january 17, 2013 | Volume 67 issue 16

Suffering and singing with RasTamils A rts  page 9

555 Osborne Inside Winnipeg’s next great music venue News  page 3

U-Pass negotiations find tension before they begin Campus  page 7 N E W S 02 The Uniter January 17, 2013 www.Uniter.ca

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Cover Image A ll Time Low CAMPUS & COMMUNITY LISTINGS AND Idle No More not slowing VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  page 6 MARTIN VALACH (left) and FRANKLIN FERNANDO (right) MUSIC  page 11 down Maryland punks return of local reggae band RASTAMILS FILM & LIT  page 14 Photographed on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 to Winnipeg GALLERIES & MUSEUMS  page 14 PHOTO BY DYLAN HEWLETT THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY page 14 COMMENTS  page 8 ARTS  page 11  STUDENT SERVICES  page 14 See story on page 9 Campus infrastructure under fire UNITER STAFF AnX criticized for lack of community engagement as promised by university Managing Editor Aaron Epp » [email protected] Jordan Power Business Manager Geoffrey Brown [email protected] Campus beat reporter » PRODUCTION MANAGER Ayame Ulrich [email protected] As the University of Winnipeg’s newly renovated » AnX building receives criticism of its design, co py and style editor Britt Embry [email protected] rumours of the university’s interference in the » design process have emerged. Phoe to ditor After opening the 42,000 square foot renova- Dylan Hewlett » [email protected] tion in early 2012, the design has been criticized news assignment editor for not living up to the hype generated by the Ethan Cabel » [email protected] university prior to its construction. news production editor Designed by 5468796 Architecture based in Matt Preprost » [email protected] the Exchange District, the AnX building was are ts ditor intended to help transform the university into Nicholas Friesen » [email protected] a meeting place for both students and the wider CUL TUre editor community. Jared Story » [email protected] The building, which houses the university’s commene ts ditor bookstore, Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub, Powerland Katerina Tefft » [email protected] Computers and Starbucks, was advertised as a lis tings co-ordinator place that both enhances the campus experience Ken Prue » [email protected] and contributes meaningfully to the downtown area. CAMSBA PU E T REPORTER Jordan Power » [email protected] “I think that most people who BA ERE T R PO TER Carson Hammond » [email protected] pass by, that aren’t students BA ERE T R PO TER or staff, won’t know (the AnX) Dani Finch » [email protected] is there or feel welcome.” ARER TS R PO TER - Robert Galston, researcher, Institute of Urban TStefAN kaczyk Jessica Botelho-Urbanski » [email protected] Studies education and strengthen the surrounding com- havjee said that it’s hard to judge the AnX by online editor munity. any architectural standards. Harrison Samphir » [email protected] Robert Galston, a researcher at the University With the Portage Avenue wall of the build- “It’s a space that already existed - they had to of Winnipeg’s Institute of Urban Studies, said ing occupied largely by offices, Galston said the deal with certain conditions,” she said. C RONTRIBUTO S: the building’s design does little to invite com- AnX does not contribute in a significant way to Recognizing its shortcomings, Keshavjee said munity interaction with campus retailers. the visibility or presence of the university in the the building is far from finished. “I think that most people who pass by, that downtown community. She references plans to bring artists in to dec- aren’t students or staff, won’t know (the AnX) is Instead, the lack of welcoming and visible orate the building’s bare interior as well as make Marko Barac, Clara Buelow, there or feel welcome,” he said. storefronts on the busy street seems to separate the street entrance more attractive and welcom- Melanie Dahling, Kaitlyn Emslie A central objective of the university’s Campus the campus from the neighbourhood. ing. Farrell, Kevin Legge, Deborah Development Plan, released in 2007, is to link “It’s so hidden away underneath the old load- Although projects like the renovation of the Remus, Stefan Tkaczyk, the campus more closely with the downtown. ing zone,” said Galston, adding that it would be Greyhound Bus Depot on Balmoral - the former Michael Welch The plan outlines the expectation that a much more visible if it was oriented toward busy use of the expansive building - often come with decentralization of the university through the Portage Avenue. particular limitations, a number of changes were construction of numerous, scattered buildings University of Winnipeg art history professor made to the project’s original designs. will help break down barriers to post-secondary and Winnipeg architecture expert Serena Kes- Often praised for their award-winning designs, 5468796 Architecture confirmed that The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the changes were made to their original design University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland BYrson Ca Hammond during implementation. Press Inc. Mouseland Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students and community Q: What is your favourite live music venue in Winnipeg? Expressing reluctance to speak with The members are invited to participate. For more Uniter for this story, 5468796 would not elabo- information on how to become a member go to www. uniter.ca, or call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a rate on what those changes were. member of Campus Plus Media Services. G wen Collins, Twist Marika Prokosh, In response to rumours that the Exchange SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND Cafe employee Bison Books and U of District architecture firm was unhappy with PHOTOS ARE WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in “The Pyramid W library employee university’s final implementation of their design, text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) format to editor@ (Cabaret), if I had “I really like the uniter.ca, or the relevant section editor. Deadline for to choose. If the Lo new WECC (West End 5468796 refused to comment without permis- submissions is 6:00 p.m. Thursday, one week before publication. Deadline for advertisements is noon Friday, Pub were still open, Cultural Centre). I think sion from their client. six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves though, then that they did a fabulous job The firm does not showcase the AnX renova- the right to refuse to print submitted material. The would be it.” on the renovations, and Uniter will not print submissions that are homophobic, it’s a great place to see tion on its website as it does other projects. misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We also reserve the a show.” As for concerns about the Portage Avenue right to edit for length and/or style. entrance, the company said there were no alter- CO NTACT US » natives to the way it was built. The firm would General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 not speak further on the matter. Advertising: 204.786.9790 Editors: 204.786.9497 Mike Thul, director of the university’s project Fax: 204.783.7080 management office and project manager of the E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.uniter.ca Destiny Stein- Lucas Pingitore, AnX renovation, maintains the building accom- hilber, U of W second-year student, plishes its goal of engaging the surrounding LOCATION » criminal justice education R oom ORM14 graduate, book- “Up until a couple of community. University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue store employee years ago, the Death “From a public access point of view, I think Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 “The Garrick. I like Trap. Now, 555 Osborne, it’s very inviting,” said Thul. “We’ve seen a num- how they have the I’d say.” 18+ section, but also ber of people who use the transit station come in a section for those to Starbucks, the restaurant or the lounge.” Mouseland Press Board of Directors: that are underage Thul said a number of changes had to be Ben Wickstrom (interim chair), Peter Ives, so they can still see made to accommodate a corridor along the new Robert Galston, Sara McGregor, Justin the shows.” Leblanc, Melissa Martin, Emily Guttormson, Rice building, as requested by the Ownership Chris Hunter, Shannon Sampert and Noor Group, and changes to the restaurant space to Bhangu. fulfill the needs of Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub. For inquiries e-mail: [email protected] NEWS 03 www.uniter.ca January 17, 2013 The Uniter A reincarnated classic Intimate music venue and bar adds to the core area’s growing list of nighttime music destinations

DYLAN HEWLETT Jamie Buckboro (above) leads The Sawat Team, the Monday night house band at 555 Osborne. The venue, located in the basement of a Thai restaurant south of Confusion Corner, is owned and operated by Everett King (below).

