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Sol Sanderson
Doug Cuthand
Steve Pooyak
Ron Albert
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CONTENTS
Of COMMUNICATIONS
LETIERS TO THE EDITOR
INTERNATIONAL
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Assembly of the World Council
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To the Editor:
treaty Indian, "doing time" in
am also an avid
reader of your magazine.
I
am a
Prince Albert. I
June 9, 1981
Since I'll be
this
missing all· the activities
summer
(pow-wows,
sundances, etc.), I would like to see
more "in-put" on these particular
traditions. It is my assumption that
Chief Sol Sanderson,
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians,
1114 Central Avenue,
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
my "brothers" who are incarcerated
would feel the same way I do, so
we Indians would strongly,
appreciate your efforts! Thank youll
S6V 4V6
Sincerely,
Dear Chief Sanderson:
Melvin K.
Mosquito
people of Saskatchewan for the
May 25th in Prince Albert. I was
EDITOR'S NOTE:
and the kind words which
summer
months,
attempt
to
I would like to thank you and the Indian
quilted starblanket presented to me on
sincerely honoured in receiving this gift
accompanied it.
our reporters will
follow the pow-wow
circuit within the province, to
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photograph and report.
I have experienced much satisfaction over the last few months in working
with the Indian people of Saskatchewan. This satisfaction has provided me
with much inspiration in joining in the initiative to see a fair and equitable
resolution to the many problems facing the people of Canada.
Once
again, thank
you.
/if;�eIY'
Mike Bouliane
To the Editor:
like reading your
Saskatchewan Indian news. I am an
inmate at the Regina Correctional
Center where I just started doing
my time.
I
really
Thank you,
Bobby Pascal
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To the Editor:
asked to write to you on
behalf of a new baseball team that
was formed just last summer and
who call themselves the Shoal Lake
J.J. Spoilers. They would like to be
mentioned in your next edition of
the Saskatchewan Indian
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was
Newspaper.
On June 9, they located an ideal
area on the reserve that they
claimed for their own. That day
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JULY, 1981
they finished mowing the field and
putting up the posts for the
backstop.
The following Sunday, they nailed
on the
wiring that serves as a
backstop AII this work was done
by team effort with all the
members joining in to do the work
required. They are really proud of
themselves and well they should be
since in their first year, they won a
trophy at Red Earth held by the Red
Earth Muskets. We have no photo
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of the team members which
include: Gilbert Head
manager,
Dennis Whitecap
Coach, Felix
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Captain, Lloyd Young,
Bryan Young, Steven Head, Cyril
Head, Orval Head, Randy Head,
Ahab Bear, Kevin Bear, Warren
Flett, J.P. Lathlin, and Mistee Lome,
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Mascot.
from
a
real
Spoiler
Fan
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�INTERNA TIONAL
THIRD ANNUAL
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF
THE WORLD
COUNCIL OF
INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES
by Doug Cuthand
The Governor-General of Australia welcomed the
officially opened the Conference.
delegates
and
During the week of April 27 to May 2, 1981, the World
Council of Indigenous Peoples held its third Annual
General Assembly in Canberra, Australia. It was the
end of an era as George Manuel the former
president
was replaced
by Jose Carlos Morales from Costa Rico.
The transition
given
to
was
George.
orderly
with respect and
At the time of the
Manuel
recognition
meeting George
was
undergoing open heart surgery in
Vancouver and his exact condition was unknown.
The two previous general assemblies of the World
Council had been held, the first by Canada and the
second by Norway. The National
Aboriginal conference.
of Australia was a new member at the
Norway
Assembly and had shown their interest and support in
the World Council by offering to host the 1981
General
greet
the
opening plenary sessions, the Conference broke
to discuss topics in more detail.
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into
Assembly.
The next general assembly will be announced
by Costa
Rico in the future. One of the F.S.1. Senators, John B.
Tootoosis, travelled with me. Senator Tootoosis has
been appointed by the F.S.1. as the F.S.1. Ambassador
for the World Assembly of First Nations. Our
southbound odyssey began Monday at 8:10 a.m. in
Saskatoon where we caught a flight to Edmonton, from
there it was to San Francisco, Honolulu and then
Sydney, Australia. The trip was routine and uneventful
until we took off from Honolulu.
We were tearing down the runway when this
'gaud'
awful noise came from underneath the plane. The
plane took off but we had blown a tire. It's a 10-hour
flight from Honolulu to Sydney s9 later on in the
morning we were informed by the captain that Sydney
was fogged in and we would land at a little
airport in
Figi. That sounded fine but the pilot jettisoned the fuel
and all the fire trucks and rescue
equipment were out
to
Following
smaller groups
The
newly elected WClP
Executive at the head table
(l-r): President
Jose Carlos Morales, Spanish-speaking Vice-President Miquel Panamel,
English-speaking Vice-President Nils Aslak Sara, Secretary Chris
Aarens.
us.
We had
a two-hour wait while
they (airport
maintenance crew) changed the tire. The captain
informed us that a jumbo jet weighs 340 tons loaded
and has a ground speed of 197
before lift off so
something
18 tires
on
is bound to
a 747.
mph
give, but
not to
worry there
are
We continued on the remaining distance without
incident. We left Saskatoon on Monday
morning but
during the night we crossed the international date line
so we
arrived in Australia on Wednesday morning.
didn't exist. If that sounds confusing, we left
Tuesday
The
delegation
from Bolivia
display
the
flag of the
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�on a Saturday evening and arrived in Honolulu
Saturday morning. One could grow old rapidly
crossing the date line. It took us a couple of days to
overcome the jet lag and get our bearings.
Australia
on
The meeting was held at Canberra which was further
south and inland. It was a half-day journey by bus
including a stopover at Ian McPhearson's Sheep Station.
Lunch was served followed by a rambling monologue
from Ian. He obviously didn't temper his remarks to the
crowds racial origin but instead went on at some
length discussing how his barn was built in the late
1800's to withstand an aboriginal attack and keeping
"them at bay". We tried to ignore our host rather than
argue with him. We also saw a sheep shearing
demonstration, a shepherd and his sheepdog, Blackie
put on a good show.
Canberra is in the mountains halfway between Sydney
and Melbourne. It is a typical example of British
compromise and their ability to "muddle through".
When Australia was granted independence from
England they couldn't decide where to put the capital.
The two major cities were Sydney and Melbourne. So
the British decided not to decide and placed the capital
halfway between and nobody was happy. That also
explains why Canada's capital is in an out of the way,
God-forgotten place like Ottawa.
When we got to Canberra our Australian hosts from
the NAC (National Aboriginal Conference) welcomed
us and we were shown to our quarters. The
Conference was staged at the Australian National
University and our lodgings were in the student
housing. All our meals were provided as well.
Since Australia is south of the equator the seasons are
reversed so it was Fall down there. The nights were
the vice-president of the WClP delivered the opening
behalf of George Manual.
Ralph Eluska,
address
on
Senator Guy Williams from Canada meets the Australian Aboriginal
Senator, Bohner, at the reception held by the Canadian High
Commissioner, Mr. C. Anderson; the High Commissioner looks on.
cold and the leaves were beautiful shades of red and
gold. It was a strange feeling, like summer never even
existed.
The first evening we were there the people from the
north of Australia hosted a banquet. These people
came from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait which is
the body of water that separates Australia from New
Guinea. Their culture is a mix of the Australian
aboriginee and the polynesian. They prepared a huge
fire pit, in it they baked pork and chicken plus sweet
potatoes, pumpkin, salads, pineapple and other of their
traditional foods. Later on in the week this same group
entertained us at the cultural evening.
began.
Bill Bird, the
The following day the meeting
National Chairman welcomed the Australian Governor
General who gave the opening speech. In his remarks
the Governor-General welcomed the delegates and
outlined some of his government policies toward the
aboriginal people. Some of his remarks were
interrupted by booing and catcalls by some of the
aboriginal people present, particularly the students.
Later I mentioned to one of the aboriginal leaders that
his people gave the Governor-General a hard time. "Irs
his own fault," he replied. Apparently, Australia has no
fixed policy on the aboriginal people.
Australia doesn't have a constitution. It has a charter
that established the country: There is no mention of
aboriginal peoples such as Section 90 of the BNA Act.
So, each state and federal government has a policy and
in some cases they conflict or confuse. It gave me a
feeling of uncertainty of what we'd be in for if the
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1981
Three dancers from the Tahitian dance group
trip to the Aboriginal village, Wreck Bay.
accompanied
us on
the
The residents of the Aboriginal settlement of Wreck Bay greeted us
outside their school. Note how much it looks like an Indian Affairs
school.
�I quickly found out that I wasn't the only
person there
with a private agenda for the conference. Each group
had their own particular ax to grind. Press conferences
were held daily. The
competition was fierce.
The South Americans complained about their fascist
governments, while th e Central Americans were either
at the start, middle or end of a revolution. It's hard to
complain to people who are rebels living in the hills
facing death every day.
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The Indian delegates from the South American
jungles
told stories of missionaries sent to counsel and civilize
them. Massive logging and mining projects followed
right behind. It was suggested that an organization be
formed of the Indian people living in the Amazon basin
including the countries of Peru, Colombia, Equador,
Venezula, and Brazil to fight against dangerous
development and exploration of their jungles. In other
countries, the problems lie with right wing
governments that are literally out to destroy the
Indians and their land base. In many countries, the
Indian people are not recognized at all and in other
countries, such as Columbia and Venezuela, the
governments are passing laws to expropriate all Indian
land. In Chile, the Mapuch Indians face assimilation and
genocide from the right wing military junta.
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constitution is partriated without guarantees for Indian
people and the treaties.
For many years Australia had an all white racial policy
and all colored immigration was banned. So, from this
type of past the aboriginal people have had a constant
struggle.
The second major speech at the conference was
given
by Ralph Eluska who is the Vice-President and was
Acting President.
George Manuel was scheduled for surgery that week
and while he was not able to attend the conference,
his speech was read out and the presence of his
spirit
was felt. His speech was hard
hitting and to the point.
He lashed out at the colonization and genocide of
indigenous people as a world wide policy of the
colonizers. He urged the continued development of a
strong World Council and wished them success in the
meeting. His speech got a standing ovation from the
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The Indians from EI Salvador were in the middle of a
civil war and were worried about the increased
American involvement in their country. The
delegation
from Nicaragua told of how they had fought with the
Sandanistas and were not getting increased benefits for
their people. The delegates from Guatemala on the
other hand told of how they were in the process of
starting a revolution.
But the ideology of all the groups remained constant.
The non-Indian political view of a left wing and a
right
wing is not the view of the Indigenous ideology.
Indigenous ideology is to rebuild your government and
institution in the manner that works best. Right wing
revolutions were not the answer.
The delegates from Nicaragua stated that while social
conditions in their country had improved, the basic
aims of the left wing government and the Indian
people were still at odds: The question of indigenous
rights cannot be answered in a left wing atmosphere
assembly.
Following the official welcome and opening address,
the assembly broke into workshops for the two and a
half days. At first, the workshops sounded interesting
but by the second day they had become repetitive and
I felt the time could have been put to better use. The
format was such that everyone around the
table had a turn to speak. Some of the speakers'
dialogues were long and full of rhetoric. As a result I
workshop
found
myself doing a lot of listening and very little
talking.
There were three workshops, two of which I had a
chance to speak at. I invited the participants to the
World Assembly of First Nations to be held in
Saskatchewan and I outlined its purpose. The response
was favorable and some of the
groups told me they
planned to attend. I also raised the resolution later in
the main meeting and it was referred to the WClP
executive council.
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�because everyone is supposed to be equal. Aboriginal
rights are not a part of left wing philosophy.
The Mapuch delegation from Chile and the delegation
from EI Salvador were in constant fear for their lives.
Their people faced termination from the right wing
regime in their countries.
On the final day of the conference, elections were
held. There was some confusion and argument as the
rules were changed. First, it was decided that
those present could run for office, that elimina1ed
George Manuel and any other candidate who was
absent. Second, it was decided that only those elected
to the executive of the World Council could run for
President. That eliminated another group of hopefuls.
\;nly
Jose Carlos Morales from Costa Rico and Miguel
Panamel from Chile were both nominated for
President. Morales was successful in an election by
secret ballot. Panamel was then nominated by
acclamation for the position of Spanish Speaking Vice
President.
The English speaking Vice-President, also by
acclamation was Nils Aslak Sara, a Sami from Norway
and Secretary, Chris Aarens.
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Each region of the world was also to appoint a
member to the executive. The North American group
was unable to decide so at the present time we are
represented.
Following the election
not
groups who
Council.
were
the floor
present but
opened up to
represented in the
was
not
The first to speak was a member of the Kanak nation
from New Calendonia, a French colony off the east
coast of Australia. New Calendonia is ruled from
France and in spite of the fact that almost half of its
population are the original people, they still have no
voice in government affairs.
Other speakers included aboriginal people from India
and Thailand and an Ainu from Japan. The Ainu people
live in the northern islands of Japan and have been
largely left out of Japan Industrial Progress.
a meeting of this magnitude
the meeting itself.
Later on we took a day off from the meeting and
travelled down the court to the aboriginal village of
Wreck Bay. The village people provided us with an
excellent lunch after which we had a brief cultural
exchange. A group 'of Tahitian singers and dancers
entertained the group along with the Canadian Cultural
The
are
social
just
group.
As the
as
events
during
important
as
meeting wound down I was left wondering
long and short term gains were. How would
what the
membership in the World
indigenous peoples?
On
one
Council benefit the
hand you could argue and say that the whole
thing was an intellectual exercise with a bunch of self
appointed spokesman lacking in broad local support. I
suppose that would be the cynical approach but there
is a growing world-wide movement of indigenous
peoples, and this movement manifests itself through
the World Council of Indigenous Peoples.
In the past, indigenous people have been used in
revolution and wars of independence. We have been
told that we will benefit from political change. That
political change has not benefitted us. Neither the right
nor the left wing governments have recognized
indigenous peoples' rights although they have no
qualms to use indigenous peoples to make their
changes.
The Third General Assembly of the WClP provided the
lasting impression that indigenous peoples and
indigenous issues have arrived.
The great European empire of the past may have
disappeared but indigenous people remain colonized
by the sons and daughters of the empire builders. It is
a world wide face and one that will become more and
more active in the 1980's.
In the 1950's and 1960's the European empires were
dismantled and returned to the original people. The
1980's will see the decolonization of indigenous people
and their lands.
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One interesting fact of the speaker was that each
member spoke in the language of their colonies.
Our first social function was a reception at the
Canadian High Commission. The Canadian High
Commissioner, Mr. C. Anderson met with us and we
made a presentation to him on behalf of the Chiefs of
Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan delegation was
headed by the Chief Ambassador John T ootoosis,
Adam Cuthand, Jean Goodwill, Bill Brittain, Ed Lavallee
and
myself.
Guy Williams also accompanied the Canadian
delegation and at the High Commission he presented a
gift to his counterpart in Australia, Senator Bohner an
aboriginal Senator, and as Guy pointed out a good
Senator
liberal.
The highlight of the social events was the cultural night
which was open to the public. Six nations of
Indigenous people presented a variety of their dances
and songs. There were three 'groups from Australia, the
Sami from Norway, a Tatilitian group and the Plains
Indian Cultural group from Canada. The groups
performed before a packed auditorium of delegates
and local people.
6
JULY, 1981
Kangaroos.
�NATI()NAL
.
"A PROPOSED NEW NATIONAL
INDIAN GOVERNMENT DELAYED"
by Kenny Loon
The organization of a new national political structure
for Indian government has been delayed for another
year to allow Indians across Canada to study and fully
understand the proposal adopted at the Assembly of
First Nations in Quebec City, May 18-22, 1981.
The main focus of the assembly was to develop and
to, perhaps, adopt a stronger structured organization
that would represent all status Indians in Canada.
Two
proposals
Chiefs, which
presented by the Council of
appointed last year at the First
were
was
Nations Constitutional Conference in Ottawa; the other
presented by the Manitoba delegation.
was
all three proposals differ in the structure, all
on the fact that the Indian
people have a
to self-government and self-determination.
Although
are
based
right
...
FSI Senators
The three proposals would change the function and
the role of the National Indian Brotherhood, which is
currently the official voice for the status Indians in
Canada. The NIB would emerge in a secretariat role to
the Council of First Nations and function as an
administrative arm.
...
PROPOSED NEW CONCEPT
OF
"THE NATIONAL INDIAN BROTHERHOOD"
NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN PEOPLE
ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS
Northern
Territory
COUNCIL OF FIRST NATIONS
Western
NIB
president
Proposal
Del
Riley.
Eastern
and
Territory
Territory
COUNCIL OF ELDERS
One: North American Indian
People
proposal is structured in such a way so as to
sovereign status and to assert and protect
aboriginal and treaty rights.
The Council of First Nations, comprised of 52 chiefs,
Southern
The first
exercise
would be selected on a territorial basis
that is, to
select 13 representatives from each of the four
directions of West, North, East and South. The Council
of First Nations would implement the Assembly's
decisions, monitor finances and establish a secretariat.
The Council of Elders, considered as a spiritual and
advisory committee, would be comprised of 28
members, also selected on a territorial basis from the
four regions. This committee would be empowered to
veto decisions by the Council of First Nations. In
addition to evaluating and reporting on the Assembly
and Council of First Nations meetings, the Council of
Elders would also monitor aboriginal and treaty rights
and conduct four meetings a year.
Territory
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NIB EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
(W V.P.)
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(N V.P.)
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(S V.P.)
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(E V.P.)
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NIB
OFFICE
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
7
�receive two; and finally, Prince Edward Island and
Newfoundland/Labrador would get one representative
each.
The main functions of the Council of First Nations
would be to develop policies and to meet at least
once every three months to address specific issues.
The executive council, who would assist in the
development and implementation of policies as well as
lobbying with various levels of government, would
have one chairperson elected by the First Nations
Assembly; four vice-chairpersons elected by the
Council of First Nations; and one representative from
each member organization.
·
..
of the 573 Chiefs in Canada only 177 attended the Assembly of
First Nations
Proposal
...
The Council of Elders would be comprised of one
appointed or elected member from each member
organization. Again, its main function would be as
spiritual and advisory body.
a
Two: Indians of Canada
The second proposal, Indians of Canada, is structured
to represent all Indians in Canada. The First Nations
Assembly of Chiefs would be comprised of the 573
Chiefs in Canada.
The aims and objectives would be to update the
present NIB constitution so as to provide better
representation and in-put by the members. Further, it
would strengthen the Indian government, and identify
national issues.
The Council of First Nations would be comprised of 48
members, selected on provincial basis, not by territory.
According to the proposal, B.C. would have eight
two representatives;
members; Yukon and N.W.T.
Manitoba
would receive
Saskatchewan
and
Alberta,
four representatives each; 12 for Ontario while Quebec
would have six; New Brunswick and Nova Scotia would
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PROPOSED NEW CONCEPT
OF
"THE NATIONAL INDIAN BROTHERHOOD"
Chief Charles Woods (standing), Chairman of Interim Council of
Chiefs. Dennis Nicholas (sitting) was the Speaker of the Assembly.
INDIANS OF CANADA
FIRST NATIONS
ASSEMBLY OF CHIEFS
48
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Ray Jackson from Yukon making
of the Huron Nation looks
NIB OFFICE
?
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Representative of Member
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JULY, 1981
Max Gros-louis
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Organization
8
presentation while
National Chairperson
Regional Vice-Chairperson
1
2
a
on.
Proposal Three: Confederacy of Chiefs
After a thorough analysis and subsequent rejection of
the two structures proposed by the Council of Chiefs,
�the Four Nations
its
own
Confederacy
of Manitoba
proposal.
They recommended
that
a
presented
structure consist
representation-by-population
of
'"
based
according to either
one representative for
every 5000 people or one
representative for every 10,000 people.
The Confederacy of Chiefs would be
composed of 36
or 65 representatives, the Council of Elders would
consist of 12 members and the Executive Council of
First Nations would have 17 members to act as an
administrative
arm.
The purpose and function of the
Confederacy of Chiefs
would be to discuss provincial, national and
international issues; to
sovereign powers and
Indian, Dene and Dakota
protect aboriginal and treaty
rights. Furthermore, it would be designed to monitor
fiscal relations to ensure equitable distribution of
financial resources to meet the needs of Indians, Dene
and Dakota governments. Finally, to establish
policies
on all matters
affecting the Indian, Dene and Dakota
governments at the national level.
Despite the overall lack of attendance at the assembly,
it appeared that the Saskatchewan delegation was the
assert
to
largest.
Of the 573 chiefs in Canada, only 177 chiefs attended
the assembly and received the proposed new
structures for a national Indian government.
