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�The Official
Monthly
Publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians
VOLUME 10
NOVEMBER 1980
NUMBER 11
CONTENTS
SPECIAL FEATURES
1980 FALL CHIEFS CONFERENCE
BAND ELECTION
10
DISTRICT CHIEFS MEETINGS
13
THE CANADIAN INDIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
18
FORT QU' APPELLE OPENS NEW SCHOOL
42
REGULAR FEATURES
NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL
4-H REPORT
FARM TALK
VIEWPOINT
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS
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Helen Bienert
ABOUT THE COVER
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Marilyn' Daniels
Jerry Kalych
Mary
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Edgar Thomas
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This month's cover shows FSI Chief Solomon Sanderson of the james Smith
Band following his re-election as head of the Federation. Con�titu·tioo�l
Conference delegates this month were encouraged by their leader te"�uppert·.
the FSI position regarding entrenchment of Indian rights in a pat�ted:
constitution.
Cover
design by Jerry Kalych, graphic atti�,!
Media/Communications.
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�1980 FALL CHIEFS'
CONFERENCE
STRONG EXECUTIVE
AT THE HELM
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by DEANNA WUTTUNEE
All prepared speeches were
thrown away when, in a show of
confidence, the chiefs of Saskat
chewan re-elected by acclamation
President SQl Sanderson and
Second- Vice President Steve
Pooyak for additional two, year
terms at the FSI All Chiefs' CQn
ference in Saskatoon, October 14.
Former
FSI
Executive Director
Wayne Ahenakew was also, elected
by acclamation as treasurer, an of
fice left open by Tony Cote, who,
did nQt seek re-election.
Although the speculation, excite
ment and suspense Qf the' campaign
eliminated this way, 'this
enables the executive to, pursue their
indivi dual portfolios and collective
mandate of protection of the
treaties without interruption and
with continued confidence as
veterans of the political scene, pro
vincial and federal.
were
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
Ahenakew provided some enter
tainment by pledging. to, fulfill his
all edged election promise to, the
elders Qf "rebuilding the Queen's
Hotel,' a familiar structure which
was torn down this summer.
He
pledged every effort to,' carry out
directions given him by the senate
and the chiefs. The frustrations suf
fered by chiefs were acknowledged
by both Sanderson and Pooyak,
having been chiefs themselves. Both
reinforced pledges of their efforts to,
protect treaty rights.
SQl Sanderson gave the opening
address which focussed on CQl
onialism, pointing out the threats to,
treaties and the attempted assimila
tion of Indians by governments
down through history to, the present
impending patriation Qf the Cana
dian constitution and DIAND's
Directional Plan for the 1980's,
viewed by the Saskatchewan chiefs
and the FSI as the recycling of the
1969 White Paper Policy in a slight
ly altered and more sophisticated
form,
Briefly, colonialism is the sup
pression or maintenance of a
foreign culture or country for
economic exploitation. History proves the desirable economic activity
provided by the Indian people
was
the fur trade primarily and in later
years, land for settlement. To, gain
the confidence and trust of the Indian people, negotiation for land
began with the treaties. European
immigrants needed the Indian nations to, help CQnquer the elements
of the new
bQrders.
Contrary
land
and protect its
popular belief, the
social contracts. In
dian people, as owners and QC
cupants of a land, gave up their QC
cupancy for certain rights including
annual (symbolic) cash payments,
social and economic support ser
vices and reserved portions of land
for themselves.
treaties
are
to,
nQt
Sanderson cautioned against
weakness, urging decisive collective
action and concentrated effort in ef
fecting the entrenchment of treaty
rights in the Canadian constitution,
whether patriated or not, He urged
preparation of a draft bill to, require
amendment (to, entrench treaty
rights) in Britain before patriation
or
the alternate, although less
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understand and stand
qeSlf�ble option of Canadian tha they
�:r��:. government
guarantee, with the
solidly behind their leadership. He
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but they have reached a
federal agreement prohibiting har
rassment until the court cases are
resolved.
Federal funding for salaries of
chiefs and headmen has been
negotiated and implementation will
commence April/ 1981.
Reports on Indian Government
a Banking System, Indian
Education Act, Indian Health and
Social Services Task Force, Housing
Commission, Resource Revenue
Sharing and Indian sports and
ding,
can
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establishment of
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tinuously are over;
the offense, thanks
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"he added.
He pledged
leadership
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Treasurer Tony Cote presented a
financial report followed by some
continued
hard
expanding land
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salaries, failure
.: to their
and relaxed. Saskatchewan
did not. We knew it would resurface
and it has
in DIAND's Direc
tional Plan for the 1980's. Assimila'tion is both a policy and a state of
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mind," Sanderson told the assembly
of chiefs.
"The government
withdrawn the White
added.
has
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funding agencies
resulting in
cost of defending
high
ban.k
loa.ns,
Indian rights in courts, escalating
transportation costs not reflected in
funding and furnishing and
renovating FSI offices were some of
the reasons given for the deficit
Chief Fiddler suggested there
should be initiated a practice of
financial accountability at the
reserve
level to
ensure
equal
development of all districts.
Sanderson answered that decentralization of FSI financing will Be
under district chiefs' administratidn
never
Paper,"
of
to release money on time
'had felt the government had come
senses (shelving 69 White
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Centre�,
discussion from the floor. Lack of
funding for district representatives'
under the direction of the chiefs (to
further the First Nations' concept of
Indian government). "Many people
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on
negotiations for an
and implementation of treaty
b�se
r ig h t s
and the policies
for
strengthening these rights made
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leaves a lot to be desired and much
is lost by the time it gets 'to the
reserve level.
con-
we are now
to
added that communication between
the national level and reserve level
responsi-
reacting
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office
an
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f or protecting it.
'The days of
he
by the executive, stemming from the January 1980 chief's
meeting. Five other resolutions
reports arising from the April/ 1980
were given
meeting also dealt with social and
economic development. Comprehensive reports were included in
the kits.
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Dr. Glen Sinclair, DIAND Direc"
�cco�nts
gave a brief
summary of the over-all programs
of the FSI. These include Indian
Rights and Research, Communica
tions, Health, Indian Justice, the
three colleges operating under the
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umbrella of the FSI, Sports and
Recreation and the activities and
�ourses initiated by these programs
m the past and plans for the future.
There has been a trend of increased
control
staff and programming
decentralized to chiefs and districts
he said.
/ Chief Sid Fiddler of Water hen
the chair from the
commented that although you
arising from
re�ort,s
chiefs meetmgs.
th� In�ianthe
government concept
e��mg
this
increased
m
tralization of
decen
programs to bands
in overwhelmin�
pa� ��s.ulted
for chiefs and
coun
responsibilities
cils who are already overburdened
with local administration, reserve
and political problems. "We just
don't have the time to deal with all
the program areas," he said.
He
advocated establishment of
human development programs
mor�
deahng with spiritual and personal
growth
to
start
pulling people
together
into effective communities
at the
�eserve level. He suggested in
cr��se�J; funding
for
'oneHHitmg people
the;1
on
travelling and
the
reserves to
nctioning of organization,
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tre�!�es, and government policies so
Yooya
an�
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past
chie�s,
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and
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processes designed, directed
implemented by the Indian peo-
pie.".
VISItors
from the
Hobbema, Alberta
four
were
bands of
there to
block-
support a�d possibly dis�uss
constitutional patnation and
alternative strategies.
This concluded the first day of the
conference.
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organization (of the FSI) geared to
partnership agreements to pave the
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see
Rose
Chief Sanderson reported that a
committee made up of district
senate members and past
presidents will look .into the re
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floor'
ca�
Mary
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lot of quote� from Walking Buffalo
of the Stonies but heralded a whole
era of future teaching and lear-
inquired
�f
�dressing
soon.
about the financial pos
non
of Saskatchewan Indian
Women's Association and was informed a report would be available
the following day.
The Executive gave resolution
�i Education, Saskatchewan
Region, addressed education with a
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Wayne Ahenakew
Development policy.
Recrea.tional
.
way for
a new constitution. With
months gone in a two year
time frame, this restructure of the
aim at a governing
organization
body of chiefs establishing their
eight
.will
own
administration
accountable
directly to bands (financially and
operationally)
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The Yorkton district has reached
tentative quorum with Sterling
Harry Delorme and Ken
Sparvier working with that district.
North Battleford has purchased
premises to formally set up an ad
Brass,
ministration centre, Sanderson said.
Ron Albert has been assigned to
meetings in Meadow Lake, Prince
Albert, Saskatoon and Fort Qu' Ap
pelle, he added.
The total tax exemption stand of
the Federation has resulted in 800
court cases
relating
to taxation pen-
NOVEMBER, 1980
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�DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
ELECTIONS
should be moving back to
help in the bands' development, he
reserves
.
added.
His assistant, Alvin Strongeagle
of the Pasqua Band, won with a
strong majority over Coleen
Strongarm. They are responsible for
16 bands.
l'�The motivating force behind the
conference was the elections," he
says, "and when they were over,
everyone disbanded. The main
issues never got the full involvement
of the chiefs. The elections should
have been held off to the last day."
He adds he doesn't agree with
elections where everyone gets in by
acclamation "It's not healthy for
e
an
Irvin Starr of tn'cl
I Chief
Starblanket Reserve elected District:
Representative for the Touchwedd-s
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File Hills-Qu' Appelle distric QY..errl
incumbent Art Obey, wo tn, 00
tion by a three-vote margi
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cum bents Chief Andy
Michael f 9-�
the Saskatoon district
a�q
d
Gordon Albert for the NO,rt
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tlet6rd
district both
retained. their
acclamation at the All
Chiefs' Conference, October 14.
Starr has a dream.
"It may be far-fetched, but I have
a dream of Indian control of pro
gramming. Districts controlling
OlAND and FSI programs. It may
not happen in my two-year term,
but I'm willing to give. it my best
shot," he says.
But before this can happen, he
adds, bands must first prove
themselves by running strong effi
cient administration at the band
level,' gain confidence from this and
motivate their political aspirations.
Tothis end he is hoping to cope with
his dual responsibilities of chief and
district representative by reliance
and dependance on his strong ad
ministration during his two year
positions by,
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term.
He
ran
on
a
plank
of social,
economic and political development
of bands within his district, efficient
government programming and
rights and opportunities for urban
Indians. "They have the same rights
and shouldn't be left out," he com
mented.
At the same time, Indian people
with
experience, skills and
knowledge who have moved off the
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
,
,
organization. Surely
someone
had the inclination to run. I would
like to see more leaders with the guts
to run." Getting into office by ac
clamation will have different effects
on different individuals, he says.
Some might get secure in their posi
tions while others will work all the
harder to justify the confidence
placed in them.
Starr, 40, has a wife and five
daughters. He has been the chief of
the Starblanket Reserve, located 87
miles north-east of Regina, for the
last five years and councillor for
four before that, totalling to a
sound background in the political
arena.
self-sufficient band staff, the central"
location of Beardy's and the high�
level of involvement of the chiefs in
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his district.
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Inadequate and substandard"'l .:j
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housing for Indian people is a major
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concern of Michael's. A member of
,J
the Saskatchewan Indian Housing"
Commission, he says Saskatchewan
is not getting its fair share of fun,�
ding in view of its housing situation.
A system should be developed, with
input from everyone, for fair alloca,"
tion of capital, he said. "Right now,
it's a case of the squeaky wheel getting the oil," he added, "with each
reserve trying to get what they can
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for their reserve."
Commenting on the awards I
Agricultural Minister Gordon Mac�
Murchy was presenting to Indian
leaders in honor of the province's
75th birthday, Andy said he doesn't
believe Indian people have any
cause for celebration. "The pro
vince is asking us to celebrate
something we lost: our self govern- '.:
ment, our lands, our Nationhood!"
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Andy has been an FSI employee
for the past eight years: as com
munity development worker in
1972, rising to the supervisory level
in 1974 and has been chief for the
past 4 years.
"Why did you get in by acclama
tion?" "Because no one else wanted
the job!". "As a show of confidence
in your abilities?" "I hope so," he
stated.
Gordon Albert was elected to his
third term as district representative
for the North Battleford district and
has served as chief of the Sweetgrass
Reserve for the last two years.
Development of a high rise com
plex to facilitate the Department of
Indian Affairs, FSI, the North Bat :)
tleford Health Centre and perhaps
the North Battleford Handicraft
shop is the biggest challenge for
Gordon in his up-coming two-year
term. As a group, some North Bat
tleford chiefs have incorporated and
purchased four lots with accompa
nying buildings in downtown North
Battleford to mobilize their plan.
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The most important issue facing
the district chiefs today is the patria
tion of the constitution, according
to Chief Andy Michael of the Bear
dy's Reserve. Most people on
reserves don't realize the
impor
tance and implications of patria
tion, he says. "It gives the govern
ment all the power to decide our
fate," he summerized.
In his second term as the Saska
toon district representative, Andy
says coping with his two jobs is not
easy but attributes his success to his
c
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�Gordon had been
a
councillor for
Sweetgrass from 1964 to 1974 when
he left to complete the two year In
jl
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dian Social Work Education Pro
gram and was immediately seconded
for the district representative posi
tion upon completion of the course.
Matthew 'Y ooya originallyso of
Black Lake, but presently residtng
in Stoney Rapids in northern
Saskatchewan has also been elected
assistant district representative
for the Prince Albert district. Yooya
speaks the Dene language fluently
which will be a tremendous help in'
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northern Saskatchewan.
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said.
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generosity
are as
the man himself. He practices
the Indian tradition of sharing. For
instance, he had to hitch hike to this
conference. He loaned his truck and
his car to friends back on the
rather than have them
reserve,
disrupt their plans.
Speaking of generosity, he would
bypass and overlook Indian Affairs
regulations to make a 'better and
more comfortable world for his peo
ple. A lot of times he would give any
person in need his last dollar.
From way back he was always a
natural leader whether it be sports
or other activities involving people.
Being an avid sportsman, he
coaches minor teams; in all sports.
He introduced minor fastball and
hockey tournaments on his reserve.
With his philosophy he made his lit
tle teams contenders by giving �them
spirited pep talks in the confines of
as
a-f�bessihg
Very-few people'
inspiring and'
mooqatiftg. people to believe in
hav
room.
ltwl talent for
�
theiml�
grew
b �
til
up
with
traditional
JPd,has only great respect for.
who follow traditional'
j
'has made a strong stand
ways!
against +different contradicting congregations and religious fanatics'
who came to the reserve to destroy
unity by condemning the ways and,
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p�oRle
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1980 FSI CITIZEN OF
beliefs of
our
forefathers.
THE YEAR
Elders, Head Tables guests,
Chiefs, Delegates, Ladies and
Gentlemen.
This evening
we
are
honoring
a
who has accomplished a great
deal in spite of his tender age. He
has made great strides and progress
in such a short period of time that
others twice his age or more have yet
man
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The corporation, North Bat
tleford Management Associates,
was established to enable the chiefs
to obtain the kind of funding
necessary to realize such a dream.
Eventually the chiefs are hoping to
decentralize some FSI and Depart
ment of Indian Affairs programs to
enable them to exercise more con
trol, provide better direction and in
the process, utilize the skills and ex
perience of Indian people.
The All Chiefs Conference, Oc
tober 14-16, was over on election
day, according to Albert. Although
there were some concerns voiced,
there were no concrete directions on
the Department of Indian Affairs
Operational Plan for the 1980's and
it is still in effect, he said. Some
discussions both on the floor and
during a meeting with the Hobbema
band took place regarding the im
pending patriation of the constitu
tion, he said. There will be a cOQ
ference devoted exclusively to this
issue next month.
On the topic of elections by ac
clJ} ,tion, he said that if people
wanted change in the FSI executive,
it would have been reflected in the
vote. '''1 suppose it means that peo
ple �fe doing their jobs but it leaves
me wondering about, the democratic
process and the incentive of opposi
tion
{to positions within an
organization)", he added.
Of, the plaques given out by
Agricultural Minister Gordon Mac'Mqrchy in celebration of the pro
vince's 75 birthday, Albert says In
dian people are under federal
jurisdiction so he doesn't know
what the presentations were suppose
to mean. "It wasjust a good gesture
on the part of the government," he
His heart and his
big
to
reach his standard of achieve
ment.
We considered his consistent ef
forts toward the betterment of his
own Band and his own people. He
lives
,
the Reserve among his peo
he
considers himself a
on
ple;
"GRASSROOTS" man.
A human being of great compas
sion, he ensures shelter for the
destitute and the elderly of his band
who have no place to call home. In
the past year and a half, he has in
troduced newer and better houses
with central heat and running water.
These houses were' given to the
needy.
This year alone this young leader
has turned the pages of history on
three great' occasions. On the na
tional level, he was a nominee for
the Tom Longboat Award. He took
this honour on the provincial level
and was a close runner-up in the na
tional contest. The Tom Longboat
Award speaks for itself in this per
son's .athletic abilities. Most of you
know he is an all-round athlete with
exceptional abilities in all team
sports.'
Last April, for the first time in
Saskatchewan's history, the Indian
people had Saskatchewan Indian
Winter Games.' Over 1000 athletes
from all corners of Saskatchewan
converged on his reserve for ten
days of activities in hockey, basket
ball and curling. Under his leader
ship, his band successfully hosted'
and catered to this event with almost
perfect timing. This is a fine tribute
to his organizational abilities.
He talked about his achievements
at the provincial level, and the na/"lq
OVEMBER,1980
5
�tional level now let's talk about the
world. This past summer, he co
ordinated the First Saskatchewan
Indian Agricultural and Cultural
Fair days in Yorkton. He gathered
all the talented people of this pro
vince into one area and pulled off an
extravaganza unheard of. any lwJ:"�
in this country. He and his commit
tee members attracted many people
of International stature to perform
and
entertain for four great
memorable days this past August. If
you were not one of the 20,000 plus
who came to the fair you can read
all about it in the last 'issue of the
Saskatchewan Indian,
The horse races, the rodeo, the
pow-wow, the displays, the Indian
gourmets and the entertainment
were second to none.
It was neither for ambitious
reasons nor for fame he organized
these. great happenings. Deep QQ)VP',
he always feels that only an Ind!�m
can do things for his
peqp] lW··
all the things this young 1J1� h
his credit, he never at any time
ha�cl
stated, "I did it," but gives prais
his support staff by saying
";J;'k�Yq
did it".
So young a man receiving this'
award is an historical event in itself.
Would the assembly please rise and
do honour to our Indian citizen of
1980 from the Cote Indian Reserve
Chief Norman Stevenson.
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ALBERT PLANS FOR
CHANGES IN INDIAN
HOUSING POLICY
by ARCHIE KING
·SASKATOON
Addressing In
dian leaders recently, Ron Albert,
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3rd
vice-president, outlined the
struggles the Indian Housing Com
mission was having in trying to im
prove housing for Indian people
who were calling for the support of
the commission in changing the
housing policy.
Since the Indian Housing Com
mission was established, "We have
long-term plan for Indian
housing in the province of Saskat
own
chewan which is based on what we,
as Indian people, want and need,
rather than what the federal govern
ment thinks is good for us," said
Albert.
Stressing the need for a program
Albert called for "a program with
sufficient funding to allow us to
build houses to our own acceptable
standards
a program that will
eliminate the worry of not being
able to plan ahead because bands.
don't know how much money they
will receive from one point to the
next
a program that will ensure
that all available funds from other
governments departments, such as
CEIC are fully utilized
a pro
gram that will guarantee we are ask
ed what our needs are
After meeting with the Housing
Branch in Ottawa, Albert called for
representation from FSI and Indian
Affairs to be made when Ottawa
makes any capital housing alloca
tions.
.
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.
.
According to Albert, the Indian
Housing Commission reacted
favorably to the proposed cabinet
submission presented by Mr. Derek
Dawson of the housing branch in
Ottawa, noting that there was an in
crease in the subsidy to an average
of $22,125 per new house plus an
additional transportation allowance
taking the labor programs from
...
CEIC under the consideration of the
department. "We look to better
communications between the
department and the bands, better
standards and quality inspection."
considering
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we
are
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
developing
our
.
"
important,
.
.
...
more
.
.
.
consulted with some 56 Indian
bands in Saskatchewan to find out
what your housing problems are and
what you propose as solutions
We have seen the distribution of an
additional $20 million for Indian
housing capital across the country in
which our region was shortchanged
by some $1.3 million
and, most
.
.
However, Albert told the Indian
leaders that the Commission found
that the proposed cabinet submis
sion depended on the bands to
utilize the CMHC loan program
and more. "Although they are
a more
coordinated ap-
proach to the delivery of CMHC.
loans through such proposals as In
dian Affairs delivering the actual.
loans, the basic fact remains that the
loan program is not tailor-made to
address indian needs in Saskat
chewan nor is it altogether accep
table to the majority of Indian
bands in Saskatchewan at this
time," said Albert.
"As a housing commission, our
mandate is to look only at the hous
ing part but another issue of im
mediate concern is the question of
Operational Planning. Under the
current Operational Planning exer
cise, ceilings of $12,000 per house
for the next five years are proposed
which, in essence, could be used by
the department as an argument
against an increase in subsidy and
further, could lock Indian bands in
to this low level of funding for the
next five years," said Albert.
Concluding his address, Albert
told the Indian leaders that the In
dian Housing Commission is look
ing at developing a long range hous
ing policy for Saskatchewan and
this means that each individual In
dian or Indian family, regardless of,
income, will be provided withjde
cent, safe and sanitary housing built
standards acceptable to Indian
to
,
people.
:,
The commission is also consider
ing
a
preliminary policy document
housing: 'Saskatchewan Region:
On-Reserve Housing Policy' to set
on
the direction for a new policy on In-.
dian housing in Saskatchewan. "It
outlines goals, principles and makes
such proposals as multi-year fun
ding where Indian bands would be
assured agreed-upon funding
allotments over a period of time
with perhaps a high percentage, of
the capital required given to JI)tW.!9
bands in the early years of an agree
0
ment," said Albert.
.
�The FSI has requested that the
province provide half the funding
band
chiefs
wages. "I
thought
for
and
also told the Indian
councillors
that the
spirit and
the intent of the treaties recognized
a financial obligation on the part of
the federal government to provide
'.
by ARCHIE KING
money to chiefs and
-
ly
the
continuing decline of federal accep
.tance of their responsibility with
'respect to treaty Indians," said Gor
don MacMurchy, addressing Indian
leaders during the Chiefs Conference held in this city.
