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SASKATCHEWAN
The Official Monthly Publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians
JANUARY- FEBRUARY
1981
VOLUME 11, NUMBER1-2
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CORRECTIONS
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Donna Phillips
REPORTERS
Saskatoon- Gloria Ledoux
Prince Albert - Keith Michael
Meadow Lake - Cordon Mirasty
Yorkton - Ronalee L~vallee
Touchwood/File Hills Fort Qu'Appelle Martha lronstar
North Battleford - Freelance
GRAPHICS
Bob Bedier
Helen Bienert
Marilyn Daniels
Jerry Kalych
Mary Makeechak
EdgarThomas
OUR COVER
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SASKATCHEWAN
INDIAN 1
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2 JANUARY-FEBRUARY
, 1981
�SASKATCHEWAN
Granary of the World
The province of Saskatchewan is
almost rectangular in shape and has
a total area of 654,420 square
kilometres (251,700 square miles),
81,946.8 (approximately 31,518) of
which are covered by fresh water.
Most of the northern one-third of
the province is underlain by the
Precambrainrock formation typical
of the Canadian Shield, of which it
forms a part. It is characterized by
innumerable lakes and rivers, wide
areas of muskeg and swamp, extensive forest growth and intermittent
outcroppings of rock. The southern
and most populated part of the territory is essentially a great plain, interrupted only occasionally by
ridges and valleys, vestiges of
glacial erosion . ,
The province is trellised by three
major river syst.ems, all of which
empty into Hudson Bay: the .Assiniboine, the north and south branches of the Saskatchewan River and
the Churchill River.
POPULATION
The first Eu'ropean explorers and fur
traders who reached the north of
what is now Saskatchewan encountered the Chipewyans. The
Blackfoot were the undisputed
rulers of the western forests and
plains, while the prairies and plains •
that were home to the buffalo were
the territory of a band whose name
remains in western toponymy, the
Assiniboine . Later the Cree, a
nomadic people, became the dominant band in the province.
In the wake of the explorers, the
fur-trading companies set up their
posts, many of which have become
the cities and towns of today . The
Metis, of mixed Indian and European ancestry, who came from the
Red River Valley in Manitoba, were
among the first people to settle in
the province.
In 1872 the Dominion Government
adopted its free homestead policy.
Drawn by this offer, immigrants
came from all over the world to
settle in the province.
The advent of the Canadian Pacific
railway in 1882 again helped to
swell the number of colonists,
creating new towns and villages.
There are 11· cities in Saskatchewan
today. The largest, Regina (population 154,107), is the provincial
capital and a training centre for the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The University of Saskatchewan is
located in the second largest city,
Saskatoon (population 135,231). The
other cities are: Moose Jaw, Prince
Albert, Swift Current, Yorkton,
North Battleford, Estevan, Weyburn,
Lloydminster and Melville.
Saskatchewan has a population of
about 945,000 spread almost evenly through its urban and rural areas.
Ethnically speaking, the inhabitants
are mainly of British origin, then
German, Ukrainian, Scandin·avian,
French, Dutch, Polish and Russian,
together with others of nonEuropean extraction. 15% of Saskatchewan's total population is of Indian ancestry; 5% are Treaty Indian
people.
large-scale strip mining techniques
are used. Workable reserves are
estimated at 36 billion tons.
The northern region near Flin Flan
on the border between Manitoba
and Saskatchewan, is a major centre
for gold, silver, copper, zinc and
other metals.
Agriculture
TOURISM AND RECREA
·noN
Grain-growfng and cattle-raising
have always been the primary industries. Even today, agriculture is
the province's greatest source of
revenue. Saskatchewan produces
about 60 per cent of all Canadian
wheat, recognized as one of the
best in the world, and also most
Canadian rapeseed and rye. It is
also a major producer of barley,
oats and flaxseed.
Cattle have always played an important part in the development of
the West and they account for 14
per cent of current agricultural
revenue. In 1976 there were 2.91
million head of livestock in the province. Saskatchewan also raises
other farm animals such as pigs;
sheep, chickens and turkeys.
During the past 20 years, diversification and increasingly advanced
technology have changed the
agricultural picture in Saskatchewan
and enlarged the size of the
average farm .
MINING RESOURCES
Mineral production in Saskatchewan
goes back to the beginnings of settlement when coal was mined on
thebanks of the Souris River near
the present town of Estevan; 400
tons were mined in 1887 compared
to more than 2 million tons today.
All the coal produced is lignite and
The discovery of uranium in the
Beaverlodge area north of Lake .
Athabasca, which propelled Saskatchewan into the position of leading
Canadian producer of uranium ore,
was one of the most important
post-war strikers.
Of all the minerals mined in Saskatchewan, potash is the most important. The province has reserves
estimated at more than 70 billion
tons - enough to fertilize all the
arable land on the globe for the
next 500 years.
From the Bad Lands in the
southeast, or the Cypress Hills 900
metres (3,000 feet) above sea level
in the southwest, to the wheatfields
or the Precambrian region of .lakes
and forests in the north, visitors are
provided with a variety of countryside . The province has more than
300 campgrounds , 17 provincial
parks and 91 regional parks, as well
as Prince Albert National Park
which welcomes thousands of vacationers every year.
Those interested in history are not
forgotten either, as Saskatchewan
has national and provincial historic
sites commemorating the settling of
the West and recalling the history
of the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police. There are also museums and
art galleries which illustrate Saskatchewan's local and art history .
Twelve per cent of the province is
covered by lakes and river systems,
and sport fishing has aquired international fame. The angler may try
his luck with pike, pickerel, cutthroat trout, Arctic char, goldeye
and many other lesser known
varieties of fish.
This nostalgic glance at our province, as we begin the third-quarter
of .a century of existance as a province, was condensed from a Canadian Scene report .
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SASKATCHEWAN
INDIAN 3
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" FAMILIESARE FOR FATHERSTOO"
THEMEOF FAMILYWORKERSYMPOSIUM
by Martha lronstar
Wnrl<ers from the
.<~ District held a syrnposIurn at Fort San on November 4,
'l a11dfitr• niscus<.1onstook placP
,, the ·'Rnle ot India,, men in soc 1
ei:~ Farnilir>s ·epdratect b) wa r
!11,pr ving Family Cornmur1
it·au, ,n ·'neahng With Filmil~
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f'rt 1.·
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l\id tl
•e 1-.-'rntlieancl rhE
Pnlic...,· and ''-egal aspects
f Farm
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Artist-entertainer Shannon
I wureathen, ot Edinonton displayed
a tew of his paintings capturing
natures scenery . He was the MC
and host of the workshop where he
facilitated discussions. Another
special guest was an Indian lawyer
Marian Meadmore of Winnipeg . She
focu sed on some of the legal pro blems affecting native families .
The November 4th activities began
with a pipe ceremony by elder Jim
Ryder of the Federated College in
Regina. An opening welcome was
presented by Family Worker Lloyd
Carrier. Also in attendance were
Doug Drummond, District Manager
of Indian Affairs and Mr . Irvin Starr,
District Rep.
Mr. Twofeathers then discussed the
role of Indian Men in Society , sharing his opinions of the role he plays
in society and within his family , He
stressed the importance of learning
vour •Jwn language, "as it Is a ma1or
part ut finding yourselt within your
culture'' Discipline within the home
is missing, and many people have
lost their chrldren to the outside
world He encouraged everyone to
put their children in touch with the
older people , stating " Hopefully we
can come together and learn about
the old ways". There are
psychological barriers between
pdIents and children ; by taking the
time to talk with our children and
other people , problems of this type
could be overcome .
Family problems and their alter natives were discussed in small
groups . Mr . Larry Ascapace,
Chairperson at the symposium introduced Mr. Ernest Crowe of the
Saskatchewan Indian Veterans
Association He discussed families
.,efJarated b, al givmg his own
a count ot the tune he left home to
join the army and the affect It had
on himself and his family. He ex·
pressed concern about the lack of
commun ication between younger
and 9lder people within our society Mr Crowe agreed with Mr
Twofeathers that discipline is needed within our homes and among
our people, as the upbri nging of
childr en ha a lot to do with their
lifestyle when they dre adults .
Mr Crowe enlisted in the army
when he was 17, leaving behind his
parents who cared about him. He
learned about the army and what
life was about , asking himself "How
far can I go within myself?" The army left a life-long impression on
him,
·
He talked about the hungry ·1930's,
when the Indians didn't receive
social assistar:ice; they were selfsupporing . It wa~ back ln these
times that the system of society
stripped away the pride of the Indians.
Because of a treaty stipulation pertaining to alcohol , the elders back
then knew the effects of it; they
wanted nothing lo do with alcohol.
After the war, when Indians' were
allowed to drink alcohol , they
became alcoholics. Mr . Crowe
described t,his as " unfortunate" , as
alcohol is the root of all kinds oi
problems afflicting native people to day.
Mr . Crowe also talked about the
treatment that the Indian Veterans
received upon returning from the
army . The Indian Veteran was entitled to $1,800.00 which they
never received for a single dwelling
house. The Indian Veteran was also
entitled to a $40,000 .00 grant for a
business of their choice . The
Department of Indian Affairs allowed them only to be farmers. Mr.
Crowe says all he received was a
tractor, plow and cultivator . They
were also given a ¼ section of land
to which they had 10 year title ,
after that it was up to the Band
council. To further disappoint the
. Indian Veteran, 19 sections of land
was taken from the Piapot reserve.
12 sections of this land were given
to veter ans in England ar ,d the
Commonwealth The other 7 sec
tions of land were sold to white
settlers .
Mr . Crowe also knew of an Indian
teteran who was very outstanding ·
he achieved every medal there was
to ac.hie,e in the army . This
outstanding Indian Vete ran died i
poverty h i treatnwn1. like this lhe
Indian veteran receiv ed upon retuI
ning trom serving his country as a
soldie r ln the army.
The Saskatchewan Indian Veterans
: -Association intends to recover the
things to which each veteran is en- •
titled . The veterans should be
recogrlized for their assistance in . ·
the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. National Indian Brotherhood ,
and the Indian Schools ..The
·change_s the government is now
making are what the Veterans were
fighting for . They fougbt so we can
have a better life .
The Saskatchewan Indian Veterans
·Association is in the process of setting. up a 'national body . Mr . Crowe
· ehded his speech as a Driver ,
Educator saying, " Identify what is in
front of you when driving, never
use alcdhol ".
The day's events came to a close
with films and lunch in the evening.
Wednesday's agenda centered
around " Improving Family Cornmu , nications ," and " Dealing with Family
Crisis''. Barb Parkinson of Mobile
Fami_ly Services was in attendance
to inform everyone on their role in
Regina's commuriity and to discuss
family crisis and it's alternatives .
Th.e evening program inclyded a
performance by the Gordon
Dancers and Singers. This even.t also
included a hoop dance . The
dancers were 7 to 17 years of age.
Mr. Twofeathers sang two songs,
"Amanda" and "I see you all over
again". His powerful singing was
acknowledged by dei;lfening applause from the audience .
Mr . Philipe Wolfe, co-ordinator of
the fiddling and jigging contest,
then proceeded to get things
underway. First place in the fiddling
contest went to Dave Sayer, who
received $75 prize money,. a ribbun
and a trophy . Fred trongarm fiddl SASKATCHEWAN
INDIAN 5
�ed his way into second place, and
$50 prize money . Clarence Bruce of
Lestock, Saskatchewan placed third
and took home $25.
The Jigging contest was captured by
Clarence Bruce in a humorous as
well as ent ertaining performan ce.
He had the crowd roaring with
laughter. The $75 prize mo ney
went to Mr. Bruce for first place.
Mr . Dave Sayer took second place
in the jigging contest to receiv e the
$50 prize mon ey. M s. Janet B1tternuse came in third and w o n th e
$25 prize mon ey o ver the oth er
eleven cont estants in this co ntest.
The fiddle rs played on as it was
time for the children to show their
fancy footwork. Three children
decided to participate: Michelle
Lavallee, Todd Bitternose and the '
youngest of all was 2 year old Jaret
Taren lronstar . The children divided
$50 prize money . Everyone th en ·
enjoyed lunch of bannock, crushed
chokecherri es, cakes and coffee.
On Thursday November 6th , discussion center ed around Native
Families and the Police with Constable Lavallee of the Fort and
Marian M eadmore discussing the
l egal aspects of family probl ems.
The symposium co ncluded in th e
afternoon with a District luncheon.
Speakers representing the District
Chiefs, F.S.I., and DIAND , wer e in
attendan ce. The Family Work ers
plan to ho ld more Cultural
Awarene ss Workshops, with the
ideal situation where by elder s
could be available for co unselling.
Co-ordinators of the Symposium
were Family W o; kers Mr . Lloyd Carrier, Piapot; Agath e Cyr, Pasqua;
Sandra Walk er, Ok anese; Shirley
Bellegarde, littl e-Black Bear; and
Allyn Khom of Fort Qu 'Appelle, Indian Affair s.
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CORRECTIONSFOR
NORTHERN OFFENDERS
TO BE UP-DATED
THROUGH DNS
by Keith Howell
Plans to provide alternate facilities
for northern offenders sentenced by
the Courts have been announced
by the Department of Northern
Saskatchewan.
The Prince Albert Correctional
Centre is slated to be closed down
this summer. This will create an
opportunity for northerners in the
Court system to remain in the
No rth and change their behavior ,
rather than serving their sentences
in southern institutions.
The Department of Northern
Saskatchewan has received approval
to construct and operate two
community residential centres, and
a bush camp. One of these cent res
will be located at Buffalo Narrow s
on the West side of the provinc e;
the other will be at Creighton, on
the Eastern side. Each centre will
have facilities to accomod ate 12
offenders. The bush camp will be
somewhere in the central po rtion
of the N.A.D . It w ill have room for
16 offenders.
The Community Residential Centres
are large houses, of the same
construction as a four-plex, and will
be located in the community. Here,
non-danger s offenders will be
able to serv out their sentence s.
Three types of non-dangerous
people will be considered for th ese
centres: persons on demand; nondangerous offenders with sentences
of 180-days or less; and non dangerous offenders serving the last
120-days of longer sentences.
All offenders serving sentences for
rape, assault causing bodily harm ,
dangerous use of firear01s, assault
with a weapon , and four or more
convictions for being unlawfully at
large or escaping lawful custody ,
will be considered dangerous. Al so,
if an offender has a past record of
these kinds of crimes, but is only
sentenced for a minor crime, his
past history will be taken into
account, and he will be considered
dangerous.
Therefore, every offender 's total
criminal history , as well as the
sentence now being served, will be
looked at to decide whether he is
dangerous or not. Under this
proposed plan, the community itself
will be involved in the residential
centre. To this end, a Community
Review Committee will be
established in both Buffalo Narrows
and Creighton. The committee is
expected to consist of
representatives of the local
government ; the Indian Band; the
A.M.N.S.I.S. local; community
employers; the residential centre;
and community corrections
program.
Offenders located in the Bush
Camp setting will also be classified
non-dangerous, but will be slightly
different group. These could be
offenders who are less likely to be
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able to resist the temptations of a
community, i.e. alcohol, vehicle s,
closeness to transportation . They
could be offenders who do not
want to become involved in the
things being offered at the centr s.
They might be offenders who
mainly need to learn how to work.
The camp residences will be bui lt
out of moveable units, and it wi ll
be possible to move the camp to
various sites where work for th e
offende rs is available.
Corrections in the north Is a
responsibility of the Department of
Northern Saskatchewan. In ord er to
work well, the corrections system
must fit in with what the police, the
courts, and legal aid are doing.
Also, because the province feels
the need for community
involvement to make it work, the
public must also be involved.
The DNS intends, therefore, to
establish a Northern Corrections
Council to help co-ordinate the
corrections system in the north .
Representatives will be sought from
various agencies, departments, etc.
The Council will co-ordinate the
corrections system in the north, and
look at the recommend changes in
the programs and poli cies used by
th e corrections system.
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CABINETCHANGES
EXECUTIVECOUNCIL
(Dec. 16) - Premier Allan Blakeney
announced changes to the Cabinet .
Additional duties were assigned to
Elwood Cowley, who becomes
minister of mineral resources, Reg
Gross who becomes minister of
government services and Doug
McArthur , culture and youth .
Murray Koskie becomes minister of
consumer affairs. New
appomtments are Robert Long,
minister of highways, and Dwain
Lingenfelter, soCJalservices.
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ROUND DANCE
The Cowboy Society Dance Club
will be sponsoring a round dance
at the little Pine Band hall
on February 20th & 21st, 1981
starting at 7:00 p.m.
Dancers & Singers welcome
For further information
call Max Bear
at 445-3991 in North Battleford
�.FOURTH RUSSELL
TRIBUNAL:
ON THERIGHTSOF THEINDIANSOF THEAMERICA5
by Clem Chartier
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
Chi f Sam Bull and represe ntative s of First Nations of Canada Delegation.
The Fourth Russell Tribunal took
place in Rotterdam , Holland between November 24 and 30, 1980.
This Tribunal is under the direction
of the Russell Foundation , which is
a private organization. It is not a
formal court of law, but does
operate like one.
The Tribunal heard 14 cases and a
large number of short presentations
and declarations. The 2 cases
presented from Canada were the
Grand Council Treaty No. 9 of Ontario and Conseil Attikamek - Montagnais of Quebec. While there
were a number of other presentations, the one of ma1or significance
to the Federation of Saskatchewan
Indians is an Agrument on the Constitution of Canada made on behalf
of the First Nations of Canada
Delegation.
The Grand Council of Treaty No . 9,
composed of Cree and Ojibway Indians and headed by Grand Chief
Dennis Cromarty ; accused Canada
of violating its' land rights and
lifestyle . Basically, in 1977 the Indian peopl es living in the area
covered by Treaty 9 issued a
declaration that they were
members of the Nishnawbe - Aski
Nation, and that the Treaty was invalid because it does not reflect
what the Indians understood to be
the articles of the Treaty and
therefore would have to be
renegotiated. The Chiefs also accused the Governments ,of Canada and
· Ontario of systematic economic,
social, political and cultural
genocide. Included in this is the
violation of Treaty and Aboriginal
Rights by Federal legislation such as
the Migratory Birds Convention Act.
