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Women Taking on Larger Role in Politics ........................ ........... 13 FSIN Executive's Portfolio Assignments ..................... ................. 16 Northern Lights Opens Permanent Location ............................. 17 File Hills Establishes Child & Family Services .......................... 18 Youth Art Promoted .................................. .............. ....................... 19 ON THE COVER: SCULPTURE: "Announcing Their Arrival" ARTIST: ARTHUR JACK Saskatchewan's Aboriginal Youth Shine ..................... ................. 22 Readers' Submissions ........................................... ........................ 27 Artist Arthur Jack .................................................. ........................... 28 SaskatchewanIndian is published by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. Editor: Lori Bateman Desktop Publisher : Jocelyne Wasacase SaskatchewanIndian Advertising Sales: Dale Johnson (306) 652~8557 Copyright 1998. All rights reserved. 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Send full-length photo with: name, address, telephone number, First Nation, height, weight, chest and waist measurements, shoe size and any medical conditions to: Extras Casting Big Bear Production Box 697 Fort Qu'Appelle, SK S4R IC9 Asso~tion of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) Natio M 24- , Sherman P Delta Bessb Saskatoon, S phone:(306) 975-2912 1-800-459-2762 fax:(306) 975-2784 website:http://www.sfn.saskatoon. sk.ca/business/arma/index.html FIRST NATIONS CALENDAR PAGC/Prince Albert Development Corporation's 1st North American Aboriginal Trade Conference Prince Albert Development Corporation June 1-3, 1998 Saskatchewan Place Saskatoon, SK Gordon Beatty phone: (306) 922-0099 First Nations Awards Nominations July I 0, 1998 Women of the Dawn Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Community Work & Involvement, Journalism, Politics, Social Work, Science & Technology, Business, Education, Medicine & Health, Life-Time Achievement, Sports & Recreation and Youth 1717 13th Avenue Regina, SK phone: (306) 522-6040 (306) 522-8116 fax: Assembly of First Nations 19th Annual General Assembly June 23-25, 1998 ¥'~ Toronto Metro Convention Ce Toronto, ON Alan lsfeld phone: fax: 1998 Saskatchewan Indian Summer Games July 5-9, 1998 Cowessess First Nation David Redwood phone: (306) 696-2720 cell: (306) 697-7308 OF EVENTS 7th Annual Aboriginal Role Models' Hockey School July6-ll, 1998 Russ Robertson Arena Lloydminster, AB Kevin Tootoosis phone: (306) 825-7443 fax: (306)825-0133 First Annual SIFC Alumni Golf Tournament (Texas Scramble) July 17, 1998 Holiday Park Saskatoon, SK Larry Peterson phone: (306) 584-8333 WanuskewinPowwow1997 Saskatoon "Arbourat Midday" photoby LindsayBear @~trY?®OD[2 I rn~~&rnrn . 0° ~TI illTITI® ®®~~0D[1] [§ S~skatchewan Indian is read by decision make.rs and consumers alike. It is the perfect advertising me dium to deliver your m~ ~e to 1the Ji ~st , nat10ns-co~uruty. For rates, publishing dates, mec hanical requirements , and drculation details contac t: DaleJohnson 306-652-85571 PrintWest Pu lishifig Services 1150 Eighth ave., Regin 306-565---3.808 Summer 1998 �PERRYBELLEGARDE NEWFSINCHIEF Wallace Fox spoke of the importance of mainta ining balance between the tradit ional and the modem worlds. The Chief of the Onion Lake First Natio n believes that although educat ion is essen tial, it is equally as important to know the ways of the Elders . Sol Sande rson reminded the chiefs below:Chief Perry and delegates of the 40 yea rs he has Bellegarde dedicated to First Nation peop le . A member of the James Smith First Nation , Sande rson served as Chief of the FSIN from 1979 to 1986. His campaign focused on the recogn ition With a resounding majority of ballots of inheren t rights and trea ty cast, Perry Bellegarde has become the rights for First Nation peoninth leader of the Federation of ple . Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN). The polls were ope n The election was held in Saskatoon for two hou rs on the morn ing during the Spring 1998 FSIN of April 28. The results were Legislative Assembly. announ ced at 12:30 p.m . folFollowing the close of regu lar lowing the ret urn of the Asse mb ly b usin e ss, nominati ons were e le cti on officials . Earl heard by th e chiefs and d e le gates. Magnuson, Deputy Speak er Three candidates were forwarded an d of the Legislative Assembly, their platforms were presented during made the ann ouncement to speeches in the afternoon. the eager audience . Out of Perry Bellegarde of the Little Black an eligible 730 voters, 688 Bear First Nation discussed the issue of ballots were cast with one po rtability of treaty rights in his spoiled ballot . 345 ballots remarks . The 35-year-old stated that it were requ ired by a candi is time to address the unfinished date to win with the bus iness of treaties and bring the ir required 50 percent plus one . Perry Bellegarde was clearly the victor with 452 votes. Sol Sanderson finished with 139 and Wallace Fox with 96. In his last duty as Inter im Chief, Morley Watson commended the candidates on a clean race. "We've been able to walk away with one united voice, " he -Chief Perry Bellegarde stated. Both Sanderson and Fox echoed these senti Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations ments in their speeches, calling for unity and cooper ation . As the new Chief, Perry Bellegarde agreed with the implementation to the forefront. This was a consiscall for unity saying lightheartedly, "North, south, tent theme during his 12-year tenure as Tribal Representative for the Touchwo od File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council. (continuedon page 17) le~:ChiefPerry Bellegardewith SenatorWalter Bearat the "There is no greaterforce than a vision shared by all." Summer 1998 3 �1998 CITIZENOF THEYEAR NAMED The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has named its I 998 Citizen of the Year. Donald Deranger of the Fond du Lac First Nation was awarded this prestigious title at the I 998 Spring Legislative Assembly. For over a decade now, Don Deranger has worked in the field of economic development and training to improve the lives of First Nation people living in the isolated, northern Dene communities . Since I 986, Deranger has provided training opportunities for over 900 people . While his achievements in training and employment are impressive, Deranger 's involvement in the community does not stop there. Deranger was the driving force behind the involvement of Team Athabasca in the 1997 Saskatchewan Indian Winter and Summer Games . As a recreation coordinator, he had often dispaired over the high rate of drop-outs in the northern communities . Deranger believes that many of his training programs would not be required if students remained in school and were interested in pursuing an education. To encourage participation in school, Deranger undertook the enormous task of organizing Team Athabasca. This task required more than student participation . There were no certified coaches from the community . But, under his direction, more than I 00 coaches have now received their Level One Technical certification in hockey, volleyball, broomball, badminton, softball and track and field. Try-outs for the teams were coordinated for three different locations and the teams were selected . For the Winter Games, 13 charters were arranged from the northern communities to La Ronge . From there, the athletes took buses to Prince Albert to compete . . Summer Games athletes flew into Points North with 13 charters. They then proceeded to the Whitecap Dakota/Sioux First Nation, the Summer Games site, by bus . And, although Team Athabasca went home with no medals, they did win the overall participation titles (continuedon page 17) CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATINGCLASS OF 1998 EDUCATIONIS YOURPATH TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE TRAVELIT WITHPRIDEAND CONFIDENCE EXECUTIVE OFFICE CHIEF PERRY BELLEGARDE