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Free Vol. 11 Issue 1 APRIL 2012 Now Available online www.usay.ca
NOTEBOOK from*the*editor Hello New Tribe Readers, Welcome readers to the April 2012, issue of your New Tribe magazine. I had to say ‘your’ ma g azi ne because without your monthly submissions the magazine couldn’t exist. It could be art, poetry, short stories or articles, it’s all a part of what makes New Tribe click every month. Thanks for continuing to be the most important part of the process for each and every issue.
Need updates on upcoming USAY and New Tribe Magazine events? Feel free to search us out on Face book and join our growing friends list. We post upcoming events, submission requ irements 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.
Do you have an opinion on this issue of New Tribe magazine? Good, bad, or ugly send in your In this issue of New Tribe thoughts and we will print it in magazine we have a great cover the letters section. story featuring Angeline Joe, a true role model for youth and Spread the word, and stay true to adults alike. We also had some it. great art submissions so along with our usual monthly articles, John Medeiros this makes for a great Spring Managing Editor issue.
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Calgary’s Aboriginal Youth Monthly usayeditor@gmail.com Managing Editor John Medeiros Graphic Design Aboriginal Design Group Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth Suite 1109, 615 Macleod Trail South Calgary, Alberta T2G 4T8 403.233.8225 Executive Director LeeAnne Ireland Program Manager Rachel Paris Office Manager Jessica Hawryluk Board of Directors President Sarena Provost Vice-President Amanda Gonet Treasurer Melaina Patenaude Secretary Cheryl Hanley
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. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for plagiarism of the works in the magazine. All writings are presumed to be the original work of the contributing authors.
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COVER STORY ANGELINE JOE 20 Story by Christine McFarlane Photography by JOHN MEDEIROS
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10 UFC CALGARY
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Aboriginal Happenings From Across Canada Treaty agreement in principle signed with KÕ omoks VANCOUVER -The B.C. and Canadian governments took a critical step Saturday in reaching a treaty with the KÕ omoks First Nation on Vancouver Island by signing an agreement in principle.
If the final negotiations are successful, the deal will give the KÕ omoks $17.5 million in cash and 2,043 hectares of land in the Courtenay-Comox area. The deal will also recognize the first nationÕ s right to have a say on a larger traditional territory, access to water, fisheries and traditional hunting rights. “This is the first step toward a prosperous future for my people. It is a historic day for the KÕ omoks Nation. I am proud to have been a part of this,” Chief Ernie Hardy said in a statement. Federal Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development John Duncan and B.C. Minister of Aboriginal Relations Mary Polak also signed the agreement.
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Despite two decades of efforts to reach treaties with first nations, only two modern-day treaties have been signed and finalized in B.C. The first was with the Tsawwassen First Nation in 2009. A treaty has also been reached with the five Maa-nulth First Nations. SOURCE -THE VANCOUVER SUN
Two Ontario First Nations communities declare state of emergency ONTARIO -Two First Nations communities in northern Ontario have declared a state of emergency and are evacuating residents as ice breakup on a nearby river causes jams and flooding. The evacuation of “vulnerable residents” in the First Nations of Kashechewan and Fort Albany began as a precaution yesterday and is continuing today.
A spokesman with OntarioÕ s Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services says the plan is to evacuate some 300 residents today and take them to the northern Ontario towns of Kapuskasing and Wawa. Greg Flood says approximately 50 people were taken from Kashechewan
to Kapuskasing yesterday, where preparations to house them have been made. He says a breakup of ice on the Albany river has caused localized flooding and ice jams near the two communities which sit on the James Bay coast. Flood says weather conditions, mainland access for residents on an island and aircraft availability may impact the number of people evacuated from the communities today. The ministry says vulnerable residents being airlifted out include the elderly, women, children and people with medical conditions. The operation is being co-ordinated by Emergency Management Ontario and the Ministry of Natural Resources, in collaboration with federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations officials. The ministry has said the first priority of everyone involved is the health and safety of the residents of the communities. SOURCE -WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
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Willful Blindness by Ashley Courtepatte
Materials: Acrylic on canvas with garbage bags with photo transferred court documents from the Queens court bench, Edmonton Alberta. The people verses Joseph Laboucan and Micheal Briscoe. 6
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What’s Going On? APRIL,2012 April 01 Hustle for Hunger Calgary, AB www.events.runningroom.com April 06 All Ages Show The New Black Centre Calgary, AB www.thenewblackcentre.com April 06 - 07 Easter Eggstravaganza Calgary Zoo www.calgaryzoo.com April 07 Taste of Jamaica Calgary, AB www.jcaalberta.com April 08 Spring Fever - Fort Calgary Calgary, AB www.fortcalgary.com April 14 Calgary Co-op Whole Health Charity Run & Walk Calgary, AB www.events.runningroom.com
April 16 - 22 Calgary Underground Film Festival Plaza Theatre Calgary, AB www.calgaryundergroundfilm. org April 17 - 22 2012 Calgary Spoken Word Festival Calgary, AB calgaryspokenwordfestival. com April 18 Coldplay in Concert Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary, AB www.coldplay.com April 21 Climb & Run for Wilderness Calgary Tower Calgary, AB www.climbforwilderness.ca
April 23 - 26 Diabetes Educator Course Vancouver, BC www.interprofessional.ubc.ca April 27 - 29 Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo BMO Centre Calgary, AB www.calgaryexpo.com
Calgary Flames 04/05/2012 07:00 PM Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Flames 04/07/2012 02:00 PM Anaheim Ducks @ Calgary Flames
Calgary YMCA Rec night Every Tuesday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
April 22 Calgary Zoo - Earth Day Calgary Zoo If you have an event you’d like us to include in our monthly calendar, email it to us - usayeditor@gmail.com by the third Wednesday of the month. Submission deadline for the May 2012 issue: April 25
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COMMUNITY Are you a big fan of the UFC? What is UFC you may ask if youÕ ve never heard of it or if you donÕ t follow sports much?
