, Matsalla said renewable . . he does not know in fact how it is. As night hunters usually fire "their weapons from the boxes of half-ton trucks, they 'could be prosecuted for having a loaded firearm in a vehicle. But he said he was not aware of any prosecutions of this nature. A case could be made, the minis­ ter said, that the us-e of motor common vehicles, spotlights and high-power, long-range rifles is not consistent with traditional hunting practices and is therefore forbidden. But he said he does not intend to press this argument at this time. Matsalla said he has no objections to Indians' hunting provided it is solely for the purpose of obtaining food for themselves and their fumil�. But both he and Begin would like Indian hunters to co-operate in pro­ . viding game officials with lists of the number and type of game they kill. According to both men, the lists would enable game officials to keep an inventory of the number of animals in the wilds and help them plan game management programs for the future. Begin said. could recreation hunters persuaded to' reduce their kill if a game inventory showed it necessary to accomodate legitimate Indian hunting. Ahenakew, however, expressed vehement objections to any attempts to regulate Indian hunting. When Indians signed the Treaties even be "The Queen's commissioner assured we could continue our livelihood from hunting and fishing for all time," the FSI chief said .: "When interest groups begin to, press to take away a 'privilege', then they better start beginning to under­ stand our rights," he said. Recreation hunters' opportunities to hunt are diminished the more animals are taken by Indian hunters. This is the fact which motivates the current attack on hu.nting rights, Ahenakew said. The predominantly middle-class and affluent hunters who make up the SWF should seriously examine themselves, "if they can't find better us , recreation without depriving our of their rights." As for cons rvation, the chief said "people exercising their treaty rights �ill exercise responsibility." The reserve people know when people animals can be killed and when, to protect the stock, they should refrain from killing, he said. �NEWS Pressed For Decision. Chiefs Go For Grade 12 , by Richard Martell , of the Saskatchewan Indian MEADOW LAKE --At a Board of Directors .meeting held recently here, the district chiefs decided to proceed with grade 12 at the Beauval Indian student residence. Cliff Semoliski said 23' students presently in grade 11 and he was wondering what information he could pass, to them regarding grade are 12 next year. Semoliski said a decision was needed soon as it takes time to staff and to get books for grade 12. That decision was important, he said. Out of the 23 grade 11 students, hope­ fully 16 will be graduating this year. As proposed grade 12 would develop programs such as business - and ind ustrial arts to meet the needs of some of the students. Some' other education programs that would be implemented by spec­ ialized people in the residence include music, arts and crafts, In­ courses dian culture, sports club activities and tutoring. It was also suggested by Fred Mar­ tell, FSI district representative, that some of the older students be trained in leadership skills and be given wider responsibilities. vided in the form of a mobile lab which would cost $15,000 and would Patuanak would be able to River appointed a The Little has recently six-member health com­ ---- reserve mittee to augment the reserve's com­ munity-centred health approach. The health committee member's are Dorothy Merasty, Thomas Charles, Christie Bird, Eunice Mer­ asty, Tony Naytowhow, Ernie Ste­ wart and Don Merasty. use - programs in the past combine to form one complex. This would leave the effect of co­ ordinating and expanding the educa­ tional education programs. , It was agreed that the chiefs organize resources and get these pro­ grams going as soon as possible. , --- --- --- --- --- --- --, r-;------- I­ I I I, I ,I IS LACK OF MONEY PREVENTING YOUR GROUP FROM PREPARING A BRIEF FOR THE CLUF'F LAKE We may be able to INQUIRY? help. The Cluff Lake Board of Inquiry will soon announce dates for public hearings. The Board was set up to investigate the health. safety. social. economic. and environmental effects of a proposed uranium mine and mill at Cluff Lake. It will also examine the broader question of expansion of the uranium industry in Saskatchewan. I II­ I. PRINCE ALBERT . it. A motion was then made by Chief Philip Kahpeepatow that the depart­ ment of Indian affairs implement a grade 12 in La Plonge high scho.ol for Health Committee Red suggested that the residence and the high school which have been operating as two separate department of Indian affairs that when Phase II has been completed they will not need the lab anymore so Band Forms also, be pro- It was also have $7;000 worth of equipment. The chiefs were informed by the I I A science lab would the school year 1977- 78. r I I I ,L p�blic input.' Environment Saskatchewan is maximum total of $50.000 to assist Saskatchewan public interest groups who wish to make a submission to the Inquiry. but who lack the money to do so. Funds are available for: To encourage providing a 1. gathering information preparing and presenting briefs administrative and travel requirements 2. 3. A Review Panel has been set up to receive funding. based on the following criteria: applications and recommend The interest group must show that its presentation will make and substantial contribution to the Inquiry'. • • Those seeking funds must have interest • an established record of necessary concern for the they seek to represent. Financial need must be proven. The applicant must clearly indicate the used. and must account for all funds spent. • a manner in which funds are to be Groups representing any and all viewpoints .m this important subject are encouraged to apply. Applications to be considered in April must be submitted no Iater than March 31. 1977. Application forms may be obtained by writing: Dr. J. A. Brown. Chairman Financial Assistance Review Panel Cluff Lake Inquiry P.O. Box 1625 Saskatoon. Saskatchewan J Page 11 �All kids :lQS .ore of But . / CA 'V ('A I g�(;/"'1 I L/t:( They ...: . I �,J . I ." , ... some are more kids are more special special than others.' they have needs, because that demand greater amounts of love and understanding; more patience, support and encouragement. They may have handicaps that make it tougher for them to get on in the world. They may be older children, or a family group that should stay together. _ " '. are speclal Because childhood is a time of exploration special time and discovery and growing awarenesses life that can give parents fresh inSights: too. a ; We call them special needs children. And if their special needs are coupled with the added of not having parents, REACH takes a very special interest. REACH is Resources for Adoption of �nildren, a Saskatchewan government program designed to find parents for kids with special needs. handicap To adopt a child or children through REACH, you don't have to be an expert in child psycho.logy. You will need patience, perseverance and understanding to get through the difficult times. But you will grow with these experiences and your community may have people and programs to help you meet your child's special needs-and your needs as well. And you don't have to be young or financially well off REACH is looking for very ordinary people with a concern and desire to adopt a special needs.child. REACH is especially looking .. for native parents who would like to adopt. I - . If you would like to learn more about REACH and special needs children, contact the REACH worker in any Department of Social Services regional office or any Social Services branch office, Department of Northern Saskatchewan, or write: REACH, 2240 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2Y3. Phone: 523-6681 in (toll-free for Regina/800-667 -3678 �esidents outside Regina) �f , : T ' j / � ' � �\ _ <"" ;"ir',������#"'; , ' • ' -. ,. � . ,r" ·/t.;. ..;iH:-YN:,) ):1.j��" ��;'J� W • '" .. , "",�, . '. � . , .'( . <' '>"�"" �,", .: "', lit'", " '} -,l •••• ...:. " 1- ,. $':"':-\'" . • , 1l. ,REACH RESOURCES FOR ADOPTION OF CHIlDREN " � ' 1 1";" .jr,."'�Y pr '_"'k, 't\ " I �NEWS Michael, Youngest Beardy's Chief Wants Band To Express Its Goals Lake and Cumberland by Louise Cuthand of the Saskatchewan Indian It was a landslide victory for Andy Michael who was elected as Chief of Beardy's Reserve during their elect­ ions held recently. He won by a clear .majority the over candidates - other vated. After this time two as ye�r when he four made supervisor of for both Prince Albert and Saskatoon districts. The band development program has in­ was band, development Andy Michael Beardy's chief typist. and George Mike. Indian leadership is and more to a fieldworker for Red Earth, Shoal Comm'unity College FSI Pla'ns Summer Session The Keeseekoose. The Saskatchewan Indian Federa­ ted College at the U of R will also be Saskatchewan Indian Com­ munity College is now scheduling its session courses for the months of July and August. The courses have been designed to be. of Reserve. care Michael, his wife, Rosalyn and their two children have made Prince Albert their home. But .any future plans to move from or stay in P.A. will depend on the band members, he said. Currently employed by the Fed­ eration of Saskatchewan Indians, Andy has come a long way since in graduating from BU�!less _C�l!ege job with the FSI hired as a was clerk- offering special interest to associate teachers, Indian language instruct-' ors, guidance All the accredited and explaining the classes will be available in the near future. Registration and admission app­ counsellors and child­ workers, but interested. are courses open to anyone lication forms will be available at district offices of the department of offered will be by either the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina. Definite locations for the classes Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Beau­ val.r Onion Lake, Thunderchild, Indian affairs, FSI offices, ban d offices, the community college and from college field co-ordinators. are James Smith and Pehtokahanopewin School at Litt e Pine- Poundmaker. Also being considered as class loca­ tions are Black Lake and Cote or two classes. Rod- McLaren, the community college's summer school program co­ ordinator, said brochures outlining \ taking an interest in reserve politics. Michael, 27, is the youngest chief ever to be elected on Beardy's was other Saskatoon district reserves, Michael is expected by many to be a great asset to his band. was summer slowly chang­ young people are in 1972 when he . later, he promoted community development (CD) One year want. Six of the ten councillors who re­ tained their seats ate. Charlie Big­ head, Harvey Cameron, Gerald Gamble, Harvey Gardipy, Harry T. Michael and Dave Seeseequasis. The newly elected councillors are Richard Gamble, Peter Gardipy, Jake Mike corporated part of the 'old commun­ ity development program. Having been a CD fieldworker and later a supervisor of band develop­ ment, and having worked with all the ... - 1971. His first fieldworker for two again -promoted and Supervisor of CD for the staff members to supervise. This was the position Andy held until as 'recently as February of this in 1975. as more a was Prince Albert district. He had encumbent Chief Ernie Cameron was chief for two con­ secutive terms, first elected in 1971 and defeated by Mike in 1975. On his landslide victory, Andy said the votes came from the silent majority people who are concerned and dissatisfied with the lack of pro­ gress for the reserve. His top priority, he said, is to sit down with the band members, find out "where they're at" and then find out what they ing being years, he Mike and Leo Cameron. Both Mike and Cameron have served two terms as chief. Mike be­ came chief in 1965 and was elected again House. His under the community develop­ ment program was to help the people help themselves and l get them moti- job . When completed by an applicant, these forms will be sent directly to the u iversity which is accrediting the particular course. For further information contact McLaren at 343-1682. Page 13 �NEWS. Treaty Indians Not To Be Harmed In Hunting Reform, Matsalla Says Any adjustments in Saskatche­ wan's game laws will not be made at the expense of the Indian people, the minister of tourism and· renewable resources said in March. exists to examine legal problems associated with Indian hunting. now "We keenly interested to parties get together at an are . have the very / early date and carryon discussions Adolph Matsalla said in an inter­ view the province is interested in increasing the stock of big game to provide more recreation for sports­ men and to assure a supply of food for Indian people. A tri-partite committee of the FSI, the department of Indian affairs and the attorney-general's department with a view to resolving the problems of law we are now faced with," Mat­ salla said. Whatever subsequent action is taken "won't be at the expense of the Indian in essentially obtaining his food, but with and view to protecting our wildlife for both a maintaining Indians and recreation hunters." The FSI submission to the tri­ is reported else­ where in this issue of the Saskatche­ partite committee wan Indian. Among other things, the submission disputes the minister's conten­ tion that treaty hunting rights are limited only to the killing of game for food. It contends as well that the . right to hunt, trap and fish commer­ cially without restriction is also guar­ anteed by the treaties. Mistawasis Works With Grants During the winter months, many a with fund­ ing from local initiative projects (LIP) and the federal labor incen­ reserve men are employed guard. When the clearing is finished, the will then start logging. The lumber will be used in the sports grounds for building of bleachers and other structures. Any lumber left over will be used on the pow-wow 'tives program (FLIP). This year . , The no received close to 560,­ bOO from LIP' and was able to employ 30 jnep:' The' foreman, Harris Matheson, said the men have been busy clearing grounds. reserve FLIP allocated 525,000 to the band, 520,000 of which is to be used for labour and 55,000 for material. Twenty men have been hired Brass, Dubois Get Sterling Brass of Nor quay and Peter Dubois of Fort Qu'appelle have been appointed to the board of the Saskatchewan Indian Commun­ ity College (SICC), it was announced late last month by Continuing Edu­ cation Minister Don Faris. Brass and Dubois are FSI district from the Yorkton and Touchwood File Hills Qu' appelle districts respectively. A former FSI vice-president and former chief of the Key Reserve, Brass has attended the Saskatche- representatives -' Page 14 two on projects, one of which is to renovate the band hall. A porch has been built and the inside of the hall painted. men exception for Mistawasis reserve as approximately SO men have been working since the beginning of February. was swath 60 feet wide around the res­ The swath is to be used as a fire erve. to work summer. ., The 55,000 which was to be used for material might go into. the renovation of houses. However, with the cost of material, only minor repairs will be made. Colle'ge Technical Institute, the Prince Albert Technical School and the University of Saskatchewan, where he specialized in professional coun­ selling and social work. He was em­ ployed by the department of Indian affairs for six years and was district 'superintendent for Island Lake, Man. when he resigned. wan I The other project is the building of corrals as well as completing the cattle sheds which were started last - Dubois studied theology at the Prairie Christian Training Institute in Edmonton. He is founder and past-president of the Fort Qu' appelle Seats' Urban indian Association, founding president of Native Metal Industries in Regina, past secretary of the Sask­ atchewan Association on Human Rights and served three terms as first vice-president of the FSI. Other members of the SICC board FSI Chief David Ahenakew, are Philip Morin, chief of the Peter Ballantyne band at Pelican Narrows, Fred Martell of Meadow' Lake, Gordon Albert of North Battleford and George Pee ace of Saskatoon. ' �REVIEW Portraying Treaty/Six Centennial , SICCFilm Has Premiere Showil?9 In The Spirit of Our Forefathers, a 31-minute documentary film com­ memorating the signing of Treaty Six, premiered to an appreciative audience in Saskatoon March 14. The film, produced by the Sask­ atchewan Indian Cultural College (SICC) at a cost of about $30,000, was shot last summer at Treaty Six commemorations at Onion Lake and Beardy's tocol by making a special plea The for his 48 landless band members, the cameras cut away to capture the dis­ concerted expressions of former prime minister John Diefenbaker and lona Camagnola, who was then the parliamentary secretary for In­ dian affairs. to producers of the film intend show it. at band halls throughout Saskatchewan and it will also be available through the SICt library. . Viewers of the premiere showing of In The Spirit of Our Forefathers treated to an evening of tradi­ tional Indian entertainment. were • reserves. Activities depicted in the film range from the formal commemora­ tion ceremonies near Fort Carleton to events at the centennial sporting games; from gatherings of advising the young to the less serious parleys. of hand-game gamsummer elders . blers. Film director Bob Troff,: with the aid of assistant director Harvey Whitecalfand cameramen Brian Tobtoosis and Bob Howard, have cap t u red some' unforgettable celluloid. In The Spirit of Our Forefathers opens with a brief history of the signing of Treaty Six. The voice of moments on narrator Gordon Tootoosis is sup­ ported by footage derived from old photographs showing the original treaty signatories. The film then breaks to 1976 at Treaty Six commemoration on the Beardy's reserve near Fort Carleton close to the site of the first signing. Deftly moving past the speeches of that ceremony, selecting only as many of the words as are necessary to enhance the scene's solemnity, the camera then takes the viewer to camp festivities. Jigging, canoe races, foot races, chuckwagons, singing and drumming-the excitement and vitality of the summer festivities have all been captured by this film. One of the highlights of the film occurs during the footage of the soccer, the Beardy's commemoration ceremony, As Lucky Man chief Rod Ok em ow decorously shatters ceremonial pro- Spirit of Our Forefathers, a Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College [SICC] production, commemorating the signing' of Treaty Six in 1876. The film was shot at Treaty Six celebrations wt summer at Beardy's and Scenes from In The Onion Lake reserves. Page 15 �REVIEW Tootoosis Seven members of the Pound­ maker band have just released two records of grass dance and round dance songs on the Canyon Records label. The Tootoosis family-f a the r John, and brothers Wilf, Austin, Eric, Arsene, Gordon and Leonard =-recorded the collection of songs partially in recognition of the centen­ nial celebration of Treaty Six. • Canyon Records is a United States firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. The the latest in a two new releases ,re series the company has been produc­ ing of North American Indian music. The Tootoosis family is well­ The elder Tootoosis, John, has been active in the politics of the FSI for years and acts as a cultural and to the Saskat­ chewan Indian Cultural College. Wilf, who authored the album jacket notes, is a championship dancer and is active in tribal affairs. Eric counsels for an 'Alberta alcohol­ ism program while Austin is a high school counsellor in Saskatoon. A Saskatoon student, Arsene mutes between Saskatoon com­ and the reserve. an the neck. painter, performed the Almighty Voice in the film Alien Thunder, which also starred Donald Sutherland .and Chief Dan George. Of the entire family They hanged by were confined to reserves and many suffered and died from European diseases for which their bodies did not have natural resistance. Our people have lived through poverty, but we are st'ill alive, children of Poundmaker, Big Bear, White Cap." actor and role of Wilf writes: "Today many trophies 'and awards glitter in the homes of the family This may sound very boastful. Why not? From the earliest days of Euro­ were ... " To celebrate the lOO-year anniver­ Treaty Six signing, John c�m posed a song heard on sary of the T ootoosis pean settlement our traditions were condemned or outlawed. Our chiefs were handcuffed, shackled and jail- the album: We should be very happy that we've lived to see the 100 years. A TTENTION FARMERS AND RANCHERS A team roping school will be held May'5 on - 6 - at the Meadow Lake Rodeo Arena. Tuition is 7, 1977 $25.00 day and a $25.00 deposit. is required by May 1, 19n. First. forty students accepted. per . , . . For more information contact Don Morin in Meadow Lake, telephone 236-5872 telephone 842-2683. NOTICE.� If less than , Canyon REcords ed. Their warriors Leonard has been employed in ranch and livestock work. Gordon, known among Saskatchewan In­ «lians. language consultant Record Tribal Music Family or ten Ken Hardy entries are school will be cancelled. ANNOUNCES tHE OF �JlitEASE in Livelong, received, the �. "THE DRUMS OF POUNDMAKER" Two record albums, consisting of Cree Round and Grass Dance Songs and Special Treaty Six Centennial Song by .John Recorded by the B. Tootoosis JOHN TOOTOOSIS FAMIL Y of Saskatchewan For name of nearest dealer contact: Available LP,8 .�=-1ii&1 or Page 16 - on Track Cassette PRAIRIE CRAFTS 215 Wall Street Saskatoon, Saskatchewan �. t NEWS M�et May G�ve T ecchers Insight Into lndicn Ways . '. It has been P�INCE ALBERT said that when Indian childreh attend an expected integrated school, they are to learn and understand the white man's ways. Indian children are perplexed by the customs of white society, their white teachers are equally confused about the Indian way of life. But often as as These teachers not are expected learn about Indian ways in the their students are expected to learn about theirs, however. After talking to several teachers, Pauline Munroe, guidance coun­ sellor from the John Smith reserve, case with teachers supposed to teach the found this is the who were chell, both from the department of Indian ' affairs were the other another session before the school over. Pauline .said, "Our in­ tention, first of all, is to work on the' teachers; then we will involve the people. They presented their views on counselling Indian year is students. Pauline said the response was tre­ mendous and the teachers really en- students at resource Eight to manner joyed the session. following the success of the institute, plans are underway to hold Esther Hoiland and Sharon Mit­ - She said, "The teachers don't really understand the Indian stu­ later date." Wait For Exam ResUlts Eight men from the North Battle­ ford district are awaiting the results of a carpentry exam which they wrote following a 13-week course this winter. The class was conducted on the Thunderchild Reserve 12 miles � northeast of Turtleford. Running from November through. February, the students were lntro. reserve's children. a duced to rafter, interior and exterior finish construction as well as con. crete work. The students also had . an , oppor­ tunity to tour Nelson HomesLtd. in Lloydminster and the Kelsey Instit­ ute of Applied Arts and Sciences in Saskatoon. Jim Swindler of the Sweet Grass Reserve was the class instructor. Also they would often ask Act, the Saskatche­ Indian Cultural College, the dents. about the Indian wan Indian Community and so on." Faced with this situation and ani­ mosity between Indian and white Saskatchewan College students, set up a approached Munroe principals of three schools to teachers' institute for with the idea of the try and one better building day understanding between student a and teacher. Pauline said the principals were "really receptive to the idea and so on January 28, an institute was held for approximately ·60 teachers from Riverside School, Carlton High and King George School. Gail' Bear, who is the head of the Curriculum Department, and Anna Crowe, another staff member, were the resource people from the Cul­ The National Indian Brotherhood held a three day workshop on Indian educa­ tion at the University of Saskatchewan In March. Among the participants In College. They explained the Community colleges. They also explained the workshop were [from left to right] John Murdoch, principal of the Cree Way Centre In the James Bay area of Quebec, John MacLeod of the Sask­ atchewan Indian Cultural College and George Manuel, former president of the National Indian Brotherhood. Workshop attracted participants from across Indian Act and Curriculum studies. Canada tural Indian Cultural and the as well as the United States. J Page 17 • " �Soc'lal Work Student Bound' For 'Guyana A 22-year-old student of the In­ dian social worker education program at the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College (SICC) has been selected for the 1977 overseas pro­ gram of Canadian Crossroads Inter- national. Barbara Johnstone, a native of Debden now living in Saskatoon, will arrive at Linden, Guyana in May to work at a school for handicapped children. Guyana, South America's , only English-speaking country, is on the Carribean Sea. Johnstone is in her first year as a social work student and intends to designate her four months in Guyana as the practical experience she requires to obtain her social work certificate. Like all other students selected for the program, she is required to raise $750 to cover part ofher expenses. To do this she and other participants' in Saskatoon are raffle Little Red River students mount ceiling tile as part of a basic skills course in carpentry and house maintenance. The course was sponsored by the P .A. Canada Manpower Centre and the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College. selling tickets. The program is partly funded the Canadian International Little Red River Students ment Learn Carpentry Basics PRINCE ALBERT -:- Maintaining a home in good repair can be costly if one must rely on skilled tradesmen to do the work. Twelve students from 'the Little Red River Reserve have begun a basic course in carpentry which may free them from the worries of home' repair bills; The idea behind the course, which began in January and will end in April, is to provide a basic know­ ledge of carpentry and home main­ tenance. The is designed by the Saskatchewan Indian Community College and is funded by the Canada Man power Centre in Prince Albert: In an course interview, Gordon Btown, a of Indian affairs in­ structor, said the students will learn the reasons for different types of car­ pentry methods. department Page 18 donations. Since 1958, Crossroads Inter­ national has been sending volunteers to Third World countries to promote intercultural understanding and co­ "These ' they . are participants learn why doing this type of work. Some of them have worked on con­ struction but never learned the whys of carpentry," Brown said. "It's logical they learn by He said the doing." is designed. 'to provide instruction which the 'stu­ dent will find useful in his life on the course reserve. The students have learned to build furniture such as coffee tables and cabinets. One student had nearly completed a baby crib. I Field trips are now planned for the class, including an outing to a pentry exhibition in Saskatoon. car­ As part of the course, equipment valued at thousands of dollars were The equipment, which includes electric rotary saws, augers and other items, will become the property of the reserve and will be accessible to the band's members. purchased .. by Develop­ Agency (CIOA) and private operation. , / �NEWS Sask.Bands , Go To Polls Art Walker was OKANESE elected chief of the Okanese band - March 4, tenders. defeating three other con­ ran for the position William Creely, John Stone­ child, and Richard Yzicape. The former chief, Michael Yuzicape, did Others who were not for the position in Alberta. run as he is now living Among the nine candidates seek­ ing election as councillors, Remie Tuckanow and John Dumont were . elected. The unsuccessful candidates were Bill Dumont, Pauline Creely, Faith Stonechild, Ken Stonechild, Ernest Tuckanow, Francis Tuckanow and Michael Tuckanow. The new ST ARBLANKET Irwin Starr was elected chief of the Starblanket band March 8 in a two-way contest which resulted in the defeat of Cliff Starr, executive director of the Fed­ eration of Saskatchewan Indians. The vote in the new chiefs favor - 28 to 26. A third candidate, Gerald Starr, withdrew from the running before the election. was . opher new • , band council took office March 6. Elected band council at John Smith reserve [from left to· right] includes newly-elected Chief Andrew Bear and councillors Billy, Eric and Mervin Bear. Missing from the picture is CharUe Crain. Chief Bear was elected by only a two-vote margin over his nearest contender The as councillors Starr and were Mervin Christ­ Bigknife' Others in the race were Gerald 'Starr, Lindsay Starr and Willard Starr. • Bear, John Smith Leader In Record Voter Turnout This is the - ever turnout of had," said Wilfred Bear, Band Administrator of John Smith Reserve. ,Wilfred had just finished counting a total of 109 votes cast for the three candidates' for chief ions March 10th.· running during their elect­ When the count was over, Bear, welfare administrator clared the Elect­ STANDING BUFFALO ions for Chief and Councillors for the Standing Buffalo reserve were held on Friday, February 18,1977 at the band hall, with nearly all the old council retaining their seats. Chief Alex Buffalo won his posi­ tion by 23 votes over his onlyoppon­ ent Mr. Wayne Goodwill. There were 13. candidates running for the five councillor positions. Elected were Melvin Isnana, Lloyd Isnana, Susan Yuzicapi, Max Good­ will and Russell Redman. The Band Council will take office on March .13, 1977. biggest voters this reserve's new Andrew was de­ chief of John Smith having edged out his closest opponent by a mere two votes 39 to reserve - 37. The Bear third ran a close candidate, Walter third with 33 votes. The encumbent Joe Bear did not seek re-election. He is employed in the city of Prince Albert and was unable to devote the necessary time to the band. He said; "Being 'chief is' a full­ can't expect same time with- a time job in itself and to do two jobs at the one out neglecting one of them." Four councillors were elected, with Eric Bear Jr., the only councillor to be re-elected, making it a third term for him. The new councillors are Mervin John Bear, William G. (Billy) 'Bear and Charlie Crain. A total of 11 band members ran. • Andrew Bear, the newly elected chief, is not new to band politics been the chief of John Smith for a total of 24 years. He was first elected in 1949, also in a close race, tying Dave Knight. However, he came out victorious after a re-elect­ -ion. having In an interview, Chief Bear said he will strive to get more employment, 'more agriculture, and more and 'better housing for the old people of' Ikhn Smith reserve. Page 19- / �NEWS [Continued From Last Page] Chief Jerry Noolchos was declared Chief by acclamation at the nomina­ tion meeting held at the Peter Pond band hall on January 31, 1977. Nominations for chief were opened at 1:00 p.m. and the only one nomin ated was Jerry Noolchos; more nominations were called for Chief by the electoral officer, John Michaels, but at the end of one-half hour and after considerable discussion by the band members, a motion was made that nominations cease and thaa nominee Jerry Noolchos be delcared elected by acclamation. MUSCOWPETUNG A new chief and council were elected for the Muscowpetung band near Edenwald February 28. Peter Dubois was elected chief, defeating his three opponents Ron Rosebluff, David Bonjoe and Thomas Cappo. Of 17 candidates running for councillor the four elected to the available positions were George Poitras, James Keepness, Glen Anaquod and Wilfred Tota. The election has been appealed to the department of Indian affairs - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACCOUNTING CLERK ( , . for SASKA TCHEWAN INDIAN This and position CULTURAL' COLLEGE offers opportunity to improve increase presently held accounting skills. Previous bookkeeping experience upon would be asset. I an .' Experience related to Indian traditions, custorns.: language and belief system would be given special consideration. Salary commensurate with qualifications. . alleging persons not eligible to SECRETARY for vote SASKA TCHEWAN INDIAN CUL TURAL COLLEGE cast ballots. This posltlon requires the following: the ability to take and transcribe dictation with accuracy and at a reasonable speed; the ability to type from copv, or a dictating machine, materials requiring judgment in the selection or format; the ability to communicate easily with the public; experience related to Indian traditions, customs, language and belief systems would be an asset. . � new Pasqua band PASQUA for the - 1. band council was elected February 28. Alvin Strongeagle was re-elected chief, defeating his only opponent Stanley Pasqua. Harvey Ironeagle withdrew his name from the running as before the election. For the six councillors' positions, there were 18 people on the ballot including the victors Maurice Age­ coutay, James Piegan, William Piegan, Richard Cyr, Austin Keep­ ness and Clayton Cyr The defeated candidates were Lindsay Cyr, Mervin Missins, Larry Pasqua', Edward Chicoose, Elmer Strongeagle, William Go r don, Randy Cyr, Michael Piegan, Law­ . 2. 3. For appointment and interview, please 'Mr. Alex Greyeyes contact: . rence Chicoose, George Kahnapace, Alex Cyr and Ronald Piegan. The new council takes office March 28. Page 20 244-1146 Or. write: Saskatchewan Indian Cultural P. O. Box 3085 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3S9 College • �NEWS Muskowekwan Chief Desjarlais ' I , Planning Band Cattle Operation MUSKOWEKW AN - project which currently leased to operated land administrator or band manager for nine years. One of his projects will be to A band­ cattle will the federal government, is one of the goals of the newly-elected chief of the M uskowekwan bandv Interviewed here at the recent official opening of the new band use office and renovated band hall, Chief Harvey Desjarlais said he hopes to initiate the operation with 200 head of cattle in the spring of 1978. A Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act (PFRA) lease sections of band land will expire this year. And Desjarlais said the band plans to use about four sections for its cattle on seven operation. He said the about 10 reserve Desjarlais , project was will employ residents. + named chief of this 529-member band following elect­ ions March 3. About 300 band mem­ bers live on the reserve. Before becoming chief, Desjarlais worked for the band as either welfare convert the former band office to a "This can be a real true taine said. The new band the band council will be equipping the recreation centre with a pool collected reserve table, juke box and color television. The only publicly available pool beginning of people determining their own des­ tination in this communi y," Lafon­ youth. He told band members attending the official office and hall opening recreation centre for . people." office was built in band revenues from land leases and using $9,500 $7,500 from a local initiatives project (LIP) grant. The project employed table in the district has been in the hotel bar in nearby Lestock. Lestock Mayor and former MLA for three months. The 'hall renovations were com­ pleted with the aid of a $14,000 federal labor incentive program Frank Meakes said he hoped the new facilities would help unite the reserve ed ' community. And he also expressed his Ides ire for closer relations between the res­ (FLIP) grant� The work also employfor three months. The reserve situation has improv­ ed in recent years, Desjarlais said. Some reserve people obtained sewer seven men and town communities. .Napoleon Lafontaine, a director of the Association of Metis and Non­ Status Indians of Saskatchewan (AMNIS), said the chief and council and water facilities for their homes for the first time last year. But further improvements can ,only be made if "we start getting have "made a selves. ating things to erve start toward co-ordin­ bring things here for together and' doing things for our­ " "We built this hall," he said. "No whiteman came in. here and told us what to do. And we're proud of that. " Ashdohonk Re-elected CARRY THE-KETILE After the polls closed on Monday, Feb­ ruary 28, on the Carry- The-Kettle Indian reserve, near Sintaluta, the - - former chief Tony Ashdohonk was declared re-elected for another two years. There were 208 eligible voters people cast their ballots. and 126 Chief Ashdohonk received 78 votes while his only opponent William Chief Harvey Desjarlais speaks at the official opening of the Muskowekwan band office and hall. With Desjarlais at the head table are [left to right] Pearl Lavallee, FSI education lIason officer, Napoleon Lafontaine, director of the Association of Metis and Non-Status Indians of Saskatchewan r AMNIS], and Frank Meakes, mayor of Lestock and former MLA for Touchwood. Grey had 47. For councillors, there were 13 people running for eight positions. Topping the list were Vincent Ryde with 97 votes, Jim O'Watch Sr. 95, William S. Thomson 88, Ivan Thomson 82, Phyllis Thomson 78, Doug O'Watch 77, Andrew Ryder - - - - - - 75, and Art Adams with 68. Page " . seven men 21 • �/ Now than ever the RCMP offers ••• . more · a· . If you've ever considered a career in law enforcement, now's the time to talk to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The opportunities have never. been rewarding career . greater. For instance. the RCMP is accepting applications from both men and women. married and single. And the salarv scale has increased considerably." it starts at $12,750. per weekly) with regular to $17,625. ($339. weekly) year ($245. increases in Ple first four years. If accepted as a member of the Force, youll receive intensive training in all aspects of police work such as law, inve igation, first aid and community relations. Then you'll be posted to a detachment where there's every chance to put your knowledge and talents to work; to earn . promotion andeouatly important. be proud of what you're doing for yourself and for Canada as a member of one of the finest police forces in the world. So if you're a Canadian citizen 18 or over; in good physical condition and have completed Grade 11 or equivalent, think about a career with the RCMP. Call or write your nearest office or use the • coupon. We'd like to tell you more. THE COMMISSIONER, R.C.M. POLICE, OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1A OR2 NAME : . ADDRESS .................................................••••................ TheRCMP It could be for'you CITY .............................................................•••••.....•.. PROVo . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. POSTAL CODE : . E-1-G �NEWS National-International the NOMINEES SOUGHT FOR TOP INDIAN POST The - Peninsula. It has been estimated that 75 per Bay settlement. U.S. Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus has asked Indian .Ieaders to recommend nominees "to head the nation's highest post relating to Indian affairs." Andrus said the position had formerly been that of the commissioner of Indian affairs, but would be raised, according to departmental plans, to the rank of assistant secretary of the interior for Indian affairs. In a letter to tribal officials, the secretary cited 3,200 people in the other 11 communities, plus people in the three dissenting settle­ represented by the Northern Quebec Inuit Association, one of the signatories to the agreement. a WASHINGTON, D.C. Ungava cent of them oppose the James small 'number of ments, are The agreement gives about b,5OO Cree and the 4,200 Inuit $225 million over 20 years, ownership of small parcels of land for their communities and exclusive hunt­ ing, fishing and trapping rights over large tracts of land. Jimmy Carter's promise to consult with tribal concern to Indian people. Carter made no changes, however in the fiscal year 1978 budget request for the bureau of Indian affairs sub­ mitted by former President Gerald Ford. The Carter budget did add about $6 million to the amount requested for the Indian health service in order to implement train­ ing programs for Indian health professionals. DAKOTAS, MONTANA u.S. GOVERNMENT Low interest ioans are being provided to about 350 cattle operators to be used for winter feed and future expansions of cut-back herds. Loan repayments will be placed in an interest-bearing account which the consort­ ium will use to assist Indian cattlemen with financial problems in the future. President leaders on issues of PRESSES MAINE LAND CLAIM WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. department of justice told a federal court last month it will pursue Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Indian claims to millions of acres INDIAN, RANCHERS GET DROUGHT AIDIndian livestock ranchers affected by the drought in Montana and the Dakotas are being helped by a govern­ ment grant of $2.6 million to a consortium of 15 tribes. of land in the state of Maine. The justice department was acting on a report from the department of the interior which asks for the return of land as well as trespass damages. The claims include five to eight million acres of mostly unpopulated forest land. The Maine tribes have voluntarily abrogated their claims to populous areas of the Maine coast, and also agreed not to press suits against small property owners on the condition they could obtain monetary compensation. INUITI ATfACK JAMES :SAY SETTLEMENT DANGEROUS MERCURY LEVELS FOUND OTT A W A Dangerously high blood levels of toxic mercury have been found in two Tuktoyaktuk, NWT residents, indicating that mercury contamination is general across the Arctic. - ' Federal health department tests show the two residents of the Beaufort Sea 'Inuit village have blood­ mercury levels between 130 and 139 parts per billion (ppb). The department considers zero to· 19 ppb the normal range for toxic mercury in the human bloodstream. The James Bay native land claims OTTA W A agreement will destroy the culture, lifestyle and future of Inuit in northern Quebec, an Inuit spokesman says. • - The agreement, signed and awaiting federal legisla­ tive approval, will not be recognized by people in three of the 14 Inuit communities involved, Eliyassie Sallvaluk of Povungnituk, Que., told the House of Commons nor­ thern affairs committee. There are roughtly 1,000 Inuit at Povungnituk, Ivuyivik and Sugluk, settlements on the northern tip of The Tuktoyahtuk tests are the first solid indication of mercury pollution in the Western Arctic. Earlier tests revealed 'abnormally high blood-mercury levels among people in the central and eastern regions. Severe mercury poisoning is irreversible and attacks the nervous system, causing crippling and death. It is called Minamata Disease after the Japanese chemical town in which thousands were horribly crippled and hundreds died from eating mercury-contaminated fish. Page 23 . �NEWS Huge Transfers Anticipated Will Indians Obtain Land Ottawa Owes? by to Geoff White of Saskatchewan land could pass into the hands of Indian bands as a result of current, land claims negotiations between the federal and provincial governments and the Federation of Sask­ atchewan Indians (FSI). The land .transfers would meet commitments made federal governments to Indians in the'Treaties­ the by Hundreds of thousands of acres commitments which to date have not been wholly fulfill­ ed. Of the 25 bands which the FSI contends have unfulfill-' ed land entitlements, the department of Indian affairs has recognized 15 department and the FSI each respective claim. now legitimate, as affairs has recognized. And the amount might exceed one million if further entitlements can be proved. Both the -provincial government and Indian affairs minister Warren Allmand have' agreed to a formula which will be used when calculating the land each band is eligible to receive. The formula is: the band population as of Dec. 31, 1976 multiplied by 128 (acres per person) minus the land already received. But Allmand told FSI and provin­ cial officials' at a recent meetin in Ottawa the formula must also have formal cabinet approval. The land transfers may involve large sums of money, and before the federal Treasury Board will approve expenditures to meet unfulfilled entitlements it must first have 'a formal cabinet decision, Allmand said. The minister told FSI officials he .Page 24 the the size of although have not yet settled on get a cabinet tlecision by March 1, but to date no word has been received. The chief obstacle in the path of a full settlement of outstanding land claims may be who will pay for the would try to But the FSI treaty research pro­ gram now estimates more than- 780,000 acres of additional reserve lands are involved in' the claims Indian consider all reasonable requests for land. Editor privately-held lands which may have to be purchased in southern Sask­ - athcewan. Under the Natural Transfer Resources Agreement of 1930, which transferred natural resources to pro­ vincial from federal is province unoccupied jursidiction, the .obliged to supply from Crown lands, 'the land necessary to fill treaty commitments. In northern Saskatchewan, where - unoccupied Crown land abounds, the province is prepared to hand over whatever land is necessary to fulfill the Treaties. In a letter to FSI Chief David Ahenakew last August, Ted Bower­ man, the minister responsible for land entitlement negotiations, said the province wants "to satisfy claims of northern bands as expeditiously as possible ... The province is prepared. At the Ottawa meeting Bowerman told Allmand Saskatchewan is pre­ pared to transfer lands of substantial economic value, including those having hydro-electric potential mineral reserves. or He said the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement does oblige the province to relinquish not lands of value, but it is willing to do so in the interests of Indian people. In southern Saskatchewan, the situation, does not as readily offer a solution. The provincial pointed out there government has are virtually no unoccupied Crown lands in the southern half of the province. In fact, there was nearly none in 1930 when resources control was passed to the province. Where u\nfulfilled land entitle­ ments must be settled in southern Saskatchewan, the province has pro­ posed that federal and provincial Crown lands be made available. These lands could include commun­ ity pastures, timber reserves or other government-owned land of economic value. However, where Crown lands are available, the purchase of pri­ not vately-held land The will be necessary. has' taken the province position that the federal' government is solely responsible for the purchase of private lands to meet it's treaty commitments. But Allmand told the Ottawa meeting "we agree that where Crown land is not available, land should be pll rchased. But this should be negotiated between Canada and and a cost-shar­ Saskatchewan," ing agreement worked out. ... [Continued Next Pagel �NEWS "I have to work with people who'll lot easier to give Crown lands than it is to commit tax say it's a de�artment . dollars," Allmand said, de�ending his initiative to first obtain cabinet decision. formal a The of Indian affairs has recognized 'the following bands have unfulfilled land entitlements, but they have not yet accepted the size of each claim as calculated by the FSI's treaty and re­ Population In turn, Bowerman said any pro­ posal which calls on the province to Canoe Lake English River Fond du Lac Keeseekoose Muskowekan One Arrow Peter Ballantyne cost-share land purchases would have to be discussed by the provin­ cial cabinet and result in further delays to the claims settlements. Technical Aid 'ance in selecting Ant icip at ing'the difficulties, in­ volved in the land selection process, problems. The FSI is stan comprising a that a geographer, small a re­ economist and a librarian­ secretary be hired a�d form a land source [Continued on [in acres] . Lac La Hache Lac La Ronge La Loche . . No 164 855 37,1�1 • Poundmaker Little Bone Yellow Quill/ not yet recognized the follow- Current Reserve Size New Land Claimed [in acres] [in acres] 19,200 12,964 215,669 21,534 53,760 591 33.253 42,395 574 22,707 50,765 353 10,135 14,464 2,522 351 510 Fishing Lake Kinistino Nut Lake , reserve 17,280 3,040 314 43,877 31,262 69,263 83,399 44,928 52,992 225,446 57,692 61,184 27,469 21,747 111,616 73,984 18,080 72,249 9,627 15,631 22,001 18,616 24,192 10,240 32,986 37,412 24,320 48,051 4,121' 2.,019 668 590 203 48 713 Sakimay/ proposing New Land Claimed [in acres] . Population the FSI has drafted-a two-part proposal aimed at alleviating these Current Reserve Size The department of Indian affairs has ing land claims. the hundreds of of land for which thousands of acres they will be eligible. I 797 540, 494 743 Lucky Man Little Pine Nlkaneet Thunderchild As unfulfilled land entitlements in Saskatchewan are settled, Ind ian bands will require technical assist­ 418 465 713 Red Pheasant Witchekan Proposed ' Piapot Stoney Rapids Plan rights search branch. 988 27,288 107,147 23,394 . 35,049 112,000 Page 28] Page 25 �NEWS Sask., FSI'Reach Claims Accord . The formula called for 160 The stand taken by the province in land claims discussions is one that FSI officials involved in the process find gratifying. Above all, the FSI is pleased Sask­ current , per person, corresponding treaties' provision for one section of land per atchewan government officials now recognize the need for reserve land to form an economic development base family of five. But the province refused to commit itself to any formula until it had been informed of the full extent of Saskatchewan Indians' claims. In for bands. At the moment, few if any differ­ ences exist between the province and the federation on the subject of accordance with its wishes, the pro­ vince received a summary of the FSI's research late in 1975. Last June, the 25 bands seen by unfulfilled land entitlements. But relations have not always been as the FSI as having a possible addi­ tionalland entitlement met in Prince Albert and decided the band popula- amenable. On Sept. 10, 1968, the late Prem­ ier Ross Thatcher said in an inter­ view with the Regina Leader Post the province would turn over no for creation of Indian reserves. "We'll not give Ottawa one premier ernment not saying. as went lands policy over any province's negotiations: end of the claims said if a satisfactory settlement is attained, it will set a precedent in Canada. It will be the only agreement reached in ·the area of native land claims without the threat of litiga­ a recent inter­ He said the province, in agreeing occupied Crown lands available, is exceeding its obligations make under the Natural Resources Trans­ fer Agreement which only requires the province to relinquish unoccu­ then Crown lands. But Milen said the province will insist the federal government pay the pied department of to inform Ottawa Saskatchewan would turning for the to to say it is basic gov­ to integrate Indians, resources economic legacy is slight. Rob Milen, the official responsible view. segregate them. natural . Transfer of lands of economic value to Indian bands will increase the economic development potential of many reserves whose present tion. Milen said in more on Thatcher told his \ The leases. I square inch (for reserves) except under the most extenuating circum­ stances," the Leader Post quotes Thatcher acceptable. And breaking from its previouslystated position. the pro­ vince indicated it might be prepared to transfer to bands, lands currently subject to timber, grazin� or .mineral acres to the not full costs of any private land it must purchase to fulfill federal treaty agree to more lands for reserves. obligations. During 1972 and 1973, provincial officials attending band meetings at Pelican Narrows, Black Lake and affairs. Judd Buchanan. did Fond du Lac made it clear the pro­ vince would not give up any land which had tourist or hydro-electricalso development potential. They specified that occupied Crown lands would not be set aside for reserves, including lands under timber, ing or mineral leases. graz­ The former minister of Indian inform the f unfulfilled land entitlements until Rob Milen, provincial employee who represents Saskatchewan dur i n g land entitlement talks. A negotiated settlement here may set a precedent in Canada, he told the Saskatchewan Indian. government. In January, 1975, the FSI pres­ provincial cabinet a tion to be used to calculate the en­ titlements should be the number of band members as of Dec. 31. 