UBCIC Newsletter (March, 1995)

1.06-01.08 Union of BC Indian Chiefs Newsletter

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March 1995

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

2. Cheslatta - Kemano

4. Nuxalk Nation Government

5. Chiapas Mexico

6. Mount Currie

9. Philip Paul Memorial Feast

10. Press Releases

- Taxation (UBCIC)

- Nuclear Waste (CCAFT)

- Sovereignty Protesters Reject
Authority of White Court

11. Misquito in Nicaragua

Chief Saul Terry

Dana Wagg

Wendy Ancell

periodical

Union of B. C. Indian Chiefs NEWSLETTER MARCH 1995 Message From The President Presentation to the Hon. A. C. Hamilton,Fact-Finder for the Minister of Indian Affairs on extinguishment in claims settlements by Chief Saul Terry, President, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, February 6, 1995. I. R E C O G N I Z E O U R R I G H T S A S DISTINCT P E O P L E S . A. R E C O G N I T I O N . The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs was established in 1969 by 196 chiefs in British Columbia for three main purposes: 1) to fight the Federal Government's White Paper termination policy; 2) to improve social and economic conditions i n our communities; and 3) to fight for recognition of our Peoples' Aboriginal Title and Rights and a just settlement of the Land Question in British Columbia on this basis. Over the past 25 years, the Union has been at the forefront of the struggle for aboriginal rights and self-determination in British Columbia, across Canada and in the international arena. Since 1973, the U n i o n has c o n s i s t e n t l y opposed the F e d e r a l MARCH 1995 Government's "comprehensive claims" and "modern treaty-making" processes because they require that we surrender our Aboriginal Title and Rights in order to settle the Land Question. The Union has proposed a different policy requirement. Settlement of the Land Question in British Columbia requires the recognition by Canada of our First Nations as distinct Peoples possessing fundamental political and human rights in the world community. This is the long-standing position of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs — a position clearly stated by our people and ratified twice by our chiefs in assembly. For the Union, recognition is a prerequisite "first stage" in negotiating arrangements for coexistence with the non-aboriginal people and governments in our homeland territories. Recognition and coexistence are the only honorable alternatives to extinguishment and surrender. Mr. Hamilton, you have asked us for suggestions on alternative wording to replace the "extinguishment clause" required under the Federal Government's current policy. With respect, the task is not to find new words to achieve the government's extinguishment policy objectives. Instead, the task is to discard extinguishment objectives completely, define new objectives in keeping with a new relationship of recognition and coexistence and then find the new words for this new policy. Today, however, new words are being promoted by the Federal Government to sustain its extinguishment objectives words like "certainty," "interests," "stakeholders" and "groups." These words reflect non-aboriginal values and agendas — values of greed and destruction - agendas of extinguishment and genocide. They demean our Peoples, deny our true identity, disconnect us from our homelands and debase the treaty-making process. The Federal Government's recent background paper on ' 'Achieving Certainty in Comprehensive Claims Settlements" shows how these and other new words are being used to support the same extinguishment objectives. In its paper, the government proposes seven models for "certainty.'' Each would have the effect of (Continued page 3) INSIDE THIS ISSUE... 2. Cheslatta - Kemano 4. Nuxalk Nation Government 5. Chiapas Mexico 6. Mount Currie 9. Philip Paul Memorial Feast 10. Press Releases - Taxation (UBCIC) - Nuclear Waste (CCAFT) - Sovereignty Protesters Reject Authority of White Court 11. Misquito in Nicaragua UBCIC NEWS KEMANO 2'S DEATH WELCOMED BY C H E S L A T T A BUT NATION HAS RESERVATIONS 23 Jan. 1995 — Cheslatta Nation Chief Marvin Charlie welcomes today's historic decision by Premier Mike Harcourt to kill Kemano 2. "We've waited a long time to hear the decision made by the government. It 's a big stepforward and has saved the lives of many people throughout out Territory. But we're not through yet, since the decision leaves many questions unanswered, "he said. To properly respond to the B.C. announcement, Cheslatta will need a formal and detailed response from B.C. and Canada to the recommendations of the B. C. U. C. said Chief Charlie. He said Cheslatta will also have to intensively study the British Columbia Utilities Commission (B. C. U. C.) report. ' 'After that I would like the government documents released to the public,'' he said. "The federal government still holds the main fiduciary obligation to Cheslatta people. Are they going to act i n Cheslatta's best interest and assist in the restoration of Cheslatta Territory? he asked. Chief Charlie also noted today's announcement by the Premier d i d n ' t provide details of any plan by B. C. to assist in the restoration of the Cheslatta system. "It's well and fine for the B . C . Government to try and wash its hands of Kemano 2, but their hands are still soiled from Kemano 1," he said. " T h e m a i n unresolved issue is the vast amount o f Cheslatta land given to Alcan in the 1950's so Kemano 1 could go ahead and the damage done to that land over the last 45 years. The Cheslatta lake and River system has been decimated by Kemano 1 since 1952. Will the Governments of B.C. and Canada assist in the restoration of the system? last forever," he said. "We will do what we NECHAKO STILL DYING; have to to protect our land." he said. K2 FLOWS MUST BE REVERSED Cheslatta people were forced from their While some people have broken open champagne to celebrate the scrapping Traditional Territory in ofKemano 2 by Premier Harcourt, the Nechako River is still reelingfromthe effects 1952 to make way for of Kemano 2, let alone the effects of Kemano 1. The Nechako's future remains in Kemano 1. Their homes doubt. Its future depends onactionsyet to be taken by B.C., Canada and Alcan. were burned and their If the Harcourtannouncementis to be meaningful, then Fisheries Minister graveyards flooded. Brian Tobin will have totearupthe1987Kemano Settlement Agreement. And B.C. Meanwhile, the and Canada willhavetopasslegislationtoensureAlcan is rolled back to Kemano C h i e f said the 1 flows. And Alcanhastoagreenottochallengethelegislation. So, there's quite governments should a few more bridgestobecrossedbeforewecanbesuretheNechako is actually saved. refuse to compensate Alcan for any claim for - Kemano 1allowedAlcanto34percentofthewaterfromthe Upper Nechako, damages filed by the corporation. "Alcan - Alcan hasbeenallowedtotake76percentoftheUpperNechako since April doesn't deserve 1,1988, because of the KemanoSettlementAgreement.This is known as the compensation. B.C. and short-term flows. Until Ottawa and B.C. agree on approach to Kemano 2, Canadian taxpayers Alcan is likely to continue to take 76 percent of the water from the Upper weren't involved in the Nechako. decision to approve These flows have been rejected by Premier Harcourt and by federal scientists Kemano 2 in 1987 and like Dr. Harold Mundie and must be reversed. Dr. Mundie concluded in a landmark shouldn't be asked to study that rivers start running into problems when more than 30 percent of the water pay any Alcan bills now is taken. Currently a lot more water than that is being taken. That situation has to that the project is dead,'' be reversed. he said. " I f any compensation is paid to By Dana Wagg, Writer/Researcher Alcan, it should come Cheslatta Carrier Nation - Jan. 30, 1995 from the bank account Chief Charlie said that Cheslatta is inviting Premier Harcourt to their Territory to begin formal talks on the return, restoration and protection of Cheslatta land. " W e want out land back. I've always stated compensation is not the issue. The land is much more important than compensation. At the moment we live on small parcels of land on which there are few natural resources, but in our Traditional Territory, there are many natural resources, which Cheslatta people can use for their future," said the Chief. "What good is it if the governments or Alcan put down millions of dollars in front of us? It would only last for a short time, but the land would 2 of former fisheries minister Tom Siddon, who approved the Kemano deal in 1987." On behalf of Cheslatta Nation, Chief Charlie offers his congratulations and thanks to the many people who joined with Cheslatta in this David and Goliath battle. "Your unwavering spiritual, political, financial and moral support in this long and very difficult struggle helped keep the flame of hope from going out," he said. MARCH 1995 UBCIC NEWS (Continuedfrom page 1) extinguishing our Aboriginal Title and Rights, in one way or another, in whole or in part. Each model aims to achieve the government's genocidal extinguishment objectives in a different way with different words. Our Peoples will not be fooled by such trickery and legalistic word-games. Over the past ten years, we have seen how the Federal Government consistently uses its " S . W. A . T . " strategies ('' Special Words A n d Tactics") to undermine our rights and deny its fiduciary obligations. Extinguishment is a life-or-death issue. There can be no compromises or alternative wordings. Extinguishment — in any form—by any name—in any measure—must be done away with once and for all. All seven "certainty models" proposed by the Federal Government are unacceptable to our Nations. B. OUR T I T L E AND RIGHTS. Since 1969, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs has carried out extensive research and consultation with Indian people throughout British Columbia in relation to the totality of our Aboriginal Title and Rights. We conclude that our people have no desire, under any circumstances, to see our Aboriginal Title and Rights extinguished. Our people consistently state that our Aboriginal Title and Rights cannot be bought, sold, traded, exchanged or extinguished by any government - under any circumstances ~ by treaty or by any other means. Therefore, we state emphatically our Aboriginal Title and Rights are inalienable, now and for all time. What are our rights as distinct Peoples? The Federal Government pretends that our Aboriginal Title and Rights are vague and "uncertain." This is not true. Time and again, our people have clearly and precisely stated our Aboriginal Title and Rights. I will summarize them for you as follows. 1. We are sovereign nations with distinct territories in North America. Our Nations have a rightful place within the family of Nations of the World. 2. We have the right, obligation and responsibility to protect, conserve maintain and enhance the integrity of Mother Earth, so as to insure the well-being of our citizens and our survival and flourishing as distinct Peoples in our territories into the future. 3. 4. We have an historic nation-to-nation relationship with the British and Canadian Crowns. We have the right to have this nationto-nation relationship recognized and respected in all dealings between our Peoples and nonaboriginal governments, especially in treatymaking and treaty implementation. The Crown in Right of Canada alone inherited from the British Crown political and legal obligations to protect the territories, rights and interests of our Nations. The Crown in Right of Canada alone inherited the Crown's prerogative power to enter into treaties with our Nations. MARCH 1995 5. Our Nations hold Sovereign Title and have a Sovereign Right to Jurisdictional Rule within our traditional territories. 6. We have the Political Right of selfdetermination and the right to decolonize. By virtue of these rights, our nations may freely choose their governments and freely pursue their economic, social, cultural and spiritual development. We have the inherent right to govern ourselves and our territories through our own forms of Indigenous Government. 7. We have Spiritual Rights to practice our religions, customs, traditions and culture, including the right to protect our sacred lands. 8. We have National Rights to enjoy and exercise our national identities, languages and histories. 9. We have Economic Rights to develop and benefit from our resources, manufacturing, trade, commerce and fiscal relations. 10. We have Harvesting Rights to gather food and to hunt, fish and trap throughout our territories for the well-being of our people, subject only to such laws and regulations as may be prescribed by tradition or as enacted by the governments of our Nations. 11. We have Territorial BoundaryRightsto define and maintain the borders of our traditional territories, including land, sea, water and air. 12. We have Legal Rights to make, change, enforce and interpret our own laws according to our own constitutions, judicial systems and law enforcement agencies. 13. We have Social Rights to meet the needs of our people wholistically with high quality services in education, health, social development, communications, marriage, child welfare, death and bereavement. 14. We have Citizenship Rights to insure that the fundamental human rights of our individual citizens, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, are recognized and respected. 15. We have the Right of Self-Defence. 16. We have the Right of Immunity from taxation and conscription by Canada. 17. We have Border-Crossing Rights to travel and transport goods freely across the international border between Canada and the United States of America. (Continued page 7) 3 UBCIC NEWS N U X A L K N A T I O N G O V E R N M E N T 4 PRESS RELEASE M O T E L BUILT O N N U X A L K G R A V E S "First of all we would like to acknowledge Tatau, the Creator, through Mana The Nuxalk Nation Government Hereditary Chiefs, the Nuxalk Nation Government Council of Elders and the Nuxalk Nation Government Band Council do hereby declare that there will be no more desecration of our sacred burial grounds within Nuxalk Traditional Territory. This act of cultural genocide is in direct violation of our Nuxalk traditional laws and customs. It has caused much heartache and sadness to the spirits of all Nuxalkmc. Recently, it has come to the attention of all Nuxalkmc, that our sacred burial grounds located at the Bella Coola Motel have been disturbed by the new motel management. The motel management/ owners have moved the gravestone of Hereditary Chief Klakamot from its original position, and they have erected fence posts into the sacred burial grounds of our ancestors. The Nuxalk Nation Archaeological Branch has also confirmed that bone fragments were brought to the surface by an auger used for erecting fence posts. The Bella Coola Motel was built in 1958 (British Columbia's Birthday) on Nuxalk sacred burial grounds located at the Sts'kilh village site. At no time was consideration ever given to the Nuxalk Nation during the development and construction of the motel. The gravestone of Chief Klakamot is evidence that the Bella Coola Motel is located on one of our sacred burial sites. The gravestone of ChiefKlakamot sits next to the motel about ten feet away. Many of our elders remember the gravestones and markers that once were but now the motel has done away with most of them. A letter dated January 9, 1995, was hand delivered to the owners/managers of the Bella Coola Motel to remove the fencing and to place Chief Klakamot's gravestone to its proper position (2 feet from the motel). Since we have had no response from the motel management, and they haven't respected our wishes, we are taking action to correct this situation. We will march from our totem poles down to the motel where the gravestones are. Our Head Hereditary Chief, Nuximlayc, will dance his song and share a few words. Hereditary Chief Slicxwliqw' will step forward to share a few words and begin "If arrests are made, other members of the Nuxalk community will continue dismantling thefence until thefence is completely removed " removing the fence. At this point, we face the possibility of being arrested, but we are willing to suffer the consequences. If arrests are made, other members of the Nuxalk community will continue dismantling the fence until the fence is completely removed. At this time Chief Klakamot's headstone will be placed back into its proper position. Finally, the Nuxalk people will place flowers on top of their ancestors graves and feed a fire with food to soothe the spirits of those past on. Today, we as Nuxalkmc are making a historical stand. We make this stand in loving memory of our ancestors whose graves have been desecrated, and we make this stand on behalf of all our brothers and sisters from other indigenous nations who face the same grief. We want the people of the world to know that we will no longer allow desecration of our sacred burial sites in Nuxalk Territory. Ifyou would like