announced like UFC 152 which will be held in Toronto on September 22nd and UFC 154 in Montreal on November 17th.
Well UFC stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship. UFC 149 has been announced that it is going to be coming soon but it will be visiting Calgary in Canada. The company has been all over the United States but Canada is still pretty new live territory so this will be a huge change in the relationship between the UFC and Canada.
Canada has a lot of events coming up soon that should do nothing but
Wright has even gone as far to claim that Canada has never had a closer relationship with the UFC He says that the sport is being embraced in a way that has never happened before.
The mixed-martial arts powerhouse announced the debut of a life UFC showdown in Alberta. UFC 149 will be held in Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21st.
There is a lot of talk about how nice it is that the UFC 149 is debuting in Alberta. White goes on to talk about how the place has been the mecca of mixed martial arts sense he set foot in the country. Wednesday wasnÕ t the only big news for Canada fight fans. In addition to the UFC 149 there were also a couple of other events
That just shows that a lot of people in Canada really do want to have UFC events closer to home, and to enjoy the live experience of the sport. There are fans world wide so expanding doesnÕ t do anything but promote the sport and build on the existing fan base. Ò The pay-per-view in Calgary has been coming for a long time”, said Wright. Edmonton and the Alberta cities are constantly the top in the worlds market for pay-per-view. The UFC is also aware of how many people who go to events like that even if they have to travel to get to the event.
The UFC president Dana White and Tom Wright, who is the UFC director of Canadian operations, recently met up to announce the long awaited UFC 149.
The event will be estimated to have 20,000 tickets which are expected to become sold out. The main event is going to feature reigning featherweight champion Jose Aldo.
in scheduling the best sports which is what he wants it to be.
The UFC doesnÕ t normally announce events this far ahead but believe it is such a huge deal world wide they decided it would be great for the fans. improve the relationship between Canada and the UFC which will be great news for fans worldwide. At the interview with media Wright said that these events would become big for the company in 2013 and 2014. He had been quoted saying that it speaks to the strength of the sport in Canada and how important it is to developing the sport in Canada. He goes on to say that having consistency
It seems the UFC really wants to engage the fans into this event and want to build up momentum and get everyone ready long before it even happens. There will be a lot of buzz about this event but only time can tell what will happen. I for one will be front and centre to what is sure to be a bone crunching night of action.
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On the Table Pumpkin Cheese Cake INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup chopped pecans 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 5 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 cups confectionersÕ sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 1/2 cup milk 3 cups pumpkin puree 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, butter or margarine, and 1 cup chopped pecans. Beat until thoroughly combined. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a medium mixing bowl combine cream cheese, 2 cups of the whipped topping, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled crust. In a large mixing bowl combine pudding, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and 2 more cups of whipped topping. Stir until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining 1 cup of whipped topping. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans if desired. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
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Crafts Melted Crayon Eggs Materials White Eggs Tongs Empty Egg Carton Crayons INSTRUCTIONS
Hard-boil white eggs. Remove them from the hot water with tongs or a slotted spoon, dry them, and rest them in an empty egg carton or on plastic bottle caps (have an adult do this part) Color them with the crayons’ tips or remove the paper coverings and use the crayons’ sides. For a speckled effect, grate a crayon and sprinkle the bits over the eggs. The waxy eggs are very slippery, so take care when turning them to color the underside. Leave them to dry for about an hour.
