In this Issue.. Alberta Minister visits Blood Tribe page 3 Kyla Crow

TSINIKSSINI March 2013
VOL. 5 Issue 3 March 2013
In this Issue..
Published by Blood Tribe
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The Blood Tribe Council Review entitled
‘TSINIKSSINI’ is dedicated to the sharing
of information for the people of the Blood
Tribe. The magazine format features news,
stories, articles and an array of items as
our way of sharing what is occurring on the
Blood reserve and beyond.
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The collection of information, photographs
and layout of the magazine is from the
Blood Tribe Communications department.
We would like to acknowledge Darlene
Plume, Senior Executive Officer, the Blood
Tribe Chief & Council and the people of the
Blood Tribe for your support.
Alberta Minister visits Blood Tribe
page 3
Kyla Crow elected to BT Council
page 4
Elders Summitpage 5
Idle No More update
page 6
Melissa White Grass earns medal
page 7
BT Human Resources Conference
page 8
BT Human Resources
Leadership Workshoppage 9
Youth Basketball Tournament
page 10
Figure Skating Carnival
page 11
Assembly of Alberta Treaty Chiefs
page 12
BT Wireless Updatepage 13
Darlene Plume: Blood Tribe
Senior Executive Officer
Rick Tailfeathers: Communications
Director
Tom Russell: Communications
Writer
Myron Fox: Layout
Graphic Design
Lyndon Knife
Photography/Ads
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Multi-Purpose Building page 14
Residential School TRC names list
page 15
Notices and Upcoming Events
page 16
COVER:
Kyla Crow is accompanied by fellow Chief & Council members at her searingin ceremony at the new Saipoyii Elementary School in Standoff.
Photo credit: Myron Fox.
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FEATURE
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
ALBERTA MINISTER OF ABORIGINAL RELATIONS
VISITS BLOOD RESERVE TO DISCUSS GUIDELINES
Chief Charles Weaselhead and Alberta Minister of Aboriginal Relations, Robin Campbell, hammering out
acceptable consultation process.
Alberta Minister of Aboriginal Relations,
Robin Campbell, in his recent visit
to the Blood reserve met with Chief
Charles Weasel Head and members of
the Blood Tribe Council to discuss the
Province of Alberta’s Consultation Policy
and Consultation Guidelines. Alberta
established its Consultation Policy in
2005 and Consultation Guidelines in 2006
– 07, to address its duty to consult with
First Nations ‘When provincial decisions
relating to land management and resource
development have the potential to adversely
impact’ First Nations treaty and aboriginal
rights. Like many other First Nations in
Alberta, the Blood Tribe is of the position
that Alberta’s policy and guidelines do not
meet the legal standard for consultation
as established by the Supreme Court
of Canada and arises out of s. 35 of the
Constitution Act, 1982 which affirms and
recognizes our existing Aboriginal and
Treaty Rights.
Chief Weasel Head stated that the Blood
Tribe’s experience with the consultation
process has not been satisfactory and
has been under scrutiny. The courts have
determined that the governments have a
legal duty to consult and accommodate
First Nations in matters that affect Treaty
and Aboriginal Rights. This consultation
would have to be deemed appropriate and
accepted by all parties. Annabel Crop Eared
Wolf, Tribal Government Coordinator,
stated: “First Nations need to have a role
in the development of the process for
consultation to ensure that it is meaningful
and that it is within the scope of the legal
duty that has been established by the
courts.” Councilor Dorothy First Rider who
sits on the Tribal Government Committee
commented: “The consultation seems to be
more for industry, the rights and interests
of industry are being advanced instead of
protecting First Nations’ interest.”
Although Alberta does have a consultation
policy, it falls short of expectations by
First Nations, including the Blood Tribe.
Minister Campbell agrees that meaningful
consultation is necessary in ensuring
positive relationships with First Nations
groups. “We are moving toward the
development of an office of consultation, we
will now have consistency of interpretation
of consultation and adequacy, I think that’s
a step forward,” stated Minister Campbell.
He added, “We probably abrogated our
responsibility of governance because we
let industry take more and more of a role.
We are now taking that back because it’s
not working.” He further stated, “We will
now, as government, sit with each First
Nation and negotiate a consultation policy
if they see fit. We will have a general policy
paper that we will put out, and within the
framework of that policy, if each First
Nation wants to sit down and negotiate
their own consultation adequacy, we are
prepared to that.” Time will determine
if these will result in more meaningful
consultation.
Other items on the agenda for the meeting
in Standoff were in regard to the Kainai
Peacemaking Centre and discussion of
the lease agreement that has not been
concluded, requiring a solid commitment
from Alberta. The Minister indicated that
he would be looking into that to see if they
can move that along quicker. The third item
was in regard to Minster Campbell lending
support for the continued funding of the
federal Aboriginal Justice Strategy that
funds community justice programs such as
the Peacemaking Program.
The Minister Campbell came to the
reserve on invitation of Chief Weasel Head
and members of the Tribal Government
Committee. During his visit he was
also able to tour: Blood Tribe Housing
Structures (housing plant on the reserve),
Kainai Community Corrections facility,
and the Kainai Health Centre.
Minister of Aboriginal Relations, Robin Campbell and entourage visit housing factory, Plant manager
Leonard Day Rider conducted the tour.
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Story by Rick Tailfeathers
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
FEATURE
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN — AGAIN
CROW ELECTED TO TRIBAL COUNCIL
Kyla Crow is the newest Blood Tribe Councilor. A run-off by-election on
Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in polling stations on the Blood reserve and in
Lethbridge saw a total of 1,070 tribal members who exercised their right
to vote for the final councilor position.
Crow, who was the former student counselor for the University of
Lethbridge, had 663 votes, while Robin Little Bear had 407 votes. The
run-off by-election is the result of a tie between the two candidates
vying for a four-year term during the tribal elections on November 27,
2012. Both Crow and Little Bear were tied with 395 votes each when the
final tabulations were counted. A coin-toss decided who would hold the
12th councilor position however, an appeal, on the tie-breaking process,
resulted in the run-off election.
