A tribute to Man-Who-Uses-The-Knife

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This article is a tribute to my grand-grandfather.

In the 1800s, he was a Plains Cree warrior on the Saskatchewan prairies. His Cree name was Moo-koo-man-ka-chim-ma-tat. 'He Who Sticks The Knife Into The Ground.' As the years went by he became known as O-che-ma-tah, which was a shortened version of his name.

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Five Alberta Native artists will be featured in an at show in Calgary February 24 to March 20.

According to a press release from the show's sponsor, the Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society (AIACS), the "dynamic, art show," to be held at NOVA - An Alberta Corporation's gallery February 24 to March 20 will be "controversial" and "definitely exciting."

The featured artists are Faye HeavyShield, Kim McLain, Ken Swan and Sam Warrior

Faye HeavyShield

A (hopefully temporary) farewell

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A federal publication entitled "Home Fallout Protection, gives new meaning to the term "Nuclear Family."

The book put out by Emergency Planning Canada is a "how-to-guide" to constructing a fallout shelter in your own home.

The book tells us that this is "a normal and health activity." (Sure, just like jogging.) I have my doubts...but then again, we do live in the 80s, a time when "Star Wars" no longer refers to a George Lucas production.

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It is with sadness and regret that we must note that wagamese has decided to pull into shore for a rest after paddling his canoe across these pages for more than a year.

All of us here at "Windspeaker" were loyal fans, and it was common to see staff gathered around the layout department reading his column before it went to press, chuckling at his humor, delighting in his insight, and nodding in agreement at his wisdom.

EDITORIAL

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Ever since the arrival of the whiteman, Native people have waged a continuing battle to preserve their traditional ways and spiritual beliefs.

Sometimes it seemed like a losing battle.

As a result of determined efforts to "Christianize' Canada's First People, many ceremonies were forbidden and many sacred objects were seized which later found their way into museums and private collection near and far.

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CALGARY - Although most people would agree that museums are much less informal than they used to be, many still view these organizations as institutes that take Native artifacts from their original owners, restore and preserve them, then put them on display without returning anything of benefit to Native people. However, Calgary's Glenbow Museum is trying to break this image by establishing a Native Internship Program.

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Elders from the Peigan and Sarcee reserves gathered together recently to unveil a tipi-liner and interpret its pictographical paintings for the benefit of the following generations.

The tipi-liner, a copy of a Sarcee tipi-liner made about 1910, consists of paintings in a story form. Many people have forgotten the original meanings of the paintings so the Elders from the two bands gathered together and recited the story.

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As more and more reserve-based museums dedicated to the traditional art of their own band are springing up all across Canada, more pressure is being brought to bear on museums to return Native artifacts to their original owners.

Museums, which collected artifacts, some as long ago as 200 years or more, are now feeling this pressure as Native organizations lobby for the repatriation of ancient items.

And emotions are running high.

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According to Judge David Frunchuk, history was made at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre January 25 during the citizenship Court which he presided over.

Judge Frunchuk, in his opening speech, said that the court was pleased to be honored by the presence of Honourary Indian Chief Soaring Eagle, "the Honourable David Crombie, Secretary of State for Citizenship and Multiculture of Canada.

"The people of the CNFC of Edmonton, Alberta, will remember this day, and