"Charmaine: ‘Peal, 19, - Nisga’a "Elementary.Secondary travelled: to’ Ottawa last month ne- of. 148 students from thie country. participating e Forum: for Young Cana- dian Program, ‘The program ra S over $00-studerits each - to. Ottawa” io -see how et rnment works.: learned how busy they real ly are;’” she said. “The press makes it seem (like they're nat doihg their jobs’ sometimes.”’ In“'a mock” premiers’ con- ference students decided Canada needs new acts to deal with native rights, jmmigration und the learning of languages i in schools.» ..*. “I asked as,a native person do I have to -learn three languages,'’ Peal said. ‘'They just couldn't answer me and then they said I*d have to learn all three:** “Peal ‘also found that language ist an issue on ‘the personal as well al. the: official, level. rhe uebec.students seem- ‘really worried TERRACE — A city resident says she wants something done about parking congestion on streets bordering Christy Park. ‘Lily Nielsen appeared before council: last week to call for en- forced! resident-only parking .- near the intersection of Sparks St, and McConnell Ave. "-She'said the parking lot at the soccer fields across the street - from’. her house frequently overflows, and cars end up parked “‘bumper-to-bumper.” “Nielsen — who lives at 3734 Sparks = Says her parking. ‘space is frequently violated and ‘Her. front lawn has been pertiiaeee Charmaine Peal about their language and culture,” A French-Canadian girl tried to ask:Peal about her Nisga’a culture, but communication was - difficult as Peal does hot speak French, and the French- Canadian spoke neither English nor Nisga’a. ~The students’ held mock pro- vincial elections’ and -drew. up three main goals for their pro- vince, The provinces then met in Shristy Park parkers — problem solution wanted | who agreed the Christy Park lot is being used al capacity. Council vated to refer the issue to its next planning and public works committee meeling. Nielsen also cbjects. to the ci- ty’s policy of grooming the road ‘shoulders near her-house, a practice she says stirs up large clouds of dust. “(The gravel) was even and there was nothing wrong with it,’’ she said. ‘‘Now il’s going ta be just a mess out there. They talk about beautification and acne HURRY,B.C.? | Make your mark! ZL. 4) rH woe “TOTAL HAIR CARE | BEV IS BACK : or yo ] & understanding “| 636-0666 ‘Liberal leader Jean Cretien who has also served as Indian affairs . ae a = a national conference. ‘thal ff SS determined the. need of new SS acts, _ SS Also onthe agenda. were visits ‘Gi SS to the House of Commons, the = | Senate and the.Supreme Court ~ a. of Canada, aswell as the § Museum of Civilization and the Mi: National Art Gallery, >. “Most of the people wanted (o visit the art gallery because of. The Voice of Fire and the meat dress (two controversial ‘ ex- § hibits)” Peal said. Peal also met NDP leader 9 Audrey McLaughlin-and @- minister, “‘L pinned him with a Nisga’a button and he said, ‘Oh, is that 9 Kincolith,’ so he remembered Kincolith.” Peal said that although she wants ta be a journalist, she may some day end up in politics. “It's something ta consider | because it seems quite in- § teresting. You have to really. know what you want.’* Week after week, people in- -the- know turn | to. our pages for the latest coverage of | es _ commnunity news and events. We'r re. a a great resource for. finding sales and services, things to do and. things to see. then they come along and * destroy." ~ She said she pays $500 a year § for the upkeep of a paved raod, yet still is plagued by dust. In 1977 she ran for city council under the platform of proper dust management. The city didn't set aside any f money specifically for dust con- trol in this year’s budget, but @ decided city crews will apply dust suppressants — such as# calcium chloride — if residents on gravel roads pay for the materials. TERRACE STANDARD) | 4647 Lazelle Ave., Terrace 638-7283 Parivar 40 SMeier rebate Offer vealed saul Dew 3 IGE ADMIRAL | _ WASHER & DRYER With normat-lo, permanent press-hi, ADMIRAL 20550 SUNROOM TRO RN a GEOR La RE oe RT ada ott SIDE-BY-SIDE 20 CU. FT. FRIDGE Temperature controlled meat pan, textured steel door, adjustable rollers. $4099" ADMIRAL 18 CU. FT. FROST FREE FRIDGE Full width glide aut shelves. * Dairy & Butter Compartments Have Prop Open Doors « Meat Pan # Adjustable Freezer Shelf $799" knit/gantle and soak cycles. 3 washitinse temperature settings, 3 position water level switch, 1/2 hp motor, heavy duty direct drive transmission. ADMIRAL - 30” RANGE a s Easy To Clean One Piece Cooktop # Analog Clock & Timer # Parcelain Control Console «1 Manual Appiiance Outlet #549" 4822 Hwy 16 W Terrace (Next to Sandman} & City Centre Mall Kitimat. APSE th Statements organ ey TON mae Pen ta i i ¥ pt nage