1976. This date was determined.in anticip­ ation of the expected reluctance of the province to accept, for the pur­ popula­ ented to the poses of the formula, band ..paper which outlined a formula for settlement of outstand­ tion posi�ion ing land entitlements based on the population of a band at the time of future land selection. Page 26 August of 1975. And. for the federal government "to expect the province to pay when it has taken advise us of at an indefinite date in the future. After all, the Indian popula­ tion was growing faster than the pop­ ulation of the province as a whole. formed the FSI the cut-off date was so long to outstanding claims is ridiculous ." The Treaties are. now more than 100 years old. and the Natural Resources Transfer It seemed dear at that time the policy of the new New Democratic Party government elected in 1971 did not differ significantly on this issue from that held by Thatcher's Liberal not province of the full extent' Agreement al­ most SO. The vide province's obligation to pro­ unoccupied Crown lands might have been 11}0re palatable had there been significant tracts of such land in southern Saskatchewan when the' transfer agreement Milen said. was signed, But in 1930, there were few if any lands in southern Sask­ atchewan where many of the current claims will have to be settled. unoccupied �NEWS Shellbrook Agency Undertakes 'Preventive .Alcoholism Program I ... I by Louise Cuthand of the Saskatchewan Indian problem. Possibly Iridian For many years have been concentrating their efforts on Alcoh­ olics Anonymous (A A) programs and rehabilitation centres. While these programs are most certainly worth­ while and needed, .nothing has been done for the people' who haven't as yet developed a serious drinking ed reserves at , the first department of aim­ have affairs-organized groups preventing alcoholism, been set up in Big' River and Chitek Lake Reserves. The community affairs branch under the Shellbrook Indian . agency responsibility has undertaken the of delivering alcohol education programs to these two res­ . N. Battleford of Indian affairs said have been they holding information meetings and workshops. They've had resource people from different Dave Dept. Staff An RCMP officer familiar with the case said the activities under investigation involve the disappearance of building mat­ erials originally destin-ed for' Indian affairs' construction The purpose of such meetings is to show people just how serious and damaging alcohol can get. Older people with wisdom born of experience have also been called to alk to these groups. Knight said these resource people don't expect to get Knight also said that many of people didn't know that .there were places such as the rehabilitation paid for their centres and AA groups .. Also he said "too often when a person gets out from a treatment centre, there is' nothing for him to do and no place for him or her to tum to for help. This is where groups such as this could come in." This particular program is also to the school age students. Films have' been shown and elders have been called in to talk to the students.' Dave said "By reaching out to this geared ' young age group, hopefully we can .make them see that drinking is a very serious problem, and they will not fall into the same trap that so many of our people a e getting into." f in the district. The officer said there was no evidence which indicated any North Battleford district In­ dian baud administrations or projects . . ALONG THE POW-WOW TRAIL PIAPOT INDIAN BAND POW-WOW AUGUST 19, 20, 21, 1977 28 MILE.S NORTH EAST OF REGINA, SASK. private businessmen were im­ plicated in the investigation. The investigation will "take . considerable time" to com­ plete, he said. It was initiated upon receipt of a complaint from the North Battle�ord district superinten­ dent of Indian affairs, Alec Pinter. The RCMP said the investi­ gation includes an analysis of numerous business transact­ ions conducted dur i n g a lengthy period of time. Knight AA groups attend their meetings to relate their personal experiences. Suspected fraud and theft by employees of the North Battle­ ford office of the-department of Indian affairs are currently under investigation by ,RCMP. - these erves. The lack of follow-up counselling after- patients are released from rehabilitation centres is often res­ ponsible for the failure of treatment. 'RCMP Probe services. He said they are doing it from their hearts and this is the old Indian way. Films, like "Bitter Winds" are shown during the workshops. These films are available through S ask Media in Regina and can also be ordered from the National Film Board. Traditional, Fancy for: boys, 13 16 girls, 12'and, under, girls. Competitions Men, Women, . 13 - 16 boys, 12 and under prizes To in . - Be Announced Later. GEORGE OBEY CO-ORDINA TOR - Phone: 546-0796 TROPHIES TO BE A WARDED. Page 27 �NEWS [Continued from selection consulting Page 25] group. The services of this group would be available to bands on request for meetings and consultations on land Saskatchewan Indian Federated selection matters and to undertake specific band I I projects. I \ However, the FSI also proposes , that the Saskatchewan region of the department of Indian affairs be allotted a budget which can be used According to the proposal, it would be "highly impractical" for the FSI alone to provide a broad range of specialist services. "To attempt this would, in fact, be an attempt to create, within one group, a range of first class expertise pres­ ently spread among dozens of private consulting firms. Given an adequate regional budget, these private firms can be employed directly by the 4Ibands as and when they require." The chief questions bands will, have to answer when their land entitlements are settled are what kind of land they want, what they want to use it for and, where they want it. CO-ORDINATOR Program in Indian Management by bands to hire land selection con­ sultants. These consultants would provide expertise in techn i c a I, economic or financial areas relevant to the selection process. College and Administration Duties: to co-ordinate the investigation, development and implementation of both credit and non-credit courses for Band employees concerned with the financial and social administration of Indian Bands; to co-ordinate the development of both Certificate and Degree pro­ of study at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College. - - grammes, Additional Information: applicants will be required to meet any additional criteria as may be set down by the Selection Committee; the applicant must be prepared to attend at least one interview with - - the Selection Committee. Qualifications: the ability and willingness to work with personnel from a variety of agencies. institutions and levels of government; a good knowledge of ,Indian history and culture; a specific knowledge of the management and administrative pro­ cedures currently practiced by Band governments and the ability to suggest alternative approaches; a demonstrated ability to work both individually and co-operatively - with others; working knowledge of an Indian language and/or the English language; a minimum of three years' experience as a Band Administrator or equivalent experience'. a The answers will require and detailed information, accurate including maps, resource inventories, and land use and feasibility studies. . As proposed. the technical services for land selection should: • help bands get access to lands and resources information held by gov­ ernments and other agencies; • develop, if necessary, a data center containing relevant information of the land selection • • • process: provide consultation and bands; co-ordinate, if provin­ cial and federal involvement in the land selection process, and; provide bands 'with independent, consulting services issues as process. Page 28 to advise on financial they arise in the selection technical, economic or Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commencing Date: April 30, 1977. Closing �ate: April 10, 1977. (Applicant will be accepted April 15). Please submit letter of application with curriculum vitae to: Ms. Ida Wasacase, Associate advice to necessary, Salary: Director, Saskatchewan Indian Federated University of Regina, Classroom Building, C.4, College, Reglna, Saskatchewan. S4S OA2 Telephone: 584·8333 or 584·8334. �I / NEWS / Sacred Circles Revolve Around Kansas What is purported to be the larg­ est collection of North American In­ City loan from the Linden Museum in Stuttgart, Germany is a painted buffalo hide collected by Prince Maximilian during his trek up the Missouri River in 1883; a Northwest dian art ever collected under a single roof, will be exhibited at Kansas City, Missouri from April 16 to June 19. The> display, entitled Sacred Circles: 2000 Years of Indian Art, was first exhibited in Great Britain last year and attracted 200,000 visit­ ors during a three-month period. The exhibition has been gathered together from more than 90 private and public collections throughout Europe and North America. For example: two shell-and-por­ cupine quill wampum belts, made by the Abenaki and Huron Indians in. Quebec were rent by Chartres Cathedral in France where mission­ aries sent them in 1678 and .1699; on coast mask, representing and on a warrior, loan from the British Museum, was collected by Captain J ames Cook on his third voyage to the Pacific in 1776 to 1780. The oldest objects in the exhi­ bition date back to 1500 B.C. In . conjunction with the Sacred Circles exhibition, the Indian com­ munity of Kansas City is planning an international pow-wow May 27, 28 and 29. It is anticipated the cele­ ••• Meadow Lake bration will attract Indians and visitors from throughout North America. Health Laison ' Job Filled . Message From Stanley' A resident of Stanley Mission wrote to the Saskatchewan Indian to tell us about the work the local school committee is doing for the had Christmas concert. Santa Claus, of course, was there with gifts for everyone. health liaison position which open for quite sometime was filled on March 1 by Bella Gervais. The was a . Bella comes to the FSI from the Meadow Lake Regional Vocational Centre where she has worked for the past five years. She worked as a sec­ retary for four years and as an accounting clerk for one. \ In community. Stanley Mission School is a small have 185 students from K-9. Yet, even with this small enrollment we have been doing all sorts of excitone, we ing things this would year. These things have happened vif it weren't for our school committee which gives it's approval for our not activities, our teachers who w 0 r k lots of extra hours and our students' representative cou-ncil (SRC) which is very active and hardworking. Some of the 'things which have happened this school year because everybody's hard work are these: We had a of great Hallowe'en party for parents and students. The school was really full. The party lasted till 5:00 in the afternoon. At Christmas time we used the new band hall for the first time and I January, Humphrey and the Dumptrucks put on a concert. Un­ fortunately, we couldn't use the big hall so a lot of people couldn't get to hear them but, for those who got in, it was a terrific concert. We hope. come back to Stanley Some of her .previous jobs included ward aid at the North Battleford In­ dian Hospital and posting-and­ payroll clerk in British Columbia before moving to Meadow Lake. they will Mission soon. On Feb. 12 and 13, the school SRC invited the Gordon Indian Dancers to Stanley Mission for a Pow-wow. This was-the first time one was held up here and there were a lot 'of people who attended. The students in the school here have talked about dancers left. nothing else since the . Bella attended the first seven years of grade school education in Beauval and .the Meadow' Lake reserve day school. She then attended hi.gh school in North Battleford at the Assumpta Academy. The Regina Modern Dance Works coming to Stanley Mission under the auspices ofthe SRC. They will be is here for a week. That's all from Stanley Mission. BeUa Gervais health llason worker at She also took Business Education Success Business College in Regina. I Bella is divorced, has three child­ and lives in Meadow Lake. ren ) Page 29 �NEWS Allmond Pushes Provincial Services. Indian Affairs Minister Warren AlImand recently outlined the al­ ternatives for provision of social ser­ vices to Indian people. Speaking to the AU-Chiefs' Conference of the In­ dian Association of Alberta February 24, AIImand said either the province these services from existing facUities and with provincial programs; or, with revisions to the Indian Act, and with a large capital could provide minister in the I federal government - fully committed to maintaining responsibility and the kind of am the relationships that exist t 0 day, between the Indian people and the federal government. In saying this, I want to reassure stated in Paper" not be you that the policy 1969, i.e. the "White is not being pursued pursued. and will ' investment in dupUcate facUities, In­ dian Affairs could provide the Since , � becoming Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, many Indian leaders have spoken to about my trust responsibility to theTndian people, This is a con­ tinuing responsibility that I exercise on behalf of the federal government. It is a responsibility extending to 'a wide range of concerns and expecta­ tions on the part of the Indian me rights accorded to Indian people through their treaties, the Indian Act and other legislation. This .relationship between �he Indian people and the federal Crown is one that the government fully , accepts, it seeks to strengthen through joint working arrangements, it wishes to continue in ways and means chosen by �he Indian people themselves. T�_��ent Indian 'one of continuation, not termination. It is one of safeguard­ ing Indian' status and identity, not assimilation. It is 'based on jointly agreed objectives, priorities and poliCY-IS methods. As the minister Page 30 responsible - your These the kinds of problem we urgently. Through close consultation and careful plann­ ing we must jointly decide courses of are must deal with action that will correct the situation. To do this we must move forward as quickly as we can in certain key program areas housing; education, health and social services. Undoubt­ edly the provision of improved social - Bob Bogle and I jointly sent you the this SUbject, it provides a useful basis for diSCUSSIon at this All Chiefs Con­ ference. I need to know your views on the issues involved and on the ways of improving 'social services. Above a llJ want to move in directions desired by you and at a speed accept­ able to you. paper I people. Parliament the necessary legislative jurisdiction to carry out that respon­ sibility. It is signified by the special vices, better living conditions. and certain Alberta ministers agreed to undertake a review of social ser­ vices to the Indian people of Alberta. At that time you were promised a discussion paper outlining the prob­ lems, needs and methods for improv­ ing the delivery of such services. At the end of December the Honourable favored This federal responsibility for In­ dians and their lands dates from the first contacts and communication between the Crown and the abor­ iginal inhabitants of this country. It is enshrined in the British North America Act, which gives the federal •• services is one of the most pressing needs. About a year ago, Mr. Buchanan services Itself. It Is clear from' the notes of his speech printed below, which ef the alternatives by th� minister. • Warren AIlmand, minister of Indian Affal and Northern Development When I talk to band chiefs, how­ ever, I am not as much concerned with policy as with the very serious and very real problems faced by In­ dian bands in all parts of the country. Even before becoming the minister of Indian affairs, I was appalled at some of 'the statistics relating to the condition 'Of Indian people in our society. Mortality lis higher among the registered Indian population than among the Canadian population at large. Statistics show that not only do Indian people need to have to health facilities, but greater every effort must be made to improve significantly their standard of living. Too many Indian people are dying of diseases that could be prevented by better health care, better social seraccess on hope I am leaving the door wide open' for discussion because this is essen­ tial to the policy of joint planning we have chosen Together the chiefs of Alberta and the federal government .. may decide to involve the provincial government in social services, work or to solely through the department of Indian affairs and northern devel­ opment. My basic objective is to ensure that the Indian people have re'tdy access to the same range and quality of social services as do other Albertans. I want to achieve this yossible so to �s able conditions as quickly its deplor­ remedy, the for Indians I men­ tioned earlier. The kinds of program available to other citizens of Alherta include: • preventive social services such as day care and senior citizen ser­ vices, community and family ser­ vices i home vices; care and youth ser­ \ �NEWS • • • • .Claims Ottawa Not Dumping Duties department. opportunity corps programs, voca­ tional programs and school lunch programs; services for the handicapped, pub­ lic assistance and child welfare services, senior citizen supplemen­ tary benefits and treatment of mental illness. r As you know, Indian affairs social service programs, are not nearly extensive. If together we were You may ask what would happen to the social services staff now· employed by band councils, if the province the be­ this is an area not covered by the Indian Act. Such legislation would be a lengthy process, and I have no idea how it would be view­ ed by governments or by the Indian cause people. • The needed improvements in soc­ ial services directly delivered by In­ dian affairs would require large numbers of additional staff in the department, at a time when the government is trying to hold the line on staffing and government spending. • The additional costs could be very substantial, more than if we were to agree on some joint approach with the province. These are reasons why the second alternative has been mentioned in the discussion paper you have receiv­ ed that of providing social services to Indian people of Alberta through provincial delivery systems. It is seen as a means of getting better services quickly for Alberta Indians, from provincial experts already in busi­ ness, and without the high overhead costs of duplicate services from the - we an the continued employment of social service staff now employed by bands. as I should add that in the event of such an agreement, bands would still be free to decide whether they wished to have provincially-delivered ser­ vices continue under the present system. Social services would not have to be delivered in the same way to all bands and changes could be made by stages. . . legislation by Parliament for protection of Indian children, deliver services. I assure arrangement with the province, we would' seek an agreement ensuring to choose direct delivery by the depart­ ment, there would need to be sub­ stantial improvements' in the stand­ ard and variety of services available. While the department has made some improvements in recent years, especially in preventive social ser­ vices, much remains to be done. You should know that there are some difficult problems in the path of improving social services through the department: • In the case -OT child welfare, for' example, the present processes cannot be altered without special were to you that if together should decide to enter into can . or I want to . put to rest any specula­ tion that such an approach seeks to diminish the federal responsibility for Indian people. This is simply not true. We are talking about a joint arrangement involving the federal and provincial governments and the bands who choose to take advantage of it. Weare talking about an arrangement that provides the best vehicle for the delivery of badly need­ ed services. It would be an arrangement similar to that which we have had with Ontario for the last ten years. There .we have an agreement under which the province provides the In­ dian people with a comprehensive program of welfare services. During the ten years since the agreement was has been no transfer of federal responsibility and no dilution of the special relationship between the federal government and the In­ dian people and there will be none in the future. As I emphasized at the outset, the federal responsibility for Indian people' continues undiminished and undiluted. There would be no transfer of constitutional authority signed there - jursidiction. Just as there has been transfer in Ontario. In effect, the federal government would employ the province as its agent for carrying out an acknowledged federal respon­ sibility and objective. or no In the absence of receiving your views on the joint arrangement, we have not talked to Alberta about cost-sharing. You may agree that we should go on talking to the province about joint arrangements so that if some band councils decide that their people will be best served through the provincial delivery system, we proceed to implement that decision without delay. I hope that you will agree to participate in any discussions that would take' place, either through your association or can other of your choosing. that all this offers a significant opportunity for coopera­ tion among the Indians of Alberta, the province and the federal govern­ ment. A good example of the kinds of service which might result can be seen in the Blackfoot band experi­ some It seems means to me ment. We have recently appointed a number of Indian 'people to senior positions. In doing so we are not merely polishing the image of the de­ partment. We have tried to appoint the best people available. We are also making changes that are con­ sistent with the point of view of In­ dian people and changes in which the Indian people participate fully. They that carry convict­ and clearly reflect the current course of the government's changes are ion with me Indian policy. In line with this policy we appoint­ ed Fred' Kelly as regional director general in, Ontario. More recently Elijah Smith was appointed in the yukon And now Harold Cardinal has been appointed in Alberta. I am confident that Harold's move to the department will enable him to support moves in the direction the chiefs of Alberta wish to take in future. He will need your support and advice as he takes on this chall­ enging task. -He will certainly have mine. I have touched upon a number of .... points on which you undoubtedly have comments or question I know that you will feel free to raise them with me I look forward to a good discussion. . - Page 31 �l���1Tu�� W�Y!1T(Q) @J�(Q)W Development • • • let's talk about it! DREE'S special ARDA program may be of interest to anyone involved in . starting up or expanding an existing business. Applicants must be prepared to employ people of native ancestry. FOR MORE 'I INfORMATION, , CONTACT DNS Economic Development Branch La Ronge . • Dept. of Industry and Commerce Sask. Power Building Regina • Dept. of Indian'Affairs and Northern Development 1874 Scarth Street Regina • Dept: of Regional . Economic Expansion (DREE) ,1919 Rose Street Regina DREE ... BUSIt'lESS IS HELPING SASKATCHEWAN GROW t OUR Regional' Expansion Economic �conomlque Expansion Reglonale MARCEL LESSARD, minister �NEWS Lloyd Realty Guilty ot Discrimination Discrimination race, color and cause on the basis of ancestry was the of denial of accommodation to Regina woman by Lloyd Realty Development of Regina, the Sask­ atchewan Human Rights Commiss­ a ion has ruled. The commission ordered the com­ pany to pay $300 to Bernadette Lavallee, a treaty Indian, to com­ pensate her "for general damages. suff'ered by way of humiliation, insult and hurt feelings caused act of discrimination." by the The commission also ordered that Lloyd Realty conduct a proper in­ vestigation of Lavalee's qualifica- \ tions tenant if she applies for accommodation during the next 12 months. If her record proves to be acceptable, the commission says that suitable accommodation must De made available to her, pro­ viding such accommodation is within the power of the company to lease. During a commission board of inquiry in December, evidence re­ vealed that Lavallee had been refus­ ed a four-bedroom apartment by the company in circumstnaces closely resembling those in which a white' as a unable to locate the United States landlord whom she had pro­ vided as her only rental reference.' But the board determined that the white woman who obtained the apartment had also 'been unable to provide references of previous land­ lords. She was accepted on the basis of character references alone. Both women were residents of Transition House in Regina when their rental applications were made. The house helps .women separated from their husbands find new homes for themselves and their children and assists them in-otherwise adjusting to single life. was housing had been accepted. Lloyd Realty claimed Lavallee woman been refused had because the company . CONSUMER'S PROBLEM OF THE MONTH , Breaks RO'utine magazine. Is there anything ANSWER can ... exist in THE WISE. CONSUMER WILL ALWAYS , to determine the to find out all the fa�ts about a product • to see if a an were before making a satisfied. purchase. Don't rely only on advertisement. satisfactory equivalent to the product is available locally. REMEMBER: Never send full payment by mail in advance unless you are satisfied with a company's reputation. A small down payment should indicate your sincere intention to pay fbr the merchandise when it arrives C.O.D. at your home. It is questi�able if any money should be sent 10 only a box number. H you are for the SASKATCHEWAN 1753 Cornwall Street, REGINA. 565-5550. 1308 - 230 22nd Street East, - SASKATOON. Or write to BOX 3000, REGINA. events. The gymnasium housed the bowl­ ing. ring game. jigging, the sack tight, the hula hoops and the tire and ball games. At the three-legged race both the children and the on-lookers were having fun. If your partner fell, you fell also. The skating races and the each DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS • perfect winter day Each boy ,.,able to resolve a cpnsume, problem, contact: THE was a different company by obtaining from it a list of customers in your area. Then, contact some of these people and find out if they • That was the scene at the Prince Albert Indian Student Residence winter festival. as groups of four students tried to negotiate their way to the .finish line, their feet tied to boards. The smoosh race, it was called. It reputation of the information provided in left-right. festival' and students took part in 13 CHECK: • PRINCE ALBERT Left-right. or you all falldown! - "I intend to ord�r' a watch I saw advertised in a about buying by mail that I should be aware of?" YES a great deal of risk mail-order purchasing. Winter Festival 373-3433. won rink took tug-o-w�r won a skipping on the sled ice. ball and the girls ropes. The school principal said competi­ tion is avoided in all the events. The festival is just a way of break­ ing the regular routine and there are a lot of enjoyable things for the child­ ren to do, the principal said. Page 33 �NEWS Chi�fs Protest Hospital, Close The decision to close the North Battleford Indian hospital by June 30 has been strongly criticized by the North Battleford district chiefs. The department of national health to make a and welfare has of $2 million about to the grant Battleford Union Hospital, rather than to renovate the 32-bed Indian dec}ded hospital. The district chiefs are now prepar­ to be made to Marc Lalonde, minister of national health and welfare, protesting the planned ing a submission THE LAC LA RONGE IN­ DIAN BAND is accepting applications for teachers. Schools are located in Stanley Mission on the Churchill River, Grandmothers Bay on Otter Lake, Sucker River on Lac La Ronge and the town of La closure. According the to Gordon Albert, the PSI district representative, the ren­ ovations now being made at the' Battlefords Union Hospital will not increase the number of beds there. The Indian hospital closure will therefore be a serious blow to Indian health care in the North Battleford area, he said. But the director of national health and welfare's medical serv ice s branch in Saskatchewan, Dr. Pip Bentley, said the number of available hospital beds will be increased in the renovations. All the chronic nursing home beds have been removed from hospital and accomodated in an expanded nursing home sector in the community, Bentley said. He said the Indian hospital is now obsolete and no longer suitable as a hospital. It is old and was never built as a hospital, he said. The hospital is a converted air force building located at the Battle­ fords airport. Albert said the chiefs want the to be renovated rather than f closed. Indian patients "will feel much hospital comfortable more being environment among people," Albert said. in our own our 0 w n Ronge. The Band has recently assum­ ed control of education and is seeking teachers for all grades to Division III. Applicatns must make a commitment to Indian Control of Education and work within the philosophy as set up by the Chief and Council. - Submit applications to: John Stobbe Education Developer La Ronge Band P.O. Box 480 La Ronge, Sask. SOl lLO Unwanted Dogs PICked Up , The University of Saskatchewan veterinary college will pick up un­ wanted dogs from any reserve access­ ible by road. . Environmental health officers in. the various districts will act as co­ ordinators and make arrangements with the university to have unwanted dogs picked Page 34 up. Alex Greyeyes and his wife Vicki recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Greyeyes Is director of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College. . �NEWS Muskoday Students Seek High School Certificate MUSKODA Y In the past, - many students who had dropped out of school for one' reason or other didn't get a second chance to further their education. But to combat this bands are taking upgrading 'courses problem, many advantage of offered through­ the Department of Indian Affairs, Canada Manpower and now through the Saskatchewan I n d ian Com-. munity College. One reserve which has taken an interest in offering something for their unemployed people is John Smith. Starting January 4. the reserve has been holding upgrading classes for 12 students financed by the depart­ ment of Indian affairs. The money received was used in purchasing supplies and paying the two teachers' salaries. The students themselves are / not paid. The , these 12 students are is the taking general educational development (GED) testin� program­ through which an adult may receive a high school equivalency certificate. It is recognized that many adults who did not complete a formal high school education may have acquired. through years of experience. an educational maturity equal to or above the level of a high school graduate. The GED testing program is designed to help determine that level. These classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and cover subjects such as' English. Social Studies. Natural Sciences, Litera­ ture.vand Mathematics. As Pauline Munroe, a guidance .cou nsellor said, many of these students may have given up any hope of furthering their education. But now Munroe said, these students are seeing things in a different light. Many are now expressing their course , Indian Teacher wish to take the Education Program (lTEP) and the Indian Social Work Progr a m (lSWEP) through' the Cultural College. eratives Ltd. Students who have obtained GED diplomas eligible to apply f�r . Still others are talking about taking secretarial courses: joining the police force and even taking quired electronics. these The are programs at the institutes mentioned. will end April 14 after time Munroe will order application forms .for High School Equivalency Diploma from the De­ partment of Ed ucation through the Saskatchewan Indian Community College. The college will then set the date for the exam. The equivalency Diplomas are recognized in different institutions and universities such as the Sask­ atchewan Technical Institute; Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences; Wascana Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences; the Uni­ versity of Regina and, the University of Saskatchewan. The Diplomas are also accepted in places such as banks. some city police forces. the RCMP, crown 'orporations. and Federated Co-opcourse which . However, applicants may be re­ to complete certain subject prerequisues for programs in which considered necessary. For university entrance, aGED diploma is one factor given consid­ eration under the Mature Student or Special Admission Program. But here again. each application is con­ sidered on its own merits and a special entrance test may be re­ are quired. The GED tests provide an oppor­ tunity for adults to earn, high school equivalency standing which may assist them in qualifying for better jobs. for promotions within their own organizations and for admittance to post-secondary educational institut­ ions. For many students all they need is the one chance and they're on their way. And this seems to be that one chance for these 121 students from Muskoday. Understand Local Needs . Chief Tells Counsellors Julia Pitzel was unanimously chosen president of the Saskatche­ wan Indian Guidance Counsellors (SIGC) at a meeting in/Prince Albert February. At the meeting Austin Tootoosis, in co-ordinator of the Indian guidance counsellors' training program, said it is important to understand the needs of communities in order to provide counsel to .individuals. One chief told the counsellors "In­ dian identity has to be the founda­ tion of living in today's society if an Indian is to compete in the white­ man's education system." FSI Chief David Ahenakew said Indian guidance counsellors are all working for the future because the future is the Indian child now living on the reserve. Page 35 �SASA'. :�DIAN CULTURAL COLLEGE library Department DID YOU KNOW the ren at the primary level. ... STORIES TO READ library has materials for PR all ages? / McLEAN HALL \ This month BOX 3085 SASKATOON, SASK. Phone: 244·1146 Hours: we are S7K 3S9 [Ext. 41] Monday. Friday [8:30 featuring . 5:00] material for child­ TELL: , The Dancing Stars: an Iroquois Legend. Retold and illustrated by Anne Rockwell, New York, Crowell, 1972. "When the stars we call the Pleiades appeared in the autumn sky, the Iroquois Indians of four or five centuries ago knew it was time to gather in their harvest and make ready for the cold weather to come. Later, in their longhouses in the winter evenings they re-told the age old tales of the origin of the universe, among stars." them, this story of the ,dancing Earth Namer, A California Indian Myth. Retold by Margery Bernstein and Janet Kobrin. New York, Scrib­ ner's, 1974. This story, first told by the Maida Indians in California, is a tale of how Earth Namer made the I.. world, including the sun, the moon and the animals. Indian tells of Bunny, by Virginia C. Cultice. New York, Lathrop, Lee and Shepard, '1975. A young Eskimo boy a time of hunger, and of his people's joy when the hunters finally catch a walrus. FILMS: Christmas At Moose Factory· 13 min., color, N.F.B. Children's crayon drawings, and the voice of a little girl telling what the pictures are about, create a charm­ irig study of life at Christmas time in Moose Factory. At the close we see portraits of the young artists. Geronimo Jenes 21 min., color, Marlin A story of modern Indian youngster's emotional conflicts in a mixed society. Geronimo is caught between the traditional stories of his grandfather and the future his schooling is pseparing him to face. - , How The Earth Was Made· 5 min., color, I.T.E. The Sun rescues a small girl falling from the sky. He admonition that she not go below the clouds, as there is adopts her, giving her a raven to fly on, with the : only water below. She disregards this warning .. ' W\UTE TO US - WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!! A PLACe .roQ VOUQ u�wv �;Au' 1KAJ00J ,;;;"r:I�� Page 36 �SPORTS 'Co·wboys Question . . Metis Rodeo Status by James Thunderchlld of the Saskatchewan Indian cowboys believed SIRCA might not be successful. But Chief Jimmy Myo said "We'll show them with all the backing us up." There was applause to support Chief Myo frohi the cowboys. reserves ONION LAKE Metis parti­ cipation in Indian .rodeos was the chief item of contention at a recent meeting here of the Saskatchewan Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association - (SIRCA). It was said that �,orpe reserves live close to Metis communities and have had a lot of Metis participation in their rodeos in the past. But with the organization formed, this would discontinue because membership is limited to treaty Indians only. new After , lengthy discussion, a made stating that Metis participation should be supported by motion a was band council resolution before allowing entry. But Metis will not have the voting power and will be governed by the S.I.R.C.A. board of directors. / a President Floyd Pooyak stated that the entry fee in the rodeos should be kept low in order to have younger participants, and all Indian rodeos should be approved by SIRCA before being held. Art Frances Frances of was nominated as the SICRA first vice-president, whUe Linda the secretary-treasurer. Piapots became Chief Sterling Brass suggested that the organization should request time at the All-Chiefs Conference in April, ask for support from the chiefs and find' out what legal barriers SIRCA might be faced with. The ladies of Onion Lake served dinner for the cowboys at noon, and of the cowboys volunteered entertainment. Chief Sterling Brass was one of the entertainers. He his violin and did a vocal number. All the Executive for SIRCA were present for the meeting and most of the reserves in the province were well some played represented. Floyd Pooyak said some white [Left-right] Clifford Wuttun� of Red Phesant, second vice-president; Floyd Pooyak of Sweet Grass, president; and chief Sterling Brass, the association's .representatlve at the SICRA's first meeting at the Last Oak Park. Page 37 �SPORTS After Two Years In Exile, Hawks He-Capture Crown It was then that Eddie Bitternose took over the Gordon's attack February 27, 1977 afternoon, the Kamsack arena 'was bulging to inspired the rafters with excited fans. The game they were about to witness was the puck to the Selects zone time-after-time and beating Presley Shingoose of the Cote Selects on two occasions. To add fuel to the fire, Garth sent to the B side by a score 'This gave the Cote 'Selects right to be matched against � idle Gordons Golden Hawks in the A side cham pionship. were of 9 to 3. There was speculation that tbe Indian hockey dynasty of the Gor­ don's Golden Hawks had' fallen two 'years ago. But the Golden Hawks disproved this as merely by skating to their third the the for the Golden Hawks, For this brief time, the Cote Selects looked like they were about to repeat their pro-' vincial championship act. too By Lloyd Brass of the Saskatchewan Indian gossip That - Federation Indians (FSI) of Saskatchewan Senior A Hockey Championship at Kamsack. In this eight team double-knock­ a championship The Golden Hawks held the title 1972-73 and 1973-74 while the Cote Selects reigned as champs the last two years. The loser of this game would be sent to the B- side facing possibly four games back to back to out provincial championship series, the speedsters from Gordon's victim­ ized champions of the last two years, the Cote Selects on two occasions. The two teams met in the A side championship and the A and B side sudden-death confrontation final. The well conditioned and discip­ lined Golden Hawks opened up against the Muskeg Lake Blades eliminating them by a score of 7 to 4. In the meantime, the Standing Buffalo Sabres retired La Ronge by an overwhelming 11-to-1 score to give them the right to test Gordon's in the A-side quarter finals. La confrontation of two teams. in . meet the A side winner again. opening period, the Cote Selects opened up by scoring two goals from Lloyd Cote and Charlie Cyr with Howie Anderson replying In the aq,d He was his teammates on to victory. as cool as a cucumber rush­ ing "One-Shot" Geddes was outstanding for Gordon's as he robbed the Selects time after time. Although the brilliant center Charlie Cyr of the Selects penetrated Geddes' defense on two occasions, Cyr was stopped cold by Geddes on three or more clean-cut breakaways which eventually turned the game [Continued Next Page] Ronge packed up their gear in the second period against the Sabres.· In the A-side quarter finals, the Gordon's Golden Hawks competely mastered the Standing Buffalo Sabres in a lopsided scoring game. Garth Geddes, the Golden Hawks goal-tender, yawned his way through this one as the Sabres managed to fire only one weak shot on goal. It was really only an icing shot from one end to the other. The Standing Buffalo entry wisely called off the game, conceding to Gordons at the end of the second period at 9 to O. In the other side, the Cote Selects did their thing against their next door neighbors Keeseekoose by de­ feating them 10 to 6. A team, from Whitebear were also no match against the Selects as they I ,Page 38 Bittemose, of Gordon's Golden Hawks receives outstanding player award from FSI senator, John Gambler. Blttemese was also chosen most gentle­ Ed 'manly player. �• SPORTS Ranger:s_'Win The St. Philip's Rangers of Keedefending , Piapot's It seekoose knocked off the of the Nut Lake Annual at Rose Valley. champions Hockey Tournament To have the right to meet the Gor­ don's Golden Hawks the St. Philip's Rangers easily handled the Cote Broncos by a score of 11 to 4. : The Golden Hawks in the time drew against the mean­ Piapot Eagles. The Gordons speedsters came into the tournament as the defending and like champions champions they goal light seven times to blinked the From Last [Continued Page] around for the consistent 601den Hawks. The game ended with the Gor­ don's Golden Hawks over the Cote Selects by a score of 5 to 3. This then threw the Cote Selects to the B side to fight their way back to waiting Golden Hawks. Right away the Cote Selects squared off against Standing Buffalo who just defeated White Bear by a score of 7 meet the to 2. The Cote Selects bombarded the Standing Buffalo Sabres by a score of 10 to 3. Upon completion of this game, the Cote Selects faced the Muskeg Lake Blades who also eliminated the James Smith entry by a score of 6 to 3 that morning. In spite of Muskeg's long lay-off, the Cote Selects out came top in the B side finals winn­ on ing by a margin of 8 to 3. Nut Lake then the St. Philil(s carne into the picture Gordons hopes of repeat­ Rangers blotching ing last year's championship. The main force that stopped the Golden Hawks cold was St. Philip's goalie Marten Steele. The Golden Hawks' snipers fired everything at Steele but penetrated through his well-guarded pipes on four occasions only. "Only" is right because the Golden Hawks needed three goals . to top the Rangers. "B" side finals. The Rose Valley Merchants ducks ' side finals. The Merchants showed very little in the line of offence as they meekly scored on the Kaisowatum. The Piapot more , Leslie Stevenson for the scoring ' jarlais, Joey Cyr and Arthur Shin­ goose to defeat the Golden Hawks 6 to 4 in the "A" side semi-finals. The Muskeg Lake Blades led by the' inspirational leadership of Bruce Wolfe knocked off the Rose Valley Merchants 14 to 4 in the first round and the Rose Valley Eagles 8 to 2 in the "A" side semi-finals. The Blades then faced a fired-up St. Philip's Rangers team who had just polished off a win over Gordons. This was the finals in the "A" side and the Blades 'were in it all the way until Joey Cyr's hat-trick perfor­ mance put the Rangers over the top. The final score was St. Philip's 6 and Muskeg Blades 4. Piapots goalie Ray Eagles went on a periods. The Merchants wisely called off the game by throwing in the towel at the Rangers up big by scoring on two occasions while singles came from his teammates Guy Cote, Henry Des­ were the sitting Piapot Eagles swooped down on them again and again picking them apart in the "B" , as spree for the two end of the second. On the individual awards, Bruce Wolfe of the M uskeg Lake Blades was, declared most valuable player. In the scoring title race, Wolfe had top-point-getter award to share the with Leslie Stevenson of the St. each had 5 Philip's Rangers. goals and 6 assists for the entire 'They ' tournament. The top defenceman award went hard-working defenceman. Mike Quewezance of the St. Philip's Rangers. The best goalie aware was given to Marten Steele of the Rangers who was unquestionably exceptional in this tournament. to the , The offices of the - for the Selects The Cote contenders only in the with the game tied up championship. were first period goal apiece. After playing three with the Cote Broncos 14 to 4 and the Rose Valley Merchants 12 to 2 in the came The Golden Hawks and the Selects this time again squared off once After suffering a loss to the Gor­ don's Golden Hawks, the Piapot Eagles showed no mercy in defeating two. was Tourney one games back­ to-back, the Cote Selects had no zip as the Golden Hawks swarmed all over them for the kill. If it wasn't for the second effort of ., Presley Shingoose, the Selects goal­ tender, the much higher could have 'been than the 6-to-l Golden score Hawks victory. This win gave the' Golden Hawks their title as the FSI'S Senior A Hockey Champions, mak­ ing them' team in the best Indian hockey Saskatchewan for this S'ASKATCHEWAN'HUMAN RIGHtS COMMISSION HAVE 'MOVED the offices of the SASKATCHEW AN HUM� RIGHTS COMMISSION will be located at: .219 • 21 sf Street East SASKATOON year, Page 39 �SPORTS Waterhen Blues Defeat loon lalee Water hen Blues defeated the Loon Lake Ice Kings by a score of 2 to 1 to It was the game win the Five-R Lake League championship, trophy. Due to the limited ice time, four agreed before the start of by both teams that if Loon after the first period they would win the game but if Ministikwan was leading they was would have to Meadow Lake Friendship Centre team against the Waterhen Blues. game and the Waterhen proved to be the stronger club as they scored late in the first period on a goal by, Edward Runningaround at the IS-minute mark. Waterhen then went ahead with quick goals early in the second two period, one by Lawrence Mistickokat unassisted, a�d the other by Martin Fiddler, assisted by Armand Fiddler. The score 'stayed at 3 to 0 for Waterhen until the buzzer blew to This game was played end the game. only two 20-minute periods, 15 min utes straight-time and five­ minute breaks, due to the shortage of ice time. with The second game saw Loon Lake defeat Ministikwan by a score of 1 to O. This game ended after one period. play another period to played 'had already won trophy. was also played with periods. The game started off fast and exciting for both the fans and players with neither side giving an two inch. , Finally late in the first period Waterhen's Alex Fiddler popped the puck in behind Loon Lake's goalie who was nevertheless outstanding throughout the game to take the lead game and the period. File Hills - - This lead LEMBERG Twenty teams com peted in the File Hills bon spiel - shortlived in the Loon Lake came roaring back to tie the. game on a goal by Daniel Huff. At the 13-minute mark, Water­ hen's defenceman Clarence Fiddler let a hard wrist shot go from the blue second was period here March 5 and 6. In the first event the Pat Desnomie rink walked away with top money and a trophy donated by the depart­ ment of Indian affairs. The team defeated George Des­ nomie's rink comprising Enock Poit­ ras; Linda Stevenson and Evelyn Desnomie. In the second event Keith Belle­ , as , . Lake Bantams Muskeg ·Reach Top 'In F51 Finals' BALGONIE - Muskeg Lake won the FSI provincial bantam hockey tournament March 19 and 20 here demonstrating With the total team effort. teams competing for a seven championship, spectators were tournam treated to some e n t very exciting hockey. In a close-scoring victory over the'Lebret Student Residence, Muskeg Lake came-close to winning the top-scorer award. But Kelly Red­ of Lebret took it with man 18 points total of to his credit. Duck Lake three to a one edged out Little Pine to advance to the semi­ finals, leaving Little Pine in fourth place. Page 40 game. 20 Rinks Join In At This game only minutes Waterhen This will be the second year in a row that Waterhen Blues have cap­ ,tured the Five-R League trophy. one reason again was the limited ice time. This then gave Loon Lake the right to play against Water­ hen for the seven Both teams showed the strain of the game as they shook hands and congratulated each other on a well­ decide the winner. Loon Lake put the Blues ahead, and for final held Loon Lake scoreless. leading played off to see who would be this year's Five-R champions. Facing off in the first game were the teams line to the Lake's Duck wasn't valiant quite enough effort to defeat Lebret who scored a 6 to 5 victory vaulting themselves into the finals. Regina district Chief. Peter Dubois, team and individual These representatives, presented the player awards. were: Top scorer Kelly Redman, - Lebret Most valuable Ledoux, Muskeg Best player - Joey Lake defenceman - Cameron Goalie Muskeg "Lake. - Barry Longneck victorious over The third event saw Donald Koo­ chicum's rink squeezed out by the Harry Desnomie foursome. In the fourth event Lionel Des­ nomie downed the Bill Bellegarde rink for top prize. Pewap Foursome ' Wins The Gerald Bonspiel Pewap rink were the bonspiel spo nsored victors in the recently by the Pound maker Recrea­ tion Club. To win Pewap defeated the Watson, Marshall Bear, Baptiste and Villeneuve rinks. The bonspiel was played at Cut­ knife with a total of 16 teams com­ • Kennedy. Little Pine Best garde's rink was Douglas McKay's. of peting. .' �SPORTS, P.A. Saints Indomitable As Basket�a-lrChampions - . ) When the Prince Albert Student Residence ladies came to Broadview, they saw and they conquered all, up from the other teams couldn't have possibly touched them. They were well organized and opponents quite handily af the FSI Annual Basketball championship. The Prince Albert ladies team, who call themselves the Saints, were riding high in the seventh cloud of heaven as they rained basketballs into their hapless opponents cages. The Saints combined a total of 179 points while teams such as Cowesses, Saskatoon, Cote and Carry-the­ Kettle replied with only 48 points all together. ' \ The Saints so completely mastered the court that an all-star team made Onion Lake . played a tight, stingy formation of defensive basketball. Iri their opener Cowesses fell victim to the Prince Albert hot shots by a score of 36 to 8. Saskatoon also fellby the way as they meekly replied with only one basket to the Saints' 44. On the A side finals, Cote .scored identically against Gordons and Prince Albert. Against Gordons the score was 22 to lOin a winning cause but against Prince Albert the score was 32 to 22 in a losing one, On the B side, Carry-the-Kettle top with Cowesses 19 to 6, and out win over a walk over Gordons who failed to show up for came on a the B side winners showdown. hi the finals SarahCharles, Genny Starblanket, Joyce Cook, and Karen Marion supplied all the scoring for the Saints as they clearly punch defeated Carry-the-Kettle for the 1977 FSI ladies There was no championship title. question and no real competition to the Prince Albert Saints. Their opponents were swept by a tidal wave. The Saints were awesome and proved themselves worthy of the annual PSI championship title. The three top scorers throughout the two-day tournament on March 5 and 6, 1977 were Sarah Charles with . 