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‘Coyote’ on European Tour
Kevin Haywahe is a member of the Carry The Kettle Band near Sintaluta, Saskatchewan. This fall Kevin will again join American Indian Dance Theatre. This year they will be on an extensive tour including New York City, and a number of U.S. and European venues.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Saulteaux Band Signs Alternative Funding Agreement
By: Gloria Ledoux
Profile: Ron Peigan
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Bands Charged With Illegal Gaming Operations: Will Continue To Run Bingos
By: Gloria Ledoux
Gordon Ahenakew steps down as Grand Chief of Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association
By: Gloria Ledoux
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College: Canada's Only Indian Controlled Academic Institution
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre: Offers Support to Indian Educational Development
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies: Provides A Wide Range Of Technical Training
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Indian Business Management Training Inagurated
On Friday, September 1st the Touchwood File Hills ,Qu'Appelle District Chiefs officially inagurated the Indian Business Management Program at the District Chiefs' Education Centre in the town of Fort Qu'Appelle. The program is offered by the District Chiefs in affiliation with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and the Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
The Battle at Battle River
By: Stan Cuthand
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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1989-09
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
Ledoux, Gloria
Cuthand, Stan
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Saskatchewan
1989-09
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Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
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Saskatchewan Indian is the official publication
of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian
Nations and is intended to serve as an effective
communication vehicle for First Nations in the
province of Saskatchewan.
Vol. 30 #3
The tradition of the Saskatchewan Indian magazine was to provide coverage of people, issues
and events both entertaining and informative
throughout First Nation communities. In order to
keep with the tradition of the magazine we invite
submissions. There is such an overwhelming
number of First Nations community events and
happenings that we will be unable to cover as
much as we would like to. Therefore, we are
inviting stories, photographs, artwork and letters
from our readers.
Saskatchewan Indian will also provide an opportunity for advertisers to reach the First Nation
consumer. The magazine will be distributed to
all First Nation communities in Saskatchewan
and to all First Nation groups, organizations and
institutions. For more information contact:
Saskatchewan Indian
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
Suite 200-103A Packham Ave.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7N4K4
Telephone: (306) 665-1215
Fax:
(306) 244-4413
The views and opinions expressed by contributors to Saskatchewan Indian are their own and do
not necessarily reflect those of Saskatchewan
Indian or the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian
Nations
ON THE COVER:
ARTIST: DARREN R WKENZIE
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Indian Outlook ....... .. ....................................................................... 2
Significance of Treati s Reaffirmed Through Historic Royal
Visit ....................................................................................................3
SITT Celebrates Quarter Century of Growth 1976 - 2001 ............. .4
Corporate Circle Encourages Partnerships with Members ............. 5
ITEP Leads Way in Teacher Training .............................................. 6
First Nations Lawyer Creates Legal Venture ................. .................. 7
Volunteer Takes Training to the Next Level .................................... 8
Beardy's Blackhawks' Championship Year ..................................... 9
James Hiebert: Sophomore Bronco ................................................ 10
Mike Wirll ........................................................................................ 12
Aaron Starr: Sharpening Blade ....................................................... 12
Jon Mirasty: Flying Dust Band Member Flies South .................. 13
Visioning A Banking Entity ............................................................ 14
Love Songs from a War Drum ....................................................... 15
Youth Day: Telling Our Stories ...................................................... 16
Gathering at Okimaw Ochi ............................................................. 18
Pride of the North Shines Through ................................................ 19
Biography Darren R. McKenzie ...................................................... 20
Readers' Submissions ....................................................................... 20
Saskatchewan Indian is published by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
FSIN Communications Unit: Director of Communications, Darcy McKenzie (306) 956-6922
Comrnurucation s Manager , Jocelyne Wasacase (306) 956-1012
Communications Summer Student, Eldon Henderson
Advertisement: FSIN Communication Unit (306) 956-1012
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SASKATCHEWAN'S FIRST NATIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct. 23 -25, 2001
FSIN Legislative Assembly
Centennial Auditorium
Saskatoon, Sask
Carol Burns (306) 956-6912
ow
Oct. !3,2001
lo:ving into tlie ~ st Centuli y,
Slia liing tlie Knowleclge
lanito a Keewatinowi
Oiimal fa nal<
Oct. 25 - 28, 200 I
Aboriginal Healing Foundation
Survivors and Desccndcnts of the
Residential School - Regional
Gathering
Landmark Inn, Regina, Sask.
Grant Severight (306) 956 - 1011
Oct. 26, 200 I
Indian National Finals Rodeo
Metra Park - Billings, Montana
Sonya Taypotat (306) 721 - 3600
Oct. 26, 200 I
SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of
Excellence
Centennial Auditorium, Saskatoon, SK
Colleen Cameron l-888-830-2803
Oc t. 11- 3,200
Criime P.re~'ention Confer.ence "Strength in
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Photo: Wanuskewin International Dance Troupe Showcase,
Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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�Bottom Ro w Left to Right: Chief Marie Anne Day Walker-Pelletier, Okaneses , Chief Harry Cook, Lac La Ron ge, His Royal Highness, Prince of Wales, Chief Pen y Bellega rde,
FSIN, Elder Gordon Oakes, Nekaneet , Chief Austin Bear, Muskoday, Chief Henry Lewis, Onion Lake, Middle Row Left to Right: Chief Pierre Settee, Cumberland House, Chief
Richard Poorman , Kawaca toose, --, Chief Rod King, Lucky Man, Fourth Vice Chief Lawrence Jos eph, FSIN, Chief Clifford Starr, Starblanket, Chief Gary Littl epine, Beardy's
Okemasis, Tribal Represen tative Tony Cote, Yorkton Tribal Council, Chief Gilbert Paniekeeis ick, Sakimay, Chief Ben Weenie, YellowQuill, Top Row Left to Right: Chief Denton
Geogre, Ochapowace , Tribal Chief George Lafond Saskatoon Tribal Council, Senator David Ahenakew, Chief Larry Oak es, Nekaneet , First Vice Chief Greg Ahenakew, FSIN, Chief
Terrance Pelletie1; Cowessess, Chief Louis Taypotat , Kahkewistahaw, Chief Barry Ahenakew, Ahthakakoop .
SIGNIFICANCE
OFTREATIES
REAFFIRMED
THROUGH
HISTORIC
ROYAL
VISIT
On a sunny and warm afternoon, many
Saskatchewan First Nation people , Chiefs
and dignitaries had a rare and prestigious
opportunity to meet with His Royal
Highne ss, The Prince of Wales, during a
private reception held at Wanuskewin
Heritage Park April 28, 2001.
Although there was lot of concern and
speculation about what would be discussed
during the reception, the atmosphere was
that of respect and honour by the Chiefs and
His Royal Highness.
Chief Perry Bellegarde , Federation of
Saskatchewan Indian Nations was first to
greet His Royal Highnes s.
Chief
Bellegarde introduced The Prince of Wales
to various dignitaries and First Nation representatives and then the entourage of
Chiefs, Elders, dignitaries, drummers and
dancers escorted His Royal Highness into
the Wanuskewin Gallery.
For the Chiefs of Saskatchewan this was
a historical visit. It would be the first time
The Prince of Wales met with First Nation
dignitarie s. His Royal Highne ss made it a
priority to meet with Saskatchewan Chief s
during his time in Saskatchewan. Chief
Perry
Belle garde
commented
"Saskatchewan First Nations are truly honoured at the significance of this meeting
with His Royal Highnes s, the Prince of
Wales."
This meeting reaffirms the recognition
of Treaties and Treaty Rights of First
Nation 's peoples. "This is an important and
highly symbolic gathering at Wanuskewin.
It demonstrates to His Royal Highness not
only the historical significance of the
Treaties , but the fact that even today First
Nation people remain loyal to the Treaties
and the nation to nation relationship with
the Monarchy ," Chief Bellegarde said.
(continued on page 17)
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�SIITCELEBRATES
QUAR
TERCENT
URY OFGROWTH
1976- 2001
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of
Technologies (SIIT) has come along ways
in the last 25 years. In honour of its quarter
century of growth, SIIT's Anniversary
Committee hosted a variety of events
including a gala dinner, alumni luncheon ,
and trade show on Thursday, June 14 and
culminated with a province wide convocation for the 2001 graduating class on
Friday, June 15, 2001.
Indian Education is a constant celebration
of jurisdictional
reality
for
Saskatchewan
Indian
Institute
of
Technologies. SIIT continues to experience
tremendous growth in all its programs and
services. The amount of diverse certificate
and diploma programs have evolved into
po itive outcomes for both the Indian controlled institution and First Nation students.
Establishing
partnership
with the
corporate community and various government agencies are key components in fostering distinct and advanced opportunities
to ensure SIIT's future in the post- seco ndary, vocational/technology,
community
programs , employee development courses,
applied programming , academic preparation, RCMPpreparation program and satellite college based education systems.
"Partnerships between SIIT business and
industry have become increa ingly necessary. SIIT presently has partnerships with
Sa kTel, the RCMP, Cisco Systems, the
Saskatchewan Construction Association ,
the Saskatchewan Apprentice ship Branch ,
and many other organizations across
Canada," explains SIIT Pre ident, Joan
Greyeyes. "Maintaining and establishing
new partnerships is crucial in the development of existing or new programs and also
the employment of SIIT graduates."
Greyeyes adds .
"SIIT's approximate enrollment at this
time is 1700 students and growing, this
number makes SIIT the largest Aboriginal
post-secondary institution in Canada " says
Greyeyes. Greyeyes believes that student
Celebrating Our Past
Connecting Our Future
enrollment is increa sing as a result of quality administration and SIIT's diverse program availabil ity.
Having lived on Mu keg Lake Reserve
as a youth, Joan Greyeyes knows the significance of achieving academic studies,
"the role that Saskatchewan First Nations
youth will be playing in the years to come
is very important to SIIT, as these are both
our pre sent and future tudent s. These are
the individuals that SIIT i hoping to attract
into our programs, and eventually, employees that SIIT will be marketing to both business and industry. "
Today, in terms of Saskatchewan's job
market , SIIT has been able to contribute to
the overall provincial employment base and
tatistic s, as a positive First Nation academic institution. The number of graduate
finding secure employment opportunities i
approximately 80 percent , which is considered a remarkable achievement by government agencies, private/public labour sectors
and First Nation governments
SIIT's head office is located on the
Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve , 100103A Packham
Avenue, Saskatoon ,
Saskatchewan. SIIT is now considered a
leading institution in Saskatchewan with
campuses throughout the province, " the
location of the SIIT campuses enables the
(cont inu ed 011 page 17)
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SASKATCHEWANHIBilASI
FALL2001
�CORPORATE
CIRCLE
ENCOURAGES
PARTNERSHIPS
WITHMEMBERS
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian
Nations Corporate Circle initiative is entering its third year of operations following the
formal launch on April 18, 1999. Robert
Merasty, Executive Director of the
Corporate Circle points out that the initiative has had to endure the growing pains
synonymous with most new organizations.
"Initially, our technical advisory committee was overwhelmed with the abundance of great idea s presented to us"
Merasty states. "The first year to eighteen
months for the Corporate Circle was a period of struggle in terms of accessing
resources, establishing
administrative
offices, developing a corporate identity, and
implementing an operational plan to provide direction for the initiative ."
Merasty explains that the CEO's and
presidents of our member companies have
exhibited a tremendous amount of patience
and support through this process . "I appreciate the understanding and continued
commitment they have provided."
In September of 2000, the technical
committee started to focus on implementing specific projects. Merasty says "we
started to use a rifle approach as oppo sed to
the shotgun approach because we had to
start showing some initial successes and
concrete results. "
Since September, the Corporate Circle
have been able to point to a number of
successes such as the In the Circle newsletter. Additional ads on RAWLCO 's nine
radio stations in Saskatchewan, The
Corporate Circle Web-site will soon feature
the first On-line Aboriginal Job Site and
internal human resources report.
Other
succ essful tools are the Labor Market
Intelligence (geared towards education,
training institutions ) and the First Annual
Job Fair, which had 1100 students and 60
corporate particip ants.
The immediate focus for the Corporate
Circle will be to utilize the excellent corporate response to this initiative by encouraging partnership Agreements-in-Principle
with each of the respective 43 member s.
The intent of the agreements is not to legally bind parties but to encourage members to
identify the specific ways they can contribute.
New Co-chair of the FSIN Corporate
Circle
Marc
Olson,
RAWLCO
Communications, confirms the direction by
stating "The membership has to graduate to
defining and differentiating the commitment of each of our members."
"Our members are at various stages of
progress with respect to the development of
First Nations initiatives . A number of
organizations such as SaskTel, SaskEnergy ,
and Cameco are at fairly advanced stages
and others have only recently begun to
explore possibilities." Merasty explains.
The Corporate Circle intends to showcase the front runners as role models and
use them as a template for others who may
require assistance. The Corporate Circle
has put together a best practice s checklist.
This refers to development in the areas of
building organizational commitment and
capacity, enhancing employment, education and training opportunities, facilitating
First Nation s business development and
establishing First Nations community relations. As an incentive for corporate members to achieve a partnership with the
Corporate Circle, an annual membership
recognition program will be implemented
in 2001. The recognition awards will honour those members who have achieved
specific level s of excellence in developing
First Nation training and job initiatives.
Left Top: In search of a career at Saskatoon
Job Fair. Left Bottom,: A successful match.
Bottom,: FSIN Corporate Circle Co-Chairs,
Mark Olson, Rawl co Communications and
Chief Per ry Bellegard e, FSIN.
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SASKATCHEWANHlHli~I\I
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�ITEPLEADSWAYIN TEACHER
TRAINING
By Erin Taman
The leading Indian Teacher Education
Program (ITEP) lon g hou sed at the
University of Saskatchewa n is now helpin g
a northern college deve lop a program of its
own. As part of an agreement with ITEP,
approximately 20 student s per year from a
college in the Northwe st Territorie s attend
their third and fourth years of Education at
the U of S campus.
"We have an agreement with Aurora
College in N.W.T., which covers the central
and Western Arctic ," explains ITEP
Director Orest Muraw sky. "Thi s broaden s
the scope
of the Univer sity of
Saskatchew an to the western Arctic Ocean and we have done this for the last 17 years, "
Muraw sky says .
"ITEP has been here (at the U of S) since
1973," says Muraw sky. "We are a foundational progra m for First Nation s/Aborigin al
students," he adds. The ITEP pro gram is
four years in length and is run out of the
College of Education .
With grad uates receiving a Bachelor of
Education degree , "ITEP has beco me a
flags hip program for Aboriginal Education
in this country," aid Dean of Education
Ken Jacknicke . " It is arguably one of the
most succe ssful Aboriginal
Teacher
Education Program s in Canada". "Not only
do the student s from Aurora come down for
their third and fourth years, but we are also
helpin g (their Administrators) to develop a
program which will be similar to ITEP,"
ays Jacknicke.
