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Interviews with Looking for listings? Cover Image Winnipeg chic CAMPUS & COMMUNITY LISTINGS AND The Pains of Being VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  page 4 MELANIE DAHLING The photography of MUSIC  page 12 Read the debut instalment of Pure at Heart FILM & LIT  page 14 "An Open Relationship with and Karkwa Lisa Varga GALLERIES & MUSEUMS  pages 14 & 15 Melanie Dahling" on page 19. THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY  page 15 PHOTO BY DYLAN HEWLETT arts  page 11 Culture  page 17 AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID  page 18

Dog licensing for the money, safety UNITER STAFF

City enforces decades-old Managing Editor Aaron Epp » [email protected] bylaw to help fund animal Business Manager services Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] Andrew McMonagle copy and style editor Volunteer Staff Britt Embry » [email protected] Photo editor Dylan Hewlett » [email protected] Zero tolerance for dogs without licences started Sept. 1 in Winnipeg, and some critics wonder if news assignment editor it amounts to anything more than a cash grab Ethan Cabel » [email protected] by the city. news production editor Dog licensing is nothing new in Winnipeg. Matt Preprost » [email protected] The Animal Control Bylaw (2443/79) is more than 30 years old, but there has never been an arts and culture editor Nicholas Friesen [email protected] effort to enforce it like this year. The bylaw states » that any dog over the age of six months requires comments editor a licence, regardless of breed. Trevor Graumann » [email protected] Anyone found with an unlicensed dog in their listings co-ordinator possession can incur a fine of up to $250 issued Kent Davies » [email protected] by The Animal Services Agency. If an unli- censed dog is found wandering stray, the owner Campus beat reporter is responsible for all charges, including boarding Zach Fleisher » [email protected] fees of $23 per day and an impound fee of $52. beat reporter Critics of the licensing move, such as Sarah Chris Hunter » [email protected] McKinney-Mills, a longtime dog owner, won- beat reporter der why a licence is necessary if a dog already Dylan Hewlett Anne Thomas [email protected] has an identification tattoo as well as an embed- The crackdown on dog licensing is two-fold, says Leland Gordon, COO of the city's animal services agency. “One » ded microchip. element of the licence is to identify,” he says. "The other element is the revenue.” Beat reporter “It’s essentially fundraising under the guise of Riel Lynch » [email protected] a law,” she said. “A $10 PetSmart tag gets your vehicles and animal control, which rely heavily fees are waived the first time. culture reporter dog home faster than calling animal control.” on donors. If you call the phone number on licences after Aaron Snider » [email protected] Leland Gordon, chief operating officer of “The people who have dogs should contribute hours you will get directed to 311, who will han- Winnipeg’s Animal Services Agency, responds more,” Gordon said. dle reuniting licensed pets with their owners for that it’s to protect the dog. Animal shelters in the city hope that this will no extra fee. CONTRIBUTORS: make a difference in the number of unclaimed Gordon is confident owners will see the value “Licensing provides a measure animals. in licensing. Kaeleigh Ayre, Danelle Cloutier, D’Arcy Johnston, founder of D’Arcy’s Ani- “When people go down (to Animal Services) Melanie Dahling, Kaitlyn Farrell, of control. We get calls for mal Rescue Centre, is all for the enforcement. they will see where the money goes to,” he said. missing dogs everyday.” “Licensing provides a measure of control,” he In response to critics, Johnston sides with the Shosana Funk, Jared Gauthier, Amy said. “We get calls for missing dogs everyday.” city. Groening, Natasha Havrilenko, – D’Arcy Johnston, founder, D’Arcy’s ARC Before Sept. 1, the city was looking at 40 per “The bylaws have to be upheld, or else why Rachael Hiebert, Luke Hildebrand, cent compliance with the bylaw; since then, it have them?” “One element of the licence is to identify,” he has risen to 50 per cent. Johnston hopes that the city will enforce reg- Dunja Kovacevic, Stephen Kruz, said. “The other element is the revenue.” Gordon stresses the benefits to the owners, ulation of the teeming cat population next. Andrew McMonagle, Scott Price, According to Gordon, Animal Services such as the free ride home program. “Licensing is not the answer to the overpopu- Sarah Reilly, Evan Roberts, Pamela responds to 10,500 calls per year, which can If found lost, a licensed dog gets a free ride lation, but it’s good for control,” he said. range from illegal animal reports to noise com- home. If the dog has to be housed until the Visit www.winnipeg.ca to license a dog online Roz, David Skene, Jon Sorokowski, plaints. The revenue will pay for their facility, owner can respond, the impound and boarding and learn more. 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Anne Thomas Beat reporter

As politicians strive to outbid each other's remedies for health care staff shortages, we hear less about how they'd tackle the long- term challenges facing the health care sys- tem – the system today's young people will be paying for in the coming decades. Manitoba's health care budget has grad- ually increased from 32 per cent in 1980 to 43.5 per cent by 2005. Recently its growth has slowed, reaching 43.7 per cent by 2010. Phil Cyrenne, an economics professor at the University of Winnipeg, points out that healthy equalization and federal transfer pay- ments have helped cover recent cost increases. But the federal transfer agreement is due for renegotiation in 2014. Under pressure from an aging population and ever more expensive new treatments, tests and drugs, the health care budget could eventually run short of growing room. “Once it gets over 50 (per cent) then there's a saying that pretty soon there'll only be two ministers: one will be the finance, the other will be the health. You won't need anybody else,” Cyrenne said. Rachael Hiebert Health Minister Theresa Oswald, along Under pressure from an aging population and ever more expensive new treatments, tests and drugs, Manitoba's health care budget could eventually run short of growing with PC health critic Myrna Driedger, share room, critics say. similar outlooks on ensuring sustainability of publicly funded healthcare. would also save dollars, Driedger said. She nation. acute. She said planned primary care net- “There's a whole lot of ways you can find offered the nursing shortage as an example of “We have the largest repository of health works would free up doctors' time by giv- efficiencies within the system just by looking unnecessary costs. data of any jurisdiction in Canada.” ing people easier access to other health pro- at innovation,” said Driedger. “The amount of overtime that is being She said the data provides evidence of fessionals. “We have to be innovative within the sys- billed is staggering,” she said. which programs work, which need modifica- And she said the province already saves tem, and find efficiencies in what we're doing tion and which need to be scrapped. money on drug purchases by collaborating Exodus of doctors every day,” said Oswald. with other provinces. Noralou Roos, a founding director of the Driedger suggested the province needs to With new technology, she added, hospi- Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, described stop the exodus of doctors, which in turn “If Canada introduced tal stays can be reduced. For example, a new several ways of reducing costs without cutting creates extra costs for recruitment. She said a universal pharmacare gamma knife to perform laser brain surgery services. One option is to spend less on high- Manitoba falls behind most other Canadian system and negotiated has cut hospital recovery time from 30 days cost screening, surgery or drugs when their provinces when it comes to retaining doc- to less than one. benefits are not supported by research. tors. across the country, they Roos, Oswald and Driedger all mentioned “We know that for certain kinds of condi- When renegotiating the health care trans- could bring the prices down the potential to relieve pressure on the health tions they can be very useful in terms of diag- fer in 2014, the federal government will be no question.” care system by working to prevent chronic nosis,” she said of MRIs and CT scans. “But looking for evidence of cost-effective prac- disease. extending it to other areas where we really tices, said Driedger. Manitoba needs to pre- – Noralou Roos, founding director, Manitoba But Cyrenne thinks the main cost issue don't have good evidence, that's when it (is) pare by starting to pull that information Centre for Health Policy is difficult for politicians and the public to ... increasing expenses without any obvious together, but it won't be easy, she said. face. payback.” “We're so behind in analysis in health care, “Most of the real costs for health care are Rising drug costs are another drain she'd that we have some of the oldest IT equip- “She's just dead wrong, and by a hundred incurred in the last few years of life,” he said. like to see remedied. ment in Canada. Because of that, you can't miles, in saying that we don't gather evi- “People in desperate circumstances will “If Canada introduced a universal phar- gather information and you can't analyze it,” dence,” Oswald said. “There is a huge body spend all their money on last-ditch treat- macare system and negotiated across the she said. of evidence and data that we will be able to ments for their conditions, ... but I think country, they could bring the prices down no Oswald disagrees. She said the University provide to the federal government.” with a public health care system you need to question,” she said. of Manitoba's research facility, the Manitoba Oswald emphasized the need for accessi- have some kind of dialogue about what can Improving quality and patient safety Centre for Health Policy, is the envy of the ble primary care so situations don't become be treated and what shouldn't be treated.” People Worth Reading About New informative election site aims to engage the disengaged