There were two polling stations during the run-off by-election. The
Lethbridge polling station was situated at the Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship
Centre with 282 people voting, while the second polling station at the old
Saipoyi School gymnasium saw 788 tribal members vote. In Lethbridge,
the polling station opened at 9 a.m. and closed its doors at 7 p.m., while
the Saipoyi School polling station opened at 10 a.m. and closed the polls
Kyla Crow stands between Melanie Wells, WWC, and Blood elder
at approximately 8 p.m.
Patrick Black Plume.
Now, nearly three months into the four-year term, Crow assumes her duties as a member of the Blood Tribe Chief & Council. Crow will
undergo an orientation process with all the Blood Tribe Administration departments and entities, including an orientation on the legal
aspects of the position as a member of council.
CROW SWORN IN AS NEWEST COUNCILLOR
IN A CEREMONY WITNESSED BY CHILDREN
With just over three months after the
election on November 27, 2012, the Blood
Tribe Chief & Council are ready to move
forward. Kyla Crow, who was recently
elected in a Runoff By-election on March
5, 2013, was sworn-in in a ceremony at the
new Saipoyi School before family, friends
and the students and staff of the elementary
school. The Blood Tribe Chief & Council
members were also on hand to show their
support for the newest member of council.
Clayton Blood, communications advisor,
chief & council, Blood Tribe, was the
emcee for the swearing-in ceremony. Blood
introduced elder Patrick Black Plume
who gave his blessings and elder Andrew
Weasel Fat performed the pipe ceremony
with Kyla Crow.
The Old Agency singers sang an honor
song while the ceremony was being
performed. At the conclusion of the pipe
ceremony, Crow was the presented with the
ceremonial sash and medallion by Black
Plume. Melanie Wells, Lawyer, Walsh
Wilkins Creighton, witnessed as Crow
read the Oath to the people present. She
then signed the Oath of Office. Blood then
explained the meaning of the medallion
and sash to the people.
“The medallion awarded to our newest
council member is symbolic of the Blood
Tribe’s respect of the treaties,” he said.
“These medallions were given to the
leaders at the time of the signing of the
treaty and it has been a ceremony that has
been carried on since then. And the sash is
also awarded to the members of council.”
Patrick Black Plume then sang an honor
song to Crow, and at the conclusion of the
ceremony, was then welcomed by Chief
Weasel Head.
“These children here are the reason why
we tried hard, to care for our children.
We respect our teachers, educators for the
important roles you play. Also, our elders
and members of council for being with
us on this very special day,” he said. “On
behalf of Chief & Council, I would like
to acknowledge Kyla Crow who has been
selected as out 12th member of council.
There are many challenges ahead of us.
When we speak of our community, we
speak of the young people who are here
with us today. I would like to acknowledge
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them and of the potential we have and the
opportunity for the teachers and staff who
have just as tough a job as we do with
regard to preparing the young people.
Thank you to the people of the community
and welcome Kyla.”
Each of the council members then
welcomed Councillor Crow. Blood elder
Bruce Wolf Child shared his thoughts and
gave his blessings with an honor song. He
was happy the children had an opportunity
to witness the ceremony and how the pipe
is respected by the Blackfoot people.
At the conclusion of the guest speakers,
Councillor Crow then shared a few of her
thoughts with the people.
“It was an honor that we had it (swearingin) here, because we’re the one who are
going to pave the way for our future
leaders,” said Crow. “I would like to thank
the community, my family, my brother
(Rob Crow) my role model. It’s going to
be an exciting four years to work with the
newly elected council and I’m excited to
move forward.” Family member Marvin
Calf Robe then sang an honor song for his
niece, Kyla Crow.
Stories by Tom Russell
FEATURE
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
ELDERS SUMMIT REACHES OUT TO THE PEOPLE
TO BEGIN PROCESSES OF LEARNING LANGUAGE
Richard Fox, superintendent, KBE, presents Dr. Richard Little Bear with gifts.
There were many elders of the Blood Tribe
who attended a summit to share information
on such topics including the need to reintroduce the spoken Blackfoot dialect to
a younger generation who have a limited
concept of our first language. Elder Patrick
Black Plume, who was the emcee for the
summit, kept the momentum flowing with
his sincerity and humor as he introduced
the guest speakers.
Richard Fox, Superintendant, Kainai
Board of Education, spoke on the many
opportunities present for the young to begin
understanding the Blackfoot language.
“Our challenge as educators, individually,
as community members, as elders, as much
as you can, take the effort to do something
on a daily basis, to hang onto the culture we
have,” he said. “We need to demonstrate
it, to be role models, and to feel proud of
knowing who we are.”
BTEB Chairperson Johnny Day Rider
spoke to the people in attendance in the
Blackfoot language and encouraged those
fluent in the language to share their wisdom
and knowledge.
“There are times you will hear someone
trying to speak the language, and then
another person will come along and say,
‘That is not the way you say it,’” he said.
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“We have to understand that the person is
trying their best to begin learning. We have
to help them in any way we can.”
One of the organizers of the Elder’s Summit,
Mary Fox, Kainai Studies Coordinator,
KBE, spoke to the audience on making
every effort to strengthen our language.
“We encourage you to keep our language
alive. We’re nearly losing our language,”
she said. “Speak our language to your
grandchildren, your children. It’s hard, but
we need to hold onto our language.”
The elder’s summit feature guest speaker
Dr. Richard Little Bear, a Northern
Cheyenne from Lame Deer, Mont., who
spoke on his decision to choose saving the
Cheyenne language in the schools. “Learn
how to read and write your language.
Become proficient in it,” he explained. “If
you know how to speak your language,
learn how to read and write your language.
Our language is very descriptive and you
have to learn about your language. We have
to make language learning fun, interesting.”
Dr. Little Bear shared his lifelong journey
to fully understand his role in keeping
the indigenous languages alive. He then
took questions from the audience. Jaime
Medicine Crane mentioned the difficulty
of students not choosing the language
programs in the schools.
“What we (Cheyenne) have done is set
two days aside to let the parents come in
to learn the language with their child,” Dr.
Little Bear said. “We tried to incorporate
programs that involved parents.”
Leo Fox, retired KBE employee, showed
a powerpoint on his family’s history on
two cultures his family members have
had to live with. Fox said his parents were
strong Catholics, but they still practiced
their language and culture. Blood elder
Wayne Plume gave a history of the Blood
people and Jacinta Fox also shared a survey
performed by the Aitsipoyiiks group who
are in the process of reaching out into the
community to work toward preserving and
strengthening our language.