37 points,' Genny Starblanket with 31 points and Joyce Cook points. All three played with 29 for the Saints, Orqonizes Tournament Onion Lake recently sponsored a Minor Hockey Tournament at Onion Lake arena. The final A side championship game was played between the border city teams, the Wolves and the Bob­ cats; the Wolves edged out the Bob­ cats by the score of 7 to 6, winning the hockey tournament. The Pee Wee hockey tournament involved four teams. In the opening game, Onion Lake A's played the Lashburn entry. The Lashburn team outplayed Onion Lake and won the game by the score of 6 to 2. The next game Lloydminster met another Onion Lake team. Again, Onion Lake lost by the score of 7 to 3 .. In the A side championship finals of the Pee Wee tourney, Lashburn played the Lloydminster entry. Lash­ burn won the game by the score of 4 I it .A. Saints were undefeated In basketball action at Broadview. Above, Saints' Elaine Cote dribbles toward Gordon'. hoop. to 3. Page 41 �SPORTS P .A. Defeats Stevenson Leads Cote Duck Lake· To 'SI Dribblers' Prize In Basketball • .. thought that the Cote men's basketball team would end up being the 1977 Out of five entries in the Midget boys 1977 FSI Basketball Champ­ ionship and Duck Lake met each other in the opener and ended off the two-day after receiving thrashing from . tournament in the sudden death final against each other. In first the game the were In the meantime Lebret and La Ronge had a seesaw battle to see who would tackle Ochapowace who re­ ceived a bye. ively. by of 23 to 22. and Ochapowace also other close finish. Ronge yielded an­ in each scorinz 10 But scoring contest, points. Smith's scoring in vain as Ronge by efforts Ochapowace edged a score was out La was no match -played solid positional basketball. La Ronge took that all-important extra point at the end of an exhaust­ ing game to defeat' Prince Albert 61 to points ", 60. In the A . and B 'sudden-death finals, La Ronge put a man on Cote's Stevenson but failed to contain Harvey Cote who led his teammates points. La Ronge couldn't seem to do anything right as the Cote with 22 for his team covered the court crew. Goodwill Duck Lake, losing by a score of 48 to 34. This win for Duck Lake led them to their bid for the champ­ La Ronge still. The score award with . bringing attack to almost the stand­ a ended SO to 37 in favour of the fired up team. Stevenson took the top scorer total of 97 points. He was followed by Warner Goodvoice of P.A. with 62 points. In third was Cote of Cote with 56 points, followed by Marvin Tuckanow of Starblanket with 46 points. again. ionship Ochapowace then came into the limelight against Prince Albert. But their hopes for a provincial title were dimmed as Prince Albert darkened them by a score of 54 to 32. In the finals Harry Cook led Prince Albert to victory by scoring 18 points. Duck Lake received a severe thumping in a lopsided 54-to-29 score. This made Prince Albert the champions for the 1977 FSI midget champions. Powerful Sharp-shooting Karen Goodwill was the devastating weapon in Lebret's triumphant winning of the Annual FSI Midget girls championship held at Marieval. In all three games Lebret played, once 42 26 a a of 18 to 16. On the B side Lebret basketball sinking to It was a seesaw battle for Prince Albert and La Ronge as they both Norman Stevenson seemed to con­ trol the court with his presence as he against Page finish. But first Prince Al­ bert had to eliminate Muskeg and La Ronge walked over Ochapowace who failed to appear on court. season. all side, it was Prince Albert Ronge ocking horns thrilling marched their way from the B side to eventually take the coveted' title of basketball kings for this a margin of their game opener at the annual Fed­ eration of Saskatchewan Indians (FSI) championship held at Broad­ They This time it was Wesley George of Ochapowace and Smith of La Ronge who engaged On the A But for the rest of his teammates it was too late. Prince Albert walked away with an 87 to 44 victory. Cote had a second chance to redeem themselves of this big loss. The contest, between La close and La disorganized Ronge eventually edged a score a Prince Albert Student Residence in range by Lebret by . total of 41 points to Cote's' 10. It was in the last half of the game the big centerman from Cote's Nor­ man Stevenson started to find his Patrick Smith of Lebret and Mike Bird of La Ronge, in a scoring feud marked up 11 and 14 points respect­ But La Starblanket S4 to 51. The Prince Albert Student Resi­ dence team had a field day against the Cote entry as they swarmed all over the court directing baskets into the Cote cage. By the time the first half was 'over Warner Goodvoice and his charges from Prince Albert had amassed a Prince Albert team. over over embarrassing the highly-rated an view. point: separated by only Buglar and Winston Buglar supplied Duck Lake with 26 points but it was all in vain against the more balanced Lester one tories champions Marieval, Prince Albert at his teammates to crucial vic­ Keeseekoose 44 to 36 and guided Who would have Karen Goodwill made all the difference on the score board. Her points alone were enough to win the Midget . title. In the finals, Duck Lake's second attempt to try for the title was all in vain as Lebret slaughtered them by a girls score of 68 to 14. '. .. Contender With the scoring power supplied by young Karen Goodwill, Lebret were clearly the FSI midget girls basketball queens for the 1977 season. The top of the two-day on March Sand 6, 1977 were Karen Goodwill (Lebret) 70 points, Theresa Desnomie (Lebret) 36 points, Thelma Daniels (Duck Lake) 28 points, Kathy Watson scorers tournament (Ochapowace) 16 points, and Beatrice Merasty (Prince Albert) 14 points. t �By: INDIAN 4·8 PROGRAM Sub. P.O. #6 SASKATOON .. Coming Events Patuanak 4-H March 30 and 31 -' Tentative 4-H arts and crafts work. shop in Mistawasis. April $ and 6 Patuanak 4-H achievement day. April 6 and 7 tentative dates for 4-H arts in crafts work­ shop in Meadow Lake. April H to 16 Youth-elders conference, Prince Albert - . - - Indian Student Residence. Multiclub Eighty-four members are involved in nine different projects at Patuanak. Leaders are: Cecile Blackburn, Carol Estralshenen, Mary Jane Campbell, Andy Black­ burn, Anna Frim, Mary George, Ed Gunn, Marjorie Paul, Alan Hanialiuk and Morris Hryniuk. April 5 and 6 the dates for the Patuanak 4-H achievement are 4- H Agriculture General agriculture presentations have been given throughout the province. They include: Joseph Bighead, Cote, Sakimay, Starblanket, Piapot, at reserves and Carry- The-Kettle. The purpose of these presentations was to give parti­ cipants the opportunity to become familiar with the In­ dian 4-H program. As well, 4-H can be an opportunity for adults to provide leadership in an area of interest on Pasqua, their reserves. Motto. Translation Thanks.to Samuel Buffalo ofPrin.ce Albert who pro­ vided the Indian4-H program with a Sioux translation of the 4- H pledge and motto. Any translations in Cree, Saulteaux, Chipewyan appreciated. Fund to or Assiniboine would be greatly seems to have what it takes �. raffle, bingo, potluck supper and a 'guess-how­ many-candies-there-are-in-the-jar' contest have been used to raise money for the club day. Youth�Elders �orkshop The regular students at the Prince Albert Indian Student Residence will leave just as 100 Indian youth arrive-suitcase in hand-for a Youth-Elders Workshop April 11 to 16. It is hoped that Indian youth, 13 to 16 years of age, from rural and urban areas, will make a point of attend­ ing the workshop. For more information contact Sharron Johnstone at 343-5600 or Linda at the Sask­ . atoon Indian-Metis Opoonichow Friendship Centre, 244-0174. Arts and Crafts Workshop Raising Poundmaker 4-H Club raise money. " recently. Successful workshops were held at North Battleford, the Marival Students' Residence and Fort Qu'appelle in February and early March. The purpose of the workshops was to provide infor­ mation about the 4- H program and to provide arts and crafts skills to adults who are interested in working with youth in their communities. • Start-Up Grant A 4-H start-up grant is available to a reserve which wishes to initiate a 4-H club. It is a flat rate of $10 plus $1.50 per 4-H member registered. Application forms are available from the Indian 4- H office. Ochapawace a Beef Club Members of the Ochapawace band have established 4-H beef club, having recently purchased some calves. Adults providing assistance to the club. are Chief LOuis Henry, Denton George, Cameron Watson, Watson and Sam Watson. Agricultual Armstrong was of assistance in Clayton representative Jim purchasing the calves. Page 43 �.: 4-H N.B. Crafts Workshop 4-HYouth Poster Contest Hi! The Indian 4-H "Program would like to have some posters up showing what 4-H is. We think are sqme Indian youths who are very good (or maybe just 'Good') artists who would that there get in like to the fun. If on Read On! so, . Here suggestions for making the some are poster: -' - 81/2" and 11" white paper black ink or pencil, use - use arcy and messages should be and understood - easily drawings seen possible themes could be: Indian youth, youth and adults, Indian cuI t u r e, learning, working together, helping 'others, homemaking, agriculture, recreation," etc. some Indian Mail your entry in a large envelope reinforced with cardboard or use a mailing tube. Avoid folding . . , PRlZES PRlZES; PRlZES, given to the winners awards will be Money as follows: Ages 10·13 [L·R] Aloes A. Simaganis [Poundmaker], Amy Tooteo­ sis [Poundmaker], and in background, Sharon Baptiste. 1st - 2nd 3rd - - Ages 14·18 ' 1st $25 $15 2nd $10 3rd Entries ,to be sent $25 - $15 - $10 - by April 29, 1977 to: Poster Contest Indian 4·H Program Sub. P.O. #6 SASJ{ATOON, Sask. S7N OWO _--------------_ ..... I Enclosed is my. entry into the 4·H Poster Contest I I Name I Address................................. I I· Birth Date I � Reserve I ,......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. - . [L-R] Sharron Johnstone [4.8 office], Irene Tootoosis [Poundmaker], CecUe Standinghom [Sweetgrass]. Page 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I I I I I I I I ------------------ �I . ,- In this .he spirit issue, we feature a legend from the Sioux people. As with the Assiniboine is Inktome. Keep sending in your stories, letters, poetry, artwork, criticisms, etc., people, the name they give to to: Anna Crowe Curriculum Studies and Research Department Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College Box 3085 I SASKA TOON, Saskatchewan Inktome and the Seasons I • I' . • , , Once upon a time, the earth was all covered with snow. The spirits in the sky knew that the snow made life very difficultfor the so In,dian people they asked Inktome to get rid of it. If he did this, the Spirits him the abilities to promised fool people and to make all things talk except for water. Inktome agreed to help. "To the east, past the snowfields, is a man who has the summer," said one of the spirits. "Try and steal the summer from his lodge. But be careful because he has bird servants who keep guard for him and tell him whenever anyone approaches' the lodge. The summer will belong to this man until someone steals it from him." Before Inktome set off to the east, he asked for the power to be able to speak to birds and animals. The spirits granted him his wish and he set off with the promise that he would return with the summer. . �� Inktome travelled for many miles and finally arrived at the top of the highest hill. It was very cold so he decided to build a fire. As he was warming up he noticed a .2 jackrabbit hopping nearby . " »:: . �__-;,� ----.� �� - ._-_._ He called a lack rabbit over to talk to . . Inktome called to him and asked, "Have yoa seen any animals around here]" "Yes" replied the jackrabbit, "I have seen Wolf, Coyote, Red Fox and some birds." "Tell them to come here," said Inktome. . \. . htm, Jackrabbit went to get the they arrived mornlnq, Inktame others and when the next [Continued Next Page] Page 4S �CHILDREN ,� .... r-. .. � _��.�J�t\ . Iv( "f� . -� �. .,:7---' . �" I:r--\111 �. �� 'nlctome wore a fox-slcln Jk, I . 'my \�I f� __ . ne cover. [Continued From Last Page] told them of his plans and asked for their help. They agreed to help and everyone set off .for the east. After travelling for many miles, they finally reached the end of the snow­ 'fields. Inktome stuck a long pole into the ground and on it placed a fast-flying bird called a Tceda. Katapknadan, which is an owl-like bird, Fox, Wolf, Coyote and Jackrabit stood in a line in front of the pole. Inktome told Katapknadan to fly to the lodge and peek inside to there. he was told but the man saw him and hit him on the nose with Katapknadan some burning wood so he flew away. The owner told his bird servants to watch very carefully for more enemies who might try and steal the summer. Meanwhile, Katapknadan had flown back to where the others were. He told Ink­ tome that the summer was tied up in a bag inside the man's lodge. The next plan was for Fox to sneak into the lodge and steal the summer while Ink­ tome distracted the bird servants. Inktome was wearing a fox-like cover as a disguise. But one of the birds' recognized him so he had to kill it. Inktome warned the fox, "The owner will chase you, but run between my legs and to' the other animals. Pass the summer on to the next animal. go While Fox was passing between Inktome's legs, the owner caught hold of Ink­ tome's fur cover. He thought he was catching the fox, Inktome pretended that he was helping the man and yelled, "I've got him! I've got see if the summer was did as . [Continued Next Page] Pap 46 '" �CHILDREN [Continued From Last Page] him!" But all they had was the fur skin • cover, They decided that the fox must have taken his fur skin off and must be hiding somewhere 'on the ground. They searched the ground but could not find him so they both sat down and smoked a pipe. As they sat there thinking and smoking, the owner looked up and saw the fox giving the summer to wolf wh in turn was giving it to Coyote. Coyote then' ran and gave it to Jackrabbit who carried it to Tceda, who flew away as fast as he could. The man tried chasing the animals but they ran where could not be underground they caught. The bird servants went after Tceda but he managed to get away. They came back and the' owner went with them to find but again without any luck. Tceda, lnktorrie was still �itting and smoking. He pretended to look worried and asked, "Did you catch the thief? I looked too, but could not find him! I_ do I will kill him!!! IIWe did not find him," replied the owner, IIBut I'll keep looking. Maybe he's in the house." While the man was'looking inside, Inktome quietly ran back to where his friends were and opened the bag. The snow started disappearing, plants began to grow and there were leaves on the trees. Everyone was very happy because everything looked so much nicer and it vyas so warm! All this work had made them hungry and tited, so after a good feast they all went ' But;f . ' , ' to sleep. . The next day, Inktome thanked the animals and told them they were all going home. hiktome put the summer back into the bag for the journey home but all the snow came back-So while they w�r:e walking, he would take summer out every now and then [Continued Next Page] . . ' .. ';''' " , Jj , ,. , . ,. , t·.- ..... When he arrIved 'he gave the bag ' to the SpIrIt. ,Page 47 I �CHILDREN [Continued From Last Page] to melt the snow so they could have a path to' walk on. When they reached the high hill, Inktome had to go where the sky splrltsIived. When he arrived there, the spirits took the bag and called together all the plants, birds, animals, the and the rain, to discuss the weather. The Frost, who is the snow's snow also came along. "Let winter be for helper, "Long winters forty months," said one. good," said another. are no A third animal wanted no winter' at all, but there were many who disagreed. "Let us have both winter and summer," said Frost. They all agreed to this but they would have to decide how long each season would be. "Let there be six months of summer and six months of winter," said the frog. Someone else said, "Winte'r and summer should each be about three months long, we should give them-three months to get here and to I, ave." , · Everybody agreed, and that's why have three we ths for each r season: spring, summer, fall and winter. use the missing words that FILL IN THE BLANKS Some of the words may be used more than once. For the last five months, language groups in more legends until next - - - __ '_ - - - - - _ will. Thi - - - - - -, _ -, Now that -. otherwise _ - - - Spring - - - - - is here, and - _ - legends about are - - - - - - tell any will bother us. we must not _ - - - spirit a - - from each of the 'five - - story. and his adventures as he at -. He was able to do many things and could take on any form ..: .:" is and he "brother or called everyone he spoke to always We learned that most" roamed, the _ have read we at the end of this are - - _ - . referred to by , "OU R us as ELDE� - - - - - - -. Each of the five groups have a name for the spirit. The �ree people him Saulteaux -, and the Sioun people (Sioux call him -, the -. The Dene people of the North have two spirits and -) call him � \ and names are whose - - - - - - - - - - - - _ - - - - values and - - - " _ - cal! - - - - Each - - _ ,. _ - - - - _ - _ - - legend is told for three _, and to provide - - - _ -' ':' - - - - - - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - -: - - - - - to _ - - - - -. explain the through - - - - - - - - - - - - - - to teach about -, - - and exaggera­ tion. , that you have next winter with more! We . hope . enjoyed reading these legends. WeIll be back again Assiniboine humor' Saskatchewan beliefs Inktome sister brother language legends spirit Spreadwings lizards Wesakachak ' Crowhead earth entertainment frogs Page 48 / / winter Nanabush reasons / wonders �NATIVE AMERICAN BILINGUAL EDUCATION CON FERENCE FIFTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE CENTENNIAL AUDITORIUM SASKATOON, SASK., CANADA Monday, Tuesday, VVednesday May 16, 17, and 18, 1977 GOALS To - provide opportunities for participants to acquire PLANNING COMMITTEE greater skills and knowledge that will enable them Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Box 3085 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3S9 Telephone: (306) 244-1146 influence the direction of Indian Bilingual/Bicultural Education. To create a greater awareness of an involvement in In­ dian Bilingual/Bicultural Education. To identify 'the developing leaders from Indian com­ munities and aid them to implement educational pro­ College - - cesses. CONFERENCE: - Registration: Ida McLeod Hotel Registration: Myrna Yuzicapi Displays: Gail Bear Programme: Ida Wasacase (306) 584-8333 Entertainment: Austin Tootoosis and Janet Dei t (Pow-wow and social events) OTHERS: Emma Jane Crate 10A1430 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, Manitoba Wilfred Garcia San Juan Pueblo Tewa P.O. Box 1096 San Juan Pueblo, Ne"T Mexico 87566 - e r provide opportunities for the participant to examine programs as they relate to teaching practices and teacher preparation. To broaden communications within the areas of Bilin­ gual/Bicultural Education. To make participants aware of the various approaches to Bilingual Education. OBJECTIVES The Bilingual/Bicultural Education programme is des­ needs of Indian children where programmes could be identified, develop­ ed and implemented to develop two language systems. That these Indian children become proficient orally and literally in both languages (the Indian Language and the igned to meet the in the Mother a eanne Thomas J.O.M. Consotium 4 301 La Rena Lane Wapato, Washington - To special educational English language). Bilingual Education programmes Bilingual Program Region to 98951 Paul Platero Native American Material Development Center 407 Rio Grande Blvd. N. W. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 should be encouraged tongue if that is the functional language particular community. It will be used as of the medium of instruction. In communities where the Indian students have lost their language; Second Language Teaching, Immersion; and Maintenance programs could be implemented, whatever approach the community desires. In the United States, Title VII programmes affirms the primary importance of English. It also recognizes that the use of the children's Mother tongue in school can have a beneficial affect upon his education. 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Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 7, no. 3 (March 1977) Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals Description An account of the resource Contents: 70 To 225 Times Standard: Test Detects Radon In Red Earth Water By: FSIN FSI Study Challenges Official Report: Dam Will Demolish Churchill Economy By: FSIN Prairie Indians Call For Rights To Commercial Hunting, Trapping By: FSIN Portraying Treaty Six Centennial SICC Film Has Premiere Showing By: FSIN In The Spirit of Our Forefathers, a 31-minute documentary film commemorating the signing of. Treaty Six, premiered to an appreciative audience in Saskatoon March 14. Huge Transfers Anticipated: Will Indians Obtain Land Ottawa Owes? 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Ice the water are seen again, and the croaking of on or near THE FROG MOON on frogs lakes and sloughs thaws, plants and animals who live be heard far into the night. can This is also the month when buffalo hides thaw in the sun and the women begin the long process of tanning them. Long ago, the women would gather fresh moss to use as diapers for their babies. The children played in the sun while the people who had suffered from sickness during the winter months sat in the sun regaining their strength. The men made preparations for the big summer hunts which provided food for the summer's festivities. Winter is like a long dark night and spring is like the morning sun when life [nature] springs up again. �_ DIRECTOR of COMMUNICATIONS Wayne Ahenakew 764·3411 The EDITOR Geoff White 244·1146 monthly publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians 1114 Central Second Class Avenue, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Registration Number 2795 Return REPORTERS [Sports Editor] Lloyd Brass ISSN 0048·9204 Yorkton District Postage Guaranteed 542·3104 Lyla Lavallee File Hills· Ft. Qu'Appelle District 525.9842 Richard Martell Meadow Lake District 236·5654 Louise Cuthand Saskatoon District 764·3411 Florence Poorman Prince Albert District 764·3411 lames ThunderchUd North Battleford District 445·6126 TYPESETTING, LAYOUT and PHOTOGRAPHY Edgar Thomas loeThomas David Flneday Chief Harvey Desjarlais of Muskowekwan reserve waits for an at microphone on floor of the All-Chiefs' Conference in Saskatoon. This month the Saskatchewan Indian provides detail­ ed coverage of the conference at which everyone of the province's 68 bands had an opportunity to voice its opinions. MOCCASIN TELEGRAPH answer . Keith HoweU Radio Producer 764·3411 Dale Bums Technician I,NS/DE ' LETTERS ' � : EDITORIAL ":" NEWS SPORTS " PEOPLE CHILDRENS POW· WOW , 4·H : Page 2 Page 3 Page ,4 38 ..rage 39· 40 Page41. 44 Page 45 49 Page 50 P..age 51.52 • • ' �, LEnERS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR even go so far as to threaten violence if their demands are not met. There Liberal Thanks Dear Editor: I have just read and thoroughly enjoyed the February issue of the Saskatchewan Indian You and your staff are to be congrafulated on putting together an interesting, in­ formative and very professional magazine. I look forward to the next issue. are , Page 2 � . . re­ - providing yourself to This ' .. our native groups. They usually how much they would like to do to help our Indian people. They impress people with their speech but on afterwards you never see or hear from them. Do you call this unity towards our people that need help. Let's all work together. We need more young readers. My plans are to work for my Indian people any way possible. And I will never forget even though I live in this whiteman's world. May the Great Spirit keep us together. • James Lewis, Winnipeg, Man. Bird Naltles Dear EditQr: This is in regard'S to your February issue of the Saskatchewan Indian concerning the name of the month in aside tribal jealousies and other per­ sonal and petty jealousies. We must come of age and accept the respon­ Cree sibilities of coming of age. When we have learned to do these things, then "mikisiwpisim". True, the of the month is as it is written but the definition of "mikisiw" .is being confused for a golden eagle. "Miksiw" is really in fact the name given to the bald eagle by the Cree, name truly say: "We are Indian and proud." May the Great Spirit watch over us and guide our moccasin foot steps away from .the jungle of hypocrisy. Harry Nicotine, we can . plains �ncluded. Kihao (or in modern Roman orthography it is spelled "kihew") Cando, Sask. Dear Editor: I'm a treaty from Saskatchewan. high with concerns· our e go around to schools, ch urches, reserves, etc. They give a good talk vive we must respect each other and the rights of others. We must unite in thought and deed. We must put Young Leaders you identify' the Editor. young Indian that grew up, went through school and now have good jobs peop opposition. When angered, we also have a tendency to accuse the person with whom we are angry of being something other than Indian regard­ less of the degree of Indian blood. It is high time we bring all this in­ fighting to a halt; stop pitting Indian against Indian, organization against organization, and family against family. Personal vendettas have no place in our way of life. Neither does rumor or conjecture. If we are to sur- spend a lot of time and moaning and complaining We are quick to complain about what the non-Indian is doing to us, but never a word about what we are doing to each other. Nearly everyday I see someone in town or city, on the streets or the outskirts of town, hitchhiking with his head busted, face all messed up, money and identification gone and no place to stay any longer. Wh�n asked jWhat happened, he invariably replies that it was done by another Indian most frequently, a "friend". , There are 'people who I see just about every day, who lie most convincingly to get cash from you. Then when they get it they go-directly to a pub. When they have drunk it down they hunt up another Indian friend and with a slight alteration of the same lie, obtain cash from him 'too. There ate people who become very belligerent in their demands and employed her with their loud mouths calling as white Indian or potato. But the rip-off doesn't stop there. We who are more fortunate than most now have a new game to play. We tomahawk each other to death socially and politically. If any­ one dares to disagree with us, we immediately terminate a friendship that may have been of long standing. If an issue is debatable we tend to make a personal indictment of the Dear Editor: Many of us most an out such names Self-Analysis a who know or Yours sincerely, Otto Lang, MP, Saskatoon-Humboldt instances the answer is sounding "no". some friend, female or male, who is working in a government job, or else­ where. They proceed to harass him . energy about the mistreatment directed at us by non-Indians. But how do we treat each other? Are we honest? Are we co-operative? Are we concerned ·for our brothers and sisters? In many Letters to the Editor must be signed, otherwise they will not be printed. If you wish to withhold your name or use a pen name that is fine, the plains Cree word for the golden eagle. Some other historical words concerning our great winged being that may be of interest to was . others who need to refresh their {Continued Page 37] �·.EDITORIAL . , Is there any more evidence needed than the FSI's task force report that the department of Indian affairs needs to be subjected to a massive restructuring? For the current fiscal year, the Saskatchewan short of meeting its program commitments. The region alone will fall $17 million provide certain programs which bands have expect. But the department has made no effort to find out specifically department has said it will every right then to what these programs will cost. This failure, the task force report called "gross negligence in provision 'of financing." And the result is expected to be cutbacks in education, welfare, job creation and other programs The budget by I November. shortfall of course only takes into account contmitments to already existing programs. It does not take lntoaccount the massive infusions of capital which win be necessary if reserves are going to develop a strong economic base. given Indian affairs' past record, who could expect that in one year it would provide not only enough money to run its promised programs, but funds to spur economic development as well? But ' The FSI task force report found that the level of competence among of Indian affairs is on the continuous decline. employees . "Yell-meaning individuals entering the department are soon faced with the stultifying reality of the bureaucracy. Proper financing is not provided; creative use of funds is prohibited by overly restrictive spending guidelines; too many decisions are made in Ottawa or regional real commitment to band administration of reserve programs. Encountering this situation, the best employees either leave or sink into the office; there is slough of no cynicism which now floods the entire departmental apparatus. The task force foundthat the situation is now the department they are now in. do not have the faintest idea how they so bad that the senior officials of are going to get out of the mess . Indian affairs has been in the lot lately. involving allegations of graft by one Indian affairs employee was underway in North Battleford at the end of April. An ReM P investigation has found evidence to bring another employee of the same office to trial over alleged misuse of news a A trial , I funds. commenting on the innocence or guilt of these men, there is sufficient evidence to reasonably believe that corruption runs deep in Indian affairs. Isn't it time that the federal government realizes public confidence in the department is profoundly shaken, if any in fact remains? Isn't it time that the federal government launch a full-scale investigation of the department's entire operation? Surely the government cannot politically afford to drag behind it any longer this embarrassing, ,festering quagmire which is the department of Indian affairs. Without - . . " . Page3 , �NEWS , T�pwe By Doug After acting on the request of the North Battleford District Chiefs to hold an investigation into the Indian The Advisory group on Executive compensation In the Public Service recently tabled a paper in the House of Commons which among other things recommends that the government should be prepared to fire or demote those found incompetent. The report states that done on , Affairs-District office, District manager Alex Pinter / found himself sent on a French course. It now looks like he will not return as District Manager but be transferred to another position. It would appear that there is no reward for being a good trustee as far as the department is concerned. , . and judged higher. Salaries of the 2,400 senior government employees range from $27,500 to .$66,000 a year. They include deputy ministers, assistant deputy ministers, band directors, heads of crown corporations and appointees by the cabinet to government boards and commissions. The thought of firing or demoting incompetent bureaucrats would be disastrous if it was adopted in Indian Affairs. Whefi it comes to bureaucrats, Indian Affairs represents the worst of a bad bunch. roped-off single-mind­ a lethal dose Any chiefs staying at the Holiday Inn during the All­ Chiefs' Conference weren't allowed to share the pool with the prime minister. , Civil servants certainly stick together. This month received a letter with a news clipping from Gordon R. Miller, Information Adviser to the Native Employment Program of the Public Service Commission. The letter was addressed to all Indians, Metis and Inuit newspapers in Canada and contained the following. "It would be appreciated if you were prepared to help balance out some of the unfair publicity being dir­ ected toward Harold Cardinal by use of the enclosed material in your next edition." The enclosed material was a copy of an Ottawa column by Frank Howard and Kitty McKinsey titled the Bureaucrats. In it they outline some of the bureaucratic guerilla warfare Cardinal is currently engaged in and build up his image as a competent administrator Civil servants are supposed to be shadowy figures lurking out of range of the public eye. It's going to be a hard role to play for a media hype like Cardinal. .. . ' - . _ ' National Indian Brotherhood president Noel Star­ blanket sent a birthday card to his executive director Ron Albert which said: "I crossed a turtle with ajack-ass and I don't know what I got, but it got a good job with the An analysis of the staffing of th'e department indicates how top heavy and self-perpetuating their interest is in their own administration. The Saskatchewan Region has a total amount of 881 approved positions, 875 <Sf which are occupied. Of the occupied positions 549 are teaching positions. Out of the remaining staff of 326, 223 are involved in general administration and 103 in programs. Of the program staff less than 50 are actually involved in development and support to bands. There are 171 positions in administrative services out of an approved amount of 143. On the other hand there are 13 positions that are not filled for teachers. It is obvious that the emphasis 'lies on the administrative function of the department'. In fact the ratio of administrative personnel at the district level is twice that of the program people. The only exception being the Touchwood-File Hills-Fort Qu' Appelle district which has 25 administration and 25 program people. These figures are probably overly generous to the department since many program people function as administrators. The 36 social service positions, for example, are classified as program positions but their function is to administer the social services guidelines. What it all finally boils down to is a bureaucracy whose main interest is its own survival and self-interest hardly the trustee that the Indian people maintain is their function. . ' we "superior". And those who receive the lesser ratings also tend to receive the same salary advances as those who have been Ed Foster, environmental health officer with medical services in North Battleford had a choice assign­ ment last month. It was his duty to check out all the kitchens which might be preparing fpod for Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau during his two-day Saskatchewan visit. Foster was also seen lurking around the Inn swimming pool making sure no ed Western Tory had spiked the water with I, of chlorine. performance rating bureaucrats tends to be over-generous with nearly 60 per cent receiving the top standings of "outstanding" semor , Holiday Cut hand- ' . government." [Continued Page 36] , Page 4 �NEWS FSl's Sanderson Meets PM Trudeau Says T�me 'For BNA.�etParaley , ALLAN , , Saskatchewan Indians will have "ample to seek their to time" guarantees rights if Canada's constitution is patriated, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau told FSI first vice-president Sol Sanderson April 19. The prime minister said negotiations to patriate the constltutlon have 'taken so long now III can at least guarant�e it won't catch you by surprise and you will have - of the Saskatchewan Indian Federa­ ted College in Regina. Trudeau announced he has desig­ nated Jim MacDonald, an executive . . time to see any particular guarantees you want." Trudeau was responding to a question by Sanderson who was seeking assurances the' interests of treaty In- ample I dians would be is patriated. Sanderson was protected if the British North America a Sanderson had asked the prime 'minister to assist in combatting red tape hindering Saskatchewan Indian objectives. / He said he told Trudeau Sask-. atchewan Indians have never taken "direct, radical action against any major development" undertaken by member of' he would prefer to meet with them at greater length in the future, prefer­ ably at a special occasion. \ Sanderson told the chiefs' confer­ ence the prime minister has tentat­ ively agreed to meet the chiefs this fall, probably at the official opening a seven-person panel selected to ques­ tion the prime minister at a public here on .the first day of his recent visit to Saskatchewan. The other six members of the meeting panel Act assistant, "to hear in detail any points you (the FSI) want to make". representatives of agri­ cultural organizations and asked questions solely about federal agri­ cultural policy. But Sanderson was placed on the panel following private were the Canadian government, but civil servants are constantly sabotaging . Indian plans. Trudeau was also told "he along with the general public are going to have to get used to the idea of [Continued Next Page] discussions members of the FSI executive held with prominent s'ask� atchewan Liberals the week before the prime minister's visit. Trudeau told Sanderson he agrees with the principle of selective special development agreements which the PSI wants to negotiate with the fed­ eral government. One of the objectives of the agree­ improve the ments would be to of services to Indian com­ munities. In a half-hour private discussion with Trudeau, Sanderson asked the prime minister to attend the All­ Chiefs Conference, then underway in Saskatoon. But Trudeau said, his schedule would only permit him to meet with the chiefs for about five minutes, and delivery • Sol Sanderson was the FSI'. representative on a seven-member panel which posed questions to Prime MInIster Trudeau at a pubUc meedng at Allan, Salk. AprU 19. Sanderson also had a half-hour private discussion with the primE minister. PageS �' " ':. J� • • � NEWS l; -. • ,. Residents of Saskatchewan ate ',' -respondents answered affirmatively. generally less sympathetic to Indians The corresponding figures for Al­ and Indian issues than residents of .. berta, Manitoba and Quebec were any other province, a study conduct- : 46.3, 55.3 and 80 per ed by two University of Calgary pro- cent�' fessors has found. ,1:he study also found thatMani- �Ptttiv'elY . ' A majority of respondents strongly moderately approved requesting a royal commission to study Indian problems and launching lawsuits in the courts. But a majority disapprov­ ed of occupations of government offices, boycotting private business­ es, barricading roads and railways or , .. _ Saskatchewan respondents to � tobans were much more sympathetic survey which formed the basis of the 'than 'were residents of Saskatchewan study registered 28.9 on a- sympathy to the statement "In­ index which ranged from a minimum ., de$�rve to be a lot better off of 10 to a maximum of SO. Alberta,eCoilothi�lly·than they are now." respondents scored 30 and Manitoba '.. '�, to respond to the state­ respondents scored 31.4, while the'. :.,rt1erft� Mackenzie Valley pipe­ national average was 32. 9. l�e ,is ibiposed upon natives against Roger Gibbins and Rick Ponting, '·their wishes, we can't blame them if professors respectively of political tli�y t!esort to violence", Manitobans science and sociology, published, "were most sympathetic, Albertans their findings in a paper entitled w��� least �ytnpathetic and Sask­ "Contemporary Prairie Perceptions 1. : akbeWll4. residents were intermedof Canada's Native Peoples". '. iate. The professors found a particular;' .� The sympathy index developed for iy low level of support among Sask-' based on 10 statements atchewan residents for Indian land-' ,-p,iHo the' te$pondents A respondent claims, .' �. �':'. from one to five dependAsked whether they thought all or;" his il1,"'dn -degree of hostility or many Indian land claims are vaUde for the state­ only 38.2 per cent of Saskatchewan' ·meIt�. .. , ':.:and�.A�a and threatening violence. Those approving or disapproving protest marches were evenly divided. The study's authors conclude that "the reaction of Prairie respondents to tactical radicalism suggests that the employment by Indians of radical tactics may seriously com­ ,dihps - "If'a, ' promise pre-existing levels of public support and sympathy." But they note that "our research provides no insight as to whether the potential gains of radicalism, both with respect to mobilizing the native community and jolting the govern­ ment into action, might outweight the potential costs in pub I i c support." , ' . , �-th�;tu�.wu .. �.ic;f,i�re particular �",�sytnj>:at�y In , , .. . , statement's a highly .:q�irMth,tic p�r'So� could receive a "�atint�in' score of SO, while a highly �.," [Continued from Last Page] 'For: all ,',. ------- e- • 'ten another form of government and th.t .: person could 'receive a is Indian government." as low as 10. '; :seoft According to Sanderson, the '�', ", tlOspite -finding in Saskatchewan prime minister expressed interest in �.: the 10.�t level of sympathy for Inthe concept and w�s eager to 'hear' dians ad Indian issues, the study more about it. nonetheless found Saskatchewan The concept of Indian government residents were more likely to place now being developed by FSI staff the social and economic problems of and later to be discussed by a newlyI.aia:� and Eskimos as a high formed FSI commission on Indian'i"� ip�rity: among problems facing government, embodies the idea' bf� ),,'-(l;.t{adt, �ay. I .' Indian sovereignty within Confeder-, ,��< per cent of Saskatche­ ation. :-:' 'wal\ considered the citizens. He said ' , � , .'··N�?7 ·\;t9�lrti '7..!peI:'ce,nt) ' . of70i,ti�aHactics " . '. Page 6 f'. ! no correlation between the amount of contact individuals had with Indians and their attitude toward them. There was also no greater or lesser degree of sympathy generally among those the study found to be more know­ ledgeable of Indian issues, Gibbins said. being l ... study's puzzling March 4, 1976. Gibbins said the intent ofthe study was to find out how public opinion was ' , of the Study interviews were conducted during the period January 8 to respondents " one findings was there was . The FSI vice-president s a i of native people as one of <:{'" Trudeau expressed a serious interest 'tlt:e:.c�untry's top three priorities. in-reform of the Indian Act. ,',Tb¢y W'�re "only exceeded in their Sanderson said he discussed with: c'O�m: by" residents', of Manitoba the prime minister the possibility. of and British Columbia \'.� an act of Parliament which would '..,.' cent). (6l�2; ife.f: recognize treaty rights, lands and 1fi- ,t � ... >: 'nl'e -stUdy indicates thatthe kinds dian government and would enable which the Prairie ��� Indians to control the activities of the pitbU.c would approve' by Indians are department of Indian affairs. ',,' ,,'; lirriited.· explain why Saskatche­ residents are less sympathetic to Indian issues than other Canadian � . interview Gibbins said he is wan an.t'goDistic "",,� . an not able to , affected by increasing militancy among Indian groups, and whether there was potential for development of a public backlash. The study was' assisted by a $40,000 grant from the Donnor Canadian Foundation . �.' �.l NEWS "Ch;efOut Ii n e����,':'::oncept Of 'n.dian·' Go�,'l,:/�n�ent I SASKATOPN -"A new ment concept of Indian government, entailing sovereignty for Indian people within , outlined by FSI Chief David Ahenakew to the All-Chiefs Conference in April. Confederation, ,of)�� more �:.: �"J./� .; .' of trol their internal affairs; clear lines of respon­ sibifity are established for both Indian and Canadian governments; i",portan( �ter""'; national, affairs to state:" pi.ote.�,!�ng the ::-'� _,�', • '" ' Recognitiori of the pr�t'�c·�9��(e.'�. was "The Canadian public. as well transfer control of funds approp­ riated for Indian use to Indians and curtail federal waste of these funds; .. give Indians an international [Continued Next Paael <:'. ,:' :. .... -. allow Indian bands' greater ®n,;'",' people. It woul.d:· as Indians, will have to get used to the idea that in Canada, in addition to • � municipal, provincial �nd federal governments, there is an almost for­ gotten; but nonetheless legitimate • J .:<:"".� >", ensure • status, of Indian nations �QUhi, re�It"·.; in a wide range of benefits f9i<l�d�it.r(' " .1 over . . . : form of government, and that is Indian government," Ahenakew told the chiefs. The FSI chiefs speech paved the way for discussions of the Indian government concept at workshops in June. The conference established a commission on Indian government to investigate the concept and report back to the chiefs. "Iridian leaders mujst not only accept, but also advance their status as heads of state, recognizing that they head a form of government with greater power .jurisdiction and auth­ ority than that of a provincial Ahenakew said. The FSI's concept of Indian gov­ ernment is based on the premise that a sovereignIndian people with their own social and political structures entered treaty negotiations as poli­ tical equals to the Crown. In signing the treaties, the Indian / government," people eign ty did , 'not relinquish bu t instead protectorate en trenching' sover­ agreed to, a status. Ahenakew "concentrate 4 said Indians collectively on must firmly the protectorate status of Indian nations." A protectorate "is a type of inter­ national guardianship," the chief said. "It arises when a state surrenders itself by treaty lor agreement to the protection of a stronger state in such a way that it transfers the manage- - AhelJ.ak,� �', �ft the April All-Chiefs' Conference by �w concep( ,pf In� '�vel'lJment. In front of the lectem Is Indian FSI Chief DavJd descrlbPtg I a copy of th� f�deral gov�e.�.• :·l� White Paper ,.' ':: :',),' , ,,' " ' \�.-: 'f f . Polley. - .. : a on : ..... . .. , t .... ,t Pilfe 7 �NEWS [Continued from Last Page] Criminal audience which. could apply diplo­ matic pressure on Canada if pro­ tectorate • agreements assure and status were violated; I protection of Indian lands by special parliamentary In legislation, and; • require agreement of Indians before any legislation is passed affecting Indians. "The federal government's posi­ tion is that Indians gave up all rights to self-government when they signed uring. • "Indian governments at the band level will take the lead and the re­ organized programs will support these initiatives." PageS later look at possible kickbacks and other alleged offences. against systematically," he said. The alleged offences came . "We want to employee of the district the department of Indian one office of affairs here, an RCMP officer familiar with the case said earlier this month. But the officer said no charges will be laid until the investigation is ' light to The discrepancy between bills was The tractor transaction will likely form the basis of one charge against the Indian affairs employee, the RCMP officer said. The double-billing in the trans­ action was the result of "an honest mistake" of an individual who was unaware of an alleged scheme to defraud the department of Indian affairs, he said. As far as the investigators are The RCMP officer said all "ques­ tionable transactions" between the _ areas gate. ' construction branch and local bus­ inesses are being investigated. He said one North Battleford dis­ trict businessman is now implicated in the investigation which involves the disappearance of building mat­ erials destined for Indian affairs con­ struction'sites and possible kick­ backs. The officer said the three-man RCMP team conducting the investigation is currently dealing almost exclusively with the disappearance of building materials. But they will all the the two $900. Pinter asked the RCMP to investi­ The head of the Indian affairs dis­ trict construction branch, Pat Me­ Caffery, has been indefinitely sus­ pended pending the outcome of the investigation. cover when Alex Pinter, district superin­ tendent of Indian affairs, discovered two bills for purchase of one tractor. complete. people." - NOR T H BATTLEFORD Sufficient evidence has been uncov­ ered to lay charges of fraud and theft - the treaties," Ahenakew said. "This approach was supported by the passage of the present Indian Act which concentrates on managing and controlling the lives of Indian "The federal government still con­ trols the decisions of what powers go to band councils," he said. The difference of opinion on the treaties and the authority of Indian government "lies behind practically every problem that exists between Indian bands and the government." "We must be very clear that the government has failed to identify and accept the actual nature of the poli­ tical relationship between Indian bands and Canada. Specifically there has been a rejection by Canada of the correct distribution of governing authority" and jurisdiction as far as Indians are concerned." "This, in turn, has discouraged bands from exercising the authority which is ours as a right." Ahenakew said Indians will now have to seriously consider how their protectorate status can be firmly entrenched. The FSI's task will be to define the degree of Indian sovereignty and jurisdiction and the nature and extent of the trust relationship with the federal government. Ahenakew also attacked the "incredible incompetence, i n e f f iciency and lack of sensitivity" of the department of Indian affairs. Referring to the FSI's task force report (described in detail elsewhere in this issue) Ahenakew said the de­ partment needs a massive restruct- Charges Pending. Battleford Investigation currently aware, the extent of the off involves "a substantial rip amount of money" probably not 'exceeding $100,000, the officer said. He said he is pleased with the way the investigation is proceeding and the' investigative team plans to follow ,up all leads which the public can provide. - , Indian Ceremonial Outfit Nets $60,000 At Aucti,on A 13S-year-old Indian ceremonial outfit from Nova Scotia, which gath­ ered dust in a plastic bag atop an English wardrobe for years, has been sold at an auction in London, England, to the National Museum of Man for $60,000. The outfit a chiefs regalia in­ cluding a Silk-lined frock coat with ceremonial belts and sashes, mocca­ sins, leggings, knife and scabbard, stone-headed tomahawk and hood headdress was important partly because of its completeness and partly because it was in such good - - shape. The Surrey, was Mrs. Joyce Fairlie of "absolutely flabbergast­ owner, ed" when she learned of the price the piece of family history brought. The presented to her great grandfather, Capt. Henry O'Halloran of the 69th Regi­ rnent of the British Army. Capt. great regalia - was - _ O'Halloran, who was made an honorary Micmac Chief, had helped in the resettlement of the Indian tribes who had been allies in their wars with the French. • - fnmQnwlsmSllm_Newa SenD �NEWS Finds Srudy Incompetence, Negligence . Dept.'s :8peratiODS . . In ··Total �isarray The department.of Indian affairs' planning, budgeting. and financlal control systems are in "total dlsarrav," according to a report of the FSI's task force secretariat. Presented to the All-Chiefs' Conference in April, the report concludes the department perennially fails to pro­ vide adequate funds for even those programs for which it prevlous deflnlte commitments. has made The consequences of this. "gross­ negligence in the provision of finan­ ces" are repeated conflict with In­ increased centralization of authority in regional and Ottawa offices, the serious staff morale problem, the evaporation of badly-. needed development money and an The report is based on a memor­ andum sent to FSI Chief Dave Ahen­ akew by Doug McArthur, the task dian bands, a report states. force's former planning co-ordinator and a deputy .minister of the de­ partment of nofthern Saskatchewan. Although the department admits having a serious problem, at an Ottawa meeting of regional directors of operations aimed at resolving it, "I was appalled to discover that they apparently have no workable' idea of to how to go about it ," McArthur wrote .. "In my opinion, the department does not have the talent and com­ petence internally to straighten out the mess they are currently in." On the basis of program commit­ already made, the Saskatche­ Indian affairs region is starting the 1977-78 fiscal year with an oper­ ating and maintenance budget which is deficient by $17 million, according to the report. The deficiency is consistent with budget performances of previous years. In 1971-72 the difference between the original operating ments wan budget for the expenditure reached a region was and the actual si. 9 million. It projected $11.4 million in 1976- 77. The deficit suggested by these figures is reduced by additional budget appropriations during the fiscal year, but in spite of these the region has recorded a deficit in every year since 1971-72. The actual deficit was $'1. 