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EDITORIAL BOARD Sol Sanderson Doug Cuthand Steve Pooyak Ron Albert table of contents Tribute John McLeod Now's the Time to Reclaim Rights Government and the Indian Nation Concept Child Welfare Provincial All Chiefs Conference Health Appointment Announced CASNP Library to Regina TAPWE Farm Talk Association of Saskatchewan Indian Resorts Indian Craftspeople "Northern Games and Cultural Festival Saskimay Band Office and Rec Centre Employment Orientation Program Pentecostal Graduate 4-H ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Donna Philips 244-1146 to 2 First Nations Conference Report 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 23 27 29 30 31 32 Pen Pals 35 Employment Opportunities 36 Events 39 EDITOR Rod Andrews 244-1146 REPORTERS Loretta Nlghttraveller Deanna Wuttunee PRODUCTION Graphic Arts Department Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College RADIO Lawrence Weenie Producer/Announcer /Reporter Keith Howell Our cover photograph represents this month's feature story on the Association of Saskatchewan Indian Resorts. A number of bands have developed fine recreational areas that are attracting tourists and are providing an economic base for the reserves to prosper and grow. MAY,1980 1 �emO/(ium A leader in the development of Indian education has died. On May 18, John Robert McLeod of the James Smith Reserve passed , away. He was born March 23, 1922. Hundreds attended the funeral service and interment which was held May 21 at St. Stephens Church on James Smith. Anglican A memorial tribute to John Robert McLeod was read at the ser­ vice by a long-time friend, Jeremy Hull, and reprinted in this issue of the Saskatchewan Indian for the young people who are benefiting from the educational development John introduced to many Saskatchewan. "We are here today to mourn the passing of a fine man who was for many of us an inspiration and a leader in the true sense of the word. He was a man of courage, honesty, intelligence and humour who helped us through some difficult times. We still have many hard decisions ahead of us, and the loss of John McLeod will be felt keenly by us all. "John spent most of his life on James Smith Reserve. He grew up at a time when Indian people faced outright restrictions and were prevented from full participation as Canadians. Schooling was minimal in those days and meant very little to John's family. In later years when many he came to sit committees, University, on and many educational lecture at the he the always enjoyed shocking professors and students by mentioning his grade three education. Those people who thought that you needed University degrees to prove you were intelligent soon found out different when John would begin to question and probe 2 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN their educated assumptions. "As a young man, John ferences were a part of the Indian Affairs strategy of promoting joint farmer. As with everything he tried, schools, which often benefitted non­ he was ambitious and successful, Indian children and Indian Affairs farming 350 acres of reserve land at administrators while doing nothing a time when he couldn't even. sell his for Indian children. But the Indian cattle without permission from the delegates to these conferences Indian Agent. John always carried quickly reacted against being used with him one of the last permits he this way, and learning from their was given, dated around 1960, not mistakes, began to use the con­ out of bitterness, but in order to ferences for their own purposes. make people aware of what it had "John was among those strong meant to be an Indian in this coun­ Indian voices who first recommend­ ed many of the programs which try. "Eventually, John became in­ have only recently been put into volved in education as a represen­ practice: training of Indian teachers tative of James Smith Reserve on and teacher aides, instruction in In­ the James Smith School Committee. dian languages, Indian culture and We would now say that he was the history to be taught in the schools, token Indian, and he soon learned and Indian guidance counsellors to the reality of that. help the children. "But in spite of the frustration of "In spite oj his lack of schooling working in such a situation, John John taught himself to read in order· used it as a foot in the door, learn­ to deal with the issues he was com­ ing all he could about the school and ing up against. In fact John became the powers of the school board. It a better reader than most, whether was characteristic of John that he they have degrees or not, because he was able to realistically see the situa­ read not only the surface of the tion he was in, and even if it was words, but their deeper meaning limiting he saw what could be done and implications. to improve it. Throughout his life, "It was this quality of his which no matter how dtfficult things were, enabled him to understand the im he was never overwhelmed, but plications of the master tuition maintained his sense of purpose. It agreement being discussed by the was through his basic determination provincial and federal governments. to learn from the situation and to It was John who alerted the Ex­ improve the future for indian ecutive of the Federation of Saskat­ children that he was eventually able chewan Indians that this was hap­ to go on to have a major role in the pening) and John who helped development of Indian education. spearhe.ad the Task Force on Educa­ "In the same way that Indian tion which stopped these agreements people were drawn into school com­ from being signed. mittees as token representatives. "Perhaps John is best known for "Indian Affairs, in the 1960's, his work from 1972 to 1980 with the started up a series of reserve school Indian Cultural College. He was in­ committee conferences. These construmental in proposing the was a ... �establishment of the College in the first place. And his work with the College in support of Indian Bands who wanted to have better educa­ a tion for their children was the result dent of the elders and tried to prac­ tise the Indian values of respect and sharing. "John was increasingly concern­ ed with finding the true meaning of Indian education. He looked closely at how the Indian world has become more and more taken over by the of much of the work and prepara­ tion he had done before. "At the College his Education Liaison Department continually white world, and he tried to make and the rights efforts of people aware of these changes that supported Indian people to determine the kind of education that would serve them best. John put life and meaning into the words, "Indian Control of InHe knew at first dian Education. hand the struggles of the people at James Smith to gain control over " their own schools, and he was active in that . struggle. "His Department went on to help Bands across the province fight for their right to determine their own form of education, and partly because of his efforts, many schools eventually became Indian controll­ His Department did the ed. research, went to the meetings, helped prepare the briefs and negotiate the agreements with the federal and provincial governments. His office became a resource centre for the most basic, most important and most recent information on In­ 1 __ " .,,_""'_._. carried out their on had and ceremonies. From that time on his life took on a new meaning and direction as he once more began to educate himself, this time learning the Indian ways. He became a stu- he reacted never same the to white people. In­ friends among peo­ ple of all races, and he learned and grew by those friendships. "There is much more that could be said about John McLeod and his abilities and accomplishments. But in the end, it is the man himself that we his will miss, his stories, his warmth. I am sense of humour, and anger sure that turn to our memories his will often him in the we of months and years ahead, and be strengthened and enriched. " Rev. Ken John Robert McLeod. Burningham officated at the funeral. Henry Vandall, Victor Moostoos, Regnier, John Sanderson, Sol Bob Sanderson and Antoine Sand active were pallbearers. Ernest Tootoosis, Andrew Pad­ dy, Henry Kaye, Norman Sunchild, Alec Godfrey, J oe Turner, John the great ty Number Six. As he went around the province and talked to elders he came to have a greater understan­ ding of the Indian spiritual tradition of pressed for Indian people. John travelled often around the province raising ques­ tions, introducing ideas, and shar­ ing his thinking with the people on and he was respected reserves, a Canada as throughout education. Indian philosopher of "John was not a politician, although he was a councillor for James Smith Reserve for many years. He was a thinker, a teacher, a critic who worked for most of his life to improve life for Indian by condemning all Indian schools and to social and 1976 John it as the self-determination stead he found relationship economic factors. "In used Indians Saskatchewan discrimination that exists in Canada many responsibility and honour of organizing the Centennial Com­ memorations of the signing of Trea­ never of the Treaties and the changes taking place in the Indian way of life was the basis which the Federation of time important research studies and surveys were Department and concepts that they had heard of. His understanding children and adults. At the dian education. "John never saw Indian educa­ tion in isolation from other issues, and he was especially concerned about the importance of the Treaties for Indian education. Through his . place in values, language, and politics. He asked basic questions about what it means to be Indian in Canada today, and what aspects of Indian society need­ ed to be saved for the Indian people to survive as a people. As a teacher have taken he would teach the young Indian students at the Cultural College the true meaning of many Cree words Cappo, John Tootoosis, Noel Dick, James Kanipitetew and Edward Fox were honorary pallbearers. John is survived by his wife Ida, a language instructor at the Saskat­ chewan Indian children: Jerry, Cultural College; teacher at James a Smith; Joanne, a teacher at Sweetgrass; Barbara, a student at the University of Saskatchewan; Morris and six grandchildren. MAY,1980 3 �The process of setting up a separate Indian nation and govern­ ment structure, for and by Indians, was started early this month Assembly of First Nations when the formed at the First Nations Constitutional Conference held in Ottawa April 28 to May 2. was Over 400 Chiefs and elders, plus of most of Canada's Indian bands, were present when a who, it is hoped, will become Indian Government Major representatives Saskatchewan Federation of Indians resolution was adopted, forming the concept of an Assembly of First Na­ tions. Concern of Nations Chiefs The Assembly, which will be made up of 570 band Chiefs from across the country, will be responsi­ ble for broad policies on political issues such as constitutional reform, I amendment to the Indian Act, and will be the prime organizing body in forming national Indian Govern­ ment. Shortly, a provisional council will be elected to take over administra­ tion from the National Indian Brotherhood (NIB). As the first step in the evolution of Indian government for Canada's 300,000 registered Indians, the Assembly would likely give rise to another organization known as a national legislative body, and con­ sisting of representatives from In­ dian electorial districts. Such districts would be formed under the jurisdiction of the Na­ tional Assembly, and the districts, in time, would also be areas of 4 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN responsibility for managing local dian Affairs. With the creation of In­ the Assembly, the gradual phasing out of the NIB is an important step in the formation of a recognized political system. Founded in 1970, the NIB only developed social, economic, and political policies; it had no mandate to implement the ideas, and it was to the executive committee members of the NIB to see that policies were followed up and both In­ adopted by governments dian and white. Under the new structure, power will lie in the hands of the Chiefs, up - a more effective lobbying force to govern­ ments because of their position as elected Indian government officials, and by their numbers. With the adoption of this preliminary stage of Indian Govern­ ment, additions to the proposal for Indian Government can easily be made at future Constitutional Con­ ferences, or at a full Assembly of In­ dian Nations. The most detailed system of In­ dian government worked out to date has been the package submitted by the FSI to the conference. Saskatchewan's proposal, entitled "Indian Nation and Canada, Government Institution and Pro­ cess", foresees a separate national government for Indians which works as a parallel structure to the federal government. A proposal by the Alberta Tribal Chiefs to the conference set out their plans for an Indian Govern­ ment along the lines of an 11 th pro­ vince; but the federal government shot down the Alberta scheme, which leaves the Saskatchewan pro­ posal for Indian Government as the only alternative. The Ottawa conference was entitl­ ed "A Future for Our Children", and looked at a number of issues of immediate concern to the Canadian Indian, and implications current development have on Indian people across Canada. Of major importance was the relationship between Indians and �the Federal government. A number of important resolutions were pass­ ed at the conference requesting the government to consider changing certain policies in order to improve the relationship between the federal government and Indian govern­ order to establish a new process for constitutional reform and legislative change which would not abrogate ments. granted by the Indian rights. The Chiefs asked for more input in rewriting the tederal constitution besides' the observer status - BNA Act. asked that funds Chiefs also The for consulting and hearings on the Indian Act be turned over to Indian Government for work towards ob­ taining full and equal involvement in constitutional renewal. A total of 41 resolutions were submitted for approval by the Chiefs at the conference. A few of the major resolutions passed by the conference follow: The Assembly supported the im­ mediate fulfillment of Treaty Land entitlement provisions for Saskat­ chewan Bands by Canada; A direc­ tive should be sent to Indian Affairs asking that funds be made available for the Indian Youth so that they can be recognized at local, provin­ cial, and national levels. The Chiefs recommended Indian Affairs establish a means by which Indian business ventures can secure bonding for a wide range of ac­ tivities. Also, that bonding should be a reasonable cost, and easily available when needed. They asked that the government provide a full account of Indian monies held in trust, and that in- Studying Resohltloru. major proposal that the Chiefs requested was that the minister of A Indian Affairs put a stop to the cur­ rent Indian Act revision process, in MAY.1980 5 �on the money should be paid the highest rate that of the chartered banks. Additional resolutions called for the government to fulfill its obliga­ tions in the area of agriculture assistance by providing assistance and funding to enable Bands to terest at - realize economic independence; that proper and contemporary nursing and retirement facilities be provided to the elderly; and that Indian veterans receive the same rights, privileges, and services that non­ Indians receive under the, Veterans Act. Women's rights were supported by the conference when the Indian Rights for Women group was allocated additional funding for research. It was felt that Treaty In­ dian women have a special status as 'Citizens Plus', but are not benefiting from research done by MUNRO'S SPEECH PROMPTS WALKOUT Indltm AI/airs Minister, John Munro, addressing the First Nation's Constitutional Conference, told Indians they should concentrate on changing the Indian Act rather than pushing to be full partners in constitutional talks. This prompted a walkout by British Columbia delegates, and led to a march on Parliament Hill. (, �ca::ATCHFWAN 'NOlAN �the non-Indian Women's Liberation Movement; they were therefore awarded the additional grants. The Chiefs demanded that the government put a halt to the har­ rassment of Indian people by the -They called for a new of justice that would be system suitable to, and accepted by, In­ RCMP�. dians. Regarding the rights of children, the conference supported the Indian lawyers' call for Indian control over the welfare system. They said too many children are being taken away: from Indians and placed in Indian homes non­ by provincial place­ ment authorities. The loss threatens of Indian children fundamental the framework of Indian culture, and the survival of the Indian people. 