Carson Hammond “To be able to come into work every night “It’s a great venue for original, up-and-com- “I think people are getting tired of some Beat reporter and see these guys, listen to some tunes and ing bands to showcase their sounds and try of the drama and current history there is tied catch up with friends - it doesn’t seem like a different things,” says Little. “It really is an up with a lot of the bars (in other parts of) There’s no question 555 Osborne, a cozy, sign- job,” says King. awesome opportunity for them.” town,” he adds. “It’s nice to be able to start less live music venue and pub tucked away a Perhaps he’s a bit too humble. Not unlike its freshest performers, the fresh somewhere and start bringing in a new few blocks south of Confusion Corner, has Since reopening the basement, which went south Osborne neighbourhood is something generation of people.” the Winnipeg market for Thai restaurant virtually unused during the 16 years since of a greenhorn in terms of its status as a Win- Bringing in the new without estranging basement bars cornered. Sawatdee Thai took over what was the origi- nipeg entertainment destination. the old(er), that is. By the looks of things, though, it has a lot nal Johnny G’s and Cornerboy’s bar, King has “These are the same guys that would’ve more going for it than just that. managed to bring some serious talent to the “South Osborne is just been at places like the Pemby years ago,” says Since opening its doors a year ago, the intimate space. exploding. The whole strip is King, motioning to the band. small watering hole beneath south Osborne’s Local favourites like The Sturgeons, The getting ready to go nuts (in “It’s nice to be able to bring together that late-night eatery Sawatdee Thai seems to have Empty Standards, Cash Grab, The Dirty Cat- same crowd, too, but in a new bar atmo- grown into the authentic community night- fish Brass Band and Sons of York, along with terms of development).” sphere - especially a place like this, that’s been spot so many weary show-goers long for. a host of the city’s best DJs (Co-op, Hunni- - Everett King, owner, 555 Osborne such an iconic location in the past.” The venue’s eclectic Monday night house cut, Mama Cutsworth, Brian St. Clair), are band, The Sawat Team, consisting of Alex among the many artists who have already But that doesn’t look to be the case for The Sawat Team starts cranking out the Campbell (JD Edwards Band), Jamie Buck- graced the venue’s stage. long. (B-list) classics at 10:30 p.m. every Monday boro (James and the Giants), Josh Ayers The bar also seems to have established itself “South Osborne is just exploding,” says evening. To find out what else is going on at (Leanne Pearson), Alan Nagelberg and Sam as a veritable hotbed for newer acts looking to King. “The whole strip is getting ready to go 555, follow the venue on Facebook or check Little (both Calabi Yau), is perhaps the per- break into the city’s music scene. nuts (in terms of development). The Uniter’s weekly listings. fect representation of the bar’s unique feel. “It’s a really cool vibe here,” says Ayers. “It’s kind of like playing in your rich buddy’s awe- some basement.” The band, which describes itself in terms of a Thai food-booze combo as “Burt Reyn- olds Lettuce Wraps” and more convention- ally as a “bottom 40” ‘60s and ‘70s rock cover band (they throw in a dash of contemporary, too), make a good case for this hidden gem. “Some of the more well-known venues around town seem to be kind of dwindling as places to actually go and enjoy live music,” says Campbell. “Having another place, in a different neighbourhood, where you can watch a good show and have a fun time hang- ing out afterwards is really special.” Stepping into 555 combines the room- ful-of-regulars warmth of Cheers with the illicit thrill of an unadvertised speakeasy. “I like the no-sign thing, actually,” says Ayers. “Aside from a little bit of social media, it’s all through word of mouth (that people hear about the venue), so you always get a cool crowd out.” That’s just the type of humble atmosphere bar owner Everett King, who’s known the band long before they embarked upon their DYLAN HEWLETT weekly jam sessions, is happy to play host to. EWS N 04 The Uniter January 17, 2013 www.Uniter.ca Youth-led anti-violence movement celebrates one-year anniversary Dani Finch Beat reporter

More than a year after it formed, a youth-led anti-violence movement in the North End con- tinues to chip away at crime in the community. Meet Me at the Bell Tower, a weekly event organized by young North End residents at the corner of Selkirk Avenue and Powers Street, celebrated its one year anniversary last October. Michael Champagne, one of the move- ment’s founding organizers, says Winnipeg police crime statistics prove that the movement is having an impact in the beleaguered William Whyte neighbourhood.

“We’re the ones calling out to our fellow community members to make sure they know how important it is to us as young people (to not have to) bury any more of the people we love.” - Michael Champagne, organizer, Meet Me at the Bell Tower

Since this time last year, homicides in Wil- liam Whyte have decreased by 50 per cent and

sexual assaults by 31 per cent, according to Win- DYLAN HEWLETT / UNITER ARCHIVES nipeg police CrimeStat data. M ichael Champagne, co-organizer of Meet Me at the Bell Tower, is pleased with the impact the events are having on the community. “If we can help reduce crime, then in what other ways can we offer help to our city?” Champagne, 25, said in an interview with The “We said, let’s have a youth-led response strong. about local issues. Participants often talk about Uniter last week. where we’re the ones that are taking the lead, “It’s crazy to think that it’s been going on for topics ranging from the Quebec student pro- The movement held its first rally in October and we’re the ones calling out to ... our fellow so long,” Champagne said. tests, Idle No More and the Occupy movement. 2011, shortly after 15-year-old Clark Stevenson community members to make sure they know Each rally begins with the hanging of the “We’re kind of an activist meeting place,” he was stabbed to death in a gang dispute at the how important it is to us as young people (to Banner of Hope. Champagne said it’s much said. corner of Aikens Street and College Avenue. not have to) bury any more of the people we like a game, and the task is done by the children “All of those groups are welcome and invited There had been several previous attempts love,” he said. who attend the weekly meetings. to work cooperatively with us because we to address the violence in the neighbourhood The initial plan was to only hold one rally, “Hanging up the banner is symbolic. People believe that our vision of a violence-free com- from different community organizations, as however, an average of 40 people continue to know that hope is in session,” he said. “It’s great munity is one many people can stand behind.” well as Winnipeg police, but those efforts were meet at the Bell Tower each Friday night at 6 that it’s the children leading that.” Winnipeg police did not grant The Uniter an not including young people, Champagne said. p.m. Some meetings can be as big as 100 people The rallies haven’t just sparked conversations interview. Residents of Exchange group decry parking problems C entre Venture, Winnipeg Parking Authority unresponsive, say critics

Danelle Cloutier hear such changes to current parking policies Volunteer at the Nov. 21 transportation meeting, which was organized by Centre Venture. Exchange District residents and business However, Centre Venture, WPA, Impark, owners will have to wait until summer to find and Peg City Car Co-op representatives were out how the city plans to address controver- instead only looking for resident suggestions. sial parking policies that have resulted in the At the meeting, residents suggested the city closure of one business and the widespread make casual evening parking available in pri- annoyance of neighbourhood residents. vately owned Impark lots. Parking in the Exchange District has been The residents also advocated for the pur- difficult for residents and business owners in chasing of land title on parking spots and the area since the Winnipeg Parking Author- allowing residents to share allocated spots by ity (WPA) doubled the price of meter parking booking them online. on high-use streets in the Exchange District No direct policy has resulted from those on Nov. 13 and stiffened the criteria for the suggestions. residential parking program, which ensures MaryLou Driedger, an Exchange District Exchange District streets are no longer eligi- condo owner and member of R:ED, recom- ble for residential parking permits. mends the city reinstate the residential park- Though many residents offered parking ing program for the neighbourhood. suggestions at the Exchange District Com- “When we purchased our condo we had munity Transportation Meeting on Nov. 21 - no idea the residential parking program DYLAN HEWLETT including many members of the Residents of would be discontinued,” she said. “Had we E xchange District residents and business owners are unhappy with parking in the area. the Exchange (R:ED) community association known we might have had second thoughts - city officials have been unresponsive. about buying. I have elderly parents and my doubled the fee for 143 parking pay stations “There’s not enough parking spots plain Alissa Clark, a City of Winnipeg spokes- mother is in a wheelchair. When they come from a loonie to a toonie per hour in parts of and simple.” person, said the WPA might not offer resi- to visit, particularly in winter, we park on downtown and in the Exchange. Pam Kirkpatrick, the creative director of dents alternatives to the onerous parking pol- the street and let them have our indoor spot. “It’s going to take six months for people bakery Cake-ology on Arthur Street, argues icies until summer. Without the residential parking passes this to get used to the new parking rates, I can’t the issues faced by residents and businesses “Rather than rush out a ‘band aid’ solu- will no longer be possible.” afford it,” Kerr said. are more the consequence of Winnipeg’s cul- tion, our goal is to develop a long-term solu- While residents wait for the WPA to come Jennifer Gauthier, manager of Urban For- ture rather than a lack of parking. tion that will benefit the various users of the up with parking alternatives, Joe Kerr, owner est Coffee Shop and Lounge on Albert Street, “There are parking spots all over the place, area,” Clark said. of Pixels 2.1 on McDermot Avenue, is shut- has noticed fewer customers since the parking all hours of the day,” she said. John Giavedoni, executive director of tering what constitutes the largest dedicated fee doubled on the street. “People will park and walk seven city R:ED, an association dedicated to advocacy photo gallery in Western Canada due to “They’re always talking about revitalizing blocks worth of parking lot space across a and community in the Exchange, said the parking issues. down here and then they go do things like that giant strip mall development in the suburbs city hasn’t told him when to expect parking Kerr estimates his customer traffic has so it brings less people down here,” Gauthier to get to the box stores, but in the Exchange alternatives. declined by 70 to 80 per cent since the WPA said. “It makes it harder to live down here, to we all have to park out front of the exact place Giavedoni and other residents expected to changed the residential parking pass and shop down here, to visit down here. we are going to?” NEWS 05 www.uniter.ca January 17, 2013 The Uniter Three current game-changers in downtown development

Carson Hammond Beat reporter

As Portage Place IMAX prepares to close curtains, planning for redevelopment begins What was for years Winnipeg’s biggest of big- Though no potential tenants have been offi- screens, the IMAX theatre in Portage Place, is cially approached, August suggested the space set to close this March after the property’s owner, might be used for “educational purposes” - due the Forks North Portage Partnership (FNPP), to its aptitude as a lecture hall - or by Manitoba announced it had become financially unviable. Hydro, for example. FNPP CEO Jim August, who explained the “Right now we’re in a very preliminary stage in venue was unable to compete with other cin- terms of our planning,” said August. emas due to its difficulty acquiring rights to “Over the next few months we’ll really be look- screen major new releases, said the space is a good ing into it.” opportunity for redevelopment. According to August, the theatre will honour “We want something that’s really going to be a its existing bookings until it ceases operation in

Kaitlyn Emslie Farrell people place,” said August. March.