According to MacMurchy, the
provincial government is committed
that Indian
to several positions
treaty rights are legitimately found-
MacMurchy
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federal
on
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commitments
and
guarantees and that clearly the
federal government is responsible
for the fulfillment of those treaty
-rights
':'
.
.
that the
.
province of
Saskatchewan will support treaty
Indians in their pursuit of the fulfill
ment of treaty rights
that we, as
a province, are committed to an ear
ly resolution to outstanding Indian
and we firmly
land entitlements
...
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stand behind the 1976-77 agreement
that treaty Indians should be
assured the right to develop and
.
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continue their own social,
and economic institutions
political
that
Indians in Saskatchewan are also
full citizens of Saskatchewan and
that Indians should be able to avail
themselves of provincial programs
as long as those programs do not
replace treaty rights and the federal
.
.
.
that the prO
relationship
vince of Saskatchewan is committed
trust
.
.
.
of negotiation and
with the treaty Indians of
tov a' process
agreement
this
province.
provincial positions are
formally recognized, and I reaffirm
them to you today," said MacMur
chy.
One of several issues raised by the
Minister of Agriculture for clarifica
tion relates to the fact that the FSI
has asked the province to recognize
"These
Indian government off reserves. "I
not
sure
whether this is
the province has the
cept money is
I believe that to
ac
support the policy
on the '69 White Paper', to which I
am opposed and to which I unders
tand you were opposed," said Mac
to
Murchy.
the federal government has
recently told Saskatchewan that 'In=
dians living off-reserve are
.l:m
responsibility of the province. "This
is 'a serious problem in my mind if
means that treaty rights and the
federal trusteerelationship only ap
ply on-reserve' and if what I hear is
rights being based not on treaties,
but on residency," said MacMur
chy.
I
.
to
treat
Indians
everyone else in the
the
same'
whether this is
the
Saskatchewan
Indian
support the research and documen
tation of your claims to the federal
government," said MacMurchy.
Concluding his address, MacMur
chy gave special recognition to the
Indian people of Saskatchewan.
"The province of Saskatchewan is
celebrating its 75th year as a pro
vince and this is an astounding ac
complishment when one considers
the hurdles
those of nature, those
of the depression, those of regional
fofe�s' � it is significant that the In
dNr' peeple of Saskatchewan, while
Ha
ontend with the federal
government, still contributed
�atly to the development of this
p't mee, its society, and its current
cultural and political identity."
o
.
as
is, a fair share for everyone, but no
special status," said MacMurchy.
The province has recently com
mitted itself to a long-term attack
on urban poverty, focussing on In
provincial government, MacMurchy
-
-
or
must flow
or
province, that
Murchy.
authority to grant,
something which
long forgotten
of
Organizations
speak
'aboriginal rights'. "Are we going
to be asked to go after aboriginal
rights which in my mind are not very
clear, or are we going to continue to
be asked to respect treaty rights,
which are fairly clear?" asked Mac
Murchy.
The Federation has presented to
the province a position that treaty
Indians have a right to a share of all
provincial resources and the
revenues
flowing from those
resources. "I find myself wondering
if this means that we are being asked
from
the treaties
that is from federal
or from the constitu
leg� ation
tidltat review process," said Mac
something
too
-
dian and native poverty in the cities.
"If treaty rights exist regardless of
residency, which you and I both say
is the case, then is there not a role
here for the federal government,"
said MacMurchy.
Outlining various concerns of the
am
provincial
by providing
immediate and ongoing funding to
the provinces. "I have
asked' my colleagues not to accept
Indian monies in future cost-sharing
agreements with the federal govern
.
pledged
Veterans Association
to
ment, because
matter
assist
requested
funding
because the federal government says
it is transferring certain 'Indian
money'
that
areas
avoided by the federal government.
"TIle province of Saskatchewan will
councillors,"
The Federation has
substantial provincial
number of
are a
support to the Indian War Veterans,
replied MacMurchy.
"Unfortunate
SASKATOON
the last three years have seen
leaders
where
the provincial government and the
Indian people can be optimistic.
there
NOVEMBER,1980
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CONFERENCE
HIGHLIGHTS
'
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MESSAGE FROM AN ELDER
During the fall All-Chiefs' Con
ference in Saskatoon, Poorman
Band
Council selected Harry
the worthy recipient of
Asapace as
recognition
community.
as
elder from their
responded to the
an
He
honor bestowed upon him with the
following words, spoken on his
behalf by his son Larry.
I, Harry, humbly thank you for
your recognition.
lstrongly feel there.must be some
one else more deserving of such an
honour.
I
am
extending my
gratitude and appreciation to my
band council and to your body that
fit to present the award.
out of the old educa
tion system because I refused to give
up my Cree language, my Indian
in short my
religious beliefs
whole Indian identity.
I do not oppose or condemn to
day's education. I support and en
courage education for our Indian
peoples young and old, both on and
off our reserves.
Our future as an Indian society
sees
I
dropped
-
depends on our young Indian
leaders: I pray that our Great Spirit
will guide your way
practising
our good Indian values.
I firmly believe independant In
dian government will succeed if we
also depend one our one greatest
resource, our Great Spirit.
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I love you all and I pray for you
all.
Thank you
Harry Asapace
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
1
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t
Saskatchewan
delegation
to the
Treaty Six Interpretation Workshop hosted by the Hobbema Band
'Treaty Six Interpretation Workshop
.
by
DEANNA WUTTUNEE
Treaty Six Inter
pretations Workshop in Hobbema,
Alberta, October 7-8, to formulate a
position paper on the constitutional
patriation resulted in scattered
representation from the Saskat
chewan bands when the meeting was
advanced two days, at the -last
Invitations for
a
minute.
alternative
Blocking patriation or
strategies and· discussion of
OlAND's Operational Plan for the
1980's dominated the deliberations
of the assembly. The Treaty Six area
consists of 31 bands from Saskat
chewan, 18 from Alberta and one
from Manitoba.
A motion was put forth by Ray-
mond Cardinal, 6th Vice-President
of Indian Association of Alberta
and was passed, that the assembly
sue Deputy Minister of Indian Af
fairs, Paul Tellier, Acting Assistant
Deputy Minister of Policy, Robert
Knox, and R.J. Fournier, Acting
Assistant Deputy Minister of Pro
gramming for implementation of
the Operational Plan which is view
ed by Indian people as the resurrec
tion of the White Paper Policy of
1969. A telex was to be dispatched
to the ministers informing them of
the legal action.
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Some confusion arose from the
floor when the four bands of Hob
bema produced a proposed state
ment of principles and delegates
from Treaty
Seven, Treaty Eight
Wallace Manyfingers of the IAA
questioned the contradictory im
plications of the trust relationship as
opposed to the achievement of self
determination as a political stand.
Wilton Littlechiio said this would
and Saskatchewan understood this
to exclude them
from the debate:
However
Chairman
Wilson
Okeymow reassured them everyone
had the option to exercise their
WIth input
leadership
toward
a
have to be up to individual bands on
how far they want to carry this trust
united stand.
Following
days of arduous
debate and continual searching for
two
relationship and consequently, how
much control they are prepared to
alternatives, the proposal was
adopted by the assembly for presen
tation by a selected secretariat from
the forum to the provincial constitu
conference held in Saddle
Lake, Alberta, October 20-22. The
committee will be made up of two
delegates each from northern Alber
ta, southeastern Alberta, Saskat
chewan, legal advisors, four elders
assume.
The proposal also contained, in
event the constitution is
the
tional
and Indian Association of Alberta
(IAA) and Treaty Eight are entitled
delegate each.
The Proposed Statement of Prin
ciples as prepared by Indian
lawyers, Rod Soonias and Wilton
to a
Littlechild
are;
Aboriginal
and
co-exist in Canada
Treaty Rights
without legal sanction. As such they
-
are
the
foundation
of
Indian
political, economic, social and
religious aspirations. Indian
In
Government and Jurisdiction
dian Government will legislate, ex
ecute and adjudicate all matters af
fecting Indians and Indian lands.
-
-
patriated,
alternatives
ecuted. These include
of
Independance,
a
to -be
ex-
declaration
joining
Con
federation and negotiating for terms
of union, declaring a third form of
government within confederation,
entrenchment of Indian rights, ac
cept and implement charter system
or
maintain the status quo.
Courses of some political action
to oppose patriation also contained
in the proposal are international
lobby in the United Nations and in
the World Council of Indigenous
Peoples, United Kingdom lobby,
direction to the Queen and selective
alignment with the provinces.
Another possibility explored was
a caviat be levied on the govern
-ment, but Soonias answered this is
on
possible,
legally,
unregistered land.
Sharon Venne, a lawyer originally
from Muskeg Lake, gave a brief
not
The Crown is the trustee of
Trust
Indians and Indian lands. This rela
tionship cannot be altered without
report of the court action that the
Indian concent.
Union of
-
B.C.
Indians
have
NOVEMBER,1980
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�ment, perhaps through a principle
of entrenchment or a charter of
Indian rights.
Indian Association of Alberta
President Eugene Steinhauer gave a
summary of IAA activities and
numerous addresses by elders on the
crisis facing Indian people especially
patriation were presented in the two
day workshop.
As Senator John Tootoosis said,
"We
are a
our
stand
Nation. We have
make
and be
prepared to protect this stand as a
Nation."
D
as
a
to
Nation
by GLORIA LEDOUX
'.
Nominations held on September 22nd for Chief and Council of
Lake Band resulted in Frederick Sasakamoose and Chief Paul
Ahenakew contesting the Chief's position. A total of twenty-two couri
cillors were nominated to fill twelve positions.
Results showed a clear majority for Fred Sasakamoose when he
collected a total of 141 votes in his favor while his
opponent Paul, was
left with 103 votes. Successful candidates for the 12 council
positions
are as follows; Jeffrey Sasakamoose
(139), David Masuskapoe (132),
Brian Little (132), Gordon Williams (125), Frank
Masuskapoe (108),
Lancelot F. Ahenakew (104), Douglas Bird (99), Ray Ahenakew
(98),
James Isbister (97), Clifford Ahenakew (94), Malcolm
Masuskapoe
(93), and Gerald Isbister (93). New councillors include; Brian Little,
Gordon Williams, Lancelot Ahenakew, Ray Ahenakew, James Isbister,
Malcolm Masuskapoe, and Gerald Isbister.
Ruth Ahenakew, Gordon Ahenakew, Lloyd
Starblanket, Kenny
Hyman and Willard Ahenakew did not seek re-election.
Fred Sasakamoose thanked his supporters for their confidence in
him as a leader. He stated he would use his newly elected council at the
same level as himself. He will work hard to
help hi's people and will try
to be fair in his role as Chief. Fred says he has served as a councillor for
fifteen years, during which time he has learned a great deal from Paul
and former Chiefs. In conclusion, he thanked the scutineers.
Paul Ahenakew, in turn, thanked his supporters. He told the
members present that the results of the election showed a sincere desire
for good leadership. He asked the people to support the new council
and that he would do all he could to help. He stated he could not
help
all the people he wanted to and that there was always a reason for turn
ing down a request, usually lack of money. He asked the people to let
the Chief "go at his own speed."
Sandy
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Fort Qu' Appelle May Receive
.
itiated against the government using
the Royal Proclaimation of 1763 as
the basis for a breech of contract
claim, in the event of constitution
patriation. She added this would not
hamper the patriation but may buy
time for the Indian people.
Manitoba is also considering court
action.
The Indian Association of
Alberta also retained the services of
a
reputable lawyer, Edward Me
Quinney, to work on ways of block
ing patriation. McQuinney does not
believe patriation will affect Indian
rights which are rendered legally
foolproof through article 24 of the
proposed Canada Act. But patria
tion may prove to be the vehicle
through which Indian people obtain
a binding agreement with govern
Friendship Centre
by Martha Ironstar
A small group of people from this
gathered on October 8th at Bert
Fox school, to discuss plans for a
Friendship Centre. This group of con
town
cerned citizens has been meeting since
May of this year. Blaine Haydon,
representative
of the Saskatchewan
Association of Friendship Centres, ex
plained the role of a Friendship Centre
in the community as "A different at
mosphere where Indians help Indians to
provide a relaxing atmosphere." He
mentioned that a Friendship Centre also
provides facilities for court workers pro
gram, which could be of benefit to the
community.
Bob Cole, Director of Native Court
workers, says the court worker system
is working very well as the native peo
ple are developing a trust in the pro
gram by approaching court workers for
guidance instead of automatically
10
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
pleading guilty in court.
The Friendship Centre would also
provide a referral system, as well as a
place to meet other people in a con
genial atmosphere. One lady expressed
her opinion of the Friendship Centre's
role as, "the people who come to town
from the reserves with children will
have a place to visit, and meet with
other people; the natives and non
natives would have a better' on-going
relationship.
"
Mary Pitawanakwat, from Secretary
of State, explained at the _meeting that
her department could provide core fun
ding to the Friendship Centre, but the
centre will have to operate for the first
two years by other resources. It was
suggested that the group approach
DREE as it provides funding primarily
for natives. Other resources were also
suggested.
During the meeting, the assembly
decided
to
call their facilities the
"Qu' Appelle Valley Friendship
Centre, because there are so many
different tribes and languages in the
surroundings area, an Indian name in
anyone language would leave the
"
.
other tribes unmentioned.
Location of the Friendship Centre
discussed. The Fort museum was
suggested as an office to start the cen
tre. The old Hudson's Bay Co., store
was also considered.
was
".
The next meeting of the Qu'Appelle
Valley Friendship Centre committee will
be on October 29th at 7:30 p.m., room
8 at Bert Fox High school. The purpose
of this meeting will be to elect an in:"
terim Board of Directors to apply as a
non-profit society, and to consider a
place for the centre ..
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tile.
will'
meeting
attending
...J·'?:";:duests
'E "ter>rt!serttthe Saskatchewan Associa...
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-,lion 'of Friendship Centres, Mr. Maurice
Mr. Bob Cole, Blaine
Haydon, and from the Department of
Blondeau,
'Secretary
of
Ms.
State,
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Mary
-Pitawanakwat, Everyone is welcome. A
special invitation is extended to people
0
from the surrounding reserves.
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well.
Red Cross
,Capadian
David Whitford of the
The
as
Sweetgrass
Reserve
overseas.
was
killed in action
The band has honored his
by naming its band hall
after him. The faciltiy now houses
many community activities and
functions. Sweetgrass is 20 miles
memory
west of North
Four
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young
Battleford.
lads, Maurice Ar-
Joseph Okernasis, Willy
Daniels and James Luke Baldhead,
cand,
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Veterans
Assoclatlon
;.
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Up-date
Indian
Saskatchewan
Association will receive
immediate and ongoing provincial
funding to support the research and
documentation of claims to the
federal government, announced
Hon.
Gordon
MacMurchy,
Agricultural Minister at the All
The
The
Saskatoon,
issue, according
is
whether
to
the
Indian
federal,
will honor com
mitments and responsibilities to Indian people who served on behalf of
government
,
their country in time of war. The
delivery of veterans' benefits handl
ed by the Department of Indian Af
fairs was not on a par with advan
tages offered non-Indian veterans
under the Department of Veterans
Affairs.
Canadian Indians contributed
among the largest percentage of
people from any ethnic background
as members of the Armed Forces
during the two. W orId Wars and the
Korean 'Conflict', according to the
Canada Research Institute in Ot
tawa.
Some of Canada's most
outstanding heroes were Indian peo
ple.
Although nominal rolls of bat
,
also be
Not
chewan
tion.
memory?
according
a
war
lot of
effort
a
Indian
to
the
Veterans
Saskat
Associa
0
Okanese Hosts
F.H.S.D.C.
away
Workshop
from
All the other seven brothers in Ar
cand's family also enlisted.
Louis Arcand of Muskeg Lake
Veterans'
veterans,
ran
the Duck" Lake Residential
School in 1939-40 to enlist in the ar
my. Only Maurice Arcand came
memory to
by
MARTHA IRONST �R
back alive.
,by DEANNA WUTTUNEE
Chiefs' Conference in
October 15.
all under 16 years of age,
wars are a
people today. Should the
tallions did not list this information,
it is known that the total enlistment
of Indians numbered over 4,000.
Out of 3,090 enlisted Indians -in the
Canadian Army during the Second
World War, 213 were killed in ac
tion and 93 were wounded.
Heroic contributions of voluntary
enlistments to the Allied Cause by
Indian people were not only in man
power but contributions of furs and
other commodities were made to the
enlisted in the two World Wars. He
still resides on the reserve today.
Lt. Dave .Greyeyes of Muskeg
Lake Reserve is another Saskat
chewan hero. His decorations and
awards
are
varied.
They include the
Greek Military Cross, 1939-45 Star,
the France and Germany Star, the
Defence Medal and the Canadian
Volunteer Medal. Greyeyes enlisted
in J une 1940 and went
same
year.
'He
was
overseas
the
'posted
in
the instructional staff of
his unit. He rose from private to
sergeant in the performace of his
duties as a trained infantry officer in
machine gun and rifle during this
England
on
time. He returned to Canada in 1943
to attend Officers' Training School
and went back to England a full
Lieutenant.
Dave Greyeyes served in the cen
tral Mediterranean area and con
tinental Europe. He was a platoon
commander in the actual war zone
and also served as an infantry bat
tallion intelligance officer with the
He was releas
Army of Occupation.
ed in July, 1946. Greyeyes' sister,
Mary, was first Indian woman in
Canada to join the Armed Forces.
His wife Flora was one of the first
Indian woman in Canada to join the
Air Force.
The Saskatchewan list of Indian
veterans certainly doesn't stop there
...
but delivery of benefits to them
did.
The Department of Veterans Af
fairs gave each Canadian veteran �
section of land in the post war
period. The Department of Indian
Affairs
reserve
also
gave
�
sections
land, land they already
ed! to Indian veterans.
of
own
On October 28 and 29th, 1980.
The Fill Hills Socio-Development
Corporation held a workshop at
Okanese reserve. This workshop is
the initial one of a series to be
presented. The purpose of these
workshops will be to ensure that the
board and committees of the board
become knowledgeable and profi
dent in the various skills required to
function as, a group of dynamic
leaders in the community.
Mr. Bob Richards and Associates
of Regina, consultants for the
(F.H.S.D.C.) are training the board
members and committees in the
of problem-solving, com
areas
munication and human relations
skills at this workshop. Mr. Terry
Montjoy of the University of Regina
emphasized on the areas of organiz
ing
information,
communication
and
problem-solving. Mr. Richards'
explained the structure of the File
Hills Socio-Developrnent -corpora
tion, and the advantages of being a
corporation.
The workshop started at 9:30
each morning and ran until 4:00.
There were also two elders present:
Mr. Bill Dumont and Elder Veteran
Edward Bellegarde.
The File-Hills Socio- Development
Corporation started in January of
1977. T4e chiefs of Peepeekisis,
Okanese, Starblanket and Little
Black Bear Bands began meetings to
discuss a joint venture in building a
Recreation Complex.
From May to August 1977, four
persons from each band attended
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a
band
Economic Development
Training Course, with the proposed
complex as the focus. A survey of
the bands
November
conducted and in
1977, five sites were
evaluated and referred to the chief's
committee. A decision was taken to
was
NOVEMBER,
1980
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�expand the focus to include Educa
tion and Health Component, phas
ed oyer a period of 10 to 15 years.
By August 1978, after unsuc
cessful efforts to acquire land off
the reserve, a half section of land on
Starblanket Reserve was chosen,
and proceedings to surrender the
land began.
by GLORIA LEDOUX
By a referendum held on May 23,
1979, members of Starblanket Band
agreed to surrender the land.
In April 1979, Starblanket band
As
to
the cost of directors' expenses, and
legal and consulting fees.
the
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:
ment
plan (5 to 10) years and will in
clude' research and documentation
of current. service levels, needs, pro
blems and possible solutions in
areas of education, health, recrea
tion and Economic Development.
One of the priorities of the CorporaI"
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
ceremony, is time-honored.
the
especially
the far north and outlying
The representatives present
reserves,
who
also the wish of those present
that there will be follow-up con
ference's in the future.
Great interest was evidenced by
the participation of the representatives speaking on various and
Elders
I
speaking in Cree or
Saulteaux addressed the following:
development of a com
prehensive recreation program for
the File Hills Community. The File
Hills Socio-Development Corpora
tion Board members are: Chief Irvin
Starr, President Starblanket Band;
Eldon Be//egarde, Treasurer Little
Black
Bear; Lindsay Starr,
Secretary Starblanket Band; James
Poitras, Vice President Peepeekisis;
John Dumont, Okanese Band; Dan
ny Be/legarde, Little Black Bear
Band; George Nokusis, Okanese
Band; Chief George Poitras,
Peepeekisis Band.
The next meeting of the
can
we,
as
elders, assist in
areas.
Band councils.
Conferences.
Schools.
Reserves
(community life).
Federation
Indians.
of
Saskatchewan
Traditionally,
the acceptance of
teachers is very important'
although he or she may not be
educated in the present system. An
elders
as
elder of seventy, eighty or more
of experience can rightfully' �
share the traditional kind of educa-:
tion, that is, the elder is very.'
years
knowledgeable of good values's
which can be instilled in the youthb
of today in terms of respect and
held
on November
Starblanket hall.
Regular newsletters keep band
members up to date on the progress
of the F.H.S.D.C. There has been
inp-ut from the four bands of
Peepeekisis, Okanese, Starblanket
and Little Black Bear Bands in the
newsletter.'
0
sacred
delegates,
tion is the
was
a
were
How
these
1980,
or
is called and no interest is
shown; tobacco could be used, but
should be done in all seriousness.
Due to the large numbers present,
six groups of delegates were divided
between four groups of elders and
three groups of women. Most of the
problems on their
Reserves, Elders are the parents and
grandparents of our growing
14,
tribe,
reserves
numerous
F.H.S.D.C.
or
invited in this manner did
not refuse because of respect for the
invitation. Sometimes a band
meeting of importance on our
was
.
turnout
munity,
all
thought this was a worthwhile ven
ture, being the first of its kind. It
-
others. Another reason for the
was
the traditional way
Elders were invited; that is, the giv�
ing of tobacco to summon par
ticipants. This tradition of giving
tobacco to summon elders whenever
a crisis occurred, or an
emergency
of extreme importance to the com
to
from
reserves.