Chris Hunter The four created the site after the success convoluted information. The Manitoba Elec- Beat reporter of their Winnipeg Election site, which saw tion aims to build approachable, well-orga- more than 45,000 visits during last fall’s civic nized information for everyone. election. “For the most part it reorganizes informa- When approaching a modern election, the This time around, Geske wants to double tion, but we do have a heavily sourced voter average voter is faced with an overwhelming the site visits. education page,” he said. “We have explana- information overload made worse by factious “We started back with the last election tions of what an MLA is and how elections party rhetoric and partisan politics. Manito- where we made a similar website,” said Geske. function. I think it is the only place where baElection.ca aims to correct this. “We were bolstered by the response so we did you can get that information in one place.” Kyle Geske, co-founder of Manitoba Elec- one for the Manitoba election.” tion, believes that voter apathy and accessi- Geske holds that many voters face sev- “Our theory is that lack of bility of electoral information are intrinsically eral obstacles that prevent them from feeling linked. engaged with the process. information is leading to “Our theory is that lack of information is “Voting and politics is in general getting people being disengaged.” leading to people being disengaged,” he said. more and more complicated and the average The site, co-created by Geske and friends voter may not be equipped,” he said. – Kyle Geske, co-founder, ManitobaElection.ca Jody Gillis, Andrew Burton and Ken Hara- The untrustworthiness stereotypically sym, is dedicated to educating voters about associated with politicians can hamper voter The four have invested an immense effort the 2011 provincial election through reorgani- decision-making, Geske explained. On top in creating and updating site on a regular zation of both media and party material. of that, the partisan nature of electoral infor- basis. Geske noted that the effort that went The site includes an interactive riding map mation further tests a voter’s trust. into the site is exemplary of how approach- where users can click on different locations “When you look for information you find able electoral information really is. in Manitoba to learn what has been written it from a candidate, but people are not apt to “If we put in 100 hours to gather this about candidates so far. trust politicians,” he said. “Everyone wants to information, what does it take for the aver- Stephen Kruz, Evan Roberts, Shelby Wagemakers “It’s basically four friends who got make a good choice, but if the information is age voter to find this?” he said. “We can pro- One website, two website: RRC IT instructor Kyle together,” said Geske, an IT instructor at Red not there we might be prone to backing off vide the research for people that don’t have Geske has started up the comprehensive election River College. “We would love to think it from the process.” the time.” website ManitobaElection.ca. The site is similar to the would influence voter turnout, but you can’t In other words, voting is a complex under- To learn more, visit www.manitobaelec- civic election website Geske created last year. really gauge that.” taking that requires one to wade through tion.ca. 4 News The Uniter September 22, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Local Designing the future News Briefs Intellectuals, entrepreneurs discuss the future of Winnipeg Compiled by Jon Sorokowski RCMP seize counterfeit goods from Portage Place store The RCMP seized $500,000 worth of counterfeit merchandise Sept. 14 from a Portage Place store, the Winnipeg Free Press reported. The goods seized during the search warrant included counterfeit DVDs and CDs and knock- off brand name items from designer labels such as Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and other big-ticket merchandisers. The RCMP has not yet laid charges but may use the Copyright, Trademark and Textile Act to charge the store following their investigation. The police did not name the store. No houses available for flood evacuees Vacant houses at Kapyong Barracks are not fit for human occupation and cannot hold evacuated Lake St. Martin SUPPLIED residents, the Department of National A capacity crowd attended the Next City: Talks at the Gas Station Arts Centre on Friday, Sept. 16. Defence (DND) announced. The Winni- peg Free Press reported the DND said Ethan Cabel Kasper and Jack Jonasson, the manager of scale development. 57 of the 59 unoccupied houses are News Assignment Editor the Lo Pub and Bistro on Ellice Avenue. Another presentation, by sociologist Sonia “beyond economic repair, on hold or “Our city, for the population base, is so Bookman, explored the concept of urban require major renovations.” Lake St. incredibly spread out … there’s a giant hole branding, claiming that the Exchange Dis- Martin’s chief asked for his residents On a fall night in Osborne Village, a mob of in the middle of the city,” said Jonasson, trict Business Improvement Zone has been to be put up at Kapyong Barracks in a nearly 300 people squeezed into a capacity- explaining the importance of the Lo Pub heavy handed in it’s management of pub- letter to the prime minister sent just filled Gas Station Arts Centre to hear policy and Bistro, and small businesses more gener- lic space in order to carve out an economic before Labour Day. The First Nation was wonks and urban nerds talk about the future ally, in attracting people downtown. brand that will attract money and invest- evacuated in May due to flooding, and of downtown Winnipeg. In his lecture, Jonasson presented his ment to the area. its residents have been living in hotels On Sept. 16, Prairie Architects in con- vision for the Lo Pub and Bistro, which For local activist David Jacks, who has since at the cost of $490,000 a week. junction with Storefront Manitoba, hosted took shape during his time in culture-rich organized a loose coalition of people will- Military families continue to inhabit 297 Next City Talks, an event featuring 10 rapid- Europe, as a gathering place for musicians, ing to play badminton in downtown surface of the homes at the barracks. fire presentations about how to build, design back-packers and students. parking lots, the idea of seizing public space City byelection on Nov. 26 and ultimately improve our city. “In order for the city of Winnipeg to resonated. “We’re looking into a bigger venue for become what it should be, that hole that’s sit- “We need more high-end condos, but at The City of Winnipeg has announced next year,” said Melissa McAlister, an associ- ting in the middle of the city, the downtown, the same time we need to leave the area to the St. Vital council byelection will oc- ate at Prairie Architects, explaining that sev- has to be something that not only govern- the people who have made it their own,” he cur Saturday, Nov. 26. The byelection eral people were turned away at the door. ment tries to invest in and developers invest said. will replace former St. Vital councillor The spontaneity and openness of the pre- in, but something that people invest in.” Gord Steeves, who resigned to run as sentations, where each lecturer was given Nils Vik, the owner of Parlour Coffee on the Progressive Conservative candi- vague instructions to discuss their ideal “next Main Street, bolstered Jonasson’s point by date in Seine River in the upcoming city,” helped make the event a massive suc- emphasizing the importance of small busi- The line-up: provincial election. The race will offi- cess, she said. ness in fashioning a genuinely unique city. Johanna Hurme (Principal, 5468796 archi- cially begin Sept. 24, the Winnipeg Free “We really had no idea what people were For Vik, creating vibrant, niche mar- tecture) Press reported. Byelections on Nov. 26 going to talk about.” ket businesses is only possible if we make will also elect school trustees in Winni- Dr. Sonia Bookman (Professor of Sociology – The hasty format of the presentations, smaller commercial space available for fledg- U of M) peg School Division (Ward 1) and Louis called pecha kucha, was first introduced by ling entrepreneurs. Riel School Division (Ward 2). So far, five two architects in Tokyo. It forces speakers to Right now, small business owners can Hazel Borys (Principal + Managing Director, contenders have expressed interest in succinctly communicate complex thoughts easily find 10,000 square feet of extremely Placemakers) running for Steeves’s spot. and ideas by imposing 20 slides, with 20 sec- expensive rental space, but are at a loss to Jason Kasper (Principal, Ideate Design Con- ‘Leave us alone,’ Katz asks onds to speak per slide, and a total lecture find small, cheap space for rent, Vik stated sulting Inc.) provincial party leaders time of six minutes and 40 seconds. in his presentation. Michael Scatliff (Principal, When adapted to the Winnipeg context, Finding 100 to 200 square feet of com- Mayor Sam Katz has asked provin- Scatliff+Miller+Murray Landscape Architects) the format provided visual flair and a sense mercial space, which is readily available in cial party leaders to leave the city Nils Vik (Owner, Parlour Coffee) of urgency to the overarching theme. big Canadian cities like Montreal, is impos- alone. The mayor told reporters that “The idea behind the festival was to capi- sible in Winnipeg, he added. Paul Jordan (COO, The Forks Renewal Corpo- many pledges party leaders have talize on the energy we feel that is in the city,” Evan Marnoch, a graphic designer at ration) made involve increasing city staff like said McAlister, adding the choice of present- Winnipeg’s Urban Ink who attended the police and paramedics, but the lead- Robert Galston (Blogger, The Rise and Sprawl) ers was a reflection of that energy. event, agrees. ers haven’t made pledges to cover the Jack Jonasson (Owner, Lo Pub and Bistro) The 10 lecturers included intellectuals “A larger change is more doable on a costs. “We’ll bankrupt the city. ... We get and entrepreneurs as diverse as local blog- smaller scale,” he said, adding that govern- Mark Penner (Green Seed Development Corp.) killed on those types of promises and ger Robert Galston, interior designer Jason ment can play a role in facilitating small- commitments,” Katz told the Winnipeg Free Press. In other election news, the Liberals promised to spend $44 million COMMUNITY EVENTS hour wine and cheese will follow in which students can fol- gmail.com, or grab an application from their office (ORM13) yearly for building rapid transit, and low up on conversations and exchange contact information. or from the UWSA. The event is free and a great opportunity to connect with U the NDP stand by their offer to pay for The CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BOOK MARKET PAPERBACK SALE To volunteer for UWSA Foodbank email foodbank@theuwsa. of W graduates from various fields in the workforce. Please one-third of the rapid transit’s second is happening the weekend of Sept. 22 at St. Vital Centre. The ca, or grab an application from the UWSA. phase. Katz, however, said the NDP sale features thousands of books in more than 65 catego- send your request to attend to the UWSA General Co-ordina- ries, and all sales support the Children’s Hospital Founda- tor at [email protected]. Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is looking for enthu- haven’t taken into account construction siastic and reliable volunteers to help in a number of dif- tion of Manitoba. The popular study skills workshop series SMART START will inflation, offering “to pay for one-third ferent areas of their operations. If you are interested email be offered to U of W students until Oct. 17. The workshops of a number that doesn’t exist.” GOING BEYOND: RUN/WALK FOR AIDS is at St. Vital Park on [email protected]. Saturday, Sept. 24 starting at 9 a.m. The Run/Walk is in sup- will be held 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m in Room 2D12 in the Duck- Tories focus on Alzheimer’s port of House of Hesed, a Winnipeg-based home serving worth Centre. The series continues with the READING STRAT- THE UNITER, the weekly rag you are holding right now, is men and women of various ages and backgrounds living EGIES workshop on Monday, Sept. 26. looking for contributors. See your words in print or your Progressive Conservative leader photos and drawings on the page. Email Aaron at editor@ with HIV/AIDS, and Beacon of Hope, a multi-use facility and JUICE, the University of Winnipeg's Creative Writing Jour- Hugh McFadyen announced his party’s uniter.ca. medical centre that provides HIV/AIDS-affected women with nal, invites you to celebrate the release of its 11th issue medical care, schooling and other support in Africa. Regis- focus on Alzheimer’s disease, the Win- on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. in the University of Winni- CKUW 95.9 FM is seeking volunteers for the music and news ter at www.runningroom.com. nipeg Free Press reported. In his cam- peg's Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall. Student writers chosen for departments, and as hosts for programs. Email ckuw@uwin- paign announcement, he said his gov- There will be a PROVINCIAL ELECTION FORUM discussing the issue will read from their creative works, followed with nipeg.ca. ernment would increase “behaviour immigration and newcomer support on Wednesday, Sept. cookies and juice. Come out to get juiced! The West Broadway Youth Outreach Centre is always look- 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Wellington School (690 Beverley beds” from 10 to 45 and would work Gallery 1C03 at the University of Winnipeg is presenting THE ing for more volunteers to help with a variety of programs St.) in the multipurpose room. All candidates running in the with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba EPHEMERALS: TRENDING. The Ephemerals are an all-female including sports, tutoring and other programs to benefit Minto riding will be attending this forum and will be able to to update the province’s Alzheimer’s collective of aboriginal artists and curators. With TREND- inner-city youth. Call 774-0451 or stop by 222 Furby St. to present their party platform on issues and questions relat- strategy. A Tory government would ING, the collective aims to examine the trend of indigenous- offer your skills. ing to newcomer support and immigration. influenced clothing and accessories, encouraging a critical also spend $350,000 a year to reopen The Spence Neighbourhood Association is looking for vol- Winnipeg's 50 PLUS LIVING SHOW is on Saturday, Oct. 1 at reading of fashion and highlighting the need for a deeper the Memory Assessment Clinic, which unteers to help with their programming. Interested volun- 10 a.m. at Assiniboia Downs. The event is a consumer show awareness of its cultural implications. Runs until Dec. 6. teers can download a volunteer application form at spence- closed in 2002. Also, $200,000 would be designed with Baby Boomers and seniors in mind for infor- neighbourhood.org or call 783-5000 for more information. earmarked each year to fund First Link, mation, resources, products, fun and services. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES a program to connect people with de- The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's CIBC Run for the ON CAMPUSThere will be a MENTORING NIGHT in Convoca- To volunteer for the University of Winnipeg’s Student Asso- Cure is looking for route marshals to help out on Sunday, mentia and their families to Alzheimer tion Hall open to all students on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5 ciation fill out an application on their website, www.theu- Oct. 3. If you are over 18 years of age, can spare a few hours Society programs and other community p.m. to 7 p.m. hosted by the University of Winnipeg Alumni wsa.ca, or grab an application from their office in the Bul- and would like to be a part of the largest volunteer-driven services. Association. Students who register for this event will par- man Centre. event in Canada, please contact Donna-Lynn at 231-4885. ticipate in mentoring sessions with various mentors. A one- To volunteer for Peer Support email uofwpeersupport@ News 05 www.uniter.ca September 22, 2011 The Uniter How to succeed in business International Intellectuals, entrepreneurs discuss the future of Winnipeg Tips for Winnipeg small News Briefs Compiled by Zach Fleisher and Scott business success Price Understand the city’s policy Pakistan continues to “The city will always make human safety our face issues with flooding highest priority. Take the time to understand JASHMORO: Heavy flooding contin- what is required.” ues to wreak havoc on residents, as – Justin Swandel, deputy mayor thousands of Double everything Pakistanis have seen their homes destroyed for a second time in less “If you think it’s going to take three months, it’s than a year. Last year’s floods left going take 12. If you think it will cost $10,000, it 21 million Pakistanis homeless, while will cost $20,000.” this year’s flood has impacted ap- – Nils Vik, owner, Parlour Coffee proximately 5.3 million people. Prior Move into a space that previously housed a similar to the torrential rainfall that began in business August, Oxfam released a statement criticizing governmental efforts to re- “A restaurant is one of the hardest businesses build and prevent future flooding and you can open because of all the codes. Our new stated that 37,000 people in the Sindh building already had a lot of this stuff in place.” province were still in refugee camps. – Scott Bagshaw, owner, Deseo Bistro Internet restrictions Ask for help from the community lifted in Burma “Small business communities have to stick their YANGON: After years of restrictive necks out for each other. We are all willing to Internet policy, the Burmese gov- Matthew Zylstra Sawatzky help each other out. Nils will come into my store ernment has lifted bans on certain Nils Vik, owner of Parlour Coffee in the Exchange District, says government red tape has the potential to cripple and I ask him what he needs to make his open- foreign news sites. These bans, hav- small businesses looking to start up in Winnipeg. ing easier. Collectively, we are stronger." ing been in place since action was – Avi Waldeman, owner, All City Modern Conve- taken against monk protests in 2007, Three entrepreneurs Though Justin Swandel, deputy mayor nience included blocking sites such as Reu- and chair of the downtown development ters and the Burmese version of the and one city councillor committee, was unable to comment in per- BBC. However, there are still concerns son on such delays, he offered some explana- “For a small business, Interac is deadly,” he about overall media censorship in the discuss the tribulations tion via email. said. “I would spend maybe $100 on tobacco country, with television news report- “In many cases delays are caused by the and if 80 per cent of my clientele were using ing remaining closely monitored by of small Winnipeg project proponents when drawings are incor- Interac, I would not have any cash for it by state officials. Other forms of media, rect or incomplete and the appropriate pro- the end of the week.” such as visual arts and music, must businesses fessional stamps are not in place,” wrote “I am using all my profit to get a new still be approved by the state’s media Swandel. item every week and if I am playing catch up department. Winnipeg classifies and licenses 27 busi- with Interac there is no room for growth,” he Chris Hunter Role of NATO in Libya ness types ranging from food handling estab- added. hailed as a success Beat Reporter lishments to escort agencies. However, these Swandel emphasizes the importance of umbrella policies often force owners to adhere planning and familiarizing oneself with small WASHINGTON: Assistant Secretary to unnecessary regulations. business laws. of State for European Affairs Phillip The successful opening of Parlour Coffee, a For instance, Vik said the city essentially “If someone is investing a large sum of Gordon called the recent military op- new café in the Exchange District, raises the regards his store as a full-fledged restaurant. money in a business, they should be taking eration in Libya, conducted by NATO, a question of the feasibility and practicality “I had to put a grease interceptor into my the time to understand what is required and resounding success for European and of opening and running a small business in sink, even though I don’t do deep frying,” carefully plan the timelines,” he explained. American co-operation in military Winnipeg. said Vik. “I realize it is in the interest of pub- “They should also use reputable contractors matters. President Barack Obama Nils Vik, the owner and founder of Par- lic safety, but they are not really willing to and consultants who have a proven track transferred authority of the Libyan lour, found attaining certain permits to be an bend.” record and are familiar with the process.” mission to NATO forces on March 31, unduly lengthy process. Scott Bagshaw of Deseo Bistro also finds Alejandro Mora, who co-founded Deseo after the first strikes had been deliv- “The city was always very friendly and grease trap regulations surprising. along with Bagshaw, agrees that a business ered by the United States on March helpful but they were just slow,” said Vik. “If “Winnipeg now has a grease trap inspec- plan is essential. 19. The United States also shared someone wants to open something down- tor,” he said. “I thought someone was playing “You need to know what you’re getting this leadership role with Britain and town, I don’t know why (the city doesn’t) try a trick on me when I heard this.” yourself into,” said Mora. “Little things you France in an effort to defend Libyans to jump on it.” For Avi Waldman, owner of All City Mod- would have never considered will make them- from the government forces guided Vik explained that for someone investing ern Convenience, Interac is a Winnipeg busi- selves apparent once you create a business by Muammar Gaddafi. their entire savings into a new business, wait- ness inconvenience. plan. Little things, (such as) sugar for cof- Tensions grow on Afghan- ing for the city to grant them permission to Waldman explained that when a customer fee, which you would consider unimportant, Iranian border open can be discouraging or even fatal to the uses Interac their income is removed from become a large part of your expense plan.” business. their account instantly, but a business owner Bagshaw contends much of the key to suc- ZARANJ: A tension-filled situation “Every month I had to pay rent without is not transferred the funds for several days. cess lies in hired help. on the Afghan-Iranian border got making any sales,” he said. “I would say most This delay potentially prevents owners from “Have a good lawyer and an accountant,” significantly worse this past week people, if they were not so passionate about replacing out-of-stock items, purchasing new he said. “And a lawyer. Did I mention get a as border guards traded gunfire. Ac- their businesses, would give up.” products and paying bills. lawyer?” cording to Pajhwok Afghan News, the situation broke down when Iranian border police crossed over the Af- ghan border into an area disputed Putting ‘clout’ into the fight against poverty by the two nations. The Iranians had been attempting to assemble a check Inner-city organizations Ndinawe, Rossbrook House, Native Wom- we have our ears to the community and they post and a transit road in the terri- en’s Transition Centre, North End Women’s have their voices through us,” Knol said. tory when the Afghans opened fire. stronger together Centre, Wahbung Abinoonjiiag and Wolse- Knol and Sister Maria Vigna, co-executive The disputed territory has been a ley Family Place. director of Rossbrook House, say that one contentious issue and has been under According to the CCPA report, these of the greatest needs of the CLOUT coali- constant disagreement since 1973, Amy Groening organizations are committed to providing tion is to get funding for a co-ordinator to when five Afghani policemen died in Volunteer Staff social justice through traditional aboriginal facilitate them. According to Vigna, work- a skirmish. social practices. Theirs is a relationship-based ers at Ma Mawi do most of the management Malnourishment strikes model: they listen to the community, they of CLOUT, which can be demanding for the North Korea’s army Nine inner-city organizations are collaborat- hire from the community and they take cues non-profit organization. TOKYO: Despite a monumental pa- ing to strengthen the community and each from each other to fill gaps in the community Knol notes that it can take weeks to arrange rade celebrating the country’s 63rd other. Together, they are CLOUT – Com- support they offer. a meeting between CLOUT members. anniversary, it appears that there are munity Led Organizations United Together. Kathy Mallett, co-director of CEDA, Although CLOUT’s search for a funded still several major issues coming out Featured in the Canadian Centre for Policy says it has been much easier for her organi- co-ordinator position is still in the works, sev- of the Democratic People’s Republic Alternatives’ State of the Inner City Report for zation to achieve goals with the support of eral organizations participating in CLOUT of Korea. According to Asiapress, a 2010, as well as the short video “Together We CLOUT behind them. They submit propos- have been getting more of the funding they Japan-based news agency, smuggled Have CLOUT,” the associates of CLOUT als together, and they cooperate on funding deserve. video shows soldiers around the have established themselves as a go-to group matters. Premier Greg Selinger announced in a country complaining about the lack for knowledge on how best to serve the Dilly Knol, executive director of Andrews press release in April that Ma Mawi, CEDA, of food available in the armed forces. impoverished people of the inner city. Street Family Centre, says the CCPA video Ndinawe and North End Women’s centre One member of the forces estimated “They come up with the ideas, they tell on CLOUT has caught the attention of other were among the organizations granted fund- that up to 50 per cent of the army suf- us whether they like the methodology we’re non-profit organizations that are interested in ing through a new, multi-year funding strat- fers from malnutrition. In response to doing,” said Shauna MacKinnon, director of having coalitions of their own. CLOUT has egy aimed at improving the stability of the these reports, the United States deliv- the CCPA. “They reinforce ... the importance also been asked to present their unique model organizations. ered more than $900,000 worth of aid of community-driven research.” to several ministers. This new funding plan will improve the supplies to the nation, in hopes that The organizations that make up CLOUT Knol says it is important that the govern- efficiency of CEDA, Mallett says, as it will the sign of goodwill will bring North include Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre (Ma ment asks CLOUT organizations for feed- cut down on the time spent chasing down Korea back to negotiations over nu- Mawi), Andrews Street Family Centre, Com- back. funding for upcoming years. clear weapons. munity Education Development Association, “We work directly with the community, 06 News The Uniter September 22, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