Old Met Theatre finds its place in contemporary downtown

After sitting dormant for a quarter century, the going to be plenty to attract younger crowds, too, iconic Metropolitan Theatre on Donald Street has according to Robson. been resurrected into a new era. Live broadcasts of major sporting events - the The 93-year-old building, which Canad Inns return of the Jets on Jan. 19 included - are slated to purchased in 2006 and has since restored to the take advantage of the theatre’s 30-foot screen, and a tune of $20 million, now functions primarily as a number of other “unique events” are also currently high-end restaurant and lounge since opening this in the works, he said. past December. Whether or not you’re eager to check out the According to Canad Inns CEO Paul Robson, result of this massive renovation project, at least the new Met has been given a warm reception from you can take it as a positive omen. Winnipeggers so far. “There’s some confidence in downtown these “Everyone that’s been there has marveled at the days,” said Robson, who expressed excitement attention to detail that went into restoring the toward competitors’ recent developments in the theatre,” said Robson. “Not to mention the great area. reviews of the food.” “The more amenities, choices, and unique things While the nostalgia factor is virtually guaranteed there are in any downtown area adds to the overall to draw in anyone old enough to have experienced excitement, and that makes it a place people want Kevin Legge the neo-classical marvel prior to its closing, there’s to be.”

Revolving restaurant to reopen with new tenant this fall

Relax - it’s not going to be a Salisbury House. A Winnipeg landmark in its own right, the space After over four years of sitting empty, the revolv- was built in 1988 at the tail end of an international ing restaurant atop downtown’s iconic Fort Garry revolving restaurant fad that reached its height in Hotel is set to start spinning once more with a the ‘70s and ‘80s, and is one of well over 100 revolv- fresh new tenant. ing restaurants operating worldwide today. Noel Bernier, who owns Corrientes Pizzeria, Its original tenant, the Royal Crown Revolving co-owns Hermanos Restaurant, and is about to Restaurant, occupied the skyline site until the end open a third Exchange District eatery, Brazillian of 2008. BBQ Carnaval, is currently negotiating the terms The Royal Crown’s operators cited a lack of of a lease deal with the space’s owners. downtown parking as the main reason for the eat- Bernier has already announced that the forth- ery’s eventual financial decline. coming restaurant, Prairie 360, will focus on serving Bernier could not be reached for comment up locally-sourced, Manitoba-inspired dishes when before press time. K LeVIN eGGE it (hopefully) opens for business later this year.

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Students Make sure you can talk about yourself, your future goals ing, the country has hit an unemployment must have graduated by September 2013. and what you have to offer an employer. rate of 26.8 per cent - the highest unemploy- THE EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is ment figure ever recorded by the European available to all regular University of Winnipeg employees. Union (EU). The austerity measures the coun- As part of this program, Shepell-fgi offers a wide range of try has taken since the 2010 bailout have been seminars on a variety of physical, emotional and general For more info: blamed for Greece’s unemployment record. well-being topics. All seminars are lunch ‘n’ learn format, e: [email protected] | ph: 204.786.9863 The number of unemployed people doubled 60 minutes in length, with a facilitator on site. Human within the two years since austerity measures Resources at the U of W would like your feedback on were imposed, according to the BBC. The BBC which seminars you would be most interested in attend- also predicts that the unemployment rate will ing. Visit www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/hr-benefits-education hit 30 per cent by the end of the year. Before for more details. ccs.uwinnipeg.ca/careerfair October, Spain had the highest unemployment VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES rate in the EU. C urrently, 20,000 Canadians are diagnosed with demen- Spiritual guru blames victim in tia and the ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA is looking for volunteers to help with canvassing, data entry and fatal rape school students in social studies, history, math, physics, Winnipeg to appointments, shopping and social outings. answering the phones for their helpline. If you are inter- INDIA: As a country mourns the brutal attack geography and other high school subjects. If interested, Compensation for gasoline and parking is provided. ested in helping out this month please contact Trudy at and death of a young female student, public please contact Awit Marcelino at 204-801-7136 or awit. For more information please call 204-452-9491 or email 204-943-6622 or email [email protected]. figure and popular spiritual guruA sharam or [email protected]. [email protected]. “Bapu” made remarks that the victim is as The N.E.E.D.S. CENTRE (Newcomers Employment & THE PLUG IN ICA is looking for enthusiastic and reliable guilty as her attackers. In a video, Asharam Education Development Services) is currently looking for volunteers to help in a number of areas of our opera- states, “This tragedy would not have hap- volunteer mentors. Mentors connect newcomer youth to tions. Volunteers gain valuable experience and meet pened if she had chanted God’s name and the community and engage them in educational and rec- artists and other interesting people. Email michelle@ fallen at the feet of the attackers. The error reational activities. Hours are flexible and a commitment plugin.org for more information. of six hours per month for one year is necessary. For was not committed by just one side.” The Hin- more information contact mentorship facilitator Steph THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION du nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minor at [email protected] or 204-940-1268. OF MANITOBA (IRCOM) is seeking committed individuals and the Hindu newspaper have condemned to help out with our Newcomer Literacy Initiative (NLI) his remarks as “unfortunate” and “deeply THE SILOAM MISSION offers hot meals, clothing, emer- program. The NLI is a program that offers English as regrettable.” The attack took place on Dec. 16 gency shelter, holistic health care, employment and life- an Additional Language (EAL) classes and childcare to skill training to the homeless. Volunteer opportunities when the young woman and her friend were newcomer families living at IRCOM and in the broader include food services, clothing, entertainment, events, neighbourhood. Volunteers generally help us one day assaulted on a New Delhi bus by six men, five health care and administrative. Visit www.siloam.ca for of whom are being charged with murder, rape per week for 2.5 hours each shift. NLI Volunteers are more details about the types of volunteering opportuni- expected to be fluent inE nglish, open to learning about and kidnapping. The sixth is being tried as a ties they have to offer. different cultures and very supportive of adult learners. juvenile offender. The UWSA and U OF W’S CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE Volunteers should also be patient, open-minded and Campus 07 www.uniter.ca January 17, 2013 The Uniter U-Pass negotiations find tension before they begin Jordan Power Campus beat reporter U-Pass The universal bus pass gives all undergrad- As student groups and Winnipeg Transit are uate students at the University of Winnipeg set to begin negotiations on the creation of a and the University of Manitoba the ability to universal bus pass this week, the two groups access all Winnipeg Transit services anytime, are at odds over how soon it will be imple- anywhere those services are provided, at a mented. reduced rate. The pass would only be valid during the academic year, September to April. Zach Fleisher, vice-president advocate of U-Passes have been implemented in 25 Cana- the University of Winnipeg Students’ Asso- dian cities with more than 50 participating ciation, told The Uniter last week he hopes to institutions. have the U-Pass in student hands by Septem- ber 2013 - one year earlier than Transit says is The referendum possible. A referendum passed at both universities “We definitely have student support to that showed student support in the UWSA and move forward,” said Fleisher, adding the UMSU initiating negotiations with Winnipeg UWSA, along with the University of Mani- Transit and the city. The UMSU referendum passed with a 74 per cent margin. The UWSA’s toba Students’ Union, is prepared to mobilize passed with 81 per cent of voters in favour. students to lobby city hall if it’s necessary to get the pass finalized by the next academic year. Funding In addition to student backing, Fleisher The cost for Winnipeg Transit to provide cites letters from University of Winnipeg and a U-Pass to both universities is $283 per University of Manitoba administration as student. The student unions have asked the indicators of their support. city and provincial governments to commit Bilan Arte, UMSU president, said the $133 per student (approximately $5 million per recent $4.65 hike in the cost of monthly stu- year), allowing students to cover the remain- ing $150 dollars as an increase in tuition fees. dent transit passes is an incentive to get the U-Pass implemented by fall. The UMSU has received a mandate of negoti- ating a pass for $85 per semester or less for “The principle goal is for students to have each of the 34,000 undergraduate students affordable transit year-round when they’re at the universities. The unions hope to give already paying so much for post-secondary those students that live in rural areas or with education,” Arte said. physical disabilities the opportunity to opt out As Transit prepares for negotiations, the of the pass. city says implementing a pass for September DYLAN HEWLETT 2013 is highly unlikely. “The earliest the U-Pass could be imple- Rapid transit could be leverage: enue-neutral deal can be struck with Transit mented is September 2014,” city spokesper- councillor Jino Distasio, director of the Institute of through student costs and subsidies of $133 son Alissa Clark wrote in a statement to The Urban Studies at the University of Winnipeg, per student per year paid by municipal and Uniter, adding that Transit is still working on City Coun. Jenny Gerbasi is not certain also sees the city’s commitment to extend- provincial government. cost estimates of the program. the pass will be available this year either, ing the new corridor as an aid to the student In November, 81 per cent of U of W stu- According to Clark, current ridership rates but is confident the city’s plans to prioritize unions’ negotiations with Transit. dents voted in favour of the pass in a referen- are approximately 70 per cent at the U of W a $350-million extension of the Southwest “The initial hope was to get more univer- dum. At the U of M, 74 per cent of students and 50 per cent at the U of M. Transitway will help move negotiations along. sity students taking the bus,” Distasio said. “It voted in favour. Although both the student unions and After a three-year funding debate between (the rapid transit corridor) should be used as Red River College Students’ Association Transit expect the U-Pass to increase rid- the city and other levels of government, a leverage point.” did not hold a referendum, which had been ership at both universities, how large of an Mayor Sam Katz recently committed $137.5 According to Distasio, support of U of M supported by former president Garret Meis- increase remains to be seen. million to completing the second leg of the students, who will likely use the new corri- ner, and is not pursuing the pass. “The estimate of increased usage depends a corridor. dor, should carry some weight in the coming Other universities across Canada have lot on the outcome of the meetings we will be “If anything, there’s an impetus,” Gerbasi negotiations. already implemented successful U-Passes. holding soon with the UWSA and UMSU,” said. “There’s a sense of momentum now that “We’re at a point where people realize that Edmonton saw bus ridership among Clark said. the city has made that commitment.” you have to have these things for students,” undergraduate students double as a result Transit will be monitoring all routes and The province has pledged $116.7 million to he said. of a U-Pass agreement with several schools. adjusting services and routes to meet the the project; however, the federal government “If there is a challenge, it will be in con- However, a referendum was not passed until demands of any increase in ridership, she has not confirmed a $75 million contribution sidering the revenue for the city and transit.” a U-Pass concept and price that appealed to added. requested by the city. The students unions are confident a rev- students was negotiated. ‘The value was in the whole experience’ W omen’s basketball team trains in Germany, blogs about experience Jordan Power Campus beat reporter

