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Show Job Opportunities Canadian Warrior Society Lays Down Arms After Park Seizure KENORA, Ontario -(- AIPA)- Between 60 and 80 Indians of the 0 jibway Warrior Society laid down their arms here after holding a small area for 25 days following the arrivalpark and conciliation work of Dennis J. HnW a Chippewa and a major figure in the American Indian Movement (AIM). Banks entered Canada at the International Falls at the invitation of Ontario provincial officials after once being turned back. The occupation began July 23 and Banks arrived Aug. 16. Terms for a laydown of arms were arrived at Aug. 18. Indians in the park were then authorized by the municipality of Kenora to remain in the park for 10 more days during negotiations between the Indians, city, provincial and federal officials. The 0jibway Warrior Society had seized the park July 23 following the conclusion of a threeAlay conference, for which the Kenora government had granted permission for use of the parksite in the small town of 11,000 persons. Armed sentries and weapons appeared. Following three weeks of negotiations between the Ojibway group and official of the Kenora municipal government, the Ontario provincial government and the federal government in Ottawa, a period of amnesty was ended and the park was sealed off by law enforcement officers here on Aug. 13. During the period of amnesty, food, water and other supplies had been brought into the park by other indians supporting the demand of the occupying group. The sealing off of the area by law enforcement officers ended that means of supply. The central Indian issue at Kenora has been title to land and use of land, also causing blindness. They Psskisn: Business Committee tary Salary: Open Openfeg: September 16, 1974 flaring; September 30, 1974 Duties: Must be proficient in the performance of all duties assigned by the are seeking compensation for the mercury poisoning Dollutkm; 14-ac- re SSgt. Anthony Am Whiterocks Native Returns Home On Leave From Marines Staff Sargent Anthony Arrum, a native of Whiterocks, visited with family and friends here this month during a leave from the Marine Corps. thirty-da- y his wife, Darlene and their two Tony, Toni Dee, and Bobbi Lyn 2, daughters are enroute to Parris Island, S.C. where the career Marine will serve as a drill instructor. He was based in Okinawa during the past year with the Drug and Alcoholism program. During his 14 years in the Marines, Sgt. Arrum has served at Camp Pendleton and Bridgeport, Calif, as well as in Vietnam and twice in Okinawa. As an instructor he has worked with South Vietnamese troops, which necessitated learning their language, and instructed American soldiers in skiing and mountain ' climbing at the Marines Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport. Before entering the Marines in 1960, Tony attended Union High School. Though he will ' be' eligible for retirement in six years, Sgt. Arrum has not yet decided whether to retire then or continue until his thirtieth anniversary with the Marines. During their leave here the Arrums visited with Tonys father, Wilbur Arrum, and his sister, Loya Gardner. . 0 o Ute Golfer Takes Prize At Towray Weekend golfer Elwyn DuShane captured eighth place in the net score at the first annual Open Golf Tournament over the Labor Day All-Indi- weekend. The two-da- y event, sponsored by the San Juan Golf Course, was held in Monticello. Competing in a field of 66 Indian golfers from throughout the nation, Mr. DuShane was awarded a gift certificate to be used at the San Juan Pro Shop. exemplified in . the occupied parksite itself. The Ojibway Warrior Society has stated repeatedly throughout the occupation that the parksite should be restored to its original intended use as a campsite for Indian people. The Kenora parksite today is owned by the municipality of Kenora, which it purchased from the Canadian Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development for $1,875 in 1959. Previously, the Indian Affairs Department had purchased the land in 1929 for the use of needy Indians as a camp on the Lake of the Woods, adjacent to the Rat Portage Reserve. When the federal government sold the land to the city, many Indians felt betrayed. Among other grievances raised by the Ojibway Warrior Society were these: Mercury contamination by industry - along the English River system is reportedly killing Indian people, who utilize fish as a staple in their diet, and The Tribal Housing Authority is sponsoring a contest to name the new housing complex for Senior Citizens. A $40 award will be presented for the winning name. To enter the contest, simply fill in the coupon below. Names should be no more than two or three words in length and may be in Ute or English. Persons may enter the contest as many times as they like and need not use a coupon. All entries must be received by the Plant Management Department on or before Oct. 17, 1974. think the new housing complex for the Senior Citizens should be named: I My name -I- ndians are seeking an end to Entries should be taken to the Plant Management office across from the Post Office at Fort Duchesne or mailed to : Tom Appah Housing Authority Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026 include taking minutes of all regular and special meetings involving the Business Committee, taking dictation, filing, answering communications, setting up appointments, preparing itenerary for Last year, a Violent Death Committee was formed by some indians and some whites when it was determined