'Other Chiefs resolutions included: a passed by for the call government to amend the Fisheries Act, and the Provincial Fishery Regulations, to fall in line with trea­ free­ ty and aboriginal rights to fish ly; support of the Dene Nation and t eir po ition against the Norman GETTING.If HEAD IN THE Felix (right) preformed Sturgeon Singers and Drummers 1«Id by Hmry Pouch Sacred a from Alberta to the during the arrival of runners ca"ying Ottawa. in conference The .. Pipeline; the development of a national Indian Media body; im­ Wells mediate settlement of land claims provided for those who land; immediate settlement of all land claims; the setting aside of a section of, Jasper Park for Chief were never Robert Smallboy and his people; to develop new technology for a natural Indian way of life; the pro­ vision of funding in order to develop educational better pro­ of the National In­ the governdian Sports Council grams; support � PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE Prime Minister Trudeau lor speaking at tM Fint head. C,*/Iolm Snow 01 Morly, Alberta thanked bison presmtln, the nation's leader with a mounted ,_t, ComrM'Ie,e by ....... MAY,1980 7 �ing sports body for Indians; and, to hold a similar conference on the constitution in one year. The only major resolution tabled was one to adopt a National Flag of a Sovereign Indian Nation. The mo­ tion was tabled until further work on the proposal for Indian Govern­ ment has been worked out and dopted. PRIME MINISTER AT CONSTITUTIONAL CON.I'ERI!.JVCI!' While Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau let down many national Indian leaders by not offering Indian people anything new in terms of access to con­ stitutional renewal, treaty land entitlement, or any of the other major issues discussed at the First Nations Constitutional Conference, Indian leaders were generally pleased that he took time out to attend the conference. In the top photograph the Prime Minister receives a parjleche bundle from Head Chief Jim Shot Both Sides of the Blood Tribe in Standoff, Alber­ ta. The Sacred Pouch was hand-carried to the conference by 12 Indian run­ ners who completed a gruelling 25-day, 4,000 kilometre run from the Alberta reserve to Ottawa. The pouch contains treaty records and documents of importance to In­ dians, and was presented to the P.M. to remind him of the commitments made by the Crown for Indians, but not honored by governments. In the second photograph, Chief Rod King of the Lucky Man reserve ,;, ets the Prime Minister dllrln, tM conference. N.I.B. elder, Ernest Iknedlct, closes the Constitutional Conference in Ottawa. 8 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN �Indians urged to reclaim rights by Ray Guay government from time immemorial, and the present political will to exer­ cise their sovereign powers and rights as members of the Canadian The opportunity is OTTA WA hand for Indians to reclaim their rights; it won't be there for long, maybe one or two years, and it may never again present itself in future. This was the message imparted by Solomon Sanderson, chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan In­ dians, at the first nation's constitu­ tional conference involving Indian chiefs from across the country as well other delegates and observers. - at Confederation. On the other hand, legal rights arose from Indian laws rooted in the law as interpreted in the history and culture of Indian people natural as Asserting that Indians have a responsibility to help keep Canada together, Sanderson told the large gathering that now was the time for Must define government "We must define the form of government we want and must tell the federal government what it is," he said. "We must define the degree others are ofsovereignty we want and must define about it talking the areas of jurisdiction we wish to " exercise. In his presentation Sanderson said Indian nations should, in fact, be a separate tier of government with laws they wish to pass receiving royal assent. "This would mean a broadening of the role of the Crown in "But there are many changes which we from Saskatchewan would like to see that are not dependent on changes in the BNA Act," Sander­ son said. "We must remember we here represent the vision of our forefathers as well as the welfare of generations to come." Sanderson said more was involv­ ed for Indians than changes in the BNA Act. There was the matter of - royal proclamations of the past recognizing the nationhood of In­ dians and treaties which, in interna­ tionallaw, can be signed only by na­ Canada," he said. "We see realignment in this coun­ try. Each province wants greater power and all questions being asked have an impact on our rights," Sanderson said. His message repeated some of the statements made in a number of written presentations which the tions. Referendum called waste talked of the He also "emotional" debate going on across the country at present, terming the Quebec referendum a waste of money and time. Saskatchewan federation made available to the gathering at the "Rene Levesque is in a no-lose situation. If the yes vote wins, he wins. If the no forces win, he still wins, because there's bound to be a time. All of the statements were based the first assertion that "Indian Nations have aboriginal, political and legal rights. The full exercise of on rights is the responsibility of people and Indian govern­ ments." aboriginal people of the land, tinuous and unbroken con­ self- status for Quebec." Sanderson said there was a tendency to look upon Indians as a racial group, the same as other na­ tionalities that have come to Canada to become citizens. "We're not a uniform group the same as they specia 1 Indian Political rights hinged from the historical primacy of Indians as the within the context of their included. - these as of international law. Sanderson said treaties must be given the force of law in a new con­ stitution and, Indians should not agree to patriation of the constitu­ tion unless there are clear guarantees that these rights will be Indians to achieve the full exercise of their rights. same well relationships with Canada through royal proclamations, treaties, legislation in the British and Cana­ dian Parliaments, and the precepts Chi�f Sol SIInd�rson speaklnl at the first nation's constitutional con­ ference. are," said Solomon. Fro .. the Leader Po .. MAY,1960 ,'" 9 �Federal Leaders Cool to Idea of Indian Government Federal leaders and Indian leaders will likely clash in the future, over the issue of sovereignty and the rights of the Indians to form their own self government. Vowing continue their fight for self-government after the National Indian Brotherhood's First National to Constitutional concluded in Ottawa this month, Indian leaders were told by several federal leaders that' the goal of self-government was just unrealistic at the present time. _ , During the conference Prime Minister Trudeau offered to let In­ dians remain observers at future constitutional conference. He promised to give band coun­ cils more power and speed settle­ ment of land claims, and apologized for government's failure to satisfy Indian needs and promised to renew discussion clauses in to remove the controversial Indian Act that discriminate against women who marry non-Indians. '� The Prime Minister said during the early years in office his govern­ opposed the idea of aboriginal rights but now wanted to negotiate land claims arising through those rights. ment He said little on the issue of In­ dian self-government, which drew critisim from NIB leaders. "I'm to even at sit as equals with provinces constitutional talks. He said energy negotiations were matters to be discussed between two governments, stated that Ottawa' will not recognize the Indians collec­ tive as a province at future constitu­ tional talks and bluntly stated In­ dians did not represent and were not a province. intolerable intru­ " Mlnlst�r 0/ Indilln Munro. AIlIIIn, Joh" Munro said a starting point to discussion on changing the act should be: to allow individuals to grow to their full potential; that any legislation should allow Indian peo­ ple to achieve a organize themselves higher quality of life to and that an amended Indian Act should allow flexibility for bands to assume more powers in ways they choose and at a pace they feel comfortable with; that communities be given more responsibilities activities that occur on their lands; control be shifted from Indian Affairs to the communities; Band councils should over have more power and more legal status to manage all development; During the conference Energy Minister Marc Lalonde also drew criticism from Indian leaders when he told chiefs that Indians would not be allowed to in financial accountability of bands councils should be to their com­ participate or an ... necessary to separate issues you wish dealt with," he said adding that changes must come within the context of the Indian Act. Munro said the Indian Act seems inadequate and rigid. "In some respects it protects your people; in others it's badly outdated." He called the act a "stumbling constitution. SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN represent sion into your lives," he said. your desire to entrench your rights in a new Constitution but it will be matters." Starblanket went on to say that Indians were in a tough political fight and didn't rule out the possibility of a violent response to government if Indians did not re­ ceive guarantees soon, that their rights would be entrenched in the 10 act process ... with Alberta and forces it to meddle in your day­ to-day affairs. In short, parts of the Constitutional Renewal. "Our government understands (the prime minister) would give us full, equal and ongoing par­ ticipation on constitutional negotiations large, maligned bureaucracy to administer He did say Indians, would be allowed to sit with provincial leaders at constitutional talks when discuss­ ing matters that would affect them, such as with aboriginal rights, treaty rights, internal self-government and native representation in Parliament. Indian Affairs minister John Munro announed that the govern­ ment would be funding the NIB for their participation in the of very disappointed and let down", said Noel Starblanket, president of the NIB. "I was led to believe he energy block" to self government for it en­ dependency instead of self­ reliance. "It requires a often­ courages Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. munities; and new legislation should maintain and strengthen the special relationship between the Queen and the Indian people. �Children Lost Welfare Through Kathleen Mazur Teillet by RtprtDled from Iht Pnlrtt WINNIPEG MtsStnltr (WH) - The first national conference of the Canadian Indian Lawyers Association was convened here April 15-17. The primary aim was to discuss Indian child welfare and to arrive at some procedures to correct the problems that have arisen in that area. A report of the Canadian Council of Development outlining startling statistics regarding Social some instrumental in Indian children was the decision to hold the conference. THE REPORT indicates that 40 per cent of the total population of Canadian Indians (status and non­ status) is under the age of 15 (that is, 420,000 Indians). Of these, 3.8 care strive for self-determination and, as part of this, he has called for unity among all native peoples. "THERE IS a need to .overcome he said. own separateness," our status unified and half-breed. If there is to be a change in the Canadian constitu­ "We must be welfare of the issue our we situations. incidence high of native is related to the other social problems faced by In­ children in dians - care unite around." "If we are rights of the Indian child, we must look at both half­ society against both. Doug are dian welfare. chewan is involved in 250 for native people to the welfare of control their children there must be substan­ over assume a Cree, - so-called life and death. What has happened is that the 'feds' haven't bothered and the province has had ostensibly under federal jurisdiction, provin­ cial authorities have in the past stayed off reserves except in life and death situations. This has meant adopted and taken off band lists. So then Indian people have non-Indian last names: German, Ukrainian, etc. And Indian Affairs strikes them off the lists. We are. How don't know who' they can we find them? "ON THE reserves, the chief and council have authority and jurisdic­ tion to do something. Indian Affairs have begun to take steps to help. "If we are to deal with the rights of the Indian child, we must look at chiefs and councils has got to extend beyond the boundaries of the says different but the authority of our reserve. "A valuable resource we pointed CUTHAND out that although Indian Affairs spends millions of dollars a year, most of this goes to community affairs and The department million in the $10 underspent by area of programs for and direct help to Indian people in 1978. administration. more involved native people should be persons, foster as resource THERE should be emergency child-care facilities have is on and off the reserve; - in adoption first consideration family ties and second­ should be to ly to adoptive homes of the same race; - Indian as MORE represented - must people be to how the child welfare system operates; a strong proponent of self-determination for Indians, added, "we have lost more Indian child welfare has largely been ig­ nored until a crisis point is reached. It is only recently that the provinces both half-breeds and status Indians, because white society discriminates lot of social workers." a MR. pick it up." vincial governments have jurisdic­ tion over child care. HOWEVER, since status Indian are port Mr. Cuthand, people through child welfare than through marriage. Children are reserves with people. Right now we've become big business living on welfare. We sup­ educated to on sit must government leaders to develop a whole range of policies for Indian Saskat­ cases leaders "Indian parents, counsellors; tial changes in the present system. The British North America Act gives control of native people per se to the federal government; but pro­ children ships. - compounded by the confusion of laws and jurisdictions governing In­ order " Cuthand of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, said, "the province of In welfare, juvenile delinquency, ward­ - discriminates an child Indian child's lot. breeds and status Indians, because white develop mediate to While all speakers and panelists spoke negatively of the present In­ dian child welfare programs, they had positive ideas for improving the to deal with the unemployment, poverty, alcoholism, housing, poor undereducation. These in turn children should be tribunal elders' - tion, the indigenous people must form a united front. The rights and are The more elders. We could our be assumed. He wants Indians to per under the care of child welfare agencies while only 1.35 per cent of white children are in child­ cent against both," said Clem Chartier, a Cree lawyer from Regina. Mr. Chartier expressed a firm opinion as to how such rights should native people must be on policy-making bodies; legislation directed at the pro­ - tection of Indian children must be adopted; and Indian people must take charge - of Indian child-care themselves. The concern of the lawyers as well as of the capacity audience of native people, child-care workers, tribal members Indian and represen ta ti ves throughout the was Affairs evident conference. It was clear the recommendations which will be drawn up and formally sub­ mitted to government have the sup­ port of the Indian people. MAY,1980 11 �Constitution Plans - Star Phoenix Constitutional change in Canada will have an important impact all Sol on Indians in the country, says Sanderson, chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. Sanderson said April 21 that In­ dians need a collective approach to deal with this and other challenges of the 1980's. "We are witnessing the ment of Challenge Sanderson criticized the Indian department for, among other things, discouraging economic growth among Canada's Indians. affairs Millions of dollars originally ear- marked Indians to stimulate economic growth have been used to pay for departmental administrative overex­ penditures and social assistance spending which exceeded budgeted figures, Sanderson said. realign­ federal-provincial relations that will have a real effect on all of us," said the federation chief. "What I would like to know .is where do we fit? Do we want Indian .. government, and if room we do, is there for it?" Speaking at the federation's an­ nual spring all-chiefs conference in Saskatoon, Sanderson told delegates the role of Indian leaders is shifting from administration to policy-making and legislating. Indian leaders must put aside per­ sonal difference to address collec­ tively a "whole range of issues," Sanderson said. These issues in­ clude: Indian· self-government within specific territories; the impose taxes, enforce to right laws and control resources within these ter­ ritories; protection of Indian culture and society; regulation of trade and economic activity and "redistribu­ tion of wealth" within Indian ter­ ritory. Sanderson said Indians must deal collectively with these issues in spite of the "disorganized approach government has organized with to us." The federation chief said the federal government wants to have native rights included in a new con­ stitution. At the same time, he said, respect provinces are "scrambling to get the position for themselves." Meanwhile, Indian organizations from the various provinces and the North are adopting different posi­ best tions on constitutional change. These developments will have a crucial effect on the future on native rights in Canada, he said. Sanderson said it is time a realistic political approach among Indian na­ tions and between those Indian na­ tions and Canada is established to deal with "pressing national issues." 