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Nikos Salingaros: Biology, the city and responsible design UNITER STAFF

Distinguished urbanist and architectural theorist to speak at St. Margaret's Anglican Church Managing Editor Aaron Epp » [email protected] Business Manager Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] copy and style editor Britt Embry » [email protected] Photo editor Dylan Hewlett » [email protected] news assignment editor Ethan Cabel » [email protected] news production editor Matt Preprost » [email protected] arts editor Nicholas Friesen » [email protected] CULTURE editor Dunja Kovacevic » [email protected] comments editor Katerina Tefft » [email protected] listings co-ordinator Ken Prue » [email protected] CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER Vacant » SUPPLIED When buildings are built around the mathematical rules of geometric order, human responses are measurably more positive, says urbanist and architectural theorist Nikos BEAT REPORTER Salingaros. Carson Hammond » [email protected] BEAT REPORTER Ethan Cabel about the universe. They can be helped along in tem.” Alex Paterson » [email protected] A Theory of Architecture News assignment editor this undertaking by the historic foundations of In his 2006 book , Sal- ARTS REPORTER organized religion. ingaros argues traditional architecture intuitively Kaeleigh Ayre » [email protected] So goes the argument of Nikos Salingaros, a maintained a connection between the built form Since the early 20th century, cities around the visionary urbanist and architectural theorist who and the mathematical rules for geometric order. online editor world have been moving largely - and steadfastly will be lecturing on Monday, Oct. 15, at St. Mar- Over the past two decades there have been Harrison Samphir » [email protected] - in the wrong direction. garet's Anglican Church as part of their annual countless experiments measuring the physical On the one hand, cities have been designed Slater-Maguire lectures. and psychological responses of human beings to CONTRIBUTORS: around the automobile rather than the human “Organized religion is capable of holding the built form. The correlation between tradi- being, contributing to wasteful sprawl that down to fundamental truths that science does tionally built architecture and improved health ignores the fundamental principles of urban- not have, or it complements the physical truths and mood are indisputable, he argues. ism. that science discovers,” Salingaros said over the In short, when buildings are built around the Aranda Adams, Stephen Burns, Namely, these suburbs lack a mixture of com- phone from the University of Texas at San Anto- mathematical rules of geometric order, human mercial and residential uses, high-density devel- nio, where he works as a mathematics professor. responses are measurably more positive. Daniel Crump, Laura Garinger, opment and pedestrian friendly streets. “The traditional religions have evolved a set of “For a 100,000 years, people built intuitively Sandy Klowak, Thamer Linklater, On the other hand, cities have been over- rules that help society remain healthy and that in order to have this correct connection, but Deborah Remus, Jesse Rodgers, run with novel, poorly functioning architec- provides a tremendous stabilizing force. since the beginning of the 20th century, archi- Chloe Ross-Rogerson, Kristy tural forms that ignore the basic rules of good “Unfortunately, organized religions have not tects have gone crazy and have started to build Rydz, Zach Wolf design. taken a stance to maintain the natural geometry buildings that contradict natural order,” Salin- Namely, these new buildings are not ergo- of architecture and I'm rather disappointed that garos said. nomic (proper entrances, functional) and they several organized religions have actually done The trend away from traditional architecture make people feel psychologically and physically the opposite. They have embraced these inhu- happened in North America and in Europe, for ill at ease. man architectural forms to build new churches; vastly different reasons. The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the In order to correct this historic injustice, cities ... today it is alarming because many, many new In Europe, the rise of fascism and commu- University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland need to return to fundamental, timeless truths churches are being built in the inhuman sys- nism in the early 20th century and after the First Press Inc. Mouseland Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students and community World War led to regimes that were hell bent on members are invited to participate. For more BY Alex Paterson “smashing the past,” which included traditional information on how to become a member go to www. Q: Portage Place Shopping Centre recently marked its architecture. uniter.ca, or call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian University Press and Campus 25th anniversary, amid concerns about safety at the As a result, they built poorly functioning nov- Plus Media Services. mall. Do you feel safe at Portage Place? Why or why not? elty structures that were intimately linked with SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND an ideological agenda. PHOTOS ARE WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) format to editor@ Arielle Hildebrand, third- Zach Fleisher, vice- “The idea of these new forms was linked with a bright new utopian future and both the Nazis uniter.ca, or the relevant section editor. Deadline for year student president advocate, submissions is 6:00 p.m. Thursday, one week before “I don’t feel unsafe there or University of Winnipeg and the Marxists made this link,” he said. “We publication. Deadline for advertisements is noon Friday, anywhere in public. There’s Students’ Association have gotten stuck at that point, with identifying six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves lots of security there walking “I feel very safe. It is an futuristic looking forms or buildings with prog- the right to refuse to print submitted material. The Uniter will not print submissions that are homophobic, around. Though that doesn’t outstanding commercial, ress, which is totally false.” misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We also reserve the make me feel safe either, community space, and In the United States, the move away from tra- right to edit for length and/or style. some people can find that walkway for the commu- ditional architecture was led largely by a greedy intimidating.” nity. I think the negative construction industry, which saw dollar signs in CONTACT US » views created by the the opportunity to “re-build the American city.” General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 mainstream media hurt Advertising: 204.786.9790 In North America, this architectural re-build- Editors: 204.786.9497 Portage Place.” ing was coupled with the creation of what Salin- Fax: 204.783.7080 E-mail: [email protected] garos calls the “car city,” which ignores the fun- Web: www.uniter.ca damental principles of urbanism. Elizabeth Bryan, volunteer, Alana Lajoie-O’Malley, LOCATION » Grands ‘n’ More Winnipeg manager of sustainability, While he remains optimistic about urbanism Room ORM14 “I feel mostly safe, but University of Winnipeg - citing the decisions of many American cities to University of Winnipeg remove their expressways and to stop building 515 Portage Avenue down in the food court less “What is there to feel Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 so. It seems like there is unsafe about? I feel more garish skyscrapers - Salingaros is “terribly pessi- always someone falling off unsafe trapped in a suburb mistic” about architecture. their chair or getting led without bus fare than I do “It has to do with a change in philosophy and out. It just seems all a bit at the mall. I do everything I don't see that taking place,” he said. “In fact, I Mouseland Press Board of Directors: unsettled.” downtown. Portage Place see the opposite.” Ben Wickstrom (interim chair), Peter Ives, is no different than the Robert Galston, Sara McGregor, Justin rest of downtown, except Nikos Salingaros will be lecturing at St. Mar- Leblanc, Lindsey Wiebe, Melissa Martin, it’s not a place with many garet's Anglican Church (160 Ethelbert St.) on Emily Guttormson, Chris Hunter and independent businesses.” Shannon Sampert. Monday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. For inquiries e-mail: [email protected] News 03 www.uniter.ca October 11, 2012 The Uniter News Portage Place marks 25th anniversary Design, financial concerns continue to beleaguer mall mega-project