Fred Plain, always an eloquent
speaker, stated that the government
was guilty of systematic genocide
and that genocide "slowly through
poisoning is just as bad as through
an H-bomb " .
The Tribunal members ruled that
the actions of the Federal and Ontario Governments wer e in violation
of International Law in their attempts to take away illegally the
lands of the Nishnawbe - Aski Nations. Specifically, they were quilty
of violations under Articles 17 (1)
SASKATCHEWANINDIAN 7
�and (2) of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, Articles 21 (1) and
(2) of the American Convention on
Human Rights and Article 5 (d) (v)
of the International Convpntion on
Racial Discrimination
The Conseil Attikarnek Montag r,a1s
accused Canada of unilate1ally ex
tinguishing their land I ights by the
legislati9n (Bill C 9) passed 1n 1977
to ratify the James Bay Agreement
According to.the Attikamek and
Montagnais this legislation extinguishes all ind1genow, rights and
titles to ·the terr itory cover ed by the
Agreement whi t.h mcluded a vast
an,o:mt ot Att1k&rnek and Mon
tagnais homeland and th reatens
their future and survival as a peo
pie .
The Tribunal found that Canada
iolated the Montagna1s - Attikamek
land rights as m the Treaty No 9
cas_e. Additionally Canada was
found guilty of violatmg the Indians'
rights to control their natural
resources and economic develop
111ent
, which ar,e protected by the
following· Article 1 of the Interna tional Convention on Economic ,
Social and Cultural Rights;
Paragraph II of the Declaration on
the Granting of Independence to
Colonial Countries and Peoples;
and General Assembly Resolution
1803 concerning Permanent
Sovereignty over Natura I Resources.
Chief Sam Bull of Alberta presented
the agrument on the Constitution
on behalf of the First Nations of
Canada delegation . Chief Bull affirmed the assertion that Indian Nations have the will and the right to
exist as self-governing peoples. The
delegation representatives explain ed the lack of Indian participation at
the high level negotiations leading
to a revised constitution The brief
stated that if the new constitution
ignores the just demands of the Indian Nations, it will only " confirm
the existing con titutional system of
fraud , theft and racism" Outlining a
number of obligations which
Canada must entrench in a new
constitution the delegation ended
by the declaration that " the Indian
Nations, are members of the Family
of Nations and we demand full
membership in the family "
The Tribunal 1n responding to this
argument referred specifically to
Canada and ruled that "a constitution and government cannot be imposed on Indian people without
authent1C part1upat11mand the right
to refusal to be 111
1.01pvr att->
d r1
voluntarily is a prt>l ondit1011
8 JANUARY
-FEBRUARY
. 1qR1
Ms. Delia Opekokew attended the
Tribunal as an observer on behalf of
the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. During the period allowed
for presentations, Ms. Opekokew
extended an invitation, on behalf of
Chief Sol Sanderson, to the people
attending the fribunal to attend a
conference on International Law
and Indian Rights in the Canadian
Constitution to be held in Saskatchewan from November 16 to 20,
·19a-1. People especially interested
in the international status of lnd1gPnous Peoples were invited to
attend
M ernbPt Chiefs of the Federation of
Saskatchewan Indians, if interested
in seeing a copy of the Final Statement of the Jury, should contact
the Saskatchewan Indian Federated
College in Regina.
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"WATERHEN ELECTS
- NEW CHIEF"
tation Program . This program provides the new council the opportunity to gain knowledge of administration at the band level. It
· also includes information on dealing
with the Department of Indian Affairs and with Indian Political
Organizations like the Federation of
Saskatchewan Indians. The new
council also gains knowledge of recent and present band programs.
This boost prepares the new chief
and council to be ready to take
over in January 198'1
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PUBLICCOMMENT
ASKED
(Nov. 21) - Saskatchewan
Environment is asking the public to
comment on a Saskatchewan Power
Corporation proposal to build a
hydroelectric generating station
upstream from Nipawin on the
North Saskatchewan River.
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by Gordon Mirasty
The Waterhen Band went to the
polls on November 28, 1980 to
elect a new chief and council.
George Larocque and Edward·
Martel were the candidates for
chief. George Larocque was vie,
torious . It must be noted that
former chief , Sid Fiddler, did not
run this term; he plans to return to
university.
George Larocque was born and raised on the reserve, where he resides
with his wife and family.
George served as councillor from
1958 to 1962 . He was chief of
Waterhen from 197 4 to 1978. He
didn't run in the last election. What
brought about his recent running
was he "saw where the people
were starting to work together and
that gave" him, "enco uragement to
run for chief." He intends to be
working with the Department of Indian Affairs and the Federation of
Saskatchewan Indians to the best of
his ability. He also states that he
will be working with and for the
people .
The other successful candidates for
councillors were Richard Fiddler, Edwin Martel, Marcel Martel, Albert
Fiddler, and Theresa Fiddler. The
new chief and council take over office on January 28, 1981.
The Waterhen chief and council
both 1ecerrt and new , are involv'ed
in a two -week Band Council Orien -
KAHPEAYSWEAT
RE-ELECTED
AT
MOOSOMIN
MOOSOMIN - Ernest Kahpeaysewat
was re-elected Chief of this Indian
community, defeating former leader
James Myo and hopeful Alex
Swiftwolfe.
Other successful candidates on
council included veteran Edward
Osecap and newcomers Josephine
Gopher, Robert Blackstar, Edgar
Gladue, Paul Osecap and Gerald
Swiftwolfe. Former Councillors
Jimmy Mooswa and Alex Mooswa
were unsuccessful while Tdny
Kahpeaysewat and Grace
Kahpeaysewat did not seek reelection.
During the first Band Council
meeting, Chief Kahpeaysewat.
stressed the importance of
communicating with band members
and not "passing the buck ." He also
cautioned his council against
promising things to band members.
According to electoral officer Les
Smith, special interest was aroused
in the elections due to another
councillor position open for
election. "The turnout during the
elections was overwhelming,
whether it was due to the warm
weather or the addition of one
councrllor ," said Smith.
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�SCULPTORKORCZAK ZIOLKOWSKI, 72, with his original marble model for his Crazy Mountain
Carving, the largest sculptural undertaking the world has ever known . In 34 years he has blasted
off nearly 6.8 million tons of granite from the epic mountain e:arving, which is 563 feet high and
641 feet long .
JI
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,1,(('1
21st CENTURY CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL - An architectural model of the future shows in
miniature how the mountain carving will be the focal point of a vast non-profit humanitarian
proj"l't. I~ will include the Indian Museum of North America (launched in 1974 in temporary
quarters} and a University and Medical Training Center for the North American Indian. Crazy
Horse, which has had its own federal post office for 12 years, one day will have its own airfield
serving its virtually self contained comm unity of several thousand.
KORCZAI<'RAISES,SRENDS$4 MILLION;
NO .FEDERAL-STATE
T-U MONEY INVOLVED
I
. (Crazy Horse, S. Oak.) - Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski
now has raised and spent $4,000,000 on his Crazy
Horse non-profit humanitarian project in the Black Hills.
He started the project in 1947 with $174 to his name,
and since has blasted off approximately 6.8 million tons
of granite from the mountain carving, the largest
sculptural undertaking the world has ever known.
About one and one half million tons are to be remov-
~-
'
Finishing Crazy Horse will be the most time consuming
and costly aspect of the mountain carving, and will' require several times the $4,000,000 Korczak
singlehandedly has raised and spent to date.
The admission charge always has been the primary
source of revenue, supplemented with contributions
and souvenir sales. There have been no major foundation grants, and Korczak twice has turned down
$10,000,000 from the federal government fearing the
government would neither finish the mountain carving
nor carry out Korczak's humanitarian goals for Crazy
Horse. These include the Indian Museum of North
America and a University and Medical Training Center
for the North American Indian.
Willis Brown of Scottsdale, Arizona is president of the
23 member national commission which oversees
operati<:>nof the tax exempt Crazy l-iorse humanitarian
project. One of the Commission's main purposes is to
a_ssure continuity and continuation of the Crazy Horse
project .
Korczak, now 72, resumed work this fall after his fourth
major back operation . He says, "I'm a free enterprise
man. I believe in it. Isn't it wh;it made this country
great?This project is financed by the interested public.
Not one penny of federal or state tax money is used
here. Never has been, never will be. No! This is a
grassroots project financed by the people who come
here and see the progress, believe in what we're doing,
and maybe send $5, $10, $20 every year to help.
That's the way it should be.
"The costs of carving that mountain are enormous, but
more people are coming every year. Visitation was up
11 percent in 1980. The news media is helping by telling the world what we're doing, what's happening
NOW :
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NEWSFLASH
Just in case you thought that there
was nothing in the new federal
budget to slow down the rising cost
of living, there was some littlenoticed tax relief included.
From now on, duty-free entry to
Canada will be provided for certain
plant bulbs, lawn bowling balls,
apparatus used to collect oysters,
and pigeon racing equipment.
Lawn bowlers with green thumbs
who are fond of eating oysters
while racing their pigeons
welcomed the change.
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SASKATCHEWAN INOIAN 9
�TRAGIC FIREOF MUSCOWPETUNG
submitted Mr. & Mrs. Ron Rosebluff
•
December 15, 1980 will long be remembered by the Muscowpetung
Band members: it was a dark and dreary morning as the people
heard the shocking news that Gerald, Darlene, and William Francis
Rosebluff had lost their lives in a mobile house fire.
Gerald (Corky), 38, Darlene, 24, and William, 10, had their home
halfway up the hill overlooking the Qu'Appelle Valley, about 45
miles North East of Regina.
After a length o days of investigation by the Fort Qu' Appelle
R.C.M.P., the Provincial Fire Commissioner of Regina,the coroner of
Fort Qu' Appelle, and a medical report, it was ruled that they had
died of carbon monoxide poisoning as a lab test showed that Corky
had 88% carbon monoxide in his body, Darlene 100%, and Billy
100%. This official medical report showed that Corky, Darlene, and
Billy had died before the dreadful fire had reached the spot where
their bodies were later found .
Had the Department of Indian Affairs been a bit more prompt with
the fire protection allocation as requested by the district Chiefs at a
district Chiefs Meeting held in May, 1980, the Muscowpetung Band
could have purchased fire protection equipment such as smoke
detectors, etc., and this kind of tragedy may well have been avoided .
Corky and Darlene leave behind their youngest son, Greg, age 7,
who was thrown through the window by his father about 3:00 a.m.
' as smoke had filled their home . Greg dressed only in a T-shirt and
shorts, then waited for a few minutes in a pick-up truck outside, then
decided to run to the neighbors about one mile away. Greg was
taken by ambulance to the hospital, and treated for shock and
frostbite to his feet.
Greg is presently being kept by Ron Rosebluff and family . When
asked how he feels, Greg replies "God must have His hand on me." ■
MEMORIAL EVENTAT .
KAHKEWIST
AHAW
In memory of Mr. Gerald (Corky) Rosebluff, Chief Louis
Taypotat, Council and band members of
Kahkewistahaw reserve are holding a memorial powwow, feast and give away.
"I would like to honor this great man, Mr. Corky
Rosebluff and his family, who passed away in a tragic
mishap" stated Chief Taypotat.
Corky had announced three of their annual
celebrations, and this year he was to be announcing
again. "The misfortune has saddened our hearts; he will
really be missed".
This well-known gentleman was.highly respected and
thought of as "the best" at announcing at lndiah
Celebrations. He always had a smiling face, his
countenance was peaceful. Corky was known for the 1
well-versed prayer of "protect everyone until we see
each other again at the next pow-wow''. "He always
had thoughts to the Lord, and I'm sure that's where
he's· gone."
The Corky Rosebluff Memorial Pow-wow will be held
at Kakewistahaw complex, north of Broadview;
Sask~tchewan on April 18 and 19, 1981. There will be
competitions and prize money. Drums will be paid.
Chief Louis Taypotat and councillors as well as band
members extend their invitation to everyone in honor
of this great man, Mr. Corky Rosebluff. In final day of
competition, there will also be a memorial trophy
donated in memory of the late Victor Sparvier.
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10 JANUARY-FEBRUARY. 1981
�VARIETYMAGAZINEPROMOTESINDIAN RlM
Spotted ' Deer (EMERSON JOHN) holding Stick, and brother , Horse-That-Follows (JASON
STEVENS)prepare for battle .
The young "WINDWALKER" 0ames Remar) and his wife Tashina (SERENE
HEDIN) frolic with their
twin sons in the natural beauty of their native homeland.
Wroppedin a buffalo robe, Dancing Moon (DUSTY IRONWINC McCREA) protects her daughter
The young "W INDWALKER" 0AMES REMAR) in grief , holding his wife Tashina (SERENEHEDIN).
Happy Wind (ROBERTA DEHERRERA)from the blowing snow as they flee from a band of
renegade Crow Indians .
Windwalker
(Western - CFI Color)
Pacific lntematK>OalEnterprises release of a Windwalker
Prods. film. Producedby Arthur R. Dubs, Thomas E. Ballard.
SlatrsTrevor Howard . Directed by Kieth Merrill . Screenplay,
by Goldrup , from the novel by Blaine M . Yorgason ; camera
(CFI Color) . Reed Smoot ; music Merrill Jensen; production
~. Thomas Pratt; editors Stephen J. Johnson, Janice
Hampton. Peter l. ~Crea . Reviewed at CFI screeningroom.
Hollywood , Dec. 3, 1980 . MPM Rating: PC Running time : 108
minutes .
Wmdwalker . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SmUing Wolf / Twin Brother /
~rrator
...
. .. Trevor Howard
... ..
. .....
Nick Ramus
Windwalker (Young Man) ... James Remar
Tashina .................................
Serene Hedin
DancingMoon . . . Dusty Iron Wing McCrea
Litrle fe.tther . . . . .
. .................
Silvana CallJrdo
Crow Scout. . . .
. ......
Billy Drago
Crow [yes . . . . .
. ... Rudy Diaz
Crow Hair .
. ... Harold Coss-Coyote
WoundedCrow .
..•.
. . Roy J. Co hoe
Horse That Follows . . . . . • . . . . . . • .
. ... Jason Stevens
Happy Wind . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ... Roberta Deherrera
Windwalker (Child)
.......
Wamni-Omni·Ska-Romideau
(Cheyenne and Crow Indian languages - English subtitl es and
narration.)
Windwalker" is a dramatic feature
for the wilderness market which
transcends that genre with its genuine visual beauty and its unusually
authentic treatment of American Indian cuhure. Flawed in that regard
only by castingTrevor Howard in the
fiM· role of a dying Indian patriarch,
41
the subtitled film was made in the
Cheyenne and Crow languages by
director Kieth Merrill, a sensitivefilmmaker who won an Oscar for his
feature documentary "The Great
American Cowboy". This Pacific International Enterprises release is a
sleeper which could play arthouses·
as well as the wilderness market.
The use of Indian languages on the
soundtrack throughout (with only
an occasional use of English by a
narrator for voice-overs in
flashbacks) makes "Windwalker''
rare if not unique for a western.
Coupled with the absence of nonIndian characters in the film, which
takes place in the 18th century, this
gives the Indians on screen a dignity they have been denied previously, even in the most sympathetic of
westerns.
'
While the casting of Howard, a fine
actor, may be partially justifiable for
commerical reasons, this single
lapse in authenticity is a painful
one, since the· filmmakers went so
far in the right direction. Try as he
might, Howard is never totally convincing as a Cheyenne, and one
wishes the film had a genuine Indian actor such as Chief Dan
George or Will Sampson in the
role.
In a day when producers would not
think of casting white people in
black roles, it's still possible,
evidently, to get away with a white
man wearing dark makeup playing
an Indian. The uneasy suspicion
lingers that producers Arthur R.
Dubs and Thomas E. Ballard might
have felt white audiences needed at
least one member of their race on
screen for them to identify with the
story.
Too bad, for the story taken from a
novel by Blaine M . Yorgason is an
absorbing one, .and Ray Goldrup's
screenplay is effective in its
spareness and simplicity. Title
character on his deathbed tells his
grandchildren about the death of
his young wife Serene Hedin and
the abduction of one of his twin
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN 11
�sons (both played by Nick Ramus)
by the Cheyennes' traditional antagonists, the Crows. After the old
man dies, he mysteriously comes
back to life to prevent the destruction of what remains of the family
by the missing son, whom he
recognizes before returning to the
land of the dead and being reunited
with his wife .
Filmed in Utah, mostly in snowy .
mountain country, pie has first-rate
lensing by Reed Smoot which captures the glories of landscape and
weather without indulging in the
sentimental visual cliches typical of
this genre. Merrill's visual style at its
best evokes the westerns of John
Ford and Anthony Mann, with a
stark clarity which makes the most
of a limited budget.
Howard brings a rugged grandeur
and, at times, a sly humor to his
part, and the rest of the cast if well
chosen and effective right down to
the smallest parts. Ramus is fine in
his double role, but if some English
narration by the Howard character
was necessary, it's too bad his voice
was used and not Howard's familiar
voice. James Remar and Serene
Hedin are attractive and emotionally compelling as the ill-fated young
couple .
1
Excellent musical score by Merrill
Jensen was performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra,
evidently due to the Hollywood
musicians' strike. Rest of tech
credits are good, too , in this lovely
film.
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"NEW DISTRICTMANAGER
FOR MEADOW LAKE
INDIAN AFFAIRSOFRCE"
-by GordonMirasty
On January7, 1980, Rod King became
the Acting District Manager for the
Meadow Lake Indian Affairs Office. In
October 1980 he completed a District
Manager trainee course; on November
3, 1980 he became official District
Manager.