The work continues by the Blood elders
and educators to work toward the teaching
and preserving of the Blackfoot language.
Story by Tom Russell
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
FEATURE
UP-DATE FROM THE IDLE NO MORE
MOVEMENT AND CURRENT EVENTS
Oki brothers and sisters:
It’s been a few weeks, but better late than
never!
Idle No More going in to the schools as Idle
Know More.
INM was invited to the Tatsikiisapo’p
Middle School to give a brief presentation
of INM, the gang issue and the importance
of staying in school. Also was the invitation
to an all day session at the Saipoyi School
where we had the opportunity to show K
4-5 through to grade three students about
INM with the same message, but it was
quite a task developing INM information
for elementary students to understand.
Thanks to Lori for developing the awesome
powerpoint and also doing the presentation
and for Jobie, who is one of our younger
INM members to represent his age group
and Natalie for her assistance as well. At
the end of each session of four, we had 4
prizes we awarded for the students who
listened for the key words (peace, unity
and solidarity) and the phrase, “To stay in
school.” Although it was short notice, INM
again fulfilled its objective of education
through awareness.
and....
It’s been quite an eventful February ending
with the Tom Flanagan fallout at the
University of Lethbridge on February 27,
2013.
Article: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/
calgary/story/2013/03/02/calgaryflanagan-video-poster.html
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=bM9IogQlbXo
The oppressed taking down the oppressors,
it’s possible! - Levi Little Mustache
Tom Flanagan faces Indigenous justice.
Call it karma, call it luck… but we are
always mindful of what we say and do. It
comes back to you. - Arnell Tailfeathers
According the latest news, it seems that
INM “trapped” Tom flanagan (as he says
himself as well) which diverted from the
real issue of the Indian Act. Although
it was a question outside of the topic, he
didn’t have to answer anyway, and decided
to put his foot in his mouth (as if it was not
already in there) to take the bullet.
So now is INM at fault? I think not. We all
have an opinion, whether good or bad, but
remember if it’s bad it will come back at
you. So Tom Flanagan, it came back at you
big time--so deal with it.
Within INM, we do make sure we back up
our words and in this case with Levi, good
job on the research and Arnell keep your
camera ready like the weapon of truth it is.
And now for this announcement:
Good day!
Drop n Beats with RAYNE & Joey Stylez
at the Sik-ooh-kotoki Friendship Society
from 1 – 4 p.m. Free admission + first 60
through the door receive Joey Stylez and
Redd Nation Cd’s!
Please post and forward a copy of our
poster to all of your community contacts.
We are still looking for youth to register
for the Talent Show. Please contact me for
more information @ 403-328-2414. Ask
for Jay Colter Smith. See posting attached.
INM will have an info booth set-up at this
event.
Check this article about INM buttons from
the PSAC:
http://prairies.psac.com/campaigns/idleno-more/psac-spreads-idle-no-moresupport-with-solidarity-buttons
The Public Service Alliance of Canada are
an ally of Idle No More and we thank you
for your continued support.
Here are some articles of interest:
http://prairies.psac.com/human-rights/
aboriginal-peoples/why-this-white-mansupports-idle-no-more-and-you-should-too
and:
http://psac.com/news/2012/
issues/20121218-e.shtml
Our ally prairie webpage:
http://prairies.psac.com/
Dates to keep in mind are:
March 20: Ceremony and Resurgence
March 21: Idle No More Day of Action
AKA International Day To End RACISM
March 22: Worldwide water day.
We’ll keep you posted as these dates are in
the planning stage.
Well this is the update for this week and
encourage everyone to attend any of these
events and to keep up the good work as we
Idle No More are a collective of unique
individuals and with our allies, we have
the power and the voice to make positive
change and with this power may we walk in
solidarity with all our brothers and sisters
as we pave the way for a better future.
The fight continues.
See you on the front lines.
In Solidarity
Api’soomaahka
William III
Idle No More Blood Tribe
NOTE: The Blood Tribe Chief &
Council, on behalf of the people of the
Blood Tribe, recognize the role of the Idle
No More movement here on the reserve.
The Idle No More movement continues to share information and create awareness in peaceful and
respectful manner.
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Story by Tom Russell
FEATURE
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
WHITEGRASS AWARDED QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE
MEDAL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANADIAN PEOPLE
Master Corporal Melissa White Quills with her mother, grandmother and family who were there to support her in this proud moment of hers.
A Blood Tribe member who served her
country in the Afghanistan war is now
officially retired from active duty, but
not after receiving recognition for her
contributions to Canada. Master Corporal
Melissa Whitegrass was recently honored
with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal
on for life-threatening injuries she received
while on duty.
Surrounded by family and friends,
Whitegrass received the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee medal in a ceremony at the Galt
Museum & Archives on January 18, 2013,
from the Queen’s representatives. Major
Nolan Kemp CD, CHRP, ceremony emcee,
described the history and occasion for the
presentation:
“The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal was
created to commemorate her majesty’s
accession to the Throne sixty years ago.
This commemorative medal is a tangible
and lasting way to pay tribute to Canadians
whose achievements have benefitted
their fellow citizens, their community,
their organization and their country. It
provides an opportunity to look back
and recognize those who made Canada
what it is today, and to look forward and
recognize those who are actively involved
in our country’s future,” he said. “Our
commitment to Canada is strengthened
when we collectively pay homage to those
who distinguish themselves by virtue of
their talents, generosity and their service
to their community, and to our country. We
are proud to recognize Master Corporal
Melissa Whitegrass.”
Master Corporal Melissa Whitegrass was
in the Canadian Army since July 4, 2002,
and was deployed to Afghanistan on
November 19, 2009. She was stationed in
Kabul, Afghanistan with the ISAF Joint
Command headquarters. Master Corporal
Whitegrass was a Troop Commander and
driver for the Ground Movement Team
called MOVECON.
Master Corporal Whitegrass was injured
when approximately 1,650 lbs of
explosives detonated on her convoy, killing
24 soldiers and civilians, and injuring over
fifty people. That day, the Afghans killed
several high ranking officers. Whitegrass
then took a leave of duty, but has since
retired from service.