Ethan Cabel News assignment editor

On Sept. 17, 1987, Portage Place Shopping Centre - a $300 million retail, office and res- idential development meant to revitalize the north face of Portage Avenue - opened to thousands of frenzied customers in down- town Winnipeg. On Sept. 17, 2012, Portage Place marked its 25th anniversary with a modest gathering of retailers and community members over a piece of cake. This transition - from a revolutionary downtown development project to a tired community mall - has spurred conversation about the importance of this landmark anni- versary. “The goal of Portage Place was obviously to revitalize the neighbourhood; it didn't do that,” said Kevin McDougald, urban affairs blogger from The View from Seven blog. Portage Place Shopping Centre was the brainchild of former mayor Bill Norrie, the Forks North Portage Partnership and several other private actors, including investment DYLAN HEWLETT firm Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, Portage Place is a failed revitalization project, says urban affairs blogger Kevin McDougald. the original private operators of the site who contributed $12 million to its development. In 1987, in the face of desolation along the redevelopment,” he said. “It left the rest of “The reason the anniversary is a useful “cross-over” options that appeal to lower north side of Portage Avenue and rampant the neighbourhood looking kind of desolate moment of reflection is because we in Win- income downtown residents and students crime, these actors decided to demolish a five and abandoned.” nipeg still have not broken free from Por- looking for a bargain. block section of the street, which included 32 According to the Winnipeg Sun, Portage tage Place syndrome - ... this idea that one Dave Stone, mall manager at Portage stand-alone buildings, to make way for what Place has been re-sold at least four times since big, public project can transform a neigh- Place, said the recommendations of the MJB was then considered a dynamic, mixed-use 1987, including in 1997 for $43 million and in bourhood,” he said, adding that while pub- report have yet to be implemented and that structure. 2005 for just $15 million. lic projects can help, cities are more complex the shopping centre offers more to the com- According to a CBC report at the time than civic leaders sometimes make them out munity than just retail. of its opening, the project was intended to “We in Winnipeg still to be. “I don't know if you could measure suc- bring a slice of suburban life to the heart of “Civic thinkers and leaders of the time cess from that report specifically at this point Winnipeg's downtown, with Portage Place have not broken free from in Winnipeg and many other cities thought in time, but it played a large role in how we linked with the Bay and Eaton's retail stores Portage Place syndrome - ... that the way to fix downtown was to compete move forward over the next few years in how through skywalks. this idea that one big, public with the suburbs on the suburb's terms.” we develop our downtown in general,” he The shopping centre was also intended to said. Retail problems connect residential development along Ellice project can transform a Stone argues Portage Place is a commu- Avenue with office buildings along Portage neighbourhood.” In addition to financial reports worrying nity shopping centre that offers a mix of uses Avenue. It's original design included both - Brian Kelcey, city politics instructor, whether Portage Place can repay its loans, to residents and downtown office workers private and public uses, with areas like the the mall has also faced criticism for failing to alike. University of Winnipeg skywalks and the Edmonton Court prome- attract quality retail options for downtown “It serves a big role to those who live in the nade meant for more than just shopping and residents and shoppers. downtown for a number of years and it cer- eating. In 2062, the mall will become the prop- In 2010, The Uniter reported that three tainly will serve that purpose in my mind. ... However, criminal activity early in the erty of Forks North Portage Partnership in large retail stores - Carlton Cards, Smart Set I think the role it has played and will con- mall's history - along with the rerouting of the absence of a private developer interested and Barnes & Castle - had vacated the mall at tinue to play is to be that kind of community foot traffic away from the street - contributed in maintaining it, according to a 1987 CBC a time when Portage Place's retail leases were shopping centre.” to a failed revitalization project, according to report. incredibly low compared to its primary com- McDougald. For Brian Kelcey, a former adviser to cur- petition. For more on crime and safety at Portage Place “A big part of the problem is that it took a rent mayor Sam Katz and a city politics A year earlier, MJB Consulting, a New Shopping Centre, including an interview lot of pedestrian traffic off the streets instead instructor at the University of Winnipeg, York-based firm, had released a report on with a former Winnipeg police officer, visit of making the streets more lively, which Portage Place is symptomatic of a larger cul- downtown Winnipeg recommending Por- Ethan Cabel's blog at www.uniter.ca/blog. should have been the whole goal of urban tural problem in Winnipeg. tage Place move toward “cheap chic” and Osborne House idles in funding limbo

Carson Hammond audit done.” Beat reporter Osborne House runs a residential and food program for women and children escap- ing domestic violence, along with a 24/7 cri- A local emergency shelter for women and sis line, counselling, support and tutoring children escaping domestic abuse sits in services. limbo as it awaits the results of a provincial It receives no funding from the city or fed- review that could determine the future of its eral government, Judt said, though it has funding. received $18,000 over the last two years from This past summer, Osborne House the mayor’s annual state of the city address, approached the province to top up it’s $1.4-mil- Judt noted. lion annual budget after the City of Winni- The city denied Osborne House’s fund- peg denied a request to provide $450,000 a ing request this past March, citing budget- year to help keep the 45-bed non-profit orga- ary concerns. DYLAN HEWLETT nization afloat, CEO Barb Judt said. This year, the shelter has pulled in an addi- The provincial government is reviewing the funding process of Manitoba’s 10 women’s shelters, including The request prompted the provincial gov- tional $175,000 in grants and private dona- Osborne House, where Barb Judt is CEO. ernment to order a review into the funding tions, though it still isn’t enough, according process of Manitoba’s 10 women’s shelters. to Judt. Osborne House, operates on a “very Shannon Sampert said she was disappointed Women who do decide to leave behind According to Judt, the review focused tight budget” that is stretched too thin when to hear Osborne House is having difficulty these kinds of harmful environments put solely on the organizations’ finances rather the shelter’s 45 beds are full, she said. securing increased funding. themselves at increased risk of severe vio- than their programming, and was meant to “We are extremely frugal with our money Emergency shelters for abused women and lence at the hands of their abusive partners, ensure current funding was being used effi- here; there’s no room for extras,” said Judt, their children are invaluable for those who she said. ciently. noting that, despite a recent flurry of media use them, Sampert said. “Places like Osborne House provide “The process went very well (for Osborne attention, cash donations remain down. “We know that women who are in inti- women with shelter that not only takes care House),” said Judt, noting the results of the “We are definitely still in need of a fund- mate partner relationships where violence is of them financially, but also offers an aspect review will be known within roughly the ing boost - just for basic operational needs.” an everyday occurrence often find themselves of safety in light of that increased vulnerabil- span of a month. The organization is still interested in work- in situations in which the man has such com- ity,” Sampert said. “We’re pretty transparent about everything ing with the city in terms of funding, she plete control over their lives that they have Representatives from the province could we do here, so even though it sounds strange added. no access to safe shelter or money,” Sampert not be reached for comment before press to say, we were very happy to have a financial University of Winnipeg politics professor said. time. 04 News The Uniter October 11, 2012 www.Uniter.ca