After
no
two
days
of
provincial/territorial
sign of immediate adoption
proposals,
it
needed to
study
was
apparent that
caucuses, with
rejection of the
more
time
was
the
proposals.
caucus was quick
Only the Alberta
replace it with
NIB and
or
one
of the
to phase
proposed
out
the
strutures.
In his deliberation to the assembly, Chief John Snow of
the Stoney Tribe of Alberta, said that the NIB has done
commendable work for the Indians in Canada in the
DRAFT PROPOSED STRUCTURE,
POWERS, FUNCTIONS
OF FIRST NATIONS
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL OF
FIRST NATIONS
[65]
or
[36]
[17]
CONFEDERACY
[12]
COUNCIL OF
ELDERS
OF CHIEFS
---
Assembly
SECRETARIAT
Administrative
STANDING
and
PORTFOLIO
COUNCILS
of First Nations
(573 +)
.
.
.
some
of the Saskatchewan
delegates
...
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
9
�NATIONAL INDIAN FLAG
by Kenny Loon
The delegates at the Assembly of First Nations, held
May 18 21 in Quebec City, adopted a national flag
a symbol of the Indian Nations.
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as
It was agreed that the Council of Chiefs be responsible
for setting up a national competition
open to all
Indian people
in the design of a flag or symbol to be
used by all Indian Nations.
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The criterion for the selection of a national symbol
should include: strength, unity, sun, grass, river, four
directions, an animal and spiritual.
Andrew Delisle from
Caughnawaga
Reserve
near
Montreal.
The resolution was passed on the basis that it is the
right of all sovereign nations to display a state flag as a
recognition of their autonomy. It was felt that since the
Indian Nations are autonomous and a self-governing
people, they should have a national flag, to be flown in
unison with the flags of the various provincial and
territorial organizations.
The Confederation of Indians of Quebec presented a
design which has a Green Background signifying the
ever fresh spirit of the Indian people as the green of
springtime renews the spirit of the land.
The Animal Skin signifies the oneness and the
wholeness of the Indian people as a skin covers a
whole animal and is an extension of the earth, and
protects the people (housing, clothing, and goods etc.)
The White Border around the Animal Crest the Sun,
the Water and the Trees signifies the surrounding air
which again is that part of nature which surrounds all
matter, keeps life, and holds the flying birds and the
spirit of the Indian.
The Red Sun signifies the energy of the Indian
and is a brother to the Indian.
"
Felix
Musqua making
delegation
a
presentation
on
behalf of the Saskatchewan
.
past decade, but has to change its tactics to be
effective.
He added that the government is too familiar with the
NIB's tactics, and therefore, it should be reorganized.
The Chiefs and delegates from Nova Scotia, Prince
Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan,
British Columbia and the Yukon, all wanted more time
to study the proposals and to review them back home.
erupted when Chief Andrew
Delisle of the Mohawk Nation proposed that the
Manitoba proposal be adopted in principle. The
tension eased down after two days.
A controversial debate
It resulted in the adoption, in principle, of the
Manitoba-proposed structure, extending the mandate
for another year for the Interim Council of Chiefs to
work closely with the NIB executive council and the
Council of Elders to make decisons on matters affecting
the Indian people in Canada.
It was also suggested that any new proposals of new
national political structures be submitted to the Council
of Chiefs within the next three months from the date
of this assembly, so that they may be presented at the
annual assembly of the NIB this September and at the
World Assembly of First Nations, to be held in
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Saskatchewan in the summer of 1982.
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JULY,
1981
people
The Blue Water signifies the relationship of land and
water and represents the manner in which Indian
people were united by travel on the water. It also
signifies the flowing soul of the Indian people and the
continuous life of giving (as blood) of the Indian
people.
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INDIAN GOVERNMENT LAW
The Minister of Indian Affairs is ignoring Indian
concerns over proposed Indian government legislation,
says NDP spokesman Jim Manly.
"The Minister has given the impression that no
opposition exists to the proposed bill. This is not the
case. Many Indian leaders fear Munro's bill will result in
the break-up of treaty lands", said Manly in response to
a recent speech by John Munro in Winnipeg.
The Indian government bill is now being drafted by the
department and a tight schedule has been set to get
the bill through Parliament by the spring of 1982. The
legislation would give the bands power to enact local
regulations and control social programs like education,
housing and welfare.
The
legislation would also allow bands to enter into
agreements with the federal and provincial
governments as well as other regulatory bodies and
.
corporations.
Many Indian leaders fear the bill will create small
municipal administrations that would be too weak
to
�deal with large governments and could not stand up
the pressures of large multi-national resource
to
development corporations.
are justified in being distrustful of the
department's plans," says Manly. "How do they know
that they will not be left high and dry five years down
the road by this bill, such as was the case with the
James Bay agreement?"
The NDP member feels that emphasis should be
placed on outlining and protecting Indian rights and
lands. Instead, the Liberal government is hastily pushing
through legislation that will jeopardize Indian and Metis
"Indian leaders
federal
department. It also provides no recourse for
public participation and pull the rug from under the
feet of northern people in developing some political
self-determination.
Perhaps the trip to England in June by a small
delegation of Saskatchewan Indian leaders is of interest
to the Indian people of Saskatchewan.
They were
lobbying for veto powers on an amendments to the
constitution pertaining to Indian people, among other
things.
land claims in the North.
Given the domineering attitude of the Liberal majority
in the House of Commons, steady pressure will be
needed to ensure full and open discussion on this
legislation.
NATIVE CHILD APPREHENSIONS
CONFERENCE PLANNED
•
ARE ABORIGINAL RIGHTS PROTECTED
IN THE NEW CONSTITUTIONl
by
Deanna Wuttunee
The government of Canada says that the aboroginal
rights of Indian people are adequately protected in the
proposed constitutional package.
Indian people across the country are not prepared to
accept this, saying their rights can be jeopardized by
unsympathic federal and provincial governments after
patriation.
C-48 of the National Energy Program. This bill gives the
federal Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
the power to faciliatate oil and gas development
operations north of the Western provinces.
Yet the Dene Nation has opposed any development in
the north (particularly the construction of the Norman
Wells Pipeline) until their land claims have been
settled. And aboriginal rights are the cornerstone of
land claims.
The construction of the Norman Wells Pipeline was
approved in May. An announcement that Petro-Canada
will be exploring some 31 million acres in the north
directly contradicts:
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recommendation by the 1977 Berger inquiry
(which was ruled in favor of the Dene Nation who
opposed the MacKenzie Valley Pipeline) that a
1D-year moratorium be placed on northern
development of oil and gas.
a
a recommendation
by the Assembly of First Nations
that land claims be settled before the construction
of the Norman Wells Pipeline. The Assembly of first
Nations is comprised of 573 chiefs from across
Canada.
the territorial and all northern leadership have
united in resistance to the bill.
an
alliances of churches have
by Deanna Wuttunee
What are some people doing about the 'thousands' of
native children that are lost annually in the political
muddle of jurisdictional disputes of governments?
The Native law Centre, the Saskatoon legal Aid Clinic
and the Native Courtworkers Services are co
sponsoring a conference, September 9 11, at the
Saskatoon Friendship Centre, devoted to apprehensions
of native children.
This assembly will addresss the recommendations
brought out by the Saskatchewan delegation at the
Indian Child Welfare Rights Conference held in Regina
in March of this year.
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At that time, the roles of Canadian Indian
were
Perhaps so.
They are already (even before patriation) feeling some
of the flagrant disregard of aboriginal rights by the
government. One example is the announcement of Bill
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joined
the ranks of
defined
lawyers
as:
1. that
lawyers continue researching all aspects and
ramifications of existing legislation to develop a
possible legislative base for Indian Child Welfare in
Saskatchewan.
2. that lawyers continue to investigate details and
quantum of federal and provincial funds that are
potentially available to Indian Child Welfare, cost
sharing agreements and ways of implementing
them.
3. that
make information available on an on
to pledge their continued efforts in
guiding the establishment of a legislative base that
protects the rights of native children.
4. that lawyers apply, in principle, the
by-law of the
Spalumcheen Band of British Columbia as one
model for Saskatchewan, and identify needed
alterations to accommodate the regional differences
that exist among Saskatchewan's native people.
lawyers
going basis and
(Asterisks indicate the alterations being implemented by the
Spalumcheen Band in B.c.)
This delegation further recommended that the
responsibilities of concerned people were:
1. the re-examination of our priorities as individuals,
to focus our attention to the importance of
children from a traditional perspective.
2. that we assume the primary
responsibility of safe
guarding our children, and take whatever steps
needed to ensure their rights as children, and as
Indians.
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*
3. that
*
4. that we,
resistance.
This bill
seriously contradicts the guarantee of
aboriginal rights. It gives sweeping powers to one
•
Indian parents, we instill in our children a
strong positive self-image through example and
education.
as
as an
Indian
community take
action
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
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�THE JAMES BAY AGREEMENT
An Update
NOW to prevent further loss of native children
through apprehension..and strengthen existing
extended family ties.
5. that human service workers and their
The james Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement is the
first of a new kind of land dealings. It is complicated
and long, and in its short history it has been called a
landmark precedent that should be looked to with
pride by all peoples in Canada, and a monstrous
sellout of Indian rights.
organizations hold cross-cultural awareness
workshops for the purpose of increasing
understanding of native socio-economic, and
cultural realities.
*
6. that Child Welfare agencies foster native children
into native families, and only into non-Indian
homes as a last resort, and that the cultural
heritage of the child be stressed.
*
When the agreement was made, a majority of the Cree
and Inuit people of Northern Quebec approved it. But
in the time since the agreement was signed, there have
been a number of serious problems in its
implementation. The Minister of Indian Affairs and
Northern Development, Hugh Faulkner, stated at the
time that this should stand as a model for all other
settlements. He warned that other groups should not
expect more than the people of james Bay; that for
them to get more would be unfair.
7. that Indian families who foster children be
subsidized at the same economic level
Indian foster families.
*
as non
set up as a result of
Native Children's
Advisory Council, consisting of people interested
in providing a network of support services to
Indian families who have lost or are losing their
children.
8. that
steering committee be
a
this conference,
to act as a
apprehension proceedings, the
Department involved in the apprehension be
required to notify and call upon the home
Band/or members of the extended family with a
view to placing the child in a "home" community.
9. that in child
we seek out statistics to determine the native
children presently in "protective custody" outside
of their communities. This requires the release of
information by the Departments of Social Services
and Indian Affairs, regarding adoptive and foster
homes that keep native children.
10. that
11. that for the concerns of child welfare, we not
recognize the politically created differences in
defining "Who is an Indian".
we include and invite the active participation
of young people in our efforts.
13. that adopted Indian children be given the same
services as non-adopted Indian children.
*12. that
Spalumcheen Band of B.C: is the first band in
Canada to pass a by-law taking control over Indian
children by giving itself exclusive jurisdition over child
matters, (October, 1980).
"We have lost a generation of children through
placement in foster care (150 since 1951)", said Chief
Wayne Christian at the Regina Conference. "When they
come back, they don't know who they are."
The by-law has the support of B.C. Minister of
Resources, Grace McCarthy.
The
For further information contact:
Tyrone Tootoosis,
Conference on Native Child
20th Street West,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Apprehension
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NOTE: Everyone is welcome. A special invitation to anyone who
does not agree with any of the recommendations. Only through
continual involvement and interpretation of our rights can we
safeguard them.
But the spirit of the agreement may be different from
its implementation. The Crees and the Inuit certainly
think so, and they took their thoughts to the
Parliamentary Committee on Indian Affairs. They have
also gone to court. They have also gone to the
Minister of Indian Affairs. Their feelings and experiences
are best stated in their own words, on March 26, 1981,
to the Standing Committee.
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EXCERPTS
Grand Chief
Billy Diamond of the Grand Council
of the
Crees, Quebec:
The conclusion is inescapable. The federal government
is recovering, if it has already not been recovered, the
compensation given to the james Bay Crees by the
savings it has been obtaining from not furnishing
certain programs or services, reducing other programs
and services and the funding for them, and by not
carrying out its obligations under the agreement and
the federal undertakings.
It i� the Crees' request that a special james Bay
Northern Quebec Agreement implementation act be
adopted by Parliament to meet the obligations and
responsibilities of the federal government under the
james Bay Northern Quebec Agreement and the
federal
undertakings.
The act should provide a special implementation
structure of the federal government to carry out its
responsibilities and provide the special funding required
by the agreement and the undertakings as well as by
the james Bay Northern Quebec Native Claims
Settlement Act. It should not be necessary for the
Crees to continually fight for acquired rights, be forced
into the Indian Affairs structure, which cannot
accommodate the agreement, and be subject to
arbitrary decisions of civil servants who ignore or resist
the unique right provided by the agreement, and who
constantly attempt to erode these rights.
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already inadequate existing federal
possibly meet the commitments
The reallocation of
resources cannot
made
to
the Crees in the james Bay and Northern
Agreement, in related legislation and in the
Quebec
undertakings.
federal
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JULY, 1981
�A
.
special plea is also made on behalf of the Cree
people for the federal government not to abandon
them in the area of health, and to exercise the special
responsibility that they have � assuming one forgets
the agreement, related legislation, and federal
jurisdiction.
Perhaps, before calling upon the Government of
Quebec to respect its obligations to the Crees, the
federal government should start by honouring its own
commitments. In any event, as a signatory to the
agreement and as the trustee of the rights guaranteed
to the Crees by the James Bay and Northern
Quebec
highlight that fact because everybody was
concentrating on the amount of money which the
Crees and the Inuit might be getting as basic
compensation. But the Crees were not stressing that
fact because what they considered to be far more
valuable in the long run was the value of the program
to
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instance, education as is mentioned in the brief, is
running approximately $15 million a year. Their credit
where credit is due, the provincial government has
Native Claims Settlement Act, the federal government
must ensure that the Government of Quebec fulfills its
obligations to the Crees. Far from doing this, it has
shamelessly encouraged the Government of Quebec to
oppress and harass the Crees.
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We cannot
ignore, in this context, the implementation
the agreement, tabled almost three years
late in the House of Commons. This report seriously
misrepresents the implementation of many parts of the
agreement, and we intend to reply in detail to it. We
suggest that this statement contradicts the glowing
picture painted by the Department of Indian Affairs.
report
the services.
For
on
been pretty well implementing the
agreement except
for a couple of specific problems and the federal
government has been paying 75 per cent of that. The
problem is that the federal government has been
paying for that out of ordinary program moneys instead
of voting new moneys. But as you can see it is $15
million a year. The Crees estimated that it would run
anywhere from $5 million to $10 million a year and
right now the figure is about $10 million a year for
health. Income security: The income is somewhere
around $6 million a year for the value of the payments
to the Crees. Community servies,
sanitary facilities and
housing: The Crees did not have a precise idea but
they thought it might be in the order of something like
$75 million at that time. You can see that when you
add up these figures and the economic
development
the
programs which were supposed to take place
support for services, free enterprises and all the rest,
plus the value of the land which they might be getting,
the figure would be several hundred million dollars.
The Crees at that time felt that it was perhaps not wise
to highlight
perhaps it should have been highlighted,
but at that time it was felt not wise to
highlight those
costs because then there would have been even more
criticism of the agreement. The fact is that we do not
think the federal government costed how much the
agreement would mean to them and I think that that is
one of the real problems. That was before the
Honourable Mr. Warren Allmand became minister
we are talking about 1975. We do not think the federal
government costed the value of the agreement and the
value of their obligations. So they have never
actually
looked for extra money.
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"We, the Crees, already
classify the agreement among
,.
the broken treaties."
the Crees must conclude that the critics of a few
were at least partially
right on the
agreement. But they were right for the wrong reasons.
The problem is not the agreement. It is how it has
been interpreted and applied by the governments.
Sadly,
years ago
It is thus tragic to realize that we must contjnue to
battle to achieve what we thought we had when we
signed the agreement. We would advise all other
Indian groups with land claims to be beware. The
Government of Canada has not learned the lessons of
history.
We, the Crees, already classify the agreement among
the broken treaties. We are pessimistic, but we will not
give
up.
Our conscience is clear. We doubt that the
Government of Canada can say likewise.
The Crees are convinced that the objective and the
intent of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern
Development is to cut funds for the Crees, provide
them with the least services possible and treat them as
rich Indians. In the area of continuation of programs,
services and funds, the Crees relied upon the good
faith of the federal government and particularly on the
special responsibility that the federal government
recognized and affirmed in the James Bay Northern
Quebec Claims Settlement Act.
Mr.
O'Reilly, legal Counsel, Grand Council of the Cree
(Quebec):
The problem was that the Crees did not
exactly want
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"We do not think the federal
government costed the value
of the agreement and the
value of their obligations, so
they have never looked for
extra
money."
Chief Diamond
We think the government is in serious breach of the
agreement; and, if the agreement cannot be
implemented properly, if the various departments that
have certain obligations under the
agreement can
choose arbitrarily on their own not to implement
various sections, then the Crees should be given a
choice whether to have the agreement completely
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
13
�abolished. The way it is going, it is not doing much
good to the people at the local level, at the
community level. The Indian who wants to live on
hunting, fishing and trapping is not seeing the direct
benefits of the agreement coming to him.
I think the patience of the native people in james
is starting to run out. It is only through their high
Bay
tolerance of such actions by governments that they
have been able to take the actions by the government,
but I doubt very much if the Crees can continue
working with any government if it takes this long to
implement the agreement.
do something about the
welcome any chance to give the
information to the committee about the agreement,
and I think perhaps the reports to the House of
Commons by the minister should be made to this
committee instead so that on an annual basis this
committee could review the james Bay and Northern
Quebec Agreement. Obviously, this committee has
more interest in the native issues that the minister.
If the committee
implementation,
can
we
agreement is in serious jeopardy of being
cancelled. I think action by the Minister of
National Health and Welfare is only a little push more
forward to have the agreement totally cancelled.
I feel that the
totally
We feel that this agreement is a contract, a contract
between nations, a contract between my nation and
the nation of Canada. When a contract does not work,
you cancel it, and, reconsider it. If this one does not
work, I am positive that the negotiations going with the
Yukon and the Northwest Territories are a useless
exercise. It is a lip-service by the government, or the
Minister of Indian Affairs, and it is a mockery of the
intelligence of native people in Canada.
Mr.
O'Reilly
By the way, one complaint that the Crees have, and
one that has not really been expressed too often, is
that we do not see the james Bay and Northern
Quebec Agreement in the constitution. Is it a treaty? Is
it what?
Watt, President, Makivik Corporation
As the Inuit in the north of Quebec, we thought that
we were going to get a benefit out of the agreement
when we signed it. We thought the promise of no cuts
in programs would be repected, but the government
has not put any substantial amount of financing in over
Mr. Charlie
the last seven years. If you compared our communities
the level of services
with the Northwest Territories
and the necessary needs that should be in the
communities
the people would wonder whether we
are in a different country. That is how bad our
communities are right at the moment, and I believe
this also applies to the Crees, not only to Inuit.
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going to have to make a move; we can no
leave
it alone. Otherwise, we are going to have
longer
to say right across the country to the native people
that they should not sign any type of agreement with
the Government of Canada or the government of any
province. Unfortunately, this is what we are going to
have to interpret to the other native people at this
signed the agreement thinking they were
get the benefit of the agreement. I wish I
I mean,
could be more precise and be more detailed
explaining details to you but I cannot do it because
it is overdue
There is an obligation on the Government of Canada,
there is an obligation on the Government of Quebec. If
you do not understand the content of the agreement,
read it, and then come to me and give me your
interpretations. I am sure that if you read it carefully
and examine it carefully, you and I will be able to
come up with the same interpretations. But this is not
what is happening, and I would just like to outline
what is happening in the Quebec end of it.
ones
who
going
to
-
-
Chief Diamond
In regard to health and sanitation, the problems
experienced by the Crees with the governments of
Quebec and Canada are well known. This has been the
object of bitter controversy since the summer of 1980
and led to the institution of legal proceedings.
The lack of proper sanitary facilities in most of the
Cree communities is scandalous. It would be even
worse if the Crees had not poured large sums of their
own compensation monies into these facilities and into
accommodation for their own people.
poor. The frequency of disease is
and the insensitivity of the
governments of Canada and of Quebec and their
unbelievable refusal to recognize the letter and the
spirit of Chapter 14 of the agreement have led to
chaos, obviously to the considerable detriment of the
health.
Health services
are
intolerably high
It is true that the Crees have received compensation
monies. However, these compensation monies were in
partial exchange for their aboriginal rights and were to
be used as basic heritage funds for future generations
of the Cree people. This was unquestionably
recognized by both the governments and the Crees
during the negotiations and at the time of signing of
the agreement. What has instead resulted is that the
Crees, because of the critical health and sanitation
problems and dramatic absence of accommodation
and infrastructures in the Cree communities, have been
forced to spend over one quarter of their
compensation revenues on housing and infrastructure.
