New Tribe April

NEW TRIBE

Calgary’s Aboriginal Youth Monthly newtribe@newtribemagazine.ca Managing Editor John Medeiros Graphic Design Aboriginal Design Group

NOTEBOOK

Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth 1511 10th St. SW Calgary, AB T2R 1E8 403.233.8225

from*the*editor Hello New Tribe Readers, Spring is officially here and like most people, everyone at USAY/NEW TRIBE has been looking forward to warmer weather, melting snow, longer days, and lots and lots of upcoming events in our city.

In this issue, we had a chance to interview prolific singer Joey Stylez and got to know more about what inspires him to make the great music that is showcased live and in video format. Check out the interview on page 20.

We also had a chance to explore one students experience of the Aboriginal Youth Animation Project (AYAP) and learned that the road to improvement can be bumpy and filled with obstacles, but worth the effort in opportunities and experience.

I’m proud to report that submissions for the magazine have increased which allows us to plan issue content further in advance. A big thank-you to all the new writers becoming involved with the magazine and of course, kudos to regular contributors for their continuing support.

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Need updates on upcoming USAY and New Tribe Magazine events? Feel free to search us out on Facebook and join our growing friends list. We post upcoming events, submission requirements and deadlines, and fun stuff like upcoming movie nights and book clubs. It is also a great place to comment on stories or articles you wish to see in our upcoming issues.

Check out our web site at www. newtribemagazine. ca for information on upcoming photography, art and graphic design contests. Great exposure and prizes to follow.

Want to gain experience in Graphic Design? We are currently looking for freelance designers to work on everything from magazine layout, to creating posters and advertisements.

(Experience required) Spread the word, and stay true to it.

John Medeiros Managing Editor

Executive Director LeeAnne Sicker Program Manager Rachel Paris Executive Assistant(Intern) Jessica Hawryluk Board of Directors President Jesse Halton Vice-President Amanda Gonet Treasurer Sarena Provost Secretary Cheryl Hanley Directors Ryan Willert Cherokee Blood Brett Black Plume Casey Eaglespeaker NEW TRIBE is a monthly magazine. Our mission is to promote a positive outlook on Aboriginal living in an urban setting by promoting information sharing within the Aboriginal and youth communities Opinions expressed in submitted work/letters are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NEW TRIBE or USAY. This magazine is a forum for Aboriginal youth to speak their minds and share their stories without intervention.

Special Thanks to our Community Partners & Funders

CONTENTS

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34 COVER STORY

JOEY STYLEZ 20

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NEWS BRIEFS

15 23 TRIBE TALENT

5 TRIBE MAIL

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COMMUNITY

8 WHAT’S GOING ON?

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KEVIN BELANGER

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GAME REVIEWS

10 LAW

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BEATS

12 FLAVOR

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COMMUNITY

16 IN MY OWN WORDS

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FNUC

18 INDIGENOUS SPORT

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MUSIC CHARTS

19 HEALTH

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U AROUND TOWN

USAY WHAT?

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NEWS*BRIEFS

Aboriginal Happenings From Across Canada First Nations University of Canada keeps annual powwow alive REGINA – For staff and students at the First Nations University of Canada, its 32nd annual powwow couldn’t have come at a better time.

For the last two months, the university has been in a state of limbo after over $12 million in provincial and federal funding was pulled. The $5.2 million provincial share has since been restored after a deal was struck that would see funding flow through the University of Regina, but there is still no word on whether or not federal dollars are still available to the FNUniv.

“Anything that makes you feel good is good,” an upbeat Missens said Saturday, the powwow’s opening day at the Brandt Centre. “(Powwows) always can do that but it just happens to be at a time when we need a pick-me-up.

“And I think it’s a good message that we can set things aside, we can have some

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fun, be entertained, have something good to eat and maybe we’ll worry about that other stuff come Monday.”

Missens, the powwow’s chair and an assistant professor in the FNUniv’s school of business, said there were concerns that the powwow would be cancelled because of the funding debate. But in the end, several students took it upon themselves to make sure the show would go on.

SOURCE - LEADER-POST

Homeless Aboriginals face health-care dilemma MONTREAL – Nearly one in four of the homeless aboriginal people eking out an existence on Montreal streets carries a dormant form of tuberculosis, according to a disturbing study conducted by McGill University researchers in partnership with the Native Friendship Centre.

But many among the city’s most vulnerable and marginalized residents also carry something else - painful memories of parents with scarred lungs who left

for distant sanatoriums, some never to return.

“Tuberculosis is a scary disease for them and it carries lots of baggage,” said Mary Ellen Macdonald, a professor of oral health and society in McGill’s faculty of dentistry.

What Montreal’s homeless generally don’t carry, however, is a medicare card.

“They are not living lives where you keep your important cards and documents in a nice little file cabinet,” said Macdonald.

For one thing, to apply for a medicare card, you need an address. “Suppose you do have one and you lose it, you have to pay to get a new one. Well, you are not going to take your last $20 and spend it at the RAMQ.” As a result, even those who know they have the infection often refuse to seek medical help, despite the best efforts of health and community outreach workers.

SOURCE - THE GAZETTE

Tribe*Mail MARCH Issue 2010 Each issue of NEW TRIBE magazine has it’s own voice and personality. Our March issue focused on nine local Calgarians that set the standard in staying active in our community.

We recieved a lot of feedback on the issue and as usual the input is appreciated. We also included a new segment on Aboriginal Law that we hope is informative and helpful to those interested. We welcomed some new voices and hope to see more submissions.

Dairy Queen Love So I’m sitting at my local Dairy Queen and was pleasantly surprised to look up and see someone reading a copy of New Tribe. I saw the beautiful Cheryl Hanley and looked around to see where he got his copy. Luckily there was more in the magazine stand by the door. Thanks for giving me something great to read while I ate. I’m not Aboriginal but I really enjoyed the article, and of course the great cover. I think I’m in love! I will keep a look out for future copies.

Jason Smith

$13.95 Special I thought I would test out your “cool eats for under $15” recipe. I grabbed all the ingredients and it cost me $13.95 so I was happy to come under the right amount. I ended up burning them a bit but it wasn’t too bad. Keep up with the recipes.

Alicia Healy

LOCAL LIVING I just wanted to send a quick email to compliment you on the cover article featuring the “Top 9” list. I know a few on the list and they are totally deserving of being in the feature. It’s also good to see local people written about to show how the average person can make a difference in the community.

It was also nice to learn about others and you mentioning that you could have made the list the top 100 was great to read. I love this town and the people in it. Keep up the great work and I will keep reading.

Sophie Wells

now. I remember it as a newspaper format, to magazine with low quality paper, and now the new look and glossy paper stock. I just wanted to say how proud I am that the Native community puts out a quality magazine that continues to grow and improve.

ART SPECIAL I think if would be good to have a special issue with a focus on the great artists in the city. I saw some of Jesse Gouchey’s art in your March issue but a more detailed profile would be great. He is a huge talent and I would like to know more about his work.

Steve Ross Ed. Note: Jesse, is this you? Kidding, more in depth artist profiles are in the works.

NEW AND IMPROVED...SOON? I have seen a few ads now with a coming soon poster for the USAY website. When I check it looks like the same site so wondered what the story is?

Susan Breaker Ed. Note: A new website for USAY is being designed as we speak. The new ‘look’ should be uploaded within the next two months so keep checking back.

MOM’S APPROVAL

My sons are budding young artists and they will soon be contributing to New Tribe.

The new look just inspires them more to want to have their work shown in your pages. Keep up the good work and keep an eye out for my kids work!

Jessica Cowan Ed. Note: NEW TRIBE magazine has a contest starting which would allow the winning entry to be showcased as the cover design of a future issue. Look for more information in this issue.

Have a comment about the latest issue of NEW TRIBE magazine? Emails can be sent to editor@newtribemagazine.ca or via mail NEW TRIBE MAGAZINE 1511 - 10th Street SW Calgary, Alberta Canada T2R 1E8

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TRIBE*SENSE

SPRING CLEANING

by Elodie Caron Junk is like a curse word in my house.

I can keep dropping bills and magazines and random scraps of paper onto piles for months, willfully ignoring the clutter until one day I look around and wonder where all of this junk came from. I actually say it like that, with an edge of utter disgust in my voice. It’s just there, and I hate it. That’s why I love spring cleaning.

Getting rid of all of this stuff that builds up over the winter is such a good feeling.

It’s like cutting loose the cement block that’s tied around your ankle and pulling you to the bottom of the ocean and swimming to the surface for air. I mean, you know, it’s kind of like that, it’s not as super dramatic, but it’s close.

I like to go through a whole program when I’m doing spring cleaning. I’ve broken it down into four steps, with a week to finish each one. A month is a good timeline, not too long, not too short, and that way I know when to expect to be done. Plus, I work about three or four times harder when I

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have deadlines to meet. Something I’ve learned the hard way.

Anyway, it goes a little something like this: Step 1: Purge This is where you get to just start throwing stuff away with no guilt. Get a garbage bag or two and go on patrol.

If you have socks from three years ago hiding under your bed, they go in the bag. If you find lollipops stuck under your kitchen sink that may or may not date back to last Halloween, they go in the bag. If you wore the hell out of your favorite hoodie and it’s so full of holes that it’s starting to look like a spiderweb, where does it go? In the bag. Obviously you want to keep important things like your bank card and the furniture, what you’re looking for are things that are broken, mouldy, or otherwise useless and taking up space. And you have to have some perspective here, too. After

this year’s initial purge, I got a lecture for throwing out an ashtray that was so full of cigarette butts it had overflowed and made an ashy mess all over the place, because the ashtray was 13 years old and therefore supposedly priceless. I have to just say, right here, DON’T BE THAT GUY. Sorry for yelling, but seriously.

