REWS photo Tom Surtay VICKI loves music from the 60’s and enjoys swimming, ten- nis and reading. She plans on taking acting and modelting fessons and pursuing an acting career. Wative birth right MEMBERS OF the Squamish Indian Band are divided over the issue of who will become band members. By KIM PEMBERTON News Reporter The approximately 1,000 band members were asked to vote either yes or no Sunday on the question of regaining membership control from the Department of Indian Affairs. But the band was unable to reach a consensus. The vote will affect the families of people who lost their Indian Status prior to April 17, 1985, when the government initiated a bill to have the Indian Act comply with the Canadian Constitution. Prior to that date an Indian woman, for example, who married a white man lost her status as In- dian, as did her children. After that bill was put in place, 284 adults ead 307 children made applications to the DIA to acquire Squamish Indian status. The DIA also received 27 applications from adults and 47 from children for Burrard Indian status as of Dec. 31, 1986. Ruth Joseph, the Squamish band’s voting registrar, said there was a lot of misunderstanding by members about Sunday’s vote, and that it will be up to band council now on how to proceed. All bands across Canada are be- ing asked by the DIA to decide on their band membership codes be- fore June 28. A DIA spokesman said if the band does not have a membership coce in place by that date anyone registered as a status Indian with the federal government will automatically get band member- ship. The Burrard Indian Band, in North Vancouver, voted yes two months ago on regaining member- “A lot of people are confused and think the membership codes are being put in place without their input,”’ said Joseph, who noted a special committee was set up by the band to inform members on the issue. Chief Philip Joe, of the Squamish Band, explained at the present time the Indian Act allows the DIA to say who is and is not an Indian. “(if the vote is yes) we would be Victoria to dish out more _eash | MEGENTICEPAL «Affairs Minister Rita Johnstan recently announced a 3.3 per cent increase in uncondi- tional revenue sharing grants to British Columbia niunicipalities, Johnston also introduced changes to the Revenue Sharing Act Regulations that will improve several important aspects of the grant program. Unconditional grants for 1987 will total $100 million, up 5.3 per cent from $95 million in 1986. In- dividual municipal grant amounts will be released when the municipalities concerned have received official notification. Revenue sharing grants are the means by which the province shares its revenues with municipalities. Unconditional grants are pro- vided to municipalities to use as they see fit. They are geared to a formula based on the individual municipality’s population, tax base and budget expenditure. Major changes to the regulations include stabilization of the uncon- ditional grants formula. This will incorporate three-year moving averages for the formula’s three main components: population, ex- penditure and tax base. Other changes include an in- crease in the administration grant for regional districts from $10,000 to $30,000. debated saying who knows better than an Indian who is Indian. We would have a membership registrar here rather than a registrar in Indian Affairs.” A status Indian is entitled to health and dental coverage and can apply for educational grants froin the DIA. And an Indian band member would be cligible for band land for residential purposes, housing grants and a share in the band’s revenues. wait for spring : | WAN wows 29% ¢ and up Limited time offer Enjey the luxury of 2 deep tropical tan all year round, 10 visits for only Open 7 days a week. TROPIC TAN #101 - 1975 Lonsdale Ave. 388-2004 Bewicke's Deli & Grocery Eat-in or Take-out Fine Selection at reasonable prices Phone in for lunch pick-ups # Party trays *Meat & Cheese trays * Sandwiches 10% OFF WITH AD 345 Bewicke Ave., N. Van. FREE INARA IPE 980-8611 11 - Wednesday, March 4. 1987 - North Shore News This Saturday Night Rack of Lamb 312" with mint sauce. 2 vegetabies. roast potatoes. soup or salad Open Daly from llam Serving Lunch and Dinner 2nd Floor on the waterfront at Lonsdale Quay Market 987-3322 | SPORT JACKETS _ REAL VALUE AT $135 - $235 ‘SLACKS REAL VALUE AT $37 - $90 WOODWARD'S SALE PRICE Our Regular Prices on Selected Sport Jackets and Slacks You can't afford to miss this sale. Save 25% on selected sport jackels by Carlo Pucci, Pierre Balmain, Shipley, Paragon and London Fag. All tailored in the current fabrics and shades. Sizes 38-46 (some lalls and shorts available). Save 25% on selected fashion slacks - from Canadays, Merit, Cacharel and Gaslight. Sizes 32-42. MEN'S TAILORED FASHIONS Selection may vary in individual stores. Selling through March 22, while quuntities last.