12 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN EXECUTIVE LISTENS TO OPINIONS OF CHIEFS Federation of Saskatchewan Executives (from left), Doug Cuthand, first vice-president; Steve Pooyak, second vice-president; and Ron Albert, third vice-president; listen to the opinions and views of, and receive advice from, Saskatchewan district chiefs at the provincial All-Chiefs Conference, held in Saskatoon in April. ,; New Health Policy Sought from FSI -Star Phoenix Indian chiefs have asked the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSI) to design a health and social services policy that will emphasize local involvement and eliminate ex­ mation of a policy should be follow­ ed by a series of seminars and educational programs about health and welfare. isting jurisdictional disputes. In a resolution approved AprJI 22 at the FSI spring all-chiefs con­ ference in Saskatoon, delegates sug­ gested a task force be established to He said Indian chiefs do not know what action they can take to aid children who are being raised in poor home environments or those who are experimenting with examine the current situation and present a policy to the chiefs for ratification at a later date. FSI president Solomon Sanderson said Indians want to assume more "Often on the reserve we have children sniffing glue or taking pills and if we want to take corrective ac­ tion in the community, we have to call in the RCMP," he said. responsibility in the health and welfare areas rather than relying on the Indian affairs department. Chief Sterling Brass of the vestigate Key Reserve, the district representative for the Yorkton chiefs, said for- drugs. "They will come out but unless it is a and in­ matter of life or death, nothing else will be done. I have no people to aid and we have no policies to deal with such matters." �Ministerial Appointment on Indian Health Announced OTTAWA- Health and Welfare Minister Monique Begin announced that Mrs. Jean Goodwill will join her staff as Special Assistant, Indian joined the Native Citizens Pro­ 1973 and gram, Secretary of State in She co-ordinated Miss Begin said Mrs. Goodwill's appointment at the beginning of her determina­ new term is part of her tion to improve health services to She hopes that having of Mrs. Goodwill's exper­ tise directly on her staff will im­ communications with native Indians. working relationship Canada, across Goodwill Mrs. and youth. she returned to the Medical Services Branch of Health brings to her new job the experience of meeting in Europe and South America with the W orId Council of and Welfare as nursing consultant on Indian health and since October Indigenous People," said in announcing women 1977 In Health. program for native a "Besides her with Indian groups and associations 1979 has been an Deputy Assistant advisor to the the minister the appoint­ ment. Minister. someone prove groups. Mrs. Goodwill, a Cree Indian of the Standing Buffalo Reserve in Saskatchewan, graduated from the Holy Family Hospital Nursing School, Prince Albert in 1954. Following graduation, she joined the Indian and Northern Health Ser­ vices of the Department of National Health and Welfare and nursed at the Fort Qu' Appelle Indian La Ronge Nursing Station Hospital, and as public health Student Project To Discover Indian Historical Sites nurse history has been the white point of view. Throughout the province one can see certain areas These learn Executive Development. Indian them. the their children in schools look at their history, maps, etc. To commemorate Saskatch province, the ewan's 75th year Federation of Saskatchewan Indians as a editor of Indian News, published by the Department of Indian Affairs Northern that things whites consider to be of value to Director of the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre in Winnipeg. She moved to Ottawa in 1966 as and the are grant from Celebrate This grant is being used to formulate the historic sites has received a Saskatchewan. She later became editor of Tawnw, a Canadian Indian cultural magazine. and research ing project which is work­ College in out of the Federated Regina. students, Sharon Wesaquate and Favel, are Favel currently work­ Dorothy Three summer Valerie ing on this under their co-ordinator, goal of Deanna Christenson. The facts of this history. public service and spent a year nursing in Ber­ muda. On her return to Canada, became as set up certain immortalize to primarily in the In 1959 she left the Goodwill that have been designated historic sites which have been Prince Albert Zone. Mrs. early presented through Saskatchewan's of Most this project is to design a map of Saskatchewan which shows the Indi­ history, geographical features, place names, treaty signing sites, hunting and gathering places, inter­ tribal warfare grounds are just a few of the places which will be marked. ans' The purpose of this is to places and events that are significant and valuable to the Indi­ remember an people of Saskatchewan. Another eventual outcome of this hopefully will be a booklet project history. Both of the finished products are to be put into the prov­ on our ince's Indians Reclaim Land cent referendum held on A small portion of the hamlet of located 11 kilometres Kylemore, east of Wadena, is to revert back to the Fishing Lakes Reserve. The portion of land, part of 13,100 acres the band surrendered in 1907, was never sold to non-Indian interests and is part of the original northern portion of the Fishing Lakes Reserve. For the past 73 years the small portion of Kylemore has remained under band ownership, and in a re- . a the reserve, majority of band members voted to have the land reverted to reserve status. The Department of Indian Af­ fairs says the decision to have the land revert back to the reserve was left up to the band. The land will be transfered back to the band once a new legal survey has been completed and the total of land is known and amount registered. schools so that Indian learn their history. This project started May 5 and will continue until the end of children can During this time, the will be interviewing and visiting various elders throughout Saskatchewan to find historical sites August. students of importance to Indians. If you have information on possi­ ble historical sites or wish further in­ formation contact: Project, C-4, University 0/ Regina, Regina S4S OAl. Telephone 584-8333. Historic Sites MAY,1960 13 �University of prestigious CASNP library collection Regina acquires The prestigious Canadian Association in Support of the Native Peoples (CASNP) library collection, presently located in Toronto, has been acquired by the University of Regina to be used jointly by the university and the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College. The collection, described by Chief Sol Sanderson as "one of the best library collections on native peoples in North America," was ac­ quired in honor of Saskatchewan's 75th anniversary after it was learned last fall, the collection was for sale. The CASNP library contains bet­ 5,000 and 6,000 volumes, documents and papers relating to the Indian and native peoples. In addition a number of rare maps and several films are part of the collec­ tion. ween Included in the collection are the CASNP Vertical Files. The files are an important source of information on contemporary native affairs, and consist of 40,000 news clippings and other reference material dating back 20 years. The collection will move to Regina this summer after an area adjacent to the present Federated Indian College library has been renovated, and ready to accept the collection. The CASNP library will remain separated from the 2,000 volume new library, library's but will be under the and ad­ jurisdiction ministered by the college. The total cost of the collection and renovations to house the library will come to $120,000. Announcement of the purchase made May 7 by Dr. Lloyd was Barber, president of the University of Regina. Dr. Barber says the collection will be of invaluable service to Indian people, especially those students who attend the Federated College. He said the three major condi­ tions of sale of the collection include: that it be kept as a separate collec14 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT AIDS IN CASNP PURCHASE Happy to see the provincial government contributing $52,000 to the purchase of the Canadian Association in Support of Native Peoples (CASNP) Library, Chief Sol Sanderson looks on as Saskatchewan's Economic Development minister, Elwood Cowley, (centre) presents University of Regina President, Lloyd Barber, with cheques from the Saskatchewan Power Corporation and the Saskatchewan Mining Development Corporation. Chief Sanderson said the acquisition of the collection was timely, as the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College is "bursting at the seams" with students and with the collection comes expansion to the present college library facilities. The CASNP collection has been described as one of the best North American library collections on Iridian people, and the second major collection on In­ dian peoples to come to the province. tion; the collection be updated and expanded; and that the collection be open to all groups and peoples desir­ ing its use. Following announcement of the purchase, Saskatchewan cabinet ministers Elwood Cowley and Ned Shillington, representing the Saskat­ chewan Power Corporation and Crown Investments Corporation, presented the university president with $52,000 in grants to aid in the purchase. Chief Sanderson said the CASNP library, originally started by the In­ dian and Eskimo Association in the early sixties, has generated a great deal of good will and good feelings among the broad cross section of Canadian people who have used the library. He stated this was the second ma­ jor collection of documents impor­ tant to Indians to come to Saskat­ chewan recently. The first was the land claims com- mission library of Dr. Barber and at the present time the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians are in the process of acquiring a third collec­ tion. Ida Wasacase, director of the Federated College says the collec­ tion will be useful in supporting col­ lege programs and to development philosophy and develop of to assist in the the college an In­ dian academic program. College librarian Heather West says the CASNP collection should be ready by next fall. She says more staff will have to be hired to process the expected large number of re­ quests for information from the col­ lection. In 1977 the CASNP library pro­ vided an information clearing house service to 61 libraries. Over 21 regular subscribers received mon­ thly microfilmed updates of the ver­ tical files, plus request for informa­ tion from around the world. �********** It would be funny if it weren't so pathetic. Indian Affairs on­ has an appeal board for people who are refused welfare, the Indian Af­ ly problem is that the board is made up entirely by to fix. The Federated College students held a raffle National Education Conference. attend the to money ticket. Ethel Starblanket, They called me up to draw the lucky Noel Starblanket's sister read out the tickets. It fairs Social Services. Any illusion that is an Indian person has an honest chance the appeal board is stacked against him and takes on the character of the Spanish Inquisition. of the I recommend instead that the appeal board consist lost was a earn Noel Starblanket. The third prize went to, you guessed it, back to the Noel then donated the beautiful turquoise ring students to assist in their trip. as following: ********** of Chiefs, any two will do since the high rate our for people unemployment and lack of opportunities Two very slow to the point halt. If it hasn't been the provincial else. election it's been the federal election or something issue stating A few years ago the press sensationalized the It sounded that the Indians had received a million acres of land. Treaty land entitlement has been when has frustrated all our Chiefs. Also our Chiefs know all the department is lying and has money available, after the department sent back close to two million last year where it has from Economic Development and SlAP. know what its A member from 'SIW A, the Indian women the like to be forced to live on welfare and suffer associated with picking up and cashing demeaning stigma a welfare cheque. A from the Saskatchewan member Association and so - our far haven't seen Indian fought for Indian Veterans that dream come too rights true. Instead million abused. once had dominion over, * naming meeting. Official. . recent National Indian Education at Conference attended the meeting. Margarite Munro, the minister's wife a professional interest in the the banquet was held and On evening Thursday proceedings. was the guest John Munro the minister of Indian Affairs She is an speaker. In an educator and had informal discussion later on somebody asked conference. the minister's wife had attended the 'Well', replied Leroy, 'You've heard of absorber'!' a why Munro shock by homesteaders and the acres of which 375,000 acres * * we now are * * * the smallest landholders. *.