FIRSTVICE-CHIEFMORLEYWATSON SECONDVICE-CHIEFTERRYSANDERSO THIRD VICE-CHIEFLINDSAYCYR FOURTHVICE-CHIEFLAWRE1CE) OSEPH GRANDCHIEFH OWARDANDERSO, SASKATC HEWAN FIRST ATIONSV ETERANS ' AsSOCIATION FSIN SENATE GARY MERASTY,FSIN CLERKOF THE EXECUTIVE Co NCIL& LEGISLATIVE AsSEMBLY Head Office Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve Suite 200 -103A Packham Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 4K4 Telephone (306) 665-1215 Fax (306) 244-4413 Sub-Office Regal Plaza 1692 Albert Street Regina , SK S4P 2S6 Telephone (306) 721-2822 Fax (306) 721-2707 Office of Treaty Governance Processes Avord Towers Suite 904-606 Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon, SK S7K 0C4 Telephone (306) 667-1876 Fax (306) 477-5115 �1998Winter Games Begin witha.B~ng The sweaty, beaming faces \of over 2,000 •athletes during <th~ opening ceremonies .said it / aU: the 1998 Saskatchewan · Indian Winter Games ••were . destined /for success. tured performances by Terri-Lynn Council Representative Perry Strongarm, Dene Drummers , Bellegarde, /Mayor •Doug / Archer, Gordie Favel, Jr. and the Indian and Northern Affairs Anishnabe Posse and included Canada Regional Director General Roy Bird •and ·••· rntergovernmental laser .lights, /Jireworks and /giant beach balls > set loose ori >'the and Aborigihal Affairs Minister crowds . Opening <ceremonies, ----------,.--, J3ernYWieris. or "Packthe iDorne'' as <it The flc:1Sljy 'I'he openirig <ceremo .nies Were was called, wJreheld ion 9rP ···• ~ m/i{lg cofiduded <withthe ilighting •pf the . 1998 Saskatchewan .Indian Winter April 13 at the Regina shC>w feaAgridome. f Following \the Grand Entry ofdignitaries into •··arena / the . athletes from nine tribal /councils and ••·••one iindependenf First Nation entered through a haze of generated smoke. The >twohour event featured guest speakers from various levels of government induding Interim Chiefof the Federation of Saskatchewan Iridian Nations, Morley Watson, Touchwood File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Summer 1998 SASKATCHEWAN lt..11>1At.15 ',. �TOUCHWooo FILEHILLS 00,APPEllE TRIBAL COUNCIL �I want her to have the basics in life, but it's not easy when you're a single parent. Now the Building IndependencePrograms are helping me to help her. The Building Independencestrategy helps with the cost of raising children and provides training opportunities and income supplements for lower income working families. For more information call Page6: top: Team TouchwoodFile HillsOu'AppelleTribalCouncilat the openingceremonies;bottom: GrandEntry led by dignitaries. Page7: top:Terri-LynnStrongarm, one of the many talentedperformers atthe openingceremonies;bottom: TeamAgencyChiefTribafCouncffat the openingceremonies. 1-888-488-6385 in Regina call 7 8 7 -4 7 2 3 All of these events combined to create Games that were "a huge success" says •·Pratt. ••He .is quicktothankthe tribal councils, agencies and independent bands for supporting their athletes, for after all "the athletes are the bottom line." He goes on to say that "by participating in the Games, they're all champions". :f~ ?r· -\) Summer 1998 SASKATCHEWAN itl3i&t., 7 �CIRCLE HONOURSACHIEVEMENT IN HEALTHAND EDUCATION First Nation people honouring the accomplishments of First Nation people. That was the goal of the first annual Saskatchewan First Nations Circle of Honour Conference and Awards recently held in Saskatoon . The banquet and awards hon~ oured 30 individuals and groups from across the province who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the fields of health or education . Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Perry Bellegarde stat~ ed at the onset of the evening, "As First Nation people, we don't do enough of this ." The awards and conference were established earlier this year as a means of recognizing the achievements that First Nation people have made in education and health ~related areas. The recipients ranged from individuals to communities and from students to teachers and health profession ~ (continu ed on page 12) top:Post~Secondary Award Winners;bottom:Chief Perry Bellegarde,FirstVice~ChiefMorley Watsonand FourthVice~Chief LawrenceJosephpresentingto Chief Elmer Campbell,BuffaloRiver First Nation, whoacceptedon behalfof the BuffaloRiver FirstNation Family Life Pro;ect Summer 1998 �■ Saskatchewan (Non-Permanent Employment Opportunities) Saskatchewan Social Services L;areers Saskatchewan Social Services is recruiting for professional , non-permanent social workers . Positions (temporary, part-time , casual) often become available in one of our regional offices . The positions vary depending on the program being delivered and the location of the position . Some positions provide specialized functions within a program area and others perform integrated cross-program roles. Candidates must clearly describe in their resume or cover letter where they have obtained the knowledge and demonstrated the abilities required for these positions. Applications will be screened based on this information. Income Security (No.: NPIS-8-SS01) duties may include: • determining clients ' initial and ongoing eligibility for financial assistance ; • assessing client need for support services and making referrals to community agencies; • working with clients and community agencies to develop plans for the personal growth or independence of social assistance clients . Child and Family Services (No.: NPCFS-8-SS02) duties may include: • investing referrals , assessing family functioning and determining risk of safety to children (When safety risks are too great , children may be removed from their home and placed in foster care .); • providing counselling to families at risk and working with them in establishing required supports ; • working with children in care , their foster parents and caregivers to plan and prepare the child's return home (Some children may become permanent wards requiring long-term care and planning .); • working with young parents to provide pregnancy counselling/planning, adoption planning , facilitating parenting support and information groups for young parents; • conducting intensive home studies for prospective foster and adoption homes, facilitating placement in these homes and providing post-placement support and adoption finalization (You may also be involved in recruitment, training and support of foster families .); • working with youth who are in conflict with the law to provide services in the community (This includes working with the youth and family to develop plans for positive growth and development.); • working with the courts and community agencies to ensure the youth receives help. As a professional staff member, travel throughout the city or in rural areas is required. You may have to transport families and children . You will be required to work flexible hours . To qualify for these positions, you will possess the following: • a Bachelor of Social Work, Indian Social Work or equivalent. You will have the knowledge of: • theories and intervention strategies which reflect the principles and practices of social work; • multi-cultural beliefs, values and perspectives with particular emphasis on First Nations and Metis. You will have the ability to: • organize, present and record information in a clear, concise , accurate and timely manner which allows others to understand the reasons for a decision/recommendation or the need for further action; • plan and conduct interviews with individuals who may display a broad range of emotions to gather and evaluate relevant information , assess risk factors/family dynamics and the need for services ; • access , retrieve, input and process information using various electronic systems in an accurate and timely manner. You will: • value diversity in order to be effective when interacting with people from all cultures, religions, sexual orientation, age groups, gender and socio-economic backgrounds. Locations for these positions: • • • • • • Northwest Region (La Loche, Buffalo Narrows, Meadow Lake, North Battleford, Lloydminster) Southwest