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The Right Question by Frank Dubois Love is not the stongest emotion not when hate is so easy Love is not the best choice not when it leads to sadness Love is not the answer especially when you as the wrong question Yet why must we choose love? Because it is our nature
~Love~Hope~Faith~Peace~ by Krissylle Ayoungman If you have Love Then you have Peace When you have Hope You have Faith When you have Faith You Have Peace
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Calgary Ecstasy Deaths Reports online from Calgary, Canada, are that a large number of deaths are being blamed on a drug sold as a pill and called ecstasy. These pills are reportedly also laced with another drug known as PMMA. The deaths are blamed on the PMMA. However, there are also deaths reported about people who had taken just the ecstasy pill. Police are very concerned and are trying to educate people about the dangers of ecstasy. There is a secret popular assumption that ecstasy is as harmless as a few drinks. That assumption is totally false according to the police who have been called upon to investigate the recent deaths linked entirely to the drug ecstasy and to laced ecstasy pills. The information given about these ecstasy caused deaths in Calgary and in Edmonton is as follows. On Monday, Calgary police reported that 7 people had died as a result of using ecstasy that they reported as having been tainted. These deaths have been occurring since July according to the Calgary police. The ecstasy pills are mixed with paramethoxymethamphetamine that is also known for short as PMMA. The police were made aware of the laced ecstasy pills when a victim of those pills, Cody Gorlick, age 23 was given an autopsy and the paramethoxymethamphetamine was found in his system. The toxicology determination as the reason for the sudden death of Cody Gorlick was performed by the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology on Cody GorlickÕ s body. Evidence of the drug known as ecstasy was also found in his system.
On Sunday, the death of a 37 year old man was investigated and it is supposed that he had taken the PMMA laced ecstasy pills. Until a toxicological report is done and evidence of his having used the PMMA laced ecstasy pills is found in his body, the police are only assuming that he died from the laced ecstasy pills. The police conjecture that his death is due to the laced ecstasy pills because two of his friends who had been partying with him admitted that they two had been taking drugs and ecstasy. The two friends were taken to the hospital where they are reportedly in serious condition. The police released that information through Sergeant Mike Bossley who added that the two friends of the diseased 37 year old man were all partying in the same residence where the drugs were being used. The residence mentioned was raided by he police and drugs of all descriptions were taken and given to their crime lab to be tested. Besides these reports of drug users found dead in Calgary, news of laced ecstasy was reported on Monday in the afternoon from Edmonton. A woman was taken to a Calgary hospital from Edmonton after being taken ill when taking a laced ecstasy pill on Saturday morning according to the friend who took her to the hospital in Calgary from Edmonton. The friend told police that he and his girlfriend had been partying in the Republik Nightclub in Calgary. Sergeant Bossley wants the public to be made aware of the dangers posed by the pill known as ecstasy. He said that contrary to popular opinion, ecstasy is not a harmless drug that is known to be taken by people in their
own homes, in bars and wherever they can take it at parties. He said that the pill called ecstasy can cause death if mixed with other drugs. In other news about the ecstasy laced pills being used in Canada, there are reports of the death of 18 people in British Columbia who had taken the laced ecstasy pills. Another person was also found death and is being tested to determine if his death was also a result of having taken the laced ecstasy pills. That would bring the numbers up to 19 of those having died due to the laced ecstasy pills being ingested. To date, toxicological reports indicate that 5 of the 18 dead from ecstasy also had PMMA in their system. These reports show that while the deaths from ecstasy is being reported as due to their having been laced with PMMA, some of those deaths were caused by the ecstasy pill itself and not connected to their having been mixed with PMMA. The reports also indicate that ecstasy pills are considered a social drug in Canada and their spread is almost unchecked. Police are trying to bring attention to the public that ecstasy is not a harmless social drug comparable to liquor. The sudden deaths caused by the ecstasy pills are proof that some people can be affected differently from others by drugs like ecstasy that is a death causing drug especially if mixed with other drugs. The alarming number of deaths of people who were known to have taken ecstasy is prompting the police to release their names to the public at large.
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The Teenage Role Model It is a well-known fact that the greatest influences that a child has in its life are parents and peers. Parents are there to act as authoritative life guides; ultimately showing kids the way until they reach adulthood. On the other hand, interacting with peers gives kids the opportunity to put into practice the things that theyÕ ve learned from their parents. But who do kids learn from when their parents arenÕ t around and other children are nowhere to be found? Who do kids learn from when an issue is too complex to seek out the help of a peer, and completely foreign to their parentsÕ generation? The answer 18
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is simple: teenagers. Whether they be family members, neighbors or complete strangers, any interaction that a child has with a teenager is bound to be a learning experience. Although they didn’t sigh up for the job, teens are role models for younger generations. Because children will emulate what they say and do, it is their job to keep a watchful eye and make sure that they are presenting admirable behavior.
strive to put their best on display for all to see. Children who watch teenagers slacking off will receive the message that such behavior is appropriate to do once they reach that age. Those who have younger siblings should make it a point to let those youngsters see them putting an effort towards something; it will show children that working hard can be rewarding and enjoyable. Those who are participating in team sports, for example, can invite youngsters along to watch Strive to Do Your Best a practice session or a game. No additional effort will be needed, Being a role model does not mean and kids will be able to see how that teenagers cannot have fun. hard work and practice can pay off It simply means that teens must in the long run.