"The Aurora College program is not
large, " Jacknicke said. "But one of the
adva ntages is that most of the graduates
return to teach in the North. " They usually
remain in the comm unit y for quite some
time.
Murawsky says, "We are fund ed year by
year, for the last 28 years. There is not an
other program like this. We are an anomaly."
The ITEP program runs on a budget
granted annually by the federal gove rnment. There is no direct funding from the
provincial government , the U of S or the
First Nations community.
"For the last 15 years, we have received
the same amount. There hasn't been an
increa se and we still have enough money to
operate a good program - we pride ourselves on that" Muraw sky says.
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ITEP has a staff of eight , and the
program took in 75 student s this year. To
date, there have been 700 Bachelor of
Education degrees conferred upon ITEP
graduates and "most have stayed in the
province and moved to First Nation controlled institution s" adds Muraw sky.
The four-year teacher education program has seen its graduate s take on a variety of job s. "Mo st will return to a band to
teach ," states Muraw sky. It 's not only for
Aboriginal
teac hers throughout
the
to grow ," adds
pro vince continues
Jacknicke.
"ITEP began with a director and councilor s who were all Aboriginal and this
trend has continued today, as six of the
eight staff are Aboriginal.
"We are a low key, low profile progra m," emphasizes Muraw sky. "We are not
political , we don ' t get involved in
Univer sity, provincial or First Nation s poli-
Top: Dean of Education,
University o.lSaskatchewan,
Ken Jacknicke
Right: Orest Murawsky
the tax break. "We have student s that have
given up prominent positions to come to
schoo l here. Some were director s or highlevel executives, but they have made a
commitment to their own people - I'm convinced of that ," says Murawshy.
So how has the success of a program that
is annually funded measured? Muraw sky is
proud to decla re that it is "based on our
gradua tes . If our grads are successfu l that
means that we have been successfu l in
trainin g and educating them" he surmises .
The number of (band) chiefs that are grad uates of the program is phenomen al and education is always their emphasis. We feel
that we have been very supportive of that ,"
says Muraw sky. "We don ' t measure our
succe ss in research dollar s attained but in
succe ssful graduates."
"The grad uates are in great demand
becau se as the demographic s of the
province are changing , the need for
tics or research, becau se our foc us is on
teacher education and preparation. We follow a triangle model - the program, the
teacher , and the child - that is all."
Some of ITEP 's goals include tripling
the intake of student s, expanding the secondary program , having a stronger elder-inresidence program and buildin g onto the
Native Resource Center.
Co llege of Education and ITEP staff will
continue to assist Aurora College in setting
up a progra m and will also lend a hand to
the Uni versity of Alberta as it too looks
toward s the U of S as a role model for the
future.
Visit the ITEP website at http://
www.usask.ca /education/itep/i/index.htm
FALL 2001
�FIRSTNATIONS
LAWYER
CREATES
LEGALVENTURE
By Joel Young
Entrepreneurship is about people. People who behave and think
differently. Individuals who choose to take action toward creativity and innovation in regards to a perceived personal opportunity
and who importantly, strive to make a difference.
Leanne Bellegarde-Daniels , a young First Nations lawyer has
done just that. Entering the world of legal professionals and amassing the vast skills and legal experience over a relatively short time
from law school graduation, Leanne has translated this into her
own law practice providing a wonderful example to all First
Nations young men and women. That example being that the professional community is an avenue for career development and
progress for all ethnic origins .
Born in the Battlefords and identifying her First Nations band as
the Kawacatoose through marriage, Leanne spent her early childhood in Meadow Lake. She completed her first 3 years of high
school at Holy Cross in Saskatoon and graduated in Fort
Qu' Appelle.
She entered a Sociology program at the University of
Saskatchewan in 1985 and after spending a couple of years within
this academic environment, realized that perhaps another academic choice might be more fruitful. A friend encouraged Leanne to
explore the law school program and that the Native Summer
School Law Program , a pre-law national program held at U of S
might be the avenue to seek.
After completion of this program, pondering the legal world ,
Leanne worked toward the completion of her Arts Sociology
degree whereupon her grandfather, as a mentor , prompted Leanne
to complete her law degree and take up the challenge to become a
model in the legal profe ssion for Fir st Nation s people.
Leanne graduated in l 991 and accepted a research po sition with
the Federal government in the Treaty Land Entitlement area. As
he was completing her law degree , a lawyer with a leading provincial firm , McPher son Le slie Tyreman , Jim Kerby extended an invitation to Leanne to do her required articling at the MLT firm . Thi s
experience proved to be extremely beneficial and senior lawyers as
Harold Mackay and Tom Molloy, who have extensive experience
working with and on behalf of First Nation s people also acted as
mentor s and advisers and added support for Leanne 's professional
career.
Working again with the Treaty Land environment, Leanne
gained additional experience working closely with Federal Justice
as an outside counsel. Then a move to the City of Saskatoon in
1993-94 as a City Solicitor provided municipal legal knowledge.
Armed with these new skills, Leanne then entered the corporate
world and acted as an Indu strial Relation s and Corporate Coun sel
for SaskTel in Regina for approximately three years. In this capacity, Leanne was able to participate in significant First Nation s relationship building with the provincial Crown.
The time was now right for this Fir st Nations lawyer and the
destiny that she has so admirably embraced. She arrived at a decision with her Federal , provincial and corporate experience and the
support from the legal community and the Fir st Nation s community - to enter private legal practice and establish her own venture.
Perry Bellegarde, Chief , Federation of Saskatchewan Indian
Nations , approached Leanne to become an assistant legal counsel
FALL2001
for the FSIN in the important area of Treaty Governance, where she
ultimately was appointed Executive Director. She also added
responsibility for employment matters as well as participating in
the guidance of the First Nations Trust Fund.
Then a move to become Legal Counsel to the FSIN for a period
of time until Leanne became a mother. During her maternity leave ,
she concluded that her legal venture awaited and she made the
decision to open her legal venture in August, 2000 at the urban
reserve location in Sutherland. The move has proven to be timely
for Leanne. She has established herself as an important professional leader for the First Nations people. Coupled with the experience
she has accumulated since her journey into the legal world, offers
her expertise to both aboriginal and non-aboriginal clients across
the prairies.
A recent achievement of note is that Leanne conducted a presentation on behalf of her people to the National Energy Board in
Calgary of which she is very proud. Leanne is hopeful that other
First Nations particularly young women will choose to follow her
lead in the legal profession and create their own venture.
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�VOLUNTEER
TAKESTRAINING
TOTHE NEXTLEVEL
Clint Ledoux is a 27-year-old certified fighter for the City of
What was the training program like? "To get hired with the
Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services based at the# 1 Fire Station
Saskatoon Fire Department you have to graduate from a recognized
on 125 Idylwyld Drive South. Clint is a father to Kyra Lynn firefighting college. I attended the Emergency Services College in
Ledoux and common law partner to Jamie Greyeyes . Ledoux is a Brandon, Manitoba for 8 1/2 months. The course is broken into 2
band member of the Muskeg Lake First Nation and his parents are sections, the firefighting training and the emergency medical techGil and Debbie Ledoux . His day-offs are spent mostly with his nician (EMT) program ."
young family and enjoys partic ipating in sporting activities like
What do you feel was most demanding? "The firefighting sechockey , fastball slo-pitch and golf.
tion although it involved a lot of studying, it was more of a physiWhy did you decide to become a certified firefighter? "With my cally challenging area. For example , just about everyday included
dad being in the R.C.M.P ,. I thought of doing the same thing maybe dragging hose and carrying air tanks on your back. The EMT part
following in his footsteps. But because of the constant moving
had some physical aspect to it like patient carries, but the majority
around involved in being an R.C.M.P. member I decided not to.
of it included concentration in learning medical knowledge of body
Darcy Bear , Chief of Whitecap First Nation called me and said parts, how they function and how to treat the patient problem which
they were a holding a special course affiliated within their
is very critical in this line of work ."
volunteer firefighter squad . He mentioned this special project
How much does it differ from Fist Nations community volunteer
would provide me with firefighting experience and that it might departments? "This program requires more in-depth training
interest me. So, I decided to give it a try.
throughout the firefighting section and in regards to the EMT area ,
Clint never looked back and took full advantage of what the most First Nation departments are considered first responders or
Saskatoon Fire Services and Protective Services were offering dur- first aid volunteers."
ing that week of special training in Whitecap First Nation. They
You recently rescued a 16 year old girl from a house fire. How
gave me a lot of insight in the life of a firefighter. I guess the com- do you feel about being considered a hero? "I don't consider myself
bination of me wanting to be in protection services and getting the a hero. Rescue is part of the job. It could have been anyone else on
opportunity to learn a little about firefightthe job that rescued the girl.
We ju st happened to be the
ing as a career, I knew from that point I
wanted to be a firefighter. Today , I'm regisfirst truck in. This being
"/don't consider myself a hero.
said, knowing that you
tered at the number one station on Idylwyld
Drive. "
helped to give a 16-year-old
Rescue is part of the job. "
girl a chance at a longer life,
- Clint Ledoux it definitely is a great feeling. I ju st hope she is doing
better. "
What is your shift schedule like and how do you live around it?
More importantly , what kind of response have you received from
your family and peers?
What would you tell the younger generations about this fascinating career? " All I can say is that being a firefighter is a great
career. It is exciting, demanding and you get to meet a lot of great
people. If you have any dreams of one-day maybe being a firefighter , go for it! Follow your dream s. Don't let anyone try convincing you otherwi se. If you have any que stion s about this career
just drop into any fire hall and I'm sure the guys will be more than
happy to answer any questions you may have ."
It appears that Clint Ledoux is on his way to carving out a positive path for the First Nation peoples. He has displayed a strong
interest in such a demanding, but rewarding career option he made
in the summer of 2000 at Whitecap First Nation. Finally, there is a
lot of spirit in what he does and the future holds great possibilities
for this Muskeg Lake Band Member. Good luck Clint!
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Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services
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�BEARDY'S
BLACKHAWKS'
CHAMPIONSHIP
YEAR
Beardys B lackhawks
Midget AAA
In their 6th season, the Beardys
Blackhawk s Midget AAA managed to
clinch the 2001 Saskatchewan Provincial
Midget AAA Hockey and Air Canada Cup
Western Regional Champion ships. As a relatively new organization, the Blackhawks
appear to be heading in the right direction
as the only First Nation based triple 'A'
minor franchise team in the province.
The long team meeting s and additional
hard training have paid off for the
Blackhawk s organization. "There has been
so much support from the Beardy' s &
Okemasis First Nation , they have stood
the Air Canada Cup Western
Regiona l Championship , Moose
Jaw, Saskat chewan
behind their community pride and joy from
the beginning, " said Mel Parenteau.
As first-year General Manager , Mel
Parenteau
has tak en the Beardys
Blackhawk s from 4th in the division last
year to league champions this spring. Thi s
is accredited to excellent scouting , coaching staff and community support.
Havin g Dale Gray ston as head coach
and Jim McComas, Brad Toporowski and
Travis Laycock as assistant coaches provided the chemistry to ignite the team performance. Without these structural mecha-
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nisms in place , the team championship
might have been won by another franchi se.
Immediately after Mel Parenteau was
hired as G.M. of the Blackhawk s, he states,
" I wanted to pursue new fundraising activities and incorporate those opportunities to
our public relation s strategie s. Providing it
was beneficial to existing /futur e partnership s with private/public , corporate communitie s and First Nation Government s in
respect to fostering long-term spon sorship s
for the franchise."
The Board of Director s of
the Blackhawks have a strong
desire to be consistent and
well organized prior to
any major decision-making
regarding the team 's mandate
and overa ll objectives. It
" is during these times when
young future NHL stars must
continue following the footsteps of previous First Nation
NHL legend s. Inspirational
ex -NHL player s like Fred
Sasakamoo se and retired
Phil ade lphia Flyers enforcer
Scott Daniel s of Mi stawa sis
First Nation.
Pre sent NHL player s like Chicago
Blackhawk s Blair Atcheynum , New York
Islander s Rick Pilon and Ottawa Senator s
Wade Redden are role model s for today 's
emerging player s. With the likes of rising
WHL stars John Merasty and Arron Star,
who strive to be in the NHL in the forthcoming years. They appear to know their
place in junior hockey and what they must
do to be succe ssful and at the top of their
game .
(continu ed on pa ge 11)
SASKATCHEWANililBU.111
9
�JAMESHIEBERT:
SOPHOMORE
BRONCO
By Marjorie Roden
For many of the young men who get the
chance to play in the Western Hockey
League, moving away from home is a bit of
an adju stment. For 18 year old Jame s
Hiebert , moving away from his home of
Hay River, NWT, came much earlier.
Since Jame s was fifteen years of age, he
has been living away from his family' s
home.
"I've been with the Swift Current
Bantam Raider s. We won the Western
Canadian Bantam Championship s for under
17. There 's the Swift Current [Midget
AAA] Legionnaire s, we went to the Mac 's
Cup tournament, and we lost out in the
Provincial final s to the Regina Pat
Canadian s the year they went to the Air
Canada Cup and now I play for the
Bronco s," says Jame s of his hockey career
thus far.
"I stayed with my uncle for the first two
years, and billets for the last two [years]."
Now in his second year with the Western
Hockey League 's Swift Current Broncos,
Jame s, the second eldest child of Jim and
Kathy Hiebert (his mother is a treaty
Mohawk from Six Nation s in Ontario still
keep s in contact with his family.
"I usually talk to them on the phone ,"
says Jame s.
"I like to try and call them as much as I
can. A lot of times , they're busy, or I'm
busy, so you know, we do talk quite a bit."
And there are certainly enough people in
the Hiebert household to talk to, as Jame s is
the second oldest out of a family of eight. .
"My older brother is Terrence," says
Jame s.
"The younger ones are Chris sy, Aarron ,
Joseph, Daniel, Ester, and Kelly."
So far, what have Jame s' impression s
been of the WHL ?
"It's great," he says, "I really like it. It' s
a great experience , the guys are all really
good. The hockey is amazing. There's
always lots of fans, and it 's good to play in
front of a lot of people and there 's a lot of
bonuses to playing in the Western League."
Was it everything he expected?
"I think it is. I think I expected more out
of myself in my first year, but other than
that. I think it's been pretty good."
When asked about making it into the
league , Jame s replied , "I think any type of
person can do it, so long as they have the
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drive to do it. You' ve got to want to play. If
you don 't want to play, like if you don 't
want to have rules and limitation s set on
you can ' t play in the Western [Hockey]
League , because there 's too many rules.