As District Manager, his objective is to
re-organizethe distric office. This objective received the go-aheadby
higher authorities and they agreed to
use the Meadow Lake District Office
as a pilot project.
This project is in two stages.Firstof
all, as District Manager he would look
12, JANUARY-FEBRUARY
, 1981
"WINDWALKER"CONTROVERSY
COULD CHANGE ACADEMY RULES
The Dilemma of classifying the highly acclaimed
"WINDWALKER" as an American or Foreign film
continues after a one week qualifying run in Los
Angeles, and a screening for the Academy on
December 29, 1980 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in
Beverly Hills with over 750 Academy Members, Press
and Community Leaders in attendance.
Jerome Bushyhead, Public Information Director for the
Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma, stated that
a tribal resolution requesting the motion picture
academy to change its ruling is now being considered.
Since it was released after the October 31, 1980
deadline for Foreign Film, "WINDWALKER" qualified as
an American Film, however, the discrepancy in
academy rules still exists defining a foreign film as one
produced with a basically noh-English sound track. The
question remains, what film could be MORE American
than "W INDWALKER," which portrays Native Americans
speaking their Native language in Cheyenne and Crow .
.. If they are not Americans; then who is?
Directed by Academy Award winner Kieth Merrill,
"WINDWALKER" starts Trevor Howard and more than
60 Native American stars including Nick Ramus, Dusty_
Iron Wing McCrea, Silvana Gallardo, Billy Drago, Rudy
Diaz, Harold Goss-Coyote, Roy J. Cohoe, Emerson
John, Jason Stevens and Roberta Deherrera.
"WIND WALKER," produced by Arthur R. Dubs,
President of Pacific International ahd Thomas E. Ballard
of Santa Fe International, breaks nationwide with 700
prints on January 16, 1981, distributed by Pacific
International Enterprises, Inc., of Medford, Oregon.
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upon the past performances of the
district office with the Chiefs.Then
they will decide the direction in which
they will go in ·order to have a better
working relationship. He believes it is
a matter of co-ordination of the
District Manager to bring back
credibility to the district office.
He states that this might take a year
to implement because of retraining
staff and rewriting some job descriptions. ~e plans to make "band staff
training'' a priority because he would
like to -seeSOX,of the bands run their
own programs. This reflects on his
statement where he said he would
like to promote the successesof Indians.
Rod King is also presently chief of the
Lucky Man reserve; he has served as
chief since May of 1974. Since his
band has no land, he is presently
working on Land Entitlement negotiations. He is undergoing this task on his
own free time. Good Luck Rod.
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"25th ANNIVERSARY"
by Gordon Mirasty
Joe Gladue and wife Eva celebrated
their 25th wedding anniversary on
December 6, 1980. The gala event
was held at the Flying Dust band
hall. The evening started with a dinner for the couple, relatives and
guests. After the dinner there was a
round dance which was well attended by both young and old.
Following the traditional dance,
they had a modern dance at which
a local band played . This finished
off the evening but not until the
wee hours of the morning.
Joe and wife reside on the Flying
Dust Reserve. They have nine
children. Joe is presently a councillor for the Flying Dust Band and
was recently re-elected to serve
another term.
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�"ThisMasarwavisitedus quite often. He is playinga mouthbow in this photo."
BUSHMEN
OF THEKALAHARI
In Botswana, there is a variety of different people of
various languages and cultures. As I've mentioned in a
previous story, there are mostly the Bantu (Blacks)of
which there are many different tribes. But there is also
a totally different race of people, not Black, who are
the indigenous people of Botswana and southern
Africa. They are the BUSHMEN,or as the Batswana call
them, the "Basarwa",or more scientifically, the "San"
people.
Yes, the Bushmen were the earliest inhabitants of this
part of Africa. This is evident from the rock paintings
found in various parts of southern Africa, dating back
thousands of years. Red ochre figures, in silhouette or
outline, some accompanied by the small handprints of
the artists have been found as far north as Tanzania
and as far south as the Cape Province of South Africa.
Much has been written about the Bushmen of the
Kalahari in Botswana and surrounding countries. They
have been studied to the extent that at one time some
Government officials believed there were more
anthropologists in the Kalahari than Bushmen! What
makes these people so interesting? Well, they are one
of the few races of people of which some members
still live in the old traditional way of living, that is,
strictly off the land; in harmony with their habitat; of a
hunting and gathering society.
Their habitat, however, is certainly not as hospitable as
North America was to our forefathers. Although they've
never had to cope with raging blizzards and 2 meter
high snowbanks, Bushmen have learned to cope with
and literally scrape a living out of the dry sands of the
kalahari Desert. They have learned to deal with the
intense heat of summer and the so111etimes
freezing
nightsof winter.
We, in Canada, tend to take our abundance of natural
resources of granted. Here one seldom really thinks of
dying of thirst. Some Bushmen face this prospect nearly
every day of their lives. However, through generations
of adaptation, they have acquired and ingenious ways
of tapping the sands of the desert for the life-giving
liquid.
In the rainy season, of course, ·there is water standing,
free for the taking, in the sloughs, called "pans", and
small streams. In large parts of the Kalahari, however,
this lasts only for 2 to 3 months. There the Basarwa
c.ollect water in ostrich egg-shells and store it. That
store doesn't last for long, and when the pans dry up
and the egg-shells are empty, the Bushmen must resort
of other methods. Hand-dug wells are the answer for a
little while, but gradually they too dry up, and you can
only dig so deep with your hands and digging sticks.
One unique method used is the digging of sipwells. A
Masarwa takes his digging stick and digs down to some
moist sand. He packs the little hole with grass and
covers it again with sand. He then takes a hollow reed
and painstakingly sucks the moisture up through it from
the hole and spits it into a container. This is a long and
slow process.
Most of the year the Basarwadepend upon melons
and tubers for the moisture they need. They dig up
different kinds of bulb roots which provide them with
as much as 90% of the liquid they need and most of
their food as well. So in tune are they with their land,
that they will never dig up a tuber unless they know it
has grown as much as it will, and they reap the most
benefit from it.
The nomadic Bushmen live in small temporary huts of
interwoven sticks and grass.They travel together in
Bands of related families and move as conditions
demand, following the steadily diminishing herds of
antelope, or settling for awhile where there are
melons, nuts, fruits and other veld food. With no
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN 13
�obvious political system in a Band, older people tend
to take precedence with their greater wisdom and
experience. However, on one is actually in charge and
if a good hunter decides to move, then often the Band
will move with him, but not necessarily so.
Hunting is a major activity among Bushmen. Smaller
game is usually snared, but a big game hunt is much
more important. With bows and poison arrows, a
group of men set out on foot to find some fresh spoor:.
of an antelope or a herd of antelope. Whether it be
eland, gemsbok, kudu, or a variety of other animals,
they know how to track them, find them, and kill them
with as little fuss and bother as possible. The
Bushmen's way of making the most of what is available
without spoiling the source or wasting any of it extends
even to the conservation of their own body energy.
After they have shot the antelope, and tracked it down
to where it died, (the poision takes a little while), they
then cut it up and take the meat home to share with
the entire Band. They hunt less for the dietary
requirement than for the social one; sharing, of course,
is the basis of their existence, and of very strong social
importance. ·
A religious people, the Bushmen believe that two gods,
a greater and a lesser one, control the events of their
lives. The greater god is the Creator of all things. He
created the earth with holes where water could
collect, created water itself, the sky, heavenly bodies,
all plants and all animals, men and their implements.
He never reveals himself, but he is not a god of
vengence. However, if someone's behaviou"r offends
him, he is dealt with appropriately.
The lesser god appears to me to be somewhat of a
Wesakechak or Nanapus, a magician and a trickster, of
whom many stories are told.
The focus of the Basarwa's religion is their dancing.
Around a fire specially lit for the occasion, the women
sit and sign and clap their hands. The men begin to
dance to the rythym and as the chanting and clapping
increase in tempo and intensity, some eventually fall
into a trance where they believe they are in contact
with the supernatural. Here is a Bushmen's prayer for
hard time:
"Help me, see me, I am Hunry
,
See that I am sending my children into the bush
Let them find an animal
If not a living animal, then at least a dead one
which they can pick up and carry home
So that I and my family can live for a day."
The Bushmen have a wealth of stories which the old
people never tire of telling and the young never tire of
hearing. In the evening, by the fires, they sit and listen
to the elders tell about such things as birth, marriage,
creation, the balance of power between sexes, and the
origin of meat. Their stories are of great importance in
explaining the world in which they live.
*
14 JANUARY-FEBRUARY
," 1981
"Miriam McNab, 23, of the Gordon Reserve, spent 6 months in Atria on a Canadian
o-o.do
International working placement. CCI is a ~rofi~
non-<lenominational
orpnlDlion which
takes volunteers to live and work in developingcountries aroundthe world.• - ·
Of an estimated 50,000 Bushmen alive today, very few
still live as full time hunters and gatherers,and there
are probably none alive who have not had contact
with people from the world outside. Boreholes drilled
by the governments change their pattern of movement
Fences erected to prevent the spread of cattle diseases
also prevent the large game animals from following
their migration routes and therefore the Bushmen from
following the game. Farms, cattle postsand settlement
schemes are luring them away from their traditional
lives. The vast and forbidding Kalahari is no longer a
safe sanctuary for these people. They are being
encroached upon slowly but surely.
Most have turned to other ways of makinga living,
such as herding other peoples' cattle, or makingand
selling their own Bushmen crafts. Indeed, these were
the only kinds of Basarwa that I saw: hired hands,
those selling dired meat on the side of the road, and
those who come in from the bush to sell their
decorated ostrich eggs and eggshell necklaces for cash.
While I was visiting a friend in the villageof Hukuntsi,
many would come to the door to sell, speakingtheir
strange, clicking language to each other, speaking
Setswana to me (which I hardly understood), and
speaking the one word of Afrikaans "dankie"(thank
you) when the transaction was completed.
Here were people, small men and women with babies
tied on their backs, distinctive features and curious dark
eyes, wearing strange combinations of cast-off clothing.
Their skin is burnt dark by the desert sun and long
nights spent by the fire. These people are well aware
that their lifestyle is being changed rapidly by
irresistible forces. Soon they will be forced to settle
down and start farming and send their children to
school. Soon the elders will be sitting alone at the fires
and the stories will begin to fade away.
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* Thelu5hrnen,Wannenburgh,Alf,C. StruikPublshen, Clpela•n Jolt••
11•wrs,
�THIRD GENERALASSEMBLYOF THE
WORLD COUNCIL OF
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
The Third General Assembly of the World Council of
Indigenous Peoples (WCIP) will be held in Canbe~ra,
Australia from April 27 to May 2, 1981 at the National
University of Australia. (April 26 to May 1, 1981,
Canadian time.)
The National Aboriginal Conference (NAC) will host the
Assembly with support from the C_
ommonwealth
Government. Australia has agreed to provide up to
$125,000 to the NAC towards the costs of the
Assembly.
Financial support is also anticipated from other
countries such as Canada, United States, Sweden,
Finland and Norway towards travel and related
expenses of the delegates, staff and cultural
performers. The Canadian International Development
Agency (CIDA) has committed $60,000 for South and
Central America delegates' travel expenses.
The Assembly's primary focus will be the development
of an International Convention on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples. The theme of the Assembly will
be "Indigenous Freedom Now".
As well as being an important forum for the Indigenous
Peoples to discuss common problems, . soluti~ns and
compare experiences, the Assembly will provide an
opportunity to demonstrate the cultural diversity of the
world's Indigenous Peoples.
Cultural displays will be open to the public to promote
wider understanding and appreciation of the
Indigenous Peoples.
About one hundred delegates from an estimated 30
countries with organizations affiliated with WCIP will
attend the Assembly and several hundred cultural
performers and observers are anticipated to take part
in the Assembly and other activities during the
Assembly in Canberra.
For further information please contact :
Marie Smallface Marule
Chief Administrator
WCIP Secretariat
Suite B-844
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta
Canada T1 K 3M4
Tel: {403) 327-7255
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JOB INFORMATION .AVAILABLE
ACROSSCANADA
George Bonavia of Canadian Scene, based in To_ronto,
reports, the existance of a National Job Bank, a Job
information exchange service provided by Can?da
Employment Centres. Through the NJB workers can get
up-to-the-minute information on job openings from
coast to coast, and employers can have access to
qualified personnel faster than ever before.
The NJB (National Job Bank) is a new concept, linking
together _
Canada Employment Centres across the
country through a unique telephone-c?mputer
.
combination. Information on job-openings anywhere in
Canada is rapidly transmitted to a central computer for
ready access. It brings workers and jobs together by
providing the latest available information.
.
Employers and employees may both take advantage of
this free service, and need only consult a CEC (Canada
Employment Centre) counsellor to find out how .
The National Job Bank is an additional service offered
to all permanent residents of Canada by the
Department of Employment and Immigration and its
Canada Employment Centres.
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THE FIRSTNATIONS:
INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND
THE CANADIAN CONFEDERATION
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indians announces the
publication of a book entitled The First Nations: Indian
Government and the Canadian Confederation. The
book presents principles in history, constitutional law
and international law within the confirmation of our
aboriginal and treaty rights in the Canadian constitution
is the natural evolvement of the original trust
responsibility established between the Indian people
and die Crown.
The book is acknowledged by Indian people and nonIndian people including members of parliament as the
most comprehensive document available today in
Canada in explaining the Indian peoples' position in the
Canadian constitution.
We are offering the book to all interested persons and
organizations at a cost of five dollars ($5.00). You are
invited to forward your order (s) to the:
The First Nations Book
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians
109 - Hodsman Road
P.O. Box 4066
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3R9
Phone: (306) 9~9-5666
I.
INDIAN CHILD WELFARE
RIGHTSWORKSHOP
HOSTED BY:
Canadian Indian Lawyers Association
and
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
Sheraton Centre Hotel
Regina, Saskatchewan
MARCH 18 - 20, 1981
No Registration Fee
For more information please contact:
Clem Chartier or Sharon F. Carrier
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
C-4, Classroom Building
University of Regina
REGINA, Saskatchewan S4S0A2
{306) 584-8333
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN 15
�16 JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1981
�ASSOCIATION OF
SASKATCHEWAN NDIAN
RESORTS
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by John Rockthunder
One of the main objectives of the
Association of Saskatchewan Indian
Resorts (AS.LR.) is to promote and
develop existing and new Indian
resort operations.
The Association of Saskatchewan
Indian Resorts was formed in 1979
as a non-profit organization made
up of existing Indian resort
operations. Initial membership in
the Association was comprised of
five existing resorts, namely the
White Bear Lake Development co,
Kinookimaw Beach Resort, last Oak
Development, Chitek Lake Indian
Development Company, and
Makwa Lake Development co.
There are now four new members
including Zander Lake Lodge, Mista
Nosayew Mutual Outfitters,
Standing Buffalo, and Sakimay Band.
The Association prepared a three
year directional plan to identify its
role with the resorts and the
services the Association should
provide, particularly with regard to
training programs and advertising in
keeping with the wishes of the
resorts.
A three year directional plan for
each individual resort will also be
prepared. This plan will outline the
goals and objectives of each resort.
This plan will include new
developments and the required
capital expenditures to achieve
these goals.
The Association has already taken
steps towards its own
organizational development. An
Executive Committee is in place and
three staff members, Pat Goodwill
co-ordinator, John Rockthunder
Assistant co-ordinator and Susan
Delorme, Secretary are hired to
provide the necessary day to day
liaison with the individual member
resorts.
The Executive Committee consists
of the following members until the
1981 annual meeting: Kenneth
Thomas, PRESIDENT; Chief Melvin
lsnana, VICE-PRESIDENT; Henry
Delorme, SECRETARY; Chief Ron
Rosebluff, TREASURER; Ken Sparvier,
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT; and
Chief Hilliard McNab, MEMBER AT
LARGE. At the 1981 annual
meeting, elections will be held for
Vice-President and Treasurer. These
appointments will then continue for
a two-year term.
There is a definite need to have
inyolvement and investment by
members of interested and related
groups in the private sector to
alleviate the dependency on
government funding. Such an
approach would gradually remove
government and the bureaucracy
from the backs of Indian people
and Indians from the backs of
government and the bureaucracy. It
would provide a sense of
accomplishment and leadership on
behalf of Indian people and an
acceptance of Indian.people by the
non-ln,dian society. Many Indian
people are more than ready for
such a change.
A personnel policy must be
established to provide the flexibility
and incentives necessary to
encourage long-term employment
of Indian people.
In the long-term, this will cut
training costs by redu_cing the
amount of staff turn-over. The
presently high rate of staff turn-over
is a problem that requires
immediate attention and a
satisfactory solution.
Long-term employment of Native
people would also result in the
normal learning and promotion
procedures which would ensure
qualifi'ed Native expertise at the
managerial and administrative
levels. This would not only cut
training costs and eliminate the
need for non-Indian involvement at
these levels, but also provide a
positive role model for other Indian
people. Such positive role models
would not only benefit Indian
people, but would help to eliminate
the negative stereo-types prevalent
in the non-Indian community. By
eliminating negative stereo-types
and facilitating positive two-way
communications between the
Indian and non-Indian cofnmunities,
investment and assistance by the
private sector could be more
readily secured.
Another immediate requirement 'for
the development and expansion of
Saskatchewan Indian Resorts is an
expanded advertising and
promotion budget. An increased
budget would help make both
Indian and non-Indian members of
the community aware of the
facilities offered at the various
Indian resorts.
In the long run, increased
advertising and promotion would
pay for itself through greater
revenues created by increased
public interest and awareness.
Pat Goodwill, co-ordinator of
AS.LR., has been with the
organization for one year. John
Rockthunder joined the AS.LR. in
December of 1980 as assistant co
ordinator. He is in charge of public
relations work within the
association. Susan Delorme,
secretary, 1s a part·t1me stud·en't at
the Federated College. She began
employment with AS.LR. in
October of last year.