Also, it’s a good idea to take before and after photos so you can see how much of a difference it makes. And to prove that you actually did it.

Step 2: Organize In the process of purging, you likely found a lot of things you’d forgotten you even owned, or decided to move things that were getting in the way. Now you get to figure out what to do with them. If there are things you don’t need on a daily basis but you do want to keep them, get some storage bins that you can slide under the couch or the bed, fill them up and push them out of sight. If you need to re-think

TRIBE*SENSE the way you arrange everything, this is the time. I found things in really weird places, like my rental agreement was in the junk drawer in the kitchen and the dog’s post-surgery head cone was in the bedroom closet with my shoes. That just doesn’t make any sense, so I probably just put them there because I didn’t know what else to do with them. If you find you’re having the same problem, try this: imagine that you need it, and think about where you’d go to get it. That’s where it should be.

it easier?! No, it doesn’t, I know, but it’s worth a shot. Keep in mind that you have a week, too, so you don’t have to do it all at once.

Step 3: Clean

pour about 1/2 a cup to a full cup of white vinegar into a bucket of hot water (squeeze in some fresh lemon juice if you don’t like the smell of the vinegar) and use that to wipe down walls and shelves, clean the windows and even cut the grease on stove. And use crumpled newspaper to dry the windows once they’ve been washed. For your sinks and faucets and anything else that needs a good scrubbing, mix some baking soda

Yeah, this is my least favorite part, too, but unfortunately it’s the most important. Now that we’re getting more daylight and fresh air, you’re bound to notice how stale and dusty your house is. The only cure for that is cleaning. Get your cleaning supplies together, drag out the vacuum and get to work! Doesn’t pretending to be excited about it make

Maybe this will help: for a cheap cleaner,

and salt in a small bowl, sprinkle it around whatever you’re cleaning and drizzle a little water to make a paste. This is way cheaper and less harsh than commercial cleaners, so your hands won’t smell like bleach for a week. Oh yeah, and if you really can’t throw out those socks just yet, you can always put them on your hands and use them as dusters.

Step 4: Decorate Add something new, even if it’s just one thing like some new artwork or a beanbag chair, it really helps you see the changes you’ve made and feels like a reward for all the work you’ve put in. If you want to re-arrange the furniture or put your collection of railway rocks on display, go for it. Do something you’ve always wanted to but just kept putting off, because now you have the space and the incentive to make your house look better. And then sit back and enjoy it, cause you’re done!

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What’s Going On? APRIL,2010 April 2 - 4 2010 MASRC Indigenous Minor Hockey Tournament Winnipeg, MB Ph. 204-925-5637 April 6-9 A Conversation with the World Lonnie Graham Kasian Gallery in Environmental Design Calgary April 7-10 Canadian Underserved Youth Forum Edmonton, AB http://www.edo.ca/home April 12-14 14th Annual BC Aboriginal HIV/ AIDS Conference Penticton, BC http://www.healingourspirit.org/ content/conference April 13 MaVA Annual General Meeting QAS/ EMMEDIA screening room 201-351 11th AVE SW 6:30pm Calgary

April 13 MaVA Annual General Meeting QAS/ EMMEDIA screening room 201-351 11th AVE SW 6:30pm Calgary April 13-15 Sixth Annual “Shawane Dagosiwin” - Aboriginal Education Research Forum Winnipeg, MB Ph. 204-253-8623 April 15 West Village Open House Sacred Heart School Gym (1312 15 St. SW) 5 p.m. – 8 p.m Calgary April 15 - 19 Cowichan International Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art Duncan, BC aff.info@cowichan.net

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April 28 - 30 AWASIS Aboriginal Education Conference Saskatoon Inn Saskatoon www.awasis.com April 30 Capacity Building through Recreation and Sports Red Deer Lodge www.aboriginalsports.org

Calgary YMCA Rec night Every Tuesday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

April 26 Building Aboriginal Business Relationships Marriott Bloor Yorkville Toronto, ON If you have an event you’d like us to include in our monthly calendar, email it to us - newtribe@newtribemagazine.ca by the third Wednesday of the month.

Submission deadline for the MAY issue: APRIL 23

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April 26-27 7th Annual Aboriginal Housing Forum Deerfoot Inn & Casino Calgary

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Law

Searching for Justice in Justice System: Victories in Aboriginal Administration of Justice

By Emma McAuliffe Every society throughout history, has ways of maintaining order, a system of justice.

Aboriginal people exercised sovereign authority over their people and territories for thousands of years before Europeans arrived in North America. Moreover, these distinct societies had complex systems of government with social rules, laws and ways of maintaining social order long before the European colonizers imposed their own government upon Aboriginal societies. When European powers arrived, Aboriginal people were colonized, and so were their justice systems. The idea that there is one legal system in Canada is misleading.

Canadian legal system that the current justice system has failed to deliver anything close to justice for Aboriginal people.

Rudin, is the program director of Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto, and states that since the colonization of indigenous justice systems, Aboriginal people and their allies have sought to re-establish Aboriginal control over justice.

Royal Commission on Aboriginal People (RCAP) , was a massive study conducted by the government on past, present and future government policy towards Aboriginal people. Since it was published in the 1990s, the federal government has slowly moved towards more Aboriginal

Europeans brought a legal system centered on punishment, and imposed this system onto already existing Aboriginal justice systems which were centered on restoring relationships within the community. Every diverse First Nation had already developed their own legal traditions according to their own culture, history and politics and retained elements of pre-contact legal systems throughout the history of colonization. Canadian law is a blend of British and American legal traditions, and there must be room for Aboriginal law to play a more significant role in our legal system.

control over issues such as education, health and social services. However, Rudin suggests the Constitution of Canada poses major obstacles to the realization of Aboriginal management of criminal justice systems.

Jonathan Rudin states in his essay “Aboriginal Self-Government and Justice�(1999) there has been an acknowledgement in the

In the Constitution the federal government has certain powers, and the provinces has other powers and they do not like for them

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to overlap. Section 91 of the Constitution lays out the powers of the Federal government including affairs pertaining to Aboriginal people and lands. Section 92 of the Constitution outlines the powers of the provinces, which includes administration of justice, meaning the management of court houses, police services and correctional facilities. The Canadian Criminal Code it is a federal statute applying to everyone across Canada, containing most of the offenses under Canadian law, from trespass to assault. We know Aboriginal affairs are in the federal government’s jurisdiction, but administration of criminal justice matters is under provincial jurisdiction. If federal government passes a law on the Aboriginal administration of justice, the provinces can stop them because the federal government would be trespassing on their jurisdiction.

Likewise, provincial laws which specifically address Aboriginal administration of justice would be considered invading federal jurisdiction over Aboriginal affairs.

This complex web of legal relationships makes it very challenging to establish any meaningful self-government agreement over the administration of justice in Aboriginal communities.

Aboriginal legal systems stand in sharp contrast to punishment based nonAboriginal systems. Rudin states Aboriginal concepts of justice focus on healing and restoration of harmony in communities.

The focus in indigenous justice systems is

Law on the offender, and the aim is to work with the offender within the community instead of exiling them from their community. It is very important to have honesty and admission of guilt, to discover why they did the offense, and to discover how balance may be restored in the community through their active participation and reintegration into society. Therefore the punishment based system has disrupted Aboriginal communities and has failed in maintaining

between traditional aboriginal healing and contemporary justice. The The Aboriginal Persons Court in Toronto was formed by Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto, and a group of judges dedicated to Aboriginal justice. A founding principle of the court is to address the overreliance in our current justice system on incarceration, instead of rehabilitation for criminal offenders.

The court has numerous roles for people who want to work in the law to further

Another Aboriginal focused justice initiative is The Calgary Aboriginal Youth Restorative Justice Committee (CAYRJC) which consists of a panel of community members, who volunteer with Aboriginal youth and provide sentencing alternatives to court and incarceration. According to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, community members are allowed to be involved in the administration of youth justice, through the formation of Youth Justice

success of elders working with Aboriginal prisoners illustrates one part they can play the foundations of healthy communities that is peace, harmony, and safety.

There have been some very successful incorporations of Aboriginal traditions into mainstream legal system. For example, fourteen years ago, RCAP recognized the importance of Aboriginal offenders having access to their culture and spiritual traditions, for their mental and physical wellbeing. In the RCAP report on justice, it stated that the “success of elders working with Aboriginal prisoners illustrates one part they can play. When we spoke to Aboriginal offenders, they told us how elders have helped them understand themselves, how they used counseling and traditional ceremonies to help them with the inner problems that contribute to criminal behaviour.

Elders have been valuable in other judicial initiatives as well, especially in sentencing circles.”

Despite the barriers to justice, Aboriginal people and their allies in the legal system have pushed for balance

justice for Aboriginal persons involved in the justice system from case workers, to judges and crown attorneys. The court seeks to address the higher rates of incarceration of Aboriginal people than non-Aboriginal people in Canada, through acknowledgement of systemic discrimination in the legal system from the courts to prisons. The court allows for the offender to talk about their lives, which most often reflects time spent in the Residential School system. At most times, anyone entering the court can identify the court by the Aboriginal persons involved from: crown attorneys, courtworkers, defendants, spectators, and court clerk.