* * * courage conditions. number of years now, various special interest groups the Wildlife Federation and Ducks Unlimited have racist and launched attacks against Indian hunters. Their such Indian lawyer and a lecturer Leroy Little Bear is a Blood is also a Quick wit. He of Lethbridge. the University the received forest This spring has been the worst year on record for men on the fire fires. At one point there were close to 1,500 that about 1,000 are Indians. lines, of that amount we estimate for having the' I wish to thank the Indian firefighters under adverse fires these to stamina fight and For ********** they just press crown have forgotten how to consult. considered it a He recently sent out a letter stating that he He set descriptions. district managers job priority to review the four FSI members and set a date for the seems to of all we The reaction from the FSI was immediate, first as a District of Manager didn't consider the job description committee is set up, it will be done by the if second any priority, Indian Affairs FSI executive and not by any presumptuous Canada and various robber barons. was stolen by Indian Affairs land left, So now we have only 4.8 million acres of Crown million three the remaining 1.8 million of which is under water, economic value. acres is scattered and of little for the last Where does this leave us. We must now press for land purchase. Of the land we land and then ********** At acres were Indian Bands received 1.5 million That's what I recommend to replace the kangaroo court will come farce perpetrated by Indian Affairs. I doubt that it and honest too practical. it's true, up Western acres. Thirty million chajiges. committee acquired could The treaties were signed so the Federal Government In CPR. for the the and west the way pave gain control of million acres. Saskatchewan alone the CPR received close to 10 the total to 15 Later on the Grand Trunk and the CPR brought have And finally a Member of Parliament. That's right, Board. Let them an M.P. sit on the Welfare Appeal been know how our basic freedom and needs have That would wake them up and maybe then we'd a Canada was chunks of Alberta and Manitoba. Indian welfare needs. Owen Anderson . theirs to divide up as they saw fit. The Hudson the big winner. First of all they received title was Bay Company 1/20 of to all the lands where they had their trading posts, plus million acres plus, they For 3.3 belt. fertile the all the land in received 300,000 pounds cash. They also received generous assumed it as Veterans as well they have been deprived of their rights could fairly assess I'm sure Indians. as they as their rights see some . to be true and it was. When Veterans our good come to a a as unfounded fears have given us a bad image and threaten our rights. Federation I would like to issue a challenge to the Wildlife about the concerned are so if that you and Ducks Unlimited we need wildlife and the environment, where are you when you? The Wildlife Federation claims to have as many members So if we can put 1,000 men as the registered Indian population. man for man and challenge on the fire line. We'll match you actions men on the fire line and place your you to put 1,000 where your mouth is. MAY,1980 15 �Farm Talk Spraying creases for precautions weed control in­ production. Special crop are necessary, however, to ensure the crop is not damaged. The following tips will help ensure maximum efficiency is achieved: Use the proper chemical at the - recommended dosage and time. Use equipment designed for the job. Check the sprayer before - - spraying time operate to ensure it will at proper speeds and pressures. Replace worn nozzles, defect­ ive hoses, faulty pressure gauges and other questionables. Prevent spray drift by avoiding excessive pressure and windy weather. Clean sprayers after use to - - - with Art Irvine result in deformed leaves and heads and could reduce yields. MCPA and 2,4- D amine cause less damage than 2,4-D esters. Do not spray after the shot-blade during stage. or This sterility and serious yield causes losses. Oats can be seriously injured by 2,4-D. Esters or amines of MCPA, however, can be applied at any time before the shot-blade stage. If con­ trol of heavy infestations of MCP A resistant weeds such as Russian this­ tle is necessary and 2,4- D must be used, the amine rather than the ester form should be applied before the 3-leaf stage, or between the 6-leaf and shot-blade stages. prevent corrosion. Use of the - same sprayer for herbicides and other chemicals is not recommended. If this is unavoidable, use recom­ mended spray cleaning pro­ cedures. Read the label on the contain­ er the chemical comes in and follow the directions careful­ - ,..- - Use protective clothing and masks where recommended. Store herbicides apart from other chemicals, seed and fertilizer. Dispose of empty containers; the remaining contents are poisonous. Unless otherwise stated use a minimum of 10 gallons of water per acre. Low rates of water increases the danger of spray drift, prevents proper weed kill, delays maturity, crop damage and reduces yields. Control the rate of water by changing sprayer nozzles and using causes recommended pressures. Wheat sprayed applied 16 and barley should be at the 4-leaf stage, 2,4-D before the 4-leaf stage may SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN Legumes are not grasses and re­ quire a different spraying pro­ cedure. Feeding value is often reduced by half when hay is exposed to rain. Rapid curing and collection of hay is an important safeguard against losses in quality. Grass quality drops from early leaf to seed stages. Most grasses should be cut the last week in June or the first week in July at the start of flowering. The longer haying is delayed, the more hay quality is reduced. Feeding value is also seriously reduced when hay is expos­ ed to rain. Rapid curing and collec­ tion of hay reduces such losses. Legumes and grass-legume mix­ tures should be cut when the legume begins flowering. Legumes have a higher protein and mineral content than ordinary grasses and do not deteriorate as rapidly. Leaf losses occur when legumes are cut and rak­ ed for hay; avoid this wherever severe possible. ly. - The carrying capacity and quality of forage in pastures is increased with weed control. Overgrazing weakens forage stands and allows weeds to compete. Crop losses due to weeds can be excessive. Weeds compete for light, moisture and soil nutrients. They also decrease the value of harvested grain. If weeds go to seed, cultiva­ tion costs and crop yields will be af­ fected for years to come. Broad-leaved weeds can be con­ trolled in most seedling grasses with 2,4-D amines or MCPA amine, at up to 8 ounces grasses have per acre, after the reached the 3-leaf stage. In esters established forage grasses, or amines of 2,4-D or MCPA may be applied ounces per acre. exceed 16 at rates of up to 24 The rate should not ounces or be an­ the shot-blade crop is to be per acre, Good quality hay improves animal health, increases growth and weight gain in the beef herd and cuts the feed bills. Low quality roughage must be offset by feeding grain and/ or protein supplements. When hay is baled, haul the bales to the winter feeding site and stack them. Leaving bales in the field to deteriorate is an obvious and unnecessary waste. A suitable alternative for or­ . dinary haying Leaf losses is shattering putting and up sileage. weathering reduced to a minimum. can be put up in all kinds of weather and is easily stored for many years. Complete details on weed spray­ ing and haying are available at your are Quality silage plied after the start of nearest stage, if harvested. seed Office. Use this service. It is for yon use and benefit. a Agricultural Representative �Makwa Lake Steele Narrows. - Vacation at - on tremendous impact the economy of the province of Tourism has a the Second only to agriculture leading industry, tourism generates more revenue, and produces more jobs than the highly touted mining industry. as In an attempt to cash in on the tourist dollar, a number of Indian Bands have opened top-notch holi­ day resorts in different areas of the province. These resorts only are Saskatchewan attracting not residents, but ever-increasing numbers from out of the province, especially from the United States. facilities With ranging from holiday cabins, top rated golf courses, parks, picnic areas with swimming, boating, and fishing in the summer, to skiing in the winter, Saskatchewan Indian modern Indian Resort an be resorts have proven to economic development of thought once Saskatchewan. Development Economic Support Indian on as a good what was "wasted, valueless" lands. Indian resorts also possess the potential for promoting a greater understanding of Indian life and culture to non-Indians the vacation at each who resort. promotion of the resorts con­ tinues, it is expected that additional As resorts will open and flourish. Crea­ tion of jobs for local residents will vince of Saskatchewan. At inception, the Board of Direc­ objec­ tors outlined the following tives for the Association: 1) To act as a discussion forum for open pro­ common to share experiences thus learn from blems, and of each other. 2) To explore the objectives of Indian Land Development in and ascertain 1980' s the whether these objectives are Resorts being met. 3) To develop training pro­ grams for personnel in the resort business, as well as the (ASIR), based at the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College in Saska­ Board of Directors. 4) To improve management be one major spinoff benefit. of the resorts Promotion responsibility of the the Indian Saskatchewan is a Association of skills. toon. The Association of Saskatchewan Indian organization Indian-owned is formed non-profit by all the resorts in the pro- Resorts a 5) To co-ordinate advertising for the member resorts. 6) To co-ordinate pricing policy and service packaging MAY,1980 17 �for the resorts. leases at 7) To assist :the capital in land resorts financing development. various for • � The Association was formed in to a need for a co­ ordinating body in the industry. Many of the problems faced by the individual resorts are was prepared in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College, aired on television, and distributed through the Department of Tourism's information centres; three training seminars have been held for the Directors and managers of the resorts, roles and covering responsibilities of managers and directors, marketing, and finance. response First Annual American recurring Indian/Eskimo Exposition Saskatchewan. Time and ef­ fort, it was felt, could be more effi­ ciently utilized if a central body ex­ isted to relay information among across The First Annual American In­ dian/Eskimo Exposition saw a good representation from Saskatchewan in the form of the Association of Saskatchewan Indian Resorts. the Bands in the resort business. Further, a central marketing strategy was required as well as a good public information program to promote the resorts. It was The gathering of resort owners/ operators held in San Diego on April 25, drew people from as far as Oklahoma, Oregon, North Dakota, and Alaska. Canadian with the above in mind that the founding members gathered in Wynyard to draft the first constitu-: tion, and elect an Executive Com­ mittee administration. representation The founding members of ASIR Chamakese Resort, owned by the Chitek Lake Band; Kinookimaw Beach Association, owned by seven were: • bands (Gordons, Daystar, Piapot, Muscowpetung, Muskowekan, Pas­ qua, Poorman); Last Oak Park, owned by four bands (Cowessess, Kahkewistahaw, Ochapawace, and Sakimay); Makwa Lake Resort, owned by Makwa Lake dian/Eskimo Exposition was an op­ portunity for the resorts to set up u. display, and sell their resorts to the travel industry, as well as to the public. The public's response was en­ couraging as the Mayor of San Diego opened the Exposition. He expressed great satisfaction in the growing economic wealth of the Band; Sakimay Beach, owned by Sakimay Band; and White Bear Lake Resort, owned by White Bear Band. Membership has expanded during the last year to include: Zander Lake Outfitters, owned by the Tur­ nor Lake Band; Mista Nosayew, owned by the Peter Ballantyne Band; and the Standing Buffalo Band, which has a resort develop­ ment from Saskat­ chewan, Manitoba, and Alberta. Sponsored by the American In­ dian Travel Commission, the Incame American Indian Tribes, and welcomed the _ Canadian ticipants. par­ At the Exposition the ASIR was represented by Ken Thomas, presi­ dent; Chief Melvin Isnana, vice­ president; Ken Sparvier, past­ president; Steve Pooyak, second vice-president; Margaret Lange, co­ ordinator; and Pat Goodwill, assis­ tant co-ordinator. Travel industry people who at­ tended the exposition expressed in­ terest in organizing tours to Indian resorts. This interest was particular­ ly high among European tour operators and travel agents. The three-day long exposition was characterized by Indian and Eskimo cultural dancing which drew large crowds of spectators, as well as the media. The American Indian/Eskimo resorts have developed a good marketing through program the American Indian Travel Commis- plan. Each resort representatives member on the has two Board of Directors, which meets every two months, and elects an Executive every second year. The Association presently has two staff members working out of the office in the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College: Margaret Lange and Pat Goodwill. Two consultants are working for ASIR in the area of data collection and planning. Some of the activities carried on by ASIR during the first year of its existence include: production of brochures on the resorts; develop­ ment of a visual display and exhibi­ tion of that display at the Sport­ sman Shows; advertisements have been run; 18 a videotape SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN on the resorts • RESORT ASSOCIATION IN CALIFORNIA Memb�rs of the Association of Saskatchewan Indian Resorts (ASIR) (from left) Ken Thomas, president; Margaret Lange, co-ordinator; Chief M�lvin Isnana, vice-president; and Pat Goodwill, assistant co-ordinator recently at­ tended the first Annual American Indian/Eskimo in San _ Exposition Diego. �(AITC) and through private management companies. Occupan­ at cy rates are growing every year sion their hotels and part of this is due to a package". "resort American tribes have developed "theme centres" such as the Hopi Cultural Centre where the public an appreciation of the can gain Even has small a values. lifestyle and Indian Hopi museum at the tourists resort to stay encouraged half day, thus increasing another revenues (so the resort operators reported). The highly developed American Indian resorts have activities more to offer the tourist. These include: trail-riding, swimming pools, and together in one golf courses - destination location. A "destination is where the vacationer location" stay a few days, and joy complete facilities. can come, The Exposition meeting of the was followed AITC Directors which ASIR by Board was en­ a of invited to attend. It was a revealing experience organization, to hear how a national like AITC, operates, on a very small budget, by networking with other agencies to achieve its goals. This exchange was a very profitable lear­ ning experience for those who at­ tended. It provided new ideas and examples of different types of resorts and facilities. Saskatchewan participants were able to hear some of the problems American Indian resorts encountered and how they were overcome. Association of Saskatchewan Indian Resorts Holds Seminar in The Association of Saskatchewan held a two-day 8th, Regina May 7th "Financial Aspects of Resort on Management". Thirty directors and Resorts Indian seminar in - at managers attended the sessions the Westward Inn. The principal were resource people from Minnesota and had con­ siderable expertise in the area of In­ dian economic development. They included: Bill Hatton, a Tourism Development Specialist; and, Mike Rivard, a former banker with Regina conditions, increased population in Saskatchewan, increased demand for better quality recreation facilities, more winter· sports, the ef­ fect of energy prices, and pollution controls. subsidized provincial parks, were other topics dealt with. A further discussion will be car­ on when resort Board of Direc­ ried tors and Managers gather again in seminar, at November for another .' Financial conditions received par­ ticular attention with high interest the leading concern. Ac­ rates being capital, government support, and resort viability in the face of competition from the provincially cess _ to of the summer season. bands which are con­ templating entering the resort business are welcome to attend these the end Other seminars and may contact the ASIR office for further information. ex­ perience in community development Cana­ programs. In addition, some present to relate what is Bob Donnelly of the here: going Department of Industry and Com­ Saskatchewan outlined merce for dians were on their interest and involvement with Indian resorts; Reg Buss, Federal Development Bank, ex­ plained their criteria in lending funds for development projects; Steve Brant, Manager, Indian and Inuit Services, Bank of Nova Scotia, Business spoke about the program and ser­ the private