The AS.LR. is involved in annual
events such as the Kinsmen Sport
Show in Regina and the American
Indian Eskimo hpos1t1on which 1s
held this year in M1am1, Florida. At
this event, Indian and Eskimo resort
managers gather to shar�
information.
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,AS,AICHEWA'. INDIAN
17
�THEBUDGETAND THE
CANADIANFAMILY
Economic Growth
Economic growth thi s year is
forecasted to decline by minus one
per cent. MacEachen in April had
forecast a plus .5 per cent and
Crosbie an incrf'ase of plus one per
cent .
I
In summary, the sho rt-term
econ o mic situ ation is bleak and the
government not only has not
provid ed stimulus in the budget to
create jobs and expand the
eco nom y, but has taken certain
measures to restrict or retard
· eco no mic activity and thereby
fu'rther increase unemployment and
slow economic growth.
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GETTINGOUT OF DEBT
Inflation
Inflation is forecasted to increase at ·
a 10.2 per cent rate next year wi th
You just don't have the money to
lower levels of inflation in the
.
make the next payment to the
ensuing years (around eight or nine
finance company. What can you
per cent). Officials at the briefing
do? The worst thing is to ignore the
session on budget night were
problem since that gives the
unable to satisfactorily explain why
impression that you do not want to
the rate will stay at around a 10 per
pay. As soon as you realize that
cent level when they for ecast
you may have to delay a payment,
energy prices to escalate at 22 per
you should contact your creditors
cent and food prices at around 12
in writing (keep a copy of the
per cent.
letter) , explain your situation and
ask them to agree to an alternate
Unemploymment
plan, e.g. smaller monthly
Not only do es MacEachen's budget
payments , a suspension of
not deal with the current high level
payments for three months with
of unemployment, its impact will
interest charges waived, or
further increase unemployment (by
whatever you feel is fair and
100 ,000 or 150,000) and with its
w arranted by your situation . Your
projections w ill maintain Canada's
cr~ditors may agree to your
position as having the world 's
suggestions. 1lf you then stick to that
largest unemployment rate among
plan there will have been no
the industrialized countries .
unpleasantness, and your good
credit rating may still be intact . But
be cautious. Some creditors may
Loss of income
offer "solutions 'r which will greatly
It is important to note that last year
increase the amount you now owe.
the average Canadian family lost
about $1,400 in real income alone
If you have many small debts, you
as a result of wage increases trailing
may believe that it would be to
higher cost of living increases.
yo ur advantage to make just one
Assuming that situation prevails in
big monthly payment to a
the coming year, and with the
consumer loan corripany , and let its
government's tax and price
staff take care of your other
increases, many Canadian families
creditors . Beware: interest rates on
will be struggling in order to make
loans under $1,500 are regulated by
ends meet.
the Canadian Small Loans Act. You
may lose this protection if you
Cost of living
consolidate your debts through a
With increases on excise taxes, on
consumer loan company and could
alcohol and tobacco ,
be charged much higher interest
unemployment insurance
rates.
premiums, natura,1gas excise taxes,
A Consolidation Loan from your
petroleum compensation charges,
well-head oil price increases, air
bank or credit union however ,
could be helpful if the bank charges
transportation taxes, plus the
considerably less interest than your
possibility of a Canadian petroleum
other creditors. It might allow you
ownership charge, we roughly
to pay off all other debts
calculate the Budget will take away
at least another $400 - $500 from
im,mediately and to make regular
the average Canadian family next
but smaller payments to the bank
over a longer period of time.
year.
18 JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1981
Check your contracts carefully
before considering a consolidation
loan. Some of your creditors may
charge the full inter est rate even if
you pay off your debts sooner than
originally planned.
Credit counselling services: One of
the best ways to deal with your
debts is to enlist the services of an
agency familiar with the intricacies
of the credit system . The service is
free, the counsellors are friend ly,
and it is their job to work out with
you some reasonable program of
debt payments. You can usually get
an appointment within two weeks
and are expected to give full
information about your financial
situation. The counsellor may then
(a) help you draw up a more
realistic budget; or (b) contact your
creditors and help you come to a
satisfactory agreement with them;
or (c) suggest a debt repayment
plan where you deposit money
regularly with the agency for
distribution to the creditors .
For more information contact your
community information centre or
Family Service Association.
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PARENTS'
RESPONSIBILITIES
REGULATED
BYLAW
As pointed out in a recent edition
of Canadian Scene, under the
Criminal Code of Canada, parents
must provide the necessities of life
for their children up to the age of
16. The age limit may be extended
if the child is attending school or
unable to become self-supporting.
In Ontario, the law requires both
parents to provide support and
education for their unmarried
children up to age 18, depending
on the children's needs. (This
applies to children born within or
outside of marriage.) If shelter, food
or clothing are so inadequate that
the child's health and development
are in danger, if a child is
abandoned or left alone or without
a competent care person, is denied
medical care, allowed or
encouraged to beg in public places
or to engage in illegal acts, or if the
child is abused, he or she is
considered in need of protection
and should be brought to the
attention of a Children's Aid
Society.
1
�Child abuse may take the form of
severe or frequent beatings,
excessive shaking or other harsh
tre atm ent which could result in
bruisPs, fractures , internal injur ies,
brain damage or even death . Abuse
could also mean sexual
molestation, with or without the
child's consent, often by a relative
or family friend. It could be
emotional abuse, such as habitua lly
hum iliating or ignoring the child or
giving him severe tongue lashings,
instilling in him the belief that he is
bad, unwanted, unlovable . Such
abuse can hamper his developm ent,
lead to psychological damage and
me ntal illness.
Al most everyone is guilty of some
fo rm of child abuse occasionally . It
is, after all, no easy task to raise a·
chil d in today's complex society
with its conflicting influences and
clashes of cultures, religious and
political and economic values. Child
welfare authorities recognize this
and are aware that even abuse
does not necessarily mean that the
parent does not love the child.
Frequently, it means that parents
are living in stressful situations ,
trying to cope with health, money
or marital problems and are unable
to control themselves. Some have
difficult-to-handle children, others
are lonely and isolated or have had
no opportunity to learn how to
care for children. Some parents
have themselves been abused when
they were young .
Child abuse occurs in families of all
social classes and cultural
backgrounds. It has become
serious problem and provincial
Child Welfare Acts require that
"Every person who has information
of the abandonment, desertion, or
need for protection of a child or
the infliction of abuse upon a child
shall forthwith report the
information to a Children's Aid
Society."
Fortunately, many parents now ask
for help when they are afraid that
they may hurt their children or
when they realize that they have
punished a child too severely. In
the early stages, such a family can
often be helped by counselling or
by practical help which relieves the
emotional pressure, e.g., homemaker services for an ill or
inexperienced mother, a holiday for
mother and children in a summer
camp, financial aid, information
about resources, such as thrift
shops, special schools for
a
handicapped children, day carP
centres for pre-schoolers, legal aid
or job training. In some cases, the
ChildrPn's Aid Society may take the
child into care until the crisis has
passed, but the goal is to keep the
, family together. In some
communities, the parents are
invited to attend group sessions
where they can meet people in
similar situations and give support
to each other . They often find that
just knowing they are not alone ·
with their problems can gjve hope
and strength.
If you know a child in need of
protection or if you are afraid that
you may hurt or have hurt your
own child, call your local Children's
Aid Society or Family and Childr en's
Services Association for help
immediately. They are on call 24
hours a day, including weekends. If
you cannot find their telephone
numbers, ask your Community
Information Centre, Public Health
Nurse, the telephone operator or
· the police.
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1981 PRAIRI~
SUMMER
PROGRAMPLANNED
The second annual Prairie Canada
Summer Program, the education- ,
vaction package which proved so
popular with the general public last
summer, is slated to begin in .
Winnipeg the week of July 12-17.
That week plus a second week in
Saskatoon, July 19-24 and a third in
Edmonton, July 26-31 will be
coordinated by the Canadian Plains
Research Center, University of
Regina.
The opportunity to spend a relaxed
"week (or three) on campus"
appeals to many family groups and
individuals of all ages. Lectures and
field trips focusing on a greater
knowledge of the prairie region ,
interaction among participants of
differing backgrounds and interests,
·plus sufficient free time to explore
the area on one's own were some
of attractions for last year's
participants who came from as far
away as Prince Edward Island as
well as close to home. Children's
programs will be offered and
university residences will be
available .
Company, the oral tradition in
folklore, prairie art and field trips to
rural ethnic communities.
Tentative top ics for Saskatoon
include: prairie geology, flora and
fauna, the ethnic mosaic,
archaeology, poetry, regiona l art
and humour, together with field
trips to Batoche and various ethnic
settlements.
The Edmonton week will feature
such topi cs as prairie nature,
contemporary issues, historical
topics ranging from paleontol ogy to
historic al restorations, literature,
drama and art.
For further information contact:
Dr. Evelyn Jonescu, Director
Canadian Plains Research Center
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan 545 0A2
TEL:(306) 584-4758/86
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S.I.C.C.SPONSOR
CAREER
WORKSHOP
BATTLEFORD- An increase in the
enrollment of Adults taking
education up-grading classes
prompted a career information
workshop recently in this city.
Area Fieldworker for the
Saskatchewan Indian Community
College, (5.1.C.C) Eva Thomas
invited various department heads to
explain what possibilities were
available to the graduates.
Many of the students are currently
enrolled in 5-10 and 11-12 upgrading classes held in the North
Battleford and Meadow Lake
Districts.
Some of the attending agencies
included Reeves Business College,
North Battleford ITEP, Indian Affairs,
Canadian Armed Forces, Lakeland
College , Kelsey Institute, Indian
Federated College and the R.C.M.P.
•
Plans for the initial week in
Winnipeg deal with ideas such as:
parks in Manitoba, the Hudson's Bay
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN 19
�20 JANUARY-FEBRUARY
1981
�by Deanna Wuttunee
The Saskatoon Sixth Annual lntertribal Pow-wow was
launched at the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium,
December 27, and featured intertribal dancing, ethnic
performances, special performances , the increasinglypopular round dances and a full blown " pizzazzy"
banquet.
About 5,000 people were in attendance during the
three day cultural event . The Saskatoon Pow-wow has
been growing by leaps and bounds as an annual event
in Saskatoon during the Christmas season for the past
six years. As president of the organizing committee for
the past four years, Brian Tootoosis said " It's important
to remember that we can exercise our traditions in the
urban setting. No doubt, it is difficult to maintain this
kind of practice in the city as opposed to the re.serve.
But the challenge is there for our people, especially offreserve Indians to sustain our Indian identity with its
values and customs."
Brian is a student in the Indian Teacher Education
Program.
Kim Tootoosis , a student of the Indian Social Work
Education Program, captured the Saskatoon Princess
title, along with a few hearts. The princess pageant is
an addition to the Pow-wow this year.
Second place winner was Giselle Tootoosis , a grade 10
student of the Native Survival School; third place went
to Donna Smokeyday representing the Indian Teacher
Education Program. Brenda Brittain, a grade 11 student
of E.D. Feehan High School, took third.
The girls were judged on their knowledge of Indian
traditions, on their knowledge of problems faced by
Indians in an urban setting, their ability in traditional
dancing, ability to express daily good character as well
as dress, poise and oral speaking skills. Judges yvere
Kate Waygood ; Deputy Mayor, as well as
·
representatives of Saskatoon Folk Arts Council, Cultural
College elders, Indian Community College
representatives , a Department of Secretary of State staff
and a former Canadian Indian Princess, Linda
Oponechow . The judging took place over a period of
three weeks.
Dancers and singers came from all adoss Canada and
the northern part of the United States. Men, women
and children had an inspiring opportunity to see their
culture displayed with respect and pride. There were
over 300 dancers dressed in full regalia, 11 singing
groups from Manitoba , Alberta , Saskatchewan and the
States and six ethnic groups were represented on the
dance floor .
The riot of colors ranged from the soft, gentle pastels
of flowers opening in the morning in dew to the deep
magentas of a powerful sunset. Amid this color, people
met, renewed and generated lasting friendships. On
nimble feet, the youngsters wove in and out of the
groups of stately, dignified adults on the dance floor.
The round dances provided spectators with the chance
to stretch their legs and display their ability and
sometimes, their stamina as well.
Several new facets were integrated into the program
this year to serve as vehicles for the provincial
centennial celebrations but more importantly, to
promote better community understanding.
The princess pageant alone involved high school and
post secondary institutions in electing a student for this
honor . The participating princesses were delighted!
Other PR work included special invitations to the city
educators and employees of the police department,
especially during their off duty hours. Joe Kampella,
representing the Police force, was one of the guest
speakers at the banquet on Sunday, December 28.
The banquet, which was ·also held ~t the Centennial
Auditorium, was attended by approximately 150
people; keynote speaker was George Stusshnoff from
the Secretary of State office. l"he food was delicious,
the ultimate test to self control, even for the holiday
season.
The organizing committee included Brian Tootoosis, Eli
Bear, Salin.us Jolliffe, Bill Brittain, Irene Albert, and
Doreen Pooyak. The committee generated $14,300 to
ensure the reality and success of the Saskatoon Sixth
Annual lntertribal Pow-wow.
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�22 JANUARY-FEBRUARY,
1981
�SASKATCHEWAN INOIAN 23
�FARM TALK WITH ART IRVINE
Varieties of Grain Crops for Saskatchewan 1981 is now
available at Agricultural Representative Offices
throughout the Province. Grain crop production is
divided into four areas based on climate, vegetation
and soil type. Area 1 includes 'the southwest, Area 2
includes Wilke, Kindersley, Kyle, Moose Jaw, Regina,
and Estevan._ Saskatoon and Indian Head borders Areas
2 and 3. Area 3 includes Lloydminister, North
Battleford, Prince Albert, Melfort, Kelvington, Kamsack,
and Carlyle. Area 4 comprises the far north including
Meadow Lake, Carrot River, and Hudson Bay.
In this pamphlet bread wheat varieties are compared i:o
Neepawa, a high yielding variety recommended
throughout Saskatchewan. Manitou and Napayo are
also recommended throughout the Province. Canuck
and Chester are recommended 011ly in Areas 1 and 2
of the southwest. They are sawfly resis�nt varieties.
Sinton is the only bread wheat that is resistant to leaf
rust but it easily shatters, particularly if swathing is
delayed. It yields poorly in the drier areas of the
southwest. Benito, an awnless variety, has good leaf
resistance and qualities similar to INeepawa. It usually
yields slightly lower and is one day earlier in maturity.
Norstar is high yielding, has acceptable baking quality,
and is the most hardy winter wheat available. If a
reasonable stand survives the winter, winter wheat
should yield 25% higher than recommended spring
wheats. Winter wheat matures earlier, provides
increased weed competition, and has labor
requirement advantages. Successful pr0duction is most
possible in areas 3 and 4 and the southern part of Area
1.
Glenlea and Pitic 62 are the recommended utility
wheats developed for markets requiring a quality
different from bread wheats. Utility wheats are higher
yielders than bread wheats.
Durum wheat varieties are compared to Wascana, a
high yielding variety recommended throughout the
Province. Wakooma is also highly recommended.
Coulter and Macoun are early maturing, short-strawed
varieties which should be grown where these
characteristics are important. Hercules is recommended
but produces lower yields. .
Fielder, Springfield and Lemhi 62 are suggested soft
white wheat varieties. Fielder is heavier and higher
yeilding than Springfield. Springfield yeilds higher and
has more resistance to leaf rust than Lemhi 62. Soft
white wheat should be grown on irrigated land under
contract to a milling company.
Barley varieties eligible for C.W. grades are compared
to Bonanza, a good yielding 6 row variety
recommended throughout the Province. Conquest and
Beacon are also recommended 6 row varieties but
yield considerably lower. Klages, Elrose, and Betzes are
recommended 2 row varieties eligible for C.W. grades.
Klages and Elrose are superior to Betzes in quality.
Elrose and Betzes mature about four days earlier than
Klages. Betzes yields lower except in Area 1. Beacon is
an American six row variety temporarily licensed for
Canadian production to meet American malting barley
needs.
24 JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1981
Recommended feed barlies are Fairfield, Hector,
Fergus, Summit, Bedford, Klondike, Johnson, and
Melvin. Hector and Fairfield are technically eleigible for
C. W. grades, but the malting industry prefers other
varieties. Fairfield, Hector, Fergus, and Summit are 2
row varieties. Bedford, Klondike, Johnson, and Melvin
are 6 row varieties.
Recommended oat varieties are Harmon, Athabasca,
Cascade, Cavell, Fidler, Foothill, Hudson, Kelsey,
Random, and Sioux. Cascade and Foothill are not
recommended in Area 4. Harmon has plump seeds and
a moderately strong straw. Athabasca has a similar
yield, smaller kernels, less per bushel weight and less
disease resistance. Cavel has weaker straw. Hudson
and Random are high yielders with short, strong straw
but lower test weight than Harmon. Hudson is the only
listed variety with resi�tance to stem rust race C10.
Cascade is high yielding. Foothill is a late, weak
strawed, low test forage oat not particularly suited for
Saskatchewan. Fidler should only be considered for late
seeding in the southeast where rust may be a problem.
Recommended flax varieties are Dufferin, Culbert,
Linott, Noralta, Norland, Raja, and Redwood 65.
Dufferin, Culbert, Linott, and Raja are rust resistant.
Dufferin should be considered as a replacement for
Redwood 65. Late flax seeding is not recommended.
Linott yields better than other varieties when late
seeding is necessary. Rust and other flax diseases
overwinter in Saskatchewan. Avoid planting flax on or
near flax stubble to minimize these diseases. Us-e clean
seed as trash in seed may be infected. Frozen flax can
be poisonous, have it tested at the Saskatchewan Feed
Testing Laboratory before using for livestock feed.
Recommended Winter Rye varieties are Puma, Cougar,
Frontier, and Kodiak. Kodiak has tan kernels which are
about 10% larger than the other varieties. The other
varieties have green kernels. Kodiak yields less except
in Area 4 and is not grown as extensively as the others.