Region (Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Kindersley , Rosetown) Northeast Region (Prince Albert, Melfort, Nipawin, La Ronge, Creighton) Southeast Region (Yorkton, Weyburn, Fort Qu'Appelle, Estevan, Wynyard) Regina Region Saskatoon Region NOTE: A separate application is required for each location you are applying to. Please indicate the individual competition number(s) on your application(s). NOTE: Some of these positions will be designated under the Employment Equity Program for persons of Aboriginal ancestry and/or members of visible minorities and/or women seeking management and non-traditional roles, as per Article 22 of the PSC/SGEU Collective Agreement. Candidates must indicate in writing they are a member of the specific target group. NOTE: This competition will be used to staff non-permanent professional social worker positions until October 31, 1998. Forward application forms and/or resumes to the Saskatchewan Public Service Commission, 4th Floor, 2103 - 11th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3V7, (306) 787-7575. Fax: (306) 787- 7578. Deaf or Hard of Hearing TTY: (306) 787-7576. Visually Impaired Info: (306) 933-7079. Internet: http://www.gov.sk.ca/govt/psc/ We are committed to Employment Equity and encourageapplicationsfrom qualified persons of aboriginalancestry; persons with disabilities; members of visible minorities;and women seeking managementand non-traditionalroles. �,- R A V E LT D . Sinfonia Travel offices are conveniently located to serve all of Saskatchewan. Call the Sinfonia office nearest you! Meadow Lake 236-5145 Prince Albert 763-8412 North Battleford 445-7293 Rosetown 882-2641 Saskatoon 652-1272 Regina 584-9220 • Meadow Lake • Prince Albert • North Battleford • Saskatoon • Rosetown Regina• Proudly serving Saskatchewan's travellers for 40 years! PLANNINGTOMORROW'S SUCCESS TODAY by Tasha Hubbard more than 4, I00 youth who participated over the three days. Night Kinistino could be searching for drugs, alcohol and other illegal substances in any stopped motor vehicle at any border crossing point in the country. But in reality, she is participating in the first Aboriginal Career Expo '98 called "Planning Tomorrow's Success Today". The Career Expo, which took place in Regina and in Saskatoon , was designed to promote careers in tourism, science and technology to Aboriginal youth . Over 50 exhibitors provided interactive and hands-on displays for the IO SASKATCHEWAN I IA.I/ii planning because they will hold the greatest number of opportunities in the future. She explained, "There are stereotypes of what the tourism and science and technology industries are like .... We wanted to show that innovation and creativity are required." To demonstrate this fact, exhibitors were encouraged to think of new and creative ways to i_nf~rmthe stud~~ts . . about existing opportunities The Honourable Janice McKinnon in the province. Rather than just handing out brochures, exhibitors like Indian and Northern Affairs Canada gave Co-organizer Tracey Larose students hands-on activities, such Dunnigan said they decided to as installing a hard drive into a focus on these areas in their computer, to do. "a strongfuture for Aboriginal peopledependson providing a betterfuture for Aboriginal youth.,, Summer 1998 �top:SaskatchewanWomen in Tradesand Technology ;ewelry-makingdisplay middle:Searchingforcontrabandin the Canada CustomsBorderServicevehicle bottom:Installinga harddriveat the Indianand NorthernAffairsCanadadisplay OCCUP A TtONS The Regina Fire Department, the Royal ,. Canadian Mounted Police and Emergency Medical Services brought their vehicles for the ,. youth to examine and explore. Other interactive exhibits included the popular Saskatchewan Women in Trades and Technology booth where students were able to use metal-working equipment to make their own jewelry. Students came from all over the province to attend the Expo. Larose Dunnigan says that they targeted grades 7 to IO for two reasons. They wanted to promote a strong "stay in school" message to students in what is known as the "drop-out period". And, she says, they wanted to encourage these students to continue to take science and math courses in order to "open doors when they graduate". Exhibitors were impressed by the youth who came through their exhibits . Angela Bellegarde from Saskatoon District Health found the youth to be prepared and enthusiastic participants . "Even the younger kids are interested in exploring and engaging in discussion," she said . Both organizers and supporters were pleased about this first-ever Expo. Indian Affairs Minister Jane Stewart sent a message of support, recognizing that "a strong future for Aboriginal people depends on providing a better future for Aboriginal youth" . The Honourable Janice McKinnon congratulated the steering committee on finding an "innovative new approach to educating our young people" . The original steering committee consisted of representatives from the Touchwood File Hills Ou'Appelle Tribal Council, Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative, Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council and SaskTel. The committee then decided to reach out into the community and involve education, industry, labour and government. (continuedon page 24) Summer 1998 SASKATCHEWAN IM l•M 11 �CircleHonoursAchievementin Healthand Education (continuedfrompage8) Circle of Honour AwardWinners als . The one common thread amongst them all was a commit ~ ment to excellence and dedica~ tion to improving the lives of First Nation people. Chief Bellegarde addressed the recipients at the banquet and stressed the importance of educa~ tion and staying in school in pur~ suing any career . "Education and training is our buffalo now," he said . He went on to stress the impor~ tance of health development and programming in First Nation com~ munities saying, "Healthy individ~ uals lead to healthy families which lead to healthy communities and to healthy nations." The 30 award winners are play~ ing a vital role in developing the educational and health initiatives of First Nation people . Jessie Sylvestre worked to develop a Dene language curriculum for kindergarten to grade I 2. The Thunderchild First Nation Education Department has estab~ lished a new computer lab and wellness programming . The Kimosoominuw Roderick Ross 12 SASKATCHEWAN •· • • • · Safe Haven at the Prince Albert Grand Council provides a safe environment for families and indi~ viduals to begin recovery . Tony Cote established the first Winter and Summer Games as Chief of the Cote First Nation and in the 24 years since then has worked in the best interests of First Nation peo~ pie. These are but a few of the outstanding contributions made by the recipients of the awards. Each recipient was presented with an award by Chief Bellegarde, First Vice~Chief Morley Watson and Fourth Vice~Chief Lawrence Joseph . In closing, Chief Bellegarde remarked to the audience , "l see hope here. I see hope." EDUCATION GRADES 7~I 2 Rebecca Morin, Agency Chiefs Tribal Council , Gr. I I Roberta Bear, Battleford's Tribal Council, Gr. I I Lauren Ellen Boucher , Meadow Lake Tribal Council, Gr. I 0 Cara~Faye Merasty, Prince Albert Grand Council, Gr. I 0 Melissa Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, Gr. I 2 Darrell Wasacase, Southeast Treaty #4 Tribal Council, Gr. 7 Matthew Thunderchild, Thunderchild First Nation, Gr. 12 Lindsay Cameron, Fort Carlton Agency Council, Gr. I 2 TEACHER/EDUCATOR Josephine Kennedy, Battleford's Tribal Council Jessie Sylvestre, Meadow Lake Tribal Council Linda Blaser~Fiddler, Touchwood File Hills Ou'Appelle Tribal Council Lorine Aitcheson, Touchwood File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council Thunderchild First Nation Education Department Stan Reynolds, Saulteaux First Nation Almer Standing Ready, Southeast Treaty #4 Tribal Council PosT~SECONDARY Liberal Arts Kristina Blackburn, University of Saskatchewan Sciences Crystal Dukochie, Red River Community College (continuedon page 24) Summer 1998 �WOMENTAKINGON LARGERROLEIN POLITICS Women