"You' ve got to have a good image. If
you don 't want to do that, if you don't
alway s want to be a role model to the kids
in your community , then I don ' t think it' s
the type of league you should be playing
in."
Many First Nation hockey player s have
been asked about playing for the Aboriginal
Team Canada hockey team, and Jame s is
among st those that head coach Ted Nolan
has sought out.
"We were talking about going to Europe
next summer for a Native team Canada kind
of thing . I'm not sure if that 's going to work
out or what-not, " says James.
"I should probably get back to him. I had
shoulder surgery last summer, so I couldn 't
really make it, but that's how I met [Ted
Nolan].
"I also met him at the Canada Winter
Games as well," adds Jame s.
"He came in
and talked to
our team about
working
and
stuff like that,
what our common goal was
on the team.
He came into
the
dres sing
room and had a
little meeting
with the team."
Although
James can see
the
positive
side to the formation of the
team, he also
has
enough
foresight to see
what some critics of the program
might
say.
"I think it's
kind of a good
idea, but I think
Saskatche\\an
whenever you
Social Sen ices
separate
a
group of people like that, it makes a reason
for people to stereotype , or single people
out. I think it' s a good opportunity for all of
us, I think it will work out well as well.
"I think there 's a lot of good First
Nation s player s that maybe don' t get the
credit for the amount of skill they have , and
end up taking on a different type of role on
the team they don' t need to take up, but I
think it's a good thing. I think it will create
some room for people to say "why do they
get funding for that ?" but that's the way it
works sometime s, and you ju st got to deal
with it."
Personally, James has set a few goals for
himself concerning his on-ice performance.
"I ju st want to get noticed , and I want
people to realize that I am a player too. I
don't want to be ju st remembered as a guy
who went through the Western League , and
I want to be remembered. I want to score, I
want to do everything~ I want to help my
team, and I want to win, ju st like any other
team.
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"We've got a really good team this year,
and we have a really good chance of going
a long ways. I think, if we all work at it, we
can accomplish what we really want."
And how would James describe himself
on the ice?
"Probably as a grittier player. I work in
the corners a lot, I'm physical. Maybe not
as physical as Jordan Tootoo [of the
Brandon Wheat Kings], but I'm a physical
player. I like to muck it up. I think I have
offensive ability as well. I can play my
position well, I can play defense well."
James adds, "I think my work ethic is
probably the best thing about my entire
game. I think the better my work ethic is
the better the player I am. I've got to work
on things. I think I can be more of a player
than I have been, but I think that's corning
along now and I'm starting to show that."
Outside of hockey, what kinds of things
interest James?
"Athletic therapy," James immediately
says.
"I'm interested in anything that has to
do with sports. I really enjoy sports."This
semester, I was upgrading my biology
mark because I'm going to be going into
massage therapy when I'm done school."
FALL2001
Beardy
s Blackhawks
' Championship Year ·
(continued from page 9)
So, do the NHL prospects for the
Beardys Blackhawks. Their dream is to
play in the National Hockey League as
well. In the meantime, it means rigorous
training camps, long bus trips and a lot of
scheduled stops in hockey communities in
rural and urban Saskatchewan.
Mel Parenteau always realized the
amount of skilled First Nation minor hockey talent in Saskatchewan. He wants to do
more than share his expertise as a former
SJHL player himself with the 1970-72
Prince Albert Raiders. Mr. Parenteau's
immediate goals are to establish a productive and highly skilled roster to repeat as
Provincial Midget AAA Champs, in the
upcoming 2001/2002 season.
Back in April of this year, the Beardy's
Blackhawks represented Saskatchewan at
The Western Region and Air Canada AAA
National Championship in Prince George,
British Columbia. "The team fell short of
their expectations in Prince George, but the
experience of competing at the highest
triple 'A' hockey tournament in the world -
made it that much rewarding to try it
again," says Parenteau.
The Beardys Blackhawks Training
Camp begins September 7-9, 2001 with
exhibition games going until Sept.22. The
first League Game will open against the
Tisdale Trojans at Beardys Arena on
October 03rd. " The majority of last years
winning squad will be returning and various WHL teams have already drafted
them ," explains Mel. This should be a positive outlook to another banner season, for
this First Nation based franchise.
He further adds, "come out and see some
exciting triple AAA hockey action and support your future First Nation NHL
prospects this season." Best of luck to the
Beardys Blackhawks organization in their
7th season! ~
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�MIKEWIRLL
By Marjorie Roden
Finesse player s often have the toughest role on a hockey team.
Their coaches encourage them to play the game, and let the
enforce rs take care of the goons on the other team. Unfortunately,
more often than not, it is the finesse players that wind up being
lined up - and subsequently sidelined - by the opposing goons.
Such has been the case with Mike Wirll, an 18-year-old hockey player now in his third seaso n in the Western Hockey League.
He is a member of the Redwood First Nation , and his birth parent s
are Shawn Lemaire and Cheryl Taylor. Joe Wirll adopted him later
as a young child, but has kept in contact with his birth family. He
has six sibling s, 13 year old J.J ., 9 year old Shay, 8 year old
Patrick, 3 year old Justice, and 6 month old Mikayla.
His hockey career began in his hometown of Strasbourgh ,
Saskatchewan.
"I started in Strasbourg with Nick and Jessie [Schultz], and I
played one year of bantam with the Vibank Avalanche. That led to
[playing for] the Yorkton Parkland Maller s, Midget AAA.
I was playing in Brandon the following year, and then the year
after that, and then a year later, was traded to the Prince Albert
Raider s"
Mike had little trouble summing up his previou s seaso n in the
WHL, which saw him play in 37 games where he scored 9 goals
and 18 assists.
"I started off with a broken wrist [last seaso n], that set me out
for two month s at the start of the year, and then I got a secondgrade concussion, but it wasn't all that bad. I only sat out for a
week for that. A couple of weeks later, that 's when the big [concussion] happened. "
Thanks to that final concussion, he was forced to sit out the
first half of the current 2000-2001 hockey seaso n. He was traded
to the Prince Albert Raider s as soon as he received a clean bill of
health. However , that meant that any chances of playing for the
Aboriginal Nation al Team that is being formed by Ted Nolan were
gone, due to the fact he had to take the time out to recover.
"I think it's pretty good, as well as the tournament, and player s,
and that it 's kind of like the Canadian National team. It's ju st a little different, but still, it 's pretty competitive."
When asked to reflect on his time spent in the Western Hockey
League , Mike pau ses for a moment before answering.
"It 's kind of weird," says Mike , "becau se I haven 't really been
able to sit down and look back at it becau se I was injured so much .
I think [the WHL is] a little bit more rougher and more dirtier than
in the NHL , becau se in the NHL , they've got more respect and
more maturity out on the ice."
One possible explanation for this difference in behavior is the
fact that a vast majority of the players in the WHL are trying to get
noticed by NHL scouts, and in the proce ss, some of the players
competing to get noticed as enforcers often wind up hurting some
of the more skilled players. When this point was brought up, Mike
reply's, "The big guys and tough guys are going out there and
hurting people just to show what they can do, and that 's how people like me get injured."
With the move to the Raider s, Mike is feeling optimistic about
the up-coming season, and not ju st becau se of the hock ey.
"I think it's really good. It's fun , becau se I'm back with a couple of guys I grew up with [Nick and Jesse Schultz]. I feel more
relaxed here. In Brandon , I was always uptight, and nervous
around the coaching staff, and here, I ju st feel comfortable."
When Mike Wirll is playing at the top of his game, he can be a
threat to the other team around the net.
"I can hit when I have to, but I'm not out there , like [former
Wheatie teammate] Jordan Tootoo is. When I get my hand s back
and my legs back , I'll be out there to help the team win some
games."
When asked about his per sonal goals, Mike says "Well, hopefully, I'll get in the 20, 30 goal range, becau se I've got 30 games,
but it's going to be a slow start becau se I haven 't played in a year,
but I ju st hope I can get my wheels going here and help get into
the plan here. "
Outside of hockey, some things that intere st Mike are "just anything to do with astronomy . I'm really into that, I like that kind of
stuff.
"I like watching all the stuff on the pyramid s and the mummie s
and the tomb stone s and all that stuff, so that ju st kind of interests
me, you know, how they built that one perfect pyramid they built.
They say that human s built it, but...it ju st gives you something to
think about. I like stuff like that."
One piece of advice that Mike would give to younger people ,
whether or not they are involved in hockey, is "ju st to stay
focussed, and to keep drivin g for their goals becau se it will eventually come." ~
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AARONSTARR:
SHARPENING
BLADE.
By Marjorie Roden
A vast majority of the hockey players
fortunate enough to make it to the WHL
must move away from home in their first
season, which only adds to any possible
rookie anxiety that player might have. For
Aaron Starr of the Star Blanket First
Nation near Saskatoon, making the jump
from the Midget AAA ranks up to the
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SASKATCHEWAN IIIBi.AMI
Western Hockey League has been comparatively easy.
The youngest son of Ernestine and
Doug Starr, and brother to Jonathan and
Cheryl, Aaron, 18, plays for the Saskatoon
Blades.
Before coming to the Blades, Starr
says, "I played hockey with the Saskatoon
AAA Midget Blazers last year and before
that with the Saskatoon Knights in the
Saskatoon Minor Hockey system."
In addition to this experience, Aaron
has also had the chance to play at the
International level, thanks to the initiative
started by Ted Nolan. This initiative has
started with the creation of an alternate
Team Canada that is made up of First
Nations and Metis hockey players. The
team that Aaron played for this past summer traveled to Europe.
According to Aaron, the experience of
playing overseas "was a great experience,
being able to play European elite hockey
teams was a great opportunity for me and
all the guys on my club."
"I think it was very good for First
Nations athletes to be able to compete at
such a high level."
As far as Aaron's present task goes, he
says, "It has been an up and down year for
�weight that you have to have to go into
JONMIRASTY: the
the matches with, so it just helped me out a
lot like staying in shape and getting a posiFLYING
DUSTBAND tive
attitude as well."
MEMBER
FLIES
Does Jon think these summer activitie s
have helped him on the ice? "I feel it
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helped me a lot. A lot of people can see my
by Marjorie Roden
Jon Mirasty is the type of hockey player
that you love if he 's your teammate, but
hate if you' re playing against him.
Jon is the eldest child of Gary Mirasty
and Catherine Gilbert. He and his 14-yearold sister, Jennifer , reside with his father on
the Flying Dust reserve near Meadow Lake.
Jon is an 18-year-old rookie in the
Western Hockey League. Before starting
off the season in Prince Albert with the
Raider s, Mira sty says, "I played minor
hockey in Meadow Lake until I was 16.
When I was 17, I moved away from home
and played with the Kindersley Klipper s in
the SJHL.
"Thi s year, I started off with the Prince
Albeit Raiders , and then I got traded to the
Tri City American s."
So far, what are Jon 's impressions about
the league?
"It's a good league ," said Jon. "It's faster
than what I played in la t year. A lot bigger
guys, and a lot more talent too."
When asked about the plans for the AllAboriginal Canadian Junior National program, Jon says, "Yes, I heard about it. We
kind of talked about it, but I was gone all
summer."
Jon adds, "I'd learn a lot, it would be a
good experience to play hockey all summer
and stay in shape for the next seaso n."
How does Jon spend his off-season?
"I' m a boxer, too, so I've boxed for the last
three years. The Ia t two years in a row I
won the Provin cial champions and the
Silver Glove s. That 's what kind of keeps
me busy in the summer."
Jon continues, "I liked keeping busy. It
keeps me out of trouble. And it put my
mind on something that I had to train for,
and boxing helps me out on the physical
side to stay in shape. Having to maintain
me thus far. But you have to remember
that this is my first year in the league ."
What are Aaron's impressions of the
team he is with now? According to him,
"life with the Blades has been great. The
vets are a great group of guys as are the •
rookies. The coaching is really good as I
have learned so much, and our trainer is .
bigger city, and it's a lot different environment."
Jon then laughs and adds, "It 's a lot
warmer , that's one of the main things , and
they're doing a lot better than P.A. is. I like
their record, so it feels nice to be on a halfdecent, winning team. "
With the change in the environment, can
[fighting] techniques kind of like a boxer on
the ice, too, so that's what everyone notice s Jon see himself improving his game and
when I fight, they say "That kid's a boxer '." perhaps even becoming more of a finesseIn the few short months that Jon has type player? "Yeah, actually I can , with
been in the WHL, he has already made a time and just getting more game experiname for himself as one of the top fighters ence, and getting more confidence [with]
in the league. He began his WHL career in carrying the puck and stuff, I could see
Prince Albert by making the cut at the myself improving a lot."
Adds Jon, "I want to stay up there in the
Raiders' rookie camp, and was quickly put
into the role of the main enforcer with the penalty minutes and make an impression ,
but I also want to try and get some point s
team.
In December , Jon was then traded to the and play a little bit more hockey ... but I
Tri-City Americans. Very quickly , he had had a bout in my first game [in Tri-Cities]. "
What was Jon' s first fight in his first
moved away from a team that was geographically close to his fami ly's home to a game as a Tri-City American like ? The fight
itself was good, but in a way, it was slightteam that is closer to his career goals.
"Actually , it's a better move for me, ly disorienting. "I didn't feel like I was at
because when I was in P.A., [Raider head home. My first fight there , it was kind of
coach Don Clark] didn ' t really use me. I weird becau se I was used to being a visitor
was there more ju st to fight, so I didn 't get in that building , so after the fight was over,
much ice time. Where at Tri Cities , I'm on I skated into the wrong penalty box , so that
the second line. I'm getting a lot more play- was kind of a little kick.
"People kind of laughed at that one
ing time. I'm not ju st having to fight."
However , there were positive point s to becau se I wasn't used to being a Tri-City
his time in Prince Albert as well. "I'm hap- American player. I was used to being in the
pier playing in Tri Citie s and all but I liked visitor box, becau se I had fought previou sthe town of P.A., and it was nice that a Jot ly playing in Tri-Citie s a couple of day s
of people were friendly . I miss thing s about before. I had fought Mike Lee , and then
that , but hockey-wise, in term s of my five days later, I was on his team!
"I get along with [Mike Lee] probably
chances of playing hockey, I like it a lot better in Tri Cities. Tri-Citie s, for me, is a lot the best on the team ," continues Jon. "He 's
better opportunity for me for hockey , so I' 11 twenty years old , a little bit older than me,
probably be able to go a lot further playing and he's a great guy. They're all good guys,
actually, there's no one that I really wouldin Tri-Citie s.
n' t have second thought s about it."