Blood elder Dr. Pete Standing Alone
gave his blessings and offered his words
of encouragement to Whitegrass and her
family. John K. McDonald, CD President
of the Aboriginal Veterans Society of
Alberta, then presented Whitegrass with
the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal. Blood
elder Patrick Black Plume then sang a
praise song and councilor Billy Wadsworth
then sang an honor song.
Councilor Mike Bruised Head, on behalf
of Chief & Council, shared his thoughts
and memories of Whitegrass when she
was a student of his, and of his signing
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a reference letter when she wanted to
join the Bold Eagles Aboriginal Youth
Development program. Whitegrass was
then called to the podium to acknowledge
the medal presentation.
“I’m very honored. I didn’t want to cry,”
she said, holding back tears. “I just wanted
to announce that my career in the Canadian
Armed Forces, decisions came down, and
I will be medically released. So, I won’t
be serving in the Canadian Armed Forces
anymore. Believe me, I would love to serve
this country. I was planning on doing this
until I was sixty-five.”
After graduating from the Bold Eagle
program as the top candidate, and her
eventual duty in war-torn countries, little
did she know she would become a role
model. “I now have time to work for my
community, which is not only here on the
Blood reserve, but here in Lethbridge,” she
said. When she was injured in the bomb
blast, she said there was one motivating
factor which brought her home. “What
happened in Afghanistan, everything
happens for a reason. I wasn’t supposed
to make it, but I made it,” she said. “The
reason why I made it was because of this
little girl, Donnie Rae. That just shows how
much the Creator is in our lives. It was my
faith in my Aboriginal culture was what got
me home. I wouldn’t be standing here if it
wasn’t for my little girl, and I thank you all
very much for this honor.”
Stories by Tom Russell
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
FEATURE
BLOOD TRIBE HUMAN RESOURCES HOSTED CONFERENCE
FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENTITIES
Ron Many Heads, Siksika, shared his thoughts on the topic of bullying. Many Heads uses humor as one way to reach his audience.
A Human Resource conference entitled
“Recapturing a Good Spirit in the
Workplace” was designed to improve
working relations between employees and
to encourage and foster a positive sense of
well-being beginning from the individual
and broadening out to the organization.
Katie Rabbit-Young Pine, Director,
Blood Tribe Human Resources, said the
conference theme was well-chosen and
shared by very capable professionals and
community people.
“When a person begins to work at any
organization, they’re excited about securing
that employment, and they’re eager to prove
their worth,” explained Rabbit-Young Pine.
“Somewhere along the way, that spirit of
motivation, encouragement, teamwork,
begins to dissipate (spread thin or gradually
vanish), so we got Teamworks to talk about
communication; Ron Many Heads from
Siksika who spoke on Bullying, and the
Aitsi’poyiiks who spoke on the language.
While the issues are serious, I encouraged
the presenters to bring laughter to the
sessions, because we, as Niitsitapiiks (Real
People), can relate to that.”
The Human Resource conference began
on February 27, 2013, with a banquet
and entertainment. Well-known comedian
Howie Miller, a Cree from Northern
Alberta, and who has travelled extensively
across both Canada and the United States,
kept the audience in stitches throughout his
performance.
During the three-day conference, the
employees who participated were separated
into three groups. Each group then had the
opportunity to be a part of each of the three
sessions. Ron Many Heads, one of the
presenters from Siksika, spoke on bullying.
“Bullying happens everywhere,” he said.
“Bullying is going to be here for a long
time. We can’t get rid of it; we just need
to control it.” Many Heads mentioned just
how prevalent bullying is on the reserves.
“It’s everywhere. It’s on the buses, in the
playground, in the classrooms, it’s in the
workplace,” he said. “We can’t ignore it.
There are many types of bullying including
cyber-bullying, intimidation, workplace
and everyday bullying. There are long-term
effects and we have to put a stop to this.”
The Aitsipoyiiks group gave a presentation
on the language and traditional aspects
of the Blackfoot culture. Beverly Hungry
Wolf, Martin Eagle Child, Delphine
Goodstriker and Peter Weasel Moccasin
each shared their knowledge and guidance
with each of the groups. Hungry Wolf told
the participants the Blackfoot traditional
values play an important role in the wellbeing of our community. “We all have the
teachings of respect, and an understanding
of our traditions,” she said. “These
teachings from our parents and elders
provide a starting point for employees in
the workplace and then reach out into the
communities.”
The Teamworks group spoke on the
importance of communication and how it
helps to create a better understanding in the
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workplace.
Blood elder Wilton Goodstriker, a wellrespected and gifted storyteller, brought
an understanding of the Blackfoot way
of life and of how our values should be
incorporated into the workplace.
“Every organization has to have a clear
distinction between the administration
and the policy makers,” he said. “Every
councilor wants to be an administrator,
but, they’re the ones who guide us.
It’s our job (administration) to enforce
those regulations. There has to be a clear
distinction.”
Goodstriker
continued:
“Every administration has to have a
vision,” he said. “A clear code of ethics;
to be responsible to each other and to the
people we serve. Teamwork is the new
catchphrase. You need a good team by
looking at the strengths of each person.
The best form of communication is face-toface, and to be clear. Develop a high level
of creativity and try not to take work home.
These are just a few things I’d like to share
with you. Reconnect with yourself and
others. Laugh, enjoy the laughter of others.
Encourage each other.”
The proceeds the Human Resources
received from the conference went to the
Kainai Minor Hockey Association in the
amount of $4000.
Katie Rabbit-Young Pine, on behalf of
the Human Resources, acknowledges and
thanks everyone who was involved in the
conference.
FEATURE
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFERS SUPERVISOR TRAINING
AS ONE METHOD OF INITIATING LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Blood Tribe Administration employees seeking to further their skills.
The Supervisor training series designed to
improve the leadership skills for employees
currently in supervisory roles within
Blood Tribe Administration and interested
entities is nearing completion. Hosted by
the Blood Tribe Administration’s Human
Resource Department, the training sessions
were open to all employees, supervisors or
not, who wanted to gain the knowledge and
skills required to be effective in their job.
Katie Rabbit-Young Pine, Director, Blood
Tribe Administration’s Human Resources,
said the training workshops are geared for
the employee who wants to enhance their
skill level to keep up with the current trend
of today’s administrative environment.