-
population of Indian people; many
concerris were expressed about
numerous
incidents leading to
death, incarcerations, breakup .of
the family unit, and the growing
lack of self respect or lack of
respect,
Saskatoon Indian and Metis
Centre with approx
hundred delegates and
observers in attendance. This in
cluded elders from most of the
reserves in Saskatchewan; it was not
possible to have representatives
those of
-
-
human
ensure
anticipated
development a
are
Friendship
imately one
On June 6, 1980, the board met
with the Minister of Indian Affairs
and presented a request for $113,
777 .00 to be used as planning funds
to determine the options available to
their reserve and to develop a com
prehensive plan for implementation.
The board also lobbied with Jim
Manly NDP Indian Affairs Critic
Stan Schellenberger PC Indian Af
fairs Critic, Warren Allmand
Liberal Indian Affairs Critic. The
Starblanket Band has been assured
that these critics will support their
-
result of the Elders Con
priority for Saskatchewan Indian
people.
A Saskatchewan Elders Policy
Conference was held on September
30th, October 1st and 2nd, 1980 at
acquired organizational funds of
$20,000.00 which were made
available to the corporation to cover
efforts with the minister.
On July 2, 1980 Eldon Bellegarde
of Little Black Bear was seconded
from the Economic Action
Resource. Management to spend
"
60 070
0f
his
tim eon the
(F.H.S.D.C.) Project to ensure that
this project becomes a reality."
F .U.S.D.C Receives Planning
Grant
Dr. Owen Anderson,
Director General of Department of
Indian Affairs, Saskatchewan
Region, announced at a board
meeting of the corporation on Oc
tober 10, 1980 that the department
approved a grant of $100,000.00 to
the Corporation for planning pur
poses. Present at the meeting were
Messrs. Rabi Alam and John Gert
smar of the I.A.B.
planning staff.
One Of the activities to be pursued
during this planning phase is, to
develop a, strategy for the socio
economic development of the File
Hills bands. This strategy will take
the form of a long term develop
a
ference, initial steps
at
pride of
,
our
tribes:
,I.
Respect of the spiritual ways of our
Indian people must be revived. A
great deal of time was spent discuss
ing our spiritual leaders, medicine
people, ceremonial and pipe
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holders. The elders expressed this
was a 'gift given to our people for
"strength' and 'as a way to communicate with the Creator:
biggest concern and the greatest
problem facing all reserves is abuse
of alcohol and drugs. So many pro
blems are caused or related to this.
This is one of the biggest killers of
family units are broken
people
recognized, respected and ac
cepted by their people. They will
then feel comfortable in helping
where they can and being of service
to others. On the other hand, the
elders will have to gain respect if
they are to be .of value to their
respective communities.
be
The
'
It
women
up,
and children
are
abused.
can we
This conference
"
t
while
NEVER,
or
elders.
Where
we
.
have
our
let's
use
possible,
them.
Many recommendations came out
of the discussions. In order to be of
any help the elders feel they have to
possible
and
where it is
their,
urge
by
as
our
one
of
the
of added strength.
by
an elder be allowed to sit
in on conferences if only as an
observer so that they can share
the experiences of their leaders
and are'
Indian government works.
aware
of
how
our
A vote of thanks is extended to
the donors of funding, without
which we would not have had this
opportunity to share our concerns
live in strength and pride again;
to our Chief for initiating the idea
of this kind of conference; to the
to
chiefs and councils
their elders in any
ticipate;
to
back to
our
our
who
assisted
way
to
elders for
campfires
to
par
coming
discuss
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matters vital to our way of life;
business we will conduct is with the
district Chiefs," he said.
Speaking to the issue of band
ARCHIE KING
membership, "I have a list. and the
IBA position is that membership of
NORTH
the bands has been established as of
September 4, 1954; that is the band
Responding
BATTLEFORD
to the
'Queen Victoria
Protective Association' issue Mr. A.
Dighe, district manager of Indian
Affairs, addressed Indian leaders
during a recent meeting.
"The
Federation
chewan Indians is the
of
Saskat
organization
that is endorsed by all Saskatchewan
Chiefs and that is the organization
we
will consult and conduct
list and those are the band members
of those particular bands and this is
the band list that has been recogniz
D
ed," said Dighe.
Meadow Lake
District
by DEANNA WUTTUNEE
business,
with," said Dighe. At the district
level, "At the district office the only
430
miles
of
north
"Turnover of 16 teachers in
yet
to
see
Even'
started.
building
are
a
temporary
any
construction
repairs on the' old
rarity. Intended as
facilities
for
two
1954, the band has
had to live with numerous problems
with water, sewer and heating since
1969, when negotiations for a new
classrooms in
Chiefs Voice Concerns
At District Meetings
North Battleford
District
is
Having received a commitment in
February, 1978, for the completion
of a new school by 1980, the band
has
That
was
development, whether political,
economical, social, or educational
our concerns must be met by each
and every Einew (man). It is NOW
organize
means
organizations.
hopefully the
first of many to revive the eldership
movement. If we are to succeed in
all our endeavors in the field of
That elders
recognized
organization
schools and parent groups:
Dillon
Saskatoon.
That the elders movement be
can
we gain
respect? Par
ticipating in the ongoing ceremonies
relating to the good of our people,
learning about them, teaching and
lecturing on traditional values to
our
an
members to be active.
How
Assist parent-group
that
year.
help? Perhaps organiz
ing as elders seriously and educating
our children on values, could lead us
back to pride, not shame:
How
recommended
is
Elders conference be held each
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flooring, holes in walls, ex
posed over-ground tubing for fur
nace fuel and extremely overcrowd
ed classrooms," are the tip of the
iceberg in the chronicle of
deplorable conditions in their school
cited by the leadership of Dillon at
the district chiefs meeting in
Meadow Lake in September.
double
one
year, rotten floors hidden beneath
school
began.
Red Pheasant and Little Pine are'
other bands which were allotted
'temporary' facilities some years
back.
"I know the process has
jammed
times, but have we
the patience to start over again?"
asked Dr. Glen Sinclair, new
regional director for education for
the Department of Indian Affairs.
on
you several
Dillon did get yet another com
for a submission of ap
proval for the design to be before
mitment
'
treasury board by April! 81. The remaining time till then will be utilized
by the data-gathering process for
the submission, which usually takes
4-6 months.
,The region doesn't have the
authority to spend more than 1/2.
million for the province, Sinclair'
said. Federal political leaders are
determining goals that are impossi
ble to achieve with the kind of
resources they give us, he added.
The capital expenditure sheets
show that more money is being
allocated to Saskatchewan each year
but these figures are still inadequate
in the face of inflation. Even though
the band had been' given the '78
commitment, they were not listed on
any DIAND's projection sheet for
the next five years, priorities aside.
The immediate problem of
facilities for the grade nine students
from the Beauval Residential School
was
dumped on the lap of the
department. These students were to
have been transferred to the
presumably completed Dillon
School as dictated by the Beauval
NOVEMBER, 1980
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Board of Directors (comprised of
the district chiefs) due to lack of
facilities at the Beauval School. As a
result of'the screwup in planning by
the
department, they were unable to
enroll in any educational institution
within their, district
education a top concern.
The M�adow Lake District chiefs
...
are
the
also In the process of packaging
final draft of a study 'on
a Technical/Vocational
Institute to ensure the provision of
skills and training to Indian people
establishing
relevant
social and
economic circumstances. More peo
ple have
to
their
orientated to the
demands of the market. Trades and
retail busiriess training .is more
realistic than 'all or nothing' goal of
to
be
as is now common in the
educational system.
The second draft study for the
university
proposed vocational centre was un
satisfactory to the chiefs. It will be
Consultants of Winnipeg on the
condition that a more comprehen
sive study be available in three
weeks.
The chiefs
for
funding
are
presently looking
physical
.
the
practice of pushing students to
higher grades according to size
rather than academic achievement,
before the situation gallops out of
hand. He also added the teacher stu
dent ration of 17-1 was 'absolutely
crazy' 'and leadership should
pressure' for change at the Ottawa
.1
"
Secretary,
Sparvier,
reported on the research and
analysis processes of the Indian
Social Services and Health Task
Force. Warren Williams, Indian
Probation Officer Program; Dennis
Acoose, Federated College; Herb
Strongeagle, EA/RM; Anita Gor
don, Treaty Rights & Research;
Oliver Cameron, Community Col
lege and Donna Phillips, Com
munications, also made reports.
The chiefs decided to supplement
the reporter's salary as the salary
received from FSI was inadequate.
Hopefully this will set a precedent
.
'f'
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tober 20, 1980.
for the other districts.
.
Jim
Dalgleish,
who chaired
3-day session, commented
enormous
number
of
on
the
the
vacancies
within the department and FSI in
the last four or five months and that
these extra burdens floated to the
0
chiefs.
Saskatoon District
by GLORIA LEDOUX
Saskatoon District Chiefs meeting
held at the Sands Hotel on
was
and October 1 st.
Chairman Chief Andy Michael
reviewed the agenda and the
minutes of the last meeting.
September 30th
Bert McKenzie, DIAND District
Supervisor informed the Chiefs that
due to .the clerks being on strike,
paperwork was slow. He then
presented the Department's Ad
ministrational Operational plan,
outlining points on how to approach
the plan and all preliminary plans to
be completed by November 10,
1980. Operational Planning copies
of the "Rainbow Book" were given
October
Wednesday,
Chief Michael
as
1st
saw
Chairman.
The
agenda was reviewed. Mr. Roy
Wellman, a lawyer, made a brief
presentation regarding purchase of
the SINCo Building. The Chiefs
decided not to purchase the building
because the people who bought
Phoenix House want Indian Affairs
Indian Affairs
had made a previous commitment
that if Saskatoon District Chiefs
bought the SINCo Building, they
would rent space from the Chiefs.
Chief Andy Michael told the Chiefs
they did not have to feel obligated to
buy just because other Districts were
doing it. Chief Michael thanked Mr.
to rent from them.
Wellman for
Mr. Vern
coming to the meeting.
Bellegarde spoke on the
Economic
Action/ Resource
Management Program, the training
and work training programs
being offered. Information will be
going out to every band in the
Region. Henry Delorme, Director
courses
of Health Task Force identified the
many jobs that are available on the
Task Force. Ken Sparvier talked on
Health Operational Planning and
reviewed the guidelines. Chief Andy
Michael telexed Monique Begin last
to
explain the department's man
arriving at
the allocated capital for education
Chief
government
years and the formula for
every program the Bands take over,
dollars.
The FSI program directors were
invited to' report on program ac
tivities and answer any queries of
terms of a car, travel, salary, etc.
The Bands should be receiving
money equivalent to what the
Department is spending on its
employees! Copies of the Variance
Report were given to the Chiefs.
Ron Pederson gave a report on
Education. The "Awasis" Con
ference was discussed. One of the
main speakers will be one of our
'program operation question
by chiefs.
...
Emile Korchinski, Sask. regional
director for programming was there
the chiefs. There was a general con
census that the communications bet
ween
programs and Northern
area
residents could be better. One
worker who has been working for
one of the programs for the last
,.:
,
FSI
Chief. Mr. McKenzie then
discussed ceiling figures for 0 & M
Capital, and person years in Saskat
chewan. An interesting comment by
,
ed
.
Councillors within the istTiC" I" -.:.j}
Mrs. Alpha Lafond. ,!
:,:
Bert Stuck less gave his repo : A
book containing photos of Housing
Starts within each band along with a
brief summary of. activity was give
to each Chief. Syd Byma informed
the assembly that a selection board
for a WP 2 Child Care Worker position within District Office was held.
The successful candidate is expected
to commence employment on Oc;
own
any
to each-
level
"
by
regarding rejection of Youth
Employment proposals for John
Smith, Beardy's and Muskeg Lake
Bands. Mrs. Sparvier will follow
this up. Care for the elderly people
on reserves and a presentation on a
relevant document to the provincial
..
\,
Ken
seen
to establish the
institution. Indian control of educa
tion is not to be confused with
bookkeeping chores, as can be seen
by the energy and persistance with
which the Meadow Lake chiefs have
persued their goals and objectives.
Chief Sid Fiddler urged school
committee involvement to recifty
..
three years has yet to be
of the chiefs.
14
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
Knight suggested that for
we save
the Government money in
June
was
discussed.
Myrtle Gardypie,
worker, spoke of
within the district.
Chiefs to identify
Health Liaison
some
concerns,
She asked the
funding for the,
upcoming CHR graduation. Chief'.
Ledoux
felt
responsibility
bands.
this
of
should
the
be
the,
respective,
Chief Michael described a pro
tour to Lebret and Marieval
posed
Residential schools scheduled
tober 8th and 9th.
to Oc
�?� :, ,,�ntmunity
:
College reports
allocated for trappers was
discussed; it was noted that the bulk
Of the funding goes to Nut Lake and
two million dollars for
has
the
Kinistino Bands, since they have
registered trappers.
Two new staff members have
been hired by the District Chiefs,
Wallace Eagle as Field Co-ordinator
for the Community College and
Gloria Ledoux as the Saskatoon
District Reporter.
Chief Knight asked for a run
down and responsibilities of District
Representatives. Chief Michael asked that they inform Chiefs of any
new developments and major issues.
Chief Knight extended an invita
tion to a "Grand Opening" of his
store on Muskoday. The date will be
announced sometime in November.
Chief Quewezance stated a mon
thly update of council meetings
would be sent out to the bands.
D
dollars with most of it in education
and social assistance.
Chief Alvin Strongeagle said he
and the forecast did not. Mr. Drum
mond said the ceiling is not the total
dollars that will be allocated, it is
Mr. Keyes understood
that the dollars earmarked old year
funds should be found within the
just
Operator
f.\ .G,ader
withtwelve
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is
a
underway
upgrading course is still in the planping stages.
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.Money
f;'
.
course
candidates enrolled. An
'
.
.
Drummond
explained that the input
is basically the same. "In the opera
tional plan, we are trying to identify
needs and goals and tie in the dollars
with those goals."
Chief Isnana felt the forecast and
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TouchwoodlFile
HillslQu 'Appelle
additional
funding was available.
Mr. Drummond then said the re
quest will be forwarded again in two
or three weeks. He added that the
region has received
an
additional
supplemen
tary funding. However, the region
an
hoped that
budget. Chief Melvin
Isnana
asked
that a copy of Mr. Drummond and
Mr. Keyes correspondence be sent
to the Bands.
Mr. Hilliard McNab commented
that social assistance should be
treated separately like Family
Allowances, a program all its own
and not an Indian Affairs one. Mr.
Paul said there is alot of talk about
this between the Federal and Pro
vincial government. Assistance
would be established on an annual
basis rather than monthly. This
principle is called "Global
Funding" Mr. Paul said that this
type of funding was tried in some
areas and it 'didn't work; in some
it did. He discussed some of
problems associated with global
areas
District
the
by MARTHA IRONSTAR
budgeting.
The meeting then centered. on the
Social Development Workshop
On October 8/1980, the district
Chiefs met at Fort Qu' Appelle to
discuss such topics as the Band
Welfare Administration
Workshop,
Housing, Committee, Family
Workers, Education Workshop,
and the Indian Health Program.
Eleven Chiefs from the surroun
ding Bands in the area were in atten
dance, as well as F.S.I. Executive
Ken
Sparvier, Executive
Aubrey Goforth, Assis
tant Superintendent of Education,
Indian Affairs, Pete McCormick,
Assistant District Superintendent of
Social Development, Indian Af
fairs, John Paul.
The meeting began as District
Representative Art Obey distributed
minutes of the last meeting and in
Secretary
Assistant
troduced the ne:w district reporter
Martha lronstar. A question was
asked about the last meeting
if
there were any new developments
-
regarding supplementary funding.
Mr. Drummond replied that he had
written to Region requesting extra
funding. Mr. Keyes replied that no
operational plan were different, as
operational plan has a ceiling
overall deficit of five million
which
held in June.. Decisions
made to have another
workshop co-ordinated by Lindsay
Cyr and Bill Strongarm. The largest
was
were
problem they have is in finding
funds, as the social demand dollars
have been
Bands.
decentralized
to
the
A motion was made by Chief
Melvin Isnana that representatives
from the province be present at the
social development workshop as he
is having problems with them regar
ding 'social services and jurisdic
tional disputes. The workshop is
scheduled for the end of October or
first part of November. Chiefs and
councillors are welcome to attend.
Chief Roland Crowe commented
on core funding; he felt that monies
received by the councillors was
reimbursement of their expenses
and should not be treated as income
thereby affecting their social
assistance payments. Mr.' Crowe
also asked for clarification on the
difference between an operational
plan and five-year forecast. Mr.
a
He stressed that the
guide.
total needs of hands will be submit-
ted to region
needs are not to be
cut off at ceiling. The allocation will
-
,
be made in March
funds are, received
-
April when
from
head
quarters.
In the housing report, Chief
Roland Crowe said he and Chief
Strongeagle were selected by district,
chiefs to sit on the Housing Com
mittee. They attended a meeting on
housing in which they basically
agreed that "if an operational plan is
to go into effect, it should not only
be recognized by district and region
but headquarters as well. Chief
Crowe said it was agreed at the
meeting that C.M.H.C. is not a
good way to go. He commented
"We do not want to be landlords.
The Department is shirking some of
its duties and also C.M.H.C. does
not know the rights of Indians."
Chief Crowe went on to say that
reserves should not be classified as
urban. There should be only two
categories, rural and remote. The
urban category should be done away
with because the bands are not paid
costs when they pur
chase materials for house. construc
tion. Chief Roland Desjarlais and
Chief McNab supported Chief
Crowe. Chief Crowe then discussed
transportation
r
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C.E.I.C. program. He recommend
ed that the program give the money
Indian Affairs as they would have
a better understanding of the reserve
situation. Hilliard McNab com
mended Chief Crowe and Chief
Strongeagle for the good job they
did in representing the chiefs on the
Housing Committee. He assured
them that all the chiefs are behind
them and will support their recom
mendations. Chief Alvin Strongeagle said that a preliminary paper
about the housing program will be
presented in the beginning of Nov
ember. The report is geared around
C.M.H.C.
The family workers were con
to
gratulated
on
the great
job they did
NOVEMBER, 1980
15
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�in
planning and orgamzmg the
cultural camp held this past summer
at Kenosee Lake, Saskatchewan,
Walter Stonechild presented the
report which included activities at
the camp, the people who organized
it and a list of the children who at
tended. The financial statement was
included in the report as well. It was
also recommended in the report that
the camp be held annually and that
it be expanded each year so more
children will attend. The chiefs sup
ported. the idea that. the family
workers run another camp next
year.
In his Family Workers presenta
tion, Mr. Paul stated that at the pre
sent time, there are six family
workers. He also added that it was
difficult to get funding for six
family workers on their present "B"
budget. Mr. Paul stated he will
entertain any B.C.R. from bands re
questing a family worker if they
George
by ARCHIE KING
POUNDMAKER
Chatsis
Electric, an Indian-owned enter
prise, has been started at the Pound
maker Indian reserve byGeorge and
Annabelle Chats is.
Chatsis, a local resident, is a
bonded electrician with a license to
practice his trade in Saskatchewan.
He has been working as an electri
cian since 1962 and has also in
structed courses. He and his wife
recently moved to Pound maker
from Calgary, Alberta, where they
lived for the past four years.
At the present time they have con
tracts to install new electrical
systems and perform work on
Poundmaker and Little Pine
-
draft concerning medical services.
Mr. Goforth said they had a pro
posal from Health Services, Indian
Affairs. Last January, a resolution
passed by the chiefs of Sask
atchewan referring specifically to
treaty health obligation
Mr. Sparvier revealed that the
frame work for the new health pro
gram will be in place by November
1/1980. Discussion took place
regarding the tripartite component.
It was indicated that Federal and
W{;lr�er�
.
was
'Mary Ann Walker stated that two
education workshops have already
been.held, one in File Hills on
.
October 2,/1980,
Fishing
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the other in
Lake o� October 3/ 1�80.
'A.uqJey Goforth,
"
Assistant to Ex
ecutive' .Secretary Ken Sparvier,
made a' brief presentation on his
pq$itiOn.
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16
He commented that Mr.
has worked hard on the
SASKt\TCHEWAN
INDIAN
family.
Electrical Business
Started At Poundmaker
have none. However he doesn't
know if they can get more next year
ornot. Mr. Paul says he is 99.9070 in
favor of funding the present family
workers for another year on a 16.3
budget. He felt an evaluation would
be. beneficial in that region and
headquarters would know what the
family worker program is about. An
evaluation is presently being done
by Allyn Kohm of Indian Affairs.
Mr. Paul stated that the evaluation
would contain a job description for
the family workers so the bands will
know what to expect of them. Chief
Strongeagle said that the depart
ment should prepare guidelines for
the family workers job description
and then each band could add or
delete from it as they see fit. Mr.
Paul assured the chiefs that the
department was in favor of the
family worker program and would
eventually like to see it expanded.
Shirley Bellegarde, family worker
for' Little Black Bear Band and
Agathe Cyr, family worker for Pas
qua Band, represented the Family
at the meeting.
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and Annabelle Chatsis with
provincial
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governments have
discussed the proposal and a deci
sion has been reached before Indian
reserves. Chatsis hopes to expand
his service to the other reserves in
the district. The business employs
one journeyman and
hopes to ac
.
quire
apprentices in
the near
Chatsis attends to
bookkeeping and secretarial duties.
After reviewing past electricial
work done on Indian reserves, there
is a definite need to provide better
electricial services, said Chatsis.
George and Annabelle have two
children, Davina aged 5 and Patrick
age 3.
two
future.
Mrs.
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According to Chatsis, wherever
the work is, he will be there with his
mobile unit, ready for any job.
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Sparvier feels that if the deadline
date could be delayed a month a
counter-proposal could be. ready by
that time. Mr. Goforth added that
the Health aspect of the proposal
ties in with the district operational
plan, and the Yorkton and Meadow
Lake areas have already rejected the
time frames set out. The chiefs car
ried out the. motion to reject the
time frame of November 1/1980.