more information please feel free to contact us at (604) 799-5376. For the future of our children, grandchildren and children yet to be born.... Way! Nuxalk Strong-Nuxalk Forever MARCH 1995 UBCIC NEWS T he Indigenous Clandestine Revolutionary Committee, General Command of the E Z L N . We have made a call to all of our brothers and sisters of Mexico to detain this genocidal war that the bad government is waging against us. The federal government is acting with lies, it is carrying out dirty war in our villages. YesterTo the People of Mexico, the day around noon, 14 helicopters bobmed the area around Morelia National and International Press, and Gamucha, as sell as shot artillery fire in the area under and the peoples of the world Zapatista control, thousands of Press Release Service federal soldiers have penetrated into the interior of the jungle, via international community. Call on the Monte Libano, Augua A z u l , Mexican government (these actions are Santa Lucia, L a Gamucha taken from the National Mediation Champes, San Agustin, Commission). Guadalupe Tepeyac and others. They are surrounding us with - to propose a dialogue whose agenda death and back, but now we do would include national issues. not have any other option except to defend ourselves and to defend - to take concrete and decisive steps to our villages, thousands of civilresolve the problems of land tenure, ians have left their homes. autonomy, and the transformation of the Brothers and sisters, the system of government. government of Ernesto Zedillo is killing us, it is killing children, it - to desist from a policy of impositions is attacking women and raping and of the co-optation of individuals. them. We ask you, brothers and sisters, don't leave us alone. We - to recognize that the development of a will act with dignity. Liberty, solution to the crisis should involve the Justice, and Democracy! Fraterrepresentation of and agreements between nally, The Indigenous Clandestine social and political forces. Revolutionary Committee, General Command of the E Z L N - to abstain from using authoritarian (translated by Cindy Arnold, measures to dissuade or destroy moveN C D M volunteer). ments or processes. SUGGESTED ACTIONS Please send urgent messages to the following Mexican authorities: - Stating that the current situation in Mexico is causing great alarm and grave concern within the MARCH 1995 cally respond to the following: land reform, the continued evictions of small farmers and indigenous people form their land, human rights abuses and impunity, charges of electoral fraud and the militarization of Chiapas. Call on the Canadian government to condemn the military action, which is attempted genocide, being taken by the Mexican government. Ask for a response in the immediate future to your concerns. ADDRESSES Lie. Ernesto Zedillo Presidente de la Rebublica Palacio Nacional 06067 Mexico D.F., Mexico FAX: 011-525-271-1764 Hon. Andre Oullet, Minister of Foreign Affairs, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario KIA 0A6 FAX: (613) 996-3443 Gobernador de los Estado de Chiapas Palacio de Gobierno Tuxla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico FAX: 011529-612-0917 The Right Hon. John Chretien Prime Minister of Canada Lester B. Pearson Bldg. 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2 FAX: (613) 995-0101 Please contact the Canadian government authorities and inform them of your concerns around the deepening crises of Mexico. Call on the Canadian government to exercise its obligations as a trading partner under N A F T A to raise the above issues with the political leaders of Mexico. Request that Prime Minister Chretien express his deep concern about, and urge the Mexican government to democrati- 5 UBCIC NEWS Mount Currie chief and council condemn RCMP and media coverage of incident PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release MOUNT CURRIE, B.C., March 8, 1995 - The chief and council of the Mount Currie Indian Band today condemned the RCMP for going to the media without first consulting the Band over a violent incident at the Mount Currie reserve near Pemberton on Monday, March 6. The Mount Currie chief and council also condemned the negative, one-sided coverage of the incident in The Province newspaper the following day. The Mount Currie chief and council stated that "proper respect and procedure would require the RCMP officers to speak with us first when such an incident occurs before making statements to the press, especially when such statements tend to sensationalize events and could make matters worse." The chief and council further asked "why only negative incidents in our community are ever reported in the press? Many positive things happen in our community which are never reported and the public gets a negative impression of our people, which does not reflect reality." The Mount Currie chief and council also expressed "on our own behalf and on behalf of our community our dismay at the attack against the two police officers. Like any other community, we are very disturbed that such a violent incident would take place within our community but we want the public to understand that seven or eight individuals took part in the incident, not all of whom are members of our band. The actions of these individuals should not be taken as a reflection on our community as a whole. We have and hope to maintain a good working relationship with law enforcement officials in our community." -30Contact: Chief Allen Stager 894-6115 Vancouver Aboriginal Justice Centre Society (ACTIVITY REPORT - 17 January, 1995 to 10, March, 1995) U.B.C. NATIVE LAW CLINICAL PROGRAM This program is in its first term of operation and will run until mid-April. Ms. Renee Taylor has been hired by the Faculty of Law and supervises six Law Students who have been granted articled student status by the Law Society. They are either in second or third year of their Law program. This term students are: Cynthia Callison, Darwin Hanna, Bill Walkus, Shannon Cummings, Holly Cairns, and Joy Tatryn. Each student will carry a caseload of 12 files. They deal with cases involving the following: UIC appeals, welfare appeals, landlord\tenant, criminal injuries compensation, small claims among others. These types of cases are often referred to as poverty law, in that clients do not have the financial capability to obtain legal representation and do not qualify for Legal Aid assistance. It is hoped that during the summer that students will be hired to line up cases for the Fall term start-up. GENERAL ACTIVITIES The Justice Centre has the capability to qualify clients for Legal Aid and has developed a referral list of Aboriginal Lawyers and Non-Aboriginal Lawyers who have worked well with Aboriginal Clients. People in the Greater Vancouver area seeking Legal Assistance or legal information can call or drop into our Gastown office, Main Floor 73 Water Street, Vancouver between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 12:00 Noon and 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. from Monday to Friday. During the weekends and holidays the office is closed but messages can be left at (604) 684-2121 or by Fax at (604) 684-2177. 6 MARCH 1995 = = = = = = = = = UBCIC NEWS coexistence, consensus and consent — and it must recognize (Continuedfrom page 3) parallel, coexisting, mutually compatible and consistent legal These rights were set out by our ancestors in declarations, regimes in our territories. At a minimum, applications for new memorials, and petitions to the Crown and were further developed grants in our territories will need to be assessed as to whether they by our Peoples' through the Union ofB.C. Indian Chiefs Aboriginal are consistent with recognition and coexistence principles. Title and Rights Position Paper (1980 and 1985), Comprehensive A key objective of the Recognition alternative is definition FrameworkTreatypioposal(1990)andConfederacy of Aboriginal and predictability of the process for development decisions in Nations Draft Constitution (1992). our territories, not "certainty" as to the outcomes in advance. D. COLONIZATION AND EXTINGUISHMENT: THEIR This is a fundamental difference in objectives between our Nations M E A N I N G FOR OUR PEOPLES. and the federal and provincial governments. The experience of colonization and the policy of The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs today stands ready and extinguishment go hand in hand for our Peoples. Colonization has willing to pursue the Recognition alternative to extinguishment meant unilateral federal policies aimed at dispossessing us of our with the Federal Government. Indeed, we have been ready since homelands and breaking down our traditional societies and July, 1990 when we proposed an "umbrella" Comprehensive institutions. The result of these federal policies has been genocide Framework Treaty with Canada. Instead of unilateral policy and forced assimilation. dictates from Ottawa, the Comprehensive Framework Treaty The Federal Government's extinguishment policy has been would set out substantive policy principles for treaty-making and central in its colonization genocide agenda from the mid-19th treaty implementation in British Columbia. Most importantly, the century to the present. For our Peoples, colonization and Comprehensive Framework Treaty would outlaw extinguishment extinguishment mean genocide and destruction. and set forth new principles for treaty-making and treaty The Federal Government must cast aside colonization and implementation based on recognition and coexistence. extinguishment in favour ofa policy and process of decolonization As proposed by the Union, the' 'umbrella'' Comprehensive for the 21st century. Framework Treaty would be a multi-nation, first-stage negotiation The devastating impacts of colonization on our societies with Canada on a nation-to-nation basis. It would be followed by need to be addressed forthwith. The Federal Government has a second-stage negotiations involving both the federal and provincial fiduciary obligation to decolonize our Peoples and to repair the governments to arrive at specific settlement arrangements with damages wrought by its genocidal policies. The first-stage of each Nation regarding its territory, resources and the damages it decolonization begins with the healing and rebuilding of our has suffered from colonization. communities. The healing and reconstruction of our Nations It is important to note that the alternative of Recognition requires a decolonization policy that recognizes the Federal makes extinguishment unnecessary. Under a new Recognition Government'sfiduciaryobligations, as well as recognizing who we and Coexistence policy, even so-called "comprehensive claims" are and the rights we have in our homelands. and "modern treaty" settlements would be obsolete, except for From a nation-to-nation perspective, the value of treatyproviding the details of how the new policy will be implemented in making and treaty implementation is their potential as tools of our respective territories and how past damages done to our decolonization for our Peoples. If they are based on principles of respective Peoples will be corrected. In other words, "comprehensive recognition and coexistence, rather than extinguishment and claims" and "modern treaty" settlements will largely consist of destruction, they can play a central role in advancing our Nations' the arrangements for implementing decolonization and selfprogress toward self-determination. determination in each of our respective homeland territories. III. RECOGNITION IS T H E BASIS FOR SURVIVAL, D E V E L O P M E N T AND C O E X I S T E N C E IN O U R HOMELANDS. In considering' 'alternatives" to the extinguishment policy, what is really required is discussion about how to develop healthy relationships between aboriginal and non-aboriginal societies based on recognition and coexistence. In contrast to the deadly extinguishment policy, the alternative of Recognition means the survival and flourishing of our Peoples in our homelands into the future. The alternative of Recognition means there can be no unilateral policies, like extinguishment, dictated to our Nations by the federal or provincial governments. Extinguishment, for example, cuts off dialogue — it is not mutual ~ and by its nature, it cannot lead to relationships based on recognition and coexistence. The alternative ofRecognition dictates the need for dialogue, mutual assessment and decision-making on how development will occur in our respective territories. As a result, by treaty or otherwise, we will need to define a new process for the granting of tenures in our territories. This process must incorporate mutual criteria and decision-making based on principles of MARCH 1995 I welcome this opportunity to submit our Comprehensive Framework Treaty proposal for your consideration, Mr. Hamilton, along with the written text of this presentation. IV. Coexistence without Extinguishment: how it would work. When MacMillan Bloedel applies for a permit to cut timber, the only' 'certainty'' required by the company is knowledge of the procedures which must be followed when the application is considered. It is in the interests of aboriginal and non-aboriginal people alike to respect our aboriginal rights and ensure that this respect is incorporated into the tenure-granting system. As it presently stands, our aboriginal rights are entrenched as part of the fundamental law of this country but are not enforced within the permit-granting system established by the provinces. After developers have received permission from the Province to enter our Nations' territories and to develop lands and resources, our Peoples are left with the legal remedy of seeking injunctions to stop the interference with our aboriginal and treaty rights. Over a four year period, our Nations in British Columbia went to Court and achieved injunctions to stop MacMillan Bloedel (Continued page 8) 7 UBCIC NEWS In addition, the p r i n c i p l e that the consent of our Nations is required before a permit is granted to others to use or develop from logging Meares Island, Halcan from logging Deer Island, resources i n our territories w o u l d have to be incorporated i n the new Westar from logging the area west of the Babine, C N from twinregime. tracking its right-of-way through the Fraser and Thompson Rivers, B y accepting the recognition o f our rights as the basis for Saanichton Marina Companyfrombuilding a marina in Saanichton coexistence, treaty-making and treaty implementation can facilitate Bay, Harper Ranch from constructing a golf course on the Kamloops the permit-granting Indian Reserve, to name but a procedure. R a t h e r than few. "Business as usual will attempt to continue its e n g a g i n g i n d e s t r u c t i v e It is the failure of nonaboriginal governments to destructive practices in our homeland—and we attempts to fashion language and concepts to extinguish respect our Aboriginal Title will continue to resist" our A b o r i g i n a l T i t l e and and Rights that is the cause of Chief Saul Terry,President Rights, treaty processes can "uncertainty." Their failure be used as an opportunity to also places the non-aboriginal study our Nations' territories governments in a position where they are either ignorant, or may and our lives on the l a n d ; to identify areas w i t h i n our territories choose to ignore the knowledge and laws our Peoples have evolved where no development should occur out of respect for the spiritual in the course of protecting our territories for thousands and connection of our Peoples to the l a n d and to protect the l a n d itself; thousands of years. to study the resources w h i c h can be harvested and the ability of the Territorial protection and development decisions can and land to sustain development and multiple purpose l a n d use. (Continuedfrom page 7) must be made based on principles of recognition, consent and coexistence. By studying and making decisions together, aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities will, over time, share the knowledge and enforce our Nations' laws over our territories. Together we can plan to utilize natural resources to our mutual benefit without damaging the environment. A recent agreement between members of the Okanagan Nation and the Province of British Columbia regarding expansion of the Apex Mountain ski resort illustrates basic principles that could be incorporated into permit-granting processes based on respect and coexistence. These are: W i t h knowledge about our territories and our rights — and by i n c l u d i n g principles o f recognition and coexistence i n the permitting system — the overall process of obtaining development permits w i l l be faster and " m o r e c e r t a i n . " Over time, it is also reasonable to expect that as our Nations receive a share o f the benefits arising from permits, the wealth of our territories w i l l support the operations o f our Indigenous Governments and economies. It is upon this basis that we w i l l be able to achieve decolonization and