"I'm happy with the trade, other than it'
In the off-season, in addition to boxing ,
a lot further than P.A. is from home , so my
dad can't really come out. My dad was Jon says, "I like camping a lot , and doing
coming to most of the home games [in stuff with my dad on the farm. We raise
P.A.], where now, he's maybe going to horses, so I do a lot of work with the horsmake it to two or three. "
es, and have fun pretty much all-summer,
Jon adds, "I like the environment a lot in and work out. I just keep in good physical
Tri City. The team is closer. I'm closer to shape." ~
the coach. I can talk to him easier. It's a lot
probably one of the best guys that I have
ever met."
What would a person see while Aaron
is on the ice? Aaron says, "I would
describe myself as a very physical player
who reads the ice very well."
His hopes for the remainder ·of the season are "to work harder to improve my
game so next year and for years to come I
can become the best player possible."
Wh~n asked if he had any interests outside of hockey, Aaron responded, "golf is
my only other hobby." ~~
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�VISIONING
A BANKINGENTITY
National Chief AFN
Established in 1997, the First Nations
Duncan Gibson, Director/TD ViceBank of Canada became part of the
Chairman Commercial Banking
Canadian banking industry in partnership
Urban
Joseph, Director/Executive
with the Toronto-Dominion
Bank (TD
Christopher
Dyrda, Senior Vice
Bank). The realization of achieving this
President, Commercial Banking
dream was a challenging task for the
David Ross, President and Chief
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
Operating Officer
and the Saskatchewan
Indian Equity
Marv Tiller, Director/President
&
Foundation Inc.
CEO/Tribal
Council
Investments
Now in existence for 3 years, as a
Group of Manitoba
scheduled II chartered bank, the transforMark Wedge, Consultant
mation of excellent and
The existing Board of
efficient investment and
Directors
are
from
corporate structures in
diverse professional and
place has provided new
geographical
areas of
long-term planning in
Canada; do you consider
management, operating
these appointments
as
and expansion.
Self-sufficienc y of
significant undertakings
As a new competitor,
the First Nations Bank of
Aboriginal people is a and if so, what are the
benefits? "The quality of
Canada will be focused
the
governance
and
on attracting increased
goal that the First
guidance of a Board of
cliental and shareholding
Directors is critical to
both from the First
Nation Bank was
any institution. The First
Nation and non-Fir st
Nation Bank of Canada
Nation
market.
The
esta blished to ser ve. " needed directors to meet
globalization of aborigirequirement s of
nal ba sed economie s is
- Keith Martell, Chariman of the the
financial
service regulachanging
rapidly and
Bo ard of Dire ctor s
improving the relationand Senior Offici al Fisca l tors, to ensure the Bank
ship s between
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tices to protect the asset s
and opportunitie s with
of our customer s.
private , corporat e and
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government intere sts.
guidance to assure our
Keith Martell wa s
cu stomer ' s needs were
part of the initial planmet
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primarily
Aboriginal
Canadians ," said
ning and development stages of FN Bank.
What role has the Toronto-Dominion Bank
Keith Martell.
Today, there are cmTently three branche s
(TD) provided and inve sted in their 10-year
partnership with FN Bank? "The TD not operating at a national scale based in
Saskatoon , Saskatchewan, Walpole Island,
only invested equity into the Bank but they
committed to ensuring that we continue to Ontario and Chisasibi, Quebec along with
move toward being a self-sufficient finantwo offices located in Vancouver and
Toronto. The impact of economic benefits
cial institution. Like all partnership s, things
do not always go as planned , but I do reach beyond the corporate sector of banking in terms of employment , busines s volbelieve our strategic alliance with the TD
was the right decision, " says Martell.
ume and financial services projected on a
yearly basis.
The present Board of Directors is made
Having stable stakeholders by Canada 's
up of a unique team who maintain significant roles in Indian Government and the First Nation communities contribute to the
successful and maximized spin-offs , genercorporate banking community:
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�LOVESONGSFROMA
WARDRUM
Up an old and gloomy warehouse staircase, an eager audience found the
Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company's
production of the play - Love Songs from a
War Drum. On Opening Night, March 23,
spectators uch as; Chief Perry Bellegarde
of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian
Nations, The Honourable Robert Nault
Mini ter of Indian and Northern Affairs ,
and many other dignitarie s had no problems making the trek up the old warehouse.
To the audiences' delight, Love Songs from
a War Drum turned out to be a surprisingly
entertaining performance.
Well-known Saskatchewan playwright
Mark Dieter wrote the play. Dieter pooled
together scenes that were actual experiences of theatre group. The play - Dieter 's
rendition of Shakespeare's "Romeo and
Juliet" - tell a story of a couple who, of
course, comes from opposing backgrounds.
The families of the couple, Rathan
(Mitchell Poundmaker) and Tanis (Cheryl
Lynn Arcand) were politically at odds.
Tanis is the daughter of a former Chief who
was ousted by the current Chief who happens to be Rathan 's father. Socially, the
couple find themselves sucked into a world
that is quickly spinning out of control.
Their peers, for some reason or another ,
have pitted themselves against each other,
causing the formation of two revival gangs.
The perfect scenario for an Indian version
of "Romeo and Juliet" - love
and catastrophe. Keeping with
the spiritually of First Nations
culture, Dieter adds an element
of the four directions in the
form of four Councilors who
would intermit profound truths
and spiritual teachings throughout the play.
Yet! beside the storyli ne,
what makes this play powerful
was the energy, intensity, and
skills of the young performers.
The cast of Love Songs from a
War Drum consisted of approximately 24 aboriginal youth.
The youth were recruited from
the Circle of Voices (COY).
COY is an aboriginal youth theatre program that is workshop
based. This training program
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that provides role models from the performing arts industry to share their skills,
knowledge , and expertise to these up and
corning performers.
Each performer portrayed their character
so well such as the perform of Samantha
Whitecalf who plays Jenna, ex-girlfriend of
Rathan and Cheperyn Makoki s who play s
Gabriel ex-boyfriend of Tanis and Gang
Leader. Together, they make for a dual to
be reckoned with. And in the middle is the
character Neil play by Curtis Peeteetuce
who is ex-gang member and brother to
Tanis, makes the decision to break away
from the violence and destructive lifestyle
to pursue his own destiny .
There were scenes that made the audience realize the amount of energy put into
the play by all involved . Scene with 10 performers on stage rumbling with sticks was
played out with such intensity and precise
choreograph. It was hard to believe that
these kids weren't seaso ned actors with
years of experience tucked under their
belts.
Saskatchewan
Native
Theatre
Company's long term goal is to obtain a
permanent venue to house the performances. Working hard towards this goal is the
company's General Manager and Producer
Donna
Heimbecker
and
Kennetch
Charlette, Artistic Director. "We like to
have a venue that is in tune with who we are
as performers , something that is inner city
and a strong base of Aboriginal support,"
says Heimbecker.
With the growing demand for aboriginal
community
ba sed
performing
arts
productions, program s, and youth initiatives the demand for a permanent venue is
imperative to keep up with the company 's
expansion. SNTC is also currently seeki ng
volunteers to assist with the rapid growth.
As for some of the crew, Love Song
from a War Drum headed out on road
for
a
short
tour
throughout
Saskatchewan during April and May 2001.
And, If you weren't fortunate enough to
catch the play - you will have to wait to see
what is in store in the up and coming productions by the Saskatchewan Native
Theatre Company and hopefully it will be
in it's new permanent venue, maybe even as
soon as in the new year! Keep your finger
crossed and for the cast, break a leg! ~
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�YOUTHDAY:
TELLINGOURSTORIES
By Sharidy Starr
"Youth Day: Telling our Stories " was a
one day conference held at Balcarres High
School on March 19th, 2001. There were
various sessions concerning many issues
ranging from alcohol and drug abuse,
racism, and Treaties. The main goal however, was to foster a greater intercultural
understanding. The Youth Day consisted of
over 400 students from the surrounding
Scenk Valley School District, as well as
numerous staff members , organizers , sponsors and visitors.
The gathering kicked of with a multicultural Grand Entry. Emerging in traditional
dress were First Nation dancer s, Meti s
descendant s, and early settlers from the
Motherwill Home stead. The Red-Dog
drum group brought in the Grand Entry and
sang the honour song. We all stood together for O' Canada , the national anthem.
Master of Ceremoni es for the day was John
and Josh, representatives for "Buildin g
Community Bridge s," who were also sponsors of the Youth Day.
Th e Youth Day begin its day with
keynote speaker was Don Burn stick, a Fir st
Nation humori st and entertainer. In addition to Don 's humori sts anecdotes and witty
remarks, he also demon strated his ability as
an educator. He covered topics such as the
booming stage in adolescence, to the concept of being cool, and the importance of
peer acceptance among teens. He concluded that teen s seem to maintain coolness on
account of peer acceptance. Don left us
with a message, "it is very important that
the youth are successful becau se they are
tomorrow 's leaders. "
The conference broke out into sessions,
which address various issues. One of the
breakout sessions dealt with Raci sm, a
problem that is very real, everywhere. Our
facilitator was Vera Desnomie who grew up
in the nearby community. We listened to
her stories and how she survived racism .
We also learned about the wall that separates us, and that racism is something that is
learned or taught, we are not just born with
it. Saskatchewan is considered as having
the highest level of racism between First
Nations and Caucasians. Vera told us that
"we need to break down those walls and
rise above the weak to make a difference ",
regarding racism.
Another breakout session was Treatie sDifferent Perspectives. Pre senting were
Monica Goulet and Constable Craig Nyirfa ,
both member of the Speaker s Bureau,
Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC).
The OTC on January 30th, 2000 launched
the bureau. Through the provision of
information it is anticipated that historical
and contemporary misunderstandings be
clarified so all Canadians are able to enjoy
an improved socio-political environment.
The Treatie s made in Saskatchewan were
intended to benefit everyone living in the
province. The objective of the session was
to comprehend the Treaty, who compensates from them and the basis why we have
Treatie s.
Other issues discussed at other breakout
sessions were; personal stories from three
generations of student who attended residential schools and the concepts behind
provincial and band controlled schools.
The entire conference was organized to
enlighten the public , and to essentially get
the message out that the youth should
work in partner ship to build communities
bridges. The forum was gratifying and
motivating and left us with the tools to
embark upon a journ ey of improvin g community interaction.
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�Significance of Treaties Reaffirmed Through Historic Royal Visit
(continued from page 3)
During the reception each Chief and various First Nation repre sentative had an
opportunity to personally meet the Prince of
Wales. Once everyone had their moment
with the Prince of Wales, pre sentations
were made to His Royal Highne ss on behalf
of various territorie s.
Beginning the short agenda was Chief
Bellegarde , who presented to His Royal
Highne ss a star blanket and Treaty booklet.
The Treaty booklet was specially made to
commemorate his visit.
Repre se nting the Saskatoon Tribal
Council and di strict was Tribal Chief
George Lafond , and Chief Austin Bear ,
Muskoday Fir st Nation. Melvina Eagle a
Dakota/Sioux Elder and Judge Mary Ellen
Turpel -Lafond presented to the Prince a
painting on behalf of Fir st Nation s Women.
Chief Barr y Ahenakew of Ahtahkakoop
First Nation made quit e an impre ssion on
Hi Roy al Highn ess durin g his pre sentation . Chief Ahenakew was pre se nting
Athakakoop 's newly published
book
"Ahtahkakoop - the epic acco unt of a Cree
Head Chief , His Peop le and Their Struggle
for Survival 1816 - 1896" that document
the history of their re erve. The Prince
noticed the outfit that Chief Ahenakew
wore. It was an original Treaty issued suit
that was given to Chiefs on Treaty Day as
part
of
the
customary annuity payments. Along with
the very rare suit , Chief Ahenakew was
complete with a Treaty #6 medallion. The
Prince acknowledged the medallion as a
significant part of the Crown's heritage and
tells that there are many Indigenous nation s
throughout the world that still honour and
respect the significance of the se medallion s.
Elder Ben Weenie, Chief Young Chipp ewayan
First Nation with His Roya l Highness,
Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatchewan.
in a good way ". This name was offered to
the Prince as a gift. A name giving ceremony was performed the previous night at a
special sweatlodge ceremony.
At the Amphitheatre , the Wanuskewin
International Dance Toupee performed for
the Prince of Wales before leaving for a
private walk with Elder Ben Weenie. Ben
Weenie
is also
Chief
of Young
Chippewayan First Nation s. Along the
walk , the pair talked about many thing s, the
Treaties , First Nation s customs , and tradition s. The Prince even acknowledged some
of his beliefs related to First Nation 's connection to the land.
As Fir st Nation people , 125 years after
the first Treaty signin g in this territory , has
guided years of grow th not only in Indian
country , but also helped to shape the
pro vinc e of Saska tchewa n. Ther e were
Treaties that were signed before there was a
province of Saskatc hewa n and the visit
from The Prince of Wales, Hi s Ro ya l
Highne ss was an event that prove s that First
Nation 's people have alway s had and maintain self-determination s through their own
form s of governa nce .
After the private reception the Prince of
Wales was again esc orted out to the
Amphitheatre where Elder Gordon Oake s
was schedule to give the Prince a special
name. The name given "Kisikawpisim
Kamiyowahpahmikott " translated from the
Cree language mean s "the sun look s at him
SIIT Celebrates Quarter Century of Growth 1976 - 2001
(continued from page 4)
institution to meet the training need s for
different area s of the province. The locations also assist SIIT in our visibility and
encoura ge student to eek out program
offerin gs in those specific co mmunitie s."
Sa katoon Ca mpus (306) 373-477 7
orth Battleford Cam pus (306) 445-9400
Princ e Albert Campus (306) 953 -7225
Meadow Lake Camp us (306) 236-7620
Yorkton Campu s (306) 782-3 644
Fort Qu ' Appel le Campu s (306) 332-8240
Onion Lake Campu s (306) 344-2525
Reg ina Campu s (306) 546-2945
La Ron ge Campu s (306 ) 425-5 758
Greyeye s' vision of incorporating new
dialogue to existing Indian education
autonomy has just been empowered by the
FALL.2001
application of the SIIT Act on July 01,
2000. "The Saskatchewan Indian Institute
of Technologie s Act which was legis lated
by the Province of Saskatchewan in Jul y,
2000 , is unique not only in the Provin ce of
Sa katchew an, but in Canada " she says .
"In Saskatchewan , ther e are only four institution s that are legi slated by the province the Univer sity of Saskatchewan,
the
University of Regina , the Saskatchewan
Institute
of Applied
Science
and
Technology (SIAST ) and now SIIT."
This new legi slation will allow SITT, to
be more independent from restricted government funding guidelines. This shift in
Indian education policy is a great accom-
plishment that was developed through
strategic SIIT negotiati ng and planning.