sector; by and, Danny Bellegarde, Economic Action/Resource Management, the vices offered new FSI program, addressed the involvement group concerning their in economic development and business ventures. Participants discussed areas of concern with regard to their own resorts, and possible solutions. Direction for the 1980's was a ma­ jor concern discussed with major topics including: environmental Chamakese Resort. MAY,1980 19 �The Top Indian Resorts in Saskatche�an������������_ In order to support Indian-run in Saskatchewan, the business following resorts (members of the ASIR) would be glad to accom­ modate the travelling public. A list of their facilities and rates are sup-­ plied as well. 80 Km. long lake. Kinookimaw Beach Association was formed in the fall of 1970, with a Board of Directors comprised of represen­ tatives from each of the seven Bands which own Located 240 km. of north of Saskatoon and 56 km. north of Spiritwood on a paved highway, Chamakese is situated on the shores of Chitek Lake, surrounded by miles of forest. Chitek Lake boasts some of the best angling in northern Saskat­ chewan in its 100 square kilometers of water for pickerel, northern pike and big perch. White sand beaches make Chamakese Resort an excellent loca­ tion for swimming and sunning. A bath-change house is provided for convenience. Picnic sites compli­ ment the location. A dock and boat launch facilitate water-skiing. The campground offers fully­ equipped campsites among the trees, ensconed the lakeshore. water and firewood Safe near Kinookimaw Beach. Kinookimaw Beach boasts one of the finest nine-hole golf courses in southern Saskatchewan with a hillside clubhouse commanding an excellent view of the golf course. Monday to Friday, $4 gives one a full day of golfing, while Saturday and Sunday, cost $5 per day. Fully licensed, the clubhouse seats 36 people in the cocktail lounge and seating capacity dining area. drinking supplied. A trailer park is being developed with hookups tor electricity, sewer, and water. The Indian Arts and Craft shop stocks unique northern-style leather for a lasting remembrance of Chamakese Resort. A motel exists adjacent to Chamakese with full food service as well as a store, boat rental and .gas sales. The town of Chitek Lake con­ tains additional accommodation, and a nine-hole golf course. KINOOKIMA W BEACH Location: 54 Km. northwest of Regina Highway 54. It is adja­ Regina Beach, spread over hills leading down to Last Mountain on cent to Lake. Kinookimaw, the Indian name for Last Mountain Lake, translated to English means "Long Lake"; apt description of the 20 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN an approximately of 80 people There are 80 serviced campsites available for $3 per night, 35 of them electrified. Indian-style tee­ pees are for rent for $6 per night. Each of the 24 tee-pees has a capaci­ ty of six people, an ideal arrange­ ment for group camping or families. The day visitor will have a choice are goods and souvenirs, pass. not a at has a in the a season vaca­ long drive. There is opportunity for fishing, boating, swimming, sunning on the beaches, and cross-country skiing in winter, CHAMAKESE RESORT and $3 for Kinookimaw. All the attractions for the tioner, yet of 40 picnic sites, if he comes early enough to choose. Entry fee to Kinookimaw Beach is $1 for a day Last Oak Resort. LAST OAK Located 23 Km. from Broadview Highway 1, only 174 Km. from Regina, Last Oak offers first rate golfing in summer and top-notch skiing in winter. The 18-hole, 6,146 yard (5,673 on meter) golf the course nestled among lies sheltered Qu' Appelle hills from wind and disturbance in an A full day golfing costs only $6. The licenced clubhouse lounge caters to the palate, and the pro-shop offers a wide variety of golfing aboriginal retreat. supplies: clubs, bags, balls, caps, and umbrellas. In addition, rental plies even sup­ available, including golf carts for $4/day. During the winter the wooded ski­ slopes provide some of the hest ski­ ing in southern Saskatchewan with nine runs ranging from beginners to the very challenging, longest run in are �Saskatchewan. T-bar tows carry ski enthusiasts to the lofty heights of the Qu' Appelle hills for the downward plunge. Cost: $7.50 per day. At the pro-shop, expert advice will assist the skier in the selection of ski equipment for sale or rent (only $8 per day, complete). On the slopes, qualified Indian ski instructors are available to assist the inexperienced at reasonable available at all times); store carrying full line of groceries, fishing tackle, and hardware; government picnic Rates: Boat and 20 hp motor -$38/ day; Cabin rentals (LHK) $25/ day for the first 2 persons, and sites are available on the lakefront; and for the guest who wishes to stay longer, there are cabin lots available for leasing. $7/person thereafter; "Big" Lodge $120/day; Campsites $7.50 per day (serviced), and $5/day (unserviced); Boat launch fees $3/ day; and Guide service $40/ day. Rates: $22 $24 Cottage Boat and night; Boat rentals 20 hp motor $7/hour or $40/ day, Boat and 9.9 hp motor $5/hour or $40/day. rates per - - - - - - rates. The ski chalet fireplace offers a gathering place for perfect refreshments. The tourist may wish to combine a visit to Last Oak with one of the cultural events: Sakimay Indian Pow-Wow, June 27, 28, 29; Kahkewistahaw Indian Pow-Wow, Easter weekend every year; Kahkewistahaw Rodeo, September 27,28. Last Oak's close proximity to Round Lake, and Crooked Lake creates opportunities to boat, fish, and swim. Accommodation is available at Bird's Point Hotel, and Broadview. MAKW A LAKE RESORT In June, 1933 the Loon Lake Band surrendered the resort area for leas­ ing. The area was developed as a private resort and remained as such until 1970 when the Makwa Lake Band took over operation of the SAKIMAY COTTAGE SUBDIVISION MISTA NOSAYEW OUTFITTERS Location: on Highway 135 near Pelican Narrows. Open year round, Mista Nosayew can be reached by either Highway or Fly-in. Mista Nosayew Resort offers the enthusiast: fishing (with filleting, packaging, and freezing services); camp store (gas, groceries, ice, etc.); boating, boat docking facilities; boat and motor rentals; semi­ modern cabin rentals; campsites (with electrical and water hookups); use of central showers and modern facilities; linen and maid service; guide service; and remains open all year. The log modates up cabin lodge accom­ to 10 people (with housekeeping facilities) and includes kitchen, lounge, bedrooms, and a two or full baths - ideal for group. a family (Includes Indian Point, Shesheep, Sakimay, and Grenfell Beaches). On the south and north shore of Crooked Lake, this well-established development was in place before Last Oak began. The area has some very nice beaches and most of the leased lots are lakefront property. Services provided by the band: road maintenance, street lighting, elec­ trical hookups, and garbage pickup. The band-owned store and gasoline outlet is presently leased out. Proposals for Sakimay as outlin­ by Band Members: a driving range to complement the Last Oak Development; a 100-site camp­ ground with electrified sites to ac­ commodate trailers; a dock and an expanded beach area; upgraded roads; auxiliary services such as food outlets, canoe rentals, etc. ed resort. The location of Makwa Lake Resort has many natural advan­ tages: scenic beauty, white sand beaches, and a beautiful supply of fish (walleye, perch, pike). A canoe route through the interconnecting lakes will give the vactioner an op­ portunity to observe the plentiful wildlife. Larger game is also available: moose, deer, elk, and bear. Another attraction is Steele Narrows Historic Park, site of the last armed battle of the Riel Rebellion. Makwa Lake is located 30 miles west of Meadow Lake. A visit to Makwa Lake Resort should be com­ bined with the Meadow Lake Stampede, June 27, 28, 29. Facilities available at Makwa Lake Resort are: 17 rental cottages serviced with electricity; boat rentals (20 hp gasoline motor sales 9.9 hp motor); (outboard mechanic or White Bear Resort. MAY, FIRO 21 �STANDING BUFFALO Presently, recreational develop­ Standing Buffalo is negligi­ ble. However, its close proximity to Fort Qu' Appelle and Regina give its lakefront property prime resort ment on potential. The development potential is fur­ ther enhanced by the fact that the Band is unhindered by any previous establishments. A development plan has been drawn up for Standing Buffalo, the main features being: a cottage subdivision, a golf course, campground, and commercial establishments such as a store, gas station, laundromat, and food ser­ vices. village of Carlyle development plan completed for the White Bear Resort by EPEC Consulting Ltd., in 1971, which recommended im­ A recreation was provements to the resort. These included: further cottage subdivisions, campgrounds, and a games area (which have been im­ Recommendations which planted). have not been acted upon: the addi­ tion of a golf course, rental cabins, a marina, and winter opportunities for tobogganing and skating. Facilities include: cottage subdivi­ sions (approximately 900 lots); five beaches; campgrounds with central facilities (some electrified sites); store; laundromat; service station; picnic areas; Drop Inn Cafe (full service restaurant); commercial Cottage development began at White Bear Lake, formerly known as Carlyle Lake, as early as 1905. 1972 the White Bear Lake Development Company, formed by Band members in 1970, took over the park operations, which had previously been carried out jointly by the Band, the Department of In­ dian Affairs and Northern Develop- ')') and the rmssion structure, the White Bear Catholic Church, now a museum of Indian cultural heritage. An original Indian teepee on the site is available for viewing. Nearby, is the White Bear Arts original and Crafts Shop offering original Indian leathercraft and beadwork. Cannington Manor Historic Park (11 Krn.) gives insight into the lifestyle of the 1880's. British White Bear Pow-Wow in August may be a good occasion to come camping at White Bear Resort. Rates are as follows: camp­ sites are $3/night, and $4/with elec­ The A gate fee of $21 day $5lseason is charged. tricity. or shower WHITE BEAR RESORT In ment, Lake. C:AQ(ATOUW4N INOIAN enterprises that lease from the resort (Kentucky Fried Chicken, James take-out food service and go-carts); Elk Hill Riding Stables; and an Hotel/motel (9 Km.); Bay Inn - 18-hole golf course (9 Km.). White Bear Lake offers walleye, pike, and perch for the angler, and sunny beaches for the vactioner. Another feature is the replica of the ZANDER LAKE RESORT (not operational in 1980). The main camp is 60 air miles northeast of Buffalo Narrows. Facilities are: four pole' log cabins, motors, camp. central lodge, boats and store, and an outpost Future plans include: the a a main camp to be relocated nearer to Tumor Lake, and Zander Lake used an an outpost camp. �Folk Art .and Ethnic Culture Crafts, , Interest in crafts, folk art, and ethnic culture is on the increase, not only among the Indian people seek­ ing their "roots'.', but among the other ethnic groups of Saskat­ chewan. A number of artists are crossing cultural barriers to evolve a new art form, while others stick to tradi­ tional practices. With the rediscovery of the "lost arts", a number offine craftspeople have developed in the province. Their stories, along with photographs in appear recent a Saskatchewan Government publia­ tion entitled SASKA TCHEW AN CRAFTSPEOPLE. Featured in the book are potters, woodcarvers, and even a wheelwright. Three of the featured craftspeople also Saskatchewan Indians working with traditional materials to produce functional, creative and ceremonial artifacts. Featured in this edition of the Saskatchewan Indian are their are stories, and some of the many photos which. appear in SASKAT­ CHEW AN CRAFTSPEOPLE. Free copies of SASKA T­ CHEW AN CRAFTSPEOPLE are available by writing: Visual Arts and Crafts Co-ordinator, Cultural Activities Branch, Saskatchewan Culture and Youth, 11th Floor, Avord Towers, 2002 Victoria Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3V7. Jim Ryder Jim Ryder, of Fort Qu' Appelle, is the Resident Elder for Regina's Saskatchewan Indian Federated College. He interprets legends, teaches dancing, and gives ceremonial and native cultural in­ 'struction, as well as making tradi­ tional dancing regalia for pow-wow 11m Ryder in traditional Indian dress. I ceremonies. Jim considers himself a teacher of Indian ways and not merely a crafts instructor. "I want to educate the Indian in his own culture so that the younger people will learn the tradi­ tional ways. People will better understand the Indian culture that way. ter Communication is getting bet­ all' the time as people begin understand the roots of our to tradi­ tion," he says. Raised by grandparents, Jim assimilated Assiniboine legends, medicines and an understanding of from a grandmother who escaped the Cypress Hills massacre. His maternal herbs grandparents, descendents of survivors of Custer's last stand at the Little Big Horn gave him a solid background in Sioux culture as well. On long winter days the elders visited his grandparents, telling and retelling the old legends. Where possible, Jim uses natural materials for his headdresses, breastplates, hats and bustles. Deer and buffalo hair, porcupine -quilts, eagle feathers, shells, and the pelts MAY,1980 23 �himself a teacher of Indilln ways and not merely a crafts Instructor. Jim considers of weasel and mink adorn his work. Now the only creator of eagle feather headdresses in Canada, his work is known across the country. Most of the beadwork is done by his _ wife, Sarah. "Everything I make has been taught to me by my elders. All designs mean something and all col­ ours mean something. At one time you could identify an Indian by his beadwork," he says. "Now an In­ dian has no identity. Our new generation is mixing it all up. The Indian has lost his way of dressing." buffalo hair, porcupine quills, eagle feathers, shells and the pelts of Deer and weasel and mink adorn Jim's work. 24 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN �AngeUque Merasty Angelique Merasty, a woodlands Creel practices the almost forgotten Indian craft of biting designs onto fold­ ed sections of birch bark. She has been creating birch bark pictures since 1935 when, as a girl of eight, she learned from watching her grandmother. Traditionally a symbolic art form, Angelique can recall bitings being done in tribal contest to see who could make the best designs. Her mother, Susan Ballan­ tyne, was a champion in her day, winning herself a place in a local history text. Now 86, Susan is no longer able to­ do bitings. She has lost the tools of her trade her eye - teeth. The most time-consuming aspect of birch bark biting is locating suitable bark. Angelique lives on an island near Denare Beach and days are set aside when she and her husband Bill comb the nearby islands in search of good trees whose bark is like paper free from knots and colour imperfections. Birch bark is layered and a good piece may yield five or six useable sheets, but the tree must be young and supple if the bark is to be soft enough to take the design. The bark is carefully folded and the design gently bitten into it. To keep it from dry­ ing out, the finished piece is preserved in plastic. Angelique's designs have expanded from simple geometries and flower patterns to more complex birds, animals, insects and figure images drawn from her own - environment. Now that she is the only person in Saskatchewan or Manitoba practicing the craft, Angelique is worried that birch bark biting skills will die out. Her bitings sell to people in the area, to tourists who come to the north to fish, and to galleries and libraries in some larger centres. Museums have also preserved her bitings as part of; native ethnology collections. Angelique enjoys craftwork. She also makes birch bark baskets with porcupine quill designs and has recent­ ly begun painting landscapes. And she's known to kill her own casins and jackets. moose even and tan the hide for been moc­ MAY,1980 25 �( The basket frame and ribs (made from red willow because it's stronger than the brown) are secured with leather thongs. Then the young twigs are woven onto them. Once the materials are assembled, it takes an hour and a half to three hours