News TheReview Wednesday, December 16,1992 — A2 - a a it = First Nations women stand up against (te taen resturant prouaiy presents) P =“ 5 gs 5 a “ The “Recession Beater” Menu educational’ film depicting oppression Tip in a oy Gay yasttatone No limited ‘selection or hidden extras by Glenn Werkman out regarding women and chil- and remarks from our own First just The Review dren,’ Cooper said. Nations men regarding our place Full portions, fully accompanied served with soup or The Canadian Press story in ourcommunities,” Cooper said. Salad and at truly recession beating prices. The place for First Nations reported that a native woman told “(They say) it’s a place of oppres- ae Back to the Basics with Service & Value women is not “behind her man” a recent judge’s conference in the sion, a place of standing behind ee 7 Hane Sande) Brunch in a place of oppression, Tsartlip Northwest Territories “how, inher our men and a place behind the Rom 2 fone 3am ase aun community member Marie Coop- day, a native man could beat a scenes and I’m going to start ! 5: er says. woman and she would stay silent, responding.” B a 2328 Harbour Road She was reacting to publicity thinking she deserved the beating, It is important for non- Sidney, B.C. surrounding an “‘educational perhaps because she didn’t sew aboriginal people to start seeing RESTAURANT 656-6622 film’’ that was edited by South her clothes properly.” other sides of First Nations people, \ A Island Tribal Council chairman Tom Sampson, also a resident of the Tsartlip band lands near Bren- twood Bay. The film talks of a woman’s duty to go “crawling back” to her home after being beaten by her husband, according to a Canadian Press story published Nov. 26. “In my opinion the article con- dones oppression within our com- munities by describing submission to acts of violence as an accepted way of life, rather than tragic symptoms of a people in conflict, in conflict with a dominant socie- ty, in conflict with ourselves,” Cooper said. “How does a woman crawling back to her husband portray “The way of the woman is always power and strength’, Cooper asked. “What true strength does any man get from beating his wife and abusing his children? Is this not a blatant contradiction for a culture that teaches communal sharing and taking care of each other?” she asked. _ Cooper has met with other First Nations women on the Peninsula and the group is attempting to get a copy of the film in question from the Western Judicial Education Committee. That committee’s director is B.C. provincial court Judge Douglas Campbell. “As a First Nations woman I am very distraught because of all the negative kinds of things coming Sampson told reporters that peo- ple misunderstood the elderly woman’s words because they lost meaning through translation. But Cooper says the mere fact that the woman was standing there saying she was rightfully beaten is an example of oppression. She said that non-First Nations people and members of her com- munity have called asking if “you're going to do something about this.” Cooper told The Review “as a people we know this is not so. “As First Nations women we are sick and tired of seeing comments CROWDS CAME out to the last-chance. craft fair in Sanscha Hall Saturday. ASK SANTA FOR A * apo STIHL presents sensible gifts for practical people. Starting as 2 as <7 ae ) Ask for ., the Best! STIHL quality is even more affordable with selected models now on sale. SOUIPMENT RENTALS ° > SALES 9769 5th Street, Sidney 656-5541 Cooper said. She blamed the media for con- tinually focusing in on people like Tom Sampson and Bill Wilson, native leaders who do not neces- sarily have the support of First nations people in individual com- munities. She stressed that Sampson does not speak for the Tsartlip people. “A lot of people are really con- cemed about what he is saying,” she said. Cooper said she welcomes com- ments and support from the com- munity. Sean Pierce Our Produce Manager Jim Steele| has promised some fantastic CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS _ EVERYTHING Come & See our excellent selection of made to order gift baskets. So individual they’re sure to please. Don’t forget our other instore specials for everyone on your christmas list COLD BEER & WINE GONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON the waterfront otel (Sidney OPEN Mon.-Sat. 9am-11pm Sun. llam-11pm 656-4121 THRIFTY FOODS Serving up Sidney on a Sunday! Drop by our Sidney store any Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm where Thrifty Chef Sean Pierce will be sampling a huge variety of fruits and vegetables. He has some wonderful ideas for parties and entertaining as well as everyday taste treats. in-store specials too!! Jim Steel What a great way tospendaSunday! — Sidney Store Only 9810 7th St., Sidney 8 am-10 pm Daily — 50° OFF Any 1 litre bottle of freshly squeezed juice with this ad