"The lack of proper sanitary
facilities in most of the Cree
communities is scandalous."
Someone is
moment.
are mad; we are hurt. Who are the ones who are
getting hurt? The people, the Inuit in the north, the
We
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JULY, 1981
The Crees had accepted to use these funds as bridge
financing but not, as in the present case, for the
purpose of making loans to a Cree entity which in the
preent circumstances are likely never to be repaid. The
Crees have also had to spend almost the remainder of
their compensation revenues for the purposes of
implementing the agreement in the absence of federal
funding. Not only have the Crees not obtained
additional benefits, services and programs, or even the
�continuation of these, but there has been a consistent
attempt on the part of the federal, government to
reduce programs already applicable to them, to
give
the benefits of such savings to the
departments and
use whatever means available in order to force the
Crees to use compensation funds.
Chief Diamond
Furthermore,
I
it
all the responsibilities and have had to
carry out all
these additional functions and duties, under the
agreement, despite, to date, having not received a
cent.
acknowledged by
the parties that
the monies from the Government of Canada would not
be sufficient to carry out the housing and
community
infrastructure plan. The understanding was that the
Government of Canada would finally recognize its extra
funding obligations and that the Government of
Quebec would also contribute substantial funding,
based on 28.11 of the james Bay Northern Quebec
Agreement. The Government of Canada has in fact
reduced even the funding which was provided for in
the housing agreement.
was
touch on access roads. There were
be negotiations, under the james Bay and
Northern Quebec Agreement, on building roads to the
Cree villages. The problem was that the Government
of Quebec wanted to make those roads,
immediately,
into Category III lands, or make them public roads. The
Department of Indian Affairs' role in respect to those
negotiatins was a pure sham. The department came
and said, "We are here to negotiate but we have
nothing to offer you; we will be present at these
negotiations but we have nothing to offer you on these
access roads."
It is incontestable that the Government of Canada has
voted no extra funds whatsoever, aside from the
payment of compensation due from Canada for the
implementation of its obligations under the james Bay
Northern Quebec Agreement, also under the act and
federal undertakings. At least the Hon. john Munro had
the candor to admit this at a meeting held in
September of 1980.
of federal responsibility is certain matters
respecting wildlife resources. This means migratory
birds, for example. We are not entirely satisfied with
the manner in which the federal
government has so far
amended certain acts and federal regulations, in order
to conform with
provisions that establish the hunting,
fishing and trapping regime.
Mr.
I
James O'Reilly
the legal advisor of the Crees. I want to state
emphatically that I disagree strongly with Minister Begin
that the james Bay and Northern Quebec
Agreement
am
requires the federal government to cease health
services in those three communitites as of March 31,
1981. We will contest" that one to the end.
are
unilaterally relying
They
Crown immunity to pull out and
say, "Ha, ha, you cannot do anything; we are going." I
think it is a disgrace. I do not care whether that
question is before the courts or not. I do not see how
the Department of National Health and Welfare can
live with themselves, and in particular the minister. And
I am not making a political
speech; I am stating a fact.
The Cree regional authority has got no
funding
whatsoever under that clause. The local authorities
have not got funding under that clause; however, some
so-called Indian Affairs core funding
program
they
have received some of that, but there are
disputes as
to the adequacy. But the-local
governments have not
received any core funding under Section 28(15) as
such. These were meant to be in addition to
ordinary
core funding
programs.
As a matter of fact, when the Cree
Regional Authority
Act was enacted it was obvious that the
corporation
was supposed to take over
many of the administrative
functions of Indian Affairs; therefore, it was supposed
to get the
money, in order to do this
money that
would otherwise be going to Indian Affairs and to civil
servants. That never happened. They were transfered
on
-
,
-
to
the native
is
area
'
want to
"I think the
Mr. Philip Awashish, Executive Chief, Grand Council of
the Crees of Quebec.
Another
just
supposed
.
starting
patience of
people in James Bay
to run out."
In the use of Cree funds, it is true that the Crees have
been using their money. Because the Crees wanted to
get on with the implementation of the agreement, after
the legislation was passed,
they had really no
alternative but to dig into their own
compensation
money; the money coming from the james Bay and
Northern Quebec settlement. The money was intended
to compensate the Crees for the loss of the
hunting
territories; for the flooding of vast lands in the area; for
the extinguishment of aboriginal title to the area. It was
supposed to be used for future generations. It was
supposed to be our heritage fund. During the
negotiations all the old people in the communities,
during the consultation with our communities, told us,
"put the money away; do not spend the money". That
is why there are certain strict clauses on the
compensation money, saying that 75 per cent of it
must be put into investment.
The most recent meeting with the minister was
just a
waste of time; a waste of my time, at least. The
minister told me he was aware of the
problem and
that he would get on to solving it; but he has
nothing
new to offer me; no monies are available to
implement the agreement. He will undertake to review
the agreement with the Minister of justice. That was
about all.
Mr. Allrnand asked that
a
very
question one morning, and it is
interesting question, Mr. Oberle. I do not know
who this person is. There has not been one
person
nominated or appointed in the Department of Indian
Affairs to oversee the implementation of the james
Bay
and Northern Quebec
Agreement. I have been
constantly referred to the Quebec regional office of
Indian Affairs. There again, there is not one
person
who implements the james Bay and Northern
Quebec
Agreement. What they try to do is to put us into
regular programs. If it is about economic development,
go see the economic development section. We have
been told this constantly.
•
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
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�PROVINCIAL
Waskesiu Lake.
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSI) staff
conference held at Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan, back
in June (2, 3, 4) brought together about 300 staff.
The main focus for such a conference was to analyze
the newly proposed organizational structure of the FSI.
It also gave the staff an opportunity to discuss
(amongst themselves) ways in which the organization
can be more effective in accomplishing its aims and
objectives.
According to
FSI Chief Sol Sanderson, this new
aimed at promoting increased strength,
both politically and economically. Unlike the present
structure, which the FSI has been working to protect
treaties, the new structure will be decentralized to
pave the way for true Indian government. The direction
will come from the chiefs of Saskatchewan's 69 bands.
The chiefs will also make the policies, as the executive
body governing the new FSI structure.
structure is
Within this new structure, there will be four main
of social, economic, educational and political
development boards.
JULY, 1981
area
of
During the two-and-half day conference, staff members
divided into small groups, with the program
directors acting as facilitators. After much thought and
discussion, each group came up with suggestions and
recommendations that would assist in easing the
working problems presently facing individuals and
were
programs.
The following are recommendations which came out of
these sessions, with a brief explanation on how they
were arrived at.
Central
•
Accounting Unit
travellers felt that
the
necessary expenses incurred, it was recommended
that $100 per day would be sufficient.
Since most of the
$80 per diem
areas
One of the recommendations is that since the chiefs
will be very busy, each band will be expected to elect,
besides their chief, four headmen. These headmen will
be there to strengthen the chiefs' offices and they will
16
then be elected for a specific portfolio for each
social, economic, educational and political
development boards.
•
was
out-of-province
not enough to
cover
Staff members who file expense claims felt that their
expenses
were
not
being processed quickly enough,
therefore, they requested that the expenses be
processed
•
much
Information
on
quicker.
organization priorities of leadership
�was
requested,
so, in
accordance with the
accounting procedures, those expecting cheques
immediately will be given a priority.
•
There
are
times when
cheque because of
no
a
person cannot get his
signature.
It
was
recommended that the person with
authority be in the office every day.
a
signing
Personnel
•
•
•
Because of uncertainty of the objectives and goals of
each program, salary adjustments and the evaluation
process of employees, it was recommended that a
personnel committee consisting of members from
each policy committee and/or from within FSI be
established to periodically review the above items.
Every person hired by the FSI, should get policy and
personnel manuals in order to be thoroughly familiar
with program policies and regulations. The personnel
manual should be amended regularly.
It
was
recommended that
compiled
new
•
to
a special
package be
be used for orientation purposes for
.
..
a
group session
...
some
liked it
lying down.
staff.
With the eventual aim of establishing a personnel
department within the FSI, the organization should
develop consistent policies and procedures toward
staff hiring, staff orientations, job descriptions and
areas of
responsibilities, promotions, and career
directions for the FSI employees. The personnel
department should also be under the responsibility
of a steering committee comprised of program
directors, to ensure the staffing policies concur with,'
needs and problems as they arise.
Communications
•
There should be improved communication between
the FSI staff and the band offices. For example, in the
event of a salary increase it should be
acknowledged
in the form of a letter.
•
It
•
was recommended that the Saskatchewan Indian
be developed as an organ for FSI news and feature
articles and that a monthly or bi-monthly newspaper
be developed to handle all the local news, sports,
cultural and social events.
The FSI should circulate an internal newsletter to
greater facilitate communication, and as a means to
disseminate information arising between
Group
Two in session.
departments.
•
•
The host/hostess of newsworthy events should
request coverage from the communications program,
preferably in the form of writing, with sufficient lead
time. "In order to ensure that a reporter is available
to cover your event, please notify the editor of the
Saskatchewan Indian well in advance of the event.
Last minute arrangements will not be made. I once
discovered that I was going to Lac La Ronge a half
hour before 'take-offl That's some lead timel"
For those who requested the communications
program to establish and to advise all districts and
advertisers of deadlines for articles, kindly turn to
page 1 of the Saskatchewan Indian (all issues) where
it says "deadlines for all material will be the 15th of
each month for publication in that month's edition.
Late material will be held and used the following
month."
Leaving
the conference hall at the end of the first
day.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
17
�•
Also,
that we are efficient and informative,
input from information officers and program
to ensure
more
directors to the Saskatchewan Indian is
required.
•
also recommended that the communications
program look into the possibility of establishing
contacts with freelance Indian journalists in each
district and to draw upon those people to cover
events which might be impossible for the
Saskatchewan Indian reporters to cover. One
possibility is to use Indian students as reporters.
•
A staff list
It
was
consisting of all FSI employees, including
their positions and brief job descriptions, should be
compiled and made available to all FSI offices and
band offices.
Administration
•
In order to make travel easier for all district
representatives, it was recommended that they be
provided with leased vehicles. One suggestion was
that SINCo should buy, or even lease, a fleet of cars
A group session.
that can be leased to all FSI programs. There should
be a clarification on insurance coverage of company
leased vehicles, as to who pays the damages in the
event of an accident where the driver is at fault.
•
Since the FSI Senators receive compensation
payments when engaged as resource people, the
Elders should receive similar payments when
engaged in the same capacity.
•
To have
a clear understanding of the responsibilities
and accountabilities of the Field Workers, it was
suggested that the executive council review, with the
district representatives, the fieldworker's line of
.
authority.
•
It was also recommended that a term of reference
in order to
for each executive assistant is required
define their responsibilities.
-
•
...
a
group session.
'To be effective in the FSl's aims, a recommendation
was made that the financial negotiations be done on
the level with government program funding rates
and that FSI should be recognized and be eligible for
the same rates as the federal government has
negotiated with various businesses, such as hotel
rates.
Taxation
•
Filing
tax returns can
be
a
headache; To
ease
the
pain, it was recommended that both Sol Sanderson
and Wayne Ahenakew consider the feasibility of
filing
income tax
returns
with individual chiefs and
band members.
•
In the event of any legal difficulties, all individuals
who have been assessed should submit their names
to the FSI and see the FSI lawyer, Ron Cherkewich.
Meetings
"
...
18
we
knew you had
JULY, 1981
a
good
time
"
...
•
The FSI executive members and the program
directors should attend district meetings more often,
to maintain a good communication link between the
FSI staff and the band offices.
•
In order for the band councils to attain sufficient
knowledge of the various FSI programs, staff
workshops were recommended. To support the
system, the program directors were again
recommended to spend more time in the field.
�Warner Goodvoice.
Kathleen lerat.
Danny Beliegarde.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
19'
�•
Workshops should be held at the reserve level to
keep the band members informed constantly on the
constitution status.
•
was also recommended that all SIWA officers
attend district chiefs' meetings, in order that they
be informed of new developments on reserves.
It
can
Miscellaneous
•
•
•
In order to maintain a strong organization, it is
expected that all FSI staff support the organization in
every way possible.
To be productive in what we are doing, the staff
should be more assertive and aggressive.
To be
more aware of our history, it was
recommended that the Federated College develop
courses pertaining to Indian Studies, covering
Saskatchewan's five linguistic groups of Cree,
Saulteaux, Dakota, Assiniboine and Chippewan. The
courses should show wher-e the bands are; how
many people; and the cultural backgrounds of each
linguistic group. A second course was recommended
to cover the treaties; a study of the FSI
organization, its policies, programs and its
constitution. These two courses should be
mandatory for all FSI staff to take either in the
evening or part of employee's time.
-
Fifth Generation
was
there to record
some
of the sessions.
-
•
exemption much easier for Indian
Identification Card should be issued. Such
10 cards should be recognized and honored in all
other Canadian provinces.
To make sales tax
people,
•
an
College in its financial
negotiations, more involvement should come from
the staff in making recommendations.
To support the Cultural
Conclusion
this conference, many felt they will benefit
from it in the long run. Still others wonder if these
recommendations will ever be implemented.
Through
According
Only time
to some, it was
will tell whether
conference or not.
just
we
a
waste
of time.
will benefit from this
I've learned
one thing though. Many of you were glad
get away from the office for awhile. You had a good
time and naturally must have some fond memories of
Waskesiu. Some of us had an unusual experience on
the way back from Waskesiu.
to
Richard McCallum
immediately
Wayne Ahenakew,
•
sessions.
20
JULY, 1981
FSI executive-treasurer,
listening
in
on one
of the
looking proud
of himself after casting
-
after the sessions.
While in Waskesiu, many good jokes were passed
around endlessly. It is a real shame they cannot be
printed in the Saskatchewan Indian. Perhaps these
same people have some good clean jokes that they
can pass on to the Saskatchewan Indian for publication.
•
�INDIAN RIGHTS AND TREATIES
RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
On Wednesday, April 29, 1981, Cable Regina held an
awards night at the Centre of the Arts, in Regina, to
honor organizations and individuals with merit
presentations in recognition of their efforts in
community programming.
The Indian Rights and Treaties Research
Communications Department of the Federation of
Saskatchewan Indians was presented with a Certificate
of Merit for the documentary tapes: "The Calling River
People", which was aired on Cable Regina in March,
1981; and "Treaty Indian Land Entitlements in
Saskatchewan", which will be aired on Cable Regina
sometime this summer (1981). The exact date will be
advertised when it is determined.
Both these tapes were written, edited and compiled
Glen Gordon, co-ordinator of the I.R.T.R.
Communications Department. "The Calling River
People" documentary
by.
produced by I.R.T.R.
Communications, while "Treaty Indian Land
Entitlements in Saskatchewan" was scripted by Glen
Gordon, and produced by Saskmedia.
The
Calling
River
was
People
For thirty years, flooding damages have been occuring
the lands and economy of these eight reserves.
to
to
the poor
water
management by
the
governments.
A recent
development is the Canada/Saskatchewan
Subsidiary Agreement and its recommendations to
clean up the Qu' Appelle river system and to stablilize
the
water
levels.
The Indian Bands in the Qu' Appelle were not a party
to this agreement, and their rights can and will be
affected by any changes therein.
This program gives you a brief overview of the
difficulties that are facing these reserves.
Treaty Indian Land Entitlements
in Saskatchewan
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indians recently
sponsored the production of a thirty minute videotape
entitled "Treaty Indian Land Entitlements in
Saskatchewan.
Written by Glen Gordon of the F.5.I.'s Treaty Rights and
Research division, the program is narrated by Mr. Del
Anaquod, a teacher of Indian Studies at Regina's Indian
Federated College.
This program is the result of years of evolution in the
work and concerns of the Federation. According to Mr.
Gordon, it was decided some two years ago that the
Indian people's view of treaty agreements, settlements
and disputes had never been clearly or sufficiently
outlined and publicized.
Therefore,
-,
The program seeks to describe the F.5.I.'s interpretation
of what land rights treaty Indian people are entitled to,
why, how the policies regulating this were and are
created, and states the current position of the F.5.1.
Persons who are curious to know more about this
contemporary issue will find the program rich in
explanation.
This program looks at the flooding conditions that exist
on the eight Indian reserves in the Qu'
Appelle Valley,
Saskatchewan. (Ochapowace #71, Kahkewistahaw #72,
Cowessess #73, Sakimay #74, Standing Buffalo #78,
Pasqua #79, Muscowpetung #80, and Piapot #75).
This is due
who hadbeen involved with or familiar with treaties
were investigated, and available information
regarding
land entitlement since the treaty era was researched by
Mr. Gordon. The eventual result was a three-hour script
which, after reading by and consultation with a variety
of lawyers, research consultants and administrators, Mr.
Gordon finally condensed to its final form.
The resultant half-hour script is an overview of the
existing land entitlement situation as perceived by
Indian people, based on decades of historical
documentation and interpretation. Tracing
developments from the days prior to arrival of
Europeans on Canadian shores, the program goes on
to describe changes due to their influence, colonization
in the 17th century, conflicts of the 18th century, early
proclamations and treaties regarding land holdings,
contemporary attitudes and consequent results. Indians'
reactions to reservations in bygone decades are
explained with regard to contemporary political and
social conditons.
a large scale
program of interviews was
initiated. The oral histories of scores of elderly people
"Treaty Indian Land Entitlements in Saskatchewn"
available to residents of the province through
is
Saskmedia's DIAL-A-FILM service.
•
1981 GRADUATES OF THE
INDIAN SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
by Deanna Wuttunee
With tears streaming down her face, valedictorian
Michelle Marchand from the Indian Social Work
Program (ISWEP) bade farewell to classmates, thanked
instructors and welcomed the opportunity to enter the
work force after the long haul, May 28, at the
Bessborough Hotel.
Marchand said the students have for the past two-four
years helped each other "through blank minds and
lonely hearts" through peer support. Her optimism and
confidence in the long hours spent in preparation of
entering the social work field was echoed by the
ISWEP Acting Director Thelma Tootoosis.
The Bachelor of Arts degree program through the
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) yielded
three graduates who majored in Indian studies. Claudia
Agecoutayof Cowessess; Bertha Laliberte of Green
Lake and Patricia Linke-Fiori of Petawawa, Ontario;
were the happy three.
University graduates in the
province has increased to 700 in the combined on and
off-campus programs. Four years ago, there were only
twelve, according to SIFC Director Ida Wasacase.
The Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degrees went to
Bertha Aubichon of Green Lake, Margaret Laroque of
Waterhen and Maureen Merasty of Peter Ballantyne.
The following eight people received their social work
certificates: John Albert of Sweetgrass; Louie Bear of
John Smith; Michelle Marchand of Okanagan Band,
B.C.; Caroline Miller of Fishing Lake; Greta Neepin of
Fox Lake Band, Manitoba; Brian Opikokew of Canoe
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
21
�(I-r) Thelma Tootoosis (acting co-ordinator), Gloria Manitopyes
(tutorial councillor), Kim T ootoosis, Greta Neepin, Caroline Miller,
Margaret Laroque, Maureen Merasty, Bertha Aubichon, Michelle
Marchand, Claudia Agecoutay, Irene Szabla (tutorial councillor).
(kneeling) Jonathan Sealy (instructor), and Louis Bear (councillor).
Director of the Federated College in Regina, Ida Wasacase, and
Thelma Tootoosis (facing), acting co-ordinator of the Indian Social
Worker Education Program, chat following the afternoon activities.
Arsene and Kim T ootoosis of the Pound maker Reserve with Kim's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Murdock Scribe of Norway House, Manitoba.
John Albert receiving his plaque of the
Each has
a
special meaning
Mrs. Louise T ootoosis
Daughter-in-law
22
JULY, 1981
Kim
miniature
enjoying the presentations
receiving her award.
was
teepee and pipe.
in the native culture.
at
the
banquet.
Claudia
Agecoutay.
�(l-r) Margaret laroque,
Bertha Aubichon and Maureen Merasty.
Murdock Scribe, Senator John Tootoosis, and Eric Tootoosis look
as
families snap
Students receiving their certificates
at
the
Bessborough
Gardens
on
pictures.
Joe and Phyllis Naytowhow, Jonas Thunderchild, Sharon Carrier, and
Saskatchewan Indian editor Ken loon plan evening activities
following afternoon presentations.
Lake; Beverly Ross of Regina and Kimberly T ootoosis of
Pound maker.
and husband, Arsene won the highest
academic standing awards for the second and fourth
year students in the ISWEP program, respectively.