Just as soon as the Wesmen women’s basket- ball team began a month-long break from regular season games, they were packing their bags and heading overseas. For the first week of December, the team travelled to Europe to train in Bonn, Ger- many. The trip was funded by the players them- selves and intended to expose them to semi- pro basketball in Europe. SUPPLIED “We were part of a semi-pro combine The Wesmen women’s basketball team travelled to Europe this past December to train in Bonn, Germany. camp. We got to scrimmage against these players in Germany,” said head coach Tanya However, the true benefit of the trip was language barrier and your cellphone doesn’t “She likes to do that kind of thing,” McKay McKay, proudly adding the women actually in the cultural experience shared by the team. work.” said, adding it was easier than sending text defeated one team. The trips are meant to motivate the players The team has previously been to England messages to communicate with fans, family Most of the players at the camp came from and give them a memorable life experience, for similar training sessions, and is consider- and friends back home. the United States to be scouted, hoping to McKay said. ing travelling to Israel in the near future. The blog, initiated by Anderson, received play basketball professionally somewhere in The teams stayed with a number of home- These trips are not meant only to improve an overwhelmingly positive response from Europe. Practicing with players at that level stay families while in Germany, foregoing the the players’ skills on the court, but also to readers. was an invaluable experience for McKay’s comfort of hotel rooms to experience the dis- improve their sense of the world and appreci- Documenting the trip, the blog includes team. tinct culture of their destination. ation for what it has to offer. training sessions and trips to the Bonn “Individually they see where they’re at, and “The value was in the whole experience, Throughout their travels, fourth-year post Christmas Market. what they can do if they go on to play semi- the culture shock, the fast pace,” she said. Lauren Anderson kept a blog entitled Wes- To read more about the trip, visit http:// pro,” she said. “It’s different, the food is different, there’s a men Women Abroad. wwbabroad.blogspot.ca. 08 Comments The Uniter January 17, 2013 www.Uniter.ca Comments Idle No More not slowing down R evolution for First Nations people just beginning

Michael Welch to proceed with their operations on or near Volunteer staff First Nations land. Soon, these four women started organizing “We have had enough. Our young people public events to educate the public about the have had enough. Our women have had legislation. enough ... the Idle No More movement has In short order they were networking with the people, it has the people and the numbers mostly youth organizers in cities across the that can bring the Canadian economy to its country. knees. It can stop Prime Minister Stephen In a few short weeks, the core networks Harper’s resource development plan.” were established and the movement put on its first major cross-Canada event. - Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief The Dec. 10 National Day of Solidarity Derek Nepinak and Resurgence was geared toward asserting the inherent rights of sovereign First Nations MB arko arAC So, how about that Idle No More? across the country, including a rally outside As a veteran organizer and activist, I feel the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg. boycotted the planned Jan. 11 meeting with drumming, and holding the hands of strang- that just being able to mobilize people by the This was the day that sparked the flames of the prime minister. ers as they dance in occupation of a public tens of thousands, especially at Christmas a new and unprecedented resistance in Can- This meeting turned out not to be the space. time, is an achievement in itself. ada. requested “nation to nation” dialogue that Not only is the movement not showing Political observers and no doubt govern- Adding fuel to those flames was, of course, should have included not only the prime any signs of slowing down, it is spreading ment politicians themselves are scratching the hunger strike of Attawapiskat Chief The- minister but a representative of the Crown, beyond Canada’s borders. During the holiday their heads trying to figure out how this hap- resa Spence. with whom the original treaties were signed. period, Idle No More solidarity actions took pened. Started immediately after the Day of Sol- Thus, not much has changed in terms of place in Los Angeles, San Francisco, London It all began with four women in Saskatch- idarity and Resurgence, on Dec. 11, Spence dealings with the Canadian government. and Cairo, among others. ewan: Nina Wilson, Sheelah McLean, Syl- began her action outside Parliament Hill. The good news, from the standpoint If there is a Canadian story making inter- via McAdam and Jessica Gordon, who say She took on this desperate and dangerous of Idle No More, is that the prime minis- national headlines, it is this one. they shared a common vision for protecting gambit in order to pressure the prime minis- ter’s obstinacy, together with the passionate And while the press might try to distort Mother Earth and humanity from destruc- ter and the Governor General to meet with expression of Idle No More’s concerns and the issues in play, they cannot ignore this tive government initiatives. First Nations leaders and resolve the crises the social networking tools that facilitated movement. Their concerns soon focused around the afflicting First Nations across the country. Occupy Wall Street, has brought us close to As a long-time activist in the Winnipeg recently passed Omnibus Budget Bill C-45, Raymond Robertson of Cross Lake First a revolutionary opportunity for meaningful community, I see this sea change as a wel- the so-called Jobs and Growth Act. Nation and other sympathisers have also and positive change. come development, and am eager to see how Critics argue this bill would impact First joined the fast. It is not just a political revolution, but a it plays out. Nations’ control of their land and undermine The bad news for the movement is that spiritual one as well. Ancestors, guide us! the protection of bodies of water previously C-45, the bill that instigated the unrest, has Everyone I’ve met and spoken to who has provided by the Navigable Waters Act. been passed by Parliament. taken part in these Idle No More flash mobs Michael Welch is news director at CKUW This would, they argued, make it easier for Likewise, the hunger striking chief and a and round dances speak of the empowerment 95.9FM and host of the Global Research News extractive industries like mining and forestry significant following of First Nations leaders and unity they feel listening to the sacred Hour. Django entertains, but a social commentary it is not Tarantino’s latest film isn’t engineered for ‘deeper meaning’

Harrison Samphir slavery vis-à-vis the African American condi- Online editor tion as it exists today. In this capacity, Django is not a social Still, after more than two weeks, acclaimed commentary. It is a raunchy escapade of vio- director Spike Lee’s tweet seems to perfectly lence and over-the-top racism that reaches encapsulate viewer anxieties surrounding the point of farcical interpretation; Foxx’s one of 2012’s most successful films, Django character riding on horseback through the Unchained. cotton fields of one Texas plantation dressed “American Slavery Was Not A Sergio in vibrant royal blue costume, gunning down Leone Spaghetti Western.It Was A Holo- his old slave masters, is a striking example. caust.My Ancestors Are Slaves.Stolen From Some critics have even toyed with the Africa.I Will Honor Them” (sic). addled and surely lofty assessment that In Quentin Tarantino’s latest picture - a Django represents post-racial attitudes in pop violence exposé set in the southern modern America - a sign that, surely, if such a United States at the apex of slavery - Jamie film can be made, “we have come a long way.” Foxx portrays Django, a slave who is freed It seems that these overtly academic cri- by a German dentist-turned-bounty-hunter tiques miss the point of Tarantino’s film even A UyAME lrich played by Christoph Waltz before embarking more blatantly than Spike Lee, a man who on an epic and bloody quest to be reunited In a now well-known interview with Vari- claims it does - for the benefit of giddy white has never seen it. with his wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washing- ety magazine, Lee asked of Tarantino, “What audiences who, lacking any spiritual, cultural Whatever the case, Django is an entertain- ton). does he want to be made? An honorary black or ethnic connection to slavery, perpetuate ing film. Lee’s comments are an important place man?” intolerance and apathy? It features stellar acting, elaborate costume from which to begin any discussion of Expectedly, no response was elicited. Did Spike Lee just miss the point? design, hilarious dialogue and an ending Django. But Lee would remain a staunch critic The answer to all of the above is conclu- befitting of any Tarantino production. The filmmaker partly responsible for the of Tarantino’s for years, never shying away sively no. It may not solve, or even comment on, revitalization of afrocentricity in the United from a war of words that invariably centered Django Unchained may contain over 100 racial and class stratification in the United States, manifest in works like Do the Right around race, and remaining one of the few instances of the n-word, explicit portrayals States, or the entrenched consequences of Thing (1989) and Crooklyn (1994), famously dissenting voices in an industry overwhelm- of slavery and unsightly bodily harm, but it historic slavery, but it doesn’t really have to, confronted Tarantino in 1997 after the ingly supportive of the latter’s work. is also situated within a fantasy world largely either. release of his fifth film Jackie Brown - a crit- Now the confrontation has begun anew, disconnected from reality. For the rest of us whose names are not ically acclaimed crime drama that, similar focused this time on a film that - regardless of The result is a surrealistic homage to film Spike Lee, perhaps it is time to turn the lens to Django, featured gratuitous use of racist its historical context, adult language and gory history - and a tip of the hat to cinephiles away from innocuous filmmaking, and onto language and imagery congruent with 1970s violence - is a classic redemption story with everywhere - rather than a focused depiction social action for the problems of history, race blaxploitation flicks like Shaft and Superfly. an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCap- of 19th century American society. and society to be dealt with in a real way. Lee took issue with Tarantino’s haphazard rio and Samuel L. Jackson. Just as Tarantino’s 2009 effort Inglourious use of black actors in the service of white So is Django a racist film? Basterds was not a film designed to comment Harrison Samphir is The Uniter’s online edi- audiences and considered his screenplay and Is it even a social commentary at all? on the Second World War and the Jewish tor. He has a history degree from the Univer- subject matter problematic on many levels. Does it exploit its black actors - as Lee experience, Django is not at all a film about sity of Manitoba. Atr s 09 www.uniter.ca January 17, 2013 The Uniter Arts ‘We were already having a sound and vibe that were making people stop’ L ocal reggae band RasTamils gears up for a show as its lead singer prepares to return to his home in Sri Lanka