The next District Chiefs meeting
is scheduled for November 121 1980
at Fort Qu' Appelle, Saskatchewan.
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Hannah Kingfisher; Elder Hilliari Iyahsoo; Doug Cuthand, President of SINOO Developments Ltd.; Chief Andy
Michael, cutting the ribbon; Sol Sanderson, Chief of Federation of Saskatchewan Indians; and Elder Veronique Gam
ble.
Beardy's Hosts Official Opening
Of SINCO
by Gloria
Building Supplies
Ledoux
Friday, October 3rd saw the of
opening of SINCo Building
Supplies located on Beardy's
Reserve. Opening prayers were said
by Senator Hannah Kingfisher.
Co Building Supplies a reality.
SINCo Developments Ltd. 's
General Manager, Pat Woods ex
plained that the supplies depot of
fering top quality material at com
Chief Solomon Sanderson of the
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians
followed with a welcoming address
to the visitors and band members,
stating this was just one step for
ward in regaining our right to
economic development.
Following Chief Sanderson's ad
petitive prices, represents only
of a number of companies owned by
SINCo. Tentative plans are to sell to
the Indian housing market and to
the general construction market. He
concluded by congratulating Chief
Andy Michael and his staff for their
dress, President of SINCo Develop
ment, Doug Cuthand elaborated on
SINCo's future plans. Piapot Band
has put in its request for a similar
project. Long term plans include
Representative Dick Forer from
Special ARDA read a Telex from
Minister Pierre Debonnet expressing
his congratulations and best wishes.
Unfortunately there was no
representation from Indian Affairs.
Mr. Don Bendig, Department of
Northern Saskatchewan, spoke on
behalf of Jerry Hammersmith, who
ficial
building railroad ties for nation
wide distribution.
Chief of Beardy's Band, Andy,
Michael added his welcome to the
visitors. He' expressed his thanks to
the F .S.1. Executive and to his Band
staff for their input in making SIN-
Mayor
of Duck Lake, Alex Barabo,
also present.
Gerald Gamble, Manager for
SINCo Building Supplies did a fine
was
of acting as Master of
Ceremonies.
SINCo Building Supplies was
built through an agreement between
job
one
endeavors.
to attend due to a
to 'attend a
commitment
previous
similar opening in Deschambault.
was
unable
SINCo and the Chief and Council
of the Beardy's Band. All business is
conducted through the Saskatoon
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office.
SINCo
handles
bulk
materials, housing packages and
,blueprints; the company can also
design any size building such as a
Band
office,
leases
trucks to transport
The
arena,
company
SINCo
etc.
supplies.
generates
many
employment opportunities for In
dian people besides providing sup
plies, services and profits to Bands.
A lovely buffet style luncheon
and refreshments concluded
afternoon ceremony.
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August 18-24/1980
This
summer, for the very first
The festival's first performance
held at Saskatoon's Indian &
Metis Friendship Centre on the
time, the Saskatchewan people had
was
the opportunity' to see approximate
ly 90 dancers and singers composed.
of Indian and Inuit tribes from
Canada and one tribe from
the United States.
t enovreve
After months of anxietY�5lp.P:rall·p"
ticipation, it seemed that the Cana
dian Indian Music Festival was not a n
dian Indian Music Festival wa
reality, heralded by the arrival ,of
the Inuits of the Northwest Ter
across
.
awed
brothers and
sisters from the north stepped off
the plane. We really weren't too
sure as to how to greet these
people;
were
as
our
,
toon!
We
realize that their
to consist of
various dramatizations of for exam
of the seal, the im
ple, the
itations of a polar bear stalking prey
and the Inuit courtship dance.
After the arrival of the Inuits, the
rest of the weekend was pretty hectic
with the arrival of the other tribes at
various times at the airport.
As we greeted each group, we
found that they each had the same
reserved humble attitude that is so
much a part of our Indian culture.
mripica,te
thei�
however, this feeling of apprehen
sion was temporary. With their
cheery smiles and their out going
personalities, we were soon convers
ing like old friends. Still clothed in
the attire prominent in the north, it
was obvious to both parties that
some necessary changes had to be
made since Saskatchewan's summer
heat was at .its peak that day. The
Inuits took everything in stride and
requested immediate information
on the shopping facilities of Saska
.
afternoon of August 18. The even
ing performance at the Centennial
Auditorium was opened by the Inuit
TIP-roat Singers of Northern Quebec.
Thesetwo ladies appeared on stage
in th ir traditional regalia made en
tirely of various arctic animal skins.
Although they were unable to com
in English, it was very easy
to
interpret their sense of humor in
actions throughout all their
performances. Needless to say, a
sense of humor is one thing all In
dian people seem to maintain
regardless of circumstances.
Considering the fact that each
group was given a 15 minute time
limit, on stage, and that the entire
.
performance progressed without. a
script, the shows were successful in
t
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meeting
the theme and
objectives/of
'the Music Festival. This was mainly
due to our most capable <and
outspoken M.C., Ivan McNab.
August 19 was our first day on the
road with the S.T.C. bus and the
first stop was the Red Pheasant
Reserve where the performers were
hosted royally by the Chief and
Council and the many band
members who came to extend their
warmth and hospitality in many
ways. In return, each group gave
a
small segment of the evening perfor
mance to the people in attendance.
That evening, at the North Bat
tleford Comprehensive High
School, the festival entertained a
full house very well represented by
the nine Indian reserves in the
district. An astounding perfor
mance was put on here
by Saskat
chewan's own: the Saskatchewan
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were soon to
unique dances
were
skinning
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
Bill Brittain
Festival.
performing
the
hoop dance
as
part of the Muster> OJ
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traditional and fancy
dances, .the shake and the
sneak-up dance and the highlight of
this performance, the hoop' dance
by Bill Brittain.
An afternoon performance, on
August 20, was held at the Sturgeon
Lake Reserve and the evening per
grass
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formance was held at the Carlton
High School in Prince Albert.
Here again, our Indian people
made up the majority in the au
dience and were captivated by the
lone singer of the Haida group,
Lenore Heal.
Her tremendous
voice, with the aid of a drum,',
echoed the traditional songs of these
totem pole people. Her group, at
tired in red and black button capes,
portrayed their cultural dances with
various wooden masks and head
dresses. For a plains Indian to see
these mountain people perform
their unique songs and dances, one
could see the sharp contrast between
the two cultures, but the beat of
their drum made them no different
from any other Indian culture.
With only one performance at La
Ronge on August 21, the one group
that was well received was the San
Juan Pueblo Dancers from San
Juan, New Mexico. This group con
sists of young people because one of
the objectives of the Pueblos is to
encourage their youth to participate
and get involved in various cultural
activities. The regalia of these peo
ple is very unique in that everything
they wear is hand-made. This tradi
tional regalia was very noticeable in
the Buffalo Dance where the male
dancers wore authentic heads. In the
ladies' Feather Dance, the ladies
wore mini-bustles made entirely of
eagle feathers. This group added in
ternational flavor to the festival and
was favoured by youth throughout
the province.
To break away from our hectic
schedule, the performers were
hosted by the Province to a banquet
at the La Ronge Motor Inn. Robert
Yew, as the M.C. for the banquet,
introduced the special guests at the
banquet. The guest speaker, Mrs.
Isabelle McNab. touched everyone's
heart with her powerful speech on
traditions of yesterday and today.
Plaques of appreciation were also
given out to each group from the
Canadian Indian Music Festival
Committee.
.
Alicia
Tulluaga
ualik performing
Inuit regalia.
and Lucie Amar
in their traditional
.
The evening concluded with· a
dance at the Churchill School where
everyone was able to unwind to the
music of the Lawrence J oesph
Band. Special thanks go to the La
Ronge Committee responsible for
the day's activities.
The next, day, A' gust 22, a stop
over was made at' the James Smith
Reserve, where a delicious dinner
was waiting for the performers. A
few of the groups presented their
songs and dances to the people in at
tendance in appreciation of the
hospitality shown to them.
That evening,. a major perfor-.
mance was staged at the Yorkton Indian Agricultural and Cultural Fair.
During our tour, many
pected but pleasant incidents
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unex
occur
red but the most memorable was initiated' by the Iroquois' of Six Na
tions. Although unable' to do any
stage, they
the'
Ceremony. 'To
religious ceremonies
carried out
a
on
small segment of
Name. Giving
everyone's surprise, they honoured
BiRsBYilhiin,
Co-ordinator of die
festival; with a very appropriate!'
name, "Toakwa" meaning "The
Dancer". This name is to be of
ficially bestowed on Bill in the very
near future, at which time he will be
travelling to Ontario' to attend the
complete religious ceremony.
On the morning of August 23, the
was treated to a breakfast
with Saskatchewan's own Buffy Ste.
Marie. This was indeed a surprise!
She warmed the hearts of everyone
with some of her songs and her
words of encouragement and sup
group
Bill
Brittain
speaker, Mrs.
congratulates
guest
Isabelle McNabb.
port of cultural gatherings such
this.
The late afternoon
was
held
at
as
performance
Kinookemow
Beach
where the weather was not too
operative but the performers,
co
as
usual, took it in stride and did their
best.
Later that
afternoon, an outdoor
by the Saskat
chewan Indian Federated College
prior to the evening performance.
This last performance was held at
the University of Regina Education
barbeque
Simon Bennet displaying the Inuit
Bear Dance.
was hosted
Auditorium.
The one group whose songs and
dances are the most similar to those
practised in this area is the Great
Lake Dancers. They have a Friend
ship Dance which is very similar to
our Owl Dance. One dance that is
very different and one you don't see
around these parts is the Snake
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Dance which tells of the life cycle 0
the snake. The regalia worn by these
people is also very similar to the
regalia
worn
by
our
own
people
here. This group of dancers is from
the Potawattamil Odawa tribe from
Southern Ontario.
Following the performance, the
performers were treated to a recep
tion in the University cafeteria
where everyone had a chance to talk
and mingle with the Federated Col
lege staff. The evenings accomoda
tions were provided to the per
formers by the University of
Regina.
Alicia Tulluaga, a cheerful Inuit
Throat Singer from Northern
Quebec.
This last evening was a very emo
tional time for all the groups
because they realized that this was
to be the last time they would perform together.
Looking back at the whole week
and thinking about all the things we
had done together, we realized that
"Indian Nations Celebrating In
Unity" had, in fact, become a reali
ty. We didn't know how much until
the individual groups started leaving
for their homes and their loved
.
ones.
Mary Ann Sokwaypnace, in her
poem, best summarized
feelings.
Bill Brittain
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
comments to the audience.
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of New Mexico performing the Buf:
falo Dance.
Beatrice
Brittain
and
Andrew
Garcia-friendship
newly-found.
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Riley of the National Indiang- .�.; ;
Brotherhood, Harry Daniels of the
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Native Council of Canada and Eric
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Tagoona of the Inuit Committee on
National Issues will be setting up
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NATIVE OWNED
TRUST COMPANY IN CANADA
THE FIRST
The first native owned trust
pany in Canada will
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the Peace Hill Trust Company with
initial capital of between $7
$10
million. Offices are proposed for
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open its
doors to the public, October 24, in
Hobbema, Alberta, situated 80
kilometers south of Edmonton.
The Samson Band has established
Calgary
and Edmonton next spring.
Samson, Band received $53 million
in oil revenues last year.
Although the company is profit
orientated, it will look to "ac
comodate the special needs of In
dian people,"
according to com
pany President Bob Roddick.
Caillng
PATRIATION RESOLUTION
HEAVILY BIASED TO OTTAWA
DNS in
'La Ronge
Lome Nystrom, NDP member
from Saskatchewan was dissecting
some clauses from the constitutional
patriation resolution recently during
reading in the House.
Our new toll free
number will save
the first
Under-section 42, said Nystrom,
"The government of Canada has
the power to go against the wishes
of all legislatures and all provincial
parties of this country. Find appeal
you money,
,
Residents of
Saskatchewan from
Saskatoon north can
now call the La Ronge
offices of the
"'O.�partment of
Northern
.Saskatchewan
directly in
on a
toll free number.
The new number is
for your conven ience.
Please feel free to use
it for DNS business
calls.
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'112-800-772-4060
[La Range residents:
425-4222]
call
Northern
Saskatchewan
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SASKATCHEWA,N
INDIAN
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a referendum where it
controls the timing, the money, the
funding proposals and the wording
of the question, In other words, it
sets the rules. It is loaded dice."
"Can a referendum' be held on
Article 24 of the proposed Canada
Act?" Doug Gableman, Nystrom's
assistant was asked October 30, in a
telephone interview. Protection of
treaty rights hinge on this article in
the proposed constitution.
Yes, the government would have
the power to hold a referendum to
lift the protection of treaty rights,
according to Gableman.
In a referendum vote on the pro
tection of treaty rights, which way
would public opinion go?
NATIONAL INDIAN LEADERS
TO FLY TO LONDON
Leaders from the three Canadian
national native organizations plan
to fly to London to denounce Prime
Minister Pierre Trudeau's constitu
tional resolution and lobby for sup
port, November 4.
three separate offices in London to
lobby British parliamentarians.
Riley will be the only one fighting
for treaty rights while the other two
leaders will be forced to rely on
aboriginal rights. Daniels will be
representing one million Metis and
non-status Indians.
British MP Bruce George has
planned a joint news conference
before parliamentarians to clarify
the native situation.
CONSTITUTION PATRIATION
VS ECONOMIC SAFETY
Political wrangling over the con
stitution is imperilling the economic
safety Of Canadians, according to
H.E. Wyatt, vice chairman arid
director of the Royal Bank of
Canada.
Wyatt said governments should
be focussing more on the country's
'genuine' economic problems rather
than using the debate on patriation
to downplay the severe difficulties
confronting them.
"While the constitution is un
doubtly important, the economic
situation deserves much more
priority," he said.
BLEAK UNEMPLOYMENT AND
INFLATION PICTURE FOR
'80s.
David Slater, chairman of the
Economic Council of Canada
painted a very bleak picture of
unemployment and inflation for the
1980's in a recent speech.
The inflation rate is hovering
around 10 percent but will roll back
to about 9 percent by the mid
decade. The unemployment rate is
around 8 percent but will drop back
slowly to 6.5 percent by 1985. Wage
bargaining resulting in maintenance
of incomes could result in a higher
inflation rate next year.
Statistics for ethnic minorities far
outstrip those of the dominant
society. A conservative figure for
unemployment on reserves is 40-75
percent, according to FSI documen
tation. The resulting human cost
factor in diminished self confidence
and family breakdowns is stagger
ing. Yet, the dollars allotted for
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g'llarris is not rising proportionately
or
to: the inflation
rate
the
unemployment situation on
reserves. Development works best
comlng from within.
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by Les Ferguson and Deb Hauer
NOEL STARBLANKET FOR
ASSISTANT
QEPUTY MINISTER?
,
Noel Starblanket, former presi
dent of the National Indian
Brotherhood may become the first
Indian Assistant Deputy Minister of
Indian Affairs in Canadian history.
Starblanket said he was asked to
consider that position in August. It
would mark the first Indian political
appointment within the department
higher than director general.
Three native people now hold'
director-general posts in Canada
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club executive for the new 4-H year is:
President: Marlene Nippi
Vice-President:
CHAGONESS 4-H
ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT
CAR RE�TAL COLLISION'
INSURANCE?
The standard collision deductible
you buy through the car rental agen
cies whereby you agree to pay $4 -$6
daily to reduce collision damages to
a maximum of $50 from the usual
$250 $500 is not car insurance.
� The
deductible amount is the
responsibility of the agency. They
buy insurance to cover claims over
$500 and pass the other potential ex
pense to the customer in front of the
counter. The company then puts
this quasi-insurance of $4 $6 into a
fund from which it draws to pay for
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Games and relays for the club
members started the Chagoness 4-H
Club Achievement Night. Sandwiches
and cake
RitaLumberjack
Secretary: Lois Thomas
Treasurer: Rex Lumberjack
Reporter: Mervin Neapetung
then served for supper.
Macrame and art, club members project
work, were on display. Babysitting and
disco dancing were also completed as
4-H projects. At 7:30 the meeting was
called to order by the repeating of the
4-H pledge. Certificates were presented
to the 4-H members and leaders. The
were
The twelve men members were in
itiated into the 4-H club by coming in
costume
.).
4- H Achievement
The B.C. and Ontario provincial
superintendents of insurance are
taking up this matter for new
legislation for two basic reasons; the
The 4-H club at
cost to the customer and the lack of
disclosure of this information.
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picking
up
Saskatchewan people placed In
dian people in third place for the
dubious distinction of having harm
ed the country in some way.
According to a recent study by the
University of Saskatchewan, 26.8
percent' of the province's population
believe East Indians have harmed
Canada and 10 percent indicated the
Chinese have hurt the country. In
dian people were slightly below the
Chinese.
G.F. Basran, professor of the
University's sociology department
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Night.
Sweetgrass
reserve
active during the summer months.
The members did some cooking and
planted a garden near the band office.
Summer activities were an afternoon in
the park in North Battleford. Five 4-H'
members participated in the Celebrate
Saskatchewan Fun Run held also in
North Battleford.
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RACISM IN SASKATCHEWAN
'�aby
was
cited media distortion of facts and
educational Institutlons sometimes
classifying' minority groups under
social problems as contributions to
racist beliefs.
What about children
parents' attitudes?
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( a hockey player,
A dance then ended the successful
HALT TO ALCOHOL BLOOD
SAMPLES IN SASKATCHEWAN
BEARDY'S' 4-8 CLUB
Saskatchewan physicians have
decided that the practice of taking
blood samples to determine the
alcohol level for police should come
Volunteer 4-H leaders are Myrtle
Gardippy, Vickie' Greyeyes, and
Hilliard Gardippy, Recreation Director.
Interest lies in cooking and woodwork
projects.
to
a
screeching halt,
to
protect
themselves against civil suits.
The Saskatchewan Medical
Association decided Section 25 (2)
of the Criminal Code was insuffi
cent protection in the face of legal
action threats for charges of assault
(poking needles into a person's arm)
Federal Justice Minister Jean
Chretien disagrees.
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A 4-H club has been organized with
both beef and crafts projects. A,
meeting of interested people was held
September 23. The crafts group will be
,
meeting
weekly
with
about
2S
members. At the time of writing, the
beef club is
being planned. Several
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assistance.
volunteered
WATERHEN
their
LAKE
The Waterhen Lake 4-H club has
decided to reorganize again this fall. A
meeting of the 4-H leaders was held at
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on October 2. Crafts, com
munications, cooking, knitting,
crocheting, beading, carpentry,
the school
FISHING LAKE
macrame, home
4-H club is scheduled for the
nursing, and ceramics
will be offered this fall. Each 4-H pro
ject group will meet weekly for six to
eight weeks, finishing up before
Christmas. Most project groups have
two project leaders, (one who is ex
perienced and one who is a leader for
the first time).
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Council (the youth group on the
reserve) is interested in taking the out
doorsman, Indian crafts, cooking, sew
ing and knitting 4-H projects. The club,
which has 40-50 members, raised $400
during a bingo in September. A fowl
supper is planned for Thanksgiving.
Fishing Lake
evening of
October 20th. The club executive will
be elected at this meeting.
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The young group will be reorganiz
ing this fall on October 23, with the
help of Denise and Nora Thomas. Hope
everything will get off to a good start.
SHOAL LAKE
The Patuanak 4-H club is now
reorganizing and planning to start in
late November. On October 10th, a
4-H turkey shoot took place, (no
turkeys are not shot; you shoot at
targets and win the turkeys!).
Some
Tkachyk and Rita
leading crafts and
'Donna
Schulte,
SAULTEAUX
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made to Fred Moccasin,
Recreation Director, on September 26.
A visit
was
knitting projects, this year. A rummage
sale and 4-H festival are fund-raising
ideas for the fall.
Larry Asapace,
Education
Co
ordinator for the reserve, set up 4-H
school visits with Les Ferguson, 4-H
staff, at Raymore and Quinton schools.
Further meetings are planned with the
idea of reorganizing the 4-H club.
Visits have also been made to Wit
RED EARTH
chekin, Big River and Sandy Lake
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Reserves.
Farm Talk
by Art Irvine
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events at a
4-H staff person; Deb Hauer met
with interested people at the Pound
maker Band office. A questionnaire to
be given to the young people by the
school bus drivers, will ask the youth if
they wish to join 4-H and will ask the
parents if they are interested in helping.
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The project possibilities
and crafts.
are
crocheting
A 4-H information meeting was held
Friday, October 3 at the Canoe Lake
on
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School. Grades 6, 8, and 9 learned
what the 4-H's stand for and more
about the Indian 4-H program. After
wards, interested adults in the com
munity
met to
discuss what
leader does and how to start
particular. place.
combination
of
sunlight,
temperature and precipitation that
has earned it a reputation as being
one of the great wheat growing
of
the
world.
Our
precipitation usually occurs when
the crops require it most, leaving
sunny, dry weather for harvesting
operations.
The climate of the past helped
form our soils. The present climate
determines the types and varieties of
which
crops
should
be
grown.
4-H
Drought, rain, frost, wind, light,
4- H
heat and other weather factors,
influence the method and success of
farming operations. It is necessary
to adjust to blizzards, bitter cold,
intensive heat and other variables.
STANDING BUFFALO
Howard Goodwill, the Recreation
Director of the Standing Buffalo reserve
phoned to report that the Dakota Youth
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planned.
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a
club. Crafts, beading, cooking and
firearm safety are the projects that are
f
the
Weather is a resource. Light, heat
and precipitation are necessary to
soils
make
our
productive.
a
receives
Saskatchewan
areas
CANOE LAKE
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is
atmospheric events taking place at a
specific hour or on a particular day.
Climate is the accumulated weather
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possible project areas in
cluded firearm safety, cooking, and'
photography.
reserve.
POORMAN
The 4-H club at Shoal Lake will be
reorganized soon. Len Kander, Heather
Brenda Gallander and Chris Mac-
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A reorganization of the
Wilkinson will be
PELICAN LAKE
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There is 4-H interest on the part of
those involved in education on the
The'
depends
the
success
agriculture
ability to cope with
Breeding adaptable
on our
climate.
crops,
of
conservation
practices,
insulation
determining
requirements, developing heating
systems, and many other factors are
of concern to the farmer.