Campus Beyond its News Briefs bounds Compiled by Danelle Cloutier Aspers donate $3M to Future competitive struc- theatre centre The University of Winnipeg’s Depart- ture document prompts ment of Theatre and Film has been re- named the Asper Centre for Theatre and changes to Wesmen Film as a result of the Asper family’s $3 program million donation to the Centre. The $5.5 million centre has helped the university improve their theatre and film education and training to provide students with Sarah Reilly higher level performance and produc- Volunteer staff tion skills. First two recruits for Sweeping changes to the structure of the Provincial Election Day is Tuesday, October 4 the U of W wrestling Canadian Interuniversity Sport league program announced has forced universities across the country, Caroline Tess and Jessica Brenton are including the University of Winnipeg, to the first recruits to the University ofW in- field more teams. nipeg’s Wesmen Wrestling program, the Prior to this summer, a university needed university announced last week. Tess to have one female and one male sport in joins the team with three years of expe- order to be a full member of the CIS. How- rience during which time she was a two- ever, this summer the CIS changed member- time Provincial Champion and winner of ship bylaws. Now, all universities must have the Outstanding Contribution Athletics two female and two male teams each. Award. In 2011, Tess finished fifth at the National Championships and was named “We got to where we are the most valuable female wrestler. Bren- with this document, not ton came from Wyoming with 13 years of experience during which she won Wom- necessarily because it’s the en's State Championship four times. Re- best work we could have cently she won the 2011 Governor’s Award done but because it’s the as the top female wrestler in the state. Brenton was also named Outstanding best we could get approved.” Athlete in her freshman year and is the – Sandy Slavin, president, CanWest women's representative on the Wyoming Amateur Wrestling Association Board of Within the CIS, the U of W is a member Directors. of the CanWest region. Recently, both the CIS and CanWest have U of W leaders join fight been making changes to their memberships. against homelessness Over the past few years, both the league and On Sept. 29, the University of Win- region have received multiple applications nipeg’s vice-president Dr. John Corlett from universities asking to join. and Diversity Foods executive chef Ben Marg McGregor, chief executive offi- Kramer will be sleeping in the Canwest cer of the CIS, said the changes were made Courtyard (201 Portage Ave.) as part of to ensure universities are committed to the EMB_S3_AdvanceElectionDy_TheUniter.indd 1 19/08/11 9:28 AM the Downtown BIZ’s CEO Sleepout event. league. The event aims to raise awareness by “A university who is a member of CIS bringing community members together needs to be invested in a meaningful way,” to talk about homelessness, poverty, em- she said. ployment and social issues. Lana Hast- Similarly, within CanWest, changes to ings, vice-president student services membership rules are under discussion. It is with the University of Winnipeg Students’ the CanWest membership discussions that Association, will also be attending the have sparked additions to the U of W ath- event on behalf of U of W students. While letics program, because the Wesmen already some donate their time, others are en- met the new requirements of the CIS. couraged to donate money to help reach Sandy Slavin, president of CanWest, their $100K goal to kick off the Change explained the membership changes were for the Better campaign. proposed because many larger institutions A look into the lives of wanted the smaller institutions to make a ‘Horse and Buggy’ Mennonites bigger commitment to CanWest. Thus, the Future Competitive Sports Anti-Modern Pathways: ‘Horse and (FCS) document was proposed. It states Buggy’ Mennonites in Canada, Belize and that institutions must meet one of three cri- Latin America is a free academic confer- teria: have two male and two female Can- ence that will be held in Convocation Hall West Association League Sports; have three at the University of Winnipeg from Oct. 21 male and three female CanWest Associa- to Oct. 22, 2011. The conference will ex- tion League Sports, one of which must be amine the history of both the Old Order men’s football; or have a minimum of two Mennonites of Southern Ontario and the male and two female CanWest Associa- Old Colony Mennonites of the Americas. tion League Sports, combined with a max- The conference will examine their per- imum of six CanWest Association Tourna- spectives, relationships, religion and how ment Sports. they have survived in the modern world. The FCS document is still under discus- Twelve scholars will share their fieldwork sion, and has not yet been approved by the experiences from around the world. CIS. However, athletic directors of institu- University of Winnipeg, tions within CanWest approved the docu- community groups set to ment last spring. buy out Merchants Hotel “Essentially we need some sort of direction The University of Winnipeg Urban and to deal with growth of many of our schools Inner City Studies program, along with in Western Canada,” Slavin said. “We got to various community and aboriginal led where we are with this document, not nec- organizations, are set to acquire the in- essarily because it’s the best work we could famous Merchants Hotel, located at the have done but because it’s the best we could corner of Selkirk Avenue and Andrews get approved.” Street. The hotel, which has been plagued Doran Reid, the University of Winnipeg’s by crime, contains a 200-seat beverage athletic director, agreed the FCS document room, a beer vendor and 20 hotel rooms, has contributed to the expansion of the Wes- 13 of which are occupied by permanent men athletic program. Had it not expanded, residents. The U of W says that it will find the U of W program would not remain a housing for those 13 residents before it full member of CanWest if the document is moves into the building in April 2012. The approved. Winnipeg Foundation, along with the Uni- Still, Reid thinks the FCS document has versity of Winnipeg Community Renewal potential. Corporation, are conducting a feasibility “It is an acceptable structure that most study of the site before any formal plans institutions agree upon,” said Reid. “It’s not for the building are made public. a perfect structure in anybody’s mind, but it can work.” Campus 07 www.uniter.ca September 22, 2011 The Uniter Campus Gender-neutral washrooms priority on UWSA board agenda