DYLAN HEWLETT Franklin Fernando (left) is originally from Sri Lanka. He fronts the local reggae band RasTamils, which includes lead guitarist Ryan McElhoes (right).

Mt att Prepros “Do you have Skype?” he asks. “It would Dream, in a basement and released it inde- other,” Valach adds. News Production Editor be better to talk there.” pendently last April. From the beats that “Let’s help each other continue on. Let’s Born in Winnipeg, Fernando spent most bounce beneath Fernando’s unmistakable live internally, if we can, eh. We’re energy, so While most Canadian twenty-somethings of his childhood growing up in south Sri wailing, the seven tracks boast a youthful we’re supposed to live forever.” agonize over the minutia of poor job pros- Lanka under the safeguard of his father, a exuberance that calls for political peace and pects and their grade point averages, Frank- Sinhalese government member who shel- spiritual enlightenment.  See RasTamils perform at the Times Change(d) lin Fernando is debating whether to return tered his Tamil wife and her family during “I look at reggae and it’s coming from on Friday, Jan. 18 to his native Sri Lanka to fight for the rights the civil war. people who are suffering and singing about  The Noble Thiefs will also perform of his people, the oft-demonized Tamils. Fernando returned to Winnipeg in winter the pain of everyday life and how to carry  Admission is $10 at the door And while most Canadians rant in ver- 2007, and by the end of this year, plans to on,” Fernando says.  Show starts at 9 p.m.  Visit www.tinyurl.com/RasTamils bose perpetuity about their “first world return home; this time, to north Sri Lanka, “Let’s not try to kill ourselves and kill each problems,” the 21-year-old chooses to express to connect with his Tamil roots and help his himself differently, through the simplerid - people rebuild what the war took away. CD REVIEW dims of reggae. “Most Tamils don’t have a quality of life,” For anyone who’s caught RasTamils live he says. “There’s no clean water. You have to since they formed in 2010 - from wedding travel for miles. Food is scarce.” L ocal group proves that powerful reggae can dancehalls to street festivals to the sidewalks At the foot of his bed, he’s taped a scrib- of Wolseley - it’s no secret the 21-year-old bled reminder of how he’s to get back home: emerge from any setting vocalist and songwriter is outspoken about Use your time wisely. Stop partying around justice, life, and revolution in its music that is at once the struggles Tamils face in Sri Lanka. if you wanna fucking achieve your dream! Harrison Samphir sonically groovy and ambitiously international. Time is gold. Online editor Like a coalescence of Slightly Stoopid, Sublime “I look at reggae and it’s RasTamils traces itself back to Canada and The Wailers, RasTamils’ debut EP, released April coming from people who are Day 2010, when Fernando met Martin 2011, exudes the revolutionary consciousness of early suffering and singing about Valach at a late night drum jam at the bot- reggae while blending soul, ska, and jazz elements into its seven tracks. the pain of everyday life and tom of an Osborne Village stairwell. “From there we were already having a Familiar to those who witnessed the group’s per- formance at last year’s Sherbrook Street Festival, Life how to carry on.” sound and vibe that were making people Full of Grief, is an uplifting protest song punctuated - Franklin Fernando, RasTamils stop,” Valach recalls. by smooth guitar arpeggios and overlaying trumpet Valach, 39, is a familiar face in Winni- solos, reinforced with backup vocals and an ever-pres- Ahead of the band’s show Friday, Jan. 18 peg’s reggae circle for his involvement in Jah ent lively harmonica. at the Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Vibes and Rebel Force. He’s also much like But the eclecticism of RasTamils’ instrumentation Club, Fernando is confirming some quick Fernando: a blend of two cultures, half-Ja- is not the group’s only significant attribute.A top its facts on the country’s decades-long conflict maican, half-Czechoslovakian, known for colourful musical stylings rests an emancipatory between the Sinhalese, who comprise 75 per banging on ice cream buckets since he was vision of the world fueled by the positivist song- cent of the population, and the minority six as much as he is for the length of his writing of Fernando and his inclusive lyrics that Tamils. dreadlocks, which he’s been growing since he acknowledge not a singular culture or movement, but Stemming back to the 1950s, shortly after turned to rastafari when he was 19. human society as a whole. On the EP’s closing track It’s a Dream, Fernando Sri Lanka gained back its independence from The duo is bolstered by the eclectic R asTamils reminds listeners that on the quest for freedom, we Britain, rising tensions between the two ensemble of Wendell Parke (keyboards), It’s A Dream EP must all work hard and fight passionately to achieve groups led to a 25-year civil war that claimed Dan Moroz (saxophone), Christian Dedoin Independent it - regardless of nationality, culture or skin colour. around 100,000 lives before ending in 2009. (bass), Ryan McElhoes (lead guitar), Daniel While it is certainly early days for RasTamils, the Over Facebook at the 11th hour before Thau-Eleff (harmonica), Matthew Walden band has proven on its first disc, and through its live deadline, Fernando wants to switch to a (trumpet), Jon Amadatsu (trombone), and Formed in July 2010, RasTamils is a rising Winnipeg performances, that, despite lo-fi budget production, more secure connection with less of a text producer J. Riley Hill. soul reggae band that projects themes of social powerful reggae can emerge from any setting. trail in order to confirm the details. The band recorded its debut EP,It’s A 10 Atr s The Uniter January 17, 2013

DANCE Hips don’t lie Forget the gym: GaiaPente Belly Dance offers classes that will help you stick to those pesky New Year’s resolutions

Je o sSICa B telho-Urbanski throughout the city. Asrt Reporter They have performed in clubs with DJs, at private venues, and at many festivals, such as It’s mid-January - that precarious time of year the Manitoba Electronic Music Festival and when the novelty of New Year’s resolutions the Osborne Street Festival. to get fit are starting to wear off... or have However, you’ve most likely seen them already dissipated. at the Winnipeg Folk Festival - and no, you Hitting the crowded gym is only bearable weren’t hallucinating. for so long before finding an alternative is in “We usually do a full show at the base of order. Pope’s Hill with the fire dancers,” Roth says. Cue GaiaPente Tribal Fusion Bellydance. Roth has come a long way from her small Tara Cole-McCaffrey and Erinne Roth town upbringing in Saskatchewan to belly have spent the last 10 years practicing and dancing at Pope’s Hill. teaching American Tribal Style or Fat Chance “I was raised as a Mennonite and had Belly Dance. never danced,” she says. “There wasn’t a lot of Both names refer to a newer branch of access to dance in my community, but there belly dance, which popped up in San Fran- was access to all other kinds of weird things, cisco in the ‘70s. like gymnastics and figure skating.” An alternative to classic Egyptian or beledi Cole-McCaffrey acknowledges that belly dance styles, American Tribal Style fuses dance can be just as strenuous as most sports Middle Eastern, North African and Indian for someone unaccustomed to the exercise. influences (among others), and has gained “People tend to think it looks so flowy and worldwide recognition for its more grounded, serpentine, so they think there’s not much improvisational approach. involved. But the core strength required to GaiaPente recently noticed a surge of do it is extremely taxing. So it’s good, you’ll interest from Winnipeggers embracing this work up a sweat.” culture. SUPPLIED “It’s growing really fast right now,” Roth GaiaPente Tribal Fusion Belly Dance offers says. “It’s taken off in the last two years.” American Tribal Style: Arabic (from 7 p.m. “It’s a lot of fun, and (working together) classes Thursday nights at the Artlington “It’s still a subculture, there’s maybe 100 to 8 p.m.) and Ghawazee (from 8:15 p.m. to allows us to do a lot of things that we Gallery (618 Arlington St.) from Jan. 10 to women doing it (in Winnipeg), but it started 9:15 p.m.). wouldn’t be able to do separately,” Cole-Mc- March 7. First class runs from 7 p.m. to 8 with maybe 30 back in the day,” Cole-Mc- Both classes are open to drop-ins and wel- Caffrey says. p.m. and the second runs from 8:15 p.m. to Caffrey echoes, literally, from their gigantic come dancers of all ages and skill levels. “Like giving each student individual atten- 9:15 p.m. Both are open to dancers of all skill shared studio space in Artlington Gallery. GaiaPente’s inviting atmosphere is a per- tion in the class and having different levels,” levels. Drop-in fee is $15 or $96 for the full Roth and Cole-McCaffrey teach two fect introduction to this foreign genre, and Roth adds. eight weeks. Visit www.gaiapente.com for classes every Thursday night from Jan. 10 to their passion for teaching and engaging stu- When the duo isn’t teaching dance, they’re more information. March 7 that focus on two different veins of dents is obvious. showcasing their talents on various platforms VISUAL ART Jeff Funnell’s five favorite underrated artists