in leadership roles prioritize issues differently than men. While a simple enough concept, it has the potential for faMeaching implications. This seemed to be the general consensus at the first Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Women's Leadership Assembly. Held in Saskatoon in March, the two-day conference highlighted the role of women in the Saskatchewan First Nation political arena. The Assembly was organized as a continuation of the development of the FSIN Women's Secretariat. It is seen as an opportunity for the Women's Secretariat to take its first steps towards self-determination and become a collaborating force with the FSIN. One of the mandates of the Women's Leadership Assembly is to make sure that First Nation women have a voice within the FSIN structure. Traditionally First Nation women had a strong voice in politics. However, the implementation of the Indian Act changed that. First Nation women were subjugated to a largely passive role in the shadows of their men. Not content with this role, women have begun to assert their voices over the years. In 1960, Alpha Lafond was elected to the position of Chief of the Muskeg Lake First Nation after previously serving as a Councillor. She became the first woman in the province to attain this political high. Following her two-year tenure as Chief, Alpha Lafond remained a Band Councillor for 20 years. Her ground-breaking achievements were soon followed by other women who were elected to leadership positions. In 1966, Delia Opekokew became the first woman elected to the Executive of the FSIN as Secretary. Inez Deiter was elected to this position in 1968 and Cathy Merasty in 1973. Since then, women have successfully taken on leadership roles throughout the FSIN. As special guest speaker for the assembly, Provincial Court Justice Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond stressed the importance of women's contributions in politics. "Participating in politics should not be offlimits to women," she said. "We must see women on the Executive of the FSIN." She went on to say, "The FSIN has a good history but it will not have a great future unless women are involved." Women are now taking more visible roles in the FSIN. Patricia Deiter was able to force a third ballot in the race for Fourth Vice-Chief of the FSIN in the October 1997 election. She ultimately lost the vote to current FSIN Vice-Chief Lawrence Joseph. And two of the FSIN's institutions are headed by women: Linda Pelly-Landrie as President of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre and Joan Greyeyes as President of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies . .; «-1 top:SenatorMarieKay and SenatorAlpha Lafond~ seatedat the HeadTable;right:Councillors attend- t ing the Women'sLegislativeAssembly ~--- Summer 1998 \ SASKATCHEWAN 11111 All 13 �June21 NationalAboriginalDay Sharein the ebration O n June 13, 1996, Gove rn or Ge nera l Romeo LeBlan c proclaimed June 21 as N ational Abo riginal Day. Th e Royal Proclamation sta ted th at, " ... th e Aboriginal peop le of Canada have made and cont inue to make valuable contribut ions to Cana dian socie ty and it is considered approp riate that th ere be, in each year, a day to mark and celebrate th ese contri butions and to recognize th e different cultur es of the Ab original peop les of Ca nada." National Ab original Day also support s initiatives outlin ed in Gathering Strength -Canada's A boriginal Action Plan, which sets th e direction for a new course among governm ent s, Abo riginal groups and organizations and th e private ector based on th e prin ciples of mutual respect, recogniti on , responsibility and sh arin g. National Aboriginal Day celebrations are built on partner ship s th at foster und erstandin g of th e diverse cultur es of Abo riginal people across Ca nada. Th e designation of thi s day recognizes th e contributi ons of First N ations, Inuit , and Metis peo ple to the development of Ca nada. It also support s th e Unit ed N ations Int ern ational Decade of th e World's Indigenous People ( 1994-2004) . Th e federal governm ent is encouraging all Ca n adians to celebrate, learn about , and honour Ab original peoples' cultu ral herita ge on June 21. Th e images in thi s ph oto mont age reflect th e diversity of Ab original peoples' cultur es past and present : • An archival ph oto of Inuit hunter s wearing caribou skin clothin g in a kayak made from seal skin. • An Inuk woman wearing a sunbur st parka, design ed and produc ed by Inuit women on Holman Island in th e N orthw est Territorie s. • Th e Metis sash, a traditi onal item of clothin g th at today symbolizes th e pride and honour of th e Meris people, who helped to foster under standin g between Europeans and Ab original peoples. • First Nations childr en participatin g in a powwow, a type of celebrati on th at is held by First N ations across N orth Am erica. • An archival ph otograph of Chief Poundm aker, th e respected nin eteenth centur y leader of th e Plains Cree people. N ational Ab original Day is a day for all Canadians. Share in the celebration this year and every year! For furth er information, teleph one: (8 19) 997-0380 Web site: http ://www.inac.gc.ca �Canada �OFFICE OF THE CHIEF - CHIEF PERRY BELLEGARDE Assembly of First Nations Constitution Review Economic & Community Development Commission Executive Joint Executive Council/Indian Government Commission Inter -Governmental Affairs Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) Legal Counsel Media, Communications , Data & Information Northern Affairs Committee Dakota / Lakota / Nakata Affairs Committee Office of the Legislative Assembly Office of the Treaty Commissioner Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans ' Association Off-Reserve Urban Senate Treasury Board Treaty Protocols, Treaty Government Process Commissions and Boards : Executive , Joint Executive Council/Indian Government Commission Economic & Community Development Commission (NIFC, SIAP, SILCO, SIEF, FNBC) Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Treasury Board Tribal Council Assignment : Independent First Nations Saskatoon Tribal Council FIRST VICE-CHIEF VICE-CHIEF MORLEY WATSON Education & Training Commission Commission Secretariat Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies & SITAG Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre First Nations Education Authorities Association Sports, Youth , Culture & Recreation Bold Eagle Program Off-Reserve Urban Commissions and Boards : Education & Training Commission SIFC, SIIT, SITAG , SICC FNEAA, SYCR Committees Bold Eagle Management Committee Tribal Council Assignment: Touchwood File Hills Ou 'Appelle Tribal Council Battleford 's Tribal Council THIRD VICE-CHIEF VICE-CHIEF LINDSAY CYR Health & Social Development Commission Commission Secretariat Women's Portfolio Indian Child & Family Services National Aboriginal Clearing/Connecting House on Disabilities Issues National Child Tax Benefit First Nations Addiction Rehabilitation Fund Saskatchewan First Nations Network on Disabilities National NNADAP Role Review Social Security Reform Housing & Roads Healing Fund Off-Reserve Urban -!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!