Kaitlyn Farrell Genderless: The University of Winnipeg Students' Association is looking to implement gender-neutral washrooms this year.

Riel Lynch grams, youth programs and makes visits to Beat Reporter elementary and high schools across Mani- toba and northwestern Ontario. “We’ve done a lot of consultation and The University of Winnipeg Students’ Asso- training around the idea of positive space. If ciation is lobbying the University of Winni- you can train faculty and staff that can deliver peg to install its first gender-neutral wash- programs and institutionalize them, they can room. respond to the changing needs of the cam- “It’s a top 10 UWSA board goal for the pus,” said Chad Smith, executive director of year,” said Ro Mills, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisex- the RRC. ual and Transgender* Centre Director at the Smith said the RRC has done research on University of Winnipeg. “And my number campus at the University of Manitoba look- one,” he added. ing into the need for gender-neutral wash- The gender-neutral washrooms would be rooms. designated as a safe space and remain impar- “Research found by doing interviews with tial to those who use them. There would be trans-folks proved that there were challenges no signs depicting which gender is to enter, of access,” Smith added. “They didn’t feel and they would be available for anyone in safe going to the washroom. They would go need of relief who are comfortable with the across the entire campus.” concept. Even traveling across campuses like the U Mills said that right now, the UWSA is of W’s, which is small in comparison to the hoping for one location which would be cen- University of Manitoba, is inconvenient and tral. poses health risks. “I want it to be visible, a part of the cul- “As a result of not feeling safe, there was ture of the university,” Mills said. a higher increase of bladder infections,” said The location the UWSA is hoping for is Smith. on the first floor of Centennial Hall, close to Many locations around the city have gen- the Info Booth and cafeteria. der-neutral washrooms, like the Mondragon In addition to advocacy, Mills wants to Bookstore and Coffee House, Fame Night- educate students about positive spaces around club and the Black Sheep Diner on Ellice the university. The university acts like a sec- Avenue. ond home for many, and therefore should be “Sometimes there is initial reaction or con- risk-free, he said. fusion, but no one ever complains,” Jenny “If I use the women's washroom, I get Berkel, an employee at the Black Sheep stared at; if I use the men’s, I can feel threat- Diner, said about the restaurant’s two sin- ened,” said Mills. gle-stall undesignated washrooms. “They’ve “The U of W is the eclectic mix of where always been here.” Winnipeg youth go to school. We should set In 2008, the University of Western Ontario the standard. I think we’re ready, we could opened 10 gender-neutral washrooms on handle it.” campus, while the University of Victoria, St. The Rainbow Resource Centre (RRC), a Thomas University and McGill University Winnipeg based LGBT* and two-spirited have all led initiatives to open gender-neutral support group, facilitates counseling pro- washrooms on campus.

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Donnie Darko Scotland PA The Third Man A 2001 psychological thriller Based on William Shakespeare’s Widely considered to be a mas- starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a Macbeth, this 2001 dark comedy terpiece, this 1949 British film troubled teenager who narrowly starts Christopher Walken. While noir follows pulp novelist Holly escapes a bizarre accident and Shakespeare’s tragedy was set in Martins as he travels to shadowy, is plagued by visions of a large Dunsinane Castle in 11th Cen- post-World War Two Vienna, bunny rabbit that manipulates tury Scotland, the film reimagines only to find himself investigating him to commit a series of crimes. the story set in 1975 at Duncan’s the mysterious death of an old Castle, a fast-food restaurant in friend, black-market opportunist Scotland, Pennsylvania. Harry Lime.

Visit www.tinyurl.com/NuitFilms for details. Comments 09 www.uniter.ca September 22, 2011 The Uniter Comments A hand up – not a hand out Change for the Better All of the alternatives have obvious limita- has proven itself to be a successful program, 1,000 CEOs. This could just be the start for tions and are more of an incremental response currently employing over 65 homeless or pre- Winnipeg! does a service for our to homelessness rather than a proactive step viously homeless people. The CEO sleep-out kicks off at 7 p.m. on in tackling the endemic issue. Change for the Better is not a new pro- Thursday, Sept. 29, at 201 Portage Ave. Dur- homeless population However, it was recently brought to my gram – it has been in operation since 1992 ing the day there will be live music and enter- attention that a sustainable solution to home- – but the program itself is changing for the tainment, and a complimentary breakfast lessness is being offered through a campaign better. will be provided by our very own Diversity Luke Hildebrand called Change for the Better. Alongside the goal of raising general aware- Foods Inc. Volunteer Change for the Better is an initiative ness about homelessness issues in Winnipeg, The masterminds of this campaign are Ste- launched by the Downtown BIZ in an effort the organization has the financial goal of rais- fano Grande, executive director of the Down- to address homelessness through meaningful ing $100,000 for the cause in one day. Con- town BIZ, and our former UWSA president Being back in school at the University of employment. sider the fact that Change for the Better has Jason Syvixay. Winnipeg means that all of us, students and raised $100,000 since its start in 1992. The fact of the matter is that Winnipeg staff alike, spend a large portion of our day So, what is this ambitious event? Well it is has at any one time between 1,500 and 2,000 downtown. The reason I write this a sleep-out of 35 of Winnipeg's CEOs. people without shelter. As the Downtown Having the university situated in such article now on Change for That's right, 35 CEOs have agreed to BIZ slogan states, we need to “give a hand a central location has many perks, such as the Better is because the spend one night sleeping on the streets, in up, not a hand out.” a variety of restaurants and coffee shops; an attempt to raise awareness and funds for Hopefully this event will be the catalyst of nearby shopping; and, of course, several bars program itself is changing Winnipeg's homeless. future campaigns. It has the potential to make and pubs within walking distance. for the better. Included in the list of participants are John a significant long-term impact on addressing However, being downtown also means Corlett, our vice-president academic; Rob homelessness issues in Winnipeg. we frequently interact with panhandling. Johnston, the regional president of the Royal There is already a strong U of W involve- This more often than not makes most of us The concept is fairly simple: 100 per cent Bank of Canada; Art Defehr, CEO of Palliser ment, so don't hesitate to attend the event quickly shuffle past, pretend we don't notice, of all donations the Downtown BIZ receives Furniture; and Lana Hastings, our vice-pres- and donate to the campaign. Let’s all do our or spare a bit of change, hoping it goes to a go straight into employment programs for ident of student services. You can find the part to make the downtown a better place to worthwhile cause. people on the street. complete list at www.changeforthebetter.org. live, work and study. People I have talked to have come up with One of the chief recipients is Mission: Off This type of event has never been done in innovative alternatives to these typical inter- the Streets Team (MOST), a program run by Canada, but is modelled after a similar event Luke Hildebrand is a second-year student actions, such as carrying an extra granola bar Siloam Mission that employs homeless peo- that took place in Australia. The sleep-out in studying politics and economics. to give to the panhandlers. ple to help revitalize the downtown. MOST Australia raised $4.9 million and included

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SHOSANA FUNK Arts & Culture 11 www.uniter.ca September 22, 2011 The Uniter Arts & Culture A heart on one sleeve and a Jets logo on the other The Pains of Being Pure at Heart bring the buzz to Winnipeg

Supplied New York-based buzz band The Pains of Being Pure at Heart recently released their second full-length album, Belong.