9 �illion in 1972-73, climbed as high as $5 million in 1974-75 and is projected to reach $3.6 million in 1976-77. Because few- new programs have been introduced during the last six The Phoenix Building, which houses the Saskatoon district offices of the department of Indian affairs. An FSI task force report has found bu�etting procedures for the entire Saskatchewan region to be in "total disarray" and fmancial years, the formulation of the . • budget should have been "a relatively simple costing problem," the report said. [Continued Next Page] Page 9 �NEWS [Continued from Last ment. Page] Faced with . "Program managers should have been confident that budget allotments would be sufficient to meet program obligations. (But) our review of the records shows clearly that costing has been incredibly inaccurate, " then faced annually' with the difficult decision of either reducing program commitments or overspending their budgeted allot­ ments, the report states'. "Pressure invariably comes from headquarters to do the former." Managers are As such items as department staff salaries are binding under contract, the primary target of "program cuts, diversion of funds and unfulfilled commitments, will be the bands and individuals,". the says. re�ort The "so-called discretion a r y areas" in which managers red uce programs commitments "turn out to be areassuch as care of adults and children, post-school education and band administered projects for which there is a critical need." But according to the report, harm­ ful effects of 'negligent financing ate felt not only among the bands, but also among 'the staff of the depart- budget allocations ditures become so detailed and inflexible as to make effective devel­ in­ sufficient to meet commitments "managers and staff in the region become frustrated and cynical," the report states, "Competent people either leave or become cynical, while the incompetent people remain and consolidate their hold on the more opmental programming impossible." The high degree of centralization is made worse by "confused" and "conflicting" lines of authority within the department and "a top-heavy administrative structure," the report says. "Out of a total man-year allot­ ment of 881, less than 50 senior positions. The overall compet­ ence of the staff in the region thus tends to be on the continuous .rnan-years are actually devoted decline." mental The report also criticizes the practice of carrying the past year's deficits into the new fiscal year. "This unbudgeted first claim on the amounts to less than next year's allotments aggravates an already ... simply bad situa­ tion." . To reduce expected deficits central autnorrty replaces good manage­ ment, it states. "For instance in decentralized ment January, 1977, all authorities for pay­ requisitions and transferred were to suspended the finance section of regional office, despite repeated assurances by sen i 0 r departmental management t hat these authorities have all been de­ centralized to districts. Further-' more, controls exercised over expen- band." The . support to one - findings develop­ bands. to This person per of the Task Force report have prompted Chief Dave Ahenakew to ask the Chiefs for a private meeting where means of straightening out the mess' in the Department of Indian Affairs can be proposed. "We need a massive change within the department, a 180 degree turn, so we can do the type of work that needs to be done," said Chief Ahen­ akew. Ahenakew said, "we have two choices if we want to straighten out this can away at the apply people the We'll have to start hamm­ mess. ering we mess politicians or we pressure to get the type of require and it to can straighten out be done." International Indian Education Conference Highlights Langu9ge, Culture In Saskatoon I The Fifth Annual Native American Bilingual Education Conference will be held in Saskatoon May 16, 17 and 18. The first time the conference has been held in Saskatchewan and 'only the second in Canada, the conference will bring together more than 2,000 In­ dians from North and Central America. Indian educators from as far away as Alaska in the north and Panama in the south will be attending the conference which will deal with all aspects of bi-Iingual and bi-cultural Page to education in Indian ities. commun­ The bulk of activities will be held at the Saskatoon Centenn­ ial Auditorium. The activities will include working sessions on bilingual instruction, Indian control' of education and development of Indian content curricula. Cultural activities including pipe ceremonips, Indian drum­ ming, and dances will also figure prominently on the conference agenda. The conference is being· organized by the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Col leg e (SICC). The conference represents of the few opportunities for Indian educators from many one Indian, nations gether in. a to gather single place. to­ And it also represents an for many Sask­ atchewan residents' to acquaint themselves with the progress of Indian education elsewhere. Conference organizers say it is unlikely another. inter­ national Indian conference of similar magnitude wtll be held in Saskatchewan' for years to opportunity come. , �NEWS Bentley Arg�es Water Safe Although No Stafldards Set It may be harder to overcome alarmist views expressed by others," the letter added The director of the Saskatchewan medical services branch of the department of health and welfare said late � month the radon gas-impregnated water on Red Earth reserve is safe to drink. Dr. Claude (Pip) Bentley said he received a letter from the radiation protection bureau in Ottawa which assures him the water is safe to drink. But the letter, which was' made available to the Sask­ atchewan Indian, acknowledges that health authorities last a helium , has in the the The presence of radon gas indicat­ uranium ore body may be in the vicinity. Us Beck, director of the depart­ ment of mineral resources' past." survey, said there .. cancer ' Booth's letter noted the United States. Environmental Protection Agency is now preparirig mendations for maximum recom­ permiss­ ible levels in water, and "'we are also preparing recommendations." Despite the absence of standards, in 1974 when survey radioactive anomaly in the Hills lying to the south of a Now the radon gas discovery has said. under the Earth reserves would be the property of the band, which holds all mineral rights by law. Any minerals discovered Red Beck said it would not be unusual to find uranium in the rocks underlying the sedimentary reserve. From' 75 to 80 per cent of the world's uran­ ium is now mined from sedimentary beds. been among .uranium area radiometric rekindled interest in the area, Beck develop­ miners. geological explora­ was some Red Earth. the letter stated. Maximum permissible concentra­ tions of radon gas in air have been the airborne Pasquia _permissible concentrations," to activity in the an revealed tion Commission does not set maxi­ established. Radon gas has tion . Booth said. "Because the ingestion of radon gas in water is considered to he a negligib e source of radiation, the International Radiological Protec­ definitively linked acres and south of the reserve. es a erve." covered in one Red Earth reserve well in a survey conducted by the Indian minerals division of the de­ partment of Indian affairs. No standards have been set for radon gas in water because it rarely occurs that way, the letter from ment of staking about 30,000 adjace�t res­ Radon gas, at levels 70 to 225 times the level considered safe for other radioactive elements, was dis­ mum area, the letter said once "the data .has been explained to the Red Earth In­ dians there should be no apprehen­ sion about the radiological quality of the water from the wells exploration permits. Private mining interests have' also shown considerable interest in the do not have sufficient information, to make a proper judgement on the safety of radon in drinking water. on reserve. The Red Earth band staked a claim of 3,750 acres and took out . The letter, from A. H. Booth, dir­ radiation' protection bureau, said "the radiation dose to the gut (from radon gas in water) while undoubtedly, small needs to be evaluated more thoroughly than it the Red Earth near ' ector of the The radon gas discovery has set off of mineral claim-staking flurry Bentley, director of the Saskatchewan inedical servic e s branch of the department of national health and welfare, says lte beUeves the radioactive water on Red Earth reserve is safe. But officials in Ottawa aclmowleage that there are no maximum permissible standards for radon gas in water. Dr. Claude But all of Saskatchewan's uran­ ium discoveries to date have been made in the ftorthern pre-cambrian shield which consists mainly of meta­ morphic rocks. the radon gas found being channelled up from pre-cambrian rock lying be­ neath the sedimentary beds, Beck said. It is possible at Red Earth is Page 11 J �NEWS Chiefs Approve Housing Policy; Demand Major Infusion Of Money . . SASKA TOON -. The FSI All­ Chiefs Conference' approved last month a new five-year housing policy' which would require the infusion of $17 million in additional funds into the Saskatchewan region in the first year alone. or income in a given year will continue in the future ." . The money would be in addition to the $8.5 million currently available for housing from the department of Indian affairs. But the new housing policy will re­ quire Indian affairs approval before it can be put into effect and its ready acceptance by the department is not Instead. the . policy housing policy was devel­ oped separately from a new policy worked out by Indian affairs in con­ rehabilitated houses , costs of to cover With the approval of band coun­ cils, loans from the Central Mort­ gage and Housing Corporation would be available to supplement the. grants. " These loans would be guaranteed for 90 per cent of their value by the department of Indian affairs and 10 by bands from revenues of program funds. The maximum loan for new houses would be $10,000 per house and $6,()()() for rehabilitated houses. in per cent "In shall loans be at level that would impose an unjust burden on family income as a result of user charges or principal and interest more. no case payments." The policy The FSI background document criticized the variable grant proposal "a sets 3,000 new houses and 2,300 rehabilitated houses as its target over the next five years. Additional grants would be made to bands for planning and adrninis- "unworkable". "In order to make this system work effectively, there needs to be " ./ tration of band housing policy and maintenance and operation of- ser­ vices and utilities. FSI first vice-president Sol San­ derson told the chiefs the policy has been several years in the making. And Sanderson said he hoped it would form the basis for a Sask­ atchewan Indian Agree­ ment with the federal government. The housing agreement would be one of several selective agreements which the FSI wants to negotiate with Ottawa. Chief Tony Cote of the Cote res­ Housing erve called the policy "the best housing proposal that has developed for Indian people in been Sask­ " atchewan. The chiefs approved it unani­ mously. tjie and wages for band members who unemployed work on construction of the house. A final grant of $10,000 would be available for construction of sewer and water services to the new or tr�ining rehabilitated houses. Families with annual incomes of Page 12 housing additional" $8,000 grant for new and a $4,000 grant for $5,000 or less will receive a $12,000 grant for house construction. The grant will be reduced by $1,000 for every $1,000 increase in income up to a minimum grant of $6,000 for families with incomes $11,000 or as FSI houses ence. The outlines "contain the suggest­ ion large amounts of new money will be made available," the document said.' "In fact the government has approved little new money for the program to date." The proposed Indian affairs hous­ ing policy contains only one significant change from 'its previous policy. The housing grant, previously a flat new a bands which would in turn transfer all or a part of the grant to individ­ uals if the houses are to be individually owned. The amount of the grant transferred to individuals would depend on their ability to. pay. The FSI policy.also calls for a·n The FSI sultation with the National Indian Brotherhood. "The program outlines being pre­ sented by the department at the present time are confusing," accord­ ing to an FSI background document presented, to the All-Chiefs Confer­ calls for $12,000 grant for new nouse constructton and a $0,000 grant for house rehabilitation. These grants would be made directly to likely. $10,000, has been made variable accordance with family income. way of determining permanent continuing income. Given the un­ certainty of jobs, and fluctuations in employment on most reserves, there can be no assurance that a person's some Nut Lake Election Returns Old Leaders NUT LAKE th is reserve The leadership ot made a return to - previous leadership held April 7. at their elections The new chief for the Nut Lake band is Robert Kinniewess who was the former chief. The encumbent .chief Joe Quewezance did not run for chief but was elected to the council. Quewezance has been the chief for the past two terms each time winning over the newly-elected chief. The closest contender for chief, lost by only six votes. George Peeace, Pee ace is the FSI district repres­ entative for the Saskatoon district and has been on the council for the past four years. The other candidates are Clifford Bluec1oud, Billy Detlat and Harry Stony. The turnout of voters was poor with approximately 118 out of 345 eligible voters casting their votes. �NEWS Federal Cabinet Accepts Formula For-Entitlements I • by Lloyd Brass of the Saskatchewan Indian The federal cabinet has approved a formula for settle­ of Saskatchewan bands' unfulfilled land entitle­ ments earlier agreed to by the province and the FSI. The decision to approve the formula was made .at a cabinet meeting in late March and was announced to the ment , All Chiefs Conference in Saskatoon in April. multiply the Dec. 31, 1976 population band of any eligible "for more land by 128 (acres per person) and subtract land already received in previous The formula will " selections. reserve letter to Ted Bowerman. of the department of northern Saskatchewan, Indian Aff­ airs Minister Warren Allmand said In a minister "I am hopeful entitlements available can all outstanding provincial governments." FSI second vice-president, Kennedy said the "governments Alec have treaty commitments by treaty and by law." to fulfill Kennedy told' the chiefs the formula agreed upon was the best formula which could be accepted by all parties. He said the entitlement bands will now be seeking land with the best potential for economic development. agri­ cultural, timber, mining and trapp­ ing potential. These would include lands with To ensure the best lands are selected, expert advice will be need­ ed, Kennedy said. He talked at length about a geographer who can study prospective new lands and give a positive answer as to their economic value. A librarian to compile the data will also be necessary, he said. [Continued Page 15 be settled from provincial Crown lands or through the surrender of entitle­ ments in exchange for resource-shar­ joint ventures";" provincial government has previously taken the stand that ing or The federal Crown lands should also be made available. It has also argued that the federal government may be obliged to purchase privately-held lands. The has still department of Indian affairs recognized 16 bands have land' coming to them under commit­ ments made in treaties or treaty adhesions. The treaties promised one section of land per family of five. The 16 bands with recognized Lake, Keesee­ du Fond Lac. River, English koose, Muskowekwan, One Arrow, Peter Ballantyne, Piapot, Red Phea­ sant. Stony Rapids, Witchekan, Lucky Man, Little Pine, Nikaneet, entitlements are: Canoe Thunderchild and Chitek Lake. FSI secretary Cy Standing told the "through neg­ have changed the All Chiefs Conference otiations we attitudes of both the federal and the Alec Kennedy, FSI second vlce.presld�nt, explains the formula for settlement of unfultllled land entitlements which has now been approved by Ottawa. Bands will need technical assistance to make land selection, Kennedy said. George Peeace is tD right foreground. Page 13 ��EWS Man Of Firearm Convicting Abuse, . Judge. Takes NORTH BATTLEFORD!_ Judge claimed they had done in the past­ that Indian hunters are always hunt­ ing for food, Blais said. "The issue of whether or not R. J. Blais has charged Indians with "considerable abuse" of their right to hunt on unoccupied Crown land for food. Blais made the accusation in a • people are hunting for food is a ques­ tion of fact to be decided in each and every case." In many cases with which the judge claimed familiarity, 14-page magistrate's court ruling in which he fined Neil James Tindall of Marsden $1000 for firing a- shotgun into the radiator of a vehicle occup­ ied by several Indian men who had shot three deer while jacklighting. Jacklighting is the practice of hunt­ ing at night with lights Blais said he did not condone or like support Tindall's vigilante action against the hunters, but he averred jacklighting "has become a very emotional issue among the farmers and residents of this entire area of the province:" "It is my opinion from circum­ the food obtained "was only inciden­ tal to the main purpose of hunting f for sport." He warned that continued "abuse of their (Indians') right by some of them may lead to severe abridgement of that right." ... - I have been involved with that there is considerable abuse by some native people" of the right to hunt for food, the judge said. "Some native people are hunting at all times of the year for sport and it is my opinion that when they are hunting for sport they are subject to the same provincial game laws as anyone else hunting for sport." Blais also took issue with the Crown's position "Which gives native people the right to hunt on privately-owned land not posted with stances _ signs prohibiting hunting." He said Indians, like other individuals hunting on privately­ owned land are-without the land­ owner's permission-trespassers. "Nor is there any authority which I can find which suggests the right of native people to hunt may be exercis­ ed without the standard of care and safety normally expected of persons using firearms." He said jacklighting by Indians is acceptable providing "there is no one within a few miles whose life might be in danger." Law enforcement officers should not automatically assume-as he Page 14 Aim. At Indian Hunters ' "The result would be that those few who abuse the right may see the right be lost or suspended for some' of their brothers who are in real need of this privilege." "The sense of frustration"· illus­ trated by Tindall's action against the hunters is generated not by Indian hunting rights, "but from the abuses and the apparent lack of initiative by the Crown in attempting to regulate and control these abuses," Blais said. But where the law is inadequate to control abuses, "those levels of gov- ernment responsible have a duty to all citizens to provide adequate legis­ lation to protect their rights." "All rights as citizens of this No subject to' controls one, I am sure, will suggest that native hunting rights are in a class by themselves and not subject to legisla­ our country are ... tive control." The judge emphasized that the action Tindall had taken was "a very serious' matter which could have had very serious consequences." "It is important to note that none of these potential consequences would have don€;! anything to solve the problem the accused was con­ cerned about This sort of conduct cannot be tolerated. It leads to reprisals, injuries to innocent third parties and eventual anarchy." Tindall, who had no previous criminal record was ordered to pay $1.000 fine or serve three months in jail. He was also ordered to pay $250 restitution for repair of the damaged vehicle and has been prohibited from having any firearm or ammunition for two years. ... ladies'· Club Holds Social The Sturgeon Lake ladies home­ makers club recently sponsored a basket social in efforts to raise money for the pee-wee hockey team. On February 16, a dance and bingo raised $430 for the club. Very distinctive and baskets were made by the A miniature tee-pee basket prize and was bought unusual children. took first by Mrs. Angeline Roberts for $26. From the proceeds of the first prize the winner. Cecil Daniels, received $15, and the remainder went to the dub. Second prize was won by Audry Kingfisher, nine years old, and was sold for $15 of which Audry received $10. The basket was a miniature Sturgeon Lake school bus. Third prize by Candis miniature In­ dian tent full of goodies. It sold for $16 and Candis got $5. She made this tent with the help of her uncle Cecil Daniels. The executive for the homemakers club is president Mrs. Marlene Daniels. vice-president, Rose Dan­ iels. secretary Sandra Ermine, treas­ urer Irene Ermine, and co-ordinator Angeline Roberts. The women also raise money for the team by catering to meetings and workshops at the band hall. Getting the children involved in these events has proved to be very successful, according to club mem­ bers. was Daniels. who made won a �NEWS P .A� Judge Upholds Indian Right To Hunt For Food Iri. Wildlife U·nits . PRINCE ALBERT The - right to treaty Indians to hunt for food in the province's wildlife managem here units has been by e n t dis­ upheld judge. In a ruling handed down in early March, Judge K. Halvorson declared a trict court that wildlife management units are unoccupied Crown lands to which Indians have access under Treaty Six and the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement. In making his decision Halvorson was overturning a magistrates' court which had found .walter Moosehunter of the Sturgeon Lake reserve guilty of unlawfully hunting in the Cookson Wildlife Manage­ ment Unit. Sol Sanderson, first vice-president of the FSI hailed the decision as a major step forward for Indian hunt­ ruling ing rights. But Sanderson also noted the points the direction the province must take if it wants to put new obstacles in the way of court decision Indian hunting. In his written [Continued &om Page IS] "At the band level, co-ordinators could be hired to work full-time for the band. This person will try to get the people involved in arriving at the most informative and . intelligent decision." Kennedy suggested a field trip to Alaska, where Indian bands have been through might a process, In a similar land selection be decision, the judge province could deprive In­ of the right to hunt in certain by declaring these areas game said the helpful. dians areas preserves. Halvorson said the provincial government would be unilaterally altering the terms of Treaty Six "if a wildlife management unit within uninhabited Crown lands was deter­ mined to be an cannot hunt." area "This would be letter to FSI Chief David where Indians tantamou'nt to said he is now from the a proposal awaiting budget FSI. for funding the selection pro­ saying that the province is permitted to alter treaty rights by 'regulation' This clearly cannot be so." cess. "It is interesting to note that Treaty Six specifies that 'it is subject to such regulations as may from time Ahenakew, Allmand Chief Felix Musqua of the Keesee­ koose band said his band has on its own the federal already begun to negotiate with and provincial govern­ ments for settlement of its claim. which would be of economic value to the Keeseekoose band' � The chief said he is planning meeting to iron out some mis­ understandings which have arisen a band about the settlement. Using population time be made by her government of her Dominion of Canada'. It does not state that it is subject to the to regulations of the province." Musqua said the band is eyeing two specific land areas Chief now .. statistics from Halvorson noted if regulations made under the Game Act were to apply equally to Indians as to other could . acres. declare them game preserves. the All-Chiefs Conference 'passed a resolution in Saskatoon the provincial government any legisla­ tion directly or indirectly affecting hunting rights under treaty. caning to on place a moratorium on The chiefs also demanded that neither the province nor the federal government introduce any bills or regulations which purport to exclude Indians from unoccupied Crown land without ptior consultation with Indians. And they demanded fmally that the province establish no more game preserves. Sanderson sa'id Indians must not allow the province to unilaterally designate restricted hunting areas and thereby threaten Indian hunting rights. He said the federal government in June 1976. passed into law regula­ tions which undermined a court ruling on the Migratory Birds Act. The ruling had been favorable to Indian hunters and in effect allowed birds at all 'them to shoot migratory J times of the year. But the subsequent regulations dissolved the authority of the court the to be 995,000 attending ruling. (natural resources) agreement." provincial juris­ To combat further possible res­ trictions to hunting rights, chiefs could declare the entire province as a wildlife management unit and there­ by deprive Indians of their hunting rights under the treaty and the However � the judge said if the pro­ vince wished to deprive Indians of the right to hunt in specific areas, it offices,' search program natural resources to diction in 1930. citizens, "the provincial government the FSI's treaty re­ now calculates the lawful entitlement for the 16 bands district This would be possible because of the existence of game preserves in Saskatchewan before the transfer of Sanderson said he fears province to moves by set up game preserves could have the same effect Moosehunter ruling. on the "So we must lobby with both levels of government to make sure we're not restricted more from hunting areas," the FSI vice-president said. Page IS ' �NEWS Chiefs D�bate Hunting . by Louise Cuthand of the Saskatchewan Indian An eight-page position paper which reaffirms unrestricted treaty rights of Indians to hunt, trap, fish and gather on unoccupied lands for commercial and domestic purposes was presented at the All Chiefs Con­ ference in April. A product of three years prepara­ tion by the three prairie Indian organizations, the position paper is expected to form the basis' for dis­ cussions between the federal cab- inet and National Indian Brotherhoed (NIB) officials. The position set out in the paper provoked reaction by the Saskatche­ wan Trappers' Association and the' Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. Both groups have indicated treaty , rights might adversely affect their own programs concerning trapping, hunting and fishing. I "Everybody knows that some 'special interest groups want the gov­ ernment to cancel treaty rights I'm concerned they'll begin campaigning using the position paper (unless the treaty Indian organizations act promptly)," Ahena ew said. - Ahenakew also oted that as a treaty Indian, he would not like organization officials to discuss his rights The behind closed doors. possibility of "too much con­ fidentiality" coupled with that of giving the opposition time to run interference on the position paper poses a dilemma for the Indians, Ahenakew said. Because the FSI co-ordinated the paper's production, and has already an executive meeting where it held sanctioned, the FSI lead, he said. was can take the "We didn't have to go to our bands. I've been bitching about this Better Attitude In Policy Strategy Meeting for years and they know what we're Ahenakew said. But about," talking Manitoba bands are apparently less familiar with the paper. Alec Kennedy, second vice-presi­ dent of the FSI, stressed the import­ ance of prairie Indians presenting a united front when the paper's arguments are on the bargaining table. Senator John Tootoosis agreed. A prairie approach would be the best one, Tootoosis said, because treaty boundaries affect Indians on both sides of the provincial boundaries. "We should stand together. We'll be that much stronger," he said. Alberta and Manitoba organiza­ tions have not yet signed the paper. Chris Bealieu, vice-president of Manitoba Indian Brotherhood said he will personally get the paper signed and the Indian Association of Alberta will be meeting on the last week of April to sign the paper. Urged On RCMP At Gordon· Reserve I by Lyla LavaUee of the Saskatchewan Indian should against GORDON - Greater trust .bet­ "Indian people and the RCMP would develop if the RCMP app­ roached Indian people on a more friendly basis, delegates to a confer­ ween ence on law and order told RCMP . officers recently. Delegates charged that RCMP meetings the police people. all actions taken band members during the not pay During such report on month, Langan said. Bill eral's Fayant of the attorney-gen­ department explained the Indian probation program which is aimed at reducing Indian incarcera­ tions by working with criminal offenders on reserves. About 100 delegates attended two-day workshop organized by Ind ian special cons ble for the officers are too defensive. Because many .Ind ians cannot express themselves well in court, resentment against the RCMP grows when arrests are made on reserves, the delegates said. FSI Senator Henry' Langan said representatives from the local RCMP detachment should be visiting res­ erves each month to meet with the and court authorities. Sydney Buffalo, the the peace, expressed band council. greater co-operation from local Page 16 the the Touchwood district, J. MacLean. The delegates agreed more work­ shops should be planned in order to develop a better unders1anding between reserve residents and police justice of desire for area a Buffalo said niany offenders do not like to fines, and he does write the warrants resultingfrom these oversights or refusals. Langan said too many offences related to alcohol. are justice of tht peace explained in detail. The Indian program was The program provides judicial services in areas where there are large concentrations people. of Indian The program IS designed to be more sensitive to the parti­ cular needs of the community and the offender than that offered by a white magistrate on circuit. generally There are now 14 justices of the in the province and five are peace expected to be added shortly. -­ �NEWS Starblanket Presses For Indian Involvement In' BNA Act Talks by Lloyd Brass I of the Saskatchewan Indian the NIB's efforts to get involved in the patriation discussions. 'still being implemented. As evidence he cited the transfer of Indian social services from federal to provincial jurisdiction in Alberta, the transfer of medical services in New Brunswick and the transfer of "The Indians want to be involved in any discussions aimed at bringing to Canada the British North America Act, the president ofthe National In­ dian Brotherhood told Saskatchewan chiefs in April. Noel Starblanket said he fears the federal government will repeal the section of the BNA Act which out­ lines federal jurisdiction over Indian affairs if the act-Canada's con­ stitution-is patriated. Starblanket, a former FSI vice­ president and former chief of the Starblanket reserve, said he wanted the Saskatchewan chiefs' support for prime minister of this country who has been trying to sell the idea of bringing home the BNA Act is most probably the foremost expert in constitutional law in this country. He knows what he'� doing." educational responsibility in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. The '69 white paper was aimed at transferring responsibility for ser­ vices to Indians to provinces and the. eventual assimilation of the Indian If the NIB is successful in getting into the patriation discussions, Star­ blanket said he will ask the federal government to strengthen the section people. of the act dealing with Indians. He said treaty and aboriginal, rights should be written into the con ' stitution. The NIB president warned the 1969 white paper on Indian policy is , Starblanket said some government officials, have charged he does not speak for all Indians. "And I tell them Trudeau does not have the backing of all Canada." He made his remarks as guest speaker at the All-Chiefs Conference banquet in Saskatoon. He said some Indians have' charg­ ed that the financing of the NIB siphons off funds which would have been destined for Indian bands. But Starblanket denied the charge, saying NIB funds do not in any way affect the money allocated to bands. He said Indian affairs public relations officials this are responsible for rumor. Six items of interest to Indian people will form the major part of the NIB's work in the near future, the NIB president said. These are: Indian rights, economic development, establishment of"a policy secretariat, the MacKenzie Valley pipeline, revision of the In­ dian Act and patriation of the BNA Act, and taxation. He said he has found it difficult to arrive at common ground between the treaty interests of Indians in Saskatchewan and other provinces, and the non-treaty, aboriginal interests of the Indians of the North­ west Territories. "But there is one thing on which Noel Swblanket, president of the National Indian Brotllerhood, speaks to a babquet audlence on the second day of the AII·Chiefs' Conference. Star· blanket Is a fol'dler FSI vice-president and one- time chief of Starblanket people hit common is Indian govern­ and that ground ment. This is where I will work the reserve. hardest." all Indian Page l' �As a parent of a special needs child, you will need patience 'and understanding to get you through the ,. difficult times. But there will be many moments when a warm smile and a hug are all that's required. REACH is a Saskatchewan government program to help needs kids find parents like you. special REACH stands for Resources for Adoption of Children and REACH needs child or children. special REACH is - can help you adopt a especially looking for parents of native ancestry and parents who want to adopt a older children. A typical fam.ily group may include 2 3 children family group from ages 2 -12. To adopt a child through REACH you don't have .to be an expert in child psychology or be extremely well off or live in a big house. There may be people and programs available in your community to help you meet your child's special needs and your special needs as well. To find out more about REACH and the adoption of special needs children, contact the REACH worker in any Department of Social Services office or any Social Services branch office, Department of Northern Saskatchewan, or contact: or - . Page 18 REACH, 2240 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2Y3 Phone: 5,23-6681 (Regina residents) or 800-667-3678 (toll-free for residents outside Regina) �NEWS Northwest Residents Want - - · Primrose by Richard Martell of the Saskatchewan indian or R�nge Inquiry speak people gathered on 7 at the Canoe Narrows band April hall and asked for a full public inquiry into the Primrose bombing I range lease. " Lawrence Yew, chairman of the northern municipal council (NMC) exnlained that when the lease signed in was 1954, the local people, many cases, could not read, write In The Saskatchewan Indian CUltural will assume the position "The people did was all tourism resources," Yew said. Bert Cadieu, Progressive Conser­ what the compensation As a result payments from $88 to $3,000 with no ranged explanation of why the large discrep­ ancy," Yew said. The lease gave the federal govern­ ment a large tract of land 'for military purposes in the Primrose L a k e vative MP for Meadow north of Meadow Lake Park and extending into Alberta. "The people have no access to forestry, fishing, trapping and made up in about - More than 100 English. not understand what the lease was nor to be. what happened happen today because the news media would inform the people of what was going on. "The last payment totalling $100,000 was made by the department of national defence in 1961. This was " just Provincial area, College requires an employee who of: responsible for the general adminis­ personnel management of the College, and any other may be assigned by the Dir�ctor of the College. The successful candidate will be tration and " as QUALIFICATIONS: (a) the ability to work with and give directions to personnel within the College, (b) a good knowledge of Indian history and culture; (c) a demonstrated ability to work both individually and cooperative­ ly with others, (d) a working knowledge of an Indian language and/or the English language. ADI)ITIONAL INFORMATION (a) applicants will be required to meet any additional criteria be established by the Selection Committee, and (b) the applicant must be prepared to attend at least with the Selection Committee. SALARY: Commensurate with one as varying amounts to individuals with no accounting of what basis was used to decide how much was to be paid to each individ­ ual," Cadieu said. "Alberta resid­ ents were paid different amounts that those in Saskatchewan." In addition to these payments, the MP said the Saskatchewan govern­ ment received more than '$3 million in lease payments over the past 23 years. "None of this has been used for developmental purposes in the north," he said. In 1975 Ted Bowerman, Minister of Northern Saskatchewan, rejected an aboriginal claim to the land by residerits of the' area. Speaking for the FSI's treaty ASSISTANT DIRECTOR duties Lake, said in 1954 could not rights and research branch, Lou Lockhart explained the document signed between the two governments could not be called a lease because a lease expires. This agreement, at the end" of 20 years, is automatically may renewable on a: year-to-year basis unless' Canada gives notice of not interview renewing. "Under the 'lease' Canada agreed compensation for loss of fish­ ing, trapping and settlement rights. Payment has been made only to some for loss of livelihood at fifty cents per acre," Lockhart said. "The department of national de­ fense claims those who received to pay qualifications and "experience. CLOSING DATE: May 20,1977 ' June 1, 1977 EMPLOYMENT DATE: About I. " Please submit letter of application and resume to: Mr. Alex Greyeyes, Director Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College P.O. Box 3085 SASKATOON, Saskatchewan payment signed quit claims. How­ ever, when the . people signed these they .thought they were signing receipts for money received," Lock­ hart said. , Page 19 I �NEWS Federal Response To Development Plan Almost 'Totally Negative, Kennedy Says, SASKATOON The response from civil servants to the FSI pro­ posals for a socio-economic develop­ ment agreement has been "almost employment, totally negative," FSI second vice­ president Alec Kennedy told Sask­ atchewan's chiefs in April. attempting to renegotiate a five-year agricultural development agreement with the department of Indian the report states. Agriculture holds the most prom­ ise for development in the resource sector, and the FSI is currently - "When civil servants have shown an interest, it has been clear that interest arises largely from a desire to retain control over their own programs," Kennedy said in a report to the All-Chiefs' Conference. The All-Chiefs' Conference of October 1976 had instructed the FSI executive to pursue interim three­ affairs. "The focus for development in the foreseeable future must concentrate on reserve communities. Fortunately this fits well with the need to develop strong and somewhat independent reserve economies, in order to support the development of greater Indian political and cultural indep­ endence." But bands must take major res­ ponsibility for development, making all strategies, plans and decisions at the reserve level, the report states. The report calculates that it takes year socio-economic development agreements with the department of regional economic e x pan s ion (DREE), Canada Manpower and the department of Indian affairs. The socio-economic report noted that the Saskatchewan economy is now moving into a, period of slow growth. The number of unemployed, including Indians on reserves, is expected to increase from 20,000 to 30,000 during the next year. "The difficulties for Indian people attempting to find off-reserve jobs are thus increasing," the report states. "The greatest opportunities for job creation for Indian people for the immediate future centre on res­ erve- based projects." an and permanent job. Having set a target of 700 new jobs in Saskatche­ wan during the next three years, a one fund of $21 million needs to be established, it said. The report proposed that $12.6 million be made available irl the form of grants and a loan fund of $804 million be also set aside. According to the report, "the crit­ icial feature of the proposed socio­ economic development agreement is that it brings various sources of The report identifies construction and service industries as the most promising sectors for on-reserve economic development. 'funding support for 'reserve-based economic enterprises into an inte­ grated, co-ordinated decision-mak- "Indicators point to an ever­ increasing possibility the government will be making a greater commit­ ment to on-reserve housing and com­ The possibility munity facilities. exists for a significant increase in ,on­ . . ' reserve construction over the next ten years." investment of $30,000 in plant equipment for the creation of ' ing , structure. "Indian bands will be able to devote much less time and energy to chasing grants more time and energy to the community-based pro­ cesses of development." The basic objectives of such agree­ ments would be: The development of on-reserve services such as retail stores, service stations and restaurants will result in a recycling of incomes and social assistance payments on reserves, many thereby creating single Page 20 extra income and and other forms of assistance, and • to and co-ordinate the socio-economic development" simplify programs; • to pool development Indian economic funds into a ,developmerit fund; I • to identify the needs for additional finances to support development projects; • to develop a more effective system for providing specialized advisory services, and; • to initiate planning comprehensive long , for term - more agree­ ments. Perspective Society Executive Elected By P.A. Inmates An annual Native meeting by the New Perspective Society, an organ­ ization at the men's correctional was held in centre in Prince Albert early April. Elections bers. were held by the mem­ Ray Moosomin, was elected first chief of the organization and said his efforts would be mainly directed to the Outreach program, which at the present time is having difficulties. The program was sponsored by the Metis society and the Prince Albert Friendship Centre, and funded by Canada Manpower for one year. The project is to hire inmates from the community to run the office, located at the Friendship Centre. Billy Brass was elected second chief, and objectives are exclusively cultural activities, regular group meetings and developing a good working relationship with NNP members. Alvin Starblanket 'was elected as secretary-treasurer and the coun­ cillors are; J. Dreaver, Dave McDon­ ald. Tommy Roy, Alvin Brass and Lorne Umpherville. To conclude the day's activities, a pow-wow was held at which time the well-known hoop dancer Bill Brittain was the chief attraction. The entertainment was on for two and a half hours. �NEWS Chiefs Giv,e Full Support To Youth., Rodeo, Games by Lloyd Brass Cote of. the Saskatchewan Indian "If SASKATOON Support of Saskatchewan chiefs for more youth­ oriented programs was requested by two chiefs and one band councillor at the All-Chiefs' Conference here in - April. Chief Tony Cote of the Cote band obtained support for his proposal to host the Indian Summer Games on the Cote reserve. The games will commemorate- the centennial of the Cote band's signing of treaty. The Cote band hosted the first summer games in 1974 to commem­ orate the signing of Treaty Four. urged summer the chiefs to hold the games said Indian rodeo circuit is rodeos staged by non-Indians often discrimin ate against the Indian contenders. Pooya'k said the association would also bring rodeo events for the first time to many bands in the province. He -also noted theIndian chuck­ wagon association has now amal­ gamated with SICRA: Some individuals have approached SICRA for funds to support rodeos on their reserves. But according to one SICRA executive member, the association is not a funding agency but is there to co-ordinate, organize and provide any information re­ an needed annually. can't meet the needs of our young people we may as well pack up and go home," he said. we "It's fine to talk about treaty rights and political issues, but it is just as important to stimulate reserve -level activity for Indian youth," the chief said. He said the older people have too often been involved in their own affairs and have not thought suff­ iciently of the youth. Narcisse Daniels, a Sturgeon Lake 'band councillor also tried to motivate the chiefs into taking action to press the department of Indian affairs to finance more reserve recreational facilities .. Daniels said he was concerned about young people who find them­ selves in trouble with the law and who get drunk at an early age. He said he has known of ten-year­ old children who sniff gas. "This happens because the young people have nothing to do and the recreation director has no facilities to carry out sports programs," Daniels said. reserve because \ quested. Speaking on behalf of the Sask­ chewan Indian Rodeo Cowboys' Association (SIRCA), Chief Sterling Brass of the Key reserve sought FSI a permission to use existing facilities to organize and promote rodeo events this summer. SICRA was formed earlier this year at Last Oak Park and several chiefs have already thrown their support to this organization. Chief Brass requested the Sask­ atchewan Indian Cultural College Chief Tony Cote of Cote reserve stands on conference floor to solici. chiefs support for annual holding 01 Indian Summer Games. This year the games will be on the Cote reserve to commemorate that band's of Treaty Four. signing (SICC) produce a small handbook of rodeo rules to replace the unwieldy briefcase full of ordinances which currently sets rodeo guidelines. Brass said the association is deter­ mined to to give youth. participate SICRA an opportunity in rodeo events. president Floyd Pooyak -Narcisse Daniell, councillor with the Sturgeon Lake band, makes plea for more recreational facilities for Indian youth. Youth are getting In trouble because of a shortage of such facllitles, Daniels told All-Chlefs' CoDference. Page 21 \ • �..., � �ATAAVU� SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN ELDERS q U <17' The Saskatchewan Indian Cultural completion of KATAAYUK, This is an eight a and one-half with 38 half-tone portraits book by College of special eleven inch is pleased to the announce cultural and historic interest. eighty-page soft cover book of Indian elders from Reserves in North-West Saskatchewan. An English text with accompanying Cree syllabics appears alongside the photographs. KATAA YUK was published to help commemorate the 100th 'year: anniversary of the signing pf Treaty $ix. The photographs and text together constitute a sensitive and provocative insight into the lives of CreeIndians whose experiences span the last 100 years of the prairie west. I , ------------------------------------- Please send me --- of KA TAA copies Y'IK - Saskatchewan Indian Elders at $5.00 per copy. Name : . Address . � City . -------------------------------------- S..kalchewan Indian Cull ural College Emmanuel & 51. Chad. U. of S. Campus P.O. 80. 3085 S..kaloon. 5.. 11. S7K 359 Phone: 244·1146 I • �NEWS National-International PELTIER CONVICTED JUDGE ACCUSED OF OF MURDER TAKING INDIAN FAVORS Leonard Peltier, leader FARGO, North Dakota of the American Indian Movement (AIM), was found guilty of first degree murder in the 1975 shooting deaths of two FBI agents on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Washington accused U.S. District Judge George accepting gifts .and favors from Indian tribes and asked him to disqualify himself from further consideration of the Indian fishing rights case in Reservation. A United States District Court the Northwest. - and three men of nine jury deliberated for ten hours before women returning its verdict. Peltier, 32, formerly of Grand Forks, N.D. pleaded innocent to two counts of Defence lawyers said first-degree murder. they would file an appeal. extradited to the United States from Peltier was Canada in late December. Canadian AIM supporters opposed the extradition claiming the AIM leader would not receive a fair trial and that his life might be endan­ gered by those who might take justice into their own hands. The extradition order was Justice Minister signed by by RCMP Grand near ' Prairie,' Alta. Boldt of The state said the judge made efforts to acquire per­ sonal knowledge of facts in dispute inthe case and had discussed matters pertinent to the case while visiting' with and feted by Indians. The state mentioned certain luncheons with tribal groups and the acceptance of a gift of salmon and a being hand-carved Indian-motif gavel. STONY BAND REFUSES TO DEAL WITH CARDINAL MORLEY, Ron Basford. Peltier had been arrested The state of Alta. ChiefJohn Snow said his Stony will the riot deal with regional Indian affairs office Band in Edmonton because of the new regional director's decision to hire three American I�dian Movement (AIM) activists. - ' 'INDIAN CAMP TO The PRESS DENE CLAIMS The Dene Assembly FORT FRANKLIN, NWT of the Northwest Territories plans to bring 500 Indians to a tent city in northern Alberta in June to "settle once and for aJI" the land claims of the territories' Metis Associa­ tion. gathering of Indians from the MacKenzie Valley is scheduled for the end of June at Fort Fitzgerald, Alta. near the NWT boundary. The George Kodakin, chief of Fort Smith, said the federal government and the oil companies "will try to buy us off. so we have to make a very strong statement by holding the meeting in Fort Fitzgerald." president of the In­ assembly told complete their strategy during the Erasmus of Yellowknife, dian 'Brotherhood and chairman of the delegates they must - next three sions by proposed or four months because of U. S. and Canad ian Mackenzie impending governments deci­ on the Valley pipeline. Fort Smith Metis, said the selected because it would be close to the time the Metis association plans to present its land claim to the federal government. The assembly agreed unanimously that no pipeline George K urszewski, June date for the a gathering was should be built in the valley for at director, Indian least 20 years. former Harold Cardinal, Association of Alberta, hired the AIM members to evaluate Indian affairs - George new president of the projects on reserves. was a Stony band employee AIM-sponsored sit-in at the band One of the AIM activists who participated at an offices last year to protest band administration and of funds. use Snow said he planned to deal only directly with Indian affairs headquarters in Ottawa and not the regional office. Meanwhile Cardinal was reportedly persuaded by Ottawa to return senior Indian affairs regional staff in Edmonton to their executive offices from basement where he had assigned them to conduct studies in agriculture, employment, Indian-union relations and rooms other areas. Cardinal said ,if the basement rooms were good enough for Indian employees of the department and craft workshops for Indian women, they should have been good enough for the six senior staff who are paid between $27,000 and $36,000 a year. An Indian affairs spokesman in Ottawa said the department fears by "acting rashly" during his first days as regional director, Cardinal "could seriously set back the series of attempts to get Indians into senior positions in the department." [Continued Page 361 , Page 23 ����uu�� W�Y!U(Q) @J�(Q)W Developmt;tnt • • • let's talk about it! DRI;E'S special ARDA program may be of interest . to anyone involved in starting up or expanding an existing business. Applicants must be prepared to employ people /. of native ancestry. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DNS Economic .�' Development Branch La Ronge t�-+ II: . / Dept. of :tr Industry and Commerce Sask. Power Building • Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development' 1874 Scarth Street Regina • of Regional Economic Expansion (DREE) 1919 Rose Street Regina DREE ... OUR BUSINESS IS HELPING SASKATCHEWAN GROW U .�. i.� Regina Dept. :': :'�:�;:.';:•. 1+ Regional Expansion Economic Economique Regionale Expansion ; MARCEL LESSARD, minister �.NEWS Progr:am Endangered; Guidance Counsell0rs SASKATOON Delegates to the All-Chiefs Conference in April gave unanimous support to the Indian guidance counsellors progr a m, which is jeopardized by the refusal of funds by the department of Indian affairs. The Saskatchewan Indian Guid­ ance Counsellors' Association receiv­ ed the chiefs' support for their bid for funds from the department. Pauline Pelly, president of the association, said there are 62 guid­ - . ance counsellors working on reserves in Saskatchewan. A few of them are employees of In­ dian affairs or school units, but the majority of them are employed by the bands. Get.