International Local News Briefs News Briefs Compiled by Laura Garinger Compiled by Chloe Ross-Rogerson Katz aims to comprehend information, police were unable to confirm Obama intended to give Clunis new police chief Speedway registration search sites at the landfill. Aboriginal elders bin Laden a fair trial suggested the area to police through the stag- Devon Clunis has been promoted to chief of Last week’s explosive fire at SpeedwayI nter- ing of ceremonies. WASHINGTON: The Finish, a new police after 25 years of service with the Win- national’s biodiesel plant in St. Boniface has book detailing the events leading nipeg Police Service. At a news conference Oct. Mayor Sam Katz looking into the absence of Low parking rates to the killing of Osama bin Laden, 4, Clunis stated that he hopes to work co-op- provincial records concerning chemical stor- expected to increase is to be released Oct. 16. It includes eratively with officers and the community, es- age on the property. While the company was an interview with President Obama, Winnipeg’s downtown parking rates hold the pecially with aboriginals and other minorities. licensed to produce biodiesel, it was not reg- third lowest rank nationwide, a survey held in as well as recounts from transcripts According to the Winnipeg Free Press, Chief istered with the province to store petroleum of the Navy communications, which June by commercial real estate firm Colliers Keith McCaskill’s contract comes to an end in products, the Winnipeg Free Press reports. The International reports. According to the Win- took place during the raid. The book, November. Clunis commended his predecessor fire prompted the evacuation of 100 residenc- written by journalist Mark Bowden, nipeg Free Press, a parking stall in a down- and hopes to “build on what he’s done” during es and businesses in the area and incorporat- town parkade has an average monthly rate of quotes Obama on his intent to of- his term. ed almost half of the Fire Paramedic Service’s fer Osama a fair criminal trial for $159.86, slightly higher that Canada’s lowest crews. Investigators have not determined the rate in Waterloo at $132.49, and far below Can- his involvement with the Sept. 11, Credit card scammer sentenced cause of the fire. 2001 attacks had he surrendered to Benjamin Harvey-Langton, a suspect in Mani- ada’s highest in Calgary at $456.75. The survey the Navy commandos who raided toba’s largest known credit card scam, was re- Police search landfill suggests that the city’s rates will not remain his compound in May 2011. The in- cently sentenced to six years in prison for a for remains this low in the future. Parking rates in Winni- peg have risen five per cent since last year, the tent of such a trial would resonate total of 66 charges. Harvey-Langton, a British More than a year after her disappearance, fourth highest rate increase in Canada. American morals behind access to a citizen, previously served time in the United police are searching the Brady Road Landfill public trial and its “commitment to States before being deported and faces charg- in an attempt to locate the body of 31-year- justice” as Obama stated in an in- es in both Ontario and Quebec. According to old Tanya Nepinak, the Winnipeg Sun reports. terview with Bowden, reported The the Winnipeg Sun, the local scam consisted Police believe Nepinak, last seen September Globe and Mail. of fencing cameras bought with forged credit 2011, was murdered by Shawn Cameron Lamb cards in order to fund ATM fraud targeting and left in a garbage container. Lamb is sus- Chinese protests against more than 2,400 people. His accomplice, Kevin pected to have also killed Lorna Blacksmith Japan escalating; Guo, remains in court. and Carolyn Sinclair. Due to discrepancies in companies closing shop BEIJING: Anti-Japan protests de- veloping across China have esca- lated at an alarming rate, reported LISTINGS Al Jazeera. Japanese companies across China have reacted to the COMMUNITY EVENTS For years, University of Winnipeg SHINERAMA has been raising learning about different cultures and very supportive of adult violent protests by temporarily clos- funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s CF research and care learners. Volunteers should also be patient, open-minded THE FORT GARRY WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE invites you to programs through its annual Shinerama Campaign. Become and flexible. ing factories and offices in order a shiner today! Visit shinerama.com or contact uofshine@ join them to learn about MANITOBA JUSTICE VICTIM SERVICES If you are interested in volunteering, contact Wade Parke to secure their safety. Japan Prime gmail.com. Minister Yoshihiko Noda called on on Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1150A Waverley St. Come at [email protected] or give him a call at 204-943-8765, learn about the programs and services Victim Services has to VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES extension 23. the Chinese government to ensure offer. The focus of the presentation will be on the Domestic To volunteer for the UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG STUDENTS' protection for Japanese firms and Violence Support Service (DVSS) in Winnipeg as well as a brief THE SILOAM MISSION offers hot meals, clothing, emergency explanation on the Cellphone Emergency Limited Link-up ASSOCIATION fill out an application on their website, theuwsa. diplomatic buildings. Relations be- shelter, holistic health care, employment and life-skill train- ca, or grab an application from their office in the Bulman Program. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by ing to the homeless. Volunteer opportunities include food tween Japan and China have been calling 204-477-1123. 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See your words in print or your photos Shebaab loses another ROCKIN’ RICHARDS RECORD & CD SALE is happening Oct. 14 ABILITY FESTIVAL is an opportunity for us to collaborate with and drawings on the page. Email Aaron at [email protected]. territory under from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Victoria Inn 1808 Wellington Ave. partners beyond our departments on issues of sustainability, CKUW 95.9 FM is seeking volunteers for the music and news their control Admission is $4. to think creatively about how to celebrate the talent and departments, and as hosts for programs. Email ckuw@ creativity at U of W, and to experience a shared sense of uwinnipeg.ca. SOMALIA: Al-Qaeda-linked She- NIKOS SALINGAROS will be lecturing at St. Margaret’s Anglican campus community. Email [email protected] or call baab insurgents have surrendered Church on Oct. 15. The topic of his lecture will be common 204-789-1478 for more details on how you can help. THE WEST BROADWAY YOUTH OUTREACH CENTRE is always space/sacred space. looking for more volunteers to help with a variety of to African Union forces and fled DONATE BLOOD at the University of Winnipeg (2nd floor of GREEN ACTION CENTRE is presenting free backyard compost- programs including sports, tutoring and other programs to the city of Kismayo, which has been Duckworth Centre) on Wednesday, Oct. 31 and do your part in benefit inner-city youth. Call 204-774-0451 or stop by 222 under their control since 2008. Resi- ing workshops during WASTE REDUCTION WEEK. Workshops helping others get the treatment they need. are taking place Oct. 15 at Henderson Library, Oct. 16 at St. Furby St. to offer your skills. dents claimed that before the militia James-Assiniboia Library, Oct. 17 at St. Boniface Library Steve Braun is lacing up his sneakers for the third annual 157 THE SPENCE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION is looking for departed, they broke the gates to (workshop in French) and Oct. 18 at St. Vital Library. Visit km WALK TO BENEFIT WOMEN’S SHELTERS and he is asking you volunteers to help with their programming. Interested the main prison and police station greenactioncentre.ca for more information. to join him. For more information visit www.walkfortheshel- volunteers can download a volunteer application form at ters.com. releasing prisoners among citizens, LEAF MANITOBA’s 22nd annual PERSONS DAY BREAKFAST spenceneighbourhood.org or call 204-783-5000 for more reported the Mail and Guardian. 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06 News The Uniter October 11, 2012 www.Uniter.ca Can Winnipeg afford an adequate level of bus safety? City struggles to address safety concerns as transit workers demand increased enforcement

Alex Paterson Beat reporter

Unions representing transit workers in Win- nipeg are calling for the development of a transit police system, but municipal budget pressures are preventing its development. Jim Girden, president of Winnipeg’s Amal- gamated Transit Union Local 1505, wants a force that has sufficient numbers, power and money to be able to respond to safety con- cerns on any route at any time of day. “There needs to be safety for everyone at all times on the bus, it’s not just about the drivers,” he said. Girden adds that over the last few years, the nature of conflicts on Winnipeg buses has changed. “We are seeing an upswing of violence not just related to fares,” he said. “Operators are telling me now it seems there are many peo- ple just looking for a fight.”

“We are seeing an upswing of violence not just related to fares. Operators are JORDAN JANISSE/UNITER ARCHIVES telling me now it seems Despite union calls, a recent city report on a safety strategy for bus drivers provided no recommendations on the possibility of developing a transit police. there are many people just looking for a fight.” Committee member and Fort Rouge is,” she said. Dave Sauer, president of the Winnipeg - Jim Girden, president, Amalgamated Transit Coun. Jenny Gerbasis said the city has begun Bill Comstock a representative for Win- Labour Council, provided a submission to adding more transit inspectors to the system nipeg Association of Public Service Officers the committee criticizing the report. Union Local 1505 to try to address these issues while the long (WAPSO), the union representing the cur- Unions are in favour of a security force term strategy is developed. rent transit inspectors and managers, was being able to respond to incidents on buses On Oct. 2, city administration presented “The problem is new inspectors cost us clear his members are not the right group to and want to see punitive measures against a safety strategy for bus operators to council’s $400,000 to $500,000,” Gerbasi said. be dealing with preventing or managing situ- those that assault operators, Sauer stated. public work’s committee. “It takes four people to staff every 24 hours ations of violence. The city must address the issue swiftly, The report detailed efforts on technolog- of monitoring. But inspectors are cheaper “WAPSO members were not hired to be Gerbasi said, noting she remains open to ical modifications to buses, including cam- than police officers are. We’ve considered a police force,” he said. “Our members come more collaboration on developing the strat- eras, fare counters and safety shields. having police cadets sit on buses. At the same in all shapes, sizes and ages.” egy. However, the report provided no recom- time we need to make sure we are allocating Comstock also wants to see a force tasked “If we want our transit system to grow and mendations on the possibility of developing our resources appropriately to all safety con- with providing transit safety alongside his encourage more environmentally friendly a transit police, nor did the report outline the cerns in the city. members. transportation we need a transit system peo- financial possibility of increasing the number “It is hard to determine where the most Experience shows police cannot respond ple feel safe riding,” she said. of inspectors or supervisors. important place for officers and cadets to be in a timely manner to incidents, he said. “We need to figure this out.”

Canadian physicists meeting at U of W The University of Winnipeg will play host to a group of Canadian physicists working on a Campus new kind of neutron science. The Canadian Spallation Ultracold Neutron Source will be News Briefs the highest-density source of ultracold neu- Compiled by Thamer Linklater trons in the world. The university’s Dr. Jeff Martin is leading an international collabora- tion with Canadian, Japanese and American Kinew named Director of representatives. The team will conduct the Indigenous Inclusion best measurement of the neutron electric The University of Winnipeg has appointed di-pole moment (nEDM), a measurement for broadcaster and hip-hop artist/producer how the positive and negative charges inside Wab Kinew as the school’s director of indig- the neutron are distributed. The experiment enous inclusion. The position will require may revolutionize understanding of the con- Kinew to develop, recruit and retain indig- nection between particle physics and the ori- enous talent and develop strategies focus- gin of matter in the universe, the university ing on entrepreneurship and business in said in a release. aboriginal communities. Private fundraising will pay for the new position and will not af- Wesmen host Halloween fect the university’s budget, the university fundraiser noted in its release. Kinew, a regular face on The University of Winnipeg Wesmen are sell- CBC Manitoba, earned his bachelor of arts ing pumpkins to support inner-city athletics degree in economics from the U of W, and from now until Oct. 29. All proceeds will go has received awards and accolades, includ- towards the Junior Inner-City Wesmen Pro- ing a 2011 Gemini nomination for best news gram, helping with tournaments, uniforms information segment and the 2009 Aborigi- and education funding for inner-city youth nal Peoples Choice Music Award for best rap/ to attend the university’s model school. One hip-hop album. pumpkin costs $8 and 20 pumpkins cost $100. The money will be donated to inner-city Students, faculty win families and a tax receipt will be provided. prestigious grants A group of 10 U of W faculty and students Kinesiology faculty recently netted a bounty of prestigious celebrates at Fort Garry grants. Professors Darlene Abreu-Ferreira, The university’s new kinesiology faculty is Danielle Gaucher, Kirsten Kramar and Albert celebrating its creation with a scholarship Welter each received Insight Grants totalling fundraising dinner Nov. 1. The faculty will more than $342,000. The money will be used host the Stand Up For Students Dinner at for research issues pertaining to individuals the Fort Garry Brewery with a group of Win- and societies, the university said in a release. nipeg’s top local chefs preparing an array Meanwhile, a group of six rhetoric, sociology, of dishes paired with various beverages. Al- psychology, English, politics and classics though seating will be available, the meal is students each received a Joseph-Armand a “stand-up” affair, allowing guests to mingle Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship, and tour the brewery, the university noted in valued at $17,500 each. The awards are given a release. The evening will be hosted by local out to students who show a high standard radio DJ Joe Aiello. Tickets are $150 and can of achievement in the humanities and social be purchased from the Wesmen website at sciences. http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/wesmen-ni. Comments 07 www.uniter.ca October 11, 2012 The Uniter Comments The mass exodus of respect NHL administration and players disrespect fans with another lockout