“The training is geared to employees in a
supervisory position from within Blood
Tribe Administration or surrounding
entities,” she explained. “The goal is to
provide the necessary tools to deal with
real life situations in the office, clarifying
the role of a supervisor, communicating
and motivating employees, to effectively
delegating tasks without creating conflict.”
Rabbit-Young Pine said there are many
other areas supervisors must be aware
of, especially in today’s workplace
environments.
“This training also helps you in
documenting those important events in
your office,” she said. “For example, if two
employees do not agree to a process, that’s
conflict. Some conflict is more serious than
others, but it is certainly an opportunity to
make change to improve on how we carry
out our duties and to serve our community
members.”
With 15 Blood Tribe Administration
departments and 12 entities, there is a need
to ensure the policies & procedures are
understood and adhered to by all employees.
Rabbit-Young Pine said proper direction
and role modeling by the supervisors will
establish a better workplace setting for
employees.
“Our goal is to start taking responsibility
and take the initiative to move forward,”
Rabbit-Young Pine described of the training
which was open to anyone interested in
achieving a better understanding of roles
and responsibilities. “This training is
available to our employees so that we can
create a better atmosphere of teamwork and
direction.”
The training session was attended by
employees from First Nations departments
and entities both on-and-off the Blood
reserve. Rabbit-Young Pine was pleased
with the turnout offered by the Human
Resources and Empower Training Inc.
“Many of the comments coming back
were very encouraging,” she said. “The
participants said they were excited and
pleased because they have gained more
knowledgeable and increased their
confidence in carrying out their duties.”
At the conclusion of the fourth training
session,
participants
will
receive
certificates for their efforts. Rabbit-Young
Pine feels the employees will be in a better
position to contribute to the well-being of
their department or entity.
“We feel it’s very important for us to
provide these opportunities to our members
in the workforce so they can be better
equipped at dealing with issues, be mindful
of the processes involved, to work within a
timeline and to achieve results,” she said.
“Our greatest assets are the people who
serve the people.”
Blood Tribe Human Resources is currently
putting a calendar of Professional
Development activity for the upcoming
year.
Employees who successfully completed supervisor training pose with Jim Brown, Empower Training Inc.
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TSINIKSSINI March 2013
FEATURE
YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRING CHILDREN
TOGETHER TO FRIENDSHIP CENTRE FOR SPORTS DAY
The winning basketball team from the youth bracket, pose for the camera after a fun, one-day tournament.
A youth basketball tournament hosted by
the Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Centre on
February 23, 2013, had over a hundredand-thirty youngsters between the ages
of 7 to 10 and 11 to 13 who enjoyed the
fast-paced but friendly competition during
the one-day event. One of the tournament
organizers, Patricia Bruised Head, said it
was nice to have so many of the youth and
parents come out in support of the activity.
“We wanted to do something for the kids.
They need to be kept busy,” she explained.
“It was organized on short notice, but we
managed to have a well-organized event.”
Bruised Head, along with Darcie Vielle,
T.J. Ramsay, Jay Smith and Councilor
Dexter Bruised Head, organized a youth
basketball tournament at the Sik-OohKotoki Friendship Centre during the weeklong school break for the many students
both on-and-off the Blood reserve.
“We are trying to get the youth away from
using drugs and alcohol. We don’t want
them going that route,” she said. “We
wanted to organize a sports activity to keep
their minds focused on positive activities,
and to hear their laughter.”
With only a few days before the event
began, the tournament organizers managed
to secure donations from several sponsors
from in-and-around Lethbridge. With the
donations, the organizers were able to order
over 100 tee-shirts and to feed the youth
and their parents and guardians throughout
the day. Bruised Head was pleased at the
way the community and the families came
together on such short notice.
“We approached sponsors to get the 100
tee-shirts, and to get food to feed the
people,” she said. “We wanted everyone
to be fed and to feel really good about
their involvement here at the tournament.
It was really nice to see the parents there,
involved with their children. The youth
really enjoyed seeing their parents there to
watch them.”
During the day, each of the youth was
placed on teams according to their ages.
The teams then began the tournament
format until the two top teams of each age
category met in the finals. Though there
were two teams who came out on top
during the championship games, Bruised
Head said everyone who attended and
supported the Youth Basketball tournament
were champions.
“I would say everyone is a winner,” she said
of the youth and their families. “You could
see it in the youth and their parents. You
could see the children progressing, trying
their best while having fun. Everyone
really made this event successful and we
hope to have more functions like this in the
near future.”
The tournament organizers acknowledge
the following sponsors and people who
contributed to the Youth Basketball
tournament:
Blood Tribe Recreation, Sik-Ooh-Kotoki
Friendship Centre, Sandra Vielle, Frank
Black Plume, Al Black Water, Dorothy
First Rider, Mike Bruised Head, Franklyn
White Quills, Marcel Weasel Head,
Myron Eagle Speaker, Kainai Resources
Inc., Native American Resource Partners,
the team coaches, timekeepers, officials,
volunteers and food providers.
The action was intense as the basketball players provided plenty of entertainment.
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Story by Tom Russell
FEATURE
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
FIGURE SKATING CARNIVAL SHOWCASES
TALENTS OF THE MANY BLOOD CHILDREN
Jaime Fox, right, hopes to have even more skaters next year. The young skaters shared their talent and grace for the audience.
A small but enthusiastic group of children
and teens participated in a Figure Skating
Carnival at the Kainai Sports Centre on
March 10, 2013, before a large number
of family and friends. Jaime Fox, carnival
organizer, said the event was to showcase
the increasing talents and skating abilities
of the children.
“The children who participated in the
carnival were really excited,” she said.
“They are already looking forward to next
year’s carnival and want to make it an even
bigger event.”
The figure skating program was initiated by
Jaime Fox, case manager, Child Protection
Services, who learned how to skate when
she was three-years-old. Her love for the
sport eventually developed into sharing her
passion with others.
“I was quite young when I began to skate,
and I had a dream of making it to the
Olympics,” she shared. “I want to teach the
children to learn how to skate and to have
fun with it. It’s a great way for the children
to meet new friends and to become more
active. Hopefully, one of the children can
take their dreams as far as they can.”
At the beginning of the season, Fox began
a skating club called the Learn to Skate
program which involved youngsters
from the ages of three-years and older.
“There would only be a few skaters at
the beginning,” she said. “Then, during
the season, I told the kids about having a
carnival, and they became really excited.