self-determination. V. + recognition of our Nations' relationship to our territories; our sacred responsibility to protect the land for the benefit of this and future generations; + prior to development, identification by our Nations of our rights, concerns and interests in the land or resources at issue; + prior to development, creation of a joint process to jointly study the impact of proposed developments on our aboriginal title, rights and interests — as identified by our Nations; + 8 prior to development, engage in a consensual decision-making process between the particular Nation and the Province to determine whether development should proceed, and i f so, on what terms and conditions; + prior to development, establish a consensual dispute-resolution process to assist our Nations and the Province ifconsensus cannot be reached; + insure that our Nations are sufficiently funded to engage in such a process. Conclusion. In conclusion, it is important to remember that, from contact to the present, non-aboriginal governments have failed consistently to recognize and protect the rights of our Peoples, the integrity o f our territories and o f the planetary eco-system as a whole. T h e federal and p r o v i n c i a l governments' complicity with A l c a n A l u m i n u m C o m p a n y to b u i l d the K e m a n o I and II projects, w h i c h devastated the territory o f the Cheslatta Carrier people and threatened to annihilate the salmon runs on the Fraser R i v e r and tributaries, is but the most recent and notorious example o f their failure. G i v e n these governments' record over the past 150 years, we cannot s i m p l y trust n o n - a b o r i g i n a l governments to behave differently i n the future. W i t h o u t fundamental changes i n the r e l a t i o n s h i p between o u r N a t i o n s a n d the n o n - a b o r i g i n a l governments, "business as u s u a l " w i l l attempt to continue its destructive practices i n our homelands - and we w i l l continue to resist. Indigenous governments — recognized and empowered to exercise our Peoples' inherent rights, obligations and responsibilities — are our best insurance that development i n our territories w i l l y i e l d mutual benefits, w h i l e promoting the long-term survival o f aboriginal and non-aboriginal societies and the many a n i m a l and plant species that sustain us a l l . MARCH 1995 UBCIC NEWS IN MEMORY OF. The Union of B.C. Indian the field of Indian Government, "Warriors like SixelatTa Chiefs hosted a memorial not only in his community but Pass through life only his dedication towards recognition east in honour of the late Grand Chief Philip C. of Aboriginal Title and Rights of all once. Paul, SixelatTa of the Saanich, Coast Indian Nations in Canada and around Salish Nation. The memorial took place during the 26th the world. His family, his people, friends, co-workers Annual G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y o f the U . B . C . I . C . and fellow Chiefs shared their memories of a man who at the Delta Airport Inn Hotel in Richmond on gave so much of himself to the cause of justice for his November 23,1994. The Tsartlip Drummers and Singers people. opened the gathering with their songs. Chief Steven Following many presentations and speeches, Point of the Sto:Lo Nation was the Speaker for the Kevin Paul shared one of his poetries with a very evening. A booklet of Philip's speeches, poems, and crowded room of people. Added to this was a pictoral philosophy was given to everyone. history of some of the work and political actions by Following the feast, the film "The Land Is The Philip and displayed on the walls so the people who Culture'' was shown. This film stated the position of the came to honour him could view them at their Union of B . C . Indian Chiefs that Aboriginal Title leisure. There were very few p o l i t i c a l actions and Rights to Indian lands is not for sale - this was that P h i l i p was not at the forefront and providing stated emphatically by Philip for over 20 years. Judging leadership. Derek Wilson, Barry Wilson, Arnold from the film, many of the leaders from 1969 have come Ritchie and Steven Basil dedicated the "Soldier B o y " and gone but the message remains the same. A video of song to our warrior. Warriors like SixelatTa pass Philip in an interview in 1991 expressed his vision through life only once. It was a great honour to know for the education of Indian children: that one day, him, to work with him, and to follow him. Finally, what integration will be something that, whatever Indian people captured the essence of the family man was the have, will be as equal to what the rest of society have. In graciousness of his wife Fran who thanked everyone his final years, he coordinated the establishment of the as she and all of her family were surrounded by the love Tribal School for his people and held the principleship of all the people who came to pay tribute to Philip. As until his illness. The U . B . C . I . C . led the presentation his son Christopher said "... .he left us a legacy and some to Frances Paul and sons Andrew, Remi, Christopher and very big shoes to fill". Kevin by recognizing Philip's life-time achievements in The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs would like MARCH 1995 9 UBCIC NEWS Sovereignty Protesters Reject Authority of White Court CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT FREE TRADE For Immediate Release On Monday, Feb. 20,1995 at 10:00 a.m. in the Supreme Court of B . C . at 800 Smithe For immediate release Street, non-natives Sky Kveton and Jonathan February 1, 1995 Mayer w i l l stand trial on charges of contempt of court. It is alleged that Kveton and Mayer interferedsite with Interior's (International Forest ProdMescalero Apache vote to defeat nuclear waste and storage ucts) clear-cut logging and road-building operalinked to Saskatchewan tions in the M t . Currie-Ure Creek area (close to Pemberton). They were arrested on April 15, 1994. The area is sovereign, unceded territory in In a historic decision, members of the Mescalero Apache tribe in souththe Lil'wat Nation. A s such, both the charge and central New Mexico yesterday defeated in a vote a proposal by their Chief the trial are legal nullities. Furthermore, as a settled matter ofbinding international and constiand Tribal Council to store high level nuclear waste on their land. The tutional law, actions oflnterfor and the non-native Apache Tribal Council has been in negotiations with the Meadow court constitute crimes of usurpation, fraud, Lake T r i b a l C o u n c i l ( M L T C ) to make Saskatchewan the final ecodice and genocide-which Kveton and Mayer resting place for this high level nuclear waste. ' 'I'm absolutely thrilled. are morally and legally obliged to resist. Both levels of government, the courts and Interior are This fight has been fought in the trenches all the way. In the end the well aware that the precondition to any exercise of commercial nuclear industry was beaten by the Apache spirit,'' said jurisdiction by non-native authorities, is a treaty Rufina Laws, Human Against Nuclear Waste Dumps (HANDS), from of informed consent with the Lil'wat Nation. No her home on the reserve where she has waged a three-year long battle such treaty exists. against the project. David Orchard, national chairman of Citizens Concerned About Free Trade (CCAFT) and well-known opponent of plans to bury nuclear waste in the Canadian shield, spoke from Las Vegas, Nevada, where he is attending a conference, ' 'Nuclear Waste Transportation and the Role of the Public": "This is a landmark decision that's going to affect nuclear waste management throughout North America, with particular repercussions for Canada. It's a victory for all those opposed to Canada becoming the nuclear waste dump for all of North America." Numerous court appearances by traditional representatives of Lil'wat and other sovereign Indigenous Nations beyond the treaty frontier and their counsel have aptly demonstrated that justice and the rule of law concerning indigenous rights is a cruel hoax. A l l in Likelihood, a conviction against Kveton and Mayer will be registered. However, indigenous and non-indigenous resistance of oppression will continue from Chiapas to Lil'wat. Ultimately truth, freedom and justice will prevail over fraud, force and chicanery. For further information contact Sky Kveton @ (604)931 5241. B.C. CHIEFS SUPPORT TAX PROTEST, CHIEFS OF ONTARIO VANCOUVER, January 14, 1995 -- Responding to a "Call to Action" by the Chiefs of Ontario, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs yesterday expressed its full support for the Indian protesters occupying Revenue Canada offices in Toronto. Calling the Revenue Canada guidelines to tax Indian employment income off reserve "a clear derogation of our Aboriginal and Treaty Rights," Chief Saul Terry, President of the UBCIC, pressed the Federal Government to live up to its responsibilities to the First Peoples of this land. "The Government of Canada is illegally trying to extinguish the inherent rights of our Peoples, Chief Terry states. "We have portable rights and will not be limited to exercising our rights within the confines of a reserve. Our ancestors paid a high price to protect our sovereignty and immunity from taxation and pass it on to our present and future generations. We dare not and we shall not betray that trust and legacy." The UBCIC joined with the Toronto protesters and the Chiefs of Ontario in call on Prime Minister Chretien to honour his promises as Opposition Leader and rescind the Revenue Canada guidelines. -30- 10 MARCH 1995 UBCIC NEWS MISQUITO IN NICARAGUA FACE PRACTICAL AUTONOMOUS PROBLEMS OF GOVERNMENT • by Cesar Paiz Colaman For the Misquito of the Northern Autonomous region o f N i c a r a g u a , selfdetermination means the free exercise and development of all our rights as a people. These rights are: cultural, economic, the administration of our natural resources and social programs, and the electoral process to choose our leaders. Sovereignty is how we exercise these rights and how they are respected. Autonomy is having jurisdiction and how other governments recognize our historical rights to self-determination. These three terms are interrelated, but there is a noticeable difference between theory and practice, the most important being the need for us to respect and recognize these rights among ourselves. In Nicaragua in 1985, there was a treaty called the' Statutes of Autonomy of the Peoples of the Atlantic Coast' which created the norther and southern regions. There was much discussion prior to the adoption of the treaty, but we have since discovered that it is merely a declaration by the national government that wanted to look good at the international level. The treaty recognizes us as Indigenous peoples, and contains elements of rights pertaining to the organizing o f our autonomous government, education, and the administration of our infrastructure, sports and political organizations. The problem is how to use and administer our natural resources. There is a clause in the 1985 treaty that says the people of the Atlantic Coast have the right to the use, enjoyment and management of their natural resources (land, subsoil, air and water) but there is another clause that states that the autonomous government must comanage resources with the national government. MARCH 1995 "The present national government could care less whether we speak our native languages or how we administer our health care. All they care about is exploiting our natural resources." The question is, i f our people have rights to use our resources, this signifies that the autonomous government can negotiate with whom we want, including foreign governments, refuse a development proposal by the Nicaraguan government, and make concessions. The present U N O government under President Violeta Chamarro does not recognize this. They make concessions when it is to their advantage but otherwise they confront us. The present N i c a r a g u a n government could care less whether we speak our native languages or how we administer our health care. A l l they care about is the exploitation of our natural resources. The majority of natural resources in the country are situated in the two autonomous regions, which comprise just under 50% of the land base of Nicaragua. The present N i c a r a g u a n government is trying to eliminate our rights through privatization, a process we will never permit on our lands. They want to privatize mining, the fisheries and forestry development. Two years ago, the national government signed a contract with a Taiwanese company to allow clearcutting on our lands. We told them out loud that we will cut the throats of anyone who comes to exploit the forests on our lands. With the aid of international solidarity organizations, we were successful in focusing the national government to cancel the contract. Further, the 1985 treaty states that the autonomous government can formulate its laws but they must be ratified by the national government to officially become law. The U N O government continually stalls this ratification process. The autonomous regions only have three members each in the National Assembly. So we have therefore joined in a strategic alliance with the opposition Sandinista Party to push for the ratification of our initiates. We are presently discussing how we are going to organize among the Indigenous and Black autonomous peoples. One part of our society wants a government seperate from Nicaragua, others prefer a multi-ethnic government within Nicaragua. These are important if we are to decide how to develop our infrastructure and the free exercise of self-determination. It is here that the national government is trying to profit by dividing us. It is clear that if we are united we will succeed in building our future. We want the process of organizing our self-determination to be based on the different people of the autonomous region [Misquito, Sumo, Rama, Mestico (Metis) and Black] having their proper governments within the Atlantic Region. Cesar Paiz Colamas is a Member of Parliament of the Northern Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. Translated from Spanish by Patricia Lau and Dan Berman. Re-printed without permission 11 UNION OF B. C. INDIAN CHIEFS SUBSCRIPTION FORM NAME: FOR OFFICE USE O N L Y DATE RECEIVED: CHEQ/M.O. # EXPIRY DATE: ADDRESS: POSTAL/ZIP CODE: PROVINCE/STATE: 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION NLETTER INDIVIDUALS: $35.00 NCLIPPING MEMBER BANDS: S75.00 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED Please make cheque or money order payable to: CHIEFS MASK INDIVIDUALS: $100.00 $_ UNION OF B.C. INDIAN CHIEFS, 3RD FLOOR - 342 WATER STREET, VANCOUVER B.C., V6B 1A1 BOOKSTORE ARTS & CRAFTS BOOKS - FIRST NATIONS - ABORIGINAL ISSUES & GALLERY - JEWERLY (GOLD AND SILVER) -POTTERY - GOVERNMENT -PRINTS - LAND CLAIMS - T-SHIRTS -LAW -LEATHERWORK -ART -MASKS - CHILDREN'S BOOKS - BE AD WORK - TEACHING AIDS - TRADITIONAL MUSIC - POETRY CALL, WRITE OR DROP IN TODAY! -AND MUCH MORE! CONSIGNMENT ITEMS ACCEPTED Owned and operated by the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs 12 MARCH 1995 UBCIC RESOURCE CENTRE UBCIC Newsletter - March, 1995 - Insert I could take up this whole Newsletter describing the many projects which are at various stages in the Resource Centre. One of the most interesting, at this time, is our "Thesis Project". A second year student from the U B C Library School is creating an automated database of Masters and PhD theses, written in North America, since the turn of the century, which relate to First Nations in Canada. This project will bring a listing of these thesis together in one place for the first time. It will not only be a useful research tool for our Resource Centre users but for other libraries and researchers. There is a wealth of information within these thesis documents. Our goal is to eventually publish this list. We are conducting our fourth "Running a Small Library" Workshop on March 8, 9 and 10th. Announcements and registration information have gone out to all Bands and Tribal Councils. As of today, there are only two places left in the workshop and I expect the workshop will be full by the time you read this. However if, you are interested in attending the next one, let us know and we will put you on a waiting list. We will give people on the wait list an opportunity to register early for the next one. The SUBSTANCE A B U S E RESOURCE LIST which is ATTACHED, offers a wealth of FREE M A T E R I A L on substance abuse. It includes print and video format materials, as well as buttons and posters. Substance abuse is an issue that must be addressed for the sake of healthy people and healthy communities. There is everything from Suicide Prevention Resource Kits to "Sniff n' Huff" - a rock video intended to act as a deterrent to youth considering sniffing solvents. Pass this list on to your schools, health workers, counselors, or anyone that you think will request these materials and