Kimberly
First year award went to
Waverly Whitecalf
of
Sweetgrass and Marjorie Eagle won in the third year
category. Marjorie is from the Moose Woods Reserve.
Doug Cuthand, the FSI executive responsible for the
education
portfolio traced the historical awakening and
in the 60's to the planning and
building of the 70's and the rapid economic
development and social change of the coming decade.
prioritizing of education
Greta
Neepin and daughter Joanne.
"We have
a debt," he said.
"The gift of free education was paid for in advance by
Indian people and we must pay back this gift to the
Indian people," he added. "We have to return to the
reserve, build the community and the systems t�rbugh
service and example," he said.
the day, many speeches were delivered.
given and answered among the staff,
students and parents. The day's activities began with
the presentation of the certificates and diplomas in the
Bessborough Gardens by Thelma Tootoosis and Ida
Wasacase and in the afternoon followed by the
banquet at 7:00 p.m. with Ivan McNab acting as M.e.
'Midnight Wind' provided music for the dance.
Throughout
Toasts
Following his congratulatory speech, Del Riley, president of the
'National Indian Brotherhood, urged all to support their Indian
organizations in the constitutional issue. He also gave an update
:he topic.
on
were
During the afternoon activities, Doug Cuthand urged
the graduates to enjoy a beautiful week off then "get
to work."
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
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23
�MEADOW LAKE DISTRICT
Training and Education:
UPGRADING GRADUATIONS
by Gordon Mirasty
Students from the levels 5
-
10
upgrading
Business
Development:
Community Infrastructure
course
and Support Services:
.$2.5 million
This, combined with other areas, brought together
package representing approximately $12.3 million
Sandra Bear,
Gloria Bear, Judy Matchee, Alice Derocher, Sharon
Merasty, Oliver McCallum, and Brian Merasty, all from
the Flying Dust reserve. Others included Sidney Chief
from the Ministikwan reserve, and Margaret Mitswing
and David Kytwihat from the loon lake reserve.
graduated recently. Graduating
$2.9 million
$6.8 million
were
which
was
a
submitted to the treasury board.
The agreement reached will result in funding made
available to the bands to detail the feasibility of
economic development activities for the bands.
•
JOSEPH BIGHEAD STORE
OFFICIALLY OPENS
by
Gordon
Mirasty
June 12, 1981, was the day the residents of the Joseph
Bighead band gathered together for a treaty day.
An official opening of the band store, which had been
in operation for three weeks, also attracted the
audience.
Guests invited for the opening were Jerry Paskaruk of
the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission;
and Fred Martell, Meadow lake district representative.
Both expressed the need of the store and how the
band could benefit from it if they supported it. They
congratulated the chief and council on a job well done
The memorable day began at 6:00 p.m. with a
banquet. Guest speaker Doug Cuthand congratulated
the graduates on their achievement and told them that
their education was not free but was, instead, a gift
a
forefathers
gift that was paid for by the
the
treaties.
He
then encouraged the
of
signing
to
farther.
go
graduates
from
our
-
A
was
also
graduation
an
exchange of
humorous
dance followed the
gratitude.
banquet.
•
COLD LAKE TAR SANDS BANDS
by Gordon Mirasty
Five bands in the Meadow lake District have finalized
an agreement with the Department of Indian Affairs for
the funding of an employment development strategy.
Ministikyan, Mikwa Sahgaiehchan, Joseph
Bighead, Waterhen lake, and Flying Dust, were
concerned about the development of the Cold lake
The bands,
concerns centered on the
of socio-economic and environmental
information available to them on the proposed plant.
Heavy Oil Plant. The bands'
inadequacy
After completion of a study which examined the
potential impact of the proposed plant, the Bands
identified and outlined possible mitigative measures
and strategies which should be taken.
In summary those
required
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are as
JULY, 1981
areas
follows:
•
everyone.
Then the students received their certificates, and gifts
were exchanged between the students and teachers.
There
in making the store a reality.
The store was officially opened when Chief Ernie
Sundown cut the ceremonial ribbon.
Although it is only considered a grocery store, it is
hoped that it will expand in the near future to serve
gas for local motorists.
The exciting day ended with a round dance by
where assistance will be
BEAUVAL INDIAN RESIDENTIAL
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
by Gordon Mirasty
The Beauval Indian Residential High School celebrated
its graduation June 5,1981. A total of 17 graduates
were honored. Graduating were: leona Bear, Barbara
and Marie Gladue, Barbara Matchee and Jerry Merasty,
all from the Flying Dust band. From the Waterhen band
were: Annie Ernest, Cora Fiddler and lena Fiddler.
From Patuanak were George Wolverine and Morris
Campbell. The Dillon band graduate was Wilburt
Billette, along with Tony Iron of Canoe lake and Daniel
Cantell of loon lake band. Beauval graduates were:
Karen Bouvier, Brenda Burnoff, Sharon Kimberly and
Mervin
Mcintyre.
The graduation mass was attended
parents and teachers.
by
the students,
banquet was held in the school gym which
beautifully decorated with their theme "Dreams
The
Die". Graduates and escorts
beginning of the banquet.
was
never
introduced at the
During the delicious meal,
were
�group discussions. The
Community involvement
drop-out rate
_
The
"'_
Role and responsibility of staff,
school committee, chief and
council
,
,,\,
f
.
..
were:
Curriculum
_
l'
topics
The Beauval Student Residence
_
Process of
_
j
taking control
Provincial situation.
_
were made to be
district
chiefs
brought
All felt that the workshop was a
positive beginning towards shaping
a brighter future for our children
Suggestions
:
to
.
.
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given to the Queen, graduates, parents and teachers.
After dinner, certificates and awards were presented to the graduates.
Sharon Kimberly won awards in the Sciences, Christian-Ethics and Physical
Education. Brenda Burnoff won the English award, while Marie Gladue took
the award for Commercial Accounting and Typing. Jerry Merasty took
home the Social Studies award. Also, Sharon Kimberly took home the
$300.00 scholarship for consistency in English Literature and Composition.
The second major award went to Tony Iron, based on a combination of
Social Studies and Christian-Ethics.
toasts were
Vitalene Iron commended the graduates on their achievement and
encouraged them to go further in their studies.
Dr. Glen
Sinclair, who
by
Gordon
Mirasty
23 and
24th, 1981 saw the
Dust ball club host a ball
tournament on the Flying Dust
Reserve. A total of six teams
participated in this modified
May
Flying
In the semi-final action the
was
Muskeg Lake ball club beat the
Meadow Lake Friendship Center
Juniors by a score of 2 o. The
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mainstream.
possibilities", he said.
Valedictorian,
expressed thanks to the teachers and parents.
Hers was a touching speech.
Shortly before the dance began, the graduates and their escorts did the
Grand March, which was delightful to see.
It was a memorable graduation!!
TOURNAMENT"
double knock-out tournament.
the guest speaker, gave encouraging advice to
the graduates on the importance of the people in the background of the
mainstream of life whom are just as important as the leaders of the
"Look into the future
"FL VING DUST BALL
win advanced them to the finals
against the Canoe Lake
career
Leona Bear,
Commodores.
Two games
were
played
in the
finals. In the first game the
Muskeg
•
team won
by
1. In the last game
won 8
o.
4
-
of
a score
Muskeg
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EDUCATION WORKSHOP
AT MEADOW LAKE
submitted
by
-
Joe Naytowhow
APRIL 29 &
30, 1981
BEAUVAL STUDENT RESIDENCE
In response to a request from
Meadow Lake District Chiefs', Joe A.
Naytowhow, co-ordinated this
workshop.
Resource persons were
Glenda Simms and Phyllis
Naytowhow from the Saskatchewan
Indian Federated College and Ida
Mcleod and Gail Bear from the
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural
College.
district
In attendance from the
were
chiefs, guidance
counsellors, school committee
members, students and teachers.
The purpose of the workshop was
to begin discussions on the past,
present, and future state of
education in the district.
The issue of Indian Control was
focused on. Discussions centered
on some
requirements
By placing first Muskeg received
$400.00 in prize money while
Canoe Lake collected $300.00.
The Meadow Lake Friendship
Center received $100.00.
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necessary to
achieve this. The group identified
the following:
Effective communication among
band members, band
administration, school committees,
school staff and all band
•
employees.
•
Respect for language
and cultural
differences within the district and
the province.
INDIAN TECHNICAL·
VOCATIONAL
INSTITUTE
Meadow Lake District Chiefs
by
Gordon
Mirasty
During recent meetings held
Regina with Lloyd Axworthy,
Time and planning for quality
discussions and decision-making and
efforts made to have everyone
involved from the beginning.
Minister of
The group then identified the
strengths and challenges specific to
the district and selected topics for
the second stage of
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Employment
in
and
Immigration, the Meadow Lake
District Chiefs presented a
proposal aimed at completing
a
developmental strategy
technical/vocational
in the
areas.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
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�The district chiefs, early in 1980,
initiated a study aimed at
developing
the developers, that the complex
be located on the Flying Dust
Reserve which is adjacent to the
Municipality of Meadow Lake.
a
technical/vocational strategy for
the district. The second phase
which was presented to
Axworthy, concentrates on the
identification of the faculties
necessary to
their
operationalize
strategy.
The developers have since met with
the Reserve Band Council, and
decided that they will re-Iocate the
mall complex to the reserve.
This
complex will cover
approximately eight acres
During this phase the
chiefs have formed
distri�t
present the on-reserve
been selected and approval given
by the developer's architect.
steering
committee composed of various
federal and provincial
government officials.
The primary objective of the
entire program is the creation of
a technical and vocational
training program and centre that
a
The Reserve is
•
.
Chief Frank Piche, who has worked
very hard in the relocation of the
reserve, won by a landslide.
His council consists of Marcelene
Haino, Peter and Alice Piche.
The chief and council will attempt
to fully service the new reserve
with water and sanitation. Plans for
a multi-purpose center, to
accommodate a band office and a
band hall, along with other services,
housing project
is
..
The new term and new reserve site
should give the chief and counci1 a
boost at starting all over with
everything
new.
•
ON RESERVE MALL
by
Gordon
Mirasty
During the last year, developers
have been attempting to negotiate
with the town of Meadow Lake, in
order to develop a six-million-dollar
mall complex. These negotiations
were interrupted at the beginning.
of this month by the suggestion, to
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JULY, 1981
on
Sunday
May Gorst's
mount
win the open stock horse event. In
the Local stock horse race, Iuluis
Louis' mount was victorious. Sonny
Poitrais' mount won both the open
half-mile and mile races.
The chariot
events were
enjoyed by
everyone. In the pony chariot final
Bruce Coverchuck's team won the
event. In the big chariot event Ray
Mitwing's
team was victorious.
Ray Delisle's
the
rig
pony wagon event. Roy
Bremner's rig won the trophy and
the Best Dressed wagon award in
the big Chuckwagon event.
won
everyone's delight.
by Gordon Mirasty
June 10, 1981 was the day the
people of the La Loche band went
to the polls to elect their chief and
council. Chief Frank Piche was re
elected Other nominees for chief
were George Lameige and Henry
Piche.
A
saw
The two days were fun-packed with
dances in the evenings, much to
CHIEF FRANK PICHE
RE·ELECTED
underway.
planned
The finals, held
In the wagon events,
-
is
at
various service problems for the
development and perhaps a new
name. Completion of the complex,
barring unforeseen problems, will
be the fall of 1982.
•
will increase the employment
opportunities of their band
members.
also
presently looking
by Gordon Mlrasty
The Loon Lake band attracted both
young and old during the two-day
annual Chuckwagon meet held on
May 30 and 31, 1981.
afternoon,
and at
site has
.
LOON LAKE
WAGON MEET
•
�NORTH BATTLEFORD DISTRICT
"WE ARE THE FUTURE GENERATION"
SAY GRADUATES
by Archie King
"We all share the achievement
NORTH BATTLEFORD
attained by these graduates", said Chief Gordon Albert
in his address to the graduates and parents attending
the graduation ceremonies held recently in North
Battleford.
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There
was a
total of 27
graduates from
the district.
later joined by FSI Chief Sol
Sanderson, along with Chief Lawrence Weenie of
Poundmaker, Alma King of Luckyman and Margret
Ruda of the North Battleford Metis Society.
Chief Albert
was
Lending his support, Chief Sanderson told the graduates
and parents "our treaties guarantee us certain rights
that will remain in place for generations; and those
rights cover our social, economic, lands, renewable
resources, hunting, fishing, trapping and political
needs".
"In Saskatchewan, the Chiefs have made education a
high priority in the last 20 years and it is beginning to
show its results by your dedicated efforts tonight", he
said.
In
concluding
his
address, Sanderson said that
F.S.I. Chief Sol Sanderson.
it is up
greater control over those areas.
that, any stronger than what we have..
witnessed the efforts put forward tonight, for it is the
fifth generation that is going to turn things around,"
to us to restore
"I can't reinforce
Sanderson added.
In delivering the valediction, Gail Takakenew said,
"Being part of this graduating class brings us to the
reality of adulthood, for we will have to make
Gordon Albert, North Battleford district representative.
row, l-r): Shirley McCallum, Beverly Carter, Darlene
Cannepotatoe, Debbie Nicotine, Pauline Favel, Charlene Blackstar.
(second row): Sandra Simaganis, Duane Tootoosis, Veronica Favel,
Milton Tootoosis, Elaine Tootoosis, Gail Takakenew. (back row):
Douglas Blackstar, Winston Bugler, Lester Bugler, Brian Keskatagen.
(missing): Bruce Blackstar, Pearl Baptiste, Roselena Atcheynum,
Delores Pooyak, Wayne Okanee, Terri Cardinal, Dean Whitstone,
decisions which will stay with us throughout the rest of
our lives, We realize that some of our decisions may
not be the right ones, but high school has prepared us
for minor setbacks and disappointments. Graduation is
something that we've strived for in order to reach our
(front
Darlene Swiftwolfe.
.
goals."
"Today
children
merely graduates; the future of Indian
depends on decisions we have to make
we are
tomorrow. To our
parents,
we
thank you for
never
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�In his address to the
graduates, Sinclair said, "I hope
of you will conrinue into high school, but I hope
even more you will continue beyond
high school to
acquire skills in this land of Saskatchewan, for I think it
is going to be a great place in the 1980s and 1990s,
and you have a great potential ahead of you."
Several writing scholarships were presented by Ennos
Willet, with the top manuscript, 'My Grandmother' by
Suzette Bear, winning the top prize.
A special award, presented by Paul Clancy, marked
the first year the 'school had the opportunity to offer
such an award. In the past, other district schools had
presented the award. The top student in the district
was presented to Delvin Kennedy whose future
plans
include entering the field of medicine.
Other presentations included district dental award by
the Indian Health Centre's Virginia Zeitler to Arnold
Pete. Souvenirs were also presented to each graduate
by Inez Hoffman.
some
Sports awards
also acknowledged, including the
captured for the third year by
winning cross-country meets at Sweetgrass and
were
district track award
Thunderchild.
Education
...
some
of the
graduates
scholarships were presented to Suzette Bear
by Andy Pete in Division 3, and to Olive Nighttraveller
by Art Fisher in Division 4. The teacher-aide award was
presented by Adele Pete to the school marking the
end of its teacher aid training program.
In delivering the valedictory, Olive Nighttraveller paid
...
losing confidence in us, and for standing by whenever
help was needed. Without your support and direction,
our graduation would not be possible", said
tribute to the parents and teachers for their assistance
in making the day possible.
Takakenew.
Eugene Arcand, MC, and Lorna Arcand, organizer,
concluded the graduation ceremony by presenting a
red rose to parents and relatives of the graduates.
Later, Awasis Disco provided the music for everyone.
•
•
URGENT MA TIERS
FACE INDIAN LEADERS
by' Archie king
PEHTOKAHANOPEWIN
HONORS UNDERGRADUATES
by
king
PEHTOKAHANOPEWIN
A total of seven Grade 10
students, including Pauline Baptiste, Olive
Nighttraveller, Bertha T ootoosis, Robert Kennedy, Joe
Bull, Vincent Pyakutch, and Cameron Kennedy, were
recently honored during the school's annual year-end
Archie
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activity.
In his opening remarks, Valentine Nighttraveller,
principal, briefly outlined the school's art class and
extended hearty thanks to all concerned for the
school's operation and also to teachers and students
who worked hard
to
make the event
possible.
Nighttraveller's remarks were followed by Hickson
Weenie, representing the school board; councillor
Irene T ootoosis representing the Poundmaker band;
and Chief Casey Kennedy of Little Pine.
"1 have
always been concerned with maintaining our
culture and as parents it is up to us to show our
children that we can utilize education and at the same
time retain our culture and maintain a balance so we
can benefit from both worlds", said Chief
Kennedy in
his address to the parents.
Also
attending the occasion was Dr. Glenn Sinclair,
regional superintendent of education for Indian Affairs.
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JULY, 1981
NORTH BATILE FORD :- Plans for student employment
given a shot in the arm when Indian leaders
were
unanimously agreed
to
divide the $36,000 allocated for
the district.
A total of 510 students in Grades 7
Indian bands, will be
their communities.
seeking
-
12, from the nine
summer
employment
in
to Canada Employment and Immigration
Centre (CElq policy, a minimum of three students have
to be employed for a total of six weeks.
According
In a related matter, many of the Indian leaders voiced
their dissatisfaction with the means used by Indian
Affairs to allocate funds to Indian bands urging the
district department to come up with an adequate
funding formula.
In his address to the Indian leaders, Tony Cote of CEIC
in Regina said he understood the hardships faced by
the Indian leaders in creating employment for their
people which is outlined in the various training
programs available from CEIe.
Dan Kramer, district manager of CEIC, told the Indian
leaders that the only training available to Indian people
will have to be on a district concept and that future
Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes will require a Grade
8 level for acceptance. Kramer later said that a training
course in
carpentry, electrical and/or welding would be
•
possible for the district.
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�Albert presented certificates to
each of the youngsters.
MINIKOSIS RAISES FUNDS
FOR RECREATION
CENTRE
Special appearances were made
by the higher grades including
the dancing ability of Grades 1
Archie
by
King
lITIlE PINE
A five-mile trek
-
was
the Minikosis
Committee in efforts to raise funds
for a much needed recreation
centre for this Indian community.
recently sponsored by
Zelia Nighttraveller,
Minikosis Committee,
a total of 20 walkers participated
and raised about $650, but the total
amount will be higher once all the
pledges are received.
According
to
treasurer for
First male walker to arrive
was
Vincent Kakum, followed by
Veronica Bear as the first female
means
of
fund-raising
are
Nighttraveller.
the joyous occasion,
14
school.
In his opening remarks, Chief
Gordon Albert paid tribute to the
parents who came out to see
what their children had
accomplished.
Achievement awards were
presented by donors including:
Best Attendance in nursery
school to Christie Albert by Vern
Atcheynum, and to Darren
Atcheynum by Vern Atcheynum.
Roxanne Fineday was presented
her award by Eli and Joan
Whitford, while Sylvia
Atcheynum made a presentation
to Brian
Paskimin.
Following the awards, Chief
up), Pehtokahanopewin.
BOYS:
_
PEHTOKAHANOPEWIN
SCHOOL
Archie
(6 years), Cory Frank,
Pehtokahanopewin; Irvin Checkosis,
Pehtokahanopewin; Aaron Chicken,
Sweetgrass. (7 years), Rodney
PEHTOKAHANOPEWIN
The
North Battleford District Track Meet
was won for the third year in a row
when this Indian controlled school
won top honors during the annual
meet hosted by this Indian school.
I
Pehtokahanopewin
collected
of 24 medals for
526-point
a
a
total
winning performance followed by
Sweetgrass collecting 12 medals for
321 points; Moosomin, 8 medals
for 280 points; Onion lake, 10
medals for 359 points; Saulteaux,
no medals but 91 points;
Mosquito,
3 medals for 151 points;
Thunderchild, 2 medals for 74
points; and Red Pheasant, no
medals but 25 points.
Following
GIRLS:
are
the Medal Winners:
(6 years), Cindy Osecap,
Moosomin; Melanie Favel,
Pehtokahanopewin;
Cabrielle
Nighttraveller,
Pehtokahanopewin; Alayna Bear,
Pehtokahanopewin; Crystal
Sunchild, Thunderchild. (8 years),
Okemow,
Pehtokahanopewin;
Albert, Sweetgrass; Darwin
Onion lake; Chris large,
Onion lake; Greg louis, Moosomin.