Weather has a profound effect on
production. Optimum
productivity depends on the right
combination of light, heat and
crop
'
moisture.
Sunlight
the
warms
soil
and
promotes germination. Plants which
have plenty of light tend to develop
short, strong stems and well
leaves. Shaded plants
tend to have weak stems and poorly
developed leaves. The response to
light is related to temperature and
factors.
other
There are also
developed
differences in plants.
The effects of temperature on
growth are varied. Some plants
to
or
low
high
temperatures, others do not. There
is a restricted temperature range
over which growth and development
can occur. Growth is fastest within a
certain optimum temperature range.
Variations in temperature are also
respond
important.
Growing Degree-Days, sometimes
called
"heat
of
accumulations
units"
daily
temperatures above
a
mean
are
air
certain base
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likely to mature
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often used to
operations. Crops such
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wheat also respond to day length,
the longer the day-the greater the
growth and figures should be
as
adjusted accordingly.
Base temperatures are the lowest.
values for which substantial growth
occurs. The base temperature for
spring wheat and many horticultural
crops is 5.5 degrees Celsius (42
degrees Fahrenheit).
Average daily temperatures are
calculated by subtracting the day's
low temperature from the day's high
temperature and subtracting by two.
5.5 from the average
temperature in degrees Celsius to
estimate the approximate growing
degree-days, or heat units, for that
Subtract
day.
Spring wheat requires the
following growing degree-day;
Sown to headed'
483
Headed to ripe
491
Sheila Isibister from Sandy Lake
a
Reserve, won the first prize
for the best
garden rototiller
Total
974
garden. She had
These figures are approximations
only, varying with location, variety
and other factors.
The temperature where freezing
injury occurs, varies with the type of
plant, state of maturity, and other
factors.
The
variability of
temperatures at different ground
levels makes exact measurements
difficult.
Meteorological
measurements are made four feet
above ground level. Temperatures
of 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees
Fahrenheit)
are
accepted
as
freezing
temperatures. Actual ground level
temperatures, may be lower.
Freezing of plants on the ground has
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a
very
large garden
are
farmers
'Sas k at chewan
concerned with. Evaporation is the
main output. During the average
growing season, 7 inches to 11
inches of rainfall occurs, depending
on location. Evaporation during the
growing season often exceeds 12
inches. Storage of rain and snow
water from the
is, therefore,
non-growing season
important.
very
in moisture holding
capacity. Clay textured soils hold
more water for longer periods than
sandy textured soils and are more
Soils
vary
productive. They
subject to erosion.
Annual
are
also
less
occurred when temperatures at the 4
foot level were 4.5 degrees Celsius
approximately
25
(40 degrees Fahrenheit).
southwest
55
The duration of the freeze period
is important. Short duration 'frosts
may not damage crops. All night
northeast. The amount of snow
which enters the soil is largely
dependent on the amount and
frosts at the same temperatures
could prove disastrous. The rates
temperatures drop or rise is
significant. Long periods of near
freezing temperatures harden plants
melting rate of the snow. A slow,
prolonged thaw is desireable. Snow
cover helps prevent the soil from
drying and reduces soil erosion.
damage. Cold air follows
drainage patterns and
accumulates in hollows. This is
where frost damage is more severe.
to frost
natural
Rainfall
primary
and
snowfall
moisture
inputs
are
the
which
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snowfall
to
varies from
inches in the
inches in the
Weather is one of many factors
Saskatchewan farmers have to deal
with, and one of the most
fascinating. Like any subject, the
it, the more
at turning
become
proficient you
0
knowledge to your advantage.
more
you
study
and
grew
potatoes,
corn,
cum
cumbers, beets, lettuce, radishes
and raspberries. Not only does she
weed and take care of her garden,
but she puts up most of the
vegetables.
Potatoes, carrots, and onions are
a root cellar under the
house. They stay nice and firm well
into June, when they are used up.
stored in
Carrots, peas, onions, corn,
yellow and green beans are blanched
(boiled a couple .of minutes), put in
plastic bags and stored in her two
freezers ..
Sheila also cans and pickles a lot,
too. This year she put up pickled
yellow and green beans, pickled
beets, pickled onion and cum
cumber, bread and butter pickles,
'dill pickles, mustard pickles, canned
raspberries, peaches, pears and
plums.
It seems like a lot of work, but,
says Sheila "When you have to buy
all your vegetables, you'll sure see
the difference. It saves a lot of
money, and tastes better too. Also
the vegetables are there whenever
you need them. It's
so
handy."
from
Sturgeon
Douglas Ermine,
Lake, won second prize for the best
garden. He also grows a real variety
of vegetables, as well as planting
lots of trees around .his garden.
Special mention goes to Jones and
Theresa Starblanket of Sandy Lake
Reserve, and Mr. & Mrs. Peter VanNOVEMBER, 1980
25
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�also of Sandy Lake Reserve, for
excellent gardens.
Besides the Best Garden, there
was the Potato Garden and Begin
ner's Garden categories.
First prize in the Potato Garden
category went to Mr. Hubert Long
John and Mrs. Eugene (Velma)
dal,
LongJohn of Sturgeon Lake
Reserve. They shared a garden space
on a hill overlooking the lake.
Mr. & Mrs. George lim of Witchekan Lake Reserve won second
prize in the Potato Garden category.
This is the first year they ever had a
garden!
Lester Ledoux of Wahpeton
Reserve won first prize in the Begin
ner's Garden category (for people
who grew their first garden-in 1980).
.
.
He thinks "farm size" because his
must have covered an acre!
Eunice Merasty of Little Red
Reserve won second prize in the
garden
Beginner's category. She had
a
lot
of work this summer because she us
ed the edge of a field, and had to
weed out the wheat as well as weeds.
The Don Nielson 4-H club at the
Prince Albert Student Residence
received special recognition for a
good 4-H garden. Certificates were
presented to each 4-H member dur
ing their Achievement Day
ceremonies.
The gardens were all judged bet
ween August 20
22, by certified
garden judge and professional
Just
nurseryman, Allan Daku.
under 60 gardens were entered in the
competition. They were from
Chitek (Pelican) Lake, Little Red
River, James Smith, Shoal Lake.
Red Earth, Witchekan Lake, Sandy
Lake, Sturgeon Lake, and
Another
Wahpeton.
thirty
gardeners were visited but felt they
had a poor year with the gardens
that they had planted. Everyone in
the garden competition had time to
talk with the judge about their own
garden problems, and discuss ideas
for next year. The most common
questions were about vegetable
diseases, the quality of garden soil,
naming trees, shrubs, and flowers
planted around the house, and lawn
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problems.
Many gardeners asked if there
were a lot of other gardens in the
district. After the garden 'competi
tion, it's plain that there ARE a lot
of gardens, and GOOD ones too! So
good luck with your next year's
0
garden!
26
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
Viewpoint
by Art Irvine
Health is tlie mental and physical
well-being of a individual.' Health
involves love, happiness, attitudes,
food, exercise, rest, and freedom
from farmful tension. Individuals
without health are in serious
trouble. Healthy individuals more
easily' face and conquer lifes
.'
interested, loving life and staying
healthy.
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Positive attitudes
..
,
slip
away.
"Dear World" a book written by
youth from various countries of the
world, considers love to be one of
the most important needs for mental
.
well-being. In many ways none are
more intelligent than youth before
they learn such things as hate, bias,
prejudice and greed.
Love is the feeling of benevolence
and 'brotherhood that people should
have for each other. Love is caring
and having somene care about you.
Love is a strong liking for, or
interest in someone or something.
..
Many claim they cannot begin the
day without it. Many claim they
cannot get to sleep because of its
effect, and take sleeping pills in
counteraction. Many add the use of
aspirins, alcohol, nieotine, and
other drugs, stimulents, depressants
and crap foods, explaining that uses
Love is what the world is all about.
People care about those who are
eager to learn every day of their life.
People care about those they
learn something from. People
can
care
about those who build their health.
People care about those who try.
People care about those, who care
about themselves.
Love and care are not restricted to
people. There are many other living
creatures and many other things in
this world to love and care about.
The world is full of interesting
treasures for those that will look for
them. Love is within everyones
reach, find love and eherish it.
Happiness is important to mental
well-being. Happiness is a feeling of
pleasure, joy and contentment.
comes
from
Happiness
achievement. It comes froni doing
your best, even when you 'have not
achieved. It comes from the joy of
caring about othe .81, �nfl having
them care about you.
I�).coW"�s from
walking through the forest and
across the meadows. ··it comes from
watching young animals at play. It
comes from watching a beautiful
sunset, and listening to birds sing.
Happiness
comes'
from;
being
essential-in
believe you can do it, if you expect
to achieve. You must care about
yourself, if you expect others to care
about you. You must care, if you
expect to reach chosen goals.
The better the food you eat, the
better you perform in everything
you do. This statement is true, and
is one of the most important
statements you will ever hear 'or
learn. Say it over and over for the
rest of your life, and believe it. If
you do, it will change your life
Most adults head for the drug
caffeine in the form of coffee or tea
the first thing every morning and
continue its use throughout the day.
Caffeine stimulants the heart and
central nervous system.
challenges.
It is difficult, if not impossible, to
achieve desired goals without a
healthy mind and body. Treasure
your health. Don't let it
are
achieving men tal well-being.
Irrepressible confidence facilitates
successful performance. You must
of these devices in moderation are
not harmful. This is a questionable
recommendation.
The, problem is
usually some combination of'
improper food, faulty exercise and
needless
tension.
professional advice
Even
can
so
called
be, faulty.
Users
of alcohol and drugs, are
reluctant to admit they are wrong
Cigarettes contain the poisonous
alkaloid nicotine found in tobacco
leaves. Nicotine is an insecticide
which is extracted. as a colorless,
oily, acrid liquid from tobacco
leaves. Many individuals claim that
human use of this insecticide, in
moderation, is not harmful. Judge
the logic of this statement for
.
.
yourself.
Observe the world around you
before consuming alcohol.. Every
newspaper is filled with results of its
use.
People are easily hooked on the
of alcohol, drugs, stimulents
and depressants, when they are
use
.
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The
best
preventative is to ensure they are not
easily accessible and use your own
good common sense before using
�
them in any form or manner.
Whole grain bread, cerals, milk,
'meat, cheese, eggs, fresh fruit, and
vegetables are more logical choices
than crap foods. The better the food
you eat, the better you perform in
everything you do. Remember that
and performance will accelerate.
participate in
proper and adequate exercise
programs, tackle everything with
more zest. This is another way of
stating' that exercise improves
performance. Good food and
exercise is a dynamic combination.
Try it.
Eat good food, don't overeat,
Individuals
exercise, and
who
you should have
You
no
put
weight problems.
weight on, or take it off, any part of
the body. Shape your body the way
can
want it. It takes time and
definite course of action to
accumulate a large stomach. It takes
you
definite course of action
The
a slim waistline.
choice is up to the individual.
When individuals do not receive
proper rest, performance suffers.
Good food, exercise and rest are
important in building a strong
time and
to
presented the counsellors at the
workshop with information regar
ding the Indian Health Care and In
a
develop
dian Social Services and Communi
ty Services. In this presentation, he
mentioned that alcohol is recogniz
ed as a health problem, so all
alcohol programs have to be tied in
with the Health Care and Social Ser
vices and Community Services Pro
healthy body.
Learn to relax and
Individuals should
working hours in such
enjoy life.
plan non
a
way that
zrams.
they avoid harmful tension. Most
people work less than 40 of their 168
hour week, but they should still
work to the greatest possible extent
at what they enjoy.
Happiness
relieves tension, so act accordingly.
Exercise releases tension, so exercise
regularly. Decide each morning to
have an enjoyable day. This is half
Although
vices
National
Native
Alcohol
Program project staff held a
workshop at Fort San October 6-17
and October 27
November 7.
-
of
counsellors
Because
the
number
of
this
attending
workshop, they split it into two ses
the present obstacles and
confusion present in these programs
today. With this in mind, the
remove
Federation and District Chiefs came
an Indian Health and Social
up with
Services submission at Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan in April, 1980 at the
the battle.
Health is the mental and physical
well-being of an individual. It is to
Chiefs General. Policy Conference.
The F.S.1. was given a mandate to
act on behalf of the Chiefs to get the
Health program in place. Ken Spar
precious to deliberately destroy
through carelessness and neglect.
Stay healthy and enjoy life to its
F.S.I. Executive member,
holds the portfolio of Health. Ac
tion was initiated.
vier,
fullest.
They succeeded in getting the In
dian Health Care and Social Ser
vices in motion. They also formed a
Health and Social Services Task
Force policy council. Presently, the
policy council consists of two chiefs
from each district. They held their
sions. Another session is to be held
after December 2nd, 1980, which
will also be held in two segments.
During this workshop the
and 26, 1980. Ms. Delmont inform
ed the counsellors that Ottawa has
not given them any guidelines regar
ding proposals, only stating that if
work
"A profile of alcohol" with D.
Morgan of the Commission. F .S.1.
Executive member Ken Sparvier at
tended the workshop that· after
noon. Also the "Family aspects of
alcohol" were discussed by Joan
also
attend, as this type of
workshop would be of great benefit
to the
program.
Irene
Delmont, Alcohol Consul
for the N.N.A.A.P. also at
tended the workshop. She discussed
proposals for the next fiscal year
tant
with the counsellors, as well as pro
moting the co-ordinators meeting
which will be held at Saskatoon's
King George Hotel on November 25
"go ahead"
were
given
on
Henry Delorme, Director
Services; Andrew
King, Co-ordinator of Health;
Delores McLeod, Co-ordinator
Social Services; Dave Acoose, Ad
visory Consultant.
These people are presently gather
ing information from all levels of
governments, hospitals, etc .• They
are also looking
for information
from each reserve relating to
Health, Social Services and Com
munity Services.
In closing, Mr. Delorme stated,
"Keep up the good work; by pulling
together we will be back to the
proud nation that our forefathers
started. Because who knows best;
but us Indian people, what should
happen in our reserves, and how
are:
Health & Social
aspects of alcohol" with Dr. Cohen,
Lavallee. Walter Currie of the
Gabriel Dumont Institute in Regina
attended the workshop in the after
noon.
Community Services was
another topic discussed at the
workshop with Mr. Wilfred Dieter
of the Peepeekisis reserve.
Mr. Henry Delorme, Director of
the Health and Social Task Force,
October 2nd and 3,
time, they
Members of the Health and Social
Services Task Force Policy Council
next year.
the N.N .A.A.P. hopes to have
future workshops which the Indian
on
gram.
throughout
The agenda for the workshop in
cluded talks in the areas of attitudes
towards alcohol given by an Elder
from the F.S.I., The "physical
meeting
the planning of
the Health and Social Services pro
the
an
jectives for their
first
1980. At this
substantitate their
increase they will
receive one. Ms. Delmont hopes to
assist the counsellors in filling out
their proposals and setting their ob
for
counsellors are focusing on cultural,
physical and family aspects of
preventative alcohol education.
Mr. Walter Stonechild facilitated
this workshop and mentioned that
Health workers, Community Health
workers and other resources could
,
the counsellors
reasons
ser
very complex, there are
major principles required to
several
Fort San Hosts WO'rkshop
The
Abuse
the scope of these
are
.
programs should work to meet the
needs of
our
people's tomorrow."D
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NOVEMBER,1980
27
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"Miriam McNab, 22, is
a
member
of the Gordon Indian Band, Pun
nichy, Saskatchewan. She has
previously been employed by the In
dian Rights and Treaties Research
Program of the PSI. She is presently
working as a Canadian Crossroads
which takes volunteers to learn
about other cultures, people and,
Third World Development .in
"
.
general, by arranging a living and
working experience for the
volunteers in a developing country.
volunteer in Lobatse,
for three months. CCI is
International
Botswana,
a non-profit,
non-denominational
organization which encourages
understanding and good will bet
ween different races and cultures oj
people throughout the world, by
sending volunteers to a developing
country to live and work. People in
terested in becoming a volunteer
should contact CCI's local commit
tees in
either Regina
or
Saskatoon.
In
Excitement and anticipation clut
ched at my stomach again that mor
ning, as it had 'for days on end, for
shortly I would be landing in
Gaborone, Botswana.' Soon I would
-
see
Botswana, Africa. Last October I
had applied to Canadian Crossroads
International, an organization
ac
Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe
to
the east. Its about 570,000
kilometers square and roughly two
thirds of the country consists of the
Kalahari Desert. Crossroads sent me
some information about the country
and I learned that most of the
population is Tswana-speaking, and
that "Botswana" means "a group
of Tswana-speaking people"
"Motswana" meaning a single
Tswana person.
"
with my own eyes this country I
had been reading, thinking and talk
ing about for the last five months:
1979, I'd been
the world to find out where it is.
Botswana is situated in southern
Africa, bordered by South Africa to
the south, Namibia to the west,'
BOTSWANA BOUND
,
December
cepted and informed that I would be
going to Botswana, Africa. The first
thing I did was get out my map of
.
So, after five months of prepara
tion and fund-raising, a couple of
days orientation,
I
was on
my way. I
travelled
Heather
Waldie,
with
another
Crossroader
bound
'
above Botswana.
I looked out the window of the
small plane and surveyed the coun
try. The early morning sun, low in.
the north-east, shone across the flat
.
expanses of low, sparse thorn-bush,
making the red earth appear even
redder. In. the distance a few hills
rose starkly from the plain. I knew
these to be the low hill ranges form
ing the eastern edge of the great
sand-filled basin which is Botswana.
I looked to the west and knew that
somewhere out there lay the famous
�alahari Desert. At the time I pic
tured endless, empty sand dunes,
but later I learned that although the
Kalahari was once' a desert like
most, with free wind-blown sand, it
is now largely covered with vegeta
tion, sparse grass and thorn bush
-the sand and lack of rainfall quali
fying it as a desert.
In sharp contrast to this dry, arid
wasteland, through the north winds
the Okavango River, which floods
each year to torm a strange, but
natural phenomenon
an inland
delta. Swamp meets' desert, onoe a
year, and provides a suitable habitat
for an astounding number of dif
ferent species of wildlife.
The land in eastern Botswana,
however, is the most fertile, with
sufficient rainfall for crop growth
and stock grazing. A number of
rivers flow in the east, also,
although they remain dry for most
of the year. The east, therefore, is
where the greater population is con
centrated and' its where I'm headed.
We are beginning to descend. The
.low buildings of Gaborone come in
to view. What does it hold in store
for fue? Later I was to learn about
the history Of the country and the
people. I would learn that this land
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.SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
for
Botswana, and with brief stopovers
in Brussells, Belgium and Johan
nesburg, South Africa, we were now
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lived "here
for thousands of years.
The Bushmen are traditionally
hunters and gatherers. Gradually
hey were pushed into the Kalahari
Desert, to pursue the game on which
they lived, by the encroachment of
the cattle-keeping people, the Blacks
Bantu) coming down
people
were Tswana-speaking. By 1800 the
(known
as
from the north. These Bantu
'.
,
Kalahari Desert had been surround
ed QY various groups and every area
in which surface water was pernianently available had been settled
by cattle-keepers. As the populations grew and spread further south,
they encountered white expansion
up from the Cape, a solid
barrier of Boers causing them to
turn back.. Turmoil erupted and
fighting took place amongst the
Bantu groups. The Tswana people
became scattered.
The Boers were the descendents
of the Dutch who came to the Cape
in the 1600's. They were a farming
people of great independence and
determination. They moved inland
to be free from interference and
to be free from'
government
British
who
had
the Cape
taken
the.
in 1806. In 1835 the Great Trek had
begun and soon 20,000 trekkers had
crossed the Vaal River and settled in
the Tswana areas of Transvaal. The
Boers regarded land they settled as
their own and people they found
there were either forced to move or
taken as servants. They pushed
steadily north westward into the
land of the Tswana. The Tswana
were
forced to unite and arm
themselves to protect their land
from Boer encroachment. Conflict
broke out around 1850 and con
tinued for over 30 years with the
Tswana losing much of their land to
the Boers before the British Govern
ment stepped in and a compromise
was
reached, boundaries drawn.
British troops were sent in to oust
the Boers and ensure Tswana land
rights. This land was then declared a
British Protectorate to be ad
ministered by the British as long as
"native law and custom were
respected". British Bechuanaland,
as this land was now known, had
become a British protectorate.
The British, however, showed
very little interest in Bechuanaland
and after 10 years of governing it, in
ritoving
control,
1894 was prepared to hand it over to
Cecil John Rhodes and his British
South African Company, who
already occupied what today is
-known as Zimbabwe. Rhodes had
visions of a British Empire compris
ing all of Africa from Cairo to Cape
Town, and naturally Bechuanaland
had to be incorporated in this
scheme. However, the Tswana peo
ple did not particularly like this idea
and for the second time, had reason
unite.
Three Chiefs visited
to
England to protest. Khama III of
the Ngwato tribe, Sebele of the
Kwena and Bathoeng
of the
to
sailed
Ngwaketse,
England and
appealed to the British Government
and public to protect their lands
from the clutches of the trading
company. They returned to Africa
in triumph, Bechuanaland was to re
main a British Protectorate, but
Rhodes would be allowed to build
his railroad through Bechuanaland.
And so Bechuanaland settled down
to British Administration for the
next 70 years.
The small plane jerked as the
wheels touched ground and the
shrill rising whine of the brakes
brought my thoughts back to the
present. Early morning, May 24,
1980. I am now in Botswana. In no
time, at, all the plane had taxied to a
standstill in front of the small air
port and I was disembarking into
the chill of a winter morning. Here
in the southern hemisphere, winter
is happening. The days are short
and at mid-day, the sun hangs low
in the north, while Saskatchewan,
on the other side of the world, is
receiving the full benefit of its rays.
Winter here, however, is quite like
early autumn in Saskatchewan. It
does not snow but it can go down to
freezing at night, and the days are
very
pleasant.
stretched and looked at the
before me. There above the
small airport, blowing smartly in the
breeze, hung the blue, black and
white flag of Botswana, proudly in
I
scene
and welcoming, two
months later I would see this flag
dependent
at half mast
the country, as for a whole
month, the nation mourned the
death of her President, Sir Seretse
Khama.
In
1965, Bechuanaland
was
granted internal self
government and held a general elec
tion. On September 30,
1966,
hanging disconsolately
all
over
)March
Bechuanaland
became independent
and took the name Botswana. Sir
Seretse Khama was then sworn in as
President.