Kristy Rydz Volunteer

Like many hockey fans in Winnipeg, I’m try- ing to figure out how to justify eating wings and drinking beer three nights a week with no National Hockey League (NHL) season for the foreseeable future. But the more articles I read and the more SportsCentre I watch, the more frustrated I get. Not so much with the lockout itself, as I understand that it’s a battle of the one per cent fighting over huge money and power in a bloated-ego league, but with the attitudes of those at the heart of it all. This isn’t loving the game or committing to solving its problems. This is taking the fans, who directly fund their paycheques, for granted.

With over 50 players signing contracts with more than 30 different clubs overseas COLIN VANDENBERG/UNITER ARCHIVES just days after the league locked them out on The MTS Centre will remain empty this season unless the NHL and its players can come to an agreement and end the lockout. Sept. 15, I’m finding it hard to believe that they truly want to fix the problems that exist, To me, these players have a new agenda. to start with, give up all of their bargaining words. The NHL players who have left to as many of them state in the NHL Play- They aren’t standing behind NHLPA power in this debate when we come crawling play for new teams are telling their NHL ers’ Assocation’s (NHLPA) message to fans executive director Donald Fehr at press con- back after every drawn-out lockout. fans they truly do only care about money posted the next day. ferences anymore. They aren’t practicing on We never say enough is enough and - regardless of what they say in a YouTube Clips of heavyweights like Jonathan Toews local rinks to make sure they’re ready when start watching cricket. We buy the tickets, video. and Sidney Crosby were cut in between everyone finally agrees on how to cut up the HD package and the merchandise. We The league, via their commissioner Gary black-and-white celebratory and inspira- the multi-billion dollar pie that is the NHL never make our voices heard because we are Bettman, has disrespected fans with smug tional images of Stanley Cup-winning goals annual revenue. They’ve signed new con- the ones who really do love the game. comments to the media about the fans being and phenomenal saves to plead their case to tracts to play in front of new fans. We don’t get paid for it, we pay to see it. the reason the NHL rebounded so well after the fans. Some are staying closer to home, but I feel And we continue to do so regardless of how the last lockout when the entire 2004-05 sea- “We’re working hard at getting back to that as time goes on, many more players will much the league and the players disrespect son was lost. You bet we are, Bettman. the point where things are simple and we jump across the pond and into new jerseys. us in the process. Though we might rant and rave about can just get back to playing hockey,” Toews This is not respecting or appreciating the The league clearly isn’t an innocent selfish players and a terribly run league over explains sympathetically. fans. This isn’t loving the game or commit- bystander in this public relations campaign the next year or however long the lockout Well, you might be, Johnny. But your ting to solving its problems. This is taking of a lockout either. Just last week, the NHL lasts, we will still be NHL fans whenever band of million-dollar brothers sure isn’t. the fans, who directly fund their paycheques, announced that it had lost $100 million in there again is a game to watch, beer to drink As of last week, nearly 90 players had for granted and assuming that they will be revenue from the cancellation of the 2012- and wings to eat. Respect or not. signed lockout contracts with teams in a in arena seats across North America when 13 preseason. Unfortunately, that is the con- number of countries including Russia, Swe- everything is eventually resolved. sequence of locking out your players and Kristy Rydz is an editor in Winnipeg who den, Finland and Czech Republic. Even four And most will - which is a huge part of clearly refusing to compromise accordingly loves Sleeman Honey Brown, honey hot of our own Winnipeg Jets have flown the the problem. to find a solution. wings and the Winnipeg Jets. She can’t stand coop. Fans, who don’t have a seat at the table Actions, undoubtedly, speak louder than Gary Bettman. Men can be victims, too Victim-blaming discussion shows gender double-standard

Sandy Klowak incredibly harmful practice of victim-blam- nering any focus. Just look at the backlash them with a lack of consistency and solidar- Volunteer ing that has seen such effective social back- from Justice Robert Dewar’s decision last ity in the face of victim-blaming. lash in recent months. year to spare a man jail time in connection It doesn’t matter what other weird or A failure to hold those same standards for to a sexual assault because of how he said the unsavory things the alleged victim may have A news headline like “Prostitute found in male victims reveals a fundamental flaw in woman was acting and the clothes she wore done, whether they pertain to a case or not. dumpster” might have been a thing of the the movement - a hypocrisy that seriously that night. If lawyers want to discredit Chapman, they recent past, but it’s all but vanished from damages the legitimacy of the campaign to Look at the development of Slutwalk in have a plethora of resources to rely on. But Canada’s mainstream media landscape these stop victim-blaming. response to a Toronto police officer’s advice leave the alleged sex work out of it. days thanks to an effective public awareness that young women should avoid dressing No one, no matter their sex or gender, campaign against the harmful effects of vic- If lawyers want to discredit like sluts to deter sexual assault, and the or any other identifying factor, should be tim-blaming. recent response to similar advice doled out blamed for being sexually abused/harassed/ But when it’s a male victim in the spot- Chapman, they have a by Krista Ford on Twitter. assaulted based on their sexual history, or light for his alleged work in the sex trade, we plethora of resources to rely There’s still a lot of fighting to do to ensure what they wear, or whether they earn money seem to be back at square one. on. But leave the alleged female victims of sexual violence are treated through sex work - no matter what bizarre The latest development in the ongoing, with respect and human dignity in the legal factors may be at play in a case. so-called “naked judge” inquiry into the sex work out of it. and public spheres. behaviour of Manitoba judge Lori Douglas - But at least it’s a battle that’s being fought Sandy Klowak is a Winnipeg news producer currently stalled amid accusations of bias - is Allowing any alleged sexual harassment publicly. At least it’s a discussion that’s finally and former Uniter beat reporter. an affidavit from Douglas’s lawyers claiming victim - no matter their gender, legal cir- being had. alleged sexual harassment victim Alex Chap- cumstances or anything else - to be ques- Calling out female victims of sexual vio- man is involved in online sex work. tioned on their sexual history in the hopes lence as prostitutes or promiscuous or sex- So far, Douglas’s lawyers have not been of discrediting them sends the blatant mes- ually deviant women in news headlines is allowed to question Chapman about his sex- sage that certain people deserve to be sex- beginning to become taboo because of the ual history. ually harassed or assaulted because of their diligent work of various social activist orga- The panel was absolutely right in banning behaviour or lifestyle, and don’t qualify for n i z a t i o n s . I f i t ’s d o n e , t h e r e ’s b a c k l a s h . that line of questioning. basic protection from harm. But when it comes to a man, it’s done I don’t presume to guess what - if anything It’s a massive and dangerous leap of logic without second thought. - transpired between Douglas and Chap- to assume that just because a person invites There's a dangerous gendered double stan- like us on facebook man, but Chapman has done several things certain forms of sexual attention they are dard at play. If the headlines about Chap- that draw his reputation into question. always, automatically and without question man were about a female victim, they would www.tinyurl.com However, those things do not, should not consenting to all forms of it, and we can- not fly. Male victims in these situations seem /TheUniter and cannot include his alleged involvement not afford to be inconsistent when fighting to have no leg to stand on when it comes to in sex work. against it. fighting for their rights and basic dignity. Allowing such details to come forward The battle is one that has been fought for The framework for that discussion seems in court and in the media perpetuates the decades and seems to only recently be gar- to not yet exist. That’s because we are failing 08 Comments The Uniter October 11, 2012 www.Uniter.ca TV trauma The dark depths of Caillou and other shows you once thought were innocuous