�hiefs' Support submission. She also said that since April 1, the guidance counsellors have been working on have agreed volunteer basis and to work until the end of a the month. Pelly suggested interim funding until provisions for funding can be made in the federated college budget. Pelly said I the Indian attairs branch will not even consider their request until the Saskatchewan chiefs reaffirm their support for the program. She asked the chiefs' support for attempts to finish the training of Ind ian guidance couns e I lor s the province. She said her interests were in the throughout well-being of the children of today and tomorrow. Supporting Pelly's presentation chief Tony Cote who stated that the Indian guidance counsellors who was work for the bands than the ones are more effective who work for Indian affairs. Chief Cote stated you can never find the counsellors who work for In­ dian affairs when you need them. They are always on the road or just driving around, he said. Chief Harold Kingfisher made a motion that the delegation support the guidance counsellors. Cote seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously by the entire delegation. She told the delegation that they have been negotiating with the Sask­ atchewan Indian Federated College and the University of Regina regard­ ing accreditation and these discuss­ ions have gone well. She also explained that the train­ ing program leads to a three-year teaching certificate and eventually to a bachelor of education degree with specialities in guidance counselling. The proposal will be considered by the university council on May 16. She told the chiefs after four months of stalling, Indian affairs turned down their five-year funding Lavallee Elected PIA POT - Elections for chief and band councillors for the Pia pot band of Indians was held on Apri16, at the Piapot recreational centre. There were three candidates runn­ for the position of chief. Elected was Alfred Lavallee with a ing count of S9 votes, next was Roland Crowe with 42 and Lloyd Desjarlais with 2S. The former chief Ken Carrier, along with Gerald Carrier, Joe Kiaswatum and Art Obey with­ drew their names from the ballots. Pauline Pelly, president of the Saskatchewan Indian Guideance Counsellors, makes emotional plea to All-Chiefs' Conference. Indian Affairs has refused to review counsellors' funding. Page 2S �NEWS Special Constables Graduate ,16 Another 16 special, REGINA Indian constables graduated from training at the RCMP depot in - March 31, marking the third troop of constables since the pro­ gram began in 1975. After ten weeks of training, each constable will be stationed in Indian communities across Canada. There were six from Saskatche­ wan, five from Manitoba, three from Regina Alberta and one each from New Brunswick and the Yukon.' The Saskatchewan constables are Lionel. Poitras to be stationed at Loon Lake, C. Merasty stationed at La Ronge, H. Cameron stationed at Balcarres, H. yv. Gardipy stationed at Big River" N. E. Henderson at Shellbrook, and E. Seeseequasis at Cutknife. . From Manitoba they are A. M. Cameron Brandon, G. D. Coch­ rane Hodgson, J. A. Constant The Pas, J. B. Gabriel- Waterhen, A. M .. place at Balcarres. - - There are now 16 Special Indian Constables across Saskatchewan working around Indian reserves. - Bittern, Barnes River The Alberta troop are W. B. Steinhauer Edmonton, J. Red' Gunn Gleichen, and C. L. Potts .. - - - Ponoka. From the Yukon it was R. M. Kay and C. F. Perley from New Bruns­ wick. There were 15 graduates before this troop and there are 10 left on the force plus the six that graduated this year. The graduation exercises consisted banquet and dance at the train­ ing depot at RCMP barracks in Regina. of Constable Cecile Merasty is the first women Indian Special Con­ stable ever to graduate from the pro­ gram. From the first troop, Constable a Words of congratulations were received from the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood, Indian Association of Alberta, and the I National Indian Brotherhood, along with other pro­ vincial government bodies. B. Bellegarde, who was stationed in Balcarres has been transferred to Meadow Lake detachment and Con­ stable H. Cameron will be taking his OpinionsOn Constables Voiced MEADOW LAKE ._ A meeting about the special get opinions Indian constable program was held at the Flying Dust band office in to April. Ken Jamont ofthe RCMP said the program was set up primarily to bridge the communication gap between the RCMP and the Indian people. Mr. Jamont said 30 per cent of the devoted to constable's time was enforcement duties, 30 per cent to act in a liaison or public relations capacity, and 40 per cent to assist in the more complex investigations and to do office work such as making and typing reports. Chief Frank Piche of La Loche ex­ plained that the special constable for any{pecial his r�serve is not making effort to work with the people. All he does when he's on the reserve is make arrests, Piche said. He also said the officer in charge of the detachment will talk good to you face-to-face, but is known to go against you when talking to the other policeman. The officer is known to be two-faced person, he alleged. a real Although asked to sit in when at band council meetings, he has failed to show, the chief said. He asked J amont to look into the problem and try to straighten it out. The discussion then turned to the language gap that existed between the special constable and the Indian people. Some special constables going to reserves cannot speak much Cree and this was one of the important things needed)in bridging the communication gap, participants at the meeting charged. Another question brought up Was the age of special constables. Age does not matter as long as the person is willing to work with the people, . ' Jamont said. The general consensus at the meeting was that if the alcohol rehabilitation centre were re-opened, this would ease relations between the people and the RCMP. Jamont stated that he would look into the comments that' had been made and would take action on the problems expressed. NOTICE The Qu'AppeUe Indian Residential School, Lebret, Sask. will be holding a REUNION, July 29, 30, and 31, 1977 for aU former high school students, graduates, staff members and teachers. Organized social activities, class get-together, _discussion groups and reunion committees will be held. For further information, contact, Paul Poitras, Administrator, Qu'AppeUe Indian Residential School Indians. Page 26 or Fred Starr,' Federation of Saskatchewan _ �NEWS Young People Fleeing Politi�al Responsibility, MeNabb Alleges / PRINCE ALBERT Young - McNabb was speaking to a confer­ ence of SIW A delegates from nor­ thern Saskatchewan.' people under the age of 2S are turned off politically and retreating from paricipating in control of their own lives, Indian women were Isabel McNabb, president of the Saskatchewan Indian Womens' As­ sociation (SIW A) said "if we as 'mothers don't encourage our child­ and the other communities, no one of women to to children clean; and we can alcoholism with prayer." ren properly." Ida Mcleod of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College, spoke about seeking wisdom from the elders, sharing with one another and genor­ combat Senator Merasty reminisced about the Indian community before the use our will." Merasty said in her speech the women, "I brought up 28 children and 17 of them my own; it was good then. Now if women drink, they cannot take care of their child­ Kingfisher urged "get along with people, help one another and if we work together we will get there. We must keep our gates common. Senator dele­ FSI senator told here recently. .ren of alcohol became osity among women. Mrs. Kingfisher said, "Greater , involvement in the affairs of your Lebret Indian Residence Board Convenes First LEBRET Monthly Meeting The first monthly meeting with the new board mem­ bers of the Lebret Indian school was held on April 1, with elections held for the .executive positions. - Elected were Henry M usq ua as chairman, Cameron Oliver as vice­ chairman and Mrs. Noella McKay as secretary-treas urer. The board consists of 13 members from the Touchwood-Pile Hills-: and Yorkton districts. Gilbert Bellegarde from Little Black Bear, Henry Musqua from Keeseekoose, John Hay w a Qu'Appelle They are from Carry the Kettle, Fred Starr from Star Blanket, Noella McKay from Bill McNab from Gordons, Louie Whiteman from Standing Buffalo, Peter Severight from Cote, Art Obey from Piapot, Sidney Buffalo from Daystar and Peepeekisis, Thomas Favel from Poormans. The board uses the portfolio system with the executive chairman member of all committees. , a band help can . seequasis from the FSI Alcohol and Drug Abuse program outlined ways and means of extending the program communities. The women recommended that In­ dian instructors from SIWA's home­ making program be hired by the SICC for courses in knitting, sewing, Noella McKay and Gilbert Belle­ on the planning and training garde upholstery, committee, Fred Starr is chairman with Louie Whiteman and Peter letter and March. The planning of a reunion of all students that attended St. Paul's high school is being planned this summer, with Fred Starr as the co­ ordinator of this committee. The board members �eet every first Friday of the month. res­ to women in their Favel. For the finance committee, Cameron Oliver is chairman with Topics of discussion at the meeting were the vice-principal's re­ port on grade to. Attendance was very poor for the months of February in the Madeline Ermine and Ruth See­ On the education committee,' Maryann Lavallee is chairwoman with Sydney Buffalo and T.homas Severight. On the cultural and recreation committee, Art Obey is the chairman with Bill McNab and John Haywahe .. women " erves. and other skills. Resolutions urged that a ne�s­ be initiated to informed of life skills program be through SIW A keep the people ., programs; a held on reserves; and day-care centres be organi_zed. SIW A also expressed support for Indian-con­ trolled schools and Indian homes for high school children who attend city schools: Myrtle Goodvoice, SIW A secre­ tary, explained how the meeting had been organized. She said idea was not to use for the meeting. "We don't want other to tell us what we want, We, the executive of the SIW A, want r you to tell us what you want." resource one people people , Angeline Roberts said the meeting and "through 'efforts of this kind we can get things done." was a success Sarcee and Stony Indians in Alberta wllI. be centennial of Treaty Seven this summer. Blackfoot Confederac celebrating , The women expressed their app­ reciation for the help they received during the three days of discussions. Page 27 .., �NEWS. Liberal Politicians Eager , . I , To Obtain . SASKATOON eral and - Chiefs Support "But first you have to Prominent fed­ jndication provincial Liberal politic­ ians seemed eager to win the influe­ ence of Saskatchewan's Indian chiefs last month. your cause you want at the us give us some to take up legislature." Malone also said he would be will­ the chiefs cut through red tape and see that doors are opened to the offices of the provincial author­ ities. Senator Dave Steuart, provincial Liberal leader until last December, ing to help During the week of the FSI All­ Chiefs conference no fewer than four Liberal shining lights-Prime Minis­ ter Pierre Trudeau, Transport Min­ ister Otto Lang, provincial Liberal Leader Ted Malone and Senator Dave Steuart-illuminated the Sask­ atchewan political stage. brought chiefs on similar message to the the first day of the confer­ a ence. "The most important thing of all is to fight for recognition of your And only the prime minister turn­ ed down an opportunity to address a' full session of the All-Chiefs Con­ ference. Malone told the chiefs on the last day of the three-day conference he was in complete sympathy with the FSI's aims for Indian government. The provincial Liberal leader said the most important goal for Indian people today is to establish "mean­ ingful Indian government at the level." He said Indians will not solve any of their other problems until they have obtained the power of auto­ form of government," Steuart said. "That fight is just beginning and you're going to win it." [Continued Next Page] reserve nomous Indian government on . , res­ Once that has been establish­ "the other problems will start erves. ed solving themselves."'. , Malone said the Liberal party, now the official opposition in the legislature, is willing to take up Indians' cause in legislative debate if the chiefs want that. "We want to help you explain to the people of Saskatchewan your situation. He urged the chiefs to contact him if there is any issue they want the opposition to raise in the legislature "If you believe the provincial gov­ ernment is interfering with your traditional hunting rights" the Lib­ erals will raise questions on the legis­ lative floor. . " .. Page 28 ( Saskatchewan Liberal leader Ted Malone [top] left his calling card at the AllChlefs' Conference. FSI Chief David Ahenakew consults with Senator Dave Steuart. Libe� poUticians were' �Imost as common as chiefs at the Saskatoon conference. Indian reserves. represent signiflcant electoral blocs in many federal and provincial constltuencies. �NEWS (Continued from .Last Page] He said money allocated federal government for the Lang S�ys Canadians Hear Indi-an, Minori'ty Concerns by the depart­ ment of Indian affairs inthe Sask­ atchewan region must be placed under Indian control and spent according to Indian priorities. He praised the FSI for being "the most unified" the best Indian organi- by Richard Martell of the Saskatchewan Indian He said he had no reason to doubt the fair-mindedness of other Cana­ tlians. zation in Canada." But the senator warned against those who are intent upon breaking the unity of Indian SASKATOON Indians can be assured of fair treatment from other Canadians because many Canadians organizations. are There have been efforts to break in the past and they will that continue in the future, Steuart said. groups, Transport Minister Otto Lang told the All-Chiefs' Conference in April. When people condemn Indian rights and beliefs' 'it would be fair to assume ignorance rather than mal­ ice" on their part, Lang said. unity FSI Chief David Ahenakew prais­ ed Steuart for his support of the chiefs in their battle against Indian affairs' 1975 local government guide­ lines. Steuart, 'shortly after his defeat in the 1975 party's provincial elect­ ion, accompanied the chiefs to Ottawa to meet federal cabinet min­ isters and protest the guidelines. ' - themselves members of The Indian people of minority Canada represent one unique group in a country that has so many 'unique groups, Lang, the member of Parlia­ ment for Saskatoon-Humboldt said. Canada is a great country, the �inister said. And in order to remain great Canadians must try to understand and respect each other. He explained transport he is that not as minister of directly respon­ sible for Indian issues and that he has no authority to deal with problems which involve Indian people on a day-to-day basis. But because he is not directly involved does not mean that he has neglected Indians, he said. "I'm constantly informed as to what's happening and what prob­ lems you face by the executive of the FSI." He assured the chiefs he would not hesitate when asked to speak to the House of Commons on Indian con­ cerns. Lang noted that the federal and provinc al governments and the FSI had recently agreed to a formula for settlement of unfulfilled land entitle­ ments. He said he would cabinet to try his best in that these claims settled. see satisfactorily lilt's not always easy to push are these kinds of problems through," the minister said. "We have people that don't understand the problems that the Indian people face." "There must be more public debate on whether your treaty rights are how In Transport Minister Qtto Lang, MP for Saskatoon-Humboldt, told the April All-Chiefs Conference he believes Canadians are tolerant and ready to under­ stand the problems faced "by Indians. Opposition to Indian objectives is more often based on ignorance than on malice, they We must the problems and ask will sort this out." being focus looked into ... more on we closing, Lang needed told the chiefs communica­ constant tion with the federal cabinet. He urged them and the FSI executive to always keep him alert on any problems which they encounter. Page 29 �NEWS Little Red Reserve Students Graduate From ,Upgrading,· Carpentry Courses I • I \ working by Louise Cuthand the of the Saskatchewan Indian Twenty-four students from Little Red River reserve recently graduated from their up-grading and carpentry These classes are funded through the Saskatchewan Indian Community College and ,Canada Manpower Centre. The up-grading class, the second one to be held on the reserve, started the end of November, 1976, and con­ tinued until April 7. This year's class numbered thir­ teen, four of whom were last year's students. Some of last year's students are now employed in various fields. One is running the local initiatives pro­ courses. ' gram (LIP), while another former student is studying grade 12 in Prince Albert. in preparation for work with the La Ronge band. Still another student is with the 'Alcoh­ olics Anonymous Commission. This year's students have been busy applying for jobs as well as take other classes to fur­ ther even more their education. Two students have applied for an art applying to through the community college; four would like to take the Indian Teacher Educati�n Program course lTEP), ors two Cree instruct­ applied and one would like to take a as trucking course, probably at Moose Jaw. Others have not yet made any plans. This year's class also includes a father, mother and son team. The parents have been out of school about 20 years, but they said they are really enjoying the course. Eleven of the graduating class have been taking a carpentry course which is funded through the Canada Manpower Centre. This course extended from Jan uary 10 to April 1, but Gordon Brown, the instructor, said they have asked for a two-week extension. These eleven students were taking basic carpentry and now will be .. ( Page 30 for the housing program Chid Miles Venne of the La band and Chief Allan Bird of Ronge the Montreal Lake band, both con­ gratulated the graduating class and gave words 'Of encouragement to the on reserve. The grad uation started off with Pat Ermine and George Ermine, elders from Sturgeon Lake perform­ ing the pipe ceremony. students to keep up the good work. They also pointed out the import­ ance of education. The afternoon's activities were enjoyed by all those in attendance. A dance followed later on in the The ceremony was -followed by a banquet which had been prepared by the students themselves. Everyone had .their fill of turkey with all its trimmings and different evening. salads. Sutherland New Chief ./ After One Arrow Vote ONE ARROW Leadership on the One Arrow Reserve has changed hands with the recent election of 28 mittees, within the Saskatoon dis­ - trict. One of his job requirements is to determine each reserve's needs in adult education programs, which are then delivered through the commun­ year old Henry Sutherland as Chief. His only opposition came from Robert Daniels. Incumbent Chief Gordon did not seek re-election. Napope ity college. His work record includes two years Records Clerk for' the Lands Branch of of Agricul­ The council also made a complete change-over as four new c 0 u n c i I as Department members were, elected. The newly .elected councillors are Richard John, Henry Baldhead, Louis Prosper, and Norman Paul. Two women coun­ cillors from last year, Dorothy ture in After two years in Regina, he moved to Saskatoon where he took a farm machinery mechanics course at Kelsey Institute Prosper and Rose Paul, did not seek re-election. Sutherland was on coun­ cil during the last election. several places. It was during this time that the Saskatchewan Indian CuI t u r a I College first offered the fndian teacher education program (ITEP) and the Indian social work education program in Saskatoon. Sutherland applied and was accepted into ITEP, graduating in March of 1976. After his graduation, Henry joined the staff of the community college, where he is now employed. - Sutherland, his wife Margaret to work and their four children reside and Arrow closely with different chiefs councils, and school com- of two ficate, after which time he worked in Sutherland is presently employed with the Saskatchewan Indian Com­ m nity College as field co-ordinator for the Saskatoon district and, the Shellbrook Indian agency. His work field co-ordinator has enabled him at the end years. Sutherland received his certi­ Sutherland said his first task as Chief is to re-organize. He'll be meeting with his band, and from this meeting should have an idea what the people want and where to go from there. as Regina. reserve. on One �NEWS Deteriorating Classrooms Concern Montreal Band by Florence Poorman of the/Saskat�hewan in. Lack of a library handicap to any school, paricularly to Cree cultural and put\them serious Indian I The Montreal Lake band council is concerned about the poor school torical programs. programs and inadequate facilities for the students on the reserve. J. J. McCarton Associates Ltd., a students consulting firm The affairs, concluded four classrooms adequate were manent structure. These classrooms his- ment rooms. This would relieve the ' gymnasium will, by improving the sports the needs of a school tion which is expected to serve and did not need major renovations. and popula­ expand even more. But the lower-floor classrooms totally inadequate because of lack of light, not enough windows, temporary classrooms until such and poor ventilation. Two of these affairs There is were classrooms are in noise and heating an area find the facilities 25 to each - extremely room cramp­ J gymnasium now struction, would serve as under provide proper classroom - Doug Cuthand, editor of the Sask­ atchewan Indian from late 1975 to January 1977, won first prize for By Septem ber, the band council school to administration of the Programming has been inadequate and the band wishes to improve physical education and pro­ high grade 12 by 1978- Space is required if a wider range subjects is to be offered. Cree language and culture, special Eng­ of scale More are meetings with Indian affairs planned. are some of the under consideration. If children not now in school are attracted back by new programs, there would not be enough space to political reporting in a minority pub­ lication in the Unity Awards in Media. Cuthand won the prize for his story in the October 1976 issue entitled All You Wanted To Know About, The Task Force. The story described the struggle of-Saskatche­ wan's chiefs against the 1975 local he won second prize for political re­ porting. The Unity Awards in Media are presented annually by the depart­ ment of journalism of Lincoln Uni­ versityin Jefferson City, Missouri. lish and Math programs, and Indian history which is now offered on a minimal scale. subjects porary classrooms, it will be con­ demning students to a year of crowd­ ed conditions and frustration. government guidelines, their sub­ sequent trek to Ottawa, and the eventual establishment of the task force to study the conduct of Indian affairs in Saskatchewan. This is the second year in a row Cuthand has won an award. In 1976 79. minimal improved education for the young people on the reserve. Unless the de­ partment of Indian affairs is willing to provide even the minimal two tem­ an Sask. Indian Ex-Editor The former editor of the Saskat­ was awarded a major the journalistic prize last month second year in a row he attained distinction for his work. , vide per- chewan Indian There is great need for temporary classrooms for the Montreal Lake school. over Indian a The Montreal Lake band has taken the responsibility of providing Wins Journalism Award space. will take school. need for two department of fit to provide worst base­ con­ convenient space if divided into classrooms. This obviously would defeat the pur­ pose of building the gymnasium, and would not the sees two and ed. The as replace the problems exist. The 200 students - open time desperate a could pressure for space. attract new physical education programs. Ex­ pected �chool enrolment next year is about 203. Existing facilities will not Indian ,hired by is a and Doug Cuthand • •• • wins award The Saskatchewan Indian was both the only Canadian and only In­ dian newspaper to figure in the com­ petition . Page 31 �, NEWS Band Takes Over Halfway House; Now Into Gas, Restaurant Business by Florence Poorman of the Saskatchewan Indian The Montreal Lake band has over the highway business at "Apetow" Halfway) House on 'Highway 2 north between Prince Albert taken ' and La Ronge. The business is now operated by band members. To establish the business took a lot negotiating with' the department of Indian affairs and other officials. The Montreal Lake band have operated businesses before 'this on the reserve. The take-over of the Hudson Bay store five years ago and its' successful operation prove they' have the ability to do so. The Apetow Rouse consists of a coffee shop, which serves full course meals, and a gas service., Operating the business and train­ ing the participants are Robert Wil­ son and his wife. The trainees are Bob Bird as manager, and waitresses Flora Bird, Shirley Bird, and Doreen Bird from Weyakwin. Wilf Bird and Lanny Bird will be the gas attend­ Apetow [Halfway] House, located on HIghway 2 halfway between Prince Al­ bert ana La Ronge, has been taken over by the Montreal Lake band. Above are Allan Bird [left] band chief and Bob Bird the new manager of the restaurant an� gas station. ants. A Downbeats Collect $150 As Winners spring cleaning was. made by the staff, and helped reserve volunteers from the to prepare the place some Of for business. The station represents an import­ ant economic achievement for the band. PIAPOT eight prize Reserve residents have always had to depend on different means of employment, such fishing. This guiding and brings employ­ experience to the members new ment and as venture of the band who otherwise wouldn't have the .opportunity to run a res­ taurant and gas service. The band council will have full control of the financial end of this business, have the band secretary will more work. so some Owned and operated by the people of the Montreal Lake band, the ser­ vice is superb. On your way to La Ronge, stop, have a coffee and relax. Page 32 held - Piapot Reserve A talent show with contestants money on competing 'of $150 the Piapot was tunes backed with a fo r top Third prize of $50 went to Bryce Wolfe and David Sayer with their instrumental "Black Velvet Waltz". reserve. sponsored by the pow-wow help raise funds for the Annual Piapot Pow-wow to be held on August 19, 20 and 21. Fourth Cappo prize was John J. split Bryan Rain­ winning $12.50 - his fiddle and each each. Other contestants were Barbara and Delbert Kiaswatum. intermission, Maur ice Anaquod, During Anaquod, the Saskatchewan king of fiddling, played many old tunes time and really deserve first consist of Philip Wolfe, lead; Julius Wolfe, vocalist; Marcel Wolfe; and Joseph Sayer on bass some prize. They which made everyone feel like dancing. guitar. Second prize went to Billy who Anaquod played instrumental on ville vocalist, Stealing the show was the band from Muskowekwan, the Native Down Beats, who won first prize of $150. This band has been together for by the Down Beats, prize of $75. , recently It was club to \ Talent Show , The judges for this show were Maurice Anaquod, Grace Admas; and Pearl Bellegarde. �' ,. .. � .. NEWS Sai�a,�.h:·�ljf)4rg$S .Chiefs ,.. "., J' i' t ." .4 To Prepare t ') • � , I ., 1# Bock Surrendered Land Way��'�j�:";,G�" '> .J ,10: � j.".. • ' byR.t���::�f i dian' affairs o(t�.�lJau...e,!·' '''�.;' : . ; ' �" � -' ., " ti�nspi'P '." s�id there �, ,.- SASKATOON �. �f'''' Sot .Sanderson Utgt(4";�hiefs, t� .����I a l�g: hard look ,at the ways, to regain S.\llT7 endered land C;).t the :AU Ch,iefs' Conference here in AP111,., '. The FSI first vice-president :4.nd .. are of hew this r: stands in trust- In r discussing the land surrenders issue among the bands. He recom­ mended that any band which recap­ trust should be exercised. those of Indian . use There have been many warped interpretations of Indian rights over. . , <, He said that the t�',sit�tion: :::!sa�.·: .' \. . Indian gives the minister of Indian affairs the right to dispose of Indian lands, has dope. much to undermine Indians' And. t�e ' . �' government had passed the Manitoba Act to protect the settlers. It not only protected their lands, it also guaranteed them funds if they developed those lands the years, the FSI vice-president ' land! set aside those lands for at least five years and discuss on the band level its future tures surrendered way , chief of the James Smith band-said a series of workshops and :seminars win "0 much to, clarify, for the who �ill,�e'pressmg jO, ... ,; get their lands back, �_"'5�tiYity ,!'� -the about interpretations ests, rather, than people, he said. _, ',. Because of'the Sanderson explained how to go people, Sande�son several tends to �nt�rpret Th� goverI}me�t a which favors Its inter­ . " .bands trust rela­ a to Indian A�t, whlc? further for settlement. The, country was wide open for any land grabbers and land affected many SUbject, SahderSQnref\lsed...tod�s� P!lp1i�y but, �,v.e tile. chi ,fs, �,' proprietary interests. report on what he' called' "bQr<1�( ".' . He said in talking to the elders I" activities" ,.," bands surrendered to the researchers have found the Indian Many federal government l�rle �f the p�st entrusted res�rve 'PQrtion� .:pf. �e��6�� lands with Indians for generations their reserves for non wh\t� settleyet unborn. ment, particularly 'during the openthis of Ing years century. Bands were This meant no Indians or govern offered money and other' ind uce'-.. ment could surrender those lands, he .mentsto give up their lands: said. the chiefs the told. Sand�rson fSI' At workshops earlier in April, treaty, research �9d, �Ight� �IPnch: "bands had discussed the many diff­ .was finished ��tll the fi�t phase .of erent ways "that our land was stolen 'work and was going intp 'the ��Ops.i, � from us." s�e�ulation details .. reserves. ' ' , ' Sanderson . r going to stated if hidians are get their lands back they had better have as air-tight a case if the claim was going to court. " .. . as - He said there -' have been warped interpretations from government over the years and the Indian Act leaves a lot to be desired as it gives the minister of Indian affairs the authority to take the land away for public services. " ' , , . . p��whkh�clud��ili�bu�fu" _.,.�.'������������������������� the Broadview, Tonchwood " F'ile' , , � Hills, Kamsack .and Battleford ':. areas. "We areconcerned as to lip,w.' the bands make their presentation", \t,. the Qf f,t, requesting depa.rtlJi:e:qt' l.ndian· affairs to take . a "We band acti?�"on.la�d.�1�iJP6: use. son on Band declaeasions-would treaty JA' M. ES FSI, Won a landslide victory for- his third term as James Smith chief: .. Procla�atton ,of, 1?�, gu��ng protection ag��st'�Qfls)9!��JP;n,.�rf;!�\. by fraud 'i �,,+ He said the Fsi�witt-"f\�Q���lp;k'.';; �' .' Elected in�.at.the con�tit\:1,t�otl.\��'i�\.,1 ... .members, ,A'�o running for chief was William Head and Marius McLeod. \ - ">, " SMITH- Chief Solomon ' , , council James Burns, Jerry Con­ serrpus question as- to �.Detfu�t.·a.,,' .stant, Walter Constant, Isaac Dan­ surrender is valid." ,', x:'" s. � � id.s. -Lawrence Marion and Clifford .:Doubts about t.he:'.valtdi�i «(.:" ,�S�nders,�n: The election also saw five surrenders have, been s�an;C;i voted into the council con-'. stitutional lawyers, :'/�. :�'.: ,,(�, '-:",'Ruben Burns, Martha Constant, ,j were last year's ' • , . , ! ";y. h.�'�'l� Illtw members I t� �epa�����;�r.'�n-:.j/ �.. , 1 1.,1 ,� " ",', /. rI ':" .. fl � ". .Jo lI. f':'· '" ." McLean. , campaign speech, Chief Sanderson stressed the important issues that lay before his band in­ cluding land claims, securing of treaty rights and the recognition of Indian government. "Weare reaching a critical stage in the political development of our stated Sanderson. comm unity, " 'Roderick Head, Leonard White- per cent of the out to cast their vote in support of Chief Sanderson and t4e council. J./�, .. l 1 , J ',J. I) :' 'J �;. ,'f.l/'�: ;"':;,r .t"j � Approximately 90 eligible voters turned ,I ',r" J.�:,",;,,' ;,.""1 .�.'/")/' • Angus In his _ . " Although head, and Sanderson, first vice-president of the bi,ba�ed .: r�ghts �O:l�n(t:q.�. !�:'Ro!al �, '.." • .. " 1 , , d A J ames S· mith I'n L and s I·let _, pt:oPQ$�'ni t�e ",ban(f�,. declaration," <:hie{'�'��; �" said. "�: ;'/J< are . S',_' an. d erson I s R e- El ected ChiIef • '" : ", t ,;/ I '/ " � ... ( Page 33 �Saying It For Saskatchewan Indians MOCCASIN TELEGRAPH" CKBI CJNB . CFAR· ,/ North Battleford Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Prince Albert Saturday, Flin Flon, Manitoba Monday, 8:00 p.m, 6:00 p.rn. CJVR Melfort Thursday, 6:00 p.m. CJGX Yorkton Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. CKRM Regina Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. - Telling it like it ;'s on seven· weekly radio stations �:J U . Rated as one of the best Indian of the Indian publlcations in North America, "The SaskatchewanIndlan" is the united voice ' people in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Indian , 1114 - Ceritral Avenue Prince Albert, Saskatchewan enclosing $6.00 by cheque or money order for a one-year subscription. to Indian people in Saskatchewan, please include your Band and Treaty Number. I Free am Please send it to: Name: Address: TreatyNo.: _ __., _ _ / �NEWS This winter Alex Greyeyes and his wife Vicki travelled east across the Atlantic Ocean and discovered a �hole new continent. T APWE CONTINUED We warned him not to go because we that the earth was flat and they would just black void. currently out trying to sell the Band Work Program for the Saskatchewan region. A letter containing the program was sent out to the district offices on February 11. Indian Affairs is However Alex whole made to the treasury board dated the funds for the program. There is no guarantee that funds for the Band Work Program will be forthcoming, but be that as it may the treasury board submission does not ask for one cent for the Saskathche­ A submission March 3 wan was Pagan me time and to be a bunch who tend to lie around inhabitants will be known only two million dollars but Saskatchewan region it can ask, why is Indian Affairs wasting their leaders time by selling a nonexistent to our on the beaches in as Canaries. Weare currently recruiting for, an expedition to conquer and pillage this new land so if you are' a blood­ thirsty killer or a soldier of fortune or just a plain' old fashioned scoundrel, contact your nearest FSI office and sign Lucky King received his copy of the from Indian affairs recently but un- Man Chief Rod housing policy fortunately his copy was in French. He replied to Indian Affairs Minister mand with a letter in Cree syllabics. new W men All­ a translator to tell me all about, just as you are going to have to get someone to translate this:' "I'm just trying to emphasize the Indian fact in Can­ The letter said: "I had to new get housing policy was ada," King said. "Besides it will give Ahab Spence some­ thing to do." Spence is special assistant to Indian affairs assistant deputy minister Cam Mackie, and former pres­ ident of the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood. Ed Foster, the environmental health officer for the North Battleford Indian Health zone, had to make a trip down to Saskatoon this month before Prime Minister Trudeau's visit. His job was to check out the places where the Prime Minister would, eat and check the pool at the Holiday Inn should the Prime Minister wish to a only discovered a people living there. generally uncivilized not also Alex and Vicki were looking for the Canary Islands when they discovered the new world so from now on the program? take they appeared a submission for the only lead what the are fly certain off into various stages of undress. region! no reports that he world but there He stated that requesting The total program is with new were dive. I up. After this new world is conquered and the inhab­ itants subdued we will send over settlers to develop the land and Indian missionaries to teach Indian religion to the heathen savages who so badly need straightening out. Our Cultural College will play a major role here. colonies become more developed we will have accord with the original people. Walter Gordon will he dispatched as a treaty commissioner to make sure that we gain legal title to the lands. While the As the to reach some final agreement has yet to be worked out there are con­ siderable deserts and mountain ranges where reserva­ tions could be set up to protect their unique way of life and keep, them out of sight. But first new land and we must get over there and plunder the lay waste to any past civilization they might have had. "And of course this makes Alex Greyeyes a national hero. We will name cities and countries after him and even devote a special day each year to his memory. I " NATIONAL. _NTERNATIONAL CONTINUED i ' : I·J t ._ JUDGE CRITICIZES SURRENDERS DECISION WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent Supreme Court upholding surrenders of reserve land in South Dakota has serious ramifications for a large number of Indians throughout the U. S., a Supreme Court judge has decision , said. Supreme Court determined by a 6 to 3 decision that the original boundaries of the Rosebud Sioux Res­ ervation were legally diminished by acts of Congress which opened three-quarters of the reservation to nonThe Page 36 Indian settlement. . r » In the dissenting opinion Justice Marshall said-the general rule in such cases had been that legal ambiguities were to be resolved to the benefit of Indians. ," "Today, however, the court obliterates' this by holding against the tribe when the evidence concerning Congressional intent is palpably distinction and amiguous, erodes the general Indian statutes.", principles . for interpreting \ . �NEWS [Condnued from Page 2] memories about our lauguage are as follows: 1. "Upestsikehas" (young golden eagle). This is the one who has the black tipped tail feathers (called wuttune) in our language. He also has, nice wide feathers for feather bonnets or bustles (dancing fea­ thers). He continues to have wide feathers but they slowly lose whiteness as he gets older until he is known as the spotted golden eagle .. In our language he is now a "kihao". He has a golden brownish head. 2. "Upestimik" (little or y'oung bald eagle). This one is all black when it is young. His feathers are narrow in width and if you make bustles and all you have is these kind, you wish you had the golden eagle feathers. As it grows older the bald eagle turns white from its neck to its head and its tail feathers alsor turn white. This is the age when it is known as the "miksiw". 3. "Upisk" (giant eagle). This is the one we hear the stories about. It will carry away buffalo calves into the sky, perhaps to use as food-s-who knows? It may be mythical but we have the word in our history and our language. Yours respectfully, Barry Limping Man Stop Story Disputed Dear Editor: In the March issue of The Sask­ atchewan Indian, there is an article on page 14, �ith the heading: 'Brass, Dubois, Get College Seats'. A quote , - from this article reads as follows: He <. eter Dubois) is founder and past president of the Fort Qu' Appelle Urban Indian Association. I would, in order to keep the records straight, like to point out that Peter was not the founder of the Urban Indian Association of Fort Qu' Appelle. He was not even at the very first the first elected the association and present Federal Civil Servant Tries News Manipulation Letters urging editors to run re­ marks favorable to Alberta's new regional director of Indian affairs '. the Public Service Com­ mission PSC) to all native publica­ tions late in April. were sent by The letter, from Gordon Miller, information adviser to the PSC's native employment program, said "it would be appreciated if you were prepared to help. balance out some 0 the unfair publicity being directed ( toward Harold Cardinal." "It is of special native employment) concern to the program that unfavorable publicity may have a detrimental effect on the future appointment of native people to positions of higher responsibilityand authority," Miller wrote. ... "Without some clearing of the air, overflow of unfavorable reaction could also impair the efforts of prominent executives already app­ ointed to similar positions of auth­ ority in other areas," he said. an M iller referring to the appointments of treaty Indians Fred Kelly and Elijah Smith to regional director posts in Manitoba and New Brunswick. was Miller attached a news clipping from the Ottawa Citizen quoting Bill Shead, co-ordinator of the PSC's office of native employment. He urged' editors to carry Shead's remarks which appeared in the daily column The Bureaucrats, written by Citizen staffers, Frank Howard and Kitty McKinsey. served in that capacity for a number of years, during which time I was The story said: 'Bill Shead, coordinator of the Public Service Commission's Office of Native Employment, feels the in­ cident reflects worse on the six white secretary-treasurer. public meeting but president of was Yours ., • J. truly, servants than ... on Cardinal, 'Shead concedes that Cardinal does have his own distinctive way of doing things and that part of the problem may have been poor com­ munications: "I don't think they would have reacted this way if they had fully understood what Harold was trying to do." 'However, he feels that Cardinal's subordinates should have supported him rather than complaining to de­ partment officials in Ottawa and to the press. 'They Indian Affairs) didn't hire a token Indian, they hired a person to do a competent job," Shead says. 'They the six public servants) should have realized that and they should have been giving him the support that was required.' 'Shead feeis the six have damaged their own credibility within the de­ partment by "airing their dirty 'linen in public. If they would do it to Hardold, would they do it to Cam Mackie or some other white public servant?' However, he feels the issue is not color: 'Now I would question hiring anyone of these people on the. grounds of disloyalty to their boss, any boss, I don't is.' care what color he 'One Indian affairs spokesman said Cardinal's actions 'could seri­ ously set back the series of attempts to get Indians into senior positions in the government,' but Shead doubts the incident will have any long-last­ ing effects. . 'He isn't worried about any reper­ cussions on his office's programs to promote hiring of native people. 'It's on the front page today, but it will be insignificant in the total context of things,' he said." Mary A. Thomas, Melville, Sask. Page 37 �practices include: Regular use of certified seed; Careful seed cleaning; cropland is divided into four climate, vegetation and soil type. DividingJines do not represent distinct changes over a short distance. The change from one area to another is gradual. The pamphlet, "Varieties of Grain Crops for Saskatchewan, 1977" provides Saskatchewan areas details of which crops particular are pawa, a • • • • recommended for each high yieldin-g are variety. • Careful and proper preparation of the seed bed; Selection of the right crop for the circumstances involved; are recorrimended varieties. Glenlea and Pit" c 62 are recommended utility wheat varieties which should be sown early to obtain high yields. The license of Norquay has been revoked because of soil applied granular, and gaseous Fertilizers contain nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and other elements essential for plant' growth. They supplement available soil nutrients. Soils should be analyzed before fertiliza­ tion to determine the amount and kind of fertilizer . .. 65, Dufferin, Lin ott Noralta, Nor­ , recommended flax varieties. should be found free from Prussia Acid flax Frozen are before using it for feed. Recommended Fall Rye varieties are Puma, Cougar, Frontier and Kodiak. Torch, Span, R-500, Midas and Tower are recommended rape varieties. Recommended Field Pea varieties are Century, Trapper and Triumph. Good seeding I . reqUIre d and Terra. . . Saskatchewan soils are generally deficient in phosphorus. Optimum nitrogen levels increase yields. Nitrogen-phosphate fertilizers are widely and effectively used throughout the province. Forty pounds of 11-48-0 fertilizer should provide a five bushel per acre yield increase on sumrnerfallow wheat. A six bushel increase should be expected from 85 pounds of 23-23-0 fertilizer on stubble. These are rough guides only. Increases will be higher or lower depending on a variety of varying conditions and circumstances. J In the story OUR MISTAKE Bellegarde, an FSI education liason officer, was incorrectly identified as Pearl Lavallee in a caption under a picture in the March edition of the Pearl Saskatchewan Indian. A story in the February edition of the Saskatche­ wan Indian mistakenly identified the principal of Stanley Mission school as John Stobbe. the principal is K. T. Desjarlais. Page 38 liq¥id . Recommended Oat varieties are Harmon, Cavelle, Garry, Hudson, Kelsey, Random, Sioux the depth; rates; unprofitable. . Raja Seeding only recommended varieties; Timely seeding. Only are eligible for CW Grades. Malting companies, prefer other varieties to Hector and ve,'y little of the Hector variety is being purchased for malting. Fairfieltl, Fergus, Galt, Kondike, Peguis and Windsor are listed Feed barley varieties. and • placement at recommended fertilizer materials have been found effective for field crops in Saskatchewan. Foliar or seed applied materials have generally been found ineffective and Bonanza, Betzes, Conquest and Hector barley Redwood Seeding • are land Good seed • seed from bleached Sundance at the proper • ' bread wheat seeds. Wascana, Hercules, Macoun and Wakooma are recommended Durum Wheat varieties. Winalta, Kharkov and listed Winter Wheat va,rieties. seeding stubble; soil moisture before Testing • Canuck, Chester, Manitou, Napayo and Sinton problems in distinguishing its diseases; Use of high-germination seed; Recommended fertilization; • compared recommended Chemical- seed treatment to control insects and to Nee­ area. Bread Wheat varieties other • based on In fact, on partial March issue Chitek Lake bands which have been land entitlements in the was left out of the list of recognized as having a legal instance the story also refers to 160 acres per person as part of-the formula approv-' ed for settlement of claims. As indicated elsewhere in the story, the correct tigu re is 128. entitlement. In one A story in the March edition' of the Saskatchewan Indian said equipment used in a carpentry course on the Little Red River reserve was owned by the band. In fact, the atchewan Indian equipment is owned by the Community College. Sask­ � ... �SPORTS Golden Hawks Topple NW Angles In High-Scoring Hockey Tourney The Gordon KENORA, Onto Golden Hawks once again topped the North West Angles No. 37 from White Fish Bay, Ontario by a score. of 13-11 in the final game of the all native hockey tournament to win top prize of$800, plus the championship - finals 37. against North West Angles No. trophy classed as and Charlie the most valuable the tournament. Besides winning the champion­ Hawks received two other for their performance. Garth Geddes received the Best ship, the trophies Goalie Cyr was player of - - - The Hawks performed at their best, scoring 12 short-handed goals. trophy. This al was an eight-team invitation­ Midget C�iefs two-day all-Indian hockey tourna­ ment sponsored by the Kenora In­ dian bands. The tourney was a double-knock­ out draw with teams from Saskatche­ Manitoba and Ontario. For the first game it was Shoal Lake defeating Sioux Lookout Thun­ derbirds by a score of 7-4. The second game saw Gordon Golden Hawks trounce Big Island 12-1. In the next games, the Winnipeg Tobans downed Kenora Braves 11-8 and North West Angles No. 37 defeated Wabigoon 5-3. In the second round, the Golden wan, Hawks defeated Sioux Lookout 13-5 and they advanced to the semi­ finals. Winnipeg Tobans played their second game against Big Island and won by a score of 13-3. The third Angels game saw North West defeat Kenora Braves No. 37 8-2 and advance to the semi-finals. This ended the first day of the tourna­ ment. On Easter Sunday morning, it was fast and exciting game between Wabigoon and Shoal Lake, which ended in a tie and went into sudden death overtime. Shoal Lake advan­ ced to the semi-finals. a The n�xt game was another fast and evenly fought game between north West Angles No. 37 and the Winnipeg Tobans. The No. 37 proved to be a better team and downed the Tobans 4-2 and the North West Angles No. 37 proceeded to the fmals. In the semi-finals, the Golden Hawks defeated Shoal Lake by a score of 9-6, and moved into the Down P,oundmaker Raiders The Cote Midget Chiefs defeated Pound maker Midget Raiders by a score of 9 to 5 to win the F-SI Midget Tournament held in Meadow Lake, March 26 and 27. Favel with two goals, and Duane Tootoosis with one. Late in the third period Pound­ maker was starting to show the strain of The game started off fast and furious with a lot of body contact. Then at the 8:43 mark in the fir s t period, Orville Frank 01" the Raiders fired the puck in behind Cote's tender to put them ahead by one to the end of the period. In the second again by one row, but went to Lester Favel of Poundmaker. an The best goalie was from Duck Lake. In other games played in the tour­ nament, Beardy's defeated Pasqua 5 to 4. In their first meeting, Pound­ maker defeated Cote 6 to 4. goal. Cote then came roaring back with three quick unanswered goals which put them ahead by two 'goals until the second period ended. a players seemed to have extra strength as they made some fast rushes finally playing out the A trophy was awarded to Donald Shingoose for highest point-getter. The most valuable player trophy period, on two games in clock to end the game in their favor. goal goal Donald assist from John Cote to tie up the game, but the tie was shortlived as Hugh Favel fired a blistering drive from the blue­ line to put Poundmaker ahead Shingoose scored playing the Cote ' Duck Lake won by default over Onion Lake who failed to ice a team. Flying Dust bombed Waterhen 14 to 1. Little Pine failed to ice a team so Muskeg was given the game. Cote and Water hen faced off in the B side which saw Cote whop Waterhen 11 to 2, and in the A side Poundmaker, in a close game, defeated Duck Lake 7 to 6. - period,' In the third the Cote Chiefs showed the crowd why they have been champions for two years as they fired five goals behind Poundmaker's goalie while Pound­ goals in the Cote maker put three net. Scoring for Cote were Donald Shingoose with two goals, Leslie Whitehawk with one, Herman Sever­ ight, one and Fred Cote, one. For 'Poundmaker, -it was Lester This then gave Cote and Pound­ maker the right to meet in the finals to determine who would be the 1977 champions. , The well-organized with some very fine was enjoyed by tournament hockey played the fans. Page 39 �SPORTS I Page 40 �PEOPLE Lamanite Generation To Tour Sask. The Larnanite Generation, an anywhere. BYU is supported and Indian song and dance revue, will be performing in various Saskatchewan locations in May. The 2oo-member troupe is com­ financed by the Church of Christ of posed of Indian students from throughout North and South Amer­ ica who attend Brigham Young Uni­ versity in the state of Utah. BYU, is purported to have the largest and most successful post­ secondary Indian education program / The Lamanite Generatlon, an 200 members, all students at Latter Day Saints (Mormon). According to Mormon mythology, the Indians of the Americas are des­ cendants of one of the lost tribes of Israel, the Lamanites. Hence, the troupe's name the Lamanite Genera­ tion. The follows: troupe's itinerary May 23: Cairns High, is as , N. Battle- ford, 1:30 p.m.; Saskatoon Centen­ nial Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. May 24: Duck Lake Student Resi� dence, 1:30 p.m.; Carlton High, Prince Albert, 7:00 p.m. May 25: Cote Reserve, 1:30 p.m.; Carry-the-Kettle Reserve, 7:30 p.m. May 26: Lebret Student Resi­ dence, 1:30 p.m.; Regina Centre of the Arts, 8:00 p.m. May 27: Brandon. all-Indian song and dance revue, will tour Saskatchewan in in the state of Utah. May. The troupe has about Brigham Young University Page 41 �, , PEOPLE . Urban Study May Go To P .A., N. Battleford SASKATOON The director of the FSI urban Indian study said in April financial support to 'extend the study to Prince Albert and North Battleford now appears likely. Rod King did not elaborate on have been what the - would provide the new funds. The ,$100,000 study is now limited to Saskatoon and Regina. King said one of the aims of the study is to find out how band mem­ bers living off the reserve can be properly represented in the FSI. He said he did not want urban In­ dian associations to challenge the FSI's authority. And any move by urban Indians to join non-status In­ agencies surveyed when completed this fall. the study is Meanwhile, Saskatoon Alderman Hughes is expected to present to council the interim report of the Helen committee established to investigate possibility of setting up a native­ community liason committee. Hughes told council in April she was still confident significant pro­ gress toward alleviating racial prob­ lems could be made if such mittee is put into operation. a com­ ED. Feehan in Saskatoon. taking members of the FSI executive April 29 to discuss ways in which the association could operate without jeopardizing Indian treaty rights. '. workers have now abandoned their original method of finding respon­ dents through referrals by friends or acq uaintances. , Bellegarde said the workers are using the Saskatoon ward divisions and' seeking respon­ Instead, dents door-to-door. He said he hopes the vast of Indians Page 42 living majority in Saskatoon will After at Success It ,�as further her' education in the area of social work and continue to work with Indians. The association had been rebuffed earlier in April when it asked the Saskatoon district chiefs for full representation at district meetings, George Peeace, Saskatoon FSI Bellegarde, supervisor of the study in Saskatoon, said study course always her wish to work with Indian people and finally she received the opportunity to do so through the urban Indian study. After the study is completed, she would like to Members of the Saskatoon urban Indian association were to meet with Willie secretarial she worked for four years. milation, he said. Regina. a business college, she worked with various agencies, one of which was the alcoholism commission where or district representative, said the chiefs felt the association was chall­ enging the authority of elected band councils and reserve government. The urban Indian study is now in full swing in both Saskatoon· and Elaine Pinacie, originally from reserve is married with three boys and is now a band member of Piapot Muscowekwan. She received most of her schooling in Lebret Residentikl School and completed grade 12 at Metis organizations' would play directly into the hands of the federal government's policy of assi­ dian Elaine Pinacie Sylvia McNab Sylvia Lauren McNab is' a treaty Indian ftom Gordon Reserve. has worked with the FSI as' She VTR manager for treaty rights and research. After that, she return­ ed to school and finished 'her grade 12 at Balfour technical school in production Regina. "Returning to high school at ·my age was quite an experience," Sylvia says, "but I'm glad I did." McNab plans to further her, education but has not, decided what study. "I want to go into some­ thing where I can help Indian people in the future." McNab is concerned with the to problems of Indians living in the city claiming they have been virtually ignored by Ind ian affairs and the FSI. \ AI Terry Al Terry is a treaty Indian from the Cowessess band. He was born in Brandon, Manitoba some 32 years [Continued Next Page] �PEOPLE Last Page] from [Continued ago. . years. She received her education in Terry attended Lebret Residential School for his first year of primary education. He completed his second­ . a youth counsellor at the native alcohol centre. Keewatin is quite concerned about the effects of alcohol on native Regina. coming to the FSI as people. a fieldworker on the urban Indian survey, Terry was involved in sales and various managerial the city. director of the women's activity centre and she also worked oh a housing survey with the Regina Indian Society. She feels that it is important to have such a study for Indians living in urban areas. She positions throughout Since Terry reserve, he is facing the has lived on a of the problems living in the city. never aware Indians Balcarres and Regina. Before work­ ing with the FSI, she was employed ,as ary education at" various schools in Before Debbie Keewatin is a treaty In­ dian from the Peepeekisis band and has been living in Regina for ten Debbie Keewatin was '11 Years At Indian Affairs Vi Fiddler has been with the de­ partment of Indian affairs since 1966 when she went to work for the North Battleford office after completing a business course in Saskatoon. She remained with the North Battleford office as a secretary until 1970 when she transferred to the newly formed district office in Sask­ atoon. Duck Lake agency and Shell­ brook agency had amalgamated to form the Saskatoon district. In December of 1975, Shellbrook Indian agency re-opened its doors after the four bands of the agency became disillusioned with the Sask­ atoon district. The four bands are Sandy Lake, Big River, Chitek Lake and Witche­ kan Lake. , Ready to meet any challenge, Fiddler asked for a transfer. She was the only secretary until March when two trainees came on staff. Now they have a total of six girls working out of that office. and she said things are running smoothly. Fiddler has' recently returned from Ottawa where she took a two-week course in band training. This course dealt with everything bavine to do with band membership, Richard Hoostie membership The urban supervisor of Indian study the Regina is Richard including births', weddings, Hoostie. He is a member of the White Bear band. Hoostie received his ed ucation in Bismarck. North Dakota and lived most of his life in the northern nned States. Before he was coming to the federation, employed as a tield officer for the Saskatchewan Association of Human with Rights for eight months and native employment survey in­ vestigating the history of employ­ a ment of Indian and Metis Regina under a living in local initiatives programs. grant. Hoostie's interest lies in Indian problems. ana divorces. This course is an on-going two-week course training two to four people ata time. She said no bands in Saskatche­ wan are looking after their: own band membership lists. She is presently looking after the band lists for the four reserves. Fiddler's work doesn't end, here as she is also a payroll clerk for Daniel Sasakamoose. Sasakamoose is the construction supervisor for the agency and looks after all capital Vi and Herb Fiddler Fiddler, her husband Herb and their two children reside in Prince Albert. Herb also works for the Shellbrook agency as social services administrator. Page 43, �PEOPLE 88 Youths, 14 Elders Gather In Conference Youth: Elders Conference was at Prince Albert Indian A held Students' Residence from 16. attendance In were April 11 to 88 young "Education good and the is where you learn the evil. "Stand on your own two feet. "The world has changed; it demands money. people from across the province, representing six districts. There were 14 elders, eight councillors and the co-operative staff of the PAISR. This conference was sponsored by "Welfare is spoiling the people today; hand-outs is all we get. the Saskatchewan Indian 4-H pro­ gram with the assistance of the Sask­ 85 years old and it's a beautiful dream for me to talk to atchewan Indian Cultural College presented their ex­ and knowledge of the In­ Indian elders periences dian c-ulture. Allan Ahenakew said, "What good Indian. No matter how rich you are,)t will do matters most is to be a . you we fused ."1 g�od. a chief for two years, I a bunch of con- end up with people. I am young people. "What (SICC). no "Being know we need is great leader­ ship." It was an excellent time for the children to make new friends as they spent a week together. The students residence is equipped with many recreational facilities. Philomene Gamble was one of the 14 elders who attended the youth­ elders workshop. She evidently en­ herself as she watched the joyed young people's activities. / iI • • , . iI • iI • iI iI • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • at the Prince Albert Indiarl Student Young people from throughout the province attended a youth-elders workshop as elders dance a pow-wow prevlde music on hand drums. Resident recently. In the residence gymnasium, young people I • Page 44 �- .' \... V f" l... in your stories, letters, Keep sending poetry, artwork, criticisms, etc., to: Anna Crowe Curriculum Studies and Research Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Department College Box 3085 SASKATOON, Saskatchewan INDIAN RESERVES century ago', the Indian peo.ple of Canada signed treaties with the Queen's The representatives. treaty rights which were grants to the Indian people were in return for land and a way of life which had been theirs for hundreds of years and which they were now giving up. A . "With the of huge tract of land came the promises of people, free medical care, free educa­ tion, hunting and fishing rights, payment of annultles (treaty ceding a taxation to the Indian no money), agricultur�l.implements, and the exclusion of sale of liquor 'on reserves. This can explain why promises made important to Treaty Indian people". [The Indian .Family, 1973, p19] are so / Ther� land on approximately 2,250 reserves in all of Canada. �'Reserves" refer to the bands of Indian people live. The American India s call these tracts of· are which land "reservations", There ,but the Canadian Indians than there use the word "reserves". . './ bands. Saskatchewan has approximately and 69 bands. In many cases, a band may have its members Ii,ving on several reserves. For example, the La Ronge band members live on several separate 133 are more reserves are reserves reserves which have different istration office and A they' are names. known as Their affairs the La are Ronge handled by Band. one band admin­ . is owned by all its, members and is held in the trust of the federal government (Department of Indian Affairs). No one member can own or sell any part of it, though individuals or co-operatives are encouraged in all types of enterprises such as farming, lumber mills and building construction. The chief and council, who are elected by the reserve members are the governing body and make all decisions, recommendations and actions concerning the members and the land, and according to the rights given to them in the treaties. (Continued Next Page) reserve I Page 4S - �• CHILDREN (Continued from Last Page) A reserve, as stated in the treaties, is a place where Indian people can live if they take it away from them, although Federal government theirs, wish policy papers of ·1948, 1969 and 1975 are aiming at doing away with reserves and the special status of treaty Indian people. to. It is no one can be and is used in many ways: to grow crops, livestock, such as oil and timber. The reserve can also support a and to develop natural wide variety of recreational, commercial and industrial activities. Some reserves are I more progressive than others and there are agencies to help individuals and groups to Land on a reserve can resources . become more financially and economically independent. . { QUESTIONS AND ACTIVITIES 1. Place these words in alphabetical order, ceding rep resentatlves century treaty implements exclusion individual enterprise progressive �any reserves are 4. How many bands 5. List some are there in Saskatchewan? Q. on Why do bumblebees hum? Because they don't know the - ' / , \ Page 46 - putt _:__-- _ your reserve. Q. What goes putt putt A. An over par golfer. n � there in Saskatchewan7 of the activities that go A. .. . co-cperatlve 3. How look up their definitions. t�en - words .. putt? �CHILDREN / A SPEECHLESS PICTURE LAURA IRON CANOE �KE, SASK. Page 47 �CHILDREN CONTEST you with a contest. FoHow them as they travel home and you will find-out what the clue is. Make sure that you follow the path. You have until the end of June to work on the contest. This contest is open to children from These two boys are helping . Grades 1 - 8. " lXJ C � rt:!J @ WI lliID f& 1I 00 IA � 0 a � /fJ @ � W � I? � 0 .n :g PUZZLE boy was out checking his traps and became lost. Help him the trapper's cabin, 'but don 't jump over any lines. This back to . Page 48 find his way �CHILDREN SEEK A • • WORD PUZZLE - 1 The locate the WORD following o.f Saulteaux are names reserves on a of'Saskatchewan, map in Saskatchewan. See if you then look for the names in the SEEK reserves can � a puzzle. B MUS D' F j A G L Q'U S M H B Y : I W e e 8 W PET U N G G L M P D H J A T D B N .F R .y I X I S e YAM I K AS LaS E VUE E M K Q w·e T E K A. L H� C EEL E T' a E TEE R Z D F S P M P W A V Y K E E G HaD F B E U e G Y L S L J G'V D a Q Muscowpetung N F E XED Q seE H U A N Nut Lake G J X G Okanese LzaLTNMIIAB'KHNYN Pasqua A M H K P K G . Chagoness. Cote F . Fishing Lake H N \ IRK Keeseekoose Key Leech Lake Muscowequan Sakimay Sa ufteaux U e E K A L U H Q N eRR V As Long As The Sun Shines W B E W Y K E S H I SUA a. T' E P B- D J Z .e C S Z a ESE N A K a TUN B X X e G B R A F N A E I A L X F PAS QUA Y Z Q A . U J E V T S M P 'E W K While others scorn the task; Only I the noble brave ' . My domain is ....the eye range Of what now remains. I roam a pace behind; , This Red Man's pace I bind. For me my eyes received . Masquerades I for the way I behave. the freedom years, pride of my brothers tears Only to be wiped away by waste Of my foreign brother's taste. mourn The A grievance which they perceived; Yet I don myself in colors adorn Drenching in a weary storm. Shl"rley Sanderson Box 704 Kinistino, Saskatchewan Only I could unveil my mask SOJ 1HO Page 49 - �POW-WOW ------------------------------------------------ Fifth Annual FILE· HILLS INDIAN i· M· iu:rtrit��ltihl on . . S'arblankef Grounds �- D9'v Money Drums Will Be Paid for All .Contes.ts�-r­ Daily-Rations Daily GRAND ENTR·Y DAIL Y Dancers and Singers Must Register Exhibition an� Competition Dances For All Age �II OFFICIALSI CIIainn.: Ronald Wakeup, ,.,...., * r,....., Box 382, Balcamtl, Sak. SffriIanIc.t BafHI, * Phone 334-2206 * Chief .nin Starr, Balcarrel, Sask. Starblanlcet Band, Phone 334·2206 Art Walker, * BaIcoml, Salk. * Okan.s. Sa'"', Phone 334-2205 .