HEALTH Stand Up for What is Right it will also test that personÕ s character. Teens should put the Although parents reinforce this message out there that they are behavior, it is very important for against the mistreatment of other children to see teenagers standing teens. This will give younger on their principles. By showing a children the confidence to believe sense of integrity, teenagers will in their ability to do so should show younger children that it is they be faced with the same issue. within their reach to behave in the same fashion. This will not Respect Yourself take too much extra effort; it will simply require teens to do what It’s difficult to know how to their parents have attempted to respect one’s self if it’s difficult to
Show Respect for Others What often goes hand-in-hand with self-respect is respect for others. Children are not usually allowed to bicker and argue amongst themselves. However, teens are able to demonstrate to children that there is a way to argue and disagree without crossing any serious boundaries. When in disagreement with others, teens should express their
By showing a sense of integrity, teenagers will show younger children that it is within their reach to behave in the same fashion teach them. For example, children should be able to see their teenage siblings refraining from gossiping about friends or other rumorspreading behaviors. Although it may seem fun in the short-run, gossiping actually a form of bullying that displays a lack of loyalty within friendly relationships. By staying away from such behaviors, teens will show kids that they can enjoy trusting relationships with their peers. Sometimes itÕ s not enough to simply abstain from negative behaviors; sometimes itÕ s just as important for teens to take a stance against it. Teens often find themselves at odds with doing what is right versus what is popular.
even understand what that entails. Although the teenage years are noted as a time for shaky self-esteem, it is still important for teens to display an air of confidence and self-respect. While teens should definitely interact with their peers, it is important for them to interact with those individuals who are positive influences on their own lives. Teens should strive to maintain healthy relationships - whether they be romantic or otherwise - and remove themselves from those that tear away at their sense of self.
Those who are able to do so successfully will demonstrate to younger kids that not only are they able to respect themselves, but also prevent others from While this may test their disrespecting them. willingness to follow a crowd,
views without raising their voices, cursing or name-calling. This will demonstrate to younger kids that while communication is not always easy, it should always be constructive. Honor Your Word While it is important to be able to trust others, kids should be taught the importance of being trustworthy. Teens are able to help this process along by honoring their word and making good on promises. Whatever promises teens make to their parents or younger siblings should be followed by action. This will teach children the importance of accountability.
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Angeline Joe
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by Christine McFarlane cover photos by John Medeiros
Angeline Joe is a strong Dene woman who knows what it means to work hard. She approaches everything with a positive attitude, no matter how challenging a situation may become and credits learning this positive attitude from her parents and family and the fact they raised her to never dwell on the past and to only look ahead to the future.
and her father, a former member of the Army at Currie Barracks, she tries not to let the impact affect her as “my parents never spoke of their difficult childhoods, they did the best they could with what they had, and though we never had much growing up, we always had love, a roof over our heads, warm meals on the table and the love of family and our community.”
Joe, a member of The Champagne/ Aishihik First Nation in Haines Junction, Yukon Territory who now resides and works in Alberta says, “I was raised as the granddaughter of a traditional Chief Hutchi Joe, and my grandfather provided not just for his family but his entire village. We were raised to always respect and help our Elders as they are the only link to our past and we were taught to always look out for our youth because they are the only hope for our future.”
It was life in The Yukon for Joe while growing up that taught her to never complain because she recalls how “Honestly, while growing up, there wasn’t enough time to complain because it was just a way of life that we didn’t always have running water or electricity. It was my cousins and I who would run down to the lake, play, go boating and then come back home again packing our water for our family. We also spent our entire summers camping, cutting and gathering wood, hunting and storing food and berries for our long cold, dark winters. We helped our Grandparents take excellent care of our dog teams as they were the only chance for our survival in the winters on our trap line, and our summers were spent fishing, along with cleaning and smoking salmon in our villages.”
Growing up in The Yukon in Haines Junction, a small remote village (2 hours from the Alaskan Border) was challenging but Joe believes that “growing up there with my beautiful Dene people and my family taught me many valuable life lessons. These lessons included learning the importance of hard work, survival in the harshest of conditions and many traditional cultural values and beliefs.” Joe shares although her parents had difficult childhoods, I love and respect them dearly as they never had the same opportunities we have available to all of us today...her mother had been a survivor of residential school
When Joe ventured out on her own out of the Yukon down South to Alberta to pursue further educational and career opportunities, she believes that “it was through the love and nurturing of family” that gave her the courage to do what she is doing nowpursuing her dreams, and giving to the Aboriginal community not only in Alberta but still always maintains her
close ties to her roots back home in The Yukon as well. Leaving The Yukon for the city was a difficult transition for Joe. She relays how “I initially left for Alberta with nothing but the clothes on my back and my car and I told my family, I was only going to go for six months, and here I am, in Alberta fourteen years later. At first I had culture shock going from a small town to big city life and I felt a little fearful venturing out on my own but I persevered. I have made a wonderful, healthy life and I’ve stayed connected to family stay active in my community through volunteering and I still go back as often as I can to share all that I’ve learned so far on my journey. Education is important to Angeline Joe, and so is culture. Along her journey she has worked hard to become a ladies Fancy Powwow Dancer and she says “I feel I have been blessed with a wonderful, beautiful, extended Powwow family that extends from Alberta, across Canada and into the States. My beautiful Powwow teachers shared their gifts of nurturing, caring, guidance and dancing and have given me so many wonderful opportunities to compete and earn my way to share my love of Powwow through performances as a Spirit Eagle Dancer at the Calgary Stampede Grand Stand Show, a Multicultural Gala at the Epcor Theatre of Performing Arts and the Worlds Skills where we met the Honourable Prime Minister of Canada.” When asked how she felt about NEW TRIBE APRIL 2012
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While also concurrently earning a Diploma in Accelerated Accounting at (SAIT) Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Business Administration-Accounting, and further utilizing her SAIT Diploma to apply to the University of Lethbridge where she was given advanced 3rd year standing in their Post-Diploma Business Management Degree Program. She attends evenings and weekends at the University while also working full time as the Casino Accountant at Grey Eagle Casino. Education to Joe means multiple things to her. While she believes “Learning comes in many forms to us…education, career, culture” it is her education and upbringing that have given her a solid foundation, and the courage to pursue many exciting career venture opportunities. It is through her hard earned education that she has been given the ability to work for some of the largest wellknown organizations in Canada. These organizations included working at the Council of Yukon First Nations in Accounting/Finance while in the Yukon, working for the Royal Bank of Canada as a Personal Financial Services Representative upon her move to Alberta, and then
competing nationally to become the Head of Trust Accounting for Indian Oil and Gas Canada. Through her education at SAIT, her previous work experience in finance at the Royal Bank of Canada and the Federal Government of Canada in Accounting as well as working toward her current Business Management Degree at the University of Lethbridge that gave her the knowledge, skills and courage to again compete nationally and become part of a new exciting business venture at Grey Eagle Casino where she has worked as Casino Accountant since they first opened going on 5 years strong this year. Joe’s current goals are to continue working towards her Business Management Degree at the University of Lethbridge (Calgary Campus) while also working as the Casino Accountant at Grey Eagle Casino with the hopes of one day working towards a position in Management. In closing, her one message to youth is if I can do it anyone can…“don’t be afraid to try and don’t be afraid to fail…the true fear should be in not trying at all…if you don’t try, you’ll never know and appreciate the rewards of true accomplishment.
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My Guardian Angel Waits by the Door A story of Hope by Vincent E. Cardinal
My guardian Angel someone once said your guardian Angel waits for you by the gates when you’re in prison I’m prisoner I don’t really know its hard to comprehend that my guardian Angel is waiting foe me I thought they were supposed to protect us. Watch over us then again someone told me God is always with us everywhere now I know that is all true I got the non-believers telling me no there’s no such thing. People push, they fight, kill, steal, and lust there’s a lot of evil people a lot of dishonesty and the liars. Deceitful people I am use to there’s a lot of those people in my life they thought they were harming me yet they were teaching me. They taught me how to take defeat how to swallow my pride how to give in and how to give up. Now I know what not to do is listen to those people they belittled me they thought they were better than me why do all my stories end up like this? Maybe its these prison walls getting to me I’ve been in here for 77 days that’s is two months and 21 days or something like that I am not great at math. Every night and day a different pain a different struggle asking myself how to get through this day wondering what’s going on the out-side. Realizing this time drags on tic-tock is all I am thinking hopeless then I realize that this ain’t what it’s supposed to be. I am supposed to be in the fields, meadows, trees, hills, mountains, springs, lake waters, and the ocean. A Mother words can keep you strong a grandmothers love letting you hold on and then the sweet words from your children and their unfailing love for you. My so-called friends calls go away the feeling you felt fades away the missed times, missed days, and the missed years and one day you open your eyes and think where did it all go? But you realize that it was your family who felt the pain who struggled with worries and prayers for me. So I ask my guardian Angel to watch over them if my guardian Angel is waiting by the door then please watch my family my loved ones and my little one. My parents will also be there to help protect my family the thing I am suppose to be doing and that is being the protector of my family. I believe that God will watch over and protect me I pray that he takes care of my family. The life from inside and from a prisoner who believes that the time we’ve wasted is not really being wasted except moments with our loved ones or close friends. My family don’t forget that Jesus loves you the creator watches over you God sees our struggles hold on and be strong. We only got one life to live so take it as a learning experience and remember that our Guardian Angel will reunite with us when we leave this place. (Prison) When leaving this place remember to call your spirit to follow you home and remember if no one loves you our Lord Jesus Christ loves you be safe, take care, and hold on…………………………... Be strong and stay away from Prisons.
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GOODBYE WINTER by Susan Gallaway
The plan was that I would go down to the valley with my friend Gina; spend the days lying out by her Grandma StellaÕ s indoor pool. My mom different plans for me, “Alex”; she said to me, “you are going to go spend the winter with your Aunt DellaÕ s; she has had an accident and needs help at the diner.” I could not believe what I was hearing, did she realize that Aunt Della lived in Alaska? Aunt Della was my momÕ s oldest sister. The last time I visited Aunt Della, I had been five years old. Didn’t she 26
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understand that school would be starting back up and I did not want to spend my winter break in the middle of nowhere? Aunt Della lived in a town that could only be reached by plane; she lived in a house on the side of a mountain, where there was snow year round. I planned on spending my winter in the sun, down in Phoenix. It’s not too cold in Calgary but the winter can be hit or miss when it comes to the cold and snow.
with Gina.” I tried to look as pitiful as possible, staring her down with my big brown eyes, letting my long ebony hair hang into my face. My mom just smiled at me patted my head and said Ò you leave tomorrow morning.” I could not believe that she would ruin the winter of my 16th year.
I spent the winter working at my auntÕ s diner serving lumberjacks and the few locals in a town of eighty-eight. Every day it was the “But Mom,” I said, “I have plans same people, eating the same food,
COMMUNITY and my aunt smiling. My Mom sent me here because Aunt Della had slipped and fell breaking her right arm and ankle. She sat behind the counter at the cash register, pouring the occasional coffee, using her office chair as sort of a wheel chair and go from table to table with the pot of coffee. She never missed a day in the thirty years she owned DellaÕ s Diner. Well she missed one, when she slipped and fell. Ben, my aunt’s cook, kept the diner open that day by himself. I watched her in fascination, she did not gossip. She talked to them with interest. She would smile at them, flashing her even white teeth and dimples. I would bring Henry Wilcox his eggs over easy, with two pieces of my auntÕ s homemade sour dough bread, and potatoes without onions or gravy. Sarah Maye Farmer would have her usual the Lumberjack Stack, a slab of bacon and a pint of coffee to wash it all down. Old Hank would come in and sit at the counter, my aunt would hand me his usual oatmeal.
He did not have teeth or money. No one entered DellaÕ s and walked out hungry. She did not care if they had money or if they brought her a couple dozen eggs to pay for their meal. One guy brought in a slab of Caribou, Aunt Della served it as the dinner special.
seriously hurt herself. She would try to be sneaky about it, and I would catch her anyway. She would laugh and say, “you are way too smart for me Alex.”
Winter was beginning to wind down and my aunt was going to get her casts off tomorrow. She was excited because her skin itched so badly under the casts. I would catch her using a wire hanger, shoving it down her cast vigorously scratching. I would get after her, because the doctor said that was a bad idea she could
I smiled, holding my bag of going away gifts from the eighty-eight people of this little mountain town in the middle of nowhere. I am saying good-bye to the lazy dayÕ s winter and hello to the beautiful colorful days of Spring, my favorite time of year.
As I stood on the dock waiting for the sea plane to come in and pick me take me to where I I was amazed; my winter was not would catch the plane home. The turning out so bad. The people snow will start to melt in another of this town welcomed me in couple of months, spring would be and treated me like one of their here soon, and I would go back to own. Ardis Woolf would walk in school and start my junior year. and say, “Alex how are you today dear.” Big Ben a local lumberjack My friends would tell me all about would smile and slap me on the how they spent their lazy winter back with his big beefy hand, days, swimming in our friends “Mornin, Alex.” Then he would indoor pool, pretending to be laugh as I tried to keep from falling soaking up the sun on the deck chairs. on my face.
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Turn up the Volume By Katty Jo Rabbit
Caveman Coco Beware Why does this album name seem so nostalgic, there is something strangely familiar about Coco Beware, maybe some of you cool cats who were avid fans of WWF will remember this was the name of a wrestler, who became a superstar, and who is now a name of the past, could this be a premonition? With lead vocals coming from Matthew Iwanusa, this five piece ensemble from Brooklyn has some mad skills they also have a bass player with some experience Jeff Berrall there is no pressure. A lot of the sound that is created is nice to listen too, its soft, melodic and really quite an easy album to receive. The concept on the other hand is a little confusing, with a name like Coco Beware, there is a general sense of curiosity with a warning, nowhere in the albums overall delivery is there a place where there is relevant to the name of the album. At times misleading, this album is a pretty general first foot forward, they don’t stand out, and they don’t blend in, they manage to stand alone even if it is not in the spot light. Some stellar standouts that create a good idea of what may come from this band are My room, Thankful and Decide.
Belle and Sebastian Late Night Tales Volume 2 Having being once compared to the Smiths it is now a little more obvious as to why that would happen, listening to this compilation of music reveals the jazzy, and poetic side of this particular sound. Hiding in the folds of obscurity this music is definitely a blended taste of wistful pop and real indie alternative. A musical taste for only the truly dedicated individuals, because a lot of the time it could get a little redundant. Part of the allure in this album is the fact that they have released 27 installments, and through it all have managed to keep this 70’s inspired theme incorporated into their sounds. They have also been able to keep it fresh, a lot of bands who have tried to own this style have failed horribly and managed to lose a lot of their fan base. With B&S they have only gotten stronger, reinforcing the fact that if you make good music no matter what the genre people will notice and keep it alive. And what better time to release this album but in the spring where a lot of the old becomes new again, if you are new to B&S definitely check out some of the older stuff and build your way up to this album you will be able to appreciate the music scene they have set out before us. With rare sampled beats, and psychedelic threads intertwined into the fabric this should appeal if you are a fan of the 70’s era rock.
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Music You Can Feel In Your Toes The Hunger Games Songs from District 12 and beyond by Various Artists Not being a fan of the book series, or even really knowing the story line, this soundtrack was a little too country. Then after reading up on it, and finding out that the main character Katniss is from this mining town, it makes more sense. Though it was surprising to hear Kid Cudi, The Decembrists and Arcade Fire were all contributing artists. After the first listen, the whole entire mood was dark, lonely, and a little to stark, but imagine you have to fight to your death, so it was fitting, though at times a little boring. Almost like letting your granny listen to the radio and all it plays are those old songs from the thirtyÕ s with soulful despair ebbing at your heart and reminding you of the good ole days. LetÕ s hope the movie has a little more to offer which it most likely will. It was over heard that some of the viewers of the movie were so into it, that after the character Rue dies, and everyone stands up and holds up three fingers, there was some people in the theater that did this as well. Sounds like this album wonÕ t have any trouble appealing to the tweenÕ s of the world. With a track listing of 17 songs, you will definitely find something you will enjoy, as a whole album they seem to fall short of the mark, only because who wants to pump themselves up to go and kill other children while listing to Taylor Swift, too bad Kill Switch Engage, or 36 Crazy Fists didn’t get in on the action! But don’t worry you never know, because this is the one of three that is set to be released.
Madonna MDNA How is it that this 80 year old woman still remains in the spot light and has relevant music, shouldnÕ t she be knitting and enjoying her old age? Well looks like it is another round of withering on stage and kissing awards presenters for this woman. At least she has the money to tuck it in, and nip it up. As you guessed Madge is not going to give it up, she would rather parade around with a 20 year old guy and convince you and others that she still has what it takes. With her twelfth studio album, songs like Gang Bang, which seems to be something she knows a lot about, takes us to the club. Why is it that all these older woman just want to dance in the club? And on the speakers no less, (mom if your reading this don’t get any ideas) it just doesnÕ t sit well with the daughters of the world who have to endure this. But it seems that is how they express themselves, and there really is nothing wrong with that, only the music should have a warning on the label that reads: Warning may cause seizures or unwanted attention to the old lady dancing on the speakers. Joking aside this is a feat in itself, to be able to remain in the spot light after so much else, we must all bow down to the self claimed Queen of pop. It also must be pointed out that she has a huge following from the alternative crowd which most likely makes for album sales. So if youÕ re a fan donÕ t hold it against others if they donÕ t go out and buy up all the sequined hot pants they can. NEW TRIBE APRIL 2012
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See You at the Movies Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth HereÕ s something to look forward to since everybody is talking about The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins’ first installation of the trilogy already coming to the big screen. The movie did a just portrayal of how violent and cruel The Games really are in the futuristic world of the country of Panem. A boy and girl pair between the ages of 12-18 is selected from each of the countryÕ s twelve districts to compete against each other in The Games. It is a case of children fighting and killing other children for the entertainment of the countryÕ s privileged people as it occurs as a reality show.
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Jennifer Lawrence, who plays Katniss, did well in rendering character development and showing that she values the survival of her family and herself the most. The comparison was well done between the surroundings of District 12 and the Capitol. The movie starts in an interesting way, and later the ending becomes more focused on how the games develop and there are cardboard characters whose roles are not given depth in the movie. There is an issue about the movie. It is rated PG-13 which is technically safe for children and young adults to watch, but the movie has some violent situations which are not really safe for young viewers. Starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum Head on for a hilarious ride with Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill in 21 Jump Street. Two policemen go undercover and observe a local high school. It is a story of friends helping each other out. Their assignment is to pose as high school students on 21 Jump Street where a new drug is being sold. Although their work turns up in progress, there are also some funny scenes in the movie. Some issues also are misleading because in one situation they throw a party and serve alcohol and drugs to under-aged partygoers.
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Tatum is now into comedy and fits in very comfortably with his role. Hill is funny and witty. Some original members of the 80’s TV series make appearances for nostalgiaÕ s sake and lend a sincere take on the movie. There are also some insights on how the local police department works. Although there are portions where the story line becomes dry, it develops into an action movie. For some viewers, this makes for light viewing, and being a comedy-action film at that, viewers might be able to give a satisfactory rating. Tatum and Hill make a good cop duo and they get to help each other out as partners and as friends.
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Starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins
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John Carter is a story about discovering that Barsoom (Mars) is being inhabited by tall barbarians and a princess in need of a hero. John Carter is a former military captain and becomes involved between parties of epic proportions. Taylor Kitsch plays John Carter and the movie provides an overview of a futuristic and exotic planet and the struggle of its inhabitants. Rated PG-13, some of its performances are not favorable among top critics. Its creatures appear to be a mess, and the origin and nature of the inhabitants of the planet seem to have been overlooked. It might be an ambitious film, but it has failed, only succeeding in pace and breadth of the story. There are some violent scenes which surprisingly passes the PG-13 rate. Many of its viewers say it is a disappointment and that it feels more like a rip-off and a violation of the original work (source: rottentomatoes.com). Some elements of romance and humor are lacking. It’s not missing but lacking, sometimes passing off as generic. In the end, it becomes too loaded with action, but its visual effects are also convincing. However, for creative credit, more work has to be done, with high expectations set for Stanton.