We all began working toward the carnival.”
The carnival featured the skaters going
through drills and performances amidst the
cheering and clapping from the audience.
Each of the children helped to decorate the
sports centre in preparation for the event.
Fox said the skaters held fund-raising
functions during the year to help pay for
the carnival.
“I volunteer all my time and effort to helping
the children in any way I can,” said Fox.
“They really looked forward to the carnival
and they helped out as much as they could
to raise the money to buy their outfits and
decorations. We had a Valentine’s Day
Basket raffle sale too. We sold raffle tickets
and that really helped us.“
With limited ice-time throughout the
season, Fox remains determined to make
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the figure skating club even bigger next
year. “I just have so much love for skating
that I want to share it with the community,”
she said. “We hope we can have more icetime so that more children can out to learn
the sport. I would like to register the group
in a professional figure skating association.
That would be great for us.”
Fox said she would like to acknowledge the
children and the parents who offered their
support.
“I thank Shauna Scout, Sheila Many
Fingers, Kelly Wells and Sissy Mistaken
Chief for all their support,” she said. “I
want to thank all the families who helped
us, the community for supporting us
through the raffles, my parents and my
sister Cathy also helped with the music.
I don’t think I could’ve done this without
the support from everyone. Also, I want to
thank Tannis Crosschild for helping us on
the ice during the carnival.”
Story by Tom Russell
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
YEAR IN REVIEW
ALBERTA CHIEFS CALL FOR TREATY-BASED
DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST NATION EDUCATION ACT
Alberta Chiefs are calling for a Sovereign
approach to the development of a First
Nation Education Act announced by
Canada in its Economic Action Plan 2012.
The Government committed to having
education legislation in place for First
Nations by September 2014.
The proposal is currently exploring
mechanisms to ensure “stable, predictable
and sustainable funding for First Nation
students.” At the most recent Assembly of
Treaty Chiefs (AoTC), Chiefs rejected the
unilateral imposition of federal legislation
and passed a resolution to develop a First
Nation Education Act for Alberta, based on
Treaty and Inherent Rights that will include
a funding formula legislated within the Act.
Since Canada launched its “intensive
consultations” with First Nations, Chiefs
across the country have demanded a
working relationship with the Federal
Government to support the development
of regional agreements on education
-- such as the Alberta Memorandum of
Understanding for First Nations Education.
Chief Charles Weasel Head says, “We
are guided by our nation-to-nation treaty
relationship with the Crown. The federal
government’s legislative agenda conflicts
with the rights and needs of our people, and
so far; nothing supports individual First
Nations to rebuild their own economies and
making decisions for themselves. Instead,
we only see more obstacles in recent
legislation and policies. We need to be at
the table in the development and drafting
of any legislation impacting First Nations.”
Directors of Education for Treaty No. 6,
Treaty No. 7 and Treaty No. 8, have gathered
Chiefs, elders and First Nation experts to
plan and prepare for the Government of
Canada’s process of consultation that will
take place in Alberta on April 16, 2013.
The purpose is to develop strategies that
will produce better educational outcomes
for First Nation students in the development
and drafting of legislation based on the
inherent and Treaty rights to education
and identified in the UN Declaration on
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Several
options are being discussed, including:
A Citizenship Approach to Education; A
Proposed Indian Education Act Approach;
and the Sovereign or Treaty Federalism
Approach.
The Sovereign approach for example,
would be pursuant to Treaty and Supreme
Court decisions that state First Nations
are sovereign and Nations have their
own governing institutions, including
education. Indian Nations continue to
assert that the Right to Education arises
out of Treaty and that Canada has a Treaty
responsibility to provide the resources,
financial and otherwise, for the First
Nations to implement their own educational
institutions.
The two-phase consultation process
began December 2012 and runs through
April 2013. According to its website,
First Nation parents, educators, leaders
and others are invited to participate
in regional consultation sessions and
to explore the Aboriginal Affairs and
Northern Development Canada’s website,
where opportunities to provide input for
consideration in the drafting of legislation
can be entered. Canada says input gathered
during this initial phase will help to inform
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the drafting of legislation.
During the second phase, the Government
says the draft legislation will be shared
with all First Nation communities across
Canada, as well as with provincial
governments and other stakeholders, for
feedback.
Canada’s proposal for a First Nations
Education Act in 2014 is to establish the
structures and standards to support “strong,
accountable education systems on reserve.”
In addition, the Government committed to
exploring mechanisms to ensure “stable,
predictable and sustainable funding for
First Nation education.” The proposed act
includes mandatory education standards
for all First Nations schools in areas such
as attendance, curriculum, and graduation
requirements, similar to current education
requirements for other schools at the
provincial level.
“Our Nations are at a crossroads and face
a turning point with imposed Legislation
affecting our Treaty and aboriginal rights,”
said Chief Weasel Head. “That is why we
need to be a part of Canada’s development
of the proposed First Nations Education
Act. We have to find common ground
moving forward and to have a say in the
drafting of any new legislation impacting
our First Nations so that our rights are not
legislated away. We demand respect for
our treaties, meaningful consultations and
better academic outcomes for our children.”
Story by Brent Scout
YEAR IN REVIEW
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
BLOOD TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS SEND TWO
FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
Steve Frank, IT administrator, with Clay Creighton and Chad Eagle Plume, are busy providing expertise with the people.
Over the past three months the
Communications
Department
has
employed three community members
under
an
Information Technology
internship program, spearheaded by
First Nations’ TSAG (Technical Service
Advisory Group). The three technicians,
Bryce Chief Moon, Chad Eagle Plume and
Clay Creighton, have been working in the
community as installers for the Tribe’s new
internet venture, Blood Tribe Wireless,
but two of the three technicians recently
expanded on their technical skills at the
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
(NAIT). Clay Creighton and Chad
Eagle Plume joined other Information
Technology interns from Treaties 6, 7 and
8 during the week of March 12-15, 2013, at
NAIT for the Introduction to Information
Technology and Fundamentals course.
The course covered everything from
identification of computer components and
accessories to troubleshooting computer
systems and networks. Armed with this
knowledge, and under the direction of their
supervisor, Steve Frank, the technicians
hope to apply their skills within the
departments and entities of the BTA and
Entities.