* I CONCESSION ON GROUNDS Committee Not Responsible for Accidents' R.C.M.P. to Enforce Locol By-Lows Covering Traffic. liquor. Drugs Everyone Welcome! Sponsored II, rile Hills Pow-Wow Committee - - - - - - - - - - - Page 50 - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - � - - - - - _.- - -- - - -.- - - - - - �/ 4-H ROUND,UP J By: INDIAN 4·H" PROGRAM Sub. P.O; #"6 SASKATOO� • " . - "\ " PATUANAK'4-H M·ULTICLUB ' . April 5 was the end of several months of 'work' for 4-H members and leaders at Patuank, The nine different "projects had worked to meet their goals. Peasant blouses were finished. The string-art decorated the school library walls. Leather purses lined one table, knitting and cro­ cheting another. Hand stitching and advanced sewing groups proudly displayed their hours of efforts. Activity demonstrations such as hockey and judo added another interesting dimension to the club's activities. A cooking project was unable to complete their work but had met several times 'in the preceding weeks. Several parents were at the afternoon display and activities at Patuanak School. Parents, club members and other students alike all appeared to enjoy this special day at school. Achievement ribbons and 4-H club participation certificates were" presented to all 84 of the clubs' register­ ed 4-H members. Every member' received equal award for their efforts. Les Ferguson, coordinator of the Indian 4-H Program represented the 4-H Office at the event. A delicious supper of chili and bannock had been prepared by some of the 4-H leaders and parents. The several big pots of chili quickly disappeared after first helpings, seconds, thirds? Films, and slides of the Indian 4-H Camp annually in August were shown. Leaders and members of the Patuanak club are as follows: . .. [Continued Next Page] \ Page 51 ��H PATUANAK .,.H MULTICLUB r�'_''_''_'��----�--� CONTINUED t Hryniuk, Andy Blackburn, Ed Gunn, Carol Estralshenen, Cecile Blackburn, Mary Jane Campbell, Anna Frim, Mary Gedre, Marjorie Paul, Alan Hamal­ t t t - iuk. MEMBERS Marlene Tcho, Sandra Wolverine, Rose Wolverine, Mable .George, Doreen Wolverine, Georgina Maurice, Linda Wolverine, Doris Dawatzare, Margaret Maurice, Linda Campbell, Louise Wolverine, D'Jonaire, Rita, Roma Janvier, Brenda Aubichon, Theresa Janvier, Jeannine Hryniuk, Beverly Maurice, Deborah Maurice, Hazel Maurice, Lena Apesis, Margaret John, Eva McIntyre, Tiny George, Diane Apesis, Priscilla Tcho, Bernice Apesis, Rose Dawatzare, Lucy George, Mary George, Flora Gunn, Marlene Apesis, Aldina Maurice, Georgina McIntyre, Christopher Apesis, Paul Apesis, Craig Aubichon, Garry Black., Frank Gunn, Ron Gunn, Lariviere, Darcy; Darcy Larivierre, James Mispounas, Peter Wolverine, Zedman, Maurice; Mary Aubichon, Malvina Aubichon, Malvina Lariviere, Anastasia Gunn, Celina Maurice, Cecil George, Irene Wolverine, Leona Aubichon, Albertine Apesis, Margaret George, Sylvia Gunn, Fabian Campbell, Marlene Campbell, Veronica D'Jonaire, Bernice Aubichon, Clarise Aubichon, Rose Lariviere, Brenda Lariviere, Louise Maurice, Denise Janvier, Florence Lariviere, Louise Lariviere, Janet Roy,. Ronald Campbell, Maurice GUDlt, Victor Black, Lawrence D'Jonaire, David McIntyre, Robert D'Jonaire, Frank McIntyre, James Aubichon, Richard Maurice, Ernest Estralshenen, Jerry John, Alfred Dawatzare, Russel Black, Norbert Wolverine, Mervin Aubichon, March Lariviere, Larry Gunn. PATUA'NAK :. LEADERS Morris \ t 4-H and the Volu'nteer : Spirit t t t My 24 hours spent recently at Patuanak was a re­ warding time. People were good to me, taking care of me , and concerned about my welfare there', ' I can't help but think that the quip 'one has to feel good about themselves before they can feel good about other people' holds true. ." That 'good feeling' seemed to prevail during that time since the 4-H club there had just held their Achieve­ ment Day. Truely, there were many examples of good the 80 plus membership. Quality workman-, and practical designs were common to any articles that the 4-H members had produced in their crafty projects. A 'group' feeling had developed among the sports groups such as judo and hockey. The adults who had volunteered as 4- H leaders seemed to be as pleased as anyone. Seeing a group of young "people start and complete a project gives a helping adult a sense of ,efforts by ' ship, bright colors . satisfaction too. If it had not been for those adults, that particular day would not have happened. Sure, there are days when a volunteer; 4-H or any other, thinks twice about what they are doing. "Do people really appreciate what I'm doing for-them?", they ask. "The time I'm spending working with ;these 4-H'ers is time taken away from family or other. interests". If funds are needed, dipping into one's own pocket may , • turn a volunteer off. Such are the disadvantages. advantages come in "mental" rather than in Nobody gets very rich as a volunteer 4-H leader! Contributing to the community is time well spent. Laying the need for young people to 'grow socially and in mind cannot be measured in dollars and cents. Seeing the smiles of 4-H members proud of their work is often enough of a "thank -you". 4- H kids are- thankful to 4- H leaders for opening a new "door". �hether expressed or not, parents, too, thank the volunteer leader for helping their son or daughter. Being seen �s a committed 4-H volunteer is proof of a helping person whom people resThe money wages. ' pect. , ';'valleys" of th 4-H Considering the "hills" -and leaders role, let's hope the "hill(s" win out. At least they seemed to at Patuanak. ' " ��������������� Page 52 �I ADVERTISEMENT EMPl.OYMENT OPPORTUNITIES . . 1ST FLOOA,'BANKAL BUILDING. 102 BANK STREET, OTTAWA, ONTASUO K1P -SN4(813) 236..()573 . TELEX 053-3202 NA TIONAL. INDIAN POL.ICY DEVELOPMENT SECRETARIAT' The Secretariat will be a' team of technical experts providing reports, advice and recommendations for decision the Indian by Policy Development Committee of the National Indian Brotherhood. All former sub-committees and former National Committee activities will be under the direction of this Secretariat in order to provide the direction and support which will ensure quality reports and recommendations to the Indian Committee. National This unit reports Indian Brotherhood. directly to Policy Development the Executive Director of the I A.· DIRECTOR ROL� Under the direction of Executive Director of the National Indian Brotherhood the Director of the National Indian Policy Development Secretariat develops and supervises a program plan to produce quality reports and recommendations for decision by the Indian Policy Development Committee of the National Indian Brotherhood Executive Council. He/She supervises the work of the various committees of the I' ational Indian Brotherhood. He/She serves as organizer and manager of the Policy Development Team and reports bi-weekly to the Executive Director. . RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Directs, establishes priorities, co-ordinates and supervises thework of three (3) professionals and one (1) secretary and supervises the Indian Rights Research staff, the Indian Act Study staff and Indian Resource Information Centre staff. He/She also co-ordinates the efforts of the following committees chaired the ._ by 2. various program directors from the Program Branch of the National Indian Brotherhood: Socio-Economic Development, Housing, Indian Rights Processes, Indian Act Revision, and Education, et al. Serves as Team Leaderfor the National Indian Policy Development Secretariat. He assigns responsibilities for performance to the Policy Development Advisor, the Policy Development Analyst and the Policy Development Writer to ensure rapid and efficient completion of studies and recommendations on tasks assigned to the Secretariat by the Executive. Transmits reports to the Executive Director from the Secretariat Team and from the committees, ensuring that advice and recommendations on all major policy planning matters pertaining to India� Policy are sup­ ported by submissions, statements, publications, and other texts. Designs and implements arrangements that ensure input and feedback from the organizations of the National Indian Brotherhood, Ensures that Secretariat Team activities are on schedule. I 3. 4. ' 5. performed [Contlaued Next Page] Page S3 �ADVERTISEMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: This person is expected to relate well with professional and non-professional staff, to ensure clear under­ standing of work expectations on the part of staff, to develop-and maintain excellent working relations with the Executive and with the member organizations. The Director will have a background in management and be yvilling to work as many hours as necessary to get a task done on schedule. Some travel throughout Canada is required. The Directorwill have some knowledge on the issues facing Indians as they seek self­ determination. He/She will have first hand experience with reserves. He/She. will have to objectively and succintly report what manaqernent alternatives assigned to the unit. are . qualifications SALARY: Commensurate with possible at a given time to complete the multiple tasks and experience. B. POLICY DEVELOPMENT 'ADVISOR ROLE: , Under the direction of the Director, National Indian Policy Development Secretariat, the Policy Development Advisor conceptualizes and articulates models of realistic alternative approaches for policy development which assure collective Indian action and recommends samples of policies which will support collective In­ predictable efforts of alternative decisions faced by the Indian Policy Development Committee in thespecified task/issue areas. He/She develops recommended long range policies that will maintain collective Indian action on Indian Policy. He/She in co-operation with the Program Development Analyst and the Program Development Writer prepares Secretariat Team reports according to the schedule designated by the Director. He/She reports to the Director. dian action. He/She will prepare forecasts of the RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. In co-operation with other Secretariat Team members designs a bi-weekly Secretariat Team plan of action. 2. Reviews all forms, procedures, materials of Indian government past, present and future, and utilizes these characteristics in designing policy alternatives. 3. Analyzes available information and recommends procedures to move idea or policy to action. 4. Reviews and analyzes continuously the Department of Indian Affairs and National Indian Brotherhood policies, procedures, time, schedule and plans and recommends actions that will assure appropriate impact and ti!11ing of policy alternatives arid initiatives. 5. Prepares models and representations of concepts and ideas being suggested. r KNOWLEDGE AND \ I SKILLS: This pen.on is expected to be an experienced policy advisor with background in systematic and analytic fore­ casting techniques. He/She should have experience in developing policy papers for elected and representa­ tive organizations that must answer to their electorate, He/She should have a background' in systems analysis, evaluation studies, and program developmenfplanning. He/She must have a derponstrated record of rapid and facile writing under pressure. He/She should be experienced in team research and report writing. He/She will .ave to get along well with professionals operating under heavy time and task pressures. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. ( , C. POLICY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST. · ROLE: Under the dlrecnon of the Director, National Indian Policy Development Secretariat, the Policy Development Analyst collects all information which will assist the Indian Policy Development Committee:. (a) to .mdsrstand and act on ·recommendations for alternative policy initiatives; (b) tc clarify, identify, and select issues for policy study, analysis or action. He/She will develop and operate the procedures for collecting, describing, and analyzing reliable information ensure input by on topics assigned to the Secretariat by the Executive. He/She recommends procedures ,to and feedback from member organizations. He/She in co-operation with the Policy Development Advisor and the Policy Development Writer prepares Secretariat Team reports according to the schedule designated by , .. the Director. ;-ie/She reports to the Director. [Continued Next Page] , Page S4 "r .• , �ADVERTISEMENT . RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. In 2. 3. co-operation with Orqanizes-a system the other Secretariat Team members designs a bi-weekly Team plan of action. collect and categorize information about Indian Policies issues from whatever sources exists; the system shall be designed to assure that the information is objective, reliable, valid and readily accessible. to Prepares tables, graphs, charts and other reports which present the information collected in makes analysis rapid and efficient. Collects" assemblies, and analyzes information and prepares preliminary working papers. a form which , 4. 5. Identifies information needed from sources internal and external to the National Indian Brotherhood and makes arrangements to collect and tabulate this information so that it can be utilized by the National In­ 6. dian Brotherhood. Organizes the 'Indian Research Information Center to make the information collected available in form to the member organizations of the National Indian Brotherhood. a useful KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: This person is expected to be an experienced researcher with a strong background in social sciences. He/She should have been involved in large scele surveys and be familiar with questionnaire and telephone polling techniques. He/She should have experience in developing graphs, tables and other visual. aids for data presentation. He/She should have experience in policy development. He/She must have a demonstrated record of rapid and accurate writing under pressure. He/She sh9uld have some experience in team research and report writing. He/She will have to get along well with professionals operating under heavy time and task. pressures. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. . D. POLICY DEVELOPMENT WRITER ROLE. Under the direction of the Director, National Indian Policy Development Secretariat, the Policy Development Writer prepares understandable reports, studies and summaries of the reports and studies of the Secretariat r: for action by the Indian Policy Development Committee. He/She will prepare written materials, review, rewrite, edit and prepare final copy of Secretariat working papers, reports and Executive Summaries. He/She will assure that the language of the reports is both of pro­ fessional quality and useable by decision makers who are Indians. He/She in co-operation with the Policy Development Advisor and the Policy Development Analyst prepares Secretariat Team reports according to the schedule designated by the Director. He/She reports to the Ditector. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. In co-operation with the other Secretariat Team members designs a bi-weekly Team plan of action. 2. Writes preliminary working papers which summarize the concepts, procedures and.objectives of the Secretariat Team. . . 3. Writes, edits rewrites and prepares the preliminary drafts of studies and data collected in a clear, logical and related fashion. 4. Prepares status reports, on Secretariat studies in progress, for member reports that state the models, organizations and the and Indian Policy Development Committee. 5. Edits and recommends changes in materials prepared by other Secretariat Team members. 6. Edits and produces the Final Report and prepares the executed summaries of these reports. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: This person is expected to be an experienced writer with a background in social science research and possibly in newspaper writing. He/She should have experience in writing about complex social issues andsome exper­ ience with policy studies. He/She should have experience in preparing Executive Summaries and identifying critical information for study and review by He/She in team must have a record of decislon-makers. quality writing for public consumption. He/She should have some experience research and report writing. He/She will have to get along with professionals operating under heavy time and task pressures. . , SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. , [Continued Next Page] Page SS �ADVERT DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICA TlONS: 15 MA Y 1977 J' Submit curriculum vitae to: Mr. Ron Albert, Executive Director, . . National Indian Brotherhood, First Floor, 102 Bank Street, OTTA WA, Ontario K1P 5N4 Chief and �Uncmors attend.lng the AII-Chlefs' Conference are packing up after three gruelling days of workJng sessions. The chlefs are headlng home to deal with day-to-day problems on their reserves. The confer­ ences provide a forum where delegates throughout the province can exchange ideas, discuss new ways to tackle . . problems, and renew old ftiend$hlps� . , �NATIVE WRITERS CONTEST Writers of Indian stories Four dealing or with Eskimo ancestry who aspect of native some prizes of $200.00 each will are life, residents of Saskatchewan may to to native appeal enter original children and teenagen. be awarded to the winners and their published. manuscripts will be Deadline for entries is October 31, 1977 Send all manuscripts to: NATIVE WRITERS' CONTEST 3 c/o PROVINCIAL LIBRARY 1352 WINNIPEG ST. REGINA, SASK. S4R 1J9 panel of representatives from the I.O.D.E., the Federation of Saskatchewan India�1S, Society, the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Department of Culture and Youth and Provincial Library will judge all manuscripts.) 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Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 7, no. 4 (April 1977) Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals Description An account of the resource Contents: FSI's Sanderson Meets PM: Trudeau Says Time For BNA Act Parley By: Albert Angus April 1977 Chief Outlines Concept Of Indian Government By: FSIN SASKATOON - A new concept of Indian government, entailing sovereignty for Indian people within Confederation, was outlined by FSI Chief David Ahenakew to the All-Chiefs Conference in April. April 1977 Study Finds Incompetence, Negligence: Dept's Operations In Total Disarray By: FSIN April 1977 Bentley Argues Water Safe Although No Standards Set By: FSIN Red Earth Reserve water April 1977 Federal Cabinet Accepts Formula For Entitlements By: Lloyd Brass The federal cabinet has approved a formula for settlement of Saskatchewan bands unfulfilled land entitlements earlier agreed to by the province and the FSI. April 1977 P.A. Judge Upholds Indian Right To Hunt For Food In Wildlife Units By: FSIN April 1977 Deteriorating Classrooms Concern Montreal Band By: Florence Poorman April 1977 Sanderson Is Re-Elected Chief In Landslide At James Smith By: FSIN April 1977 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 1977-04 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Angus, Albert Brass, Lloyd Poorman, Florence 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 1977-04 Hunting rights https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25945/archive/files/5a74f61df6425df5aacfe7c1c7883a49.pdf?Expires=1784764800&Signature=KDCEnnnc-inzQqs9Mv%7EqayljWaSuYhJQbUl8pLbuwtFBOvM0uyu7XMETAn3WF2aAGJR--l5ShlFE1qmLfoRwjQegQCcGdrwzY4F9ece9BXfPi-VdDs8Bvj2utRS-a1bXabpf%7EvZMfajUZeHB1qX2eMtuQIX8JUuDB4b9BlrIf91IZliMMjs3EMgoaEfiO5ME9HCkZQq8O1TPcaDstUHh70br0o8gZzpwQwuHLgoraOwXE%7EWm%7EtB-Ar4nzZwSUxhGkr4zmIWDhpRsJx1M9WaXT5ClPDkQwPGK6RN3bLvIjsHaXUYjN7mQt6bn8DGmq%7EX8-DBUK6hA7Udj8Rd0T4hh4A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 6922f921d879dcfa03f84cb110cd2b53 PDF Text Text �MONTHS OF THE YEAR JUNE PASKA WEHOWPISIM HATCHING MOON This is the time when duck eggs are gathered, belled and eaten. Ducks lay their eggs in nests close to the water them is easy. The eggs are fit to eat only during the earlier part of the month. so gathering Strawberries, saskatoons and other berries activities. are ripening. People all over are busy preparing for the summer's �.. I /' 1 This paper is the official voice of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. It is intended to serve as an , __.J.__ ZLi1 c -==-�. effective vehicle for Indian opinion in this province. -===:::J __ ttttttttttttttttttttt The . monthly publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians 1114 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Signed articles and opin­ ions are the views of the individuals concerned and not necessarily those of the Federation. ' ISSN 0048-9204 Second Class Registration Number 2795 DIRECTOR Return Postage Guaranteed of COMMUNICATIONS Wayne Ahenakew 764-3411 EDITOR Geoff White 244-1146 • Table of Contents : EDITORIAL NEWS - ' .. , SPORTS - , CHilDREN 4-H Page 3 Pages 4 33 Pages 34 44 Pages 45 & 46 Pages 47 & '48 . , � REPORTERS (Sports Editor) Lloyd Brass Yorkton District 542-3104 Lyla Lavallee Ft. Qu' Appelle File Hills r - District 525-9842 I Richard Martell Meadow Lake District 236-5654 Louise CutHand Saskatoon District 764-3411 Florence Poorman Prince Albert District 764-3411 . Archie King North Battltlford District 445-6126 TYPESETTING, LAYOUT and PHOTOGRAPHY Edgar Thomas .JoeThomas MOCCASIN TELEGRAPH Keit� Howell Radio Producer 764-3411 F�nd.du.Lac boy gives the camera his gaping smile. HIs by mining development [See story, Page 5]. A Ufe may be affeeted Dale Burns Technician The Saskatchewan Indian/June-Ju/y/Page I . , t �LEnERS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor must be No Recognition given they or practising military fighting fires. Appreciation are a north. The to extend my thanks of the 'incident well ' Near Wollaston Lake, fire threat­ ened a large Gulf Minerals fuel supply'. A helicopter was readily made available to bring men into the, area. After four days, it rained and the fire was put out. The men, 'two of whom we sick, were left in the area without a suffi­ cient food' supply. Transportation I was there to protect the fuel supply but not to take the men out. Many ended up the ten miles home. Even in newspaper reports, little mention was made of the native people who were evacuated in some walking areas. However, there The Saskatchewan were many of the lives and of their fellow citizens and of an Im­ portant natural resource. Allan Blakeney, Premier. ho�es �sociation for me' behalf of the on Government to the organizations and individuals who have earned the gratitude of the people of Saskatche­ wan by fighting these fires. I know that Indian people are resources following preservation I don't know the lads personally but I used to ride in rodeos with their fathers a few years back. When you get older the ground gets a little harder, so I decided to quit. I'd like to know the address where I can get in touch with the Sask­ atchewan Indian Cowboys Rodeo (SICRA). Also if there 'are posters advertising SICRA rodeos this summer. appropriate time, therefore, fighting illustrates this. tine,_ Dear Editor: I would like to congratulate the four young cowboys who attended the rodeo school this spring from Red Pheasant and Sweet Grass. Dear Chief Ahenakew: All the fires that ravaged our nor­ thern'woodlands in May appear to be, out or under control. h seems an forest fires for the benefit of corpora­ tions whose only concern is not the native people but the L Following is a letter sent by Premier Allan Blakeney to FSI Chief David Ahenakew concerning the work of Indians in quelling the recent outbreak of northern forest tires. I have yet to hear anyone commend the efforts of the many native people who were involved in the fire fighting. It is ironic our Furthermore, they is you identify the Editor. Pinay, Regina. exercises can be employed in such situation and not at other times. I name or use a, that Donna to people name providing yourself to this. the 450 Armed Forces personnel, called in from Alberta, who fought the fires. A Prince Albert radio station commended the army men for their efforts. Soldiers are paid by the government of Canada whether are withhold your pen . comments I feel I should make. Apparently about half a million acres of forest land were burned and according to various reports it may have cost the provincial government millions of dollars. were .of parklands, and the cost of fire fighting operations. The point I want to make IS 'that our people are always judged on negative things and nev�� on our accomplishments. The military and others did a good job but so did the native people who were involved and they should also be recognized for Dear Editor: After reading numerous articles and hearing many accounts of the recent forest fire situation in nor­ thern Saskatchewan, there.are a few Many compliments signed, otherwise they will not be printed. If you wish to the number of reports acr.es timber land burned, the provincial on always quick to respond and I amtold that emergency ers were reserves as during the bulk of calls, the r understand - firefight­ Child's View the southern Dear Editor: My name is Ruby Ann. I am ten years old in grade 3. I finished the contest in thesnews book and I like your stories, pictures and word 'puzzle games. to be needed. Saskatchewan justly proud of this Good-bye. fine response to the call for volun­ ' The Indian tee s. an important Indian/June-July/Page 2 people have made contribution to the behind the chutes old times, boys. Clifford Wunter, Punnichy, Sask. a SICRA member among readers could help Mr. W unter out The Editor. as many 300 men, but these turned out not The Federation of over our also offered to send Indians may feel hope to s.ee you Perhaps the recent drawn from the northern . reserves. to fire I to talk Ruby Ann, Leask. [Continued Page 12] �/ , DITORIAL Recent prospects for mining development on several Saskatchewan reserves have made desperately clear the need to give band councils the kinds of governing power which are'l justly theirs. In'May, officials of the department of Indian affairs tried to get the agreement of the Red Earth band to a reserve surrender which would permit private mining c mpanies to search for helium and uranium on reserve land. In June, Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. wanted a similar agreement from the Fond-du-Lac ' band so the company could extend its exploration for uranium on the south shore of Lake Athabasca. (see story, page 5). Both these matters are still under consideration by the bands, but it is clear that the manner in which mining development would take place under each of the proposed agreements would undermine the authority of the band councils involved. Mining development on Indian reserves in Canada has traditionally occurred Indian Act mineral regula­ according to a pattern established by tions and the Indian itself. Act! Before any development takes Indian bands agree to surrender to the federal government the power to neootlate 'on their behalf mineralleases for exploration and development on their reserves. Without due care and attention to formulatlnq terms and conditions to the surrender, a band can very simply vote itself out of the process of development of its I • ;/' .. arbitrarily-!ormulated p'ace, own resources. ! . r : Indian affalrs argues :that a band can simply write into the surren­ der agreement any terms and conditions which it wants mining development companies to abide by. Department personnel self-righteously insist that the band council will be closely consulted throughout the entire development process and that its e'very wish will be the mining companies' command. I If this is so, is it not then loqlcal to ask why the surrender is nec sarY in the first place? If the band is going to be, able to control the development process even under the surrender agreement, why can't the band simply enter into a direct lease agreemtmt with a mining company in the first place without ever signing a surrender? Well, Indian affairs claims a band is not a legal entity and cannot on its own enter . such agreements. We beg to differ. Band councils are the duly constitated and elected representa­ tives of Indian, people and they must be recognized as having the powe to direct the of all those resources which are collectively owned by band members. Development cannot be directed through Indian affairs' much vaunted consultation process. Indian people in Canada can attest to a long and sorry history of -hollow consultations leading to arbitrary bureaucratic decisions. And a surrender document signed in advance of all development cannot in its terms and conditions take into account all the possible contingencies associated with mining exploration and development.· It is now time that Indian band councils assert the power and autho,ity of Indian ' development . government. They must be , directly involved in economic development on The Saskatchewan their reserves. IndianlJune..JulylPage r 3 I �NEWS Tapwe By poug Cut,hand I Last month this column created quite a fuss by pub­ the proposed changes in the administration of meeting In the May 3 of the standing committee on Indian affairs, Mackie was asked the following question by Holmes, Indian affairs critic" have any regional directors-general been appointed without Indian parti­ cipation on the staffing boards?" Mackie replied: "No, sir,' not to my knowledge; not in the last 18 months." A year ago, Joe was lishing Indian affairs, particularly in the. Saskatoon district. A lette outlining the changes was sent to Cliff Starr Emil Korchinski. It was label ed restricted and by confidential. Naturally it was passed around and discuss­ ed without any confidentiality. After all, we're all In­ dians. The reason it was a secret was to keep the, Indian affairs staff calm. Once again the was ... Leask appointed regional director-general and I don't recall any selection board or stamp of approval from the Indian community at that . kept department with their own self-preservation than they were with the welfare of Indian people. Sometimes I think we have only survived in spite of Indian affairs and I not because of them. more time co�cerned or since. The Centre for At the recent Indian government conference, theories and ideas were flying around thick and fast. Senator John Tootoosis observed that after World War II Germany, although defeated, was given aid and allowed to rebuild by the right that Germany was a nation. Research and Develop­ (CENTRAD) has been developing Training, ment in Prince Albert training packages for bands much to the displeasure of our community college. Their training package reflects narrow Indian affairs thinking. The latest training package from CENTRAD is called "training band education authorities for Indian .' control of Indian education". Remember the local government authorities outlined in the local government guidelines of 1975? It appears that CENTRAD is institutionalizing the philosophy of the municipalization of Indian reserves and the destruction of band govern- Gerry Hammersmith, an F.S.I. staff member, then suggested that if Indians wanted their nation rebuilt, they should surrender. ment. . I Who benefits from Indian affairs? In this year's budget, the department will payout $13,000,000 for thei employees pension plan while at the time treaty anmfrties will cost only $2,700,000. In the training package one important chapter is It should be called, "Indian control of CENTRAD". Last month the Native Bilingual Education Confer­ (NABEC)' was held in Saskat on. The staff of the Saskatoon Indian affairs district office were not per­ mitted to go. A few broke 'tank and attended anyway. The result the remaining staff them "Indian Why all the fuss? The pressure to close down the North Battleford Indian Hospital has come largely from the/ department of national health and welfare. The original capital cost to ,build the hospital came from health and welfare, but all operating costs were financed by the provincial hospital services plan. In 1976, the pro­ vince paid $665,632 for operating costs. Health and welfare paid just over $110,000, but this to missing. . - �ame ence .called - lovers" . corresponded Overheard in Ottawa recently PhD Fontaine, the head of the local government branch, former chief of the Fort Alexander band in Manitoba, son-in-law to Ahab Spence and personal friend of Cam Mackie, assistant deputy minister of Indian affairs, said, for what it's worth" Noel Starblanket will not run unopposed next time the National Indian Brotherhood holds their elect­ ions." ... I The Saskatchewan IndianlJune-JulylPage 4 average cost overrun which a provincial pumicipality would be expected to pay. National health and welfare has no right to shut down a hospital they aren't even paying for. All the North Battleford Indian hospital is, is a provincial hos­ pital which accepts Indian's. And the same holds true for the Fort Qu'appelle Indian Hospital. an - I ' �NEWS' Fond-du-Lac Band Hesitant Eldorado Negotiates E��r,' Uraniunl: Rights Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. is trying to FOND-DU-LAC band to give it the right to the Fond-du-Lac persuade search for ura'nium on one of the band's reserves. But the band is reluctant to give the company this until at least the end right and has postponed a declslon . of June. 1 Eldorado officials visited this far-northern community of about 400 June 14 in an attempt to convince the resid­ ents exploration would benefit the band. , � Eldorado spokesman Dave Fountain told 'a band members meeting the least the band couid expect would be payment of rent and compensation for environmental damage caused by exploration crews. But were the company to discover a uranium deposit which could be mined. the band could receive 'from a high grade deposit as much as 45 per cent of .Eldorado's profit in royalties. And that. Foun- tain claimed. could much as $2 million amount to as annually. Since 1975 the band has received than $5.500l in rent from Eldorado for exploration on reserve­ land immediately adjacent to the more land which the company to Chief August Mercredi replied he didn't feel the band ready to sign an agreement for that - was ex­ ploration. Mercredi said the band council would have to set an appropriate rent and Eldorado would have to guaran­ that band members would be given the first opportunity for jobs. tee The where the exploration pla� is located on the south shore of Lake directly across from Fond-du-Lac reserve would take At?abasca the French-owned Amok invited Eldorado to become two-thirds partner in the exploration village. Traditionally, when mineral development, venture. sisted that the band agree to a con­ ditional "surrender" which would give the department power to negot­ iate with the interested company the terms and conditions of develop­ ship regulations John Goddard, spokesman for the department of Indian affairs' (DIA) Indian minerals division, told band members reserve exploration "is a good idea if you are interested in money and job opportunities." band wants DIA has in­ a ment. [Continued Next pale} wants explore. Fountain said _ nbw \ maintain its mineral exploration rights when the land was transferred to the band. These rights were guaranteed by the federal and provincial governments and the band. Under Canadian foreign, owner- But "if you want to preserve the land in its natural state than it is a bad idea," Goddard said. "encouraging" re­ the presence of some uranium have been obtained from sults mdtcating exploration to date. But he said pri­ vately only better results on the prop­ erty which Eldorado is on ing exploration rights mine development. now seek­ would lead to . Eldorado obtained exploration the adjacent reserve land when the Fond-du-Lac band received it as past of its unfulfilled land entitlement in 1975. rights A is on subsidiary developing of Amok Ltd., which a uranium mine at Cluff Lake about 100 miles south­ west of here. was guaranteed it eould Members of the Fond-du-Lac band attending a meeting hi that northem discuss Eldorado's propOsal for uranium exploration on reserve land. communib The Seskstchewen IndianlJune-JulylPage 5 �I NEWS {Continued hOm I Lat Page] Goddard said, the department would negotiate nothing without full consultation with-and approval of- the band. The federal government interpret­ ing the Indian Act does not recognize a band council as a legaf entity for purposes of negotiating mineral exploration' and development agree­ , ments. A similar surrender proposal for mineral exploration rights on the Red Earth reserve east of Nipawain caused consternation among FSI and band officials earlier. Goddard told Fond-du-Lac resid­ ents Eldorado would make a pro­ posal to the band council and DIA would assist the council in evaluating whether payments and compensation are "fair or not high enough." Although' several councillors ex­ pressed interest in the jobs the deyel­ opment might create, some band members were critical of the pro­ posed project. Fond-du-Lac chief August Mercredi told Eldorado the band grant immediate approval of exploration rights. would be made N.B. reluctant to said a decision was Me�redl soon. Magistrale Trj'�s To Streamline Justice by Archle King of the Saskatchewan Indian Chief Henry Favel of Poundmaker said there is a need to reform the fine program which he claimed was' not working on his reserve. The program allows offenders to pay their fines through work in the com- option NORTH BATTLEFORD An attem pt is being made by Magistrate Ray Blais to streamline the delivery of court services to the three Indian communities surrounding the small white community. of Cutknife. - Dav� Fountain seeks approval ••• One ofthe younger band members attending the meeting said after ex � ploration and possible development "all that will remain will be scars and remains." He asked how many Indian people will have supervisory roles and charged that the people will be left without jobs once the project is com­ . pleted. "I think the land will be destroy­ ed, the lakes will be polluted and the people will be left with nothing." Eldorado and Amok have bud­ getted $750,000 for exploration along 40 miles of the south shoreline / of Lake Athabasca. The area is sim­ ilar geologically to those areas where the Collins Bay, Key Lake and Cluff Lake ore bodies have been discover­ ed. . Blais visited the Poundmaker and Little Pine reserves and met there with Indian leaders. "Fines and terms are not the occa­ sions Indian people will come before' the court and plead guilty to a charge they do not understand and may be able to defend themselves against. Blais, who wrote a controversial ruling earlier this what he called year criticizing Indian hunting' abuses, told the reserve leaders he is Interested in hearing their' com­ plaints and suggestions for improv­ ing the administration of justice on their reserves. , The Saskatchewan jail answer," said Blais. On many Indian/June-July/Pag� 6 I munity. • Favel said offenders have abused 'the failing to report to specified place and time. pr�gram, work at the "Are you going to pick up these offenders and deliver them to the sites?" Favel asked. The chiefs also cited the need tor interpreters at court sittings. Many of the elderly, not understand ing charges made against them, simply plead guilty, the chiefs said, Blais said native court workers could playa major role in alleviating tliis problem. He also suggested that fine option staff from the reserves should also attend court sittings. At Little Pine band officials called for more training for fine option staff. _../ �, NEWS Powers For Indian Government Demanded FSI A.dvoeates Nat·oD�s Status / Indian band councils must take the initiative in grasp­ ing sovereign political powers which they still possess as representatives of Indian nations, according to' an FSI report on Indian government recently released. "Indian leaders must not only accept, but also advance their status as heads of state, recognizing that they head a form of government with greate .. power, jur­ isdiction and authority than that of a provlnclal govern­ ment," the 130-page report states. The report argues that Indians have derived their sovereign powers from their status as nations at the time of the signing of the treaties. Indian natt'ons encountering the Canadian nation on an equal footing did not, during treaty negotiations, give up' their right to self-govern­ ment, it states. ment's deliberate report on Indian government represents for the FSI a significant step in the development of a compre­ The hensive political theory base future action. on of recognition and jurisdiction ment. which to It incorporates past pronounce­ the on treaty rights and federal-Indian trust relationship, but concepts in the new context of Indian nationalism. The report was released at an In­ workshop held in early June. More than dian government Saskatoon in 250 individuals from band councils throughout the province and the FSI's staff participated in the three­ day seminar. The workshop intended as the first in a series which will be held at district levels province-wide. An PSI was commission on Indian government will also be holding public hearings during the next 12 months. "It is urgent that Indian leaders act now to secure our position as self­ governing Indian nations," the re­ port urges .. "The general conditions of depriv­ ation and underdevelopment existing in our communities are simply symptoms of the Canadian govern- and lack for the authority of Indian govern­ " The report says "Indian leaders are obligated to ensure that Indian rights are maintained intact for all future generations of Indians." Contrary to the view held by the federal government, Indians have, complete jurisdiction and control over reserve lands, it argues. "By treaty, Indians reserved lands for themselves-since it was their ments introd uces these rejection ... land. Canada did not 'reserve lands for- Indians since Canada did own not have land to . give. until after the treaties were signed." Under the present Indian Act, reserves are viewed as federal Crown property held in trust for Indians. The Act does not recognize Indian ownership of reserves. The paper says Indian bands are qualified to exercise powers of self­ government, including the power to: ·determine their form of govern­ ment; • define conditions for member­ ship in the nation; • regulate the domestic relations of its members; • levy and collect taxes, and; • adminster justice, and enforce - laws. The need to pass legislation "in order to authorize the expenditure of funds to fulfill treaty obligations has been broadly interpreted and' abused to give the (federal) government the power to interfere in the internal affairs of I dian governments," the paper contends. "Indians did not give the Cana­ dian government' the right to usurp the authority and powers of Indian governments. They simply exchang­ ed land for the guarantees of special rights, status and assistance." The paper says the treaties estab­ lished an implied trust relationship between the federal government and Indian nations. And by the nature and definition of trust, the trustee, the federal government, is obliged to act always in the best interests of Indian people. "Under no circumstances can Can da in furtherance of other obligations, act in competition with the Indians or in derogation of their rights." "If Parliament were to carry out the policy of exercising its power over Indian affairs in the most beneficial manner for Indians, parliamentary actions would strengthen Indian sov­ erignty. "An Indian Act revised to enable Indian governments to exercise their inherent soverigrs powers more' fully is the mechanism by which the federal government's trust respon­ sibility could be fulfilled. "In short, Parliament has the power, the responsibility and the obligation to grant resources Indian to become people the self-gov­ more erning." The Saskatchewan IndianIJune-Ju/yIPage 7 �NEWS Principles Of Irydian Government The following principles of Indian government are outlined in the report on Indian government recently released by the FSI. a 1. Indian rights to nationhood and self-government backed by historical evidence that Indian govern­ ments existed long before the founding of Canada and that those governments had the allegiance of thousands of people.' 2. The British North America Act gives the federal are . nations. 3. Through treaties, parliamentary legislation and the administrative actions of the Canadian government, Indian governments have lost or surrendered the exercise of some of their inherent sovereign powers. 4. The authority and jurisdiction of Indian govern­ ments is greater than what is presently being recognized or exercised. S. The direction, status and nature of Indian gov­ ernment will be decided and acted upon by Indian . 6'0 The government of Canada, as trustee for Indian must abide at all times by the rule that . subject to negotiations. 9. Canadian ional constitutionai misconceptions have doctrine and constitut­ continue to play, . ship; housing; policing; corrections; government, and; land use management. themselves without external supervision." "Behind the refusal of administra­ tive officials to. allow a meaningful measure of self-government is an, attitude (primarily racist) that In­ dian people are unable to govern The Saskatchewan . response 10. The BNA Act refers to "Indians and lands reserved for Indians," not to "Indians on lands reserved for Indians." The relatlonship between Indians and the federal government, as well as the jurisdiction of Indian extends to Indians whether they are on lands reserved for indians 'or not. I 11. The words "lands reserved for Indians" refer, not only to Indian reserves, but to all lands reserved, upon any terms and conditions, for Indian occupation. 12. Indians retained title to their lands and the role of trustee played by the federal government is simply to hold that title in trust for future generations of Indians. Canada does not have any propietary rights in lands reserved for Indians. 13. The government of Canada had, and has, "no right to take title through surrenders of lands reserved fot;. Indians, nor to make grants of such lands. The titles held by those who were granted such lands, as well as the titles held by their successors in title, are invalid. 14 The agreements concluded between Canada and the provinces to facilitate the alienation of surrendered reserve lands are in direct violation of Indian treaties with the Crown. 