Winter rye yields approximately½ higher than.spring
ry,e. Gazelle is the highest yielding spring rye licensed
for production in Saskatchewan.
Recommended Turnip rape varieties are Torch, Candle,
and R-500. Seed colors are brown, yellow-brown, and
yellow respectively. Recommended Agentine type rape
varieties are Alex, Midas, Regent, and Tower. All have
black seeds. Argentine type rape produces higher
re.turns than Turnip rape under irrigation. Irrigation
delays maturity by four or five days. Candle, Alex,
Regent, and Tower produce low glucosinolate meal
and are more readily marketable than high
glucosinolate varieties such as Torch and Midas. R-500
produces oil with a high eurucic acid level and should
be grown under contract for specialized industrial oil
markets. Rape is not recommended for the drier areas
of the Province.
Recommended Field Pea varieties are Century, Tara,
and Trapper. Field peas produce best in the parkland
region. Protein content varies considerably among
fields of the same variety. It is adviseable to obtain a
protein analysis on seed for forage used in livestock
rations. lnnoculate the seed before planting. Tara is
�more resistent to powdery mildew than Century or
Trapper, but its irregular seed has lower market value.
Recommended Fabean va_rieties are Ackerperle, Diana,
and Herz Freya. They are a good protein source for
livestock feeding. They produce best in the area of the
Black soil zone that h.asthe longest growing season.
They should be seeded early and do well under
irrigation in the Dark Brown soil zone. Seed 7 cm deep
in rows 15 to 17 cm apart. A seeder with a deep-fluted
cup must be used to prevent their large seeds from
cracking. Swathing as soon as the lower part of the
pod turns dark on 25% of the plants reduces shattering.
lnnoculate the seed before planting. Diana and Herz
Freya mature six days earlier than Ackerperle, a
significant feature in northern areas.
Laird, a large seed Chilean type Lentil is recommended.
The main production problems are weed control and
harvesting. Sow on clean land. Some herbicides are
now available. The plants are short. Swathing is carried
out a ground level to avoid harvest losses: Grow on
level, stone-free lane/. Lentils produce best in the
brown, dark brown, and southern areas of the black
soil zones and should be seeded on stubble land.
lnnoculate the seed before planting.
Recommended Buckwheat varieties are Mancan,
Manor, Tempest, and Tokyo. The larger seeds of
Mancan and Manor bring a premium. Buckwheat is a
short season cash or honey crop, susceptible to dry
weather and high temperatures. It is usually grown
under contract to ensure a market. Yields have been
variable. Grow on summerfallow or on the stubble of a
crop where separating similar sized seeds will not be a
problem. Buckwheat is susceptible to frost, early June
seeding is recommended. It has an indeterminate
growth habit. Swath when the majority of seeds are
ripe, or immediately after the first killing frost. Carefully
adjust equipment to minimize shattering losses.
Recommended Oriental Tame Mustard varieties are
Lethbridge 22A, Stoke, and Domo. Recommended
Brown varieties are Blaze, Ekla, and Commerical.
Recommended yellow varieties are Gisilba, Sabre,
Kirby, and Ochre. Mustards are less drought resistant
than wheat, but are grown in drier regions than
rapeseed because superior seed quality occurs under
dry conditions. Mixtures of mustard and rape-seed due
to volunteer plants or careless farm handling can cause
grade reduction losses. Mustard is almost exclusively
grown under contract.
Specifics on these and other crops such as corn,
sunflowers, saf-flower, canary seed and triticale are
available at your Agricultural Representative Office. Use
this Service. It is for your use and benefit.
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HOW ABOUTSTARTINGFIREARM
SAFETY
AS A 4-H PROJECT
FOR
YOUTHIN YOURCOMMUNITY?
(Statistics from Firearm Accidents Report, 1979,
Saskatchewan Tourism and Renewable Resources).
SWEETGRASS
COW-CALFOPERATION
The Sweetgrass Band has about 14,000 acres set aside
in the south part of the Reserve. This land is in its
natural state. The pasture had. been leased out to offreserve cattlemen for the past 50-80 years.
In 1978-79, the Band developed a Community Plan.
Band members were convinced that better use could
be made of the p~sture that in the long run would
provide more benefits to the Band, both in terms of
employment and revenue. Previously, the only
employment the pasture created was for a seasonal
rider.
The Chief and Council, therefore, tackled the job of
getting the Cow-calf operation started. There were two
major difficulties to over-come: a) the Band had no
equity to begin operations, b) Banks do not like to deal
with Bands as Indian land cannot be mortgaged.
However, planning went ahead and different agencies
and lending institutions were approached. The
Saskatchewan Indian Agriculture Program (SIAP)and the
Department of Regional Economic Expansion (OREE)
were approached to provide the basic equity. They
studied the economic viability and the potential job
opportunities that would be created. The Local
Employment Assistance Program (LEAP)through the Job
Creation Branch of the Manpower department was also
approached for assistance in operating expenses for the
first year. Through 'various contributions from these
three agencies, the Band was able to get enough
equity to go to a lending institution.
the Farm Credit Corporation was approached an~
negotiations began. Because the Band could riot
mortgage the land, oth~r methods had to be found.
The Corporation was flexible enough to adjust to the
Band's needs. Rather than using land, they agreed to
take a chattel mortgage on all livestock, machinery and
other capital purchases. The loan would be repaid over
ten years.
An agriculture committee consisting of Band farmers
governs the operations. The committee consists of
Garry Albert, chairman; Wes Pooyak, Henry Whitecalf,
and Philip Favel. A Cattle Manager, Don Smith, former
PFRAemployee at the Battle River Cutknife pasture,
was hired to set up the operation and train local
people to eventually take over the operation. ~lvis
Pooyak and Stan Pooyak are training on the job to
eventually take over the management. This spring 150
cows and six bulls were purchased. This fall, 128 calves
were sold. Enough feed has been put up to winter
about 230 calves.
This fall the Operation plans to purchase 75 cows and
next spring another 75. In 5 years time, the Band hopes
to have a basic herd of 700 breeding cows.
Chief Gordon Albert is very pleased that the operation
was able to get started. ''This is the beginning of some
solid economic development at Sweetgrassthat will
eventually make the Band self-supporting." The Chief
expressed appreciation for the cooperation shown by
the various agencies, especially to the SIAP Board for
having faith in the Band. The Band also utilized the
services of CESOworker, Howard Gallivan, as advisor.
The Agriculture Committee was the key to getting
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SASKATCHEWAN INOIAN 25
�• PENPALS• PENPALS.PENPALS•PENPALS•
PleaseTYPEor PRINT neady all letters.
Due to limited space, we can only accept letters from writers aged SIXTEEN
_and UNDER
Due to space requirements,some letters must be held for insertionin upcomingissues.
Hi! My name is Shelley. I would like to have
some pen pals any age (boys or girls). My
hobbies are: roller-skating, horses, writing
letters, ceramics, and making new friends.
Shelley Sanderson
Box 311
Kinistino, Sask., S0J1HO
Hi! My name is Bernadette Severight. I am 14
years old and I would like to hear from boys
or girls (14-16 years old). My hobbies are:
volleyball, skating, basketball, and listening
to the radio.
Bernadette Severight
292:i · 4A - ·14th Avenue
Beta, Apartments
Regina, Sask., 54T 2R3
Hello! My name is Janice Straightnose. I
would like to hear from anyone, the ages
doesn't matter. My hobbies are the following: meeting new people, typing and writing,
travelling to pow-wow's, I'm very interested
in my Indian ways, my favorite sports are:
volleyball, basketball, baseball. _
Janice Straightnose
Box 1361
c/jerry Straightnose
Kamsack, Sask., S0A 150
Hi! My name is Elwyn PeeAce and I am 11
years old. I would like tve pen pals between
11-12 years old. My hobbies are: going to
pow-wow's, meeting new people, travel!ing,
and some sports.
Elwyn PeeAce
Box 70
Punnichy, Sask., S0A 3CO
Hi! My name is David and I would like to
hear from mostly (girls) between the ages of
12-15. My hobbies include: meeting new
people, horse back-riding, going to powwow's, drawing, listening to music, plus
many more.
David Taniskishayinew
Box 22
Rose Valley, Sask., SOE1M0
Howdy! My name is Wendy Blind. I would
like to hear from boys or girls between the
ages of 14-16. My hobbies are: skiing, ro_llerskating, going to pow-wow's, and dancing.
Wendy Blind
Box 70
Punnichy, Sask., S0A 3C0
Hi There! My name is Eddie Harkins. I am
10 years old. I would like to have pen pals
between the ages of 9-12. My hobbies are:
soccer, hockey, baseball, skiing, boxing, and
bike riding.
Eddie Harkins
Beauval, Sask., SOM0G0
Hi! My name is Maxine Papequash. I would
like to hear from boys or girls between the
ages of 12-14. My hobbies are: sports, rollerskating, dancing and going to pow-wows.
Maxine Papequash
Punnichy, Sask., S0A 3C0
Hi! My name is Philistine Cote. I would like
to have pen pals between the ages of 13-15.
My hobbies are: skating, swimming, skiing.
Philistine Cote
Box 1253
Kamsack, Sask.
26 JANUARY-FEBRUARY. 1981
Hi! My name is Laurie Ann Jimmy. I am 14
years old . I would like to correspond with
boys or girls any age. My hobbies are:
sports, meeting new people , and writing
poetry .
Laurie Ann Jimmy
Box 183
c/o Gordon Reilberger
Marsden, Sask., SOM1PO
My name is Rena Musqua. I would like to
hear from anyone (16 years old) .
Rena Musqua
Box 1524
Kamsack, Sask., SOA 150
Hello! My name is Germaine. I would like
some pen pals between the ages of 11-12.
My hobbies are: disco dancing, listening to
music, meeting new people .
Germaine Bitternose
Box 70
Punnichy, Sask., SOA 3CO
Howdy! My name is Rena Albert. I am 14
years old . I would like to correspond with
boys or girls 13-16. My hobbies are: listening
to music, Indian crafts; also Elizabeth Nippi is
interested to have pen pals, she is 16 years
old, her hobbies are: listening to music,
roller-skating, and writing letters.
Rena Albert or
Elizabeth Nippi
Box 190
Lestock, Sask., SOA2GO
Hi! My name is Debbie Severight. I enjoy all
kinds of things. If interested please write.
Debbie Severight ·
Box 842
Kamsack, Sask., SOA 150
Hello! My name is Nellie and I am 14 years
old. I would like to correspond with boys or
girls between the agesof 14-16. My hobbies
are: going to pow-wow's, volleyball, and just
having fun with my friends .
Nellie Straightnose
Box 1361
Kamsack, Sask., SOA 150
Hello! My name is Cheryl Wapass. I am 16
years old . I would like to hear from pals at
the age group of 15-16. (NOTE: The limit age
group for pen pals is 16 years old and
under). My hobbies are: writing poetry,
reading, taking walks, and listening to music.
Cheryl Wapass
Box 203
Turtleford, Sask., SOM2Y0
Tansi! My name is Leona Myrtle Jimmy. I am
16 years old . I would like to hear from male
readers. My hobbies are: curling, goingto
school, and listening to country music.
Leona M. Jimmy
309 - Ave D. North
Saskatoon, Sask., 57L 1M8
Hi! My name is Corrine Badger. I enjoy dancing, travelling, etc. If interested write.
Corinne Badger
Box 682
Kamsack, Sask., SOA150
Hi! My name is Karen F. Bobb. I come from
Ochapowace Reserve, but I live in Regina,
Sask., I am 16 years old and would like some
male readers to write. My hobbies are: going
to pow-wow's, baton twrilling, tap dancing,
and beadwork .
Karen F. Bobb
1940 - St. John Street
Regina, Sask., 57J 2G9
Hello my name is Cindy Crystal Daniels. I am
12 years old . I would like to correspond with
boys or girls (12-14). My hobbies are: listening to records, all sports, meeting new people, and more.
Cindy C. Daniels
1606 Manville Bay
Prince Albert , Sask., S6V 6N8
Howdy! My name is Loretta Anderson and I
would like to hear from boys and girls from
the ages of 12-14. My hobbies are: sports,
roller-skating, dancing and going to powwow's
Loretta Anderson
Box 70,
Punnichy, Sask., SOA 3C0
Hello! My name is Sherry Moose . I am from
Nut Lake Reserve. I would like to correspond
with boys and girls of any age. My hobbies
are: meeting new people, horseback riding,
listening to country music.
Sherry Moose
Box 10,
Duck Lake, Sask., SOK1J0
Hi! My name is Conrad. I would like to have
pen pals between the ages of 10-13. My
hobbies are: baseball, soccer, and karate.
Conrad Runningaround
Onion Lake, Sask., SOM 2E0
Hello! My name is Charlene and I would like
pen pals boys or girls between the ages of
13-15. My hobbies are: disco dancing, powwow's .
Charlene Jimmy,
General Delivery
Turtleford, Sask.
My name is Maxine Keshane. I come from
the Keeseekoose reserve. I would like pen
pals.
Maxine Keshane
Box 1283
Kamsack, Sask., SOA150
Hil My name is Wanda. I am 13 years of age.
I am from Sweetgrass Indian reserve. I would
like to correspond with boys or girls 13-15
years old. My hobbies _are: roller-skating,
dancing disco, and pow-wow dancing .
Wanda Pooyak
General Delivery
Gallivan, Sask., SOM0X0
Hello! My name is Loretta. I would like pen
pals between the agesof 14-16. My hobbies
are: roller-skating, disco-dancing, and attending pow-wow's.
Loretta Pooyak
Box 89
Gallivan, Sask., SOM0XO
Howdie! My name is Myra Anderson. I
would like some pen pals between the ages
of 14-16. My hobbies are: roller-skating,
listening to music and dancing.
Myra Anderson
Box 70
Punnichy, Sask., SOA 3C0
�4-H REPORT
' ONION LAKERESERVE
4-H BEEFCLUB
There are a total of 13 members in the 4-H Beef Club.
Eight calves have been supplied by Triple-O Ranch. The
members will take care of these calves all the winter
months.
• Feed will be supplied by the members and Triple-O
Ranch of Onion Lake. The members must have
sufficient shelters for their calves. Later on in the
spring, an Achievement Day will be organized for the
members and their calves.
The club has organized a raffle on a food hamper. A ,
bingo and a donation auction will be held later on in
the winter months .
THUNDERCHILD
A workshop for people interested in a 4-H Photography
workshop was held December 4th at the school.
SHOAL LAKE
The 4-H Cooking group baked Christmas cookies and
sold them during the school movies. Christmas
decorations and wreaths have been made by the crafts
group . A rummage sale in October raised $80.00 A
raffle on a food hamper and another rummage sale is
planned.
CANOE LAKE
The Canoe Lake 4-H Club holds their meetings on
Wednesday evenings. The crafts group is learning how
to macrame. A bake sale at a community bingo was
put on by the cooking group. The gun safety project,
also, was active before Christmas.
A Christmas tree sale was held at the band hall in early
December .
ONION LAKECRAFTSCLUB
Leaders are Dorothy Waskewitch, Florence Blois, Mary
Wyn Carter, Rhonda Britt, Anne Walsh, Karen Brown,
Margy Michel, Stella Lewis and Dora Cardinal. The club
has 30 active members who will be starting to do
beading in January. This keen crew has completed their
macrame work and had a Christmas party . Their
Achievement Day is planned for May 1981.
RED EARTH
Twenty young people between the ages of 11 and 14
have joined the Red Earth 4-H Club. The 4-H members
have beaded chokers and have baked Christmas
cookies. A dance was held December 11th and a
turkey draw was scheduled for December 18th. The
executive of the 4-H Club is: PRESIDENT,Laverna Head;
VICE PRESIDENT,Ermaline Young; SECRET
ARY, Marietta
McKay; TREASURER;Everette Nawakayas; REPORTER,
Natalie Garvin.
LEBRET
A 4-H pow-wow club at the Qu'Appelle Indian Students
Residence has been organized. The fifty members of
the Club take part in the two projects, pow-wow and
craft~. Ivan Severight and Anita McLeod are the leaders
of the club. The 4-H club executive is: PRESIDENT,Dale
Whitecap; VICE-PRESIDENT,
Evao Redman; SECRET
ARY,
Annette Lonechild; TREASURER,Patti Littlechief;
REPORTER,Donna Worme.
Ivan reports that the club raised $85.00 on a raffle.
During the school-sponsored Christmas concert the
group entertained with their dancing. The group hopes
to fill a need by making their own pow-wow drum
sticks. Ivan and the members meet on ThJrsdays.
MONT ANA LEADERS'
FORUM
Albert and Frances Scott, two 4-H leaders of the
Chagoness 4-H Club attended the Montana 4-H
Leaders' Forum in Havre, Montana, on November 6th
-8th, 1980. Leaders from across Montana gathered
together to talk about 4-H issues.
Hear what Albert has to say!
What did you learn?
" Learned various methods for project leaders in helping
them make their teaching methods more effective.
Discussed various methods of awarding the awards.
Awards help 4-H members finish their projects also, be
recognized in how well the projects are done.
Learned the importance of parliamentary procedure in
the meeting to go along smoothly without
interruptions.
4-H should include the importance of parents to be
involved, also to be well informed about 4-H work and
projects."
" It was something different to me, like it was the first
leadership conference that I ever attended. I picked up
some ideas in bettering our 4-H club. I strongly
recommend other 4-H leaders to attend something like
this. I didn't realize all the fun I was missing 'til I got
involved in the games."
" I really enjoyed it and realized that 4-H is really fun
and very educational."
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN 27
�WATERHEN LAKE ACHIEVEMENT DAY
December 17th - An Achievement Day involving a
display of four projects was held the same evening as
the school Christmas concert.The crafts group
completed feather earrings, eagle feathers and chokers.