put them to use in your community. If anyone has information needs, or would like to have resource lists for other topics included in the Newsletter, please call me at 684-0231. M y job is not just to maintain information here in the Resource Centre but to get information out to you. Wendy Ancell U B C I C Librarian ADDICTIONS AND COMMUNITY FUNDED PROGRAMS RESOURCE CENTRE CATALOGUE SEPTEMBER 1994 To obtain c o p i e s of material listed in this catalogue, p l e a s e mail order to: Addictions & Community Funded Programs Medical Services Branch R o o m 1189, J e a n n e M a n c e Building T u n n e y ' s Pasture O t t a w a , Ontario K1A 0L3 O R fax your order to (613) 957-9969. PS: THOSE WITH A YELLOW CHECK MAY BE OBTAINED FROM OUR SOLVENT ABUSE LINE: 1-800-267-63 58. AUDIOVISUAL Videotapes available in 1/2" V H S . PLEASE include one blank new or unused 60-minute videocassette per video requested, as we are unable to record more than one video on a cassette. There is a three month processing time for videotapes. "The Circle Moving" - Native communities across Canada show how they conquered alcohol & drug abuse. Order #AV001 "A New Dawn" - Native men & women speak up for women's special concerns about alcohol & drug abuse. Order #AV002 "The Only Gift" - Native women have the power to change attitudes towards drug & alcohol abuse in their communities & to guide their children towards an addiction-free life. Order #AV003 "New Day, New Horizons" - A young native couple finds out about the problems of alcohol in the workplace. Order #AV004 "Where We've Been, Where We're Going" - An introduction to the causes of drug & alcohol addiction as native men & women talk about their experiences, traditional values, & the role native traditional values can play in overcoming addictions. Order #AV005 "Caravan for Youth 1984" - A team of native facilitators show how they started youth programs for the prevention of alcohol & drug abuse on reserves in Ontario & Saskatchewan. Order #AV006 "Homecoming" - Produced in the Inuit language with English or French subtitles. A young Inuit man returns home after living in southern Canada to find that alcohol has corrupted the lives of his friends & family. Order #AV007 "Something to Celebrate" - A couple discover alcohol & pregnancy don't mix. Order #AV008 "Honour of All (I)" - The future of Alkali Lake, BC - the community's struggle for sobriety. Order #AV009 "Honour of All (II)" - The future of Alkali Lake, B C . Order #AV010 "Sharing Innovations That Work" - 1985 conference in Alkali Lake, B C . Order #AV011 "Rise & Shine" - Four young Alberta natives tell their life stories. Order #AV012 "All Our Business" - The battered wife. The story of one native woman. Depicts spousal assault & its effects. Order #AV013 "A Summer in the Life of Louisa" - Produced in Inuit with English subtitles. The story of a battered wife in a Northern setting. Also available in French. Order #AV014 "A Bad Dream" - A young native faces the tragic consequences of drinking & driving. Order #AV015 "O'Chiese - On The Road to Sobriety" - The development of a mobile treatment program for alcohol & drug abuse is featured. Order #AV106 "Family Secrets" - Depicts the roles that family members play as a result of having an alcoholic in their midst. Order #AV017 "Call of the Drum" - Nippissing Band Reserve - The impact & positive effects role models & responsible resource persons have had on the reserve lifestyle. Order#AV018 "Piitaa Pookaiksi - Children of the Eagle" - Child sexual abuse - a video & resource handbook. Order#AV019 "NASAWIN Stop Smoking Program" - A practical program to assist in stopping smoking, with accompanying handbook. Order #AV020 "Inhalant Abuse" - It depicts young abusers as well as clinical demonstrations & comments by professionals on the effects on inhalants. This tape is not to be shown to potential abusers. Order #SA001 "A Hit for Mike" - Members of the community get involved in helping Mike, a 13 year old "sniffer", overcome his addiction problem. With handbook. Order #SA002 "Up Your Nose" - Native teenagers go on a sniffing spree which ends in tragedy. Order #SA003 "79 Cent High" - A native couple learns how to recognize the signs of sniffing in their children & what to do about it. Order #SA004 "How We Stopped Sniffing" - Native children experience the negative aspects of glue sniffing. Order #SA005 "Solvent Abuse - A Matter of Life & Death" - This video deals with solvent abuse north of 60 degrees. It also contains interviews with abusers & parents whose children have died as a result of sniffing. Inuktitut, English subtitles, French subtitles. Order #SA006 "Sniff 'n Huff' - A rock video intended to act as a deterrent to youth considering "sniffing". Order #SA007 "Spirit of the Forest" - A n animated video on solvent abuse with Resource Book. English & Ojibway. Order #SA008 "Sniffing Stinks" - A video in which native youth speak on their experience with solvent abuse, with Resource Book. Order #SA009 SOLVENT ABUSE PRINTED MATERIALS "Solvent Use/Abuse Among the Canadian Registered Canadian Indian and Inuit Population - An Overview Paper" - Provides a summary of information regarding issues and concerns of solvent use/abuse among Canadian registered Indian and Inuit populations. Order #SM001 "Legal Approach to Solvent Abuse" - To catalogue possible solutions to the problem, identify possible legal approaches to solvent abuse control, and consider legislative options within the legislative authority of the Federal Government. Order #SM002 "Self Evaluation: Its Relationship to Substance Use in Native Adolescents" - A thesis to determine prevention strategies that could reduce abuse, related health problems, and violent deaths amongst young native peoples. Order #SM003 "Peace River Area School Project - Guide for Teachers" - Curriculum outlines for kindergarten to high school about solvent abuse. Order #SM004 "Handbook on Solvent Abuse" - Provides an overview of solvent and aerosol abuse, and offers some suggestions for dealing with the problem. Order #SM005 "Presentation Model - Solvent Abuse" - To assist presenters. The model is suitable for an overhead project presentation. An outline on solvent abuse. English/French/lnuit. Order #SM006 "Factsheet - Questions and Answers About Solvents" - A demonstration aid for professionals and para-professionals in the health and education field, etc. Order #SM007 "The Story of John Otter" - Colouring book dealing with youth and sniffing. Order #SM008 "The Truth Heals" - Notes from a national consultation with youth and service providers on Aboriginal (off-reserve) solvent abuse. Available in French only. Order #SM009 "Thompson Anti-Sniff Information Package" - Information on solvents for teachers and caregivers. Order #SM010 "Solvent Abuse - Ann and Bill" - To inform young people about the danger of sniffing g a s . Colouring book. Order #SM011 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey and Study" - A .perspective on the treatment of solvent abuse among First Nations and Inuit youth. Includes updated survey results. Order#SM012 "Your Community! Our Future!" - Designed as a user's guide to solvent abuse information for the planning and implementation of solvent abuse prevention programs. Also available in French. O r d e r # S M 0 1 3 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Pacific Region". Order #SM014 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Alberta Region". Order #SM015 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments Saskatchewan Region". Order#SM016 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments Manitoba Region". Order #SM017 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Ontario Region". O r d e r # S M 0 1 8 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Quebec Region". Order #SM019 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Atlantic Region". Order #SM020 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments Yukon/NWT Region". Order #SM021 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Pacific Region". Order #SM022 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Alberta Region". Order #SM023 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Saskatchewan Region". Order #SM024 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Manitoba Region". Order #SM025 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Ontario Region". Order #SM026 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Quebec Region". Order #SM027 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Atlantic Region." Order #SM028 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Yukon/NWT Region". Order #SMD29 PRINTED MATERIALS "Seeking New Directions - Final Project Report" - Phase One: Level of services currently available to youth. Phase Two: Level of services in which planning and development through community participation could take place to enhance youth prevention and rehabilitation service. Order #PM001 "Caravan for Youth - 1984" - A report on the 1984 pilot project - "Caravan for Youth". Order #PM002 "Survey of Children with Chronic Handicaps and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the Yukon and Northwest British Columbia" - Final report of the survey. Order #PM003 "Canim Lake Survey of Special Needs Children" - A report to assess the extent of developmental handicaps in the children and to recommend appropriate treatment guidelines. Order #PM004 "Proceedings of the National Symposium on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" - To bring community level workers from native communities together with the scientific community for an exchange of information and concerns. Order #PM005 "Native Inmate Liquor Offender Project - Program Manual" - For substance abuse programming inside correctional institutes. Resource manual for counsellors, liaison workers, and other professionals. Order #PM006 "Breaking the Cycle - A Report of the Native Inmate Liquor Offender Project" - A report of the research projects. Order #PM007 "Suicides, Violent and Accidental Deaths Among Treaty Indians in Saskatchewan" The research project was initiated in response to the crisis situation faced by Indian communities, especially in the area of Indian youth suicides. Order #PM008 "Direct Services for Battered Native Women in Canada" - This report provides information about direct services used by battered women in Canada. Order #PM009 "Northern Native Wife Abuse Prevention Demonstration Project" - To assess the correlation between the abuse of alcohol and the incidence of wife abuse. Order #PM010 "Your Life! Our Future! - Suicide Prevention Resource Kit" - Current and valuable information about new intervention and development models. English/French. Order #PM011 "Nutrition as a Factor in Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation - Final Report" - The degree malnutrition plays in an alcoholic. Order#PM012 "Your Child! Our Future! - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Kit" - To prevent, educate, and research the areas of fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects. English/French. O r d e r # P M 0 1 3 Therapeutic Recreation & Physical Development - Counsellor's Manual" - For facilitating the recovery process of your treatment centre clientele. Order #PM014 "Guidelines on How to Perform a Native Community Drug and Alcohol Needs Assessment" - A guide to natives on understanding and conducting a drug and alcohol needs assessment study. O r d e r # P M 0 1 5 "Community Activity Handbook" - Practical ideas reflecting healthy alternatives to drinking, community based activities. Order#PM016 "ACFP Background Information" - Information on the Addictions and Community Funded Program. Order #PM017 "Drinking is Not Indian" - Native children write about their feelings toward alcohol. English/French. O r d e r # P M 0 1 8 "A Guide - How to do Research" - A brief outline which will assist those undertaking community based research. O r d e r # P M 0 1 9 . "Native Community Theatre" - Report on pilot projects, 1983. Order #PM020 "National Aboriginal Youth Conference - Aboriginal Youth Coming Together for Our Future" - Summary report. Order #PM021 "Reaching for Wisdom" - A n annotated bibliography for the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. Order #PM022 "Knowing Our Direction" - A handbook for Family Violence research. Order #PM023. "The Right To Be Special" - Native alcohol and drug counsellor's handbook working with sexual abuse disclosure. Order #PM024 "Quit 4 Life" - A program to assist youth in stopping smoking. Also available in French. Order #PM025. "A Listing of Research and Development Projects Since 1988" - A listing of community based and directed research funded by A C F P / N N A D A P since 1988. Order #PM026. "Strength of the Spirit: A Community Effort in the Treatment and Prevention of Drug Abuse" - Final report of a 1993/94 community based research project in Alberta. Order #PM027. "A Guide for the Development of Family Violence Committees" - This guide reviews areas to consider when developing a family violence committee. Also available in French. Order #PM028. "Elders and Youth - A Native Cultural Tradition" - To show youth that Elders hold our traditions by their teachings, caring, and sharing. Order #PA/1029. "A Guide for the Development of Protocols Governing Investigations into Family Violence" - Investigation protocols governing family violence must be designed, developed, and implemented by personnel trained and educated about the effects of family violence, with a clear understanding of the historical events which have affected First Nations people. Also available in French. Order #PM030. "Recruitment & Hiring Guidelines" - Provides suggestions for employers to assist them in the hiring of staff. Also available in French. Order #PM031. "Research on Native Adolescents and Substance Abuse" - A product of the Next Generation Native Adolescent Substance Abuse Project developed by the Round Lake Treatment Centre. Order #PM032. "NNADAP Background" - Information on the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program. Order #PM033. "Community Health Representatives Scope of Duties" - Final report of the C H R Working Group. Order #PM034. "Preparing For The Future - Abegweit Band Research Project" - Project end report objective: To help young people break the cycle of minimal education and job training which leads to boredom and idleness, which, leads to alcohol and drug abuse. Order #PM042 "Women and Alcohol - The Current Status of Educational Media" - N N A D A P background paper supportive material to aid in servicing native women in treatment. Order #PM044 "Overview - The Four Worlds Development Project" - Conference dedicated to the goal of eliminating alcohol and drug abuse. Faculty of Education, The University of Lethbridge. Order #PM046 "Wholistic Educational Evaluation for Community Transformation - A Preventive Approach" - The connection between wholistic education evaluation and alcohol and drug abuse. Order #PM047 "Your Sobriety! Our Future! - A Spiritual Model of Recovery" - A two part manual which has been prepared to assist native and Inuit alcohol and drug rehabilitation staff in helping our people find a new way of life. Order #PM051 "Indian Communities Develop Futuristic Addictions Treatment and Health Approach" True documentations on two Indian bands who decided that their communities could become sober. Order #PM056 "O'Chiese Information Package Guidelines for Community Sobriety" - The story of a community's commitment to sobriety. Order #PM057 "The Effectiveness of Native Halfway Houses in the Treatment of Alcohol Abuse" - To gather information, knowledge and experience from native halfway houses in the United States which can then be applied throughout Canada. Order #PM058 "Follow-Up and After-Care Manual" - Prevention and treatment are well accepted aspects of recovery for alcoholics and addicts. Follow-up and after-care are emerging concerns and increasing attention is being given to those aspects as part of the recovery process. Order #PM059 PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS POSTERS "I Just Dropped By To See A Friend Of Mine Who Used To Sniff" - Solvent abuse. English/French. O r d e r # N P 0 1 5 "The Strength of Caring" - A C F P ' s family violence poster in which the strength of caring is encouraged as a way to prevent family violence. Order #NP018 BUTTONS "Keep The Circle Strong" - English. Round. Order #NB001 "If You Have It In You To Dream, You Have It In You To Succeed" - English/French. Square. Order #NB004 CALENDARS "Healing Our Spirit Worldwide" - 1993 A C F P Calendar. Order #CA001 "Will Someone Help Me" - 1992 A C F P Calender. Order #CA002 MISCELLANEOUS "Healthy Baby Recipe" - Fridge magnet. English/French. Order #NM001 "Thank you for respecting our smoke-free environment" - Sign. English/French. Order #NM002 SUPPORT MATERIAL ORDER FORM ITEM # TITLE (We reserve the right to limit quantities) AV B - Audiovisual - Buttons PM P - Printed material - Posters NAME OF R E Q U E S T O R : A R E A