Carson Hammond Beat reporter

Even though they make headlines pretty reg- ularly these days, outcries of enraged parents rallying against the graphic depictions of wan- ton violence present in today’s video games - or the blatant promotion of female objec- tification in some popular music - are hardly enough to faze this jaded, broken husk of a man. I’ve already been through far worse, you see - and I expect the same is true for you too, whether you know it or not. Because while all of the big people were busy fretting over my ability to view fake explosions without, you know, exploding real stuff, I was quietly sitting in the next room - my unblinking young eyes reflecting the bright cartoon colours of the kids channel - learning not of my ABCs, but of the dark depths of the human soul. Looking back, I’ve realized that some of the kids’ shows I grew up with had shockingly serious implications. Caillou I never actually liked watching the sparingly coloured, ultra-mundane “adventures” of this program’s namesake, but I guess the fact that I still kept coming back for more speaks to the all-too-powerful pull of the dreary philosoph- ical black hole it offers. The “plot” of each episode ofCaillou gener- ally consists of its titular hero - a hairless four- year-old boy who, utterly devoid of empa- thetic capacity, becomes emotionally compro- mised at the drop of a hat (literally, I imagine) Aranda Adams - “overcoming” some sort of ordinary, every- day event. quence, the meaninglessness of life. his species’s history. The real dark message put forth byPoké- These challenges (successfully accompany- Vision achieved. This is literally the only explanation for mon, however - because let’s be honest here: a ing his mother to the grocery store, going to George’s state offered by the show. few years into a B.A. and everything’s a phal- the park, etc.) are made even more exciting by George Shrinks That’s right, kids: absolutely any day, you lus - seems like it should have been pretty the introduction of some sort of easily avoid- This kids’ show, based on the picture book can wake up to your new life as the victim of obvious all along. able conflict. of the same name, follows the life of George a crippling, scientifically unexplainable condi- In this show’s universe, it’s perfectly accept- Caillou is prevented by his mother from Shrinks, a 10-year-old boy who, as his name tion that will affect you forever. able - encouraged, even - to capture and amass shoplifting, for example. Or he has to not implies, is of a diminutive size. Now go eat your damn breakfast. a small army of apparently sentient beings and throw his little sister’s toys at her face. At a glance, George seems to have it pretty expect them to fight for your own entertain- Basically, Caillou has to choose between good. His dad is a zany inventor who makes Pokémon ment on a whim. doing literally nothing and going out of his him all sorts of vehicles and contraptions to As someone who devoted hour upon hour “But they want to fight for Ash!” you say. way to actively make an ass of himself, caus- ride around the house in, and, unlike Caillou, of his precious childhood to “catching ‘em all” You might acquire friends by beating them ing harm to others. Only after learning of the he’s a pretty well-adjusted kid. on his Game Boy, it’s understandable that I until they submit themselves to your dom- consequences of the latter option does he ever The dark message of George Shrinks, how- was equally addicted to this brand’s TV show inance, allowing you to capture them in a decide to be “good.” ever, dwells in the shadowy peripheries of the counterpart. device that re-organizes their physical proper- I like to imagine whoever wrote this show show’s timeline. My university education has since exposed ties against their will - but speak for yourself, as a commercially failed artist - scrawling his Sure, George is 10 now, but how’s he ever me to various cultural and psychological the- Poké-fan. unfeeling creature’s dialogue atop a dimly-lit going to live an independent life? How will he ories associated with the act of collection - You must’ve watched even more Caillou desk at 3 a.m. with a half empty bottle of cheap go to college, get a job or find a life partner? the driving force of Pokémon’s popularity, no than I did. scotch and a loaded pistol set before him - as a What’s even more troubling is how George doubt - to unsavoury effect. sort of half-mad mastermind who set out, suc- got to be the way he is in the first place - which I honestly never would have guessed just Carson Hammond is an honours English stu- cessfully, to perfectly embody the true nihilis- is to say, by going to bed normal one day and how much phalluses had to do with the whole dent at the University of Winnipeg and a beat tic nature of the human animal and, by conse- waking up the next as a singular anomaly in thing, all that time. reporter for The Uniter. New office of religious freedom exclusionary Prioritizing religious freedom over other human rights creates division

Stephen Burns While preaching the new Conservative gov- these acts of violence are technically a reli- Even the panel discussion was exclusive. Volunteer ernment’s agenda concerning same-sex mar- gious group, supposedly “cleansing the house The Conservative government handpicked riage and women’s rights, Baird stated, “We of God.” panelists to weigh in on the issue. Most were cannot be selective about which basic human Should their rights be protected if it leads from Judeo-Christian faiths, and many major The Conservative government’s Foreign rights we want to defend, nor can we be arbi- to the death of so many for the simple reason groups such as Buddhists, Sikhs and even Affairs Minister John Baird has established the trary about whose rights we protect.” that they are gay? Muslims were left out. new Canadian Office of Religious Freedom, So establishing an office for religious free- Is this really what Canada needs, an office How can Baird preach religious freedom which is soon to be unveiled. dom is not being selective? Focusing on reli- that promotes one specific human right when as the main goal of this office and then leave For centuries, religious persecution has gion and leaving other human rights issues by others are affected by it so much? out such important religious groups? It doesn’t plagued the earth, and it seems wherever there the wayside is not being selective? It seems to Focusing on the specific topic of reli- make any sense and leads me to believe certain are people with different religious views, con- me that it is. gious persecution will not help other human priorities are given precedence over others. flict can and will erupt. If freedom of religion is given priority over rights move forward. Leaving out other major Religious freedom is important, and free- No one can argue that religious perse- these problems it will cause conflict. groups will not enhance human rights; it will dom of religion is a basic human right that cution is a major problem facing the world For example, we can look at the case of only serve to put them down. should be respected by people everywhere. today. However, the specificity of religion and religion and homosexuality. Many different Another worry is that this office will merely But leaving other human rights groups out the exclusion that it creates is where I see the branches of Christianity are against same-sex become a front for those of higher stature to and failing to include certain religious groups problem. marriage, or even homosexuality itself. use it to impose their religious or political will in the mix is asking for trouble. What about other human rights groups? They are entitled to freedom of speech on others. I fear certain religious groups may The purpose of the Canadian Office of Women, LGBT citizens and racial groups, for but how can we expect other human rights benefit more than others. Religious Freedom is to promote acceptance example, still face heavy and harsh persecu- to advance when these groups who promote Baird claims that, “Christians, in particular, of religion across the globe. It has a great tion today. So why is religious freedom being hatred have a higher emphasis placed on them face persecution in every part of the world.” intention, but I feel it may serve as a means of prioritized over these other groups? by the government? He names Egypt and Iran as examples of holding the world back. It shouldn’t be, and it isn’t fair that $20 mil- An even more grotesque example comes places where Christians are targeted. Chris- lion over four years is being spent on creat- from parts of the Middle East where gay men tians may face persecution in those coun- Stephen Burns is a third-year Rhetoric and ing this office to protect religious freedom are executed as a consequence for their sex- tries, but to name them specifically leads me Communications student in the Joint Commu- while so many other human rights groups are ual orientation, and certain religious groups to believe he places them higher on his list of nications Program with Red River College. ignored. agree with that. The men that are committing priority than other religions. Arts 9 www.uniter.ca October 11, 2012 The Uniter Arts Good things come to those who wait Winnipeg five-piece Departures releases its debut LP