(10 years), Donovan Arcand,
Sweetgrass; Shawn Bear,
Pehtokahanopewin; Derek Weenie,
Chief,
Pehtokahanopewin. (11 and 12
years), Gerald Okemow,
Pehtokahanopewin; Eugene lewis,
Onion lake; Chris Deufesne, Onion
lake; Victor Chickosis,
Pehtokahanopewin;
Moosomin. (13 and
Archie
Wright,
years), Earl
Moosomin, Mosquito; Garnet Belly,
Onion Lake: Bradley Wahobin,
Mosquito. (15, 16 and 17 years),
Darryl Kennedy, Pehtokahanopewin;
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Vincent Brown, Pehtokahanopewin;
Robert Kennedy,
Pehtokahanopewin. (Men 18 and
up), Rob Daniels, Sweetgrass; Darcy
Whitstone, Onion lake; Willie
Harper, Onion lake; Eddie Trottier,
Onion lake.
Wilma
Mocassin, Moosomin. (7 years),
Karen
Kahpeaysewat, Moosomin; Kevin
Bull, Pehtokahanopewin; Clint
Chickosis, Pehtokahanopewin. (8
years), Calvin Pooyak, Sweetgrass;
leroy Wright, Moosomin; Edward
Standinghorn, Sweetgrass. (9 years),
Travis
King
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by Archie King
A big hurdle was cleared by
youngsters in the continuing
process of education when a
total of 23 kindergarten students
graduated during ceremonies
held at the Sweetgrass Indian
under),
Albert, Sweetgrass; Jonas
by
EDUCATION HURDLE
CLEARED BY
YOUNGSTERS
and
years), Pehtokahanopewin; (15
years and
THREE IN A: ROW FOR
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(10
Pehtokahanopewin; (11 and 12
years), Pehtokahanopewin; (13 and
John Stobbe, acting principal,
by the committee and also a raffle,
as possible means of raising funds,
to
,
thanked the women for
providing the delicious meal. He
also encouraged the parents to
take an active role in their
school. Stobbe cited a possible
formation of a parent-teacher
association.
Pamela
Pehtokahanopewin. (10 years), lisa
Bull, Pehtokahanopewin; Shelley
Wright, Moosomin; Shannon
Jackson, Pehtokahanopewin. (11
and 12 years), Rhonda Favel,
Pehtokahanopewin; Patricia Bear,
Pehtokahanopewin. (13 and 14
years), Roberta Bear,
Pehtokahanopewin. (15 years and
up), Bertha T ootoosis,
Pehtokahanopewin; Frieda Pete,
Pehtokahanopewin.
RELAYS:
planned by the committee which is
comprised of Valentine
Nighttraveller (president), Gladys
lronchild (vice-president), and
Myrtle Bear (secretary).
A possible lottery is being looked at
according
Pehtokahanopewin;
Weenie, Sweetgrass; Candice Pete,
and 2 under the direction of
Rose Johnstone and Audrey
Pewapisconias. The Grade 3
class, directed by Diane
Usselman, sang the story of
spaghetti, and the Grade 4 class
entertained with its puppet
show directed by Ron Bentley.
Representing Grades 5 and 6,
George Atcheynum read the last
testaments of the graduating
class.
Concluding
walker. The oldest walker was
Ernest Bull, while the youngest
walker was JayJay Bull. Gladys
Ironchild raised the most money.
Other
Carmel Arcand,
Sweetgrass; Florence Wapass,
Thunderchild. (9 years), Sheri Bear,
Pehtokahanopewin;
Vanessa Bear,
RELAYS:
(10
years and
under),
Pehtokahanopewin. (11 and 12
years), Pehtokahanopewin. (13 and
14 years), Pehtokahanopewin. (15,
16 and 17
years),
Pehtokahanopewin. (Men 18
and up), Pehtokahanopewin.
years
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
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�TALENT NIGHT FEATURES
SONG AND DANCE
by Archie king
THUNDERCHILD
The gymnasium
was filled with music and foot
stomping during an evening of
entertainment sponsored by this
Indian community.
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Sky Blue Angus,
diminutive
who
songstress,
ssang to the hearts
of many with the aid of her father,
Gordon Angus, captured the top
female vocalist.
Edmund Bull of Little Pine, well
known for his traditional and
modern music, sang his way to the
top male vocalist.
Local boy, Pat Jack, displayed his
fiddling talent by capturing the top
instrumental category, as well as
the hearts of the audience.
Honorable mention was made to
Harry Angus for his mouthorgan
playing ability.
The
women
also got into the act
as
Amy Paddy and Bella Wapass
danced their way to the special
award of the evening. Later, the
two women were coaxed on stage
to display their jigging which
resulted in some heavy applause
from the crowd.
Edmund Bull
accompanies Sky Blue Angus for
a
winning performance.
James Thunderchild, MC, faced with
the possibility of lacking
contestants, was enlightened when
a
number of unexpected
walked on stage.
contestants
Sky
Blue
Angus captured
vocalist award.
30
JULY. 1981
the
•
top female
Edmund Bull, guitar; Harry Angus,
Mouthorgan; James Thunderchild, background.
�PRINCE ALBERT DISTRICT
TREATY DAY
by
Glen Wasicuna
in the Cumberland House area took on a
different format this year. Along with the usual sum of
$5.00 as payment, the signing of the registery and the
perfunctory hand-shake with the famous men in scarlet
thus ending another treaty payment. The people of this
community turned out to participate and witness
several events which many have not seen before or
have not witnessed for a long time.
Treaty Day
The 1500 member band and the nearby Metis
community of Cumberland House all took part in a
variety of sporting and social events which according to
one member from the town was
"something that hasn't
happened for a long time." A member of the local
detachment of the RCMP was enthused about the
events as he said, "I have been stationed here for two
years now and I haven't seen anything like this happen
here before."
A local taxi operator from Cumberland saw the event
good public relations gesture. "The local Metis
society, the band and the town should try to work
more closely now as a result of this," he said.
A
Recently, he had
John Baptiste Laliberte (in his fifties) provided
as a
been offered
a
contract
by
the band
transport the elderly people for medical purposes
and also as a taxi service.
Chief Joe Laliberte expressed great appreciation for the
support that was given by the band members.
to
was the people who made this possible and it
wouldn't have been successful without them," he said.
"It
The Sweetgrass Dancers wete there
to
perform
.
.
moose and sturgeon along with the
served to about 800 people.
gigantic feast of
"fixings"
was
two
for the occasion. Laliberte who holds the world
champion canoe paddling event held in Flin Flon,
Manitoba each year also won the event at Three
Rivers, Quebec, with a record winning time which still
stands today.
moose
Joe Cook,
a
volunteer recreation director
organized
.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
31
�sport events as young and old participated in an
afternoon of playing ball.
After the feast, a fine performance of different types of
pow-wow dances was displayed by a group from the
Red Pheasant and Mosquito Reserves with Wilmer
Baptiste as the master of ceremonies.
Later on in the evening a cabaret was held with the
music supplied
Prince Albert.
by the
Lawrence
joseph
Band from
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POETRY CONTEST WINNER
by
Glen Wasicuna
Lydia Ross a grade 9
High School recently
Division 3 and
was
student at Kinistino Composite
won the Golden Taffy Award for
awarded a plaque.
The head table featured the five graduates, Sherry
Byrd, Darlene Charles, Gwen Daniels, Glen Halkett,
Orville Longjohn, guests and elders. After opening
remarks and welcoming those present by Wesley
Daniels, guest speaker Rick Closs, a former principal,
toasted the gradsates.
Rich Sawa, principal, presented scrolls to each of the
graduates which was followed by a graduates reply.
A ceremony followed in which each
graduate passed a
burning candle symbolic of the torch of knowledge to
a younger member of the family.
After the grand march by the students and their
parents, a dance was held with music supplied by the
Lawrence joseph Band from Prince Albert.
Constable johnson from the Prince Albert detachment
of the RCMP presented a plaque with congratulatory
words inscribed to the graduates as part of a public
relations program between the band and the RCMP.
_
Sponsored by the Saskatchewan English Teachers
Association, the contest is categorized into creative
writing, essays, poetry and short stories and is open
any student in the province.
English teacher Helen Campbell said she was livery
to
to send the entry in" adding that lithe poem
entitled 'Love Is
and expresses her feelings on
what love is and is well writtten."
pleased
'
was
Lydia
Viola
...
is 15 years old and the daughter of Steven and
Ross of the james Smith Band.
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TRADITIONAL GIVE·AWAY
PRINCE ALBERT TRANSACTION
Glen Wasicuna
by
Following the signing of the land transfer agreement of
the Prince Albert Student Residence to the Peter
Ballantyne Band on May 25, a traditional give-away was
held after a noon-hour meal in the Residence cafeteria.
painting
was graciously accepted by Mike Boulaine
behalf of Bernard Loiselle the Minister's special
representative for Saskatchewan Treaty Land
Entitlement who was not able to attend; a pair of
tanned leather gloves for joe Leask from the
Department of Indian Affairs; a beautiful star blanket
for Mike Boulaine assistant to the minister's
Representative; and a war jacket for the Honourable
John Munro. Upon accepting the gift the Minister joked
that "it will be a more appropriate gift for the
A
on
WAHPETON SURPRISE UPSET
by Glen Wasicuna
The Wahpeton Band election held on May 29 resulted
in a surprise upset victory by Leo Omani over
incumbent Cyrus Standing by 12 votes.
The smallest band in the Prince Albert district with an
eligible voting list of 67, the electorate numbered 48 at
the polls
Chief Omani's victory came after a campaign platform
advocating a closer working relationship with each
band member, equal honorarium between chief and
council members and the introduction of a council
portfolio system whereby each council member will be
responsible for a specific area like housing and roads.
opposition."
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..
.
Former chief
Cyrus Standing after an 11 year reign is
expected to work with the newly elected chief in a
one orientation period.
Election results
Rose Buffalo,
Fourstar.
are: Chief
Leo Omani; Councillors
Gary Standing, Lorne Waditaka, Art
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by Glen Wasicuna
The people of the Sturgeon Lake Indian Band held a
banquet on May 22 to honour five students graduating
from the local high school.
The event held in the spacious gymnasium was
appropriately decorated for the occasion as parents
invited guests and teachers arrived for the ceremonies.
JULY, 1981
by Glen Wasicuna
The land transfer agreement of the 41-acre Prince
Albert Student Residence site to a reserve status is part
of a much larger agreement under the Treaty Land
Entitlement Program.
The total claim the Peter Ballantyne Band is entitled to
is 250,000 acres of land under a Treaty 6 agreement
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STURGEON LAKE 1981 GRADUA liONS
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OUTSTANDING LAND COMMITTMENTS
signed
in 1876.
The National Resources Transfer Agreement of 1930
transferred the natural resources to provincial control
and section 10 of that Agreement states that the
province of Saskatchewan is required to make available
sufficient acreage to enable Canada to fulfill its
outstanding obligations under the treaties. Between the
signing of the treaties and the Agreement numerous
reserves were created in the
province, however, not all
bands got reserve lands and some received less than
that specified in the treaties.
The province of Saskatchewan has committed 69,542
acres of provincial crown land to the federal
�as partial compensation for outstanding
Indian land claims. This amount of land comprises
seven parcels of land which has been selected by
Saskatchewan Indian Bands. The province has so far
transferred 82,618 acres.
government
•
presume the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will
take it to the government officials."
Meanwhile, the Peter Ballantyne Band and the city of
Prince Albert have a two month deadline to negotiate
a service agreement on services by the city to the
Residence.
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TRANSFER DEAL STILL SMOULDERING
by Glen
IN AND OUT OF TURNOR LAKE
Wasicuna
The land transfer agreement which gave the Peter
Ballantyne Band control over the Prince Albert Student
Residence has far-reaching implications.
The site of the residence situated within the city limits
of Prince Albert has been the object of much
discussion by the public and the media. The point in
contention seems to be that the city is wary of future
development of the 41-acre site. Mayor Dick Spencer
wants guarantees that the city will control future
development of the area. Federal Indian Affairs Minister
John Munro gave the Band and the city of Prince
Albert two months to come into terms with a service
agreement.
by Deanna Wuttunee
Travel in Northern Saskatchewan is an occurence often
or the
depending on the whim of nature
budget of
a government. Certainly the survival of a community
hinges on the accessibility and conditions of its roads.
...
Chief Leon Cataract of the Turnor Lake Band has been
directing his energies in vain to have the 19 miles of
road into his community paved and maintained. The
culverts now protrude four inches out of the gravel.
So
far, correspondence to Minister of Highways, Bob
Long, and to his predecessor, Eiling Kramer, has
produced
no
results.
The 19 miles from Junction 155 to the Turnor Lake turn
off were built as a winter road in 1973. Since then, it
has been subjected to the constant heavy trucking
activity of the Cluff Lake mining operations and a
government sponsored gravel operation. But the
maintenance of the road has been ignored.
Furthermore, plans
to pass
through
underway to relocate the road
neighboring town of La Loche.
are
the
Indian Affairs Minister John Munro with FSI Chief Sol Sanderson.
Leon Cataract.
Mayor Spencer said,
"we will not
sign
a
service
in the event that they begin to go into
agreement
houses or commerical or highrise or God knows what,
then we have the control" to limit development.
...
five-day convention of the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities in Regina gave an opportunity
for civic leaders to share common problems and find
out solutions. At this convention, a resolution was
presented by Prince Albert Adlerman F.W. Chester
calling on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities "to
oppose any future creation of reserves within urban
municipalities in Canada without subject to local by
laws and jurisdiction."
A recent
If this plan is carried out, Cataract and his band
members fear for the survival of their community. They
are now stepping up pressure to obtain a paved road
for their reserve; paved roads are presently enjoyed by
all the communities north of Junction 155 with the
exception of Canoe Lake. A community's development
hinges on transportation within and outside of its
borders.
Turnor Lake will not be left out. Cataract
means to
win!
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Alderman Chester said "95% of the people at the
convention agreed that nobody objected to the
creation of a reserve as long as the local by-laws are
adhered to."
When asked what the next step would be he
replied,
"I
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
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�SASKATOON DISTRICT
SASKATOON
DISTRICT CHIEFS
HIRE N'EW SECRETARY
by Kenny Loon
To be a top-notch secretary, a
person must possess certain skills
which are acquired through
business school training. Such skills
include typing, shorthand,
bookkeeping and general office
procedures, to name a few.
Sheila Sutherland, 22, from Beardy's
Reserve, who has these
qualifications, is the new secretary
for the Saskatoon District Chiefs'
office.
public relations background.
Through the Summer Student
Employment Program, Sheila
worked as a secretary for the
federal department of Indian Affairs
in Prince Albert. The following
summer, she was a Researcher for
the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural
College (SICC). She later worked as
a secretary/receptionist for SICC for
nine months.
Sheila will undoubtedly be a great
asset to the Saskatoon District
Chiefs' office.
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SUCCESSFUL
WOLFE
CANDIDATE
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by Gloria Ledoux
Muskeg Lake Band recently hired
Bruce Wolfe as the Band Welfare
a position left
Administrator
vacant by the passing of Terrance
Greyeyes. He began his duties May
-
8,1981.
the Hobemma Oilers. This team
walked away with the
championship trophy at the North
Battleford Hockey Tournament.
No doubt Bruce will continue to
devote his spare time to sports.
Coupled
with his drive and
ambition, the band will continue
to
thrive.
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'SHOP AND SAVE'
MISTAWASIS
DENIM CENTRE
by Gloria Ledoux
What started as
a blue jean denim
quickly expanding into a
multi-clothing enterprise. Since the
centre is
Mistawasis Denim Centre was not
satisfied sewing blue jean jackets,
jeans, skirts and aprons, they have
decided to get into stretch 'n' sew
items.
They
you
sew
name
dresses, tops, lingerie
it, they sew it.
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These
women will sew top
quality
clothing for adults (or children) at
comparable prices.
Just send your
Sheila Sutherland
The Saskatoon district is comprised
of the following eight bands: Nut
Lake, Mistawasis,
One Arrow,
Kinistino, and Moosewoods.
secretary, Sheila will be
working out of Saskatoon. Her
duties will entail composing and
typing minutes of all district chiefs'
meetings, compiling reports, as well
processing all in-coming and out
going route correspondence.
Upon graduation from the Stobart
School in 1976, Sheila enrolled
at the Natonum Community
College in Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan where she pu rsued
secretarial studies.
High
In addition to her studies in
administration and Indian
management at the Saskatchewan
Indian Federated College in Regina,
Sheila has completed a four-month
journalism training course with the
FSI media communications program.
Sheila is ambitious and has
34
JULY, 1981
a
good
and
money
The
a
as
or
Saskatchewan. SOJ 1MO. They can
guarantee the job will be done
according to your specifications and
in record time.
Muskeg Lake, John Smith, Beardy's,
As
measurements
order, payable to
the "Mistawasis Denim Centre", c/o
Mrs. Leona Daniels, Leask,
cheque
Bruce Wolfe
Bruce is well-known by hockey and
sports enthusiasts throughout the
province. He was the recipient of
the "T om Longboard Award" in
1972, which speaks for itself.
Bruce received and
his
elementary education at the Duck
Lake Student Residence before
moving on to the Muskecowequan
Student Residence for two years.
There he completed his Grade 9
education.
completed
Shortly after that, Bruce returned to
Muskeg Lake to work on housing.
Later, he went to Adult Upgrading
and successfully completed his
Grade 10 education.
Last year, Bruce
played hockey for
sewing club started as a money
raising enterprise for the Christmas
Tree Fund. The ladies found they
enjoyed sewing so much that they
decided to expand. They have since
purchased new equipment for
better
can
time
for
eight
quality and
employment
boast full
approximately
women.
MUSKEG LAKE BAND
FORMS 4·H CLUB
by Gloria Ledoux
There appears to be considerable
interest in starting a 4-H club,
according to project leader, Mrs.
Arlene Lafond. Arlene and several
parents are contributing their time
and efforts to our young people.
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�young people registered for
the 4-H Club at the initial meeting.
The club has had three meetings to
date. 24 individuals have put in
gardens on Elvis and Arlene's farm.
The club met for the third time on
Thursday to elect their Executive.
They are as follows:
Fifty
President: Diane Lafond
Vice-president: Leon Tawpisim
Secretary: Cheryl Greyeyes
Treasurer: Brenda McAdam
Their three activity planners are:
ludv Lafond (ages 10 to 12); Barbara
Tawpisim (9 years and under);
Brenda Longneck (13 years and up).
The club is
planning
camping trip
an
Muskeg Lake Band
4-H Club
Gardening Project.
overnight
They
up in the hills.
hope to travel by horse-drawn
wagons and to do all their cooking
over open fires. They will learn to
bake bannock and do beadwork.
They
are
also
planning
a
bottle
drive, walk-a-then, bake sale, bingo,
car wash and raffle, to raise money.
A bottle drive
was conducted June
18th at which time approximately
500 bottles were collected. Thank
you to the community arid to the
enthusiastic group of young people
'or your time and efforts.
To the
parents of these young
people, Arlene will certainly
welcome
a
helping
hand.
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(Top, I-r): Barbara Tawpisim, Brenda Longneck, Judy Lafond. (Bottom, l-r]: Cheryl Greyeyes,
Leon Tawpisim, Diane Lafond, Brenda McAdam.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
by
Other events
Gloria Ledoux
Lake has been bustling with activity as they
prepare for the "Summer Games". Taking down one hill
and part of another has been one of the major projects
undertaken by the Band. This will be the future site of
the Track.
Muskeg
Track and Field events will take place on Monday,
August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th. The respective
divisions and events are as follows:
Pre-Squirt
[ Ages 6-7-8- ]
50 and 75 metre
throw
50 and 75 metres,
high jump, long jump,
ball throw,
relay.
Pee-Wee
]
60, 100, 200 metres, high jump, long jump, triple jump,
ball throw
Bantam
[ Ages
13-14
Volleyball, Basketball,
Chiefs'
Fat Man's and
relay.
We will endeavour to keep Districts posted
are finalized. An information booklet is also
plans
being
as
prepared.
Plan to come out and join us for a week of
entertainment and participation as young athletes
display their natural abilities.