Zach Fleisher Pure at Heart recently released its second full- places we haven’t been to. Some places have of heavy guitars and not a lot of scream- Campus beat reporter length album, Belong, to strong reviews and been cursed by where they are and (this) area ing” is how Berman describes the major shift growing recognition across North America. of Canada is difficult to tour because of the between the two records. In fact, the band, which also includes location.” “You see the other guys in other bands who It isn’t often that Winnipeg makes a name for Peggy Wang, Alex Naidus, Kurt Feldman In addition, Berman is quick to single out can scream, I’m definitely not able to do it.” itself among bands from out of town, espe- and Christoph Hochheim, has been touring the Osheaga festival in Montreal for its hospi- Berman is quick with a glowing endorse- cially those from across the border. How- hard on the strength of the album since the tality and top-notch food, which was unpar- ment for the opening group, Big Troubles, ever, the excitement and buzz surrounding beginning of the year; they’ve played shows alleled at any concert or festival he had ever who hail from New Jersey. the return of the Winnipeg Jets has certainly all over the States, Europe and Brazil, as well been to. “(It’s) always fun to tour with another reached Kip Berman, lead singer and guitar- as huge festivals such as Coachella, Lollapa- He also speaks to how The Pains of Being good band, because you have to see them ist for New York indie pop darlings The Pains looza and Osheaga. Pure at Heart’s sound has progressed since play every night for a month,” he says. of Being Pure at Heart. Berman says the band has had some amaz- the recording and release of its self-titled “It’s been a while in the making. Congrat- ing audiences throughout the year. debut, while still continuing in a sound based See The Pains of Being Pure at Heart in Winnipeg on Wednesday, Sept. 28 ulations on getting the Jets back,” Berman “All that you can really hope for is that around an indie pop background. The show was originally scheduled for the Royal says over the phone from his home in Brook- enough people like the album so that you can Often compared to the Smashing Pump- Albert, which is currently closed. At press time, a lyn. “Did the uniforms come out now?” play shows,” Berman says. “The most impor- kins’ Gish and Siamese Dream era, the band is new venue had not been announced. Stay tuned to Berman’s got a few non-hockey-related rea- tant things is that people enjoy the music definitely defining its own sound. Facebook and www.uniter.ca for updates. sons to be excited as well. The Pains of Being live. We’re finally getting the chance to tour “Loud and frail at the same time, a lot Visit www.thepainsofbeingpureatheart.com Karkwa's award-winning attitude and drive pays off Riel Lynch tion struck – as perhaps it should – in Paris, Beat reporter and the group recorded what would become the award-winning disc. “When you do a record, you are inspired When Karkwa received the 2010 Polaris by the place where you are, the city,” says Music Prize for Les Chemins de Verre, most of Cormier. “We drank a lot of red wine ... Canada had yet to hear of the Quebec band. maybe that influenced us a little bit. “It was our break in Canada, we were “We are not well-known (in Paris), and totally unknown in the West. We’ve met a lot we didn’t play each day of the week, so we of people we are working with now – (it) gave decided to try something in the studio. There us exposure,” says singer-guitarist Louis-Jean were riffs and ideas, and we were surprised.” Cormier over the phone from his home in Over 21 days in the studio, Karkwa recorded Sept-Îles, Que. the 12 songs that became Les Chemins de The band, which also includes drummer Verre which was released in March 2010. The Stéphane Bergeron, keyboardist François record went on to not only nab the band a Lafontaine, bassist Martin Lamontagne and giant novelty cheque, but a little Juno statue percussionist/singer Julien Sagot, spent its for Francophone Album of the Year. formative years in Sept-Îles, but being simple What’s possibly more impressive than the local celebrities is far behind them. tacks on their tour map or the mantle full of awards is the fact that Karkwa’s roster still “When you do a record, you consists of its five founding members. “It’s hard to explain, we are just five people are inspired by the place who find it easy to work together. We have where you are, the city. We been very tired in the last year, touring is tir- drank a lot of red wine ... ing – we began to write some rules,” Cormier says with a laugh. maybe that influenced us a  See Karkwa perform at the West End Cultural little bit.” Centre on Thursday, Sept. 29 – Louis-Jean Cormier  Aiden Knight will also perform  Doors at 7:15 p.m., show at 8 p.m.  Tickets $12 advance (WECC, Ticketmaster, Music Since its inception in 1998, the band has Trader, Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store) or $15 at toured Canada, the United States, France, the door Germany, Belgium and Switzerland, and has  Visitwww.karkwa.com played the SXSW music festival twice. SUPPLIED It was on a European tour when inspira- Red, red wine, stay close to them: Quebec's Karkwa. 12 Arts & Culture The Uniter September 22, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

Music Listings THE CROOKED BROTHERS: Brothers It’s jam night at the Cavern with ROUTE 59. The TIM BUTLER BAND plays the blues at Highway 75. UPCOMING EVENTS Gonna Work it Out! KEITH PRICE plays the Lo Pub. SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 THE PACK A.D. return to Winnipeg on Sept. 30 at the Lo Pub with SUN WIZARD and SHALLOW END. SARAH LYNN performs at Shannon’s Irish Pub. Mount Elgon presents Halifax hardcore act NAPALM RAID with WOLBACHIA, SKELETON, CETASCEAN and HOOPSNAKE at The Modern Lovers’ front man JONATHAN RICHMAN is com- FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 the Death Trap. ing to town! He’s playing the Pyramid Oct. 2, so put down the The CROOKED BROTHERS big album release party is at the cigarette, drop out of junior college and go get a ticket. Legendary one-man band BOB LOG III will be playing in Win- WECC with FISH & BIRD and JENNY BERKEL. nipeg at a venue that may or may not be the Royal Albert B.A. JOHNSTON + DRUGS + BABYSITTER + PHLEGM FATALE = THIS HISSES split a bill with STILL LIGHTS at the Cavern. Arms. Check the Facebook event for updates. one hell of a crazy Lo Pub show on Oct. 8. SIERRA NOBLE, SHEENA GROBB, LISA MARIE and TUCKER play TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 Jazz Fest favourite DAM-FUNK returns to Winnipeg with his the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE CONCERT at the Forks. band MASTER BLAZTER at the Pyramid on Monday, Oct. 10. Grab a pint at the Park and enjoy THE REAL MCKENZIES. DJs CO-OP and HUNNICUTT are spinning at the Pyramid. BIG JOHN BATES plays Winnipeg to promote his new 7” at WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 the Pyramid on Oct. 20. Montreal’s Dubstep queen VILIFY teams up with the BASS INVADERS crew at the Zoo. NEW MUSIC WEDNESDAYS at Ozzy’s presents Ottawa’s THE Hey Dads – it’s going to be a good week to rock out because POLYMORPHINES along with THE MANIC SHAKES and THE both JOHNNY WINTER and JEFF BECK will be in town for one The Pyramid presents MASEO with Bundown Sound. GUNNESS. weekend. Johnny Winter and his band perform at the Pyra- DUST RHINOS play the King’s Head Pub. mid Cabaret on Friday, Oct. 21, while Jeff Beck plays the Pan- EVERGREY play the Zoo with SABATON, POWERGLOVE, BLACK- tages Playhouse Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 22. DJ HECTIC and DLO spin at Aura NightClub every Friday. GUARD and THE ABSENCE. O Captain! My Captain! WILLIAM SHATNER will be performing EYAM, DAMASCUS and ARCANE AXIOM unleash metal may- Electro-dance duo VIOLENT KIN takes over the Pyramid. at the Centennial Concert Hall on Oct. 25. hem at Ozzy’s. THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART plays the Albert. The much-anticipated return of roots-rock act ELLIOT BROOD What's not to like about SCOTT NOLAN & WATERMELON SLIM is sooner than you think. The band returns Oct. 29 at the After delighting audiences at both the Harvest Moon and playing the Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club? West End Cultural Centre. Winnipeg Folk Festivals, local folk-roots trio the Crooked SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 DAN MANGAN returns to Winnipeg Nov. 1. Following his last Brothers are releasing their much-anticipated sophomore sold-out performance at the Park, Mangan will be upgraded album Lawrence, Where’s Your Knife? The album has already The OFFICIAL ROLLER DERBY AFTERPARTY with READYMIX DJs to the Garrick Centre. received acclaim and is steadily climbing to the top of cam- DIAL-UP & DAN L is at the Pyramid. pus and community radio charts. The release party was put “Dancing” Eugene Osudar is a scene legend for attending on hold in the wake of the band’s hectic touring schedule Winnipeg roots act JOHNNY RIVERBOAT plays VP Nights with more live music gigs than anyone else in Winnipeg. From and healthy obsession with lakes, trees and log cabins. The THE UNBELIEVABLE BARGAINS. the over 300 shows he’s seen this year, THE WEBER BROTH- album release party for Lawrence, Where’s Your Knife? is on Hipsters will riot if the Royal Albert Arms isn’t open in time ERS are his pick for gig of the year and they’ll be in town Fri- Friday, Sept. 23 at the West End Cultural Centre. The brothers to host P.S. I LOVE YOU with special guests BALKANS. day, Nov. 11 at the Park Theatre. Do yourself a favour and go will be joined by folk duo Fish & Bird and Jenny Berkel. Tick- see them. ets are $10 in advance at the WECC, The Black Sheep Diner, The Yellow Dog Tavern hosts SHINDIG with DJ CABERNET and MOD MARTY. Stoner-rockers rejoice! KYUSS has reformed and is playing Into the Music and Music Trader. the Garrick Centre on Nov. 29. SCOTT HINKSON’s CD release party for One Beside Two is at THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 the Park Theatre. Hip-hop duo GRIEVES & BUDO perform at the Pyramid. THE KEITH PRICE TRIO/QUINTET performs at Aqua Books. Want to see your event in The all-country BLUEBIRD NORTH songwriter showcase fea- The Uniter? BANSHEE’S WAIL plays the King’s Head Pub & Eatery. tures RAY ST. GERMAIN, DAVE WASYLIW, HEATHER LONG- E-mail your listing to [email protected]. The deadline STAFFE and RENÉE LAMOUREUX at the Park Theatre start- BACHMAN & TURNER play the MTS Centre with PAUL ROD- for all listings is Tuesday. ing at 7:30 p.m. GERS and BLUE OYSTER CULT. Needs more cowbell. Pop sensation AWOLNATION plays the West End Cultural The Uniter is published every Thursday, so send your The Folk Exchange hosts A NIGHT OF ORIGINAL MUSIC fea- MALICE COOPER, the Alice Cooper tribute band, plays the Centre. listings 9 days prior to the issue you want your listing turing JELLY B & THE KMART SHOPPERS, MARCEL DESILETS, Zoo with JUNKIES RUSH and TEMPLE CREEK. PETER FRAMPTON’s guitar will be talking at the Pantages JEFF FISHER, SCOTT MCPHERSON, P.D. MOORE, SHAWN TESTER to appear in. It’s free. It’s easy. CHEERING FOR THE BAD GUY play with THE GUNNESS at the Playhouse Theatre. and DAN SILAS. Standard. MORE MUSIC THIS week

DANGERCAT FOREVER I

They say Dangercat ... we say pussycat! SCOTT HINKSON Local metalcore five-piece Forever I’s members may all be under Coming together just over a year ago, Dangercat has the 20 with musical stars in their eyes, but that doesn’t mean they sweet personalities that you don’t get often enough in punk It’s not easy being lauded with praise and distinction, so after aren’t fully committed to making music and making it well. rock. That said, the band also has enough well-deserved confi- a bumper year in 2008 with The Torrent Sessions – including a With the release of its debut EP just days away, Forever I dence in its talent and individuality to let some relaxed self-dep- spot in the top 97 songs of the year in Winnipeg from Power 97 has been working on its craft for just over two years. Starting recation shine through. and a song featured in the Sean Garrity filmZooey and Adam – off with a lineup that ended up not quite strong enough for the “The insane bottom end, ... the tone that comes out of my local rocker Scott Hinkson took a few years to lay low. long run, Forever I have solidified a new lineup that couldn’t be bass – it’s pretty hard to match,” bassist Ryan Roemer explains. He wasn’t laying idle, though. Hinkson started working on more attached. “My playing skills are subpar, but let me tell you – that tone...” his third solo album in October 2009. “The biggest difference with our new lineup is being able to Said with sarcasm or not, it’s this tone and the band’s natural “This is the first album I laid down all the bed tracks myself. play with guys who you are closest to. They're not only my band energy and connection on stage that keeps fans, new and old, I’ve never done drums before, so I actually took a chance at members, but they're also family,” explains drummer Eric Janc- coming back for more. drums this time,” he says. zyszyn. “We got along well with our former members too, but Recently, Dangercat’s shows have gone from the huge Sco- The new disc, One Beside Two, is a combination of classic it just wasn't the same level of love and bonding between one tiabank stage at the Forks as part of Skate4Cancer, to the floor and fresh material. another.” level performance space of Albert Street’s worst kept secret, The “I’ve had some songs kicking around since the late ‘90s that The loud and proud love doesn’t stop there, either – the pas- Death Trap. No matter the size of the venue, Dangercat’s mem- I’ve slowly been trying to spread over the last three albums. sionate noise is mirrored in the music. bers believe that playing live is where they feel most at home. This represents about the last of that group,” Hinkson says. “We don't try to make our songs sound any particular way, “Just seeing the crowd go off, that’s what it’s all about for me Compared with his last album, Hinkson says his new songs we write what we think sounds good and what we think fits into – I love it,” says singer Dylan James. are more simple. that particular song,” Janczyszyn says. “We don't want to have “It’s a trip! It’s what it’s all about,” adds Roemer. “I think this has got more of a softer, indie vibe to it,” two songs that sound exactly the same; we want each one to be That enthusiasm will be shared Thursday, Sept. 22 at The he says. “It’s more of a performance than a production this unique and enjoyable to our listeners.” Ellice Café & Theatre when Dangercat are joined by four other time.” The band will share these unique tunes from the debut EP rock acts, including two home-grown groups. Doors open at Hinkson is set to release One Beside Two at the Park Theatre Take Your Shot on Monday, Sept. 26 at The Park Theatre. Doors 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the on Thursday, Sept. 22. Joining him will be the new band Thrift open at 6:30 p.m. and four other Manitoba metalcore bands door. Visit www.dangercat.bandcamp.com. Store Love – playing its first show ever – and Murray Kraw- kick off the evening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. – Pamela Roz chuk. Tickets are $10 and available in advance through Planet – Pamela Roz of Sound or at the door. Visit www.scotthinkson.com. – Aaron Snider