C O D E A N D T E L E P H O N E #: NAME OF ORGANIZATION: C O M P L E T E MAILING A D D R E S S : CITY A N D P R O V I N C E : POSTAL CODE: FOR OFFICE U S E O N L Y : DATE R E Q U E S T R E C E I V E D : DATE R E Q U E S T P R O C E S S E D : P R O C E S S E D BY: ( ) TYPE* # of copies In stock/# sent (for office use only)  Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs NEWSLETTER MARCH 1995 Message From The President Presentation to the Hon. A.C. Hamilton, Fact-Finder for the Minister of Indian Affairs on extinguishment in claims settlements by Chief Saul Terry, President, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, February 6, 1995. I RECOGNIZE OUR RIGHTS AS DISTINCT PEOPLES. A. RECOGNITION. The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs was established in 1969 by 196 chiefs in British Columbia for three main purposes: 1) to fight the Federal Government’s White Paper termination policy; 2) to improve social and economic conditions in our communities; and 3)to fight for recognition of our Peoples’ Aboriginal Titleand Rights and a just settlement of the Land Question in British Columbia on this basis. Over the past 25 years, the Union has been at the forefront of the struggle for aboriginal rights and self-determination in British Columbia, across Canada and in the international arena. Since 1973, the Union has consistently opposed the Federal Government’s ‘“‘comprehensive claims’’ and ‘‘modern treaty-making’’ processes because they require that we surrender our Aboriginal Title and Rights in order to settle the Land Question. The Union has proposed a different policy requirement. Settlement of the Land Question in British Columbia requires the recognition by Canada of our First Nations as distinct Peoples possessing fundamental political and human rights in the world community. This is the long-standing position of the Union of B.C, Indian Chiefs -- a position clearly stated by our people and ratified twice by our chiefs in assembly. For the Union, recognition is a prerequisite *‘first stage’ in negotiating arrangements for coexistence with the non-aboriginal people and governments in our homeland territories. Recognition and coexistence are the only honorable alternatives to extinguishment and surrender. Mr. Hamilton, you have asked us for suggestions on alternative wording to replace the ‘‘extinguishment clause’’ required under the Federal Government's current policy. With respect, the task is not to find new words to achteve the government’s extinguishment policy objectives. Instead, the task is to discard extinguishment objectives completely, define new objectives in keeping with a new relationship of recognition and coexistence and then find the new words for this new policy. Today, however, new words are being promoted by the Federal Government to sustain its extinguishment objectives -- words like ‘‘certainty,’’ ‘‘interests,”’ ‘*stakeholders’” and “‘groups.’’ These words reflect non-aboriginal values and agendas -- values of greed and destruction -- agendas of extinguishment and genocide. They demean our Peoples, deny our true identity, disconnect us from our homelands and debase the treaty-making process. The Federal Government’s recent background paper on ‘ ‘Achieving Certainty in Comprehensive Claims Settlements”’ shows how these and other new words are being used to support the same extinguishment objectives. In its paper, the government proposes seven models for ‘‘certainty.’’ Each would have the effect of (Continued page 3) INSIDE THIS ISSUE... 2. Cheslatta - Kemano 4. Nuxalk Nation Government 5. Chiapas Mexico Os Mount Curne 2 Philip Paul Memorial Feast 10. Press Releases - Taxation (UBCIC) - Nuclear Waste (CCAFT) - Sovereignty Protesters Reject Authority of White Court 11. Misquito in Nicaragua MARCH 1995  UBCIC NEWS KEMANO 2’S DEATH WELCOMED BY CHESLATTA BUT NATION HAS RESERVATIONS 23 Jan. 1995 — Cheslatta Nation Chief Marvin Charlie welcomes today’s historic decision by Premier Mike Harcourt to kill Kemano 2. ‘‘We’ve waited along time to hear the decision made by the government. It’s a big step forward and has saved the lives of many people throughout out Territory. But we ’re not through yet, since the decision leaves many questions unanswered, ’’ he said. To properlyrespond to the B.C. announcement, Cheslatta will need a formal and detailed response from B.C. and Canada to the recommendations of the B.C.U.C. said ChiefCharlie. He said Cheslatta will also have to intensively study the British Columbia Utilities Commission (B.C. U.C.) report. ‘‘After that I would like the government documents released to the public,’’ he said. ‘*The federal government still holds the main fiduciary obligation to Cheslatta people. Are they going to act in Cheslatta’s best interest and assist in the restoration of Cheslatta Territory? he asked. Chief Charlie also noted today’s announcement by the Premier didn’t provide details ofany plan by B.C. to assist in the restoration of the Cheslatta system. ‘‘It’s well and fine for the B.C. Government to try and wash its hands of Kemano 2, but their hands are still soiled from Kemano 1,”’ he said. “TT Bem a1 a unresolved issue is the vast amount of Cheslatta land given to Alcan in the 1950’s so Kemano | could go ahead and the damage done to that land over the last 45 years. The Cheslatta lake and River system has been decimated by Kemano 1 since 1952. Will the Governments of B.C. and Canada assist in the restoration of the system? Chief Charlie said that Cheslatta is inviting Premier Harcourt to their Territory to begin formal talks on the return, restoration and protection of Cheslatta land. ‘‘We want out land back. I’ve always stated compensation is not the issue. The land is much more important than compensation. At the moment we live on small parcels of land on which there are few natural resources, but in our Traditional Territory, there are many natural resources, which | out,’ Cheslatta people can use for their future,’’ said the Chief. ‘‘What good is it ifthe governments or Alcan put down millions of dollars in front ofus? It would only last for a short time, but the land would NECHAKO STILL DYING; K2 FLOWS MUST BE REVERSED While some people have broken open champagne to celebrate the scrapping of Kemano 2 by Premier Harcourt, the Nechako River is still reeling from the effects of Kemano 2, let alone the effects of Kemano 1. The Nechako’s future remains in doubt. Its future depends on agtions yet to be taken by B.C., Canada and Alcan. If the Harcourt annot peient.is to be meaningful, then Fisheries Minister Brian Tobin will have ta tea u athe : ; 87 Eemuane Settlement Agreement. AndB.C. and Canada will have. toy pass legislatio rtiergure Alcan is rolled back to Kemano % Histhe legislation. So, there’s quite e the Nechako is actually saved. This is the b - Kemano 1 all ter from the Upper Nechako, z - Alcan has beei £8 Sper Nechako since April 1, 1988, becatise of the Kemano Settlem’ |! t Agieem at. This is known as the short-term flows. Until Ottawa and B.C. aprie.oh, 8 Papproach to Kemano 2, Alcan is likely to continue to take 76 percent of the water from the Upper Nechako. These flows have been rejected by Premier Harcourt and by federal scientists like Dr. Harold Mundie and must be reversed. Dr. Mundie concluded in a landmark study that rivers start running into problems when more than 30 percent of the water is taken. Currently a lot more water than that is being taken. That situation has to be reversed. By Dana Wagg, Writer/Researcher Cheslatta Carrier Nation - Jan. 30, 1995 ” he said. last forever,’’ he said. *“We will do what we have to to protect our land.”’ he © said. Cheslatta people were forced from _ their Traditional Territory in 1952 to make way for Kemano 1. Their homes were burned and their graveyards flooded. Meanwhile, the Chief said the governments should refuse to compensate Alcan for any claim for damages filed by the corporation. ‘‘Alcan deesn tdeserve compensation. B.C. and Canadian taxpayers weren’t involved in the decision to approve Kemano 2 in 1987 and shouldn’t be asked to pay any Alcan bills now that the projectis dead,”’ he said. “If any compensation is paid to Alcan, it should come from the bank account of former fisheries minister Tom Siddon, who approved the Kemano deal in 1987.”’ On behalf of Cheslatta Nation, Chief Charlie offers his congratulations and thanks to the many people who joined with Cheslatta in this David and Goliath battle. spiritual, political, financial and moral support in this long and very difficult struggle helped keep the flame of hope from going ““Your unwavering Z MARCH 1995  (Continued from page 1) extinguishing our Aboriginal Title and Rights, in one way or another, in whole or in part. Each model aims to achieve the government’s genocidal extinguishment objectives in a different way with different words. Our Peoples will not be fooled by such trickery and legalistic word-games. Over the past ten years, we have seen how the Federal Government consistently uses its ‘“S.W.A.T.’’ strategies (‘“Special Words And Tactics’) to undermine our rights and deny its fiduciary obligations. Extinguishment is a life-or-death issue. There can be no compromises or alternative wordings. Extinguishment — in any form — by any name— in any measure— must be done away with once and for all. All seven ‘‘certainty models’’ proposed by the Federal Government are unacceptable to our Nations. B. OUR TITLE AND RIGHTS. Since 1969, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs has carried out extensive research and consultation with Indian people throughout British Columbia in relation to the totality of our Aboriginal Title and Rights. We conclude that our people have no desire, under any circumstances, to see our Aboriginal Title and Rights extinguished. Our people consistently state that our Aboriginal Title and Rights cannot be bought, sold, traded, exchanged or extinguished by any government -- under any circumstances -- by treaty or by any other means. Therefore, we state emphatically our Aboriginal Title and Rights are inalienable, now and for all time. What are our rights as distinct Peoples? The Federal Government pretends that our Aboriginal Title and Rights are vague and ‘‘uncertain.’’ This is not true. Time and again, our people have clearly and precisely stated our Aboriginal Title and Rights. I will summarize them for you as follows. 1. We are sovereign nations with distinct territories in North America. Our Nations have a rightful place within the family of Nations of the World. 2. Wehavetheright, obligationand responsibility to protect, conserve maintain and enhance the integrity of Mother Earth, so as to insure the well-being of our citizens and our survival and flourishing as distinct Peoples in our territories into the future. 3. We have an historic nation-to-nation relationship with the British and Canadian Crowns. We have the right to have this nation- to-nation relationship recognized and respected in all dealings between our Peoples and non- aboriginal governments, especially in treaty- making and treaty implementation. 4. The Crown in Right of Canada alone inherited from the British Crown political and legal obligations to protect the territories, rights and interests of our Nations. The Crown in Right of Canada alone inherited the Crown’s prerogative power to enter into treaties with our Nations. 10. ide 12. 13. 14. IS, 16. ry, Our Nations hold Sovereign Title and have a Sovereign Right to Jurisdictional Rule within our traditional territories. We have the Political Right of self- determination and the right to decolonize. By virtue of these rights, our nations may freely choose their governments and freely pursue their economic, social, cultural and spiritual development. We have the inherent right to govern ourselves and our territories through our own forms of Indigenous Government. We have Spiritual Rights to practice our religions, customs, traditions and culture, including the right to protect our sacred lands. We have National Rights to enjoy and exercise our national identities, languagesand histories. We have Economic Rights to develop and benefit from our resources, manufacturing, trade, commerce and fiscal relations. We have Harvesting Rights to gather food and to hunt, fish and trap throughout our territories for the well-being of our people, subject only to such laws and regulations as may be prescribed by tradition or as enacted by the governments of our Nations. We have Territorial Boundary Rights to define and maintain the borders of our traditional territories, including land, sea, water and air. We have Legal Rights to make, change, enforce and interpret our own laws according to our own constitutions, judicial systems and law enforcement agencies. We have Social Rights to meet the needs of our people wholistically with high quality services in education, health, social development, communications, marriage, child welfare, death and bereavement. We have Citizenship Rights to insure that the fundamental human nights of our individual citizens, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, are recognized and respected. We have the Right of Self-Defence. We have the Right of Immunity from taxation and conscription by Canada. We have Border-Crossing Rights to travel and transport goods freely across the international border between Canada and the United States of America. UBCIC NEWS (Continued page 7) MARCH 1995 3  UBCIC NEWS N U av A 1 K N M PRESS RELEASE MOTEL BUILT ON NUXALK GRAVES — ail ae i <7 i‘ — oa 7 iad ” First ae all we would, le Bckonnwlede Totew, ene yieinumaiasy 2 Gon a iri and si nese ay, The Nuxalk Nation Government Hereditary Chiefs, the Nuxalk Nation Government Council of Elders and the Nuxalk Nation Government Band Council do hereby declare that there will be no more desecration of our sacred burial grounds within Nuxalk Traditional Territory. This act of cultural genocide is in direct violation of our Nuxalk traditional laws and customs. It has caused much heartache and sadness to the spirits of all Nuxalkmce, Recently, it has come to the attention of all Nuxalkmce, that our sacred burial grounds located at the Bella Coola Motel have been disturbed by the new motel management. The motel management/ owners have moved the gravestone of Hereditary Chief Klakamot from its original position, and they have erected fence posts into the sacred burial grounds of our ancestors. The Nuxalk Nation Archaeological Branch has also confirmed that bone fragments were brought to the surface by an auger used for erecting fence posts. The Bella Coola Motel was built in 1958 (British Columbia’s Birthday) on Nuxalk sacred burial grounds located at the Sts’kilh village site. At no time was consideration ever given to the Nuxalk Nation during the development and construction of the motel. The gravestone of Chief Klakamot is evidence that the Bella Coola Motel is located on one of our sacred burial sites. The gravestone of ChiefKlakamotsits next tothe motel about ten feet away. Many of our elders remember the gravestones and markers that once were but now the motel has done away with most of them. A letter dated January 9, 1995, was hand delivered to the owners/managers of the Bella Coola Motel to remove the fencing and to place ChiefKlakamot’s gravestone to its proper position (2 feet from the motel). Since we have had no response from the motel management, and they haven’t respected our wishes, we are taking action to correct this situation. We will march from our totem poles down to the motel where the gravestones are. Our Head Hereditary Chief, Nuximlayc, will dance his song and sharea few words, Hereditary Chief Slicxwliqw’ will step forward to share a few words and begin "If arrests are made, other members of the Nuxalk community will continue dismantling the fence until the fence is completely removed." removing the fence. At this point, we face the possibility of being arrested, but we are willing to suffer the consequences. If arrests are made, other members of the Nuxalk community will continue dismantling the fence until the fence is completely removed. At this time Chief Klakamot’s headstone will be placed back into its proper position. Finally, the Nuxalk people will place flowers on top of their ancestors graves and feed a fire with food to soothe the spirits of those past on. Today, weas Nuxalkmcare makinga historical stand. We make this stand in loving memory of our ancestors whose graves have been desecrated, and we make this stand on behalf of all our brothers and sisters from other indigenous nations who face the same grief. We want the people of the world to know that we will no longer aliow desecration of our sacred burial sites in Nuxalk Territory. If you would like more information please feel free to contact us at (604) 799-5376. For the future of our children, grandchildren and children yet to be born.... Way! Nuxalk Strong-Nuxalk Forever MARCH 1995  he Indigenous Clandestine Revolution- ary Committee, General Command of the EZLN. We have made a call to all of our brothers and sisters of Mexico