By providing this form of holistic and
developmental approach to each specific
program , SIIT is ensurin g healthier and
vibrant Fir t Nation co mmuniti es . The se
communitie s will be able to pro sper and
better serve the future generations of tomorrow. For the future of the SIIT it is sure to
be another cornerstone for Indian controlled
education as a proficient and accountable
institution that will continue to provide
remarkable innovation to its mandate and
program delivery into the 21st century.
SASKATCHEWAN ililBi•lil
17
�GATHERING
ATOKIMAW
OCHI
Vi,·ioning a Banking Entity
(continued from page 14)
ital shareholding investments are being
reallocated back to the grassroots economy
in a productive and meaningful process.
How does the First Nation Bank
Executive, view Saskatchewan First Nation
grassroots and urban youth as tomorrow's
public and private entrepreneurs? "Se lfsufficie ncy of Aboriginal people is a goal
that the First Nation Bank was established
to serve. First Nation youth will be a significant force in Canada. They will repreent larger and larger percentages of the
work force and they will have more influence over political, business and socia l
developments," emphasized Keith Martell.
The First Nation Bank of Canada is dedicated and committed to enrich the changes
of long-term economic growt h for First
Nation Government and business venture
partnerships. Has the First Nation Bank
received any awards in terms of national
and provincial business growth and
achievement?
"The First Nations Bank of Canada
received a 2001 SABEX Award from the
Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce for
Growth and Expansion . We achieved more
major shareholders from First Nations in
Manitoba, Quebec and the Yukon in the last
year. They assessed the existing operations
and future potential of the institution and
invested significant resources to the First
Nations Bank ," expressed
Chairman
Martell.
Introducing alternative banking was a
concept that was non-existent to First
Nation people not long ago, but with selfdetermination and spirit of corporate
vision, allowed the Fir st Nation Bank to
become a new leader in the Canadian banking industry.
Keith was honored to address, " others
are sharing this same vision created by the
Fir st Nations of Saskatchewan." First
Nation Bank has come along way since
1997. We look forward to their future success and accomplis hm ents in Canada's
competitive banking industry.
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SASKATCHEWAN11191.&ill
The Second Annual Fir st Nation
International
Healing & Medicines
Gathering was held on August 24-27,
2001 at the Nekaneet First Nation
Okimaw Ochi(thunder hills). It was an
interesting four days of sharing and
exchanging of sacred medicines and ceremonies. The interpretative tents, family
circles and the annual pow-wow had a
smaller attendance this year, but everyone
had a great experience.
Chief Larry Oakes was instrumental in
hosting this year's event and his father
Elder Gordon Oake s provided the people
the sacred balance of listening , respecting
and honouring the ceremonies, sweats and
daily youth activities.
Every day was filled with powerful
messages with different speakers, delegates and Elders who traveled from all
over North America. Each speaker had a
specific message to offer to the gathering.
Certain cultural protocols were followed
to ensure the respect and sacredness of the
ceremonies was recognized in their original customs.
Each day began with a pipe ceremony
at sunri se then breakfa st followed and
shortly after a sweat was held. The medicine and youth venues were interesting to
all who participated. The special highlight
of the schedule included a Gho st Dance,
Rattle Dance, Chicken Dance and Horse
Dance. After each dance was performed, a
feast was provided for all the Elders,
guests, and visitors. It was a special time
to share stories and meet new and old
friends from other First Nation communi ties.
The gathering was a joint effort
between FSIN Vice-Chief Lindsay Cyr 's
office and the Nekaneet First Nation com munity. The Nekaneet First Nation people
volunteered many long hours of hard work
into the preparation and planning in hosting this year's event. It was unanimously
decided that Nekaneet would host the
2002 gathering.
It is important to First Nations that the
spirit and intent of regaining the ancestral
teachings of Oral Tradition. By incorporating these value systems and ceremonial
procedures in the interpretative tents and
personal healing sessions. It provided the
people the understanding and recognition
to pass this spiritual knowledge onto the
next generations.
The First Nation healer s have held onto
their herbal medicine s in a holistic way.
They have protected the sacre dnes s of
their traditional medicine s and these
Elders and practioners are the source of
our healin g for the future. This healing for
the Indigenous people across the world
seems to have a common bond-spirituality. They drive many of their traditional
medicines from Mother Earth. Doctorin g
for the Indigenous people is a combination
of ceremonies and use of these natural
medicines.
The natural laws of life , the meaning of
the pipe ceremony and the purpo se of the
sweat lodge s are the connection to the
Creator and spirit world. It is here where
we can communicate with our ancestors,"
says Elder Gordon Oake s.
The children and youth will be our
future leaders and parenting is a important
issue at the First Nation community level.
This cycle of life must be enriched with
cultural protocols and the interpretative
tents addressed these specific concerns in
a meaningful way.
The Nekaneet First Nation also support s their traditional practices by agreeing as a community. That there will be no
other prevalent religion practiced on their
reserve other than First Nation 's traditional ceremonies. This belief of protecting their spiritual and cultural ways from
outside influences has kept their Fir st
Nations identity traditions and customs
alive for the next generation.
As Nekaneet Fir st Nation plans for
next year, the emphasis will be targeting
increased venue attendance ...this year was
smaller, but efficient enough. The community had spiritual promises to finish their
ceremonies with the infrastructure that
was in place. In the end, the gathering fulfilled its mandate and I thank everyone for
attending and participating as volunteers
and visitors at the same time, " said Chief
Larry Oakes.
Chief Perry Bellegarde spoke at the
pow-wow and said, " Nekaneet will be
provided with sufficient resources to host
another gathering next year." This will
allow Nekaneet First Nation to utilize specific funding to coordinate and outline
their 2002 planning with more increased
programming and venue option s.
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�PRIDEOFTHENORTH
SHINESTHROUGH
Thi s year's
Sa skatchewan
Indian
Summer Game s was held in the beautiful
north ern
etting
of
La
Ronge ,
Saskatchewan. The Lac La Ron ge Indian
Band and it's ga me s committee brought
together 6000 athletes, coac hes, chaperones
and port fans durin g the week of August
12th to the 16th. The Lac La Ronge Indian
Band incorporates communities such as La
Ron ge, Stanley Mi ss ion , Sucker River ,
Grandmother 's Bay , Hall Lake and Little
Red .
On Monday
nig ht the Opening
Cere moni es be ga n with the tradition al
"Para de of Athletes". Chief HaITy Cook
com mented that this would be a day to
remember.
Approximately
1500 First
Nation athletes march down La Ronge
Avenue - the town's main street. It was the
first time the town of La Ron ge see n such
di play of sport sman hip . It caused the
tow n to come to a halt and paid their tribute
to Saskatchewan 's fine st First Nation s athlete s.
Something new to the ga mes was the
aITival of the lance. "The games committee
wanted to incorporate
ome of our
Woodland Cree culture and decided that the
lance should arrive to the ga me- site by
canoe ," said Kevi n Robe1t s, site manager
for the game s.
Ten day s prior to the game s the Scared
Lance run started at Little Pine First Nation ,
last year's summer ga mes host. The lance
runner s ran mo st of the way but in its final
stretch at the ba se of the Montreal River , it
was tran sported by canoe.
Toge ther the two communities delivered
the Scared Lance after a 10-day journey.
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The runner s are youths from the ho st comm uni tie s who vo lunteer to participate.
They also have to be willing to abstain from
drug and alcohol for the duration .
The running of the Scared Lance was
initiated in 1996. Introduced by Chief
Barry Ahenakew during the Ahtahkakoop 's
summer game s the Scared Lance is symbolic of the "Olympic Torch " that is passed on
fro m pa st ho st to pre sent ho st.
There were man y events during the
games for eve ryone to take in. Evening
act ivities included fireworks, concerts,
dances, and BBQ 's . Durin g the day the
ga me
co mmittee
had sc heduled
a
tra deshow and wellness program to coi ncide with the games.
This yea rs demon stration port s were
beach vo lleyball , go lfin g, canoeing, and
archery.
Demon stration
port s were
included becau se the ga me s committee felt
that there are many athlete s who do not get
to compete at the games becau se they don ' t
play the standard sports , softball , soccer ,
and track & field . "We not only wanted to
include more athletes, we also felt that
many of the se sport s are already competition sport s at the North American
Indigenou s Games and it was sor t of an
introduction to many of the athlete s, especially canoeing," says Robert s.
Becau se of the games there were many
po sitive relation ship s enhanced between
the Lac La Ron ge Indian Band and the
town. Robert says , "We had to partner with
the Town Council and it was a good opportunity to build further on our previou s
relation ship s."
According
to Rob ert s, the band
improved the town 's Elks Fair Grounds by
adding shale to the balJ diamonds. In turn
for the band's improvement to the gro und s,
the Town Council has ag reed that the Lac
La Ron ge band will coo rdinate the La
Ron ge Elks Fair Ball Tourn ament for the
next 10 years. The tournament is an annual eve nt and usuall y has about 12 team
entered. The band wiIJ keep all the pro cee ds for their own yo uth and rec reational
programs.
The games carr ied a trong prid e of
north theme. The outdo or concer t fea turin g
the talented Voices of the North singer s
attracted a huge crowd that enjoyed the
music under the firework and the northern
lights.
Saskatc hewa n Environment and
Re so urce Management
(SERM) also
played a part in pro vidin g the north ern
ex perienc e .
Durin g the
Opening
Ceremonies there were two SERM water
bomber planes that reloaded just off the
beach. Also if yo u were fortunate to visi t
the cultural villa ge yo u may hav e had the
opportunity to sa mple so me moo se meat or
the fish fry . The games committee did a
wonderful job of pro vidin g the northern
ex perience s for their gue ts and hould be
commended for all their hard work. ~
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A Cree artist, raised in the inner city of
Regina Saskatchewan. Darren graduated
from O'Neill High School 1979 where he
studied Art under his mentor Wilf Perreault.
He attended Medicine Hat College on an
athletic
scholarship,
majoring
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Commercial
art
from
1980-1982.
Following his schooling at Medicine Hat
College, Darren attended the University of
Regina majoring in Indian Art History from
1983-1984. Moving on to Toronto, Darren
studied at the Ontario College of Art focusing on illustration and sculpture from 19851986. Most recently Darren has graduated
from the intensive and culturally engrossing, four year apprenticeship
at the
Kitanmaax School of North West Coast
Indian Art, at K' San Hazelton British
Columbia.
Exploring the various contemporary
possibilities of the mythic forms, legends
and creatures of the Natural world are
Darren's primary artistic goals. Being an
Indian artist with knowledge of advanced
design, ceremonial rituals, ethnology and
master technical applications, Darren has a
strong desire to enlighten and educate, cre ating new opportunities for other First
Nation and seeking an artistic direction.
Currently, Darren is working out of two
studios in Vancouver where Darren enjoys a
reputation among gallery owners as an
innovator. Expansion of public awareness,
as well as creative, educational and business possibilities made a move to Regina a
progressive step in the mandate of the artist.
Mainly concerned with developing the
skills, which these art forms demand, the
years of intense production have given
Darren the tools to push the envelope of the
traditional, into the contemporary.
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THUN DERING HEA RTS
Distant drums that beats like my heart
Awakens my spirit another powwow start
A time for celebration another time to dance
A time to snag that Indian Romance
I put on my moccas ins and let down my hair
I grab your hand in mine for this dance we'll share
Thundering hearts beating like a drum
I found you Indian Lover - I knew you'd come.
Beardy's Blackhawks
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Francis Eyahpaise
Saskatoon
REBELLION
In 1885 there was a Rebellion very much alive
About discrimination and all sorts of political jive
They had a right to fight and fought with all their
might
But could not defeat the government on their lonely
plight
Many men were killed and a lot of blood was spilled
Over the right to Live on this land that God has willed
by
Francis Eyahpaise
Saskatoon
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Significance of Treaties Reaffirmed Through Historic Royal Visit
On a sunny and warm afternoon, many Saskatchewan First Nation people, Chiefs and dignitaries had a rare and prestigious opportunity to meet with His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, during a private reception held at Wanuskewin Heritage Park April 28, 2001.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Fall 2001
SIIT Celebrates Quarter Century of Growth: 1976-2001
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) has come along ways in the last 25 years.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Fall 2001
ITEP Leads Way in Teacher Training
The leading Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) long housed at the University of Saskatchewan is now helping a northern college develop a program of its own. As part of an agreement with ITEP, approximately 20 students per year from a college in the Northwest Territories attend their third and fourth years of Education at the U of S campus.
By: Erin Taman
Fall 2001
First Nations Lawyer Creates Legal Venture
Leanne Bellegarde-Daniels, a young First Nations lawyer has done just that. Entering the world of legal professionals and amassing the vast skills and legal experience over a relatively short time from law school graduation, Leanne has translated this into her own law practice providing a wonderful example to all First Nations young men and women.
By: Joel Young
Fall 2001
Beardy’s Blackhawks’ Championship Year
In their 6th season, the Beardy's Blackhawks Midget AAA managed to clinch the 2001 Saskatchewan Provincial Midget AAA Hockey and Air Canada Cup Western Regional Championships
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Fall 2001
Visioning a Banking Entity
Established in 1997, the First Nations Bank of Canada became part of the Canadian banking industry in partnership with the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank). The realization of achieving this dream was a challenging task for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Fall 2001
Love Songs From a War Drum
Up an old and gloomy warehouse staircase, an eager audience found the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company's production of the play - Love Songs from a War Drum.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Fall 2001
Biography: Darren R. Mckenzie
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Fall 2001
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2001
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2001
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Mother Of The Year Theresa Moosehunter
By: FSIN
This award was given at a round dance held at Whitefish Lake. No one was surprised at the selection of Mrs. Theresa Moosehunter as Mother of the Year for 1991 - no one except Mrs. Moosehunter.
June 1991
Siast And Siit Form Academic Federation
By: FSIN
June 1991
Indian Economic Development For The ’90s
By: FSIN
June 1991
Health And Social Development Commission Seeks Elders Guidance
By: FSIN
The Health and Social development Commission is mandated to address a variety of issues that includes Treaty Rights to Health Care as well as the development of strategies to address the health and social issues facing First Nations today.
To ensure that the direction taken by the Commission respects the intent of Treaty and the teaching of the Elders, Vice-Chief Iron extended an invitation through the Tribal Council to Elders requesting them to gather in order to provide guidance and direction to he HSDC.
June 1991
Treaty Indian And Blue Cross!
By: FSIN
On April 1, 1991 the management and administration of Non-Insured Benefits (drugs and medical supplies/ equipment) for Treaty Indians was transferred from Health and Welfare to Blue Cross.
June 1991
Is MSB Abdicating Its Responsibility For Health Care For Treaty Indians?