visit uniter.ca/listings for more of what’s happening Arts & Culture 13 www.uniter.ca September 22, 2011 The Uniter Our recording studio in the middle of our street CD REVIEWS Home Street Recording Company provides a cozy, encouraging atmosphere to new artists JAY CROCKER Co-Stars Saved by Radio/Saved by Vinyl

The definition of “do-it-yourself” changes quite often, but Jay Crocker sets a totally new standard for all DIY rockers. This Calgary-born Polaris Music Prize nominee once stated that his mission for this was to sound more natural – well, mission accomplished. Released earlier this year, this 10-track LP proves to be just another feather in Crocker’s cap. Self-produced and written in a shack (which he also built by himself), the album doesn’t fail at deliver- ing that “homemade” feeling. Songs such as Porno is a Mustang have an electronic feel, while still keeping close to his roots with band-accompanied songs like Beaver Hat Man. Crocker’s unique style and approach spearhead the Canadian indie music scene, making him a trailblazer to a hopeful trend of DIY rockers to follow. 4.5/5 stars – Jared Gauthier

FEARING & WHITE Fearing & White LowdenProud Records

Roots fans rejoice! Fearing & White is a double dose of bluesy, Celtic sound from artists Stephen Fearing and Andy White. Hailing from Canada, Fearing has finally collaborated with long-time friend and musician Andy White to produce the pair’s debut album. With 19 solo albums between them, Fearing & White are not short on any creativity, as evidenced on this 13-track disc. The album features instant classics, such as the emotional Say You Will, the Irish-influencedH eart O’ The Morning and the

groovy beats of Mothership. Whatever impression either of these artists has left on Nicholas Friesen you only grows fonder with this collaboration. Tastefully mixing emotion with mystery, Jeff Patteson invites you into his basement for some incredibly focused and loud times. you’ll find yourself listening to this album track after track, and craving more. – Jared Gauthier Does the atmosphere of the larger commu- David Skene nity in which the songs are recorded also seep GRAHAM WRIGHT Volunteer into the atmosphere of the recording? Shirts vs. Skins The sound that ends up coming through is File Under: Music definitely through a Winnipeg filter. Winnipeg Capturing sound is an art, and one of Win- has its own distinct feel. Whether you recognize him from Tokyo Police Club or nipeg’s best new artists in the field of sound not, Graham Wright delivers a lasting impression on recording is Jeff Patteson. How much of “the sound” is yours and how his debut solo album Shirts vs. Skins. Throughout the Nestled in the basement of an old house on much comes from the band? 12 tracks, the punk pop keyboardist broadens his ho- Home Street, The Uniter spoke with Patteson to It’s always what they are looking for. Most find out why his Home Street Recording Com- bands self produce their music and I put in rizons and takes on a whole new perspective of song- pany, described simply as “a place to record,” is some input, like a sonic signature, but for the writing. Sort of a Bob Dylan meets Sam Roberts type quickly becoming the go-to studio for innova- most part we make decisions together as to what disc, it delivers a thriving folky beat, giving Wright a chance to express his thoughts tive new artists such as Vela, Dust Adam Dust would sound cool, beyond the framework of the and ideals through his raspy, distinctive voice. Songs such as Soviet Race and Keys to and The Manic Shakes. song. It seems like I've been lucky, I’m always on the Kingdom test your music knowledge as he implies such intense melodic tone over a the same page as the band. multitude of instruments that music buffs are sure to appreciate. With the Good Times The Uniter: Why do you record music? Band accompanying him, this album will have you shakin’, boppin’ and twistin’ all the Patteson: I love music, it’s my passion. In What are you looking for in potential bands way to the record store, or at the very least, iTunes. my view there are tons of talented musicians to record? – Jared Gauthier in bands and I find they don’t always have the I like working with bands that excite me resources to get their music to the people. I see because I’m going have to listen to these things myself as someone who can not only bring peo- thousands of times. LITTLE SCREAM ple into a comfortable environment where they The Golden Record can create music, but do it reasonably. How do you find the bands that excite? Outside Music Since I've been doing more recordings this Who are your influences? year as opposed to previous years, I haven’t had Little Scream proves to us in its name that its music John McEntire, Ed Rose, Steve Albini, Cam as many opportunities to check out as much can be quite contradictory – and that’s OK to an Loeppky, Andy Walls and Len Milne. new music as I have in the past. I’ve had to rely extent. Little Scream (Laurel Sprengelmeyer) uses her on my circle of friends to point me in the direc- piercing pitch to seduce you into the not so painfully Is there a stylistic through line between those tion of exciting bands like Vela. Other than that, slow record. With a vocal range that matches the likes artists that you carry into your own work? I love showing my studio. If anybody wants to of fellow Canadian pop stars Tegan and Sara, Little Atmosphere. Lots of interesting texture in the come by, take a tour and talk music, I’m always Scream produces a slower album with less instrumental to help focus the story. The sound – they all are highly detailed but within open to people getting in touch. Heron and the Fox is a soulful tune that spotlights the blues from Little Scream’s sound, the music the detail isn't sacrificed for the sake while songs such as Cannons are faster paced with more a pop-rock tone. Overall, the of atmosphere or blending of sounds. If you are a starving artist who wants to see album sends chills down your spine with its vocal density, while maintaining the slower, if Home Street is the place for you, or you’re a less instrumentally focused aspect of the record. What is the atmosphere like in the studio? Winnipeg music fan hungry to hear your world I try to project a relaxed atmosphere. Part of reflected through your headphones, pick up a – Jared Gauthier that’s me being chill, cool-headed and in control copy of Dust Adam Dust’s self-titled debut – of the technical aspects. Part of that is teaching hop on the Internet and go to www.aplacetore- VARIOUS ARTISTS people little things along the way, empowering cord.ca. Or, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming Newermind people to be in control of their own music. releases from Vela and The Manic Shakes.

There are a few hits and a few misses, but everyone’s heart was in the right place on this tribute disc. Nirvana’s landmark Nevermind is given a makeover by contemporaries (Meat Puppets, The Vaselines) and kids who were barely born when the disc came out 20 years ago (Jessica Lea Mayfield, EMA). It also features a couple of head-scratchers – super-pop producer Butch Walker takes a stab at In Bloom, somehow making a song about gunplay sound sugary sweet, while glam rockers Foxy Shazam flip Drain You on its head without losing its original cool. One of the most faithful covers Write for comes from one of this year’s hottest acts, Surfer Blood, who bring Territorial Pissings back from a grave it was never properly buried in. If Courtney really did lose that kid’s arts and culture backpack that held Kurt’s ashes, this record might almost make up for it. Get it at www. tinyurl.com/newermind2011. – Nicholas Friesen Email [email protected] to get involved 14 Arts & Culture The Uniter September 22, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