The Toronto Aboriginal court is traditional in appearance, which is dramatically different from Calgary’s Aboriginal Court at the Calgary Court Center downtown. I went to the Calgary court when it was not in use and I was struck by the natural light, and the incorporation of significant First Nations design, such as presence of the colours of the medicine wheel, the circular shape of the room, and the specialized vent and fireplace for smudge ceremonies.

Committees. The Committee is meant to be non-discriminatory, “status-blind”, and culturally sensitive. The goal is to act as a bridge between the young offender, his or her community, the victim and the legal system. Above all, the CAYRJC strives to find appropriate and meaningful consequences for the young person besides incarceration.

John Borrows, an Objibway law professor at University of Victoria said that the coming together of European and Aboriginal legal traditions have historically caused conflict. He said usually “ Aboriginal source of law is generally not applied because of its perceived incompatibility with, or supposed inferiority within the legal tradition”. Therefore, the continuing adoption of Aboriginal elements into the current Canadian legal system is a definitely a step forward, even if it is a small step in the journey towards Aboriginal control over their own justice systems.

- Emma McAuliffe is a student at the University of Calgary Law School

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FLAVOR

On the Table Lasagna Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage 3/4 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 12 lasagna noodles 16 ounces ricotta cheese 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions: Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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FLAVOR

COOL EATS FOR UNDER

$15

Meatballs with Pasta Ingredients: Ground Beef: 1 lb Egg: 1 Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped Garlic: 1 clove, crushed or finely chopped Parmesan Cheese: 1 tbsp, grated Fresh Parsley: 1 tbsp, chopped Bread Crumbs: 2 tbsp (optional) Olive Oil: 4-5 tbsp Ground Cinnamon: a pinch Salt Pepper Directions 1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and saute onion and garlic until just soft. Remove from the heat and cool.

2. Combine them with ground beef, egg, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and fresh parsley and mix well. Season with cinnamon, salt and pepper.

3. Divide and shape the mix into 12 small balls. Leave in the fridge for 30 min.

4. Meanwhile to make the sauce, boil the tomatoes in water for 3 min. Let them cool.

5. Remove the tomatoes skin and chop them into small pieces.

6. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Saute garlics and basil for 2 min.

7. Add chopped tomatoes and their juice to the pan. Blend in the tomato paste and season with salt and pepper. Cook the sauce for 15 min on medium heat until tomatoes are soft.

8. In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Fry meatballs for 5 min or until brown on all sides.

9. Add tomato sauce to the meatballs pan and continue cooking for 10-15 min.

10. Serve them with some pasta or rice on side.

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TRIBE * POETRY

PERSONAL SOVEREIGNTY Walking in my world And signs are shouting yield A mile in my shoes?

Like walking in a mine field I’m sick if trying to fly I’m sick of falling In the end I wanna give up Collapse I’m sick of crawling

It’s me, myself and I anyway So why bother with tomorrow If there’s no comfort in today Oh well No regrets and no remorse I’m not sorry for any pain I’ve caused To anyone anymore…

by Suzanne Black

My mind has gone insane Body’s exhausted from the pain And no one wants to Take the time To just sit by me for the day So why me the lord forsake To Satan’s distain?

Will someone at least Show me the nearest flagpole So I can give my soul To the lightning and the rain?

Why stop the heat?

I’m with Billy on this one Man I didn’t start the fire So sorry to kill your hopes hun Life’s too short to fulfill desires And what’s love but a second hand emotion?

Is it life without personal devotion?

Why worship to get to heaven, Only to put yourself through hell?

Lying to your self is still a sin, right?

Let me guess, only god can tell?

I know this world is so cold and deceiving But I keep my head up like my nose is bleeding And I keep, keep on breathing And I keep on believing in me Look at me looking up to the ceiling Looking through to the universe Trying to find a deeper meaning The answer to my questions A light to my dreams Did Collins find a higher love?

Will I? Or am I doomed to be the destructive one?

I know I make dreams die People tell me I’m too angry And they tell me I’m too real But I need to express the things I know The consequences of my ordeals ‘Cause I know at the end of the day

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MY BEST FRIEND I see her standing there, This woman Who pretends she doesn’t care.

She thinks her thoughts Aren’t worth a dime.

Little does she know, I pray for her all the time.

She’s been through The depths of hell and back.

She’s got an attitude like, Been there, done that.

She speaks of her family With such adoration.

If you look into her eyes You could see the admiration.

Her heart is full of pain and sorrow.

I always remind her That there’s a brighter tomorrow.

I will be there for her To the bitter end For she is my mother, My aunt, My sister, My best friend.

BY LYDIA HUNTER

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COMMUNITY

IN MY OWN WORDS PRESENTS: MITCHELL POUNDMAKER I’m taking a different approach to explaining my AYAP experience because I could write a book on that. Hope you don’t get too too bored, but I thought I would take a different direction to show where I’m coming from a bit more for those who don’t know me that well and were wondering, here goes: Crashing through the trees of the Blackfoot Crossings vast South Camp forest at one of my aunt’s “ranch” as she calls it, season was coming to an end and the winter winds had rush in and Sub Zero harshness had buried the forest floor making it suicide to attempt a run. Nephews ‘ video game, satellite television, cool electric guitar, and painting and sketching would be the new indoor pass times for the next 6 months on the Siksika reserve. I had been out of work for nearly a year and some by then from my old on and off job of ten years previous in Saskatoon training in the theater stage arts and trying to make an acting career. In the times of that training, I developed my skills in dance, martial arts, voice work, script writing, choreographing, set designing and building, new apartment and somewhat of both a kiss ass and ego personality, and a growing love for the wine, mmmm. With my personal life always in peril, love life in shambles, one night I decide to go all “sad beaten clown” pity rampage and started to drink one night. The next morning in my behind rent high-end apartment hung over and in a bad way I tell the stage manager (who doesn’t like me too much) and my fellow player/ roommate (pissed at me); to just go. I’m done, I simply can’t. Next bus back to the folks I had abandoned my beloved Saskatoon empire, my very own temple, a theater I had helped build from the ground

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up, and a beautiful little receptionist whom I had the deepest ‘thing for (but didn’t really dig me in that way), and my 7 year old son living in nearby North Battleford with his mom and step dad. I had let myself down, and was left with many gifts, memories, skills, and experience from Saskatchewan the home of my father’s people, but was embarrassed at myself that I had taken the midnight train, the story of my failure circulating by then and destroying any reputation I had try to built, in disgrace.

Nugh “rock bottom” as they say, I went through Saskatoon withdrawals and decided to go live with aunt in South Camp near Blackfoot Crossing. Recuperating and feeling better about myself I had realized a horrific truth that absolutely no one was hiring on my little job hunt expeditions, I mean it wasn’t this hard before, but my theater background wasn’t exactly the primo resume for the oil field industry in this absolutely foreign land of my mother’s people where I had grown as a child and born. I must’ve sent my resume to all the businesses in the Strathmore and surrounding area with no sound luck, friken Bush. With the ominous depression threatening to veer its nasty face, I get the pleasant call from good old cousin Chad.

“Hey I found this poster for this Animation program happening right away, get your resume and stuff ready, come into the city on Friday and they’ll interview you, it’s RIGHT up your alley!!” Chad knew I liked to draw.

The city of Calgary is a place of distant ghosts and childhood memories hazy and vivid, the massive concrete gauntlet I had grew up in since birth until 1997, but had drifted apart from. I remembered how angry I was to leave, not realizing the crash

coarse I was on with gang activity, but how I really did thrive in and love this ole City.

My best friend had died a few years ago by jealous punks and this was the place we tore up. This was the place I first kissed a girl, the first sip of alcohol, first smoke, first fight, first arrest, first everything. I remember hating on the skaters and trying to act all G, when the folks did what they did and moved us out to S’toon but now I was back and … changed, different, foreign, alien. All that was is past and all that remains is this “Aboriginal Youth Animation Program”, but now I know what not to do, by years of bullheaded learning the hard way, things will be different, I must do a good job. No references, no good resume, one new opportunity. This place is totally different than in 1997. Whitethorn, Brentwood and Anderson train stations was the end of the line, half the buildings downtown weren’t there, the outskirts we used to play all new communities, huge new shopping malls and movie theaters, but the old neighborhood….some things will never change. Just the way I left it.

Finding the address to the Quickdraw animation Society was fun like I remembered trying to find an address here by city transit. The actual place is this small two story building amidst all these skyscrapers and shared it’s floor with a video media group above a sweet Mongolian grill. I walked into this room and saw light tables, animation sketches, computers, cameras and was greeted by the man I would call BAWS. The atmosphere in this place is something I cannot describe but as ultimate peace. The people there are very into what they do, but also very nice.

The interview took place with baws, and very gracious board member, and I was

COMMUNITY smart people on a sweet works, inspiring change and helping save the world! The wait on acceptance was a wait I hate, but spent it force blasting good energies the best I could trying to relax, knowing that this humble tide in the affair of this pitiful guy could lead to fortune. I uploaded and remembered my “hardcore mode” me and the ensemble at the theater would go into when about to engage in a new production “ I’d like to let you know that you Have been accepted into the 2010 AYAP program.”