August 17th through August 22nd
keep in mind. "See You There":
are
the dates to
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INDIAN SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS
ROUGH IT
[Ages 9-10]
11-12
are:
relays, high jump, long jump, ball
Squirt
[ Ages
being planned
Soccer, Softball, Golf, Princess Pageant,
]
100 & 200 metres,
high jump, long jump,
triple jump, discus, javelin, relay
ball throw,
by Gloria Ledoux
One would think you
and not a Reserve.
were
entering
a
provincial park
Chamakas Resort, situated along the shores of Chitek
Lake, is located approximately 240 km north of
Saskatoon. This resort was chosen by the Indian Social
Work Education Program for their outdoor education
program. These students will remain in this camp for
three weeks. The students and staff from the Native
Survival School will join the group for ten days. There
are approximately 70 people in the camp, including the
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
3S
�MUSKEG LAKE GRADUATES
-
1981
Gloria Ledoux
by
"We can't
change the world, but we can try", was the
theme chosen by the Grade 12 graduates of Marcelin
School. Muskeg Lake Band extends their sincere
congratulations and best wishes to our graduates:
J. Bernard Arcand, 19-year-old son of Sam and Mary.
Bernard has chosen to enter the Indian Social Work
Education Program this fall. David E. G. Greyeyes,
18-year-old son of Ralphael and Jean. Good luck David
as you pursue your career with the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police. Dennis Greyeyes, 18-year-old son of
Richard and Georgina. Dennis has applied to take
Accounting at the Moose Jaw Technical Institute. Gail
Greyeyes, daughter of Andrew and Mable, graduated
from the Leask school. Gail plans to work out for one
year before "hitting" the books again. I am sure
whatever profession Gail chooses, it will be a good
one.
Bernard Arcand.
instructors, elders, students and their families.
The students learn how to butcher and learn the
different parts of an animal. As well, they learn how to
prepare hide, cut up leather for mocassins, set traps,
and weave baskets from birch bark. These are just a
few of the things they learn.
The students also receive lectures on Indian culture,
traditions, ceremonies, survival skills, how to survive in
the forest in case you get lost
what to do and what
not to do, what to eat and what not to eat, and more.
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Elders
David Greyeyes.
hand at all times to assist as resource
persons, lecturing and counselling the students.
The students are made aware of the game laws and
are free to ask questions anytime. All cooking is done
over an open fire.
are on
Some of these students are from urban areas and have
probably never been exposed to life in the country,
much less living outdoors.
Pelican Lake is approximately 100 sq. kilometres of
water. For the fishermen, it contains pickerel and
northern pike. There are sandy beaches for swimming,
picnic sites, dock and boat launches and fully equipped
campsites.
A
log building enterprise is also underway, just prior to
entering the camp. Groceries and services are available
almost within
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JULY, 1981
walking
distance.
•
Dennis
Greyeyes.
�SCHEDULE FOR
1981 SUMMER GAMES
AUGUST 17, 1981
10:00
a.m.
12:00
noon
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Opening and Parade of Athletes
•
Bantam Girl's Fastball
Women's Fastball
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•
Greyeyes
•
•
AUGUST
9:00
18,
1981
•
a.m.
,
•
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AUGUST 19, 1981
Harry James Lafond.
David and Eva are the proud parents.
Janet Lafond
Janet convocated from the University of Saskatchewan
I
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Gail
DAY
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Track and Field
Bantam Boys
PeeWee Boys
Squirt Boys
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DAY II
Track and Field
Bantam Girls
PeeWee Girls
Squirt Girls
Pre-Squirt Girl's and Boys
Bantam Boy's Fastball
PeeWee
Boy's Soccer
Squirt Boy's Fastball
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DAY III
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Bantam
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PeeWee
Boy's Soccer
Boy's Fastball
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PeeWee Girl's Fastball
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with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Economics.
"janet is presently working as a summer student for a
mining operation.
Harry J. Lafond convocated from the University of
Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Education
Harry is married. He has two boys and one
presently employed as a teacher in Leask,
Saskatchewan.
degree.
girl. He
AUGUST 20,1981
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AUGUST 21,1981
is
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DAY IV
Midget
Midget
Men's Fastball
Girl's Fastball
Senior Men's Soccer
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DAY V
Men's Soccer
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Midget
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Senior Men's Fastball
AUGUST 22, 1981
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DAY VI
CATCH UP DAY!!!!
HOSTING BAND
MUSKEG LAKE, SASKATOON DISTRICT
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
37
�TOUCHWOOD/FILE HILLS/
QU'APPELLE DISTRICT
FORT
FEMALE PIPEFITTERS?
by
Martha Ironstar
of the 80's requires equal employment
opportunities, as well as education, health and socio
economic development. So does the Saskatchewan
Indian Women's Association (SIWA), who have been
struggling to get recognition for the registered Treaty
Indian women in Saskatchewan.
The
woman
the development of
designed
best
suited
for
the
needs of Indian women. A
programs
prime example is the negotiations with the plumbing
and pipefitting courses offered by Saskatchewan Indian
Community College slated tor September, 1981.
SIWA is
"Indian
to assist in
women
today are not interested in just sewing
getting requests for classes in nutrition,
knitting. I'm
counselling and other educational areas," said SIWA
president Sadie Cote.
Presently, SIWA consists of a president, Sadie Cote;
executive director, Donna Crowe; a secretary and a
recently hired research development day-care worker,
Shelley Desjarlais. SIWA district representatives are
or
considered the backbone of the Association, since they
are responsible for developing programs in your area.
SIWA district
representatives are: Georgina
Thunderchild, (NORTH BA TILEFORD); Dorothy Bird,
Angeline Roberts, (PRINCE ALBERT); Flora Mike,
(SASKATOON); Shirley Bellegarde, (FILE HILLS DISTRICT);
Carol Lavallee, (YORKTON); and Laura Bear,
(SHELLBROOK AGENCY).
SIWA's future aim is to establish and develop a day
care centre in Regina to service Treaty Indian
working
mothers and single parents. Another prospect is a
preventive alcohol program in areas where needed.
SIWA has been lobbying with various government
agencies for funding. President Sadie Cote said SIWA
feels neglected because of inadequate funding and
therefore, they are not able to provide the services
such as housing for single parents, day-care centres,
counselling services and youth programs.
"Because of the lack of funds and lack of recognition
there have been no major accomplishments within the
to
FSI
up
an
Secretary, Ken Sparvier, for allowing them to set
office within their department. This move will
provide support and access to services within the
Health and Social Services Task Force and the
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians.
MUSCOWEKW AN SCHOOL KEEPS
TROPHY AT HOME
by Martha Ironstar
Muscowekwan Residential School captured first place
in the track and field events held at the school on May
22. 605 energetic athletes competed in the 100 800
metre races, high jump, javelin, discus, shot put, relay
races and various other events.
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Administrator Joe Desjarlais said, "the track and field
days date back to the 1940's when they were held
strictly for the Residential schools. This year the events.
included local schools as well. And as you can see,
there is a good response. They seem to be having so
much fun and that is all that counts."
In the over-all points for the events, Lebret took
second place. Third place went to Kaniswapit Central
and it was also their first year participating in this
event. Marieval took home the relay trophy and fourth
place, and Poorman school placed fifth.
Art Obey introduced Chief Harvey Desjarlais who
thanked the students participating in the event. The
athletes' endurance, strength and agility were tested in
the events, bringing the gold medal winners to the
surface.
In the overall events, the BOYS' GOLD MEDAL winners
were:
Linus Wasacase
23 points
Kenny Lavallee 24 points
Dennis Desjarlais
17 points
Kenny Thomas and Ryan Redman
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Steven
Kayseas
points
10 points
Anthony Lonechild
Enock Quewezance
17 points
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GIRLS' GOLD MEDAL winners
"Executive Director, Donna Crowe, has been a great
help," said Sadie. "She has done a tremendous amount
of work since she was hired in April. SIWA has been
going places. It feels just like starting over."
Lynn
attend the Interprovincial
planned
Association on Native Employment Conference
scheduled for June 22, at The Pas, Manitoba. The
conference will focus on the planning of various
activities and programs which the Association tends to
pursue in the coming year and to promote Native
Employment in Western Canada. Keynote speaker will
be Honorable Lloyd Axworthy, minister of employment
and immigration and minister of state responsible for
the status of women.
SIWA would like
38
JULY, 1981
to
to express
their
deepest appreciation
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SIWA," said Cote.
A SIWA group
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Lerat
19
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points
Gloria Desjarlais
25 points
Patricia Obey
14 points
Shelley Pinacie 20 points
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Vera
Slippery 25 points
16 points
Tammy eyr
Lorna Desjarlais
20 points
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SILVER MEDAL winners
Elizabeth Nippy
Madeline Lonechild
Tammy Alexson
Sheril Strongarm
Beverly Nippy
Geraldine Oochoo
were:
were:
16
points
�Candace Keepness
Gilbert Lonechild
all. I would like to wish my fellow graduates, Basil
Bellegarde, Brenda Anaquod, Greg Da�iels, Blair
Bitternose, Richard Dubois, Ernest ManJtopyes, Sandi
.
Warren Starr
Clarence
Slippery
Lyle Peigan
Trent Bellegarde
Manitopyes, Irving McNab, Marlyn Obey, Trudy Obey,
Thelma Owatch, Edward Peterson and Bernard
Tapaquon, the best in the future."
Chris Lavallee
"I
hope
The BRONZE MEDALS went to:
a
He ended his
Dale Whitecap
Bonnie Lavallee
Ben
the skills we have acquired to
better world in which to live."
we can use
make this
speech
with this poem
...
"I look to the future with confidence.
I know the Great
Cappo
Spirit
is in
control,
Curtis Alexson
Lance Missens
I know he
cares
I know he
cares
Daryle Desjarlais
Leona Nippy
May the Great Spirit guide and protect
Michael Redwood
Geraldine Worm
Gilbert Isaac
Holly Delorme
Verna
for the Red children,
for our Mother Earth,
us!"
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LAMANITE GENERATION
VISITS CARRY·THE·KETTLE
Kayseas
Derrick Dubois
Curtis Pelletier
Adrienne Lumberjack
Kara Adams
by Martha Ironstar
It was a Saturday evening in May when the Lamanite
Generation from Brigham Young University in Utah
entertained a huge, enthusiastic audience at Carry-the
Kettle Communi-plex.
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EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION
STUDENTS GRADUATE
by Martha Ironstar
The graduation banquet, exercises and dance were
held at Regina's Landmark Inn on Friday, May 15th for
14 members of the Employment Orientation Program.
After the introduction of the graduates by Nathan
Beaudry, the blessing was asked by Elder Emile Piapot.
The guest speakers represented Federated College,
University of Regina, Local Employment Action Program
(LEAP), Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, and the
Director of the Employment Orientation Program.
The evening included a toast to the graduates, parents
and staff. Entertainment was provided by a student of
the program, Irving McNab, and also included
traditional pow-wow singing by Seven Arrows drum.
Students, teachers and parents alike participated in the
round dance.
Sylvia Walsh, Director, introduced the new Director of
the Orientation Program, Tom Gerrard, who presented
the students Edward Peterson and Trudy Obey with a
special award in recognition of their outstanding
"
The dance troupe was founded in 1971 under the
direction of janie Thompson. The 40-member group is
composed of Indian, Polynesian, Mexican and Mexican
American students of Brigham Y oung University.
Thompson views the show "as a way for the Indian
people to express themselve to audiences in a way
different than the traditional image portrayed by
Westerners".
President Chris Lafontaine of Regina introduced the
troupe, and the opening prayer was said by Doug
Owatch of Carry-the-Kettle. A book and pin were
presented to john Haywahe and President George
Ryder of L.DS Church. Also in attendance were MLA
Graham- Taylor, and his wife, of Wolsely, Saskatchewan,
as well as Drs. Dominic and Vera Eustace.
The
spectacular performance was filled with colorful
lighting and music. The young entertainers performed
many dances including pow-wow, fancy and hoop
dancing.
Highlights of the show were popular numbers such as
"Cherokee Nation", "Go My Son", and "Blossom
as
the
achievements in the program.
Each student received a leather scroll inscribed in their
own native language, and certificates
recognizing their
completion of the Employment Orientation Program. In
return, the students presented gifts to each of the staff
as a token of appreciation.
The four-and-a-half-month program, which started in
1979, offers training in areas of Life Skills, job Study
Skills and Cultural Awareness.
Valedictorian, james Beaudry, said, "we have spent four
and a half months together as a group, helping each
other in many different ways. Many of us have become
close friends and it will be difficult
to go our
separate
ways."
"The program has been
an
invaluable experience for
us
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
39
�girls and their leaders and then formed them into a
Brownie ring as they repeated the Brownie promise.
In addition to Commissioner
Tuttosi, among the Brown
Owls, Tawny Owls and helpful mothers who assisted in
conducting the nine activities, were Brown Owl Beryl
Swan, Wynyard; Brown Owl Carollynn Leggott,
Maureen Longpre, Dorothy Forsyth, Teresa Forsyth,
Teresa Koshman and Doris Horn from Lanigan; Tawny
Owl Clara Loreth, Donna Cafferata, Leslee Loreth and
Judy McAfee from Raymore; Brown Owl Kathy
Daradich and Gail Warnecke from Cupar; Brown Owl
Lucille Reifferscheid, Bonnie Schmitz, Lavine Fetter, and
Linda Ceaser with the Watson pack; Brown Owl Arden
Gilleth, Tawny Owl Betty Ann Baran and Irene
Parkinson accompanying the Strasbourg troop; and the
hostesses, Punnichy Brown Owl Vicki Young,
Tawny Owl Delores Orban and Guider Gladys Ollinger;
and 1981 hostess, Gordon's Brown Owl Nancy Buffalo.
1980
The days' activity centres were mainly outdoors and
several were means of developing strength and co
ordination including relays, tug-of-wars, three-legged
races, dodge-the-ball, and bean bag tosses. A nature
hike along the shore of Front Lake was to develop
observation skills. Other activities enjoyed by the girls
were skipping, with a new skill called "Chinese
Skipping" involved; a tour of the residential school, and
learning a new singing game from Denmark, "Seven
Jumps".
Rose". The colorful blacklighting background of the
musical performance, and the stereo sound, made for
an
enjoyable evening for
everyone.
The two-hour musical show ended with the 40-member
cast on stage for the last number, with their native
costumes and professional expressions. The group will
long be remembered by the audience.
Under Thompson's direction, the Lamanite Generation
has toured many countries; the 1980 tour took them to
Romania, Hungary and Poland, where they were taped
and broadcast.
"The group played to standing-room
several times", said Thompson.
only audiences
Lunch
was
lunch,
entertainment
provided by
the Student Residence. After
provided by twenty of the
was
youngest Gordon Dancers with a grass dance, a
chicken dance and then a variation of an Owl Dance.
Activities continued until each of the nine groups had
participated in everything. The Brownie ring was re
formed and Vicki Young led the girls in two songs
which they had learned that day, "Squirrel, Squirrel",
and "I Like the Flowers".
Commissioner Cecile Tuttosi then announced that she
was
resigning as commissioner and introduced her
Gladys Ollinger. The Brownies gave Mrs.
successor,
_
Ollinger
and Mrs. Tuttosi the Grand Howl. Mrs. Tuttosi
guiding as she will now be
will still be involved in
Deputy Area Commissioner and District Guider.
GORDON STUDENT RESIDENCE HOSTS
1981 DISTRICT BROWNIE REVEL
The Brownie Pack of the Gordon Student Residence
hosted the 1981 District Brownie Revel, under the
leadership of Brown Owl Nancy Buffalo and
Commissioner Cecile Tuttosi.
125 Brownies from
eight packs registered in the
Gordon Student Residence gymnasium, becoming
honorary Indians as they were identified with
headbands bearing their name and colored in order to
group them in nine divisions for the days' activities.
Thus, the girls from various packs
together.
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JUL Y, 1981
were
mingled
Commissioner Cecile Tuttosi welcomed the
was sung, and each Brownie and leader received
beadwork souvenir and an ice-cream treat as they
le�
Taps
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�YORKTON DISTRICT
NO STORIES this issue. However,
a
reporter has been hired and articles will appear in future editions.
CPoetfty
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SLINGS AND ARROWS
Their words
RAINBOW GIRL
Gone is my freedom
Indian sooth sayer
Strange is your world
Like
Venomous
butterfly
Obeying the laws of the
a
But at
some
It could be
by
so
growth
beautiful with you.
Andrew Keewatin
faltering strength
struggle
Through an alien world
As you
Grotesque
of
spring
into
Biting
Your
And
seasons
future time
Like the blossoms and
Dig,
Are the features
And you wonder
Why such abuse
And images
Of your people
Is
they appear
Fleetingly
As
heaped upon
slooping shoulders
Your
Indian sooth sayer
are my friend
Across yo,u.r vision
You
For I too
Have followed
footstep
Your every
To the rainbows
And balances
Of the unbalanced
Slings and
by
Don
arrows
Northwind
ALONE
Plans
Visions
.
Dreams
.
Fleeting
Remaining
...
Gone
.
.
Returning only
At other
Times
Busted
in memories
places
...
...
Once
again
Close
.
one
To my heart
.
.
Don't turn to stone
At other
Times
by
...
...
places
...
...
...
Andrew Keewatin
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
41
�grasses with 2,4-0 amines or MCPA amine, at up to 8
ounces per acre, after the grasses have reached the
3-leaf stage.
farmtalk
In established
forge grasses, esters or amines of 2,4-0
MCPA may be applied at rates of up to 24 ounces
per acre. The rate should not exceed 16 ounces per
acre, or be applied after the start of the shot-blade
stage, if a seed crop is to be harvested.
or
with
The carrying capacity and quality of forage in pastures
is increased with weed control. Overgrazing weakens
forage stands and allows weeds to compete.
Art Irvine
Spraying for weed control increases crop production.
Special precautions are necessary, however, to ensure
the crop is not damaged. The following tips will help
ensure maximum efficiency is achieved:
Use the proper chemical at the recommended
dosage and time.
Use equipment designed
for the job.
Check the sprayer before spraying time to ensure it
will operate at proper speeds and pressures.
Replace
worn
nozzles, defective hoses, faulty
losses.
Clean sprayers after use to prevent corrosion.
Use of the same sprayer for herbicides and other
chemicals is not recommended. If this is
occur
recommended spray
cleaning
Read the label on the container the chemical
in and follow the directions carefully.
Use
comes
protective clothing and masks where
recommended.
Store herbicides apart from other
and fertilizer.
chemicals, seed
Dispose of empty containers; the remaining
are
contents
poisonous.
Unless otherwise stated use a minimum of 10 gallons
of water per acre. Low rates of water increases the
danger of spray drift, prevents proper weed kill, delays
maturity, causes crop damage and reduces yields.
Control the rate of water by changing sprayer nozzles
and using recommended pressures.
Wheat and barley should be sprayed at the 4-leaf
stage, 2,4-0 applied before the 4-leaf stage may result
in deformed leaves and heads and could reduce yields.
MCPA and 2,4-0 amine cause less damage than 2,4-0
esters. Do not spray during or after the shot-blade
stage. This causes sterility and serious yield losses.
Oats can be seriously injured by 2,4-0. Esters or amines
of MCPA, however, can be applied at any time before
the shot-blade stage. If control of heavy infestations of
MCP A resistant weeds such as Russian thistle is
necessary and 2,4-0 must be used, the amine rather
than the ester form should be applied before the 3-leaf
stage, or between the 6-leaf and shot-blade stages.
Crop losses due to weeds can be excessive. Weeds
compete for light, moisture and soil nutrients. They
also decrease the value of harvested grain. If weeds go
to seed, cultivation costs and crop yeilds will be
affected for years to come.
Broad-leaved weeds
JULY, 1981
can
be controlled in
different
grasses should be cut the last week in June or the first
week in July at the start of flowering. The longer haying
is delayed, the more hay quality is reduced. Feeding
value is also seriously reduced when hay is exposed to
rain. Rapid curing and collection of hay reduces such
when the
use
a
Feeding value is often reduced by half when hay is
exposed to rain. Rapid curing and collection of hay is
an
important safeguard against severe losses in quality.
Grass quality drops from early leaf to seed stages. Most
pressure gauges and other questionables.
Prevent spray drift by avoiding excessive pressure
and windy weather.
unavoidable,
procedures.
42
Legumes are not grasses and require
spraying procedure.
m?st seedling
Legumes and grass-legume mixtures should be cut
legume begins flowering. Legumes have
higher portein and mineral content than ordinary
a
grasses and do not deteriorate as rapidly. Leaf losses
when legumes are cut and raked for hay, avoid
this wherever
possible.
quality hay improves animal health, increases
growth and weight gain in the beef herd and cuts the
feed bills. Low quality roughage must be offset by
feeding grain and/or protein supplements.
When hay is baled, haul the bales to the winter
feeding site and stack them. Leaving bales in the field
to ,deteriorate is an obvious and
unnecessary waste.
A' �uitable alternative for ordinary haying is putting up
silage. Leaf shattering and weathering losses are
reduced to a minimum. Quality silage can be put up in
all kinds of weather and is easily stored for many years.
Complete details on weed spraying and haying are
available at your nearest Agricultural Representative
Good
Office. Use this service. It is for your
use
and benefit.