FILM Cinematheque is presenting PAGE ONE: INSIDE Minds and eyes and ears wide open THE NEW YORK TIMES, a look inside North America’s most respected newspaper. With the Internet surpassing print as our main news The WNDX Film Festival is back for a sixth time source and newspapers all over the coun- try going bankrupt, Page One chronicles the transformation of the media industry at its time of greatest turmoil. A panel discussion on newspaper journalism in the age of new media will follow the opening night screen- ing on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Winnipeg Free Press News Café. The film runs from Sept. 22 until Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Controversial activist Captain Paul Watson is featured in the new documentary ECO PIRATE: THE STORY OF PAUL WATSON. The half-pirate, half-activist has been on a crusade to save the oceans for 40 years as a founder of Green- peace and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The documentary shows Thursday, Sept. 22 until Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 9 p.m. at Cinematheque. MTS Winnipeg on Demand presents the Far- point Films Production of THE BOOK OF VAUDE- VILLE!, a film that reimagines the heady days of Vaudeville. The screenings will raise funds for the Performing Arts Lodge of Winnipeg and will be shown on Friday, Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Aqua Books. The WNDX Festival of Film and Video Art is promising another great lineup of innovative and groundbreaking work by Canadian film- makers and video artists. In conjunction with WNDX, Platform centre for photographic + digital arts is screening GUY MADDIN’s HAUNTINGS I video art exhibit until Oct. 2. Guy Maddin will also be speaking on Saturday Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. in the lead-up to the WNDX closing party later that night. As part of CULTURE DAYS you can get a sneak peek at the upcoming WINNIPEG ABORIGI- NAL FILM FESTIVAL taking place in November with screenings of the Oscar-nominated short TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT by director Taika Wait- iti along with local filmmakerC oleen Rajotte’s documentary HOME AGAIN. The films will be showing on Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 1. The much-hyped, extremely well-attended Nuit Blanche returns to the WAG on Saturday, Dunja Kovacevic Oct. 1 as part of CULTURE DAYS. The Uniter is Volunteer presenting cult classic films until 3 a.m. in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium, including the 1933 version of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Terry Gilliam’s masterpiece BRAZIL and the mind- Times are tough for the arts. Let’s face it: fund- bending DONNIE DARKO. ing is always cut in the first round of govern- ment purges. As such, the creative community LITERATURE is left to rally around itself. We’re right in the middle of THIN AIR Interna- That’s where WNDX comes in – a festival for tional Writers Festival. The festival is a week of filmmakers by filmmakers. readings, lectures, interviews, conversations, Heading into its sixth year, it’s become “the book launches and other events through- only show in town” feeding the impetus to cre- out Winnipeg. For a full schedule go to www. thinairwinnipeg.ca. The festival runs until ate independent, experimental and innovative Sept. 24. media art. The festival showcases groundbreaking, As part of THIN AIR, award-winning novelist GUY VANDERHAEGHE will be once again tak- boundary pushing work from Canadian film- ing on the early Canadian and American West makers and video artists, with an emphasis on in his new novel, A Good Man. He’ll be read- homegrown Manitoban stock. ing from his newest work on Friday, Sept. 23 And this year, those parameters have expanded at 12:15 p.m. at the Millennium Library, Carol to include international heavyweights, such as Shields Auditorium. the late George Kuchar and Iraq-born Wafaa Supplied ROSEMARY NIXON and MIRIAM TOEWS will also Bilal. The 2011 installment of WNDX runs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 at a variety of downtown venues. be part of THIN AIR and will be speaking on The festival, which runs from Sept. 29 to Sept. 23 at 2:30 p.m. at McNally Robinson. Oct. 2, is hosted at different downtown venues, In the wake of Jets mania, Manitoba hockey and features video screenings, artist talks, inter- son, Guy Maddin, comes Hauntings I, a col- the festival. fans will be intrigued by the rich hockey his- active performances, the return of the popular lection of short films that pay tribute to those “As someone who spent so much time trans- tory here in Manitoba. Sports reporter and his- One Take Super 8 event and a reception and blighted cinematic masterpieces that never see forming people into the larger-than-life, he torian RICHARD BRIGNALL has gathered pho- closing party. completion. truly seemed to have no idea that he was/is tos, memorabilia, reports and personal sto- ries from the earliest days of the sport in For- It kicks off with a Canadian open call series The multi-channel installation is hosted at the larger-than-life for us,” says Bindi, who intro- gotten Heroes: Winnipeg's Hockey Heritage. titled, “People This 2012 Shit is Hype!” PLATFORM centre for photographic + digital duced him last year. He’ll be presenting his work at the Millennium About the impossible task of curating such arts, and will feature an artist talk with Maddin It’s been said that no one ever got rich overes- Library on Sept. 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. an eclectic collection, festival co-ordinator on Oct. 1, followed by the closing party. timating their audience. Good thing, then, that MANITOBA READS, the wrap-up event for THIN Jaimz Asmundson claims it’s about “keeping New to the festival is Cyborg Cinema, perfor- the goal of the WNDX film festival is mainly to AIR, occurs on Sept. 24 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. our minds and our eyes and our ears open.” mance art by Wafaa Bilaal and Andrew Milne. “get the work out there,” according to Asmund- at the Shaw Performing Arts Centre (MTYP) WNDX, unlike its chemical counterpart, The hope is that interactive performances will son, and “provide a platform for media art.” at the Forks. Based on the wildly popular Can- does not necessarily seek to reveal a surface. propel the festival away from traditional cinema ada Reads, four lively panelists champion Instead, landscapes created by participating art- house theatre and into uncharted territory. Additional information on screening locations their chosen title to a grueling finish, when we all will know the Manitoba title for our win- ists challenge mainstream convictions and pos- Winnipeg artist Milne will perform his piece and dates, as well as ticket prices, is available at ter bookshelf! Admission is $12 or $10 for stu- tulate tough questions about culture, identity Media for Solo Performer, in which he engages www.wndx.org/. dents and seniors. and even the future. with technology to examine the meaningfulness The 2011 WINNIPEG RADICAL BOOKFAIR & DIY Highlighted this year is experimental film- of place and permanence. FEST is happening from Sept. 23 until Sept. 25 maker Joyce Wieland. Two special retrospec- The performance uses EEG technology to at 91 Albert St. There will be tables, DIY work- tives of her work have been curated by festival interpret neural activity, which is then projected shops and activist panels. Keynote speaker programmer Irene Bindi – a series of her shorts, onto a screen. Milne controls the Google Map DAVID MCNALLY will be at Mondragon on Satur- as well as her feature film Reason Over Passion function, while pre-recorded stories by Andrew day, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. For a complete schedule (1969). and his father weave in and out. consult winnipegbookfair.blogspot.com. “Wieland stands out as an artist whose work The result is intensely moving. Attention local writers! Prairie Fire Press and has it all. It's funny, formally risky, complex “My life story is trying to resolve where on McNally Robinson Booksellers are present- and exploratory in terms of politics and iden- the planet I’m supposed to be, and where on ing the 2011 ANNUAL WRITING CONTEST. For full contest rules check out www.prairiefire.ca. tity, and often intriguingly combative and con- the planet I find meaning. And, by the time I The deadline is Nov. 30. fusing,” Bindi says of Wieland’s continual rele- resolve that, it might not mean anything any- vance. more,” Milne says. GALLERIES & MUSEUMS She is quick to add a note about Winnipeg’s Unfortunately, a shadow has been cast over The INANKA exhibition will be showing at the evolving landscape. the event by the sudden passing of legendary Cre8ery from Sept. 22 until Sept. 26. INANKA “I believe there’s a new viewership for experi- filmmaker George Kuchar. are custom handmade decorative art furniture mental work and people here are eager to redis- He was a guest at last year’s festival, and in wood and sculptural art carvings in antler. cover the films that have blazed trails for the much of the footage for his brilliant short film, Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art in col- experimental filmmakers at work today.” The Nutrient Express, was shot in Winnipeg at laboration with Musée International des Arts From the mind of the city’s most celebrated the time; it will premiere on the first evening of Arts & Culture 15 www.uniter.ca September 22, 2011 The Uniter

Modestes is presenting MY WINNIPEG AT LA FILM reviews MAISON ROUGE, PARIS, FRANCE. This exhibition project features over 70 amazing artists from our fair city. Taking its name from the award- winning Guy Maddin film, the works aim to Maddin on loop is not for the faint of heart explore Winnipeg's historical curiosities cou- pled with our unique prairie surrealist atmo- sphere. Some of Winnipeg's best-known artists Hauntings I is creepy and will be represented including MARCEL DZAMA and DIANA THORNEYCROFT. The exhibition runs original until Sept. 25 at Plug In ICA. Wayne Arthur Gallery is showing WILD BEAU- TIES & UNTAMED BEASTS, contemporary works Aaron Snider by MICHELE CAMPBELL and LORI ZÉBIÈRE until Culture Reporter Sept. 26. A GUIDED JOURNEY ART SHOWCASE is an art exhibition for Mentoring Artists for Wom- Hauntings I en's Art Foundation Mentorship Program. It Directed by Guy Maddin launches on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 611 Main St. 60 minutes NUIT BLANCHE is an all-night, continuous party Plays at PLATFORM centre for photographic + digital arts until Oct. 2 that will take over the Winnipeg Art Gallery Artist talk with Guy Maddin: Saturday, Oct. 1, 3 p.m. from 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 until to 6 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2. For a full schedule visit wag. ca or culturedays.ca. Anyone who has ever seen anything by local Plug In ICA presents FARANDOLE, a partnership film hero Guy Maddin knows two things. First, project between La Maison des artistes visuels his work leans strongly toward the creepy. Sec- and Plug In ICA. The exhibition combines a tex- tile installation by Franco-Manitoban artist ond, it could never be confused with anyone COLETTE BALCAEN, French designer/embroi- else’s work. Maddin’s latest project is no excep- derer Pascal Jaouen, and visual artist/musi- tion. cian SARAH HOULE of the Alberta-based Métis Hauntings I is playing at PLATFORM cen- rock band Ghostkeeper, and is curated by local tre for photographic + digital arts on the first artist Jenny Western. The exhibition will be floor of the ArtSpace building on Bannatyne. showing until Oct. 9. It had its debut as Hauntings I & II in Toronto, THE HEART THAT HAS NO LOVE/PAIN/GENER- where it was commissioned for the opening of OSITY IS NOT A HEART is a multimedia instal- the Toronto International Film Festival’s Bell lation by Vancouver-based artist JAYCE SAL- Lightbox in 2010. LOUM and Afghan – Hazara artist KHADIM ALI that records the destitution of current con- Hauntings I is not just a collection of short ditions in Bamiyan Valley in central Afghan- silent films, it’s an art exhibit that occupies a istan, reflecting on the tensions shaping an space. incipient modernity in Afghanistan. The exhi- There are several projectors pointing in dif- bition is showing at the Plug In ICA and shows ferent directions that project images onto, and until Oct. 9. through, different surfaces. The different pro- supplied The ENGAGING CONNECTIONS exhibition by jectors show the same loop of film but are stag- Guy Maddin planned on using this for his Christmas card photo, but thankfully he saved it for the publicity ALAN MCTAVISH, MARGUERITE KRAHN and gered, giving the impression of complete chaos shot for his Hauntings exhibit. INGRID MCMILLAN will be running until Oct. 11 to those just entering the gallery. at the Buhler Gallery in St. Boniface Hospital. There isn’t technically a correct screen to quick and repetitive editing techniques while The potential themes to discuss in this piece Right before Halloween enjoy a GUIDED CAN- watch, but there is only one that fits with the others layer long shots for a smooth and even are numerous and widely varied. While Haunt- DLELIT WALKING TOUR through one of the spooky and otherwise disembodied soundtrack. glimmering effect. Combined with the musical ings I is an apt title for the collection, there are most haunted places in Manitoba – Lower Fort It is once you’ve found your way to this screen accompaniment, which varies from soft strings so many other ideas to latch on to, including Garry on Friday, Oct. 14 at 6:45 p.m. that the show really begins. to powerful horns to light techno – and electro- sexuality, substance abuse and sobriety, as well Have you ever wanted to know what it takes to Or rather, you begin to watch the show, pick- influenced songs, the effect is powerfully hyp- as magic, music and institutionalization. The preserve rare artifacts? The Manitoba Museum is presenting MUSEUM 911, an exhibition that ing up partway through a fragmented narra- notic. whole experience is accompanied by a sense that explores how the Museum’s conservators save tive. The characters range from fanciful to terrify- there is simply too much to take in. history from time, pests and humidity, and The looped short films come so quickly that ing and really do haunt the films, as well as the Maddin will give an artist talk on Saturday, what this can mean for you and your own pre- it’s sometimes difficult to be sure when one has entire exhibit. Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. at the close of the exhibit. There cious objects. The exhibition is on until Oct. 16 ended and another begun. Maddin’s signature From sleepy, camera-headed Kino to the is also a closing party later that night at 11 p.m. in the EW Discovery Room. text – flashing titles and short phrases or sin- drowned wife who tries to seduce her widower The exhibit is produced in conjunction with DA VINCI – THE GENIUS is showing at the MTS gle words – are always curious, as they could husband from the afterlife with a delicious pie the WNDX, Winnipeg’s Festival of Film and Centre Exhibition Hall until October 23. belong to the characters or to some mysterious that she sends to shore, Maddin’s exhibit really Video Art. The PLATFORM centre is open narrator. depends on his ability to place so much infor- Tuesday to Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. THEATER, DANCE AND COMEDY Some of the films incorporate Maddin’s mation within the characters. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Cincinnati comedian TOM SEGURA hits the Rumor’s comedy stage from Sept. 22 until Oct. 1. Mainstream media’s last stronghold exposed The WSO season kicks off with RACHMANINOV & DVORAK at the Centennial Concert Hall on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24. Step inside the world of the FEMFEST 2011: STAGING INSPIRATION is finally here. The festival runs until Sept. 24 at the New York Times Canwest Centre for Theatre and Film. Check out www.sarasvati.ca for a complete lineup. The Gas Station Arts Centre presents the 12th Aaron Snider annual WINNIPEG IMPROV FESTIVAL until Sept. Culture reporter 24., featuring Winnipeg talent and special guests from Atlanta, Edmonton, Toronto and Victoria. For a full festival lineup go to improv- Page One: Inside the New York Times festival.blogspot.com. Directed by Andrew Rossi Theatre by the River presents GENEROUS by 88 minutes Michael Healey and directed by Rod Beilfuss. Playing at Cinematheque, Sept. 22 – 24, 28 and Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. What happens when someone is overwhelmed with the desire to help? Michael Healey ques- tions the idea of the selfless act in this polit- ically charged, sharply written and hilarious The widespread downsizing and bankruptcies play. Runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8 on Wednes- supplied among mainstream (and especially print) media Page One: Listen to a story all about how the print media world got flip turned upside down. days, Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., and Sat- over the last few years has remained at the fringe urday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at 70 Albert St. of most people’s consciousness. Page One: Inside The printed classifieds section was long ago or if there are even rules at all. Canadian TV funny guy and stand-up come- The New York Times gives the troubled newspa- made redundant by online classifieds such as The film touches on many significant issues dian JON DORE returns to Rumor's Comedy per a variety of human faces and a clear, if some- Craigslist and Internet job search options. Add over the last few years. The New York Times’s deci- Club on Oct. 4. times contradictory, voice. to that issues of integrity, such as Judith Miller’s sion to publish certain excerpts from Wikileaks University of Winnipeg’s Canwest Centre for Andrew Rossi’s documentary focuses on the questionable reporting, in the New York Times, documents was controversial, but arguably the Theatre and Film will be premiering Chek- New York Times’s Media Desk, a section iron- on the need to enter Iraq back in 2003. beginning of a new approach to providing news hov’s classic work THREE SISTERS from Oct. 6 ically doomed to follow and report on trends The film pauses in moments of reflection coverage – an approach in which the venerable until Oct. 16. that could lead to the demise of the newspaper over these issues, but by no means presents the Times must work with new kinds of sources. The PRAIRIE DANCE CIRCUIT brings together industry, including the Times itself. demise of the Times as a closed case. Technology also plays a large role. The intro- dance artists from Winnipeg, Edmonton, Cal- The camera follows five staff, from frontline Beyond exploring the future and history of duction of charging readers to view the Times gary and Regina in a touring show that high- lights talent from across the Prairies. Last sea- reporters to section editors and the executive the newspaper, Page One provides a window website is a contested issue in the film, but son the PDC featured emerging creators from editor of the Times, catching candid footage of into how the modern New York Times works. it’s found to be a necessary way to stay finan- each of these cities. This year the PDC will the paper’s inner workings. The fast-paced, deadline-oriented, paper-filled cially viable and one that has since been imple- present work at the Rachel Browne Theatre on The potentially impending failure of the newsroom is definitely present, but the human mented. Oct. 28 and 29. Times is a question revisited throughout the relationships and discussions really take centre The film is brilliantly shot and presented, OPEN MIC NIGHTS at Mondragon are every film. Some in the film, such as media reporter stage. and is essential viewing for those intrigued by Tuesday night from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Come David Carr, strongly believe the paper will sur- There is no yelling, no hierarchical cards the modern media and one of its oldest insti- down and show off your musical, poetic or vive, while others admit they’re less sure. being played. The film documents the exchange tutions. comedic talents. The list of challenges is massive. of ideas that leads to a finished story. The close bond formed with the characters Sunday night is open mic comedy at the Cav- Not only has the advertising market been Whether it’s between source and reporter, or almost clashes with the documentary approach, ern featuring JOHN B. DUFF. decimated, but the very substance of the paper reporter and editor, it’s difficult to figure out but in the end serves to provide a better sense of can often be found elsewhere for free. what the rules are, which rules are being broken what makes the New York Times work. 16 Arts & Culture The Uniter September 22, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