Since then. I met the gang I would be spending the next 5 months and in between and on. All awesome and good and great people, you’re all awesome in your own right. The memories are going to be a foundation of personal memories that I’ll hold solid. The utter sheer hell

that has been thrown the way of my dear classmates on the AYAP journey is stuff that couldn’t be written. You guys are my heroes and my friends. Our three Jedi Masters; “Baws” , “B” and “Steve” are totally awesome dudes, yo B and Steve; I’ll try hook you up with my single cousins, kay? Joookes ha ha. Leann at USAY I must say is one I would consider a JEDI, saving the USAY temple, BARELY losing the Sar wars/ pop challenge with Steve in my opinion. You guys are all beautiful humans whom I know for a fact desire good, and will always be friends to me, and may your futures be bright and we meet again hopefully.

I met a an aunt who knew my grandmother well, I lost many fears running above the mystical hoodoos of an ancient sacred

place called “ the writings on stone”, I met an old friend and his family in my life again, I learnt to animate, I learnt 2 computer programs, I told my family’s story, I learnt to stay on m skateboard (somewhat),I found my groove, I made my completion bonus, I’ve completed AYAP, I have new opportunities, I feel stronger smarter all that jazz, I’m happy, I,… me. I don’t know what the future holds but there are issues and stories that are absolutely screaming for the artist with integrity to give them life. You all have it, lets do it, yes lets. The winds have now thawed and the spring is hear, we going ta make you a rich mayn baws, rock it C Town, there are new visual artists in your midst, lets make some art.

Thank you AYAP.

A Conversation with the World Lonnie Graham “I simply want to provide a means by which people might address issues, assimilate facts, or interact on some level with individuals they may not ordinarily have been able to connect with.”

–Lonnie Graham Kasian Gallery in Environmental Design April 6 - 9, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Exhibit Formal Opening: Wednesday, April 7, 11:30 - 1:30 NEW TRIBE APRIL 2010

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HEALTH

PORTION CONTROL: HOW TO CONTROL YOUR FOOD PORTIONS Jolene Frayne-Callihoo Portion Sizes: 20 years ago vs. now Over the past 20 years, portion sizes from coffee to pizza have grown considerably.

According to the 1990 Health Canada Health Promotion Survey and Statistics Canada, less Canadians over the age of 18 reported they were overweight or obese compared to today, where over 21% (approximately 5.5 million) of Canadians reported they were overweight or obese.

Obesity is consistently growing at an alarming rate. One factor contributing to this is the amount of food people consume in a day. Many people don’t realize they are eating too much because they are used to how normal it is to over eat.

Twenty Years Ago

3-inch diameter 140 calories

find this by going to the Health Canada Website: www. hc-sc.gc.ca/; this will help you with the recommended daily food servings intake, determine healthy portion sizes, and measure your food accordingly.

People often assume that a can of soup or packaged dinner is a single serving but they are often mistaken. For example, one can of soup is usually 2-3 servings and a packaged frozen dinner could be 2 servings, not to mention that both of these items may contain many preservatives, additives, sugars, and sodium. Using a measuring cup and weigh scale are the best ways to measure and portion your foods but they are not very practical for everyday use.

Many people can’t afford to buy a scale to measure foods but no need to worry!

There are other ways you can determine approximate portion sizes. These few tips will help you to measure foods while not at home and without having to carry around a measuring cup and scale: • •

Today • • • • 5-6-inch diameter 350 calories • Take Control: How to measure your portion sizes First and foremost you must get acquainted with the Canadian Food Guide. You can

1 serving of poultry or meat looks like a deck of cards or 75g.

The average woman’s fist is approximately 1 serving raw vegetables or fruit (1 cup).

1 serving of mashed potatoes would fill a medium-sized paper muffin cup.

1 serving of pasta and rice is about the size of a baseball or ½ cup.

1 serving of cheese is about the size of three dice or 50g.

1 serving of unsaturated fat (oil for cooking, salad dressings and margarine) is the size of a poker chip or 1 tbsp 1 slice of bread is 1 serving of grains

Large portions are often served in restaurants and cafeterias, and packaged foods can be 3–4 times larger than the

standard recommended size. Choose the smaller serving size, eat only ½ of the portion you order, share with a friend, ask to get it to go, try a kid’s meal, or ask the server for a half order. Most restaurants today have a list of the nutrition facts panel they keep out of site. You, as the consumer, have every right to request the nutritional information of foods they serve. Next time you are unsure of what is in the food you want to order, ask for the nutritional information. This will help you to determine the serving size, calories, fat content, fibre and other nutrition information intake of their foods.

Read Labels On Food Items: Look at the serving size listed on the nutrition facts panel on packaged items (you will not usually find them on fresh foods). Be sure to also check for calories per serving size, vitamins, amount of fat and cholesterol, and amount of fiber. When reading the labels always be conscious of your set diet plan and if you can fit the calories into your daily intake. Remember that if you eat more or less than the listed serving size provided you have to adjust the nutrient content listed. For example, if you were to eat half of the listed serving size on the nutrition facts panel you would divide all the nutrient values in half.

For additional information please refer to these websites: Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca Alberta Health Services www.capitalhealth.ca

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COVER FEATURE

LAST MAN STANDING Saskatchewan Moosmin First Nations Joseph Laplante (Joey Stylez) is fast becoming a force in the mainstream music industry. His videos are getting aired consistently on various music stations, and his concerts are sold out. Recently he was kind enough to talk to NEW TRIBE magazine about his life and music.

NTM: Can you tell our readers a little bit about you and your background?

JS: I was born and raised in Saskatchewan and spent most of my growing up years in Saskatoon. When I was old enough I moved to Vancouver, and I’ve been there for the last twelve years or so.

NTM: Your music seems to be continually evolving, what are some of your musical influences or inspirations?

JS: I think my music is evolving and changing because I listen and have such a wide range of musical preferences. I like everything from rock to country, from rap to jazz music. I find inspiration in all forms of music.

NTM: Do you consider yourself a role model?

JS: I do in the aspect that you can come from anywhere and make anything happen and if you follow your dreams and don’t give up. But, at the same time I know there’s better role models that live a more private life style than me, but I guess for motivation that you can achieve your dreams if you work real hard and you pray, and you believe in yourself than yes, I suppose I am.

NTM: Now do you remember the moment you decided to pursue music as a career, and what were the reasons?

JS: It’s never been a money thing for me it’s just I’ve always loved music so I always wanted to do that and I really wanted to leave behind something even after I was gone. The music of John Lennon still lives ,Jim Morrison still lives, Jimmy Hendrix still lives, my aspiration is to have my music live on also.

NTM: Do you think it’s harder for Aboriginals in the music industry or is it just about the music?

JS: I don’t think its prejudice at all I just think it’s about the music. I think now were starting to evolve and now were making music as good as anyone, it doesn’t matter if your white or black. Were making good hip hop music were making good rap music now we’re starting to have country music as well.

NTM: So your new album was named after you Grandmother.

How important do you think it is for our youth to stay in tuned with our culture and learn from the elders?

JS: It’s very important because I think that it gives you a whole different outlook that a lot of other artists may not have as a part of their heritage. It makes me feel good about who I am and makes me feel good about myself.

NTM: What is the best way for your fans to get your music?

JS: You can go to HMV or any music store really. Another great place of course is

iTunes. A great place to find out more information about my music, upcoming events, and videos is my website at www. joeystylezmusic.com NTM: You were at the Aboriginal Music week in Winnipeg, how was that experience?

JS: It was great! They made all the artists feel really good and a part of it all. Now since we have an avenue like APTN we’re starting to show the rest of the world, the rest of the world is like wow these guys are actually talented where can I get their CDS. NTM: What’s in your CD player right now?

JS: Right now I`m listening to a lot of different mixes, 80`s stuff like Billy Idol. I have been listening to a lot of Gucci Mane It’s pretty much the only rap I`m listening to right now.

John: You do a lot of travelling what’s the most exciting place you had the opportunity to visit?

JS: I have been all over and I think that every place has its own beauty but there are things about New York City that I absolutely love. I also have love for the Dominican Republic. Every place I visit is great and has something about them which I love and would love to go back and revisit.

NTM: Who would you like to collaborate with in the future?

JS: Anthony Kiedis from Red Hot Chili Peppers is probably one of my favorites, Paul McCartney from the Beatles would be another dream collaboration.

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COVER FEATURE NTM: So describe your music process do you write all the music, the beats the lyrics?

JS: I just get in the studio and try to create as fast as possible. I`m not trying to rush it but I want it to be organic and natural and not formulated. It`s all about feelings and the feeling it gets out of you and the feelings it puts into you.

watching all types of movies. It’s something I will definitely be doing in the future to go along with my music and fashion interests.

NTM: What advice can you give any youth looking to get in to the music industry?

NTM: When are you coming to Calgary?

JS: I’m surprised we haven’t had a show there yet.

Nothing planned for now but I will say that in the next five months I’ll have some kind of show in Calgary.

NTM: Are you going to be branching out other directions acting or it just all about the music right now?

JS: Acting has always been something I have been interested in. I love films and

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JS: Just follow your dreams don’t let anyone tell you no because a lot of people tell you, can’t do this because of this you can’t do that because of that. If you want something

you can get it, but it’s a matter of how bad you want it and what you’re willing to do in terms of putting the work in to make that dream a reality.

NTM: What’s next for Joey Stylez?

JS: Continuing to make music videos, songs, start acting and travel around as much as I can while continuing to meet amazing beautiful people.

NTM: Do you want to give a shout out to your fans here in Calgary?