The Republic of Botswana, one
of only a few countries in Africa
with a multi-party democracy, has
at present 4 political parties with
seats in the National Assembly, with
the Democratic Party winning a
huge majority in each election since
Independence.
The National Assembly, as
Parliament is called, consists of the
President, who is elected by the
Assembly, 32 constituency
members, 4 specially elected
members, the Attorney-General and
the Speaker. Parliament is con
ducted along the same lines as
Canada's with Government and Op
position debating the issues. One in
teresting feature in the parliamen
tary process is the House of Chiefs,
which consists of the Chiefs of the 8
main tribes and 5 sub-tribes of
Botswana. Its function is to examine
any proposed or amended legisla
tion concerning Chieftainship, Land
Tenure, Customary Law 'and
Courts, and' amendments to the
Constitution, and make their com
ments and recommendations to the
National Assembly. However, the
Chiefs' recommendations do not'
carry the force of law, and the Na
tional Assembly is not obliged to act
upon them.
The traditional form of govern
the Kgotla system, in
was
which the Chief, or Kgosi, held
power over a tribe or a village, with
the village being divided into ex
tended family groups, called wards.
Each ward had a headman responsi
ble to the Chief. Disputes which
could not be settled by the headman
would be taken to the Kgotla, an
outdoor area, usually in the centre
of the village, where the Chief
presided. This is still the case with
minor offenses, more serious of:.
fenses being taken to Botswana's
High Court. The Chief had jurisdiction over all the cattle of the village.
They actually belonged to him and
the villagers looked after them. In
return he took care of them, and en
sured that individuals had cattle to
'buy' their brides, and other needs.
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The Customs Official looked at
my passport, stamped it and I walk
ed on into the small one room
waiting
area, and sat down to wait
NOVEMBER,
1980
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Mathias Chakalisa,
the
Crossroads Area Representative
who was to meet us there. In a little
Pen Pals
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while,
a man came
up
and introduc
ed himself as Mathias. This was the"
who had examined our applica
tions and arranged a job and accom
modations for us. So far, all I knew
man
that I would be
working at Tiro
Diatla, a weaving workshop in
the town of Lobatse, which is
was
Ya
situated about 70 km south of
Gaborone. We both had many ques
tions to ask Mathias and he did his
best to answer them, and orientate
us for our stay in his country. Dur
ing the next two days he showed" us
around Gaborone, Botswana's
capital, introduced us to people and
just generally made us feel welcome.
Many things were strange to me and
.
took time to become accustomed to.
For one thing I felt turned around,
because here they drive on the left
hand 'side of the road and their
steering wheels are on the right.
Also the sun, low in the north, caused me to confuse directions time and
again. For another, I felt very con
spicuous and even paler than usual
being surrounded by Black people,
especially when they all spoke a
language I couldn't understand.
However, all the people I met were
very friendly and welcoming and I
knew I was going to like this place.
Three days later, with a little help
from Mathias, I boarded a bus for
Lobatse. I was quite excited because
I was about to see some of the coun
try, first hand. The bus was very
crowded, with 3 in many seats and
some
giving
fields of
way to small
harvested sorghum or maize, or a
round mud
couple of rondavels
houses with thatched roofs enclos
ed in a 'small compound. How ap
propriate these rondavels are, I
thought. They blend so well with the
earth of which they are made. In
contrast, the sharp corners and
harsh colours of square, concrete
houses appear ugly and out of place.
So this is Botswana
known to
the rest of the world as a developing
country. As I got off the bus in
Lobatse, I felt thankful that I was to
live here for awhile, to see first hand
and perhaps be a part of the
development in this young, growing
country.
Until next time, SALA SENTLE.
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'SASKATCHEWAN
INDIAN
Tansi! My name is Shirley An
toine. I am 15 years of age. I am
from Poundmaker reserve. I would
like pen pals of any age. My hobbies
all kinds 'of Sports, etc
Please write: Shirley Antoine, P.O.
Box 10, DUCK LAKE, Saskat
chewan. SOK 110.
are
.
.
.
Howdy! My
am
name is Chester. I
9 years of age. I would like to
correspond with girls
or boys, bet
the ages of 8-10. My hobbies
are playing 'cowboys &
Indians',
and all sorts of things. Please write:
Chester Runningaround, ONION
ween
LAKE, Saskatchewan. SOM 2EO.
Hi! My name is Evelyn Baptiste. I
from Poundmaker Indian
am
Reserve. I would like some pen pals
of any age.
My hobbies are
volleyball and baseball. Please
write: Evelyn Baptiste, Box 10,
DUCK LAKE, Saskatchewan. SOK
110
football.
Please write:
Jacob
Onion Lake, Saskat-,
chewan. SOM 2EO
Masson,
Hi! My name is Darren Brass. I
from the Key, Reserve andI am
age 13. I would like pen pals (girls)
from ages of 12-14. My hobbies are:
swimming, and all other kinds of
sports. Send pictures if interested.
Please write: Darren Brass, P.O.
Box 336, NORQUA Y, Sask., SOA
2VO.
am
Hello! My
is Barry Ahpay.
correspond with boys
name
I would like to
girls, between the ages of 11-14,
(especially girls). My hobbies are:
Sports, and meeting new people.
Please write:
Barry Ahpay,
Muscowequan Student Residence,
Box 190, LESTOCK, Sask., SOA
or
2GO.
Hi! My
name
is
Josephine
Cote. I
am' from Marieval and I would like
to hear from
Hello!
My
is Edward
Badger. I sure would like some pen
pals of any age. My' hobbies are:
baking bannock and sewing clothes,
and l enjoy disco dancing. Please
,write: Edward Badger, General
Delivery,
name
KAMSACK,
Saskat
chewan. SOA ISO.
Hi! My
people standing.
The faded colours of winter swept
by, the thornbushes occasionally
..
Please TYPE or PRINT neatly all
letters, Due to limited space, we can
only accept letters from writers aged
SIXTEEN and UNDER.
is "Gunner"
(Ron
My
hobbies include: karate, boxing,
weight-lifting and dancing disco.
Gunner is my nickname, but I prefer
nie). I
am
name
sixteen
years of age.
it. Please write: Ronnie 'Gunner'
Whitehat,
Box
617,
REGINA,
Saskatchewan.
Hi! My name is Sharon Pete. I am
from the Little Pine Reserve. I
would like a pen pal (girl) between
the ages of 10-12. My hobbies are:
swimming, skiing, baseball,
volleyball, reading, baking, ,and
dancing (traditional) pow-wow.
Please write: Sharon Pete, Box 94,
PAYNTON, Saskatchewan. SOM
2JO (c/o Marlene Semaginis).
Hi! My name is Jacob. I would
like to correspond with both boys or
girls between the ages of 13-15. My
hobbies are: baseball, basketball,
boys or girls 11-14. My
hobbies are: skating, disco dancing,
and sometimes cooking and skiing.
Please write: Josephine Cote, Box
316, GRAYSON, Sask., SOA lEO.
Hi! My name is Sylvia Jean
Crookedneck. I would like to have
some. pen pals between the
ages of
12-16. My hobbies are: sports of all
kinds, and I love going to dances
and parties. Oh yes, my age is 13.
Please write: Sylvia Crookedneck,
PIERCELAND, Sask., 'SOM 2KO.
Hi! My name is Karen and I
would like a pen pal between the
ages of 15-16. I am 16 years old. My
hobbies are: playing baseball, soc
going
to sundances and writing
Please write: Karen Lit
tlespruce, LOON LAKE, Sask.,
cer,
letters.
SOM lLO.
Hi! My name is Denise Bird. I
would like to correspond with boys
or girls between the
ages of 11-14.
My hobbies are: sports, listening to
music and meeting new people. All
letters will be answered. Please
write: Denise Bird, Muscowequan
Student Residence, Box 190,
LESTOCK, Sask., SOA 2GO
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ANNUITY PAYMENT OPENS RED PHEASANT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
Employment Opportunities
COUNSELLOR
APPLICATIONS
are
Invited for the
INDIAN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION PROGRAM
position of
(Saskatoon Based)
DUTIES:
DIRECTOR
University
• Counselling individual and small groups in personal,
academic and
tutorial areas;
• Public relationslliaison with reserve communities,
University of Regina, Government agencies and offices,
Student Associations;
• Recruitment and selection of students;
• Create an awareness for employment of graduates;
• Orientation of new students;
• Student registration;
• Updating student profiles;
• Other related duties.
of the
of Saskatchewan
Native Law Centre
"
The Centre
was
...
established in 1975. Its fundamental
ob
jective is to assist in the development of the law and the
legal system in Canada in ways which will better accom
modate the advancement of native communities in cane
dian society. Its work involves teaching, research and
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certificate in Indian Social Work
publications.
degree
.
or
Bac�elor
of Arts
or
,
Bachelor of Social Work
QUALIFICATIONS:
An LL.B. degree. Administrative ability. Experienc�
working with native Canadian people and their organiza
tions, a background In law teaching or In the practice of
law are desirable, although not essential, factors.
NATURE OF DUTIES:
General responsibility for the operation, and development, of the Centre. If the appointee so wishes, and is
qualified, he or she may also undertake teaching respon
sibilities .at the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan.
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SALARY: Negotiable.
COMMENCEMENT: July 1, 1981.
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Applications and inquiries should be addressed
C
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,
Social Work/Social Science related
•
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Communication skills;'
Ability to handle administrative
•
Indian
Language
Closing
date for
an
experience;
responsibilities;
Asset.
applications
Is December 31/1980�
SALARY:
I
Experience.
REGARDING JQB
To' commensurate with Qualifications and
,
FOR
FURTHER
INFORMATION
QESCRIPTIONS,
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CON� ACT
'PERSONNEL
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of
Regina,
Classroom Building, C-4,
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OFFICE,
'Saskatchewan Indian Federated College,
Untveralty
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The Native Law Centre
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N OWO
degree;
counselling;
Experience
•
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in
•
Saskatchewan. S4S OA2
-TELEPHONE: 584-8333
or
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584-8334
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are attracting men and women from coast to coast
in ever greater numbers,
If you're a Canadian citizen 18 or over, have
completed grade 12 or the last grade of high school
in the province of education or their equivalent, are
able to speak, read and write English or French, are
physically and medically fit, possess a valid
Canadian driver's license and an exemplary
character, mail us this coupon today and we'll send
you full information. Once -essential entrance
qualifications have been satisfied, engagement
prospects are enhanced by ability in a second
official language.
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
�Events
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
mixtes
PRO.GRAM OF LEGAL STUDIES
FOR NATIVE PEOPLE
Secretary of State
Native Citizens Directorate
Hull, Quebec
CHIEF, POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND
PLANNING
An
orientation
course,
ancestry
eight
designed
week
to assist persons of native Canadian
summer
gain admission to, and succeed in,
studies at any Canadian university.
-
$36,809
law
regular
to
'Salary: $32,607
80SM-OC-SEC-YL-200
Ref. No.:
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Dutle.
The ncumbent is accountable for the formulation,
development and
expres
palicy directions and programs (i .e. objectives, priorities and
strategies) for the Native Citizens Directorate; for ensuring the integrity of
these policy directions and programs and their relevance to current native
srons of
issues
Conado; and for the training of Program Officers
across
quqrters and
in the
at
Heod
Regions.
Qualification.
completion of secondary school education or equivalency. Ex
policy development' ond implementation of a socio
cultural nature or experience in research related to the policy decision mak
ing or development process concerning Native issues. Experience in. super
vising staff. Experience in working with Native organizotions.
Successful
in program and
perience
.
QUALIFICA liONS:
admission to the program ought to
least two years of post-secondary
academic work. That is the basic requirement for ad
mission into first year studies at any Canadian Law
have
Applicants for
completed at
possible, however, for persons who cannot
above requirement to be considered for ad
School. It is
meet the
mission
on
from them
mature student basis
a
are
and
-
inquiries
welcome.
Clearance No.: 330-221-007
For further information
.
Ref. No.:
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write:
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The Director
CHIEF, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Salary: $32,607
please
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Native Law Centre
University of
$36,809
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
80SM-OC-SEC-YL-199
S7N OWO
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Dutle.
The incumbent is
responsible for directing the effective implementation and
manogement of the Native Citizens Directorate's programs and activities;
directing staff at headquorters end giving functional direction in the regions
in the implementation and co-ordinotion of activities; directing the ongoing
NATIONAL INDIAN ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
SANCTIONED
review of overall programs and activities in order to ensure their consistent
application both at the national and the regional level.
Qualification.
Successful
completion of secondary school education
or
equivalency.
Ex
in program management and development in a related area of a
socio-cultural nature. Experience in supervising stoff. Experience in working
perience
with Native
SENIOR MEN'S and WOMEN'S
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
sponsored by
organizations.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN CULTURAL COLLEGE
Clearance No.: 330-221-006
Language Requirements
Knowledge of English and French is essential. Unilingual persons may apply
but must indicate their willingness to become bilingual. The Public Service
Commission will assess the aptitude of candidotes to become bilingual.
Language training will be provided at public expense.
Additional
job information
Toute information relative
etre
obtenue
How to
en
ecrivant
a
is available
by writing
a ce concours
est
to the address
disponible
en
DECEMBER 11, 12, 13, 1980
PRINCE ALBERT STUDENT RESIDENCE GYM
below;
ENTRY FEE:
francais et peut
l'oddresse suivante:
apply
Send your application form and / or
resume
to:
Teams and
StaHlng OHlcer
Management $tafflng Program
Ro.alle Bernier,
Senior
$200.00 per TEAM
TO BE IN BEFORE NOVEMBER 21, 1980
Public Service Comml •• lon of Canada
Esplanade Laurier, We.t Tower, 17th Floor
300 Laurier Avenue, We.t
Ottawa, Ontario
Clo.lng
K1A OM7
date: December 15, 1980
Please
quote the applicable reference number at aI/times.
plovers
must
be paid members
of the N,I.A.A.
Team
memberships: $25,00
Players
fees: $60.00
Submit all fees to: Lorna Arcand
9009 Mitchell Ave., North Battleford, Sask.
For information call: Lorna Arcand
445-2083 (Home) or 244-1146 S.I.C.C.
Roster sheets must accompany all entry fees.
NOVEMBER,1980
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�The
University of Western Ontario, School of
Journalism, in co-operation with the Donner Canadian
Foundation is offering a Diploma Program in
Journalism for Canadian Native People.
:JhE. .sow:« will t; ho�Un9 thE.i't
annuaf wo'tl'ahop,
r;[)E.cE.mbE.'t , �t,
2nd, and 3'td; r;[)E.CE.mbE.'t 1 �t � to bE.
on
utilizE.d
The program will offer instruction in print, radio and
television Journalism as well as courses in research,
history and politics.
di�hict 'tE.p,�
a'tE.
eN.
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<Vacant
.[J( you't di�hict 'tE.p, i� not availabfE.,
p,fE.a�E. (uf ('tE.E. to contact
p,'tui
ou't
dE.n.t, c$adlE. {!otE., at thE. {!uftu'tal
(!offE.9E. in c$a�katoon.
applications:
The
Saskatoon District Chiefs
wish to extend
sincere congradulations to
Chief David Knight
and wife Lillian
on their
40th Anniversary,
For further information and
application forms:
dournalis_ for Native People,
School of dournalis_,
Middlesex College,
University of Western Ontario,
London, Ontario.
N6A 587.
Phone:
Thursday, December 4,
(519)
1980
679-2892
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
FEDERA TED COLLEGE
Earning a university degree is no easy endeavour. The
Saskatchewan Indian. Federated College helps students every step
of the way by offering classes on the reserve in
your own
'
community.
DEADLINES for Class
Request�
are:
080
November 15 for 1981 Winter Semester Classes
March
30 for 1,981 SpringlSummer Session Cla:s�es'
.
(,,,,I[
June
15 for 1981 Fall Semester Classes
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Requests
Should Be
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Carmen Forrest, Administrator, Extension Department.. .:
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, C-4, Classroom Building,
University of Regina,
REGINA, Saskatchewan, S4S OA2
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
The Saskatchewan Indian
Federated College is
federated with the
University of Regina.
Therefore, our students are
also University of Regina
bib,
�:.'t��oa
T
Class
'1
students and may
therefore, take university
university
participate in
special university
classes,
use
facilities and
programmes.
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9fo'ta cMikE.
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Qu'dlp,j;.dfE.
January 15, 1981.
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13attf4o'td
9'tincE. dlfCE.'tt
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c$a�katoon
Prospective students should have at least Grade X or
equivalent, some experience in journalism, a
commitment to working in the field of communications
and a letter of recommendation from a recognized
national, provincial or territorial Native organization.
contact
.[J( hotd 'tE.�E.'t(Jati.on�
'tE.qui'tE.d, p,fE.a�E. fE.t thE.m know.
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1jo'tkton
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in
2
cME.adow ...LakE.
small number of Native students. The first term will
begin May 1, 1981.
Progra_
havE.ffin9 day. Each band
ddE.9atE.�. dlny in-
tE.'tutE.d ladiE.� �houfd
A 12-month program in three 13-week terms, the
instruction will parallel that of the Graduate School of
Journalism and will provide complete facilities for a
Deadline for
a�
wilf bE. alfowE.d
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The 6Th. Annual INTERTRIBAL
ROUND DANCING and HOOP DANCING
December 27
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Centennial' Auditorium,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
.
CONCESSIONS
ETHNIC
PERFORMANCES
TEA-COFFEE
DRUMMERS
BANNOCK
WILDMEAT
FREE
MEALS
WILL BE PAID
FREE
ADMISSION
SPONSORED BY
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College
Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre
Saskatoon Indian Community College
Saskatoon Native Survival School
Saskatoon Native Daycare
Indian Social Work Education Program
Off-Reserve Indians
PRIZES FOR
INDIAN
PRINCESS
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With
Special Thanks for funding to
SlIcretary of State ( FEDERAL)
Cl,liture and Youth ( PROVINCIAL)
EVERYONE
WELCOME
For
more
Brian Tootoosis
:
NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
information
contact:
3&4·1459 -Bill Brittain· 244·1146
WILL BE ALLOWED ON THESE
PREMISES.
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOST ARTICLES
EVERYONE
WELCOME
NOVEMBER, 1980
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Indian
Federated,
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
The Indian Teacher
Education Program
(I.T.E.P.) is now accepting
applications for January,
1981. This program is a
3112 year program which
leads to a Saskatchewan
Teachers' Certificate.
Applicants will
College
The Saskatchewan Indian
Federated College will be
offering the following, on
campus during the 1981 Winter
semester.
INDIAN STUDIES 100: Introduction to Indian Studies
The
purposes of this introductory class are two-fold. Firstly,
it is intended to provide the student with the basic and
-
necessary information about the Indian People of
S,askatchewan and Canada generally. Secondly, it will
introduce the student to the nature of, and rationale for,
be
Indian Studies.
considered who have:
Prerequisite: Permission of Director.
Monday and Wednesday: 7:00 9:00 p.m.
1) Regular university
,
-
entrance requirements
grade 12 academic with
65 per cent average
-
OR
treaty rights.
Prerequisite:
Indian
Studies
100
or
Permission
of
Director.
Monday and Wednesday: 7:00
-
9:00 p.m.
OR
I
3) Adult admission
.
'I
INDIAN STUDIES 225: The Principles of Indian Law
This
class will examine the following issues: the concept of
aboriginal rights and the extinguishment of such rights,
-tne implications for Indian rights of the 1763 Royal
Proclamation and British <North America Act, and the
interpretation of Indian treaties and administration of
-
a
2) Been out of school one
full year and have grade 12
academic w.ith a 60 per
cent average
L,t
INDIAN STUDIES 230: Traditional Foundations of
-Indian Societies in Canada
This class will study
traditional Indian societies as seen by Indian people. It
will emphasize
orally transmitted religious and
-
requirements
applicants who
-
will have
reached their 20th birthday
by may 15th of the
orientation semester.
:
philosophical teachings and indicate how they have
contributed to the perpetuation of a distinc;:tive way of
life.
Prerequisite: Indian Studies 100 or Permission of
Director.
Monday and Wednesday: 1 :30 3:20 p.m.
-
You
t·
may apply
to:
Director,
Indian Teacher Education
,
"
Program
College of Education,
;
r
Room 3023
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Sask.
Phone: 343-2005
,.
I.
,
We look forward to
hearing from all interested
persons. The deadline for
applications is November
30,1980.
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
:-
INDIAN STUDIES 231: Indian Culture and
Personality
The relationship between psychological and cultural
variables in Canadian Indian societies. Topics will
include: culture and personality, socialization, cognition
and the psychology of cultural change.
-
Prerequisite: Indian Studies 100
Tuesday and Thursday: 1 :30 3:20 p.m.
-
INDIAN
and
Indian
STUDtE
'2'45: Reserves
-
Their
history
Deyelopr\f�n l';�iescriptive and analytical study of
rese��.,2t:fhvloying lectures, seminars, guest
speakers and'Cas� fil�tories, the social-economies of the
Indian peoples pH· r rand after European arrival and the
process will be examined. Government policy
development issues will be studies
historically and in the contemporary setting..
reserve
and
regional
Prerequisite: Indian Studies 100
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 2:30
-
3:20 p.m.
I
�CREE 2,0'1:
In.termedi·ate
Cree II
designed to bring into focus the present problems and
aspirations of Indian people. These will include an
analytic examination of modern Indian societies with a
special legal status, the relationship O,f Indian societies
to government and the dominant society and various
solutions and their implications.
Prerequisite: Indian Studies 225 or
Permission of Director.
Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs: 9:30 10:20 a.m.
in spoken and
translation and
Practice
-
written Cree with special emphasis
I
on
composition. Reading and discussion of selected
Prerequisite: Cree 200
Monday and Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. 12:20 p.rn.
texts.
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I
Material Fee: $25.00.
HUMANITIES I 250: Cree Literature
in Translation
Representative examples of. Cree
literature from different parts of Canada will be read in
translation. Both atayohkewina (sacred stories, legends)
and acimowina (ordinary stories) will be discussed in
terms of their relationship to Cree culture as a whole.
-
-
Prerequisite: Indian Studies 100
..