Je o sSICa B telho-Urbanski Winnipeg Art Gallery doesn’t own one of my Asrt Reporter pieces. So when I was having my show at the Plug In, I wanted them to put that I was the A new bi-weekly feature in The Uniter’s arts sec- ‘least successful’ artist showing … but they tion will ask people in the arts community about didn’t put that,” he says with a laugh. five of their favorite things, be it songs, movies, Here are five of Funnell’s favorite, under- Pokémon cards, you name it. If you have a sug- rated artists of all time: gestion for someone you’d like to see featured in this section or a topic you would like us to talk Don Reichert about, e-mail [email protected]. “He was one of my teachers (at the Univer- sity of Manitoba), so he’s quite well known. Jeff Funnell is a Winnipeg artist through and But for some reason in Winnipeg, he’s never through. Admittedly isolated and under- become as famous as, say, Leo Mol. Leo Mol is rated, the only reason he stays in this city is someone that Winnipeg recognizes the most because his cat is here and won’t let him leave. - I mean they built him a garden. I think Don “My cat’s name is I Love You, so that way Reichert is a far superior artist, but because I tell him I love him all the time,” the artist he does abstract work I think that Winnipeg says during a visit to his studio and home in doesn’t really respond to anything.” the Exchange District. “Every time I try to move away from Winnipeg, he gets sick. So Ann Fallis Elliot I have to stay and take care of him, and he “She’s a ceramicist who lived most of her gets better.” adult life in New York. I knew her in school. Cats are one of the recurring motifs in Now she’s moved back to Carberry and Funnell’s artwork, with hundreds of multi- works there. She’s getting recognition but it’s colored felines popping up on gigantic can- just that I think (all) these people should be vases throughout his space on Arthur Street. really supported and encouraged. And people Though Funnel’s works are colorful and lively, should be happy that they live in their com- the public hasn’t always rightfully appreciated munity.” his paintings and drawings. “Winnipeg is a tough crowd,” Funnel says. J ake KoSCIUK “Apparently Winnipeg, according to the old “He’s a young painter, kind of an abstract Vaudeville actors, was the toughest place to painter. He does many different kinds of play. And I believe it! Because you know, work, sometimes its abstract, sometimes its we’re really not all that interested.” figurative. And he’s really under-appreciated.” “I think Winnipeg has a strange relation- JB essica oTELHO-Urbanski ship with their artists,” he continues. “They E laine StOCKI The self-deprecating Winnipeg artist Jeff Funnel loves his cat and occasionally loves Winnipeg, too. underrate art in general in Winnipeg.” “She’s a photographer who has gotten into A former University of Manitoba stu- painting recently and is very talented.” dent and professor in the Fine Arts faculty, Funnell’s latest exhibit, Notes from the The works in this exhibit were inspired by the Funnell’s career has had its ups and downs, Jeff Funnell Inquest: Essay and Drawings, is showing now murder inquest of Northern Manitoba Cree though he’s focused primarily on the downs. “And of course, me.” at the Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art Chief, J.J. Harper that took place in 1988. “I’ve worked here for 40 years and the (460 Portage Ave.) until Sunday, Jan. 20. Atr s 11 January 17, 2013 The Uniter Don’t panic, it’s nothing major Maryland punk quartet All Time Low returns to an indie label and Winnipeg

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After a brief stint on Interscope Records, Maryland’s favourite punks, All Time Low, returned back home to indie label Hopeless and the band couldn’t be happier. “I can’t speak for how every major label operates, but I think what we benefit from is having a team that totally understands this band and understands what we’re trying to achieve,” singer/guitarist Alex Gaskarth says. “In the end I think the problem was basi- cally being a small fish in a big pond.” The band, also comprised of Jack Barakat on guitar, Zack Merrick on bass and Rian Dawson on drums, formed in 2003 when the guys were still in high school, snatching its name from a line in a New Found Glory song and playing lots of Blink 182 covers. The quartet released its debut in 2005 before signing to Hopeless for its next two records and touring with the likes of Fall Out Boy. Near the end of 2009, All Time Low made the transition to Interscope and M T eGAN hOMPSON released Dirty Work in 2011. The title of All Time Low’s new album was inspired by The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. That record received a lukewarm response from some fans, but Gaskarth is mostly The end result was Don’t Panic, a 12-track ity for us to sit back, not worry and get on about it,” Gaskarth says. “But we have a lot pleased in retrospect. pop-rock record with more than just the with the next record was important,” he says. of records and songs people love so we’re still “I love what we did on that album, I just usual catchy material. “The best thing you can do is not panic and going to try and play as much other stuff as don’t think it was handled the right way with “This record is more focused to tell a story, just roll with it.” possible too.” our label situation,” he says. which I think is important in this day and All Time Low kicks off a series of Cana- Last year, the band announced its reunion age when everything is so driven by singles. dian shows this month and will be at the  See All Time Low at the Burton Cummings with Hopeless and that it would be releasing We wanted to tell the story of the transition Burton Cummings Theatre on Monday, Theatre on Monday, Jan. 21 its fifth full-length record in October 2012. from major label to indie label and every- Jan. 21 for a co-headlining set with Hopeless  Yellowcard and Fireworks will also perform “A big part of us returning was the famil- thing else that was going on in our lives labelmates Yellowcard.  Show starts at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $41.75 and available through iarity,” Gaskarth says. “There wasn’t a court- during that time period.” This will also be the group’s third Winni- Ticketmaster ing period, there wasn’t a time period where The album title was inspired by Douglas peg show in less than two years.  Visit www.alltimelow.com they had to learn us and we had to learn Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. “There will definitely be an emphasis on them. It was just business as usual.” “Despite everything going on, the abil- the new album because we’re so passionate

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THURSDAY, JAN. 17 SAY BBATOR , ZOMBIE ASSAULT and TRIO BEMBE and RAMBLIN DAN FRE- SOLANUM play the Windsor. CHETTE play the Park Theatre on Jan. WINNIPEG YOUTH ORCHESTRA CHAM- 25 as part of the Nu Sounds Series. BER PLAYERS perform in the Carol MOSES MAYES has the cure for winter Shields Auditorium at the Millennium at the Pyramid Cabaret. DON ROSS, the man with the magic Library. fingers, tickles theW est End Cultural SUNDAY, JAN. 20 Center on Jan. 25. THE LUCAS SADER PROJECT’s next event, New Beginnings, which takes Music on the ice at the Forks with DJ JENNY BERKEL, KAYLA LUKY and JD place at Arkadash Bistro & Lounge CO-OP and HUNNICUT. EDWARDS play together at the Millen- (268 Portage Ave.). nium Library on Jan. 26. MONDAY, JAN. 21 It’s Draft Night at the Windsor and THE TRAGICALLY HIP play the MTS I wouldn’t miss it if I were you. THE JOHNNI SPLASH is at the Palomino. CENTRE on Jan. 26. HOOTS and THE BAD NERVES are INTO ETERNITY will be at the Zoo with OH MY DARLING invite you to join them Bryann playing. their friends in GRAND MASTER. for the release of their latest album, “I don’t like to be bulky FRIDAY, JAN. 18 Karaoke at the Rose ‘n’ Bee. Venez Danser, with FIRE & SMOKE at the West End Cultural Centre on in the winter. Having to WYL D STALLyns play all the ‘90s hits Karaoke at Club 200. Jan. 26. you can handle at 555 Osborne. be warm doesn’t mean TUESDAY, JAN. 22 SARAH SLEAN with IAN KELLY at the having to be dumpy.” ROCKIN’ WITH THE RHINOS are at the West End Cultural Centre Feb. 21. Thistle Curling Club. Karaoke at the Rose ‘n’ Bee. The West End Cultural Center and Big MERCY MERCY plays McNally Robinson. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23 Fun Productions present TRUST with ERAAS and KINDEST CUTS at the West THE BARRELHOUSE is a honky tonk The Park Theatre is poppin’ with THE End Cultural Centre on Feb. 28. dance party at the Windsor. BLISTERS, TWIST CONE and KIERAN WEST and his BUFFALO BAND. CROWDUST would like to smell you and your friends at Ozzy’s. CHOKE, BRILLIANT BASTARDS and UP ‘N’ ATOM play the West End Cultural Get your listings THEY SAY that you should go to their Centre. show at the Zoo. into The Uniter. LES SEXY release their album UPCOMING EVENTS Email info to The Uniter Fashion Streeter is an ongoing documentation of creative fashion in Winnipeg inspired by the Helsinki Polychrome at the West End Cultural BIG FUN is back from Jan. 24 to Jan. Ken at listings@ fashion blog www.hel-looks.com. Each issue will feature a new look from our city’s streets and bars in an attempt Centre. 27! Visit www.bigfunfestival.com for uniter.ca. to encourage individual expression and celebrate that you are really, really good looking. show information. SATURDAY, JAN. 19 DYLAN HEWLETT 12 Culture The Uniter January 17, 2013 Culture