JS: Calgary, I’m coming there soon! If you can’t wait log on to the website www,joeystylezmusic.com or hit me up on facebook. I always return my messages and take the time to answer all my fan mail. Even if I have two billion fans I will always make the effort to keep in contact with as many as possible.

TRIBE*TALENT

USAY & NEW TRIBE MAGAZINE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE ABORIGINAL YOUTH ANIMATION PROJECT ON ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

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COMMUNITY

PERSONAL IDENTITY & GLOBALIZATION

by August Robyn Regina Noel (Littleleaf) My name is August Robyn Regina Noel (Littleleaf). I was born on the one day of summer it decided to snow, of 1992, on August 25. I was born at the Rocky View Hospital in Calgary Alberta. I don’t really want to get into detail about how many places I’ve lived, and how many different schools I had to transfer to, but I will say that every school brought on a new experience, and every home (almost) had a sense of belonging and love. In the early years of my life, my parents were into pow wows and living the traditional way, and because of this they enrolled me in a native dance created by my ancestors 100’s of years ago called the Fancy Dance. Although there is many different dances that are practice by my native people, my family chose fancy as the dance for me. For about 4 – 5 years of my early life, my father and I would travel around western Canada performing these dances for people of every color and race. I don’t much remember the experience, but I’ve heard some wonderful, almost embarrassing stories.

As I got older things in my life started to change drastically. My parents had split up, and I was left to live with my grandmother. I was very sheltered by

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her, and almost too sheltered, so it had inspired me to run away and be the free spirit I always wanted to be. I ran away and ended up having the experience of a life time, and sad to say it wasn’t the most positive one. I ended up dropping out twice in Jr. High School because of the life style I started to live. I made a lot of bad decisions back than and I had to go through some horrible times, but in the end I pulled through and learned some valuable lessons. I personally like to think that applying for Alternative High School all by my self was a reflection of all the self confidence and lessons I’ve learned. Excelling in alternative and getting the best grades is an even brighter reflection. I’m proud to say that now, I am a free spirit and I am on my own, and I’m living my life in a responsible way, not in a pitiful, corrupted way.

Through the years of my hardship, there was a very few important people in my life who meant a lot to me. My siblings were at the top of the pyramid when it came to those people. I have so much respect for my brothers and sister that no one can take the loyalty I have for them away from me. Next, there was my close family; my auntie Beth and her 2 daughters Blue and Mercedes. I’ve

known these people for my whole life, and they’ve greatly supported me. I didn’t have very many friends, but there was one person I met who had managed to stay in my life for a whole 6 years!

(That is the longest I’ve ever been able to hold onto a true friend) His name is Kyle Saddleback, and he means a whole lot to me. I can honestly say he means more to me than my parents, because he has proven his loyalty and love, and he has cored about me more than they ever have. Loyalty, Love, and Honesty give me my motivation to keep going and growing. My family has helped me and cared about it so much that it gave me a great understanding of these things, and has really helped me set my morals.

With all the knowledge and morals I have gained I have finally started making real, positive and capable goals for myself. My first major goal is too finish high school!

It took me five years to get here, so now I am going to work to my full potential to try and get it done in at least two and a half years. I plan to do summer school for the next two years in order to accomplish this goal. Also, I have a goal to find pure happiness. I know to some that is an unrealistic goal, but to me, it means a lot. I’ve been on my own

COMMUNITY for a long time, and for that long I’ve had to deal with so much negative energy.

One day, I just want success, love, and my own place to call home. I think those three aspect’s will bring me a great step closer to my pure happiness.

I am a full blooded native young woman.

My mother is from the Piikani Nation, and my father is from the T’suu Tina Nation, thus making me half and half of

scoring drugs and drinking alcohol. They are not worried about education and making something of themselves, and I personally think this is because their spirituality was taken from them. Thanks to the residential schools, Europeans thought to be so great my native peoples across Canada have been morphed into something they are not. Because there is barely any spirituality left in the hearts of aboriginals they are lost

how to stay alive! We showed them what they could eat that was good for them and what they couldn’t. My people helped them stay warm through the cold winters and we basically just taught them everything they needed to know about how to survive and live on our land.

Sadly, in return, we got pain a suffering, and little did we know, that a couple hundred years later, almost everything we grew up with and knew would be

Loyalty, Love, and Honesty give ME my motivation to keep going and growing. both. My ancestors have been on this land for many, many years, long before the Europeans came from across the ocean. Before they came and forced their ways upon us, we we’re very spiritual, peaceful people. We believed that everything that was created by the earth was connected to the earth by its very own spirit, granted by the great father in the sky. My people never took anything from the land without thanking the spirits and mother earth before and after they killed something. Even when something was killed they used every part of it. For example: If they killed a deer, they would use the meet to eat, the bladder to hold water, and the pelt to keep them warm. The hooves were used for a cutting tool, or jewellery, and the parts that were not useful for them, they either gave back to the earth or fed it too their dogs. They never killed for fun and games they only did it for serious purposes. Back than there was a lot of humility for the land and everything living on it.

Once the Europeans came, almost everything was lost. Now in this present day, aboriginal kids worry more about

and confused in a society that was not made for them. Two - three generations before me were forced to learn the ways of the Europeans, and because of that, everything we knew was replaced with everything the Europeans knew. Thus now my people are labelled as alcoholics and drug abusers. Personally, I am doing my best to over come the obstacles set in front of me by history. I am doing my very best to prove, that a young native person can survive in a multi-cultural world. Even though a lot of traditions were lost three hundred years ago, I still smug with sweet grass and pray to the father for strength, and protection.

I think that because I am still in touch with the great spirits, I feel at peace with myself. I also, still know how to dance Fancy, and I still try and go do that during the summer. I still respect the earth as a mother, who takes care of her land, and her children.

My culture identity contributes to the Canadian identity in very many ways, due to the fact that we lived here long before the European colonization.

When the Europeans first arrived, my people basically taught the Europeans

lost, and that we would be pushed to live the way the Europeans wanted every one to live.

I like to think that I am one of the few young aboriginal people that see, and know what happened to our spirituality and culture. I can still see the suffering, on the streets outside, and on the reserves most of us live on. In order to change the cycle, I continue to keep in touch with my inner self and the spirits of the land. I do my best to respect everything mother earth and the creator have made for the people. I do not poison my self with alcohol and drugs. I do my best to stay pure, to prove to the elders and ancestors that my cultural identity still means something to me, because most youth don’t know what they are doing, I want to prove that my cultural identity is still very important to me, and I don’t want it to be lost with history.

August is a previous intern at NEW TRIBE magazine/USAY, and we couldn’t be more proud of her. Keep up with the growing, learning and remember that many people are rooting for you.

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Tribe*talent

Shine A Light On Me

by Caylem Simeon Eighteen years old. At that age, I remember living life, having fun and thinking the days would never end. I remember thinking life’s adventures begin now. At a time when most people are starting to explore life and understand themselves, define themselves, and come into their own, many people are looking forward to seeing what the future may hold.

One particular eighteen year old was just looking to survive. Not looking to survive on the street or on stage as a hip hop artist, but to survive the six stab wounds that left him in the intensive care unit in a Regina hospital clinging to life wondering why this had to happen to him. Realizing that what had happened to him could have happened to anyone else and usually does in Regina; but in this instance it was happening to him.

After spending time in the hospital with time to reflect on what had happened, why it happened and who was responsible, he had realized he was being exposed to the reality that no one is promised tomorrow, especially him.

His story is much like that of any Aboriginal youth born in Regina to anyone who is looking from the other side of the glass. Recruited by a gang at the age of twelve, he describes it as a “brotherhood” rather than a gang. Feeling love, protection, and a false sense of both, the events that led to his

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decision to leave the gang have been the start of his musical career. The drive and motivation of being a hip hop artist had more appeal than that of gang life and becoming another fatal statistic in a city that has already lost too many Aboriginal youth to gang violence. But with drive and motivation, there needs to be a support system; this young man already had that in the heart of his father who had been reintroduced to his son after many years of being estranged at a point that may have been almost too late for his young son, a man that he credits as a true “Warrior” and role model. Of the many positive factors in his life his mother and grandmother played important and pivotal roles in his life to help him to stay focused and determined to succeed; as well as delivering discipline when needed to keep him from crossing the line.

I first heard his story in New Tribe a few years back when he wrote a piece for the magazine to deter youth and talk the truth about the false glamour that is gang life.

Leaving it all behind, he journeyed from Regina Sk. to Calgary AB. now resident of Vancouver BC., this man is only too happy to spread the message to the youth through the medium of music and expression of thought through the words from his heart. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you Kevin “Villain” Belanger.

What is your message to the youth? What is it that you are saying that makes your music or message any different from the last two guys before you and the next two guys behind you?

“My messages include an explanation of the fine print involving the gang lifestyle and where it’s guaranteed to lead you. I don’t really compare myself or my message to anyone else’s out there, because we all have something different to bring to the table, but in my reality it’s of the same vision as everyone else’s’. As for the artist’s before me I’ve got nothing but love & respect for what they do and to the ones after me I say go get it; all of it! I started out writing and spelling at an early age, and eventually grew into it. It’s actually just the poetry that I write on a daily basis. I write and recite my daily life and place the knowledge into a format known to many youth as rap. It’s something that most youth can relate to.”