Clay Creighton, one of the IT employees
who was part of the training in Edmonton
said the information gathered is useful in
the type of work they are performing. “It
was pretty good training,” he said. “We had
the opportunity to tear apart computers,
to see the internal part of a computer, the
hardware, what it does, and then looked at
the network. It was pretty good.”
Chad Eagle Plume, the other technician,
commented on the training he received. “I
thought I knew the basics of computers,”
he said. “But, the training really opened my
eyes to everything, like all the components
inside the computer. We received really
good information.”
The two technicians are currently installing
the hardware for tribal members who are
requesting for internet services. As they
receive each request, the installers work
with the homeowners to ensure someone is
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home while they are installing the hardware.
They then have to align the internet dish
with the internet tower so the signal will
have a clear connection. Creighton said the
installation usually takes upwards of about
three hours to complete from start to finish.
“It’s just common courtesy to have
someone home, but also for security reason
too, when we are installing the hardware
foe the internet,” he said. “We have to drill
a hole into the walls of the house to install
cables and in a place where the homeowner
wants to hardware to be located. This
usually takes about three hours.”
Eagle Plume said the installers often run
into minor problems. “At our last location,
we had a hard time trying to line up the
internet dish with the tower, so this took a
bit more time,” he said. “But, usually, we
can install the hardware in as many as three
homes in one day.”
Anyone interested in accessing internet
services for their home can contact Sarah
Sweetgrass at 403.7378144.
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
FEATURE
MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING UPDATE
WORK CONTINUES DESPITE WEATHER
The Kainai Multi-purpose building
currently in the process of having the outer
shell covered will soon see the internal
structure being developed. Jim Plume,
coordinator, Multi-purpose building, says
the exterior work is nearing completion and
the work can now be focused on the inside
of the building.
“To date, we are just finishing the interior
membrane and are starting to do the exterior
sprung shield,” he says of the work project.
“Once we do that, we will be erecting the
structural steel inside the building. This is
for the track, offices and library.”
Due to the unpredictable weather
conditions, the completion date for the
multi-purpose facility is now slated for
the end of September. “We are currently
behind schedule for at least three weeks,”
says Plume. “The temperature had to be at
least minus -5 or warmer in order to install
the sprung shield, and the wind was also a
factor in our schedule. But, once this work
is done, Sprung doesn’t have to be here
anymore.”
Once the exterior work is complete, the
steel work will begin and concrete will
be poured for the flooring and other areas.
To keep the project moving, Plume says
many local tradesmen and laborers were
employed during the initial work phase.
“We had nearly 95 per cent local workers
employed here and we will be looking for
more tradesmen once we have the cement
poured,” he says. “We’re looking forward
to hiring trades people in the electrical,
dry-walling and plumbing; that type of
employment. But, we will let them know
when the time comes.”
NEWS RELEASE
STUDENT MAKES UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
DEAN’S LIST FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
MISSOULA, MONT.—At the University of Montana, 2,983 students
made the autumn semester 2012 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s
List, students must be undergraduates, earn a semester grade average
of 3.50 or higher and receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits.
No grades of C+, C, C-, D+, D-, F, NC or NCR are allowed.
Jordy Healy, son of Maria Russell and Stu Healy, is registered in the U
of M’s computer technology program.
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Story by Tom Russell
FEATURE
TSINIKSSINI March 2013
A CALL FOR
YOUR SUPPORT
The Blood Tribe Dept. of Health Indian Residential School Program and the Truth and Reconciliation Committee are planning to construct
a permanent monument dedicated to the legacy of the experiences of the Indian residential school former students. Our objective is
to include all the family names of former students who attended the St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s residential schools on the Blood Reserve.
If you are a Blood Tribe member who attended a residential school within southern Alberta and beyond, please submit your family names
as we would like to include it on the monument.
The Commenorative Project intent is to, “honor, educate, remember, memorialize and/or pay tribute to former students, their families
and their communities.”
Please review the list of family names and forward any missing family names to the following contacts:
Your support is much appreciated!
Deadline is April 15, 2013
Deadline is FEBRUARY 15, 2013
CONTACT:
JACKIE RED CROW, COORDINATOR
Indian Residential School Program
Blood Tribe Dept, of Health • Standoff, AB
E-mail - [email protected] • Phone: (403) 737.3883
OR
WILMA SPEAR CHIEF, TRC COMMITTEE MEMBER
E-mail – [email protected]
Cell - (403) 330.7088
FAMILY NAMES - Monument
41131303
1. Across The Mountain
39. Vielle
80. Sweet Grass
121. Sleeping Woman
159. No Runner
Across The Mountain
Two Guns
Morning Bird
Holy Singer
Man/White Man
2. Bad Arm
40. Weasel Head Plain Woman81. Tail Feathers
122. Small Eyes
160. Oka
Bad Arm
Vielle
Plaited Hair
Morning Owl
Hunt
King
3. Bad Man
41. White Man Left
82. Tallow Owl Boy
123. Soup/SoopIron Shirt 161. Prairie Chicken
Bad Man
Weasel Head
Quesnelle
Rider
Bare Shin Bone White Man 42.
124. Spotted BullLittle Shields 162. Red Crow
Bare Shin4.Bone
LeftWilliams
Spear Chief 83. Wadsworth
Panther Bone
Holy White Man
5. Bear Child
125. Standing Alone
Bear Child
Williams 43. Yellow WingsStabsdown 84. Weasel Moccasin
Plume
Many Chief 163. RussellBrown Weasel
White Robe
46. Big Sorrel Horse
126. Tall Man Many Fingers164. Scraping
Big Bull 6. Big Bull
Yellow Wings
Sweet Grass 85. Wells Rabbit
Turning
127. White Feathers
Big Head7. Big Head
Aberdeen 47. Big Throat Tail Feathers 86. Yellow Feet
Red Crane
Many Grey 165. Shade Little Moustache
166. Shot Both
Sides
48. Big Wolf
87. Young Pine
128. White Quillls
Bull Calf8. Bull Calf
Beebe
Tallow
Scout
Horses
Strikes
With A Gun
167. Singer Little Child
9. Bull Child
49. Black Fore Head
129. Willows Medicine Crane
Bull Child
Big Sorrel Horse
Wadsworth 90. Big Swallow
Shouting
10. Courtoreille Big Throat 50. Black Water Weasel Moccasin
91. Bird Sleeping Woman 130. Wings
Courtoreille
Nice Cutter 168. Small Eyes
Steele
Cross Child
Small Eyes
Coming Singer
11. Cross Child Big Wolf 51. Brave Rock Wells
92. Black Face
131. Wolf PlumeNight Gun 169. Small Face
Eagle Bear
Black Fore 52.