15. Since Canada does not have any proprietary rights to Indian lands, and since Indian treaties were made with Canada and not the provinces, Indians retain these proprietary rights and the accompanying legislative authority with respect to lands. 16. Since it is clearly recognized in Canadian legis­ lation that "all laws -of general application from time to time in force in any province" are subject to the terms of any treaty, it is equally clear that the terms of the treaties take precedence over all legislation-federal or provin­ cial-and that Indians retain legislative authority. This authority includes, but is not limited to, such areas as: justice; trade and commerce; taxation; education; 'health; economic development; social services; citizen­ played, and Instead of promoting this goal, however, the federal' government has continually obstructed IndianI gov­ ernment, the paper says. governmental ' people. it act in the best interest of the beneficiaries, the Indian people, even if such action is to the trustee's ow�n detriment. 7. When Indians signed treaties, the' signatories held back or reserved certain lands for Indian people. It was, and still is, Indian land. 8. The signatories also held back or reserved certain rights and powers of Indian governments. These are not mentioned in the treaty articles because they were not of .. I rights and lands, distorting the pattern obligations to Indians. government, government authority to legislate and regulate Canada's relationship with Indian nations in the same way they have authority to regulate ·Canada's relationship with , other nations. The Act does not give the federal government authority to manage the internal affairs of Indian , role in to ments. "They must recognize that they representatives of an Indian are "The federal government-and the provincial government-must stop treating band governments as if they were fellow civil servants or else , simply municipal governments. "And some stop acting servants IndianIJune-Ju/yIPage 8 I or band if councus must they were just civil just municipal govern- as nation and obligated to that assure they our are also trustee. carries out the responsibilities of the trust-Which is always to act in the best interest of Indian 'people even when that is not in the best interest of the Canadian public." �NEWS Major Implications For Elected Bands Indians Must Reside On Reserve To Vote, Band Told By Ottawa . REGINA A band council election on the Muscowpetung reserve has been overturned by the federal �rivy Council in a ruling which may have wide lmpllcatlonsfor other Saskatchewan reserves. The Privy Council, which is the only body which can . - adjudicate band elections, said the Mus,cowpetung elec­ tion of Feb. 22 was improper because band members voted who were not" ordinarily resident" on the reserve. The ruling was based on Section n.1 of the Indian Act which declares only "a number of a band who is of the full age of 21 years and is ordinarily resident on the reserve is qualified to vote". An estimated 26 non-resident Paul JalsweU band members voted in the election. • •• Peter Dubois, who is chief as a result ofthe deposed as ruling, said "it According The now in the erves , been on the basis of the \ decide to call a new election. It is also not known when the Privy Council will deal with the six other election challenges which have been forwarded to Ottawa from regional office. band members residency require­ are Mistawasis, Nut Lake in the Sask­ and Kinistino ment. The six bands district, and Pasqua, Peepee­ keesis and Okanese in Touchwood­ atoon Peter Dubois no other choice File Hills-Qu'appelle, according to department of Indian affairs regiona staff. But the ruling may have wider implications for all Saskatchewan bands which cond uct their elections in accordance with DIA regulations. The ruling directly challenges the standing policy of the FSI which calls for participation of off-reserve Indians inreserve affairs. And it is also a source of annoy­ to Paul Iaiswell, director of band management' in. the DIA's reg­ ional office, who said the Indian Act ance once an And it is unknown, particularly with Dubois' court challenge, when the minister of Indian affairs will res­ where recent elections have challenged by Iaiswell, reserve, ruling could immediately affect six other Saskatchewan to election has been' overturned, there is no provision in the Indian Act or regulations for maintenance of gov­ ernment or management of the' appears there is no alternative" but to challenge the ruling in court. Dubois said the matter is hands of his lawyer. penonaUy objects ••• and election regulations must be re­ vised to permit off-reserve voting. . The Muscowpetung ruling has complete stand-still sulted in a band busin ss re­ in since mid-June. elected officials, -the band's programs are in limbo and no band employees'can be paid. With no Dubois said the situation may have irreparably damaged a propos­ ed joint program between Muscow­ petung and the neighbouring Pasqua' band for construction of serve both reserves. a school to Iaiswell said there have been more election challenges in the first six months of 1977 than there have ever been during any similar period. These challenges, he argued, postive development among the populace of Indian res­ represent a erves. In the past, many bands have dis­ regarded election regulations with no objections from the band member­ ship, he said. "But now they are becoming more of their responsibilities and aware authorities, and are exercising them. It is a people development." .. The Saskatchewan Indian/June-July/Page , 9 �NEWS '.�ontaminated Drinking Water Prompts Fhol:Jghts o! Relocation by Florence Poorman of the Saskatchewan Indian Amisk Lake would be site. PELICAN NARROWS Inhabitants of a Peter Ballantyne band reserve on Amisk (Beaver) Lake are considering relocation of their, community to gain access to better water - sources. About 100 band members now live tourist sites on Amisk Lake about 12 miles south of the mining town of Flin Flon, Man. A fish plant located immediately in front of the current Indian settlement makes the lake water unsuitable for drinking. Local residents discussed the problem at the band's treaty daytin mid-June and decided a new site near the Sturgeon Weir River about 20 miles south on the east shore of near an Bay, Amisk Lake, Southend-Rein­ Sturgeon Landing. appropriate deer and It was suggested that land could, be selected there as part of a settlement of the Peter Ballantyne band's unfulfilled land entitlement. Fishermen, Band members said the selection of this land would enable them to continue a traditional lifestyle based hunting, trapping and fishing. The special meeting of the Amisk Lake community was only part of a full schedule of events on Peter Ball- guides, campers' and local Metis attended treaty' day at Southend-Reindeer, where in addi­ tion to the usual issue of treaty money and status was Canoe on cards, a trout fry held. races, tests and a flour-packing dance near con­ the tents set , antyne's'treaty More than day. 2,000 treaty Indians members of the band which is spread across five reserves in northeastern Saskatchewan. The communities are Pelican Narrows, the largest with a opulation of about 900. Deschambeault Lake. Sandv are . treaty party highlighted treaty day activities the following day up for the at Pelican Narrows. Indian special constable Cecile Merasty, the first woman tograduate from the special RCMP program and a native of Pelican Narrows, attend­ ed the festivities. Merasty is station­ ed in La Ronge. Sandy nay residents came to Peli­ Narrows by car and taxi to can attend the Meadow Lake MP Claims Compensation Books Shut MEADOW LAKE - The minis- ter of national defence wiII refuse to pay further compensation for loss of access of local residents to the Primrose' Air Weapons Range. Meadow Lake MP Bert Cadieu said in a pre- pared statement recently. letter to me on April '19, 1977. the minister's assistant informed .me that the department feels "In a all its' obligation to persons or to corporations have been met under the 1952, agreement," Cadieu said. ','The original agreement which 1952 by the federal was signed"In Liberal government and the provincial CCF (Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, forerunner of the NDP) sold out the people that made their livelihood in this area. "The compensation was both insufficient and coercive," Cadieu said. "Jt would appear that the people were forced to accept the' compensation that the government I The Saskatchewan deemed tit." "Many of the people in the area did not understand the terms of the agreement and accepted the offers of the government because they were afraid that if they did not accept those offers. they would receive noth- ing. "I am informed by the minister that the agreements require adjustment at regular intervals to reflect current economic conditions. The provincial government and the DND should re-open negotiations immediately with the fishermen, trappers and other people in the area who have been severely affected for about 25 years. without any tecourse to adjustment of the low compensation payments that have been made. The Progressive Conservative MP said "the NDP provincial- government should give an account of where the annual rent from the range is being spent." IndianIJune.vu/yIPage 10 celebration's. days later the treaty party Sturgeon Landing about 60 Two drove to miles west of The Pas, Man. Once noted for its boarding school, the community has been sending its children to a joint provin­ cial-federal school since the boarding school burned' down in 1953. Ballantyne treaty days completed in five days. Once, in early part. of this century, it The Peter were the would have taken six months to travel to all the communities. Albert Ballantyne, an elder from Deschambeault said in the early 1900s the treaty party consisted of an Indian agent, an .RCMP officer and a doctor." They 'canoes travelled by freighter and. while t)l� Indians did all the' Ballantyne said. pad�ling, " The party would leave Montreal Lake in' the' early spring to ·visit· La 'Ronge, and the Peter Ballantyne res­ Snow would be flying by' the time the party returned to Montreal Lake six months: later. erves. / �NEWS • I Out-Of;'Province Hunti�g For ,'ndians Ruled I The right of treaty Indians to hunt for food in provinces in which they do not live was upheld in late May by the Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court overturned a ruling by the Supreme Court of Al­ berta which had found Alex Frank, a resident of Saskatchewan's Little Pine reserve, guilty of hunting for food in Alberta contrary to the pro­ visions of the Alberta Wildlife Act. Frank had been . killing a berta in moose Jan!lary, apprehended Nordegg, near for Al­ 1974. judgement support­ by the eight other Supreme Court justices, Mr. Justice J. Dickson, asserted that paragraph 12 of the Alberta Natural Resources Transfer Agreement gives all Indians within the boundaries of the province the right to hu nt for food. It does not resident Indians, the "It would appear that the overall purpose of paragraph 12 of the agreement was to effect a merger and consolidation of the treaty rights enjoyed by the Indians. But of equal . . . ... importance was thedesire to re-state and reassure to the treaty Indians the continued enjoyment .of ,the right to hunt for food," Mr. Iustice Dickson wrote. Dickson said. "I do not believe that paragraph 12 was ever intended to place Indians resident in Alberta in a position of advantage or disadvan­ tage (in relation to) Indians normally resident elsewhere, or to "It is perhaps of interest that of the 11 numbered treaties which were entered into b the government of Canada with the -Indians, virtually all cross provincial boundaries." treaty by provincial boundar- . unanimously to ies." areas Croolcedneck Expresses Communications. Lack by Richard Martell of the Saskatchewan Indian , He noted that it was argument before the I' suggested court in that if application of the paragraph was limited to only resident Indians, non­ resident treaty Indians would have an unrestricted right to hunt under the terms of Treaty Six. The Natural Resources Transfer Agreement lim­ ited their right to hunt for food only .. "This would place non-resident Ind ians in a more favored position than resident Indians, the activities Bella Gervais, FSI health liaison officer, has also expressed her con- . blaming administrator doesn't stay 1 'Re-elected Band Chief Philip Morin was re-elected chief of the Peter Ballantyne band in I �ile working people better, especially recent elections. Councillors elected were Tony Custer (Beaver Lake); Cornelius Ball (Deschambeault); ' to someone who doesn't talk or understand English." The chief said. he would like to see done about the problem before it gets worse. something Jonas S· e w a p, Henry Morin, Angus Ball and Charles Jobb (Pelican Narrows); and Joe Custer, Jr., James, Sewap, George Linklater, Alphonse -Dorian and Gilbert Michelle (Pelican Nar- as social assistance administrators and would like to have some training. "They would also get across to the always their kid Phil Morin worker for his long enough, he to be taking assistance, .administrator positions without prior consultation with chiefs, the chiefs alleged. said. "She's just here for a short then she's already headed back home. "We have three �r. four young people here that have completed a high enough grade for Most of! the child-care workers have been simply appointed to social child abuse on his reserve and said he wished that something could be done about it. The 'child-care me away." tinuing problem, Crooked neck said. He' also complained of extensive The I "I'm always mistaken for someone else. The ladies who have lost their children to foster homes are communication'between himself and the social assistance who looks after his reserve. Chief Crooked neck stated that the worker for his area does not speak nor understand Cree and many band members do not speak English .. A communication barrier between the reserve residents and department of Indian affairs. employees is a con­ reserve I cern. Chief Peter Crooked neck of the M inistikwan Reserve recently ex­ pressed his concern over the lack of In his written 'only apply judge said. . of the latter being' confined to hunting for food alone," Mr. Justice fragent The Supreme Court ruled that both Treaty Six and the 1930 Natural Resources Transfer Agreements per­ mit Indians to hunt for food in pro­ vinces where they do not live. ed Legal o rows). , A tie between candidates for coun­ cillor at Sturgeon Landing means a by-election will be held at a later date. Saskatchewan /ndian/June-Ju/y/Page 71 �NEWS' P.A., N. Battleford New Centres $60,000 Added To llrban Study As ... SASKA TOON The Saskatche­ urban Indian study has received S60,OOO from the department of In­ dian affairs to extend its work to the cities of North Battleford and Prince Albert. The study was previously limited to Saskatoon and Reg'ina where study employees have been conduct­ ing a survey of urban Indian families since early spring. - , wan called on the FSI to press for plolicy changes regarding services for' In­ dians living off reserves. At a two-day meeting at the Sask­ atchewan Indian Cultural College the group urged the FSI to accept a " The Saskatoon are expected this fall. to andijRegiha studies be completed early 1 7 1 Meanwhile, treaty Indans living in urban centres met here proposed const�tuV�)fl for a pro­ vince-wide urban Indian organization. recently and commendable performance in this self sacrifice, which you've chosen to devote your time and energies in pro­ viding a unique form of a publication Out Of Prison Editor: .' . Before I begin, please allow me to take this, opportunity to introduce positive signification people are here econ­ omically, politically, and "socially! tration (executive-body) and the entire membership of the American Indian Cultural Group (AICG), 1 wish to reach out and extend my h�nd in and gratitude' for, your animated attitude, involving the affairs which', affect Native Ameri­ cans' on the mutual basis that we are' agile, who have and possess the determination and spirit, which will inevltably re-arrange and set a trans­ ition from the image that has been the.phenomenon of our passive char­ 'friendship . acter. " ,W,e, the American Gr<:)up membership Indian Cultural 'will endeavor to develop a constant form of awarenes \ . • such. your institution,· which has perpetuated a 'perseverance of the "Human, 'Right's" that have ·been 'neglected'/cl'enied:- to the sovereign force and 'demands that-we will 'strive to attain as Native Americans! as . � � .. .J �.. . ;).t "! l � .. #. .. ,_. .. 9.J< ,_"" .. .. attit�de' with other Native Americans, who likewise seek thesame.objective and purpose is a trait that is recognized and-should be ¥ �u�: p�ral1el '" and your you have . proached an�;org�d, to participate in the 12 as­ sociatioris -*f>uW become affiliates of Body.' large pro ipcial J"" Bear said the federal and provin­ the 4 ) ,. � , cia I , I • .1 � governments .m!',H .come .to, of their various to Indian people. understanding ponsibilities He said . TbI! Sas/c.a,tchewan (ndianlJ,une""uJ,yIPage proposed" f1t<h'i ce-wide., organ­ Local. -'urban Indian ization. colleagues for the support provided for our' program J held in July. He. said . he an res­ , further meeting will be hoped larger reperesentatiqn of'. Urban . Saskatoon .. . Bearotsaskatoon" said 'treaty Indians in urban 'centres will be ap­ Ed to thank you leanne Orton, re­ ulation but the total band member­ he said ship, iIoi./t identify culturally We very much appreciate your efforts toward making this possible. sup­ off The per capita funding received by the province's !bands is after all based not just on the -reserve 'pop­ inclusion of an advertise­ ment in The Saskatchewan Indian. We believe very strongly in the value of our matching program. We are sure it can be enhanced for girls of native 'ancestry if they can 'be matched with women with whom can give liv�ng serves. through. the they . Ellis said chiefs should port to band members V alue 1 .of urban , American Indian Cultural Group. California State Prison. San Quentin, California (94964) • control issues. consultant to the FSI urban Indian study. said ·the FSI is the voice of· all treaty Indians in Saskatchewan "come hell or high . Matching. of local, a water .". Saskatoon, I would like I resolution Larry Ellis, . " protection to ensure urban Indian • over Narcisse W -Thundcrshield. ' arid contact with Native American people, groups, and, organizations, " to ensure the • Dear Editor: On behalf of the Board of Direc­ tors of the Big Sisters Association of ' the FSI as the voice of all Saskatchewan recognize interests, 'and; We, the membership comprising the American Indian Cultural Group (AICG), acknowledge and apprec­ iate your publication in every form of its aspect, concerning material that is certainly worthy to acclaim the title as the Saskatchewan Indian! Chairman, provin- treaty Indians; • define the responsibifities of chiefs and councils to band members. living off reserves; the that Indian On behalf of my present adminis­ to primary - projects myself. My name is Narcisse W. Thundershield, chairman epresent-' ing the membership comprising the American, Ind ian Cultural Group (AICG). '1 . The body • that Saskatchewan Indian circulates the blood-life, which - of the proposed I' would be:, Objectives cial , Dear , ' [LEITERS Continued From Page 2] a IN­ dians could be obtained. , Only representatives atoonand from Regina-were present �lul!� meeting. .f. Sask­ at the . �NEWS' Reserves R�flect Pe"y Trend I Keeseek ose, Cote Swept By NDP; -Key Swings Over To Collver Tories Two Indian strongly Party while the reserves � w u n iate for transfer of Crown-held com­ to the band. g to the New Democratic a third Progressive went heavily .. to It is evident from the election Conservatives in the results that the visit of Indian Affairs Minister Warren Allmand to the res­ early June provincial by-election in the Pelly constituency. The Keeseekoose reserve gave 122 votes to NDP candidate Norm Lus­ ney, but delivered only 27 to the PCs and 39 to the Liberals. In the 1975 provincial general election the Lib­ erals ana New Democratsran neck­ and-neck. The Cote votes to the Liberals, swung and in fact may have been detri­ mental to the Liberal effort. erve no Keeseekoose, has been at attributed to the provincial govern­ ment's favorable stand 01) the settle­ ment of unfulfilled land entitle­ ments. The government has indicated it believes a settlement of land claims the economic base for will many Indian bands. And the Keeseekoose band is one of the most far advanced 'in the land claims process, preparing to negot- strengthen , for building trying I .. If the promses are meant to be all the other communities in the area who have fought for just such facilities and have been told there is mon�y, will be neglected." The ad was interpreted by the NDP. local Indian leaders and several independent observers as an a white backlash the NDP which would redound to the Conservatives' favor. Reg Parker, an NDP public' rela­ tions officer, called the ad "racist", and "an attempt to set whites against the Indians arid stir up resentment." to create attempt against Bird Investigation. Takes Metals (Security Contrad . , , - The / . security services at Native Metal Industries Ltd. has vote showing, a . REG IN A generally reflect­ ed the overall picture in the June 8 by-election which saw a convincing win for the NDP. Vote totals were 3,716 for the Nt>P.; 2,312 for the Tories and 1,675 for the Liberals. The strong NDP' parti­ reserve to grab votes by promising new facil­ ities to "the reserve". The Tory leader said the promises might not be fulfilled. but if they were the new facilities would channel money pectively. - political" trip. Indian reaction Steriing met to election. PC candidate Barry John­ son took 68 votes, New Democrat Lusney 32, while Liberal candidate Don n Walsh trailed with 27 votes. In the 1975 general election the Liberals topped the reserve poll with 81 votes, leaving the NDP and Tories far behind with 33 and 24 votes res­ cularly kept reserve Collver accused the NDP of Only the Key reserve broke the pattern, trading its 1975 heavy Lib­ eral support to the PCs in the by­ and a workshop pre-fabricated home arena . PC radio advertisement read by leader Dick Collver may also have damaged the Tories chances on the reserves. reserve \ . Brass of the with the minister while Chief Tony Cote failed to meet with him calling his visit a "purely Key , the government will provide money for 'a recreation centre, a new air­ conditioned office building, an ice no Only Chief made the most significant swing to the New Demo­ crats giving Lusney 77 votes, com­ pared to 49 for the Tories and 32 for the Liberals. In 1975 the NDP cap­ tured only 25 votes on the reserve while the Liberals won with 45. The away from the predominantly white communities in the constituency. In order to gain votes on the reserve, the NDP has promised that munity pasture land • been contracted to Bird and Security. Investigation Before this contract, this firm employed and paid their own guards. But management has now decided to contract security to an outside firm. This would make the , guards res­ ponsible only to management, and would eliminate problems with other personnel. There are five security guards em­ ployed at Native Metal Industries. under Bird Investigations and Secur­ ity. These people were employed by Native Metal Industries as guards prior to joining the security com- pany. Their main job is to observe and incidents that may be report any detrimental to the company. They are all licenced through the depart­ ment of the attorney-general. These g u a r d s are classified according to training and experience in different ranks. They are:·' Staff Sargeant Andrew Gordon; Sargeant Bob Maryfield: Corporal John Moosemay; and Guards Stanley Pasqua and Raymond Bellegarde. These security positions need approximately three months for proper training and it is hoped Native Metal Industries will become a training centre for native guards in \. the province. I The Saskatchewan IndianIJune-Ju/yIPsge 13 �NEWS 'University Of Reg'ina "Awards Ahenakew Honorqry Deg're� by Lyla Lavallee of the Saskatchewan Indian REGINA Chief David Ahena­ honorary doctorate Friday May 27, at the - kew received degree, on an College. Ind ian Other programs of social needs, aided strong identity for Saskatchewan In­ development in by Ahenakew have been recreation, drug and alcohol, agriculture, and local band government. the Arts. Chief Ahenakew can be credited for his dedication to Saskatchewan spring convocation of the University of Regina at the Centre of Ahenakew, chief of the 42,000 member FSI, has worked and strived to encourage Indian people of Sask­ atchewan to unite and work as one group. He received' his education at the Sandy Lake Residential School on his home reserve. As a young man, Ahenakew joined ' the Canadian Armed Forces and served in. Korea, Egypt and Ger­ many. His stalwart stature, brushcut, and a look of determination appear to be reflections of, the training he received. Following his army career, he worked for the provincial Indian and 'Metis department for some time. He ... . was involved education and in establishing adult special training for on Indian reserves. Since then Saskatchewan have been aware of Ahenakew's involvement and dedication to Indian politics as directed by chiefs employment people and band councils of the province. He has been re-elected FSI chief five times, twice by acclamation. to!d . e? the educational programs work. It does not 'mean that Indians ject As leader, he claims not to have forgotten the advice 'of Indian elders who preserve the philosophy of their great grandfathers who signed the treaties. The honour was presented to the Chief by Ida Wasacase, dean of the Indian Federated College and the university chancellor Everett Leslie. J - val!les and knowledge, • said. In 1975 the United S tat e s Congress passed .an act that all development and education programs for .Indians flow from Indian self­ determination. This act points out that government programs in the past did not enhans_e Indian develop­ ment and thus Congress had an obligation Ito support Indian self­ determination, said Ahenakew. In Canada, steps have also been taken to recognize this principle. In­ dians are on their way to Indian-con­ trolled institutions such as the Sask­ atchewan Indian Cultural College. the Saskatchewan Indian Commun­ ity College, and the Saskatchewan Indian Federated ,I nd ians have College. a special status nized that Indian in rights the ntry should be protected, he said. Indians did, not immigrate-s-they were already here, he said. They had their own governments, legal systems, cultures, languages cou wan's chiefs., Saskatchewan Indians have made long strides forward' in culture and education as evidenced by the establishment of the Sask­ atchewan Indian Cultural College and histories long before the arrival of the French or English .. Indians are the original peoples of It David Ahenakew Indlan control . -The Saskatchewan Ind'ianIJune-rJulyIPage 14 re­ but Indians will learn from both' cultures, the chief of Saskatchewan's 42,000 member Indian organization under the Royal Proclamation of 1763 and the Fathers of Con dera­ tion confirmed this status and recog­ Largely through his efforts and honest,Y in speaking to governments along with the support of Saskatche� curriculum training programs, the Indian community college. and the Saskatchewan Indian Federa ted a Schools" Control REGINA Indian culture will be if Indians do not regain their l?st right to educate themselves and their children, FSI Chief David Ahenakew graduands at the spring convoc­ ation of the University of Regina Indians must control their own education from early childhood to university in order to transmit their culture, values and traditions to younger generations, Ahen a k e w said. He said attempted reforms of the present school system are only limit­ But only when there is recogni­ tron that over-all direction must come from Indian people with non­ Indians filling a supporting role. will white developing Culture Lost Chief Says Without and dians. . annual politics • • Canada; it is their only homeland. This is why we are special status dians', he told the graduands . In­ �NEWS Ballantyne Band Completes Study Of Graphite'Mining Proposition A study of the socio-economic im­ pact of a proposed graphite mine we're near open-pit operation which would require a relatively small capital outlay, Morin going to ave second thoughts about supporting development." The mine would be an the community' of South end on Reindeer Lake has recently been completed by the Peter / Ballantyne band. No details of the study have yet been released but the study will be used in negotiations if the band decides to participate in the mine 'development. '. bers for 30 years annual income from for band or Superior Graphite has done a marketing survey and has told the Big.head H911 Opened On Band's Treaty Day . mem­ with more, jobs amounting BIGHEAD RESERVE Treaty day was held on June 2 at the Joseph Bighead reserve and the band used the occasion to officially open their to $1 million. into the - Morin said the mine could employ from 40 to SO people, and with spin­ off service industries would poten­ tially provide employment opportun­ ities for the entire Southend com­ band hall. / Chief Philip Kahpeepatow wel­ comed all the people from the de­ partment of Indian affairs and the FSI for the official opening of the band hall. Joe Whitehawk, superintendent of the Meadow Lake district, told the people that Joseph Bighead reserve had one of the finest band halls in the area. "I'm sure the people will find many uses for this band naIl and "should be proud to have a band hall as fine as this one is." Chief Kahpeepatow saidthe band hall would have many uses, not only for recreation, but also for activities like workshops, band meetings and other functions. "But I want to make it clear that' the band hall was made for the people and it will be up to the people to make it last by showing it some money But the chief said the band will want to consider the ensure proposal care­ the band gets the best possible deal. The private company proposing to develop the mine is Superior Graphite Ltd. of Chicago. The Sask­ atchewan Mining Development Cor­ poration (SMDC), owned by the pro­ . vincial government is a partner in the venture. If the band became a full partner in the venture, it would benefit not only from the wages generated but also from the profits, Morin. said. When the Whites and Dam was built more than 30 years ago, some reserve land was flooded. The band has never taken new lands offered in compensation and Morin said it may select land where the graphite ore body is located. Before making any decision on the development, the band will examine the long-term financial benefits to the band, the environmental effects and some of the health hazards associated with mining, he said. "Our general contention is if it is not good for the community, then . respect. "If shown respect, this band hall will last us for a long time," said Kahpeepatow. The chief thanked the people for attending the band hall opening. The ribbon was cut by Kahpeepatow and Whitehawk to officially open the band hall. Then the chief invited the people new was band hall where to be treaty paid. The band hall cost a total of $35,000 with 'funds coming from the band's capital revenue and royalties from natural gas. .. munity. fully to demonstrated any objections to band participation in the project. But the terms of participation are still very much an open question. said. Peter Ballantyne chief Philip Morin said the proposed mine could provide employment band graphite buyers are available. To date, neither the company nor the provincial government have ( Election Loser At One' AiTow Makes Appeal A resident of the One Arrow reserve about SO miles north of Saska­ toon has,appealed the recent election of Chief Henry Sutherland alleging corrupt election practice. In an affidavit filed with the de­ partment of Indian affairs Robert ' Daniels alleged that Sutherland offered four reserve residents including himself liquor if they would vote for him. Sutherland has replied to Daniels' charges in an affidavit now at Indian affairs headquarters in Ottawa. In an interview, Sutherland, an employee of the Saskatchewan In­ dian Community College in Saska­ toon, dismissed the charges as completely false. He said he is waiting word on the appeal from Ottawa. Daniels lost to Sutherland m the election for chief. .' The Saskatchewan /ndianIJune-July/Page 15 �/ NEWS Four Indian Students Graduate Composite High From Be�t Fox Gradua­ FORT QU' APPELLE tion exercises held recently at the - Bert Fox Composite High School at Qu' Appelle saw four Indian students graduate from a class of 46 Fort Whitecap also attended this school for the last three years. He will enroll Dwayne Bellegarde spent the last three years at Bert Fox and plans to enter Saskatchewan Technical In­ stitute in Moose Jaw' in a motor mechanics in a heavy duty equipment course course. students. Completing • their high school Quewezance of Keeseekoose, Darryl and Dwayne Bellegarde of Little Black Bear and Garry Whitecap of Carry- The-Kettle band. studies were Delmar TEACmNG MORE AND ENJOYING IT LESS TIRED OF THE SAME OLD GRIND FEELING THE NEED TO BE INVOLVED IN SOMETHING Quewezance has attended this EXCITING AND INNOVATIVE grade 10. He plans to the University of Regina this TRY school since attend fall and will enroll in education. Darryl Bellegarde attended this school for the last two years and he is presently taking his training in the Special Indian Constable program. THUNDERcmLD COMMUNITY SCHOOL: . Band Controlled and . Operated Kindergarten to Grade 10 Informal Atmosphere . . He will complete this course at the end of June and will be stationed at Rosthern, Saskatchewan. Bordering Northwest Saskatchewan Lakelands [70 mlles northwest of North Battlefordl . \ POSITIONS OPEN: Principal 5 Indians VOfR Graduates I . Division m . Division n · REGINA Five Indian students eceived certificates or degrees at the annual convocation of the University - of Regina at the end of May. Receiving certificates for comple­ tion of the Indian Social Work Education Program (ISWEP) were E. Louise Ahenakew of Sandy Lake, Bernice Fox 'of Sweetgrass, Frank . Stuart Munroe of Muskoday a-nd Thelma Mabel 'Tootoosis of Poundmaker. . Phyllis Margaret Naytowhow of Sturgeon Lake, and formerly of Little Black Bear received a bachelor of arts degree. She is now 01}. 'a Indian H you feel you can handle If you feel that - information: Call 845-2662, uk for CHRIS SORENSON, Principal of the Thunderchlld Community School, or write to: Thunderchlld School Committee, Box 39, Turdeford, Sukatchewa.-, For IndianJjune-Ju/y/Page more SOM 2YO College. The Saskatchewan a - - employment program with the Saskatchewan Indian Federated I Counsellor challenging experience in a developing curriculum, programming, and teaching methods should be developed according to the needs of the chlldren and the needs of the community If you want to- experience one of those rare opportunities of a lifetime We want to t8Ik to you. summer , Gui�ance " school 16 at Saskatchewan Teehnical Institute at Moose Jaw this fall. �NEWS • Councils Federal Government Arm· Controversial Court Ruling States The Federal Court of Canada ruled in June that it has jurisdiction over band councils and that I�dian are counctls an arm of the federal government. The ruling signed by Associate Chief Justice A.L. Thurlow said band councils "are a somewhat restricted form of municipal government" on federally-controlled Indian reserves and should therefore' come under the court's jurisdiction.' The Federal Court, established to rule on disputes involving the federal calling themselves the Iroquois Confederacy. government and its various agencies, was asked to .solve a dispute among of the Oka reserve, mem?ers 30 west mtl�s o� Montreal. Louts Gabriel and srx Gabriel's ing illegally in 1969 and that Canatonquin and the ethers were illegally elected as hereditary chiefs .. Kanes�t,akeronon The group asked that the election be declared null and void and that a new vote be ordered within six months. illegal. The defendants onquin and are group court to rule that the other of the Indian League for Democracy have asked the court to rule that the election of the existing band council was Peter Canat- eight other band chiefs Day Care Centre DAY CARE Monthly Subsidies for family income (after adjust) Subsidies Increase in $825 $90 975 1000, \ I Monthly day care fee $115 $130 $145 $100 1100 ' has asked the system of electthe band council was changed about . meI?bers Six Nations a one . $155 child day care centre 117 130.00 139.50 57 103.50 70.50 84 106.50 32 45.50 59 97.50 72.50 0 11.50 25 38.50 47.50 Day 8l.50 Care Home Monthly day care fee Monthly family income (after adjust) $90 $825 $72 47 22 900 Provincial government subsidies for working parents with children in day c re centres and family day care homes have recently been increased. 975 1050 , $100 $110 Subsidies for in 0 a $115 one $125 child day care home $80 $88 $92 $100 55 63 67 75 30 5 38 42 50 17 25 13 . . Subsidies are payable at different levels of adjusted Under the program, the Day Care Division also family income based on different day care fees provides grants for the establishment of new day care charged by either the day care home or centre. centres or family day care homes. For further in­ Adjusted family income is the total amount of formation contact; gross family income minus: Canada Pension Plan contribution, Unemployment Insurance Premium, Day Care Division Registered Pension Plan cQntribution, union er pro­ Department of Social Services fessional dues and other allowable deductions such 2220 Albert Street as alimony, work related expenses, and family main­ Regina, S4P 2V2 support. You are also allowed to deduct $100 dependent child in the family whether 'or not each of the children attends day care. tenance for each Following sidies which are are tables payable. providing' examples of sub- Phone: 565-3856 You can also contact the day care development worker at your Regional Social Services' Office in Prince Albert, Saskatoon or Regina. The Saskatchewan IndianIJune-Ju/YIPage 17 �NEWS Thunderchild Students Awarded Skill Development Certificates THUNDERCHILD Presenta­ tions of certificates were recently made to the graduating class of the' basic training for skill development - (BTSD) course here. The course was sponsored by North Battleford's Canada Man­ power Centre and was delivered by the Saskatchewan Indian Commun­ ity College. A total of 12 adults · six month intensive course which raised the students' educational standing to the grade 10 level. The students the student (Justine Starr); full-time adult learners, aged 17 to 30, who studied at least six hours a day. were most valuable student (Leo Paddy); highest final exam (Lester Meetoos); most helpful student (Linda Noon) and highest grade Gary Atimoyoo, commun i t y college treasurer was on hand to· present the graduates with their average (Bernice Frenchman). The awards presentation' took Bright Sands Lake about miles north of this community. place Awards to the students included two at 12 Pre-Schoolers Visit Reserve Twelve kindergarten stud e n t s from the One Arrow reserve made a trip recently to the school in the town ofWakaw. These kindergarten students will be attending school in Wakaw next school term and made the trip to acquaint themselves with their next school. On June 10, the kindergarten class from the school of Wakaw then reciprocated the visit and attended the class at One Arrow. The class was conducted- in the usual manner but there was some time for fun and games. They were given lunch which included cookies and chocolate milk as well Nine Sturgeon Lake students in 8 to 11, and two teachers took a canoe trip through parts of nor­ thern. Saskatchewan recently. The trip began when they travelled grades to Pelican Narrows about 300 miles northeast of Prince Albert. From Pelican, the young voya­ geurs made a 170-mile canoe trip to Frog Lake and back. Eli Custer, a guide and lifetime hunter and fisherman, accompanied the travellers. The canoeists made four portages and paddled about seven hours a day. They used six canoes and carried sufficient supplies/to last them seven days. The weather for the trip was ex­ cellent except for the last day which was windy. But the wind helped speed -their return to Pelican Narrows. bannock. The classroom was decorated for the occasion. The kindergarten class entertained their guests by dancing pow-wow. The guests were also presented with headbands made by One Arrow teacher, Christine Paul. as Sturgeon Lake Students , (Doris Weekusk): improved most certificates. completed best attendance Tour North During the course of the journej the students saw bald eagles, but no in the-wilderness Darlene and Donna Kingfisher, Bonnie Sanders 0 n, Sherry Bird, Joyce Johnson, Hazel Participating adventure were animals. Teacher Chris Clinton described the trip as an enjoyable experience fur-bearing Daniels, Darlene Charles, Eugene Ermine and Elmer Ballantyne. for the students. 'Red Earth Students . Make Historical Tour Twenty-one grade 7 students from Head, sports and recreation director, Red Earth travelled south for a social studies field trip to historical points such as Duck Lake, Batoche, Fort and Duncan McKay, the librarian for the school accompanied the - children. Carlton and Saskatoon. Four Cathy Merand bicultural. teacher, Jim Connor, teacher, Roy supervisors asty, the bilingual The Saskatchewan IndianlJune-JulylPage 18 - ) Students saw the site of the Riel rebellion of 1885 at Batoche and one of the sites of the signing of Treaty Six Fort Carlton. - �.' NEWS · Amok Mine Necessary To Provide lobs For No nh erners Ba/yda Told , REG INA - The general manager of the Northern Contractors' Assoc­ iation, a Metis from northern Sask­ atchewan, told the Bayda inquiry in June the proposed Cluff Lake mine will provide a needed employment alternative for native people. Norman McCallum, who will be­ come the native employment,co­ ordinator for Amok Ltd. in July. said private mining development essary in the north as an is nec­ alternative :P..:+c: government projects, such as road construction and housing, which may not always be available. If the proposed Amok mine at Cluff Lake is approved by the pro­ vincial government, northerners will be able to look forward to other new .mining projects in the north. McCallum's remarks were made under questioning -before the provin-. cial government-appointed inquiry to " examining the • . �;;:, ., /,'\ .'[LS., ", Bayda � general . Standing , Assures Sand Reserve 'Soon Declared' Final con­ FOND-DU-LAC firmation of a 60 square mile reserve for the Fond-du-Lac band will soon be achieved, FSI secretary Cy'Stand- . recently. The proposed reserve on the north shore of Lake Athabasca, including village of Fond-du-Lac, will be part of the land to which the band is entitled under the terms of Treaty the negotiated between the FSI and the provincial and federal governments. That formula calls for the award of 160 acres for each member of the band population as of December 31, 197�minus the land already re­ ceived in previous entitlements. Standing told a meeting the delay in band members cially confirmed,. the band will still confirmation of due to a question of who should have jurisdiction over the village airstrip and the road. have another 48 square miles of land to select to complete its land entitle­ federak ministry Of transport will he 11. Once the reserve director. of Amok, Marcel Tabouret, said the company believes northern native people must be involved in ·recruitment and train­ ing at the mine-mill site. Tabouret said Amok has employ­ ed native people at the exploration site for several years, and they have Norman McCallum, manager of Northern Contractors Association, tells Bayda Inquiry he favors Amok mine at Cluff Lake. Marcel {fabouret, executive director of Amok [left], listens. said here SO . The executive if ing implications of the mile south of Lake Athabasca. The inquiry's chairman is Mr. Justice E. D. proposed mine has been offi­ ment. The land entitlement is being made in accordance with the formula the r serve was He said it has now been agreed responsible for maintenance of airstrip, aiid the province for road. the the the ' formed from 2S to 37 per cent of the work force since 1974. � McCallum said the company has conducted more than a dozen meet­ ings in northern Saskatchewan west­ Side communities to inform residents of the kind of operation planned at Chiff Lake. "Hopefully, the people of the north should be given information and notified of, exactly what Amok plans to do at Cluff Lake," he said. "And as long as I've been associated with the company that's what we've tried to <)0." McCallum said some northerners had expressed concern about the radiation hazard from uranium mining, and the company informed them of the precautions which will be taken. He said some concern was also ex­ pressed about the ultimate' uses of • I uranium. But the need for economic alter­ natives outweigh these concerns, he said. "I can't see myself surviving on If we, trapping and fishing alone continue to live the traditional way we will never survive." . ... The Saskatchewan IndianlJune-JulylPage 19 �Saying It For Saskatchewan Indians ( MOCCASIN TELEGRAPH ". , 'CJNB , CKBI Prince Albert Saturday, 6:00 North Battleford Sunday, 5:00 p.m. CFAR • Flin Flon, Manit�ba Monday, 8:00 p.m. . p.m. I CJVR Melfort Thursday, f1'" . 6:00 p.m • CJ�X York ton Tu sday, 8:00 p.m. , CKSA Lloydminster Sunday, 10:30 CKRM Regina Wednesday, a.m. .,. .Telling it like if is . The Saskatchewan IndianIJune-Ju/YiPsge 20 • , weekly radio stafio"s / on seven 7:30 p.m �NEWS Pehtokahanopewin LOGO CONTEST , Presents Second ,-\ 'Annual Grad Awards ., PEHTOKAHANOPEWIN ·SASKAT'CHEWAN INDIAN r I FEDERATED COLLEGE The sym�l. Is College looking design must be Indian for a d�lgn to be used as Its official and a meaning or motto should be Prizes will be given for the best designs. The last day for entries Is August 15 1977. given to It. Please send all entries to: Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Classroom BuUdlng C-4 no exception as • Master of ceremonies, Delvin Kennedy, with his colorful intro­ ductions never allowed a dull Speakers paying tribute to the graduates included the prin­ cipal. Gwen W atson: retired teacher, Norman Mapes; Indian leaders, Josephine Kennedy and Lorna Too­ young S4S OA2 ' . was Robert Muskwa of Little Pine Indian reserve gave his blessing for those that attended. moment. / University· of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan A No Indian gathering is complete without its blessing by an elder. The graduation The Federated' - banquet and presentation of awards highlighted the second annual graduation at Pehtokahanopewin Junior High School. , toosis; and, from the department of Indian affairs, Marv Hendrickson. 'Mistowosis Drop-o�t \ Rote Continues MISTAWAS�S -. of Drop-outs Indian students from this reserve are continuing .unchecked: with 11 res­ erve children having turned their - backs on, school -irr-the grades drop-outs seven and were eight The parents also expressed con­ cern that their children were losing their language. They said the 1976-77 in mostly ranged students-go and there is from 14 to 16 years of age. Upset over what is happening, the Mistawasis band called a two-day, workshop in which members of other � , ex­ on . long the drop-outs' have ignored. Nothing was done to help them and it is' obvious that t#e joint school system IS not working," band member said. "We have to: Cree language Sturgeon "Both Lake and James Smith reserves now have control of � . their o�n education system. Top students in divisions 3 and 4 Moree Sapp and Merlin Kam respectively. Master teachers, Valen­ tine Nightraveller and Peter John­ stone, each awarded the plaques. were Top teacher aide for the school term was evening. W eenie, not decided until A that surprised lady, Darlene came award from forward to accept the Gwen Wat- principal, { ,. son. course language "For too one no Ida McLeod, Cree instructor and John McLeod, co­ ordinator of education liaison at the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Col­ lege (SICC) were the resource people for the first day ,of the workshop. Sol Sanderson, Chief from James Smith reserve and Chief Harold Kingfisher from Sturgeon Lake reserve also attended. " been to school at Leask and offered there. bands came to tell them how they got control of their own reserve schools. The Mistawasis school committee has talked to parents who have pressed their desire for a, school the reserve. at " school year. The High what's happening to our children. There is no future for them. ,look Humor played a major role when Pammy Kennedy read the valedic­ tory. Presented also were pen sets to each graduating student by the social committee represented by Joan Nightraveller Making an and Galvin Baptiste. unexpected presenta­ politician, Miro tion was a local Kwasinca. A pin symbolizing Queen Erj,za­ beth's silver jubilee was'. presented to each graduating student. The evening was concluded by a dance. Kwasinca and combo provid­ ed the toe tapping D?-US\c., The Saskatchewan , ,� .1 IndisnlJune-JulylPage 21· �• NEWS National--Inte,rnational' � , PELTIER GETS TWO OJIBWAYS LAUNCH LIFE TERMS MERCURY SUIT Indian activist Leonard Fargo, North Dakota Peltier has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murder of two FBI agents in 1975. The sentence, delivered June 1 by Chief U.S. Dis­ TORONTO Discouraged by what they call seven irresponsibility, northwestern Ontario Ojibways announced plans in June to sue the Ontario and federal governments over the mercury pollution problem. The suit will be pursued by' a team 'of five lawyers - trict Judge ,Paul Benson means Peltier, 32, would be for parole in 30 years. Defence lawyer Elliot "I'aikeff of New York immed­ iately filed notice of appeal, Peltier was found guilt}; by a district court jury April 18 of two charges of first degree murder in the deaths of eligible and will be directed at government refusal to close the mercury-contaminated English-Wabigoon river systems to all fishing. As long as our governments continue to allow people to catch and eat mercury-poisoned fish from the system, we will continue to befaced with a 'potential Minamata .disease disaster," said John Kelly, Grand Council Treaty No.3 president. Norman Zlotkin of Toronto, one of the five lawyers, said the suit will seek damages and will break new legal ground. . " FBI agents Jack Coller and Ronald Williams. LAURIN PROMISES LANGUAGE EXEMPTION MONTREAL Quebec Cultural Development 'Minister Camille Laurin promised James Bay Cree and Inuit leaders in early June their bands would be exempt from proposed language legislation to promote the use of French. Quebec government sources were quoted in the Montreal Star as saying a speqial committee will be formed to prepare amendments to the language bill will _ - I - . - mercury issue. During the recent Ontario election campaign, some cabinet ministers said the river system would not be closed, contrary to the Indians' wishes. the bands' concerns into account. Under the James Bay agreement concluded two years ago, the .bands are guaranteed the right to attend school and receive social services in their .own language or in English. Laurin said Inuit. would be able to communicate �ith· government departments' in English if they wished. While a spokesman for the Grand Council of the Cree indictted general satisfaction with Laurin's prom­ ises, Charlie Watt, president of the Northern Quebec Inuit Association, demanded written guarantees in law of Inuit rights to their own language and culture. Meanwhile Indian Affairs. Minister Warren All­ mand has said a federal bill ratifying the James Bay agreement 'will not be proclaimed until language issues are settled. opposed by Harry .. . The In a last minute switch, WASHINGTON, D.C� believed to be instigated by President Jimmy Carter's office of budget, the Interior Department withdrew last - . if not pro­ lapse - peoples." Saskatchewan Indian/June-July/Page 22 / STAND ON PAYMENT month its support. of a bill to pay Oklahoma Indians $177 million for the bed of the Arkansas River. The Supreme Court has ruled that the Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian nations have the to coal and natural gas, Daniels, president of the non status Indian and Metis Native Council of Canada, who claims the agreement "would perpetuate a gross injustice if it were used as a model for future agreements between the government I DEPARTMENT REVERSES _ The agreement. is scheduled to claimed by Ottawa by Nov. 1. Proclamation of the bill has been and native Zlotkin also confirmed a report that the Ojibways Reed Ltd., the company whose Dryden, Onto sue pulp and paper plant was responsible for contaminating the river system. Announcement of the suit against the federal and provincial governments was taken in direct response to the recent tough stand of the Ontario cabinet on the taking - - years of , rights as well as sand and gravel in the riverbed. Interior appraised the value of these resources at $177 million. Cherokee Chi�f Ross Swimmer expressed dis­ appointment with Interior's stand but added: "I believe Congress eventually will agree to pay us. The only thing in the long run that could be a stumbling block would be a presidential veto." . . • .. �NEWS John Smith Students Graduate From First-Of-Kind Training Class \ Six students from the John Smith have graduated recently from reserve a training program which may be the first of its kind. Instead of an waiting two years to get adult training program through r Joe Munroe and Louise has children going to the Bear, who joined the city police in Prince Al"/ bert. Pauline Munroe was the education counsellor for the program and K vinlaug credited her organizational skills. University of Saskatchewan and who has just recently become a grandmother. Most of these students are planning to go to university. Joe Munroe has the Saskatchewan Indian Commun­ ity College, the band council has accepted a training package never TALk tried before. _ This training program has been taken from the government curri­ culum and modified with Indian content. The students studied the Indian Act, the British North America Act. the meaning of culture and historical contributions made by Indians throughout the world. Sharon Mitchell ofthe department of indian affairs (D IA) said curricula must be trimmed to fit the people. The training program :received $3.500 for the two teachers' salaries and for not supplies. The students were paid nor did they eceive allowance. Training started January 4 with two classes per week for a total of 15 weeks. Sharon instructors. Kvinlaug. Said the one of the c 0 u r s e heavy emphasis on English. literature and composition. placed As a part of their reading assign­ ments. the students read books like How A People Die and An Owl My Called Names books of arily Indian content. - prim­ by art Irvine Lack of soil moisture will result in increased summerfallowing this Summerfallow should be worked early so that heavy week will not remove the moisture supply. Later tillage should keep growth weed growth down and trash cover at the surface. Good trash cover reduces run-off, soil drifting and evaporation. summer. Summerfallow tillage should be with cultivators except when trash exceedingly heavy. Cultivators keep the trash cover at the surface. This reduces wind and water erosion, improves moisture penetration and prevents surface crusting. Discers should be used sparingly since they pulverize the soil, bury trash cover and set up soil drifting conditions. is The average annual precipitation in Saskatchewan is around fifteen inches. half of which falls as rain during the growing. season. Good summerfallow ensures that half of the stored moisture is available for crops the following year. The extra moisture increases yields. Summer­ fallow conserves moisture and controls weeds. ./ Weed control is improved by timely chemical spraying of grain crops. Effective "chernical spraying, in some instances, enables the harvest of a reasonable crop 'where a crop failure would have peen' inevitable. Weeds have considerably and use much more moisture. more leaf surface than cereal crops Clean seed should be used at all times. Seeding weed seeds is expen­ run, and reduces crop yields for years to sive. time consuming in the long come. I Machinery moved from Mathematics and social studies were also taught. field to another should be clean. Road­ sides and other non-crop land should be kept free of weeds. After the students completed the they then took a government equivalency examination. The exam Native pastures should not be grazed until the middle of May. Wait­ until the middle of June will double grazing capacity. An effective Vlay to maximize frazing capacity is to sow Russian Wild Ryegrass or course. provides an opportunity for adults to high school equivalency stand­ ing which may assist them in qualify­ ing for better jobs, promotions within their own organizations or admittance to post-secondary educaearn tional institutions. The graduating • class consists of Joyce Bear, Louis Bear, one ing other suitable forage for early spring and late f�lI �azing. . Good agriculture practice requires continued study" and training. There is no such person as a specialist who has nothing more to learn. Every farmer should continually be acquiring the latest information in bulletins and pamphlets from his nearest Ag. Rep. office and putting this information to practice. Use this service, it is for your use and ... benefit. Leona and The • Saskatchewan Indian/June-July/Page 23 • �, . . . NEWS INDIAN CULTURAL COLLEGE BOX 3085 LibrarY'Department I ' SASKATOON, SASK. S7K 3S9 . _,. I Summer Games are on their way and SICC Library has what you need to help learn the rules of many different sports. . BOOKS . Canadia Hockey: Agincourt, Ont., Sportbook, 1975. Developed by Hockey Canada, this three volume work sets out a beginner's program, a hockey development guide and lessons in dynamic skating. Perhaps this would be useful in conjunction with the Howie Meeker Hockey Series, 25 films available at the -library. The Baseball Handbook for Coaches and Players, by Jim guide to baseball strategy and playing DepeL New Y.rk, Scrib­ technique ners, 1976. A . ... SOCCER: Coaching to win, by Donald Y. Yonker. South Brunswick, N.J. �.S. Barnes, 1976. Although this is prlmarllv for high school coaches it is readllv adaptable for younger groups. • I FILMS • Basketball 6597. 