Food Naan of your business Downtown restaurant would benefit from a more detailed menu included a list of food suppliers, all local. Melanie Dahling However, the appetizers aren’t described in Volunteer staff the menu at all, not even the curiously named “toenail of a dog.” Arkadash Bistro & Lounge Our waiter was friendly and knowledge- 268 Portage Ave. able. Based off of his suggestions we ordered a platter consisting of naan bread, patlican Winnipeg is quickly becoming known as a yoğurtlu (roasted eggplant and yogurt) and great place to find delicious food from across the aforementioned toenail of a dog, which the globe, so I was eager to check out Arka- turned out to be an eggplant-based dip. dash Bistro & Lounge to see what they con- The starters - though served in very small tribute to the diverse local food scene. portions - were presented beautifully. “Arkadash” is the Turkish word for “friend” While the bread wasn’t bad, it wasn’t a and the menu offers Turkish, Middle Eastern, traditional naan. After mentioning that fact, Moroccan, Italian and French cuisine. we were told that others had made the same The building - formerly home to The comment. Chocolate Shop - has undergone an impres- Turns out the naan is the chef’s own rec- sive makeover. ipe, baked in a Turkish style. It would be helpful to include that information in the The appetizers aren’t menu, perhaps prompting us to try a differ- described in the menu at ent dish instead. all, not even the curiously The eggplant with yogurt was nice, but the named “toenail of a dog.” boldly named dip was disappointingly bland. For entrees I ordered chicken tajine while

The décor is fresh, light and stylish while my date opted for the lamb. DYLAN HEWLETT remaining comfortable. A tajine is a clay pot with a dome-shaped The hostess was charming and greeted my lid meant for slow-cooking meat or vegeta- preferred the chicken, as did my date. out on the town. date and I promptly, making natural conver- bles with spices. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time for des- Still, while the overall experience was sation with us as she showed us to our seat. The chicken was served in my own per- sert, though I’m intrigued by the concept of pleasant, my inner Winnipegger wanted Be warned - for those on a budget, Arka- sonal tajine alongside a serving of bulgur “pistachio cotton candy.” more bang for my buck. dash would be best saved for a special occa- (grain) and chickpeas. Everything on the Online menus are available at www.arka- And given the many quality options in this sion. The entrees all hover around the $30 plate was attractive and infused with satisfy- dashbistroandlounge.com. city for an adventurous dinner on a budget, mark. ing flavour. The ambiance and close proximity to the I’m not sure I would break open my emer- The menu was impressive in that it I sampled the lamb tajine but ultimately MTS Centre makes it a great spot for a night gency piggy bank for Arkadash.

SPORTS Hockey’s back? Many Manitobans have managed to get their stick fix in spite of theNHL lockout Jaredy Stor Culture editor

The NHL drops the puck this Saturday, Jan. 19, kicking off a 48-game regular season schedule, a season shortened by the 113-day lockout of the league’s players by its owners. However, hockey itself never went any- where. In fact, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, a collection of 11 Junior A hockey teams, is reporting an increase in its overall attendance. According to MJHL commissioner Kim Davis, the higher numbers are mostly due to the Virden Oil Capitals, the former Winni- peg Saints who relocated to Westman for the 2012-2013 season. “Still, even if you factor Virden out of the equation, our attendance is up, not double or anything like that, but maybe eight to 10 per cent in most markets,” Davis says. Davis says the attendance increase is con- sistent with the MJHL’s numbers during the 2004-05 NHL lockout. He says the reason there’s not a larger increase is probably due to Kmolei Po the fact that the majority of MJHL teams are located outside of Winnipeg, with the excep- Rick Dillabough, the Wheaties director of Where the lack of Crosby and Ovechkin you participate for a living, the other is for tion of the Winnipeg Blues. sales and sponsorship, says the team’s ticket seems to have had little impact is in minor enjoyment.” “In Dauphin, people don’t have to decide sales are down mostly due to the fact that it’s hockey, that is, the Mite, Atom, Peewee, Ban- Woods jokes that an NHL lockout would whether to go to the Winnipeg Jets game not in a playoff position, currently occupying tam and Midget age divisions. have to last 16 years to negatively affect or the Dauphin Kings game,” Davis says. the basement of the WHL’s Eastern Confer- “I don’t think it’s had a significant impact the state of hockey in Manitoba. It’s that “Where it has an impact though is if there’s ence. on our programs,” says Peter Woods, execu- ingrained into our province’s culture. a Jets game on TV or a Leafs game or who- “Despite the fact we’ve had our fair share tive director of Hockey Manitoba. Davis, while happy the NHL is back, feels ever, they stay in and don’t go to the Junior of troubles on the ice, our numbers are only “Certainly when the NHL is playing and the same way. A game. That’s likely where the 10 per cent down slightly from last year when we had a you’re participating in an NHL city like Win- “The game doesn’t belong to the NHL,” increase comes from.” very good team with some high profile play- nipeg, it generates a profile for the sport and Davis says. “It doesn’t belong to the NHL Two hundred kilometres west of Winni- ers like Mark Stone and Michael Ferland,” makes the sport a little more attractive, but owners and it doesn’t belong to NHL players. peg, the Brandon Wheat Kings of the West- Dillabough says. “That we’ve maintained a kids are still going to participate in programs It belongs to me and to you and to everybody ern Hockey League have actually seen its 4,000 attendance average is likely because because there’s a difference between the pro- else.” attendance decrease slightly from last season. fans haven’t had the NHL to watch.” fessional level and the amateur level. In one, Culture 13 January 17, 2013 The Uniter