Head
Yellow Feet 93. Black Rabbit
Soop
Wolf Bull
12. Eagle Bear
Brewer
132. Black PlumeNo Runner 170. StripedWhite
Frank 13. Frank
Black Water53. Buckskin
Young Pine 94. Blood Soup
Oka
171. Twigg Shot Close
133. Bruised Head
Gambler 14. Gambler
Brave Rock54. Bull Shields Bear
172. WeaselWarrior
Fat
95. Bottle Spotted Bull
134. Calf Robe Prairie Chicken
Good Dagger
Bear Back Bone
Standing Alone 135. Calling LastRed Crow 173. White Man
Charles
15. Good Dagger Brewer 55. Chief Mountain
96. Chief Body
Hungry Crow
Horse
Big Swallow97. Chief Calf
Tall Man
Big Crow
136. Crow EaredRussell
Wolf
174. Wolf Child
16. Hungry Crow Buckskin/Black
56. Coal
Iron Horn
Bull Shields
Bird
White Feathers
Scraping White
Breaker
137. Crow Spreading
175. Wolf Tail
17. Iron Horn
57. Cotton
98. Creighton
Iron Pipe
Chief Mountain
Black Face
White Quills
Shade
Bear Shirt
Wings
176. Bastien
18. Iron Pipe
58. Crane Chief
99. Crow Chief
Le ‘Hirondelle
Coal/Cole
Black Rabbit
Willows
Shot Both Sides
Red Morning
138.
Crying
Head
177.
Big
Smoke
19.
L`Hirondelle
59.
Eagle
Tail
Feathers
100.
Day
Rider
Little Shields
Cotton
Blood
Wings
Singer
Stimpson
139. Curly Rider Small Eyes 178. No Chief
20. Little Shields Crane Chief60. First Charger Bottle
101. DelaneyBlack Plume
MacDonald
Crow Eagle
140. Davis
21. MacDonald Eagle Tail Feathers
61. First Rider Chief Body 102. DevineBruised Head
Many Bears
Small Face 179. Scott Four Horns
141. Day Chief Striped Wolf 180. Sitting Bull
62. Hairy Bull Chief Calf 103. Eagle Child
McKay 22. Many Bears First Charger
Calf Robe
Grier
142. Eagle PlumeTwigg
181. McDougall
23. McKay
McKenzie
First Rider 63. Hind Man Creighton 104. Eagle Speaker
Calling Last
Big Tobacco
24. McKenzie
Night Howler
Hairy Bull 64. Hoof
Crow Chief 105. Gladstone
Crow Eared Wolf 143. Eli
Weasel Fat 182. Bull Horn
Blue Wings
144. Fox
25. Night Howler Hind Man 65. Iron
Old Shoes
Day Rider 106. Gros Ventre
Crow Boy
Spreading Wings
White Man 183. Big Snake
Little Man
Prairie Hen
Hoof
Delaney
Crying Head
ManyMan
Feathers
107. Heavy Head
145. Good RiderWolf Child 184. Black White
26. Old Shoes
66. Knife
Provost 27. Prairie Hen
Iron
Curly Rider Chief 146. Good StrikerWolf Plume 185. King Spotted Bull
108. Heavy Runner
67. Left Hand Devine
Rides At 28.
TheProvost
Door
Knife
Davis
Bastien
147. Healy
186. Rider
68. Little Bear Eagle Child 109. Hind Bull
Round Nose
Left Hand 69. Long Time Squirrel
Eagle Speaker
Day Chief
Big Smoke 187. Holy White Man
110. Low Horn
148. Heavy Shields
29. Rides At The Door
Simon 30. Round Nose Little Bear 70. Many FeathersGladstone 111. Mills Eagle Plume
149. Holy SingerNo Chief
188. Brown Weasel
Smith 31. Simon
Long Time 71.
Squirrel
EliBird
Scott
Melting TallowGros Ventre Boy
112. Morning
150. Hunt
189. Turning Robe
Sollaway32. Smith
Many Feathers
Heavy Head 113. Morning
Fox
72. Mistaken Chief
Owl
151. Iron Shirt Sitting Bull 190. Little Moustache
Spring Chief
Melting Tallow
Heavy Runner
Good Rider
McDougall
73. Mountain Horse
114. Owl Boy
152. Little Shields
191. Strikes With A Gun
33. Solloway
Strangling Wolf
Mistaken Chief
Hind Bull
Good Striker
Bull Horn
74.
Pace
115.
Panther
Bone
153.
Many
Chief
192. Little Child
34.
Spring
Chief
Takes The Gun Strong
Mountain Horse
Low Horn
Healy
Big Snake
75. Plain Woman Mills
116. Plume Heavy Shields 154. Many Fingers
35. Strangling WolfPace
Thin Leggings
Black White 193. Steele
36. Takes The Gun
76. Plaited Hair
117. Rabbit
155. Many Grey Horses
Strong
77. Quesnelle
118. Red Crane
156. Medicine Crane
Stories by Tom Russell
37. Thin Leggings
78. Spear Chief
119. Scout 15
157. Nice Cutter
38. Two Guns
79. Stabsdown
120. Shouting
158. Night Gun
NOTICES AND UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 2013
Community Futures Treaty Seven is proud to host the
6th Annual Disability Employment Symposium
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Event Activities include: Keynote speaker Deb Russell, CEO/President
Deb Russell Inc. present on “ How to Ensure Employees with Disabilities Make
Business Sense; ” Shayn Anderson present on “ Hitting the Delete Button; ”
Presentations; Workshops both days “ K ey Strategies to Meaningful Employment;”
an Interactive Panel Discussion and Dialogue: “ What ’ s My Story; ”
the Information Networking Booth; and the Mix and Mingle Evening with
Richard & Deborah Popovich ’ s Performance “ The Hillbilly's.”
To register for the symposium and for updates
Please visit www.cft7.ca
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