Nicholas Friesen Arts editor

Departures debut full-length, the devastat- ingly beautiful and layered Still and Moving Lines, has been a labour of post-rock love. Self-funded by the band, which includes Nick Liang, Stephen Kesselman, Rob Gar- diner, Alannah Walker and Graham Wolf, the 10-song album was recorded by Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Handsome Furs) with the initial five-day recording sessions taking place at Private Ear Studios in Winnipeg. After a setback with the two-inch tape recorder malfunctioning, the band cranked out what it could with its remaining session time, picking things up in June at Bilerman’s Montreal studio while on tour and corre- sponding about the mix via email. “We only recorded for two days there. Things are cost prohibitive, you have to wait until you have enough money to do things,” says 22-year-old lead singer-guitarist Liang. “I guess that's why there was a long gesta- tion period for the album. We obviously pre- fer to do things quicker and hopefully in the future - if there is a future for recording - we can work at an accelerated pace and won't be beholden to as many restraints. It's not really KRISTIAN JORDAN a big issue with how long it took. We all have Local rock band Departures recorded its debut album with Howard Bilerman, who has worked with Arcade Fire and Handsome Furs. school and lives.” When this writer first spoke with Liang in ing at if we're successful beyond our wildest igate those more superficial interviews. I'm son’s band, confirming that supportive sense the autumn of 2010 about the band’s debut imaginations, which we have no expectations fine with even saying no to a lot of things. of community. EP Kino-Pravda, he had only hinted at the of really. If it wasn't enjoyable we'd have some “Regardless, it's just a bunch of people “Everyone is working towards the same full-length and working with Bilerman as a serious reservations about doing things.” being interested in things.” thing - to have a great arts scene, music scene, possibility. Additionally, he spoke at length While some bands might work with a The conundrum is that once you’ve made film industry, whatever,” he says. “In Winni- about his admiration of outspoken engineer/ name producer like Bilerman to attach noto- a record and have a tour to promote, you peg, there's no sense of competition for me. musician Steve Albini, a man known for his riety to its product, Departures do it because have to do the legwork. Liang is confident “Everything we do is an extension of us as principles. of a desired sound and experience. in doing things his way or no way, prefer- individuals. We're very normal people. Being It was clear upon our initial meeting that When such noted sites as Pitchfork, Ste- ring the simplicity of the pre-Internet world in a band for us isn't licence to behave differ- Liang is someone who prefers to let the music reogum and Chartattack began posting the in which bands were mysterious and didn’t ently. It's a window into this unique dynamic speak for himself, yet he’s incredibly well spo- Pillars single (with Pitchfork noting “it's tweet about what they ate for lunch. between five people.” ken when asked about what it means to be impressive that they can seamlessly execute so “I don't feel particularly compelled to con- in a band. many sonic shifts”), it was evident that Liang tribute to that tabloid culture of misinforma-  Departures releases its debut LP Still and Moving “In the enterprise of being a band the only and co. would eventually have to discuss the tion,” he says. “I don't want to add to a lot of Lines at aceartinc. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 9:30 p.m. perspective we have is our own,” he says. “We record. noise. There's a lot of bios and a lot of infor-  Slow Dancers will open the show don't really pay much credence or consider- “I'm naturally suspicious of people who mation about a lot of bands and I'd rather  Tickets are $10 in advance at Music Trader and ation to outside perspectives. try to appeal to our vanity,” he says. “We've there just be nothing and we can operate how Into the Music, or $12 at the door “It's a pretty self-contained venture play- had more interviews and I'm much more we've been operating, which has been per-  Copies of the LP will be available on vinyl and ing in a band. We're happy as long as the five comfortable and relaxed speaking to some- fectly comfortable.” digital download, and this first pressing will include of us are happy. Everything else is a conjec- one like you or someone that's engaged in the While Departures has been a band for a unique liner notes and ephemera that will not be ture. I hope that the lasting impression of this community that I engage with too, but when number of years, Liang and his bandmates available on subsequent pressings, so nab one up venture will be the friendships we've fostered. it's just a line of questioning like 'Where are are also involved heavily in other projects, while you can At the end of the day, I won't really be look- you guys from?', we've been trying to nav- including Cannon Bros. and Greg MacPher-  Visit www.departuresband.bandcamp.com Nova Scotia’s Old Man Luedecke brings his sombre songs to Winnipeg

Deborah Remus musician Tim O’Brien. Volunteer This time around at the Butcher Shoppe in Nashville, the two teamed up again for Tender, but this time O’Brien produced the He’s not as old as the name might suggest, record. but Old Man Luedecke isn’t short on expe- “We would basically just count the song rience either. in and just go for it,” Luedecke says. “We The Chester, N.S.-based songwriter picked worked really hard for four days and that was up a banjo, released his first EP back in 2003 it, we were done.” and hasn’t looked back. The result is 13 tracks showcasing Lue- On Wednesday, Oct. 17, he brings his lat- decke’s own blend of folk and bluegrass, est disc, Tender is the Night, to the Park The- complete with some catchy hooks tossed in. atre. Having just signed with True North Records, Tender is his first release with Canada’s old- “I think that’s a theme est indie label. for my better songs. They “I feel like I got closer to the thing that I’m looking for in my music, which is an absolute manage to be a bit sad and a thrill for any songwriter,” he says. bit happy at the same time.” Opening track Kingdom Come has an unde- niably catchy chorus and the intro is carried - Old Man Luedecke by a bouncy banjo line, while on Long Suffer- ing Jesus he picks up the guitar instead, play- “It just seemed like a lonely instrument,” ing the solo that’s found in the middle. A&W SUPPLIED he says of the banjo. “I loved the rhythm, and Song is short and sweet, a song he wrote after Young man, old soul: Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Old Man Luedecke returns to Winnipeg this week in support its sound seemed to occupy its own unique seeing a drunk stuck in a taxi after a gig he of a new album, Tender is the Night. space in the world. I was never much of a played earlier that night in Calgary. joiner so I figured that unique space would “You wouldn’t think that it was a song, but project that features Spencer Burton of almost more important than being in the stu- be a good place for me.” lo and behold I couldn’t shake the idea and Attack in Black fame, kicks off right here in dio and making the records.” For his fifth record, he crossed the border the melody kind of suggested itself,” he says. Winnipeg. and headed to Tennessee to work on the fol- “I think that’s a theme for my better songs. “I’m really excited to play these songs,” he  See Old Man Luedecke at the Park Theatre on low-up to 2010’s Juno Award-winning My They manage to be a bit sad and a bit happy says. “There’s something about making this Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. Hands Are On Fire and Other Love Songs, at the same time.” record that makes me want to get out there  Grey Kingdom will also perform which featured a guest appearance from The cross-country tour in support of Te n - and play them more than ever. I just love per-  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door Grammy Award-winning bluegrass/folk der is the Night with Grey Kingdom, a solo forming and it’s such a big part of what I do -  Visit www.oldmanluedecke.ca 10 Arts The Uniter October 11, 2012 www.Uniter.ca