• Commissions and Boards : Health & Social Development Commission Housing & Roads Committee Tribal Council Assignment: Southeast Treaty #4 Tribal Council Prince Albert Grand Council SECOND VICE-CHIEF VICE-CHIEF TERRY SANDERSON Justice Commission Commission Secretariat Corrections Courts/Tribunals Policing Saskatchewan Indian Gaming & Licensing Young Offenders Off-Reserve Urban Commissions and Boards: Justice Commission Policing, SIGL Tribal Council Assignment: Agency Chiefs Tribal Council Yorkton Tribal Council 16 SASKATCHEWAN ______ FOURTH VICE-CHIEF VICE-CHIEF LAWRENCE JOSEPH Lands & Resources Commission Commission Secretariat TLE Directorate Forestry, Mining & Water Resources Hunting, Fishing , Trapping & Gathering Specific Claims Research Lands Use Management Off-Reserve Urban Commissions and Boards: Lands & Resources Commission TLE Advisory Group Tribal Council Assignment: Fort Carlton Agency Council Meadow Lake Tribal Council Summer 1998 �NORTHERNLIGHTSOPENSPERMANENT LOCATION Two yea rs after opening its doors for the first time, the Northern Lights Casino i n Pri nce Albert has moved . Dignitaries and Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA ) officials gathered at the casino at the end of March to celebrate the opening of its permanent location. The even i ng began with Grand Entry t hat included Elders , Federat ion of Saskatchewan Indian Nati ons (FSIN ) Senators , FSIN Princess Carla Omani and va rious levels of governmen t representat ion and bu siness people . The Honou rable Keit h Go ulet, Prince Albert May o r Do n Cod y, Interim Ch i e f o f the Federation of Saskatc he wan Indian Nati o ns Morley Watson , SIGA Chief Execut ive Officer E. Dutch Lerat and Pete r Ballantyn e Chief Ron Michel were all on hand to commemorate the opening . Foll ow ing speeches and presenta t ions, the Wan uskewin Dancers , a troop of world champion p oww ow dancers, performed with the Red Bull Si nge rs. The open i ng ceremonie s were co ncl ude d with the ribbon cutting and cries of "L et the gaming begin! " (continu ed on page 21) Perry BellegardeNew FSIN Chief (continuedfrom page 3) 1998 Citizen of the Year Named (continuedfrom page4) east , west, we are all one. We all get the same five dollars on Treaty Day. " Chief Bellegarde has promised to direct his energies toward the federal and provincial governments . He expressed his frustration with politicians who do not acknowledge the reasons why First Nation people should not be taxed. The tax exemption, he says, is applicable for four reasons : it is a treaty right; the taxes are prepaid through the land and resources ; the federal fiscal transfers cover First Nation contributions to health and education ; and, finally , governments cannot tax governments. Chief Bellegarde also stated his belief that relations between First Nation and non -First Nation peoples will return to the "mutual respect and peaceful coexistence" upon which the treaties were based. This goal is possible, he stated, if it is shared by both First Nation and non-First Nation peoples . "There is no greater force," he says, "than a vision shared by all." Chief Bellegarde's current term will run until the fall of the year 2000. ~ for both Games. More importantly, however , this undertaking addressed community issues . Deranger says that there is now more program development for youths. In return , the young people are willing to stay in shape and stay in school. He says that they are very excited and feel "reall y good about themselves" . Motivation , pride and self-esteem are now common buzz words in these communities so isolated from the rest of the world. Although Team Athabasca was unable to make a repeat performance at the 1998 Winter Games , approximately 40 athletes are participating as part of the Prince Albert Grand Council Team. And , the Dene commun ities are now looking into the possibility of creating leagues to keep the students involved . Deranger, in accepting his award in Saskatoon, made very brief comments saying, "I just feel good about it ." He also expressed his grat itude to the chiefs of the Prince Albert Grand Council and to his wife and children for their support . This quiet, unassuming man has made a tremendous positive impact on the lives and lifestyles of many northern residents. ~ Summer 1998 SASKATCHEWAN 17 �FILEHILLSESTABLISHES CHILD& FAMILY SERVICES by Neil Pasqua The File Hills Agency member First Nations gathered in celebration of the official grand opening of their File Hills Child & Family Services in Regina recently . Invited dignitaries and special guests from various organizations, communities and governments were on hand to pay tribute to the Agency and its five-year endeavour toward establishing the Child and Family Services program. Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Perry Bellegarde commented, "The recent grand opening of the File Hills Child and Family Services is very fundamental to our First Nation people because it is basically repatriation of our children back to Indian control and back into our own homes, back into our own communities ." The five member First Nations, Little Black Bear, Starblanket, Okanese, Peepeekisis and Carry the Kettle, have become the twelfth child and family services to open since 1993. "It is, however, only the beginning ," announced Patricia Thomson, Chair of the Board of Directors. Dianna Nason, Program Director, reiterated Thomson's comments and said, "Now the real work begins." Okanese First Nation Chief Mary Ann Daywalker-Pelletier also expressed her concerns that the return of children to the Agency requires committed federal funding, especially the federal fiduciary responsibility under treaty. "We're bringing our children home but more funding is needed." the importance of children to the expressed the need for programs such as Child and Family Services . "Children are greatest gifts," stated Carry the Kettle First Nation Chief James File Agency 18 SASKATCHEWAN Ill.I.A.II provided another example of communal effort when an official sod-turning ceremony for the File Hills Health Centre was held the following day on the Okanese First Nation. Rabbit Hill was selected by community Elders as "a good clean site" explained Master of Ceremonies and local Starblanket First Nation member Fred Starblanket. The site was said to be a communal area used to teach and educate the young. It was also described as a healing centre and was, therefore, the natural selection for a health centre. Harry Jedlic, architect for the Health Centre, wanted to maintain its communal nature. The centre will be used for various purposes including medical services, counselling services and child and family services as well as education. "The idea of the health centre is that we walk into the center of the core and it's called a friendship area," explained Jedlic . "That's (continuedon page 26) Summer 1998 �YOUTH ART PROMOTED The Battleford's Tribal Council (BTC) has joined the growing list of tribal councils that are recogniz ing their young students ' artistic abilities . The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) was the first to begin the Fine Arts festival concept seven years ago. The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) followed suit in I 994. Each of these arts festivals features exhibits of student work, performing arts and workshops over a two-day time frame . The festivals provide students with specific benefits . They have the opportunity to display their own work and to learn from established artists. The showcases also serve to promote self-esteem and the pursuit of careers in Fine Arts. Each of the venues involves students from schools within the tribal council district. The number of students that are attracted is rising every year. Students are very enthusiastic about the ent ire concept. Many state that they like the chance to show their artwork or their performance skills . Many more say that they like the chance to see what their friends are doing . Summer 1998 The Fine Arts festival concept originated in Prince Albert about seven years ago. Organizers saw that although there was considerable talent in the schools no one was getting the opportunity to appreciate it. They saw the festival as a chance to showcase the talents of the students who often got overlooked. The festivals showcase all divisions of students. And, the artwork and literature are judged by local people who have interests in these developing talents . "A lot of the !judges] we do have , have been coming for years ," says Shona Stapleton , PAGC Fine Arts Festival Coordinator. She says that the judges tend to become involved and stay involved in pro moting the artistic talents of young First Nation students . In addition to providing a forum for showcasing their talents, the festivals offer workshops to allow students to develop new talents. In all cases, the scope of the workshops vary. Themes have included