27 min., color, UEVA. For intermediate grades, this film demon strates how to teach a unit of basketball to children and .offers a variety of intechniques for physical education teachers. ... , .. 'structional , • J La Crosse. 14 min., color, NFB. The fastest summer game. in the world, one played by North American Indians long ago, is regaining The film demon­ popularity. strates how the game is played, how the sticks are made, and how the Canadian Lacrosse Association helps to instruct te I # 1 ms.) Soccer: Head to Toe. 14 min., color, UEVA. For students and teachers who have never played soccer. The history of the game is shown in a comprehensive display of visuals school and professional players. are ' It's' Winning explained. Basic. rules and skills ranging from elementary.to high That Counts, 55 min. 24 sec., color, NFB. Have teams become too organized, t 0 children's hockey high-pressured, too competitive? This film follows one team The Shopsy Pee Wees of Toronto, through a season of triumph 'and heartbreak, to the ultimate test: participation in the Annual Pee Wee Hockey Tournament held in conjunction with the' Quebec Winter Carnival. Advanta,ges and disadvantages of the pee wee hockey system are discussed by well-known - sports figures. The Saskatchewan IndianlJune-JulylPage 26 I �I - "EWS NATIVE WRITERS CONTEST # 3 . Eskimo ilncestry who ilre residents of Sashtchewan may enter original with some aspect of native life, to appeal to niltive children and t .. nagen. Writers of Indiiln stories j dealing of Four prizes published. I I or $200.00 each will be ilwarded to the win�ers and their manuscripts will be , I • Deadline for entries is October 31, 1977 Send all manuscripts to: NATIVE WRITERS' CONTEST 3 c/o PROVINCIAL LIBRARY 1352 WINNIPEG ST. REGINA, SASK. '" S4R 1·J9 of representatives from the I.O.D.E., the Federiltion of Saskatchewan India�'I, the the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Department of Culture and", Youth and the Provincial Library will iudge all manuscripts.) (A panel Metis Socr.ty, I Sponsored by the I.O.D.E. and the Saskatchewar:t Provincial Library. The Saskatchewan IndianlJune-JulylPage 27 ,/ �NEWS Fed�rated College Drafts Indian Studies Program REGINA The Saskatchewan Indian Federated will be well on its way to providing a full program in Indian studies by the fall. By September, the beginning of the University of R'egina's winter session, the college will be offering four Indian studies courses. - its College (SIFC) ' These will be: • an survey course; • traditional foundations of In­ dian societies in Canada, emphasiz­ ing the oral tradition of Indian culture and a view of how Indian people' perceived their own societies before European contact; • principles of Indian law, outlin­ ing the legal basis of Indian rights as they now exist, and; ,. a senior course on contemporary Indian societies of Canada, dealing ' Community College , possibly depending upon the individual's educational standing. Because most Indian people currently do not meet university ad­ mission standards, provision has with current Indian issues. These courses represent the embryo of what will eventually become the first North American Indian studies program �ffered by an . full based in Saska­ Any reserve resident can take at least one, of these courses, and more, been made for them to take the classes on a "special-conditional" basis, Greyeyes said. • The admissions officer said: -the college plans to offer 90 per cent of _ classes will meet the educational needs of Jndian people more ade­ quately, Greyeyes said. Indian students will now be able to avoid many of the urban problems suffered by many of their peers living in the pl}>vince's larger cities, she said. At the centre of development of the Indian studies program is an ad hoc committee bringing together FSI staff, elected officials and Indian elders. This committee general outlines for new Indian studies courses and to appoints on reserves toon. I Indian-controlled institution. It is expected that by the winter of, 1979, the college will be offering a schoohng, offering university arrangement the federated college offers U of R classes in subjects such as English and mathematics on a number of Saskatchewan reserves. Delivery of these courses is co-ordin­ ated by the Saskatchewan Indian introductory cou rses on reserves. Rather than encouraging a further Indian migration to the cities for • proposes spokesman negotiate approval of the courses ' by U of R authorities. Several course ideas are now on the drawing boards, and the 1979 winter session could see courses on such as Indian psychology, subjects lContinued Next Page] degree program of at least six in Indian studies, Requirements for obtaining a bachelor of arts in Indian studies will be the same' as any other arts faculty at the University of Regina. SIFC is affiliated to U of R. Students will need a minimum of six courses in their major subject (in this case Indian studies), and a total of 15 full courses for a three-year courses degree. College officials are pleased with the response the college has received since it 'went into operation last fall. Admissions and counselling offi­ cer Doris Greyeyes said the college more than 300 students will be registered in courses by Septem.,' ber. These would include the more than ,100 students registered in ten expects • university courses to be offered on reserves this summer. In a complicated administrative I Doris Greyeyes, admissions and counselllng omcer of the Saskatchewan In­ dian Federated College, said the college plans to offer 90 per cent of Its courses on the province's reserves. The Saskatchewan Indian/June-Ju/y/Page 28 • . �NEWS PAISRSite Of Sports, Talents Child care workers of the Prince AI,kert Indian Student Residence (PAISR), sponsored an awards night June 10. Presentations of medals, were trophies activities for academic and sports made to individuals and teams. Progress of outstanding athletes given recognition. A of Stonechlld, Indian studies developer, is at the centre of development the college's Indian studies program. He sits on an ad hoc committee of which new course brings together FSI staff, elected officiais and elders to discuss Alex offerings. [Continued From Lut He said the now receiv­ students across college is from ing inquiries Canada. The role of the ad hoc committee Indian studies is "to draw on together people in touch with the to meet with officials from non-In­ educational needs of Indian munities." said SIFC Indian studies dian-controlled Indian studies pro­ grams this fall to discuss mutual com­ developer Alex Sto;echild. The committee can And he said concerns college to officials hope and interests. Stonec. ;ld said the recommend both the kind of courses to be offered and the resources which can be used. generate throughout .in .... college wants interest in its activities North America. The associate dean of the Saskat­ chewan Indian Federated College." Ida Wasacase, has been named the head of the International Reading Association's committee on native North Americans and The committee is "promote the reading. designed to awareness of the prob­ lems and needs of the native North American in relation to reading," W asacase said in a press release. The committee will prepare guide­ lines for the depiction of native served tor ing. \ In attendance were about 400 par­ guests and! children. , plaques made by female Wall students of 12 to 16 years were pres­ ented to the Prince Albert district chiefs and representatives. .·.'.·,...'.·.·.'...'u...·.·.·.'.-.-.-..-,.v.·.,. . The Third Annual Prince Albert· Indian Student Residence talent show was held June 10 with some 200 people attendance, in This fund raising event was organ­ ized by the student representative Ida Wasa�ase Heading Committee On was the Prince Albert district chiefs who were in the city for a general meet- ticipants including chiefs, senators, teachers, child-care workers, special Stonechild said. Page] personality. culture and politics offered to students for the first time. special banquet was Reading North Americans in educational materials. council, comprising Hillery Cook, Sharon Marion and Samual McKen­ zie. The applause was tremendous performance of each con­ after the testant. The funds raised were used for the residence's field-day. The grade one students started out Little Red the show with two plays Riding Hood and their versiorl of the - Wasacase committee was named to head the during the recent annual. reading association convention of the in the United States. The associa­ tion, with 70,000 members, is a major professional organization for Three Little There Pigs. were about 15 entries in the contest. a prize Bobby Custer won the first class Ida Charles winner. Contestant trators and others involved in read­ second prize. Alice and sister Caroline Ratt oom teachers of reading, read­ ing specialists, researchers, adminis­ ing education around the world. • the third prize was were winners. The Saskatchewan IndianIJune-Ju/yIPsge 2S �NEWS I , Waterhen Starts Const-ruct.on Of New $ports Arena Complex • I '. by Richard Martell of the Saskatchewan Indian W ATERHEN RESERVE partment of Indian affairs (D IA). A grant of $82,000 from the Canada Chief George LaRocque joined hands on the shovel with Dawson Young of the department of regional economic ex­ pansion (DREE) in early June 0 officially initiate work on the res­ erve's new $24 ,800 arena complex. The occasion was the reserve's - treaty day. The 24,000 square foot arena will have dressing rooms, washrooms, a canteen and a lobby well its 85 ice .surface and 200 as as foot 1 ,OOO-per�on seating capacity. by space. The project will be funded com­ pletely by federal agencies, 60 per cent of the capital costs being paid by DREE and 40 per cent by the de-, To Raise Funds Pia pot Holds '_' "Walk-athon" - The pow-wow com­ a walk-athon on this . in early June. It was held to help raise funds for the annual Piapot pow-wow. Everyone. in- the pow-wow com­ reserve mittee was asked to participate. tney could not participate, (hey asked to have someone walk in It" were theit place. This walk-athon started at 8:30 a.m, at the crossr.oads on the reserve. It went to Miller's store on High­ a 15 mile way 6 and back again - trip. Everyone had completed the walk by 2:15 p.m. Lunch and drinks were served along the way, by the pow-wow committee. The annual Piapot Pow-wow will take place on August 19, 20 and 21. The walk -athon raised a total of $3,200. There were 31 participants and several ladies raised as much as $200 each. ' The Saskatchewan cover - construct-: According to a DREE press release "the arena will improve the quality of life and improve the delivery of human development acti­ vities not only to local band members ' Band administrator Sid Fiddler­ said the $82,000 Canada Works grant would pay the wages of 10 men for a year, although as many as 20 will be taken 0 in of but also to the surrounding reserve communities. "Besides providing hockey and ice skating facilities, the arena will also be part of the school activities and be used for athletic activities such as volleyball, 'indoor tennis and track and field." " I Chief LaRocque said the will add to the band's for social ility new Work has of the site. and local about the ployment " re­ ' either the province or DIA is indefin­ ite under the current northlands negotiated expects the process ly spelled out. a new agreement next year and he to be more clear­ The DREE official said his role is directly involved with economic development, but- to im­ prove transpottation and commun­ ication, providing the necessary in­ frastructure for development. not to become This infrastructure also contri­ butes to a general improvement in the quality of life and an alleviation IndianIJune"..July/Page 30 on the of source are em­ reserve. About 100 people attended a pow­ wow at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre June 2. Resource people from the Native _ --; Youn� agreement. He said improvement grants only other PO'N-WOv..l said the' Rinds of project DREE will develop in concert with will be levelling Pine Grov,e Jail Holds "This unity can make things happen and bring the band closer together. "In the band's is on project will provide welcome. The band's sawmill is shut down for long periods each-year fac­ kindled." Joe WhJtehawk, district superin­ tendent of Indian-affairs, called con­ struction of the arena "an event that is going to start things." Past experience has shown that things have improved on reserves that have similar facilities, he said. "The variety of uses for which it is designed will mean everyone will be using it." begun The work the potential strengthening the people's pride now peak is development. LaRocque said realizing the project required a united band council. identity, periods activity. . A second storey will contain 4,000 square feet of recreation and office PIAPOT mittee hosted Works program will ion labor costs. of the symptoms of isolation, Young said. The new arena will provide a focus of activity where none existed before, he said. I Rehabilitation Centre attended and Rita Parenteau, an employee from the Native Alcohol Centre spoke about disadvantages of the drinking habit. The pow-wow was organized by President Marge McDonald, with the help of Joan Starr, an employee of the centre. Dancers from the area participat­ ed in the pow-wow. Singers from the Prince Albert Correctional Centre were invited also. Pow-wow competitions gave Mary Wardman first prize, second to Betty Clyke in the omen's division. In the girls division, Ida Toth was first, Brenda Raccette won second, and Mary Rose Campbell came third. In the young girls division, Sandra Starr was first, and Karri Clyke second. �NEWS � I pOW-WOW D� TES, SUMMER, ,- '977 STURGEON LAKE RESERVE, SASK. / JULY15,16,17 , THUNDERCHILD RESERVE, SASK. JULY 22,23,24 MANITOLIN ISLAND, ONTARIO JULY 22,23,24 SIOUX VALLEY, MANITOBA JULY 22,23,24 .., FORT TOnEN DAYS, NORTH DAKOTA, JULY 29,30,31 • WOLF POINT,MONTANA, JULY 29,30,31 , SARCEE INDIAN DAYS 'JULY 29,30,31 , MORLEY, ALBERTA AUGUST 1 �2,�,�,5,6 • I KENORA, ONTARIO, AUGUST 4,5,6,7 PIAPOT,' SAKATCHEWAN, AUGUST 19,20,21 CROW AGENCY, MONTANA, AUGUST 19,20,21 POPLAR, MONTANA, AUGUST 25,26,27 ' ,,' . / BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, SEPTEMBER The Saskatchewan 2,3,4,5- IndianIJune-Ju/yIPage 31 �- NEWS r , ALL .INDIAN RODEO AND POW WOW DA YS AT ONION LAKE TO BE HELD AUG'UST 4th, 5th, , , 6th, 11977. PLUS A HAND GAME , TOURNAMENT. PRI(ZES TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER.- POSTERS WILL BE SENT OUT. I SASKATCHE'WAN INDIAN FEDERATED COLLEGE 8EGINA, SASKA TCHEWAN POSITION: Indian Art Co-ordinator DUTIES: - ( . - / - - Saskatchewan Indian Federated College To co-ordinate and administrate the Indian Art department of the Sask. Indian Federated College To be the principal representative in administrative undertakings To teach 'and assist in courses relating to Indian American Art To be responsible for the identification, development and implementation of the certificate and degree program within the' Indian Art depart- ment , - To oversee the promotion of the Indian Art sible for recruiting students. QUALIFICA TIONS department and t9 be degree - • in fine arts or equivalent experience extensive knowledge of Indian American Art (traditional and contemporary) is necessary - - - - - . .teaching experience an asset knowledge,' understanding and appreciation of, concerns and aspirations of Indian people the ability to assist staff in establishing and defining goals within the Indian Art department knowledge of culture and history of Indian people in Sask. atchewan an asset. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. , I CLOSING DA TE FOR APPLICA TlONS: JUL Y 31, 1977 I Please submit letter of application with curriculum vitae to: Ms. Ida Wasacase, Associate Director, Saskatchewan Indian Federated ,University I of Regina, Classroom Building, C-4, REGINA, Saskatchewan, S4S0A2 The Saskatchewan respon­ IndianlJune-JulylPage32 I College, �,. � Rated as one of the Indian of the best Indian people publications in North America, "The Saskatchewan Indian" is the united voice in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Indian 1114 - Central Avenue Albert, Saskatchewan enclosing $6.00 by cheque or money order for a one-year subscription. Free to Indlan.peeple in Saskatchewan, please laelude your Band and Treaty Number Prince I .. , \ am • - Please send it to: Name: Address:,_.... , -- ....;.._;._ __,._,..--TreatyNo.:. __ ---. ' �SPORTS Cote Reserve Gears .' Up , For '77 S mmer Gam'es Organization of the 1977 Sask­ atchewan Indian Summer Games at the Cote reserve north of Kamsack is well underway, games co-ordinator Lloyd Brass said recently. With less than before the official July 26, month a go opening games most of the to facilities and officials have been lined up: Brass said. He said the officials for the track and field. events-mostly university education instructors-will highest calibre available in Saskatchewan. By hiring these offi­ cials, charges of favoritism common when -local recreation directors officiate will be avoided, he said. Basketball and volleyball events will be held in the gymnasia of the Kamsack, Cote and Keeseekoose schools and the Cote sports complex. Brass, who is on leave as a reporter for the Saskatchewan Indian, said a fleet of eight buses has been arrang­ ed to transport the athletes between the gymnasia which are as much as 15 miles apart. Meals for the' athletes will be pro­ physical The summer games this year are made possible through a $60,000 from the department of Indian grant affairs and a $40,000 grant from the provincial department of culture and youth. Construction of the new track and provision of food to the athletes together will consume $70;000 of this money. For the first two days of the games track and field events will take place from 9 to 12 a. m., fastball and soccer, 'from 1 to 5 p.m. and volle - ball and basketball On the final day and field will again 12 a.m., fastball p.m., volleyball from 6 to 10 p.m. of the meet track be held from 9 to and soccer at 1 at 3 p.m. and basketball at 6 p.m. Participants for the games will be selected from the best contenders in the events in the various Indian affairs districts. • The competitors will be in the bantam class. They must pave turn­ ed 14 by Dec. 31, 1976. I be of the • vided I in the town of Karnsack the efforts of the Cote Ladies Cultural Club. Late in June a permanent rubber­ ized asphalt track was being insta l­ ed on the Cote reserve. The new track, which will mean events will not be hampered by rain, was con­ through structed in accordance with blue­ prints obtained from the Saskatche­ wan Track and Field Association. Brass said about 25 individuals will be working as scorekeepers and and their work will be co-ordinated by Margaret Cote' who is in charge of the results room, News media will be able to obtain results from the results room within minutes of completion of each event, Brass said. Response from the media to the Indian summer games held in 1974 at Cote was poor although all major outlets were informed, he said. , - timekeepers \ Lloyd Brass, organizer of the 1977 Indian Summer Games at Cote- reserve, says preparation for the games Is well underway. Brass is a Saskatchewan Indian. reporter who is on leave from the paper to co-ordinate the major athletic . event. The Saskatchewan IndianlJune-JulylPage 34 • �SPORTS ANDY lA"KE· • I. 12 Miles West Of Canwood OR 9 Miles North Of Mont Nebo Starts I \ .·SOFTBALL SAT SAT & SUN w,th5 a;:, MEN� FINAL HH.H'9I>H ..... 1 INNINGS &SUN WOMEN'S' A&BSERIES A&BSERIES 1ST 2ND - - 1ST .. Fee $25 00 by • Nt) At'fund Mon�y Orrl�f NO .,h DRAWS I'HI.tr M.u1 .. ENTRY ,. ... ,1) Thursday t.' 114"" Julv DEADLINE I NIl HI It - f 141h DATE -\. .. ,un, E. _ 12 n".,. 'iii MU T,· •• ;ns Acc�Pled Ft"- S2000 'y l11A11 Willi)!' nullilt'd _ , Sunday 1/2 Mile $1S.00 Relay Race Good Pnees days 1ST $15.00 - 2ND - 3RD - ���:#- ADMISSION Management Not Responsible - $1 00 FREE FOf Any On Grounds- & 1<eeI'1<� flu, 2ND $10.00 $5.00 $12.00 - - $9.00 3RD $6.00 1ST 2ND - - $5.00 $600.00 IN PRIZES Fiddlera _M' V' �!��:����. =:�AR���IG. MENIII:OMEN Dancing 1ST - 2ND $3.00 3RD $2.00 fi' - $10.00 S6.00omryfwo $20.00 3RD .. $S.OO 2 DAYS Full Lme Of Races For Men, Women & Children CHILDREN 112 III Unde<1 S2.00; PRE SCHOOLERS - '?� eante4t EVENING -* soccer. ()U 7iMe SHOW �\ 300.00 4TH $100.00 *- ladies & Mens 100 Yard Dash ADULTS Trophy $200.00 - - MENS FOOT RACES DAILY 1ST 't'f... � Plus 2ND - TALENT � JULY"", III SUNDAY Not Refunded No 4th prize paid U"�SS 10 teams entered in �\ • $400.00 I 3RD " "I - - � \ l../ No At'fund 1ST _ I I Entry Foe S2S.00 SATURDAY I r I'�� / $150.00 $100.00 DAYS BOTH $25.00'nd2ND both lSI WUllwn', UNit SS Pi(tow '?'94t4 - - 4TH $150.00 ht 12 Te.unsncc;ftpUXf .. A III B SERIES I�""';' 1,:,.... , $200.00" - $250.00 � $3p?u�R'O�? - $350.00 s '--r2ND 3RD - 3RD 4TH \,� $�9s��9P - SOCCER GAMES ). (, 1ST each doy JULY 16 Ii 17 19771: SAl- SUN .. Enllv a.m. GOOD FISHING AND GOOD CAMPING I� .. 10:00 � .. BIG DANCE Accidents SATIIRDAY NIlE * BINGO 'GAMES \ GAMES OF CHANCE - MIDWAY RIDE FOR KIDOIES The Saskatchewan + IndianfJune-July/,.>age 35' �SPORTS future, Indian Oly",pic -Games In Chief's Plein' ONION tAKE FSI first vice­ Sol Sanderson said he president hopes in the near future Saskatche­ wan Indians will be able to compete in an international Indian olympics. - Sanderson was guest speaker at the Onion Lake banquet and awards night in' late April. The Onion Lake people honour their athletes each year by presenting them with trophies for their year's accomplishments in hockey. Sol Sanderson, chief of the James Smith band, congratulated the Youth Club and Homemaker's Club for the wonderful job and the pains they took making this night a mern­ orable evening for their athletes. Sanderson stressed the aspects of sports which affect a persons mind, fitness and character. Not-only do sports bring together' acquaintances of bands, they also contribute unity and co-operation within a band, he said. \ Sanderson issued a challenge to the band for hockey tournaments in all categories next year when the James Smith rink is in The operations. challenge was readily accepted. Archie Miller Eighty-one-yea{old also an honorary guest. Miller has been a long time supporter of many of the events within the Onion Lake band. was In the past, Miller made was an honorary chief of the band and was presented with a headdress along with the name Chief Big Bear. - . money. Miller is resident of a ster. Lloydmin­ $40 and trophy. Second Flight Clarence Pratt $50 and trophy. Second Roy Goodwill $30 and trophy. Third Flight Louis Sinclair $40 and trophy. Second Glen Cyr $25 and trophy. Fourth Flight Allan Asapace $30 and trophy. Second Dennis Klein $20 and trophy. Fifth Flight Gerald Haynes $20. Second Leon Goodwill $10. Sixth Flight Tony Sparvier $20." Second Mike Klein $10. Seventh Flight Alec Bellegarde $20. Second Fred Starr $10. Alice Pratt $20. Eighth Second Gerald Starr $10. , - - - - - - - - - - Jim Sinclair topped the golfers' with a 79 and won jhe championship trophy and prize 'money of $100. Roland Desjarlais, with a score of 88 placed second and received a trophy plus 550. The winners were: First Flight Fred Schoental 560 and trophy. Second Dave Greyeyes - - - - The Saskatchewan In the Tom Thumb category, Chocan was presented with the most valuable player award with Adrian Whitstone receiving the best Sandy defence�an It trophy. David Muskego from the Mites division who received the most valuable player award. In was he Pee Wee Division, Dunlop Muskego received player award. the most valuable IndianlJune-JulYIPage 36 Mason valuable Bantams. most - - - - - - - - - - - - Flight - - - - - was chosen the for the player For the Gold Eyes, Dennis Wolfe received the most valuable player award with Elliot Stanley receiving the best defenceman award. • Gary Dillon was the most valuable player for the Braves and Noel Cook was - All golfers paid a 510.00 entry fee and their own green fees. hockey categories. Lazarus Chief Big Bear presented a picture of himself to Chief Ed Wolfe which will be hung in the band office. He expressed his faith in the continuing unity the band and wished them the very best of luck in their future endeavors. Sinclair Victorious In Metalsi Tournament REGINA The annual Native Metal Golf Tournament was held at Murray Golf Course in Regina in late May, with 36 participating for the championship trophy and prize Awards were presented by Sol Sanderson to the winners in different the best defenceman. For the Border Chiefs, Randy Whitstone received the high scorer award while Walter Pathayken received the most valuable player awud.· I Ray Chief was chosen best defenseman, while Ray McDonald was . chosen the rookie-of-the-year. . The most improved player award was presented to David Chief; Cam­ erson Muskego, who is presently playing for the Lloydminster Blazers was presented, also with Ronnie Me­ Donald, the memorial trophy. The "Best Sportsman of the Year" went to the master of ceremonies, Raymond Whitstone. With all these events happening, another strange thing was happening outside the hall. 1 hand game tournament was in progress and the people who were dominating at the time were a group of girls from the Onion Lake band. There were competitors from Saddle Lake and other reserves in Alberta. �AUGUST 19, 20, 21, 1977 SASKATOON,SAS�. Gord ie Howe Park v g � PRIZES .tst 2nd 3rd - - 4th - 5th - 6th . - - . . SEND ALL E.NTRIES TO: RON BURNS 1114 Central Avenue $ 400 plus Trophy $ 300 plus Trophy $ 200 plus Trophy Prince Albert, Sask. S6V4V6 PLUS . erE � � (under lights) $1500 plus Trophy $1000 plus Trophy $ 500 plus Trophy - All Star Team Selections and MVP Award _, -: ,-,,-,,,ft,,,,-,, ::ws ENTRY FEE: $150.00 $50.00 refunded when team is Maxjmum '. of 24 teams Each team · 29, 1977- _' ENTRY DEADLINE JUL.;Y � guaranteed. 3 games fielded. Tournament • James Smith Sponsored By Redmen Fastball Club . Membershlp . r' r status must be " provided with registration forms. 1_·: , The Saskatchewan IndianIJ,!ne;)ulyfPsge 37 �SPORTS Duck l.ake Top Scorer� At· Residence field Day LEBRET The annual track and field day was held recently at the Qu' AppeUe Student Residence. The Duck Lake Residence topped the other six residences with a total of 316 points. The Lebret Student Bantam - Residence placed second with 199 points, followed by Muscowekwan, Beauval, Prince Albert, Marieval and Gordons. The winners in each division were: Squires Leon Lonechild of Marieval and Carrie Merasty of Duck Lake. Tom Thumbs Merle Gamble of Duck Lake and Sonia Littlecrowe of Duck Lake. Pee Wee Keven Daniels of Duck Lake and Linda Nashacappo of Muskowequan and Veronica Muskowekwan.· Moose­ McAdam of , With many fast runners, Duck Lake took the relay races in the Tom long jump. - , .. outstanding Juvenile Marvin. Tuckanow of Lebret and Glenna McNab of Gordons. I Junior Mike Poorman of Lebret and Beverly Fiddler of Beauval. One of the outstanding students in this meet was Thelma Daniels from the Duck Lake Student Residence. She competed in five events and took first in all of them. She will probably be one of the competitors again for the Summer Games to be held at Cote Reserve. Followingclose behind was Elaine Daniels from Duck Lake who placed - ' second in the same events. Another athlete was Merle Gamble from Duck Lake in the Tom Thumb division who placed first in the 50 and 75 meter races and the high jump and - Lebret. - waypavo of Harvey Lester Buglar of Duck Theresa Desnornie of Midget Lake and - - - Duck Lake and Thelma Daniels of Duck Lake. Thumb division for both girls and boys. In the Midget.division, it was Les­ first in the 100 and 200-meter races, and the triple jump. This boy competed in the Summer -Games last year held at Duck Lake. ter Bugl�r placing The Beauval Student Residence received all their points in the Juvenile and Junior division. These points came from athletes like Jerry [Continued Next Page] \ Duck Lake Indian Student Residence emeraed the winner In the annual, province- wide residence track' and field the Lebret student residence near Fort Qu'appelle. Young athletes here race toward the finish One. The Saskatchewan IndianIJune-Ju,.;/Page 38 day at �SPORTS for air after completing gruelling race. She is Indian students show the stra:n as they this residence tile Below, standings year. topped An Indian athlete from the Prince a member of the team which Alb�rt Indian Student Residence gasps press toward the finish Hoe. [Continued From Last Page] Merasty, Richard Opekokew, Char­ lene Boucher, Norma Fiddler, Louis Chamolquay, Alex George, Shirley Chanolquary, Beverly Fiddler, ora Montgrand and. Rose Mary Morri­ son. Another point-getter was Glenna McNab from Gordon Student Resi­ dence. She placed first in the 1 ()()­ eter race, and triple Marvin high jump, long jump ju�p. Tuckanow from Lebret took first in 1 ()() meters, and triple jump. He is no high jump stranger to anyone as he received eight gold medals at the first Summer Games at the Treaty Four commemorations at Cote reserve. He holds two Summer Games records. The Saskatchewan e. IndianlJune-JulylPage 39 �SPORTS Ron Crowe Takes High I / . Cote Band Honor Jump REGINA Regina separate schools held their track meet on June 16 at Douglas Park and Ronny Crowe from St. Augustine topped all students in the high Jump. Crowe has attended St. Augustine for the last three years and he is now in grade 8. He attended school in Lebret, Kitchener McNab and Sacred Heart in Regina, along with Piapot and Onion Lake Indian day - , schools. His mark in the high jump feet, 3 inches. was 5 Crowe just turned 14 on May 4 and will probably be one of the com­ petitors at the Summer Games to be held at Cote reserve. He is a member of Pia pot band and a son of Roland and Anna Crowe. 1977 Saskatchewan I Indian Summer Games . . . r July 26,27,2�/29 EVENTS: SOCCER FASTBALL· , Ronnie Crowe ... hlghJumper VOLLEYBALL KRT BASKETBALL' The XAT Medicine Society of Seattle is now taking orders for a TRACK&FI'ELD limited number of high quality-pow-wow drums. If your singing group needs a new drum, we one for you you can will make at a price afford. Also hand drums and e hand drum kits are available. WRITE TO: XAT Drums P.O. Box 46139 Seattle, WA 98146 (206) 937-9821 The Saskatchewan Indian/June-July/Psge 40 .P�US.' INDIAN TALENT -.HUNT I. �SPORTS NORTHERN INDIAN' HOCKEY SCHOOL Sh�llbro6k, Saskatchewan , AUGUST 1 3-21 � 1 977 ' , / LEARN TO' PLA Y LIKE THE PROS * THREE HOURS ICE TIME PER'DAY ,* SCRIMMAGE * SES.SIONS EACH NIGHT ' " 'PROFESS�ONAL INSTRUCTORS ON ICE/A} ALL TIMES ' I * OFF-ICE ACTIVITIES INS -1 RUe T O'R S , , HOWIE MEEKER HOCKEY SCHOOL STAFF , . FOR REGISTRATION FORMS ' . WRITE OR , , PHONE:, RECREA TlON C0-0RDINATOR IN YOUR AREA REGISTRATION FEE: $15.00 AGES: 8 - 16 Yeors I Make , Payable 'By Money . Order To: ", SPORTS AND RECREA TION J J J 4 CENlRAL AVENUE 764-341-l PRINCE ALBERT, SASK. ) . , - Only first 1;30 Children Will Be Accepted 'The Saskatchewan r '. IndianiJun'e-July/Psge 41 �SPORTS 100 Youth Attend 4-H Workshop To Improve Hodeo by Archie King of the Saskatchewan Indian Saskatoon. . - workshop, sponsored by the Onion Lake Indian band, attracted approximately tOO enthus­ iastic, rodeo-oriented youngsters from the nine Indian reserves in the North Battleford district. Billed as an Indian rodeo work­ shop, the organizers were concerned that the young boys and girls receive meaningful activity. a more as they. tossed, the youngsters for. spills. It was unfortunately marred, by a minor injury to Johnstone as she tried riding a frisky, young steer. adults accom­ to the rodeo panied the youngsters ONION LAKE Onion Lake In­ dian reserve, situated about 26 miles north of Lloydminster, was the center for a three-day Indian 4-H rodeo workshop. The 4- H Several Skills, Ability exposure to rodeo workshop. The first day was -the introduction and instructors. highlighted by weeches of the I • . In the flying taught. afternoon, the dust began and rodeo methods were midget bareback riding, mile, wild horse and Meals "were served at the recrea­ tion site providing a menu of an assortment of food for the young and old. The second eager youth The third and final day was devoted to riding and racing. Among the exciting events were junior and day began with a riding. very, response to , t Steers and horses raised the dust open half­ race, pony chuckwagon chariots, races .. The balance of the day was the, staging of a mini-rodeo. Among the exciting events were the barrel race, pony half mile, and the ever-exciting chuckwagon races. The three fun .packed days concluded with the presentations of trophies. They stressed that the children should develop a growing apprecia­ tion for rodeos and increase their own abilities. Organizer Henry Wnitstone, a recreation worker for the band, was impressed by the youngsters' eager­ ness to learn more. The three days were not enough for the youngsters "to really get the rhythm of things," he said. The workshop included various rodeo events where the young people learned the 'do's' and 'don'ts'. In­ cluded were barrel racing, Junior steer-riding, junior bareback bronc riding and also calf-roping. Some of the teaching sessions featured var­ ious aspects of riding techniques in­ eluding calf-roping, 4-H leadership, horsemanship, and cattle grooming. Among those performing and teaching were the Canadian Cowboy Association (CCA) winner, Don Morin; Billy Morin, western Sask­ atchewan's winner; George Mann, all-around CCA cowboy; and Mike Furro, 4-H leader. Also among the instructors atten­ ding were Sharron Johnstone and Les Ferguson from Indian 4-H In Young cowboys at Onion Lake prepare themselves and their equipment behind the chutes at a recent 4-H rodeo workshop. The workshop is conducted to improve rodeo skills. youths' th� The Saskatchewan Indian/June..July/Page 42 • J �I SPORTS • Bighead Bond Provides .July 18-22 Rodeo Schoo! MEADOW LAKE Three Mea­ - dow Lake district chiefs got together W-agoneers Promoting discussion the chiefs agreed that they­ would sign a band council resolution approving the school. More Meets - several months ago to discuss the' possibilities of starting a rodeo school. The three reserves involved are NORTH BATTLEFORD Dis­ trict chuckwagon drivers are explor­ ing the possibility of organizing more - Joseph Bighead, Ministikwan, and Loon Lake. The three met with department of The committee agreed that the rodeo school be held on the Joseph reserve from July 18 to 22. Indian affairs and FSI staff, and Les Ferguson of the 4-H program to discuss chuckwagon competitions. Bighead 'the matter. Henry Whitstone of Onion Lake. a director of the chuckwagon associa­ tion. said he is asking drivers from the surrounding reserves for support, in organizing more meets. . They wanted t find out if The chiefs negotiated with Gary Meekins of DIA and it was agreed that Meekins would set aside some funds for the school. people interested in a rodeo school and how many students would be able to attend. are A committee formed comprised of two members from each of the thre� reserves. After some research the committee found some' people showing considerable interest. After hearing the report and riding for . some f Instructors for the school are as follows: Don Morin, who has been was • some years, would instruct bareback riding; Bill Morin, saddle bronc riding. and Clint Morin. the bull-riding - I Whitstone said "the interest is very high among local' drivers. We have a total of ten Indian and two Metis wagons prepared to parti­ cipate ... event. He said there appears to be a high of interest among other res­ erves in the province with inquiries coming from Fort-a-la-Corne, the degree Key and other / reserves in the south. . The first wagon meet of the season) will be held at Fort-a-la-Corne July 9 and 10. Whitstone said about ten wagons will participate. North Battleford district entries will include Clifford Wuttunee of Red Pheasant, Steve Pooyak of Sweetgrass, Henry Whit­ stone of Onion Lake and Philip Crookedneck of Island Lake. I Pooyak, a member of the Saskatchewan Indian Cowb 0 y s Rodeo Association, said an excur-' sion will be made to southern reserves to generate interest in possible wagon meets there. Steve . � The FSI sports and recreation program is now in charge of organizing most sporting activities among reserves in the province. A young cowboy rides a steer at recent 4-H rodeo workshop at OnIon Lake. Steers like this have caused their share of spUls and one minor injury during the three-day affair. "If our request for sponsorship to the FSI is accepted the provincial trophy for the top wagon driver will be based either on a point system or on timed runs," Whltstone.said. . The SasKatchewan IndianlJune-JulylPags 43 I �SPORTS Piapot's Dubois, Obey Achiece Perfect Scores At Pasqua -Track 'PASQUA Pasqua band hosted the annual track and field day held on Friday, June 3. broad jump, 100 and 60-yard dash; LOrena Pinay came first in the 60 and 100-yard dash and received a tie score with Madeline Benjoe who - This is an annual sporting event with all Indian day schools in the File Hills - for trophies. Schools taking part were File Hills, Pasqua, Piapot, Standing Buffalo, Muscowpetung Carry-The-Kettle. was second with 201 followed by File Hills with 56, Muscowpetung, S0, allowed to take Standing Buffalo, 46, Kettle with 6 points. Oral Dubois of Pasqua and Linda Obey of Piapot both had perfect scores, winning first in all their events. Other students who won in' their, divisions were Sheldon Chicoose and Heather , , Track In the seven to eight age group; prize ribbons were received by Tyson Kaisowatum, in standing broad jump, Sheldon Desjarlais in ball throw, Timmy Keepness in running broad jUJl1P and Bradley Cappo in high jump. In the girls division, Lana Missens was first in, high jump, Sharon Desjarlais in the first ball throw, and Donna Mantee in the standing broad jump. The nine and ten age group tirst place winners were Brad yr in ball - • throw, and Byron Goodwill in hop­ step-and-jump. In the girls division, it was Della Chicoose in high jump. Pelican N arrows school hosted early June. jump and throw. � were 12, other tirst Richard Cappo in Alphonse With prize high Lavallee in "ball the d ivisiorr, girls Melissa McKay in 75-yard dash, Beverly Missens in SO-yard dash and Susan Gambler in ball throw. In the 13 and 14 age division, Elroy Keepr.ess came first in high jump and Diane Obey received first in ball throw. In the 15 and over category. Shirley Stonechild received first in running broad jump and ball the throw. The Saskatchewan Indian/June:July/ Page 44 a Five other communities were in­ volved including Sandy Bay, Des­ chambeault, Red Earth, Southend Lake. Reindeer, and About 127 for this meet. Black\ competitors took part Black Lake and Southend Rein­ deer participants travelled by plane. It 'was the first time for com­ for many of these children, due to their normal isolation. petition A large group of spectators gathered to watch the events. One of the big attractions was the canoe races held each evening. Chief Phil Morin presented trop­ hies to the age division winners. The staff of the Pelican Narrows school were ard at work putting in long hours to make this meet a success. Visiting staff also worked for long hours, also supervising their children ' In ages I I and winners eet track and field meet in and Danita Poorman in ball throw. Pinay Oral Dubois received first in hop­ step-and-jump, running broad jump, ball throw and 100 and 220-yard dash. Linda Obey had first in high jump, running broad jump, standing / were Donny Strong­ eagle, high jump; Larry Wesaquate, ball throw; and Dion Yuz icappi ,' 60-yard dash. In the girls division, Joanne Adam was champion in high jump, Sonya Kaisowatum in stand­ ing broad jump and SO-yard dash Tod Peigan and Bonnie Missens (nine and ten years); Tracy Francis and Hazel Desjarlais 01 and 12 years); and Lorena and iump. 12Z Students Join Pelican's Carry-the­ other winners eight); , and In the six and under age group, Peigan (six years and under); Mike McKay and Lucy Adams (seven and Madeline Benjoe 05'and over). Sheldon Chicoose received first prize in standing broad jump, runn­ .ing broad jump and the SO-yard dash. In the girls, it was Heather Peigan coming first in the 60-yard dash and running broad jump. Mike McKay came first in the SO and the 60-yard dash. Lucy Adams received first prize ribbons in the SO and 60-yard dash and the running broad jump. Tod Peigan placed first in the SO and 75-yard dash, high jump, and running broad jump. Bonnie Miss­ ens came first in the SO and 60-yard dash, running broad jump, ball throw, and standing broad jump. Tracy Francis came through with first prize in the running broad jump, 100 and 75-yard dash and hop-step-and-jump. Hazel Desjarlais received first in the running broad jump, standing broad jump and high / was events. Two students day 'ended with ball games Pasqua school topped each scliool by winning each divisiorr. and The Pasqua school topped the other schools with 233 points. Piapot and Each student f>road standing high jump. cipating part in only five first in came Qu' Appelle district parti­ The and at night. The concession booth was a place, where school standings busy were posted. The first annual meet for these northern communities should be the beginning of mo�e meets of this sort. Lack of facilities in the costs of trans­ portation in the north are the reasons these children have never had meets like this before. training north, and the major \ �THE SWEA t L.ODGE' · • The following story is about two �of Indian life. The first is about aspects humor and how Indian people are able to see and appreciate the funny side of life. The second is about a ritual which' is im-. portant to the Indian people of the Plains. The sweat lodge is used to, cleanse, the minds and bodies of those who take' part in it. It is used by those about to join in religious ceremonies and by those who seek for illnesses. Long ago, only allowed to enter the lodge at Women' and girls could enter cures men were time. if they were sick. The sweat lodge' was used only during the summer months and the first thunderstorm was the sign that "sweats" could begin. Nowadays, they are held throughout the year snd females are allowed to join in whenever' they wish to. any only The sweat is like the modern sauna bath. The same principle of thr.ow i n g water on rocks within an enclosed area, is used. The frame for the lodge is made by branches into a .shaping and fastening dome-like structure. Heavy hides, blan­ kets or canvas cover the frame and keep' in the steam. The stones are placed in the center and those who take part sit in a circle. It has always been the duty of young men who have not yet become warriors to act as, servers at rituals and social gather­ ings. During "sweat", they are respon­ sible for the setting up- of the lodge, making sure that the stones are kept hot, and that there is enough water. a The following , , story is about several old happens as they slt inside account a men a .humorous and wha sweat lodge. We- would like to thank George Seesee­ quasis of Beardy's Reserve who is the orlqlnal story teller. It was retold .to me by my father Wilfred Chocan of Onion Lake. Though this ritual is sacred and treated with respect, we hope-you will appreciate the humor in the story. , ANNA CROWE I One day, several old men were in a lodge. � young man named Achapese sat outside the lodqe ready to attend to their needs. As Achapeese sat there, he could hear the old men talking about their aches and pains and how they wished to sweat be rid of them. Suddenly, Achapeese heard a noise. an a!lgrv buffalo and he was racing toward them. With' a yell, Acha­ peese jumped up and ran into the woods. From his hiding place, Achapeese_ could see the bull heading straight for the lodge. He watched in horror as the bull pulled the hides off 'the frame with his horns. The hides landed on his head so he could not see where he was going. It was beginning to look funny and Achapeese laughed as he watched the bull running around in circles, not able to see anything. Finally, the bull shook the hides off and with one last angry snort, went running off into the woods. Meanwhile, the old men did not know what was happening. They had their eyes shut and could not see anything. They were also so busy talking that they did not hear all the noise the buffalo was Oh! It was , - , making. Suddenly, they began to. feel chlllv, One by one, they opened their eyes. Imagine their surprise when they found themselves alone and in the open! The Saskatchewan IndianlJune-JulylPage 45 / �CHILDREN PUZZLE Cote Band will be com­ memorating their 100th birth­ day this year. They will also be hosting the 1977 Saskatchewan Indian Summer Games from July 26-27. The site for the games is located right on the reserve. To find the name of the village where the a,am'es will be held, you have to read the clues then write the answer 011 the blanks and on the puzzle. The answer can be·read from.top to bottom under the arrow. Rem­ ember each word is related to The ••••• 11111 � • ••••• ••••• •••• 111······ •••••••• •• 11111 •• 111·· Indian life. CLUES • - 1. Another word for leather 2. A covering worn by or hide. women at pow-wows. ,.----- 3. What the Dene people call their spiritual hero. ----�--- • 4. Another word for teepee. 5. This is �ade out of many feathers and is worn by chiefs at important events. --------- 6. Wha't women used for cooking meals long ago instead of stoves. -------- 7. A container for arrows. / 8. What Indian 'people used to carry their belongings when moving camp. ,� ------- 9. This animals was very 10. What mel) dancers 11. Means of important wear on transportation -their legs on water. ----- The Saskatchewan to the Plains Indian IndianlJune-JulylPage 46 at pow-wows. people of long ago. �By: INDIAN 4-H PROGRAM Sub. P.O. #6 ,SASKATOON , 4·H RODEO WORKSHOP JUNE 10, 11, 12, 1977 ONION LAKE, SASK. Approxmately 80 young people -attended the 4- H Rodeo Workshop from the North Battleford District reserves. Resource people for the workshop were: George Mann (Calf Roping); Mike Farrell (4-H, Groom­ ing and Horsemanship, Beef); Bill Morin (Steer and Bronc Riding); Ray Whitstone (Onion Lake Rodeo Coordinator); Vernon Chocan and Randy Whitstone (Registration, Sign -up for mini-rodeo �vents); Les Fer­ guson and Sharron Johnstone (In­ dian 4- H Program). Mike Farrell Did a presentation on "What 4-H Means to Me" and "How to Select a good calf'. Mike also did • • demonstration showing the young people the proper technique in grooming a horse. Demonstrated the George Mann proper method for roping and tying a calf. He gave each of the participants a chance to throw a lasso and tie the a - calf. Bill Morin cowboys was one . of the busiest at Onion Lake! He instruct­ ed each steer rider and bronc rider how to hold, spur, and ride a steer. Some of us did better than others! Besides the outdoor rodeo I events the young people watched films, had a weiner roast, a dance, 4-H information session, a get-to­ know-each-other games night. The riding and roping sessions each day videotape. The young sure people enjoyed seeing them­ selves on videotape and it also gave them a chance to see what they had were put on done wrong .. Saturday and Sunday evenings, several chuckwagon and chariot. teams came to entertain the young and the Onion Lake adults. Thanks to all the cowboys who parti­ people cipated this! in this. The kids appreciated attemoon Sunday - A rodeo held for the 'partiicpants. Eldon Moosomin from Mosquito reserve won both th junior steer riding and was bronc riding. Congratulations to him and all the other participants. Avail­ able calf names roping - of other winners were: Roy Bear (Red Phea­ sant), and chuckwagon race Henry Whitstone team (Onion Lake). - Appreciation is sent out to Ray Whitstone and to the Onion Lake band for his work and the use of the , The �and's facilities. Ray put work and effort into rodeo young lot of making workshop huge people were asked a a success. the The if they liked the workshop and were there any changes they made. They were all satisfied with the workshop and hoped there would be another one like it next year. Also thank-you to the cooks who did a marvellous job of feeding the hungry cowboys and cowgirls! . Sesketchewen Indian/June-July/ Page 47 �• INDIAN,4-HCAMP Camp Raynor - Lake Diefenbaker , I 22 August 30, 1977 - I The camp is open to I Indian boys and girls in Saskatchewan \ Application Office, or who are in favor (of those 4-H club members .. and 'those who have never previous camp. attended . Forms may be local FSI Eligibility . a picked, up pt you� Band write: Indian Office, 4-H Program Sub. P.O. No. 6 Saskatoon, Sask. Phones 343-5529 FILL OUT NOW!!! • I NAME---.-�--�-------ADDRESS � ���� __ __ RESERVE � Birth Date Last school ........ grade completed Signature of Signature of Parent . camper - . _ � Telephone __ _ Hospitalzation No. _ �--__�----�--- Guardian The Saskatchewan Indian/June-July/Page 48 -------------------- ------�--- �MONTHS OF THE YEAR PASKOWIPISIM MOULTING MOON JULY stage in the lives of blrds that of losing their feathers. Ducks begin this When ducks moult they are easy to catch because they cannot fly. Even today the month. process about the middle of families can be seen chasing for ducks through sloughs and marshes. time for aU Indian people. There are many traditional and modern activities to go to. The month of July is a The Haying name season of this month reflects another is in full busy swing and berry picking keeps - the whole family busy. 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