Jim and Sid Fiddler were the leaders.The cooking
group held nine meetings and so,ld coffee and
Christmas baking at the display.Theresa Fiddler and
Bev Wuttunee were the leaders. Plant pot hangers
were made by the macrame project group.The leaders
were Mary Rose and Sandra Fiddler.Victoria Lasas,
Joann Martell, Elizabeth Martell, and Marie Wehage
were the knitting group leaders.Various knitted articles
were on display. Leader certificates were presented to
these leaders.
In January, beading, ceramics, woodwork,
communications and home nursing groups will
continue with their project work. Photography will start
with a workshop on darkroom technique.
PRINCE ALBERT RESIDENCE 4-H
GARDEN CLUB
Volunteer 4-H leader Derrol Leblanc reports that the
first meeting of the club took place in mid-January.
(Ed. Note: - "Good work gardeners! It's not too early to
start thinking about garden planning for the coming
warm spring.")
STANLEY MISSION
Plans are to have the organizational meeting for this
club about mid-January.
PELICAN LAKE 4-H YOUTH CLUB
With a_bout 50 members coming to Friday meetings,
the club is also active in other things such as a
Christmas party, films, fund-raisers such as garbage
pick-up and rummage sales, .and providing clothing and
help to a family that had a house· fire.Mock courts are
a popular part of their meetings helping the-young
people to learn about law. Nora Thomas is an active
adult helper with the group.
WATERHEN LAKE 4-H
COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
Leader Ray Menegre reports that the 4-H
communications group visited the Corrections Camp,
was hosted for a meal, showed films for the residents,
and were invited back again! As well, they occasionally
provide a noon radio program to students and teachers
through the school's intercom system.
28 JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1981
FUNDS, CLUB TREASURERS, BANKS
AND THINGS
So often we hear of the so-and-so who ran off with the
club's funds. Feelings are immediately hurt, members
are lost, distrust rules and the truth is, your money is
gone.
Perhaps its not fair to entrust even a small amount of
cash with a leader or member. It can get lost. Or it
may disappear in other ways too.
In fairness to all, use a bank or some other source that
will guarantee that your money will be there when you
"".ant it.
You might even gain some interest .....
ATTENTION YOUTH 17 AND UNDER
Starting April 1, 1981, the Saskatchewan Government
will require people of this age to have a Firearm Safety
Certificate before they can purchase a Saskatchewan
game and fur license.
The purpose of this law is to try and r�duce the
number of firearm accidents that result in human injury
or death.This would imply that all young people 17
and under would require such a certificate before they
could sell furs in October 1981.
The Firearm Safety Program is a short and complete 8
hour course available to anyone 12 years and over.
Instructor certificate courses are also available.
Attractive wall certificates and wallet cards are
awarded to those youth or adult leaders who complete
these cour:;es successfully.
For· more information contact the Indian 4-H Program
or any Department of Tourism and Renewable
Resources Office.
"Through fund-raisers, 4-H clubs often take things from
the community ....what has your club done to put
something back?"
FIREARM SAFETY - "DON'T TAKE
YOUR GUNS TO TOWN ...."
It's probably safe to say that Saskatchewan's record of
firearm accidents is getting better.As license sales
increase, the number of accidents has declined.
However, other 1979 facts are more sobering:
- 55 firearm accidents were reported (hunting - 28,
non-hunting - 27)
- 7 of these accidents were'fatal
- shooters under 19 years were involved in over ½ the
accidents
- Treaty Indian people were involved in 22% of the
accidents
- main accident causes were: loaded firearms in car or
home, horseplay, ricochet, stumbling and falling, and
hitting an out-of-sight victim
- nearly 25% of the accidents involved booze or drugs.
�----1981-· ----SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
CULTURAL CALENDAR
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�JANUARY
JULY
FLUTE - FOR
COURTING
BUFFALO SKULL
ab I e 1n the wonderful
sounds produced by this
instrument, often sat in the
woods or near the home of
his favourite lady, to catch
her ever astute ear.·
Honor, respect, humble
ness and offeri-ng a r e
directly placed a n the
grass/prairie cow or Ameri
can bison. The central
figure and provider for a
once powerful and exciting
culture.
FEBRUARY
AUGUST
WOMAN'S BLANKET
SUMMER C�MPING
Favourite geometrical de
signs and their develop
ment were the subject mat
ter of early Plains women. Is
this a design, an x-ray view,
of the bison?
A familiar scene to both
young and old, Indian end
Non-Indian, transferring us
seasonally to our primal
state.
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MARCH
SEPTEMBER
MOCASSINS
TIPI
These were made for walk
ing. Very stylish. A perfect
fit after being worn once or
twice. It is said that these
are closest to being a per
fect iorm for fitness of your
feet Especially when worn
upon the concreteless
earth.
This basic conical form was
the perfect habitat of the
nomadic tribes of the
Plains. Stable in position as
well as protection from the
severity of the winds.
APRIL
OCTOBER
ELK DRESS - ELK TOOTH DRESS
HORSE
Eye teeth of an elk. Only
two of these teeth are found
on every elk. Makes one
think of the love this man
had for his wife.
The arrival of the 'Big-Dogs'
provided the Plains with a
new way of life. Many were
captured, others ran free.
MAY
NOVEMBER
STAR-BURST
PARFLECHE
The 'feathered-circle' or
star-burst was a favourite
design by men of the early
Plains. Favoured imagery
The early American Indian
carrying case.
were scenes of numerous
battles and accomplish
ments.
JUNE
DECEMBER
MEDICINE WHEEL MOOSE MOUNTAIN
Frost-exploding trees
moon.
Believed to indicate the
cycles of nature. Does this
'Medicine-Wheel' tell us
something about the sum
mer and winter solstice, the
veritable equinox, or the
position of the North Star?
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�Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College - 1981
INDIAN ART CALENDARS
Featuring paintings by two Saskatchewan Indian Artis b
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INDIAN 31
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(C.1.L.A.) TO HOLD WORKSHOP
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The Canadian indian lawyers Association (C'.LA./ is
holding a three day Nationai Workshop on Indian Child
Welfare Rights m Regina, Saskatchewan from Mai ch 18
to 20, 1981 at the Sheraton Cerit,·e Hot I.
The Workshop is being held in conjunction with the
Annual Cultural Week sponsored by the Saskatchewan
lnpian Federated College. The staff of the College will
be assuming most of the administrative responsibility
for the organizing and publicity of the Workshop. The
Cultural Week activities are to take place between
March 18 and 22.
The Canadian Indian Lawyers Association hosted a
similar Workshop in Winnipeg, Manitoba in April of
1980. This Workshop was well attended by indigenous
peoples and organizations, along with Childrens' Aid
Societies and government agencies.
At that Workshop numerou proble s were discussed
and before the Workshop ended several
recommendations were made There was a
recommendation that CJ.LA assume the responsibility
for following up on the issues brought forward at the
Workshop, as well as study various provincial
legislation that was either supportive of ensuring
cultural-tradition or which penalized the extended
family in the foster care process, with a view for law
reform. Another recommendation suggested an
increase in inter-agency communication, awareness and
understanding and the clarification of jurisdiction.
Acting on these recommendations, Cl.LA. is again
organizing a National Workshop which will attempt to
answer some of the issues raised at the Winnipeg
Workshop. Cl.LA. members from provinces where we
have representation will make presentations on the
provincial legislation in response to the above
mentioned recommendation. Cl.LA. will also make a
presentation on the Constitutional status with respect
to jurisdiction over Indian Child Welfare matters.
In addition, Cl.LA. will be arranging for resource
people who can give examples of possible alternatives
which Indigenous peoples can pursue in the area of
Indian childrens' rights. At the present time we have
confirmed the attendance of Ms. Nancy Tuthill, Acting
Director, American Indian Law Centre, Albuquerque,
New Mexico. Ms. Tuthill is an expert on the Indian
Child Welfare Act, 1978 which has given back to Tribal
Councils jurisdiction over Indian children. Ms. Tuthill
will explain the Act to us and present an anlaysis as to
how it meets the Canadian situation. We have also
been in contact with Chief Wayne Christian of the
Spallumcheen Band, British Columbia. Chief Christian
has been very active with respect to Indian childrens'
rights and the Spallumcheen Band has passed a Bylaw
which effectively would give their people positive
control 'over their children.
Cl.LA. and the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
will be co-hosting a Speaker's Forum during the
Workshop which will focus on Indian Child Welfare
Rights. This will be one of several Speaker's Forums
held during Cultural Week.
At the current time Cl.LA. does not have sufficient
finances to sponsor delegates and w.e are encouraging
all concerned Indigenous peoples and associations,
Indian Governments and Social Service Agencies,
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private and governmental, to sponsor delegates. Those
Indigenous organizations that are not core-funded
should nevertheless �ttempt to attend and if finances
.:,e<.:ome availabie t Ci LA we will help cover .all or
part f the11 de1egc1tes· expenses.
fhere ,s nc• 1 egistra ion fee. however we only have 70
··oorns booked a, the She1d on Centre, therefore we
enuA,rage those 1ndigenou peoples who are attending
i.o c ,ntaLt us so that we can a, range for hotel
reservations
For more information p ease contact Clem Chartier,
President, Canadian ndian Lawyers Association OR
Sharon F . arrier, Coordinator, Student Services,
Saskatchewan Indian federated College, at the
following address·
Ciern Char�1er, P ·esident
C-4, (:ias�roorn B·iild111g
REGINA, Saskat<:newdn S4S OA2
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by Donna Phillips
Since the Liberal government
came into power in 1968,
the off-reserve population has doubled!
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• A $20 million housing supplement was earmarked for "major repairs on
4,000 homes" across Canada. Doesn't look encouraging for the required
2,000 new homes per year, does it? ... or the many other houses requiring
repairs either ...
• Somehow, we lost 17% of our children within a 5 - year period! In 1972,
75" of all Indian children were enrolled in schools, by 1977, the number
had decreased to include only 58%. Where are they?
• At the risk of being redundant, let me refer to Peter lttinaur's (NOP critic
for Indian and Northern Affairs in Ottawa) prediction that, unless the Liberal
government reconsider their tactics, what should be an historic event (the
patriation of the constitution) will undoubtedly become an historic disaster.
"The Indian Act provides no constitutional guarantee of aboriginal rights and
there is nothing in the BNA Act which recognizes, let alone protects,
aboriginal rights ... A constitution which does not include a clear reference
to the aboriginal rights of ... a people may, in fact, had to erosion of existing rights and freedoms."
Let's support our leaders in their efforts to ensure international recognition
of our ever-strengthening Indian nations! By virtue of the fact that Saskatchewan's Indian population is the highest in Canada (in proportion to the
non-Indian population), whatever takes place in our province within the
realm of the Indian/non-Indian relationship will have a great inpact
throughout the nation.
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HIGHLIGHTS ON
POORMAN RESERVE
by Martha lronstar
There is an Indian reserve about 5
miles north of Quinton, Sask
atchewan. They hav~ a Recreation
Committee, Pow-wow Club,
Women's Club, Band Education
Authority School Committee, a
Cultural Enrichment Program and
Bingo's every week!
Educational Counsellor Larry
Ascapace of the reserve says the ·
Cultural Enrichment Program takes
Indian elders into the Quinton,
Raymore, and Poorman schools for
one hour a week._Elders like Harry
Ascapace and Hector Kaye relate
Indian values, customs and traditions to the students, They talk
about how these ways can be used
to the students benefit. Indian dancing and singing promote student
participation; these students liave
the opportunity to find themselves
within their culture while learning
the education they need to survive
in today's world.
The Band Education Authority
School Committee comprised of 4
members of Poorman Band Council, 3 Elders, 2 teachers and 10
members of the Band was started
October 9th of this year. The objec- .
tive of this committee is curriculum
revelancy in schools of this area.
The committee also sets up
resource people to visit in the
schools, people such as counsellors,
family workers and health workers,
as they provide excellent information to them about the kinds.of services available to students, as well
as employment careers and goals.
The Committee is also in the process of implementing Indian Control
of Indian Education. They hope to
have it fully implemented by early
next year. The committee has formed sub-groups to specialize in a
specific area; for example, one subgroup can plan the best utilization
of Elders while other groups can
centre on bringing in resource people. They also have a Christmas
fund-raising committee to help all
children on and off reserve and in
the residential schools. Bingos are
being held every week and the
funds are donated to this purpose.
The Poorman Pow-wow Club meets
every Thursday and the Recreation
Committee holds its meetings every
two months. The community also
has a Women's Club whose
members enjoy crocheting, knitting,
making shawls and recently they
have been doing beadwork. The
items they make are raffled off by
.the club.
Poorman has also recently purchas- .
ed a new grader and two men from
the reserve have taken a Heavy
Equipment Operator's Course from
Moose Jaw's S.T.I. They are now
employed by the band. A new gym
on the reserve is also completed,
and everyone is looking forward to
the opening in the near future. The
people are friendly, and there is
always a hot cup of coffee at the
band office of the Poorman
Reserve.
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�VIEWPOINT BY
ART IRVINE
I
:here is an old saying that the kind of a person you are
1s a matter of the glands. To some extent this is true.
Inherited factors are real. The major factor in what kind
of person you are is, however, attitude. Attitude
toward such-things as learning, food, exercise, rest,
tension, happiness, fairness, your fellow man and
business determines your character and lifestyle.
Individuals are usually more successful in areas where
their interest and talents lie. Being motivated to learn
everyday of your life will result in a more interesting
and fulfilling life. Calmness and a relaxed manner are
ac�ieved through such things as patience, positive
attitude, proper rest, and freedom fron1 harmful
tension. Happiness is a feeling of pleasure, joy, and
contentment and is determined largely through attitude
and sensible decision making. Strength, stamina, and
muscl_ e development are achieved through good food,
exercise, and proper rest. Instances of individuals with
ordinary 1.Q.'s doing well in school and being
successful in life are common. Individuals with high
1.Q.'s often fail their classes, some graduate with
distinction and end their lives in tragic circumstances.
Most individuals use only a small part of their grey
�attE:r. !he o_e�ortunity for improvement in every area
1s un 1m1ted. Thinl<, make sensible decisions and
achieve what you want to achieve.
Gland functions are under constant research and study.
There are varying opinions over the exact role of the
various glands. Following is a thesis on three of the
endocrine glands: the adrenals, thyroid, and pituitary.
The endocrine glands secrete hormones they
manufacture directly into the blood stream. Hormones
are unbelievably potent. They regulate the
biochemistry of life. Their roles in health and disease
are considerable.
The adrenals are the most necessary glands for
sustaining life and health. Normally, they are the size of
a small lima bean and lie just over the kidneys. At the
seventh month of fetal life, they usually equal the
�idneys in size. At birth they are slightly smaller, during
lifE: they decrease in size until in the aged they are
barely distinguishable.
People with strong adrenal glands are large; course,
and heavy, with wide temples and low, heavy, and
often protruding lower jaws. Their necks are short and
thick. Their broad, thick chests contain large hearts and
lungs. Their wide, thick stomachs are often excessive.
Their features are large, heavy, and coarse. Their eyes
are usually dark blue, brown, or black. Their eye pupils
are small and react instantly. Their hair is coarse thick1
and often curly. Their bodies tend to have a hai;y-ape
appearance. Their noses are well developed with
heavy nostrils. Their lips are full, with strong color and
warmth. Their teeth are large, extremely hard, and
usually long lasting. Their ears are large with thick
lobes. Their arms and legs are short and thick.
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Adrenal types have great natural stamina and physical
energy. Their blood clots quickly and fatal hemorrhage
seldom occurs. Immunity against bacterial invasion is
spectacular. They are easy going, slow to anger,
seldom bothered with insomnia, fear, or cold feet, and
often try t? avoid quarrels. They are warm-hearted,
sympathetic, and usually have a wide circle of friends.
Members of this group have patience, great muscular
strength, and often a below average 1.Q. They
predominate the worker class. Those fortunate enough
to have high 1.Q.'s are often extremely successful.
The.thyroid gland influences the heart beat, brain
�pecial sense activities, liberation of sugar from the
liver to the blo�d stream, oxidation in the body tissues,
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repair of body tissues, normal cell growth, and the
ge�er�I drive of an individual. It is the largest gland
�e1ghing about one ounce. ltis butterfly shaped and is
situated at the base of the neck just below the Adams
apple.
People with strong thyroid glands usually have delicate
beautiful featurE:s; long thin bodies; regular, shapely
arms and legs; fine, graceful hands; beautiful fingers;
narro�, moderately sized, pearly white teeth; large,
pr?n:iin�nt, so_ulful �YE:S; and fine, silky hair. Their body
hair 1s f1he, thinly distributed, and hardly noticeable.
Thyroid people are high-strung with a sensitive nervous
system. They are classic race-horse types, quick,
r_estle_ss, and al�ays on the jump. They are always
listening, watching, and smelling because their senses
are highly developed. Their heart beats accelerate
qui�kly. Several stre�ms of thought rushes through their
brains at once, making concentration difficult. They are
frequently fatigued and dissatified. They suffer from
insominia and dream a lot, but awaken early,
apparently fresh and with the dar plan!: fnkml 1l;1tPrl.
The pituitary gland is about a half an inch long. It is the
master gland and regulates the other glands as well as
�erforming impor�ant functions of its own. It is shaped
like a cherry hanging on a stem and is situated at the
base of the brain, directly behind the eyeballs. It
pr�b�bly determines the degree of intelligence in an
md1v1_dual, controls the sex function, and determines
the size and stature of the body. The posterior portion
rich in hig�ly specialized nerve cells, appears to be part
of the brain.
People with str_ong pituitary glands are usually tall
because of their long legs:Their arms and fingers are
long. They have loose joints. Knock knees and flat feet
are co�mon. They have a large head with a high,
dome-like skull. The upper lip is usually longer than
normal: �hey have creative ability, poetic expression,
and art1st1c temperment.
M_ost individu�ls _ are combinations of the three types
with ch�ractenst1cs of one type predominating. Shift
tendencies occur as a result of individual habits and
lifestyle.
Your glands may determine your natural type to a
degree, but your thinking, attitude, and actions are the
major factors in determing what person you will be.