beading, leather-working and carving with alabaster. "We just try to get things that we think the kids will enjoy," says Stapleton. The Fine Arts Festivals of BTC, PAGCand STC are all important to the students who attend . Through forums such as these, students are becoming aware of themselves, their talents and t h e opportunities that may a w a i t them . ~ SASKATCHEWAN 19 �Canadian Firearms Centre Centre canadien des annes afeu DO YOU OWN FIREARMS? On October 1, 1998 the Firearms Act takes effect across Canada. So... what does that mean? 1. As always safety comes first: The firearms safety course and test, and the rules for storage , display and transportation which are part of the current law are now part of the Firearms Act. 2. Everyone will need a firearms licence in order to register firearms. (Your FAC is considered a licence.) There are 2 types of licences (valid for 5 years) : • possession (for the firearms you now own) OR • possession and acquisition (if you plan to obtain firearms, even if you own firearms now). all firearms begins October 1, 1998. All firearms must be registered by You register your firearms only once. You may do so at one bulk price number of firearms you register all at the same time). registration rise on a sliding scale. twelve months. $10 October 1998 - September 1999 $60 from October 1998 onwards $10 October 1998 - September 1999 the Firearms Act and licensing regulations have been adapted for Aboriginal who take part in the traditional hunting practices of their community . To find out more, call 1 -800- 731 -4000 or visit our web site at http://canada.justice.gc.ca FIREARMS SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S CONCERN Canada �Northern Lights Opens PermanentLocation (continuedfrom page l 7) The evening's entertainment was rounded out with the multitalented Tom Jackson and with comedian Don Burnstick. The permanent location of the Northern Lights Casino features a Vegas-style building. The interior highlights a total of 234 video lottery terminals and slot machines, 2 Carribean Stud Poker tables, 2 Let It Ride tables, 12 blackjack tables, 2 roulette wheels, a bac- carat table, a red dog table, a poker room and a big six wheel. In addition, the casino boasts a live stage, a lounge, restaurant and gift shop. SIGA was established in 1995 to conduct, manage and operate four First Nation-run casinos Saskatchewan. ~ ,,,,-,;;> • The Northern Lights Casino was the second casino opened under the authority of SIGA in 1996. The Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford opened five days before it on March l , 1996. The Bear Claw Casino on the White Bear First Nation and the Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton followed with openings at the end of the year . The four casinos have creat ed a total of 750 jobs over their two-year existence. I~ ~ Summer 1998 SASKATCHEWAN ill 21 �SASKATCHEWAN'S ABORIGINAL YOUTHSHINE The shining stars of / Saskatchewan's Aboriginal youth ( came out in full force at the Is Annual Aboriginal Youth Awards f Excellence. The Wicihitowi Foundation, SaskTel and the Regina Aboriginal Professional top:Marty Ballentyne,MC; Carmen Lewis,EducationAwardWinner; RCMP Escort bottom:WellandRatt, CulturalAward Winner with SIVAGrand Chief HowardAnderson facingpage:Standing BuffaloJunior GirlsVolleyballTeam, Recreation AwardWinners Association (RAPA) partnered in the establishment of these awards to provide a forum to celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions by young people throughout the province. Friends and family of the nomi~ nees gathered for the ceremony held at Queensbury Downs in Regina. The pride and excitement in the youths was evident on each face throughout the evening. 22 SASKATCHEWAN llliH.&11 "Tonight we are here to hono excellence," said Myrna Barclay o SaskTel. And excellence was defi~ nitely the overriding theme of the evening . In all, organizer . received a total of 42 nominatioli\s for the original five cate~o fie s . However, they felt that the calibre of the nominations was such that it warranted the addit ion of another category. The evening began with Grand Entry that included Grand Chief Howard Anderson of the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans' Association and all of the nominees . Throughout the evening, each of the nominees was individually recognized and many of the dignitaries offered words of wisdom. "Opportunity awaits those who discover that true strength lies in friendships," said Ray Gosselin of RAPA.In these words lay the key to the success of the evening. Co~ chairs Joan Beatty and Ruth Ahenakew~Madill established a theme of mentoring for the awards whereby the young people at the banquet shared their tables with officials, corporate sponsors and volunteers . These professionals were able to offer them insight into the career paths they were considering and the education they would need to achieve their goals. Following entertainment by the 5th Generation, the winners of the six categories were announced. Carmen Lewis of the Island Lake First Nation took home the Education Award. This l 7~year~old is consistently at the top of her class while pursuing a number of extracurricular activi~ ties including women 's hockey, badminton and golf. She plans to study physiotherapy following graduation this year. The Standing Buffalo Junior Girls Volleyball Team received the Recreation Award . These Summer 1998 �young athletes range in age from 13 to 15 and have played together for three years. The team members are dedicated to their sport and to their Dakota culture. They are positive role models for the young female athletes in Fort Qu'Appelle. 14-year-old Chico Peepeetch of the Yellowquill First Nation was awarded the Sports Award. This grade nine student holds an international black belt in the Filipino art of Sikaran and has become almost unbeatable after only three years in the sport. In addition to his schoolwork and sport, Chico also volunteers . He has goals of establishing a school of martial arts. The Cultural Award was presented to Welland Ratt of the Lac La Range Indian Band. Growing up on his grandparents' trapline, Welland learned to hold his Cree ~-----------------------------, .- . .: . language and culture very closely. He is a respected member of the community and is working to teach other students the values and traditional lifestyle of the Cree culture . He has made this learning process "cool " for his peers. -- - ' Custom Pre-Fabricated Packages Save You Time and Money! 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Christopher is a published writer and has designed, published and distributed four newsletters for Aboriginal youth . In addition to writing, he has a distinguished basketball career. All of the youth, winners and nominees, have accomplished many milestones at their young ages and can only be destined for greater achievements. In the words of Ruth Ahenakew-Madill of CESO, "You are our future leaders and from what we saw our future is bright." ~ 23 �Circle HonoursAchievementin Health and Education (continuedfrom page 12) Administration Melvina Aubichon, University of Saskatchewan Professional Studies Alice Parada, Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Trades~Pre~Employment Wallace Thomas, Career Development Institute HEALTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INDIVIDUAL Lucy Favel, Battleford's Tribal Council Christopher Bellegarde, Touchwood File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council Lionel Bird, Prince Albert Grand Council Tony Cote, First Nation Social Development Program, Yorkton Tribal Council Bev Whitehawk, Director of Health and Social Development, Yorkton Tribal Council COMMUNITY/ PROGRAM Indian Health Services, Battleford's Tribal Council Buffalo River First Nation Family Life Project, Meadow Lake Tribal Council MLTC Wellness Program, Meadow Lake Tribal Council Kimosoominuw Roderick Ross Safe Haven, Prince Albert Grand Council Thunderchild First Nation Health Centre, Thunderchild First Nation ~ · FOi< 6t<AVE.L svr~FACE.S · Dl-10 Asphalt Emulsion • environmentally safe • non-water soluble • non-corrosive • surface spray or blade mix • road stabilizer • excellent gravel retention • wood by-product Lower YourGraveling and MaintenanceCosts A. 