Music Listings ROYAL WOOD plays the West End Cultural are showing off their older, but still loveable Centre. headgear free music at the Pyramid Caba- ret Oct. 31. TUESDAY, OCT. 16 THE STANFIELDS with GLORYHOUNDS play the More Karaoke at the Rose ‘n’ Bee. Zoo Oct. 31. PHYLLIS SINCLAIR plays the West End Cul- Someone’s LOST FINGER will be found again at tural Centre. the Park Theatre Nov. 1. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 APRIL WINE is the latest group to fall into the grip of the McPhillips Street Station and they GREY KINGDOM, a.k.a. Spencer Burton for- hit Winnipeg on Nov. 2. merly of Attack in Black, promotes his new album at The Park Theatre. SHANE KOYCAN is coming to the West End Cul- tural Centre Nov. 5 and I expect to see you SEND + RECEIVE will be happening Oct. 17 to there. Oct. 20 this year. For more info visit www.sen- dandreceive.org. NAPALM DEATH, MUNICIPAL WASTE and DAYGLO ABORTIONS play the Zoo Nov. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS DELHI 2 DUBLIN are bringing their electronic- BIEBER fever punches Winnipeg in the pre- Celtic, reggae, hip-hop, dance, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, teen face Oct. 18 at the MTS Centre. country, Thai fusion act to Winnipeg on Nov. 6 at the West End Cultural Centre. MATT EPP launches his new album at the West End Cultural Centre on Oct. 18 with CATHERINE THE CROOKED BROTHERS play the West End Cul- MACLELLAN. tural Centre Nov. 10. MATTHEW DE ZOETTE plays 371 Balfour St. MAYWORKS presents the musical version of Oct. 19. Democracy Now, DAVID ROVICS. The peace poet and troubadour of our time will be playing the PROPAGANDHI performs with HEAD HITS CON- Winnipeg Irish Club on Nov. 10. Amy Goodman CRETE and THIS HISSES Oct. 19 at the West likes him, so why wouldn’t you? End Cultural Centre. NEIL YOUNG AND CRAZY HORSE play the MTS CADENCE WEAPON plays a late show at the Centre on Nov. 16 with LOS LOBOS, EVEREST and Park Theatre with THE LYTICS Oct. 19. THE SADIES. AIDEN NIGHT and THE ZOLAS play the Park GALLOWS with BARN BURNER play the Pyramid Theatre Oct. 24. Cabaret Nov. 16. SUNPARLOUR PLAYERS This just in: BOYZ II MEN are still around! They MARK SULTAN (a.k.a. BBQ), ROCK LAKE and THE are coming to Winnipeg Oct. 25 to wow you ELECTRICS destroy the Windsor Hotel Nov. 22. into comfort and relaxation at the McPhillips and LAIKA at the Park Theatre as they conquer THURSDAY, OCT. 11 SUNDAY, OCT 14 Station Casino. the world. SUNPARLOUR PLAYERS play their way through THE WINNIPEG SINGERS present A British Inva- The Winnipeg Folk Festival presents BAHAMAS KATELYN DAWN plays the Folk Exchange. Winnipeg with a stop at the West End Cultural sion: Secular Choral Music from England with with special guest JASON COLLETT at Millen- Centre with KALLE MATTSON. special guests LEVI and JOEY PENNER from the nium Library Oct. 27. Want to see your event SATURDAY, OCT. 13 Liptonians and the Waking Eyes. The show is THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND plays McPhillips at the First Presbyterian Church and the doors The guys in SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT play the Street Station. Virtuosi Concerts presents the New Orford listed in The String Quartet at Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall. are at 3 p.m. Pyramid Oct. 27 with JICAH. It’s JAM NIGHT at the Cavern with ROUTE 59. SAY UNCLE! hosts a dance party at the Park Not enough smooth in your life? THE WINNIPEG PRAIRIE OYSTER brings you their acquired Uniter? ROCK AND ROLL DRAFT NIGHT brings beer and Theatre at 7:30 p.m. JAZZ ORCHESTRA performs The Music of Woody taste and texture at the McPhillips Station rock ‘n’ roll together in a carnal way at the Herman and His Thundering Herds to kick off Casino Oct. 28. Submit your listing to the Listings Windsor Hotel every Thursday. ECHOES OF ERIN plays the West End Cultural their 2012/2013 season. Coordinator eight days before you Centre. HEY OCEAN and NEW EMPIRE play the Park The most exciting show in the history of excit- It looks like they’re back! TOKYO VOGUE are Theatre Oct. 29. want it to appear in the paper. BRING THE FIGHT plays the Cavern. back in action for their 30th anniversary. They Listings must not be more than ing shows hits The Pyramid. TAV FALCO’S PAN- NOEL GALLAGHER and SNOW PATROL perform play the Park Theatre with DAMEON. 100 words. They will be edited for THER BURNS is coming to Winnipeg with guests The Zombie Walk After Party, potentially the Oct. 30 at the Centennial Concert Hall. THIS HISSES and JICAH. length. Listings are free but not scariest night of the year, will be hosted by MATT MAYS plays the Pyramid Cabaret with THE PACK A.D. blast through the West End Cul- The Zoo. Bands playing include THE PINK SLIPS, THE MEDS. guaranteed. Please email Ken at FRIDAY, OCT. 12 DEAD RANCH, FILTHY ANIMALS, ZOMBIE ASSAULT tural Centre on Oct. 31 with guests TOPANGA [email protected]. EXTREME METAL TOUR! Come watch SEPTIC and UNTIMELY DEMISE. MONDAY, OCT. 15 and MISE EN SCENE. FLESH, KRISIUN, MELECESH, EX DEO, INQUISITION Karaoke is at the Rose ‘n’ Bee. MEN WITHOUT HATS found their walkers and

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VISUAL ART PREVIEW With art, everyone is an artist WITH ART program pairs community groups with artists for unique projects Kaeleigh Ayre Arts reporter

We are our own toughest critic, and some- times our own worst enemy. This is what a group of youth learned through an eye-opening opportunity through the WITH ART project, which paired mem- bers of the Peer Projects for Youth program with local artist Lisa Wood for an explora- tion of self through art. In the WITH ART program, artists apply to be on a roster with the Winnipeg Arts Council to work with local community groups who can then tap into the roster and select three or four artists that go through an interview process with the group. In this case, the participants from the Rainbow Resource Centre-run program found that they connected most with Wood, and she was selected to work with them on what would become the Queer Perspectives exhibition and book. “It’s nice to have this project. I can say, ‘Wow, I actually did this; this is what I’m capable of.’” - Sheila Mogg, 18-year-old artist

“I was really impressed by how well spo- ken all of the youth were,” Wood says. “They were really engaged and self-aware.” Wood is also the program coordinator at Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art, on top of her own studio work. The Peer Projects for Youth program com- prises of youths between the ages of 13 and SHEILA MOGG 21. Wood worked with what started out "Fragments" by Sheila Mogg. Collage on Canvas, Diptych, each 15" x 24". as 10 participants (and eventually became four) over the duration of the project, which ipants to be able to tell their story in some them, and a way of recording what the com- “In my first piece I’m secluded, I get lost began in August 2011, and was made up of kind of way through creating a piece of art- munity looked like, and giving a face to their in my head sometimes. In Lisa’s piece we two phases: a learning phase and a hands- work. community.” look so confident and strong.” on phase. What was born of this process was a multi- Sheila Mogg, 18, was one of the partici- Mogg believes everyone is an artist. “Through conversation it came up that medium self-portrait project, with accompa- pants involved in Wood’s selection process. “It’s nice to have this project. I can say, identity and gender were really big issues for nying book. “It was really interesting because everyone ‘Wow, I actually did this; this is what I’m them,” Wood says. “But they also felt like “We also decided that, along with the self- sees themselves in a different way,” Mogg capable of.’” the voices of queer youth weren’t really being portraits that they were going to produce, says. “You usually see yourself more nega- heard. that I would also produce portraits of each tively than other people do, and they can tell See Queer Perspectives at aceartinc. in the “So we decided together that what would of the individuals,” Wood says. “So there you, but it’s a lot more meaningful to see it Flux Gallery until Saturday, Oct. 27. Visit be most important is for each of the partic- would be this idea of my interpretation of in a piece of art. www.aceart.org for more information.

MOVIE REVIEW Girl Model needs more depth Disappointing doc explores exploitative modelling industry in Asia

Kaeleigh Ayre are promised paid work in their contracts. Arts reporter The film also briefly touches on the roles of the modelling agencies and a recruiter who is a former child model. Girl Model Girl Model makes a lot of assumptions. Directed by David Redmon and Ashley Sabin It assumes its viewers are knowledgeable U.S., 2011 about the modelling industry, and the people 77 minutes who work within it. The film could go fur- Plays at Cinematheque Oct. 11, 13 and 18 at 9:30 p.m. and Oct. 17 ther with a lot of its points, or make things at 7 p.m. clearer for the viewer with some text or a nar- rator explaining who key players in the indus- try are, what they do or explaining the girls’ Very young, tall and slim girls with long lus- contracts. cious hair stand around in a dance studio. Instead the film simply skims the surface, They are awkward, wearing no more than a and only slightly touches on the darker side bikini, high heels and a number. of modelling, including the sex trade. Several adults mill about, examining each I don’t feel like I learned anything that I girl for flaws. They pass on those whose hips did not already know, and while I felt for are deemed too big, as if the girls were cat- the girls, I wasn’t surprised. Children are tle at an auction house, with few truly stand- exploited everyday at the cost of their inno- ing out. cence, and one only needs to turn on the TV That’s exactly how I feel this side of the to see this. modelling industry treats these girls - like Girl Model shows this without all the pag- SUPPLIED lambs ready for the slaughter. That’s also how eantry and glamour. A scene from the documentary Girl Model. I feel about Girl Model - some nice things to The film does drag at times. Clocking in look at, but awkward to watch, and not a lot at a sparse 77 minutes, the filmmaker could ised, but that could have been covered with eling in Japan in the late ’90s effectively gets going on. have picked up the pace or conveyed more the use of on-screen text. across the misery and isolation these girls This documentary tells the story of the information. One interesting aspect that the film does experience. exploitation of young girls from Russia who There were too many shots of stagnation, cover is its use of the former model who is However, focusing on a surgery for the are lured into the world of modelling in Asia or of the girls calling home, crying to their now a recruiter. I could not get over the fact removal of a cyst was unnecessary, and the with the promise of escape and riches. The parents in Russia. These shots are important that she now selects girls to go do something film should have focused more on the current girls are sent to a foreign country alone, not to let the audience know the girls are misera- she absolutely hated. girls who were struggling to find work. knowing the language, on the basis that they ble and not getting the jobs they were prom- The use of video that she shot while mod- • Records Instruments (45s, 78s, • Memorabilia LPs) • Books & Mags • CDs, DVDs • Photos & VHS • Sound • Tapes Equipment • Posters & Supplies • Musical

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Dunja Kovacevic Culture Editor