By: FSIN
June 1991
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1991-06
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The Constitution And First Nations
By: FSIN
February/March 1992
Electoral Reform - Path To Equality?
By: Lorie-Ann Larocque
February/March 1992
Indian Policing Research Project
By: FSIN
February/March 1992
SIFC Develops New Indian Communication Arts Program
By: FSIN
February/March 1992
SIIT-The Best Of Both Worlds
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February/March 1992
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1992-02/1992-03
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Nov. 15, 2004
Office of the Treaty Com mi ssioner
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Nov. 25 - 26, 2004
Interviewing Techniquesfor
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Regina, SK
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Nov. 17 -18, 2004
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ViaTech Solutions
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sgopher @viatechsolutions .ca
College Building - 2201 College Avenue
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(306) 585 - 5853
Nov. 22 - 24, 2004
Families of the Millen nium 2004
Conference "Kids & Ca regi vers"
Civic Centre - 412 3rd St East
Meadow Lake, SK
The Northwest Friendship Center
(306) 236 - 3766
Dec. 2004
Dec. 14 & 15, 2004
F.S.I.N. Treaty Governance
Exploratory Treaty Table
Office of the Treaty Commissioner
Saskatoon, SK
Brenda Manitoken
(306) 667 - 1876
�In Our Next Issue
FSIN Cultural Celebration and Powwow
Dec. 23, 2004 - Jan. 2, 2005
FSIN& InstitutionOffices Closed
For Christmas& New YearsDay
Holidays
Offices closed Dec. 23, 2004 at 5:00 pm
Offices re-open Jan. 3, 2005 at 8:30 am
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Searchand Showcase- Yorkton
Tribal Council
Yorkton Convention & Agriplex
Yorkton, SK
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(306) 332 - 3792
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(306) 584 -0411
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think. If you have any comments, questions or concerns
about this publication please don't hesitate to contact us .
The Saskatchewan Indian also invites your submissions. If you
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�Mary Claire Laurentia
LedOLIX BiographyByTerryledoux
ary was born on August 10, 1942 in lie a la Crosse,
Saskatchewan to the late Emile and Ernestine Iron.
She is a member of the Canoe Lake Cree Nation. Her father
was an excellent hunter who would often find employment
as a hunting guide to American hunters. Her 83-year old
mother is a traditional Cree homemaker who currently
resides at home.
M
0
At the age of 7, Mary attended boarding school - first at
Beauval, then at Lebret where she graduated in 1962.
During 1963-64, she enrolled in the Saskatoon Teachers'
College where she successfully completed training which
certified her to teach elementary school.
In the fall of 1964, the Roman Catholic School at the Big
River First Nation needed a teacher - Mary accepted her
first teaching assignment!
She states that her first pay
cheque was $133.00.
In April 1965, she married Henry Ledoux, her husband of
39 years. They have 6 children - Ruth, Terry, Herb, Corrine,
Maureen and Barb, plus 12 grandchildren. She has taught
her children and a few of her grandchildren in the Nursery,
Kindergarten and Cree classes that she taught over the
years.
Throughout the next forty years, Mary taught at various
First Nation and Metis schools in Saskatchewan and
Alberta.
These communities
include Ahtahkakoop,
Beardy's & Okemasis, Big River, Canoe Lake, Ermineskin,
Mistawasis, O'Chiese, Patuanak, Pelican Lake, Pinehouse
Lake, Samson and Smc;!llboy Camp. Each community has
offered new experiences,
new friends and lasting
memories. Mary is grateful to the Creator for all ofthe gifts
He has blessed her with - family, friends and a long,
rewarding career.
Mary continues to teach another generation of First Nations
youth as she begins her final year of teaching. She feels
that being an educator is a very important role. She would
like to encourage people to keep learning, and to share the
gift of learning with others. Mary looks forward to spending
more time with her grandchildren
and her hobbies beading, gardening and traveling.
At the 2004 Mistawasis Pow Wow, a special was held to
honour her dedication and commitment to educating First
Nations youth. MC Howard Walker gave words of thanks
on behalf of the children that she taught. The drum group,
Southern Cree, sang the honour song while people
approached to give Mary and her family hugs and kisses
to express their gratitude.
The family, along with
Mistawasis Chief Daryl Watson and his wife Jeannette,
provided supper for the Elders and visitors. If you are a
former student of Mary's, please drop her a line at
Box 146
Leask, SK
S0J 1M0
�After two years of extensive consultation, the University of
Saskatchewan approved its first-ever Integrated Plan, a
"framework for action". This plan will guide the University
to achieve its goal of being among the most distinguished
universities in Canada and the world.
T
he Integrated Plan is an attempt to engage the people of Saskatchewan with the University
and the University with the people, to forecast how it can be of greatest service and provide
the greatest benefit to Saskatchewan, to Canada, and to the world.
"The University will actively look to engage Aboriginal communities as we prepare to carry out
initiatives outlined in this plan," said George Lafond, Special Advisor to the University President.
"Within this plan there are many exciting, new initiatives that we know will have a positive impact
on both our Aboriginal students and our community partners. We want everyone who reads
Saskatchewan Indian to know that we welcome your feedback on the Plan. We also plan to
visit several communities throughout Saskatchewan to share the details and hear from you
directly," added Lafond.
The Integrated Plan combines academic and fiscal planning and treats the entire campus as
an organic unit, rather than as individual colleges and divisions functioning separately from
one another. It emphasizes change, collaboration, and community as the hallmarks for the
University's future, while recognizing the importance of current strengths.
Part of the planning process focused on establishing a set of strategic initiatives, which build
upon the University's stated Strategic Directions. Six areas of concentration were identified:
health; science, technology and society; environment; business and entrepreneurship, extending
community; and public policy. Success in these initiatives will move the institution closer to
the goal of establishing the University of Saskatchewan as one of Canada's top ten research
universities, dedicated to international standards, known for areas of academic preeminence,
and committed to the future of the Province of Saskatchewan.
The Integrated Plan also describes investment priorities and a series of academic and
administrative practices that need to be optimized to ensure the University makes the best use
of the resources available.
The Integrated Plan is exciting because it has a large Aboriginal component that will continue
to foster Aboriginal programming that has been successful in the past while at the same time
looks to grow in areas that the U of Sis not currently considered to be a leader. (It is important
to remember there are 1,800 students on campus this year who, through the University's selfidentification process, have identified and consider themselves to be Aboriginal.)
The challenge for the coming year is to ensure that the initiatives described in the plan are
developed and implemented so that the University continues to make a difference to its'
constituents, both locally and globally.
For more information on integrated planning and the University of Saskatchewan's 2003-07
multi year operating budget framework, including the Foundational Documents used in the
planning process, visit www.usask.ca/vpacademic/integrated-planning.
/"'
Integrated
Planning
6
Fall2004
�l♦I
Government
of Canada
Gouvernement
du Canada
What Canada'sNew Health Care
Investment Meansto Aboriginal Peoples
The Government of Canada recently committed an additional $700 million
over 5 years to meet the health needs of Aboriginal people, including
First Nations, Inuit and Metis, which brings the total investment to over
$10 billion. This additional money will be used to:
• Improve health services to better meet the needs
of Aboriginal peoples
• Increase the number of Aboriginal doctors, nurses
and other health professionals in Aboriginal communities
• Support health promotion
that focus on
and disease prevention
programs
• suicide prevention
• diabetes
• maternal and child health
• early childhood
development
In addition, the Prime Minister, Premiers and Aboriginal Leaders have
agreed on the need to develop a blueprint to improve health services
and improve the overall health of Aboriginal Peoples.
To obtain a copy of the "2004 Health Care 10-Year
Action Plan at a Glance", call 1 800 0-Canada
(1 800 622-6232) or, to see it on the web,
click www.canada.gc.ca/healthplan
Canada
�Tiffong
St~rchief
Tiffany is from the Mosquito First Nation and began
playing hockey at the age of 5. With the financial
assistance of Mosquito First Nation, she played minor
hockey in North Battleford. Although Tiffany's first choice
was goalie, her skills as a forward were not to be denied.
Her coaches encouraged Tiffany that forward was herforte
and where she belonged on the ice. With her new position
determined Tiffany began her hockey career. However,
hockey equipment often is the costly aspect of hockey and
Tiffany is especially thankful for her family's contribution
and special "THANKS'' to DAD!
Tiffany has 4 brothers and 1 sister. At 16 years old she
attends John Paul Collegiate II in North Battleford. Tiffany
recognizes the importance and value of an education and
works hard to improve her marks to ensure she achieves
her goals on and off the ice.
The position Tiffany plays on the ice is centre. When
Tiffany entered the Atom division, the players and the
coach awarded the position of captain to Tiffany, quite a
feat among Atom boys. At the Pee Wee level, she tried
out for the Barons AA lier I in North Battleford and was
selected for the team. Tiffany had played on both male
and female teams throughout her hockey career and when
a Fall2004
she was selected for the Tier 1 team, however it was
requested she focus her attention on the male team.
Though liffany had only played on a Boys Team that year,
she was invited to the Sask Can AAAS Female Pee Wee
Hockey tryouts . Invitations to this are usually reserved for
girls who play on a girl's team. Tiffany was selected for the
team and participated in tournaments in Winnipeg, Calgary
and Saskatoon~ Tiffany was only 13 at this time and was
advised not to try out for Team Saskatchewanfemale team
heading to Akwesasne for the National Aboriginal Hockey.
Athletes on this team were as old as 21. The realization
that this young lady was gifted in her skilJs was not yet
common knowledge.
The following year, Tiffany tried out for the team and was
selected to return to Akwesasne with Team Saskatchewan
for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships . This
Team was comprised of Aboriginal players from across
Saskatchewan. Although Tiffany was the high scorer to
Team Saskatchewan at this tournament, she did not feel
her play was up to standard as she played wing for the
tournament. Regardless of her own evaluation of her play,
Tiffany was selected to attend the High Performance Camp
�in Ottawa, Ontario in the summer of
2003. This camp is only for elite
players across Canada.
Also in 2003, liffany played with the
team Battleford Sharks Female AA in
the Saskatoon league. In 40 games,
liffany had 51 goals, 39 assists and
22 penalty minutes. Tiffany again
tried out for Team Saskatchewan to
attend the National Aboriginal
Hockey Championships in Prince
George, BC.
Tiffany was selected to the team and
once proved herself as an elite
hockey player. In eight games, she
scored 14 goals, 8 assists with 8
penalty minutes. The chief scout of
Team Canada-Wally Koziak- ranked
liffany as the #1 female aboriginal
player in Canada. She once again
attended the High Performance
Camp in Ottawa for elite aboriginaf
hockey players.
This year, Tiffany was on the
Battleford Tribal Council team at the
2004 First Nation Winter Games in
Prince Albert and finished with a
silver medal in her category. Her
skills and abilities captured tbe
attention of the many there and as a
result she was featured on the Star
Phoenix sports page highlighting her
accomplishments.
Although Tiffany was unavailable for
the Sask Can AAA Summer Hockey
program tryouts, she was onoeagain
selected to participate in this
program again.
Tiffany continues to make sports an
integral part of her life and enjoys
other sports, including softball and
soccer. She played with-the Bantam
girls softball team for Saskatchewan
at the 2002 North American
Indigenous Games and received a
silver medal. She also plays softball
in North Battleford for the provincial
team.
Jn soccer, Tiffany has
participated in the First Nation
Games Program and won a gold
medal in 2003 and plays in many
tournaments with the LrttlePine First
Nation.
Tiffany continues to participate in tfie
sports she has a P,assion for and
proves herself as a role modelior all
youth in Saskatchewan.If""
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Championships
By Shirley Greyeyes McDonald
The Federation of Saskatchewan
Indian Nations Sport, Culture,
Youth and Recreation Department
has been working with First
Nations and Tribal Councils in
Saskatchewan to host provincial
sporting events designated as
championships. The annual
championships have been held for
adult categories in the sports of
hockey, soccer, softball, golf, slopitch with the sports of volleyball
and basketball being introduced
this year.
Part of the motive for introducing
this is a result of alternating the
Winter and Summer Games.
The championships are
held on the off year of
the First Nation
G~mes Program,
for example,
Summer
Games
sports are
held during
~
_
~
the year in
~_
which there are
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no First Nation
';
Summer
Games. This
provides all First Nations an
opportunity to further develop
their skills, abilities in team in a
competitive setting.
As well the implementation of the
FSIN Youth Championships
addresses the need to have more
youth participate in sporting
events. Traditionally, the Games
program takes the "best" athletes
from each First Nation however;
the actual participation on
a provincial basis is
extremely low.
By
encouraging the
Tribal Council
Coordinators and First Nation
Coordinators to work with each of
their athletes in these Games
sports, it allows the First Nations
to participate in developmental
programs that will teach the youth
the basics of each sport. By
learning the basics of each sport
at this level, it allows
the youth to develop
their skills in a safe
environment and
provides the building
blocks for further development
and the opportunity to participate
in .the Games program.
Recognizing the need to look at
sports not involved in the Games
program, the FSIN youth
championships have included the
sport of basketball as it has shown
a marked increase in participation.
Inclusion of other sports in the
FSIN Youth Championships will be
reviewed annually . Reviewing the
Championships provides the
S~ort, Culture, Youth & Recreation
Board the necessary information
required on assessing
.
•
programs within their
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First Nations_.
As in the First
Nation Games
Program,
• • education is a key
component for
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participation. The
1
-iJlllllis.,,,;.1/ jl rules and guidelines
following for
participants in the
-Games Program are also
followed for all FSIN Youth
Championships. This includes full
time attendance in school, fair
play, following rules and
guidelines as set out by the FSIN
Sports, Culture, Youth &
Recreation Board.
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The FSIN Championships have
been held for the sports of
hockey, softball, slopitch, golf and
soccer in the adult category and
in softball for the youth
categories this year. All
Championships are hosted by
First Nations/Tribal Councils. If
Bids are not received for a
particular sport, those sports are
not held in that calendar year. /""
Saskatchewan
Indian 9
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By Patricia Schuster
Ted Whitecalf
When Ted Whitecalf was small,
he remembers always being
surrounded by the sounds of
drumming and singing and it
always
stayed
with
him.
However, he realized that singing
wasn't in the cards for him; he
did the next best thing and
opened up a recording studio to
begin producing the very music
he loved. And thus Sweet Grass
Records was born. e e e
In May of 1993 Whitecalf, member of the Sweetgrass First
Nation, officially opened the doors and began recording
music normally heard at pow wows and rounddances. Ted
recalls his motives, "Where I was working at the time they
weren't interested in taking music to a further level. So we
developed Sweet Grass Records to help fill a void and did
a proper job. We are a hotbed for talent in Saskatchewan
especially when it comes to music. We have more world
champions than anywhere else and for that reason we
wanted to continue working with the drum groups."