,
and
Thursday:
1 :30
INDIAN ART 100: An Introduction to
American Indian Art
A practical introduction to the
regional styles of Indian art utilizing traditional and
contemporary media to examine the cultural
Prerequisites: Indian Studies 100 and
Studies class at the 200 level or
Permission of Director.
-
ruesday and Thursday: 1:30
r
Indian
3:20 p.m.
-
Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m.
Lab Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. 1:20 p.m.
-
-
T
-
one
CREE 100: Introductory Cree I
A general introduction to
Cree grammar and vocabulary, with practice in speaklnq
and writing and work in the language laboratory. No prior
knowledge of Cree is assumed.
Le.ctures:
.
"
-
or
significance of colour, design and technique.
Prerequisite: Permission of Director.
t
�nd contemporary child rearing methods practised by·
the tribal peoples of North America and of .tlie political
and religious changes introduced by the Europeans,
historically and contemporarily, the socialization of
children of Indian descent will be studied through
lectures, seminars, guest speakers and field trips.
3:20 p.m ..
-
•
�
,
Permission of Director.
Tuesday
..-
'
I�DIAN STUDIES 330: ;rhe Socialization of
Indian Children
Through the examination of traditional
'
Material Fee: $10.00
Monday
and
Wednesday: 5:00
-
7:00 p.m.
Material Fee: $10.00
INDIAN ART 210: Animal Materiai'in Art
The uses of
animal parts in the production of Indian art will be'
investigated. This class will use the same approach as
Indian Art 200.
-
CREE 101:
100
-
Continuation of Cree
-
7:00
Material Fee: $10.00
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Material Fee: $15.00
200: Intermediate Cree I
Review of 'basic
grammatical structures; translation to and from Cree
and simple composition in Cree; reading of selected
texts. Oral practice, including conversation and work in
the language laboratory.
Prerequisite: Cree 101 or Cree 102
Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m.
CREE
This studio class will create
Graphics
of the problems faced by the artist
working on a two-dimensional picture plane. Studio work
will deal with a variety of media expressing traditional
and contemporary Indian themes.
an
Cree II
Prerequisite: Cree 100
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00
Prerequisite: Indian Art 100 or anyone of
220, 221
Tuesday and Thursday: 1 :30 4:20 p.m.
Art
INDIAN ART 230:
Introductory
-
awareness
-
-
Prerequisite: Indian Art 100 or Art 220
Monday and Wednesday: 1 :30 4:20 p.m.
Material Fee: $10.00
-
Material Fee: $5.00
INDIAN ART 260: Man-made
This class
sculptural media
of manufactured materials, such as
brass, silver, glass and plastics in the creation of three
dimensional contemporary and traditional Indian art.
deals with the
-
uses
Prerequisite: Indian Art 100 or Art 221
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 10:00 p.m.
All Classes are Degree credit classes,
Tuition is $91.00 per class, plus material fee,
where indicated. Register at:
-
Material Fee: $15.00
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College,
University of Regina, Classroom Bld.,C-4,
REGINA, Saskatchewan. S4S OA2
INDIAN ART 350: Mixed Three-Dim'ensional
Media
An advanced class in the three-dimensional
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Specific problems will be asslqned to
encourage the development of the student. Regular
critiques will be carried out both on an individual and
group basis.
discipline.
Prerequisites: Indian
Wednesday: 7:00
-
10:00 p.m.
I
regard
to 1981
Winter'
semester classes are:
"
,
and
(306) 584-8333
Dates to remember in
Art 250 or 260 and
Art 221.
Monday
Phone:
�_.
Material Fee: $15.00
.
November 14, 1980:
First
day of
registration
for
a.11
.
undergraduates.
December 15, 1980:
For new students
last
adrnlsslon to University of
-
January 6,
day to apply for
Regina.
1981:
Last day to register and to drop classes with
100· refund of tuitioh fees.
INDIAN STUDIES .301': Contemporary Indian
A series of lectures and seminars
Peoples of Canada
-
January 7, 1981:
Lectures begin.
NOVEMBER,1980
37
�The
University of Regina has the
rare privilege of hosting a
visiting
professor from the Peoples'
Republic of China. Chen Yong-ling
is a Professor of History of Chinese
Minority Nationalities and Vice
Chairman of the Department of
History at the Central Institute for
Nationalities in Peking, China. He
is teaching a class on China's Na
tional
Minority policy for the
Political Science Department in
Regina until the new year. Professor
Chen has been visiting 'many
dians
,
5.
to
agricultural
adapt
to
14.
an
life?
does the situation of
chronic unemployment affect
other aspects of Indian socie
What are the different opi
nions about the positive and
negative effects of welfare on
the Indian population? What
are
your comments
ment
7.
and northern communities
this summer as part of his research
into modernization and. national
minorities in Canada. Below is a list
of some of the very interesting ques
tions he is asking. These questions
are certainly worth
thinking about
for all Saskatchewan Indians and
Professor Chen would welcome any
answers from our readers. He can
be reached at the Department of
Political Science, University of
reserves
8.
on
15. Attitude towards intermarriage
with other ethnic, racial and na
tional groups. Any changes?
Please give examples.
16.
govern
What has been the positive and
negative role of traditionalism
on the process of moderniza
tion?
Is there
a
generation gap?
effects
on
-
ferences.
17.
Educational
and cultural
accordance with
moderization
measures and
programs undertaken.
change
Diversities of attitudes toward
modernization between the ag
-
Modernization
languages and vocabulary
percentage of bilingual popula
tion, regional and age dif
policy in this area?
ed and the young
9.
tellectuals and educated people
and tribal reserves. Their role
and effect in the process of
modernization.
How
ty?
6.
The connections and ties bet
the urbanized Indian in-,
ween
in
-
18.
Diversities of attitudes toward
In terms of the following
aspects of traditional culture,
which do you think are flower-
Regina, Regina, S4S OA2.
SUBJECT:
What are the success
and failure, achievement and pro
blems, experiences and difficulties
of Canadian Indians in the process
of their modernization?
1.
Th e modernization and
transformation of traditional
productive methods and tools
in fishing, hunting, trapping,
etc. How have traditional pro
ductive activities been changed
because of modernization?
2.
Communications, transporta
tion (highways and railroads)
and commodity exchange. By
commodity exchange we mean
the exchange of fur, fish, han
dicrafts, etc. for modern in
dustrial goods. What are the
effects of changes in com
rnunication and commodity ex
change on people's productive
activities and their daily life?
,
,
3',
Attitudes towards the treat
ment of "western" technology
"willing" or "unwilling" to
accept? Why, what and how?
.
SoloFoCo Director Ida Wasacase discusses minority problems with
Chen Yong-ling.
.
the
38
'are
the
argumerits
supposed inability
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
about
of In-
ing, which are frustrated and
which are going along more or
less "as usual"?
religion,
language, kinship, traditional
medicine, diet, dress, dance
and music, arts and han
dicrafts, child rearirtg, daily
modernization between the ur
ban and the reserve residents.
-
10.
Urbanization or. Moderniza
tion and Assimilation (Ac
.
culturation).
relate?
How ,q� these
'
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?ftI �+
11.
Urbanization or modernization
in relation to the change, of kin
ship and tribal ties.
12.
Urbanization or modernization
in relation to the change of
tribal practices of justice and
�
4.' What
Professor
and customs, types of
ownership and attitudes to pro
manners
perty and sharing, stories and
legends, etc. Please' give ex
amples.
19.
Have there been
regional varia-
�tions and relations with other
'nationalities.
•
20.
t
The
general attitude of Indians
towards the courage (spirit) of
self-reliance in the process of
modernization. Internal and
external obstacles to self
reliant development and how
Indians hope to overcome
these obstacles.
Health, medical care and
hospital service in relation to
der nl z a t i o n
imand
provements
problems.
.rno
21.
I
Alcoholism,
delinquency
drugs,
in
juvenile
relation
to
modernization.
22.
•
Traditional religious belief and
Christianity
struggle and ad
-
justment.
23.
sity that rejects proposals from
these people on the grounds that
they were not advanced soon
enough to be included in the five, 10
or 15 year plans will soon cease to
be university."
Similarly, if a university fails to
respond to requests from govern
ment or the public for services it can
best provide, "the financial and
other support to achieve the plans in
place will disappear."
He also said that the plans will
need to be adjusted frequently in
view of "the unpredictability of the
behavior of a number of the key
participants in the planning
process."
"N evertheless, current budgetary
proposals and the allocation of
Modernization effects, the
change in Indian-white rela-
-
Professor Chen. spoke in Saska
toon to the Canadian Institute of In
ternational Affairs, November 13th
and to the Sociology Department,
November 14th.
U Of S To Encourage
Native Enrolment
(ADVANCE)
...
SASKATOON,
In a series of five
OCTOBER 11
year plans, President Leo Kristjan
son has outlined major goals the
University of Saskatchewan will be
working toward through the 1980s
and beyond.
-
Addressing the University Senate,
I
he stated that in the next five years,
the institution will strive to improve
the quality of its teaching, and to at
tract a' more
representative cross
people to its educational
programs, in particular those of
native ancestry, rural residents, and
students beyond the traditional 18
to 24 age group; make a significant
start in bringing agricultural
section of
research and service to the levels
warranted by the importance of the
industry; increase significantly
teaching, research and service
related to the province's other
.
industries; strengthen the
health sciences programs and im
prove health services for the entire
province; and allocate sufficient
resources so that more of the large
numbers of students wishing to
resource
so.
are
the
provincial governmen.t
Although objectives are "less clear"
for the five years beginning with
1986, he identified four goals that
are as important as those set for the
short term but are being delayed
because "all cannot be accomplish..
terms.
University has a
somewhat unique planning problem
in that it relies
and is expected to
to a very significant extent on
rely
individual faculty for generating
new ideas and new plans. A univer-.
.
-the
-
-
-
-
same measure
of
He said he realizes that because of
However, the rural student
par
ticipation rate appears to be lower
than is justified by differences in oc
cupational choices alone.
"Better
information
about
University opportunities will be pro
vided to rural residents, our High
School Liaison Office will expand
its program, and we will collaborate
further with the Department of
as
'.
attain the
occupational preferences, propor
tionately fewer rural than urban
residents will attend the University.
statements
by members of the
University's Board of Governors
and Senate and by such public agen
".
to
success.
He said that he based his pro
on priorities reflected in
the decisions of key University com
mittees over several years, on
general
po
sity
jected goals
and
Dr.
may
the level of other groups, a realistic
objective for the next five years.
would be for the rest of the Univer
pus and related ventures.
Kristjanson said these goals
attainable with the support of
University groups and individuals
commerce
Dr. Kristjanson noted that the
Colleges of Education and Law
have succeeded in developing pro
grams that attract people of native
ancestry. He added that in striving
to increase native participation to
goals set for the first two five-year
periods are met, the University will
be serving the province well, and
developments in' the five years
beginning with 1991 will centre
more on the research park on cam
cies
entire
are
BACKGROUND
ed at once." They are to complete
the expansion of the agricultural
facilities and program; rebuild and
extend the physical education
facilities and program; rebuild and
enlarge facilities for drama; and in
crease the acd�ities of the fine arts
departments throughout the pro
vince.
Dr. Kristjanson said that if the
the Government of Saskat
chewan, on his observations of the
role of universities elsewhere, and
on his own personal views.
He went on to comment that
because it is difficult to' predict
levels of government' funding and
demands for lfeaching, research and
service, the g'oals, are in fairly
study
funds in the last few years
ly consistent with the goals and ob
jectives set out."
Continuing Education."
Similarly, "we have become in
creasingly aware that age groups
,
other than the traditional 18 to 24
are eager to benefit from
our courses. The Board recently ex
tended access to senior citizens on a
tuition-free basis. We are attemp
year olds
ting to improve our contacts
throughout the province using short
coursea.: community college pro
grams, 'and other off-campus
methods, and we are redrafting and
making more effective the 'Cor
respondence type program by using
NOVEMBER,1980
39
�audio-visual technology
sively.
more
exten
"
He noted that
numerous studies
indicate that university graduates
achieve higher life-time earnings
than other groups. They are also
likely to participate more fully in the
political and social life of the com
munity.
possible, then, all
province should have
access to university education."
To improve agricultural research
and service, high priority will be
given to remedying space deficien
cies in the College of Agriculture.
The
Colleges of Veterinary
Medicine, Engineering and Arts and
"Wherever
citizens of the
Science will share in this research
and service, and collaboration will
continue
wi t h
agriculturally
oriented agencies of the federal and
provincial governments.
"The success of the Veterinary
Infections Disease Organization, the
establishment of the Prairie Swine
Centre, and the development of the
Kernen Crop Research Farm are
major achievements of recent
years." Dr. Kristjanson noted.
t
f
He stated that the reconstruction
of
the
Engineering Building, ex
pected to be completed in 1982, will
result in additional research and ser
vice for the mining: forestry and
petroleum industries. The Depart
ment of Geological Sciences is ex
playa significant role, but
to be fully effective it urgently re
quires new facilities. Important con
tributions are also expected from
such departments in the College of
Arts
and Science as Biology,
Geography,
Chemistry and
Chemical
Engineering, and
pected
to
Economics and Political Science.
Programs are already under way
in the University's
five' health
sciences
colleges to improve
afe:ne�tle�4.�.1;,
However, new facilitie.s
�
for the College of Nursing and"moFe",·ff�·;:t�
spaceis required for. clinicallmedi��l� :,t!�}i
research. Interest is growing}jiin*' ,;', ':
�r,'
locating research programs in ph,�I::'" '::� \:
macy .and biotechnology in the" 'l;;'�' :'
research park on campus and some.
'.� -. :
production for external markets is i�.,'�" '\
:'i:
expected to follow.
J,
Dr. Kristjanson not�d that in re1\' f
,..,.,
..
cent
research
and
many
more
applicants
,
program.
An
impressive
array of head table
the, banquet
'along with a number of friends,
relatives, staff, and employers.
Throughout the ceremony, we at
tempted to create an atmosphere of
guest
were
present
at
of traditional deerhide scrolls
and formal university, certificates.
The juxtaposition of the two
cultures is the basis of the Bil
use
ingual/Bicultural focus of the Col
lege.
Students. were involved in all
aspects of the program and their
participation in the
vided
the
apex
of
ceremony pro
personal
ac
complishment.
Some
of
the
graduates
have
most
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
"
unfortunate
that
Saskat
..
;
�J
chew an residents are denied the op-:
portunity to choose to study for the
commerce
f'
L�..
degree."
To allow
more
students into the
College, "some additional resources
will have to be obtained and existing
resources re-deployed."
0
secured
either full or part-time
employment. Ron Gettle has a per
manent job with the Saskatchewan
Power Corporation. Robert Dubois
will be employed on a part-time
basis at the Saskatchewan Govern
ment
Boys' School. Destany
Delorme and Shirley Myo will work
part-time counsellors at Halfway
Madeline Albert, Paul
Donauer, and Dennis Bruce are
as
House.
enrolled with the Saskatchewan In
dian Federated College. Kenward
Cote is considering training on the
Left to right: Alvina Newman, Robert Dubois, Karen Keewatin, Erwin Eashappie,
Destiny Delorme; Dennis Bruce, Paul Donauer, Kenward Cote, Doris Wesaquate and
Calvin McKenzie. Missing: Shirley Myo, Madelaine Albert: Ron Gettle, and Gloria
Shepherd.
40
,
.
opportunities for commerce
graduates are favorable, and "it is
service.
harmony between Indian and non
Indian values as evidenced by the
,
':.
ment
submitted by PEGGY DURANT
The Employment Orientation
Program offered by the Saskat
chewan Indian Federated College
held a graduation ceremony on'
September 26, 1980, at the Holy
Rosary Hall in Regina. Fourteen
students successfully completed the
"'I}
than could be accepted have 'sought
admission to the College of Commerce. He also noted that employ-'
,
teaching,
years
'
.,'
I
"
•
�
I
�,
.
.
',',
(
On April 24th, the initial submis
sion for development of an Indian
Education Commission was discuss
ed in North Battleford.. The submis
sion, through the Social Planning
Secretariat, was directed by the
Chiefs of the province.
The Commission will carry out
planning, and develop
the research,
to the
establish
Education Act,
with accompanying regulations, and
an effective system of Indian educa
tion in Saskatchewan.
The mechanisms of putting the
structure into operation, and the
ment
prerequisite
ment of an Indian
organization required
to carry out
the mandate of the Act,
were com-
,·Education For The North
SICC Course Held In Black Lake
...
•
".t':,
by
SAM
in the north. All students expressed
complete satisfaction with the out
come of the
program and Conrad's
instruction. He was later presented
a gift from the group. He admitted
education.
Ten students from various sur
rounding communities attended a
leave as he admired
his beautiful white fox pelt. Three
of Conrad's students accompanied
him to conduct a similar workshop
for Peter Ballantyne Band.
Newly-elected Prince Albert
District Representative, Matthew
Yooya's main concern is to get
recognition for the North, both
from the F .S.l. and the Department
of Indian Affairs. "We are a 'rais
ing' group of people," he said.
Mr. Yooya briefed the assembly
in the area of uranium enterprises
on
reserves
and spoke of the
get
an
twelve-day
course
1) The review of all available in
formation pertinent to the educa
tion of Indian students in Saskat
chewan.
2) Facilitating dissemination of
information to the Iridian people of
.'
Saskatchewan.
3) Receiving public input
on
Accounting
and Administration sponsored by
Saskatchewan Indian Community
College located in Saskatoon.
Mr. Bill Penerowsky, Band staff
Training Co-ordinator for the Com
munity College, was on hand to pre
sent the certificates of achievement
to the graduates. Penerowsky
outlined the function and operation
of the Federation of Saskatchewan
Indians, Indian Control of Indian
Education and various areas of trea
ty rights.
Penerowsky is co-ordinating
another workshop in Peter Ballan
tyne and will negotiate in the future
for a Pilot Training Program.
Conrad Docken of Meadow Lake
instructed his students in areas. of
accounting, budgetingand band ad
ministration. His most enjoyable ex
perience was learning of the cultural
and traditional ways of the Chipe
wyan people. Docken expressed'
concern about the education system
r·
to
feeling sad
to
educationally-handicapped people
throughout the North. He would
like to see a northern technicial
school in the near future.
The successful graduates of the
program are John Throssie, Agnes
Toutsaint, Therese Isannie, Modest
Bigeye, Margaret Sha'Quille,
Margarite Denechezhe, Helen
Throassie, Therese Toutsaint, Mar
tin Marlene, and Raymond Adam.
The FSI shares the communities'
pride in the achievement of these
0
graduates.
on
any
matter within the scope of
the pro
posed Indian Education Act.
4) Determining whether existing
services and arrangements for
education of Indian students meets
the requirements of the Treaties
.
5) To determine if the current
laws, regulations, and policies affec
the education
students are adequate.
Black Lake, a Chipewyan com
munity located in the midst of
uranium development in northern
Saskatchewan, shows the progress
of modern life-styles as people strive
to
Director of the Saskatchewan In
dian Federated College, is now in/
the process of carrying out the terms
of reference. These include:
ting
W ASKEWITCH
.
,
pleted this month.
The Commission,
under the
chairmanhip of Ida Wasacase,
of
Indian
6) Recommend to the Chiefs of
this province an Indian Education
Act, with accompanying regula
tions. f
In conducting the Commission,
the Board will receive submissions
or briefs, both written and oral,
from individuals and organizations;
will organize and conduct meetings
in such places as is necessary to
allow the Indian people of Saskaf-"
chewan the opportunity to receive
information and present their views;
conduct any tesearch required to
comply with the intent of the Com
mission; arrange for the proceedings
of all meetings to be recorded and
transcribed; and no later than
August 31st, 1980, the Commission
will:
I
I
Prepare a report of its findings
recommendations, and
and
II
Forward
its
report
and
a
transcript of the proceedings
of the public meetings to the.
Chiefs of the Federation of.
.�,
Saskatchewan Indians.
The scope of the investigation will
devote particular attention to six
distinct, but related, evaluative and
developmental topics, including the
jurisdictional questions affecting In
dian education; and the creation of
NOVEMBER,
1980
41
.
�str�.
informa-_:.
:�
.
Indian Education Act, with
an
ac
companying regulations.
Additional information about the
Commission may be secured by con
tacting Ms. Wasacase at the
Federated College, University of
Regina, or Mr. Ron Albert, 3rd
Vice-
resident of the FSI at 1030
Idyl yld Drive, Saskatoon, 0 .Mr.
Cliff Starr, Education Consultant
for the Federation of Saskatchewan
Indians at 1114 Central Avenue,
Prince Albert.
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munities. The magazine will be
tured to include creative and
tional material related to the
subjects children study in the element '�,�'il).;;
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Space will also be allotted for children's ,.'1;
contributions and information;
specifically for teachers.
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'Receives Gov't. Support
Pemmican Publications, successor to
the Manitoba Metis Federation Press
Editions Bois-Brules, has received a
federal grant to establish a publishing
program aimed at producing-reading
materials for Native people, and par
ticularly for Native schoolchildren, in
Manitoba and throughout Canada.
The grant enable Pemmican to hire
freelance writers, artists, and craft
speople to produce articles, stories,
art
work and learning materials related to
the needs and interests of the target
Ft.
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communities. It is hoped that a signifi
cant proportion of the submissions will
come from Native contributors.
The overall aims of the project are to
make available reading and other
materials which both present positive
images of Native culture and history,
and at the same time support the
educational, vocational, and employ
ment development of Natives.
The priority publication will be a
quarterly magazine for children in ur
ban, rural, and remote Native com-
A secondary activity will be the
publication of books in a wide variety of
areas
for adults.
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Support for the project proposal was
received from
was
exciting one for Fort Qu' Appelle
as they officially opened the new
Elementary school. Grades 4, 5, and
6 Chorus group, directed by Miss
Carol Condie, sang "Do Re Mi"
and
"It's
a
Small
World".
Everyone sang "0 Canada", and
the opening prayer was recited by
Rev. Jack Lambert representing the
Ministerial
Association
of
Fort
Qu' Appelle,
Mr.
Ray Clayton, Deputy
Minister, Department of Education,
remarked on the progress of educa
tion from the one room school
house to modern day education, and
the new facilities available. He
presented to Mr. 'Ward, Trustee
from the Board of Education, Fort
Qu' Appelle, a plaque on behalf of
the Minister of Education.