to complete a piece, and Florine says she can't make them fast enough to keep her local Florine Hotomoni early summer, as the willows are ripening in the Qu' Appelle Valley, Florine Hotomoni of the Saulteaux tribe goes gathering twigs for her woven willow baskets. In the She still lives on the Kahkewistahaw Reserve near Broad­ view where her grandmother taught her the craft when she was a young girl of thirteen. "She used to keep a big tub filled right to the top with twigs," recalls Florine. Plains Indians traditionally wove willow baskets for as cradles or as baskets for functional purposes gathering and storing food. Florine can tell by the feel and colour of the twigs - when they're ready to use. If they aren't just right they'll crack. "I just bring a bunch of sticks in and sit on the rug and sort them out," she says. "It makes a big mess." She uses the long ones for laundry baskets and the shorter ones for wall baskets or cradles. Some of the red twigs are peeled, exposing the white flesh which can be in to create a pattern. Once the young willow. branches have developed a uniform colouring and are ready to use, Florine can continue to gather them until woven freeze up. 26 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN market supplied. "I like basket weaving and it gives me a bit of extra money." says the mother of five. Her two daughters "haven't picked it up yet," but the eldest son, 13-year­ old. Kevin, is interested in learning the craft. "I've started to teach him. He knows a little bit, but he's curious and wants to know everything," she says. . �1980 Northern Saskatchewan Summer Games and Cultural Festival The first-ever 1980 Northern All athletes, craftspeople and talent participants receive transpor­ tation from their communities to La Ronge and home again. Also, all Saskatchewan Summer Games and Cultural Festival involving nor­ therners of all ages is set for August 4 8 in La Ronge. Over 600 athletes, coaches, - participants craftspeople and talent participants from communities managers, throughout Points will be awarded to each athlete for their standing in the sport events, and gold, silver or bronze medals go to first, second, the entire north will take team or part. The main objective of the nor­ thern festival is to provide Northern Saskatchewan residents with the op­ portunity to get to know and better understand each other through sport and cultural activities. The symbol of the festival is the Mikihkwan, a traditional tool of the north. The Mikihkwan is made from the shinbone of the moose and is the tool used to scrap the flesh from animal hides. To encourage the festival, the theme objective of the Knowing Each Other Skeemtotag [Cree] Nous Nous Connaissons [French]­ Ecorolnyan [Chipewyan], has been - - chosen. To make the festival a northern event for all, communities have been grouped into five distinct regions. Each region is to choose its top 125 sport, craft and talent peo­ ple through regional playoffs selections. The sports of the are: and games-festival soccer, canoeing, cross country running, softball, volleyball, nor­ thern queen and voyageur. These sports are open to male and female athletes of various age and weight categories. For the handicraft and native art events, each region is to select its best 25 craft items and five craft­ speople demonstrators. A variety of crafts including children's work, beadwork, leatherwork, pottery, as painting, snowshoe making, drawing, making, photography, canoe bark biting, etc., are to be included in the 25 items. During June, five talent acts from region will be selected at regional talent contents. These talent acts can include singing, dan­ cing, instrumental, acting and reciting. each receive free meals and while in La accommodations Ronge. and third place winners. As well, points will be awarded to each region for their craft entries and medals go to first, second, and third The Mikihkwan, symbol 0/ the Games. place regional craft participants. The region with the most combin­ ed points from sport and craft wins the Northern Saskat­ chewan Summer Games and Cultural Festival trophy. Many fun events for everyone such as dances, cook-outs, bingos, and sing songs are events In La Ronge, north-wide talent show will be held during the festival and the five best overall talent acts a from the entire north will be chosen. These five acts will go on to com­ pete in a province-wide talent event. during the festival. being planned St. Philip's To Hold Open House and Sports Day by Noel Crawford Principal, St. Philip's School On Tuesday and Wednesday, and 25, the staff and students of St. Philip's School will be holding an House and June 24 Open Sports Day. The two events are open to all members of Keeseekoose, Key and Cote Reserves as well as to all residents of the Kamsack area. We are proud of our facilities and our community see what want to let is offered to the students of St. Philip's. Numerous displays and staff will be on hand to explain our interesting and highly motivating programs. In September there will be a com­ plete Indian Studies program for students from Nursery through Grade 9. The staff is presently com- piling information and resources to make the studies relevant to our local interests and background. Most of this course will be in­ tegrated into the Social Studies pro­ gram. Other areas to be included with large displays are Science, Art, Music and Physical Education. Our seven large cultural murals in the gymnasium (8'x16')' painted by native Lloyd Cote and Dennis Mor­ rison and Katimavik artists Judy Whitehead, Gail Mowatt, Ruth Speed, Linda Peterson and Carole Bergeron illustrate the meaning of Art and Cultural correlation in our school. Current programs offered in the school are: MAY,1980 27 �1) 20th Century Typing and Family Income Budgeting is offered to Junior High students. 2) Alcohol and Drug Awareness is program offered to field facility which we hope enjoy, at least in part, in the 1980-81 school year. 8) This spring we were fortunate to be able to greatly expand our library both with books and filmstrips as well as other equip­ ment. The students receive regular offered for Grades 1 through 9 the fields of Mathematics and Language Arts. This takes the form to are in Assistance, Team teaching and special programs. 5). Law, in the field of Social Studies, is studied by Grades 8 and 9 classes. The Course of Studies, [All About the Law], is a study of Individual criminal and civil law planned and effective track and included for 1980-81 school year. 4) Remedial Education classes of and Industrial Arts programs Divisions 2 and 3. part of our program for all students. In the planning stage is a landscaped through Grade 9. 3) Saulteaux classes are taught from Kindergarten through Grade 6, with Grades 7, 8, 9 classes to be instruction on the many uses of a library. Included are formal classes in the Dewey Decimal System and Library Science that will enable our children to use city, university and technical school libraries. . 6) regular year-round program cor­ related with all subjects for Grades 9) Our modern Science laboratory, which we feel is "second Activities take the classes to towns of the area. Ar- Nursery through Junior High. 1 0) In the preliminary planning Outdoor 1-9. Education is a Economics stages stages for Outdoor Education this coming Fall. 7) Physical Education continues to be a well students Household chery is presently in the planning to parks and none" , hosts the needs of 11) are Numerous of studies are updated for programs offered in all grade levels. Mathematics, Language Arts and Science programs have been up­ dated to surpass the curricular re­ quirements for 1980-81. 12) Plans out for are also Exterior being worked Painting and renovation of the entire school. To accommodate programs we are progressive enjoying newly our renovated facilities. All classrooms and hallways have been fully re­ painted in cheerful colours. Our thanks to the department of Indian Affairs and Katimavik participants for their assistance. To further accommodate our pro­ gressive programs and needs of our native students, we boast a staff of native and non-native members. SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN WOMEN ATTEND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP Members Women's Association (SIWA) recently travelled to the B YU American Indian Services' con­ Provo, Utah. The conference discussed a number of topics dealing with leadership develop­ business on reserves, along with planting gardens, using left over resources, and putting every of the Saskatchewan Indian and leadership, held in ference on agriculture ment, developing self image, how to start a possible resource available on reserves to good During the conference Sadie use. Cote, president of SIWA won a leadership award for arranging the trip to the conference for the Saskatchewan .delegation. funds to finance the trip to Utah until Sadie arranged to rent a van and drive 1,200 miles, non-stop, to the con­ North Battleford variety of wooden toys are: (from left), Emma Sand, Saskatoon district rep.; Bella Wapass, A second vice-president; and, Senator Philomine Gamble of Duck Lake. SIW Thunderchild, Sadie Cote; Georgina rep.; The SIWA had ference. Working district 28 no on a SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN �Official Opening Sakimay Band Office and Sakimay Recreation Centre by Dan Keshane The official opening Sakimay Band Office and tion Centre A was of the Recrea­ held May 9. flag raising ceremony began the festivities as Harry Penny raised the Canadian flag, Adam Peepeetch, the Saskatchewan emblem, and Thomas Kaye, the Union Jack. The Crooked Lake Singers sang songs of praise and thanks to the Great Spirit for a wonderful open­ ing. Reveille was played by the R.C.M.P. trumpeter from Regina. An opening prayer and words of Welcome to all guests was made by Chief Joe Williams. In his opening remarks Chief Williams pointed out the need for a fine building such as the one being Dignitaries participating at the official ceremonies included: Ken Sparvier, representing the Federa­ tion of Saskatchewan Indians; Sterl­ ing Brass, representing the Yorkton District Chiefs; Mel Smith, D.I.A.N.D. Saskatchewan Region, Regina; Gordon Taylor, Progressive Conservative M.L.A.; and Cliff Moran, Inspector R.C.M.P. Department, Regina. The mayor of Grenfell gave best wishes and hoped that the friend­ ship between Grenfell and the Sakimay Band could be tied more securely by the progress achieved by the erection of the building. Gwen Acoose read messages from the Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau; Opposition leader, Joe Clark; M.P. sent and Alvin Hamilton, congratulations and best wishes to the Sakimay Band. Hugo Watt presented pictures to Joe Williams for the office. A pic­ ture of Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth. A presentation of gifts by the Sakimay Band to all the VIP's followed. The Marvieval Cultural group displayed Indian Dances, accom­ paniment by the Crooked Lake Singers. Closing ceremonies performed by singers were held the Crooked Lake for 400 people. The Last Post was played by the R.C.M.P. trumpeter. A banquet and dance followed. officially opened. He said it was to provide the necessary needs of the Sakimay people and the need for better Indian business control now and for the future. "The progress of our own business can only be realized if we ourselves control it, and we now have a building second to none in which to establish it," the Chief pointed "We out. only forward only if we consider our own destiny and do what we think, and know what is good for us. We must plan our economy to fit our needs and those around us. We must share and plan our capital. We must keep planning and moving forward and our minds open. We must develop skills so as we can provide for our destiny," said the Chief. The blessing of the new office was done by a well known priest, Father Ruest, a one time missionary for the bands in the area. Wilfred Greyeyes sang after hymns in Cree accom­ panied by Ray 'Lavallee from can move Piapot. The ribbon cutting for the Band Office was done by Jim Bunnie, an elder from the Sakimay Band. The Ribbon Cutting for the Recreation Centre was done by Riel Acoose. Riel was a Chief for the Sakimay band for a number of years. Madame Sauve Extends Apology House of Commons Speaker, Jeanne Sauve, has offered profuse apologies to Indians who were denied access to the speaker's special gallery in the House during the First Nations Constitutional Conference. Mme. Sauve made the apology after a similar incident was reported to the Commons by Doug Anguish, MP for The Battlefords Meadow - Lake. Anguish reported that a group of Saskatchewan Indians had been in­ vited to sit in the members' gallery as his guests, but were turned away for not wearing ties. Ties are required for men invited to sit in the special galleries im­ mediately above the Commons, while informal dress is allowed at the front and rear galleries. Mme. Sauve told the Commons people "other nationalities" are not obliged to follow the usual Com­ rule regarding ties, and said if she had known that the Indians were mons Mme. Jeanne Sauve. denied access, she would have allowed them into her gallery. Anguish said he didn't think the tie rule should ever apply to Indian people, "because in no way is it their traditional dress". �Employment Orientation Program Graduation by Joanne Nixon The Employment Orientation Program offered by the Saskat­ chewan Indian Federated College, held a graduation ceremony on April 30, at the Westward Inn in Regina Ten students successfully completed the program, with eight .. of the students able to attend the ceremony. An impressive array of head table was organized and a number guests friends, relatives, staff, and employers attended the function. Throughout the graduation, we at­ tempted to create an atmosphere of harmony between Indian and non­ Indian values as evidenced by the of of traditional deer hide scrolls formal university certificates,and entertainment pro­ vided by traditional Indian dancers as well as a non-Indian modern dance band. This juxtaposition of the two cultures is the basis of the Bilingual/Biculturai focus of the use and were involved in all aspects of the program and their participation in the ceremony pro­ vided the apex of personal ac­ complishment. The graduates' plans for the future include community service employment, continued academic studying, and employment training. Jerry Bear plans to move to Saska­ and to work with Saskat­ Power. Nathan Beaudry continue his art education to plans at the College. James Bryant is in­ terested in further training in life skills, with plans of becoming an in­ structor. Edward Kenowesequape plans to continue training in life skils with an emphasis on instruc­ tion in an alcohol rehabilitation cen­ tre. MacNeil McArthur plans to return to his reserve and work with either Band Administration or Education. Louis McGillivary is now employed by the Saskatchewan In­ dian Federated College as the Life Skills instructor with the Employ­ ment Orientation Program. Brenda Peepeekoot, as a result of successful job placements with the Native Women's Centre, has a summer job toon chewan 30 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN by Patrick LaCllallCle Standing (I-r): Nathan Beaudry, Louis McGillivary, Jerry Bear, Ed Sitting (l-r): Alvin Worme, Alma Quewezance, Brenda Kenowesequape. Missing: Beverly Toto, Maclveil McArthur. Peepeekoot, James Bryant. College. Students Plloto Employment Orientation Program Graduates lege in the fall term. Beverly Toto plans to enter the Indian Social Work Education Program in the fall. Alvin Worme plans to enter the with the Centre. Brenda plans to enter the Indian Social Work Education Program' 'in the fall. Alma Quewezance plans to return to Federal Public Service Staffing Officer. her reserve for a summer job, then continue her education at the Col- as a Native Employment Orientation by Joanne Nixon Employment Orientation Program as offered through the The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, is a four-month program beginning June 2, 1980, funded by the Canada Employment Commis­ sio!!. A training salar_y of $680 per month is provided. Enrollment is restricted to 15 students. The program includes three com- ponents: 1) Psychological/Life Skills 2) Cultural 3) Job/Study Skills The Program Psychological section will operate as a group format and through discussions and exercises attempt to deal with feelings and conflicts. The aim of this portion of the Employment Orientation Pro­ gram is to create a positive self­ concept within the students and pro­ vide students with alternate options of dealing with human relation­ ships. This session is the core of the program for if the student is to achieve success beyond the group, he must come to terms with his at­ titudes, feelings and behaviors. The focus of the Cultural aspect �of the program is to give students an of their Indian heritage and contemporary Indian concerns. Elders participate in the class and provide a spiritual and traditional link with Indian values. In addition, an Indian Studies 100 class is of­ fered to the students. It is hoped that this portion of the program will provide students with knowledge and pride in their Indian traditions and enable them to develop a positive attitude toward themselves awareness as Indian persons. The third component of the pro­ Job/Study Skills in which academic upgrading is provided in conjunction with the content and assignments of the Indian Studies class. This tutorial approach can be beneficial to students who have been out of the academic setting for some time and are unfamiliar with the gram is university environment. In prepara­ tion for two job placements, students are provided with "technical" employment 'informa­ tion and experiences such as resume writing, discussion of employer ex­ pectations, interview techniques and various Resource individual concerns. people from the communi­ ty are utilized in the class as a source of information and as role models. First Treaty Indian Graduates from Central Pentecostal College . Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada in 1972 after a profound experience of conversion to Christianity. Church leaders recognized in him the ability to handle indepth biblical and theological studies and en­ couraged him to. enrol at Central. The denomination also assisted him financially during his three study. Roger Ratt years of Roger is married and has two children. His wife, Louisa, also took several courses which will enable her to give greater support to Roger in his ministry of pastoring and teaching on several reserves in the north-central part of the pro­ vince. Commenting on his experience and future goals, Roger says, "I believe God has allowed me and enabled me to take this course of studies so that I an teach our Indian people the deeper truths of the Bi­ ble. I believe Indian people are tired of running after every preacher and strange teaching that comes our way. God's word is the only sure and stable foundation for our per­ sonal lives and our churches." The Ratts will be living in Can­ wood and travelling on a regular basis to teach on several reserves in the area. On April 20th, Mr. Roger Ratt of the La Ronge Reserve became the first Saskatchewan Treaty Indian to graduate from the minister's train­ ing program of Central Pentecostal College in Saskatoon. Central Pentecostal College is the theological college of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada serving the denomination's churches of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northewestern Ontario. Dr. Ken Birch, president of the College, spoke of Mr. Ratt's graduation as a landmark occasion for the school and for the church's Indian work. He explained that up to this point there have been specialized training programs for Indian pastors suited to their educational backgrounds and the Saskatoon College has been primarily training white pastors. Roger Ratt first began to preach among Indian congregations of the Roger and Louisa Ratt, Beverly and Adrian MAY. 1980 _31 _ �4-H Reports INDIAN 4-8 CAMP This year the Indian 4-H Camp will 17 at Camp be held August 12 Rayner (near Outlook) on Lake - Diefenbaker. ••. a) Senior Counsellor -Adults who have had experience working with youth. The job is not an easy one­ there are long hours which require considerable energy. Emphasis will be on trammg the participants in methods of instruc­ tion and dealing with problems, while at the same time improving their horsemanship skills. b) Junior Counsellor -Senior WHY? WHAT WILL HAPPEN? who have had 4-H Sports, swimming, canoeing, ar­ chery, crafts, outdoor cooking, firearm safety, and social get­ togethers with young people from reserves across the province. experience. COST: $10.00 registration fee. CAMP STAFF FORM: TRANSPORTATION: will be arr­ ranged from each district to bring I would like 4-H campers to teens similar camp Their role is to assist a or senior consellor. These camps will provide training for senior members, leaders,and others who will then take th.� new knowledge and train­ ing back to their local clubs and pass it becoming information more on a: Camp Rayner. Senior Counsellor APPLICATION FORM: Junior Counsellor Carnduff July 6-8 July 9-11 July 14-18 July 21-25 July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 4-8 Aug. 11-15 For Name: to others. on Each person will be responsible for their own camping accommodation and meals. more Montmartre Yorkton Swift Current Rosetown Spiritwood Melfort information contact the Indian 4-H Office. Name: Address: Address: Reserve: ANNOUNCING!!! Reserve: Nearest Telephone: You will be _ Age: Age: the reserves __ Nearest Telephone: _ Hospitalization No.: seeing some new help with some of your 4-H ques­ tions. KARASIUK has just been hired as the Home Economist in the Saskatoon District. She will be working with the ladies and young people in the homemaking JOANNE Signature of Camper: _ are interested in either posi­ tion, please complete the following If you Signature of Parent/Guardian: form and mail to: Indian 4-H Division Program, of Extension and Community Relations University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7NOWO area. GARRY KRAUSE is the Assistant Ag. Rep. in the Saskatoon District. His first two days of work were, spent with Agriculture the District CAMP STAFF: Do you enjoy working with Indian Youth? Do you thrive on action­ we are packed days? If you do 4-H looking for qualified staff to work .at the Indian 4-H Camp August 12-17. Staff orientation takes place August 10-12. The camp counsellors will be responsible for a program group or 10 teenage boys and girls. Six five-day equestrian will be held across the pro­ camps vince. . are two SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN started' work May 1 as the Horticulturalist in the Yorkton area. She will be working with people in the Yorkton District who have gardens: . types of counsellor roles: 32 . EQUESTRIAN CAMPS 4-H Tour. PHYLLIS KONDRATOFF There faces in Rep. offices and on soon. They may be able to Ag. WHAT? Topics will include grooming, showmanship, judging, nutrition, health problems, equitation (both English and Western), gymkana, and trailriding. CLUB REPORTS LITTLE PINE 4-H Club wound up their 4-H year May 7. The girls' in the Little Pine will be selling the macrame plant holders to raise �money for the Indian 4-H camp this summer. CHAGONESs 4-H leader. Albert Scott reports that the 4-H babysit­ ting project was completed in April. A record hop raised $60 for the club. There is the possibility of some other projects being started soon. ,ELICAN LAKE Special Con­ stable Ralph Gardippie has been helpful in getting this club started. • He reports that the General 4- H leader, Denise Thomas, is doing a good job. Thanks Ralph and Denise! MONTREAL LAKE Leader Marlene Bird reports that their Achievement Day will be held in early June. • DILLON· Their Achievement Day is slated for June 4, 1980. RED EARTH· A 4-H Games Day is planned for late May. PATUANAK What does Pa­ tuanak have in common with the Middle East and a spring pond? The 4-H members there have shown some connection. At their May 16th 4-H Achievement Day, the members displayed handmade wall hangings fit for a sheik. Another group had made macrame frogs that almost said 'ribit' just by looking at them. • In the woodwork department, an assortment of snowmobile sleds, spice racks, and deer silhouettes in- Patuanak 4-H Club Macrame Project. (left to right): Adrienne Maurice, LIn­ da Maurice, Darlene George, Linda Aubichon, Dora Lariviere, Tina Aubichon. dicated the practical nature of this ,. project. Many of the 74 registered 4-H'ers received their Project Completion Certificates from their leaders. Volunteers receiving 4-H Leader Recognition Certificates were: Norbert George, Andy Blackburn, Bernadette George, Robin Hayslip, Peggy Adamack, Marcelline Dawazare, Margaret Aubichon Rheda McIntyre, Mary Jane Camp­ bell, Gladys McPherson, Ron Skage, and Bill Green. The Patuanak 4-H Club members are good fund-raisers too. A 4-H Bazaar was held the night before their Achievement Day. Games of fun and chance were eagerly receiv­ ed by 4-H members and adults pre­ sent. A bingo closed out the 6-11 p.m. evening. Total gain from the event: $150, plus lots of laughs and good times. TIMBER BAY The Timber Bay 4-H Achievement Day took place - Friday, May 9th. 4-H members displayed their projects for everyone to see. Moccasin beading, oil pain­ ting, drawing, junior and senior cooking, macrame, and motor tobogganing were the projects this year. Delicious pies, corn chowder soup, bannock, and other baking sold to raise money for the 4-H club. A wind-up picnic for the club is planned in June. were 4-8 FAMILY AGRICULTURE TOUR Patullllak 4-H 0.6 WIIIl Hanlin, Proj«t. (left Tommy Wolverine. to right): Brian Gardiner and APRIL 30 and MAY 1: Have you wondered how wieners are made? At Intercontinental Packers, ever fv\AY, 1980 33 �saw the meat-packing process from the kill floor to loadini t semi-trailers. we At the of Veterinary watched animal surgery in the operating rooms, and saw a horse receiving X-rays. We also visited a rabbitry, a dairy farm, a grain elevator, and the Animal .Science Department at tlte Universi­ ty. Swimming, p.icmcina at the Forestry F�, and roUerskating were highlights of tour. College Medicine, we th� Thirty-four people from Beardy's, One Arrow, Chagoness, and Saska­ toon took part 10 the two-day tour. The 4-H NEWS is looking for just that NEW S ! Please send news of upcoming club plans or special events. (If you would prefer, give us ... a phone call.) mNT • Some 4-H clubs have elected 'reporter' just for that job. flNAL P.S. With a smile, we will probably even advertise your future youth-related activities So that the a - Piltutl1lll1c 4-H Club· Woodwork Project. (front): Elle Matchee. (bad kft to right): Louise Maurice, Mary George, Glen Black, Norbert Wolverine. - whole world will know!! . , Upcoming event The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College offers its 1980 Spring/Summer Off-Campus Credit Classes ... SESSION B EOLNG EOLNG EOROG EDROG JUNE 2·JUNE 24 B290N B290R B218R B352H Pelican Narrows La Ronge La Ronge Sturgeon Lake SESSION 0 INOST 0230R INDST 0231 N INDST 0240L JULY 2-JULY 24 La ' Ronge Pelican Narrows Montreal Lake 1980 FALL Requests for 1980 Fall Ott-Oampus Credit Classes should be submitted no later than June 20, 1980 to: Extension Administrator, Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, C-4, Classroom Building, University of Regina, REGINA, Saskatchewan S4S OA2 Telephone: (306) 584-8333 34 SA,)KATCHEWAN INDIAN SESSION E JULY 29-AUGUST 21 EOLIB E216L EOSST E218N INOA E1 OOH SESSION F ENG F1 OOP ENG F1 OOE INOST F1 000 EDGEN F1260 ENG F1 000 EOGEN F126 : Montreal Lake Pelican Narrows Sturgeon Lake JULY 2-AUGUST 15 Prince Albert Peepeekisis Band Meadow Lake Meadow Lake Meadow Lake Lebret �.. ... , Pen Pals ...• '. ',' • .1 . . Hello! My name is Cheryl Maureen. I am 15 years of age and come from the Wahpeton Reserve. My hobbies are: sports, reading, writing, and writing music. Write: Cheryl Standing, Box 22, Prince Albert, Sask. Hi! My name is Thelma. I'm 11 years old and from the Cote Reserve. I would like pen pals aged 10 to 12, girls or boys. My hobbies watching TV, and swimming. I will answer all letters. Please write:Thelma Cote, Box 1253, Kam­ sack, Sask, SOA ISO. are: Hi! My name is Evelyn. I'm 12 old and from the Cote Reserve. I would like pen pals 11 to 13 years old, girls or boys. My hob­ bies are almost everything. I will answer all letters. Write: Evelyn Cote, Box 1253, Kamsack, Sask., SOA ISO. years My name is Laverne. I'm 15 years old, and would like a pen pal of any age. My hobbies are: reading, writing letters, and listening to music. My address is: Laverne Longjohn, Box 6, Sturgeon Valley, Sask., SOJ 2EO. Hi! My name is Lisa. I live on the J ames Smith Reserve and I would like a pen pal of any age. I'm 12 old. years My hobbies are: horseback riding, meeting new friends, and lots more! Write: Lisa Sanderson, Box 39, Kinistino, Sask. SOJ IHO. Hi there! My name is Bonnie Lee Hippi. I am 15 years old. My hob­ bies are: baseball, dancing, swimm­ ing, boxing. I would like Pen Pals "Boys". Write to: Box 335, Sturgis, Sask. SOA 4AO. Hi! My name is Earla Brass, from Key Reserve. I am eight years old. My hobbies are baseball, 'campIng. -I would like to hear from boys and girls from all over. Write: Earla Brass, Box 335, Sturgis, Sask. SOA 4AO. Hi there! My name is Lisa. I'm from Kahkewistahaw Reserve. would like to hear from guys between the ages of 15 and 16. I am interested in skiing, volleyball, baseball, and other kinds of sports. Please write: Lisa Taypotat, Box 83, Broadview, Sask. SOG OKO. I Hi! My name is Dean. I'm from Kahkewistahaw Reserve. I would like to hear from boys and girls bet­ ween the ages of 12 and 13. I'm in­ terested in hockey, skiing, etc., and other sports. So please write to: Dean Taypotat, Box 83, Broadview, Sask. SOG OKO. I Crookedneck. am from Ministikwan Lake. I would like to correspond with boys and girls bet­ ween the ages of 13 and 15. My in­ are: sports, school, meeting people, and dancing. Please write: Doris Corrkedneck, Loon Lake, Sask. Box 237. SOM 110. terests new Howdy! My name is Sharon Marie. I would like to have pen pals between the ages of 14 and 16. Girls or boys. My hobbies are: swimming, skating, dancing, visiting. Please write: Sharon' Marie General Lipiskowkeesic, Delivery, Peregoral, Saskatchewan. SOA 3AO. Hi! My name is Heather. I am Hi, my name is Cheryl Watson. I would like pen pals between the ages of 14 and 15. My hobbies are: disco dancing, going to pow-wows, meeting new people, and baseball. Write to: Cheryl Watson, 92 Carleton Drive, Saskatoon, S7H 3N6. 