Whitecalf ensures he follows proper protocol when
recording any type of cultural components within any
songs or performances. "I respect that and it is not hard
for me to follow the boundaries and it has always been
told to me that is the natural law and I don't want to break
that law. I want things to be right in terms of cultural
protocol."
Ted Whitecalf has developed close relationships with the
singers and performers of Sweetgrass Records. When
asked if he could name a few up and comers, he didn't just
stop at one or two, the names just kept coming, each said
with a sound of pride in his voice. Whitecalf says the music
that Sweet Grass develops is crucial. "I think that part is
coming from the heart and I want to help
them out as much as I can. It is
so new to the groups and
Sweet Grass has
�been there for the groups who have
nominated to make it happen for them."
been
And happen it has. Right now, Sweet Grass is
just coming off the success of the Whitefish
Jrs. who won countrywide acclaim when they
took the stage with superstar Nelly Fertado
at the 2004 Juno Awards in Edmonton,
Alberta. Whitecalf says it was a huge event
for the Drummers and for himself. "I was
so proud of the group and it was such a
success for them. I think it really gave me
a 'don't stop here' mentality and I realized I
have so much to do. It is a big achievement.
I mean if they are successful, then we are
successful."
Two other groups he works with, the Young
Scouts and Delia and the Waskewitch Boys have
both been nominated for an award at the Sixth
Annual Canadian Aboriginal
Music Awards in
Toronto in late November. However for Whitecalf it
is not the awards and accolades that keeps him in this
business.
Whitecalf believes the recordings will be
important for the future. "I guess really what we are doing
here is we are recording these to preserve the language
and the music. There is going to be a big demand in the
future and I think we should see how far we can go in
terms of preserving our language and music."
Back in the first year of Sweet Grass Records, three records
were released. Since this time, approximately 200 albums
have been released. Requests for the music came from
within Canada but internationally as well, countries such
as France, Australia, Iraq. The recordings include studio
quality and live recordings. The work equals about 50
percent for one and 50 percent for the other type. Whitecalf
does prefer working in the studio just because as a
producer he has more control over the whole situation
and how the recording will sound.
Right now as a recording producer he definitely has a
favorite part. "Finishing off the final product, once your
done the whole thing and you see the finished product in
it's case and you see how happy the group is with what
they receive."
Part of the success of the finished products includes the
CD covers and it's incredible artistry. Much of the CD
covers have been designed and produced by Pamela
Whitecalf, daughter of Ted, who has won numerous
awards for her awe inspiring CD covers. A move Whitecalf
says is necessary to make the recordings marketable. "In
our way of doing things we need a good product with
good quality. If I go to the store to buy a CD and I am not
make a choice.
inside."
sure
of
the
artist, having
a nice cover can help me
The cover is beautiful as is the music
Ted Whitecalf first got his training in communications in
Toronto and has expanded on what he learned back then.
Whitecalf is taking his communications training to the next
level with Sweet Grass Records. It has become a multimedia business with the productions
of books,
photography, and graphic designing. And for Whitecalf it
is a natural progression. "It was just a hobby I was going
to do, but then it took a turn and became a full time job
and it has turned out to be a big thing. Sweet Grass is
branching out into print media and producing books for
the community and we have made the company versatile
in the area of communications."
Sweet Grass Records has a clear future panned out.
Whitecalf says they want to expand into other types of
music including a more contemporary scene. "We want
to continue working and promoting with some major
companies in the music scene especially with a young
population coming up. We would like to go into the open
market. Yes, hip hop too, right now we are having
meetings going on and we are not about to shut anything
out." Sound impossible? With Ted Whitecalf of Sweet
Grass Records at the buttons, anything is possible. /'
Saskatchewan
Indian 11
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�of Saskatchewan Indian Nations - Special
Investigations Unit (SIU). Its mandate is
to offer a First Nation focused complaints
process as an alternative to the current
mainstream complaints processes in
Saskatchewan. However, people may not
be aware of how much the SIU achieves
within the very limited amount of
financial resources it receives.
300,000
250 ,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
2002/2003
■
2003/2004
Indian Justice Commission
Sask . Justice
D
2004/2005
Heritage Canada
Since its inception in 2000, the SIU has
received over 3,500 calls and has opened
more than 900 files. This has been
accomplished with two dedicated and
hardworking full-time staff as well as one
part time administrative
staff.
In
comparison the Commission for Public
Complaints Against the RCMP, in 20022003 received a budget of$ 4.8 million
dollars, was staffed by 44 employees and
received
22
complaints
from
Saskatchewan with none of those being
First Nation.
The chart provides an overview of what
the SIU accomplishes in comparison to
the funds received over the past three
fiscal years. Note that the contributions
received by SIU have been largely
supplemented
by
First
Nations
themselves.
There is a significant
increase in the number of files and a
general decrease in SlU operational
funding. This unique investigative body
continues to gain local, regional, national
and international
acclaim
for its
commitment
to
excellence
and
dedication . .,
2002/2003
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■
Human Rights
2003/2004
■
RCMP
Corrections
2004/2005
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Education
�Saskatchewa
IndianInstitute
ofTechnologie
Introductio
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
(SIIT) has been designing, developing and delivering
training and education programs to First Nations
people in Saskatchewan since 1976. SIIT is a provincial
post-secondary institution governed by a Board of
Governors representative of the provincial First Nation
political organization, the Federation of Saskatchewan
Indian Nations (FSIN).
SIIT is Canada's largest Aboriginal post-secondary
institution.
Both First Nations and non-First Nations
governments
recognize the Saskatchewan Indian
Institute of Technologies. On July 1, 2000, the Province
of Saskatchewan recognized SIIT as a post-secondary
institution by way of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute
of Technologies Act (2000). This new legislation has
assisted First Nations students to transfer credits to
other post-secondary institutions and to have their
certificates and diplomas recognized by both First
Nations and non-First Nations employers.
SIIT delivers
programming
at nine permanent
campuses located throughout the province as well as
community-based training as requested.
�GrowthandOpportunity
SIIT maintains
its competitive
advantage
delivering
programs to aboriginal people over other academic and
training institutions through its close links with a youthful
Aboriginal community. It is well known that the Aboriginal
population represents the largest untapped labour force in
t he country. In each of the western Canadian provinces, the
Aboriginal population is younger than the general population
and is employed or actively seeking employment at near
equal or greater rates than the general population.
SIIT is on a dynamic growth curve. The institute must gear
up in response to the "boom bust and echo" demographic
that profiles a retiring baby boomer population and an
emergent First Nation population soon ready to enter
academic institutions in large numbers.
SIIT has been training First Nation people in the province of
Saskatchewan for the past 28 years. Since 1986 we have
graduated in excess of 7,000 students . However, the
emerging demographic of aboriginal youth could accelerate
this growth by 50% in the immediate future and closer to
100% over the next five to ten year segment.
Total enrollment figures for all of our programs since the
1996-97 to the 2000-01 Academic year has gone from 1,200
to 2,100 students. This represents an annual growth of
approximately
10% each year. Presently, we see the
percentage rate of growth for the current academ ic year to
remain the same.
Success
As a result of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Act (2000), the institution's academic credibility
has strengthened with both First Nations and non-First Nations organizations and has resulted in partnership
alliances and opportunities.
Such partnerships include CISCO Systems Canada, a leading technology
organization, partnering with SIIT in the establishment of a two-year Information Technology Program; the
Saskatchewan Construction Association partnering with SI IT which has provided opportunities for First Nations
trades people to obtain journeyman status; SaskTel, Saskatchewan's largest telecommunications
carrier, has
partnered with SIIT to establish the first and only First Nations Call Centre in North America; the University
of Victoria has partnered with SIIT in the development and delivery of a First Nations Child Care Program.
The SIIT industry partnerships ensure that the institute responds to market demand, such as in 2002, SIIT
established the Process Operation Technician- 4th Class Power Engineering Program. The goal was to meet
the pressing need for processors in Canada's oilfields and the natural resource sector. The program, complete
with an industry-standard lab, has been strategically located in the northern hub of industrial activity. The
partnership encompasses numerous large-scale industry partners and a department of the Federal Government,
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
Other opportunities that have enhanced the credibility of SIIT have been the transferability of credits and
programs to other Colleges and Universities throughout Canada. SIIT's Management Program has established
transferability to 46 Schools of Business in Canada.
In order to strategically mobilize Canada's Aboriginal youth into the labour force, SIIT will continue to focus
on developing collaborative corporate, industry and academic partnerships that will help SIIT continue to
strive to new heights of success. /'
Saskatchewan
Indian 15
���"It's time to take back our streets." That was the main
messageat the 5th annualDay of Mourning heldSaturday
August 14, 2004 at PleasantHill Park in Saskatoon.
As the evening started, children ran and played around the
park with new white bears handed out by Shaw Cable.
Parents congregated atop a small hill hold ing small purple
candles, pinning on purple ribbons they received as they
entered the park. Some people grabbed a bookmarker with
a painted Butterfly on the front, which some say the colorful
depiction is meant to represent the beauty in life. The
weather was warm making it the perfect evening out. A
sharp contrast to the heavy heart many people carried with
them as they remembered victims of the sex trade. Some
in the crowd had family members or friends on the street,
others were there to support and remember the fallen.
The Day of Mourning started with speeches by local Elders,
Artwork by Loretta
activists and politicians . Each had a specific message meant
to encourage people to take a stand against the horrors of the streets including abuse, prostitution and addictions . Each speaker
was introduced by courageous young women who took the initiative to place themselves in the public eye and be a part of a
coming together of people working towards justice in the streets. At times the young women struggled with their words but
the look of courage in their eyes was undeniable, they were taking part in a gathering meant ensure the plights of their fellow
community members are known .
Honorable David Forbes, Saskatchewan 's Minister of Environment , was one of the noted speakers . He addressed the crowd
and called on all people to develop a sense of understanding of what happens on the streets. He expressed his concern and
was appalled by the abuse that goes on in areas within the community. He
asked all people to work together to stop the horrible cycle .
As the speeches wound down , the crowd gathered together, children ran to
their parents, and as a group they made their way into the streets, led by a
drum group and a police escort, the group made their way through the inner
streets where so much struggle and heartache exists. Once back at the park,
the candles were lit and placed on a table surrounded by sand, each
representing a light of hope meant to remember the lost victims to the streets.
Purple balloons where released into the sky perhaps to represent the freedom
from the streets .
Remembering Victims of the Sex Trade
Tuesda~August 14th, 2001
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(2 1st Street and Avenue U South
or Pleasant Hi ll Schoo l if raining)
Some of the sponsors for the event included EGADZ, The Saskatoon
Downtown Youth Center, Working Group to Stop the Exploitation of Children,
Saskatoon Communities
for Children and the Provincial Government,
Department of Community Resources and Employment.
The message from the Day of Mourning is strong. Take back the streets. It
was encouraging to see the youth who were involved with the day from the
planning to the MC duties, to handing out the ribbons, candles and bookmarks .
Proudly Supported by
It is obvious their hard work and dedication to make known the plight of a
The Saskatoon
Working Group to Stop ~
sometimes forgotten segment of socie t y stems from a larger place in
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the Sexual Exploitation
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of Children
themselves . Something that many people may not ever have the chance to
understand . With youth who are willing to spend a Saturday night
Provincial Government
Saskatoon Commu nities
Department of Social Services
volunteering their time to plan an evening intended to bring light to individuals
for Chi ld ren
lost to the streets, it is obvious that they are taking the future in the right
Thanks to the manyvolunteeryouthwhohave workedhard to makethis day happen!
direction. /'
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GayleneAnaquod
First Nations
University of
Canada said goodbye to long time
friend and faculty
member Bob Boyer.
Bob was a Professor
of Indian Art, and
Head of the Department of
Indian Fine Arts at the First
Nations University of Canada
when he passed away on
Monday, August 30, 2004.
He then told the story of a time when he was having coffee
with some friends and during coffee they discussed
sovereignty over education and self-determination. Little
did he and his companions know that they had an audience
and not long into the discussion she approached the table.
She explained she overheard the discussion and liked the
passion in the discussion surrounding a desire to have
"Indian control of Indian Education." She introduced
herself as Ida Wasacase and offered Bob the opportunity
to come and wo rk for the newly created Saskatchewan
Indian Federated College . Bob moved to Regina to develop
and deliver the Indian Fine Arts Program and remained
with the University since. When SIFC became First Nations
University of Canada in 2003, Bob was a Professor of Indian
Fine Art and Head of the Indian Fine Arts Department and
at the end of that year was the university's first employee
to achieve 25 years (continuous/no break) of service .
Bob is recognized around the world as an established
curator, an internationally
acclaimed painter and
installation artist. He was a virtual renaissance man in his
efforts within the Aboriginal community using a variety of
media in his art to tell his stories; stories from personal
experiences , reflections of social issues, and symbols of
spiritualism. He was best known for his 80's works known
as the Blanket Statements, where he used blankets as a
painting surface upon which he presented critical views
of the effects of non-Indian influences on Indian people,
the land and the spirit world .
Bob was also an accomplished pow wow dancer and
performer. His artistic talents expanded to the designing,
sewing and beading of his own pow wow costumes (and
that of his sons) which he wore when he travelled around
the world performing and dancing. He had been a member
of the University's pow wow since the early days, held
annually each April in Regina. Bob was respected and
considered a very valuable member of the pow wow
committee. Bob loved to dance and travel to pow wows.
Each summer he travelled weekends with family and
friends to pow wows throughout
Canada and the United States.
In an interview with Bob in early 2003, Bob was asked how
he came to SIFC, now known as the First Nations
University of Canada. He answered, "It was a matter of
being in the right place at the right time." In 1978 the
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College was responsible for
the Indian Art program.
However, in 1976 when the
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College was established
the Indian Art program came with it.
Bob and his wife Ann were married
for 34 and 1/2 years and have two
sons, Bob Boyer (Margaret) Jr. and
Jonah Boyer and two grandchildren,
Alice and Isidore, who were a great
joy in his life. /'
Bob Boyer maintained and made known his cultural and
spiritual beliefs throughout his life - his personal life, his
work, his paintings, his teachings, even within his pow
wow outfits. His spirituality and faith is evident in his art.
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Bob shared his commitment to the university and to
Indigenous peoples. Bob explained that he could not, in
all previous jobs, come to fully accept his role within these
organizations. "My personal commitments and values
were not in sync 'with that of my employers, " he shared .
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�Residential
schools
permanent
have
had
a
impact on First Nations
people since their creation. Though
residential
schools
are
not
1n
existence anymore, their legacy still
continues to be a dark shadow for
many First Nations people.