to detain this genocidal war that the bad government 1s waging against us. The federal government is acting with lies, it is carrying out dirty war in our villages. Yester- day around noon, 14 helicopters bobmed the area around Morelia and Gamucha, as sell as shot artillery fire in the area under Zapatista control, thousands of federal soldiers have penetrated into the interior of the jungle, via Monte Libano, Augua Azul, Santa Lucia, La Gamucha Champes, San Agustin, Guadalupe Tepeyac and others. They are surrounding us with death and back, but now we do not have any other option except to defend ourselves and to defend our villages, thousands of civil- ians have left their homes. Brothers and sisters, the government of Emesto Zedillo ts killing us, it 1s killing children, it is attacking women and raping them. We ask you, brothers and sisters, don't leave us alone. We will act with dignity. Liberty, Justice, and Democracy! Frater- nally, The Indigenous Clandestine Revolutionary Committee, General Command of the EZLN (translated by Cindy Amold, NCDM volunteer). SUGGESTED ACTIONS Please send urgent messages to the following Mexican authorities: - Stating that the current situation in Mexico is causing great alarm and grave concern within the CHIAPAS To the People of Mexico, the National and International Press, and the peoples of the world Press Release Service international community. Call on the Mexican government (these actions are taken from the National Mediation Commission). - to propose a dialogue whose agenda would include national issues. - to take concrete and decisive steps to resolve the problems of land tenure, autonomy, and the transformation of the system of government. - to desist from a policy of impositions and of the co-optation of individuals. - to recognize that the development of a solution to the crisis should involve the representation of and agreements between social and political forces. - to abstain from using authoritanan measures to dissuade or destroy move- ments Or processes. Please contact the Canadian government authorities and inform them of your concerns around the deepening crises of Mexico. Call on the Canadian government to exercise its obliga- tions as a trading partner under NAFTA to raise the above issues with the political leaders of Mexico. Request that Prime Minister Chretien express his deep concern about, and urge the Mexican government to democrati- UBCIC NEWS cally respond to the following: land reform, the continued evictions of small farmers and indigenous people form their land, human rights abuses and impunity, charges of electoral fraud and the militarization of Chiapas. Call on the Cana- dian government to condemn the military action, which is attempted genocide, being taken by the Mexican government. Ask for a response in the immediate future to your concerns. ADDRESSES Lic. Ernesto Zedillo Presidente de la Rebublica Palacio Nacional 06067 Mexico D.F., Mexico FAX: 011-525-271-1764 Hon. Andre Oullet, Minister of Foreign Affairs, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario KIA 0A6 FAX: (613) 996-3443 Gobernador de los Estado de Chiapas Palacio de Gobierno Tuxla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico FAX: 011529-612-0917 The Right Hon. John Chretien Prime Minister of Canada Lester B. Pearson Bldg. 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2 FAX: (613) 995-0101 MARCH 1995  UBCIC NEWS Mount Currie chief and council condemn RCMP and media coverage of incident. PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release MOUNT CURRIE, B.C., March 8, 1995 -- The chief and council of the Mount Currie Indian Band today condemned the RCMP for going to the media without first consulting the Band over a violent incident at the Mount Currie reserve near Pemberton on Monday, March 6. The Mount Currie chief and council also condemned the negative, one-sided coverage of the incident in The Province newspaper the following day. The Mount Currie chief and council stated that "proper respect and procedure would require the RCMP officers to speak with us first when such an incident occurs before making statements to the press, especially when such statements tend to sensa- tionalize events and could make matters worse." The chief and council further asked "why only negative incidents in our community are ever reported in the press? Many positive things happen in our community which are never reported and the public gets a negative impression of our people, which does not reflect reality." The Mount Currie chief and council also expressed "on our own behalf and on behalf of our community our dismay at the attack against the two police officers. Like any other community, we are very disturbed that such a violent incident would take place within our community but we want the public to understand that seven or eight individuals took part in the incident, not all of whom are members of our band. The actions of these individuals should not be taken as a reflection on our community as a whole. We have and hope to maintain a good working relationship with law enforcement officials in our community." -30- Contact: Chief Allen Stager 894-6115 Vancouver Aboriginal Justice Centre Society (ACTIVITY REPORT - 17 January, 1995 to 10, March, 1995) U.B.C. NATIVE LAW CLINICAL PROGRAM This program is in its first term of operation and will run until mid-April. Ms. Renee Taylor has been hired by the Faculty of Law and supervises six Law Students who have been granted articled student status by the Law Society. They are either in second or third year of their Law program. This term students are: Cynthia Callison, Darwin Hanna, Bill Walkus, Shannon Cummings, Holly Cairns, and Joy Tatryn. Each student will carry a caseload of 12 files. They deal with cases involving the following: UIC appeals, welfare appeals, landlord\tenant, criminal injuries compensation, small claims among others. These types of cases are often referred to as poverty law, in that clients do not have the financial capability to obtain legal representation and do not qualify for Legal Aid assistance. It is hoped that during the summer that students will be hired to line up cases for the Fall term start-up. GENERAL ACTIVITIES The Justice Centre has the capability to qualify clients for Legal Aid and has developed a referral list of Abo- riginal Lawyers and Non-Aboriginal Lawyers who have worked well with Aboriginal Clients. People in the Greater Vancouver area seeking Legal Assistance or legal information can call or drop into our Gastown office, Main Floor - 73 Water Street, Vancouver between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 12:00 Noon and 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. from Monday to Friday. During the weekends and holidays the office is closed but messages can be left at (604) 684-2121 or by Fax at (604) 684-2177. 6 ~ MARCH 1995  UBCIC NEWS (Continued from page 3) These rights were set out by our ancestors in declarations, memorials, and petitions to the Crown and were further developed by our Peoples’ through the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Aboriginal Title and Rights Position Paper (1980 and 1985), Comprehensive Framework Treaty proposal (1990) and Confederacy of Aboriginal Nations Draft Constitution (1992). Il. COLONIZATION AND EXTINGUISHMENT: THEIR MEANING FOR OUR PEOPLES. The experience of colonization and the policy of extinguishment go hand in hand for our Peoples. Colonization has meant unilateral federal policies aimed at dispossessing us of our homelands and breaking down our traditional societies and institutions. The result of these federal policies has been genocide and forced assimilation. The Federal Government’s extinguishment policy has been central in its colonization genocide agenda from the mid-19th century to the present. For our Peoples, colonization and extinguishment mean genocide and destruction. The Federal Government must cast aside colonization and extinguishment in favour ofa policy and processof decolonization | for the 21st century. The devastating impacts of colonization on our societies need to be addressed forthwith. The Federal Government has a fiduciary obligation to decolonize our Peoples and to repair the damages wrought by its genocidal policies. The first-stage of decolonization begins with the healing and rebuilding of our communities. The healing and reconstruction of our Nations requires a decolonization policy that recognizes the Federal Government’s fiduciary obligations, as well as recognizing who we are and the rights we have in our homelands. From a nation-to-nation perspective, the value of treaty- making and treaty implementation is their potential as tools of decolonization for our Peoples. If they are based on principles of recognition and coexistence, rather than extinguishment and destruction, they can play a central role in advancing our Nations’ progress toward self-determination. lil RECOGNITION IS THE BASIS FOR SURVIVAL, DEVELOPMENT AND COEXISTENCE IN OUR HOMELANDS. Inconsidering ‘‘alternatives’’ to theextinguishment policy, what is really required is discussion about how to develop healthy relationships between aboriginal and non-aboriginal societies based on recognition and coexistence. In contrast to the deadly extinguishment policy, the alternative of Recognition means the survival and flourishing of our Peoples in our homelands into the future. The alternative of Recognition means there can be no unilateral policies, like extinguishment, dictated to our Nations by the federal or provincial governments. Extinguishment, for example, cuts off dialogue -- itis not mutual -- and by its nature, it cannot lead to relationships based on recognition and coexistence. The alternative of Recognition dictates the need for dialogue, mutual assessment and decision-making on how development will occur in our respective territories. As a result, by treaty or otherwise, we will need to define a new process for the granting of tenures in our territories. This process must incorporate mutual criteria and decision-making based on principles of coexistence, consensus and consent -- and it must recognize parallel, coexisting, mutually compatible and consistent legal regimes in our territories. At a minimum, applications for new grants in our territories will need to be assessed as to whether they are consistent with recognition and coexistence principles. Akey objective of the Recognition alternative is definition and predictability of the process for development decisions in our territories, not ‘‘certainty’’ as to the outcomes in advance. This is a fundamental difference in objectives between our Nations and the federal and provincial governments. The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs today stands ready and willing to pursue the Recognition alternative to extinguishment with the Federal Government. Indeed, we have been ready since July, 1990 when we proposed an ‘“‘umbrella’’ Comprehensive Framework Treaty with Canada. Instead of unilateral policy dictates from Ottawa, the Comprehensive Framework Treaty would set out substantive policy principles for treaty-making and treaty implementation in British Columbia. Most importantly, the Comprehensive Framework Treaty would outlaw extinguishment and set forth new principles for treaty-making and treaty implementation based on recognition and coexistence. As proposed by the Union, the “‘umbrella’’ Comprehensive Framework Treaty would be a multi-nation, first-stage negotiation with Canada on a nation-to-nation basis. It would be followed by second-stage negotiations involving both the federal and provincial governments to arrive at specific settlement arrangements with each Nation regarding its territory, resources and the damages it has suffered from colonization. It is important to note that the alternative of Recognition makes extinguishment unnecessary. Under a new Recognition and Coexistence policy, even so-called ‘‘comprehensive claims’”’ and “‘modern treaty’’ settlements would be obsolete, except for providing the details of how the new policy will be implemented in our respective territories and how past damages done to our respective Peoples will be corrected. In other words, ‘‘comprehensive claims’’ and “‘modern treaty’’ settlements will largely consist of the arrangements for implementing decolonization and self- determination in each of our respective homeland territories. I welcome this opportunity to submit our Comprehensive Framework Treaty proposal for your consideration, Mr. Hamilton, along with the written text of this presentation. IV. Coexistence without Extinguishment: how it would work. When MacMillan Bloedel applies for a permit to cut timber, the only “‘certainty’’ required by the company is knowledge of the procedures which must be followed when the application is considered. It is in the interests of aboriginal and non-aboriginal people alike to respect our aboriginal rights and ensure that this respect is incorporated into the tenure-granting system. As it presently stands, our aboriginal rights are entrenched as part of the fundamental law of this country but are not enforced within the permit-granting system established by the provinces. After developers have received permission from the Province to enter our Nations’ territories and to develop lands and resources, our Peoples are left with the legal remedy of seeking injunctions to stop the interference with our aboriginal and treaty rights. Over a four year period, our Nations in British Columbia went to Court and achieved injunctions to stop MacMillan Bloedel (Continued page 8) MARCH 1995 y  _UBCIC NEWS (Continued from page 7) from logging Meares Island, Halcan from logging Deer Island, Westar from logging the area west of the Babine, CN from twin- tracking its right-of-way through the Fraser and Thompson Rivers, Saanichton Marina Company from building a marina in Saanichton Bay, Harper Ranch from constructing a golfcourse on the Kamloops In addition, the principle that the consent of our Nations is required before a permit is granted to others to use or develop resources in our territories would have to be incorporated in the new regime. By accepting the recognition of our rights as the basis for coexistence, treaty-making and treaty implementation can facilitate Indian Reserve, to name but a few. It is the failure of non- aboriginal governments to respect our Aboriginal Title and Rights that is the cause of ‘‘uncertainty.’’ Their failure will continue to resist" the permit-granting ” * Pa eres ie Oe ane ‘ procedure. Rather than Business as usual will attempt to continue US| -noaging in destructive destructive practices in our homeland—and we | attemptstofashion language and concepts to extinguish our Aboriginal Title and Rights, treaty processes can be used as an opportunity to Chief Saul Terry,President also places the non-aboriginal governments in a position where they are either ignorant, or may choose to ignore the knowledge and laws our Peoples have evolved in the course of protecting our territories for thousands and thousands of years. Territorial protection and development decisions can and must be made based on principles of recognition, consent and coexistence. By studying and making decisions together, aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities will, overtime, share the knowledge and enforce our Nations’ laws over our territories. Together we can plan to utilize natural resources to our mutual benefit without damaging the environment. A recent agreement between members of the Okanagan Nation and the Province of British Columbia regarding expansion of the Apex Mountain ski resort illustrates basic principles that could be incorporated into permit-granting processes based on respect and coexistence. These are: + recognition of our Nations’ relationship to our territories; our sacred responsibility to protect the land for the benefit of this and future generations; + pnortodevelopment, identification by our Nations of our rights, concerns and interests in the land or resources at issue; + prior to development, creation of a joint process to jointly study the impact of proposed developments on our aboriginal title, rights and interests -- asidentified by our Nations; + priorto development, engage ina consensual decision-making process between the particular Nation and the Province to determine whether development should proceed, and if so, on what terms and conditions; + priortodevelopment, establish a consensual dispute-resolution process to assist our Nationsand the Province ifconsensus cannot be reached; + insure that our Nations are sufficiently funded to engage in such a process. study our Nations’ territories and our lives on the land; to identify areas within our territories where no development should occur out of respect for the spiritual connection of our Peoples to the land and to protect the land itself; to study the resources which can be harvested and the ability of the land to sustain development and multiple purpose land use. With knowledge about our territories and our rights -- and by including principles of recognition and coexistence in the permitting system -- the overall process of obtaining development permits will be faster and ‘‘more certain.”’ Over time, it is also reasonable to expect that as our Nations receive a share of the benefits arising from permits, the wealth of our territories will support the operations of our Indigenous Governments and economies. It is upon this basis that we will be able to achieve decolonization and self-determination. V. Conclusion. In conclusion, it is important to remember that, from contact to the present, non-aboriginal governments have failed consistently to recognize and protect the rights of our Peoples, the integrity of our territories and of the planetary eco-system as a whole. The federal and provincial governments’ complicity with Alcan Aluminum Company to build the Kemano | and II projects, which devastated the territory of the Cheslatta Carrier people and threatened to annihilate the salmon runs on the Fraser River and tributaries, is but the most recent and notorious example of their failure. Given these governments’ record over the past 150 years, we cannot simply trust non-aboriginal governments to behave differently in the future. Without fundamental changes in the relationship between our Nations and the non-aboriginal governments, ‘“business as usual’’ will attempt to continue its destructive practices in our homelands -- and we will continue to resist. Indigenous governments -- recognized and empowered to exercise our Peoples’ inherent rights, obligations and responsibilities -- are our best insurance that development in our territories will yield mutual benefits, while promoting the long-term survival of aboriginal and non-aboriginal societies and the many animal and plant species that sustain us all. MARCH 1995  IN MEMORY Of_— aa; he Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs hosted a memorial feast in honour of the late | Grand Chief Philip C. once.” "Warriors like SixelatTa Pass through life only the field of Indian Government, not only in his community but his dedication towards recognition of Aboriginal Title and Rights of all Indian Nations in Canada and around Paul, SixelatTa of the Saanich, Coast Salish Nation. The memorial took place during the 26th Annual General Assembly of the U.B.C.LC. at the Delta Airport Inn Hotel in Richmond on November 23, 1994. The Tsartlip Drummers and Singers opened the gathering with their songs. Chief Steven Point of the Sto:Lo Nation was the Speaker for the evening. A booklet of Philip’s speeches, poems, and philosophy was given to everyone. Following the feast, the film ‘“The Land Is The Culture’’ was shown. This film stated the position of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs that Aboriginal Title and Rights to Indian lands is not for sale - this was stated emphatically by Philip for over 20 years. Judging from the film, many of the leaders from 1969 have come and gone but the message remains the same. A video of Philip in an interview in 1991 expressed his vision for the education of Indian children: that one day, integration will be something that, whatever Indian people have, will be as equal to what the rest of society have. In his final years, he co-ordinated the establishment of the Tribal School for his people and held the principleship until hisillness. The U.B.C.1.C, led the presentation to Frances Paul and sons Andrew, Remi, Christopher and Kevin by recognizing Philip’s life-time achievements in the world. His family, his people, friends, co-workers and fellow Chiefs shared their memories of a man who gave so much of himself to the cause of justice for his people. Following many presentations and speeches, Kevin Paul shared one of his poetries with a very crowded room of people. Added to this was a pictoral history of some of the work and political actions by Phili'p and displayed on the walls so the people who came to honour him could view them at their leisure. There were very few political actions that Philip was not at the forefront and providing leadership. Derek Wilson, Barry Wilson, Amold Ritchie and Steven Basil dedicated the “‘Soldier Boy”’ song to our warrior. Warriors like SixelatTa pass through life only once. It was a great honour to know him, to work with him, and to follow him. Finally, what captured the essence of the family man was the graciousness of his wife Fran who thanked everyone as she and all of her family were surrounded by the love of all the people who came to pay tribute to Philip. As his son Chnstopher said “*....he left us a legacy and some very big shoes to fiil’’. The Unton oF B.C. ladjan Clitels wold like lo thank all Chie aad Observers eegates, Elders, Rbarticipation and aa oe - a 4 direction at the 2 5th. Aanuaal General Asseinhly & Memortat Feast. MARCH 1995 UBCIC NEWS  UBCIC NEWS CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT FREE TRADE For immediate release February 1, 1995 Mescalero Apache vote to defeat nuclear waste and storage site linked to Saskatchewan In a historic decision, members of the Mescalero Apache tribe in south- central New Mexico yesterday defeated in a vote a proposal by their Chief and Tribal Council to store high level nuclear waste on their land. The Apache Tribal Council has been in negotiations with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) to make Saskatchewan the final resting place for this high level nuclear waste. ‘‘T’m absolutely thrilled. This fight has been fought in the trenches all the way. In the end the commercial nuclear industry was beaten by the Apache spirit,’’ said Rufina Laws, Human Against Nuclear Waste Dumps (HANDS), from her home on the reserve where she has waged a three-year long battle against the project. David Orchard, national chairman of Citizens Concerned About Free Trade (CCAFT) and well-known opponent of plans to bury nuclear waste in the Canadian shield, spoke from Las Vegas, Nevada, where he is attending a conference, ““Nuclear Waste Transportation and the Role of the Public’’: ‘“This is a landmark decision that’s going to affect nuclear waste management throughout North America, with particular repercussions for Canada. It’s a victory for all those opposed to Canada becoming the nuclear waste dump for all of North America.”’ Sovereignty Protesters Reject Authority of White Court For Immediate Release On Monday, Feb, 20, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. in the Supreme Court of B.C. at 800 Smithe Street, non-natives Sky Kveton and Jonathan Mayer will stand trial on charges of contempt of court. Itis alleged that Kveton and Mayer inter- fered with Interfor's (International Forest Prod- ucts) clear-cut logging and road-building opera- tions in the Mt. Currie-Ure Creek area (close to Pemberton). They were arrested on April 15, 1994. The area is sovereign, unceded territory in the Lil'Wat Nation. As such, both the charge and the trial are legal nullities. Furthermore, as a settled matter of binding international and consti- tutional law, actions ofInterfor and the non-native court constitute crimes of usurpation, fraud, ecodice and genocide-which Kveton and Mayer are morally and legally obliged to resist. Both levels of government, the courts and Interfor are well aware that the precondition to any exercise of jurisdiction by non-native authorities, is a treaty of informed consent with the Lil'wat Nation. No such treaty exists, Numerous court appearances by tradi- tional representatives of Lil'Wat and other sover- eign Indigenous Nations beyond the treaty fron- tier and their counsel have aptly demonstrated that justice and the rule of law concerning indig- enous rights is a crue] hoax. Ali in Likelihood, a conviction against Kveton and Mayer will be registered. However, indigenous and non-indigenous resistance of op- pression wil continue from Chiapas to Lil'wat. Ultimately truth, freedom and justice will prevail over fraud, force and chicanery. For fur- ther information contact Sky Kveton @(604)931- 5241. B.C. CHIEFS SUPPORT TAX PROTEST, CHIEFS OF ONTARIO VANCOUVER, January 14, 1995 -- Responding to a "Call to Action" by the Chiefs of Ontario, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs yesterday expressed its full support for the Indian protesters occupying Revenue Canada offices in Toronto. Calling the Revenue Canada guidelines to tax Indian employment income off reserve "a clear derogation of our Aboriginal and Treaty Rights," Chief Saul Terry, President of the UBCIC, pressed the Federal Government to live up to its responsibilities to the First Peoples of this land. "The Government of Canada is illegally trying to extinguish the inherent rights of our Peoples, Chief Terry states. "We have portable rights and will not be limited to exercising our rights within the confines of a reserve. Our ancestors paid a high price to protect our sovereignty and immunity from taxation and pass it on to our present and future generations. We dare not and we shall not betray that trust and legacy." The UBCIC joined with the Toronto protesters and the Chiefs of Ontario in call on Prime Minister Chretien to honour his promises as Opposition Leader and rescind the Revenue Canada guidelines. -30- 10 MARCH 1995  UBCIC NEWS Misouito 1n NICARAGUA FACE PRACTICAL PROBLEMS OF AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT by Cesar Paiz Colaman or the Misquito of the Northern Autonomous region of Nicaragua, self- determination means the free exercise and development of all our rights as a people. These nights are: cultural, economic, the administration of our natural resources and social programs, and the electoral process to choose our leaders. Sovereignty is how we exercise these rights and how they are respected. Autonomy is having jurisdiction and how other governments recognize our historical rights to self-determination. These three terms are interrelated, but there is a noticeable difference between theory and practice, the most important being the need for us to respect and recognize these rights among ourselves. In Nicaragua in 1985, there was a treaty called the ‘Statutes of Autonomy of the Peoples of the Atlantic Coast’ which created the norther and southern regions. There was much discussion prior to the adoption of the treaty, but we have since discovered that it is merely a declaration by the national government that wanted to look good at the international level. The treaty recognizes us as Indigenous peoples, and contains elements of rights pertaining to the organizing of our autonomous government, education, and the administration of our infrastructure, sports and political organizations. The problem is how to use and administer our natural resources. There is a clause in the 1985 treaty that says the people of the Atlantic Coast have the right to the use, enjoyment and management of their natural resources (land, subsoil, air and water) but there is another clause that states that the autonomous government must co- manage resources with the national government. "The present national government could care less whether we speak our native languages or how we administer our health care. All they care about is exploiting our natural resources." The question is, if our people have rights to use our resources, this signifies that the autonomous government can negotiate with whom we want, including foreign governments, refuse a development proposal by the Nicaraguan government, and make concessions. The present UNO government under President Violeta Chamarro does not recognize this. They make concessions when it is to their advantage but otherwise they confront us, The present Nicaraguan government could care less whether we speak our native languages or how we administer our health care. All they care about is the exploitation of our natural resources. The majority of natural resources in the country are situated in the two autonomous regions, which comprise just under 50% of the land base of Nicaragua. The present Nicaraguan government is trying to elimimate our rights through privatization, a process we will never permit on our lands. They want to privatize mining, the fisheries and forestry development. Two years ago, the national government signed a contract with a Taiwanese company to allow clear- cutting on our lands. We told them out loud that we will cut the throats of anyone who comes to exploit the forests onour lands. Withthe aid of international solidarity organizations, we were successful in focusing the national government to cancel the contract. Further, the 1985 treaty states that the autonomous government can formulate its laws but they must be ratified by the national government to officially become law. The UNO government continually stalls this ratification process. The autonomous regions only have three members each in the National Assembly. So we have therefore joined in a strategic alliance with the opposition Sandinista Party to push for the ratification of our initiates. Weare presently discussing how we are going to organize among the Indigenous and Black autonomous peoples. One part of our society wants a government seperate from Nicaragua, others prefer a multi-ethnic government within Nicaragua. These are important if we are to decide how to develop our infrastructure and the free exercise of self-determination. It is here that the national government is trying to profit by dividing us. It is clear that if we are united we will succeed in building our future. We want the process of organizing our self-determination to be based on the different people of the autonomous region [Misquito, Sumo, Rama, Mestico (Metis) and Black] having their proper governments within the Atlantic Region. Cesar Paiz Colamas is a Member of Parliament of the Northern Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. Translated from Spanish by Patricia Lau and Dan Berman. Re-printed without permission MARCH 199) 1]  UNION OF B.C. INDIAN CHIEFS SUBSCRIPTION FORM NAME: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY ADDRESS: DATE RECEIVED: __ CHEQ/M.0O. # | EXPIRY DATE: PROVINCE/STATE: POSTAL/ZIP CODE: 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION NLETTER INDIVIDUALS: $35.00 NCLIPPING MEMBER BANDS: $75.00 INDIVIDUALS: $100.00 Please make cheque or money order payable to: TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ UNION OF B.C. INDIAN CHIEFS, 3RD FLOOR - 342 WATER STREET, VANCOUVER, B.C., V6B 1A1 ae wie CHIEFS MASK BOOKSTORE BOOKS ARTS & CRAFTS - FIRST NATIONS G "A 2 LER Y - JEWERLY (GOLD AND SILVER) - ABORIGINAL ISSUES - POTTERY - GOVERNMENT - PRINTS - LAND CLAIMS - T-SHIRTS - LAW - LEATHERWORK - ART - MASKS - CHILDREN'S BOOKS - BEADWORK - TEACHING AIDS - TRADITIONAL MUSIC - POETRY CALL, WRITE OR - AND MUCH MORE! & DROP IN TODAY! CONSIGNMENT ITEMS ACCEPTED Owned and operated by the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs 12 MARCH 1995  UBCIC RESOURCE CENTRE UBCIC Newsletter - March, 1995 - Insert I could take up this whole Newsletter describing the many projects which are at various stages in the Resource Centre. One of the most interesting, at this time, is our “Thesis Project”. A second year student from the UBC Library School is creating an automated database of Masters and PhD theses, written in North America, since the tum of the century, which relate to First Nations in Canada. This project will bring a listing of these thesis together in one place for the first trme. It will not only be a useful research tool for our Resource Centre users but for other hbraries and researchers. There is a wealth of information within these thesis documents. Our goal is to eventually publish this list. We are conducting our fourth “Running a Small Library” Workshop on March 8, 9 and 10th. Announcements and registration information have gone out to all Bands and Tnbal Councils. As of today, there are only two places left in the workshop and I expect the workshop will be full by the time you read this. However if, you are interested in attending the next one, let us know and we will put you on a waiting list. We will give people on the wait list an opportunity to register early for the next one. The SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCE LIST which 1s ATTACHED, offers a wealth of FREE MATERIAL on substance abuse. It includes print and video format materials, as well as buttons and posters. Substance abuse 1s an issue that must be addressed for the sake of healthy people and healthy communities. There is everything from Suicide Prevention Resource Kits to “Smif n’ Huff’ - a rock video intended to act as a deterrent to youth considering sniffing solvents. Pass this list on to your schools, health workers, counselors, or anyone that you think will request these materials and put them to use in your community. If anyone has information needs, or would like to have resource lists for other topics included in the Newsletter, please call me at 684-0231. My Job is not just to maintain information here in the Resource Centre but to get information out to you. “Wendy Aneel UBCIC Librarian tr TY ’ r ‘ i hh WON L' SVE 2s t——Al aL Sri AAR A wel  ADDICTIONS AND COMMUNITY FUNDED PROGRAMS RESOURCE CENTRE CATALOGUE SEPTEMBER 1994 To obtain copies of material listed in this catalogue, please mail order to: Addictions & Community Funded Programs Medical Services Branch Room 1189, Jeanne Mance Building Tunney's Pasture Ottawa, Ontario KIA OL3 OR fax your order to (613) 957-9969. PS: THOSE WITH A YELLOW CHECK MAY BE OBTAINED FROM OUR SOLVENT ABUSE LINE: 1-800-267-6358.  