•
ART IRVINE ON NATIVE YOUTH
by
Deanna Wuttunee
Anyone
ever
wonder who Art Irvine is?
of the three business service officers working
out of the Fort Qu'Appeile Indian Affairs office and is a
dynamic crusader on youth programming.
He is
one
"You take 50 kids and you have 50 potential future
leaders. Everyone of them can do fantastic things
if
they don't get hooked on alcohol or drugs along the
way." he said.
...
He believes the secret is in
prevention.
"You have to reach them before they reach their teens.
Any older than that
they listen
you can get
but they have already made up
along with them
their minds." he said. "That is not to say, you have to
make them listen to what you think is right, but to help
them realize they have choices. Show them the right
...
...
...
�way to make choices
on
what
they
feel is
Among the highlights covered from the 1980/81 fiscal
right for
them." he added.
Everyone's priority should be-youth program, he said in
reference to Indian Affairs and 'helping agencies
working with the public sector.
am 60 years old and still have about 30
years left." he said.
"I
productive
And without a doubt, Indian people consider their
children their greatest natural resource.
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year were an agreement with the Bank of Nova Scotia
for equipment financing which will enable Indian
farmers to finance equipment located on-reserve;
revision of the SlAP policy manual; funding from the
provincial government to assist with demonstration
plots; and the commencement of what promises to be
successful negotiations with the Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture for the provision of
agriculture representative services.
to farmers and negotiations
with the financial community, SlAP has also developed
funding packages to benefit Indian farmers. These
packages may entail the facilitation of individual loans,
the provision of on-going financial advise to farmers
and the involvement in discussion with various financial
institutions throughout Saskatchewan.
Through their counselling
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN FARMERS
REFLECT THEIR SUCCESSES OF 1980/81
in Regina, thousands of city
residents and visitors took part in the Saskatchewan
Farm Progress Show. Among the many in attendance
were farm equipment dealers, 4-H groups,
transportation representatives, Indian farmers and
countless others from every corner of the province.
Their purpose
to help Saskatchewan commemorate
the growth of its farming industry, the obstacles it has
overcome in the past, the accomplishments it has
achieved at present and the developments it hopes to
see in the future.
During the month of June
-
At the same time (June 17-18, 1981) in Fort San,
Saskatchewan, representatives and guests from the
Saskatchewan Indian Agriculture Program (SlAP), were
also celebrating the growth of the Saskatchewan
farming industry at their third annual farmer meeting.
This meeting, however, was directed specifically at the
agricultural developments and accomplishments
experienced in the Indian community and the ways in
which SlAP has contributed to this development.
Even annual meetings can be humorous, as Ken Thomas
chairman of the meeting, Gerry Starr (right) chuckle over
during
(left) and
something
a recess.
Besides these added successes of 1980/81, the
Saskatchewan Indian Agriculture Program continues to
make available the individual counselling, training,
educational facilities and the day-to-day contact needed
to enable Saskatchewan Indian farmers to successfully
meet the challenges facing today's farming industry.
again we've carried out a
meeting, superseded only by an
"Once
very successful annual
even more
successful
year for the Saskatchewan Indian Agriculture Program",
reflects Program Manager, Ken Thomas. "Over ninety
Indian chiefs, agriculture representatives, farmers and
members of the SlAP Board of Directors registered at
the James Hall Auditorium in Fort San."
days, these registrants participated in
discussions about program activities, reports on
training, and workshops covering such areas as finances
on reserves; weed control; livestock; farm operations;
partnership agreements; and IEDF agriculture loans. Key
individuals from the Indian and agricultural community
were also invited by SlAP to speak on these topics.
For two
Chief Frank Piche of La Loche, Saskatchewan is only
register for the two-day Annual Farmer Meeting.
one
of ninety to
"These presentations were representative of the
educational and training opportunities we've provided
during the past fiscal year", says Thomas, "and
consequently, they were very well received by the
guests at the meeting."
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
43
�these discussions and workshops were the
main focus of the meeting, the two days were not
entirely 'all work and no play'. To help kick off the
affair, SlAP also arranged a banquet and dance which
was held on the evening of the seventeenth. At the
banquet, all ninety guests gathered to feast on a
succulent roast beef dinner. An address was delivered
Although
by Emil Korchinski of Indian Affairs and greetings were
extended for special guest, Dr. Gerry Gartner, Deputy
Minister, Department of Agriculture. Dr. Gartner's
words commemorated SlAP and its board members for
their extensive contributions toward the development
of Indian agriculture in Saskatchewan.
Indian communities has come a long
of the buffalo hunt," said the
Deputy Minister, "and much thanks goes to members
of the Saskatchewan Indian Agriculture Program for
their major role in this achievement. Through their
efforts over the past ten years, many Indian farmers in
our provinces have received the necessary training and
educational assistance which has enabled them to own
and operate their own independent farming
establishments. For this, we congratulate them."
"Agriculturein
way since the
days
Program Manager, Ken Thomas, responded to this
by presenting Gerry Gartner with an oil
painting on behalf of the Saskatchewan Indian
Agriculture Program. This gift, painted by Henry
address
A handshake and
appreciation
to
a
Dr.
painting from Ken Thomas show SlAP's
Gerry Gartner and the Department of Agriculture.
Beaudre of the Red Pheasant Reserve, represented
SlAP's appreciation of Dr. Gartner and the Department
of Agriculture for their continuing support over the
•
years in the efforts of the program.
working daily with top
Hollywood stars like Dustin
Hoffman. The filming on loctaion
BOOK REVIEW
actor,
You Call Me Chief
of
Little Big Man is described in detail.
The many ways that stars and film
crew alike managed to
keep from
freezing in the below zero
temperatures of the plains near
Calgary, Alberta gives the reader a
feeling of being there. Dan George
is able to radiate peace in the midst
of the confusion and noise of a film
maker's world.
Impressins of the Life of Chief
George (Hilda Mortimer
with Chief Dan George,
Doubleday 1981)
Dan
by Dorothy Irwin,
Co-ordinator of Distance Education
The
who love Chief Dan
George are as numerous as the
grains of sand that wash ashore in
front of his Pacific coast home.
Here is the book for those friends.
It separates the legend from the
flesh and blood man and introdues
us to the people who touch his
heart.
people
To
guide you through the pathways.
of Dan George's philosophy of life
there are the legends of his
forefathers. They are told in the
Indian storyteller's style and conjure
images of
world in which man
and nature are as one. He tells of
his feelings of confusion and pain
when he was sent to the mission
boarding school and lost his Indian
culture and his name. These
feelings are like threads in the fabric
of his life: at times buried under
day to day living but at others rising
to show a panorama of his val ues.
up
a
For movie fans there are
of Dan George
glimpses
44
JULY, 1981
personal
as
the
Hilda Mortimer shows us the age
old truth "all the world loves a
winner" as she relates her
impressions of the Academy
Awards. Dan George nominated for
the Oscar but passed over for
someone else remained unruffled
by the obvious cold shoulder he
received as the media ignored him
in their scramble to be with the
Oscar winners.
This book is noticeably one of
contrasts. Hilda Mortimer's style of
writing is highly descriptive and
laced with adjectives. On the other
hand, the quotations of Dan George
stand out sharply as simple home
truths stated with bare bones
clarity.
Th"e photographs are clear and well
chosen. They show Dan George as
a person of many moods and
deep
feelings. They also portray a
dimension of him that cannot be
captured by the written word
alone.
"You Call Me Chief' is a book you
will want to savour when YOIJ have
a few hours set aside for
refreshing
your
spirit.
For those who attended the recent
•
Assembly
of First Nations, here is some information
the history of host Quebec City.
on
THE CHARM OF
OLD QUEBEC
by
Marcus Van Steen
Every Canadian should visit Quebec
City at least once, and spend
several days under its subtle spell. It
is the oldest city in Canada, and for
many years it was the capital of
Canada, as today it is the capital of
the province of Quebec.
The town which Champlain
founded in 1608 is now called
Lower Town, the old section of
Quebec City, with cobbled streets
and the largest concentration of
17th and 18th century buildings in
North America. The area, with
much of its old city walls standing,
has been under reconstruction by
the federal Historic Sites Board for
several years. The results have not
always pleased the history purists,
but a great deal of historic value
�has been preserved in surroundings
that are pleasantly picturesque.
The narrow streets have numerous
little shops and excellent
restaurants. It is also possible to
find small hotels where the guests
may sleep in genuine four-poster
beds and sit in chairs which were
made by habitant craftsmen 200
years ago. And you can have a
typical French habitant dinner at
Aux Anciens Canadiens, a stone
cottage that has stood on the same
corner for three centuries.
Information about old Quebec is
available free from the Tourist
Department, Quebec Urban
Community, 60 rue d' Auteuil,
Quebec City, Quebec, G1 R 4C4.
Ask for the Walking Tour of Old
Quebec, and also for the lists of
restaurants, small hotels and tourist
homes. There are still places where
clean and cheerful accommodation
is available for as little as $15 a day.
While in Quebec City, it is a good
idea to take a leisurely tour of the
upper city by horse-drawn caleche.
It will take you to the Plains of
Abraham, the battlefield where the
fate of Canada was decided in
1759, and Dufferin Terrace, which
runs along the top of the cliffs of
the Cape Diamond promontory
towering 100m above the St.
Lawrence River. This is a favourite
promenade for Quebec citizens as
well as visitors. Band concerts are
featured there during the summer
months, as well as the daily guard
changing ceremony carried out by
the scarlet-coated Royal 22nd
Regiment at the Citadel, where the
Governor General has his summer
-residence. It was in the Citadel that
Prime Minister Churchill and
President Roosevelt held their
wartime conference in 1943.
A
32 km east of
Quebec City
Montmorency Falls, a
mere
is the
stupendous
flow of water that rivals
Niagara Falls. For
are
84
again
m
as
high
Niagara.
-
one
or
thing, they
as high
half
Montmorency Falls is a
that
will
lead you to an
bridge
island that is, in a very real way, a
tranquil survival of the pastoral
peace and charm of the French
Canada of a century or more ago.
This is the Island of Orleans, with
quaint villages where houses date
back to the 17th century, and lush
fruit and vegetable farms. These are
Not far from
.
the real
.
.
scenes
from
thing, and will help to give
you an idea of what the Historic
Sites Board is aiming at in its
reconstruction of Old Quebec.
Quebec City
.
.
.
For more information on the area,
write to T ourisme-Quebec, Casier
Postale 20,000, Quebec City,
Quebec, G1K 7X2.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
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�4·H REPORT
INDIAN 4-H CAMP
Are you between 13 and 15 years
old? Do you like to meet kids from
other parts of the province? Do you
like to have fun?
If your answer is YES!,
Indian 4-H Camp.
WHERE
D
D
more
information
on
becoming
a:
Camper
D
Senior Counsellor
Junior Counsellor
Name:
__
...
Rayner Center,
near
come to
I would like
on
Lake Diefenbaker
Address:
_
Outlook.
WHEN
August 19-24,1981.
...
Nearest Phone:
Birthdate:
WHO
_
...
13-15 years old. 4-H
members will have first chance to
Young people
go.
If you
HOW MUCH
are
complete
...
interested in either position, or in
the form above and mail it to:
$20.00 registration fee.
INDIAN 4-H
TRANSPORTATION
Will be arranged in your district.
UNIVERSITY OF
being
a
camper,
please
PROGRAM,
DIVISION OF EXTENSION and COMMUNITY RELATIONS
SASKATCHEWAN,
S7N OWO
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN
WHAT W.ILL HAPPEN
Learning about the outdoors,
sports, swimming, canoeing,
archery, crafts, outdoor cookery
and firearm safety are some of the
SASKATCHEWAN 4-H
COUNCIL
The Saskatchewan 4-H Council held
its spring meeting June 9th and 10th
at the Rayner Center. 4-H council
committees make decisions about
new 4-H manuals. J-shirt designs,
camps and fund-raising.
activities.
CAMP COUNSELLORS
Do you
enjoy working with Indian
NORTHERN LIGHTS
SCHOOL DIVISION
youth?
Do you thrive
on
action-packed
days?
If you do
Staff from the Saskatchewan 4-H
Program and the Indian 4-H
Program met with the members of
the Northern Lights School Board in
Prince Albert to discuss forming
more 4-H clubs in northern
for
qualified staff to work at the Indian
4-H Camp (August 19-24). Staff
orientation is August 17-19. The
camp counsellors will be
responsible for a group of ten
teenage boys and girls.
There
(a)
...
we are
are two
looking
types of counsellors:
INDIAN FAIR
Senior Counsellor
Adults who have had
experience working with youth.
The job is not an easy one
there are long hours which
require considerable energy.
-
(b) Junior
Counsellor
Senior teens who have had 4-H
or similar camp experience.
Their role is to assist a senior
counsellor.
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JULY. 1981
communities.
This years fair dates are set for
August 14-16, at the Cote Reserve
near Kamsack. 4-H members and
other young people maybe
interested in entering any or all of
the following classes especially for
youth: • crafts. garden • livestock •
sewing. cooking. knitting.
Contact the Indian 4-H Program,
343-5529
343-5600
-
for
more
information.
TIMBER BAY
Thirty members in
projects displayed
5 different 4-H
their work at the
Achievement Day held on May 25.
These 4-H members received 4-H
certificates for completing work in
candle-making, cooking, beading,
plaque-making, and knitting. The
cooking groups sold their baked
goods and made about $100
towards the purchase of new
supplies for next year.
4-H leaders who received
�recognition certificates were: Edna
Bell, Rose Hewison, Sandy Sider,
Azmat Ahad, Alice Lavallee and
members have planted gardens,
reports club leader Violet Swindler.
There are two new members this
Mariwyn Carter, Florence Blois,
Harry Carter and john Carter.
Lorna and AI Ducharme.
RED EARTH
ACHIEVEMENT DAY
4·H & YOUTH GARDEN
COMPETITION
About 250 young people have
planted gardens through the Indian
The Achievement Day of the Red
Earth 4-H club was held in the
school on june 15.
After the group said the 4-H pledge,
4-H program this spring. Now, all
we have to do is to hope for rain
to
and
project work
pull weeds
completion
certificates
were
summer.
given
the members and leaders. 4-H
displayed (sewing,
cooking, babysitting, art, growing,
and beadwork). Lunch was served
...
was
and games ended the Achievement
Day.
LITTLE PINE
About 25 4-H gardens have been
planted at Little Pine. Gladys
lronchild is helping the young
people with their gardens.
MISTAWASIS
Eighteen 4-H gardens have been
planted near the band office this
spring.
POUNDMAKER
Interest in 4-H has been shown at
Pound maker. Deb Hauer talked to
RESERVE REPORTS
the children in the Cutknife and
Pehtok schools about the 4-H
STANLEY MISSION
4-H work will be displayed during
program, in
the dedication of the church on
june 29. The cooking and crafts
projects for the forty club members
have finished for the year.
MUSKEG LAKE
Thirty gardens have been planted
Muskeg Lake this spring. A club
executive has been
camping trip
on
a
june 28 & 29.
CHAGONESS
A family night was held on April
at the Chagoness band hall. The
11
Pheasantdale 4-H club was invited
this event. Parents and members
ate supper and then danced to
recorded music. Members dressed
in 1950's costumes. Four theatre
tickets were given to the best
dressed members. The winners
to
ONION LAKE
The 4-H Beef and Crafts Clubs
Achievement Day was held
together
on
Saturday june
8.
were:
The 4-H Crafts Club members had
a
display of their macrame work.
They also organized a coffee and
bake sale which was welcomed by
those who had survived the cool
drizzle that fell while the calves
were
being judged.
The 4-H beef members were
Elaine Carter, Greg Carter, Clayton
Carter and Lenny Carter. They
made a fine showing at their local
achievement day and went on to
the St. Walburg Fat Stock Show and
Sale to place third in the 'light' class
and the top two places in a class
for all first year members. Over 100
calves were involved in this show.
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Congratulations
to
the leaders:
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Kevin
Thomas, Harvey Roper,
Valerie Thomas, Marina Thomas.
An Achievement Day will be held
in late june.
FLYING DUST
The Flying Dust 4-H club has 18
members in cooking, survival &
"Indian way of life" projects.
Margaret Bird, club organizer
reports that Patricia Mirasty and
Bella Laliberte (cooking), Albert
Derocher (cultural), and Clarence
Derocher (survival), have
volunteered to help the 4-H club.
SWEETGRASS
The 4-H club at Sweetgrass is
gardening this summer. Twelve
Pheasant
reserve.
A report from the Thunderchild 4-H
club says that the cooking &
clothing projects have been
completed. The photography
project is continuing and the
elected, also
for
RED PHEASANT
youth & 4-H gardens have been
planted this spring at the Red
Ten
THUNDERCHILD
at
4-H club leader Arlene Lafond is
kept busy during the weekly
meetings. Planning has started
mid-May.
grooming and hair
starting.
care
project
is
SHOAL LAKE
Completion certificates
will be
the members and leaders
of the Shoal Lake 4-H club during
the school awards afternoon on
june 23. The projects, arts & crafts,
cooking, model-making and knitting
have been completed.
given
to
WHITE BEAR
The White Bear 4-H raffled a quilt
donated by Maria Sheppard. Grant
Lonechild was the lucky winner.
The club received $72.10 from the
raffle.
UP & COMING
...
JULY 25-26, 1981
Watch T.V. listings for Indian 4-H
news on CKBI Prince Albert.
AUGUST 14-16, 1981
Indian Agricultural & Cultural
fair,
Cote Reserve.
AUGUST 17-19, 1981
Staff Training, Indian 4-H camp.
AUGUST
19-24, 1981
Indian 4-H camp, Rayner Center.
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When I was a child I used to recite a little skipping
soldier
tailor
song. It went like this: "Tinker
richman
sailor
poorman
beggerman thief
Indian Chief'. I guess even at that
doctor
lawyer
time there was some thought given to an Indian Chief.
I look at the positive side here again. Look at the place
after "Doctor" and "Lawyer"
"Indian Chief' is put
or maybe it's just put there to rhyme with thief.
Indian people are now in
However, you think back
these high ranking positions; such as doctors and
lawyers but a white man could never be an "Indian
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PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN
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Student of Indian Studies 230
(S.I.F.C.)
Have you ever stopped to think of a proud race of
people who have fought to the bare necessity just to
gain that?
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They
can
be
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�given an Indian name and an honor from the Indian
people, but can never be one in reality. This makes
Indian people unique.
I look at education
real breakthrough for Indian
education now-a-days, it's very
hard for anyone to get ahead. Many people would go
against this
again, this is my personal opinion. Maybe
I am biased because I work in an Indian controlled
institution, but I have met and worked with many very
intelligent and influencial Indian people. A living
example of this statement are the statistics of the
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College itself. In 1977,
there were four Indian students registered with the
College on campus, during the Winter Semester. Now,
four years later, the College has approximately 120
students on campus, as well as more than 300 students
off campus
thanks to the determination of such
strong willed people as Ida Wasacase and the late
Albert Bellegarde
to mention only two pillars of the
College. But, there are others who have opened the
way for many more Indian people to realize the
importance of education.
people. Without
as a
an
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We talk about the
some
extent
drop-out
rate
and
WHY? These young
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are puzzled to
people are given
such
a good opportunity to educate themselves and
let it go. So what? Not everyone is suited to
attend university or to live in an urban setting. Look at
it positively. Look at those proud Indian graduates who
have been able to withstand the pressures. No one but
an Indian student knows these
pressures. Students have
graduated from various fields of study Social Work,
Guidance Counselling, Law, Education, Arts, Medicine,
Indian Studies. Think of the good example that these
people are showing the younger generation. Giving
these young people the hope to expand their scope
and to try their best to succeed. After all, if one person
they know, or can relate to, has accomplished a goal
why can't they?
they
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In the 1940's and 50's and up to the
80's, the
Residential Schools were able to put out many
graduates. These graduates showed that behind all the
problems and hard times there may have been a base
for them to at least have the privilege of an education.
After the Churches ceased running the schools, families
still sent their children to boarding schools. Some
because of social problems, others because of
economic problems. Nevertheless, they still got an
education, a warm bed, food, and could still keep in
touch with their treasured culture. One school I know
of is totally run by Indian people. It has a board of
directors who are all Indian people and who keep
improving the system in order to accommodate the
needs of their students as well as continually improving
the system for learning. Not only do these children
learn academically, but they learn how to compete in
sports and music. There have been many graduates
who have said that if it wasn't for these schools they
would not have had an opportunity for the education
they received nor the music ability or experienced
the thrill of competitive sports at a provincial level.