C TuLTURE odAY How to keep your New Year’s resolutions

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Jaredy Stor enlisted the services of a personal trainer. ney,” Sara Korsunsky says, a naturopathic of your milestones, each of your successes, Culture editor Does that mean you have to shell out big doctor at the Centre for Natural Medicine. regardless of how big they are,” Paintin says. bucks for private lessons? Not necessarily. “Your diet will look different this year from “If you drop half a pound, celebrate it the Every Jan. 1, people make a pledge. “If you just make your goals public, it how it will look in five years, but hopefully it same way you would if you dropped 10 Subsequently, Lululemon sells out, gym works a lot better. You have a community will be steadily healthier. Make mistakes and pounds.” owners laugh giddily and the supply of pro- of people encouraging you, which makes a learn from them.” Take it from Paintin, who went from tein powders becomes scarce. world of difference,” Paintin says. Also, Korsunsky believes there’s more to morbidly obese to completing the 2012 Jan. 2 is an iron pumping, spin class tak- “For myself, I joined a running group and good health than eating well and exercising. Fargo Full Marathon. ing, sweaty Swiss ball extravaganza. they’ve become great friends, lifelong friends. She recommends adding health-promoting “Every time I go out and run it amazes But come Jan. 3, it’s just sore muscles and They’re there to encourage you.’ behaviours, like meditation, acupuncture me that I can actually do it,” Paintin says. shame - not a treadmill to be heard. Aisha Alfa, a Winnipeg motivational and quiet time. “In 2004, before everything happened, I was This is the tale of the “resolutionist.” speaker and entertainer, agrees. “Most people are so caught up in such a smoking a pack a day, eating crappy, going “One of the biggest mistakes is actually “Social accountability, putting it out there, busy fight or flight lifestyle that they don’t out and partying and then going to fast food making a New Year’s resolution,” says Mike telling people about your goals and putting take the time for quiet and good energy-bal- joints for burgers and pop. Now it’s com- Warkentin, owner of CrossFit 204 and the them down on paper, is great. It’s peer pres- ancing things,” Korsunsky says. “We’re so pletely different.” managing editor of CrossFit Journal. sure in a good way,” Alfa says. “If you bring busy doing, we don’t really do any being.” “Becoming physically healthy has led to “If you need a date on a calendar to make your goal up with other people, then you’ve With the right motivation, a proper plan, me having a better outlook on life. I was able a change in your life, it’s probably not going thought about it, you’ve written it down and a little help and some stick-to-itiveness, to go back to school, my relationship with to stick because it’s just an arbitrary thing you’ve started to consider the steps of how to you’re ready to reap the rewards of healthy my daughter is better and my relationship you’ve decided. You need to decide that now accomplish it.” lifestyle changes. with my significant other is better. It turned is the time to do it. Putting it off and waiting This brings us to the real nitty gritty: the And guess what? Reward your rewards. everything positive.” won’t help. ‘I’ll stop smoking later.’ When’s specifics. “Always make sure you celebrate each later?” You’ve got a goal, you’ve thought about it, As ineffective as New Year’s resolutions now how do you achieve it? might be, there’s nothing stopping one from “It’s best to make a goal as specific as pos- making a healthy change this time of year. sible, something that’s realistic and meaning- The (fat) burning question though: How? ful for you,” says Coralee Hill, a registered The Uniter is hiring Motivation. dietician and head of Dial-a-Dietitian, a free Like the American economy, without a phone service that offers nutrition advice to stimulus, you’re doomed. Manitobans. To lose weight, get strong or eat better, “Goals that are vague or not quantifiable, The following position is based on an eight-week term running Monday, Feb. 4 to Friday, March 29, 2013. Staff members are expected to attend weekly staff meetings one needs motivation. Real motivation. like ‘eating better’ or ‘exercising more,’ don’t and actively engage in the development of their position throughout the course of “After my divorce in 2005, I just looked at work. The secret to success is breaking down their employment. myself in the mirror and said, ‘What the hell those goals into mini, easier, more manage- did I do? I can’t live like this,’” Jon Paintin able goals. Your goals should be specific and says. measurable like, ‘I’ll bring my lunch from Comments EditoR In October 2005, Paintin, a 38-year-old home three days a week instead of eating out Winnipeg father of one, weighed a whop- at restaurants,’ or ‘I’ll use two per cent milk The comments editor coordinates a weekly or email [email protected]. References and ping 400 pounds. in my coffee instead of cream.’ Those are two- to three-page section full of well-writ- at least three writing samples must be With his breakup as the driving force, he small, specific and meaningful goals.” ten and compelling arguments and opinions attached to resumes. on a variety of current events and issues. started going to the gym and changing his Hill recommends keeping a journal and Mail, or deliver resumes in person, to The The comments editor must be familiar with Uniter, ORM14 Bulman Centre, 515 Portage eating habits. logging your progress. a wide variety of campus, local, national and By the spring of 2008, Paintin had reached Also, she says it’s a good idea to compare Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9, or email your international issues of relevance to Uniter application package to: [email protected] his goal weight - 200 pounds. your entries to the Canada Food Guide and readers. They ensure all commentary is fair Only those applicants selected for interviews Now, he’s an accredited resistance train- Canadian fitness guidelines. She recom- and balanced, and edit all content. They will be contacted. Applications are encour- ing leader, helping others get fit through his mends eaTracker, a free online tool created work with the managing editor to develop aged from all interested parties. training business LifeChange Fitness. by the Dietitians of Canada that helps you a healthy dialogue between The Uniter and Paintin also holds a bachelor’s degree in track your food and exercise choices, your its readers. Application deadline for this position is Friday, Jan. 25 at 12 noon. kinesiology from the University of Winnipeg successes and your shortfalls. For further information, call 204-786-9790 and is working on an education degree, with Yes, even the most diligent dieter or fitness the intent of becoming a physical education freak is going to make mistakes. The trick is, teacher. when you do mess up (and you’re going to), Paintin is an amazing success story, but he don’t beat yourself up about it. didn’t do it alone. “‘Mistakes’ is a detrimental word to put on To help whip himself into shape, Paintin ourselves because health is an evolving jour- 14 LISTINGS The Uniter January 17, 2013

FILM tion. Opening takes place on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at Flatland- ers Studio, 3rd floor, 782M ain St. Gallery also open on C anada’s entry to the 2013 Academy Awards, REBELLE, is Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. STUDENT SERVICES an extraordinary portrait of a child soldier in the Dem- MARTHA STREET STUDIO presents an exhibition of new ocratic Republic of Congo. The film screens atC inema- T he Student Services staff of the University of Winnipeg provides the student body with current information work by Winnipeg based artists WILLIAM EAKIN and CRAIG theque Jan. 17 at 9 p.m. and opportunities. This information is updated weekly. LOVE. Each artist will present work created over the last THE BATTLE OF GENESIS AND LADY JAY plays at Cinema- year, along with a newly editioned portfolio of 12 pigment theque Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 18 and Jan. 19 at 9 p.m. prints embellished with silkscreen. The portfolio is the STUDENT SERVICES a series of free Financial Basics Workshops. Topics will include budgeting, credit and debt management, saving and first collaboration between the two artists.S how runs The Student Services staff of the University of Winnipeg An audience award winner at Sundance, THE INVISIBLE until Jan. 22. investing, financial planning and protecting yourself from WAR reveals one of America’s most shameful secrets - the provides the student body with current information and financial scams. Gurevich Fine Arts presents SMALL WORKS SHOW featur- opportunities. This information is updated weekly. epidemic of rape in the U.S. military. The film screens at Students are eligible to receive a free water bottle and Cinematheque Jan. 18 to Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. ing 20 artists including CYRUS SMITH, JEN ADAMS, KEITH STUDENT CENTRAL: $30 in financial compensation after the completion of two WOOD and KAE SASAKI. The show runs until Jan. 25. On Jan. 20 Captain Nemo and his submarine will be at R ent a locker today! Need a place to store your winter surveys. All current University of Winnipeg students are welcome to attend one of the two days. Space is limited, so Cinematheque in 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA at 2 THE STAFFORD COLLECTION OF INUIT SCULPTURE consists coat and boots? Lockers are available in the basement of Manitoba Hall, at the Richardson College, and a few on the we are asking that you please RSVP. Light refreshments will p.m. of 121 sculptures mainly from the 1980s to the 2000s. The be served. exhibition is being held at the WAG until Jan. 25. 4th floor of Centennial Hall. Lockers are $20 per term, per It has been seven years since the last installment of person. Rent your locker by sending an email with your The session is being offered Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. the Up series and it is time to catch up on their lives. DRAWN AND PLASTERED is excited to announce a show preferred location to [email protected] from to 9 p.m. of mythic proportions - Morgaine (or as you may know your U of W email account, or visit Student Central in person. From cab driver Tony to schoolmates Jackie, Lynn and Only a few spots remain so RSVP online here at https://www. Susan and the heart-breaking Neil, as they turn 56 more her - Morgan Le Fay), Mordred and his scheming aunt REMINDERS: uwinnipeg.ca/index/awards-financial-basics-reg. life-changing decisions and surprising developments are Morgause, the Lady of the Lake and, of course, Arthur, revealed. Catch 56 UP at Cinematheque on Jan. 23 at 7 Guinevere and Lancelot will show you their famous Jan. 18: Last day to drop Winter Classes and get full refund. CAREER SERVICES: p.m., Jan. 24 at 9:15 p.m. and Jan. 25 and 26 at 9 p.m. stories through poses at the Edge Gallery on Jan. 26 from Jan. 22: Last day to drop Fall/Winter Classes without The Career and Summer Job Fair will be held on Jan. 17 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. academic penalty (no refund). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Duckworth Centre. Come find out On Jan. 26 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Inuit filmmaker March 4: Last day to drop Winter Classes without academic about careers, part-time and summer positions as well as ALETHEA ARNAQUQ-BARIL records her journey to learn THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY internship and volunteer opportunities about traditional Inuit women’s face tattoos before penalty (no refund). getting tattooed herself. The screening takes place at 7 THE MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE FOUNDATION and THE AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID: Be prepared - bring copies of your most recent resume and CHARLES M. BURNS FAMILY EDUCATION FUND present the research companies and prepare questions. p.m. and will be followed by a Q&A with Arnaquq-Baril. The following applications are available to download online. Admission is free for delegates attending the Inuit art play MINDING DAD from Jan. 20 to Jan. 23. In Minding Dad, Once you complete it, submit it in the red drop box located For more information email [email protected] or visit symposium. For all others it is included with gallery Jon Paterson plays a son trying to make his father’s life on the first floor of Centennial Hall (Student Central): ccs.uwinnipeg.ca/careerfair. admission. as rich as he can, while watching him gradually fade into Sytud Skills Workshops the mist of Alzheimer’s Disease. Proceeds will be directed Graduate and Professional Studies Expenses Atreyu and Valcor are at it again, but this time on the big to life enhancing needs within the long-term care units Bursary Dates: Jan. 21 - Feb. 13 screen at Cinematheque on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. THE NEVER- at Misericordia. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Time: All workshops will take place from 12:30 p.m .to 1:20 ENDING STORY is a childhood favourite that you and your For students in the final year of their undergraduate Misericordia Health Centre Foundation office or by calling program who are applying for entry into a graduate or p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays kids will want to see again. 204-788-8458. professional studies program with financial need. Location: Room 2D12 (2nd Floor Duckworth) Cinematheque’s EIGHTH ANNUAL SERIES OF FREE FILMS The MASTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL, running until Feb. 3, General Bursary FOR CHILDREN happens every Sunday afternoon until Mar. 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