that 174 deaths of Indians had occurred in Kenora. Kenora is the center of shopping and recreation activities of Indians in this lake and timber country. One Indian observer said of the town to AIPA: Its a very discriminatory kind of town. There are few opportunities for employment for Indians, and its a negative place for Indians, a good place to stay away from. It's the meanest little town in Canada for Indians. Recently, municipal officials were warned here of the potential for violence by a moderate Indian who was quoted in focal papers as saying: if the nresent of receiving tauan people in thisprocess town is at its current rate and no effort is made to deal with the situation, then the destiny of the town by men whose only outlet from despair and frustration encountered in their lives is violence, then the prospects for Kenora may very well be what prevailed to the south of us." And that is nearly what happened at Kenora: travel, meeting the public,' typing resolutions and other duties as assigned by any member of the Business Committee. Skills or Education Required: Must be a high school graduate with business education or experience necessary. Some business college education desirable. Typing: 0 wpm Shorthand: 0 ' wpm Applicant must be neat in appearance. Ute tribal members will be given first consideration. For further information contact Lester M. Chapoose, Chairman, Uintah and - 80-9- 80-10- Ouray Tribal Business Committee, 722-226- Floyd Wopsock, Max Chapoose, Vincent Sireech and Gertrude E. Willie, plaintiffs in the case. Named as defendants in the complaint were Lester M. Chapoose, Gary Poowegup, Sr., Francis Wyasket, Elwyn DuShane and Homey Secakuku, all members of the Business Committee and four members of the Special Election Board: Lester Chapoose, Elwyn DuShane, Wilbur Cuch and Norma Jean . Gray. According to the suit, the Special Election Board, appointed to review the recall petitions, determined them to be invalid at a meeting Sept. 11. It is alleged in the complaint that some Tribal members who signed the recall petitions later signed affidavits asking that their signatures be removed, after illegal, improper and coercive promises or threats of exercise of the power of the Business Committee" were made to them by Business Committee members or others acting in their behalf. . The suit father alleges that the Special Election Board determined some signatures on the petitions to be invalid because the signer had not included the word "Utah after his town name or other date of his signature or had printed rather than written his or her name. . The complaint asks the court to declare the recall petitions valid, to declare the action of the Special Election board invalid, to order a recall election to be held and to declare invalid Amended Ordinance No. 1 of the Ute Tribe, which concerns recall procedures. 74-0- 3, ext. 51. Position: Administrative Trainee Brandi: Ute Fab Ltd. Location: Ft. Duchesne, Utah Opening Date: September 11, 1974 Closing Date: October 11, 1974 Hire will be made on November 1, 1974 QUALIFICATIONS Validity of Recall Petitions Subject Of Court Suit location where he resides; had not included the year "1974 in indicating the Address. Business Committee. Routine duties discriminatory beatings" of Indians by police in the city of Kenora, and a cessation in the high incidence of arrests of Indians for the use of alcohol. ' Four members of the Ute Tribe contend that petitions calling for the recall of five members of the Business Committee are valid and "satisfy the requirements for institution of recall elections. The allegations were made in a suit filed in the Tribal Court Sept. 18 by Secre- . A. Must be enrolled Tribal member. B. Some past administrative experience preferred. C. Certified journeyman cabinet maker preferred. D. Must be in good health and willing to work extremely long hours in learning all aspects of UTEFAB business activities. E. Must have a pleasant personality and be able to talk and deal with all people in all possible situations. F. Must be bondable. G. Must have the ability to obtain a contractors license. H. Must have the desire to become the General Manager of UTEFAB as soon as the current managers contract expires. The salary range for this position during initial training will range from $9000 per year to $11,500 per year depending on past work experience and qualifications. Please submit applications to Mary Navanick, UTEFAB Secretary. For more information, please contact Richard Jones, UTEFAB Ltd., Phone 722-249- 4. NIAA National finals Scheduled The National Indian Activities Association has selected Bismarck N.D., as the site for the 1975 National Indian Basketball Tournament. The United Tribes Training Center will act as foists for the event which is scheduled for early April, 1975. The United Tribes will be staging the tournament in the Mt. St. Mary's Gym, which is near Bismarck. The facility has approximately 2500 capacity with a college court. NIAA also decided to hold the first National Indian Rodeo Finals in 1975 due to the inability of the Rodeo Commission to select a site and to provide the required program for the finals in 1974. The 1975 boxing finals which will be an open tournament to any NIAA member have been set for Stewart, Nev. the last week in April. The boxing steering wnmmiti selected Fort Hall, Idaho as the host for the 1976 boxing tournament. The 11 champions in the boxing finals will be sent to the AAU National Finals and any boxer may enter provided they are qualified members of NIAA and of age. |