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If you are interested in Saskatchewan history , y ou will want to read this book, study the extensive assortment of maps and photographs, and carry it with y ou to make your travel experience more enjoyable . ,.._ff ~- i Featuring 232 pages, 32 color photos and 11maps, Di scover Saskatchewan is available from bookstor es, Saskatchewan Visitor Reception Cent res, from Tour ism Saskatchewan, or Centax Books. $19.95 Toll-free fax 1-800-823-6829to placeyour order books@ s19_95 each= __ I would like Shipping & Handling@ s3_50 each x _ Name _______ _ Subtotal = __ _ 7%GST= __ _ Total = __ _ Phone______ _ Addr ess ______________ _ □ _ CheQue □ VISA Expiry Date __ C .1 11:i clI a n PI a 1 11, Re , e :1 r c h C r n i e r _ = __ _ □ MC # _______ __________ _ Signature ______________ _ WomenTakingon LargerRolein Politics (continuedfrompage 13} These high-profile positions have not come at the expense of work on the front lines . First Nation women remain dedicated to the health and well-being of their communities . Deanna Ledoux made an impassioned plea for more awareness of urban social issues citing her involvement in the core areas of Saskatoon. Maria Linklater , Band Councillor for the Thunderchild First Nation, supported these ideas. She believes that with the guidance of Elders, healing and resolution to these issues and many others is possible in a culturally appropriate way . "We need to be recognized as we nurture life and for every problem that we have , we have a solution. " ~ Prairie Fire Extinguisher Company Limited FIRE TRUCK SPECIALISTS -DEALER FOR SASKATCHEWAN NEW,USED,REFURBISHED & REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES MariaLinklater, ThunderchildFirstNation 1-800-667-5117 MOOSEJAW �From all of us at T.F.H. Q. Congratulations to newly elected F.S.I.N. Chief Bellegarde FileHillsEstablishesChild& FamilyServices (continuedfrom page 18) . Graduates With a Future! I where the people will all have to meet. It's more of a meeting place in the centre." The designated health centre land, located on the Okanese First Nation, was officially turned over from Chief Daywalker~Pelletier on behalf of the Band members to the File Hills Agency. It was accepted by Little Black Bear Chief Clarence Bellegarde and Starblanket First Nation Chief Irvin Starblanket on the Agency's behalf. FSIN Chief Perry Bellegarde lauded the health centre's location, "With File Hills being right in the community, it's accessibility as well. People won't have to drive 45 minutes to town ... It's here. It's right in the community. So it's another historic day with this sod turning for the File Hills communities." ~ There are many jobs for trained and skilled First Nations and Metis workers. The SIAST Aboriginal graduate employment survey indicates that of the labour force (employed and unemployed), 88% were employed, with 76% employed in full time positions. SIAST Kelsey Campus has the programs and services to help you get ready for your future. Choose from 38 full time on campus and 13 part time off campus certificate and diploma programs in: . Technologies . Health . Sciences . Industrial Trades . Community Services . Adult Upgrading SIAST Kelsey Campus has an Education equity Program, Aboriginal Student Centre, counselling, tutoring, and Kelsey Aboriginal Student Association . For more information about programs, prerequisites, procedures and deadlines, contact: Myrna Yuzicapi Counsellor SIAST Kelsey Campus (306) 933-6445 SIAST SASKATCHEWAN INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY �YourVoitein SASKAT 'CHEWAN ■ Readers' THE RIVER THAT FLOWS BY DANIEL WITCHEKAN, GRADE 9 When the river flows and the grass grows, And the animals sing and thank the Creator, For the special day The spirits of the animals Will live forever. But if the river does not flow, And the Grass does not grow, Some of the animal spirits , Might just die. It is up to us, To keep the spirits alive, For our mother needs our help. MOTHER BY MIRANDA CHAMAKESE Mother, dear mother, I miss you so much . Yet I cannot cry. For I loved you so dearly, All I think are happy thoughts. You are a mother, a woman so kind and dear, You have helped me grow to be who I am , You helped me to control my hates, loves and fears. Without you by my side anymore, I feel like a lost child, With nowhere to go. For you were my mother, The mother who took a piece of me, When she left. THE ROLLING HEAD - PART Ill BY DAMIEN HARRIS, GRADE 9 A long time ago there was a boy named Oskana who lived with his brother Wanewatim. Like all names they had a meaning to go with them , Oskana means "bones" and Wanewatim means "mental". One day Oskana decided to go out hunting. He heard a snap in the bushes as he was walking along. Thinking it was just a rabbit he kept on going . Not long after that he decided be better make camp for the night. He would continue home the next day. When he awoke the next morning it was very foggy and misty. Getting up quickly he gathered all of his things and started for home once more. As he walked he heard another snap in the bushes. This time he decided to investigate. He was a curious sort of fellow and was always finding unusual things. To his horror he saw a live, human head looking up at him and smiling. Oskana looked into the head's eyes and he suddenly began to feel very sleepy. He had fallen under the evil Rolling Head's spell. The Rolling Head being very cunning and powerful with her evil magic picked up Oskana and carried him on Summer 1998 top of her head. She was going to take Oskana home so she could have a new husband. Meanwhile , Wanewatim was at home waiting for his brother 's return . Wanewatim decided he must go out and search for his brother. They had heard stories of strange things happening in the bushes and several young men who had hunted alone had never been found. Thinking that Oskana may have encountered some evil forces , he decided to carry his medicine pouch along with him. Inside his pouch he carried the sacred medicines their father had left them. There was a flint , a bone drill, a sharpstone, a beaver tooth and a stone chisel. The brothers had also heard that at one time the Rolling Head had had two sons and that the sons had gotten away from her using some of these medicines. Wanewatim left in search of his brother Oskana. In the meanwhile the Rolling Head was taking Oskana back to her camp. She had commanded Oskana to walk and carry her by this time . They had come to a river and the Rolling Head was commanding Oskana to take a flying leap to cross the river. Oskana backed up and took a flying leap, but unfortunately he did not jump hard enough. Oskana landed in the water with a big splash and he managed to throw the Rolling Head across to the other side while he was falling in. Wanewatim was camped close by and he could hear yelling and splashing nearby. Wanewatim ran to the river to see what was going on. He saw his brother in the water and began calling his name, but he didn't answer. So he threw his bag across and jumped in. When he made it across he grabbed his bag and took off after his brother. As Wanewatim caught up to his brother, the Rolling Head came crashing into them at the same time. Wanewatim quickly slapped the head and sent it rolling down the steep riverbank. Rolling Head was furious and came rolling back up the bank yelling and cursing them. When she reached the top she attacked Wanewatim and ripped some of his flesh off. Wanewatim cried out in pain and kicked the head down the hill once more. Again the head came rolling back. Wanewatim quickly reached inside his bag and threw out the medicines towards the Rolling Head. Immediately things began to change . The Rolling Head was caught in a thorn bush, then flames began burning it. A mountain quickly grow on top of where she was stuck. Finally, a fast flowing