First Nation
residential
disregard
people that attended
schools were forced to
their traditions,
beliefs and language.
many
of
Many
those
values,
In addition,
that
attended
residential schools suffered physical,
mental and sexual abuse.
The effect of residential schools has also affected those
who did not attend. Intergenerational
trauma from
residential
schools
has impacted
families
and
communities.
Alcohol and drug abuse, trust issues,
suicide, depression are but a few symptoms of the
effects of residential schools. Coping and overcoming
the residential experience is now the task First Nation
people and communities are working towards.
On August 3-5, 2004, the George Gordon First Nation
hosted a national residential school gathering aptly
titled, "Moving
Beyond".
The objective
of the
conference
was "to share, network,
empower,
understand and make informed decisions with respect
to the process many survivors are embarking on". The
gathering was open to all people who have been
affected by the residential school experience either
personally or professionally.
The conference was opened with remarks from
gathering organizer and George Gordon councillor
Eddie Bitternose, George Gordon Chief Glen Pratt, FSIN
Chief Alphonse Bird and co-chairs of the gathering
George Gordon members Ivan McNabb and Connie
Gordon.
Following their remarks an honourary eagle staff was
brought into the gathering. The eagle staff had seven
feathers to recognize the bravery of the seven Gordon's
residential school survivors who brought out their
�experiences
through
a lawsuit.
The
honourary eagle staff was placed in the main
area of the gathering and remained there for
the entirety of the gathering.
More than 400 delegates came to participate
in the gathering.
Workshops and plenary
sessions
included
a variety
of topics
including
discussions
about
future
generations,
protection
of First Nation
languages, managing emotions and the
present role of the Anglican Church.
The topic of residential schools often brings
up a number of emotions, many of them
negative. To ensure the participants felt safe, therapists
were on hand for any counseling required. However
the mood was not always somber, true to First Nation
spirit there was lots of laughter, visiting and sharing.
On the first night of the gathering a silent auction was
held with the proceeds to go to the Moving Beyond
Foundation.
The Moving Beyond Foundation is a
newly established foundation that assists people in
healing and recovering from their residential school
experiences and offers a wellness program.
The gathering closed with comments by Chief Glen
Pratt, Gathering Coordinator
George Gordon and
Councillor Eddie Bitternose.
Each spoke about the
strength of people and in turn a community to move
beyond the negative experiences and being able to
provide for a brighter
future for First Nations
generations to come.
To conclude, a human bridge was formed by all in
attendance to pass through as a symbol of moving
beyond.
The commitment
to move beyond was
demonstrated by those who participated and those
who sponsored this well-timed
and well-planned
gathering.
The impact of residential school will be
always be part of First Nations history, but through
gatherings such as this it is evident that healing has
begun.;'
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Photos by Bonnie Leask
�PROFILE: Jim Miller, Canada
Research
Chair
1n NativeNewcomer
Relations at the
University of Saskatchewan.
When it was first published
in 1989, Skyscrapers
Heavens was acclaimed as the first comprehensive
Indian-white
Hide the
account of
relations in Canada . Now in its third edition, the
book by University of Saskatchewan history professor Jim Miller
addresses
a question
that continues
relations get to this point?"
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to haunt us, "how did
�"I started research in the field of Native-newcomer relations
because I was perplexed by what I saw around me," Miller
says. "Like most Canadians who think about the matter today,
I wondered why things were so messed up, why were
relations so bad between us, why do Aboriginal communities
very often have such serious socio-economic
and health
problems? How did it get like this?"
That was when Miller moved away from the study of FrenchEnglish relations, which had been his field since university,
and into the complex world of Native-newcomer history. In
the 21 years since, he has redefined the field. His appointment
as Canada Research Chair is the latest proof of his
international reputation as one of the area's leading scholars.
"I probably would not have chosen this
field if I hadn't lived in Saskatchewan
since 1970, and if I hadn't spent a
year in Japan in 1982-83."
Oddly, it is the year in Japan that is key.
"I was trying to figure out the culture, so I read some books
on Japanese sociology . More and more, I noticed the
importance of schooling and socialization in shaping the
younger generation. It made me wonder. I'd seen lots of
references in Canadian historical literature about residential
schools, but nothing in any depth. That's where I started,
with the history of residential schooling ."
understanding how the problems or challenges got to be as
they are," Miller says.
His second book in 2004, Reflections on Native-Newcomer
Relations: Selected Essays, is a collection of some of his
finest essays on Native people in Canada. Early reviews
confirm that these essays "embody both careful attention to
sources as well as great historical imagination." Some have
been widely cited by scholars for years, others will find the
wider audience they deserve for the first time.
"My research on residential schooling and, most significantly,
on the Saskatchewan treaties made it clear to me how much
ignorance and misunderstanding exists, at both the scholarly
and general levels, on the critically important topic of treatymaking in Canada," Miller says. "The Canada Research Chair
gives me an opportunity to continue to explore that theme
by researching and writing a comprehensive
history of
treaties between Indians and the Crown in Canada."
To date, the U of S has been awarded $18.5 million to support
19 Canada Research Chairs which cover a broad range of
areas. ,r
It took Miller more than 10 years to research and write the
book, but when it was published in 1996, Shingwauk's Vision:
A History of Native Residential Schools met with critical
success. It continues to be cited by the media in articles on
residential school issues, and has established Miller as a
respected consultant on residential school issues.
While Shingwauk's Vision was a work-in-progress,
Miller
researched and wrote Skyscrapers Hide the Heavens and the
companion volume, Sweet Promises: A Reader on IndianWhite Relations in Canada. Both have been adopted as
required books for History and Native Studies courses at
several Canadian universities.
In 2000, Bounty and Benevolence: A History of Saskatchewan
Treaties appeared. This work, co-authored with Arthur J. Ray
of the University of British Columbia and Frank Tough of the
University of Alberta, was originally commissioned by the
Hon. David Arnot, Treaty Commissioner for Saskatchewan.
Initially it appeared as a report for the Commissioner, who
incorporated its findings into his Statement of Treaty Issues:
Treaties as a Bridge to the Future in 1998. After revision, it
appeared as a book.
In the last year, Miller has written two more books. Lethal
Legacy: Current Native Controversies in Canada attempts to
give the historical background to difficult contemporary
issues such as Aboriginal identity, self-government, treaties,
land claims, and assimilation policies and their impact.
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�Saskatchewan
Indian Cultural
Centre
T
he Federation of Saskatchewan Indians established a
task force on First Nations education in 1969. This task
force identified the need to establish a First Nations
controlled Cultural Education Centre in Saskatchewan.
Three years later, in 1972, the Saskatchewan Indian
Cultural Centre came into being.
The mission of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre
(SICC) is to strengthen and support the overall First Nations
education and cultural awareness of First Nations people.
The SICC serves as a centralized education and cultural
resource centre for the First Nations of Saskatchewan.
However, while the focus of the Centre is on First Nations
of Saskatchewan, many of our activities and programs
benefit non-First Nation people. An example of this is our
cross-cultural program, which has provided workshops
and training materials to the general public.
The Centre has many objectives. We assist in the
development of traditional and contemporary cultural skills
of First Nations people. The Centre promotes crosscultural awareness of First Nations peoples' historic and
current role in Canadian society. We provide a First
Nations resource base for Bands and school systems to
draw upon so that First Nations children may accurately
inherit the values and traditions of their heritage. The
Centre conducts and facilitates research on First Nations'
heritage and cultures; and above all, we work under the
principle of respect, and promote the inherent sovereignty
of First Nations and their Governments as recognized by
the Royal Proclamation
(1763) and confirmed by the
Treaties and Constitutional relationships .
In the area of language and culture, the Centre 's principle
mandate is to serve as a centralized cultural resource
centre for the Dene, Woodland Cree, Swampy Cree, Plains
Cree, Nakawe, Dakota, Nakata, and Lakota First Nations of
Saskatchewan
and
to
facilitate
cross
cultural
understanding. The Centre's objectives include:
• Preservation of Saskatchewan First Nations
languages, cultures, arts, artifacts, and histories.
• To promote the retention and revitalization of
Saskatchewan First Nations languages, cultures,
and traditional arts.
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• To serve as a central repository for information
and objects pertaining to the languages, cultures,
arts, history, and current affairs of Saskatchewan
First Nations.
• To serve as a centralized Saskatchewan First
Nations
information
source for educators,
students, and citizens in general and to facilitate
research on Saskatchewan First Nations topics.
• To facilitate the advancement of cross-cultural
awareness
and communications
between
Saskatchewan's
First Nations and society in
general.
• Fostering the development of Saskatchewan
First Nations
Bilingual/Bicultural
Education
programs and assisting education authorities in
building their capacity to deliver such programs.
• Research, develop, produce, and distribute
Saskatchewan First Nations content instructional
and resource materials in print, audio, video, and
multi-media formats, which are pedagogically
sound and linguistically, culturally and historically
accurate.
• To advocate the preservation
First Nations
languages, cultures, arts, artifacts, and history,
First Nations cultural resource management,
development
of First Nations
community
education systems, the advancement of First
Nations Arts and Cultural Industries, First Nations
access to information and library services and
building the capacity of First Nations cultural
institutions.
In addition to our mandate responsibilities, the SICC has
undertaken numerous initiatives that have expanded its
range of services. These include the SICC label, which is
well known in the recording and film industries.
The
Centre is fully recognized as a publishing house. A
storefront, catalog, the internet and displays are used to
market the more than 1100 products the Centre has
produced . Storefront hours are from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday
through Friday.
One of the largest First Nations content libraries in Canada
is maintained by the Centre. The public may access the
Centre's library and information services Monday through
�Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Information services and
the library catalogue can also be accessed through the
Centre's website sicc.sk.ca.
The Centre's website is designed to serve as a resource for
compiling and sharing information related to the language,
culture, arts, history, and current affairs Saskatchewan First
Nations.
Through workshops and cultural events the Centre strives to
enhance
cultural
awareness
and advance
cross-cultural
understanding among First Nations and non-First Natio~s citizens.
The Centre also entertains contracts pertaining to cultural services, ,
resource materials dev~lopment, instructional services, translation
·
and interpretation and dther technical assistance.
The Centre has a fairly extensive collection of First Nations artifacts
and works of art. A substantial display, representative of the collection,
is maintained in the Centre's permanent exhibits gallery. Work of
various artists and artisans are featured in the Centre's temporary
exhibits gallery. The gallery is open for public viewing, during regular
working hours. There is no admission fee charged and tours of the
Centre are given on request.
The Centre has been mandated by the Legislative Assembly of the
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations to establish a Museym
to house the Centre's collections and artifacts. This is a major
initiative that will allow the Centre to more effectively showcase
the art, culture and history of Saskatchewan's First Nations.
The future also holds many challenges and issues for the Centre.
With our Elders taking the lead role, the Centre will continue to
develop meaningful programs and services that are required
by our First Nations. In moving forward and in consultation
with our communities, the Centre will continue to adapt and
enhance current programs, services, and educational
resource materials to the First Nations of Saskatchewan.
We continue to update both our technological and Internet
capacity. This will enable the Centre to provide cultural
and educational information more cost effectively and
efficiently. Current plans include a permanent home for
our institution
including our artwork and artifact
collection and we are also working toward becoming
more visible in First Nations communities and to the
public, in general.
Finally, we welcome all to come and visit with us.
We offer tours of our gallery and facilities. Come
and share our future ,r
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A SOLDIER
By Bonnie Leask
h underchild
First
Nation
hosted
its
125th
Commemorative
Pow wow on August 14-15, 2004.
Many people on the pow wow trail came out and took
part in the Pow wow while enjoying nice weather.
Dignitaries in attendance included Thunderchild's Acting
Chief Norman Moyah and its Council members, FSIN 1st
Vice Chief Morley Watson and 3rd Vice Chief Delbert
Wapass, a member of the Thunderchild First Nation.
T
At the Saturday evening grand entry, Thunderchild First
Nation recognized and honoured the many First Nation
veterans. Many First Nation veterans were on hand, as
well as the Bold Eagle Troupe from Wainwright, Alberta
were on hand to provide a demonstration.
Robert McCoy Awasis, member of the the Thunderchild
First Nation and the Marine Corps of the United States
Military participated in the Saturday evening grand entry.
Robert is great grandson to George Horse, the oldest
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living veteran of the Thunderchild First Nation. George
Horse served in World War II and was one of the first to
land in France on D-Day. Robert and his great grandfather
were both on hand and recognized for their respective
roles in the military.
You have to have goals.
When you set a goal, stick
with it 100% and strive high!
Robert was born in South Texas and spent most of his
youth living in various cities in both America and Canada.
He enlisted in the Canadian Army when he was 17 years
old however desired chang-e. Therefore he headecl back
to Texas and enlis\ed in the United States Military Marine
Corps.
�Th rough his training, Robert has learned
many skills, abilities and lessons.
His
deployments have included countries such
as Malta, Tunisia, Italy, Portgual, Spain,
Crotia and Turkey. During his overseas
assignments,
Robert speaks about the
excitement
of visiting
and seeing new
countries.
With equal excitement, Robert speaks highly
of his family and his close connection with
them. During the interview, a number of
times Robert's cousins would approach for
some good old teasing. Robert said, "Family
is very important, especially when you have
to travel. In my travels, I would see families
together and would feel lonely and miss my
family. I value the opportunity to spend time
with them when I can."
For members of the United States Military,
particularly
in the past three years, the
chance of being assigned to Iraq is expected.
Like many other military members, Robert
was sent to Kuwait in January 2003 for the
possible invasion of Iraq. In Iraq, Robert
belonged
to the 2nd Reconnaissance
Battalion and his (mission) training included
gathering intelligence about specific areas
and forwarding it to fellow marine units in
preparation of the anticipated conflict.
He explains that his time in Iraq was difficult
however he completed his mission. In July
2003, Robert
returned
stateside
and
undertook another role with the Marine
Corps, training other troops for assignment
in Iraq. Robert is still active with the Marine
Corps and received a medal for good
conduct
for his Iraq assignment
and
currently holds the post of Sergeant.
When asked if he had any message he
wanted to pass on, he had a simple and
straightforward message, "You have to have
goals. When you set a goal, stick with it 100%
and strive high!" /'
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1970/2011
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Contents:
Message from the Editor
Mary Claire Ledoux
U of S Unveils Integrated Plan
Profile of Tiffany Starchief
FSIN Youth Championships
Ted Whitecalf
FSIN Special Investigations Unit
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Whitefish Jrs.
Day of Mourning
Remembering Our Friend Bob Boyer
Moving Beyond
Jim Miller
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre
Robert McCoy
A Baby's Love
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2004
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Bob Boyer
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
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