The inability to lift your own body weight is embarrassing, even crushingly so, without an audience. You can imagine then, my reaction to the suggestion of trying out an aerial fab- rics class during Culture Days. But, it was some remnant glimmer of child- hood circus dreams that eventually pushed me out the door. Monica’s Danz Gym, which now operates out of a unit on Scurfield, is now in it’s 20th season. Eleven of those seasons have included aerial work. Owner and artistic director Monica Goer- mann first partnered up with instructor Liz Cooper, who had trained with aerial fabrics in Boulder, Colorado. Goermann’s husband is also involved. He’s an engineer who rigs the fabrics and tests them for safety. “It’s been a three-person partnership to get it where it is today,” Goermann says. Having undergone a brief stint as a cheer- leader, and briefer yet run as a gymnast, I was concerned that my skills would be lacking - but was surprised by the open atmosphere and level-appropriate skills at the open house. “Really, there’s no set rule,” Goermann insists. “Even if you’ve never done anything like this in your life, there’s nothing to say that you can’t play with it and go far.” For Goermann, it’s all about inviting peo- ple to play. “It is exercise - but that’s not my main focus.” DUNJA KOVACEVIC Instead, the real benefit of the fabrics lies in a return to some deeply, embedded nos- 2013. fact, her dancers performed two of them dur- “(Winnipeg) has so much potential for talgic place. Seeking Grace will focus on one girl’s jour- ing the open-house demonstration for Cul- growth,” she adds. “(It) is strong for the arts “I just want (people) to experience the joy ney of self-exploration, partially influenced ture Days. in general. of swinging again, and the creativity that is by Goermann’s own experiences. She trav- Though we were working with knots only “That famous line “Oh, I didn’t know you involved in working with that fabric.” elled the world as a gymnast representing the a foot off the ground, I felt a giddy rush the did that in Winnipeg,” is getting better - we’re Hopefully, this will come through in the Canadian National Team, including a stint at first time I flipped over and just let go. Goer- not hearing that line as much.” gym’s first full length production, called Seek - the 1980 Olympics. mann believes in this feeling, and that it’s ing Grace, slated for completion in March of Many of the pieces are already in place: in strong enough to capture the masses. Visit www.monicasdanzgym.com. 14 Culture The Uniter October 11, 2012 www.Uniter.ca

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FILM GALLERIES & MUSEUMS www.mtc.mb.ca for more details. On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre is GIRL MODEL, the story of young models plucked from their Martha Street Studios presents THE LAKE, prints and press- holding the annual BLACK AND WHITE BALL, an evening of Want to see your event homes and sent to other parts of the world with the prom- ings by Winnipeg-based Hungarian-born artist Louis Bakó. elegance, sophistication and style in support of MTC. Tick- ise of money and fame, is playing at Cinematheque. Visit The exhibition features a series of prints and paintings ets for the gala fundraiser are now on sale. Visit www.mtc. listed in The winnipegfilmgroup.com for full listings and details. as well as re-contextualized Polaroids taken by the artist mb.ca for more details. between 1968 and 2008. The exhibition ends Oct. 19. Winnipeg’s GLBTTQ annual film festivalREE L PRIDE takes MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET is playing at the John Uniter? place from Oct. 9 to Oct. 14 at the Gas Station Theatre. Visit Take a 10 kg bag of flour, some willing subjects and an out- Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage from Nov. 22 to Dec. Submit your listing to the Listings reelpride.org for full listings and details. of-the-box photographer and you get some extraordinary 15. Visit mtc.mb.ca for more information. images and a lot of mess. RODNEY S. BRAUN will be show- Coordinator eight days before you HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT at the Park Theatre happens on ing AIRBORNE, a photographic exhibition mixing flour, dust THE PRAIRIE DANCE CIRCUIT at the Rachel Browne Theatre, want it to appear in the paper. Oct. 16 with screenings of GHOSTBUSTERS and THE LOVED and movement at Pixels 2.1 Gallery until Oct. 20. hosted by Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers, presents TANIA Listings must not be more than ONES. ALVARADO on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. Visit www.winnipegscon- 100 words. They will be edited for The Manitoba Society of Artists presents an art history temporarydancers.ca for more information. length. Listings are free but not LITERATURE conference with the theme MIND’S EYE: MAKING ART WORK. This year the conference will be a unique opportunity to Comedy shows happen every Tuesday at 9 p.m. at the guaranteed. Please email Ken at LEAH HORLICK launches her new book, Riot Lung, at Mon- bring together the professional, the novice, the artist and King’s Head Pub. [email protected]. dragon Bookstore and Coffee House Oct. 12. the art lover. Four speakers will be featured including LEIF JIAN GHOMESHI will be at McNally Robinson Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. NORMAN and ROBERT CLOUTIER. The conference takes at for a free event to launch his memoir, 1982. Ghomeshi place Oct. 27 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. will be speaking about and reading from his work, as well Urban Shaman presents TXT4WPG by DANA CLAXTON until as taking questions and signing copies. Nov 17. This new body of text-based work was inspired by Join historian ESYLLT W. JONES for a slideshow and dis- Claxton’s stay in Winnipeg for six weeks in 2007. Incorpo- cussion entitled IMAGINING WINNIPEG: HISTORY THROUGH rating her roots as a poet, Claxton has made two video THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF L.B. FOOTE. Foote was Winnipeg’s installations based on her original writings she did while pre-eminent commercial photographer who documented in Winnipeg. everything from deep poverty to the riots of the 1919 Gen- Forum Art Centre presents LIBERATE OUR ART SHOW from eral Strike. Foote’s photographs have become iconic repre- Nov. 2 to Nov. 4 at 120 Eugenie St. Three artists, TOM sentations of early Winnipeg life. The slideshow takes place ANDRICH, JIM CORBETT and ED DUMANSKI, are cleaning out Oct. 23 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Carol Shields Audito- their studios, setting up shop and demonstrating some rium at Millennium Library. painting techniques at the Forum Art Centre Gallery for Prairie Fire Press and McNally Robinson Booksellers pres- your shopping experience. For times please visit www.foru- ent the 2012 WRITING CONTEST. The deadline is Nov. 30. For martcentre.com or call 204-235-1069. full contest rules check out www.prairiefire.ca. <<>> Solutions from last week’s issue. CLINT ROSCOE is having his first solo exhibition, HS OW ME SOME TEETH, at ART BEAT STUDIO. The show runs from Oct. 15 to Nov. 10. Don’t miss the official openingN ov. 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. THE STAFFORD COLLECTION OF INUIT SCULPTURE consists of 121 sculptures mainly from the 1980s to the 2000s. The exhibition is being held at the WAG until Jan. 25, 2013. THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY Boa Lounge and Jared Rayter Productions present a first class annual comedy show starring Shaw TV’s DAN HUEN, BEN “OLD BALL COACH” WALKER and the comedic bril- liance of RYAN ASH and PAIL RABLIAUSKAS. Head down to Boa Lounge on Oct. 14 for ROTFLMAO! On Sunday, Oct. 14 there will be OPEN MIC COMEDY at the Cavern for all you aspiring stand-up comedians. Hosted by John B. Duff. Merlyn Productions Theatre Company is pleased to Jessica announce THE WRAITH OF WRATH, a ghost story by P. A. M. LONG, as the fifth production of its 2012 season, playing "My style is inspired by 3 5 7892614 Oct. 17 to Oct. 20 at the Ellice Theatre. fashion blogs." Moving Target Theatre Company presents GOOD PEOPLE 4 8 9761325 BAD THINGS, a new one-man show about evil by DANIEL THAU-ELEFF, from Oct. 18 to Oct. 28 at the Rudolf Rocker 6 1 2435987 Centre, 3rd floor, 91A lbert St. Tickets are $18 regular and $13 for students and seniors. For more info visit Moving- 8 9 3547162 targettheatre.com. A FEW GOOD MEN, the story of a young American lawyer 2 7 4186593 who defends two Marines accused of murder in a Guan- tanamo Bay hazing incident gone wrong, is playing at the 1 6 5923748 John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage from Oct. 18 to Nov. 10. Get your tickets at www.mtc.mb.ca. 5 3 8614279 THE BRINK by ELLEN PETERSON is playing at the Prairie The Uniter Fashion Streeter is an ongoing documentation of creative fashion in Winnipeg inspired by the Helsinki Theatre Exchange until Oct. 28. 7 4 1259836 fashion blog www.hel-looks.com. Each issue will feature a new look from our city’s streets and bars in an attempt MTC presents RED by JOHN LOGAN, the story of an aging to encourage individual expression and celebrate that you are really, really good looking. 9 2 6378451 artist’s struggle to keep his place in the art world. Playing at the Tom Hendry Warehouse from Nov. 1 to Nov. 17. 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