river ran over the spot she had been in. Rolling Head would never emerge again as she was buried under a mountain. To this day the river is known as Rolling Mountain River. The above selections were continued from the Pelican First Nation High School submission . DiA Submissions THE KEEPERS BY TRACY MORNINGCHILD Searching for the mother's children That once danced upon this earth. And the music rode on ageless wind Until the time of their second birth . All the dark skies against the blue Awaits the pain to wash it all away Including , with time, the words in sand And severed the tongue that has a need to say "Walk with me and share my skies." When the leaves on trees are blown away Will they come to grow on another tree? Perhaps dancing away and lost forever? Blowing in the wind and their life never again to be. The children lost have crossed a river They laid in the grass, they laid in peace In that peace grew life's harvest In that harvest , cultures that never cease But now that river rages on toward the sea. In turn now, searching for the wolf As snow swirls across the glittery snow Reflecting nothing upon nature's mirror With nature arms, he goes hiding in its own shadow The spirit like the cold and crispy air. The fearless sun hangs behind grey clouds It's the moon that shines brightly at night The children within the shadow wolf Cry lonely at the moon in flight. Leaving footprints to romance the fire A home calls, stretching out to reach Such wondrous sight the birds aloft In wintry skies to the clouds they beseech "Let shine the father sun!" Like thirst before the rain, drink the melting snow Uncover from the beast you are And be the child that once was hidden Collecting broken arrow, now seem so far Now rivulets stream from the hills Children sit upon the shores to feast The mother dances in green and weeps The children from the forest emerge As the sun emerges from the East. The wolf has sauntered off As they dance and spin The music carried off in that ageless wind. SASKATCHEWAN I •••· is inviting stories, photographs,artwork and letters from our readers. Ifyou are interested please forwardyour submission to: SASKATCHEWAN •· • • • · Federationof Saskatchewan Indian Nations Suite 904-606 Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon , Saskatchewan S7K OC4 Teleplione:(306) 667 - 1876 Fax: (306) 477-5115 SASKATCHEWAN ·· · · • · 27 �COVER ARTIST: ARTHUR JACK Alabaster, wood and moose horn; sculptor Arthur Jack has used them all to create his intricately detailed works of art. Although each medium has proven well suited for his work, Jack has a pref~ erence for stone. "Wood and horn have size limitations," he says. And as a rule, Jack prefers not to be fettered by size when creating his sculpture. His work ranges in size from pieces easily held in one hand to larger~than~life size. His sculp~ tures generally depict wildlife with a preference for action~type figures of eagles, buffalos and wolves that incorporate Plains Cree mythology. Arthur Jack began carving at a very young age. He remembers having no birthday present for his mother when he was growing up in the small community of Beauval, Saskatchewan. So, the ingenious young man carved her an eagle out of a small piece of cedar. After his success with this project, the nine~year~old followed in his father's footsteps and began carv~ 28 SASKATCHEWAN IM.1.A.M ing totem poles. "My first totem pole was about a foot high," he recalls. Soon totem poles were not enough for him and he branched out into other areas. He was given a piece of stone at one point and he carved a white buf~ falo out of it. "I started off from there," he says. His first attempts in stone were a little "rough look~ ing". People appreciated their inherent beauty and design but, he says, were more attracted to stone pieces that were shiny. As a self ~taught artist, he was pleased when fellow sculptor Lloyd Pinay showed an interest in his talent and offered him some hints on fin~ ishing details. Jack says that he is still <level~ oping technique and is making progress bringing out the features in the stone that he visualizes as part of the finished piece. He laughs and says that he used to think sculptors who looked at the stone and "saw" the finished piece were crazy. But he says that he has now become one of them, envisioning the end result in a chunk of untouched stone. "It comes like a flash and it looks so real," he explains. "I just have to carve it right away." For five years now, Jack has fol~ lowed his instincts about sculpt~ ing and made it his full~time occu~ pation. "You have to be really dedicated to make it your sole source of income," he says. Although there have been many good times, he also speaks of the struggles he has had over the past few years. "To be realistic, there's a lot of tears," he says. Many times he has worked I 6~hour days for two or three weeks on end. And, occasionally, he has not sold a sin~ gle piece for a few months. However, he refuses to give in to any form of rejection. Jack considers his struggles to be a measure of his endurance. He is sure that, in the end, his persever~ ance will bring equal rewards. He is grateful for the in~roads he has made and for the support of his wife and three children. "Who can ask for anything else?" he asks. "I'm blessed." His positive attitude seems to be paying off as more and more people are becoming aware of this talented sculptor and are support~ ing his work. Jack has had small showings of his work in Saskatoon and a larger show in Lloydminster. Word of mouth and his reputation for producing high quality pieces are his current methods of market~ ing. It appears to be working as he has sold his sculptures throughout Saskatchewan, Canada and the United States. More information on Arthur Jack and his sculptures is available at (306) 668~8068. ~ Summer 1998 �Saskatchewan and Aboriginal Peoples in the 21st Centu •• Social, Economic and Political Changes and Challenges Saskatchewan and Aboriginal Peoplesin the 21st Century: Vrtal Informatio n fo P an & Strateg ic Th inkers e rs This timely study can assist you in developing business and operational plans that recognize the Aboriginal potential. It is clear, it is concise and it is available now. For anyone involved in charting the future of a private, public or volunteer sector organization, this comprehensive and revealing book will provide the data to forecast how individual organizations can benefit from partnership with the Aboriginal community. ' Without question, this is the most essential resource and guide for the future. ,.,·····''•''"'> •·.·.,,.. ; ,,,.,: /.~.; . 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By: Saskatchewan Indian Summer 1998 Women Taking On Larger Role On Politics By: Saskatchewan Indian Summer 1998 Northern Lights Opens Permanent Location Two years after opening its doors for the first time, the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert has moved. Dignitaries and Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) officials gathered at the casino at the end of March to celebrate the opening of its permanent location. By: Saskatchewan Indian Summer 1998 File Hills Establishes Child & Family Services By: Nell Pasqua Youth Art Promoted The Battleford's Tribal Council (BTC) has joined the growing list of tribal councils that are recognizing their young students' artistic abilities. The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) was the first to begin the Fine Arts festival concept seven years ago. The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) followed suit in 1994. By: Saskatchewan Indian Summer 1998 Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal Youth Shine The shining stars of Saskatchewan's Aboriginal youth came out in full force at the 1st Annual Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence. By: Saskatchewan Indian Summer 1998 Cover Artist: Arthur Jack By: Saskatchewan Indian Summer 1998 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Pasqua, Nell Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Saskatchewan 1998