AUDIOVISUAL ‘ Videotapes available in 1/2" VHS. PLEASE include one blank new or unused 60-minute Videocassette per video requested, as we are unable to record more than one video on a cassette. There is a three month processing time for videotapes. "The Circle Moving" - Native communities across Canada show how they conquered alcohol & drug abuse. Order #AV001 "A New Dawn!" - Native men & women speak up for women's special concerns about alcohol & drug abuse. Order #AVO002 “The Only Gift" - Native women have the power to change attitudes towards drug & alcohol _abuse in their communities & to guide their children towards an addiction-free life. Order #AV003 “New Day, New Horizons" - A young native couple finds out about the problems of alcohol in the workplace. Order #AV004 “Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going" - An introduction to the causes of drug & alcohol addiction as native men & women talk about their experiences, traditional values, & the role native traditional values can play in overcoming addictions. Order #AV005 “Caravan for Youth 1984" - A team of native facilitators show how they started youth programs for the prevention of alcohol & drug abuse on reserves in Ontario & Saskatchewan. Order #AV006 “Homecoming” - Produced in the Inuit language with English or French subtitles. A young Inuit man returns home after living in southem Canada to find that alcohol has cormupted the lives of his friends & family. Order #AV007 "Something to Celebrate" - A couple discover alcohol & pregnancy don't mix. Order #AV008 “Honour of All (l)" - The future of Alkali Lake, BC - the community's struggle for sobriety. Order #AVO009 “Honour of All (II)" - The future of Alkali Lake, BC. Order #AV010 “Sharing Innovations That Work" - 1985 conference in Alkali Lake, BC. Order #AV011 "Rise & Shine" - Four young Alberta natives tell their life stones. Order #AV012 "All Our Business" - The battered wife. The story of one native woman. Depicts spousal assault & its effects. Order #AV013 “A Summer in the Life of Louisa" - Produced in Inuit with English subtitles. The story of a battered wife in a Northem setting. Also available in French. Order #AV014 "A Bad Dream" - A young native faces the tragic consequences of drinking & driving. Order #AV015 “O'Chiese - On The Road to Sobriety" - The development of a mobile treatment program for alcohol & drug abuse is featured. Order #AV106 "Family Secrets” - Depicts the roles that family members play as a result of having an alcoholic in their midst. Order #AV017 “Call of the Drum" - Nippissing Band Reserve - The impact & positive effects role models & responsible resource persons have had on the reserve lifestyle. Order #AV018 “Piitaa Pookaiksi - Children of the Eagle" - Child sexual abuse - a video & resource handbook, Order #AV019 "NASAWIN Stop Smoking Program" - A practical program to assist in stopping smoking, with accompanying handbook. Order #AV020  "Inhalant Abuse" - It depicts young abusers as well as clinical demonstrations & comments by professionals on the effects on inhalants. This tape is not to be shown to potential abusers. Order #SA001 YA Hit for Mike" - Members of the community get involved in helping Mike, a 13 year old “sniffer', overcome his addiction problem. With handbook. Order #SA002 "Up Your Nose" - Native teenagers go on a sniffing spree which ends in tragedy. Order #SA003 '79 Cent High" - A native couple leams how to recognize the signs of sniffing in their children & what to do about it. Order #SA004 How We Stopped Sniffing" - Native children experience the negative aspects of glue sniffing. Order #SA005 Solvent Abuse - A Matter of Life & Death" - This video deals with solvent abuse north of 60 degrees. It also contains interviews with abusers & parents whose children have died as a result of sniffing. Inuktitut, English subtitles, French subtitles. Order #SA006 Sniff ’n Huff’ - A rock video intended to act as a deterrent to youth considering "sniffing". Order #SA007 "Spirit of the Forest" - An animated video on solvent abuse with Resource Book. English & Ojibway. Order #SA008 “Sniffing Stinks" - A video in which native youth speak on their experience with solvent abuse, with Resource Book. Order #SA009 SSS) S3p SOLVENT ABUSE PRINTED MATERIALS "Solvent Use/Abuse Among the Canadian Registered Canadian Indian and Inuit Population - An Overview Paper" - Provides a summary of information regarding issues and concems of solvent use/abuse among Canadian registered Indian and Inuit populations. Order #SMO001 “Legal Approach to Solvent Abuse" - To catalogue possible solutions to the problem, identify possible legal approaches to solvent abuse control, and consider legislative options within the legislative authority of the Federal Govemment. Order #SMO02 "Self Evaluation: Its Relationship to Substance Use in Native Adolescents" - A thesis to determine prevention strategies that could reduce abuse, related health problems, and violent deaths amongst young native peoples. Order #SM003 “Peace River Area School Project - Guide for Teachers" - Curiculum outlines for Kindergarten to high school about solvent abuse. Order #SM004 "Handbook on Solvent Abuse" - Provides an overview of solvent and aerosol abuse, and offers some suggestions for dealing with the problem. Order #SMOO5 “Presentation Model - Solvent Abuse" - To assist presenters. The model is suitable for an overhead project presentation. An outline on solvent abuse. English/French/Inuit. Order #SMO006 “Factsheet - Questions and Answers About Solvents" - A demonstration aid for professionals and para-professionals in the health and education field, etc. Order #SMO07 . "The Story of John Otter” - Colounng book dealing with youth and sniffing. Order #SMO008 “The Truth Heals" - Notes from a national consultation with youth and service providers on Aboriginal (off-reserve) solvent abuse. Available in French only. Order #SMOO9  "Thompson Anti-Sniff Information Package" - Information on solvents for teachers and care givers. Order #SMO010 "Solvent Abuse - Ann and Bill" - To inform young people about the danger of sniffing gas. Colouring book. Order #SM011 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey and Study" -A -_perspective on the treatment of solvent abuse among First Nations and Inuit youth. Includes updated survey results. Order #SM012 “Your Community! Our Futurel" - Designed as a user's guide to solvent abuse information for the planning and implementation of solvent abuse prevention programs. Also available in French. Order #SM013 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Pacific Region". Order #SM014 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Alberta Region". Order #SM015 “First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Saskatchewan Region". Order #SM016 . “First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Manitoba Region". Order #SM017 “First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Ontario Region’. Order #SM018 “First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Quebec Region”. Order #SM019 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Atlantic Region". Order #SMO020 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey Comments - Yukon/NWT Region". Order #SM0214 “First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Pacific Region". Order #SM022 “First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Alberta Region". Order #SM023 “First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Saskatchewan Region". Order #SM024 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Manitoba Region". Order #SM025 “First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Ontario Region". Order #SM026 “First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Quebec Region". Order #SM027 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Atlantic Region." Order #SM028 "First Nations and Inuit Community Youth Solvent Abuse Survey - Youth Profile Comments - Yukon/NWT Region". Order #SM029 PRINTED MATERIALS “Seeking New Directions - Final Project Report" - Phase One: Level of services currently available to youth. Phase Two: Level of services in which planning and development through community participation could take place to enhance youth prevention and rehabilitation service. Order #PMO001  "Caravan for Youth - 1984" - A report on the 1984 pilot project - “Caravan for Youth". Order #PM002 "Survey of Children with Chronic Handicaps and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the Yukon and Northwest British Columbia" - Final report of the survey. Order #PMO003 "Canim Lake Survey of Special Needs Children" - A report to assess the extent of developmental handicaps in the children and to recommend appropriate treatment guidelines. Order #PM004 "Proceedings of the National Symposium on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" - To bring community level workers from native communities together with the scientific community for an exchange of information and concems. Order #PM005 “Native Inmate Liquor Offender Project - Program Manual" - For substance abuse programming inside correctional institutes. Resource manual for counsellors, liaison workers, and other professionals. Order #PMO006 “Breaking the Cycle - A Report of the Native Inmate Liquor Offender Project" - A report of the research projects. Order #PMO007 “Suicides, Violent and Accidental Deaths Among Treaty Indians in Saskatchewan" - The research project was initiated in response to the crisis situation faced by Indian communities, especially in the area of Indian youth suicides. Order #PM008 “Direct Services for Battered Native Women in Canada" - This report provides information about direct services used by battered women in Canada. Order #PMOO9 "Northern Native Wife Abuse Prevention Demonstration Project" - To assess the correlation between the abuse of alcohol and the incidence of wife abuse. Order #PMO010 “Your Life! Our Future! - Suicide Prevention Resource Kit" - Current and valuable information about new intervention and development models. English/French. Order #PM011 “Nutrition as a Factor in Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation - Final Report" - The degree malnutntion plays in an alcoholic. Order #PM012 “Your Child! Our Future! - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Kit" - To prevent, educate, and research the areas of fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects. English/French. Order #PM013 "Therapeutic Recreation & Physical Development - Counsellor’s Manual" - For facilitating the recovery process of your treatment centre clientele. Order #PM014 “Guidelines on How to Perform a Native Community Drug and Alcohol Needs Assessment’ - A guide to natives on understanding and conducting a drug and alcohol needs assessment study. Order #PM015 “Community Activity Handbook" - Practical ideas reflecting healthy alternatives to drinking, community based activities. Order #PM016 "ACFP Background Information" - Information on the Addictions and Community Funded Program. Order #PM017 "Drinking is Not Indian" - Native children write about their feelings toward alcohol. English/French. Order #PM018 ° "A Guide - How to do Research" - A brief outline which will assist those undertaking community based research. Order #PM019. “Native Community Theatre" - Report on pilot projects, 1983. Order #PM020 “National Aboriginal Youth Conference - Aboriginal Youth Coming Together for Our Future" - Summary report. Order #PM021  "Reaching for Wisdom" - An annotated bibliography for the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. Order #PM022 “Knowing Our Direction" - A handbook for Family Violence research. Order #PM023. "The Right To Be Special" - Native alcohol and drug counsellors handbook working with sexual abuse disclosure. Order #PM024 “Quit 4 Life" - A program to assist youth in stopping smoking. Also available in French. Order #PM025. "A Listing of Research and Development Projects Since 1988" - A listing of community based and directed research funded by ACFP/NNADAP since 1988. Order #PM026. "Strength of the Spirit: A Community Effort in the Treatment and Prevention of Drug Abuse" - Final report of a 1993/84 community based research project in Alberta. Order #PM027. "A Guide for the Development of Family Violence Committees" - This guide reviews areas to consider when developing a family violence committee. Also available in French. Order #PM028. “Elders and Youth - A Native Cultural Tradition" - To show youth that Elders hold our traditions by their teachings, caring, and sharing. Order #PM029. "A Guide for the Development of Protocols Governing Investigations into Family Violence” - Investigation protocols goveming family violence must be designed, developed, and implemented by personnel trained and educated about the effects of family violence, with a clear understanding of the historical events which have affected First Nations people. Also available in French. Order #PMO030. “Recruitment & Hiring Guidelines" - Provides suggestions for employers to assist them in the hiring of staff. Also available in French. Order #PM031. “Research on Native Adolescents and Substance Abuse" - A product of the Next Generation Native Adolescent Substance Abuse Project developed by the Round Lake Treatment Centre. Order #PM032. “NNADAP Background" - Information on the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program. Order #PM033. “Community Health Representatives Scope of Duties" - Final report of the CHR Working Group. Order #PM034. “Preparing For The Future - Abegweit Band Research Project" - Project end report objective: To help young people break the cycle of minimal education and job training which leads to boredom and idleness, which.leads to alcohol and drug abuse. Order #PM042 “Women and Alcohol - The Current Status of Educational Media" - NNADAP background paper supportive matenal to aid in servicing native women in treatment. Order #PM044 “Overview - The Four Worlds Development Project" - Conference dedicated to the goal of eliminating alcohol and drug abuse. Faculty of:-Education, The University of Lethbridge. Order #PM046 “Wholistic Educational Evaluation for Community Transformation - A Preventive Approach" - The connection between wholistic education evaluation and alcohol and drug abuse. Order #PM047 ‘Your Sobriety! Our Future! - A Spiritual Model of Recovery” - A two part manual which has been prepared to assist native and Inuit alcohol and drug rehabilitation staff in helping our people find a new way of life. Order #PM051  “Indian Communities Develop Futuristic Addictions Treatment and Health Approach" - True documentations on two Indian bands who decided that their communities could become sober. Order #PM056 "O’Chiese Information Package Guidelines for Community Sobriety" - The story of a community's commitment to sobriety. Order #PM057 "The Effectiveness of Native Halfway Houses in the Treatment of Alcohol Abuse" - To gather information, knowledge and experience from native halfway houses in the United States which can then be applied throughout Canada. Order #PM058 “Follow-Up and After-Care Manual" - Prevention and treatment are well accepted aspects of recovery for alcoholics and addicts. Follow-up and after-care are emerging concems and increasing attention is being given to those aspects as part of the recovery process. Order #PM059 PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS POSTERS “| Just Dropped By To See A Friend Of Mine Who Used To Sniff' - Solvent abuse. English/French. Order #NP015 "The Strength of Caring" - ACFP’s family violence poster in which the strength of caring is encouraged as a way to prevent family violence. Order #NPO18 BUTTONS “Keep The Circle Strong" - English. Round. Order #NBOO1 Yf You Have It In You To Dream, You Have It In You To Succeed" - English/French. Square. Order #NBO04 CALENDARS . “Healing Our Spirit Worldwide" - 1993 ACFP Calendar. Order #CA001 “Will Someone Help Me" - 1992 ACFP Calender. Order #CA002 MISCELLANEOUS “Healthy Baby Recipe" - Fridge magnet. English/French. Order #NMO001 “Thank you for respecting our smoke-free environment’ - Sign. English/French. Order #NMO02  SUPPORT MATERIAL ORDER FORM TYPE* | #of copies | In stock/# sent (for office use only) (YVe reserve the ngni to quantities AV - Audiovisual PM - Printed matenal B - Buttons P - Posters NAME OF REQUESTOR: AREA CODE AND TELEPHONE #: (_ } NAME OF ORGANIZATION: COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS: CITY AND PROVINCE: POSTAL CODE: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: DATE REQUEST RECEIVED: DATE REQUEST PROCESSED: PROCESSED BY: