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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-31, Page 3v ells of fife Great .Whale Eskimos.. By Dawn Prest be entertained, they would make their own fun such as -camping, Mr. Rittinger's Grade 13 class 'fishing and hunting. They was fortunate to hear Mrs. • thoroughly enjoyed their . Hazlitt, a teacher from infrequent movies and at the Robertson Memorial School, same time were learning about present a slide -illustrated talk the rest of the world. about her first-hand knowledge These people were also vety of the Eskimos and Indians of skilled with their hands. They the north. Five years ago she would pick up a rock and say "I went north to teach at the see a .seal in this," then they will remote village of Great, Whale in carve it. The white man has Quebec and then a year later partially., destroyed this knack moved to Moosonee.. — through - their demands " for She, described the—setting of,Eskimo carving,. The Eskimo . the village and this enabled us to::may have an order to carve a see more clearly the reasons for hundred seals and so he takes -the Eskimo problems. any stone and •carves them_ The land around ,Great Whale There is no longer the sixth is, barren with a few small trees, sense involved. - which might be used for Although the Eskimo are firewood, soy, it was not the getting money for their carving, profitability of the land which they are not really the ones who attracted them here. , These are `profitting. It is usually the people settled by the newly built ,middle man. For example Mrs. air force base because it offered Hazlitt said she bought a polar them the prospects of wage bear skin for $75 and when she earning jobs. Like most jobs in returned south she .saw 'them the north, these were only selling for over $1,000. ' • temporary because the base was The Eskimo •find it hard closed. ., adapting to our way of life. The These displaced Eskimos!were few Eskimos that had a job have now without - a job, or even a hard time keeping it because prospects of a new job so their they areindependent and do not only alternative was welfare. see the importance of being to Another problem the work at 9 o'clock every day. If it Eskimos have to contend with happens to be good hunting they here is the isolation. Their only will go hunting instead of to means of communication. is work but one can hardly blame through planes which supply them -because they need the their mail and medical needs. food. • ' This village is more fortunate The Eskimo have different than some because , they values than white people and possessed a runway as a legacy they may have an advantage. over from the air force base. So the the whites in their ability to get -, surrounding environment has along. There may be as many as hindered these Eskimos more 14 people i'n a one room house than it has helped. and yet they seem able to Mrs. Hazlitt pointed oust how survive. the segregation of, the villages ` Another difference is in their added to the problems regard for clothing. The child encountered by the Eskimo. The which has to wear a seal skin village was divided up into three coat instead of a wool coat is sections. The white section lboked down upon becauselit is which was equipped with hydro a sign of poverty. Another and running water plus their difference is the importance of house and the Eskimo and-, . the family to the Eskimo people. Indian sections which consisted The Indians and Eskimos were of just prefabricated houses or _ very careful not to intermarry x,' skin tents. The church continued but the whites may 'have upset to separate these three sectionsthe balance because they will. * because they would engage a ' The half,breeds produced are t different minister for each sennet Ineaccepted-.44.1 othelr•• section. •The church would also ttimeioglot. Uktillt; a few}years-. cater to the white. If it was too ago, a weak child especially a girl cold, the service would be held would be left to die. ' in a white man's house so it Mrs. Hazlitt sometimes had a would be ' comfortable and hard time trying to persuade the convenient for the white peopl--Eskimo children ' -,td attend Mrs. Hazlitt saw the Eski os school because of the close' as being very ingenious p ople. family ties. An example she gave For' example, during a snow illustrates the importance. If storm they will .dig down into there, wasn't a newborn' child in the snow for shelter' or if they a household and there was two • have no food 'they ,could make little ones in another, they will delicious soup out of a single adopt one of these children until bone.- -The canoesT the made __ "- _ _- own: Y - they have one o1: their own. were sturdy and very serviceable for their seal and walrus hunting. Other examples of their ingenuity is the' way they use. whole meat for chewing as the whites would use gum. They would also wear practically no clothes in the house so they appreciate them ' when they stepped outside. • These. people did not have to thing to teach .the childreh, was personal hygiene because they lack one of the basic necessities of life, running water. The school had Home Economics classes to teach basic nutrition for this is badly needed and every morning the school serves . chocolate milk and vitamin pills or biscuits. This might be the only food they get all day Teachers are expected to participate in all community affairs and the Eskimos won't talk to the teachers about their way of life until 'they have completely accepted .. them. Another job the teacher had was-. to teach night school for adults. The women would be taught Home Economics and the men mechanics. One main problem of the Eskimos is the acquisition of new wealth. It is like giving 'a child ten dollars for the first time. They don't understand wise etrpnomics. For example when a snowmobile runs out of gas some will just leave it and buy a new one, Therefore stores can cash in or profit on both their economic and mechanical ignorance.' The people theinselves are a ' handsome race but age very rapidly because of the weather and way of life. The teeth of the women are usually bad beoause they have to chew the leather to soften it. They are very superstitious people. For example • when the school introduced the children to Hallow'e'en, - the parents • wouldn't come, into the same room with .the Jack O'Lantern. These people are careless about the up -keep of thejr houses and utensils. The everyday hunting, knives' were usually battered up and carelessly looked after. Another characteristic of 'the people is that they are very happy people and love to dance. Their favorite music is a combination of bagpipes . and guitar and they attempt to dance to this. The Eskimos like showy % Because Mrs. Hazlitt taught school she could give us an insight into the problems existing here. October is the hunting season so the parents take the children out of school to •go on the 'hunt with them. This means school has to be held in the summer months. She thought the hatdest Put your money whereyou get your. mortgage • Most of the money invested in our"high interest paying Guaranteed Investment Certificates has a priority in mortgage loans we make in the same area. ' Your investment in'Victbria and Grey Certificates not only helps you, it helps your community to grow and prosper.' VG Yll The senior Trust Company devoted entirely to serving the people of Ontario. PRJAand'GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 9:00 to 5:00 Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 6:00 `Friday " • Lealand Hill, Manager, , 524-7381 Elgin and Kingston Streets, Goderich • GET STAMPS TOO among things but at the same time are practical. A bride showed up at a dance with a wedding dress and a pair of rubber boots on. Right now - most of the Eskimos' complaints are local ones which seem trivial to us. But they do not hear or know about the existing world outside of their community. Mrs: Hazlitt tried to explain the feeling of kinship you develop while living in the North and how this seems to draw you back again and again. --Now that she no longer lives there she still keeps in contact with the people and°"frequently feels a desire to return. Mrs. Hazlitt suggested to the class that the north presents „great opportunities for adventure and a new way of life. These opportunities should not be overlooked by young people. Sheep club seeks members The Huron County 4-H Sheep Club was organizing for the new year on Wednesday, December 30, in the, agricultural office board room, Clinton. This year's club had a very successful year with 100 •per cent of its members competing at the Clinton Spring Fair in June. At their meetings the members . studied feeds and feeding and judging, with the majority of the members' actually taking part -in the teaching process thrnselves. For the new year; twilight meetings and regular discussion meetings have \ been planned. Field trips'can also be organized if• enough interest is shown. It is h9ped that as many young people as possible between the ages of 12 and 20 can take part in this club to learn of the sheep industry in Canada. If interested contact L. ' G. MacGregor; extension' Assistant for Huron County, .Box -159, Clinton. DoinyIr'ook, The Young People of Donnybrook United .Church had charge of the service Sunday morning. Marion Armstrong was the leader and there was a good attendance. Jeanetta Johnston gave the call to worship and the invocation. .-Marion Armstrong read the Scripture. Barbara Chamney gave a reading. The choir sang "1 heard the bells". Susan Thompson gave a reading "The ,Greatest Story". °`1<ti'Itn a \n-r,trong gave a reading. Gail Johnston led in prayer followed by the Lords' Prayer. Pastor Fry read the announcements and the offering was received. A duet was sung by Marlene and Marion Armstrong. A reading "The .gift of the Wise Men'. was given by Linda Jefferson. • Noreen Armstrong gave a reading "Christmas in the Village". Laurie Johnston closed the service with the benediction. Mr. Jim Robinson of Waterloo University was home for Christmas and along with his parents Mr. and Mrs.. Edward Robinson, Bill, Judy and Janice spent the Day with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ritchie and family of Ripley. - Christmas guests 'with Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson and Linda were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wickstead " of Bluevale, Miss Mary Jefferson of London, Miss Sharron Jefferson of Goderich; Mr, and Mrs. Murray Wilson; Gregory, Scott and Darryl of R.R. 2. Auburn, Mt. and Mrs. Bob . Jefferson, R.R. 2, Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. Jird Leddy of Donnybrook; Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves of Toronto and Misses Gladys and Irene Jefferson of Goderich visited at the same home On the weekend. ,Christmas dinner guests with • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson were Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves of Tordnto, Misses Gladys and Irene Jefferson' of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell of London, Mr. and • A. Don Jefferson, Cheryl and Susan of Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley .Jefferson, Debbie, Brian. Gerald. Doreen, Barry, Billy and I)iane of Donnybrook. Mr. and Mrs. Fred MaeB.herson of Wingham, M. and Mrs. Clarence Chainey of ,Belgrave, Mr. and Mrs, Vowald Rainer of Toronto, Mr: and Mrs. John McCormack. and Christie of Texas, spent Christmas eve with Mr. and Mrs. Sato Thompson and family; Master Steven Tiffin visited Monday and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thompson and Dianne all of Kitchener visited Monday evening at the same home. Christmas guests with Mr.' and Mrs. Stuart Chamney and family were . Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Henderson and family of Brucefield, Mr. Robert Chamney of Auburn, Mr. William webster, Mr. and Mrs.. George Webster, Carol and Brenda 'all ,of St. Helens. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thompson and family spent Christmas Day with Mr. . and Mrs. Fred MacPherson at Wingham, other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Doug MacPherson and family and Mr. and Mrs. ' Loyd MacPherson. Lochalsh gooF,Jupll $I NAL $T., R 'i<' URSPAY, MEM ER 1970 a 1 ,,, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. This correspondent wishes to say "thank you" to all who took time out to report news for the writing of this column. The task' at times seems a thankless 'one and then when you receive letters from shut-ins and those at a distance saying "thanks" for a column in the local news, )ne feels rewarded for the effort. Mrs. Ewan MacLean spent a few days- in Sarnia during the past week. Mr. . and Mrs. Oliver McCharles visited in Petrolia on Thursday. Several from the area attended the Ashfield Township Federation of Agriculture annual meeting at St. Joseph's Church Hall, Kingsbridge, on Tuesday. 'Mr. 'and Mrs. EldonBradley visited in ,Kitchener during the past week. Mr. 'and., Mrs. Robt. Macintosh and family are spending the holidays in Florida. Several from the North Ashfield School have been absent due to chicken pox. Many in the area are quite ill with flu also. It's snowmobile weather and '• the enthusiasts are enjoying it. DAIRY CATTLE F, $EAI ,, H' .cgN.TR • UNIVERSITY OF PH Applications are invited for the position o Manager, Elora Dairy +battle. f#esvarch Centre, •w Encumpent. will be responsible for the m ;nagement of a large dairy cattle unit (300 head) devoted to esearch work in dairy cattle genetics, nutrition, physio.lo y and the supervision .of staff, ° Preference will be given to candidates with formal training in agricultural science and the successful applicant should demonstrate management skills and experi.erlc, a knowledge of. dairy cattle ,production and an appreciation of research problems,and goals. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Applications, together with resume, should. be •directed to: Personnel Department Employment Office Physics. Annex, University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP Residents are requested to have their Christmas trees on the boulevard on Monday,. January 4th, by 8 a.m. Your cooperation will be appreciated. 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