After being born into a generation that has grown up on rap music, there will always be the rhythm and rhyme instilled into the blood of an artist that has been loyal in his homage to the greats before him, when asked of who he admires and respects in game the answer was quite simple and yet and also a deep insight to who he is as a grounded person before an artist: “There’s so many great people to name and not enough space to pay my gratitude. Not even famous people but everyday people that just inspire me, and put me in the mood to be as creative as I want to be and these people just encourage me to do my best.”

Tribe*talent Sighting his parents and grandmother, family and friends who he keeps close to him as personal inspiration he also adds people who have everyday struggles.

People are unaware that Villains’ rhymes provide an avenue for these people to hear the inspiration he draws from them in his music, whether it’s a rhyme on a track or a line in one of the many poems he writes daily. But these people are the inspiration to remind him that life is never to be taken for granted and that the time we have here in this life is never to be wasted.

Where do you inspiration from?

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creative

“My inspiration is drawn from the everyday experiences or past experiences that I or even other’s have gone through. Most Aboriginal people can relate to the things I have gone through. The beauty of our people and the abuse our people have gone through inspires me to open up and express poetically how I feel about our past, present and future endeavor’s as Aboriginal people.”

What events or experiences in your life have you drawn from in order to create the music that you have?

Was there any one single event or a series of events that led you to hip hop as a form of expression?

“The single event that led me to pursue hip hop as my one and only form of expression is the day of my birth! We are all destined for greatness in one way or another! I am not here for the materialistic things, but to express myself if in the unique manner of rhyme form (rap music).”

For those who may have never heard of or even heard the music that comes from within the mind and heart of Villain, Kevin keeps his Myspace page laced with fresh new offerings every time he hits the studio, that is to say quite often. One listening session leads to another and another and it’s very easy to be drawn in, to “listen” and not just “hear” what he is saying. The production and lyrics provided by Villain show evidence of growth and maturity as he doesn’t glamorize the gangsta lifestyle that

has influenced our Aboriginal youth. The tracks on his Myspace page have range from feel good beats to celebrate life - “Windows Down” – a collaboration with DC (vocals) and D&G; to the reality of keeping your head up and staying brave and strong in dire times (Fiiiire – co produced by DJ Xeno a.k.a. Daniel Charbonneau). The track itself touches on gangs, religion, people who turn their backs on you when needed most, family love and knowing that there is a greater enemy out there that is killing our people and the soul. These are the newest sampling offered by the man, his first track “Will U Ride 4 Me?” was his very first track he put up on Myspace and is still receiving massive play . There are a total of 10 tracks for you to hear on the page itself, with more in his back catalogue that will be appear on his album when it’s finalized and ready to drop (check his Myspace page for info). It

will be hard to pick just one track over the rest, but other smooth tracks that he offers to the masses are: “Sky’s the Limit”, “You Already Know”, “Sweepin’ Dem Off”, “Benn There Done That”, “Mary Jane”, and “Take It To The Streets”.

Do you just write lyrics or do you also produce? Is there a particular technique you use to create the music?

“I write lyrics (not just rap but actual songs) and yes I do produce! I have yet to get myself fully integrated into producing music for myself, as well as for other artist’s.

Currently I have been using a program called “FL Studio” or better known as “Fruity Loops”; And it’s a fun program to use if your just starting out, so don’t get discouraged because eventually you will want to upgrade to some better programs and sound’s. I recommend that 909 ‘ish!” “(As for what’s first; music or lyrics?) Always the words!

I can write anything without music and fit

what I wrote to any beat by simply pacing myself to match up with the tempo.”

What inspires you to be the role model that others see you for within your family and the youth who listen to and support your music?

“I don’t really see myself in a position of a role model, but at the same time, I understand that I have youth looking up to me, and I have no choice but to respect that and caution myself on what I do and say around them.....monkey see, monkey do.”

What can we expect from you in the next year? What are the goals?

“2010 Is Going To Be Crazy! My goals are to have clothing designed, show’s rocked, CD’s/mixtapes dropped, battles said, done & won; and the street’s buzzing and bumping with my exclusives.....more importantly from now on I plan on to never release a wack track so stay tuned. P.S. I Am Unsigned, but you ain’t got no dough” Always staying grounded, never forgetting who he is, where he came from, and where he is headed, Kevin “Villain” Belanger keeps his eyes, heart and mind focused on the goal.

Delivering his message to the youth that you can rap, create music, poetry, art and dance & live rather than turn to the dead end lifestyle that gang life is. Staying positive and focused on his plan for pole position in the music industry, Villain knows that it is hard work and more importantly commitment to the goal that is his dream and more importantly the dream of Aboriginal youth who want to be where he is now vs. where he was then. Staying in the studio rather than in the streets and gang life, the music speaks for itself. For those who know his talent, they know he won’t just shine, but illuminate the whole show.

You can find booking info, releases and updates on his Myspace page as he does regularly posts updates on his moves.

Check him out at www.myspace.com/ lawlessnative1s and keep listening for new releases.

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GAME*ON

Game Reviews

By Jonas Soosay

Final Fantasy XIII

Mild Language Suggestive Themes Violence

In Final Fantasy XIII, players will embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse, encountering and fighting alongside a diverse group of allies. Execute powerful attacks with weapons and magic, and summon the enigmatic Eidolons with an evolved Active Time Battle system. Experience seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and in-game cinematics. Do you have the courage to face your destiny?

Final Fantasy’s graphics are beautfully stunning and awe catching, since it’s the first in it’s series with 1080 screen resolution. You take control of different characters as you progress through the story, as you understand each persons feelings and personal agendas. The experence system is somewhat similar to the upgrading grid in Final Fantasy 10, FF 13 is called a Cyrstarium. Straight from the start you are stuck in this confusing battle with the fal’Cie and the Pulse.

The Game itself is so Similar to Final Fanatasy 7 and 10, which I think are the best Final Fantasy games that have ever been made by Squaresoft. Just the whole dynamic story,magic,and the experence system, are so well thought of. For every gamer that has played Final Fantasy, this one will not let you down. There is so many different modes in this one that is so interesting it will keep you busy for a long time, maybe months. But every gamer is different, but I give this game a 9.9 out of 10. # OF PLAYERS:1 RESOLUTION:1080 PUBLISHERS:SQUARE ENIX CATEGORY:RPG

Tetsunoko vs. Capcom Tetsunoko vs. Capcom is one of the best fighting games for the Nintendo Wii, that has ever come out.

It does have the same system as the Marvel vs. Capcom series. Only just tuned down a little bit, but only the buttons that is. You don’t have the punch and kicks buttons, but the 123 buttons which are standard. They are the best hit buttons from weak to strong hits, for all characters. The game speed is still up to par and don’t be displeased it’s really like playing in the arcade, if there are any left.

We have fighters from the Capcom side from every genre, even action games too.(Weird) also we have characters from the Tesunoko which are imported games from Japan. No matter your skill level the simplicity has been toned down for your enjoyment, so just have fun and relax. There seems to be a batttle online mode where u can battle someone online, if you do have Wi-fi connnection. After every time you do complete the game you acquire zenny which you can purchase items In the store.

There are three controllers you can use for this game which are the classic D-pad, Game cube controller, or the wii controller with the nunchuk. Whatever your style of play is is all up to you, but the classic I think is the way to go. If you are really into the whole X-men vs. Street fighter series, then this one is the one to play. It will keep you playing and playing until you learn all th nice combos and the new diferent characters styles of fighting patterns.Tetsunoko vs. Capcom is good chioce for the wii, in the fighting genre that. I’ll give this game a rating of 9 out 10

Mild Language Mild Suggestive Themes Violence

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Turn up the Volume

By Katty Jo Rabbit

Broken Bells Broken Bells This album is great when you just want to sit and relax. Nothing to edgy, nothing to drab; it is a complete album of melodic transition from start to finish. Possibly a musical perspective on the first meeting of the two individuals involved in this creation, because like the people, it is an intermingling of different styles, coming in concert for the first time. Seeing as it involves two well-to do individuals from the indie pop and hip-hop music scene, you would want to hear more “guts and glory”, but that is not the style that is Dangermouse also known as, Brian Burton and front man for The shins; James Mercer. This album is more of a coming together of two different personas.

In the albums first song, there is some loneliness that must be addressed, and who better to address that then Mr. Indie himself, James Mercer, known for his geek sheik normalcy, his lyrics twisted with electronic bleeps of randomness from Dangermouse, is a perfect meld. Absolutely no broken bell found in the mix, or is there? With all the extra’s added in, it is hard to tell where and what instruments are being manipulated, but that is why this album works, it is manipulating you into thinking you have come across a great discovery only to find that the road has been travelled, and the ideas of it all have been explored. A little boring at times, you seem to forget what your really listening too, never does the music seem to get over excited kind of like the lead singer who is too cool to really express any sort of emotion.

If you like the shins, and you have enjoyed the works of Dangermouse, who has been linked to Gorillaz and Gnarls Barkley, and you want to taste or hear something different of theirs, do not bother listening to this album. Maybe wait until they collaborate with someone else; let’s hope it’s not with Lady Gaga or some one we have been force fed into believing they are a tasty dish. Because with this album you will get a good taste of what could be, what is coming and hopefully of what is not going to stick.

Jamie T Kings and Queens Known locally in South London as Jamie Alexander Treays, this second album with a third album sound is definitely a complete encompassment of Jamie T. It is fast, slow, brash, rhythmic, contradictive, filled with punk aesthetic, and paired with fuzzy hip hop.