During special events that Indian people organize, such
as pow-wows, feasts, and cultural events, you can see
the pride in their faces. Proud that they can be
identified in this culture, and proud because they
belong to such a distinctive race of people. During the
Cultural Days, being held at the Federated College, the
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general public of Regina and the University of Regina
see the Indian as he is by way of dance, and dress,
type of food", way of speech, life style and human
behaviour. They will see that an Indian person is
comparable to themselves only the culture varies, as
it does for all races. That's what makes people so
interesting and intriguing.
The most interesting thing happened to me since I
have been taking Indian Studies 230 and I would like to
relay it to you. We were all asked to do a paper.
Rather than getting my information and material from a
book, I thought it would be more beneficial to talk to
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someone who lives and believes the Indian way. Being
that the theme for our paper was "wakes and funerals",
I began asking questions about different things that I
wanted to write about. This man I approached, began
and seemed to avoid giving me answers to
to speak
my direct questions. I didn't understand this.
After leaving his home I thought about it. WHY? When
I finally got home I discussed it with my husband,
asking him why. He tried explaining, in his own way, to
me, but again I could not understand. When we were
relaxing after supper that same evening, the man
whom I had talked to previously, came all the way
from Regina to my home on the Reserve. When he
stepped into our house, the first thing he said was, "I
have been thinking about what we were talking about
earlier and feel that I did not explain a very important
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part
to
you".
At this time he
explained
to me, in a
way I could
understand, that there are certain things that are very
sacred to Indian people who believe in the Indian way.
The purpose for asking questions is very important. Is it
because you want to learn, or is it because you want
information for a paper? No one who really believes
and upholds the Indian culture will talk with you in
'truth. Some people may tell you things which aren't
how will you know? It is the purpose that is
behind your questions that they consider in deciding
how they will answer you.
true
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that any elder who explains a belief
will explain in his own Indian
language. Therefore, if you don't have an interpreter,
you will be lost.
He went
or
to say
on
tradition
usually
Another interesting
going
approach
an
thing
I
was
told
was
that if I
was
elder, to offer him tobacco
elder with respect
learn his ways. This
approach
to
an
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I was talking to, told me that some elders will
know when you visit them, what you're coming for.
They will know this before you even tell them. They
will watch you after
how you behave, what you do,
and most importantly, what you do with the
information that they give you. If you have been given
this information and make fun of it, there are ways that
you would be punished.
after talking with this man for four hours, I
So
thought why do I want this information? I knew my
purpose for gaining this knowledge was not right and I
could not justify this in my mind. Therefore I didn't
pursue the matter.
By having this experience, I felt that I have gained a
greater knowledge, something which I will always
remember. Maybe not what I needed for the theme of
my paper, but nevertheless, learning a very important
belief of the way of life of an Indian. Something I can
relate to.
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and
Ordering new material as required.
Processing and filing library acquisitions, clippings
bring to your community, if
you so allow us, for special
concerts to raise funds that
would go to eventual
Develop and maintain orderly system for indexing, cataloguing,
filing library material such as band files, vertical files, library
books, newspaper clippings, and field research material.
and
recording engagements
records of all transactions
Keeping
concerning
the Treaty
Research Library.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Degree
•
Ability
in
to
Library Science (MLS)'
develop, maintain and manage indexing
a small library.
and
filing
systems in
•
In the
process of organizing a
troupe of notable Indian
entertainers whom we would
newspapers
•
we are now
our
Ability to develop and maintain
publications and material.
contacts with other sources of
for
the artists. Hopefully, we will
market the talent on a
competitive, commercial
market. We would also
contribute to any special fund
raising endeavour that your
reserve or community Is
currently sponsoring. The
terms of this would be agreed
to at the time we are Invited
to your
community. However,
no particular
project happening we would
still be glad to come and
.
if there is
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
entertain for
FURTHER INFORMATION
can
be obtained at:
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians
P.O. Box 4066
1 09 Hodsman Road
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Saskatchewan Indian Federatd College has
non-Indian community, a 21-minute slide-tape
degree
programs, services
For
benefit.
Native entertainers haven't
really been given a break
because of lacking
organization and funding. We
hope to facilitate this
Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 5W5
Telephone: (306) 949-5666
accredited
our own
I trust that I have simplified
our Intentions In this very
brief memo. In clOSing, I
would like to comment that
available, to any Indian or
presentation. It describes
available, and university life in general.
requests, please
contact:
positively by generating
interest and support from the
people who matter the most
namely, lithe native people
-
of Saskatchewan."
We have
promotional posters available
In
lieu of anticipated concerts.
PATRICK LACHANCE
(Information Officer)
College,
Regina, Classroom Building, C·4,
Saskatchewan Indian Federated
University
of
REGINA, Saskatchewan S4S OA2
Telephone: (306)
584-8333
Please contact:
Grant Sererlght,
Shoestring Bookings
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
53
�SASKATCHEWAN
INDIAN
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
ARTS &
CRAFTS
TALENT SHOW
2nd ANNUAL
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
AGRICULTURAL and CULTURAL FAIR
to be held in
conjunction with the
2nd ANNUAL
SASKATCHEWAN
INDIAN
AGRICULTURAL &
CULTURAL FAIR
AUGUST 15, 8 pm.
COTE INDIAN RESERVE
AUGUST
14 -16,1981
Kamsack, Saskatchewan
Senior Division (16 yrs. & over)
Kamsack, Saskatchewan
to Fair
$500.00
$300.00
$100.00
Prizes:
COTE INDIAN RESERVE
(10%0' sales directed
conjunction with the
to be held in
Junior Division (15 yrs. & under)
Board)
$200.00
$100.00
Entries and enquires
may be directed to
Osborne Turner,
Saskatchewan Indian
Entries
Prizes awarded
Community College,
Box 3085,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
are
limited to 12 per division
by 50% panel decision
Send entries and/or enquiries to: Osborne Turner,
Saskatchewan Indian Community College, Box 3085,
Saskatoon. Telephone (306) 244-4444
Telephone: (306) 244-4444
A tentatIve Ichedule has been
Announcement
adopted
An international conference on Indigenous People and the Land is
scheduled for mid-September, 1981, in Geneva, Switzerland. The
conference, sponsored by the NGO Sub Committee on Racism, Racial
follow-up
Against
Discrimination, Apartheid and Decolonization, is planned
to the 1977 International Conference
on
Discrimination
as a
Indigenous Populations in the Americas, which was held at the United
Nations building in Geneva. Entitled "International NGO Conference on
Indigenous Peoples and the Land," the conference will be held September
14-17, 1981. The planning committee anticipates that approximately 150
to 200 indigenous delegates, NGO representatives and interested persons
will be invited to attend. Attendance is by invitation only. The work of
Land
rights of
the
indigenous people,
treaties, land reform and system of
2)
Indigenous philosophy
3)
Transnational
4)
The
international agreements and
tenure.
corporations and their effect
land of indigenous people.
arms
build-up
on
on
soon
to prepare and submit papers
Nations
54
JULY, 1981
by
the NGO's
sponsoring
Day
3
-
-
as
follows:
Opening Plenary Session
Meetings
of Commissions
Meetings
of Commissions,
inforrncl discussions and
preparation of reports.
Day
4
-
Closing Plenary
Session.
The NGO Sub-Committee will
soon
issue
invitations to the conference. The Sub
Committee cannot, however, pay for
travel or accommodations. Indian
attending or participaing in,
submitting materials for the
or
conference
may contact the Indian Law Resource
the
resources
and
the conference.
taking part in the planning and
implementation of the conference as a
will be
member of the NGO Sub-Committee.
the land and life of
ask various NGO's and indigenous groups
on the subject areas of each commission.
The results and documentation produced by the conference will be
transmitted to the appropriate commissions and organs of the United
The Sub-Committee will
Day
2
-
Center. The Indian Law Resource Center
and land.
impact of the nuclear
indigenous peoples.
Day
1
governments and others interested in
the conference will center around four commissions:
1)
and 50% audience vote.
IndIan law Relource Center
601 E
Street,
Southealt,
Walhlngton,
D.C. 20003
Telephone: (202)
547-2800
�A Saskatchewan
Golfing Association Affiliate
Regina Beach
Saskatchewan
Tennis e Horseshoes e Camping
Golf e Swimming e Boating
Fishing
e
Hiking
Fully Licensed
Restaurant &
Newly Renovated.
Lounge
e
New
Management
Private Conference Facilities
Tennis
Golf
Membership Fees: Adults $40
Membership Fees: Singles $130; Family $285;
Junior $50; Couples $215
Daily Green Fees: Weekday $5.50
Weekends & Holidays $7.00
Couples $65
Juniors $20
Court Fees:
$4.00/hr.
Racket Rental
$1.00 person
2 Courts Available
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Bookings Weekend
&
Holidays
Book Thursday for Weekends
Bookings Weekends & Holidays
Book Thursday for Weekends
Time
Book Staff Tournaments & Sp.ortsdavs Now!!
Rentals. FULL SERVICE PRO SHOP
KIN 00 KIMA W
for the
GOOD TIMES
938--2723
General Manager: Herb
Strongeagle, B.Comm.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
55
�Don't poison
our
waterways.
Poisoning algae,
nuisances
can
weeds and other
also
contaminate water
Saskatchewan Environment,
Water Pollution Control Branch
1855 Victoria Avenue
Regina, S4P 3V5.
aquatic
kili useful water life and
supplies.
That's why it is against the law to apply
biocides or pesticides to Saskatchewan
or
surface water or shorelines except under
careful controlled and properly authorized
conditions.
For illustrated information
call
Provincial
Saskatchewan
aquatic nuisances, alternative control
methods and applications for authorized
control procedures, write:
on
Inquiry Centre:
in
Regina service district, 565-6291
in
Lloydminster and Creighton,
operator for Zenith 0-8599;
ask
elsewhere in Saskatchewan,
(1 or 112) 800-667-8755.
•
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Saskatchewan
Environment
Ted Bowerman
Minister
TO ALL RECREATION BOARDS
The Mistawasis Recreation Board is
hosting
Men's fastball will consist of 16 teams
A SIDE
1 st
2nd
3rd
4th
-
-
-
-
1st
2nd
3rd
-
-
$600.00 plus trophy
$400.00
$200.00
$200.00
2nd
3rd
4th
-
-
-
-
$400.00 plus trophy
$300.00
$ 75.00
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
1 st
2nd
3rd
JULY,
1981
on
July
25 and 26.
-
-
-
-
$250.00 plus trophy
$150.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
For
information
Eric at 466·4800
more
phone
(office) or
(home).
466·4411
-
-
-
$200.00 plus
$100.00
$ 50.00
trophy
Other
place
events
taking
will be horseshoe
tournaments, a pancake
breakfast
both
mornings, a beer garden
-
teams is
1 st
2nd
-
-
$200.00 plus trophy
$100.00
$100.00 ($50.00 refunded). Certified cheques,
Mistawasis Recreation Board
56
tournament
A and B side.
B SIDE
$400.00 plus trophy
$300.00
$1-00.00
$100.00
Entry fee for all
participating with an
soccer
B SIDE
SOCCER
A SIDE
1 st
annual fastball and
B SIDE
LADIES' FASTBALL
A SIDE
-
our
•••
•
Box 396
•
Leask, Saskatchewan
on
Saturday, plus bingos
and games of chance.
or
money
orders, only. Payable
to:
��
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN FEDERATED
Below is
a
COLLEGE
list of classes the College will be offering during the 1982 Winter Semester
from the Indian Studies Department:
ENROLLMENT
CLASS
HOURS OF CLASS
DA YS OFFERED
Cree I 100
Cree I 101
Cree I 200
Cree 1201
Cree I 300
10:30
11 :20
M
T
1:20
4:20
11:20
11 :20
M
M
T
7:30
M
W
15
24
11:20
M
W
15
12:30
2:30
9:30
9:30
Ojib. I N 101
Hum. I 250
5:30
9:30
Ind. St. I 100
Ind. st. I N 100
Ind. St. I N 220
9:30
7:00
7:00
7:00
1:30
3:30
1:30
Ind. St. I N 225
Ind. st. I 230
Ind. st. I 301
Ind. st. I 325
Indian Art I 100
Indian Art I 200
Indian Art I 230
10:30
1:30
1:30
Indian Art I 250
Indian Art I 300
Indian Art I 330
9:30
1:30
1:30
9:30
7:00
Indian Art I 350
Ind. A.H. IN 100
Last
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Lang. Lab
Lang. Lab
24
15
15
W
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10:20
9:00
11:00
9:00
3:20
5:20
3:20
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TH
LIMIT
TH
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60
40
12
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W
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12:20
4:20
4:20
12:20
4:20
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9:00
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Lab.
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30
Friday
10
W
10
10
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W
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10
10
W
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10
30
day of registration for these classes will be January 5,
1982.
Remember, last day for receipt of application for undergraduate admission
for Saskatchewan students is December 15, 1981.
-
REMINDER-
please remind all people interested in enrolling
College this com
ing September that if you are applying to the Department
of Indian Affairs for sponsorship, please attempt to com
plete all sponsorship and registration forms by AUGUST
May
we
in the Saskatchewan Indian Federated
8, 1981.
The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College will host
pre-orientation sessions for potential students on July 9
and August 6.
Any inquiries
may be addressed to the S.I.F.C. in
Regina
'
at 584-8333.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN FEDERATED COLLEGE
OF REGINA, REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN
,UNIVERSITY
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
57
�Make every
drop count.
Water is
our
most
Onion Lake
POW-WOW
and
precious
We need it for drinking;
need it for life. Because of the
weather we've had this spring it's
commodity.
we
dry
important, and critical, that
every drop count.
we
CELEBRATION
make
August 13 16
-
We all have a role to play
in conserving water, with
little or no expense and in
(INCLUSIVE)
easy, practical ways.
Here's some things we
can all do:
-
-
-
-
Prizes
over
$4000.00
Check every faucet in your
home for leaks.
Don't shower too long or fill
the bathtub.
Use dish and clothes washers
with full loads only.
Water your lawn and garden
with good sense.
At the
ONION LAKE
CULTURAL GROUNDS
35 Miles
North of L1oydminister.
Please conserve now.
Let's make every drop
For
more
please
count.
•
totalling
information
contact:
MR. ALBERT JIMMY
Saskatchewan
Environment
Onion Lake Band Office
344-2107
1111\\
SCHOLARSHIP FUND for INDIAN EDUCATION
Applications
Education
The
•
A
•
A
for the BRADLEY and FLORENCE WASACASE SCHOLARSHIP FUND for Indian
are
being accepted.
scholarship
will be awarded
annually
deserving nine-year-old treaty
post-secondary status student
to:
student
for their efforts in
status
attaining
a
higher education.
APPLY TO:
Albert Wasacase Sr.
Kahkewistahaw Indian Band Office
Broadview, Saskatchewan SOG OKO
or
TELEPHONE:
Ida Wasacase
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan (306) 584-8333
The successful candidate will be announced at a memorial
feast,
Kahkewistahaw Indian Reserve, Broadview, Saskatchewan.
58
JULY,
1981
August 23, 1981,
at
the Old United Church Grounds,
on
the
�TREATY #10
Sports
Cultural Festiva
AUGUST 4
•
5
•
6
CANOE LAKE, SASKATCHEWAN
•
TEAM SPORTS
Fastball
•
Soccer
-
Tug-o-War
-
TRACK & FIELD
EVENTS
Sprints Hurdles Long Jump
Triple Jump High Jump
Discus Javelin Shotput
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
CAMPING
DAY
AUGUST 3,
1981
CULTURAL EVENTS
Log Sawing Canoeing
Moose Calling Loon Calling
and Other bird-calling
-
-
-
demonstrations
•
PLUS
•..
Pow-wow Demonstrations
Whistling Tournament
Cribbage Tournament
-
-
-
Lawn
Darts Horse Shoe
Tournament Bean-eating
-
-
Contest
-
Garlic-eating Contest
All events open to females and males, young and old.
NO AGE LIMIT.
For further Infonaetlon contect
EVAL LARIVIERE at 829-2112.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
59
�2nd
ANNUAL
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
CULTURAL & AGRICULTURAL
FAIR DAYS
AUGUST 14
•
15
•
16, 1981
COTE RESERVE
KAMSACK,SASKATCHEWAN
"MAKING OUR FELLOW CANADIANS AWARE OF
OUR AGRICULTURAL & CULTURAL
ACHIEVEMENTS."
u
�SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN SUMMER GAMES
.PRINCESS PAGEANT
ftnuskeg lake Reserve
August, ·1981
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 466-4444
Eligibility:
Students 14 to 18 years of age
attending, or having
completed, High School.
Requirements:
Each Band will select one
contestant. Contestants
must
complete
a
questionnaire. Write an
essay, no less than 75
lines, on Indian People.
The topic
can
anything,
pertain
to
be
on
but must
Indians.
For further
information check
with your
Band Council.
.
All questionnaires
must be submitted
by July 31, 1981 to:
Darlene Arcand
Box 16,
Leask, Sask.
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
61
�MUSKEG LAKE
2ND
NNUAL
.
FASTBALL,
.
AU
AMENT
d 2
.
_-
/.'
ROUNDS
SEND ENTRIES TO:
MUS
LAKE BAND
466-4444
62
JUl Y, 1981
\
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ICE
�I
,
2nd
ANNUAl:
....._--
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
CULTURAL It AGRICULTURAL
FAIR DAYS
FASTBALL TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 14
•
15
16, 1981
•
COTE RESERVE
KAMSACK,SASKATCHEWAN
TOURNAMENT IS OPEN TO ALL TREATY INDIANS
MUST HAVE TREATY CARDS UPON REQUEST. (CANADA)
SPONSORED BY
FEDERATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INDIANS
----------
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PRIZES
-----------...
MEN'S FASTBALL
LADIES' FASTBALL
1st $1500.00
2nd $1000.00
1st $1000.00
2nd $600.00
3rd $300.00
3rd $500.00
-------TROPHIES FOR BOTH MEN & LADIES-----CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
MEDALS FOR EACH DIVISION
RUNNER-UP TROPHY
GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE
TOP BATTER
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
ALL-STAR SELECTIONS
FOR EACH DIVISION
BEST DRESSED TEAM
ENTRY FEE $200.00 FOR MEN
•
$150.00 FOR LADIES
NON-REFUNDABLE
ENTRY DEADLINE DATE
-
MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 1981
SEND: CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO:
KEESEEKOOSE RECREATION ACCOUNT
c/o ALBERT KESHANE
P.O. BOX 1120
KAMSACK, SASKATCHEWAN SOA ISO
FOR MORE INFORMATION PHONE:
BUSINESS: 542-2516
RESIDENCE: 542-3917
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN
63
�The Saskatchewan Indian
P.O. Box 3085
Free to Indian
(Include aa.nd
S7K 3S9
I
am
enclosing $12,00 by cheque
or
people
In Sa.katche.an
Saskatoon. Saskatchewan, Canada
money order for
a
one-year
and
Treaty No.)
subscription.
Please send the newsmagazine to:
Name:
I
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Treaty No.:
I
Address:
Band:
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Postal Code:
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Productions delivers to the
Saskatchewan,
people of
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:
a
Moccasin Telegraph
weekly radio
broadcasts highlighting national, provincial and
-
local news, and originating from our studios at
1030 Idylwyld Drive, Saskatoon.
CJGX Yorkton
Thursday at 10: 15 p.m.
Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
CKBI Prince Albert
Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
CJNB North Battleford
Sunday at 5:00 p.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
Albert every Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30
-
CKSW Swift Current
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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
p.m. and Thursday 9:30 p.m.
p.m.;
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Contents:
“A Proposed New National Indian Government Delayed”
The organization of a new national political structure for Indian government has been delayed for another year to allow Indians across Canada to study and fully understand the proposal adopted at the Assembly of First Nations in Quebec City, May 18-22, 1981.
By: Kenny Loon
Treaty Indian Land Entitlements In Saskatchewan
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indians recently sponsored the production of a thirty minute videotape entitled "Treaty Indian Land Entitlements in Saskatchewan."
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Treaty Day
Treaty Day in the Cumberland House area took on a different format this year.
By: Glen Wasicuna
Female Pipefitters?
SIWA is designed to assist in the development of programs best suited for the needs of Indian women. A prime example is the negotiations with the plumbing and pipefitting courses offered by Saskatchewan Indian Community College slated for September, 1981.
By: Martha Ironstar
Saskatchewan Indian Farmers Reflect Their Successes Of 1980/81
Their purpose - to help Saskatchewan commemorate the growth of its farming industry, the obstacles it has overcome in the past, the accomplishments it has achieved at present and the developments it hopes to see in the future.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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1981-07
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Loon, Kenny
Wasicuna, Glen
Ironstar, Martha
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Saskatchewan
1981-07
Treaty Land Entitlement