Mr. Don Lehrer, Architect and
Director of B.L.M. Architects
Limited, says the project was first
talked about in early 1979. He was
honor�d t 'be a part of the project,
and gave recognition to Mr. Colin
Hardy, Chuck Ward, Mike Boulton
and Gerry Hahn, as they were all a
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was
watercolor paintings, the at
mosphere of rural Saskatchewan
and the rapidly-disappearing old
stone barns and tall farmhouses. It
this type of natural
surroun
necessary. Mr. Lehrer ,also mention
dings that
ed that the gym at the school is
specially designed as it is closed off
from the rest of the school so that
the community has access to it after
school hours.
Mr. Gerry Hahn, President of
Hahn Contracting Limited of Fort
chewan were raised in. Mrs. Malo
indeed captures this type of feeling
in her artistry. The people were in
vited to view the mural later on in
school. Mr. Hahn thanked the In
dian Head School Board for the
contract with them. He also con
gratulated
Don Lehrer
Architects,
the children at, the elementary
school, and Mr. Clarence Gerurue,
Supervisor of the project.
'Next on the Agentla Was an artist,
Mrs. Marilyn Malocdf.the Wolseley,
Saskatchewan. She') presented a
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she was honored 10 t-he' tequest to
do the painting. Mrs. Malo explain
ed the atmosphere that she creates in
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Please
manuscripts, together with' a self
addressed and stamped return
envelope, to Laura Steiman, Editor
Publisher, Pemmican Publications,
300-275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg,
Manitoba. R3B 2B3, or 34 Carlton
Street, Winnipeg. R3C IN9 (after
November 1).
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mended,
Qu' Appelle, presented Mr. Fulton,
Principal of Fort Qu' Appelle
Elementary with the keys to the
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agreed to assist in the editorial process.
her
they helped whenever
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number of Native
organizations across Canada. In addition, a number of prominent educators
concerned with Native children have
part of making the building of the
school a reality. The caretaker of
the elementary school, Russel, and
the teachers at the school were com
as
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The evening of October 29,
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the evening.
The Standing Buffalo
Dancers also presented
formance of pow-wow
dance.
Singers and
a
find per
songs
and
Mr.
George Yuzicapi,
Harvey Yuzicapi, Robert Maple,
Darrel Goodwill, Lloyd Isnana and
Fred Wajunta sang two grass songs
and the fifteen children who accom
panied them danced to the applause
of the audience. Their performance
was
greatly appreciated.
The crowd was honored by the
presence of Mayor Don Cockwill
and his wife. Mr. Knight, M.C. for
the
evening, then introduced Chief
Melvin Isnana of Standing Buffalo
reserve. Chief Isnana said that as a
leader he stresses education as a ma
jor goal
on
his reserve,
mentioning
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directed her class in a Lummi Stick
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community. He commended the
'Routine, which was enjoyed by all.
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Indian Head School' Unit for the
The' evening's event then came to a
achievement of the new, school, and
close with the singing of "God Save
'was pleased that the children of
The Queen"
The people were
then invited to tour the school and
Standing Buffalo are a part of the
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Bob �Detsnomie invited us for coffee
before taking us to the Board of
Director's meeting which was
already in session. The meeting
pro
ved very informative and answered
questions put forward by our
With ten years experience
behind it, the Lehr
Board. of
Directors was able to guide us and
provide the much-needed i f rma
tion we were seeking to take over
many
group.
Saskatoon District 'Chiefs
Tour Lebret, Marieval
Duck Lake Student Residence under
the direction of the District Chiefs.
We left Lebret loaded with ideas, a
copy of their personnel chart and
by GLORIA LEDOUX
benefit
other
pertinent information that will
our group during the plann
you to the Ad
ministrator and the Board of Direc-
ing stages. Thank
A
tour to the Lebret and
the Duck Lake Student Residence at
approximately 8:45 a.m. with David
tion, Chief Andy Michael of Bear
dy's Band and Gloria Ledoux,
representative for Muskeg Lake
Band aboard. Enroute we picked up
Chief David Knight in Muskoday
and Chief Tony Thomas at the
Seeseequasis, Administrator,
operating a mini-bus with Joe
Gerenscer, Dist. Supt., of Educa-
Pleasantdale junction.
We arrived in Lebret at approx
imately 3:00 p.m. Administrator
planned
Marieval Residential schools by the
Saskatoon District Chiefs took
place on October 8th, 1980. We left
Perseverance Pays Off
For Buffalo River Band
by DONNA PHILLIPS
There's
a
lesson to be learned
by all
of
us
from Dillon's recent experience
with the feds: the power of the media is indeed proven.
After six years of arduous negotiations, the last two and a half filled
with promise after promise (BUT NO ACTION), the Department of Indian
Affairs was forced to yield to public pressure resulting from a veritable bar
rage of newspaper, radio & television coverage exposing its procrastination.
Buffalo River parents decided not to send their children back to the
federal school in their community this year because of the deplorable condi
tion of the building & surrounding area. Gordon Billette, councillor and
spokesman for
the band revealed
long-standing commitment by the depart
Teaching staff admits the "quality
of education provided by the (seven) teachers is severely hampered by poor
facilities," referring to the continual heating, water & sewer problems which
have plagued the school since 1974. All the parents wanted before reinstating
tors for their time.
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then off to Regina where
we spent the night at the Sheraton
Centre. Thursday morning dawned
grey and rainy with high winds. We
left the Sheraton Centre for
Marieval at approximately 9:00
a.m., arriving just in time for lunch.
We
were
The Administrator took us on a
grand tour of the Residence, follow
ed by a shoo t group discussion in the
staff lounge. We were then invited
to tour the school block. Principal
Don Pinay supplied additional in
formation
regarding the curriculum
display of
rapport between the principal, the
staff, and the children. This is a
joint school with the Cowessess
Band where they both benefit by a
larger enrollment. We left Marieval
at approximately 2:30 p.m. to battle
high winds and persistent rain all the
content. We saw a fine
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a
ment to build a new school for the band.
their children in Peter Pond School was a firm commitment that a new facili
ty would be built. When the school was constructed in 1956, it was designed
as a
who
two-classroom structure, nowhere
are
presently eligible
near
adequate for
the 130 students
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to attend.
It would appear that the
publicity precipitated by the band & FSI
Media/Communications Program has embarrassed the department into ac
tion; at meetings held during the Annual All-Chiefs'iconference in Saskatoon
in mid-October, the long-awaited promisewas q�liY,�J#�,& as of Monday,
October 20, the children of the Buffalo Riyer Band, al>(9'� k in class & look
ing forward to a brand new school within the next f l ears.
A documentation of the situation is scheduled, ,0TiijRminent broadcast
on fsimc's "FIFTH GENERA TION" seen from
IYijI TV, Prince Albert
and CKCK-TV, Regina.
Association of Saskatchewan
Indian Resorts
1136 Albert Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
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�Louie Burshie riding 'Appaloosa'
a
tremendous
which put him into first place with
a.r:t_.(:J
score of 65. This cowboy
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Band for the saddle bronc competi .:', !t:);*,
tion. Runner-up in the event, was
Jack Dinwoodie on 'Devil's Angel:
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with a score of 62. Mr.
gave
perfo..rmanc)'{.�}�,
receivedla)�.1;i�:
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On October 4
ake Agency,
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�akimay,
Kahkewistahaw
5th, the Crooked
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consisting
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of
the
Cowessess,
and Ochapawace
Bands, hosted their annual rodeo at
the Sakimay arena. With the grand
entry of"3J rid � and the reciting of
the
prayer, the day's
cowb�y's
officially underway.
riding cornpeti
tion,1Qurtisd:iay received a score of
45, the qualifying ride. The remain
ing 5 riders' bucked out of the chutes
events
were
In the bareback
and bit -the dust
to
receive only
au
dience applause.
Saturday in the calf-roping division,
as -he speedily chased, roped and
tied the, calf while pinning it to the
gscund Ken Anderson held second
place with a impressive time of 17.0
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Mr. Louis Taypotat,
the rodeo circuit- from
a
veteran of
Broadview,
Saskatchewan took a 10.9 second
lead in the steer wrestling competi
tion. Mr
't�y,po�at· executed a
smooth rides.jsen-jumped off his
horse and wrestled, the steer to the
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ground by the horns.
small .crowd. jumped
chee�b�,�slthe ��deo clown,
and
Dwayne
,��as�.�, the steers and ran.
Dale Kirton of Oakville, Manitoba
had the
'other qualifying time
West,
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tIwh ��hridin� competition,
of
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Carry-the-Kettle
reserve, riding the bull 'Lonesome
Chatli ", r ICe a streak' of bad luck
as
to
he
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Mr.
Thompson however,
bettered by Dwayne West riding
Taypotat captured the steer wresll- ,::t-:t, I�
ing event this year with his time of l': ;:':;�',�
10.9. Mr. Taypotat also received the:
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event. Placing second in this event
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Dale Kirton of Oakville,
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'Big Red' on a re-run to score of 58.
remaining bull riders were
thrown, earning no scores.
Mervin Quam and Don Rygh put
on an excellent performance as they
chased and roped their calf to a 9 se
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seconds.
cond lead in the team
roping com
petition, Saturday. They were close
ly followed by Terry Kemp and Don
Rygh with their time of 11.4
In the
junior steer riding event,
Bartlett of Brandon,
Manitoba was in the lead with a
score of 61. Murray Lurski rode his
bucking steer to a score of 57, leav
ing him 4 points behind Bartlett.
Marina Holtzman rode her well
trained horse to 'a lead time of 16.5
in the Ladies Barrel Racing competi
and dust
time of 43
Saturday.
She
was
closely
Poplar
Point, Manitoba both
received a time of 12.2
This competition wrapped up the
events for the day, and all the
cowboys and cowgirls were invited
to attend a cabaret and dance later
on in the evening at Marieval Hall.
On Sunday a 'larger crowd filled
the arena to witness the final com
petitors perform in the finals. The
bare-back riding competition' this
year went to Curtis Taypotat of
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event
his time of 12.5. He received the
trophy for this event donated by the
Ochapowace Band'''tt.,ear Broadview,
Saskatchewan. In seeo)ld place was
Steven Wells
seconds.
with
a
time of
15
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of 13.623, and third place
White scoring 13.956. The
score
Paddy
Sakimay Band for this division.
Don McLeod took second place by
riding 'Northern Lights', to a score
of 56.
calf, roping
this year is Wayne Sagin with
cond place
her
'East Winds' to a 62 point lead. He
also received the trophy donated by
the
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The Ladies goat-tying competi
tion resulted in a tie' when Olive
Robertson and Lorraine Taylor of
Champion
time
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followed by Laurie Leslie 'with her
Broadview,
his
The cowboys yelled and the"
crowd applauded as Kelly Bateman
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rode 'Smokey' to a score of 78 to :":,
win the bull riding competition. Se- .<\�.
cond place went to Jim Lawrence, I j
who received a score of 61. The
leading cowboy Kelly Bateman will'
also be taking home the trophy'
donated by the Kahkewistahaw
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Band.
With skillful timing and fast
riding, Curtis Hay and Peter Pr
ingert captured the -team-roping
event this year. Second place went
to Wayne Sagin and Peter 'Pringert.
The leading team' will receive a
trophy which was donated by Last
Oak Park.
Bucking into first place in ,the
junior steer competition this year
was
Murray Lurski. This little
cowboy will also have the honor of
taking home the trophy donated by
the Marieval Board of Directors.
The Ladies Barrel racing competi
tion was won by Irene Nicholauson,
who manoeuvred around the barrels
on her well-trained horse to take the
lead of 13,525. Runners up were, se-
seconds.
tion
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.The saddle bronc event created an
air ,of excitement among the spec
tators, as Jack Cook, a top rider for
many years, manoeuvred his horse
'White Bog', who twisted, kicked
and jumped in the air to give Jack a
qualifying ride of 51 points. Bob
Mickelson of Broden, Manitoba bit
the dust when he fell off his horse
after the 8 second time limit. He
took second place with a score of
The
points.
Trent
1�,rSteven Wells of Pilot Mount,
Manitoba took .a i5-second lead on
s��onds.
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Louisi,
Ladies in this competition put on an
excellent display of horsemanship.
Ms. Nicholauson will also have the
honor of' receiving the trophy
donated by the Kack Tack Shop for
the barrel racing competition.
The Ladies goat-tying competi
tion was won by Elaine Hyde. This
event is probably the toughest one
to win, as it requires the best in
horsemanship, speed, and accuracy.
The ladies are required' to ride in
from the oppqsite side of the arena,
jump off their horses, and tie the
goat's legs while pinning it to the
,
�ground. Ms. Hyde will also be tak
ing home the trophy donated by the
Cowessess Homemakers, for this
event, which woundup a very successful rodeo, which was approved
by the M.R.C.A. and the Saskat
chewan Indian Rodeo Association.
The All-Round Trophy is to be
awarded at the White Bear Rodeo
which is taking place on the
Thanksgiving weekend, October 12
and 13th.
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Res.: 344-4683
Cross Country Y outb Race
by Deanna Wuttunee
Approximately 100 eager beaver
kids made two and four kilometre
runs
over
a
small winding path
through bush and ravines in the
Sturgeon Lake East End School
countryside, October 10, for the In
vitational
J aco b
Longj ohn
Memorial race.
Children from the Montreal Lake
and Wahpeton School also par
ticipated in the races. The run was'
initiated by the kindergarten
teacher, Bill Jeffery, to channel the
children's natural energy towards a
target, give the kids a chance to
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of it!
The morning was a' flurry of ac
tivity as teachers got everything
ready for the races. At the starting
line, Jeffery erected colorful
streamers on poles which promptly
flopped over in the brisk wind. this
did not in any way diminish the bub-
bling enthusiasm of the children as
they threw friendly taunts and
challenges back and forth and dogged the heels of the teachers. Dark
eyed, smiling faces crowded the win
dows of the coffee room in an effort
to follow all the preparations.
The ribbon cutting ceremony was
preformed by Lillian Turner, an ac
tive member of the community. The
starting gun set off a stampede of 20
children 10 years and under, for the
first heat. They disappeared into a
little gully behind the school to
return a few minutes later, laboring
slowly uphill from the same place
amid cheers of encouragement. The
runs were divided into 10 years and
under and 10 years and over.
categories' on both the boys' and
girls' sides. Jeffery made a couple of
runs for his daily exercise, providing
an
incentive for' the aspiring
athletes.
Wilma Badger, Lillian Turner
and other ladies of the community
rose to the occasion and provided
batches of fried bannock' for, the
-youngsters, organizers and visitors.
The children dug into the lunch with
the same enthusiasm they had, tackled the races.
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placed first '- or lash
The occasion was named after
Jacob
LongIohn, an elder in the
community, who will be celebrating
his 73rd birthday, December 24. In
his heyday, he had quite a reputa
tion as a runner in the surrounding
'.,
district. He recalls that as a young
farmer, he used to get up at 6 a.m.
run cross country to Prince Albert
and catch the 10 a.m. train from P.
A. to Duck Lake to visit old school
friends! He still traps a bit and cuts
his own wood.
He served overseas during the
First World War from 1942
1946,
in England, Belgium, Holland, Ger
�
many, and France. He
played
soccer
for the Canadian Army team in
England.
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Darcy Whltstone, Fastesf
Walker At Onion Lake
participants and 132 participants
completed the 9-mile hike. The
fastest walker was Darcy Whitstone,
.
He extends sincere thanks to the
ladies, Wilma Badger, Florence
Nay tow how Betty Ermine and
Lillian Turner for providing the fine
lunch and hospitality to visitors.
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The day away from school pro
vided a lot of fun and community
involvement for the youngsters as
well.
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On October 2, 1980 the Onion
Lake Drop-In Centre sponsored a
Walk-a-thon to raise. funds for a
Cultural Workshop held on October
3, 4, 5, 1980.
There were approximately 150
Jeffery hopes this will become an
annual event for the community.
Sturgeon Lake is about 30 miles
north of Prince Albert. Approx
imately 300 students were invited
but there were last minute cancela
tions from the neighboring com-.
munities accounting for the smaller
registration numbers.
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16 years of age; 1 hour and 8
minutes. Coming in a close second
was Herb Muskego, 29
years of age;
1 hour, 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
Third place went to Dick Chocan,
18 years of age; 1 hour and 14
minutes. Fourth place was 'Kenny
Meesto. First lady walker to come in
was Delores Lameman.
Trophies were awarded to the
Fastest Walker: Darcy Whitstone,
Slowest Walker: Loretta Chochan;
time 2 hours and 25 minutes. The
Oldest Walker was Raymond
Chocan; 35 years of age. And the
Youngest Walker was Jamie
Stanley; 6years of age. The trophies
were
presented by the Elders and
Board
of
Gus
Directors,
Waskewitch and Wilfred Chocan.
Refreshments were served at the
Band Hall where everyone gathered
to congratulate the walkers.
Special
thanks go to our local R.C.M.P.
Officers for their assistance in the
starting of the Walk-a-thon and
patrolling the oncoming traffic for,
the full nine miles.
Thanks goes to the bus drivers,
namely Paul Chief, Stella Cardinal,
and Edmund Waskewitclr for their
assistance in transporting the
children
from
the
Onion
.f,.4·f
Lake
Walk-a-thon.
Special thanks go to all who par
ticipated in making the Walk-a-thon
great
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success.
Kitsaki
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Ronge, Saskatchewan
Country
and Rock 'n' Roll Music
Art Roberts
Robert Dorian
(Mouse)
Moses Halkett
Dean Powder
Drums
Lead Guitar
Base Guitar and
Vocal
Rhythm
Guitar
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Contact ART ROBERTS
P.O. Box 332
La
Ronge, Saskatchewan
Phone 425-2183
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or
evenings
MOUSE DORIAN
Bookings
425-2745
ORat
425-2430
Now Available
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Drop-In Centre to Tulliby Lake,
Alberta, the starting point of the
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Youngest participant Ryan Lameman Dillon, aged
0/ Sherry and Clarence Dillon.
12 months. Son
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Herbie Muskego, Glen Waskewitch,
Brittner Lewis at six mile check
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Darcy Whitstone (first), Raymond Chocan (oldest w
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�submitted by
CST. M.
Chatwell,
Carrot River R.C.M.P. Detachment
For two years running, it has gone
down to the final game. It all started
in the spring of 1979 when a ball
team from Shoal Lake Indian
Reserve calling itself
Pork &
':The
Beans" challenged the RCMP
Detachment of Carrot River,
Saskatchewan to a series of ball
games. The challenge was met after
it was agreed that Carrot River
could
import players from the
neighbouring detachment of
Nipawin. Carrot River has only six
men and one steno who all
played
regularly but had to rely heavily on
Nipawin Detachment to send in the
extra power. It was
Sports Commentary
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by ARCHIE KING
LACK OF CO-OPERATION AND PLANNING CAUSES PROBLEMS
During this past summer several sporting events took place on the same
date and naturally many people were unable to
participate due to the lack of
communication and planning.
One example is our young people who suffered from lack of
parental
and district support while trying to participate in the Indian Summer Games.
Heading off in every direction, field staff were trying to secure a site for
the district elemination, arranging transportation and
explain the lack of
funds.
The Agribition and Cultural Fair held in Yorkton, should have drawn
people and provincial competitors, but the many conflicting
prevented that.
I am sure many miles were travelled,
telephone calls made and muchsta
tionery was used in making the province's first Indian Agribition a reality.
With at least five events in full swing at anyone time on the site, some
were lacking fan support while others were
swamped with participants and
many
more
events
spectators.
I am not knocking one event after being one of the
privileged thousands
who had an opportunity to attend the first Indian
Agribition. I am only sug
gesting that probably, what is required is to have only one major event in the
province and come out full force to support it and give its hard workers 'a pat
on the back' which they
surely deserve.
......
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
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decided that the
series should consist of five games.
To make it a little more rewarding
and challenging the Reserve and the
RCMP went together and purchased
a trophy for the event. The first
year
went right to the fifth and final
game before the RCMP came out
victorious. The Pork & Beans were
valiant losers but did hint around
that we should enjoy the trophy it
could be a long time before we
would see it again. The winter
months were spent chatting over
how tough it was going to be to win
in 1980. Before the last snow had
even left it was decided to extend the
series to the best of seven games.
The series began with the RCMP
looking like they could take it in
four games straight but The Pork &
Beans fought back and forced it to
go to the seventh and final game. To
the dismay of the Pork & Beans, the
RCMP were victorious again after a
well played game by both sides. To
the winners, the trophy, but more
important to everyone an every
improving relationship because of
such a little thing as a few ball
games which everyone enjoyed.
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Saskatchewan Indian Magazine
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The <em>Saskatchewan Indian</em> was the official publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and served as an effective communication vehicle for the First Nations in the province of Saskatchewan between 1970-2011. It provided coverage of people, issues and events both entertaining and informative throughout First Nation communities. The magazine was distributed to all First Nation communities in Saskatchewan and to all First Nation groups, organizations and institutions throughout the duration of its publication.
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Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre<br />#305 - 2555 Grasswood Road East<br />Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7T-0K1<br /><br />Phone: (306) 244-1146<br />Email: library.services@sicc.sk.ca<br />Website: <a href="https://www.sicc.sk.ca/" target="_blank" title="Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.sicc.sk.ca/</a>
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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 10, no. 11 (November 1980)
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First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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Wuttunee, Deanna
Ledoux, Gloria
Waskewitch, Sam
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1980-11
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Sol Sanderson Re-Elected Chief
By: Deanna Wuttunee
Veterans Association Up-Date
The Saskatchewan Indian Veterans' Association will receive immediate and ongoing provincial funding to support the research and documentation of claims to the federal government, announced Hon. Gordon MacMurchy, Agricultural Minister at the All Chiefs' Conference in Saskatoon, October 15.
By: Deanna Wuttunee
Beardy's Hosts Official Opening Of Sinco Building Supplies
By: Gloria Ledoux
U Of S To Encourage Native Enrolment
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Indian Education Commission To Be Established
The Commission will carry out the research, planning, and development prerequisite to the establishment of an Indian Education Act, with accompanying regulations, and an effective system of Indian education in Saskatchewan.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Education For The North...SICC Course Held In Black Lake
By: Sam Waskewitch