The terms self-made man and self-made woman are
very real in fact.
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�SPORTS
MUSKEG LAKE HEALTH
COMMITTEE SPONSORS
WALK-A-THON
by Gloria Ledoux
Santa Claus is on his way to visit
our children and along with him,
additional expenses. With this in
mind, a fund-raising Walk-A-Thon
was sponsored by the Health
Committee with proceeds to go
towards a Christmas Tree Concert.
A total of 47 walkers departed from
the Old Kindergarten· school at
approximately 10:30 a.m. on
November 1st. Proceeds netted
One Thousand dollars.
A midday lunch of hot chocolate
and hotdogs was served at the
home of Mrs. Sunni-June Hubbard,
our fieldl nurse. This was also the
halfway point.
Individual awards went to the
participants making it both ways.
Oldest walker was Mrs. Mary
Arcand; youngest walker was 7 year
old Tina Arcand. First place finishers
were Warren Greyeyes and Jason
Longneck. These two boys ran most
of the way, coming in only seconds
apart over the 13 mile course.
A fifty dollar Food Hamper was
won by Mrs. Darlene Ledoux. The
Health Committee also held 3
bingos to raise money for the
concert. Cold plates are sold at
Band Council meetings. Activities
like these and the support of the
community combined will certainly
be rewarded by many happy faces
this Christmas.
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NATIVE HOCKEY
TOURNEY IN MARCH
The Indian and Metis Friendship
Centre will be sponsoring its 14th
Annual Hockey Tournament on
March 20 and 21 in North
Battleford.
The Annual Hockey Tournament
always attracts Top Native Hockey
teams from Western Canada, and
this year inquires are from as far
away as Yellowknife, NWT, and
Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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A total of 16 hockey teams will be
playing for a share of the $6300 in
prize money including individual
honors plus all-star selections.
An entry fee of $300 is required
before the deadline of February
20th. Each hockey team must have
its players. registered with its
Provincial Association.
Interested parties can contact Basis
Quewezance at 445-8216, Dave
McMaster 445-5832, and Vince
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Ballendine, 445-6958.
"WATERHEN HOCKEY
TOURNAMENT"
by Gordon Mirasty
Waterhen hosted a hockey
tournament on January 3rd and 4th
at the Meadow lake arena. A total
of sixteen teams participated.
At the end of the two-day event,
Regina AMNSIS defeated Muskeg
Lake Blades to win the "A" side
event. The Regina team took home
$1000 in prize money while the
Muskeg team pocketed $500; 3rd
and 4th took home each $200
each.
On the "B" side, lie-a-la-Crosse
defeated the Buffalo Narrows
Stingers by a score of 12 to 4. lie-a
la-Crosse took home $400 in prize
money while Buffalo Stingers took
home $200.
In the individual awards, Glenn
Ahenakew from the Muskeg team
captured the Best Defenceman
trophy; also from Muskeg, Wayne
Lafond took home the Best Goalie
trophy. The Top Scorer trophy went
to Merv Bouvier of lie-a-la-Crosse
while Morris Mccullum of Regina
took home the Most Valuable
Player trophy.
In the open Show Down event, top
shooter Howard Bear of Meadow
Lake defeated Tommy Moberly in
the finals. In goal, Armand
Derocher was victorious over his
younger brother, Albert.
All in all the tournament was a
success, attended by a huge crowd
which enjoyed the talent that was
shown. Away to go, Watherhen!
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"CANOE LAKE
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
by Gordon Mirasty
On January 10th and 11th, 1981,
Canoe Lake Hockey Club held a
tournament at the Waterhen arena.
There were eight teams
participating.
The "A" side winners were the
Waterhen Winterhawks with lie-a-la
Crosse Star!i runners-up. On the "B"
side Ministikwan Islanders placed
first while Onion Lake was the
runner-up. The "A" side winners
received a cash prize of $600 while
the runner-up team received $300.
The "B" side winners received $200
and the second place team
received $100.
In the individual awards, Charley
Bouvier of Cole Bay received the
Best Goalie trophy; the MVP trophy
was given to Ken Ratt of lie-a-la
crosse. The High Scorer trophy
went to Walter Pahtaykan from
Ministikwan and Clarence Fiddler of
the Waterhen Winterhawks won
the Best Defenceman trophy.
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R.C.M.P vs.
WHITE BEAR TRIBESMEN
submitted by Bill Whitebear
The White Bear hockey arena was
the scene of the first "OLD TIMERS"
hockey game this season on the
newly made ice. The R.C.M.P. and
Tribesmen battled it out to a 10-9
loss for the latter.
The game was "FAIRLY" fast and the
teams were neck and neck until the
latter part of the third period when
the R.C.M.P. gained and maintained
a final lead.
Constable Corbett scored a hat
trick and it was only natural that
the Tribesmen would retaliate with
Elmer Standingready, Fred McArthur
and Dougie Bigeagle scoring theirs.
All in all it was a fast moving game,
although the movement of the
players belied this.
The "TRIBESMEN" are not
discouraged and are tendering their
"DARE" to any 'OLD-TIMERS' team
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�MONTRALLAKETAKES
A MEDALAT THE
K. OF C. GAMES
submittedby FrankRoberts
The Montreal Lake Track Club
capped a highly successful 1980
season with a first ever medal
performance at the Knights of
Columbus Saskatchewan Indoor
Games. The K. of C. Games,
generally recognized as one of the
most prestigious indoor meets in
North America, this year saw world
record times from Canada's Angela
Taylor, and Fred Sowerby of the
United States. Other athletes of
international caliber attending were
Diane Jones-Konihowski, Debbie
Brill, and Arnie Boldt, the one
legged high junior whose life story
was chronicled in the movie,
CrossBar. Montreal Lake's medal
came in the Bantam Mens' 600m
event. It was won by Johnathan Bird
in a personal best time of 1:46.3.
Bud Bird, another club veteran ,
posted a time of 127.8 in the ·
Juvenile Mens' 600m. Setting a new
Saskatchewan record Bud finished
fourth over all, though winning his
heat. The top four times in the
event all fell between 1 :27 and
1:28. Bud's was the fastest time
posted by a Saskatchewan runner.
Other recent achievements of the
club include two silver medals at
the Saskatchewan Open Cross
Country Championships, as well as
a Team Third at the Saskatchewan
High School Cross Country
Championships. The silvers were
brought home by Bob Henderson in
the Junior Mens' 8000m event, and
by Donna Stewart in the Midget .
Womens 2000m. The highschool
team, North Central District
champions, was made up of four
runners: Bob Henderson, Bud Bird,
Stevan Stamp and Neil Hannigan of
Shellbrook.
Attending the K. of C. games and
competing or observing were :
Johnathan Bird, Bud Bird, Bob
Henderson, Eldon Henderson, Liza
Henderson, Esther Bird and Stella
Bird.
Chief Roy Bird and councillor
Stevan Ross, in Saskatoon on SINCo
business, were able to stop by the
recently completed Field House to
watch some of the events. The club
would like to thank the chief,
councillors and community for their
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continuing support.
The Lakeside Striders, as the club as
come to be known, face a busy
indoor meet winter schedule
culminating in the Saskatchewan
Track and Field Championships in
June, and the Canada Summer
Games Trials in July.
The team, in it's third year of
existence, is coached by Dennis
Peters and Gordon Selkirk.
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BLUEJAYSEASON
WRAP-UP
by Gloria Ledoux
A banquet and dance was held at
the Mistawasis Band Hall on November 28th to honor the girls'
Blue Jays ball team.
Larry Syverson, Education
Counsellor for the Blaine Lake
School Unit was Master of Ceremonies.
Guest speakers were Wayne
Ahenakew, Treasurer for the
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians
and Alpha Lafond of Muskeg Lake.
Donna Pechawis sang "Blowing In
The Wind", following the speeches.
Introduction of the Blue Jays by Eric
Pechawis, Welfare Administrator
and Coach, followed. Councillor
Alvin Johnstone presented each of
the players with a plaque and a
club jacket. Individual awards went
to Vivian Daniels winning the Most
Valuable Player award; Most Improved Player went to Elaine
Daniels; Most Aggressive Player
award went to Norma Pechawis
and an appreciation award went to
Judy Lafond. Eric stated that this
gathering is "a great way of showing our appreciation to these girls
who worked hard, giving up their
time and weekends to compete in ·
ball tournaments. They have
done an outstanding job for our
community.
"The first tournament we entered
was in Mildred. We were then off
to Shellbrook, then on to
Peepeekesis from where we came
home with third prize money.
Batoche was a cinch for the girls.
Unfortunately, during one of the
games, Bev Daniels was injured
quite seriously. July 1st we lost to
the Brown Dusten in the final. July
5th & 6th saw us in Leask coming in
first in the "B" Event; July 12th &
13th in Montreal Lake, another easy
1st place.
"July 19th & 20th we were in
Beardy's where we took _another
first place trophy on the "A" side.
August 2nd & 3rd we were defeated by the P.A. Payettes by a
score of 1-0 in a round-robin. The
following weekend saw us in
Muskeg where again we came in
first. On August 11th we left to
compete in the Open Women's
Fast-Pitch National Championship in
Anadarko, Oklahoma. Our first
game was against Arizona where
we suffered defeat by a score of
15-4. We then met up with South
Dakota and defeated them 11-3.
Sunday morning we were
eliminated from the tournament by
Alberta. The Blue Jays played their
last tournament in Yorkton at the
Fair. The girls lost to Cote in the
final game by a score of 24-23.
After 7 innings of play we were tied
at 4 runs each. It took 4 extra innings to determine the
winner."
The evening concluded with the
Blue Jays ball team presenting Eric
with the "Best Coach Of The Year"
award.
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GOODFISHCAPTURES
TREATY
SIX
PUCKTOURNEY
LLOYDMINISTER- Goodfish Lake
Flames defeated Onion Lake Border
Chiefs 7-2 to capture the annual
Treaty Six Hockey Tpurnament
sponsored by the Recreation Board
of the Onion Lake Indian Band.
A total of 11 Indian Hockey teams
participated in the two-day
tournament for a share of the
$3000 prize money as well as
individual honours.
In consolation action, Saddle Lake
Six Packers defeated Little Pine
Ramblers, 8-3, earlier losing to the
Border Chiefs in opening action.
In the championship final, Goodfish
ignited for four successive goals
during the first period. Steve
Chiechoo, Melvin Jackson, Joe
Houle and Arnold Jackson shared in
the scoring. ·
Onion Lake scored the only goal in
the second period courtesy of
Randy Whitestone. Goodfish
padded its lead, scoring two
successive goals during the last
stanza before Onion Lake replied
with one. Joe Halfe and Benny
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�Houle replied for Goodfish while
Randy Whitestone replied for
Onion Lake.
In consolation action, Saddle Lake
dominated the first period scoring
three successive goals. Allan
Cardinal, Keith Wood and Stanley
Wood provided the scoring punch.
Little Pine scored the lone marker
in the second period, Barry Bonaise
splitting the posts with the first of
his two markers.
Saddle Lake ignited for five goals in
the third period while Little Pine
replied with two goals.
Stanley Wood and Allan Cardinal
combined with two apiece followed
by a single from Charlie Mooswak.
Barry Bonaise and Vincent Kakum
replied for Little Pine.
Individual award winners included
MVP, Steve Cheechoo of Goodfish;
most gentlemanly player, Fred
Cross of Ministikwan; Best forward,
John Flatfoot of Saddle Lake; best
goalie; Brian MacDonald of Onion
Lake; best blueliner, Rene Houle of
Goodfish; and top sniper, Rickey
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Cardinal of Saddle Lake.
TRUCK DRIVER
lRA!NlNG COURSE
On January 5, 1981, a ten-week
Truck Driver Training course
commenced in the Meadow Lake
District. Students, including women,
are presently involved. The first six
weeks of the course are under the
direction of the Saskatchewan
Technical Institute.
The first two weeks are spent in
classroom instruction. The students
are taught about the role and
responsibilities of the truck driver.
Safety films and instruction on
traffic rules are an introduction to
the course. Included is the proper
way of operating and maintaining of
the trucks. Students also learn
about the trucks themselves in
areas such as the diesel engines,
the air brake system and the
transmitions. After this is completed
they take a two day course on
professional driving improvement
after which they are tested. They
also have tests on safety and the air
brake system. When these are
passed they move on to the driving
section of the course.
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For the next four weeks, they do
the actual driving. They are taught
about pre-trip preparations such as
brake and tire checks. Then they do
the actual driving such as coupling
and uncoupling of the trailers and
yard maneouvres. After progressing
this far they do city and highway
driving. When this is all mastered,
they are tested and if successful,
they spend the next four weeks
training on the job, under the
direction of the Community College
takes over. Then they are truckers .
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ALCOHOLISM CENTRE
(Northern Saskatchewan
(81-042)
(Jan. 16) - Northern Saskatchewan
Minister Jerry Hammersmith
announced provision of a federal
provincial Special ARDA grant of
$121,000 for construction of an
alcoholism centre at Cumberland
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House.
NUT LAKE 9TH ANNUAL
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
FEBRUARY 21st & 22nd
ROSE VALLEY ARENA
PRIZES:
1st............................. $800.00
2nd............................
,
$600.00
3rd ..,.......................... $400.00
4th ............................ $200.00
Entry Fee: $100.00
$50.00 refundable
when team is iced ...
Hosted by:
Yellow Quill Eagles
Nut Lake Band
First 10 teams accepted
Modified Round Robin
each team assured ...
two games ...
Send entries to:
Box 97 - Rose Valley, Sask.
Phone: Nut Lake Band
322 - 4684 or after hours
322 - 4400
Deadline entry is
February 18-, 1981
$$$$$$$$$$
INDIAN & �.-\ETIS NATIVti BQNSPIEL1===1
MARCH • 27th, • 28th, & 29th, 1981
�ranite Curling Club
Entry Fee ... $80.00
3 Events .
32 Team Limit
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. . . . . . . . . $2100
. . . . . . . . .CASH
. . . . . . . . &. . .MERCHANDISE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRIZES
.................
Send a certified cheque or money order
before March 16/1981
Sask"toon Indian & Metis
1
Fr_iendship Centre
168 - Wall Street, SASKATOON, Saskatchewan·
Enclose the team names for "FREE"
tickets to "DANCE" Saturday n1te
FOR MORE INF u RMATION CALL (306) 244-0174
Alphonse La·, !lee or Peter Gardipy
�A NEW INSTITUTE FOR SASKATCHEWAN'S
NATIVE PEOPLES
NEWS FROM BEARDY'S
YOUTH CLUB
In the Report on the Cultural Conference held by the Association of Metis
and Non-Status Indians of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, in 1976, is the
recommendation:
Beardy's Youth Club Executive
consists of Eugene Gamble as
President for the boys, Kim
Gardypie, President for the girls,
"The Association should establish a Metis Cultural College for Native People
Cheryl Mike, Secretary and Remi
which it would control and through which it would administer and carry out
Mike, Treasurer.
education and research programs in the communities."
I attended a regular meeting of the
Beardy's Youth Club on Tuesday,
This recommendation has become a reality in the form of the"Gabriel
October 21st, at which time there
Dumont n
I stitute of Native Studies and Applied Research", in. Regina,
were
approximately 50 members
Saskatchewan.The prolonged efforts of the Association's executive have led
present as well as a few parents.·
to an agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan whereby the
Under the capable supervision of
necessary monies would be provided for the n
I stitution through the
Beardy's Sports Director, Hilliard
Department of Continuing Education and the Department of Education.
Gardipy, and his Youth Club
The agreement sets out the terms under which $405,000 will be made
Executive, they held a very orderly,
available for the year ending in March, 1981. Of this, $110,000 have been
businesslike meeting. Several
granted to the Institute for its initial development.The agreement provides
members participated in the
for the further funding of the Institute until 1983.
planning and decision making.
The signing of the agreement by Mr.Jim Sinclair, President of A.M.N.S.I.S.,
Among their list of activities was a
the Honourable Doug McArthur, Minister of Continuing Education and
masquarade party for Friday,
Education, and the Honourable Walter Smishek, Minister of Urban Affairs
October 31, with prizes being
will take place during the official opening of the Gabriel Dumont n
I stitute
awarded. In lieu of Trick or
on Monday, October 27, at 1 :30 p.m. The ceremonies will take place in the
Treating, the chidren are given a
lnstitute's offices in the Brent Building, 2505 - 11th Avenue, Regina,
party at the band hall where they
Saskatchewan.
will all receive treats.They will also
host a Talent Show to raise funds.A
In recognition of his accepted role as a leader of the Metis people in the
volunteer planning committee was
Northwest Territories and of his brilliant military leadership in 1885, the
set
up to meet with the Beardy's
name of Gabriel Dumont was chosen for the new Institute.As he fought to
Board of Directors for their support.
preserve a way of life, so the new n
I stitute has been given the purpose of".
A plaque of appreciation will be
.. promoting the renewal and development of Native culture ...."
presented to Mrs.Evelyn Gamble as
The mandate of the Gabriel Dumont n
I stitute includes: a) Historical and
founder of the Youth Club eleven
Cultural Research and Program evaluation; b) Curriculum and Resource
years ago.
Development; and, c) The develop'ment of a Library Resource Centre.
The Youth Club has been really
A fourth area, the establishment of a Native Studies Program is being
active for the past four years.They
examined in concert with the University of Saskatchewan.This will be an
hold regular meetings every
integral part of the fifth unique responsibility of the Institute, the
Wednesday, one meeting each
Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program.This program,
, month devoted strictly to
SU NTEP, has been in place since September, in Regina and Saskatoon, with
business/planning and the other
fifteen and twelve Native students respectively.
three meetings are utilized for
Through the guidance of an n
I terim Board of the Association, staffing for the
different activities such as crib
above programs has been completed under the direction of Dr.Kenn
tournaments, etc.They have visited
Whyte, Director, and Dr. Walter Currie, Assistant Director.
the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre and
At an educational conference in Saskatoon this September, under the
have taken other educational tours.
theme," Into the Eighties", the Constitution and Bylaws of the Gabriel
My next visit to the Youth Club was
Dumont n
I stitute were amended and approved by the Assembly made up
on Friday, December 5th, to take in
of delegates from the locals of the Metis and Non-Status Peoples of
their Talent Show.Great teamwork
Saskatchewan. The new Management Board, responsible for the Institute
and hard work was evident by the
and its programs, will represent'' ...the Association, the Native community
success and turnout of the
at large, the University community, and the two senior levels of
program. Master of Ceremonies
government."