Starring Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly This is a psychological thriller and We Need to Talk About Kevin focuses on the relationship between mother and son. Here we are faced with the elements which make the viewer examine the makings of a murderer. The character sketch is on Eva and the family portrait that paints the situation. There are films that make the viewer think about plots and possibilities, and this one does it too.
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The cinematic treatment is subtle but draws a punch and it stays true to the novelÕ s intentions and story. Although some of its events are juxtaposed and there lies the thin line between dream and reality. It is the mother who provides her version of the family portrait. If the film aims to provoke thoughts, it does the job. Certain scenes are painful to watch and it intends to make the viewer feel nauseated after a while. We Need to Talk About Kevin may have mixed comments and reactions from critics, but it is still a talked-about movie, and that’s what the film intends to do. NEW TRIBE APRIL 2012
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Book Reviews For the restless mind The Calling by Kelly Armstrong The Calling is the second book in the teen trilogy Darkness Rising series. By the time The Calling comes out Maya Delaney knows her true callling. She has a paw print birthmark and knows itÕ s only a matter of time before she is able to transform as a skin walker. Maya is already feeling the effects by running faster, climbing higher, and seeing better. She is even feeling an intense connection to the animals in the woods outside her home. Maya and her friends had to leave their home after it was deliberately set on fire. They are all then kidnapped and taken away on a helicopter. The Calling begins with Maya and friends on the helicopter with no pilot and then experience a terrifying crash in the mountains of Vancouver Island. Maya and her friends all find themselves alone in the Vancouver Island Wilderness. They must use their unique abilities to survive and find their way out of the wilderness. The story continues on into the third installment of the series. The Calling is a book full of suspense, action, and romance. It keeps a person on the edge of their seat and engaged until the very last page.
Looking for Alaska by John Green Looking For Alaska is a young adult novel written by John Green. The book follows the character sixteen year old Miles Halter who begs his parents to send him to Culver Creek Boarding School in Alabama in search of more in life. He is seeking what is called Ò The Great Perhaps”. Upon arrival he meets his new roommate Chip who then introduces him into Alaska. Alaska is a beautiful young girl who is gifted intellectually and has a knack for pranks. Miles new friends teach him how to drink, smoke, and evade punishment. After a successful prank Alaska gets drunk and dies in a car crash. Miles and Chip feel guilty because they did not try to stop her from driving drunk and mourn the loss of their friend. They begin to wonder if it was only an accident or if she committed suicide. They search for the reasons behind her death. Looking For Alaska is divided into two parts. The first is 136 days before Alaska’s death and the second half of the book is 136 days after her death. In Looking For Alaska Miles learns more about himself and in the process learns about friendship, loyalty, and life.
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Book Reviews For the restless mind Fair Game by Patricia Briggs Fair Game is the third installment of the Alpha and Omega book series. It is a fantasy and romance story written by Patricia Briggs. It follows characters Charles and Anna to Boston in which they assist the FBI in finding a kidnapped victim and a serial killer. Within the series the werewolves have since revealed their true identity to humans. The leader of the wolf pack Bran is Charles father and has made Charles an enforcer for all out of control wolves. In Fair Game Charles is now being haunted by the ghosts of all the werewolves he has killed at the hand of his father. Charles and AnnaÕ s relationship is also being strained at this time and they are both struggling to trust each other. Charles is hesitant to tell Anna about the ghosts that are haunting him. They are both trying to catch a serial killer that is known as The Big Hunter who has been killing since 1975. His latest victims have been werewolves and he has the daughter of a man who is willing to do anything to get her back. The FBI and werewolves join together to find The Big Hunter before he kills again.
Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay Double Dexter is a crime novel written by Jeff Lindsay. It is the sixth novel in the Dexter series and follows Dexter Morgan who is a blood splatter analyst by day and hunts serial killers who have escaped by the law by night. Dexter finds that after his latest kill, a pedophile that killed three young boys, he left behind a witness. A witness that is now following, observing, and mimicking him. After a series of events, the witness taunts Dexter by sending him messages that he’s watching him, learning from him, and is planning to take over his job killing Miami’s most wanted murderers. He even goes so far as to reopen another case that has been previously solved by mimicking the murder. Dexter stumbles across another victim who has met his fate the exact same way that Dexter handles his victims, with the police not far behind. Dexter’s double wants to learn what he can from Dexter before trying to dispose of him. Dexter must hunt his body double before he kills again and before he can kill Dexter. Just like the other books in the series, Double Dexter is full of entertainment, smart suspense and dark humor.
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