It displays what Jamie T is known for, opinions and raunchy lyrics. For that it is quite the album, because along with all of that business going on, he is able to personify the songs and lyrics, so it sounds like you are actually there while he sings and raps and cusses.

Three songs that really stood out were the songs, Spiders Web, Jilly Armeen, and Chaka Demus, makes you almost wish you were from South London, had a wicked accent and were able to follow along with all the slang that he throws out. It is okay that you don’t though, because you’re able to appreciate the music anyway, being a hip hop fan or not.

You feel like you know him, and he is that friend that seems put together, who has it all. Then when you are finally invited to go and visit him, you find out he is poverty stricken, violent, and bossy, who is also a thief, who is barely able to make ends meet. But you decide, because of all his short comings that he is going to be your best friend, at least until he decides to use you and disregard you.

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Music You Can Feel In Your Toes Owen Pallett Heartland Every once in a while it is good to listen to music that will stimulate the brains activities. They say the best kinds of stimulators are the string instruments. Violin being one of the string instruments to invigorate the brain, what better way to kill two birds with one stone. Because you expose yourself to good music, while creating activity in chambers of your brain that you would most likely not use, not because you do not want too, but because you probably do not know how too, but isn’t that just how life goes.

With the use of the loop pedal; a machine that takes signals from the violin and sends it to amplifiers, you not only stimulate the brains nether regions, you also get a good album to stimulate your friends too. That features Lewis, an “ultra-violent farmer”, who lives in a world called spectrum. Each song is a monologue from Lewis, who is experiencing for himself, different trails and tribulations throughout the course of the album.

This all from a one-man Toronto band, who is Canadian, who had to change his name from Final Fantasy due to copy writing legalities from the game of the same name, who is also the cousin of Joanna Newsom, who has been said to be just as clever and a strange classicist as she is. When this album was first played, there was truly some brain tingling sensations going on with the loop pedal being incorporated and used in the song Lewis takes action. The sound effect was tantalizing, like when you get your back tickle-scratched or your arm is brushed lightly with a fine hair or something of that nature. You end up with goose bumps or chicken skin on your thighs; it was really quite enjoyable to experience.

Gorillaz Plastic Beach This band will always been known for the cartoon characters that make this band appear more interesting then the real life characters that create the music behind them. That is not the case, and with a bit of luck with this album they will slowly start to recreate themselves as real life people, because as fun as it is to hide behind cartoon characters, that better way to keep the interest of the fans then evolving as the music does.

On this album, you will find more melancholy then you will hip-hop beats mingled and mashed with alternative rap styles, because on this album, you have a better take on Electronica, paired with baroque pop.

Not only that, more collaborations are used and the flow of the music seems to keep up with the environmental imagery of the album name, check out Lou Reed on the song Some Kind of Nature for an example of this. If that doesn’t interest you then maybe the use of Mos Def, Snoop Doggy Dog, and Little Dragon on various hits will. Songs that really stood out were the songs, Rhinestone Eyes, Empire Ants Feat Lou Reed, and On Melancholy Hill. With that, it is good to know that everyone’s favorite cartoon characters are back in full flow, and this time, it is not to create a feel good inc.

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Miss Blackfoot Canada Sr. and Jr.

By Katty Jo Rabbit photo courtesy of Joey Sugai, Lethbridge College

On the weekend of February 27, 2010, hundreds of First Nation tribal members, local, and visiting pow-wow enthusiasts, and youngsters looking to walk a round with a “snag” gathered at the newly renovated Lethbridge Enmax Centre to enjoy in the festivity that was the Annual International Peace Powwow.

The hundreds in attendance were not only spectators for some of the best chicken dancers and fancy dancers on the market; they were also there to witness the crowning of the Miss Blackfoot Canada Sr. and Jr. Princess, who will be reigning for the year of 2010.

Simone Smith, who was jingle dress dancing by the age of three years old, found inspiration to dance in her mother.

After a brief stint she has decided that she was no longer interested in dancing, so she like many others hung up the moccasins.

Only later to find that the drum was calling her back to the circle, when she finally decided to tie on her braid holders, she was awarded the Piikuni Nation Secondary School Princess title, which she held onto for three years.

Dressed in a turquoise, pink and white ensemble, that represents her Dene Tha’ and Blackfoot heritage, Simone steps to the microphone to accept the crown with a brief speech. Thanking all that were involved and solidifying her place amongst First Nations Royalty, and becoming in her own right, a role model, a princess, and the Blackfoot Ambassador for First Nation youth, relived the moment where she was just another girl looking for her place in the world.

“I really wasn’t sure if I was role model material, last year was a challenge, I faced many obstacles but came out wiser and confident. At first I felt like I wasn’t a very good candidate for this type of thing, I didn’t see myself as a role model. After

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speaking with my grandparents and having that support from them, not to mention support from some of the other people close to me I knew it was my own decision and that the creator would guide me on the right path.”

Smith, who is a stunning mix of Piikani, and Dene Tha’ ancestry is the daughter of Barbra Smith and the late Napoleon Pastion, granddaughter of Louis and Betty Smith, and Gene and “Eneh” Pastion; had started off with insecurities in herself and her ability to perform. Those were soon dissolved; being familiar with the pageant scene Smith decided that everything that is meant to be will be.

With that Smith, dusted off her moccasins, added a few more jingles to her dress and had decided to give it a shot, and what a performance it was. After a grueling two day competition, with every dance step judged, every word spoken taken into consideration, and almost being disqualified for running on “Indian time”; Miss Smith, began her journey into a region of unknown territory. Like any other warriorette she was expected to rely on her own skills and compete with others who were just as determined to dance away with a title and the distinction that every Miss Blackfoot Canada holds.

“A written essay was required and some public speaking was also involved. Some of the requirements of the competition were to interview in front of a panel that consisted of Dory Rossiter a Professor from Lethbridge Community College, and other First Nations members in positions of authority in the community, we also had to dance and perform at the pow-wow in a dance competition.”

After the competition, the winner was revealed and with Sky Yellow Old Women hailing from the Siksika tribe, being crowned Jr. Princess it was time for Smith

to take her place on the pedestal. Knowing in her heart that she had been led to this path by the creator and that something positive was to come from the challenges she faced over the past year, Smith looked out into the crowd, and acknowledged to herself that she is a leader who is dignified, kind and open.

“With the crown in my possession, I really want to shed some light on different issues that have been plaguing our culture, one of them being self identity; we all need to remember who we are, and be proud of it, and take pride in where we came from.

With pow-wow it is a way to return to our culture. Too many things are keeping us from displaying our true talent, low selfesteem, teen pregnancy, suicide, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS are just some of the issues I want to focus on, as these are still issues in urban and rural First Nations communities.

I want to promote positive encouragement, we are all down on ourselves for certain things, if we let go of our inhibitions, we can succeed. I like to feel I am an example of how if you put your mind to it, you can achieve it.”

With some of the prizes she won, Smith was given a one thousand dollar scholarship to Lethbridge Community College, a women’s fitness pass for a year, Turquoise earrings, chocolates from Bernard Collbaut, a cd from First Nation artist Kurt Young, a clinique make-up gift bag, and cards of congratulations and encouragement.

Displaying a talent in performing arts and with her eye on a Broadcast Journalism diploma with a Fashion Design minor, Smith has a lot of opportunity open to her, with a large responsibility resting on her crown.

She is not at all over whelmed and has stepped into this role with grace, beauty and poise, not only that she is excited to get started on some projects of her own. In the near future, Smith would like to set up a summer camp for performing

COMMU NITY arts. Being a singer and having been able to choreograph a performance, with the assistance of Ramona Big Head, Simone has become a promoter of self expression in every form, from interpretive dancing, to singing, to theater. She is also looking forward to all the events that are on the horizon.

This year will see Simone participating in some very exciting events throughout Southern Alberta, with her first performance being at the Empress Theater, for a First Nations showcase, that includes Piikuni’s finest Trevor “Kiitokii” Prairie Chicken and other talents from around the reservation. She will also be performing at numerous conferences and other organized events that promote well being, recently she spoke at the University of Lethbridge for Native Awareness Week, she will also be doing some youth sessions at Opokaa’sin, and for the Head Start program as well; where she will be encouraging youth to explore their own talent in performing arts. That is not including all the regular performances at pow-wows she will be making this year, ending with a highlight of her attendance at the Gathering of First Nations, held in Albuquerque New Mexico.

All in all, this years new Miss Blackfoot Canada has come full circle, starting with her being afraid and uncertain, of the path that was set before her, and ending with her being able to push past all that, and deciding for herself, that she was no longer going to stand on the side lines while good experiences passed her by. She was going to grab each and every moment and hang on tight with enthusiasm and belief in her own ability to prove to all of us, and herself, that no matter what no one can break your spirit.

So with that, Smith wearing a beaded crown danced into the circle to regain her place amongst her tribe as nobility, with her family as support and her own self confidence in knowing that she is the right person for this honor, danced not only for herself, but for her tribe and all the First Nations youth out there. To exhibit that dreams and goals really do come true. All it takes is a little faith and a jingle in your step.

“We can and should all dream big, dream out loud and forgive and love ourselves, we all make mistakes and if you learn from it, then move on. We as First Nations people need to come together and realize

we have power in numbers. Because we don’t die we multiply, and with that we can strive for success, not just at an individual level but in a communal aspect as well. My grandpa always said to be positive, life is always happening and if you just continue to do what you do, then it will all fall into place.”