Billy Cameron kept the audience
Into the Eighties promises much for the Native Peoples of this Province
alert as was evidenced by the
withtheir new Gabriel Dumont Institute and with the support of the people
steady pace of donations and
- requests coming in.The backup
of Saskatchewan through the Government of the Province.
band"League of Nations" did a fine
For further information, contact:
job.They also played for the dance
Dr.Walter Currie, Assistant Director
that followed.A panel of judges
Gabriel Dumont Institute of
consisted of Chief Andy Michael,
Native Studies and Applied Research
Elsie Roberts from Prince Albert,
2505 - 11th Avenue
Mrs. Lorraine Mike, Debbie Gardipy,
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0K6
Myrtle Gardipy, Jake Mike, and Don
Telephone: (306) 522-5691
Seeseequasis.The winner, Caroline
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�Ratt from the Prince Albert Student
Residence was truly a fa,vorite with
her renditions of "Carmelita" and
"Blanket On The Ground." Second
prize went to Sheila Daniels of One
Arrow who captured the audience
with
She is a very talented singer as well.
Third prize went to Beardy's own
Cheryl and Connie Mike. Cheryl
and her younger sister did a
fantastic job of singing "What's Your
Mama's Namer' "Womanhood" and
"Blanket on the Ground." Jake and
Doreen must be very proud of their
daughters. Sisters Elsie Roberts and
Isabel lmpey,' by special request,
agreed to sing "What Have I Every
Done", dedicating the song to Chief
Andy Michael.
Good luck to the Beardy's Youth
Club may you continue to do well
in your endeavours.
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SHEILADANIELS- ONE ARROW RESERVE
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PANELOF JUDGES
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CHERYLAND CONNIE MIKE - BEARDY
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Centre
4th An·n-ual
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ICIEY TOURNAMENT
MARCH 20-21-22
Parkland · Agriplex
Yorkton, Sask.
First 1 o Teams Accepted- Each Team
guaranteed· 2 games.
,
PRIZES
ENTRY·-
1st .... $2500 00
2nd .... 1500 00
3rd....
700.00
Includes all players
4th....
700.00
5th....
300.00
daily admission
300.00 0.,,....,.......,..._..,._-<><><><><><>-::.<:><>o<,.,..,,.,,..,..<:>A
6th....
5th & 6th Prize-
. $300.00
Provided there are
10 teams
DEADLINE-
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Double Knockout
Except Final Game.
MARCH 6, 1981
S.A.H.A. Sanctioned Tournament
'
TROPHIES
Championship
Most Gentmanly Plays
M.V.P.
Best Goalie
Top Scorer
Best Defenseman
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Send Entries to:
Yorkton Friendship Centre
108 Myrtle Avenue
Yorkton, Sask.
c/o
Lawrence Cote-783-0123
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN 41
�1st ANNUAL ALL NATIVE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
February 14th, & 15th, 1981
Saskatoon downtown arena - 19th street & 2nd Avenue
TOTAL PRIZE $ $ $ $ $ $3000.00
1st game - 9:00 A.M. Saturday
ADMISSION - $4.00 - 12 and under $2.00
ALL PLAYERS COACHES PAY
Send entry to ALPHONSE LAVALLE
168 - Wall Street
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1N4
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 244-0174
POSITION:·
Co-ordinator of Student Services
DUTIES·
- As team member in the counselling unit:
- Develops and implements student-oriented services;
Co-ordinates �he
aclivitres 01 coun�ellors;
r
- Relieves the counsellor of administrative duties;
- Represents the unit of committees, etc. Which do not
5pecifically concern counsellors;
- Liaising between students and counsellors and/or
instructors as required;
- Develops procedures for easing traffic in the area and
sets up efficient record-keeping systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
University Degree is 'required (Administration,
Education, other related fields). Previous experience in
administration.
SALARY
To commensurate with qualifications.
COMMENCING DATE:
As soon as possible.
Please submit letter of application with curriculum vitae
to:
PERSONNEL OFFICE,
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College,
University of Regina,
Classroom Building, C-4,
Regina, Saskatchewan. 545 0A2
TELEPHONE: (306) 584-8333 or 584-8334
42 JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1981
INTER-TRIBAL CULTURAL WEEK
Sponsored By:
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
PLACE: University of Regina
DATES: March 18th, to 22, 1981
POW-WOW - MARCH 21 & 22, 1981
Activities will include:
-
*
Opening ceremony & reception
Speakers forums
Childrens' activities
Displays (profit & non-profit booths)
Outdoor activities
(snow-shoeing, snow snake, speed skating)·
- Artists/ Authors displays and show
· - Round dances & Social evenings
- Feature-length films
THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE CONFERENCE,
Sponsored by:
The Canadian Indian Lawyers Association
held from MARCH 18 - 20, 1981
For more information contact:
Pat Lachance - Information Officer
or
Dennis Acoose - Cultural Week Chairperson
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
C-4, Classroom Building
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan 545 0A2
TELEPHONE: (306) 584-8333
*
Further details of cultural week to be Announced
�INDIANS WAGE
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Move over, Conrad Black, Paul
Desmarais and E.P. Taylor. The
Indians are coming to trade - and
this time they're not going to swap
a country for beads, rusty rifles and
bad liquor.
Armed with ambition, commerical
savvy and seasoned business
advisors, natives are on their way
into the ranks of Canada's industrial
magnates. Fledgling Indian business
tycoons quietly made a sure step
forward in Montreal while native
political leaders and their
"constitutional express" converged
noisily on Ottawa to face uncerfain
prospects.
Little ballyhoo accompanied the
first trade show and sale held with
participation by native
manufacturers from across Canada
by the National Indian Art,s 11 11
Crafts Corporation. But 5,000
retailers from the Montreal area
alone were mailed invitations to
see a fair which was evidenc� that
an industrial revolution is making
strides on the reserves. >-i - t
While the president of the crafts
corporation, Willard Ahenakew, is a
Cree from the Sandy Lake Indian
Reservation near Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan, he's no backwoods
rube. Ahenakew has a successful
track record as a commerical artist,
author and businessman. His
watchwords are efficiency, reliability
and profit and his people are
learning to punch time clocks and
work on assembly lines. Although
the corporate executive's interests
are different, he has philosophical
goals equality, esteem and power
for natives akin to the hopes of the
politicians in the American Indian
Movement and the "aboriginal
rights" groups.
"Power really comes from
developing an industry and an
economic base," Ahenakew said in
an interview. "This helps in
establishing a power base.in
society."
With gradual but growing financial
success, the crafts corporation is
developing a native manufacturing
industry along strictly modern,
commerical lines. The products
have an unmistakably Indian style.
But they are standardized, quality
consumer goods sold into highly
competitive mass markets, ran�ing
q �.
,
from souvenirs to durable, practical
garments and office accessories.
The crafts corporation, an Ottawa
based parent firm made up of 10
member provincial companies, is
subsidized by the federal
government and its revenues and
assets are no match yet for those of
Argus Corporation or Power
Corporat\on. But Ahenakew
reported that crafts manufacturing is
already the biggest employer
among Indian industries and that
the number of workers and
associates in his five-year-old firm is
approaching 10,000 and steadily
increasing. Unlike the outlook for
more traditional farming, trapping
and fishing, which is clouded by
high production costs and depleting
wildlife stocks, he rates prospects
for the crafts business as bright.
Like the market for the "urban
cowboy'' look, demand for goods
with a Native and Western flavor is
running high; and to maintain a
reputation for reliability, the
corporation's member companies
have had to learn to turn off orders
they can't fill on schedule, said
Ahenakew.
Manufacturing methods vary from
one province to the next,
depending on location. Products,
and techniques, range from
"cottage industry" piecework done
in workers' homes to full-scale
factory operations.
The crafts company, still in its
infancy and relying on a labour
force that often has to be taught
modern worker discipline from
scratch, is run as a non-profit
corporation. After salaries are paid,
revenues from sales and
government subsidies are invested
in development, including worker
training and expansion of
marketing, promotion, wholesaling
and retailing operations.
�henakew reported that the
corporation's Saskatchewan branch,
for example, had reached a take-off
point where it could stay in
business if the subsidies were lost,
although development work could
be sharply curtailed.
Ironically, Indian entrepreneurs and
manufacturers are drawing
extensively on the business
expertise of a volunteer consulting
group devoted to foreign groups,
the Montreal-based Canadian
Executive Service Overseas (CESO).
J, R. France, Chief of the service's
Canadian Native Program, said
more than 300 CESO advisors,
normally retired senior technical,
professional and managerial
personnel, are working with Indian
bands. Ahenakew said the crafts
corporation uses free CESO advice
on business matters ranging from
accounting and factory space leases
to the deportment of retail clerks,
and that the service is often more
valuable than paid consultants. In
addition to advising Indian
entrepreneurs, CESO has launched
a summer youth program to help
develop recreational and
community improvement schemes.
Financed by government and
industry donations, CESO is active
around the world, from Antigua to
Thailand, and the service's contacts
abroad offer its Indian clients a
chance to crack overseas markets
eventually. �ESO is already serving
as a catalyst to set Indian
entrepreneurs into joint ventures
with the rest of the business
community in Alberta, the service
reports.
Native-owned and operated
multinational corporations are still
far in the future. But they're
conceivable if the crafts company
can continue to develop at its
present rate, which has more than
doubled Indian manufacturing jobs
and incomes in Saskatchewan alone
over the last five years.
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THE CANADIAN HEREFORD DIGEST
- (A magazine starring the Hereford
breed of cattle) is available to 4-H
Beef members. If interested in a
FREE one year subscription, contact:
THE CANADIAN HEREFORD DIGEST,
5160 Skyline Way N.E., Calgary,
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SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN 43
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Y U AR _ NOT FORGOTTE
ThP word old to me is wisdom
Some ,euple think old mea11sretired
A wait for death
I know you are not old
But young at heart
True love is worth having, though in vain
And you worth loving , though the
Cost IS pain
We -hall n t weep c, rno n• ,n v", 11fu11err.:1.I
for 1t will not hange thm gs
We will start where you left oft
You've done your part and now it's
rime you rested and let us go on
You' re only a memo ry to us now
A person who played a big part rn
Our lives
When we look back at the glory
Days of our youth and rem embe r
Grand1r1a ,
The beauty of your life and all
That you 've cherished 'and come
·1u tesper t
.
Bul 1r1eday w all will reun ite
I leave you in peace
GRANDMA ...
Dan Cantre
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�men and women
SENIORMANAGEMENTCONSULTANTS
AND
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMSREVIEWOFFICERS
Salary: $31,980 - $36,229
MANAGEMENTCONSULTINGSERVICEAND DEPARTMENTAL
AUDIT BRANCH.
Department of Indian Affairs and
Northern Development
The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
is undertaking major initiatives in management improvement
and audit, and is seeking experienced individuals to fill 20 new
positions.
Successful candidates must be willing
to travel.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Ref. No.: S0SM-OC-IAN-BR-1942
location: Ottawa / Hull area and major cities across Canada.
Duties
The incumbent plans, organizes, and manages major projects and provides advice on improvements in organization
structure, m~nagement systems and other related areas.
0
Qualifications
The incumbent must have successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards, as well as
experience in project management, organization analysis
and design, management systems, and performance measurement systems.
Clearance Nos.:
330-353-006,
001, 004, 005, 007
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REVIEW
OFFICERS
Ref. No.: SOSM-OC-IAN-BR-1927
location : Ottawa / Hull area only .
Duties
The incumbent conducts or actively participates in projects
in the fields of legislative and value for money auditing and
will be expected to assess any findings originating therefrom.
Qualifications
The incumbent must
cation in professional
Extensive experience
or in the provision of
required .
Clearance Nos.:
have university
accounting or
in an audit or
a management
330-325-003,
graduation or certifimanagement consulting.
consulting organization
advisory service is also
005, 004, 002
Language Requirements
For some positions knowledge of English or French is
sufficient; for other positions 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 candidates
to become bilingual. Language training will be provided
at public expense.
Addi _tional job information is available by writing to the
address below;
Toute information relative ace concours est disponbile en
franc;ais et peut etre obtenue en ecrivant a I 'adresse suivante.
N .B. Separate applications required for the Senior Management Consultant positions and the Management Systems
Review Officer positions.
How to apply
Send your application
Pierrette Hopkins
form and/or resume to:
Public Service Commission of Canada
Senior Management Staffing Program
L'Esplanade Laurier, West Tower, Room 1753
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M7
(613} 593-5411 ext. 354
Closin9 date: February 27, 1981
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�NOVA
Employment
·Counsellor
Alaska Project Division
THE COMPANY
NOVA is a Canadian company actively involved in Canada's
energy picture .
Our Company depends on skilled, creative Canadians to
maintain its momentum and expand its horizons .
Our resources, projects and people are committed to helping
secure Canada's energy requirements. NOVA continues to
build for the future. Here is your opportunity to build with us.
THE POSITION
The Socio-Economic Affairs department in the Alaska Project
Division requires an individual who will provide personal
support and assistance to Natives employed with the Alaska
Highway Gas Pipeline Project in southwest Saskatchewan.
This individual will also assist in the recruitment and
placement procedures for Natives in the Project . To effectively
meet the demands of this position, this individual must be free
to travel extensively because this position will be located on
the job sites during the construction seasons. During the off
season, this position will be located at the Calgary Head
Office .
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong
interpersonal skills at the verbal and written levels of
communication . This person will have two or more years of
counselling experience, a solid working knowledge of
government and private agencies and programs as well as
possess extensive experience in working with Natives. A valid
driver's licence is necessary . Knowledge of the pipeline
industry would be an asset.
Interested applicants are invited to apply in confidence to :
Carole D. Lavallee, Special Programs Co-ordinator
NOVA, AN ALBERTA CORPORATION
P.O. Box 2535
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2N6
NOVA, AN ALBERTA CORPORATION
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Productions delivers to the people of
Saskatchewan, a complete and comprehensive
media system, including this monthly
publication , The Saskatchewan
Indian
and coverage of all events and issues of
interest to Indian people over:
Moccasin Telegraph - weekly radio
broadcasts highlighting national , provincial and
local news, and originating from our studios at
1030 ldylwyld Drive, Saskatoon .
CJGX Yorkton - Thursday at 10:15 p .m .
CKRM Regina - Thursday at 10 :00 p .m .
CKBI Prince Albert - Saturday at 6 p .m .
CJNB North Battleford - Sunday at 5p.m .
CJNS Meadow Lake - Monday at 7:00 p .m.
Fifth Generation - weekly television
productions taped on location and at our FSI
studios. Presently seen over CKBI-TV, Prince
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p .m.; CKCK-TV , Regina from 2:30 p .m. to
3:00 p.m. Saturdays ; from Channel 10,
Saskatoon (Telecable). Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Monday 6 :00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:00 p.m.
and Cablevision Battleford - Tuesday 7 :00
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�A TRIBUTETO "MR. POW-WOW"
submitted by Bryan A. McNab
Shock, disbelief and deep sorrow was experienced by
many people as news spread of the tragic death of
Gerald (Corky) Rosebluff and his family.
Corky was well known throughout Canada and United
States as one of the top announcers at Indian
Celebrations . Not only did he announce, he also
promoted Indian culture and traditions to the best of
his ability. His demise is a tragic loss which will be felt
by all Indian peoples .
Many times on the pow-wow trail , this man could be
heard from a distance, urging on the dancers and
giving words of encouragement.
Corky Rosebluff seldom missed an Indian Celebration.
He and his family lived and respected the Indian way
of life . He was a friend and counsellor to many who
were new on the pow-wow trail.
It did not matter how long the pow-wow trail stretched
or what length of time it takes, one could always count
on him to be there; he was a reliable person .
He was always willing to lend a helping hand where
possible . Mr. Corky Rosebluffs death is indeed a great
loss to the people of the pow-wow world as well as
family and friends. No longer will he travel the powwow trail with us, but as long as there is a pow-wow ,
Corky, his wife Darlene and son Billy will always be
remembered.
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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1970/2011
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In Copyright
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PDF
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English
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Text
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Saskatchewan
1970/2011
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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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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 11, no. 1 & 2 (January/February 1981)
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First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals
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Contents:
Saskatchewan: Granary Of The World
The province of Saskatchewan is almost rectangular in shape and has a total area of 654,420 square kilometres (251,700 square miles), 81,946.8 (approximately 31,518) of which are covered by fresh water.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
January/ February 1981
Fourth Russell Tribunal: On The Rights Of The Indians Of The Americas
The Fourth Russell Tribunal took place in Rotterdam, Holland between November 24 and 30, 1980. This Tribunal is under the direction of the Russell Foundation, which is a private organization. It is not a formal court of law, but does operate like one.
By: Clem Chartier
January/ February 1981
Sixth Annual Pow-Wow
The Saskatoon Sixth Annual Intertribal Pow-wow was launched at the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium, December 27, and featured intertribal dancing, ethnic performances, special performances, the increasingly popular round dances and a full blown "pizzazzy" banquet.
By: Deanna Wuttunee
January/ February 1981
A New Institute For Saskatchewan's Native Peoples
"The Association should establish a Metis Cultural College for Native People which it would control and through which it would administer and carry out education and research programs in the communities."
By: Saskatchewan Indian
January/ February 1981
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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1981-01/1981-02
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
Chartier, Clem
Wuttunee, Deanna
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In Copyright
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English
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Text
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Saskatchewan
1981-01/1981-02