book review of a 19-year-old woman, repressed by her father and the remote farming community in which she lives. Irma has just been abandoned by her new husband when a famous filmmaker comes to the remote community to make a film about the Mennonite people. Just like her marriage, Irma’s awkward involvement with the film production draws heavy disapproval from her father. But what at first seems to be a relatively innocent act of rebellion becomes much more. The novel is quick to blur the lines between family drama, coming-of-age tale and mur- der mystery. Toews delivers some heavy blows out of left field, but ties everything together with such skill that the gaps in Irma’s own mem- ory seem to be the fault of the reader rather than the narrator. Toews’s prose is light and natural to read, but dense and full of meaning. Many of Irma’s witty observations and interactions are laugh-out-loud funny while simultaneously fostering a sense of her ever-more-obvious dark side. Irma Voth From the impenetrable father to the Miriam Toews insane filmmaker Diego and the hippie pro- 255 pages tester Noehmi, Toews’s characters are full and Knopf, 2011 believable, though a little outrageous. Besides Irma herself, the most important and animated character is her sister, Aggie. Aaron Snider Wise beyond her years, but grounded by a Culture reporter feisty nature (she is only 13), Aggie becomes Irma’s sidekick and nemesis rolled into one. The complexity of this sibling relationship, The latest novel from Manitoba-born author and every other relationship in the novel, Miriam Toews is at once a departure from allows Toews to tell an engaging story in previous works and a continuation of the which characters rarely do what’s expected themes and the voices that readers have come of them. to expect. The novel is dark and often sad, but never The author of the 2004 bestseller A Com- depressing. Irma Voth’s persistent and some- plicated Kindness and 2008’s The Flying Trout- times crazy optimism infects the story that mans continues to refine her powerful tone she relates. that transcends cultural and genre limita- Simply put, Irma Voth is a quick and excit- tions. ing read – heavy on the wit and completely Based in modern-day Mexico, but draw- free of any filler. ing heavily on the Manitoba Mennonite Toews’s power to move her readers but set connection, Irma Voth begins with the tale them down gently is alive and well.

Arts & Culture 17 www.uniter.ca September 22, 2011 The Uniter Different sides of the same lens Photographer Lisa Varga defines herself behind the camera

Kaeleigh Ayre “If I have a model that has achieved a Volunteer staff decent level of comfort with me, who trans- lates beautifully photographically, who is willing to take risks, I am so happy!” Sometimes it takes a while for people to real- The majority of her photos are of women, ize what they are meant to do. Such was which she explains is because “guys are hard the case for local fashion photographer Lisa to get to sit in front of the camera”. Varga. Varga also enjoys company on her shoots. After a short modelling stint, it took sev- “A friend or two by my side, as well as eral years for her to finally pick up a camera some overcast skies, and things are looking and capture the images she wanted to create, pretty hot.” and she’s been behind the lens ever since. Varga stresses to people just starting out Born in a small Manitoba town, the that self identity is one of the most impor- 22-year-old was fascinated by the prospect of tant traits for an amateur photographer to developing film. develop. “I think I stole my mom's camera if only “It's so important your work stands out to aid in the process,” Varga says via email. from everyone else's in today's industry, as “Film will always hold the key to my heart, as there is so much vanilla out there. Don't be there is nothing nearly as romantic or beauti- afraid to be bold or stand out, it will pay off ful in existence. But for monetary reasons as significantly. Lisa Varga well as efficiency, I pretty much solely shoot “Once you have defined who you are as Twenty-two-year-old Lisa Varga, pictured at left, became fascinated with photography at a young age. Today, she digital.” an artist and your work is identifiable, peo- shoots photos like the one above for the likes of Sandbox. In 2010 Varga graduated from the Prai- ple will come to you. And knowing who you rie View School of Photography's diploma are as an artist makes it easier to get the jobs tiple art shows. A side project I am working international momentum, that could seri- course, and over the past year she has been you know are conducive to your vision and on will have been released, so that is exciting, ously kill,” she says. “Will Winnipeg be building up her personal portfolio with your product.” and I'm sure portfolio development will still home? That’s up (in the air). As long as I can shoots for many local publications and blogs, Varga has a firm grasp on what she wants be a main focus.” afford to feed my sushi addiction and inspire including Sandbox, Stylus, The Manitoban from the years to come, and aims to cap- Looking further into the future she hopes others to document more photographically, and The Uniter. ture more high fashion shoots using multi- to be supporting herself solely with her pho- I am set.” Simplicity is one of the keys for a success- ple models. tography. ful shoot, Varga says. “In a year I would love to have had mul- “If I can get a bit more national or even Visit http://lisavarga.carbonmade.com. Radical Book Fair and DIY Fest set to shake things up

Kaeleigh Ayre dives for free food. Within city limits he trav- Volunteer staff els by bike, and outside the perimeter he works out his thumb. This alternative lifestyle seems to be the The Radical Book Fair and DIY Fest, happen- basis for the festival. ing Sept. 23-25, is set to push some boundar- Based on first impressions, one might ies and open some eyes. think that the festival would be comprised of In its fourth year, the festival of all things completely “out there” events and activities, anti-establishment has found its home in and planned for the very fringes of society. around the parking lot at the corner of Albert However, upon glancing through the pro- and Bannatyne. gram – – a very cool zine that Brandt com- Tim Brandt, a longtime volunteer at the piled himself – – you will see that there are CKUW radio station, is one of the organizers workshops and events for everyone. “Food that has been with the festival since its first Preserving 101” is being offered at ArtsJunk- incarnation as the Spirited Anarchy Book tion on Saturday, and “Basic Bike Repair” is Fair and Festival. at Natural Cycle on Sunday. “I had been to the Anarchist Book Fair These are radical? in Montreal and was so impressed by it. It “I suppose (the festival name) might scare inspired me; I thought, ‘Winnipeg needs a some people away because they want to stay book fair (like this)’,” Brandt says. “I used safe in the arms of mainstream culture and to be a bookstore owner and I’m into radi- not question anything,” Brandt says. “But cal politics, so I thought it was a good thing they shouldn’t be scared. It’s an all-ages, fam- to be doing.” ily-friendly festival.” The term “radical” refers to the “change Brandt is most looking forward to the from accepted or traditional forms.” In the food politics workshop on Saturday at 11 case of the festival, it challenges the com- a.m. at AceArt, as well as his pet project, the monly accepted system that “we” live under A-Zone Co-op Fundraiser, which is the big – capitalism. social event of the weekend.

“The Radical Book Fair is to show people Hugo Torres-Cereceda, the Rastamils and Supplied that the capital system is totally flawed and Nathan are all set to perform at the Regal Read banned books! The Radical Book Fair endorses all of these titles and more. needs to end if humanity and the earth are to Beagle. survive in any healthy way,” Brandt explains. Festival-goers can also expect workshops Brandt considers himself radical in some on screen printing, radical birthing, and attend the workshops. All events are free, except the Saturday eve- ways, but hesitates to label himself as such, “deconstructing masculinity” with Graham For those more interested in alternative lit- ning fundraising show at the Regal Beagle, claiming he isn’t nearly as radical as some and Alex on Sunday. erature and independent magazines, exhib- 9:30 p.m., $10, and vegan brunch Sunday people that he’s met or read about. There are even activities for the activists- itors such as Ragpickers, Kustom Kulture, at Mondragon, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., $15. Visit However, he is very against being a con- in-training, with radical story times, book the Green Action Centre and several inde- http://winnipegbookfair.blogspot.com for more sumer. He says that he hardly ever goes to making, and collage tutorials being offered, pendent publishers will have their wares for information. cafés or restaurants – instead, he dumpster as well as childcare for parents who wish to perusal in the parking lot. 18 Arts & Culture The Uniter September 22, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

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CHARLES TAYLOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011 AT 7:30PM ECKHARDT-GRAMMATE HALL | THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG 515 PORTAGE AVE. | FREE ADMISSION

Globally renowned Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor is Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Philosophy at McGill University. Taylor was the co-chair of the Taylor-Bouchard Commission on Reason- able Accommodation in Quebec. His books include A Secular Age, which highly respected sociologist of religion Robert Bellah called “one of the most important books to be written in my lifetime.”

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