Simone would like to send out a big thank you to her family, mom, and sisters, Andrea Tru Joy Fox and family, Meagen Shouting, Ramona Big Head, and all the little children who inspire her to be a better person for them, also to all the people who encouraged her in her time of need.

If you are interested in contacting Miss Blackfoot Canada for upcoming event information, performance dates and possible appearances, please do not hesitate to visit her MySpace page, or on Facebook. Add her as a friend; she is more then happy to help any other individuals out there help themselves get involved in numerous different community events.

She is also willing to mentor any individual looking to compete in next year’s competition.

L-R: Danielle Tailfeathers, Tashina Black Kettle, Deserae Tailfeathers, Keisha Crow Chief, Andrea Fox, Jr. Miss Blackfoot Canada Sky Yellow Old Woman, Miss Blackfoot Canada Simone Smith, Taylor Chief Calf, Megan Shouting NEW TRIBE APRIL 2010

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FNUC CONTROVERSY

story and photos by Charles Atlas Sheppard The First Nations University of Canada is an educational institution embroiled in controversy, criticized by watchdogs and armchair politicians and is fighting for its survival after provincial and federal funding was pulled in February. This last month the university has been swirling in rumours about its demise with new developments occurring on an hourly and daily basis. It seems everyone has stepped into the media spotlight to offer his or her own facts, solutions, promises and accusations.

model in creating their own institutions.

The mainstream media often forgets the accomplishments of its alumni. FNUC has an amazing legacy of over 3000 graduates, many of whom have gone onto to be respected leaders in their

SIFC initially began with a handful of students and teachers but soon grew to hundreds of students from all over Canada by the early 80’s. SIFC was never exclusive and embraced non-native students and international indigenous students alike. Satellite campuses were created in Saskatoon and Prince Albert to meet the growing demand.

No doubt this situation will change by the time this article goes to print. For those of you who are confused by the daily soap opera dramatics here’s a brief history of the school and it’s very public downfall.

The controversy has been ongoing for almost ten years and has seemingly reached its peak in 2010 completely overshadowing its richly deserved legacy, and the current crop of university students.

The First Nations University of Canada was once a highly respected aboriginal post-secondary educational institution in Canada and it is still renowned around the world. Indigenous communities in other countries used FNUC as their working

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it was established as The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College under the auspices of the University of Regina and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. It was the first Native Run postsecondary institution of its kind in the world.

own communities serving in public office or band administration, while others have pursued provincial and federal public service, some are educators and academics, some are medical and dental professionals, and while others are now internationally renowned artists.

The First Nations University has a storied history beginning in 1976 when

The university was always designed to meet the needs of First Nations students and communities by providing programs in arts, health, education, communications, environment, and business administration.Curriculum was developed with a much-needed Native point-ofview and historical accuracy. Elders were engaged to help with the spiritual, social and emotional support of students and staff. Many students were off reserve for the first time in their lives and found the Elders to be their lifeblood to a foreign system.

COMMU NITY The First Nations University of Canada was officially established in 2003.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, opened it in a fairly large ceremony. There was a long held belief that SIFC outgrew itself, and that it deserved its own

in February to address issues of governance. To complicate matters in March 2010 allegations of fraud surfaced as it was discovered $400,000 of the scholarship fund was spend on

building and that it should be an accredited university unto itself.

It

can be argued that the controversy began almost immediately with allegations that FSIN was creating a highly politicized board of governors .

In 2005, many prominent staff members were fired and these prompted academics across Canada to cry foul proclaiming the board was infringing upon academic freedom. of University of Canadathe organization that groups Canadian universities and provides the right to grant degrees and accreditation placed FNUC on probation in 2007. AUCC demanded FNUC establish political independence, academic freedom and autonomy from FSIN. A year later FNUC complied with all their demands . it only could have ended there but soon FNUC found itself dealing with allegations of financial mismanagement in 2008.

The Government of Saskatchewan began a two -year game of give and take with the university by initially providing $400K to review finances and another 1.2 million to cover a deficit.

general operations .

Finally, Charles Pratt, the President of the University of was fired from the interim board. And Del Anaquod was instated as the interim President in March 19th.

FNUC’s

rallies to gather support to help save their university. On March 22, Cadmus Delorme, Student President announced the students would stage a “live - in” until the provincial and federal funding was re - instated.

There are many other staffing problems,

The following day, (whether it was the student’s efforts is unclear ,) Advanced Education Minister, Rob Norris of the Saskatchewan Government announced

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will continue funding the university. He cited the deal to allow the University of Regina to handle the finances as the reason.

As of March 29th, Chuck Strahl, the Federal Indian Affairs Minister has stated that he will not re - instate the $7 million in annual funding

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the provincial government began withholding money accusing the university of dragging its feet in solving financial and governance problems. In February 2010, the Province officially announced it would cease $5 million in annual funding altogether ending in March 31, 2010. The Federal Government followed suit a week later by suspending $7 million in payments .

is important to note , that ultimately it is the students who are at the center of the turmoil. While there are plenty of detractors , there are also many people trying to save the venerable institution from a premature demise. Academics , alumni , and politicians have all stepped up.

The University of Regina has offered to take the FNUC back under its wing to help control finances .

Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff demanded the Harper government restore financial support.

Most notably, the First Nations University Students’ Association staged two

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until he is convinced that all the universities problems have been properly dealt with.

financial mismanagement. There are villains and white knights aplenty but I’ve left out all the extraneous details to provide an overview of events .

If the First Nations University of Canada shuts it will be the first time in Canadian history that an Academic university has done so.

Stay tuned. This story isn’t over yet.

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Artist – Track – Label Ledisi – It’s Alright (Wally Callerio Boodisi Mix) – Verve Records Gene Farris – Here I Am (Mark farina Mix) – Alphabet Music Conan Liquid – The Real Deal (Original Mix) – MN2S Recordings Daniel Cummins – Shuffle (JT Donaldson Mix) – Nordic Trax Daniel Cummins – No Jack City – Nordic Trax Sonny Fodera – Homebaked – FLAP Jay Bliss – Goose (Hoodfellas Rock Creek Rub) – Smoke City DJ Sneak – Clean (Original Mix) – Magnetic Recordings Wally Callerio feat. Myka G – Citrus District – Dufflebag Steve “Silk” Hurley & The Voices of Life – Love Is The Word (Steve’s Anthem of Life Mix) – Silk Entertainment

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Artist – Track – Label Julien Jeweil – SoHo (Original Mix) – Cocoon Recordings Umek - Responding To The Dynamic – 1605 Recordings Totoproto – Stop Show (Joey Beltram Remix) – Sebian Recordings H2 – Day Tripper (Original Mix) – Form Recordings Alex Di Stefano – Something Is Moving (Extended Mix) – Mantide Records Jerome Sydenham – Museum of Modern – Apotek Records Mark Broom & James Ruskin – Hostage (Original Mix) – Blueprint Records Christian Smith – Pressure Point (Original Mix) – Tronic Records Jerome Sydenham – Black Ice E.P. – Apotek Records Matthias Meyer – Tout Va Bien (KiNK Remix) – Liebe Detail Records

All tracks are available on-line through the following sites: www.beatport.com www.stompy.com www.traxsource.com If you have any ideas for tracks/labels/mixes that could be reviewed or you want to submit your own for review, send them in and we’ll make you famous! If you have any questions, comments, or whatever, then hit me up at caylem_1@hotmail.com. Enjoy the music…

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Meet You at the Small Screen

SMA LL*SCREEN

By Elodie Caron

Starring (the voices of): Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Andy Samberg, Mr. T, Benjamin Bratt, Neil Patrick Harris, Bruce Campbell Flint Lockwood (Hader) is a nerdy kid with permanent shoes, a successful but flawed science experiment. His great ambition is to be an inventor and change the world. He mostly just terrorizes the people of Swallow Falls, the island where they live. One day, Flint invents a machine that creates its own food, a development that he knows will win the hearts of his neighbors and friends, and for a while, it works. Until something goes terribly wrong.

I liked this movie, it’s clever and sweet and for an animation, well-drawn. A good family movie, although you may have to explain to your kids why they can’t have their very own jell-o palaces.

Bonus points, also, for casting Neil Patrick Harris as Flint’s best friend, Steve the monkey.

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

3.5 out of 5.

Starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Evangeline Lilly Katherine Bigelow will probably win the Oscar for directing this one, and she deserves it. There have been a lot of movies about the Iraq War, and I’m not generally a fan of war movies at all, but this one stands out. The opening scene is so heart-in-your-throat tense that it’s impossible to look away, and it barely slows down from there.

Jeremy Renner plays SFC William James, an ordinance disposal expert who’s probably been in the middle of it for too long. He’s detached and dangerous, taking the kind of risks that have somehow not gotten him killed yet, but probably only because it’s what he might secretly want.

He’s partnered with Sergeant JT Sanborn (Mackie) and Spc. Owen Eldridge (Geraghty), neither of whom know what to do with the loose cannon they’re stuck with.

The Hurt Locker

There are a couple of predictable scenes that break the tension a little, but then something crazy happens, like an extended shootout in the middle of the desert that goes so long that everybody gets dehydrated and someone nearly falls asleep at the trigger of their long-range missile gun, and you’re back to chewing on your sleeve and wishing you had covered your eyes. It’s an exhausting pace, but it’s effective, and it’s propped by excellent performances from everyone on the screen.

4.5 out of 5.

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