Traditions, dances
and prayers were
forced from souls

Dear Editor:

I will stand proudly with my
relations when confronting preju-
dice. Why does hatred and racism
exist? All nationalities are born
from a mother's womb, to experi-
ence their own lifestyle.

“Can you understand ‘the impact
our loss of culture had? Our. tradi-
tions, dances and prayers were
forced from our souls. :

Our reservations subjected us to
racism, leaving us frustrated and
ashamed.

The majority of our nations can-
not speak or understand our native
language, given to us by our ances-
tors. -

|. Today we have the freedom to
wear moccasins, mukluks and the
Cowichan sweater. We can practise

our dances and ceremonies with
pride, Even this may cause prob-
lems for those. who won't accept us
as people.

Recently a friend was beaten for
wearing a Cowichan sweater, A
young white man assaulted 4 young
white female for no real reason at
all.

This is very upsetting and 1 have
extreme hope and faith that people
can respond in an adult manner.

I hope all young parents will
teach their children respect and
control.

I respect and envy all nationali-
ties. We are individuals who need
acceptance. I would appreciate your
support. :
Candy George
Paell Woaututh Nation

“Cello masters showed not
all in.a teenage wasteland

; Dear Editor:

. Not all our young people are out —
on the streets or hanging out in
malls for.want of something to do.

J recently enjoyed watching
some AS teenagers at a cello master

pelass,, each-one able to perform -

technically: and intellectually
demanding. works on an instrument
whose: command, at their high
- Tevely: ‘requires years of concentrat-
ed ‘study ‘in. the home, although
much Pleasure can be had from

more modest works in the earlier
stages of study.

Some of these teenages’s proba-
bly also spend happy hours making
music with siblings or friends who,
like them and like countless other
youngsters involved in crafts,
sports, drama, and community
work, feel no need to while away
the time at drinking parties or to
join gangs.

Raymond Se}

_ West Vancouver

: NVC coun. thanks voters

“Dear Editor:
While the. voter turnout was

{ also want to congratulate the

incumbent councillors and our’

“lower than expected; | would like to. * mayor, Jack Loucks, on their suc-

“thank: all of those .people who par-
: ticipated 1 ij our ‘civic: elections on

_ Nov. 20.27).
2] feel very: fortinate 10 be elect- ;
-éd to North Vancouver City

_ Council, as there were many com-
a petent ¢ candidates to choose from.

_ cessful re-election. .

As one of your councillors I will
work hard for everyone in our com-
munity and remain accountable for
the decisions I make. Thanks again.
Darrell Mussatio

. North | Vancouver

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Dear Editor: |. ;
’ On Saturday aftemoon, Nov. 20,
. amy friend Julian Hansell. was riding

alone on Mt. Seymour when he.

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. Unable to move his leg, he was
quite helpless, At this time a young
“woman and three men came along
and helped him off the mountain.

At the time, he was in shock and . '

only managed to get their first
‘names.

On behalf of Julian and his fam-
ily, thank you Laddie, Scott, Mike
and Eric.

Call Jules at 929-1355.

J.D. Bell
North Vancouver

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