12 Sask. Hi! My name is Lucille Benjoe. My hobbies are: listening to the radio, writing letters, and going to pow-wow's. Write: Lucille Benjoe, Box 33, Edenwold, Sask. SOG lKO. years and I would like to hear from boys and girls around my age. My hobbies are: going to pow wows, meeting new friends, and dancing. Please write: Heather Yuzicapi, P.O. Box 754, Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask. SOG ISO. Hi! (Please TYPE or PRINT all letters. Due to limited space, we can only accept letters from writers aged 16 and under). Marlene Machiskinic. I am 15 years old and I would like a pen pal between the ages of 14 and 15. My hobbies are My name is swimming, dancing, meeting new people, music. Write: Marlene Machiskinic, Box 70, Punnichy, Gordon's Student Residence, Sask. SOA 3CO. my name is Dallas Albert. I 12 and am also from Sweetgrass Reserve. Some of my hobbies are: Hi, am horseback riding, skiing, skating, swimming, and all the rest of the sports involved. I would like to cor­ respond with boys and girls aged from 12 to 14. I will try to answer all letters. Write: Dallas Albert, Box 997, Battleford, Sask. SOM OEO. Hi, my name - is Almer Primeau. I 14 years old. My sports baseball and football; and am music, rock 'n roll, and are: Elders Lecturers Daily Daily Morning Pipe Ceremony - for - - - some coun­ try. We live on a farm about 15 miles from Spiritwood. Send me a picture. Write: Almer Primeau, Box 337, Spiritwood, Sask. SOJ 2MO. FIRST ANNUAL SASKATCHEWAN ELDERS CONFERENCE Hello, my name is Margaret. I would like a pen-pal between the ages of 12 and 14. My hobbies are Sub-title: "Our Future Rests On The Hands of Our Children" volleyball, baseball, soccer, and writing letters. I am 12 years of age. Please write: Margaret Fiddler, Waterhen Lake, Sask. SOM 3BO. Hello! My name is at KEESEEKOOSE RESERVE ' For More Information Contact: Sf.CC. Culture Centre Phone 244-1146, extension 38 Free Camping. Evening Elders are Dances Daily, Singing. Invited to Attend from Sask. (please attend) Doris MAY,1980 35 �Employment Opportunities Calgary Development Board of PLAINS INDIANS CULTURAL SURVIVAL SCHOOL Department of Northern Saskatchewan, Economic Development, La Ronge, re­ quires a Development Officer to promote, develop and or groups in co-operative principles, philosophy, and the method of conducting business. The in­ cumbent will provide consulta­ tion and advisory service to emerging and established co­ operatives in such businesses as commercial fishing and trap­ ping. Applicants should have ex­ perience and/or training in the This school is an "Alternative School", under the Board of some 90-150 students, grades 9-12. road is involved. teaching experience, supported by related training, background, and experience with students of North American Indian ancestry, are essential. Eligibility for employment. Alberta - $23,076 [Co-operative Management Advisor 1] $16,608 [Trainee] Iss/sry under review} $15,324 Teaching certification is a pre-requisite to Information and related data may be obtained from: The Division of Personnel Services Calgary Board of Education 515 Macleod Trail S.E. Calgary, Alberta TlG 2L9 Saskatoon Catholic Board of Education services of various professional and support staff for the initia­ requires the tion of the following programs commencing with the 1980-81 academic term: (1) Native Survival School (2) Community Schools Program. Salary: $18,756 jurisdiction, Successful field of small business manage­ ment, preferably with post­ secondary education; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to effectively communicate with northern people is essen­ tial. Extensive travel by air and Education invites teacher applications for the Officer educate individuals ••• - Preference will be given to applicants who have training and/or the areas of native, special, or alternate education programs. Apply experience in to: Associate Director of Education Special Services Department Saskatoon Catholic Board of Education 420-22nd St. E. S7K 1 X3 Competition: 114041-0-521 Ombudsman Closing: As soon as possible. Forward your application forms and/or resumes to the Saskat­ chewan Public Service Com­ mission, 3211 Albert Street, S4S 5W6, quoting Regina, position, department, and com­ petition number. 36 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN Meeting Ronge, Saskatchewan Wednesday, June 25, 1980 La The Saskatchewan Ombudsman and two members of his staff will be available to meet La Ronge area residents who wish to discuss problems with the provincial government or wish to lodge complaints against Saskat­ chewan government departments and agencies. The location and time of the meeting to be announced later. All interviews and complaints will be treated as private and confidential. If you wish to contact the Ombudsman prior to the meeting or are unable to at­ tend, put your complaint in writing and mall it to: David A. Tlckell 2310 Scarth S4P 3V7 Street, REGINA, Saskatchewan �The Native Employment in Government Program r1'\ The Saskatchewan \I � requires staff for a ...... � Public Service Commission Native Employment in Government Program. The program's goal is to place people of Indian ancestry in permanent jobs in the Saskatchewan public service, through direct recruitment and placement of qualified native candidates, and through on-the-job training of individuals who upon successful = completion of a training program enter permanent positions. ,,� ",_ T" \6� � � \ fI (t) new Program Manager Reporting to the Director will qualify = or affirmative action programs would be valuable. The ability to relate to people at all levels of government, good judgement and assessment skills, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with native people organizations is required. Salary: $21,324 $26,316 (Personnel Administrator 2) Trainee $16,176 $19,092 (plus interim adjustment) - - of Staffing and to in Regina, this person will manage the Native Employment in Government Program. He or she will work with native organizations, other governmental depart­ ments, employee unions and the Human Rights Commission in developing and implementing gram policies and procedures. The manager wil.!. also supervise a staff unit, evaluate and report on the progress of the program. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of native/Indian culture and experience at a senior policy or managerial level. Applicants should have experience in the field of job training, adult education, personnel administration or affir­ mative action programs. Demonstrated policy pr.o­ ,,� ",_ Knowledge of a variety of different jobs and experience with job training programs, life skills development and program management skills are required, along with the ability to establish and maintain credibility with a variety of native organizations and government departments. Salary: $25,248 $31,212 (Personnel Administrator 3) (plus interim adjustment) - - Competition: 117022-0-155 (Prince Albert) 117022-0-156 (Regina) Closing: As soon as possible. Native Staffing Officer Regina, the Staffing Located in Officer will recruit qualified candidates to fill vacant positions in government departments. The officer will statt positions in various occupational groups and will be responsible for actively recruiting native and Indian applicants. Applicants should have considerable knowledge of native/Indian culture, and have experience in dealing with native organizations, demonstrated skill in interviewing or leading groups, good interpersonal skills, experience related to person­ nel recruitment or general administration; or an equivalent combination of training and ex­ perience. If qualified candidates are not available, applicants will be considered at a trainee level. Competition: 117023-0-140. Closing: As soon as possible. - Native Training Co-ordlnators (2 positions) Training Co-ordinators will be responsible for identifying positions suitable for training on the job; recruiting and asseSSing trainees; establishing and monitoring training contracts; and providing consultation and follow-up support to trainees and supervisors. One co-ordinator will The be located in Prince Albert and will work as part of a Staffing team with the present Training-on­ the-Job (Special Needs) Officer. The position will be located in Regina. other The successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of native/Indian culture; have considerable experience working with native people in a helping role; or experience m employ­ ment counselling, placement or Salary: $21,324 $26,316 (Personnel Administrator 2) Trainee $16,176 $19,092 (plus interim adjustment) training. - - - Competition: 117022-0-157 Closing: As soon as possible. Forward applications and/or resumes to the Saskatchewan Public Service Commission, 3211 Albert Street, Regina, S4S 5W6, quoting posltlons, department and Saskatchewan Public Service Commission competition number. 3211 Albert Street Regina, Canada S4S 5W6 (306) 565-7575 MAY,1980 37 �Open men both to and Open women men DIRECTOR, NATIVE EMPLOYMENT to $38,800 Salary: $34,400 Ref. No: 80SM-OC-EIC-JK-45 Canada Employment and women DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION (330-1 02 -004) DIVISION (330-058-006) Salary: $31,400 to both and Ref. No: to $42,000 (under review) 80SM-OC-IAN-YC-1082 Immigration Commission Employment and Insurance Hull, Quebec Indian and Northern Group Affairs Regina, Duties Development, Indian and Inuit Saskatchewan Region, Education - Sask. Directs and manages the Native advises and Employment Division; guides senior officers of the Commission on pertaining matters to the employment of indigenous people; formulates recommendations for policies and guidelines for the best utilization of the the indigenous provision of assistance career labour force, and for indigenous people to in their decision; represents the Commission and the Government of Canada national provincial, national and inter­ at Duties Under the direction of the Director of student services. Directs the admi n istration of capital and Education, amounting to approximately 40 million dollars. Establishes working relations with Indian meetings and conferences. operating budgets Qualifications Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent. Experience in working with Indian, Metis, Non-Status Indian and Inuit groups and organizations in which a thorough understanding of the circumstances, culture, attitudes and life experiences/styles of Operations, plans, organizes, and directs the elementary and secondary school program in Federal Schools, and the post-secondary and continuing education program, curriculum development and indigenous peoples and groups has Schools and in Organizations, Provincial Schools, universities Participates in Regional administration as part of the Regional Management Team and plans and organizes the maximum utilization of person and Governmental officials. year resources totalling approximately 560. been demonstrated. Extensive experience in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and administering the activities of policies, a staff of specialists; in the in the evaluation of recommended programs; in providing leadership in committees and in managing special programs indigenous people. to increase developing Qual ifications University graduation with additional training application of or employment of or courses education administration. Experience in teaching or in in developing a teaching program, AND in counselling, in an environment of Native and/or Indian people. Experience in managing and planning a major program at the regional or national level. Language Requirements Knowledge of English and French is essential. Unilingual apply must indicate their willingness to bilingual. The Public Service Commission will persons may become assess the aptitude of candidates Language training will be to provided become bil at Language Requirements Knowledge of English is essential. "Additional job information is available by writing inqual. public expense. Toute information relative it "Additional job information is avai lable by writing to the francais et peut etre obtenue ce concours est en disponible francais et suivante" address below; Toute information relative it to the address below; peut etre obtenue ce concours est en disponible ecrivant a I'adresse . en ecrivant it I'adresse suivante". How to Apply How to Send your application form and/or resume to: Jeff Katz, Staffing Officer Public Service Commission of Canada Apply Send your application form and/or resume to: Yvon Chabot, Senior Management Staffing Program, Public Service Commission of Canada, Senior Management Staffing Program 17th L'Esplanade Laurier, 300 Laurier Avenue, West Tower, 17th floor Floor, L'Esplanade Laurier, West, Ottawa, Ontario. K 1 A OM7 Ottawa, Ontario. K1A OM7 Closing Date: June 16, 1980 Closing 38 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN Date: June 9,1980. en ��SMAN INTAKE OFFICER :J CO � o The Whitefish Lake Band No. 128 The Saskatchewan Ombudsman requires three (3) experienced Band Constables person to be trainees. contact with requires a responsible for all initial public his Regina office whether by let­ ter, telephone will require a personal interview. or good knowledge The work of provincial government departments and agencies, as well as the functions performed by federal and municipal governments and other non­ governmental agencies. Essential skills will in­ clude the ability to communicate effectively and an understanding and concern for dif­ ficulties and problems encountered by individuals. in Experience agency or paralegal position, a a referral crisis line service would be advan­ tageous. The position will be temporary of at least eight months duration. The initial per one will not be lower than $1,081 salary month. resume a An in application should directed be to writing Basic or willing Requirements: Male. Must be a Canadian citizen. Must be 18 to 40 years old. Must be in good physical condition. Must have at least Must have some grade 10 experience equivalent. or with Police work. Must be familiar with Native language and customs. Must be free of criminal convictions. Must be able to work with R.C.M.P. Must have some knowledge of the law and the Indian Act. Will be required to enforce band by-laws. Must be willing Vehicle will be to take training supplied. in the Province or elsewhere. Accommodation may be supplied. Salary negotiable. A""IIcation and re.ume to be .ent to: and David A. Tickell, Saskatchewan Ombudsman, 2310 Scarth Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. ALlAN HOULE Wldteji." lAke Band No. Goodji." lAke, Alberta 128 TOA 1RO Tele,,"one: 636-3622 S4P3V7. Events ... A.M.N .S.I.S. Recreation Golf Tour 12 and 13 Prince Albert Cooke Tee Time 10 a.m. July FOR SALE CASSETTE TAPES of TRADITIONAL ROUNDDANCE SONGS by the Two Nation Singers (Red Pheasant and Mosquito Jrs.) To Order: Phone 937-3653 or write Red Pheasant Band Office, Box 70, Cando, Sask. Cassette Tapes are $10.00 each Rounddancers forgotten are for Championship Regina Murray August 16 and 17 coming forty years). over noon 10 for $90.00. - were Provincial Tee Time 12 or All proceeds go towards Red Pheasant Treaty-six celebration July 24-27, 1980. (which July 26 and 27 Saskatoon Holiday Park Tee Time 10 a.m. Entry Fee: $30.00 (green fee cluded). Registration of entries day of tournaments. Dance follow in­ on to events. MAY,1980 39 �prese"ts Quebec n�urr r\p..\D of /II. 01 British pl-/II.\N5 \NU\1 · · Columbia CR£f. 01 01 the · SaSkatchewan Territories North Vlest 01 Ontario 5\Y. N/II.l\ON5 OJ\B'JJ ontario l\'{ of NeW !>Ie,oco pU£Bl-O S\,QNSQf\EOoi S�·· federat\on \nd\ans saskatChewan \nd\an saskatChewan Co\\ege Cu\tura\ \nd\an saskatchewanCo\\ege Cornrnun'\\'1 40 SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN 01 \nd\an saskatchewan Co\\ege federated 01 Indian )l.lIai's oepatt(1\entoi State secretary Cu\tUre 8' � outh �(!ij flCua rt 0 � �@e�f;JfSoliU )f(gU�f?&IP� �vJ> �iiiiiiiiiiiiii ._��� c!JtLNI[) 6t!l'yte'J � to Telling it like it is on eight radio stations CdVR CdNB CKBI MELFORT NORTH BATTLEFORD PRINCE ALBERT Saturday's at 6:00 p.m. Sunday's at 6:00 p.m. Sunday's CFAR FUN weekly FLON, Monday's MANITOBA at 8:30 p.m. at 5:00 p.m. CdGX CKRM YORKTON REGINA Thursday's at 10: 15 p.m. Thursday's at 10:30 p.m. CdNS CdAR MEADOW LAKE Thursday's at 10:00 p.m. THE PAS, MANITOBA Monday's at 8:30 p.m. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 10, no. 5 (May 1980) Subject The topic of the resource First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980-05 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Guay, Ray Teillet, Kathleen Mazur Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Saskatchewan 1980-05 Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. In Memorium [John Robert McLeod] A leader in the development of Indian education has died. On May 18, John Robert McLeod of the James Smith Reserve passed away. He was born March 23, 1922. By: Saskatchewan Indian Indian Government Major Concern Of Nations Chiefs By: Saskatchewan Indian Indians Urged To Reclaim Rights The opportunity is at hand for Indians to reclaim their rights; it won't be there for long, maybe one or two years, and it may never again present itself in future. By: Ray Guay Federal Leaders Cool To Idea Of Indian Government Federal leaders and Indian leaders will likely clash in the future, over the issue of sovereignty and the rights of the Indians to form their own self-government. By: Saskatchewan Indian Children Lost Through Welfare By: Kathleen Mazur Teillet Indians Reclaim Land [Fishing Lakes Reserve] A small portion of the hamlet of Kylemore, located 11 kilometres east of Wadena, is to revert back to the Fishing Lakes Reserve. By: Saskatchewan Indian Crafts, Folk Art And Ethnic Culture Interest in crafts, folk art, and ethnic culture is on the increase, not only among the Indian people seeking their "roots'.', but among the other ethnic groups of Saskatchewan. A number of artists are crossing cultural barriers to evolve a new art form, while others stick to traditional practices. By: Saskatchewan Indian First Treaty Graduates From Central Pentecostal College [Roger Ratt] By: Saskatchewan Indian